Beth
Poor Products and Won't stand behind their warranty
I had an extremely disappointing experience with JELD-WEN regarding defective exterior doors purchased through Home Depot. After an initial virtual inspection, JELD-WEN acknowledged the issues and offered to replace both doors. Months later, after sending two field inspectors, that offer was completely rescinded, and the claim was denied with the blame shifted to “installation issues” from five years ago—despite the inspectors doing nothing more than taking measurements and using a level. No repairs or adjustments were attempted. To make matters worse, one of the door’s glass inserts is now discontinued, making replacement impossible, yet this was ignored in the final decision. Communication was inconsistent, and escalation resulted in fewer options, not solutions. I have spent months documenting this issue, providing photos, emails, and cooperating fully with inspections, only to end up with a total denial and a token offer that doesn’t come close to addressing the problem. Based on my experience, JELD-WEN does not stand behind their products or warranty when it truly matters. I would strongly caution anyone considering their doors—especially for major exterior installations—to think twice.
