Our water heater went out. We had the $99.99 12-year extended service plan with Home Depot, so we called as soon as we cleaned up the water mess. The first person I spoke with couldn't find any record of our plan - even after I provided the codes they asked for from my original receipt from 6 years ago. She said she was transferring me to another department, but she hung up. I called back and spoke to someone else that entered our information in their system so they would have it on file. They said it would have to wait 24-48 hours for a service technician to call us and make an appointment to come out and diagnose the problem and determine if it could be repaired or if it had to be replaced.
I called back later and asked if I could call a Home Depot service person to come look at it and they said no. I also called Home Depot and asked them the same thing and was told no, I must deal with the extended service department. I waited over 48 hours and called them back and was told that now I may call any local technician myself and have them come and diagnose the problem. Once my hired technician diagnoses the problem, I have to have them call the extended service plan department in order to be reimbursed for their services as long as it is $150 or less. I asked what happens if my technician says it needs to be replaced. They said they would open a new claim when the technician spoke with them and they have no idea how long it would take to get parts or a replacement because they don't know what will be needed, where it will need to be ordered from, or if it will be in stock. What technician is going to have the patience to deal with this place? This is a total scam! I'm calling the Better Business Bureau and an attorney.

