HBH Woolacotts Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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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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Product

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Staff

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Service

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Delivery service

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Customer service

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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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Company details

  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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tony & Ross are a credit to the…

Tony & Ross are a credit to the company. Very friendly and professional delivery drivers that were very patient and courteous with me despite the fact i kept them waiting for 20 mins.
I will buy all my future electrical goods from HBH Woolacotts. We are lucky to have a firm like this locally. Buying off the internet is a false economy anyway - Woolacotts dont charge you a delivery fee and you simply will not get the level of customer service you get from here. For example : I placed an order for a tumble dryer online with them and within 10 mins a representative from Barnstaple called me to arrange a convenient delivery time at no charge. Brilliant.
Job Ref : 7252050

21 September 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with the service you received and we hope we can help again in the future! We'll also ensure that your feedback is passed on to all concerned.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service & overall experience.

Recently contacted the Barnstaple store who were friendly, efficient and so helpful! Particular thanks to Mike & Helen and others who I spoke with… excellent customer service and will most definitely recommend. Supplied, delivery and installation all 100% and great in these times to get such a personal touch… thank you..

6 September 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the service you received, we hope that we can help with any future appliance purchase or repair enquiries.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service

I have used Woolacotts Bude for many years. I have always been very happy with the service I have received.
I recently purchased a new hoover but needed some help with the direct debit so I popped in today and was served by GUS who was friendly and really helpful and sorted everything out for me. Great Service, Thank you

10 August 2024
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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 at Bude, and hope to see you in store again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a new washing machine

I ordered a new washing machine, having been given some knowledgeable advice from Sam at your barnstaple shop. Very impressed. It was delivered today, the old machine taken away and my new one fitted. Both delivery men polite and helpful in answering my queries on a couple of things. I will not hesitate in using this company again when I need an electrical appliance replaced. Thank you. An excellent service.

8 August 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the service you've received! We look forward to seeing you in store again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over and above what can be expected

My under warranty record deck died and needed warranty repair. On its return it was damaged by the courier although working. After discussions I was able to trade it in and change to another model by adding the difference. Yet again, Dan's experience in the field came to the fore and I now have a better deck that sounds much better than the previous which goes to show the value and knowledge of trained staff is paramount. The service I received was over and above what I could ever have expected. Thank you.

28 June 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear of the excellent service you received from Dan and will ensure that your feedback is passed on to him. We're also pleased to hear that you had a positive result from the situation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service

Brilliant customer service - took in my Miele vacuum which wasn’t working. User error (ahem) but they sorted it out perfectly.

6 April 2024
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Thank you for your review - we're glad we could help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding company

I recently bought several white goods from the Bodmin branch of Woolacotts at the end of 2023. Because the experience had been such a good one, I returned recently to buy a couple of televisions. On both occasions in the shop, Jon was friendly without being ingratiating, knowledgeable without being pushy and quick to understand what I was looking for. He offered me some generous discounts and completed the paperwork, which included arranging installations and set up, in record time. Delivery and installations went very well - I received notifications of arrival times that were kept to (not always the case). The products were installed quickly and well. The delivery men (Colin and Tris for the TVs) set up the products and gave me comprehensive operating instructions. Best of all is that, should I need any after-sales help, I have one phone number to call, and Jon in Bodmin to discuss issues with - rather than speaking with strangers in a call centre thousands of miles away! It was a real pleasure doing business with Jon and Woolacotts, and there is nowhere else I would go to for electrical goods.

2 March 2024
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review - we'll ensure that your feedback is passed on to Jon, Colin, Tris and their relevant managers. We hope to be able to help again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s where Harrods meets Grace Brothers

I needed help. Microwave not working and oven packed up. A man arrived from HBH Woollcotts and solved the issues. I opened the door to the microwave and he knew instantly the problem inside 10 seconds. He then went on and replaced a part in the oven with a spare part in his bag. Only one question…Why did he not wear a cape and have his underpants on outside his trousers..?

15 February 2024
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Thank you for the lovely review - we're delighted to hear that our engineer was able to help resolve the issue so quickly!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service …

Went into Plymouth branch Monday mid morning to buy a washing machine, bought it and it was installed by 4pm.Truly amazing service,

26 February 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we're glad we could help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Steve and Dean delivered my tumble dryer and took my old away. I found them both very efficient, polite and they explained everything very clearly to an old lady like me. Would highly recommend 😊☘️🍀

12 February 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - I'll ensure that your lovely feedback is passed on to Steve and Dean's manager!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service.

Visited the St Austell branch on Friday with my disabled husband to look at cookers. We were greeted and offered assistance straightaway. We were helped to the lift and offered a wheelchair if we needed one. The salesman offered imformation and guidance on the products. Bought the cooker and given a quick delivery date. He also helped get my husband into the car. Nothing was too much trouble. I've used the store before and recommend them to everyone. Their customer service is excellent.

19 January 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback. We're glad that we could help and hope you enjoy your new cooker!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I will now always stick to Woolacotts!

I and my family have been using Bude Woolacotts for many years. When I relocated to Exeter I didn't realise they were able to cater to me and so bought from another store which I soon regretted. I was then pleased to find that although Woolacotts don't have a store in Exeter, they still deliver items and provide aftercare to Exeter.
I have purchased white goods and electrical equipment from Bude Woolacotts. They have gone above and beyond to fix issues I have experienced with appliances and to help me achieve a good outcome.
The communication with Woolacotts is reliable and helpful. It's useful to be able to contact specific persons by email as well as phone. Woolacotts not only provide exceptional support when it comes to purchasing an item but they also provide amazing aftercare!
I will now always stick to Woolacotts and continue to recommend them to others.

30 December 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review - we're delighted to hear that you continue to be pleased with the service we provide!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t praise Steve enough for his…

I can’t praise Steve enough for his help to provide a freezer at short notice.
We were let down by Currys and lost the contents of our freezer waiting for the delivery that never happened. Steve would have been happy for us to have taken the store model immediately if required, I don’t know of another company that would be so obliging. Thank you again for your help. Eric Grant.

7 January 2024
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with the service Steve provided, and we hope to see you in store again!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After service care awful

Sales service is excellent but when you need to use their engineers under warranty it's dreadful.
I've had an engineer out 3 times, the last was yesterday and hay presto the same fault code has come back up on my dishwasher EO1.
I've now had enough and bought a new one from AO.com.
You need to get your act together as I won't be using your service again.

30 November 2023
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Good Morning. Thank you for your review and drawing our attention to the experience you have had. I believe after our discussion on the phone you highlighted some important points that we have taken on board and discussed with the relevant people involved. As I mentioned to you on the phone we take customer care very seriously and I believe on this occasion we've made mistakes, but its through these mistakes and the constructive feedback you provided me that we can continue to improve our service. I do hope the solution that we came to has in some way restored your faith in us, and I hope we can do business with you again in future. Should you require any further assistance or have any further comments you feel may aid in the improvement of our service you are welcome to call me directly. Thank you again. - Ollie (Plymouth Store Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service again from the…

Excellent service again from the Barnstaple store. Let me go in to collect after 5, helpful assistant took the item to the back of my car. Friendly, efficient, great products and fab price.

24 November 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we're pleased to hear that you received such good service from our Barnstaple team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had 3 big kitchen appliances…

I had 3 big kitchen appliances delivered, Kevin and Dan were amazing! They disconnected and reconnected my appliances, made sure everything was as it should be.
They were super friendly and I had a nice little laugh with them as they was doing the work. Excellent service from the delivery drivers.
The staff have also been super friendly and very helpful. Excellent service and got me sorted so quickly as I couldn’t be without my appliances.

Would recommend HBH WOOLACOTTS to anyone!

2 November 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we're delighted to hear that our team delivered the levels of service our customers deserve!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The salesman Matthew was very…polite and knowledgeable

The salesman Matthew was very knowledgeable and polite he helped find the right soundbar for what I wanted and demonstrated the Sony soundbar

20 October 2023
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we're pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the service that Matthew delivered and the product that he recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery staff

After the non pushy staff at the Wadebridge store I purchased a fridge freezer over the phone. The two delivery staff couldn't had been more helpful by possitioning the large appliance in a tight corner in the kitchen. Thank you to them and I must add the purchase was a good price.

9 October 2023
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Reply from HBH Woolacotts

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us - we're glad we could help and we hope to see you again!

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