Day to day life has room for improvement. That was our basic thinking when we founded Simplehuman in 2000. Our mission is to bring high-performance innovation to basic but essential tasks in our daily routine. We call our products tools for efficient living.
Simplehuman (simplehuman.com) has 301 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 1.8 out of 5.
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simplehuman.com
Website
simplehuman.com
Category
Home Goods Stores
Location
Torrance
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Almost three weeks of back-and-forth before there was any meaningful attempt to resolve the issue. Eventually, I became frustrated enough to say, “Forget it.”
If you believe the box is the problem, why not simply send a replacement box? I still haven’t received it, so I can’t even confirm whether the box was actually the problem.
For a company whose products I have enjoyed, this was an unnecessarily frustrating customer-service experience.
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Te-yuan M.
Bad experience
I feel the customer service is trying to avoid do things. I will never buy again Simple Human products if the customer service is this bad. I tried to solve the problem and the customer service just say nothing is wrong by “reviewing” the video.
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Brian L.
I never received the chat referenced in…
I never received the chat referenced in this email. I signed off the page thinking I would be contacted by email, after I was told explicitly I would be contacted by email.
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Tatevik
I had a very disappointing experience
I had a very disappointing experience. This feels like a scam. They promise support, but when you need it, they ask for endless paperwork, pictures, and videos. In the end, they find an excuse to deny your claim. There is no real warranty or reliable customer support. I would not recommend this company to anyone. Save your time, money, and frustration!
Response from SimplehumanOct 15, 2026
Hi Tatevik,
We're sorry your experience with us was so disappointing. We understand how frustrating it is to go back and forth on a claim, and we take this feedback seriously.
We'd like to understand what happened and review the details with you directly. Please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to take another look.
Simplehuman Customer Support
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Taylor
I never received a response from the…
I never received a response from the site I was told to contact. 3 to 5 days have passed. My emails have failed
Joan Taylor
Response from SimplehumanOct 15, 2026
Hi Taylor,
We're sorry you haven't heard back and that your emails didn't go through. Waiting days without a reply is frustrating, and we want to make sure your message reaches our team.
Please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to take another look.
Simplehuman Customer Support
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Bob
Purchased 3 soap dispensers
Purchased 3 soap dispensers. One stopped working. It will not hold a charge. You would not replace the defective dispenser,
Response from SimplehumanOct 14, 2026
Hi Bob,
We're sorry to hear one of your Sensor Pump units isn't holding a charge, and that your experience with our team left you disappointed. That's not the experience we want anyone to have with Simplehuman.
We'd like to understand what happened and look into this more closely. Please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to take another look.
Simplehuman Customer Support
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Paul
I have not been contacted since I made…
I have not been contacted since I made the claim.
Response from SimplehumanOct 12, 2026
Hi Paul,
We're sorry you haven't heard back since submitting your claim. Waiting without an update is frustrating, and we understand why you're disappointed.
We'd like to make sure your claim gets the attention it deserves.
Please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to take another look.
Simplehuman Customer Support
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Seenu G.
Expensive, Unreliable Products and Disappointing Customer Support — Never Again
Expensive, Unreliable Products and Disappointing Customer Support — Never Again
I expected much better quality and reliability from a premium brand like simplehuman. Unfortunately, my experience with their automatic sensor trash can has been extremely disappointing.
The trash can stopped working properly within the first year. Although the sensor still detects motion, the motor no longer has the power to lift and hold the lid open. I contacted customer support numerous times and was repeatedly asked to try different troubleshooting steps, none of which worked. Months and years went by.
After multiple calls, I finally submitted a video demonstrating the problem. Customer support acknowledged the defect but offered neither a replacement nor credit toward a new purchase.
I am now left with an expensive trash can that I must open manually. Ironically, it is less convenient than a basic step-on model costing one-third the price, which would have served me better.
I have also been disappointed with their touchless kitchen soap dispenser, which cost approximately $55. Their dish rack looks good and works well, but thankfully, it has no electronics or motors to fail!
Over the past few years, many friends who purchased new homes have seen my nonfunctioning trash can, and I have strongly advised them against buying simplehuman products.
For a company charging premium prices, simplehuman has a long way to go in product reliability and customer support. Attractive design means little when the basic functionality fails prematurely, and the company doesn't stand behind its products.
Simplehuman has lost me as a customer. I expected much better quality, durability, and accountability at these prices.
Response from SimplehumanOct 12, 2026
Hi Seenu,
We're sorry your sensor can hasn't been working the way you expected, and that months of troubleshooting calls and sharing a video still didn't get you to a resolution. We understand how frustrating that is, especially after investing in a product you hoped would last.
We'd like to understand the full history with your sensor can and your soap pump. When you write, it helps to mention that you saw this reply on Trustpilot. Please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to take another look.
Simplehuman Customer Support