HBH Woolacotts Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Considering 63 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable staff and friendly service, noting that shopping in-store is always a relaxed and positive experience. People consistently highlight the prompt and efficient delivery teams who handle appliance installations smoothly and professionally. Consumers also appreciate the helpful guidance provided when selecting new household items and electronics. Some reviewers were not happy with product faults and the subsequent difficulties encountered with after-sales support. A few consumers also mentioned facing unexpected challenges regarding delivery scheduling, incorrect items, or hidden extra charges. Others noted that resolving these specific issues occasionally required extra time and patience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab service from the St Austell branch! The gent who helped me choose my new hob was brilliant and highly informative. When the first hob I bought didn’t fit, Woolacotts quickly arranged a replacement... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HBH Woolacotts are exceptional. This is my second purchase and the service from beginning to end is like something you would have experienced years ago when we had true customer service. My freezer... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service today from Leah. I wanted to order a new oven over the phone and she was friendly, efficient and professional. Every time we either go in store or phone the St Austell branch we ha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to Wollacotts superstore in Barnstaple Bank holiday Monday, lovely air conditioning needed in the store needed for the hot weather we have been having. Spoke to. A member of staff called Matt, ve... See more

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  1. Appliance shop
  2. Appliance repair service

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HBH Woolacotts is Cornwall and Devon's premier independent electrical retailer, specialising in household appliances, TV, home entertainment and hi-fi. With 50 years experience in the sector, we're the local electrical experts you can rely on, whether in-store at one of our nine shops, by phone or online. We offer free delivery across Cornwall and Devon, unparalleled aftersales support, knowledgeable sales assistants and a reputation you can trust. And with a qualified service department offering repairs to white goods, TVs and more, we can help get you back up and running if you do encounter issues. We're also qualified service agents for a large number of the brands we stock, so we can be your one stop shop for all of your electrical appliance needs.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Very helpful, knowledgable, helpful and prepared to spend time choosing the correct product. Thank you Shay . Also the delivery team whose names we have forgotten were professional and really helpful. So in all a really positive experience and we would have no hesitation in recommending or using our local electrical firm for any further appliances.

9 June 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that Shay took the time to understand your requirements and ensure that you received the best product to suit your needs, and that the delivery team provided such a helpful, professional experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent knowledge and service

Having looked on line at TVs I thought I’d check out Woolacotts. So pleased I did that. I have made my choice with the help of Vicky. Her advice and knowledge helped me decide on my purchase. The delivery and set up charges are reasonable and they deliver tomorrow.

5 July 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're always delighted to hear when the team have delivered the level of service our customers have come to expect from us. We hope you're happy with your new TV!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Company go out of their way to give the best advice

Company go out of their way to find the best solution to difficult situations. Customer needs fully investigated before suggestions. Expert and helpful delivery team.

25 June 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We always aim to ensure that we fully understand your requirement before recommending products, so we can be sure that you purchase the best fit for your needs. Thank you for your custom.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HBS Woolacotts - Great Service, Keen Prices & Quality Products

Quite frankly I had given up using the local electric appliance shops as my experience of them was generally very poor. They rarely knew anything about their products and their prices could always be beaten. For the last few years I have almost exclusively bought online, especially living in Cornwall.
However, after being seriously frustrated over the online purchase of a combination microwave, I discovered HBH Woolacotts.
They have turned out to be a Godsend.
They were the only supplier who not only advertised the particular product I wanted but actually had it in stock without a shift in model numbers to sell a different item. The staff were very knowledgeable about the product, willing to provide free next-day delivery in Devon and Cornwall and their price couldn't be beaten.
A business I had never heard of with several branches local to me with fantastic service and prices. What more could I ask for?
This company will be my first port of call for any further electrical appliances I am in search of.
Thank you for your service and for putting my faith back into local business. Thanks Jim at Bodmin branch.

16 June 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your recent purchase via our Bodmin store. We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with the service you received from Jim and our team and we look forward to seeing you in store in the future! We'll ensure that your kind feedback is passed on to Jim.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First rate white goods supplier

From first contact, through delivery, to receipt of the product we ordered plus resolving a small problem, this company has acted efficiently, professionally and personably. Would use again and definitely recommend as a potential supplier to anyone looking for white goods.

6 June 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that the team have managed to deliver the level of customer service we hope our customers have come to expect from us. We look forward to being able to assist in future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from start to finish

Fantastic service from start to finish! The entire process took less than 24 hours, from receiving expert advice, placing the order, to having my new dishwasher delivered and professionally installed. It's rare to find a company that combines such speed with outstanding customer service.

10 June 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with the service you received both in store and from our delivery team and we hope to see you in store again in future!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very pushy sales approach.

Went into the plymouth store at the weekend to have a look at TVs due to ours not working suddenly and I know from previous visits that the shop has a great range on show.
The sales person seemed quite knowledgable at first but soon showed himself as just a very pushy saleman.
Tried to tell me it wasn't worth having my current TV repaired, something else would only go wrong with it. When he thought he had on on the hook, he then tried to say that we would need a new bracket because of metal fatigue on our current one.
It's a real shame because the shop is much nicer than the usual big currys, but this type of sales approach has put me off going there again.

6 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant service they price…

Absolutely brilliant service they price matched an item that currys refused to becuase It didnt meet identical terms and conditons even tho another companies terms and conditions were much better than currys own AWKWARD!!
Spoke to a guy called Joe at HBH who gave us all the relevant information and was just very helpful and professional. Will come to HBH for all electrical items in the future without a doubt
Buh shout at too HBH Woolacotts Plympton

6 June 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighed to hear that Joe was able to arrange the price match for you, and we look forward to being able to assist further in future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to Wollacotts in Barnstaple

Went to Wollacotts superstore in Barnstaple Bank holiday Monday, lovely air conditioning needed in the store needed for the hot weather we have been having. Spoke to. A member of staff called Matt, very knowledgeable and helpful, brought a fan, also a pair of Sonos headphones. Very pleased with the overall service from start to finish, would recommend Woollcott’s highly

25 May 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for your kind feedback - we're delighted to hear that you liked our superstore, especially the air conditioning. We look forward to seeing you in store again in future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bodmin store

Bodmin store. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable

22 May 2026
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Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered and delivered &fitted next day

Ordered and delivered &fitted next day, fitter’s Adam @ Nick were very polite and helpful removed the old Oven and installed the New Oven cleaned up gave a demo couldn’t have been better

19 May 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you - we're always delighted to hear when our teams have delivered the service our customers have come to expect from us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were great don’t hassle you they …

Staff were great don’t hassle you they help you when you need them . They are very informative and nothing to much trouble Joseph was so patient with us as we could not make our mind up but he was great . I would not go anywhere else now .

9 May 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that you've been pleased with the service you've received from the team and we look forward to being able to assist further in future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probably the best electrical goods company in the country.

As always the tireless support from Woolacotts is amazing. We bought a uk made washing machine 20 months ago. It turned out not to be a good buy. There were problems from 3 months in. The engineers (who are kindness itself)have visited several times trying to sort out several problems. They arrived promptly, worked on the machine either at my home or took it back to their workshop. I feel that they truly could have tried no harder. The main problem being that the spin mechanism left cotton item too wet to go straight into the tumble dryer.
Eventually the manufacturer bought the remainder of the warranty from me. The support from Woolacotts staff, I through this process was outstanding.
That continued with buying a replacement machine, the young lady who advised on the choice of machine was knowable and kept me update on the delivery date.
Then, the two gentleman who delivered it to the house were exceedingly good. They were kind, very competent and helpful. Within a short time the machine was fully functional and the old one taken away!
I really doubt that there is a better company selling electrical good anywhere in the country. I would also add that this attitude comes through from senior management down to all their employees.

1 May 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that you've been pleased with the service you've received and we look forward to assisting further in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience buying a fridge

Great experience buying a fridge - helpful & knowledgeable in store staff and a lovely delivery team.

6 May 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for takingthe time to leave a review - we're delighted to hear that you were pleased with experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great teamwork fitting our new hob

James and Will arrived spot-on time and did a really great job installing our new electric hob, which they did efficiently, quickly and with good humour. We were concerned that the new model hob might not fit the old space, but James seemed quietly confident and, of course, was right, much to our relief. You seem to have a great team at Woolacotts and for our part, it'll be good to be able to cook on more than one ring again... :-)

27 March 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for your review! It's always fantastic to hear when our team have delivered the service our customers have come to expect from us - especially when they've been able to allay any concerns you may have. We look forward to being able to assist in future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My father bought a good quality TV from…

My father bought a good quality TV from the reputable local firm HBH Woolacotts and can only give them every praise in the book....Being 90 my father needs a certain amount of necessary patience on phone calls having had a stroke several years back now and whilst he still is in pretty much good reasonable health now, having the excellent back-up team of HBH is invaluable 2him....as I say the help team is very thorough and understanding, generally leaving no query unanswered or resolved. I rang one of the team myself called Sam and he was an absolute delight 2deal with, sorting everything out....Thank you to both Sam and the very highly rated local South-West firm HBH Woolacotts once again, appreciate your time and efforts....10/10 Ty, Charlie L :)

16 March 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for your kind review. Our team always strive to deliver the level of service that our customers deserve from us and we're always delighted to hear when they've done exactly that. We'll always be happy to help whenever your father needs any assistance or has any questions.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing after-sales service after 20 years as a customer

I have been a customer of HBH Woolacotts for more than 20 years and during that time have purchased several televisions and other products from them, which is why this experience has been particularly disappointing.

In December 2014 I purchased a Panasonic TX-65AX802B television from them for approximately £3,000. This was a flagship model at the time and I believe it is reasonable to expect a premium television at that price point to last significantly longer than just over five years.

When the television developed a fault shortly after the five-year warranty expired, I contacted the company to discuss the issue. Their engineers had previously removed the television from the wall during the warranty period and the matter was discussed with the store not long after the warranty expired.

Over the following years I attempted to resolve the issue. While the company did offer a discount on a future purchase, I did not feel this addressed the underlying concern regarding the durability of a £3,000 television. I recently collected the TV from the store after it had been held there for a considerable period, and the company ultimately declined to offer any goodwill resolution.

Although the fault first arose several years ago, the matter has only recently concluded following my collection of the television and final correspondence with the company.

This was particularly frustrating as I have also experienced issues with another flagship television purchased from the store which cost approximately £7,000 and developed a fault very shortly after purchase. In that case the process to resolve the issue was quite lengthy and I was directed towards the long-term warranty provider rather than the matter being handled directly through the store. Although a loan television was offered, it unfortunately could not be arranged at the time due to COVID restrictions, which meant I was without a television for a significant period.

From my personal experience with several high-end televisions over the last 20 years, I have found that modern premium TVs do not appear to last as long as earlier models. For that reason, the level of after-sales support offered by the retailer becomes extremely important.

Unfortunately, based on my experience in this case, I did not feel the level of customer service reflected what I would expect after spending many thousands of pounds over many years.

For comparison, I have also purchased high-end televisions from Richer Sounds and have personally found their after-sales support to be very good when issues arose.

Others may of course have different experiences, but after more than two decades as a customer I had hoped this matter could have been handled more sympathetically.

My advice to anyone purchasing a high-end television is to consider not only the product itself but also the level of after-sales support offered by the retailer.

Update 11/03/26: In response to the company’s comment below:

Dear Chris,

Thank you for your response. I would like to clarify a few points.

With regard to the 77″ television, the matter was not resolved promptly. The process took several months to reach a resolution through the warranty provider, during which time I was without a television. A loan TV was offered, however due to COVID restrictions and the fact that my partner was shielding, it was not possible for us to accept this.

Regarding the 65″ Panasonic television (Panasonic TX-65AX802B), this was purchased in December 2014 with a five-year warranty expiring in December 2019. The fault developed around that time and I reported it to the store shortly afterwards, rather than many years later.

For a television that originally cost around £3,000, I do not think it is unreasonable to expect a longer lifespan than around five years.

The option offered was not a fixed discount or voucher, but a discount tied to a future purchase. In earlier correspondence you stated:

“As a gesture of goodwill I would be prepared to offer a discounted purchase of a new TV… I could also keep an eye out as we do get second-hand TVs returned via trade-ins and look to do a discounted purchase should one become available.”

As this depended on a future purchase decision, it did not resolve the underlying issue. The television remained with the store because I was dissatisfied with the proposed resolution and intended to pursue the matter further. Unfortunately ongoing health issues relating to long-COVID made it difficult for me to pursue the matter as actively as I otherwise would have done.

I appreciate that some assistance was offered, however in my view the options presented did not fairly resolve the situation. My review reflects my personal experience as a long-standing customer attempting to resolve the matter.

10 March 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Dear Laurence

We are disappointed to receive this review, as we believe we have been fair and reasonable in our efforts to assist.

Your 77″ television did indeed develop a fault after around 16 months. This was resolved promptly in accordance with the terms of the warranty, and we provided a loan product to minimise the inconvenience while the issue was being addressed.

With regard to your 65″ television, this was purchased in 2014 and the fault was reported to us in 2022, almost eight years after the original purchase. As a gesture of goodwill, we collected the TV and inspected it free of charge. Following inspection, we found that a repair would be uneconomical.

We offered a discount on a replacement, which was declined. We also offered to try to source a second-hand 3D television at a discounted price in order to help preserve your collection of 3D films, but this option was also declined.

Given that this was more than eight years after the original purchase, we cannot reasonably be expected to do more than this. In fact, the assistance we offered went considerably beyond what most retailers or warranty providers would normally provide.

These options were reiterated earlier this year when you collected your TV, which we had held in good faith, free of charge, for almost four years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from the Plymouth…

Excellent service from the Plymouth store.
We visited late one evening (10 mins to closing time) but were still treated with curtosey and respect and not rushed at all. Darren the sales guy was very informative and helpful and gave good advice. We purchased a TV which they delivered free and even took my old TV away. From someone who always used to turn to Currys as my first port of call for electics etc - I will now be switching to HBH Wollacotts.

26 February 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that Darren and the Plymouth team delivered the service we hope our customers have come to expect from us and we'll look forward to seeing you in store in future! Your kind feedback has been passed on to the Plymouth store team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent sales advice and great service

Excellent and friendly sales advice for the fridge and freezer that we bought on Saturday. Cheerful and helpful guys at the warehouse where they loaded into our car. Unfortunately when unpacked we found that the freezer door had been damaged so I emailed to advise that we would be returning it for exchange. At 3pm on Sunday afternoon (yes!) I received a very polite phone call to apologise and advise that they would collect the damaged one and bring a replacement. Sure enough, 9.30 on Monday the lads arrived at our house and it was job done in five minutes. One simply couldn't ask for more. Well done Woolacotts.

23 February 2026
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for the kind review. Please accept our apologies that the original appliance was damaged upon unpacking. However, we're pleased to hear that the team remedied the issue for you as quickly as possible.

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