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Over the past decade, Allstate Protection Plans has revolutionized the product protection category. We’ve done it with innovation, new technology, and by following the golden rule: treat others as you want to be treated. That’s why over 70% of consumers say they prefer Allstate Protection Plans over our competitors. And why Allstate Protection Plans are trusted by over 140 million customers and many of the largest retailers and mobile carriers in the world to protect everything from smartphones to appliances, TVs to furniture.
- Coverage for most devices
- Affordable plans
- Cancel anytime
- Accident coverage
- May never be used
- 30-day requirement for most devices
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Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
Poor iPad Screen Replacement. Repair service was prompt but the screen replacement was not properly installed. Top part of screen is not totally adhered to body of iPad. The bottom line is only use an official Apple Store for replacement and repair of their products. Most other repairs are substandard.
Hello William,
We apologize to hear of your recent claims experience.
Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians to service items sent in for repair and we do our best to complete these repairs quickly and efficiently. Once your item has been fixed our technicians also run a full hardware diagnostic to ensure the item has been satisfactorily repaired, and this process is in place for all items Squaretrade addresses.
We understand your concerns with your recent iPad repair and due this one of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation with you. Once we speak we'll let you know what options Squaretrade can provide to address your concerns. We look forward to speaking with you and hope to improve your opinion of our brand.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
I initially had problems getting my claim approved due to an irregularity with my receipt. However, after a long phone conversation with a manager, I was able to get my claim approved for in home repair of my 55 inch TV. Hopefully, the repairs will go well. I am satisfied so far.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
SquareTrade was fast, efficient, and knowledgeable in helping me with my Television troubleshooting and replacement. Their process was also quick and convenient. I will keep ensuring with SquareTrade with all my devices. Thank you very much SquareTrade!
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
HP ENVY 7645 printer did not print in color. Person with whom I dealt researched the problem and quickly concluded that the warranty applied and offered me a check to reimburse my purchase price. And I did not have to return the defective machine. Within a few days, I received the check.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
The evaluation of the Samsung failure went very well. The ST technical dept know their business. The decision to replace was OK with me however the replacement tv and recommended by ST was an LG 4k model. We receive this tv two days and after setup It had such a poor picture quality that we went to Best Buy for information. What we found out was the LG 4K WILL NOT WORK WITH OUR CABLE PROVIDER.
Original Review: Oct. 20, 2018
I have tried since August to get answers on why I have never received any of my SquareTrade warranties in the mail. I have continually tried to contact SquareTrade for answers and they never respond. I don't know if it is stored in my Amazon somehow, or if paperwork should be showing up. But it never showed up. I've purchased these on multiple occasions, but nothing ever shows up. Yet, I receive other offers in the mail to protect my cell phones and other devices with the SquareTrade. No one will reach back out to me.
And at this point, I am to the WILL NEVER PURCHASE AGAIN point. It seems like more of a scam than support. Maybe if someone actually responded to one of my many emails and requests, I would feel differently. Until I hear from a representative. You have lost all of my business. I bet I have a dozen of these warranties and have no way to track them because I've never received any paperwork. I didn't WANT to ask for a refund. I WANT the coverage.
Hello Mark,
We're sorry to hear there's been difficulty reaching our support team.
Squaretrade offers 24/7 customer support via our claims center number, as well as chat support on our website and the Squaretrade App. We will be forwarding the contact details for this support team to your email, as they can also help you with the processing of your warranty contracts. Squaretrade can provide these warranty contracts at anytime via email or hard-copy.
In this instance we understand you've been emailing us with no reply and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Some Squaretrade email aliases are automated, and if your requests have been sent to these aliases that would explain why you've yet to hear back from us. Sometimes Squaretrade emails are routed to spam or junk folders as well.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
Why there's no problem with updating but there's a problem filing a claim? I've been trying to file a claim online I get an error. "Please try again or click Help to get assistance." Why can I put my info on the form?
Hello Don,
We're sorry to hear there's been some difficulty filing a claim via our website.
Squaretrade provides our customers access to the claims center on our website and App in order to expedite the claims process. However, there are certain situations that require speaking to our customer support team and cannot be resolved via our website. This is why we also provide chat support, as well as 24/7 support via our call-in center.
In this instance we understand you're attempting to file a claim on an item purchased in 2016 from Walmart. Squaretrade is a recent partner of Walmart and warranties purchased in 2016 are actually handled by a different company. We have forwarded details of the relevant company to your email address, as well as the contact information for our support center should you need anymore assistance.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
A small amount of money gave me the peace of mind that if I broke my phone, I would get a replacement with no hassle. I dropped my smartphone--fell out of my pocket, face down on concrete. The concrete won. A phone call, answered s few questions, and I received a replacement, with postpaid return for the damaged phone. These folks rock.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
This regards Ticket #**. This regards Your TV Claim Update [#**]. I am writing this in hopes that "KM" or someone else at ST will read it and respond. I have been going back and forth with ST by phone and email for over a week now. They state that my Target receipt that I uploaded three years ago is not acceptable. Why didn't they tell me that back then instead of when I filed a claim? On 10-16-2015 "Ronnie" emailed me 10-17 and I responded. I was told on the phone that I would be updated by email on 10-18. So far, nothing. Reach out ST.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
From the very beginning of my contact with SquareTrade concerning a problem with my computer, the process was handled with extreme professionalism and responsiveness. Service personnel informed me of what was transpiring and what was to transpire through constant and timely communication throughout the process until the final resolution of my claim. Very satisfactory experience in all facets of the relationship. Highly recommended.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
My Roto phone suddenly quit taking a charge on a Sunday morning, I contacted my carrier and we tried several things to get it to work. Finally transferred me over to the Warranty dept. They were very helpful and said a replacement would be sent out ASAP. I received my new phone on Tuesday and a rep at local Target store set it up. Very helpful. My whole life is on that phone.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
Very happy with our experience with SquareTrade warranty. Parts arrived overnight. Repair was done very efficiently and with precision. Couldn't have asked for a better repairman. He was very conscientious of his work and wanted everything to be just right. Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
I didn't expect to use the plan but it was I was thankful when my TV screen went black. The cost was very reasonable and the service provided to set up and haul away the old TV made it easy. I will use the protection plans again.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
Ice machine purchased at Amazon with extended warranty. Ice machine stopped working and after contacting SquareTrade a refund to help replace ice machine was sent. Courteous and fast service. Very pleased with this warranty satisfaction. I will definitely buy extended insurance again if it is available on future purchases.
Updated review: Oct. 18, 2018
A SquareTrade rep called and fixed my issue. Great support!
Original Review: Oct. 17, 2018
I bought some Beats last year. After about seven months they started to fail. Apple returned them for me and that was easy and an amazing experience. After a few weeks my new ones failed again. I attempted to use SquareTrade. They said I had water damage. This had to be from sweat, since they were the beats solo and I run with them in. I will never use that company again! Waster of time and money.
Hello Richard,
We apologize for any dissatisfaction with your warranty.
Squaretrade offers different warranty types, some of which include coverage against accidental or liquid damage. Though we do our best to help all customers Squaretrade can only service products which are experiencing failures that correspond to their warranty coverage.
In this instance your policy is a standard warranty, which covers a variety of hardware or electrical failures occurring due to normal use. Unfortunately liquid damage inside the headphones would be considered physical damage, and this would require an accidental damage plan in order to be covered.
One of our specialists has recently reached out to you to discuss the situation, as well as verify how Squaretrade can resolve it. At this time we're waiting to hear back from you and we're eager for the opportunity to turn your experience around.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
I only called once and got my problem fixed right away. As a matter of fact, I already got the new Juul and it works just fine. Thank you for your help. It was the easiest transaction I have ever done before today.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
I tried for 2 days to send a purchase receipt for a printer that failed. The instructions on the website would not work. The email sent me that I would attach my photo of the purchase receipt would not work after 4 tries. Called Customer service no help. Called again for a fax number so I could send in the receipt, he wanted to send me another email. Completely did not listen to me when I explained that did not work. So now I have an address to MAIL in the receipt. My printer has been ions for 3 days now. So another week probably for snail mail to get the receipt to So SquareTrade. I rate their company ZERO stars.
Hello Harold,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you've experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade requires purchase information for all of our warranties, whether this is provided by the seller of the item or the customer themselves. We allow customers to upload this via our website, the Squaretrade App, email to our agents or by mailing it in. In this instance we understand you'd prefer to fax it to us and one of our specialists has reached out to you to discuss this further.
We're currently waiting to hear back from you and once we'll speak we'll go over our best methods of expediting your claim. We again apologize for the experience and look forward to resolving your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018
I purchased extended tv protection warranty for LG OLED 55" TV from SquareTrade. I developed a problem of multiple dark horizontal lines after using Directv closed captioning for movies. SquareTrade advertises that they cover screen damage/malfunction and an icon in their advertising shows screen with multiple horizontal lines. I sent them copies of sale slip, serial no. and screenshots of my tv. After examining these they said SquareTrade doesn't cover this type of screen damage and that this screen damage was listed among events excluded from coverage. This is a lie and website did not exclude this type of damage. They offered to buy me off by refunding the purchase price for the insurance. This is scam crap insurance so save your money.
Hello Stephen,
Squaretrade TV warranties offer extensive coverage against a variety of hardware or electrical failures your item may experience due to normal use. These include the item not powering on or functioning properly. However, there are some issues which Squaretrade explicitly lists in our warranty contract as not being covered. These issues include burn-in on the screen or physical damage.
This is because our warranty is intended to cover products operating within manufacturer recommendations, and when your claim was denied Squaretrade specialists provided a full reimbursement for your warranty purchasing price.
We apologize if you felt our coverage was not clear upon purchase as this is not our intention. Squaretrade does our best to provide customers a copy of our warranty contract upon purchase. This contract details our TV coverage at length, including what is or isn't covered. If this has not been provided automatically Squaretrade can also provide this contract per request.
We again apologize that we were unable to approve your claim.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2018
I was told and I have a copy of the transcript that SquareTrade do not offer warranty on drones (Polaroid PL300 WiFi Camera Drone 720p HD Live Streaming), YET I was able to show them an advertisement showing that they do. When I tried to ask them about the price change on getting the warranty, they said that they do not offer warranty on drones. Then when I show them, they say that it is a glitch on the eBay site. If that is true, why haven't it been corrected?
Hello James,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our coverage for drones.
Since 12/1/2015 Squaretrade no longer directly offers warranty coverage for drones, and this applies for most of our partners as well. While there are exceptions through some of our partners such as B&H and Staples, drones from eBay are not eligible for coverage.
We understand your concern with the policy being listed on eBay, and this is something we'd like to address. Please email any relevant details to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our specialists will review the situation and follow up with you directly. If desired we can also provide a full listing of our partners which currently offer Squaretrade warranties for drones.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2018
Every time I deal with SquareTrade, I am always told differently on what is covered and what is necessary for a claim. Dealing with a claim on a cracked screen for an iPhone X. I got approved to get it repaired at the Apple Genius Bar. I was told via email and over the phone that I only needed an itemized receipt. If there were additional repairs done or if the phone was replaced THEN I would need a work authorization form. I verified all of this BEFORE I went to the Apple store to ensure I had everything ready.
After my repair I then go to submit the receipt. This morning I receive an email saying I need a work authorization form after I was clearly told before I got my repair that I would not need it. Good luck calling in to SquareTrade because they never want to help and transfer you everywhere. I even spoke to managers and they could not even tell me where I was told that I would be required to submit this form for the repairs I was approved for. My advice: Stay away from SquareTrade!
Hello,
We apologize to hear of any difficulty you're experiencing with this claim.
Squaretrade offers numerous warranties which include different coverage types and lengths, and we also offer numerous resolutions depending on your device issue. This may explain why you've been told varying information in the past.
Repairs completed via the Apple Store only require an itemized receipt so long as a screen repair was the only repair completed. For more extensive repairs or for devices requiring replacement our specialists may request a copy of your work authorization form, and we apologize if there's been any miscommunication regarding this process.
This is something we're eager to resolve, and if provided additional information one of our resolution specialists can directly reach out to you. Please email any relevant warranty or account details to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. We'll follow up with you directly to explain how the rest of this process can be expedited.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018
It's valuable to have an extended warranty. Instead of having to pay $500, you either get your phone fixed or get a new one and trade it in. I have SquareTrade warranty on a couple of cellphones. I did a trade-in one time and it went good. The experience was pretty easy. They said "go get it done, send us the receipts, give everything back," and I paid the $50 deductible.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018
I purchased a "brand new" Sony CD player/recorder from eBay. I purchased the warranty through SquareTrade. Unbeknownst to me at the time of purchase - Sony no longer makes this player nor the parts for it. When it didn't work, I took it to 2 different local repair shops who took my money and kept the player for weeks. I was told it was unrepairable. I contacted SquareTrade who told me to send it to Sony. I sent it to Sony, who kept it for weeks, and sent it back saying the parts were no longer available for repair.
Sony stopped making this player in 2003! As well as the parts for it! After going back and forth with SquareTrade - on the phone, emails (sending copies of the invoices 3 times that they claimed were not received when in fact I have an email trail), they tell me to take it somewhere else to be repaired. At this point, I want a FULL REFUND. Which is WHY I PURCHASED THE WARRANTY!!! SquareTrade refuses to honor the warranty. If SONY does not make or cannot get the parts - WHO CAN??? SquareTrade will NOT HONOR the warranty. DO NOT PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL WARRANTY AS YOU WILL JUST BE OUT ADDITION MONEY!!!
Hello George,
We greatly apologize for your claims experience, as this is not the experience we want for our customers.
When this concern was brought to our attention a specialist directly reached out to you and discussed the situation at length, including how we typically process claims of this nature. We also explained what Squaretrade can do to resolve this situation and based on our conversation both parties are satisfied with the final results.
We will also be extensively reviewing your claims history to verify where any potential process improvements can be implemented. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018
I had called earlier that day to speak to a rep about a claim I had made for a broken phone I had purchased on August 3, 2018 replacement. The rep (Simon) told me they would try to find a replacement phone and that my 3 year warranty would be completed once the phone was replaced. I told the rep that I had purchased the warranty for 3 years of coverage and just because I was using the warranty, I should not lose it. I told him it was not right to tell the customer they were purchasing a three year warranty when in actuality, I was repurchasing it every time I had a claim. He told me to hold and he was going to speak to his manager. When he returned he told me the manager was going to replace my phone and extend the warranty for the 3 years. I told him how thankful I was and the call ended.
A short time later, I received an email from SquareTrade that said they were unable to find me a replacement phone (a phone that was brand new 1 month earlier) and they would be sending me a refund check for the cost of the phone. I was also informed that my warranty WOULD be completed at that time and I would have to spend the money to purchase a new warranty for my new phone. I told the new rep about my previous conversation with the other rep (Simon) and how he had gotten approval to extend my warranty to the new phone. She told me she could not do that and passed me to her manager.
Her manager got on the phone and was very rude and gruff with me and told me (Simon) cannot extend a warranty to the new phone because they could not find a replacement. I felt this was a racket and a very convenient, sleazy way to make a buck! I bought a 3 year warranty that was guaranteed by another SquareTrade manager that was not honored. This company is a joke! Don't waste your money!
Hello Jennifer,
We apologize for any previous miscommunication regarding our warranty policies.
When this concern was brought to our attention a specialist reached out to discuss our policies with you, as well as explain what Squaretrade can do to resolve the situation. Based on our conversation we hope you're satisfied with the final results. We will be thoroughly reviewing your claims experience to implement any necessary coaching and we thank you for taking the time to speak with us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
I purchase a "warranty" for a 60 inch LED TV I bought three years ago. I just did some minor remodeling and moved the TV across the room, plugged it back in and nothing but a line across the bottom showed up. I called SquareTrade and was told by the rude CSR that I damaged the TV and was trying to get a new one for free. After finally getting a claim and sending in pictures it was denied and again I was told I damaged it. I asked them where on the TV was it damaged but no answer. I guess I am out of $800 and will never buy an extended warranty again.
Hello Joseph,
We apologize that your TV claim was recently denied.
Squaretrade TV warranties include coverage against hardware and electrical failures due to normal use. These issues can include the item not functioning properly or not powering on, but accidental or physical damage is not covered beneath any of our TV warranties.
In this instance we understand that there's a discrepancy regarding how the issue with the TV occurred, but our specialists have been extensively trained to recognize damage to TVs. Upon inspection of the images you provided, we determined there are indications of an impact to the device screen. Due to this we are unable to approve your claim.
However, our specialists are also trained on customer service skills and we understand you felt agents were rude in messaging this result. This is not the experience we desire for our customers. Due to this we will be conducting a review of your claim history to see where possible coaching needs to be implemented.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
Why offer a warranty on a questionable used item if you're going to deny it anyways? I bought a Wacom tablet on eBay that was mildly tested. I only bought the tablet because the warranty was offered. I went through the trouble of troubleshooting it myself to no avail. I was immediately denied for my claim.
Hello Li,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding the status of your claim.
Customers who file claims on products so shortly after purchased are typically referred to the manufacturer of your item. This is because we utilize the manufacturer warranty as part of your Squaretrade policy, and should your manufacturer deny service or be unreachable Squaretrade can immediately step in to assist.
An agent on our end has reached out to assist you with the rest of the claims process. At this point we're waiting to hear back from you, and once we speak we'll let you know how Squaretrade can assist.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2018
Most of the time, I get SquareTrade warranties for my electronic devices. I had a TV that went bad, and it was easy to file the claim for it. It took a while to get it resolved but I was very satisfied with SquareTrade's resolution.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018
I usually shop from Amazon and not in person in the store. When I purchased devices a month ago, I looked for the coverage that I could give less money but I could get as much. SquareTrade was offered in the email. I compared what was covered, the customer experience and decided on what insurance to get. Amazon let the SquareTrade payments through easily. One time, I called the customer service for the three devices. Two of the cases were resolved and everything was okay. I got what I needed and what I paid for. But the other time, it was a nightmare and I just gave up. It wasn’t worth the pain of making calls and sending emails for the money that was involved. Overall, I'm happy.
Original Review: Oct. 4, 2018
I was told my warranty was cancelled and I would get a refund. My warranty was bought through QVC. I contact them, they do not give refunds after 90 days. Since I was to get a refund QVC says SquareTrade should mail me a check. To date I have not received the refund. Not very happy!!!
Hello Patricia,
We apologize to hear of the delay in receiving your refund.
When this concern was brought to our attention one of our specialists reached out to explain QVC warranties are typically refunded to your original payment method, and this refund should have already reflected on your account. We understand you have not received this reimbursement and due to this we'll be issuing an additional check for the cost of your policy.
We've also provided the contact information for one of our specialists should you need anymore assistance. We appreciate you taking the time to speak to us today and again apologize for the experience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018
I bought a Vizio 50 inch from Sam's Club and added a extended warranty from SquareTrade in July 2016. The TV broke down - no pictures or sound. It started as a vertical lines on the screen from top to bottom. The excuse was that it was physical damage and was lying about the damage. However, this was not the case. I requested for someone coming to physically checking the TV but they refused. They did not honor their part of the contract.
Hello John,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranty coverage for televisions.
All TV warranties offered by Squaretrade include extensive coverage against a variety of hardware and electrical failures. Unfortunately, none of our TV policies include coverage against physical damage.
When your claim was initially filed our specialists requested pictures of the item in order to verify the issue, and once these were provided there were clear indications of internal damage to the unit. Due to this we have cancelled and provided a full refund of the warranty, and we would be unable to approve any claims for this item.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018
I bought a Galaxy s8+ last year, and I had to get it fixed so I used the warranty twice, and I figured the next calendar year I would be able to use it. Well, they told me I can't use it after my two times but will KEEP charging me the per month charge, even though they never told me after my two times I used the 'Insurance' my 'warranty' is complete, meaning I can NEVER use it again. What a load of crap! My phone broke down today, just a few days past the 30 days they give you for a warranty on a refurbished phone. They will not replace the phone even though it was their fault they gave me a faulty phone. Will not be insuring my devices through them anymore, thought they would be a good company but they kept things from me and just straight up lied to me.
When they said they would keep charging me without telling me I can no longer use the insurance, I asked "what if I get a new debit card number" and the guy said that I can update it in my account and I said "what if I don't" and he said "well, we can’t bill you" LOL. Are you kidding? No thanks, crappy company. Now I'm without a working phone after I paid my $120 deductible a little over a month ago to get a refurbished phone since my original one took a dump and I'm screwed on a phone. Thanks, SquareTrade!
Hello Alex,
We apologize to hear that your device is currently experiencing issues, and to hear there was a miscommunication regarding your warranty.
Certain Squaretrade warranties provide two full claims and charge a minimal fee per month, and this charge only occurs while the warranty is active. Once the warranty is completed you are no longer charged for the policy, and we apologize if a specialist on our end indicated otherwise. We will be proceeding with an internal review of your interaction to implement any necessary coaching.
In this instance, you were provided a replacement device in August which completed your second claim and therefore your warranty. We have reviewed your account to ensure there have been no additional charges following August. We understand your device is currently experiencing issues but we are unable to assist, as Squaretrade provides a 30 day rework policy to all of our replacement devices. Should your device experience a hardware or electrical failure within this period we can provide service regardless of your warranty status.
In this instance we were not notified of the item issue until outside of the 30 day rework period for the replacement. Due to the issue occurring outside of the rework period and the warranty window we would be unable to provide additional claims, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018
It's been 24 hrs and you guys have still yet to help me get my phone fixed. You only have 1 affiliated repair shop in town... Not to mention I am paying for another replacement, because the original replacement you sent already had the charging port go out on it. I would like to be reimbursed.
Hello Anthony,
We apologize for any delays experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade does our best to provide convenient resolutions for our customers, and when applicable we attempt to provide the quickest repair option available. Initially your claim was approved for a local repair. With this option customers have been able to have their device repaired within a matter of hours, though this depends on the shops available in your area and the severity of the issue. When it was brought to our attention that this resolution would not work we provided a different option.
Earlier today specialists approved for you to receive a replacement device. Replacement devices are sent via overnight shipping within one business day of approval, and we again apologize for any delay.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Oct. 15, 2018
I would like to let everyone know that my case has been finally resolved. I received reimbursement checks from SquareTrade after talking on the phone with the most helpful representative from SquareTrade Resolutions Team, Kristopher **. I really appreciated his attention and professionalism in this matter. Thanks to his customer service, I am overall satisfied with my experience.
Original Review: Oct. 2, 2018
Please, be aware that SquareTrade is the worst protection plan EVER!!! I purchased TV at Costco in 2015 with the SquareTrade Protection Plan. In 2017 I started having problems with this Smart TV, it was losing sound, turning off, picture was freezing randomly. There was no explanation for any of this. I am a scientist and extremely neat person, this TV as every piece of electronics in my house has been very well taken care off, no damages, no contact with any liquid, even dusting has been done at least once in three weeks.
I contacted SquareTrade, spent in total about 8 hours on the phone, talked to different departments, even talked to TCL tech support. SquareTrade personnel told me that it was a software issue, which has not been really confirmed by TCL Tech Support. I talked to the main manager of SquareTrade (His last name is ** something like that) Support, who recommended me: "to purchase the streaming device and that they will send me reimbursement for the streaming device, further instruction will be provided in the email," which I have purchased. I have not received any email for any reimbursement. This solution offered by the kind manager from the SquareTrade didn't fix the problem, TV still turns off randomly even using streaming device.
I contacted SquareTrade again, spent another 4 hours on the phone. They told me, that I am still eligible for the reimbursement for the streaming device and they won't do anything about TV, that I would have to record videos of TV performance without streaming device and with streaming device and send them. I finally received email with the instruction on how to get reimburse for streaming device. I sent them my receipt from Best Buy and I HAVE NOT HEARD from them since. Talking to tech support at Best Buy, I have been told that the problem is in the smart chip which is in every Smart TV, not in the software.
Why SquareTrade so sure it's a software problem and doesn't want to do anything about it - I don't know. But I know for sure, that SquareTrade is the WORST protection plan ever and if you are thinking to buy one, do NOT waste your time and money!!! I hope that this SCAM PROTECTION PLAN AGENCY will fall apart in the future. Just to finally make me happy and satisfied. SquareTrade, I hate your customer service and wish you all the worst.
Hello Eugene,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade specialists are extensively trained to isolated issues with your TV, and this is to determine if the item issue is covered and if we're providing the best resolution. While we understand this can sometimes be extensive, these processes are in place due to years of compiled experience. Should our troubleshooting fail to resolve the item issue there are additional ways to proceed.
In this instance one of our specialists authorized for you to purchase a streaming accessory and to be compensated by Squaretrade afterwards. This is because troubleshooting to this point indicated the issue with your TV was isolated to a single application or software. Though our TV policies offer extensive coverage against hardware and electrical failures, we do not cover software or accidental damage.
We understand there's been some difficulty receiving reimbursement for this streaming accessory, and when this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss the current status of your claim. Once we speak we'll ensure you're provided the previously promised reimbursement, and we'll discuss the next steps in addressing the concern with your TV.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018
Save yourself the headache and heartache! This company is a COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME AND A JOKE! If I would have known from the get-go what I was getting myself into I would have never signed up for this "scam". My husband's SPRINT phone broke, I did an insurance claim on a Saturday afternoon. I received the 1st phone on the following Monday and the phone I received was a Verizon phone, so I contacted Square Trade and they sent another one phone out. The following Thursday I received another phone that was AT&T.
At this point I was LIVID, I contacted SquareTrade and demanded my deductible back. The company said 3-5 business days, which I did receive. The company also said they would send another phone out and it would be SHIPPED OVER NIGHT. I received the phone the next day and SURPRISE SURPRISE their company shipped me a T-MOBILE Phone! At this point, I spent more time going back and forth from home to FED EX! So I called SquareTrade and told them I would be sending their phones back, and would like to know how they were going to make the situation right. SquareTrade said they would mail me a check for $899 the value of the phone, so I could go purchase a new phone. Its been 4 days and I have yet to receive the check! Today I called and cancelled this scam! DON'T DO IT TO YOURSELF! This costed me $800 out of pocket for a new phone when I thought I had insurance!
Hello Brittany,
We greatly apologize for the difficulty you experienced with the claims process, as this is not the experience we want for our customers.
Squaretrade replacement devices are highly tested to ensure they are fully operational, and a large percentage of our replacement devices are unlocked which do not require a carrier lock. We understand in this instance there were multiple replacements provided with incorrect carriers. In order to resolve this concern one of our specialists approve for an item reimbursement, wherein we will send you a check for the price of the device.
Unfortunately we still need to confirm some details in order to issue this payment, and one of our agents has reached out to you in order to complete this process. At this point we're awaiting to hear back from you, and once we speak we look forward to the opportunity to resolving your concern.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Oct. 10, 2018
A representative did reach out to me, and resolved this issue to my satisfaction. No local battery repair technician was necessary. I appreciate SquareTrade going the extra mile to make sure this was fixed.
Original Review: Sept. 28, 2018
I bought an electric lawn mower on Amazon and bought an insurance policy with SquareTrade. One of the batteries stopped taking a charge. So I filed a claim. The process was the most complicated and frustrating I've ever seen. After hours and hours of work on my part to file the claim, their resolution was for me to take my item to a repair shop and have it fixed, then send them a receipt. What repair shop on the planet fixes a bad battery? I just needed a new battery, for crying out loud. It was at that point that I decided not to spend another moment of my precious time trying to deal with this. I will never, ever spend another penny on a worthless SquareTrade protection plan.
Hello Anna,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our warranty service, as that's not the experience Squaretrade wants for our customers.
Squaretrade Specialists will require certain information in order to verify your warranty and ensure we're providing the best resolutions. We again apologize if you felt this part of the process was unnecessarily thorough, as we're constantly working to implement further improvements to our claims process. This is why we provide 24/7 support via our call center and access to our claim center on www.squaretraade.com.
Initially your claim was approved for a local repair, wherein you can utilize any local repair resource available to repair your item. Once the repair is complete Squaretrade can compensate you in full, so long as we're provided a receipt for the services rendered. If your local repair resources quote you an overly expensive price or you're unable to ascertain service we can provide alternative resolutions.
In this instance one of our agents attempted to explain these alternatives, and another one of our specialists has reached out to further discuss this with you. Once we speak we'll let you know how Squaretrade can help you get this item up and running, and we look forward to resolving your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
The Epson Printer 4550 broke down. The copy feeder failed and a gear came out. I was unable to get paced back in the machine. SQUARETRADE handled the WHOLE CYCLE. I was so PLEASED with SQUARE TRADE. I love the Epson Printer BUT I LOVE SQUARETRADE even more. I RAVED about my service with SquareTrade to my family and my friends and the Staples shop where I got the printer. I am a HAPPY customer.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2018
My product was returned faster than it took to be mailed to the center. The product still has not been received and this request for a review came. I was told that the "depot" could not reproduce the issues that my device had. I wonder if they even charged it up and allowed it to sit or see how long it took for the battery to drain. Additionally, they did not ask about the issue of the light on the back of the device that won't go out. My heart rate would not register for me. How could they determine those things when they had the device less than a week? I am very disappointed in the quality of service and it feels as though they just want to push me through the mill without proper attention to my issues. Waste of money.
Hello Anita,
We apologize to hear your item was recently returned without being serviced.
Squaretrade uses certified technicians to complete repairs on mail in items, and all items that arrive undergo an extensive hardware diagnostic to determine the cause of the issue experienced. In this instance your item passed the diagnostic, and the issues listed your claim regarding the battery failed to replicate at the depot.
We understand you're still concerned, and should the item return from our depot experiencing the same failure this is something we want to get addressed. One of our agents has reached out you and left his contact information, once we speak we'll let you know how Squaretrade can resolve your concern.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Oct. 2, 2018
SquareTrade did reach out and resolved the issue to my satisfaction. I don't think it is necessarily the company as a whole that has the problem as much as it is the people you reach on the phone who cannot understand what you are telling them. The person who reached out to me was very nice, had good English language skills and it did not take long to get the situation resolved. Maybe teaching the phone handlers more people skills would help everyone concerned with SquareTrade.
Original Review: Sept. 26, 2018
Warranty issue with Epson P600 Printer. Have talked with these people 5 times. No resolution. Started claim in July, 2018, now September, 2018. Done everything asked, and still can't get claim handled. Was told on Sept. 13 check would be mailed out in 24 to 48 hours. Sept. 26, 2018, still no check. Today was told needed more information. Was never notified of this. Have never had an experience like this before. As a business owner myself, this service is horrible.
Hello Sandra,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty experienced with your claim.
When this was brought to our attention an agent from Squaretrade reached out to explain this is not the typical process, and went over our reasons for requiring additional information in certain circumstances. At this point we've provided reimbursements for the warranty and the item, as well as notated your concerns so we can proceed with an internal review of the claim history. We greatly apologize for any inconvenience experienced and appreciate your time.
Thank you,KM
Original Review: Sept. 26, 2018
My experience has been terrible so far. Firstly SquareTrade sends me a broken shipping label link, so I contact their customer service to receive a new one (claim number **) and send my airpods out immediately. A week later I receive an email stating that my claim is CLOSED because I sent in a Canon camera instead of my Airpods, and that they will be sending SOMEONE ELSE’S CAMERA BACK TO ME! Where are my headphones? This has been a MASSIVE waste of my time, these headphones are not cheap and neither was the $50 plan I purchased for them. Your company has made multiple mistakes in the short time I’ve interacted with it, and I regret my purchase. I demand I receive my headphones back, fixed or otherwise.
Hello Jonathan,
It was a pleasure speaking with you this evening in reference to this situation. I am happy that we were able resolve your claim satisfactorily and that you are now on your way to getting some new airpods!
We want to thank you for being loyal customer and the patience you displayed through out this process!
Thanks,YS
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
We've had really good luck with SquareTrade. I bought a JVC TV from Costco and it lasted about a year. I had taken a SquareTrade warranty out and they replaced it. Since then, I’ve taken SquareTrade out on just about everything and it's worth it. Everyone I’ve dealt with took care of the problem. My Yamaha video receiver died on me a month before its SquareTrade warranty expired. I got a hold of SquareTrade and they sent me a box. I sent the unit in and they fixed it! It's been working fine ever since. SquareTrade also replaced an amplifier a set of batteries I had.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
Your service was exceptional. HOWEVER replacement phone is a nightmare. Target, Avon, IN did the transfer from old to new phone. I have lost data, and worked with Cellular Friday 9-21 for about an hour and still cant transfer all data from old phone. Worked it IT people at local library and they believe new phone is not 100%. Going back to Target tomorrow and try to get help there.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
Sent in my head phones for repair or replace and they couldn’t repair and sent me a refund FAST. Great insurance program. Would definitely tell others about this!!! Will continue to use this as a backup warranty security measure, and will look for this option when I buy products in the future!!!
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2018
July 2016 bought a SonicWall & SquareTrade Purchase Protection 3 year plan. SonicWall recently stopped working, contacted SquareTrade it was determined they would mail us a check to put towards the purchase of a new SonicWall. Extremely Fair and quick.
Original Review: Sept. 23, 2018
I dropped my phone and it stopped working. I ordered an upgraded one from Cellular One so that I would have a phone to be able to call SquareTrade about the old phone. I called and they said no problem, they'd send me another phone, told them I'd already gotten a replacement and they said I could just keep it as a spare. Then got an email saying that because I activated the new phone and deactivated the old one, they wouldn't process my claim. The email said I NEEDED TO REACTIVATE THE DEAD PHONE in order to reinstate the coverage but that if I did that I COULD NOT REACTIVATE the warranty on the new one. I've paid monthly for a worthless warranty. Plan on cancelling warranty on the new phone. Worthless scam warranty. Beware!!
Hello Herman,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim.
When this issue was brought to our attention an agent reached out to you directly, and explained this situation developed due to a miscommunication between Squaretrade and your device carrier. We informed you how we can resolve this situation and based on our conversation both parties were satisfied.
We again apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate you taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2018
The SquareTrade rep understood and processed my claim quickly. It was a very simple process. SquareTrade typically makes me feel like a valued client every time I call. I probably submit a claim once a year for the many devices we have insured with them. For the price/value I would recommend them over any other online warranty service.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2018
Had to call a couple of times to get Vizio TV Repair scheduled due to originally calling on a weekend. Although paperwork says next day service, it took 3 days before it was repaired (called on Monday, repair on Thursday). Parts were received and service was performed as scheduled. Repairman was professional.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2018
I purchased a BRAND NEW Doss Bluetooth speaker on eBay and bought a 3 year warranty at the same time from SquareTrade 2 weeks ago. The speaker could not connect via Bluetooth to any devices since 2 days ago. I started to file a claim on SquareTrade's website today with all legit proof of purchase as they required. I specified the problem and when entered into the last step to submit my claim, this merchant said, "Based on the information you provided, it appears you received an already-damaged item. SquareTrade Protection Plans do not cover items that were damaged to begin with". I mean, come on man!
I bought this item BRAND NEW and on the item's eBay page at the time I purchase, it clearly suggested a SquareTrade protection plan option to cover the next 3 years. If you guys have known this seller is selling defective/ damaged items, why the heck you guys even offer an option to buy your plans to cover already-damaged/ defective items?
Everyone, does it make sense that this company just wants to tempt you with lower cost of so call protection plans and then use a whatever excuse to deny your claim? If you don't call this business model a scam, what would you call it? I have bought some ST protection plans and lucky enough I have never made my claims. This time I realized how foolish I am on trusting a scam 3rd party warranty provider which just wants your money, but will find whatever naive excuses to laugh at your purchases like laughing at a fool. SquareTrade, you will never even get a penny from me in the rest of my life. And I will tell everybody I know about this funny story and review on everywhere I could to make everybody beware of your business scheme. Oh, by the way, I am reporting to eBay and my credit card company to get my money spent on you guys back, so, goodbye!
Hello Guo,
We apologize that we were unable to service your item.
Squaretrade warranties offer extensive coverage against hardware and electrical failures, as well as additional damage dependent on your warranty type. However, we can only cover items which are determined to be fully functional upon purchase. Denying coverage for an item with pre-existing conditions is standard across the board for almost all electronic warranty companies, and this is not a policy exclusive to Squaretrade.
Squaretrade offers our warranties for a huge array of products from eBay, and we have no method of verifying that every item sold is fully functional upon arrival to customers. This is why we include exclusionary periods on some warranties, wherein if your item is experiencing a failure so shortly after purchase we refer you to the item seller to refund or exchange your item. We also offer full warranty refunds within 30 days of purchase for most warranty types.
For further assistance please email your warranty or claim information to reviews@squaretrade.com, and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our specialists will investigate your claim and see what Squaretrade can offer to assist in this situation.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
Although the first attempt did not succeed, their quick response and attitude still wins my heart. They are polite and nice to work with. The one star lost is it still requires me to clarify with Sony if complied their extended warranty before they launch the repair.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
The VIZIO 70 inch display was beginning to develop dark regions on the screen. VIZIO tried to hard boot my system and it did not work. It was more than a year since purchase, so they told me to call SquareTrade, who also tried a hard boot which failed to recover. I sent pictures to SquareTrade of various Displays. Apparently the power supplies were failing and too expensive to repair. I was issued a full refund.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
SquareTrade repaired my iPad very quickly. This is the third time I dropped it in the past year (yes, I’m a klutz). It was easy to file a claim, send in the iPad and the staff is always professional and friendly. I like that I can chat with a staffer whenever I need help. It has been a positive experience, and I highly and recommend SquareTrade.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
I bought a Roomba and after a year, the battery didn't charge. I found the warranty and followed the directions. Within 2 hours they took care of it online. Emailed me a gift card for Amazon to buy a new one (it was around 25.00 less than what I paid for the Roomba. But they happened to be on sale so no loss). Within 3 hours, after I filled out the form, got a response, an offer, accepted the offer and ordered a new one from Amazon. 30 hours later, Mad Max was back to chasing the cats around the house and cleaning. Totally worth the 7.00 I paid for the warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
Today is the 22nd day of Sep, I reported my damaged phone on the 10th. By the 12th I had a replacement phone that doesn't work. I've worked with at least 10 of the carrier's associates and several calls to Square Trade, NOTHING IS SQUARE. My replacement phone is worth $50 less than my orig. phone and the replacement still does not work, I am waiting for a 3rd Sim Card replacement. These tech. problems should be on the carrier not me. Why don't you and the carrier consider my needs, I'm out of work and I am asked to keep trying something else. I have no paycheck coming in for this past week. PLEASE JUST SEND ME A WORKING REPLACEMENT AT THE VALUE OF MY ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR BETTER NOT WORSE. I paid for the warranty replacement and the $25 Deductible but Still NO WORKING PHONE?
Hello Tom,
We're sorry to hear of the difficulty with your replacement device.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to address any failures with our replacement devices, including sending another device or offering an alternative resolution. Unfortunately in this situation we have not provided your replacement device, and issues like you're experiencing need to be resolved via your device carrier. Please reach out to your carrier at your nearest opportunity.
We again apologize but we are unable to assist with this concern.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Sept. 26, 2018
The company has reached out to me with an acceptable resolution in this matter. They responded in a very professional and timely manner which I greatly appreciate. I am confident that my remaining warranties are in good hands.
Original Review: Sept. 22, 2018
I opened a claim for a video camera that was accidentally damaged. I was emailed a FedEx tracking label. I left the package at my local FedEx dropoff location and waited several weeks before contacting SquareTrade again about it since I had not received any updates. They claim to have never gotten it. FedEx has told me that the tracking number on the label I was sent doesn't exist in their system. Even FedEx escalation team could not find any info for the tracking number on my label. They told me several times that the label simply doesn't exist.
SquareTrade left it off as "there is nothing they can do because I left the package with FedEx". Neither FedEx nor SquareTrade has accepted any accountability and my item is out there somewhere with a FedEx label supplied to me by SquareTrade that apparently doesn't exist in the FedEx system. So my claim sits in limbo while I am out my item and warranty refund. I have purchased many SquareTrade warranties for items I have purchased online and am disheartened that this is how my ordeal apparently ends.
Hello James,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty with your claim, and with the discrepancy regarding the location of your item.
In this instance your claim was approved for an item reimbursement, wherein you ship us an item using a Squaretrade provided shipping label in order to receive compensation. Unfortunately, once we have provided the customer the shipping label we are usually unable to assist, as the item's shipment is not something Squaretrade can monitor. This is why our specialists like to recommend checking the item in with the item shipper, or requesting they come to you to retrieve the package.
We want to ensure this was properly messaged, and see where we can offer assistance. One of our agents has reached out to verify how we can assist, and at this time we're waiting to hear back from you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
Hi, I bought a TV with Frys in May 2015 and purchased the product with Square Trade. On 9/20/2018 my TV when turned on had some black spots and lines on the right corner of the screen. When I raised a claim it automatically got closed stating that there is accidental damage. The TV does not even have any scratch or broken on any part of the screen and at the back as well. The TV is good as is as we bought. When I called Square Trade I am not getting enough help and they are advising it has accidental damage without sending a technician even to review the TV. It does make sense how one can claim that it is an accidental damage without checking the TV. Need some help to get this resolved. I do not want to give even one rating.
Hello Sureshkumar,
We apologize that we were unable to approve your claim.
Squaretrade TV warranties offer extensive coverage against a wide variety of hardware and electrical failures, including the item not powering on or functioning properly. Unfortunately none of our TV policies cover accidental damage, and though we understand there is a discrepancy regarding the TV's current issue Squaretrade specialists have determined the item is internally damaged. Squaretrade specialists are highly trained to provide extensive technical troubleshooting and accurate determinations of TV failures, and we again apologize for inconvenience. This physical damage is apparent in the 4th and 5th images you provided with your review.
We have cancelled the warranty and provided a full refund.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
Sent my notebook in August for water damage. It was fixed. Received it and it was packaged wrong and upon opening the package. My note fell out, it wasn't packaged properly. I my notebook back this time and it's not fixed properly, you can see gaps and misalign parts from the so called repair. On top of that my notebook case has dings in it from the drop. Which happened when SquareTrade didn't package it right. My computer will not wake up properly. I thought all of this was supposed to be fixed. I will not be recommending this establishment to anyone.
Hello Jermaine,
We're sorry to hear your item is still experiencing issues following it's most recent repair.
Squaretrade has policies in place to address concerns like your own, and when this issue was brought to our attention an agent reached out and discussed this claim with you at length. We explained which resolutions we can provide to get this situation resolved, and based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with the results.
We again apologize for your experience and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
I have an Epson SC-P400 printer that has broken. On 9-19-2018 I tried to file a claim online which didn't go so well. As you navigate through the screens you have one that has you choose your issues with your device. On that screen as soon as you choose a category a submenu opens up with other options that you check the boxes with issues. 1st of all... the choices within these menus are worded like they are a laptop or computer related and not so much a printer. Nowhere did it say I have a limited # of boxes to check so I checked all that were most related to my printer. Then when I am done and scroll down, there is a RED warning message saying I checked too many issue wrong so I had to go back and remove issues just to get to the next step for a claim. Then it only gave 250 characters to describe the issue which is only about 2 sentences.
When it allowed me to submit it instantly came back with a manufacturer warranty thing. WHAT!!! Are you kidding... so I called direct after and spoke with a representative but we were having difficulty because of service in my area. I tried to chat on 9/20/2018 online but after getting nowhere I decided I want a supervisor to call me back. How can you decide a claim without all the info? I paid for a warranty and am being told to use the manufacturer 1st and even though I have a paid plan through SquareTrade and a rep has told me 2x even though I can use my plan, they proceed to tell me to contact the manufacturer so I don't use my claim and it is saved for future use.
I have been told this by chat online and the phone. So what did I pay for if they are not going take care of the customer. What a joke. Even when I look up my transaction # on my receipt I was told they have nothing, same for phone but then again we found my plan through a different way later on while on the phone. Still as I wait for a phone call from a supervisor I wonder if anyone will actually file the real claim for me or at least a corrected one with the right info before any determination is made this time. Maybe it's just easier to take the loss and throw the printer and the SquareTrade receipt in the trash.
Hello Dana,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our online claims system, and if there was any misconception regarding how our warranty works.
Squaretrade offers customers access to the claims center via our website in order to expedite the claims process and prevent unnecessary calls into our claims center. This claim center is constantly implementing improvements and updates, and we again apologize if you are dissatisfied with the current state of this portal.
Additionally, Squaretrade warranties have always utilized the manufacturer warranty for eligible items and issues. This policy is in place to ensure you receive the maximum value of your plan, and should the manufacturer deny servicing your item we request you contact us with a reference number for verification.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
They take your money and then when you send in for repair for items covered they keep your machine for over a month and it's returned to you exactly as you sent it in. And then tell you, "Apple can’t fix it now because we touched it. We can try to steal your machine for another month and if that doesn’t work then tough luck and you are stuck with a laptop that Apple can't fix and they can’t fix." This is the worst possible scenario.
Hello Daniel,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our recent repair.
Any item Squaretrade receives at our repair center is processed for either repair, replacement, and reimbursement. Items received without a previously authorized claim are returned to the customer in the same condition received. Under no conditions will Squaretrade steal your item or keep it at our repair center without cause, and if this is something you felt occurred we consider a concern like this high priority in addressing.
Though we do our best to adhere to our 5 day service ETA, occasionally we need to order parts from the manufacturer to correctly repair your device. This can extend the repair process and may be the cause for the delay you experienced. Additionally, while we cannot speak to the policies of different companies we seen numerous instances wherein the manufacturer has continued to service items previously repaired by Squaretrade.
We want to clear up any misconceptions with your claim, and if your item is still experiencing issues we want to see how Squaretrade can assist. Please email any relevant claim or warranty information to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our specialists will inspect your claim and follow up directly with you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
When I purchased my iPhone 8 Plus in November 2017 (and associated SquareTrade protection plan), I was under the impression that the coverage would return my phone to its original, manufacturer specification should anything ever happen to it. When I unfortunately had to file a claim against the plan in September 2018, I filed a claim, grateful that I had opted for the coverage. However, there were major red flags at every step in this process. First, I had to call twice just to get the shipping label to send my phone in. Then, despite a guarantee that their "rapid repair" service would have my phone back to me within 2-5 days, it took six days to get my phone back.
The worst of it, though - and why I'm writing this review - is that my phone was not returned in its original condition. The screen fidelity is much worse now, with colors washed out, etc. I called and was told by the service rep that they use aftermarket parts for repairs and don't necessarily tell customers about it up front because "people who are sending in a phone for repair just understand" they'll be getting back aftermarket parts. How does aftermarket = original manufacturer specification?
In fairness, I will note that after calling and complaining, SquareTrade will be reimbursing for a repair through Apple, which will cost roughly what I paid for the deductible on this failed repair. But now I will have to go through another repair process and additional days without my phone, etc. Anyway, I'm very disappointed with my overall experience with SquareTrade so far and will probably be canceling my plan soon. Just a word of caution for anyone thinking of buying into this service who values the visual fidelity of their electronic devices.
Hello Ryan,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our warranty service, and to hear if there was any miscommunication what our warranty offers.
Squaretrade's primary intention for all covered products is to provide a satisfactory repair, and to ensure your item is fully functional upon receipt. We apologize if you felt we indicated we only use first party components for service, as this is not the case.
Beyond repairing the particular concern listed in your claim our technicians also inspect all hardware components of your device to ensure there are no additional failures. Though Squaretrade utilizes some third party components, we test your item to ensure it's fully functional before return and we have numerous policies in place to address concerns with recently serviced items.
When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss our warranty processes with you, as well as refunded the deductible for your first claim. Based on our conversation we hope you feel more comfortable using our services, and we again apologize for any misunderstanding.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
They were so quick! My son's iPad screen was the initial problem but it turned out that the microphone was also damaged. They sent/received the iPad three times and even called personally to ensure that they understood and could address the problem.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
I had a CD storage exchanger (kind of like a jukebox) that quit working. I submitted an online claim for it, but somehow chose the "wrong" thing in my description of my problem. I said it had a broken part. I am an engineer. Of course a part had to be broken, for it to stop working like that. This "wrong" response kicked me into a situation where I had to fill out a form by phone with an actual person. I would give one of their people some information over the phone, and they would email me telling me, "Oops, it's incomplete. It's a no-reply email system." So I had to go through their lengthy phone menu, be put on hold, etc. etc.
This repeated about five times before they finally accepted the claim. The item was repaired and works now. But they wasted my time. I feel disrespected. I think they make it difficult to file a claim because that must somehow be to their advantage, but I can tell you I have bought these warranties in the past, and I'm never buying another one.
Hello Phylilis,
We apologize to hear of any inconvenience experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade provides customers access to the File a Claim portal in order to instate the claim process and minimize unnecessary contacts with our claim support center. This has proven to be largely effective in ensuring customer satisfaction and expediting resolutions for most customers.
Occasionally we'll require more information, such as an additional particulars of your item's failure. This is because our online system is sometimes unable to comprehend certain details that require more exposition. This is why we provide 24/7 access to our claims center, and our specialists are highly trained to provide accurate information and results.
In this instance your claim was approved shortly after your outreach, and we have already completed the repair of your item.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018
This company when it first started was great but now, they are the worst. Save your money and please go to another site. They won't honor your claims. I have spent 2 days trying to file a claim on a coffee maker. Yes that's right, a coffee maker. Imagine if this an expensive TV or sound system. Now, I am hesitant about moving forward because they stated that they don't cover warranties for products purchased at Best Buy, because BB doesn't sell their warranties. I have over 20 warranties that are now void because I purchase the majority of my products at Best Buy but have purchased a ST warranty Amazon, etc. Nowhere did it state this was the case. It's bait and switch and it's a joke. Buyers please be aware and avoid SquareTrade at ALL costs.
Hello Mike,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade warranties include certain requirements based on where you purchased your item, and we do our best to advertise this clearly anywhere you can buy our policies. This includes the item being purchased within the past 30 days, and purchasing warranties directly from Squaretrade for products not sold at our channel partners. Warranties sold on Amazon are only intended for items purchased at Amazon, and this is listed beneath the "Things to Know" section on our sales page for our warranty.
When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss this in length, and to further detail these requirements. We also offered to review all the active policies on your account, and to provide additional information regarding their validity. Beyond forwarding this information to your requested email address, we have also cancelled and refunded several invalid warranties.
We again apologize for any misunderstanding or inconvenience, and thank you for speaking to us.
Thank you,KM
Original Review: Sept. 18, 2018
I added this warranty through Target when I purchased a new phone. I was told if anything happened to my phone it would be replaced with a $129 deductible. 10 months later I dropped my phone resulting in a damaged screen. After contacting SquareTrade they told me I would have to go to a SquareTrade authorized dealer, pay the cost of the screen replacement, send in the receipt and wait for a remittance check minus the deductible. I did some price shopping and found that the cost of screen replacement is less than the deductible. SquareTrade refused to replace my phone or refund my warranty. I would never get a warranty through this service again. Total waste of money.
Hello Todd,
We apologize to hear you're dissatisfied with our warranty. Squaretrade does our best to provide a full description of the product you're purchasing, and we do our best to make this information clear before the policy is purchased.
Squaretrade can also provide a more detailed contract relevant to your warranty at any time, via email or hard copy. Though we understand you feel your deductible is higher than desired, your warranty would still save you a large amount of finances if you ever need to replace your device or have overly expensive repairs.
If you're still dissatisfied with your warranty purchase we can cancel the policy and prevent future monthly charges. We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding your coverage.
Thank you,KM
Original Review: Sept. 17, 2018
I filed a claim to repair my iPhone display which would not turn on. The screen was previously cracked and repaired by SquareTrade, but I believe the repair was performed incorrectly, causing the screen to malfunction in operation. The agent on the phone told me that the claim would be processed within 24 hours. I expected to receive the shipping label the next day to send my phone off for repair, yet several days later I still have not been able to send my phone for repair.
I do not know what the delay could be in simply allowing me to mail by phone. If a customer has paid in advance for warranty service, the company should desire for that customer's item to be serviced as quickly as possible without waiting days and days for "approval" followed by more days of shipping and repair. I am highly dissatisfied with the service I have received. I wish to be refunded the purchase of the warranty. The cost of the iPhone should be paid as well if more delays continue to happen.
Hello Rafael,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty with your claim. For most claims your claim approval email is delivered within minutes of your confirmed resolution, though are certain exceptions.
In occasional instances we require more clarifying information in order to finalize your resolution. When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss the cause of this delay, and informed you the current status of your claim. We also refunded the deductible for your claim due to the delays experienced.
Based on the conversation both parties appear satisfied with the final results, and we appreciate you taking the time to bring us your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2018
I wanted an extended warranty for my peace of mind. It is always good to have, especially for electronic devices since I don’t know what and when an issue would happen. I heard great things about SquareTrade and I bought my warranty with them from the vendor that I purchased the device from. SquareTrade is very user-friendly and their people are so nice to me. They immediately responded when I filed a claim for a bicycle that was not working and right then I got my money back. They sometimes say that accidental damages are not covered but it will be beneficial if they are covered as that is the purpose that we got extended warranty. That aside, I strongly recommend SquareTrade.
Original Review: Sept. 15, 2018
Over a period of about ten weeks I sent Square Trade my computer FOUR times to be repaired. Each time it was returned the same problem occurred. On the third return I requested that I be paid the value of the computer as stated in the No Lemon Policy. The computer was returned to me again, and upon opening the box I discovered that it was shattered. I immediately called SquareTrade, upon which I was told to return the computer and I would be paid the amount I paid for the computer. About a week later I received the check and it has been deposited.
I was without my main computer for TEN WEEKS while dealing with this difficult process and spent MANY HOURS on the phone with Square Trade and also trying to restore my computer to proper functioning numerous times. It appears in my case that the repair services were inferior on all of these occasions. While I am finally satisfied that my purchase amount has been reimbursed, I will NOT be purchasing Square Trade again, and I will let my friends know about my substandard experience.
Hello Patricia,
We apologize to hear you experienced so much difficulty with your repair, as having to resend your item so many times for service is not typical nor the experience we want for our customers.
Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians to complete repairs, and once your item repair is complete we run a full hardware diagnostic before returning your item. This is to ensure there are no additional failures, and this prevents the vast majority of issues like you've experienced. We also have numerous policies in place to ensure issues like this are addressed, and in this instance Squaretrade has provided you a full refund for the purchasing price of your item and warranty.
We again apologize for your experience, and we will be conducting a review of your claim to see where we could do better.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Sept. 14, 2018
They called me same day after I wrote this review and we came to a resolution quickly. They have allowed me to take my phone to a local repair and reduced the deductible to $25.
Original Review: Sept. 14, 2018
When I purchased the plan the website said the device would be fixed locally or in home. However, after my screen cracked I am in the process of filing the claim and the only option to repair is to ship it to them, then wait up to five days for repair (the website says 2 days guaranteed turnaround, but the claim process says up to 5 days), and then wait to have it sent back. That could be up to a week and a half without a phone. That is not what I thought I was buying. Nor is it giving a quote for deductible, website says $25 for in-home but I don't see what it is for this. The other option is to get a like new phone, but will have a $750 hold on my credit card. I feel mislead by this company.
Hello Jonathan,
We're sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with our claim resolutions.
Squaretrade offers various resolutions depending on your item and the issue it's experiencing. Though we do our best to be flexible and provide the most convenient options for our customers, some resolutions cannot be offered for certain products.
When this issue was brought to our attention a Squaretrade agent reached out to you and discussed this at length, and explained what we can do to resolve your concern. Based on our conversation we hope you're satisfied with the results, and we appreciate you taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018
Sent the item in to be repaired as it would not hold charge looked perfect. Received the item back in multiple parts. Called customer service and somehow this time they never took pictures or explained anything but said that there was physical damage to the product but couldn’t explain what it was or show any detail. Just that they would not cover it and sent it back in parts.
Hello Meagan,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim, as this isn't the experience we want for our customers.
Whenever Squaretrade technicians receive your item for repair we implement a thorough review of the product. This helps us determine which hardware components need to be serviced, and also ensures that the damage to your product corresponds with your warranty. In instances where the damage is not covered beneath your warranty our technicians return your item, and the item should be sent back in the same condition as received.
If your item was returned with additional damage we'd like to review the situation and offer our assistance. Please email your claim or warranty information to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the email subject line. One of our agents will review your situation and follow up with you directly.
We're eager to investigate your concern and again apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018
I always wonder if paying the extra for insurance for your phone is worth it. With this experience I can definitely tell you IT IS. When I called they ask some very relevant questions and said, "Ok, that model isn't available any longer but we will ship you out a new phone ASAP." Within 5 days I had the new phone and couldn't be happier. Thanks.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018
THE SQUARE TRADE WARRANTY IS A RIP OFF!!! I purchased a 3 year warranty for $169.99 to cover my laptop. I was told it covered anything needed for 3 years and I could bring it to a local place to be fixed, not send in. I used the warranty 8 months after purchase and had to mail it in and they fixed it. I was never told the cost to fix it and it shouldn't matter to me as it is covered under the warranty. The laptop just broke again, 14 months into the warranty, and I am told that I already used up the value of the warranty and there is no more coverage on the laptop. Apparently once they fix it and the cost to fix it is the amount you spent on the laptop, the coverage is complete. I have 2 more years of coverage time and they will not fix it. I would NEVER recommend this warranty, it is not worth what you pay for it.
Hello Gerie,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your warranty, and to hear the policy completed sooner than expected.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to help our customers ensure the maximum longevity of their warranty coverage, and completing a policy after one claim is very atypical. When this issue was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss this situation, and based on our conversation both parties are satisfied with the final results.
We again apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate you taking the time discuss this with us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018
I upgraded my review from one star to two stars. After over a month, SquareTrade resolved my claim by sending a check for the amount of the warranty and a second check for the amount of purchase of my daughter’s laptop. I am satisfied with the final resolution, but still dissatisfied with the fact that 1. The resolution took as long as it did; 2. That my daughter went without a laptop for a month; and 3. Had I not called several times and been as persistent as I was, and written a review, I may still be without resolution. She bought another laptop for Best Buy with a warranty from Geek Squad which does all of their repairs in-house unless absolutely necessary — keeping us informed of any necessary delays all the while.
Hello Leslie,
We apologize to hear you were dissatisfied with using our warranty service.
When your initial concern was brought to our attention a Squaretrade specialist reached out to discuss the situation at length, and to explain the cause for your repair delay. Our typical repair service includes a quicker turnaround time and any repairs exceeding our 5 day service guarantee are entitled to a full refund of the warranty (as was provided in this instance).
We appreciate you taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018
I purchased a new Singer sewing machine with a two year extended warranty from ST to cover electrical and mechanical failures from normal use. It was working ok at the time. I tried to use it again this month (Sept 2018) and it would not sew a straight seam without the bobbin mechanism jamming, causing the thread to knot up under the fabric and making a clunking noise. I submitted a claim to ST on 9-11-18, which was not accepted; ST stated, "You reported accidental damage on your device, which your plan does not cover." There was no accident causing the damage; something in the bobbin mechanism broke/failed - which is a mechanical issue, supposed to be covered under the protection plan. Am very disappointed in ST plan - will not refer anyone to purchase this product.
Hello M A,
We apologize to hear your claim was recently denied.
Squaretrade provides different plans with varying degrees of coverage, and in this instance your claim was denied due to our online claims portal determining your issue to be physical damage. Your policy offers coverage against hardware and electrical failures due to normal use, and we understand in this instance there is a discrepancy regarding how this issue would be classified.
Though Squaretrade provides our customers access to the online claims portal we also offer support via our claims specialists. These specialists can be reached using methods of contact such as phone, chat, and more. Occasionally an issue your item experiences may require additional exposition and review, and this is when our claims specialists can step in and address.
One of our agents has reached out to the contact information on file, and should we get a chance to speak we'll further discuss your claim and how Squaretrade can resolve this concern. We hope to speak to you soon and look forward to the opportunity to turn your experience around.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018
I had an issue that the manufacturer wouldn't cover. I chatted with SquareTrade over the chat function and they told me to go to the original manufacturer which I had already done. I had to talk to multiple people through the chat before they said that they could only resolve my claim on the phone. Once I got them on the phone, they were great.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018
SquareTrade was the only add-on option beyond the normal Costco extended warranty that comes standard with the purchase. I asked the representative to add it on to my bill and it was a relatively low price. It was very easy to file a claim but what I requested was not covered. Still, I'm very satisfied with SquareTrade.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
Misleading information and poor service - I was initially happy to see the notification e-mail, my laptop is repaired and is being shipped by FedEx and I even got a tracking number. I have been calling FedEx and they informed me they have not received the package. I called SquareTrade today and they do not know what is happening and they will get back to me in 2 - 3 business days. Very disappointed. I will update if and when I get my laptop back.
Hello Harish,
We apologize to hear there was a delay with the return shipping of your item. Items sent for repair to Squaretrade are returned using expedited shipping, and this is a process in place to ensure your item is returned expeditiously. We understand in this instance there was a slight delay with the return shipping of your item, and we greatly apologize for the inconvenience.
We have confirmed that your item is currently in transit back to you, and one of our specialists has reached out to discuss this further. We hope to speak to you soon and we will be refunding the full purchasing price of your warranty due to the delay.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
We had our TV insured with SquareTrade. One morning it would not turn on anymore. They sent out a repair man and it was beyond fixing. Square Trade sent us a brand new TV better than the one we had before. Over the top service!!
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
We were so impressed with the customer service, details of returning the item and the turn around time of getting the computer to the company and then getting the device repaired and back so soon. We are very happy with the repair and definitely met expectations. I would definitely recommend others to using this company if needed. The whole process for us was a positive and we are happy with the outcome.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
I purchased SquareTrade coverage for a state of the art coffee maker that stopped working after 1.5 years. I contacted Square Trade online and by phone. They replaced coffeemaker swiftly, no hassles... All with exceptional customer service. Buy Square Trade for every product. Best money I have spent.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
Working with SquareTrade is a lot easier than my provider's insurance. Did not have to sit on hold and everyone was very amenable to my need to get a replacement. I had to take it to a local shop first to get them to say it was not repairable and then forward that notice to Square trade. They agreed to send me a replacement immediately. I removed a star because there was confusion on when the replacement would arrive. I understood it would be overnight (Saturday delivery) so I changed the delivery address to be where I would be. It did not come until Monday which forced me to stay an extra day at the other address.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
SquareTrade offered to pay to fix my phone at a local repair shop. When the shop said it wasn't financially sensible to repair it, SquareTrade paid me out and paid to ship the old phone back to them. Great service, bought a replacement phone and replacement repair plan.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
I filed my claim and despite the changes to the process, it remained easy to navigate. The persons handling my claim was fast, efficient and fair. After the processing of my claim, I was given the option of an Amazon gift card or having a check mailed to me. I elected the check and was advised that it would take a certain number of business days. I don't remember the number of days because the check came quickly. I've done business with Square Trade for several years and will continue to do so.
Updated review: Sept. 27, 2018
Square Trade contacted me almost immediately and was very concerned that the brochure for the product I was sold was not the same as the warranty they offered. Kristopher took the time to listen to my issues, I sent him a copy of the brochure that clearly stated "Coverage for accidents" and he resolved this issue to my satisfaction. I would purchase another ST warranty in the future if it was offered for a product I purchased.
Original Review: Sept. 9, 2018
My family purchased an Apple Watch at Sam's Club. We're offered the Square Trade warranty to include accidental damage coverage. Perfect, or so we thought. I confirmed the price we paid for the warranty was the price the brochure advertised for the coverage. Fast forward to a few months later, when the watch no longer works due to accidental damage, I made a claim with ST and they say my plan does not cover accidental damage, no matter what the brochure which induced us to buy the service plan, advertised!
Now Sam's Club is saying they can't do anything, as we purchased the plan from ST, and ST says even though the brochure stated accidental coverage was included, and we paid the price quoted on the brochure for that coverage, the "policy" does not cover accidental damage. Sure seems like bait and switch, to offer one thing - IN WRITING - then refuse to honor what is promised! I have had good experience with ST in the past and was pretty shocked to receive this type of service from them. I will carefully consider EVER purchasing something with their extended coverage in the future.
Hello Tina,
We apologize to hear there was a misunderstanding regarding the warranty for your watch. Squaretrade offers plans with various degrees of coverage, some of which include coverage against accidental damage like a broken screen. In this instance we were unable to approve your claim due to the policy for this device being a standard plan, which only covers against hardware and electrical failures.
We understand you purchased this plan understanding it to include accidental damage, and due to this one of our agents reached out to discuss this with you. We refunded the full cost of your warranty, as well as explained what Squaretrade can do to help you resolve your concern.
Based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with the results, and we appreciate you taking the time to bring this to our attention.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
Excellent customer service and prompt delivery. Very happy with new replacement. Thank you very much for your excellent service. You guys rock! I will tell all my friends about ** and its SquareTrade service.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
USB port broken - When I call SquareTrade the customer service rep was very willing to help me. I explained problem to her and she told me exactly what to do. It was problem free and rep understood my issue and the matter was resolved quickly. Appreciated the reps knowledge and concern. Very patient. Thanks for such great reps.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
SquareTrade was great with the speed that they handled the processing of my claim and the replacement of my TV. I do have a problem with the quality of the replacement. This was suppose to be a TV that did everything that my previous TV did, but it does not. It does not have the Amazon App, plus after two days the Netflix App quit working and now I am getting a message that my 4K function is not working. Since the SquareTrade remaining warranty does not transfer it would seem that I am stuck with a inferior TV.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
Your phone representatives were excellent. It was simply the best customer service experience I have ever had. The answers were prompt and they actually focused on solving the specific problem and made sure that before the call ended, my issue was solved. I was able to quickly purchase a new item almost immediately as a result. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
The Good: When I phoned SquareTrade about an issue with my one and a half-year-old printer. After a relatively short wait I was offered, and accepted, what I considered a fair cash payment, which was promptly mailed. Now, if other problems were handled that efficiently by SquareTrade there would not be The Bad: When I went online to file my claim, the screen posted a notice after I entered information saying the claim is denied because accidental damage was not covered. This specific problem (grinding sound on the paper feed, and machine jamming on two-sided printing), was not due to any accident. The printer had never been subject to mishandling. So, rather than ending the claim there, I called Customer Service, and, as noted above, resolved the issue.
It worked out a lot better than The Ugly: A year ago my covered tv died. SquareTrade wanted to replace it, offering a selection of inferior, reconditioned TVs. Their offer was absurd. As a last resort, I went to the retailer from whom I had originally purchased the set, for suggestions. A store manager reviewed my situation, and, on his own volition, gave me a full refund. (I promptly purchased a new tv!) A year ago, after the tv debacle I swore off SquareTrade. However, after, what I feel is a fulfillment of their obligation concerning my printer, I will recommend their service with caution.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
What used to be a great insurance company slowly became a scam. I purchased a Sharp 70" TV three years ago. The price at that time MSRP was $2100. The TV stopped working about 2 weeks ago. I was happy that I purchased a SquareTrade insurance from Costco. After filing a claim with SquareTrade and uploading additional information that was required, they asked me to call and talk to their technician/specialist.
After being on the phone and going through some steps and procedures to reboot the TV with their specialist, we were not successful. She asked me to take some photos of the TV screen and to upload the pictures to them so they can troubleshoot and analyse further. So far I had no complaints and everything that they asked for was just standards procedures. After I uploaded the pictures their specialist determined that my TV can not be repaired and they will replace it with another one. This is where the problem, their rudeness, and scam began. They were offering me a Vizio brand TV as a replacement. The MSRP for this specific model they were offering is $799.
When I was purchasing the insurance for my TV, they charged me the top tier of their insurance plan (that will be for TV's over $1000) but now they are offering a replacement that is worth only $799 or even lower. Never realized that VIZIO and SHARP are in the same category. If I wanted to purchase Vizio three years ago I would have done that then. When I called them and talk to one of their reps at replacement sourcing department, who was extremely rude, I was told that their policy is to replace the TV with another one with an equal features and functionality. In other words, if we compare this to cars, they are telling me if I had a Mercedes that had 4 doors, 4 tires/wheels, and had 6 cylinders they will be replacing that vehicle with a Hyundai or Kia that has 4 doors, 4 tires/wheels, and 6 cylinders because to them both cars have equal features and functionality. Now that's a beautiful scam.
Oh, forgot to mention, the email that I received from them on Sept. 5th indicated that the replacement TV may be new or refurbished. A junk refurbished Vizio. Additionally, I asked their sourcing dept rep that in their policy terms and conditions it indicates that they may replace or provide cash settlement for the TV, but the rep straight out told me that this option is not available to me. When I asked him who is it available to, he just said that it's not available to you, period. If I can't get my Sharp TV replaced with another Sharp model, I rather get the cash settlement and purchase one myself. So I wasted almost $100 for an insurance that is worthless. Unfortunately I have 3 TV's and purchased SquareTrade insurance on all of them. What a waste. Reading other reviews, it appears this is a common practice with this company. Will not recommend anyone to waste their money on this scam.
Hello Armen,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with your TV claim, and to hear your concern regarding our replacement TVs.
Squaretrade's method of sourcing replacement units are based on the technical specifications of your original item. Any unit offered for replacement should have comparable if not superior technical specifications, and should you find any of these features not up to par we highly encourage you to contact our claim center with this concern.
Often times we are able to ascertain replacements for a lower pricepoint compared to what you originally paid, and this is because technology rapidly depreciates over time. For example, a television with 1080p resolution purchased in 2015 would be much less expensive than a television with this same resolution in 2018.
Squaretrade has also recently implemented improvements to our TV replacement process, including no longer utilizing refurbished units. All replacement TVs offered are in new condition and we have confirmed that is the case for the units offered to you.
One of our agents has reached out to discuss this claim further with you, and at this time we're waiting to hear back. Once we speak we'll let you know the best steps to proceed, as well as explain this replacement process in more detail. We look forward to speaking with you and the opportunity to improve your experience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
Only complaint I have with replacement stuff on my insurances it takes more than 2 weeks. And the process if you don't have a English speaker that speaks good English he'll take you one two tries to get someone to say you can understand. Other than that it's good for what you pay for but you have to be patient.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
I vouch to say I wish many companies have such highly professional, helpful and courteous agents like yours... Zack and Jose were so gracious and understanding that me proud and fully satisfied to deal with a company so great like your company. God bless you.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
My Epson Workforce WF-7620 Printer stopped functioning correctly; paper constantly was getting jammed inside the printer. I had the SquareTrade 3-year warranty on the printer, so I gave them a call. After they validated my warranty and understood the problem I was having, the SquareTrade refunded the full cost of the printer. It doesn't get any better than that! Needless to say, I was very pleased at this resolution.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
Most of my service needs have been handled in a timely fashion. However, service of some items do require a bit more work on the customer's behalf. Maybe there could be some evaluation of customer effort to improve service in that aspect.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
I bought the warranty because the last printer I purchased lasted less than a year, even though it saw little use. I couldn't believe that the HP I bought on 08142017, only made it 53 weeks. I called the store that I bought it from and they explained how I needed to make a claim. I then called "SquareTrade", and gave the courteous representative the info he requested and about a week later, I had a check from "SquareTrade". Needless to say, I bought a "SquareTrade" warranty on the replacement printer. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
SquareTrade was offered to us for our smartphone. I usually don’t go in for warranties, but with cell phones, they’re a hit or miss. We filed a claim with SquareTrade when my wife’s cell phone broke three months ago. They sent me to a repair rep and the repair rep couldn’t fix it. In the end, they made me send it to their facility all the way out in California. They could’ve skipped the steps and handled it that way right away because they ended up spending almost as much as the phone was worth for all of that. Other than that, the experience was pretty good. Navigating their website was straightforward and it was clear on where to submit invoices. Everything was largely processed and claims were all handled via the website with email responses. I had one phone call with them and customer service was prompt.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
1st Wrong Phone number, 2nd After 2 hrs I know it's not worth the trouble so I have a year, I will have a day not too much going on I will video and put it on Youtube. 3rd I bought DVR on eBay. Paid with Paypal I have proof. I will NEVER EVER buy a warranty from Square Trade...
Hello Robert,
Squaretrade is sorry to hear there was some difficulty with registering your warranty. Though many of our policies are automatically provided the receipt information via the item seller, there are instances wherein we'll require additional information. When this is the case we can fully register and finalize your policy within 48 hours, so long as we are provided the proof of purchase for your device and warranty.
If you would like some assistance with this process please email your contact or relevant information to reviews@squaretrade.com, and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our agents will personally review your case and reach out to explain what can be done to assist.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2018
My TV died 2 years and 2 months after I bought it. I was thrilled I bought SquareTrade. After all the runaround I got I will never buy this again nor recommend it. From the get-go SquareTrade made it pretty much impossible to get help. The claim was placed on Wed - and I was told they had to verify the purchase with Costco and it would take 24 hours. On Friday I called them for a status and to work with their TV dept on troubleshooting. They refused to assist at all because I could not prove I had bought the TV - what? I went to Costco, got a receipt, uploaded it, and waited some more. I called again Tuesday and they still claimed they had no receipt despite me having 2 emails from them stating otherwise. They refused to even talk to me until I could prove I bought the TV from Costco. I called Costco for help; they contacted SquareTrade while I was on the phone and got it taken care of in less than 10 minutes.
I finally got to speak to a TV tech. He was the only good thing about SquareTrade. After 45 min of troubleshooting, all of which I had done multiple times, he concluded my TV was not fixable. It took 6 days to get that addressed. I got an email to choose a new TV, and yet another fail. The TV's I had to choose from were lower end than what I bought, and are refurbished. So, they are basically items already broken, "repaired" then sent back out to break again. Had I known that was the case for their "like for like replacement" I would never have bothered to buy SquareTrade.
I will now get a TV worth less than 1/2 of what I paid (even accounting for prices on technology being cheaper), have to pay $100 to recycle my TV, and am going into week 2 with no TV and no ETA on my "new" one. Plus hours of trying to get help from the get-go. Most of the ST agents were nice, but ineffective; one stands out as being horrible.
I called again after I saw the TV choices to inquire about getting my money back (as that is supposed to be an option) and was told it was done at "their discretion". When it is all said and done, I will actually be further behind financially then if I had just not bothered with the warranty between the hours of getting the runaround, having to call Costco multiple times to assist, troubleshooting and the lower end refurbished TV. Please learn from reviews and don't bother to buy a warranty.
Hello Dana,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim. Squaretrade agents are unable to proceed with filing your claim without having the warranty information on hand, and in this instance some additional registration was required in order to source your policy. Once the policy was fully registered we approved for your item to be replaced, and we believe there to be a misconception regarding our replacement offer.
Recently Squaretrade implemented across the board improvements to our TV replacement process, and we no longer offer refurbished units. Though these units were tested to a high standard we have chosen to now only offer brand new units, and we have confirmed that was the case for your replacement device.
We also believe there may be a misunderstanding regarding the price for this replacement unit, as the unit we've offered is very close in terms of pricing compared to your original unit. However, Squaretrade does not base our replacement offers on fluctuating factors such as reviews or price. Whenever we are looking to replace your TV we base our offers on the technical specifications of your original item, as what occurred in this instance.
One of our agents recently reached out to you in regards to some additional concerns listed in your review, and as of now we're waiting to hear back from you. Once we speak we're eager to let you know what can be done to turn your experience around, and we look forward to the opportunity.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Sept. 15, 2018
I was personally contacted by someone after writing this review, and he was able to get my a fast response and get my computer sent back very fast. Thank you.
Original Review: Sept. 7, 2018
I have a Dell laptop that is under a 3 year warranty with SquareTrade. I filed a claim because the left hinge and bottom part of my laptop was falling apart. I never received a box. I then called SquareTrade because another issue arose: my WiFi adapter within the laptop had stopped working. I called to add this issue to my claim and to find out where the box was. The representative was rude and asked me a million questions like I was under scrutiny for doing something wrong. At the end of the call he told me he would be sending a box. I received the box on Thursday the 23rd of August, and shipped the laptop on the 24th of August. I received an email on Tuesday the 28th that they had received and approved my claim. The following week on Tuesday I had heard no updates despite the claim of ‘2-5 day guarantee’ and ‘in the rare case we do need parts and it will take longer we will update you’.
I contacted SquareTrade and spoke to a representative named Leo. He then tried to tell me they had fixed the laptop and sent it back on the 23rd of August, despite the fact I hadn’t even sent it till the next day. After 10 minutes of back and forth arguing he finally realized I was right. He then told me yes there was a 5 day guarantee but they had one more day to complete the repair. Given that Monday the 3rd of September was a holiday I acquiesced and thanked him for his help despite still not getting any answers. I waited till Thursday and contacted SquareTrade again since I had not received an update once again. I then talked to a representative named Shaleem, I may be mistaken on spelling, and they were very helpful and apologetic and filed a complaint form that would have SquareTrade in contact with me within 24 hours.
Today, and hour before the 24 hour mark I received the email. They told me they were sorry for the inconvenience but they WOULDN’T be able to update me till the following MONDAY. To say that I am upset and appalled at the service is an understatement. The laptop is my daughters who needs it for school and has already been without it for a week. I am pissed to say the least and at this point it would just be faster to give me a reimbursement for my laptop and the claim I paid for, since no one wants to tell me what’s going on and they can’t even adhere to their own policies.
Hello Bridgett,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you've experienced with your claim, as Squaretrade strives to deliver a more stress free process for our customers.
When this situation was brought to our attention a Squaretrade agent reached out to discuss this with you at length, and to explain we're refunding the full cost of your warranty. We will also be ascertaining a status update for your repair ASAP.
We again apologize for the delay, but based on our conversation we hope you feel more at ease with the process going forward. We look forward to speaking further and appreciate your patience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2018
Purchased $1700.00 tv from Costco and 4 years later the picture had 3 noticeable white circles in the picture. Sent picture test and info to SquareTrade which reviewed claim and sent email back that they would replace the tv. Ok... Cool. I received an e-mail explaining I could "hurry" and pick from 1 of 3 TVs listed. Now how is LG even on the list if I purchased a Samsung? (Nothing against LG, But if I wanted one, I would have purchased one in the beginning). The other two "options" were Samsung TVs with lower refresh rates, features, ports, etc... oh and $1000 less than what I paid.
This part of the warranty process was not told to me from the Costco associate. But that's another review. Reading other reviews, this has turned into a common practice for SquareTrade for TVs with a price range of above $1000! Nowhere on the Warranty Ad @ Costco doesn’t tell you if your tv fails you could be issued one with less quality and features. It says "EQUAL", I'm looking at the fine print as I type this. I know and understand electronics depreciate but the specs certainly don't! Make it right...
Hi A.R.,
I can definitely understand your concerns if what your being offered doesn't match what you have. I can confirm that price is not use as a factor in which TV's you are offered. As you mentioned electronics especially TV's seem to depreciate quicker since newer, faster, sleeker models become available. Often what was $1000 last year is available for less than half this year. However, we are required to match features and functionality. So if we are not doing that we do have an issue. I would love the opportunity to assist you, but I am unable to locate an account with the information listed here. If you would email me at reviews@squaretrade.com and include your warranty or account info. I will be happy to follow up with you.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2018
Bought a wireless keyboard & mouse on eBay 6 months ago along with SquareTrade warranty. Keyboard stopped working. Contacted SquareTrade, they screwed me around for an hour then wanted me to make a copy of the sales receipt & send in a particular format, I forget which one, after I had already sent them the invoice eBay sent me via email which was the only invoice supplied & it showed I had purchased the SquareTrade warranty with the item. After nearly 2 hours on their "chat" most of it waiting for a reply, they just disconnected. SquareTrade is a total scam & a big waste of money.
Hi David,
Please accept my apologies, sounds like there was a misunderstanding here. We do ask for a copy of your receipt which we are required to have prior to filing a claim. However, we are not confirming purchase of a warranty, but the device, and item price, as well as the date and retailer. I am sorry to hear that your chat was disconnect, unfortunately they would not have been able to reach back out to you. Ultimately, I have approved a claim for you. I will follow up with you shortly to make sure all of your issues have been resolved.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2018
Purchased $1700.00 tv from Costco and 4 years later the picture had a large white circle on it. Send picture test and info to SquareTrade which reviewed claim and sent email back that they would replace tv within 20 minutes of sending it! Guess mine wasn’t the first! Told me I could pick from 1 of 3 TVs listed which the best was a $700.00 tv which they said could be refurbished!! Nowhere on the Warranty Ad @ Costco doesn’t tell you if your tv fails you could be issued a refurbished tv. Called SquareTrade manager and he said they are changing the wording on their warrant policy next month. I know electronics depreciate but less than half the price are you kidding me! Wanted some credit to purchase updated tv but they have to send you an older model with features yours had! Never again!
Hello Ron,
we apologize to hear of any difficulty experienced with your recent TV claim, or for any miscommunication regarding our replacement TVs. Squaretrade has recently implemented additional changes to our process of sourcing replacement TVs, and this includes no longer sourcing refurbished units.
When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to you and explained this, as well as our method of choosing replacements. Squaretrade bases our replacement offers on the technical specifications of your original item, and fluctuating factors such as price are not considered.
Based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with our current path to resolution, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2018
When I called in to file my claim I was informed that since it was due to lightning strike my TV wasn’t covered, but on the brochure they advertise that power and surge supply failure is covered. False advertising. I would never purchase a plan from this company again.
Hello Janice,
We apologize to hear if there was any miscommunication regarding our coverage for power surges, as there are instances wherein we will cover this issue. One of our agents has reached out to you to explain this in further detail, and to discuss what Squaretrade can to do resolve your concern.
We will also be conducting a review of your call into our claim center, and implementing any necessary coaching based on your interaction. We again apologize for any inconvenience experienced thus far and look forward to discussing this with you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018
I purchased my daughter’s laptop last year at Costco. I purchased a warranty for repair. The laptop was sold to us with a bent USB port, unbeknownst to us. It also suffered some unrelated screen damage, so we sent it to SquareTrade for repair August 3rd. My daughter is at college and has been for a month WITH NO LAPTOP. We have called, emailed, called and called again. The customer reps in the United States assured me on different occasions that the “part” would come soon and her laptop would be repaired in 3-5 days, which has turned into a month.
Today, I spoke with a customer service rep IN PAKISTAN who said the part was coming in today. It’s almost 7 pm. How is a part coming to them today? I am BEYOND FURIOUS. I have purchased other items with this “brilliant” outfit of an Allstate insurance warranty disguised as a warranty company before this experience. I would never trust them again; and I will never, EVER purchase a warranty with them again.
Hello Leslie,
We at Squaretrade apologize to hear of the delays experienced with your claim, and we're currently working to expedite your item repair.
Most repairs at our repair center are completed within 5 business days, and should our repair exceed this service guarantee we can provide a refund for the purchasing price of the relevant warranty. In this instance we have refunded the full cost of the warranty, as well as reached out to inform you of the current status of your claim. We also explained that your repair was delayed due to specific parts needed from the manufacturer of the item to ensure a satisfactory repair.
We're currently anticipating to have the item repair completed today, and we will be following up with additional information shortly. We again apologize for your experience and will be in contact with relevant updates.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018
Had it repaired by SquareTrade right after I bought the unit from eBay, within a few months it has been defective. I just don't care anymore. I'm going to throw it away and never buy used electronics again from eBay, and Amazon.
Hello David,
We apologize to hear your recently repaired item is again experiencing issues.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to address concerns like your own, and when this was brought to our attention we reached out to resolve this issue. Based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with the results, and we appreciate you allowing us the opportunity to speak to you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018
I never received a response from my inquiry through your website. I will try calling during the week. My printer is not working properly. I have replaced all ink cartridges and the text on the page is not printing... some photos print but faded out and blurred.
Hello Valerie,
We apologize to hear there's been some difficulty reaching our support team. Squaretrade offers numerous methods of contacting our customer service, including by phone or chat support. In this instance we understand you've sent correspondence with no reply, and we apologize as that's not the experience we want for our customers.
We have sent information to the email address on file, including direct contact information for our support team. We look forward to speaking to you and addressing your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018
I purchased a Square Deal protection plan when I bought my HP printer. It quit working, and I received my money for it via the plan. The people I spoke to at SD were friendly, fast, efficient and cared about my problem.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018
My iPhone was bought in February but I never got around to insuring it. I was thrilled that in July, I could still buy a Square Trade policy! And I was lucky -- I had water damage and submitted a claim, which was quickly authorized. I went to my closest Apple Genius bar and received a replacement iPhone. I submitted my receipts after I was home and was reimbursed (minus the deductible) in a couple of days. Easy Peasy!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2018
I bought my HP Pavilion Laptop at the beginning of this year. 9 months later, multiple keyboard keys weren't working and the DVD drive wouldn't work half of the time. SquareTrade said that I was under the manufacturer's warranty so I was transferred to HP. They said that because the problem wasn't constant, but only didn't function sometimes and not all of the time, I wasn't covered for anything. So at that point SquareTrade is supposed to step in and take over right? That's why I paid $100 extra to get the protection plan. But NOPE! After calling 8 DIFFERENT TIMES to try and figure it out, the last lady said that intermittent problems weren't covered and that was stated in the terms and conditions. After I hung up the phone, I looked through the terms and conditions in detail and it said NOTHING of the sort. So now I have a $650 laptop that doesn't work half of the time. Thank you SquareTrade... Thank you so much. :(
Hello Samuel,
We apologize to hear of the recent difficulty you've experienced with your item, and to hear we were unable to approve your claim.
During the first year of your item purchase Squaretrade will refer you to the manufacturer for any issues eligible beneath their coverage, as repairs completed by them do not effect your Squaretrade policy.
We understand that in this instance the manufacturer denied service, and this is typically where Squaretrade can step in to provide service. Unfortunately your claim was denied due to the item issue being intermittent, and in order for Squaretrade technicians to resolve your issue they need to be able to duplicate the behavior at our repair center.
Due to the inconvenience we have sent correspondence to inform you what can Squaretrade can do to resolve your concern, and one of our agents will also be reaching out to you within the next business day. We look forward to speaking with you and hope to improve your experience with our company.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2018
I bought a big screen TV and I figured having a warranty was a good idea. SquareTrade’s flyers came inside the TVs by Costco and it’s easy to access if you want. The TV went out and I thought everything went well with the replacement, but I didn’t like the end of it. I had a $1,700 Vizio TV and it was replaced with a $500 LG TV. The reps told me if I had trouble with it, I just take the TV up with the warranty under one year. I wasn’t satisfied with the replacement but at least they fulfilled the warranty.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018
My computer kept shutting down without warning when using it on battery mode. Sent in for repair. They replaced the battery and 5 months later the same thing happened. This computer is slightly over 3 yrs. old. It was obviously not the battery and my warranty is no longer in effect.
Hi Virginia,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having issues with your laptop. I was able to locate your warranty and prior claim. Our repair facilities do offer a 30 day guarantee on repairs, and most manufacturers warranty parts for 30 days. Having an issue 5 months after a repair unfortunately, would not be covered under this guarantee. You would definitely have to have a diagnostic run to determine the current cause. I did confirm your warranty did expire earlier this year, so we would be restricted from filing any claims. Let me do a little more research and I will follow up with you directly.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
Amazon offered a optional "Protection Plan" at the time of purchase of Apple Airpods. I expressly looked to see if it covered accidental breakage, but it didn't say. SquareTrade sent the Protection Plan immediately after purchase. Under covered items, it says Accidental Damage (including liquid) - and there was a proviso. Accidental Damage is not covered if a separate accidental damage policy was offered and not purchased. There was no separate accidental damage policy. So I reasonably assumed it was covered. Now they decline coverage. They say it's only an extended warranty. If that's the case, why not call it extended warranty, and why include the provisional accidental damage coverage. The only possible reason is to intentionally mislead consumers.
Hello Cary,
First I would like to apologize for any confusion that you might have experienced in reference to your coverage for your airpods.
To start the contract you have sent into us at the very top reads "Coverage Type/Standard Only". Our contract continues to point out under section 3 titled "optional Coverages" section A. Accidental Damage From Handling (ADH) and immediately states "If you were offered coverage and elected to include accidental damage from handling (ADH) as a integral part of your coverage it augments your protection plan by providing additional protection....
So the question remains, were you offered accidental damage coverage? When you take a look at the warranty that you purchased on the reseller's website the first five bullet points on the homepage of your purchase for everyone to see state the following:
- Coverage for product breakdowns and malfunctions
- 24/7 customer support
- Free shipping on all repairs with no deductibles or hidden fees
- Fully transferable with gifts. Cancel anytime, full refund in the first 30 days
- SquareTrade Protection Plans are only valid for new products purchased at Amazon within the last 30 days
This clearly spells out the details of your coverage on the very first bullet point where it states: "Coverage for product break downs and malfunctions" no where does it discuss accidental damage from drops and spills.
In addition if the customer is unclear as to what additional coverage they might have there is a link immediately under the 5th bullet point for coverage which reads "› See more product details".
Upon clicking this link it goes on to highlight the scenarios we cover under this policy i.e. Mechanical and Electric, Wear and Tear and Won't Power On. It continues to read "Sqaure Trade Plan for Normal Use Failure".
You can continue reading until the end of the information whether on the homepage of your purchase or after clicking the link and you are continuously advised of exactly what you are purchasing i.e. Coverage for product breakdowns and malfunctions such as Mechanical and Electric issues, Wear and Tear and Won't Power On.
No where do we make mention or imply that we cover accidental damage i.e. drops and spills for the type of warranty that you are purchasing.
In conclusion we have determined that you were never offered the type of coverage that you have mentioned as all the initial information above confirms prior to your purchase. Also the contract which you were sent immediately after your purchase as mentioned reads "Coverage Type/Standard Only", again demonstrating the type of coverage purchased.
Please do contact us if you wish to cancel your plan so that we may give you a full reimbursement for the purchase price of your plan.
Thanks,
YS
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
Today is 8/29/18. I have a receipt that has a date of 06/16/2016 and I have a 3 year warranty. I'm disabled and I live about an 1 1/2 from where I could get a copy sent to them. I tried to tell these people I had no way of getting a copy of the receipt to them without being a big deal and asked if I could send it in the box with the computer. I finally drove the 3 hrs to send them a copy of the receipt and it cut the month was cut off so they would not accept the receipt? If there is 3 years in 2018 with a purchase in 2016 why does the month matter? Where the common sense and compassion?
Hi Jerold,
We want to apologize for your experience. We aim to make the claim process hassle-free and always want to provide an immediate resolution to our customers. I'm glad that we were able to get you taken care, but we are sorry about what you had to go through to obtain a resolution. We value our customers, and we are looking into your account, to correct what went wrong in the process. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you,BH
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
I called to file a claim for an item (tablet) that was broken. I received a FedEx shipping label and instructions for shipping: "Send only your item along with its battery (properly installed) and charger/AC adapter. All other accessories sent will not be returned. Do not ship any devices with visibly damaged batteries (swollen, leaking, punctured, burned, etc.). Do not ship any batteries over 100Wh battery capacity. Please contact us immediately if your battery is damaged or over 100Wh. Never ship standalone batteries."
I looked online for a FedEx location and found a drop-box location near me. 7701 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt MD 20770. I took my package to that location and placed it in the box. After about a week I checked that status of the claim and it just indicated that 'a shipping label has been printed' as if the package was never picked up. I called FedEx, they I would have to file a claim, which I did. They said they had someone check the location but didn't find my package. They would investigate further and contact me. After about a week and no contact I called FedEx again to follow up, they said since the shipping label was ordered by SquareTrade they would have to peruse the claim.
I contacted SquareTrade on 8/24/2018 and explained the situation to someone named Jermaine. He said I should have gotten the package scanned. I pointed out to him that I followed their instructions which did not say anything about having the package scanned. To my knowledge when packages are placed in a dropbox they get scanned when the driver takes them out and puts them in the truck. So I asked him what was my next step. After he spoke with his supervisor (Ms Timar **), he said there was nothing they could do. So basically I was out of a tablet and the cost of their so called 'Protection' plan as they would not peruse the claim with FedEx. I WAS ON MY OWN.
Hi Howard,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having an issue with shipping in your device. Unfortunately the only way we can confirm if a device has been shipped is once the label has been scanned. If this does not occur we have no way of knowing if the device has been shipped. I do see you are already working with our Resolutions team. I will continue to monitor to make sure this gets resolved.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018
After getting an email stating my claim had been reviewed and to select an option, (I chose check), when I got to the part where it listed my name, address, etc., the "Next" button was greyed out, I immediately got another email stating: "SquareTrade Dear Lynda, Our resolution experts will be looking into your claim as soon as possible." So what happens next? "You should expect to get an email within 24 hours containing all the information you’ll need to get your item repaired or replaced."
SO! I called support and they said they needed a Serial #., I called back with it, and was told to call back in 2 hrs., due to maintenance being done. I told them my first email said I had until 3 pm to complete the claim, and 2 hrs would be 3 pm. He stated that's no problem. At 3:00, I started calling, and I can't get thru to talk to anyone... Sometimes, it even sends me to Walmart's Warranties! Would someone please help me finish filing this claim?
Hi Lynda,
Please accept my apologies for the delay. We had some severe storms here that unfortunately had us temporarily without service. Thankfully, we are back up and running. I have completed your claim for you. Please check your email for the approval.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018
There was a mishap with my headphones and unfortunately they were broken. I sent them in to SquareTrade and when I received them back the right headphone did not work and there is a chunk missing where I assume they popped the piece open. I called customer service who was not helpful and they told me to send them back in. I do not want them to be fixed now because of the chunk missing out. My headphones were sent in, in great quality and were received back worse. I have not sent the headphones back yet and would like a new replacement.
Hello Nicole,
We apologize to hear of your recent claims experience.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place in order to prevent issues like you've experienced. Our company utilizes certified technicians for repairs, and items they service undergo a full hardware diagnostic before being returned to our customers. We also provide a period following the return of your item wherein we'll service issues with your device repair without any effect to your warranty.
When this issue was brought to our attention we reached to discuss the current status of your claim, as well as what we can do to resolve your concern. At this time we're waiting to hear back and we look forward to speaking with you.
Thank you,KM

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018
Purchased a Samsung french door fridge through Purchasing Power and it came with a SquareTrade warranty. Refrigerator stopped working so we filed a claim on June 6th. One week later husband and I made a special trip up to West Virginia to meet up with a nonexistent repairman. Called SquareTrade back. Rep stated he would send us a new refrigerator due to no repairmen available in that area to service the fridge. 2 weeks later no fridge. Called back again. SquareTrade rep stated they did not know what went wrong would send out a check to replace the fridge.
2 months later, still no check. I have called every week for 2 months, matter of fact just got off the phone with the department manager who told me "check your mail and call me back if there is no check in the mail again." This is really getting old. Plus side everyone I've spoken to is very pleasant just wish they would get the problem fixed. 3 months is too long to wait on a appliance replacement.
Hi Jamie,
I can definitely understand your frustration after reading this post. Our goal is definitely to provide hassle free service, unfortunately it looks like we have not in this case. Most of our claims are fairly easy to complete with a fast resolution. However, with larger devices delays can happen as we try to source either technicians, parts, or a replacement. I did take a look at your claim, and It does appear that there was some discrepancy with the address we had on file, but that has since been updated. At this point I can see our Appliance team is on top of this situation. I will continue to monitor to make sure it gets resolved.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018
My son is in his last year of medical school, I gifted him a apple watch because he is very health conscious. He was on a rotation, put the watch in his shirt pocket to wash his hands, forgot it was in his pocket, bend over to tie his shoes and his watch fell out of his shirt pocket. The whole front came unglued. You guys rocked. You replace the whole watch since it was non-repairable and even upgraded it to the newest edition.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018
I bought this for my Powerbeats 3 in anticipation to have to use it one day since the Powerbeats battery almost always stops working at some point. Before the battery stopped working, the ear hook fell off one day - during NORMAL use. So, I used some glue to put it back on. A few months later, the battery stopped holding its charge, so I sent beats into SquareTrade. The website is actually awful, difficult to use and looks like it was programmed by a 12 year old. They wouldn't replace the battery because they saw some of the glue on the Powerbeats and claimed that it was accidental damage fixed by an outside party.
Given that the repair happened due to normal use, I would expect the changing of the battery to still be covered. Nope, it wasn't. I didn't have high expectations for this policy to actually benefit me some day, kind of had the expectation that something like this would happen. But, they had no problem giving my money back to cancel the policy, probably because they didn't feel like dealing with me. But, I did try and call to tell them that I believe I'm still covered under the contract. The guy talked to his "supervisor" and returned with a hard no. So, I will never purchase one of these useless policies again.
Hi Devan,
I am sorry to hear that you are unhappy with our service. I will definitely provide your feedback to our product team. We are always looking for ways to improve our service. I did take a look at your warranty and claim. Unfortunately your claim was denied because you had an unauthorized repair, that was not done by a licensed technician as you confirmed in your post. Most warranties will have certain stipulations for coverage. Although we attempt to be as flexible as possible there will be limitations that we are unable to exceed. I can reevaluate the status of your claim and see what I can do for you.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018
It was easy to register a claim. The repairs were fast and shipping was easy. No additional cost to me SquareTrade paid for the shipping to get my Roomba repaired. Great Service. I would use then again with my next important purchase.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018
Resolved quickly, would’ve preferred a repair but settled for a check for half the amount of the actual cost of the office chair at the time of the purchase. This chair was repaired twice in two years but it had all of the features I wanted.
Original Review: Aug. 27, 2018
Unfortunately this is the worst insurance company I’ve ever had the misfortune of working with & I've worked with more than two dozen different ones over the last 35 years of my life. First off, their website is garbage. Extremely hard to navigate and almost painful to use, as though they hired a very inexperienced person to create it. Always had to call them to figure out how to get what I needed. They don’t even list a phone number on it to call them- I had to google it in order to call them. Anyway, my iPhone unfortunately got wet & so I made a claim for replacement because the repair shop that SQTR sent me to, said my phone was dead. During the claim process, SQTR asked me so many questions and had me fill out so many forms that I thought I was being accused of a crime. Some of the questions were very odd.
Finally they sent me a replacement, but it didn’t work. I contacted them for a new replacement and they said I had to file a claim, on yes, the replacement itself!! What??? They made me fill out more forms, make a sworn statement online and then take pics of the replacement —just to get —another replacement! Once again, it was back to their numerous questions and forms to fill out, as if I committed a crime and was being interrogated. They won’t ever let you talk to a manager if you call to get answers. I called them several times and asked to talk to a manager but they absolutely will not allow you to do this.
Sadly, it appears that their management wants to push their poor decisions off on their customer service agents and wont answer to the customer directly, even if the customer requests to talk to them. Then they take numerous days to “process” your information at their own speed. It seems they really want to just keep you at bay through email and it leaves you with the feeling of being given the severe run around. I’m taking my business elsewhere and I suggest you not even consider this company. The people that run this company need to wake up and understand that SQTR will not survive this sort of garbage, low end customer service and what feels like an interrogation, when filing a claim.
Hello David,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced during the claims process, as this is not our typical experience for our customers.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to ensure we're providing the most appropriate resolutions available, and occasionally this requires us to ascertain more information for your claim. When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to further discuss the situation with you, as well as what we can do resolve your concern.
At this time we're waiting to hear back from you, and once we speak we're eager to let you know what we can do to repair the relationship.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018
SquareTrade was very helpful once I got to a person who knew how the steps should be taken to get my claim processed. It took 4 calls and 10 days to finally get to someone who could guide me through the process. Once that happen I got paid within a week.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018
I decided to purchased a Galaxy s6 for my mother on eBay because I saw that SquareTrade guaranteed the phone for two years. The first day we received the phone, my mother put it in her bag and left the keys there as well. Because of that, the phone got a scratch on the back cover. In two months time, the phone's screen became unresponsive.
I contacted SquareTrade and explained everything to them, including the scratch on the back. I also told them that I did not want the scratch fixed, only the screen that wasn't working. They issued me a claim number and sent me a shipping label. I sent the phone to SquareTrade and I was told that they "discovered" physical damage and because of that could not fix the issues with the screen. I had sent them a picture of the scratch on the back when I filed the claim. This practice is absolutely deceiving. They hide behind the fine print. READ THE FINE PRINT before purchasing SquareTrade, because they will use it to try and deny the coverage that they promise at the time of purchase. I will never purchase SquareTrade again.
Hello Genti,
We apologize to hear if there was any discrepancy regarding the coverage for your device, and for any inconveince experienced on this claim.
Squaretrade offers various warranties with different coverage types and amounts, and in this instance the damage on your device was too extensive for our technicians to service beneath your standard warranty. While we understand you felt this coverage type wasn't clearly detailed upon purchase we do our best to advertise our plans accurately, and to provide our customer's warranty contracts. These warranty contracts contain terms and conditions specific to your policy, as well details regarding your warranty such as coverage type.
One of our agents has reached out to you to discuss this more at length, and to discuss what can be done to resolve your concern. We're still waiting to hear back from you, and we look forward to the opportunity to speak with you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018
Within a week of filing my claim, the laptop was repaired, back in my possession, and with a brand new screen still with plastic protective sheet on it. Their quick response and the ease of shipping equipment are what stand out in my experience with SquareTrade.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018
All my tablet needed was a replacement screen. The repair person managed to replace the screen without losing my progress on my favorite game. So happy. I would recommend SquareTrade highly because of their efficiency and great work.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018
Sent my laptop in for repair. They have had it for over 10 days with no updates or information. Called and told I would be contacted within 48 hours. Received an email after 48 hours saying they will update me in 48 hours. Still waiting, no update, and still no laptop! Not worth the time or money!
Hi Angela,
Please accept my apologies that we have not kept you informed with the progress of your repair. We do have a 5 day repair guarantee and based on your response we are definitely not meeting that. Please allow me to check into this issue for you. I will follow up shortly.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018
Told to expect repair tech on August 9th between 8am and noon. NO SHOW. Told by S.T. to call tech ourselves. Tech arrived on August 10th. Tech company (TVS Brothers) made admirable attempt to repair with parts sent by S.T. No success. Vizio tv replaced with Hisense. If you insure a Vizio you can reasonably expect a Vizio replacement. Guess Not. Repair would have been preferable.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018
My TV was turning off and restarting randomly. The rep was wonderful in helping me to correct the problem by rebooting the TV and how to do this. Problem resolved. The rep was very pleasant and guided me. I was very satisfied with the help received.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018
Unfortunately, my grandboys proved to be hard on the tablets I gave them but each tablets was cover with SquareTrade and each experience turned out with great results. I will not buy any product like a tablet without the assurance of SquareTrade.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018
The area where the charging cord fits in was cracked. So I could not get it to hold a charge. They fixed and sent it back véry quickly. They do great work. I would definitely recommend their warranty and service to others.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018
SquareTrade is by far the best in the business. You are taken care of immediately. They don't mess around. You call in and always get a friendly agent. I have 5+ items with them. I guess you can tell I am happy with them!!!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018
When we bought our TV at Costco, a warranty from SquareTrade was offered to us in a lump sum with our purchase. Then when we had a problem with it, we called them and their technician had us try a bunch of things. They even sent us to a secondary person and we tried a bunch of things again. We were on the phone with them for close to an hour. We finally tracked down the problem and it turned out not to be the TV. The problem was something else, but they were very helpful.
When we make a fairly major purchase like a TV, we usually get an extended warranty that covers anywhere from three to five years in addition to their customer warranty ‘cause most customer warranties are only good for about a year or less. It also depends on the cost of the program. So, if the extended warranty is gonna cost us 30% of the purchase price to go for three extra years, we will never do it. And the SquareTrade warranty was a reasonable price for their coverage.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018
Great customer service. Only problem is that length of manufacture warranty coverage needs to be updated. The scooter I had was no longer covered by manufacturer but SquareTrade still had it listed that it was covered by manufacture. Claim was denied so I had to hunt for their number and call them to get claim to go through. When I called the person I spoke to was very courteous and processed the claim without any problems.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018
I bought a tablet as a gift so I wanted it to be insured and the SquareTrade warranty was right there as I purchased the item at Staples. So getting the warranty was easy. We had to get trained on how the warranty works so I already knew how it works. And filing a claim with them was actually really simple. The tablet started failing. It would power off on its own and the customer service rep assisted me very thoroughly.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018
Sent me a check, voided it before arrived. They said they found it then said it was canceled after sending a check and voiding it as I inquired why I paid for a $150 warranty and was only receiving $105. I would never recommend this company to buy a warranty from. They just within last 3 years became affiliated with Office Depot furniture which will be a bad deal for Office Depot.
Hello Clay,
I was able to locate your warranty and claim. For your claim I show you were offered a prorated reimbursement instead of a repair, which you accepted. I show your warranty price was $25.99 not $150, unless you are referring to another device. However, I am not sure why you would have received a voided check 3 days after it was mailed. Please accept my apologies if that was the case. I will do some research and follow up with you shortly.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018
I have 2 different complaints I will combine here. I purchased an iPad from QVC. It was a nightmare trying to register. Worse than that is sent in for 2 screen replacements. When I went to send in for the 3rd replacement I was told my warranty was closed. I had exceeded the limited liability amount which when you purchase the policy you don't get this done print till after you are stick with it! I recently took my iPad to a local store to get the screen repaired. I have a special needs son that relies on iPad all day. Why screen gets broken so often. I had a warranty through Walmart and they would repair claims until the 2 year plan was up. Not SquareTrade so why do they even put a time frame on it. It should state the cost of item OR 2 years for repairs.
But... my complaint now is when I took to a local store it was brought to my attention the plate in the middle of the iPad with all the screws was left out! Also the screws replaced to hold down the LCD were not even the right screws. One of the holes to screw down LCD was broken and the sensors at bottom around home key were ripped apart as the screen was glued directly to them. I would have never known any of this had I not taken somewhere else. I am beyond pissed. I want it fixed and will file a complaint with BBB as well.
My newer iPad was recently sent in for repair 4 months after I purchased. This is when the limited liability crap was brought to my attention. This iPad has not charged properly since I received it back. I called and they said they test it and why had I not called sooner. Because my son has nurses that take care of him 80 hrs a week I am not always get one handling the iPad. When you plug it up to charge the screen will not stay off. When it stays lit up it does not charge. You power it off and it comes back on. However I can't send this one in until I complete repair on other iPad. At this point I do not want to send anything back to SquareTrade. I am not sure how to handle this but spending over a 1000 on iPads to have ** repairs is not ok. I think I will be taking this to see what inside as well. What was left out on this one. I will never buy from another store supported by SquareTrade.
Hello Kristin,
We're sorry to hear you experienced difficulty with your recent claim, and to hear of the concerns regarding the work to your other iPad previously repaired by us.
When this was brought to our attention we reached out to explain our repair process and methods of quality control, as well as what we're willing to do to resolve your concern. Based on the conversation we hope you were satisfied with our results, and we appreciate you allowing us the opportunity to repair the relationship.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018
I bought a new 50" tv at Costco in 2013 with the SquareTrade (ST) warranty. TV begins to fail before the warranty ends in 2018. Call ST to file a claim. They tell me they see the transaction, but show the ST warranty was cancelled 30 days after it was bought. Direct me to Costco. Costco was great - they went through every transaction we had and there was zero evidence of any cancellation in my account or by Costco so a Costco rep calls ST with me on the line. We are on the line with ST for 1.5 hours while they fumble around trying to deny it is their issue. Then they tell the Costco rep it is ST's fault and he can drop the line, they will take care of me.
Once he drops the line, 'sorry sir, we are mistaken with what we said, it was cancelled by Costco and we have no way of fixing the issue now.' How convenient they got him off the phone. Another hour on the phone of total BS with 'we need to research this' and 'we are trying to fix that' and then they tell me they can't get anything done today. They will call me back in a few days to let me know what they will do. Before they leave the call, they also say 'realize that your warranty expires at the end of the month so hopefully this will get resolved before then.' I lost it at that point. Are you serious - the clock for the claim begins today - the day I called. SquareTrade is a scam! When you need to use your policy they will come up with every reason to not take care of the issue and burn your time hoping you give up. This is a scam.
Hi Andrew,
It definitely looks like we dropped the ball in our handling of your issues. I would love the opportunity to turn this experience around for you. Please bear with me while I due my own due diligence so I can provide you with a resolution. I will follow up with you shortly.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018
I found the warranty claims process very easy for the most part. I also found the people I spoke to on the phone very nice and accommodating. They shipped me a postage paid box. This was very easy and professional as well. I had purchased a 4 year extended warranty with drop protection. I know Asus warranty service which is why I buy ASUS. They replace ANY problem. So I thought I was extending an ASUS warranty plan. My battery was no longer working so I thought these items would be repaired.
On my repair form they said they examined the issue. My laptop was sent back to me with the same old battery and charger. I had to order a new battery myself on Amazon. I also had a chip on the side of my laptop from where it got hit inside a suitcase going up a flight of stairs. The chip was repaired but fell off in two days. That's not really drop protection. It was a shoddy fix. I thought about sending back, but I'd have to clear my system AGAIN, ship it in again, and I'm not sure the repair would be any better. With ASUS you can tell what's been repaired. With Square Trade I couldn't tell really if they did anything at all.
Hello Deidre,
We're sorry to hear you recently experienced issues with your repair. Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians to deliver quality repairs, and what you've experienced is not what we want for our customers.
Once a repair is completed at our depot our technicians fully check the item to ensure there are no additional failures. We also have policies in place to ensure if your item does experience any kind of hardware or electrical failure upon return we can get them addressed.
When this was brought to our attention we reached out to explained what we can to get your concerns addressed, and based on our conversation both parties seemed satisfied with the results.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Aug. 17, 2018
A rep from the company called me directly, apologized from my troubles and agreed to address my issue. A new phone is being sent overnight and my cost of the warranty and deductible have been reimbursed. Clearly people at the top do care about the company and their customers. After a rough start, SquareTrade went above and beyond to correct my issue and make everything right. :)
Original Review: Aug. 16, 2018
I purchased a 3 year warranty for my Galaxy S8 phone. I dropped it and broke the screen and when I went to file a claim I realized that this company is a scam. Dealing with the people at SquareTrade is nothing short of a nightmare. The company is completely unorganized and the phone technicians do not have any clue what they are doing. I have spent 3 days trying to make get my phone fixed and have experienced delay after delay. I plan to file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General. SquareTrade is nothing short of a scam!!!
Hi Kent,
We apologize for any issues experienced during the claims process. When a claim is filed SquareTrade attempts to get customers a working device as fast as possible. In most cases, a local repair allows for a customer to file a claim and have their device repaired the same day. We appreciate the feedback regarding the IVR and will be escalating that up. Thank you for speaking with me today and allowing me to assist you with processing your claim for replacement. I hope we were able to turn your experience around. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you,BH
Updated review: Aug. 16, 2018
Just got a call back from the representative! He apologized about the delay and cleared things up for me, and offered a discount for the plan I purchased
Original Review: Aug. 16, 2018
I was hoping for a quick claim and fix for my phone, ended up dealing with multiple 'specialists' who barely knew their way around with their own systems and would confuse themselves. Turns out the insurance I bought wasn't even finished being processed, (I even received an email saying that my insurance was all set up) and it ended up taking two weeks for me to even get the claim completed (mind you that I had done everything from my part whenever I received an email for request). They also keep telling you that they will email you back in two business days, but I've yet to receive any replies or confirmation emails from this company except for the time I call or use the chat service. God awful service, their phone system is also terrible, I just had a question about a claim, and I just got thrown around in the phones with no productive reply.
Hello Inwon,
I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to speak with me today in reference to your recent experience with us here at SquareTrade.
I am glad that the issues you had experienced have been taken care of and that your claim was approved for a repair!
Please do not forget to contact us as I have mentioned once your repairs are taken care of!
If there is anything else that we can do in reference to this matter please do not hesitate to all us.
Thanks,
YS
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018
SquareTrade works rapidly and efficiently. I bought the warranty through Costco and the SquareTrade reps were very nice people. When the TV broke, they asked questions and I sent different pictures about the problem. Now I have a new TV and I got the same warranty for it. SquareTrade is great and I recommend it.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018
BEWARE!!!! SQUARETRADE not only STOLE MY 15" high stat MacBook Pro serial number "C02HL37DV35", they also STOLE MY IDENTITY!!! They sent me back a piece of rubbish, outdated nonusable MBP with very low stats and "Lion" OS with damaged disc. I granted them permission to work on the one I sent. Within an hour charges were racking up all over the place at stores. Since I use a VPN and have various methods of protection the only people who could get my information was SQUARETRADE. The police came and report filed. The police officer spoke with a supervisor there who promised he would send me back MY MBP or one of similar stats that actually worked, and then I would return the non-working piece of trash they sent me.
THEY HAVE NEVER SENT ANYTHING!!! THEY ARE THIEVES and it took me more than a month to correct the original identity theft but it is an ongoing battle. I WANT MY MBP RETURNED TO ME AS THEY TOLD THE POLICE. I still have their trash and will gladly return. The OS is corrupted, just like them. PLEASE, if anyone has my MBP contact the police. This company hides behind warranties to get you to send your products to steal and have access to your information! Never use them. They are thieves, liars, identity thieves. I cannot imagine a worse company. I have never had any place do what they have done in the past 20+ using electronics.
Hi Linda,
We're sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with your claim, and we want to ensure you we're doing what we can to resolve your concern. Our records show your device was returned to you on 5/29/2018. At this time we have determined we will be providing you a reimbursement for the cost of your item. We attempted to contact you today but were unable to make contact. If you have any further questions or concerns please directly reply to email or use the contact information provided.
Thank you,BH
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018
I've been waiting to resolve my issue since I set this account up and still waiting on hold. SquareTrade wanted me to have a local repair fix my phone and they would pay me less my deductible. I drove an hour away to the closest cell phone repair. They told me my phone was shot. Now SquareTrade wants me to drive back another hour to have this put in writing!!! (180 miles total in 2 trips). This is my second claim with them. The first claim I sent my phone in. This time they are being very difficult!!! P.S. I'm still on hold waiting 30 minutes later.
Hello Mike,
Please accept my apologies for the less than stellar service. I was able to locate your warranty and account. First let me say our goal is to find the quickest resolution for your issues. Normally local repair shops are the fastest way since they can repair in 1hr in some cases. If a repair shop is not a viable option for you then please let us know immediately so we can find a better resolution. It does look like we have already updated your claim at this point, however, I will still reach out to you shortly to see if everything has been resolved.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018
I made a claim and the process was very easy. I only wish that I had received status updates by email as I was told to expect. I will definitely use this service again. Overall I was very pleased with SquareTrade.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018
SquareTrade is the best! They quickly assessed the damage and gave me a solution. I even received the check faster than I had ever imagined. I will definitely recommend them and I even got the protection again when I had to order a new iPod Nano.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018
The dog knocked tablet off end table and screen shattered. Within 1 day I had shipped and received feedback and within 4 days I received my repaired tablet. In less than 5 business days I was back on the tablet with no problems. Well worth the warranty and highly recommended.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018
Very easy claim experience. I would definitely insure my products moving forward and would recommend friend to do the same. From the beginning they were very attentive and received many updates through the process. Not only easy but received my check the next day.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018
This was one of the easiest extended warranty claims I had ever made on a product. And the fact they provided me a cash value for the product immediately in case I didn’t wish to have it replaced, was the best part. I took that option and had the money within 10 days.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018
So just start out the Gear Fit 2. Quit tracking my wife steps. It also would not read her heart rate. As I noticed this the manufacturer warranty was less than one week out so I called Samsung and they wouldn't do anything of course. Fast forward a month or so my wife is using it just as a watch and she accidentally dropped it on concrete and cracked the screen which I did not know. In the meantime I forget that I have SquareTrade extra warranty and it dawns on me so I called up SquareTrade and they said no problem sent me a shipping label. Mailed it in within less than 2 weeks. The item couldn't be repaired so they probably ship me out a new one. Thank you SquareTrade.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018
I broke my iPhone 6S screen TWICE in ONE WEEK. Though the costs were $99 each event, it was better than not having the coverage. Quick and allowed me to have it fixed w/in an hour each time and no rate change or anything like other types of insurance.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
My phone screen had broken. I contacted SquareTrade and within 24 hours I had a confirmation that the phone was covered. I have not yet returned my broken phone, but with such fast initial response, I have every reason to believe that my refund will also be fast.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
Phone fell in water on vacation and I filled out a form online and 14 hours later I had a new phone on my front porch. Everything was very quick and easy. Very impressed with how efficient it all got processed. Thank you for your insurance!!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
A couple of years ago when I bought a television at Costco, I decided to get an extended warranty and it was SquareTrade that Costco offered for the third, fourth and fifth year of the appliance. I bought it outright. We feel good about SquareTrade knowing that I could get the extended warranty on an appliance for up to five years. The guy told me that on its third year, they would send a technician out and if it couldn't be repaired, they would get me either a refund or a likable TV. It's a plus. They're not cheap but we're very happy with it.
I had a TV that quit working. Fortunately for SquareTrade, it was only almost two years old so Costco concierge service took care of it. SquareTrade has great customer service. It was just the easy 1, 2, 3 step process after I called. I could read and follow directions. It was a very enlightening experience to have somebody so knowledgeable to help you out. The guy was a top notch. I asked them a few questions and I did a few things that they asked me to do. It was not time-consuming at all. The new TV was a totally different brand but it was the same size and I have another policy on it.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
The remote that came with tv stopped working. They patiently work with us to troubleshoot and get it working correctly. Help was quickly available in processing the claim and helping us to obtain full satisfaction. Patience and knowledge were very obvious from them.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
The protection plan helped me replace my chair the second the check was in my hand! Having this service is a must for me now. Since it covers wear and tear, something like a office chair is a must for me, especially with animals in the house, you never know if they are gonna tear it up. Thank you for providing me this service. The claim process was easy as well! I had no problem, since I kept my receipt.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
The call was professional; told me the claim would be processed and paid my $50 deductible. I received replacement phone, took a couple of days for data to be moved then couldn't locate the return envelope. I had to call Square Trade and after 10-15 minutes was told one would be mailed to my email to use.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
When filed the claim I was told a box was going to be send to us so we could ship my computer for repair like on a previous claim. It is August 5th and we have not received nothing yet. I just contacted someone via chat and now I'm told I have to box it myself. This is unacceptable. What is different this time? Is it that you are trying to save some pennies by not providing a shipping box this time? I'll be waiting for an explanation. Thank you.
Hi Carlos,
Please accept my apologies for the confusion. Our claim process does offer all of our customer free shipping to and from out repair facilities. Depending on the issue and size of your device some of our facilities will provide a box as a courtesy. In those cases you are notified specifically by email. I was able to confirm that your claim was filed online, and in this case the approval email does not offer a box, but does include the free label. I will reach out to you shortly to see if you have any additional concerns.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
I have been with a network provider for many years, had insurance for my phones, and never used the insurance. Last week, I called Square Trade to report that the glass of my Samsung S7 was broken since I accidentally drop the phone; I thought I would have to go through many lengthy process to have the glass fixed! Gratefully, I got a very good representative from SquareTrade on the phone and he took all the information quickly.
When he said that he ordered a new phone for me, I didn't understand and kept asking him to repeat that. He confirmed that he ordered a new phone to replace the broken one, and all I had to do was paying $50 deductible, and shipping my broken phone back to them immediately. And then I received the new Samsung S9, first class mail, in three days, so I shipped my Samsung S7 in the provided paid envelope. It was very excellent services since it was fast, simple, and it provided generous replacement. I was glad that my provider partnered with Square Trade, and I would recommend them and SquareTrade to my friends!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
This was such an easy process. Everyone I had contact with was professional and very nice. Total turnaround time was less than 5 days to get new TV replacement. I actually got to choose which TV I wanted as a replacement tv!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
I have called in for an issue related to warranty and each time the call center reps were very courteous and nice. They tried to resolve the issue in timely manner. I will highly recommend this company and warranty service to all my friends and family.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
Hi, Your service is very good. I have had several items fixed by you. I am still waiting for the current item to be delivered back to me. Only dislike, once my item got to your repair shop, I did not hear anything about it. I finally chatted with support to find out you were waiting on parts. You did send an email saying it was fixed and shipped with a tracking number. I would love to hear from the service guys as to what they had to do, or have a written statement by them with the returned item. If I had been kept in the loop while it was in repair, I would have give you folks 5 starts. Will see how well you all did when I get the computer back, TTFN.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
The staff have been very professional and helpful. My only issue is it has been almost 2 weeks and I'm still waiting on a new phone. I haven't really can't do much with my current phone as of right now.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
I still do not have my remote control for my 43inch Samsung TV... This is really pathetic & irresponsible of how the people on the phone try to practically tell me ways of how to get the “remote” as if it had already came on July 25, 3018.
Hello Julian,
I can definitely understand your frustration with not receiving your accessory. However, I was able to confirm on the FedEx site that it was delivered on 7/25 to the address we have on file. Of course its not unusual for packages to go missing these days, so we are happy to reorder one for you. Infact, I show we have already done so, and it's scheduled to be delivered to tomorrow.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
Took weeks and constant phone calls to settle. Quick service blamed SquareTrade and visa versus. Thank god for the Costco consigner she was the best help also she got back to me when she said she would! There is nothing worse than people telling you they will get back by end of day or give them two days and you wait for call that never happens!
Hello Diane,
Thanks so much for providing this feedback. I was able to locate your warranty and claim. It sounds like we may have dropped the ball in this instance. Our intention is for our service to be as quick an hassle free as possible. In some cases like with TV's this may not always work out since we are required to repair first. This means locating technicians, parts etc which can delay how quickly we can resolve your issue. Normally this process can take about 10 days. I do show your claim was just a little longer than this, however I do show we have already resolve your issue completely. I will reach out to you to see if you have any other concerns.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
I have had nothing but excellent service and prompt communications from SquareTrade customer service. I recommend SquareTrade to everyone when discussing insurance plans for cell phones and other electronic devices. We have or had cell phones, TVs, electric scooters, and sound amplifiers covered by SquareTrade.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
I have been using SquareTrade for almost 10 years for a multitude of products I have purchased. Everything from my $99 tabletop ice machine through my large sized flat screen TVs. I've had SquareTrade take care of a broken ice maker and a computer never skipping a beat or finding an excuse not to repair or replace the items covered. With today's manufacturers using the best products for assembly in order to sell an affordable item warranties are necessary and Square Trade is the most ethical.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018
Printed pages from my Samsung printer was light. Tried replacing toner but problem did not go away. Contacted SquareTrade and problem was resolved by them very quickly. I was given a choice of having the printer repaired or a check mailed to me. As there are no repair shops near me, I chose the check.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
Printer stopped working. SquareTrade refunded the purchase price and I had the refund check within 3 days. Purchased a new printer (different brand) and new square trade protection plan. Very pleased with SquareTrade customer service and would recommend them to others. Also have a SquareTrade plan on another item.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
Everyone great we were put in touch with. Claim was handled fast with next day delivery. Replacement phone was refurbished however and wasn’t in working condition. Called and was put thru the right people to take care of me. Again another phone was sent within 3 days. Everything all good now.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
Replace Phone. Best phone insurance I have ever bought. The Process to replace phone is easy to follow and received the new phone within 2 days. I like that return supplies are shipped to send phone back. Great service.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
Quick, efficient results. Find my own repair place. Uploaded the receipt. Within minutes claim was being processed. Refund within 5 days. Would highly recommend using SquareTrade for warranty... Only problem was connecting by phone. Chat could not help me with my claim.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
My experience with my SquareTrade representative was fast and easy, and I got my check in a week and repurchased the same item again and again purchased another SquareTrade warranty. What a great deal from what s great company. Thanks SquareTrade.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
I had absolutely no problems with the entire experience. I followed the steps as indicated in email, got a timely response and quick resolution. My item couldn’t be fixed but I received a check in the mail.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
Had an issue with computer chair I purchased, and had extended warranty via Square Trade. Glad I did, as old chair fell apart... and new chair is on its way. Thank you SquareTrade! Recouped almost 75% cost of the original chair due to it's malfunctioning.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
I am a satisfied client of SquareTrade. The repair on my iPad pro was fast and accurate. They amazingly covered all shipping expenses and did in less than a week. Great service. Thank you. From now on I am buying only SquareTrade for all my new electronics.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
I purchased a laptop and printer from Sam's a year ago. I purchased a warranty for both items from SquareTrade. BOTH WARRANTIES WERE FOR ACCIDENT PROTECTION as I still have the receipt and pamphlet from when I purchased. When I logged in to the website to make a claim on the Laptop the printer warranty was linked to the laptop incorrectly and the claim was denied immediately. This is an inaccuracy is due to a data entry error on SquareTrade's end however when I provided all the detail and a copy of the receipt I was told Sam's sent the wrong information over and I would have to wait until a specialist verifies I purchased the warranty with Sam's Club and then they would get back with me. They stated this process may take some time so I needed to be patient. I'm sorry, What??? I need my laptop for work and this is specifically why I purchased the plan as it's committed to a quick turnaround.
I don't have time for pointing fingers and claiming it's not their issue. I sent the receipt over, it is clear I purchased the warranty. Why on earth would I need to wait until something is verified with another company. Correct the inaccurate entry, update the account and get me a claim in process so I can get my laptop fixed. The data entry error is not the customer's problem. SquareTrade should honor the warranty I clearly purchased immediately and handle whatever formalities are needed with Sam's on the back end. Absolutely poor processes when it comes to taking care of the customer in a timely manner.
Hello Stephanie,
We apologize to hear of the delay with your claim and we can assure you were working as quickly as possible to rectify the situation. The vast majority of Squaretrade warranties which are sold via our retail partners automatically send to our system. However, some warranties require additional registration. Whenever this occurs Squaretrade has a quick process in place to get this resolved.
At this time we've created a warranty registration ticket, and with the receipt you've provided us we'll be able to source and register your warranty. This process can take one to two business days, and once the policy is found we'll immediately notify you. We're working to get this expedited as much as possible and have sent you additional details regarding this.
Unfortunately Squaretrade is unable to proceed with the repairs of items without first having the policy in our system, as we have to file the repair claim before proceeding. We understand this has caused inconvenience but we can assure you that we will be able to file the claim for your item as soon as the policy is found. We thank you for your patience and will be in further correspondence imminently.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018
This company is a scam. Purchased a tablet from them in 02/017. Called in 08/2018 for it had an issue with its power port. Filed the claim online and they said that it should be covered by the manufacturer. Called them and told them that this did not make any sense for the manufacturer warranty was only for a year hence that had elapsed. Then they said that they could not find my warranty so I had to send them a receipt of purchase. This is the first step of their scam. If you can't find the receipt (At first I couldn't find it) they will tell you that they can't find proof of purchase for the said warranty. Luckily I had an electronic receipt so searched my email till I found it. Sent it and they told me that they were no longer offering that warranty. Which is true but how is that my problem.
I purchased it and whether or not they had discontinued it, doesn't mean that I was no longer covered. Then they said that I had only 30 days from the date of service to have my tablet, "bound to the plan," and since I did not do that they could no longer cover it. I told them I had a copy of the agreement they send via email and nowhere did it state such nonsense. They said that this was their, "policy." I made it very clear that Policy or not, it was NOT on the listed on the warranty agreement that they sent so if they wanted to verbally add in new terms and conditions, then I could do the same too. So he jumps to another reason and asked me where I purchased it (like they should know this from my receipt that I sent to them) and I told them Amazon.
They then said that they did not receive any money from Amazon and that I needed to follow up my claim with Amazon for it was their responsibility to cover it the product. I had informed that rep at the beginning that I was recording the phone call. He said Ok. When he passed the buck to Amazon, I made it clear that Amazon only has a 90 day purchase warranty and if Amazon was keeping all their money, how were they staying in business? Told him I did not care who kept the money. Fact remains that they are the ones that emailed me an electronic receipt of purchase as well as a warranty agreement and not Amazon, so this was their responsibility. Told him that I would sue the company for it looked like they were just going through a written list of denial excuses, that's specifically aimed at frustrating the customer and making you give up so that they can fraudulently keep your money.
Once I mentioned that I would rather spend my time suing them as opposed to arguing back and forth with them, is when they agreed to cover my item by stating that this would be a "one time exception after speaking to higher ups." Then the rep audaciously denied everything that he had said and I reminded him that the call had been recorded so he can deny all he wants but that would not change a thing. I told them that this was NOT a one time exception and that they had just found a customer who knew her rights and would not be scammed by an insurance company that was bent on defrauding the public. Then they sent a replacement item but sent it in the Wrong color. Like these people are the worst business to ever deal with period. They are fraudulent and are trained on making you feel like you the customer are at fault for not understanding what they are saying.
Stay away from these people. They are scams. Call them and immediately record the call from start. They not only try to scam you but will also lie, and cheat. I wish they had denied my claim completely so that I could have an opportunity to teach them a lesson and sue them in a manner that would make them compensate all the people that they had scammed.
At times it's the principle and not the money spent that really counts. I could easily purchase another tablet if they had just told me the truth, but they lie too much. Stay away from these crooks. I spent a whole hour and a half on the phone with them fixing this issue for they kept looking for loopholes. Dealing with them is not for the faint hearted or those who do not know the terms and conditions listed on the agreement that they send. They assume that everyone doesn't read these terms and this is the way they get away with crime. This time they found someone who actually read all the listed terms and conditions, and knows that them replacing the item is not a favor to us, but their job and our right. You take my money under false pretenses then don't want to pay up when the time comes? I'd still wish they had insisted on refusing just so that we could sue them and teach them the lesson that they deserve.
Hello A N,
We at Squaretrade and sincerely apologetic to hear you experienced so much difficulty on your recent outreach to our claims center. Squaretrade specialists are extensively trained to help our customers ensure their policy is registered and valid, and to assist with the claims filing process.
In this instance we want to thoroughly review your call into our claims center and determine what exactly occurred, as well as see what additional information or results we can provide. Please email your claim or warranty information to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line.
One of our specialists will review the situation and follow up with you imminently.We appreciate you bringing this concern to our attention and again apologize for any inconvenience experienced.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018
I have purchased this LG refrigerator from Costco on 6/29/2016 with extended SquareTrade warranty. Issue: The refrigerator broke down on 7/4/2018, just couple days after two years warranty. Called SquareTrade and file a claim. As per ST it's sealed system issue and this is still under warranty from LG. I have called LG, if I have to give a star, LG don't deserve any star from me; their support is very terrible and whenever I talked to them they just create ticket and don't do anything. I have not received any tech from LG for a month now. On the other hand, what is this ST additional warranty that I have for? I have purchased this warranty making sure if something happen to product, I'm covered but what I see here is, no one want to take responsibility and I'm stuck in middle. The settlement I want from ST: approve all expense fixing this product or refund/replace the defective product.
We apologize for any inconvenience that you might have experienced during this process.
We understand that this can be a very difficult situation and that is why we are willing to assist to the fullest of our capabilities within the limits of our terms and conditions.
Please note that we did send a tech and based on his assessment the customer's refrigerator had what is called an SS issue (i.e. Sealed System Issue which incorporates the compressor, condenser, and evaporator). The manufacturer has a guarantee on these parts and covers their replacement in case of failure!
In addition, we made mention that it is our promise as the extended warranty service company that we will reimburse for any labor costs that are incurred as a result of the installation of said parts.
At this moment this is the only resolution possible given that the refrigerator is still under the manufacturer's warranty for the above-mentioned parts
Thank you,BH

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018
Well, going back five years ago my wife and I wanted a big screen TV, went to Sam's Club and purchased a 50" flat screen TV. Wow what a view 1080 HD. We enjoyed it for 2 years when it quit working, well factory warranty ran out after 1 year as I found out from Sam's, but they still replaced anyhow. Great I said. They informed my wife and I to purchase an extended warranty so we did 5 year plan from SquareTrade. One year ago I noticed a white line through the picture, thought it would go away by itself, not.
Then 6 months ago the TV starts to shut off by itself intermittently, now number 1 HDMI input is not working, so I called SquareTrade, July 4 that is when things are going downhill fast, first they said yes we are covered but they need a copy of the sales receipt. So look high and low for it for a week, could not find it until... I picked up the laptop, there it was, I faxed them a copy. Then a few days later when I called them wanted to know what was wrong with the TV, I told them, after that I did not hear anything. So I called back, they told me I didn't file a claim, WHAT? I was told to log on to fill out my claim, WELL the screen froze up. I called back only to go through the whole routine again. So AFTER an hour they did it for me.
Now to the TV tech. He wanted a photo of the TV, OK... he said to upload it to my computer, I don't know how to do this, it took me over an hour to convinced him for me to text him a photo. Now they want a close up shot of the screen because he can't see the line, so I did just like before, text the photo, called today and they still can't see the line, I said give me the fax number and I will fax a photo with the line in it. NO they said, two hours later still on the phone with them going back and forth. I was given a fax number, NOT A GOOD NUMBER, so people out there, save your money and patience, for the money we spent on the warranty and the depreciation we can buy another TV as did enjoy before. Still not resolved!
Thank you again for taking the time out to speak with me today in reference to the barriers you had experienced in getting your claim started with us.
I know that it took a bit of leg work between you and I to get all the details ironed out but in the end we made it work!
I hope that our reaching out to you brought this entire situation to a satisfactory conclusion!
As always we appreciate you being a part of the Square Trade Family!
Thanks,YS
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018
This was perhaps the seventh SquareTrade warranty I have purchased for computer-related items I've bought at my local Staples. I've made three claims and each time, including this time, I was dazzled by the courtesy and efficiency of the SquareTrade staff. In this case S/T check within a week for a three-year warranty on a printer that died within 1 1/2 years. So, when I bought my replacement printer at Staples (7-23-2018), of course I purchased another 3-year S/T warranty. ONE SUGGESTION: SHOW THE DEPRECIATION TABLE BEFORE PURCHASE! In my case it was a small deduction, but it's the first time that I've encountered a "depreciation deduction."
Original Review: July 31, 2018
I just had an experience with my SquareTrade TV warranty. The process of getting the claim approved was very good.There was a lot of back & forth communication, all of it done in a very timely manner. Once the claim was approved, I received an email stating I could choose a new TV. Now when I purchased the policy, it was sold as, should I have a claim, if the item couldn't be repaired, I'd receive the price I paid for the TV. I read the policy & one of the options was to receive a refurbished TV. So be it. I did a chat to see what my options were because I didn't feel the only TV choice was equivalent to the TV I had. I was told there were no other options. As such, I felt that ordering the offered TV was my only option. I ordered it. After doing some further review the same day, I found out there were other options. I did a chat later in the evening the same day I ordered the TV.
I was told to call back the next day as only the TV department could assist me. I did so today & was told that since I checked the box, there were no other options. I asked to speak with a supervisor. The person I spoke with, Amber, was very nice. After being on hold for a while, Amber came back & said she spoke with her supervisor & confirmed the TV was ordered & there was nothing they could do. I stated I felt the additional options of having someone in the TV department look for different options or refund the purchase price of my TV were not offered. I'm now awaiting what I feel is an inferior product. It's simply frustrating that the option of discussing a different model or getting a refund were not put forward, and, if they were, they were not obvious & I did not see them. #disappointed
Casey I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to speak with me today in reference to your concerns!
Rest assured as promised I have taken those same concerns, built a case and escalated it to our TV Replacement Team. They will contact you within the next 2 to 3 business days with a resolution that addresses the issues you have outlined!
Please remember to contact us if there is anything else you need in reference to your claim!
Reviewed July 31, 2018
SquareTrade is doing everything they can to not pay my claim. I've submitted the receipt 4 times. Each time I upload it, they tell me it takes a day to show up. I cannot get the reps to tell me if the receipt is what they are looking for. Even the call center manager reads from a script and cannot help me.
Hello Mike,
We're sorry to hear you had to contact our claims center so many times, or to hear if there was any miscommunication regarding your receipt. When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to help you process your claim, as well as refunded the full cost of the warranty.
We appreciate you taking the time to speak to us, and allowing us the opportunity of resolving your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed July 31, 2018
When my laptop stopped working it was super easy to file a claim online. Shipping was super easy and the repair was made quickly. I often choose not to purchase a warranty but I’m glad I chose to add it this time!
Reviewed July 31, 2018
The responded quickly and were very helpful overall. The next time there is a SquareTrade warranty available for something I buy, I will buy it. Everyone I spoke to were nice and responsive to my questions. Would recommended to family as well.
Reviewed July 30, 2018
Was disappointed that my item was not covered because I tried to fix it before making a claim. I did not realize this would void my warranty. I would like y'all to review my case and reconsider covering my product. Please help with this concern.
Reviewed July 28, 2018
I have been using SquareTrade for years and trust them to protect anything I buy. They are extremely fair and very responsive to any problem I have had. I also love the website and can track all my warranties. I would recommend this service to anyone who wants a warranty plan that they can trust. I have never had a problem.
Updated review: Aug. 11, 2018
Thank you for your response to my complaint regarding my Square Trade warranty. It is so good to know that Square Trade stands behind their promise to work to resolve an issue. We were able to resolve my claim. must say that Square Trade reached out to me both via phone and e-mail and worked very hard to resolve my concerns. I am very satisfied with the result.
Original Review: July 28, 2018
Needed repair to my Beats headphones. Charging port malfunction. I got an e-mail stating that they also found the extender to be damaged. Rep said extender damage was not related to the charger port malfunction. However, extender was determined to be accidental and they plan was not for accidental damage so no repair could be done to the charger port. I advised that I only wanted them to repair the charging port. The Rep said they could not do so. So literally my warranty was worthless. Will no longer purchase a Square Trade plan.
Hi Lynise,
I am sorry to hear that you are unhappy with our service. I definitely want to see if there is something I can do to turn your experience around. I was able to locate your clam and warranty. You are correct you purchased a standard warranty that only covers mechanical or electrical failure, any physical damage to the device would not be covered. I did notice that you were still under manufacturers warranty. The information you provided in the claim says that the manufacturer confirmed physical damage first and would not do a partial repair. Since we are an extended warranty are services run somewhat similarly. We are unable to do partial repairs either, especially if there are issues outside of our warranty coverage. We would be limited to returning the device to you. However, I can see if there are any other options we can provide for you. I will follow up with you directly.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed July 28, 2018
My Doro phone went on the blink and I needed it replaced. It took two phone calls and back and forth from ** and Square Trade. I did finally get a replacement and the representative was considerate and helpful. I received my phone three days later.
Reviewed July 27, 2018
The electronic warranty was inexpensive so I got it for the mouse. SquareTrade was the warranty provider that was offered with the product, so I purchased their warranty through the vendor that I bought the device from. It worked out fine with SquareTrade. I paid for all at one time and it was very easy to make the payment for purchasing my warranty.
But the mouse stopped working and the problem was that I first went online about that and I got nowhere. They weren't going to accept the mouse and that was very strange. They could make their website easier to navigate and more user-friendly than the way it is now. So, I called the company and he customer service representative helped and processed the claim for me. He told me that I should send back the damaged item and he would send me a shipping label that would make the return very easy, and they were going to send me a check for the amount of money that I had paid for the mouse. That was satisfactory to me and the process didn't take very long. They sent me the label that day and I shipped the item back a day or two later, then a week went by before I got my check.
Reviewed July 27, 2018
Buyer beware! I purchased a warranty for my daughter's laptop for her freshman year in college. Over the past few months I've sent the computer to SquareTrade 3 different times for the same problem. Each time the computer was sent back supposedly repaired. Within a few days the problem returned. I have requested a new computer because a reliable computer is sort of important for school. But nothing has been done to resolve the problem. Just an endless cycle of return, supposedly repaired, return, supposedly repaired... Well I hope you get the picture. My experience is this company will repair not replace for an independent period of time. At this rate, I'll have a much needed computer 6 months out of the year. NOT WORTH THE AGGRAVATION.
Hello Lynn,
We're sorry to hear you've sent your item in multiple times for the same issue, that's definitely not the experience we want for our customers. Squaretrade technicians are expertly trained to provide quality repairs, and whenever your item is repaired at our mail in center we run a full hardware diagnostic to confirm your item issue is resolved. We also inspect your item to ensure there are no additional failures, and having to send your item in so many times is not common.
One of our agents reached out to you and explained we're refunding the full cost of the warranty due to the inconvenience. We also outlined what we can do moving forward and we confirmed your item is on the way back from repair. Based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with the results, and we appreciate you taking the time to discuss this with us.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Aug. 14, 2018
UPDATE – After reading my review SquareTrade contacted me. While maintaining that damage was not included in my coverage, they did offer to reimburse me as a goodwill gesture. I got my phone repaired, submitted my receipt, and did receive a full reimbursement. Hopefully, there’s new management at SquareTrade and they’re working to be the reliable, honest company we all hope to do business with.
Original Review: July 27, 2018
When I bought my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge I also bought the Guaranteed Full Protection Plan from Square Trade. One of the reasons I bought it is, they listed the screen as something covered and I knew it would be expensive to replace if needed. I’ve never broken a phone before, but it finally happened. The first resistance from Square Trade? "Do you have the receipt?" Fortunately, I did! Then, “simply fill out the online claim form”. Online, they ask a host of needless questions designed to stop you. Then, when you finally hit the ‘Submit” button, instantaneously “Claim Denied”. It was “accidental damage” and that’s not covered. Well, it was when I paid for the plan. I should’ve smelled a rat when they never emailed a copy of my plan as was promised. When I called, and they knew they were going to deny, why did they have me do the whole online thing?
I’m sure they’ll reply with their typical “I’m sorry, but you are screwed” response. These replies are designed to make the customer look ill-informed. I know what I bought. AND, just look how often they need to reply! Notice how they can reply, but the customer can’t rebut? And, for the record, they did not respond to the email I sent, so any response here is strictly for appearances.
Hello Gary,
We apologize to hear of the misconception regarding the type of coverage your warranty included, and to hear if this wasn't clear when purchasing our policy. Squaretrade offers different policies with varying degrees of coverage, and in this instance your plan is a standard protection plan with coverage against hardware and electrical failures. As of now we have already reached out to discuss the situation, and how to resolve it moving forward.
We thank you for taking the time to speak to us and we look forward to resolving your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed July 27, 2018
I purchased a Sharp TV from B&H Photo and also purchased an extended warranty from B&H that was partnered with SquareTrade. I asked the sales rep. How the warranty worked and I was told. "In the event the product cannot be fixed you will receive a full reimbursement of the purchase price." Lo and behold. The TV started to display dead pixels. I contacted Sharp who said contact their local authorized repair shop. I did and they said that repair requires the screen to be replaced and Sharp doesn't make replacement screens. So you are basically out of luck. Call your warranty company. So I contacted SquareTrade. They confirmed what my local shop had already stated and sent me a settlement offer for a TV that is no way comparable to what my current set. The Warranty that I received stated:
"Reimbursements: Sometimes it's faster to reimburse you the cost of your item. If we reimburse: For most cases, you'll have a choice of payout options." I called them and stated my dissatisfaction with the offer and asked to simply be reimburse for the cost of my purchase. I was told that what the B&H Photo sales rep. told me was wrong, that it is SquareTrades's discretion what they do. I responded with the fact that it was not my problem that SquareTrade partners are not properly trained on the product they are selling. He acknowledge that but did not alter his approach. I was told I had no other options as they had made an "at their discretion fair offer." He also stated: "the TV that they were offering was in-fact better because it was 4K instead of 1080i."
I pointed out to them that the TV in no way was technically equal because the TV that I had was a matte finish screen. They argued that the screen finish is a cosmetic feature not a technical feature and they were only bound by technical features. I pushed the issue up two levels of customer support and received the same company line. I told the service agent, it didn't matter if 4k is considered a better picture if I couldn't see the screen due to glare. He said he understood that and they would look into another option and get back to me within a 24 hour business day.
Fast forward 4 full business days... no return call. So I called them. Of course they don't want you to talk to anybody directly so you have to call and climb up their phone tree to get to somebody at which point they want you to start the story all over again. Because you know... they are THE company in the world that doesn't have a phone system that allows you to contact anyone directly. Long and short... I get on the line with a service rep. She asked me to start at the top of my story. I said I am sorry but I have done this too many times already. Would you please review my file and escalate me to the proper level. She read the file and said. "Ok you have been getting the run around let me get you to the right person." She transferred me to a gentleman named Dillon who introduced me as one of their technicians. He starts out with the same line as all the others. "We have made you an offer at our discretion that we believe is fair."
I explained once again how it was not and that, I wanted a payout so that I could go shop my own TV. I did not want somebody else picking out my TV. He restated his position again and the fact that a matte finish is a cosmetic feature not a technical feature. I asked if he even knew what the purpose of a matte finish was. He said no. I said... "You have a computer. Look it up." He said, "Ok. I can do that." He placed me on hold and did his research. When he returned. He stated: "it appears you are right..." Go figure! He ended the call by stating they would look into it further and make me another offer. I just received that offer... And guess what... It is the same exact offer.
The TV I had was chosen very carefully as I have a room with a lot of light in it. Sharp does not make that set any longer. So they offered me a Vizio. They asked me to look at the specifications on the TV they offered. I told them that I cannot even look at the set as that model isn't even sold in stores. So did a bunch of research and... lo and behold... Vizio sets come in very low in glare rating reviews do to the gloss screen and insufficient backlighting (see rtings.com). I am completely dissatisfied not only at their offer but the lack of response, the runaround, and the disregard for the language in their own contract. I am not done with them.
Hello Chris,
We're sorry to hear of any miscommunication regarding how our warranties work, and to hear of your concern with our current replacement offer for your claim. Squaretrade claims always default to repair as the primary option, with replacement and reimbursement resolutions reserved for situations wherein repair is unavailable or unfeasible. These resolutions are determined by varying factors such as the item type, issue type, and availability of replacement parts or devices.
We understand you felt this was not detailed upon purchasing the policy, and we want to express that was never our company's intent. Squaretrade does our best to provide information of your included coverage via your warranty contract, and this is available upon request at anytime. We also provide access to our claims specialists 24/7 via our support line who can answer your questions regarding your warranty coverage or the claim process.
We understand you have multiple concerns regarding your current replacement offer, and when this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to further discuss the situation. We will directly be following up with you this Monday and we look forward to the opportunity to assist.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Aug. 7, 2018
Squaretrade representative was friendly and helpful in resolving my claim issue. It would have been nice to not have to go through all of this, but she had a great point. CHECK THE FINE PRINT on any insurance you buy! : )
Original Review: July 26, 2018
The people at Sam's Club must be trained to say this insurance plan will replace your items no questions asked. THAT IS FALSE. After the run around that is to be expected with these types of insurances they simply said the issue was damage caused by me and not covered. The item damaged was a $150 Fitbit that only lasted less than a year. The damage happened on the inside of the Fitbit, while I was wearing it... Here is a picture of the issue. I had to go through so much bs to finally mail it in, to only get it back a week later saying it is not covered. NEVER BUYING ELECTRONICS AT SAM'S CLUB AGAIN. NEVER BUYING SQUARETRADE INSURANCE AGAIN. WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW. What a waste of time.
Hi Jesus,
I can definitely understand your frustration finding out you do not have the coverage you thought. In general most warranty's will have stipulations for coverage. Most retailers also provide documentation at the time of purchase confirming your exact coverage. I would love to turn this experience around for you. However, I am not able to locate a warranty or an account for you with the information listed. If you would email me at reviews@squaretrade.com and include your account information. I will be happy to follow up with you.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed July 26, 2018
I purchased a SquareTrade warranty when I bought my daughter an iPhone 7 for her birthday from Sam's Club. I had to use the insurance once 3 months ago to replace her phone when it stopped functioning. The replacement phone they sent me stopped receiving and making calls a month ago. When I went to Verizon to check they informed me the phone was part of an Apple Recall dating back to well over a year ago. Verizon couldn't help me and Apple couldn't help me. SquareTrade had sent me a recalled phone that stopped functioning (as expected via the recall) and are making me file a new claim and pay another deductible.
They sent me a refurbished phone under recall. Apple does not fix the recalled phones they replace them. SquareTrade should not be refurbishing recalled phones and sending them to clients and then making them pay a deductible when they inevitably break down. Ridiculous and frustrating. Filing 2 claims with SquareTrade has been horrible compared to the warranty/insurance I purchased for my son's phone several years ago through Verizon. So now I've paid for the insurance and paid two deductibles. I didn't know about the recall so it's possible my daughter's first phone was one that was under recall and if so would have been replaced via Apple for free.
Hi Nancy,
I can definitely understand your frustration in having to pay two deductibles for one device. Our intention is for our service to be hassle free and easy. I do apologize if that didnt happen in this case. I do want to clarify some of the information that you mentioned. Per the Apple website, the recall was on certain iPhone 7's that showed no service when activated. The recall was effective for 2yrs from the original purchase date. There would be no way for us to know that your particular device was part of a recall since it would not be activated until after you received it. The Apple website also confirms the recall offered only a repair of the issue not a replacement. I completely understand how important it is to have a working phone. Let me take a look at your claim and see what I can do to turn this experience around for you.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed July 26, 2018
Printer issue not printing properly. I had an excellent experience. I called and was asked a few questions, and informed of how reimbursement would take place. Customer service rep was very friendly and professional. I received the check within 3 days. Awesome experience.
Reviewed July 25, 2018
I rarely deal with companies which ensure durable goods. But I must admit that my dealings with SquareTrade were next to perfect. The glass on my cell phone cracked; and I called SquareTrade. The customer service representative was polite, knowledgeable, and most of all effective. Two business days later, I had a new cell phone. Now, that is efficiency.
Updated review: July 30, 2018
After posting my situation online, I received a called the next day with an explanation and an offer to resolve the issue. I am very pleased with the way they have followed up on this claim and will be warrantying future purchases with them wherever possible (after I make an electronic copy of my receipt). Thank you SquareTrade for your professionalism.
Original Review: July 25, 2018
Purchased a Sharp TV from Sam's Club 2015 along with additional warranty. About 2 months later volume went out. Went back to Sam's and they agreed to replace it (hindsight should have gotten another brand). Fast forward 2017 it happened again. We unplugged both DirecTV box and TV and volume came back. 2018 same problem. Called SquareTrade who took claim information. Offered some troubleshooting steps and it came back. Happened again and I called them for more troubleshooting steps.
At some point they started a claim that they never followed up on. Called them back last week to explain it is now happening about 3 times a week and that I should not have to jumpstart my TV to watch it. They now want to start a new claim AND Now I have to have a receipt. Spoke to Malcom (very confrontational) and unresolving. Asked to talk to someone with common sense as well as some professionalism. Was transferred to Keith/Supervisor who told me to contact Sam's who can go back 6 years for receipts. I have contacted both the local store and corporate who both have advised me they can only go back 2 years.
Keith in TV warranty was misleading. Confused on what to do now since I have a TV that SquareTrade. 1. Has admitted to having the warranty on. 2. Obviously knows the range of the amount paid for the TV due to the cost of the warranty that they are “happy” to refund. 3. I have to reboot at least 3 times a week to hear. 4. Did not need a receipt to file the first claim. Very disappointed with the SquareTrade.
Hi Angela,
I am so sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the service provided. It does appear that there may be some confusion with how our service works. You mentioned your initial call ended with troubleshooting which means a claim would not have been filed. Your issues continued after the troubleshooting, so at this point a claim would be processed and your coverage confirmed, which includes having valid proof of purchase on file. Since we are an extended warranty we are required to have proof of purchase before we can complete a claim. In my experience many retailers have been able to go back further than 2yrs. As this is not the case here, let me take a look at your warranty and claim and see if I can find a resolution for you.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed July 24, 2018
Terrible website, terrible service, what is the point of having a plan if you can't even use it. The worst possible time for my product to fail on me and you're going to make me jump through a million ** hoops like I owe you something. I PAID FOR A SERVICE GODDAMNIT! I will not be purchasing anything associated with your trash company in the future. I'm going to have fun blasting you on social media for the rest of my days. Happy Tuesday.
Hi Charles,
I am so sorry to hear that you felt our service did not provide hassle free options. I immediately researched your claim to see if I could assist. I found that your claim was filed online and the option chosen was accidental damage, since you have a standard warranty this option would not be covered and would be automatically denied. However, reviewing your claim I was able to confirm that the wrong option was listed based on your issues. I have updated your claim correctly. It has been approved and I have send you email confirmation. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed July 24, 2018
I was always reluctant to purchase extended warranties through outside companies. But, I am so glad that I did now. SquareTrade came to my rescue when my 2 yr old TV stopped working. I will always use Square Trade from now on, when it is offered on any electronic devices I buy! They were very professional, understood what I was going through and all the people I talked to from SquareTrade were knowledgeable and straightforward on my options and fast to settle my claim.
The only thing that I would like to see Square rade change is their automated phone service is hard to navigate. When I first called in to make a claim, it worked fine. But, after that whenever I called in to check on the status of my claim, I would have to enter all information just like I was making a new claim and it is confusing, especially for an old man like me. LOL… So really, my experience with Square Trade on this occasion, really was a excellent.
Reviewed July 24, 2018
As a several year customer, I have utilized SquareTrade expertise several times. This last series of calls was about my Toshiba Laptop constantly freezing (Kernel Data Inpage Error). The technician remotely refreshed my laptop, but three weeks later, same problem. We eventually Restored to Factory Settings", using a Toshiba USB Recovery Flash Drive. So far, laptop working. Fairly quick to reach a technician; I especially like to follow up emails and advice.
Reviewed July 24, 2018
I have a bricked laptop due to what I believe is a malfunctioning fan, something that should be covered by my warranty. Unfortunately, after 1 and a half years of usage there is a small micro crack in the hard plastic casing of my laptop that wouldn't account for my left fan steadily decreasing in usage. However, SquareTrade has taken to using that to deny my claim. The kicker, however, is their reasoning. They won't honor my warranty because "It doesn't make sense to fix something when there are other issues" and the lack of accidental coverage gives them a reason to invalidate your claim even if that is not the cause of the issue.
That's like refusing to fix a car's battery because there is a dent in the windshield. They should be able to fix my fan/CPU issues without messing with my laptop hinges. Sadly, I have a few other warranties with them through Purchasing Power, but I will never do business with them again willingly. I guess I'm getting over this episode as I will be getting a new desktop, but a fair warning to consumers who actually use their devices and experience wear and tear, don't deal with SquareTrade or buy the extra coverage to keep them using that as an excuse when something goes wrong.
Hi Clyde,
We can understand your frustration with processing a claim on your device. With the standard warranty coverage, any physical damage to the device is not covered. After further review, an exception was made to process a claim for depot repair. I attempted to call you today to further discuss your claim but was unable to leave a voicemail. An email was sent with my direct contact information. Please feel free to directly reply or call me directly.
Thank you,BH
Reviewed July 24, 2018
I purchased a lawn mower and a power washer from Costco, and I purchased a SquareTrade warranty as well for these appliances. Purchasing the warranty was easy. Usually, when I purchase something from a store or from Amazon, they offer this warranty. Also, it was easy to make payments for purchasing my warranty and I usually I just paid it straight out. When I first used my warranty, I couldn’t find the exact information for it offhand. I gave the reps my name and a phone number, and they could look things up and tell me certain dates. A lot of information was right there on hand for them.
I had a problem with an appliance within the first year, so I used my warranty and it was an instant call-in. The reps were great. I told them the problem that I was having and I sent pictures, and I was reimbursed for the item. So now, any time I buy an electronic device and I see that it has a SquareTrade warranty, I purchase it because they're a great company and they have a great warranty.
Reviewed July 23, 2018
Hi my name is Carlos and I got the warranty for SquareTrade. It is 5 years warranty and it ends in about 1 month! There is lines on my Samsung 65 in 4K TV and I put in the request and followed all the steps to get my TV replaced. The final step I am on is sending a picture of my tv and how It is messing up. I sent a few photos and they are still saying they need more photos of my TV. Does anyone else have a problem with this issue. I am disappointed that I even got this warranty. I paid the extra so I would feel good about this purchase. They want the photo also taken on picture test, but picture test is only 5 seconds and my TV messes up sporadically so to get that to happen in that 5 seconds is really hard! I need some help or advice with dealing with SquareTrade. I sent two photos and they still want more? I just got a response from them and they are saying my TV is damaged and they cannot replace it!
Hello Carlos,
I have attempted to contact you, but there was no answer, and I left a voicemail. I looked at your account, and I want to apologize for any confusion regarding how our warranty works. I would love to speak with you to clear up information or question regarding your account. I have sent you an email that you can reply to, and I have left my direct line on your voicemail. Hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks,JJ