Jack S.
Commercial Washer that Never Worked and was not replaced
I purchased a Whirlpool commercial washer (Model CHW9160GW1) from AJ Madison on July 15, 2026 for my commercial bed and breakfast. The machine displayed an error code on its very first power-up and has never run a single load of laundry in the nearly a month since delivery. AJ Madison arranged three repair visits through their authorized repair company. None resolved the problem. On the third visit the technician discovered additional defective components, told me the machine should simply be returned and replaced, and left it still non-functional. The repair company has no path forward without ordering yet more parts for a fourth visit. I formally requested a full refund and the opportunity to upgrade to a Speed Queen — a product AJ Madison also carries — with my $500+ in documented laundromat costs applied as compensation for the business impact of going without a working washer during peak B&B season. After initially responsive customer service, AJ Madison went completely silent and did not respond to my formal refund request for over 48 hours despite an explicit deadline. I have since filed a formal dispute with my bank and a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I am purchasing my replacement washer from a different supplier. The customer service representative I dealt with was polite and appeared to genuinely try to help within her authority — this review is not about her personally. The failure here is at the product and corporate resolution level. A brand new commercial appliance that never works, followed by a month of failed repairs and ultimately no response to a reasonable refund request, is not acceptable from any retailer. I operated my business for nearly a month running to the laundromat at significant cost because of this experience. I would not purchase from AJ Madison again and cannot recommend them for commercial appliance purchases.


