Returns and After-Sales Service
What if a product is defective after purchase?
Defective product warranty at Optim-Elec:
Manufacturer warranty coverage:
- All products sold by Optim-Elec (Socomec, Finder, Omron, Phoenix Contact, Crouzet, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Telergon, Lettel) include manufacturer's warranty.
- Standard warranty : 12-24 months from purchase date depending on product category.
- Industrial equipment (Socomec UPS, switchgear, automation) : 24-36 months typical.
- Coverage : Defects in material, workmanship, components. Excludes normal wear, damage from misuse, modification, improper installation.
Report defective product:
- Email [email protected] with subject "Defective product - warranty claim".
- Include:
- Order number and purchase date
- Product brand, model, serial number
- Description of defect and symptoms (won't power on, intermittent function, physical defect)
- Photos of product and any error indicators
- How product was used (operating conditions, environment)
Warranty process:
- Optim-Elec verifies warranty eligibility (within 12-24 month period, no damage from misuse).
- Arranges return : Prepaid shipping label provided. You return defective unit to manufacturer or Optim-Elec warehouse.
- Manufacturer inspection : Manufacturer diagnoses defect (typically 5-10 business days).
- Resolution : Replacement unit or repair at manufacturer's discretion.
- Return shipping : Repaired/replacement product shipped back to you at no charge.
Typical warranty timeline : 15-30 business days from submission to receipt of replacement/repaired product.
Out-of-warranty products : Repair available at manufacturer's cost. Estimate provided before repair. Contact Optim-Elec for repair quotation.