Dilapidated machines, ghastly customer service This company rents out dilapidated pieces of trash. Their customer service is just as poor. The first machine had very poor suction and left the carpet very wet, even though the instructions were followed. Dampness should be expected but the carpet was wet and took days to dry with fans running. The carpet did not seem clean either. I decided to try vacuuming the carpet throughly again and then I rented another machine thinking it was due to malfunction. I got the second machine home and the brush would not turn on, and the light illuminated saying it was jammed. There was nothing stuck and it was easy to turn by hand. I contacted customer service and they stated based on the information the machine was broken and I would have to return to the store to exchange it. When I got to the store I called the kiosk number as instructed. They said I could return the machine for a full refund or exchange it for a new machine. Because this had taken over two hours of my time and an extra trip across town, I asked for a partial refund and to exchange the machine. Rug Doctor declined and refused to give back any money if I exchanged the machine. I simply returned the machine and they refunded me the rental cost, but not my wasted evening. It is understandable that machines malfunction, but I cannot do business with a company that is not interested in making it right. I will rent a Bissell instead. Rug Doctor uses contactless kiosks and their dilapidated machines are not checked or maintained between uses. This is in contrast with Bissell, where you talk to an actual person when renting the cleaner.

How do they stay in business? I rent Rug Doctor machines about twice a year. Of the last 6 rentals, 4 have had some sort of issue. The most recent, after one clean solution tank being run, the suction stopped working (so now one room has soaking wet carpet). After getting that sort-of corrected, the third clean solution tank never emptied. It turns out the water pump is likely broken. The process to go get this thing, load it into the car, unload it, the carry it up two flights of stairs etc. is time-consuming. So, while they are willing to refund my rental cost, what about the four hours wasted trying to get this thing straight? There needs to be regular service every “X” number of hours to verify the components work. This will be about a six hour process that should have been done in two. There is a value to my time that this is supposed to help.

My husband was forced to retire My husband was forced to retire. They did a paper trail and set him up. And then threaten to fire him. He has worked for the company for over 33 years and was given a raise not more then 2-3 years ago after not giving him a raise for many many years. A new manager came in the Okc area and thinking she’s a hot shot did what she could to get my husband out. He is 72 and they repeatedly said don’t leave don’t leave for years and then gave him a raise right around the age of 70. So he would stay. We were given on 3 weeks to prepare. He was told retire or be fired recently. There were no issues until this young lady came through as a new manager. I know this is out right discrimination and ageism. He wasn’t planning on retiring yet. I have health issues n and now have no insurance due to this. Today was his last day. What’s sad is they said leave or be fired n then we will throw you a retirement party. What an insult!!!!! He went to his retirement party. But I could not be there to support because I see right through exactly what’s happening here. Thanks to this lady the upper management’s decision I have no medical insurance n now have no way to pay for medicine now. Shame on you rug dictor/bissell!!!! If you’re looking for a job. This is not the place to go. Several are ready to quit because of this new manger in Okc area. She thinks she’s a hot shot. Well what goes around comes around. It will all come back on her. They don’t give raises very often either n when they do it’s too late. We will figure it out. But having more then 3 weeks to prepare might have helped me find employment myself with insurance. I haven’t had time to get employment with insurance within that time. And the disrespect they showed to my husband is terrible. He deserved better then that.

Transaction was easy and efficient Transaction was easy and efficient. machine was clogged with long hair, matted fur, and kitty litter sludge. I had to thoroughly untangle the hair and repeatedly rinse the sludge build up from the tank, and scoop out wet fur pelts before using the machine. Once I cleaned it up the machine worked great and the return process was straightforward. The person who rented my machine after me was lucky to get a clean machine.

Easy to rent Easy to rent. Didn't like how you advertise $40 to rent but you have to pay $23 more for the solution. That put a big damper on our experience. The main Rug Doctor machine cleaned our carpets better than our last several carpet steam cleans with another machine AND with a professional company! Not 1000% perfect results, but we're going to use it again this month and see if it brightens up again a little more. Thank you for having an easy system so available everywhere!