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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, citing difficulties in contacting the company, unresponsiveness to emails and calls, and a general lack of commitment or transparency in resolving issues. Consumers frequently reported problems with products being faulty straight out of the box or breaking down shortly after purchase, with some experiencing multiple replacements that also failed. However, some customers also noted positive experiences, particularly with the quality and performance of certain products like steam irons and cleaners, with some devices lasting many years. A minority of people were satisfied with the customer service they received, describing it as excellent, efficient, and helpful in resolving their product issues, including receiving brand new replacements.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a steam cleaner, but it is faulty straight out of the box, It pumps water rather than steam, occasionally gives a short burst of steam, then nothing. Not fit for purpose. I tried callin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order nearly a week ago. I’ve had no communication no updates. They seem to ignore emails and any other sort of communication order still not arrived. Money taken.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s been impossible to get in touch. I have faulty products that need exchanging, but I can’t reach anyone. The phone number doesn’t answer, the contact form gets no response, and my email bounced... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Polti steam cleaner that arrived defective right out of the box. I immediately sent it in for repair under warranty – that was more than a month ago. Since then, I have only received... See more

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Company details

  1. Wholesaler Household Appliances
  2. Appliance Store

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Since 1987 Polti is a leading manufacturer of appliances for steam cleaning, latest generation vacuum cleaners and steam generator irons with boiler.


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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

133 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I did read a few reviews before…

I did read a few reviews before deciding on having one of theses more light weight steamers .and two did warn people about the handle where water dripped and the steam steamer came through the crack.and burns Ur hand .but I thought surly this can't be a fault and polti have not looked in to this .but I was wrong once you AV registered Ur steamer then if there's a problem u AV to find a polti shop and take it there .which isn't right as it's under one years warranty.has I read this is happening to customers who have bought this all I can say is polti. get this sorted it's just not good enough ..I've photos of the leaking of hot water on the handle if they would like to get in touch with me .but I doubt it .it's a shame because other wise this go steamer is brilliant and is worth it .polti AV got in touch with me today in fact I was very surprised 😯 I emailed pictures and my details serial number that sort of thing .and with in a few hours got back to me stating that a new hose would be delivered to me as has possible .so thank you Charlotte I'm very impressed polti have such a good name .that's why I was so shocked 😲 about the quality of this particular steamer fingers crossed because it is a super little steamer v t go it has a strap so u can carry it has you steam great for cleaning my kitchen

August 16, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Christine,
Thanks for getting in touch. I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with your item. If you're still under warranty, we will arrange collection of your faulty item to either repair or replace it. You don't need to take the machine anywhere yourself. Please email us on enquiries.uk@polti.com and we can look into resolving this issue for you.
Kind regards,
Dan

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

l bought Polti cordless just over two…

l bought Polti cordless just over two years ago. DO NOT BUY, ive had no end of issues, within my warantee, been sent back twice and third time, they say its my battery, i need a new battery at £69, so if your happy to keep paying for new parts every year, go ahead and buy.
First issue was my filter, even though i cleaned my hoover every week, cost £39.
Second time , they couldnt find anything wrong but gave me a new motor.
Now its not under any Warantee, two years of having issues, its now my Batttery, at another £69.
Where does it stop ( NOT) , clearly didnt pay again
DO NOT BUY

August 13, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Good morning,
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with the battery on your vacuum. Under warranty a fault like this would be resolved free of charge as you mentioned with your motor, however outside of the warranty period, we do charge for spare parts. I appreciate this may be frustrating, but the nature of the warranty is that it only runs for a set period of time. Full details can be found here: https://www.polti.co.uk/warranty.
With regard to the filter needing to be changed, this is not something that is considered a fault, it's part of the care and maintenance of the product detailed in the instruction manual. We recommend washing / cleaning it on a regular basis and changing it every so often depending on use. These filters are priced at £13.90.
If you need any support with your product, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst vacuum ever

Worst vacuum ever. Doesnt pick up. Roll bar stopped working couple of months ago. Rang customer service and they sent me the new part so no problem with customer service. Had for just over 12mths now so it's out of warranty and now doesnt pick up and charge only last about 15mins at best. It is so light and flimsy, it is like a kids vacuum. Wont buy one again. Will go back to my original vacuum brand. Only chose this one as it seemed a good offer at the time. Wish I hadn't bothered

August 13, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Cath,
I'm sorry to hear you've been disappointed with your vacuum. We actually provide a 2 year warranty with new products, so you should still be covered if you're having further issues. Please give us a call or email if you would like us to look into the matter for you.
Alternatively, it might be that you need another product more suitable to your needs rthater than a lightweight vacuum, and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction if this is the case.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel was 1st class at Polti …

Daniel was 1st class at Polti and kept me updated on the progress of my order and sent me the tracking info when posted.A1 for Daniel at Polti and a brilliant customer service

August 12, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Stephen,
Thanks for your comments, I'm glad I was able to get the matter resolved for you. Please get in touch if you need anything further.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service when my vacuum cleaner developed a fault. Sent a replacement part very quickly and now it’s working perfectly.

August 4, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Jenny,
Thanks very much for your feedback, and I'm glad we were able to resolve this matter for you quickly. If you need anything in future please get in touch.
Kind regards,
Dan

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Polti steam iron from Polti…

I ordered a Polti steam iron from Polti on EBay the service I got was second to non, the customer service lady called Charlotte was fantastic with me, Charlotte talked me through a lot about the iron I would certainly recommend anyone to buy from Polti.

July 11, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Morning Ann,
Thanks for leaving us some feedback! We're glad Charlotte was able to help with your iron. If you need anything further please get in touch.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service post sales

Excellent Customer Service post sales. I was super-impressed. Dan, Customer Service Team Leader responded to my email query within less than 5 minutes and the issue was resolved promptly in under an hour. Hugely appreciated and based on this experience, highly recommend.

June 26, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Stephen,
Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback, and I'm glad we were able to get your enquiry dealt with quickly. Please get in touch if you need anything in the future.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A trust worthy company who deals with any issues promptly.

I can't praise Dan enough for the professional way he dealt with our problem. He arranged for a new iron to be delivered quickly and arranged for our faulty iron to be collected. Many thanks

June 18, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Linda,
Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad I was able to help get your issue resolved quickly. If you need anything in the future please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, a rare thing these days. Our Polti steamer was replaced under warranty, no fuss, just done and the replacement arrived in 5 gays.

Well done Polti.

June 20, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Keith,
Thanks very much for your comments. I'm glad we were able to get things resolved for you quickly and easily.
Take care,
Dan

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I had a problem with a Polti vacuum cleaner that wasn't working properly and the customer service were incredibly helpful. I contacted them by phone originally and then via email and they arranged for me to send the cleaner back. They sorted everything out with respect to the collection, fixing the problem and then sending it back to me. This level of service is so unusual these days and left me with a very good impression of the company.

June 12, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Siobhan,
Thank you for your comments, and we're glad we were able to get the issue fixed for you quickly. If you need us again in the future you know where we are!
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and first class customer service

The iron itself is the best iron i have ever had (its a dream to use and takes half the time to do the ironing now) but their customer service is second to none. The iron had a fault at 18 months old, and after two emails, sending copy of receipt and model number, they sent a brand new replacement out to be delivered two days later. No delays or increasing ironing pile. Would not hesitate to buy another iron from them

June 14, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi,
Thank you so much for your feedback, we're glad we were able to get the issue solved for you quickly and without to much hassle. I hope the replacement item continues to make your ironing quick and easy!
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Feeble machine, terrible service

I did not see the Polti vaporetto before buying online, which was a mistake. It arrived with a dozen dinky-doll attachments, very cute but not very plausible--can you imagine scrubbing baked-on grease off a barbecue (for which one attachment is recommended) with a brush the size of a 50 p piece?
The main thing I wanted it for was carpet, but its power was so feeble as to be practically non-existent. Almost no steam emerged and the carpet was barely moist to the touch and the heat no more than tepid. Yet the water level (de-mineralised water, which they don't tell you in the product description you have to keep buying) kept getting lower and lower.
The instructions said to put your foot on the lever (helpfully marked with a footprint) to release the brush on the mop. Every time I did this, the brush remained in its plastic casing and did not come into contact with the floor.
The "customer service" was even better. A telephone call got a recording telling me that they were too busy, and I should send an e-mail. I did and was told I would get a reply "in due course." Well, la di da! In other words, when they could be bothered to reply. Three days later I get a reply signed only "customer service", nobody's name, that asks me how I am using the machine (well, I am putting it on the floor and pushing it back and forth--is there another way to use a mop?) AND says it will help me IF I send evidence of purchase! I had sent the serial number of the machine when I registered it for the guarantee. So that was good enough for registration, but now they doubt that the machine is lawfully mine? And what if it had been a gift? So it seems that I am guaranteed only lousy service.
How nice for some people here that they were helped by the wonderful Charlotte. How come some people got a great person and I don't even get a person with a name?
Has anyone noticed that the Italian arm of Polti has a trustpilot rating LESS THAN HALF the UK one? Could the Polti people be keen on making a good impression in this country, and so organising people to leave favourable reviews here? The discrepancy is very suspicious.

June 10, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Good afternoon,
I'm sorry to hear you've not been satisfied with your product or our service. I have addressed both of these in an email to you earlier today. I hope to hear from you soon so we can get these matters resolved.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buy of the year


My Polti vacuum and steam cleaner arrived a few days ago! Superb on my kitchen porcelain tiles. Powerful steamer and vacuum. Made quick work of cleaning my oven too with the steam attachments in hand held mode. I’ve steam cleaned upholstery / visible difference. Best buy.

June 4, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Anita,
Thank you so much for leaving us some feedback. I'm pleased to see that you're enjoying your product. If you need any support in the future please get in touch with our Customer Service team.
Kind regards,
Dan

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vacuum fault

I recently contacted Polti to advise that my upright vacuum had developed a fault and was not picking up as it should be. Within no time I received a reply from Charlotte, Customer Services Executive, asking for proof of purchase and a photo of damaged part. I forwarded the requested documents and again within a flash Charlotte replied to state she had ordered a new part which would be with me in around 5 days. I was astonished that I had been positively responded to so quickly. No drama, no crisis! Charlotte had dealt with my query in a courteous and efficient manner. Well done Polti and especially well done to Charlotte. What an asset to your company she is.

May 24, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Good afternoon,
Thank you so much for your comments, we're grateful to have such an enthusiastic team and you're right in saying Charlotte is a big part of that! If you need anything again in the future please don't hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy

I have never known a company so constantly available and helpful to its customers to which I am grateful. Thank you to Charlotte for her speedy replies with advise via email. Thank you

May 13, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Good afternoon,
Thanks so much for your feedback, we're glad we were able to get this resolved for you so quickly. if you need anything in the future please get in touch!
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and customer support were…

Great product and customer support were very helpful and understanding 😊

May 21, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Lesley,
Thanks for leaving us some feedback. I'm glad we were able to help with your query. If you need us in the future please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing speedy service from Polti

I have been using my Polti valporetto steam mop since September 2022. It has been great for my needs, I love it. It is easy to use and does a brilliant job. Sadly, last week before my family arrived, it stopped working. I managed one room, disconnected it to take it upstairs but it wouldn't switch on. It had been working perfectly up until then. I did the usual checks, plugged in (yes), switch on at the wall (yes), fuse (fine) so not operator error! I checked to see how long the warranty was, for the steam mop, it is 2 years. I then submitted a claim to Polti. It was straight forward. I contacted them on the 13th May, Charlotte replied, I submitted the evidence of my purchase. I am now the delighted owner of a new steam mop which I received on the 17th May.

May 13, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Evelyn,
Thanks so much for your feedback! I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed using the product so much, and I'm glad we were able to get the issue resolved so quickly!
Kind regards,
Dan

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Had a problem with my Steam generator iron .Sent an email explaining the problem had an email to tell me how to solve it wasn’t sure it would work but it did .Excellent service and outcome. Highly recommended

May 7, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Tony,
Thank you for your feedback and I'm really glad we were able to help! If you need anything further in the future you know where we are!
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an issue with my floor mop

I had an issue with my floor mop. The deodorising dispenser was leaking. I contacted the company and within one hour Charlotte had contacted me back and resolved my issue by sending out a new part. Absolutely excellent service.

Thank you

Rob

May 2, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Rob,
Thanks very much for your feedback, I'm glad we were able to get this resolved for you so quicky! Please get in touch if you need anything in the future.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Polti vacuum stopped working

New Polti vacuum stopped working after 2 months called the Polti UK office spoke to Dan Birch who was extremely helpful and dealt with problem. New part being sent out.

May 1, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Mary,
Thank you for your comments, I'm glad we were able to gather the information from you and get this resolved quicky. I've no doubt the replacement part will solve your issue! If you need anything further, please get in touch.
Kind regards,
Dan

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