batusoon 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 Sigh. More than a month passed.Not much progress from renovation and only got headaches....2 lessons learnt over the weekendLesson 1:Got my Fanco ceiling fan mystery "answered".I purchased this fan together with other kitchen accessories etc from a reputable shop (my contractor brought me there) along Geylang Road. The sale lady recommended me to get a remote control for this Fanco ceiling fan with additional cost of $80. Without 2nd thought, thinking it'll be good with remote control as in any case if the string is break/tear into 2 due to pro-long pulling. it will be a good backup. But after my contractor installed the fan. Problem comes... the fan failed to move when I pull the string. It's can't on manually!! But when I switch on with remote control. It's moved. I asked my contractor, she called and asked that sale lady and the sale her informed her, I have to pay $40, in-order to change the motor for it to on both manually and remotely. What the hack! Pissed off & called Fanco directly, the technician came down and told me. All Fanco fan can only support 1 switch "ON" option. It's either on manually or remotely. Argued with the technician although knew he can't do anything. I can only "LL" accept their technology. Fanco, at least they did managed to change the fan's plates as I told them there's small chipped pcs on 1-2 plates. They changed without additional charges.Lesson learn : NOT all appliance with remote control support manually on. Have to question on the item the sale person who promoted ( esp. extra accessories), they are interested to earn commission rather than provide more details of the products. Lesson 2:My wardrobes were finally installed on last Wednesday, saw the carpenter and he was different guy I had discussed with on the wardrobe. My contractor told me not to worry. He has 10 years of working experience, a skilful carpenter blah blah... and I left since he is still doing his works and I trust my contractor's words.Sat morning can't wait to see my 2 wardrobes since it's finally installed after 2 weeks delays. Instead of excitement, I were totally shocked to see both wardrobes. Took a tape, and taping the defects parts. OMG, if I know this is what I will get. I will rather get an off-selves wardrobe. The 2 wardrobes supposed to have the same internal design, both should have the additional built-in rack for pants. And both turned up 1 with 2 drawers and 1 with 3 drawers and both NO pants racks. The wardrobe is so basic that I can it from those neighbourhood's furniture shop, even the IKEA customize wardrobe is MUCH BETTER and CHEAPER. Can't tahan any longer ... I called my contractor again. A day later, after she discussed with her carpenter and told me the 7 weeks ago discussion of the wardrobes weren't confirmed. So they didn't get the additional racks and they will add in the 1 drawer for the other wardrobe and they will try to change the defect parts.Lesson learn: No matter spend how long on discussion with the carpenter together with the contractor. Die die insist of the confirmed soft-copy layout of the wardrobe , even thought both agreed on the draft layout on that same day & snap shot of the draft copy too.Keep my fingers cross, no more "surprises" from kitchen cabinets. Totally disappointed with the carpentry.Need to stop and cool myself down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batusoon 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Oops... it's been months.Couples of incidents happened before I officially got the keys from contractor.After the last incident of the poor workmanship from the wardrobes, the carpenter told my contractor he wasn't confident to handle my kitchen cabinets and he "forgo" his duty for the kitchen cabinets. Fortunately, within a few weeks my contractor found a replacement carpenter who is just nice available during the peak season. I am happy with the replaced carpenters' kungfu. The husband and wife are very detail person, they filed the edges, smoothen the corners. Water leaking from roof top temporarily solved (I assumed) since HDB did the water proofing again and heavy raining season was over. No more water markings... and the final paint touch up. All these things were wrapped up a week before CNY. Kitchen's cabinets before completion Others viewFinally moved in couples of months... not much issues at least from now. Edited April 26, 2014 by batusoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troublemaker 31 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Congrats on your new house! It must have been comfortable in the new house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShinChan 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Hi, how's the water pressure of your rain shower? Does the water heater plays a part too for the pressure? Cos I realised after I changed my parents house heater the pressure of the normal shower head become smaller. Anyone can help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batusoon 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Hi, how's the water pressure of your rain shower? Does the water heater plays a part too for the pressure? Cos I realised after I changed my parents house heater the pressure of the normal shower head become smaller. Anyone can help?Hi ShinChan,Sorry for late reply. I did heard people comments that the water heater will affect the pressure especially the rain shower. If not mistaken Joven (which I'm using) and Alpha are the instant water heater that support rainshower. Edited May 12, 2014 by batusoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takaishi 44 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 batusoon,is the pressure enough for your rain showers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batusoon 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 batusoon,is the pressure enough for your rain showers?Hi Takaishi,I'm quite comfortable with the pressure. Of cos, It's not as powerful as in the hotels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batusoon 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 Congrats on your new house! It must have been comfortable in the new house! Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
