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About Cinch Home Services

Cinch Home Services is a home warranty company that’s been in business for over 45 years. It offers three types of plans and different service fee options for flexible pricing. It also offers a 180-day workmanship guarantee and coverage for unknown preexisting conditions and mechanical failure due to rust and corrosion damage.

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Pros
  • Offers three combination plans
  • Coverage for unknown preexisting conditions
  • 180-day workmanship guarantee
  • Available in most states
Cons
  • Service fees of up to $150
  • No systems-only or appliance-only plan

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceRatesTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    Cinch seemed to be something that would be economical as far as addressing my needs around the house as far as repairs. One benefit of having the warranty is that I've saved money and it's convenient also. I don't have to worry about calling different people and getting different prices. These people are very consistent and they come out when you need them.

    Almost one week before Christmas, my heat went out. I talked to them and a tech came out the same day. They were very good. A young lady addressed everything. She showed me what was wrong and replaced the defective part of our system that same day. My unit has been working well since then. Cinch has taken a lot of stress out of my life, specifically with my heating system. If there's a problem with it, I don't have to panic anymore. I know exactly what I'm gonna have to pay and I know that Cinch is very reliable.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Waymond- Our goal is to help alleviate the financial cost that comes along with major home repairs, and we understand how stressful managing those can be. We are pleased to know we are able to give you peace of mind by being a valued customer. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come.- Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    I called a couple of people, and then the manager was a very nice guy. He told me the number and I called and, within two days, the guy came to the house and fixed it. He did a wonderful job. He was extremely friendly. My problem was that the fridge kind of smells and the food was spoiled faster. But ever since the service, I have had no problem. I am satisfied with the work that he did. But now, I took my condo off the market, so I don't have the home warranty anymore.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Shaima, We are delighted to hear that you’re satisfied with our service. It’s always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    Cinch has been great. They do their job. They give me a number of somebody I can call right away to have something fixed. A repairman was out yesterday. My refrigerator was having a problem with water not working on my refrigerator door. He called Cinch to get information regarding the part to see if it was covered. It was a very nice guy on Cinch's side that said yes, the part was covered. They're ordering a part and they'll be back out. I used to use the TotalProtect, and they were always great. It's just a little bit different because now, you pay upfront.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Wanda, We value feedback from longtime customers, and appreciate you taking the time to tell everyone about your overall experience with us. Cinch implemented a new policy where the homeowner must pay the deductible up front, and this will be the new claim submission process going forward. The deductible has always been due and payable when a claim is placed, however, previously you could pay the deductible directly to the service provider when they were dispatched to the residence. Now the deductible is due when initiating a new service request and Cinch pays the service provider’s portion directly to the vendor. We understand this can be a frustrating process change. Thanks for being a loyal customer, and we hope to satisfy your home warranty needs for many years to come!- Christine

    Verified purchase
    CoveragePriceMaintenanceRates

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    The price keeps going up every year. I also ended up paying $165 for them to come out and then $300 and some dollars for the actual work to be done because it had to be modified 'cause the hot water tank was 15 years old. But I had somebody out to fix my dryer last year and that was fine. I also had a new garbage disposal a couple of years ago and that was fine, too.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Karen, In an effort to keep premiums low, we did need to raise the deductible required for service due to rising claim costs. We value your feedback, and are happy to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with the service you’ve received. If you have any questions regarding the out of pocket costs you paid on your water heater claim, please respond to this message, and a representative will follow up with you personally. Thank you for sharing. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    I like the simplicity of being able to access everything online. When we first moved in, we were able to call in, talk with a live person and get an immediate answer to our questions. Recently, we had to have our water heater serviced. We were losing hot water early in the day. There was an issue with the sensor. Cinch got me set up with the people who were gonna service it. I got a call from them within a half hour. They were able to come out the very next day and service it. It was good service all around from both Cinch as well as the company that they sent out.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Alex- We are committed to be there for our customers when they need us by providing trusted technicians to service claims. Ultimately, our goal is to make managing home repairs easy and also follow up to ensure the item has been repaired. We are pleased to have met your expectations and hope for many more years of partnership. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    Cinch has a home warranty that I'm satisfied with. Also, the tech was nice. I couldn't ask for a better person. I feel at peace that if anything goes wrong, I have someone to call who can help me.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dear Betty , We have an unwavering commitment to assign trusted technicians to meet your needs and provide a hassle-free customer experience. We are thankful that we are able to be there to make your life a little easier and provide some peace of mind. We look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Christine

    Verified purchase
    Claims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    Our microwave broke a month into us living here. And it was one of the ones for over the range. I filed a claim and it was a simple process. I paid Cinch Home Services $115, and they found a replacement. I accepted it. The contractor came in, got the work done. They were very respective, worked quickly, very professional, went ahead and took some pictures of it, and I signed off on it. They were here in less than five days, installed it in less than five minutes, and it was great. I'm very happy with the service that I received. I was looking at potentially doing it myself. The microwave alone would be over $400, and that wasn't even installation fees. So, I was very happy with the price and the quality. Fingers crossed, nothing else breaks. But if something does, I'm in good hands.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dear Holly- Our claims process is quick and simple, and we’re committed to being available to give you peace of mind. We are happy to hear you’ve had an excellent experience, and hope to have you as our customer for many years to come. Have a great day! - Christine

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    The shower had one of those pinpoint needle holes and it ended up spewing out a lot of water on the floor in the bedroom. We enjoyed having Tom and Tom. They ended up getting the issue fixed that day. but something loosed up in the pipe and they had to come back an additional day. But that was fine and they had no problem with doing it. Overall, everything has been great with Cinch as far as the service and getting things fixed fast. Everything is very efficient.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Julian, We aim to provide quick and efficient claim resolutions, and are delighted to hear we have been able to meet your home warranty needs. We appreciate feedback from customers, and would like to thank you for sharing your experience. Sincerely, Christine

    Verified purchase
    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    We recently had to submit a claim for an oven that didn't work. The contractor had an issue with the replacement because of backordered parts. But the tech was good.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kevin- We aim to provide prompt claim resolutions and regret to hear there was a delay in obtaining the replacement parts. We are pleased to know that ultimately the service provider was able to resolve your concerns. Thanks for sharing.- Christine

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    TechPriceMaintenance

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2023

    The contractor came out, fixed the heat, and left. He was good. I found out that I had to pay a deductible upfront. But that's okay.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Heidi, We aim to provide top notch service experts and we appreciate the time you took to share how your experience went. Sincerely, Christine

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    Tech

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2023

    Cinch does a good job. The last contractor that we had was very good. It took a couple of times to get the problem solved with the heating system, but the tech worked very hard at getting it. They had to order a part, so that was what delayed it. But once the part came in, it took him a while, but he finally got it put in and everything was corrected.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    David, We are committed to be there for our customers when they need us by providing trusted technicians to service claims. Ultimately, our goal is to make managing home repairs easy and provide peace of mind. We are pleased to have met your expectations and hope for many more years of partnership. Sincerely, Christine

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    TechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2023

    I had a claim and submitting it online was relatively easy. But I was a little alarmed at the additional surcharge that's now being applied. That was not anywhere in the documents that I had when I signed for the warranty. That was the only downside but other than that, the contractor who came out was thorough and polite. My furnace had stopped working and the temperature dropped down to 55 degrees in my house. They checked that out and ensured that it was working appropriately. They cleaned the sensor and it's been working fine ever since.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Emily, We have an unwavering commitment to provide a hassle-free customer experience for peace of mind and appreciate you sharing how easy it is submitting claims through our online system. Our goal is to assign trusted technicians to meet your needs and we're thankful to be there to make your life a little easier. Due to the increase in service costs, Cinch is temporarily collecting a $15 surcharge on service claims to help cover these added expenses in an effort to provide the best experience possible. We appreciate your feedback and hope to manage your home warranty needs for many years to come. - Christine

    Verified purchase
    CoverageTechStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2023

    The experience with Cinch has been good but I've had some issues. This last time was fine but the previous time when there was an issue with my dryer, I wasn't so happy about it. The contractor was bad and part of it is maybe Indiana. But I've had issues even getting a contractor. For my hot water heater, that was one that I wasn't particularly happy with. Cinch couldn't find me a contractor and they wouldn't let me get my own for a while so it extended my period without a hot water heater for much longer than was feasible for a living. Cinch doesn't have tons of contractors in my area. Most of the contractors have to come from Indianapolis and they're crappy about it sometimes. So, to make Cinch competitive in my area, they need to have more options and better quality contractors.

    Cinch has worked out well sometimes for me and it's been helpful for some instances. It used to be more helpful but sometimes it doesn't work out and I get frustrated with the experience. Especially with the stuff that Cinch decides to cover or not arbitrarily. It has helped me do big replacements, like a furnace, a hot water heater. But a lot of the frustrations I have are with the contractors that come through Cinch. I've received disrespect from some of the contractors and Cinch hasn't allowed me to change the contractors. And so, Cinch needs to do more with customer support and trusting the customer and allowing a little more flexibility.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Brooke, It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs, and provide a hassle-free customer experience. Our providers are here to help resolve your problems and answer your questions, and we are disappointed to hear you had a negative encounter with one of our providers. We love feedback from longtime customers, and will ensure it is forwarded to the appropriate department for handling, to help improve our processes. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Have a great day! Sincerely, Christine

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2023

    Everything is automated and online, and I hate the automated system. I would rather talk to a person when I call in. But I've always been satisfied with the techs that Cinch sends out. A couple of times, it took longer than I wanted, but it still wasn't extremely long before they responded. Cinch sent the name of the company, Joe Blow Plumbing, and I had to call the to make an appointment. Years ago, Cinch would say that they’re gonna send Joe Blow Plumbing, make the appointment with them and tell you when. But now, you have to call the company themselves and set up an appointment. And that's where the delay comes sometimes because they don't always answer immediately. You have to wait for them to call you back.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Deborah, It is our goal to provide a simply straightforward experience and regret to hear you are not satisfied with our automated system. We have agents available 24 hours a day to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your policy or claim. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback and hope to satisfy your home protection needs for many years to come. - Christine

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    CoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2023

    About a year and a half ago, Cinch had replaced the AC unit. Evidently, the original guy that installed it, did it wrong and burned up some contacts according to the air condition guy this time. This guy came out and fixed everything and did some rewiring and everything seems to be working fine now. Overall, everything's usually pretty good if my claim is something major. I've been with Cinch for about 20 years and for the air conditioner, we had to wait for it to be sent in and ordered and that may have taken three weeks back two years ago. Also, the deposit keeps going up. Originally they were $35, and now, it's up to 125. Other than that, I'm happy with the service.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Steven, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Our goal is to ensure we assign the right technician in your time of need, and regret to learn of your disappointing experience. We are glad to know that the second provider was able to quickly resolve the problem, and that overall you are pleased with our service. We look forward to many more years of servicing your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Christine

    Michael increased rating by 1 star.
    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRatesResolutionHonesty & TransparencyNetwork Quality
    After a positive interaction with Cinch Home Services, Michael increased their star rating on Jan. 27, 2023.

    Updated review: Jan. 27, 2023

    THIS IS AN UPDATED REVIEW. After posting my original review and my wife to social media about our experience. Cinch reached out to us about the issue. I get that they have to ascertain beyond a reasonable doubt that an item is beyond repair but to even say a 19-year old HVAC is worth salvaging is irresponsible. BUT... Cinch made good on their terms and reimbursed us for the replacement cost of the new unit (the terms were clear that they did not pay for labor and we understand that). They did it quickly after case management understood the complexity of our issue with the rooftop unit since none of the providers on their list were able to do the job.

    Original Review: Jan. 20, 2023

    DO NOT USE CINCH!!! UNPROFESSIONAL AND NOT WORTH THE STRESS!!!

    We stupidly believed Cinch was an honest company but now realize that they are both sub-standard and dishonest.

    Our heat pump and condenser abruptly broke down. We initiated a claim on a Thursday night in accordance with procedure and paid our deductible. Cinch issued a service provider who made an appointment for Friday but then cancelled right before the appointment window. We contacted Cinch who gave us another who said they couldn’t service our unit. We live in a hi-rise condo and the condenser is on the roof, and because of the positioning, smaller companies cannot service it. A third company was issued and they couldn’t do it either.

    A fourth company was called and they came on Saturday and diagnosed that it had to be replaced but then reported to Cinch on Monday that they couldn’t do the job either. A fifth company claimed they could do it, then missed their Tuesday appointment and then never picked up the phone or contacted us back.

    By Wednesday, with no heat in our condo we started asking for escalation. Cinch keeps skirting around trying to “contact providers on their list” who might be able to do the job. They even tried to have us go back to provider #4 saying they could do it after #4 was the one who said they couldn’t.

    On Wednesday I called around and got 2 well rated companies to come in within 2 hours and provide estimates. They both told me what I suspected all along - that warranty companies only get low ball, low cost providers who can’t do complicated jobs anyway - good for handling appliances, not HVAC, plumbing or electrical.

    By Thursday, no heat still, Cinch is still going in circles. Our contract clearly says that if they are unable to find an in-network provider that they would offer to use an out-of-network one but at no point have they ever mentioned that possibility. And one customer service agent says that in either case, they would only pay $1500 of the work anyway. Anyone who has ever done this knows that a full HVAC is at minimum $5000-6000 or more plus labor.

    But they sure took care of canceling our claim super quick. They’d rather kick it under a rug and make it seem like they handled the issue.

    We made sure they knew that we had a 7-year old child in the apartment. They certainly didn’t care.

    I did a separate lookup across Google, Yelp and Trustpilot of the 5 providers and the best rating of them was 2.5 (except for #5 who “somehow” has a 5 star rating on Thumbtack but has zero presence anywhere else).

    And just a side note - I spent approx 7 hours on calls with Cinch and their providers. I lost almost as much pay handling it than they would’ve paid in the end. Now having to pay the full amount, it’s worth the no stress professionalism that the out of network provider is giving me.

    Cinch is completely unprofessional and a complete waste of time and money. If you’re absolutely sure you want a warranty provider, DO NOT GET CINCH - THEY SUCK AND THEY JUST DUPE YOU AND STEAL YOUR MONEY!!!

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    Response from Cinch Home Services
    Dear Michael, We regret to hear that we have not been providing hassle-free service. Please understand it is not the level of service we aim to provide to our customers. We do appreciate your feedback and bringing this matter to our attention as this will allow us the opportunity to address your concerns.

    I have located your account and see a member of our team is actively working on this matter, and per the notes has been able to assist. If you need further assistance, please respond directly to the resolution specialist working your claim and she will reach out to you personally. Sincerely, Christine

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRatesCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2023

    This company is a big front! Don't waste your time and money with them. When it's time for them to hold up their end of the contract they will give you the run around, transfer you from department to department along with their horrible customer service agent's who speak terrible English if they see fit to just hang up on you they will. If you don't get hung up on you may experience the stall tactics which ultimately will frustrate you even more! Picture having no heat in the middle of winter and they tell you that it could take up to 20 days for them to receive your part (1 week after submitting problem) but no guarantee, this is all due to them looking for the cheapest part available and then they will mail the part to the assigned company and then you will be responsible for setting up your own appointment with the assigned company! Not to mention you'll need to pay your deductible before knowing any of this is going to occur along with a surcharge to just file a claim. If you don't believe this review Google the companies reviews and look at how many 1 star rating's they have accrued.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lacee- We're sorry to hear that this has been your experience. Our goal is to ensure our customers are able to speak with a trusted expert, and we would like to address your concerns. We have located your account and will have a resolution specialist reach out to you directly. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2023

    My garage door quit working here and I used Cinch for that. I called on a Saturday. Somebody called me back that weekend. They were out here Monday morning. They had the part on the truck and they got it going. They replaced the spring which wasn't broken, but it was 15 years old and it could go any time. They did some adjustments to it that weren't under the warranty while they were here. It worked out well.

    We also had a claim on a refrigerator here a year ago and that was a nightmare. The serviceman said that they wanna use their parts, so they had to order the parts somewhere from their warehouse somewhere back east. And it took forever to get the parts. When the parts came, we had to call the guy. He came back and installed it. He said he could've gotten those parts right here in town for just a few dollars at Appliance Warehouse. But they like to use their own parts. So, I wasn't too impressed with that.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Gordon, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Our goal is to ensure we assign the right technician in your time of need, and regret to learn of your disappointing experience. We are glad to know that overall you are pleased with our service. We look forward to many more years of servicing your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Christine

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2023

    My experience was wonderful. The repairman came out right away for my heater that wasn't working and fixed the problem super fast. He was super nice. I would get him again.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dolores, We aim to deliver prompt and reliable service, and are pleased to hear our service partner responded quickly to get your furnace fixed right away. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to provide your home warranty needs. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2023

    Cinch has been good. We've had heating and cooling and stove claims with them. The process has changed from when we first did it. When I first did it, I called them and it was a pain because they would call somebody then schedule it. Now, it's straightforward as far as being able to log in and open a request. It could have some improvement though. One of the times, they referred us to contact somebody who didn't service our area. We had to play ring around the rosie. I had to keep calling back to try to get them to find somebody that could come to our section of the city.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Michael, We aim to provide a simply straightforward experience, and appreciate you taking the time to let everyone know how easy it is to file a claim online. We use customer feedback all the time to implement changes and improve our processes. We value your feedback and ensure this will be passed along for further review. Sincerely, Christine

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedWait Time

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2023

    I've used Cinch twice. One was a repair on a washing machine and another was when the hot water heater went out which was a major thing. The wait was a little bit tedious when I called, but not too bad. I've had no problems with the people that treated the situations I've had. Both things were covered regardless of what they needed. I added septic tank coverage to my Cinch policy on the second year.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Phillip, Our goal is to provide reliable service you can count on, and we are delighted to hear we are able to satisfy your home warranty needs. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others. Sincerely, Christine

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    Claims HandlingTechPriceMaintenance

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2023

    I've had the ice maker and ice maker done. The claims process has been good and everything was great with the techs. We experienced more problems with the microwave and what they initially thought was wrong with it. The tech came back out and fixed the microwave. It was within the first month and there were no charges to me. It's been working fine so far.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Donald, Our customers are our top priority, and we are pleased to hear you are satisfied with our service.  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2023

    I had a bathroom faucet leak, and they were able to change out the bathroom faucet. It doesn't leak anymore. It's pretty easy to submit the claim online. Then Cinch sends a confirmation email of who is coming and their information if I need to contact them. They also send me a text message confirmation as well. So far, it's been a good service.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Scott- Our goal is to provide reliable service you can count on, and we are delighted to hear we are able to satisfy your home warranty needs. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others. Sincerely, Christine

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    CoverageTechMaintenanceTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2023

    I had a part that needed to be put in the washing machine. The contractor came out the next day after I submitted the claim. The tech had the part in the truck. I told him what was wrong with it before they came. He took the part out then he put it on. I like that if the issue can't be fixed, Cinch replaces the appliance. I've already had that happen to me when I had my home in Spring, Texas and the microwave couldn't be repaired. Three men came out but they could not repair it. So a brand-new replacement microwave was brought to my house. The only thing was that they sent the wrong person to install it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Sheila- Thank you for sharing your claim experience with us. We strive to provide an efficient claim process for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with the service we offered. - Christine

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2023

    When we submitted a claim, there was a little bit of back and forth about what was needed, and what documentation the service providers would need. We did it sort of as a test case to make sure that we knew how it was going to work. But once we had all of those pieces and everything that they needed, it was easy to schedule the repair people to come out and fix what needed to be fixed. The repair people were good. It took two visits for them to come out and fix what was wrong. They came up the first time and tried to fix it, but it wasn't the right thing. They knew what the issue was, and they ordered the new part. Then scheduled the second visit and it was successful. I have gone through many years of homeownership and needed to pay for all the things on my own. So having Cinch in my second home is a nice reassurance that those unexpected costs will be minimized as best as possible.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dear Carter, We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be and we're delighted Cinch has given you peace of mind by helping alleviate the financial burden of costly repairs. We strive to make your home management needs easy and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing! Sincerely, Christine

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2022

    When I sent in a claim for a toilet that was running, everything went fine. Cinch eases my mind when it comes to my home.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Patricia, We aim to deliver prompt and reliable service, and are pleased to hear our service partner responded quickly to get your toilet fixed right away. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to provide your home warranty needs. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2022

    I've had a good experience with them. They went up in price and now they require upfront payment. But other than that, I'm satisfied. The reps are very polite and they assist me quickly and diligently. If I have a problem with contacting one of the service providers, I can call Cinch back and they provide me with someone else.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Paula, We value feedback from longtime customers, and appreciate you taking the time to tell everyone about your overall experience with us. We strive to have an effortless claim process and are glad to know you are pleased with our services. Thank you for being a loyal customer and we hope to satisfy your home warranty needs for many years to come. - Christine

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2022

    Claims have been prompt when I ask. The contractors are very good. I like the prompt service and I'll tell people about the professionalism that they do their jobs with.

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    Paul, We are committed to assigning trusted technicians to meet your needs and provide a hassle-free customer experience. Our providers are here to help resolve your claims and we're pleased to hear we've met your expectations! We appreciate your recommendation! - Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2022

    Cinch has helped me keep my house in line. I have an older home and it's a good service to have. Submitting claims is very easy because I can do it online or on the phone. The last time I submitted online, I got a return phone call from the service provider within a couple of hours and it was a weekend. I was impressed by how efficient the system is. I've had some very good contractors and the last guy was super great. He got the job done within a short period of time.

    But a few years ago, Cinch replaced a water heater and the contractor didn't complete the job correctly. So I had to call Cinch and have another person come and fix things after it went bad. Other than that, the contractors are timely and they respond, even during COVID when it was hard to get people out. I like that the coverage is comprehensive. The plan I have also includes the septic system which could be a large cost if anything happened. It gives me peace of mind that I can maintain my home in an affordable manner. It's easy to get service providers and as a whole, everyone has done an excellent job and has fixed my service requests in a timely manner.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Melinda, We are committed to be there for our customers when they need us by providing trusted technicians to service claims. Ultimately, our goal is to make managing home repairs easy and also follow up to ensure the item has been repaired. We are pleased to have met your expectations and hope for many more years of partnership. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2022

    I've used Cinch a couple of times, and I've had issues where there was a misconnection between the servicer and Cinch. One example is I have a tub and shower valve that they came out to look at. They said, “Hey, you called this in as a regular waterline. You need it changed, so that we can do the work.” I changed it, then they came out and did another job, but it was a separate thing. They took care of that and marked both jobs, “Completed,” and I haven't heard back from them. Aside from that, having a home warranty is more beneficial than doing an insurance claim, and it covers things that insurance claims wouldn't necessarily do. It's nice. I like the system. Cinch has also been rolling out situations where if it's an install on something, they're partnering with some guys on it, which is a great idea. ‘Cause I have a lot of different things that need that, too, and it's nice to be able to just make that claim. All in all, they're doing a good job.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Michael, We work with trusted experts and it is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs. We appreciate your feedback, and hope to have you as a valued customer for many years to come. Thank you for sharing your experience. - Christine

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2022

    We had a complicated issue with our sump pump. I had to do some work that was not covered by the warranty so that we could get the work that was covered by the warranty. That took some work to coordinate all of that. It could have been better coordinated. But it seems to have turned out okay. The sump pump people were wonderful.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Keith, We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. We regret that it did not completely follow the stress-free process we hope to provide, but are glad to know that ultimately you were pleased with the outcome. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceTimeliness

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2022

    Our microwave broke, so we did a service call online then Cinch responded the next day. We have a built-in microwave, and that model was discontinued, so they offered a replacement. We got a pay-off and bought and installed it ourselves. Having a home warranty offers peace of mind if anything breaks, and with our next house, we're gonna sign up with Cinch. It's a good company. It's bad that we didn’t do it before.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Liliya- Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are thankful that we are able to be there to make your life a little easier and provide some peace of mind. We look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2022

    You can submit claims to Cinch online or by a phone call. It’s easier online and you get through much quicker. But dealing with the reps is usually a little difficult. Everyone has a very strong accent. I don't know where the call center is located but it's usually not someone who has a Southern accent like myself so there is a language barrier. But the techs that Cinch has sent out are local people and they’re usually great. For the most part, the work has been fabulous. There is one company though that Cinch uses and they’re terrible. It’s R&S Heating and Electrical and I do not want to use them ever again. You wait weeks and once they're contacted, they never contact you back. They may come and check on something and then never come back to finish the service. I've had to complain about that more than once.

    Last year, I had an electrical issue. R&S came, looked at it, told me what it was and said they'd be back the next week. Four weeks later, they still hadn't come back so, I contacted Cinch and demanded that they cancel them and hire someone local. Cinch reassigned them to a claim six weeks ago and we finally got fixed last week for a garage door opener. The day that came to fix it, the owner of the company called that morning to cancel and I said that there was no way they could cancel on me that day. He said he didn't have an opener. And I said that I didn't care. They can go to Lowe's hardware and buy the opener.

    I know that Cinch has already approved nearly $500 for R&S to come and do this. The opener is not gonna cost more than $200 or $300. And it's going to be done today or I'm canceling them again. So, they came. But Cinch needs to do away with that service company. If you go online and look at their rating, all their customer service ratings are 1s, and people are saying that if they could give a 0, they would.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Larry, Thank you for taking the time to provide this honest, thorough feedback regarding your experience during the claim for your garage door opener. It is valuable in our efforts to ensure we make improvements to our processes. We value your commitment to our company, and appreciate you letting us service your home warranty needs. If there is anything we can help you with, just send an email to erelations@cinchhs.com and we'd be glad to have a member of leadership contact you. Sincerely, Dena

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2022

    Cinch has been great. My microwave broke and they replaced it. I live in a very remote area, so they did not send a tech out, but they sent me a check so I could buy the microwave of my choice.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Andrea, Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and we’re thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service we provided. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceTimeliness

    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2022

    I bought my condo that I live in now and a one-year warranty was given to me. I'm a single mom on a very fixed income because I became disabled and I realized that everything in my house was old. If things broke down, I couldn't afford certain things to fix out of pocket. So, I kept going. I had to call on the first year and it had a quick turnaround. The vendors they sent out were nice. I only had one issue but Cinch was positive to get another vendor out. I had a plumbing issue and I wasn’t quite sure how to categorize it on their website but it didn’t matter. They had someone call me by the end of the day and then someone was out the next day. So you just pick whatever service you need whether it's an appliance or your HVAC and then the more specific issue, and then they line you up with the right people and they give you their information. But usually, the service company will call you. So, it's seamless.

    Everything was great except for one guy with my dryer who said he was ordering parts. It was a family-owned business and whoever came out was an elderly man that wasn't doing his job, and they wouldn't get back to me. So I went back to Cinch and they got somebody else to come out. So overall, I've had a good experience with vendors. I don't have the highest expectations, but versus calling my own, I'm paying a company to stand behind the people they send out. It's tough business to find a good company. But Cinch has been great and I assume it'll continue to stay that way. As far as these types of companies go, Cinch is above average in terms of what they offer and I've recommended it to neighbors around me.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Shirley, It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs, and provide a hassle-free customer experience. Our providers are here to help resolve your problems and answer your questions, and we are disappointed to hear about your encounter with one of our providers. Although this particular experience was less than satisfactory, we are delighted to hear that you have overall been pleased with our service. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Have a great day! Sincerely, Christine

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    Claims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2022

    Sometimes, the claims process is a little challenging because Cinch doesn't always want to immediately provide the solution that we're oftentimes looking for as customers, but sometimes, we get there. The work by the people in the field that come to the house have a lot of quality. There were times when I had some random people come out and they didn't even know what they were supposed to do, so they tell me that they can't do the job and leave. As of late though, the people who have come out have been good.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2022

    Major things happen, and having a home warranty pays off. We had things all happen at the same time, and we had three repairmen coming out. One of them came and took care of the issue, and he was very good. The other two were due to come out the 28th of November, but on the 27th of November, my husband went into the hospital. Right now, I am still sitting in the ICU at the hospital with him. I got ahold of the local plumber, explained to him and he just said to call when I could. I had no idea it was gonna be this long though. I was also able to cancel the one with Sears for the AC, but I'm doing these things from a hospital. I had a local phone number from the plumber because he called me to set up the appointment. The other one was done through texting and there was no room for postponing.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Claudia, We're happy to hear the providers assigned to your claim have been accommodating and helpful. We are here 24/7, 365 days a year to assist with your claim and don't hesitate to reach out if we can help in any way. Thanks for sharing! - Christine

    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenanceStaffTimelinessWait Time

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2022

    When we purchased a new home in August of 2022, we were provided with a 1 year Cinch warranty on all of the appliances. In December, our freezer and ice-maker failed, so I decided to contact Cinch. When you try to contact the company by phone or via e-mail, you get a message stating they are experiencing an unusually high call volume and are referred to their website. When you try to chat with them, they make you wait and wait to chat with a human. Even though our policy had a $100 deductible, I was charged a $15 non-negotiable surcharge due to "increased costs".

    I had to pay the deductible up front AND the $15 surcharge before I could even check availability. After I paid the $115, the next available date was over one week away. Keep in mind, that there is no guarantee that the technician will be able to fix it on the same day. Not only is the delay in scheduling service unacceptable, a 15%, non negotiable surcharge is a rip-off. Stay away from Cinch.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dear Joe, Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. We regret the frustration that paying a surcharge caused, and that overall your experience has not been positive. Please know that adding a surcharge fee was not an easy decision to make, however, as a result of post-Covid economic strains, it was necessary to enact a temporary surcharge due to the rise in operating costs. We have sent you a follow up email with additional information specific to the issues you raised in your review. Please know that we take the concerns of our customers seriously, and will be glad to address these matters with you directly. Sincerely, Christine

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    CoverageRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2022

    I've dealt with Total Protect for a number of years. They are good. I just had my furnace replaced for $1,110. The warranty covered the unit itself. I just had to pay for whatever it was they said I needed to pay for.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    David- Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are glad to know that we have met your expectations, and our goal of delivering a straightforward, simple claims experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2022

    The technicians are great, but trying to get ahold of customer service and them not knowing much on their part about when stuff are gonna get processed could be better. We waited a few weeks for them to process everything, the repairs and all the parts. Apparently, there was an estimate for a different thing that was wrong with the HVAC system, and we had to wait even longer for that to get approved again.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Mrs. M, I’m sorry to hear that your claim did not go as quickly as you expected. Please know, we appreciate the valuable feedback you have provided, and we are constantly working on upgrading our processes in order to become more efficient and provide a better customer experience. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2022

    I've had a good experience with Cinch Home Services. I've had a couple of claims and the last one was for my refrigerator. The process is convoluted, when you call them and you have to do something. However, I was happy when I got the person. Cinch gave me the information that I needed to contact the service provider, and he was excellent when he came out, so I'm satisfied.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Carrie- I’m sorry to hear that you experienced problems with our automated system. We are always working to improve our customer experience and we appreciate the feedback you provided. We’re happy to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with your experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2022

    I used Cinch two weeks ago and they were great. I like that it's just one number to call and it covers a lot of different services. It's on a rental, and it's just me. It was a good experience overall for me.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Aileen, We aim to provide quick and efficient claim resolutions, and are delighted to hear we have been able to meet your home warranty needs. We appreciate feedback from longtime customers, and would like to thank you for sharing your experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechStaffResolution

    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2022

    Having a home warranty has worked out fairly well for me, but not in every case. Cinch responds well, but I had a problem with a dishwasher claim and eventually, I gave up and bought a new dishwasher. That was disappointing. With my last case though, I had an electrical issue with the outlets and some circuit breaker issues and they resolved it. It worked out well. The technician I had was great with the electrical too.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Beverly, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs, and regret to hear that you had difficulty with one claim. We strive to make your home management needs easy and are pleased that we’ve been able to do this for you. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2022

    Whenever I have a claim, I just call Cinch, and they give me the service number and take care of them that way. Their work is good. On the weekends however, it's hard to get ahold of anybody.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Darrell, Thank you for sharing your claim experience with us. We strive to provide an efficient claim process for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with the service we offered. Christine

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2022

    Do not use this company. I had a furnace that was not working. The outside temperature was in the 30's. I contacted Cinch warranty they said they had no one to service my area. After they collected $100.00 for a service call. After three calls they finally said they would send someone in one month. Again,its 30 degrees in the winter in Indiana. I had to pay for a $6,300.00 furnace out of my pocket,even with home warranty coverage. I submitted a claim. I had purchased this home and had two inspections prior to the purchase stated it was in good working order. Cinch stated the furnace was not in good working order and refused to pay. Their work and coverage is worthless. Do Not Use this company.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Pamela- I appreciate your feedback and I’m sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are specific terms regarding the coverage provided. In this instance, you chose to have the job completed by an unauthorized vendor outside our network without approval. Any covered work or repairs must be approved by Cinch prior to any work being completed as we would need the type and cause of failure in order to determine whether the claim would qualify for coverage. This information can be found within the terms and conditions of your warranty booklet which was mailed to you upon enrollment. We regret any confusion or misunderstanding of the coverage provided. Respectfully, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2022

    We did a claim on a plumbing issue with Cinch. They got somebody out right away. Within an hour, a plumber called me to schedule a time. The issue got fixed.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Connie-We aim to deliver prompt and reliable service, and are pleased to hear our service partner responded quickly to get your plumbing claim resolved right away. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to provide your home warranty needs. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffBillingCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2022

    When we turned our furnace on and when we turned it off and on, it clunked. The guy Cinch sent out looked at my furnace and said, "You got some kind of a flame sensor." He said that was bad. He pulled it out and showed it to me. There was a little wire, and he wanted $380 to fix it. It was an outrageous amount, so I said, "No, I'm not gonna do that. I'm gonna call the warranty company." Cinch sent out a company from down in Miamisburg, which I live outside of that, and I had to pay the guy 150. He was the guy that gave me all that song and dance about that, and I was dissatisfied with that. I'm not even sure there was anything wrong with what it was that he was looking at. I'm not sure that guy wasn't trying to stick me with a big bill.

    On the other hand, I was very satisfied with the work I had done for a garage door opener. I called a company out to look at it, because I didn't think it was a warranty issue. That company charged me $100 twice just to come out and look at it. First time, they didn't fix it. The next time they came out, they did whatever they did, then they wanted put a whole new thing, so I said, "Forget it." I called Cinch, then they came out and fixed it. They did a good job. The thing wasn't working and they said, "Couldn't repair it," so they replaced it. I was very happy with that one. However, I learned a lesson on this. I'll never call anybody other than Cinch, but they raised their deductible up to 150.

    We're Realtors, and we use Cinch all the time. The disadvantage is on some things, people need something instantaneous. They gotta fix it now. They can't wait for a part. Right now, for example, I have an air conditioning unit that's at least 25 years old. It works fine, and I've had it checked every year, but that may not even be compatible with the new furnace we put in. If my furnace went out on January 1st, I can't wait for three weeks to get a new furnace. One issue we had was two months for a part to come in. We had another claim, for a microwave oven, and they couldn't get it fixed for four months. The home warranty company sent us a check for 350 and told us to get it fixed, because we could get another company here to fix it for 350.

    I am generally satisfied with Cinch. The only complaint in selling them is some Realtors say things they should never say. They lead people to believe that, "Oh, if this breaks, you get a new one. If this goes out, you get a new one," and people's expectations are awfully high. That's not the way it works. People pay 150 bucks, the home warranty company sends someone out, and if they can fix it, they fix it.

    My wife had almost insisted that everybody get a home warranty, but I don't do it, because if anything goes wrong with Cinch, they start blaming me. However, I tell people it's a good idea if they want to get it. If something major goes wrong with their house, they have a warranty. I would give Cinch good marks as any of the other companies. Also, I like the agent that's in charge of this area. She's cute, really helpful and does a nice job.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2022

    I've had Total Home Protect for I don't know how many years, and they've really helped me out in some really bad binds. Not too long ago, I had a dryer that went out on me and through my home warranty company, I had a technician come out. They would get one part here, and that part didn't work right, then they’d get another part. It went on for three months before they realized they couldn't get the part. I was still looking to get it, and the next thing I heard, Cinch contacted me and stated that they were going to give me funds to buy another one. That was my first time dealing with them, and they were very prompt. I was also surprised that they helped me, because it seemed like I was dealing with a different company at first.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Cynthia, Thank you for sharing your claim experience with us. We strive to provide an efficient claim process for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with the service we offered. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2022

    Getting a technician's name and phone number to get something scheduled has been really easy, and it's one of the reasons that we've kept Cinch. Even though there's been a couple of years to where, thankfully, nothing's been severely wrong, Cinch has come through on the times where we've had issues with multiple appliances in the house. Stuff happen morning, noon, and night where things aren't always open, and the fact that I can go online, make that claim and get that process started at any time is really beneficial to my family.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Stephanie, We have an unwavering commitment to provide a hassle-free customer experience for peace of mind we and appreciate you sharing how easy it is submitting claims through our online/phone systems. Our goal is to assign trusted technicians to meet your needs and we're thankful to be there to make your life a little easier. We value your 5 years of loyalty to Cinch and we look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2022

    Up till the last time, Cinch's customer service was good. I had to deal with a refrigerator. They decided a part of the refrigerator wasn't covered. They just wrote me off. But I'm still gonna stay with them and renew. I've used them four times in the last five years. They've been fast. Most of them are heat-related issues. Now we’re dealing with a fan on an air handler.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Ken- I appreciate your feedback and am sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items that may not be covered. If you would like for us to review your claim to ensure that you received the full benefit of your warranty, please respond to this message with the best time to reach you and a member of our team will follow up with you personally.- Christine

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2022

    So far, so good. We have the microwave and the AC unit changed and the refrigerator fixed. Swapping the AC unit was very rough, but it ended up being resolved.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Joseph, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs, and regret to hear that you had difficulty with one claim. We strive to make your home management needs easy and are pleased that we’ve been able to do this for you. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2022

    My husband had noticed that there was dripping from above in our bathroom, so we called Cinch and made a claim. Then the plumber came and took the toilet off. He said the issue was the rubber thing that hooks the toilet to the floor and he could work on it. It was quick. Everything's good. When our oven went out, it was ancient and Cinch told us that they could replace it for a certain amount or they could give us the money to buy a new one. So they gave us the difference, and then we went out and got the one that we wanted. It worked out really great.

    Anytime that we ever have a problem, Cinch is always really efficient. A lot of times, if something about the contractor has taken a little while, they'll get back and say, "We just wanna make sure everything's okay." They always follow up. If they don't have the report that it's done, they'll always follow up. But I've never had a bad contractor. Everybody that we've gotten has been really good.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Elizabeth- Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We are happy to hear that we’ve been able to provide you with peace of mind for your home management needs. -Christine

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    Claims HandlingPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2022

    Cinch is very cost-effective. The very first time I tried to use them was very difficult though because the system was down and it was all online. I had to wait till the following day. I was going to cancel the plan, but it worked out fine. After that, I haven't had any issues. Submitting a claim is okay if you're computer-literate. I don't know that it's the best form for everybody because it didn't seem to have an online possibility.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kathi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that you had a hard time submitting a claim through our online system. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with our service. Thank you for being a loyal member! - Christine

    Refunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2022

    We have complete home warranty 2 years with Cinch and had our furnace fail and needed complete replacing. We paid out of pocket 6934.00 for new and CINCH reimbursed us 2044.00 for it. RIPPED OFF !!!

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    I’m sorry to hear that your warranty experience did not go as you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items and conditions which may not be covered. We’d be glad to reach out to you to better explain your coverage, if you’d like for us to give you a call directly, please provide your phone number and the best time to reach you. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2022

    The wall oven was not working. I made the call for the contractor and they came within a day or two. They called back fairly quickly. They ordered the part and they initially thought it was going to take several weeks. But it was back within a week or two and they replaced it. It’s working fine now. The communication was great. The tech that they sent out was really, really good. He was very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. So it was great to have him come out so quickly.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Shannon, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience! We have an unwavering commitment to be there for our homeowners in their time of need, and are glad to know that we're delivering on that promise. We look forward to servicing your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2022

    Even though Cinch's premium is higher than their competitors, they're a good insurance to have. I've been recommending them all along to all my family members. However, nowadays, you have to do a claim online. It's very frustrating sometimes. When you go online, it's only certain options they give you. You have to communicate with somebody. But when you call, it takes a while to get somebody. You have to wait till the night time. That’s when you’ll reach somebody easily.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Charles- We aim to provide an easy experience and we appreciate the valuable feedback you have provided. We are constantly working on upgrading our processes in order to become more efficient and provide a better customer experience. We will ensure this is passed along for further review and we hope to continue providing you with peace of mind! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2022

    The customer support has been great. I love it. The gentleman that came out explained a lot. He was kind and patient. It was amazing. All of our appliances are covered and the policy that I got covers a lot. Having the warranty with Cinch is a no-hassle process. You call them, they send someone out, and they have to either repair it or replace it. It's real easy.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    We are committed to assigning trusted technicians to meet your needs and provide a hassle-free customer experience. Our providers are here to help resolve your claims and we're pleased to hear we've met your expectations! We appreciate your feedback! - Christine

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    TechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2022

    It was not easy to get through to Cinch Home Services. It took a long time. They want me to do everything online. But I wanted to talk to somebody. I paid for this, and I want to know when they would get somebody out here, especially when the air conditioner was broken in the middle of the summer. When we weren't satisfied with an answer they gave, we reached out to the local rep, who's the rep for the entire state, and she got the ball rolling quicker which was nice since it had to do with the air conditioner in July. Also, we have liked who Cinch has sent out. And it has just been for the HVAC. So if there's any issue with the air conditioner or the heater, we request them. So far, we've been satisfied with Cinch.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2022

    Submitting a service request has been very easy, and the reps are always very polite. The technicians are awesome too. They've all been very helpful. The work that they've done was what fixed the problems that we had and we haven't had any more, at least with those things anyway. I would recommend Cinch. It seems helpful.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Stacee- We do our best to provide an easy claim experience for our customers, and our goal is to assign the right technician at the right time. We are delighted to hear you were pleased with the service you received. Have a great day! – Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2022

    Seemed like a good idea buying a warranty with the home due to 25 year old age. $1500 warranty was for the most part worthless. First I called about a hot water tank that stopped lasting more than 30 minutes. They said it must of been having problems before the warranty so it's not covered. Then I had a microwave problem and they fixed quickly. Had a few pool furnace problems. One of the problems on the pool was some wires were eaten by rodents. However I had 3 other problems completely unrelated to the wires - like a bad temp gauge, some bad seals, and a bad pump. They said because one had to do with rodents they would not cover any of them. Worthless company - I would never recommend outside of basic plumbing and electron issues. DO NOT BUY the better warranty.

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    Chris- I appreciate your feedback and am sorry to hear that your claims experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the agreement and there are some items and conditions which may not qualify for coverage. We regret the outcome of this experience caused you to cancel your policy. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2022

    We've had a good experience with this program. I can call somebody and they're going to send somebody here that knows what they're doing. It puts my mind at ease. It's a good thing to have because it saves you money in the long run.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Susan, We have an unwavering commitment to assign trusted technicians to meet your needs and provide a hassle-free customer experience. We are thankful that we are able to be there to make your life a little easier and provide some peace of mind. We look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2022

    In general, I have had a great experience with Cinch but right now, I'm dealing with a situation in which I've had to wait a week. They don't have a lot of providers that work on pool pumps so every time I have an issue with mine, it takes them two or three days to find someone. Also, for this claim, I have gone through three providers. Two of them did not service this problem that I'm having and one was a no-call, no-show. I'm still waiting for Cinch to find me another person. I'm not thrilled with them right now.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Patti- We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to know that overall you are happy with your home protection plan. We regret the frustration you have experienced during the claim for your pool pump. We have located your account and will have a resolution specialist reach out to you personally to address your concerns. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2022

    The customer service representatives have been fine, and I've only had a problem one time with a service technician. Other than that, all of them have been great. Having a home warranty policy offers a safety mindset that I don't have to dig in my pocket for a big lump sum. I got my sister to sign up with Cinch too.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Our goal is to ensure we assign the right technician in your time of need, and regret to learn you had a disappointing experience. We are glad to know that overall you are pleased with our service. We look forward to many more years of servicing your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Christine

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2022

    Initially, Cinch Home Services didn't have my claim number or something was not in their system. So, it took a while before they were able to properly identify me as one of their claim holders. But that was the only hiccup I had. The biggest factor was the contractor came quickly. It was a situation where my furnace was not working. As we get into wintertime, we don’t want to be without heat. It took them a couple of days, unfortunately. Those days, it was not as cold as it is now, so I was fortunate.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lawrence- We aim to provide an easy experience and we appreciate the valuable feedback you have provided. We are constantly working on upgrading our processes in order to become more efficient and provide a better customer experience. We will ensure this is passed along for further review and we hope to continue providing you with peace of mind! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2022

    The engine on the furnace system gave up for some reason. I'm so thankful for Cinch because I have got no time to be dealing with people on the phone. The technicians were fast and efficient. They were polite, which is something that sometimes you have no control of. I liked them. They had to replace a motor on the unit. I highly recommend Cinch. They're a lifesaver.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Susana- We are delighted to hear that you’re satisfied with our service and appreciate your recommendation! It’s always our goal to provide a seamless experience and that starts with assigning trusted experts to service your claims. We hope to give you peace of mind for many years to come! - Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2022

    Submitting a claim was a little difficult. It wasn't picking up my type of refrigerator so I had to call the 800 number. But it all went well when the tech came.

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    Carlos ,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that you had a hard time submitting a claim through our online system. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with our service. Thank you for being a loyal member! - Christine

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    TechStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2022

    I appreciate the fact that the portal is pretty easy to use. It's simple to go in and log details. The last claim I had was for an appliance repair. They sent out a tech and got that resolved right away. The tech seemed to be pretty knowledgeable and efficient.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Sheila, We have an unwavering commitment to provide a hassle-free customer experience for peace of mind and appreciate you sharing how easy it is submitting claims through our online system. Our goal is to assign trusted technicians to meet your needs and we're thankful to be there to make your life a little easier. We look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffTimelinessValueNetwork QualityCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2022

    I like Cinch Home Services. I've been with them since they were Cross Country years ago. I have three of these things. I've gotten two heat pumps out of it, which is a hell of a thing when they're $4,000 apiece. They replaced them both. But recently, I had to hire my own plumber. Cinch Home Services didn't have a plumber available. So, that created a little snafu.

    They asked me to wait up to 48 hours, and I said, "That's not acceptable." So, I called them back on Sunday, but they still didn't have anyone. They authorized me to call my own, which was fine. I got it fixed. They said they would reimburse me the deductible, but they were supposed to send me an authorization. I went ahead and did it. And I just got off the phone with them. The rep was very pleasant, and she said, "Well, what's your contract number?" I asked her for the service job, and she said, "Write this down." So, I wrote the service job number and the email. I'm getting ready to email them the invoice. She said it would be Monday.

    I'm satisfied in general, but this particular instance is frustrating because they didn't have a plumber. And that's ridiculous. This is Williamsburg, Virginia, 20,000 people. Newport News is 180,000, where I live, it's 15 miles down the road. They're trying to tell me they don't have a plumber available. It's not like water was pouring out of the second floor, but when all your toilets are stopped up, that's an emergency. You need a plumber that day. I called 10:00 in the morning.

    I've been with them for years, and I've been satisfied. 80% of the time, it has been great. It's a good value. You pay $50 a month, you quit anytime you want, there's no penalty, like when you change your phone plan. You pay $125. If they can't fix it, they replace the appliance. Or it could be a plumbing problem, in this case. I have three toilets backed up, something's plugging up the drain line. So, asking me to wait 48 hours is ridiculous. And they should have said from the get-go, "We don't have a plumber. Here's authorization." Instead, I had to wait until the next day. I scrambled. Called a few friends. Making somebody wait 48 hours is bad practice. If they don't have a plumber, that's on them. I'm paying my $50.

    I waited 15 hours, called the next day, and they said, "Go ahead." But I remember asking them, "I want to see that in an email, that you're giving me the authorization." So when I called today, the auto thing. Said, "Do you have authorization to--?" I already did, they just didn't have the invoice. That was Saturday. I just got around to it today. If they pay me back minus the 125, that's fine. But I've been through it before with these people and they couldn't find the plumbers. Plumbers in particular like to charge a lot of money. I could have hired a friend to do it for $150, $200. Just go up there and run a commercial snake, which costs 500 bucks. You gotta know what you're doing. These people charged me $475, partially because it's Saturday. That's part of the problem.

    These companies that sign on with them are paid a lower amount, but it keeps their phone ringing. A lot of them say, "Business is good. We don't need Cinch. And we don't need these home warranty people, 'cause they don't pay us what we can stick people." I'll be more satisfied when I get the check for, hopefully, 350, because I gotta pay the 125.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Darrell, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this honest, thoughtful feedback regarding your experience with Cinch. We located your account for the plumbing claim you mentioned, and have sent you an important email communication regarding the service job. We look forward to working with you to resolve your claim. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2022

    I have an 800 number that I call, and it's easy to get through to a rep. So far, the only thing Cinch serviced for me is my refrigerator. The service has been fine, but I've found that it's leaking again, so I don’t know what the problem is. I’m trying to call again to try to have them come back. Besides that, it doesn't take Cinch long to have the repair people try to get here. They were fast and efficient with the services they did. My family member contacted Cinch and she's got the service now.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Annie- I will have a resolution specialist reach out to you personally to address your concerns with the refrigerator. - Christine

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    CoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2022

    There was a gas leak. It was horrible. Then I had to change things for the water heater. I paid $100 so a contractor could come and look but they never came. The day after, Cinch found another one and they came. But Cinch refused to pay anything so I paid over $4,000 from my pocket. The second thing was a problem with the oven. When the people came and looked, they said, "If you use the gas, you cannot use this oven. If you use the oven, you cannot use the gas." I paid 100 bucks but Cinch just sent me someone to check and fix it. They were not going to replace it. They contacted me and I appreciated them for that but I'm not happy with Cinch.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Narantuya, I’m sorry to hear that your warranty experience did not go as you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items and conditions which may not be covered. We’d be glad to reach out to you to better explain your coverage, if you’d like for us to give you a call directly, please respond with the best time to reach you. Sincerely, Christine

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2022

    The reps at Cinch Home Services have been good at helping coordinate dates and scheduling. We requested service for our water heater and it went well. We don't have any issues or complaints.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Margarita, We do our best to provide an easy claim experience for our customers and are thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service you received. Have a great day!  – Christine

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPriceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2022

    Business model appears to be making resolution impossible so that you just solve it yourself. I was lied to repeatedly. This would be an excellent case study in horrendous customer service. After nearly 3 weeks without a water heater we simply took in upon ourselves to solve the problem. The local contractor they wanted to use seemed to have a little side hustle going to charge the customer absurd extra costs, and their customer service model is clearly to avoid paying any claim. For example, they repeatedly insisted they couldn't find a water heater in our area, yet I found several, told them where they were, offered to pick them up myself, but each time was told they needed to pass the information on to their "research" department to see if they could get the water heater. At one point they were telling me the supplier didn't have the water heater, while I had the supplier on the other line telling me she was looking at the unit. I suspect they stay in business because realtors get some incentive to get sellers to buy this warranty for the buyer, but then the buyer is screwed if they ever need to file a claim, and Cinch has no incentive to do better because they just keep selling these policies to realtors, and buyers never know how bad the service actually is.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Neil, We regret to hear that we have not been providing hassle-free service. Please understand it is not the level of service we aim to provide to our customers. We do appreciate your feedback and bringing this matter to our attention as this will allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We have located your account and will have a resolution specialist review your account and follow up with you personally to address your concerns. - Christine

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2022

    The service is terrible! The supervisors are only there to deter you from getting an appropriate resolution and protect the company! I have been attempting to get a plumbing issue resolved for the last 5 months. I pay nearly $80/month plus $100 deductible for each repair, only for them to turn around and say that they don't have any service providers in my area and that I should pay an additional $125 travel fee in order to get service in my metropolitan area! I also have additional damage because the leak was never repaired! They never offered me a refund and they are telling me that my deductible is about to expire even though they never sent a technician. Another time their technician wrote up the report incorrectly, the claim was denied, and their only resolution was for me to start a new claim and pay another $100, in spite of the fact that it was an error on the part of their technician! Each time I called I got a different story and every supervisor insisted that they could not do anything further!

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Diane, I regret to hear this has been your experience. We aim to provide prompt claim resolutions and we have missed our objective. We have located your account and will have a resolution specialist reach out personally to address your concerns. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceTimeliness

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2022

    My oven wasn't working. The techs replaced the computer panel where the clock is. They ordered the part and it came to my house the next day. The tech scheduled and came a couple of days later to install it. Both techs were very nice. Cinch has been very good. There have been delays but that was because of not being able to get parts. The service people are always good and they get back to me. Also, we had a previous issue with our air conditioning unit upstairs and they ended up replacing it. It was an older unit and they couldn't get sufficient parts. They said it was better to put another one in. So, we're very happy.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Vicki, Our goal is to be there in your time of need and we are pleased to know we have meet our objective. We appreciate your feedback and hope to service your home protection needs for many years to come. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2022

    Everything turned out really well. Submitting my claim is simple. I log in and tell them what the issues are and they call me back. The only issue I've had is that the the techs come out and they do not have the parts on hand. So I have to wait longer to get something fixed.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Rafael- We are thrilled to hear we have provided top notch trusted experts to come and service your claims. We aim to provide a seamless process and it seems our objective has been met. Thank you for sharing your experience! - Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenanceStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2022

    The first time I used Cinch was wonderful. The contractor they sent was exceptional. They were very thorough and stayed until they completed the repair. The second time has been frustrating. We filed a claim for a leak in our bathtub. It was two weeks or more before we were able to secure an appointment. When their contractor came, they just said they couldn't fix it, and they would have to contact the warranty company because the whole thing needed to be replaced. We've never heard back anything at all from either the plumber or Cinch. Also, Cinch's app doesn't work at all. Every time I try to use the app to submit a claim, it tells me it's not possible and I have to call. But when I call somebody, I'm disconnected several times.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lesley, it is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs, and provide a hassle-free customer experience. Our providers are here to help resolve your problems and answer your questions. We regret your last encounter with one of our providers has been less than satisfactory. we have located your account and will have a resolution specialist review your claim and follow up with you personally. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2022

    It's not that easy to talk to anyone at Cinch, and I have to pay a deductible right off the bat before I can even do anything. I had someone from a heating and air company come out two times in the past five months, and they were very nice and prompt. I was very appreciative because they came out fast. The first time they came though, they thought they fixed everything. They fixed part of the problem, because my unit would come on and shut off. However, I was still hearing this weird, loud noise, and it got even louder so I called back and asked the company to come back out again.

    I was charged another deductible plus another extra $10 surcharge for gas, and I was shocked. Why would I be charged for it? It was not that the company did a bad job. It was just hard for them to detect what it was. The call was for the same thing, and it was within two weeks or less. I was going to ask, but I couldn't talk to anybody on the phone. I thought, “I'm not paying a deductible. What if they don't have to come out?” I couldn't do anything unless I paid a deductible first.

    The company came back out a second time to figure the loud noise out, and it was something in the furnace that needed to be bolted down because it will come on and the air was coming through wherever it was. Overall, the company that Cinch sent out was incredible, but the way things were handled with them, I wasn’t happy with. I've used Cinch once before for my stove, and they were fantastic. But again, I had to pay that upfront first.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Brenda- Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claims experience for our customers and we're thrilled to hear you have been pleased with the professional service companies that service your claims. We hope to manage your home protection needs for many years to come. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2022

    It isn't easy submitting a claim as I'm not used to not talking to people. Everything seems to be on computer now, but I like to talk to people. Most of the time, they just line up everything. And then you do talk to the service people when they come work on it. So far, everything's been okay with the contractors. The only claim I have going on is for my central air unit and they're still working on that. It's 28 years old, and it's been having problems. The Sears techs recommended it needed to be replaced. Cinch sent somebody to take pictures of the unit. But that was two weeks ago and I haven't heard from anybody since. Other than that, they did well. Cinch has done me good. I don't have to worry about major bills. Check them out.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Woodward, We do our best to provide an easy claim experience for our customers and are thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service you received. We have located your account and will have a resolution specialist look into the claim for your central air system and follow up with you personally. Christine

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2022

    The benefit is I don't have to buy a brand new product at cost. But the downfall is the amount of deductible I have to pay for regardless of the amount of the repair. If they make a $50 repair, I still have to pay them $125. Also, I wouldn't recommend the last techs who came for a home repair for anything. My dryer was overheating and the techs said, "Oh, your vent is clogged." even though there was plenty of hot air coming out of my vent outside. They ran a brush into a soft vent, destroyed it and left. They didn't give me a receipt nor a phone number. It cost me $450 to have it repaired. Other than that, I have recommended Cinch to several people.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Virgal, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Our goal is to ensure we assign the right technician in your time of need, and regret to learn of your disappointing experience. We are glad to know that overall you are pleased with our service. We look forward to many more years of servicing your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoveragePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2022

    When I first started with Cinch, I like the responsiveness and the ability to kind of book an appointment if I have any issues with my homes as soon as possible. That has changed in the past two claims that I filed. The first year, I didn't have any claims. The second year, it was right through the middle of it, I had one. It was still great. Then this past year has just been a headache. I had a problem with one of my AC units during the summer. We had an appointment with Sears that was canceled twice. I called customer service to talk to them to help me get an appointment. They said they couldn't get me one. Then they told me that I could go ahead and find one. Then I was told that if I do find one, then they would reimburse me. I found one to fix it and then I submitted a claim for reimbursement. I got paid less than what I spent on the fix. So, all those things are kind of like really not as good as I expected.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedWait Time

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2022

    My experience with Cinch has been pretty terrible. They have extremely poor customer service. They farm out their customer service to a country. They have terrible wait times. They, overall, are a terrible company. They did cover two claims that were nice claims, which is great, but my basement got flooded due to them because they didn't cover a claim. Then, it ended up covering after the fact, but it was after my basement was already flooded. It's been a nightmare working with that company, and I'd never renew with them again.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Stephen, We are sorry to hear that you have not been pleased with the service we have provided and regret to have lost you as a customer. Sincerely, Dena

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2022

    The tech was very helpful and realistic about what could be fixed and what couldn't.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Britta, We understand how important it is to send the right technician in your time of need. We are glad to know that our service partner was both knowledgeable and able to resolve your issue. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we're doing. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2022

    I like being able to just call Cinch and know my issue is gonna be taken care of, and I don't have to deal with somebody else. Even though the service call is a little bit high, and it's higher than my former company, I've had better satisfaction with the people that have been sent out. It's $125 I have to pay upfront.

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    TechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2022

    With them, I don't have to worry about something breaking down. The reps are very helpful and the techs have very good work ethic. They've all been more than helpful and they explain everything that's going on. The techs serviced my ice maker and it still isn't working right. He suggested running a new waterline We're gonna run a line and he said if that still didn't work, then he'd come back out and the issue must be the pump he put in. I was very satisfied. I haven't had to use my warranty for so long but once they answered, it was a smooth process.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Nancy, We appreciate that you took the time to let us know how we're doing. Our mission is to be there for you in your time of need, and ensure the right technician is dispatched to service your claim. We are glad to know that we are delivering on those promises. We look forward to servicing your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Claims HandlingCoverageBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2022

    They've done an air conditioner and a furnace for me. They've also fixed my washer-dryer. The claim process has been wonderful and the coverage is good. I never have a big bill that I have to pay.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jeff, We have an unwavering commitment to see to the needs of our customers. We are glad to know that the claims for your air conditioner, furnace, clothes washer, and clothes dryer reflected that promise. We appreciate that you took the time to let us know how we are doing. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2022

    The claim process with Cinch is simple and straightforward. I've done about four claims with them. For the home appliances, they're fine but for plumbing, the company that they're supposed to be providing service doesn't reply in a timely manner. I opened a claim on Tuesday for a plumbing issue, and I understand that they don't manage 24/7, and I'm supposed to give them 24 hours, but when it's a drain issue, it's kind of hard to give them 24 hours. I received a call at 4:00 PM and I wasn’t to answer, so I returned the call at 4:02, and I didn’t get a callback. I called Cinch to see if they could do something about it. They said that they put the request as an urgent matter. I got a call at 3 o'clock the next day. So, urgency for plumbing issues does not exist. I had to contact another company. So, I'm kind of disappointed about that.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Sergio, We are glad to know that overall, your experience reflected the stress-free, efficient process we aim to provide. We understand the urgency of having a plumbing issue addressed, and regret that we were not able to connect you with a network provider in a timely manner. We appreciate that you took the time to provide us with honest, insightful feedback. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2022

    I've submitted four claims and so far, the only problem I've ever had is that every now and then, some of the providers that they use, they don't call back or they don't do what they're supposed to do. But I immediately tell Cinch I need a new provider and they hook me up with another one.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Rex, We appreciate your straight-forward feedback. It is helpful in our ongoing efforts to improve the customer experience. We are glad to know that overall, you are pleased with the service you have received. Sincerely, Dena

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    CoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2022

    It was very easy to submit the claim and the technicians were very helpful and responsive. The only problem I've had is that I've had the same product repaired three times now. But it’s not Cinch’s problem, and truly not the company who's fixing it. It's just the dryer problem.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Bonnie, We understand how important it is to be there in your time of need, and are glad to know that your experience has overall been positive. We appreciate that you took the time to provide this feedback. Thank you for being a valued homeowner! Sincerely, Dena

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2022

    The reviews from Cinch are fake. If you actually look them up on google you will see that they have 2.5 stars and HUNDREDS OF TERRIBLE REVIEWS

    The lady who I bought my condo from purchased a home warranty through Cinch for us. From the first month we moved in we had issues with the fridge and filed a claim with Cinch. Over the one year that we had the warranty, 10 times we had technicians come out to fix the fridge. The replaced every part on the fridge and even added Freon and multiple of the technicians told us that the fridge needed to be replaced. The second to lay technician we had even told Cinch over the phone in front of me that the fridge could not be repaired and they still refused to replace it. The last person that came out to look at the fridge was in October and as of the first week of November our fridge still does not work. When you log into cinch it doesn’t show a history of the repairs done (of course) so I cannot pull the information but I know they have it because one of the cinch customer service people told me he could see how many times they had to come out and fix it. After taking off work every time someone has to come out and fix the fridge and after throwing away an entire fridge/freezer full of stuff multiple times from the fridge not working I want to be compensated for all of that and a new fridge that we now have to buy out if our own pocket.

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    Kelly, We regret to hear this has been your experience. We aim to resolve claims in a timely manner and in this case we did not meet our objective. We have located your account and see a member of our team is currently assigned to your case. She will be following up with you directly to address your concerns. -Dena

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2022

    With them, it's easy to get my problem solved. Everyone has come and has been excellent.

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    Keyona, We aim to eliminate the complexity and confusion of the warranty process, and are glad to know that we're living up to that promise. We appreciate that you took the time to let us know about your experience. Sincerely, Dena

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    TechMaintenanceStaffResolution

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2022

    We had to have many technicians come out for a claim but it got fixed eventually. My experience was a little rocky with fixing the issue. But it was not Cinch's fault that the technician couldn't figure the issue out.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Sofia, We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. We aim to eliminate the complexity and confusion of the warranty process, and regret to learn that your experience did not go smoothly. We will use this as a learning opportunity to improve our processes. Thank you for being a valued customer! Sincerely, Dena

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    CoverageTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2022

    My air conditioner went out. They sent a man the next day and he fixed it. With Cinch, at least I know that I'm not gonna get in a bind if something major happens. They've done everything they said they'd do.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Ernest, Our goal is to make managing home repairs easy, and we’re delighted to hear that you’ve had a pleasant experience. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come! Sincerely, Christine

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    Claims HandlingTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2022

    With them, if the HVAC could not be repaired, it would be replaced. Also, if the furnace went out in the middle of the winter, Cinch would put clients up in a hotel. The first time I submitted a claim, it was a flawless experience. It allowed me to rave about Cinch because I'm in the real estate industry. But the next time I needed to use them, they sent a tech who couldn't fix the problem. He had to order a part, which came within a week. It took four months and I no longer owned the home. I had to reassure the buyers that Cinch was coming back.

    I couldn't get a new repairman since they kept sending me text messages that went nowhere. It was very frustrating. If it weren't for the fact that I was selling the house and just hunkered down and got serious about trying to get somebody to be accountable, I still wouldn't have had that fixed. Other than that, the techs have been excellent.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lorri, We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. It is helpful in our efforts to improve our processes. We regret that your most recent experience with the warranty service did not live up to your expectations. We aim to eliminate the complexity and confusion of the warranty process, and will use this as a learning experience. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2022

    For my dishwasher, doing the claim was really easy because that's one of the pre-populated choices. I was able to put in the ticket for it and describe what was wrong with it. I got an immediate response on that and someone came pretty quickly. For my pool filter and heater, that was really difficult because I had to submit it in a different way than what I would normally do. Plus, they didn't have any service provider in the area so I was supposed to find one myself. By the time I found someone, my husband had already fixed it himself.

    Other than that, the techs are pretty good. If you're moving into a brand-new house and you already have brand-new appliances, it's not necessary to spend 500 dollars a year on the warranty. But they don't make appliances like they used to. You can no longer use a washing machine for 30 years like my parents did. To replace a refrigerator, it's $2,600. I would pay for this warranty every single year in the off chance that my refrigerator would go out. It has really worked out in our favor to help us save money and to help us ensure that we're not without a washing machine or a dishwasher or an air conditioner for an extended period of time while we have to save up money for it or something like that.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Abigail, We are glad to know that we were there in your time of need to ensure your dishwasher claim was resolved. We regret that was not your experience with your pool filter and heater claims. This feedback is important in our ongoing efforts to improve our processes where we fall short. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how were are doing, and thank you for being a valued customer! Sincerely Dena

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    Tech

    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2022

    Our air conditioner broke. The first tech looked at it and said, “You have another part under the house, I'm not climbing under there. I'm not doing this.” He left and I complained to Cinch about that. Then they sent another company to deal with the issue. That company was wonderful but they had to find the parts. It took the entire summer to find both parts. Other than that, Cinch is great and I love them. My issue is the people they are contracting with.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Valerie- I’m glad to hear we had the opportunity to make things right when you had an issue with one of our service providers. We strive to make your home management needs easy and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2022

    I had a contractor check on the electrical wiring. One of the light sockets wasn't working. The contractor was very informative. They gave recommendations as to other options based on what Cinch would cover under the warranty. Cinch offered to send a second person out because the first person didn't have a certain license to do the full check that needed to be done. We were able to get the issue resolved. I work for a company, and I set warranty calls for them. All I hear are major complaints. I was scheduling the contractors to go out. But in order to get the authority from the warranty company, we need to go through some hoops, and it is very difficult. With Cinch, I find it to be extremely easy.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Karen, We understand the importance of sending the right technician in your time of need, and are glad to know that your electrical claim reflects the straight forward process we aim to deliver. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience! Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2022

    The quality of service has been beneficial. Cinch provides much needed service.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kimberly, We have an unwavering commitment to be there when you need us, and we are thrilled to hear Cinch has given you peace of mind by helping alleviate the financial burden of costly home repairs. We hope to service your home warranty needs for many more years! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2022

    Submitting a claim has been great every time in terms of service and in terms of the people I speak with on the phone. But I tried to report a problem with a dishwasher and there was nothing on their system that allowed me to check what the problem was. I spoke to a rep and she said, "Well, we don't cover doors when it comes to the dishwasher."

    At the same time, I was having a problem with my stove and it had to be replaced. When the tech came to take care of my stove, I asked him and he said, "I can't do anything about it." Because of what the door is doing, it causes water to leak out and the dishwasher will eventually not work. The tech said, "This is gonna eventually cause you big problems." That's troublesome. Other than that, the techs have always been timely and great. Problems get properly addressed and ultimately we're satisfied.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Nancy, Our mission is to be there in your time of need, and we're glad to know that we're living up to that promise. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to servicing your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    TechPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2022

    Submitting claims is pretty easy. I told the tech what happened to the unit I had and he asked me to take a picture of it. But I was taken aback by the deductible. I wasn't expecting it to be $200. Other than that, the tech got the work done and my issue has been resolved.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Victoria- Our customers are our top priority, and we are pleased to hear you are satisfied with our service.  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2022

    I had an issue with my heating and air conditioning. The techs turned it on and serviced it. The claim process was seamless on an app. I could just put the information in and someone would call me. Cinch is easy and affordable. Service is good and my deductible is low. I feel good about it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Janelle, We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be and we're delighted Cinch has given you peace of mind by helping alleviate the financial burden of costly repairs. We strive to make your home management needs easy and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing! Sincerely, Christine

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    Claims HandlingTechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2022

    Cinch is easy to deal with. I used the service when my microwave light kept going out. The techs were very good and professional. After the techs fixed the microwave twice, Cinch said it was unfixable and sent us a check for it. I got the money and when I'm ready, I'll buy a new microwave. The whole claims process ended up being a couple of months.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Susan- We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and we are pleased to know we have met out objective. We hope to service your home protection needs for many years to come. Sincerely, Christine

    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2022

    Stay away from this company. I called about my wall oven and it took over 3 weeks to get anyone to the house. They kept scheduling repairman that didn’t show up. They would call and say they were coming and then stopped answering calls. Then was told to find someone local. I ended up having to pay the bill 300 for that repair person which Cinch won’t reimburse. Wall oven can’t be repaired and they will only pay $1,000 saying it is an “ultra premium appliance” I had a different company and my mortgage company switched me to this one without telling me. So now after paying the repair person I am getting 700 for my wall oven which I can’t replace for a minimum of 2300

    My wife owns a real estate settlement company and we will NEVER recommend this company to any clients. I feel completely ripped off and plan to file a complaint with the Bureau of Insurance and Better Business Bureau. Stay away from this company. Poor customer service and does not pay out on the plan. My wall oven was not some major luxury appliance but they saying it is so they can cap my coverage at 1,000 which was in the fine print and no even the type of coverage I had before. I don’t even know how my plan can change without someone telling me it did.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Danny, We’re disappointed to hear you feel this way. Our purpose is to always meet the needs of our customers, and we’ll be glad to review your claim to ensure you are receiving the full benefit of your home protection plan. We’ve located your account and a member of our team will follow up with you personally to further address your concerns. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffRatesTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2022

    I've had Cinch for a number of years and for the most part, I've enjoyed it. I have had two people I dealt with that were absolutely outstanding. One of them called me the next day. I told her I was 82 and I had been without heat for two days. She did whatever it was she needed to do. She called me the next morning to see if I had heard from them.

    But I have some issues with it. I have a benefit that was grandfathered in, which means I can get maintenance checkups. I asked for a maintenance checkup for my plumbing but they didn't give it to me. Then, I had some plumbing problems. They fixed my dishwasher but the dishwasher overflowed since they fixed it.

    They also replaced my furnace and then the guy came in and said that they did not pay for connecting the furnace to the pipes but I paid the man for that.

    My air conditioner went out and I forgot to pay the mortgage and they gave me a late fee and I refused to pay the late fee because I've never been late before and I was angry because they did that. They apparently were taking the cost of the insurance out that my mortgage company had been paying. So, when I refused to pay the late fee, they stopped paying for the maintenance program. The prices also used to be a lot cheaper than they are now.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dorothy, We aim to provide the right provider at the right time to resolve your needs and we are pleased to know we have meet our objective. We apologize for any confusion regarding the coverage your plan provides. We would be happy to have a resolution specialist reach out to you to further discuss your concerns. Please respond with the best time and number to reach you and we will follow up with you personally. – Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechMaintenanceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2022

    I had a claim two weeks ago for our washing machine not draining properly. And we weren't able to do our laundry because of that. We called in. And Cinch got somebody who came out the same day, which was great. We were friendly on the phone with the vendor. He knew what he was doing. He fixed the problem and it has been great ever since. So, we had a positive experience. We're very happy.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Michael - Our goal is to provide reliable service you can count on, and we are delighted to hear we are able to satisfy your home warranty needs. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others. Sincerely, Christine

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    Claims HandlingTechStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2022

    We've submitted several claims, and I'm satisfied with the services. The claims process was easy, but this last one that I did took over a month for me to get everything finalized because they had to order the part. It was aggravating because I was without a stove for over a month and a half. I got the parts in, then the technician was supposed to show up to install it, but an emergency came up and the service couldn't get rescheduled for another week. I wish Cinch had a different way to handle this, but other than that, the technician was wonderful.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    April- Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs, and regret to hear that you had difficulty with one claim. We strive to make your home management needs easy and are pleased that we’ve been able to do this for you. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenance

    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2022

    I have had a good experience with Cinch overall. When my washing machine was not working, they were able to get me a new machine in a short period of time. However, my first experience wasn't good at all. The person came to check on the toilet. I don't have shoes in my house, and he was very rude when I asked if he had a boot cover to put on his boots. He left and never came back. I called Cinch and someone else came out. For the most part, the contractors from Cinch are good, just that one person. I will tell people they should protect their home with Cinch.

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    Rienzi- It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs, and provide a hassle-free customer experience. Our providers are here to help resolve your problems and answer your questions, and we are disappointed to hear about your encounter with one of our providers. Although this particular experience was less than satisfactory, we are delighted to hear that you have overall been pleased with our service. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Have a great day! Sincerely, Christine

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2022

    Over the years, we've had various things break down, and Cinch was there to fix them for us. We have filed claims several times before, and the process has gotten easier since we first became members. Today, it's just the manner of a website. We put in the appliance, and they’d fill it out on the make and model number for us, then we leave a review or at least some information about what the situation is. It used to be more complicated in previous years. The technicians have been very good too. They've been very knowledgeable, prompt, and easy to work with. Four years ago, we had some issues with an air conditioner, but that was just they didn't have a supply of the part that was needed. Other than that, we've had no issues with Cinch.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Michael - We work with trusted experts and it is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs. We appreciate your feedback, and hope to have you as a valued customer for many years to come. Thank you for sharing your experience. - Christine

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2022

    Having Cinch is convenient. The tech ordered the part, came back, repaired and installed the item when he received the part. It was quick and simple.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Nicole- Thank you for choosing us, we are happy that we have met your expectations, and have provided you with prompt and helpful service. Sincerely -Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2022

    My experience has been very satisfactory. I spoke with someone over the phone and it went by quickly. The techs were very professional.

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    Dennis- We aim to provide quick and efficient claim resolutions, and are delighted to hear we have been able to meet your home warranty needs. Thank you for sharing. - Christine

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2022

    Generally, when we have an appliance problem, Cinch comes in and takes care of it. Recently, we had a hot water tank that needed to be replaced. The claim occurred on Saturday, and someone was here on Tuesday, but they told me it wouldn’t be until the following Wednesday before they could replace it. We opted out of them replacing and had someone else do it. We got a check today.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Mrs. M., Thank you for sharing your claim experience with us. We strive to provide an efficient claim process for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with the service we offered – Christine

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2022

    Cinch saved us a lot of time with big repairs when the water heater and air conditioner died. And we just had a small deductible in the scheme of things.

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    Jamie- We are happy to hear you’ve been pleased with the service you received. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. – Christine

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    TechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2022

    Some items, Cinch is very useful, but one item, I had a hell of a problem with. It was for my washing machine, and it was just some paperwork. It was back and forth, not being properly staffed in time. That was the only time I had difficulty with the service, but other than that, the contractor was spot on. Overall, the service has been outstanding, and I have recommended Cinch Home to a few people already. The repair people represent themselves well. They show their ID and let me know they're on their way. They do good quality work, and I've never had any problems with any of the contractors that came out.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    John- We are committed to assigning trusted technicians to meet your needs and provide a hassle-free customer experience. Our providers are here to help resolve your claims and we're pleased to hear we've met your expectations! We appreciate your recommendation! - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2022

    I just go online to submit claims with Cinch. It’s like a portal, and it's a couple of quick work sheets with dropdown answers. I click one, I go to the next one, click, and go to the next one. They said someone will contact me. And usually within 20 or 30 minutes, somebody would. They typically come out. When our water heater caught fire, they were out here the very next day.

    I can schedule an appointment on there if I want to, which is cool. And if something comes up with the appointment, they call me and let me know. They were great about keeping in contact with me with this last one of when he would be here and what to expect. The tech came out quickly. The only issue we had is that when I originally scheduled the appointment, my only availability based on what they had was three days out. And they contacted us a couple of days later to say, “Hey, we have an opening for today, if you'd like us to come out today.” We both had to work and I said no. Would have been convenient two days ago. But it's one of those things where it happens. But he did, he was able to come out and manage it well.

    Our washing machine was possessed. I went in there to do a load and it started singing to me. And all the numbers would change, and it was doing all of these fantastic things. I couldn't get the power button to turn it off. Right away, the tech knew what to look for. He went in, did his diagnostic, came back, said, “This is the issue. These are the options you have. You tell me what you'd like to do, and we'll do it.” And he had the parts he needed on the truck. He was in and out of here in 30 minutes. He was fantastic.

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    Shannon- Thank you for sharing your claim experience with us. We strive to provide an efficient claim process for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with the service we offered. - Christine

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2022

    We had to change the coils out on our air conditioning unit and the techs were good. The purpose of having a home warranty is to have those kinds of things taken care of, and it was handled properly.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Ernest - Our customers are our top priority, and we are pleased to hear you are satisfied with our service.  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    CoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2022

    Recently, the dishwasher wasn't working. The contractor unclogged it. Also, I needed a better expensive coil for my heating system and Cinch replaced it. Get Cinch. It's a very good idea. It's for your peace of mind.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jayne - We are delighted to hear that you’re satisfied with our service. It’s always our goal to provide a seamless experience and that starts with assigning trusted experts to service your claims. We hope to give you peace of mind for many years to come! - Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceTimeliness

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2022

    The microwave didn't work and it was older. I called Cinch Home and the people came out the next day. The techs were prompt and they knew their business. They replaced the microwave, and they did their thing quickly and quietly. The whole process took no more than two days. At another time, some techs came out and looked at the water heater. They said it needed to be replaced because it was leaking too badly, and Cinch Home replaced it as well. So far, both things that they gave as replacements are just right on the money. I've had home warranties before and this one is the best.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Deborah- We are thrilled to hear we have provided top notch trusted experts to come and service your claims. We aim to provide a seamless process and it seems our objective has been met. Thank you for sharing your experience! - Christine

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    MaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2022

    I have recommended Cinch to several people. Their service is good. Every time I asked for a routine maintenance or if something broke, they were right on time. I had one hiccup on the AC that went bad and it took about a month to get that taken care of, but Cinch took care of everything. Everything went well. All of the repair people have been good as well. Some of them will come to do the check, do minimal stuff, then go back to Cinch. Cinch will then come back and tell me they didn't do something so they were sending somebody else, and that was fine. The work got done.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Moses- Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs, and regret to hear that you had difficulty with one claim. We strive to make your home management needs easy and are pleased that we’ve been able to do this for you. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaffValue

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2022

    Cinch has been giving me great service all these years. You just pay a monthly amount and whenever you have something wrong, their service providers come out and do your repairs on your house. They always send well-skilled and well-trained people to do the job, and I've never had a problem. When I submit claims with them, I used to call a lot and talk to a live person, which is my favorite way to do it because sometimes, I don't know what kind of repair service provider I need. But lately, I've been starting to do it more online from my laptop and they also do a lot of texting. I would tell other people to get this service. They're reliable and responsive, and the warranty is worth the money.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dear Mandy, We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be and we're delighted you have peace of mind by having trusted technicians there to service your claims. Our goal is to help alleviate the financial burden of costly home repairs and we're glad we met our goal! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to service your home warranty needs for many more years! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2022

    Cinch is excellent. We've had them ever since I can remember, and I've used them quite a few times. The claims process went fine. The only issue occasionally is getting the vendor to call back. However, the guys who came out for the furnace were good, and the claim has been completely resolved. They've helped me a couple other times as well.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Duane- We aim to provide quick and efficient claim resolutions, and are delighted to hear we have been able to meet your home warranty needs. We appreciate feedback from longtime customers, and would like to thank you for sharing your experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2022

    I'm a real estate agent and I've referred customers to Cinch Home. When I used their service, it was very easy. The workman who came out was very competent and he got the problem fixed.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Arline- We appreciate you sharing your experiences and are thrilled to hear that you have referred your clients. It is our pleasure to provide you with top-level customer service and efficient claim resolutions. We hope to continue to have you as our customer for many years to come. – Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechResolution

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2022

    Cinch Home Services is very good. Every time I had an issue, they were able to resolve it in a timely manner. I'm very satisfied with all the service calls for the last couple of years. Back in the summer, the compressor on my air conditioning unit was bad. It took the techs a day to come out and it was good service. They had to get parts, which was a couple of days. The AC is working very good now.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Raphael- We do our best to provide an easy claim experience for our customers, and our goal is to assign the right technician at the right time. We are delighted to hear you were pleased with the service you received. Have a great day! – Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2022

    The techs tell me when they’re coming up and that's when they come. If they can't come that time, they will call me and tell me that the schedule changed. They do their job and when they finish, they clean up. Cinch is a very good company to be with.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Allene- We are committed to assigning trusted technicians to meet your needs and provide a hassle-free customer experience. Our providers are here to help resolve your claims and we're pleased to hear we've met your expectations! - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2022

    Cinch always responds, but the people who answer the phone don't work on houses, and I've had instances of miscommunication where they didn't get what was wrong. For example, we had a gas issue, and I told them that we needed someone to find out what was the source of the leak. I also told them that the gas company came to our house and inspected it, and when they turned it off, they thought that some of it might be coming from the stove and some might be coming out near the water heater. Cinch made me pay the deductible twice and sent out one person who works on stoves and another who works on water heaters, but the problem was the source of the leak. It made it longer. I've also had other issues where there was a misunderstanding of what the issue was.

    The other issue I've had is I'm not convinced that Cinch has a working relationship with some of these vendors that they're using. It would be helpful if it was like, "Oh, no, we've vetted them. And we know that they're good." Some of the vendors seem so random, which isn't a bad thing. It'd be great if they were supporting small businesses that they know are gonna get the job done. However, some of the vendors don't show up when they say they're going to, or we call and they say, "Oh, no, we can't fit you in until like two weeks from now." There was one guy who came and didn't completely finish the work. I was stuck chasing him, calling him every day, "Hey. When are you gonna come?" I didn't want to call Cinch and have to pay another deductible again, and I was begging him to come back to fix what he had started. Also, because he started it, I thought, "Who else is gonna come to finish it?"

    I've had this situation recently wherein someone asked me if I was happy, if I could recommend my home warranty people. This is my first home and my first experience with a home warranty, so I don't have anything to compare it to. With those little things I mentioned though, I can't recommend Cinch to anyone, and it’s not like I'm angry. I'm not convinced that other home warranty companies would be so much better either, but when it comes to a year, I will, at least, compare what our other options are.

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    Samantha, We aim to provide a simple, straightforward claim process and regret to hear you had a negative experience with our customer service department. We would like to speak with you to address these concerns. Please respond with the best time and number to reach you, and we will follow up with you personally. Sincerely, Christine

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    Claims HandlingEase of Use

    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2022

    Cinch Home is easy to use. Their claims process is wonderful and seamless. The end results both times I had a claim were great and I couldn't ask for any better service.

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    Angela- Providing our homeowners with exceptional service is our top priority and we are pleased to know we are meeting our objective. Thank you for sharing. - Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2022

    Cinch convinced me to renew, but the first year, they didn't cover the washer and dryer, which they should have. When you boil down to it, I had to get a new dryer and pay for it myself. When my refrigerator broke, they didn't cover that either. The door didn't close, and it wasn't something that was covered. There's always something, and I doubt if I’d renew the warranty next year. I had to pay almost $1,000 for the refrigerator, and it was an old unit. Why would I do that? I just wound up getting a new refrigerator.

    Cinch came out and covered the sewer one time, but then they told me, “Oh, we don't cover that if it's outside.” The company that came out took care of it anyway. I also called Cinch for my bathroom showerhead and they took care of that. For the most part, the repair people are all right. The only issue I've had with them is sometimes they don't call to confirm the appointment. They're supposed to call and set up an appointment, and sometimes they don't. I call back if somebody's coming out.

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    Pamela- We’re sorry to hear you have not been pleased with the services received under your policy. The agreement is specific within the terms and conditions and there may be some items and/or conditions which do not qualify for coverage. If you would like to speak with a representative to ensure you were provided with the full benefit of your home protection plan, please respond with the best number and time to reach you, and a resolution specialist will follow up with you personally. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2022

    Cinch was fantastic. I called some others and they couldn't come out. I have the insurance, and when I called them, they were able to accommodate me. I told the lady I talked to that my son is autistic and I use my microwave all the time because I'm preparing food for him and I couldn't be without it. She sent somebody out, and the repair guy came out right away to look at it. I love the service. He had to take the microwave out and put a new part back in, and even find out what was wrong with it. It had something to do with the heating where it didn't heat up. He came back out in about a week later with the part, and he wasn't here 30 minutes. He fixed the microwave, and if I could give him a grade, he would get an A+ all around.

    If I could choose a repair person that would come out, I would go with him every time. ‘Cause I've had service people before and they couldn't give you the time of day and they seem to resent you asking questions like you're infringing on their space. This repair guy was really good. Whatever questions I asked, he answered. I'm also picky about who I let in in my home, and I was comfortable with him in here.

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    Elma- Our goal is to make managing home repairs easy, and we’re delighted to hear that you’ve had a pleasant experience. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2022

    When something breaks, I can call. And the past few times I've used it, it was a quick response. Cinch had a technician come out. I told my renters the timeframe, and he came 15 minutes after that. I couldn't get ahold of him to reschedule. So, I called back, Cinch started calling, and they couldn’t get ahold of him. They rescheduled with somebody, I had somebody out there in two days, and it was fixed. It was resolved quickly. I was happy about that. The individual that came out was great.

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    Jacob- We work with trusted experts and it is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs. We appreciate your feedback, and hope to have you as a valued customer for many years to come. Thank you for sharing your experience. - Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2022

    I have several properties, and I have warranties on all of them. Three of them are with Cinch. When I signed on, it was called HMS Home Warranty, then they switched over to Cinch. This past month, I had two situations. One was for an older refrigerator and that took at least 14 days. After I paid my deductible, Cinch called Sears, and the guy who came could not find the model number so he couldn't work on it. We had no refrigeration. We had to eat out because our food went bad, and we couldn't go to the grocery store because the refrigerator wasn't working.

    Over a period of two weeks, Cinch called another service provider, and the same thing. He couldn't order a part. I said, “All you have to do is take the part out. There's a part number on every part in every refrigerator.” They could have ordered it that way. Cinch ended up giving up and saying that they would allow me to call a service provider. I had a guy there inside of a day. He diagnosed the problem, ordered the part, picked it up locally, put it in, and it was done. I had to pay out of my own pocket, and now I have to go back and try to get my money out of Cinch.

    Case number two is the hot water tank, and the service provider is supposed to be there today, somewhere around 5 o'clock. It's a similar situation. I had to set these things up, and I was talking to somebody in India. My address and billing address were totally different than the property that the service provider was supposed to go to. Cinch sent me an email saying the name of the service provider and the address he will be going to. They were sending him to my billing address, not my repair address, so I called them. I already paid the deductible, so they had to refund it, which took a day. They also opened up a new service record for the correct address. When I called to begin with, there was an automated response. I assume they're trying to save money, and that's one of the reasons why their call areas are out of the States. They must be getting them cheap.

    Cinch set up the service provider, and the only way I got that done in a day was by making multiple calls. I can see how long I've been on the phone, and each one of the multiple calls was between 45 minutes and an hour and a half, which is totally unacceptable. I should be able to call, report a problem, then they should get on it and get right back to me with a service provider, so that I could call the service provider and get it scheduled. I understand service providers are not sitting there waiting on the calls. They have other things to do, so I accept one or two days, but not 10 or 14 days.

    I was in the hospital in an emergency room when some of this was transpiring, and I had to go out to my vehicle and get my paperwork because the reps asked me for the address and the contract number. I didn't have the contract number on me. I had it written down, and fortunately, I had that paper with me that I could respond and tell them what the contract number was. With the electronics as they are today, they should have been able to look a lot of that information up on a computer screen, but no, they kept asking questions.

    Another thing is, every time you call Cinch, you get the same automated answers. “Do you want this? Do you want that? Do you want this?” If what you want isn’t any one of the three or four items, then you have to almost holler at the automated system and request a human to talk to. Each time I did that, I never once got a call center in the United States. One time, I got Peru. Another time, I got Colombia. I have nothing against the people in other countries, but their English is not great and somewhat hard to understand. I even told the guy in Colombia, “Look, you're wasting my time. My battery is going dead on my cell phone, and I don't have a charger with me. I'm out on the road. Give me your supervisor.” “I can't give you my supervisor.” I said, “Why not? Do you, in fact, have a supervisor?” “Yes, I do.” I said, “Well then, call them and put them on the phone.” “I don't have a number for him.” That's just a runaround.

    These are the frustrations that I've run through in just the past month, and I don't use Cinch on a regular basis. Thank goodness. Eight years ago, when I signed on with the former Cinch, they were excellent. They responded immediately, and I didn't have to talk to somebody I couldn't understand. I could talk to an American US citizen that spoke excellent English and everything went as planned. I had multiple things over the last eight years go bad, and they were handled at a respectable and serviceable time. I had repairs done in less than three days, and in some cases, two days.

    I sent Cinch customer service an email explaining my frustrations and the problems that I have had. They may be saving a couple of bucks, but they're not winning the war because I definitely will go elsewhere. I also told them that I was going to be reporting this to all of the social media outlets that I can. People should understand what they're getting into, and if they have high expectations, Cinch shouldn't plan on getting 5-star ratings from these people. I would give them half a star because they answered the phone. They didn't even earn the 1, in my estimation.

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    Daniel- Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Our goal is to handle all claims as quickly and efficiently as possible and provide helpful and courteous customer service. We regret the problems you've experienced and would like to address your concerns personally. We've located your account and will reach out to you directly. Again, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Sincerely, Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2022

    I just submitted a claim. But I wouldn't call it submitting a claim because I paid the deductible and Cinch fixed the stove. But the $200 deductible covered what was necessary for them to fix. It was straightforward. The technicians explained to me what they were doing. They took the part out of the stove that needed to be replaced, put it in, and that was it. Very easy, quick, and they were in and out. I just renewed Cinch.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Linda- Providing fast and efficient service is our goal and we are pleased to know we are meeting our objective. Thank you for sharing. - Christine

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    CoverageTechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2022

    I did my claims online and that was very easy. Cinch has its own air conditioning service in the Dallas Fort Worth area. They just told us who was doing the work, when they were coming and if was it okay. I hit confirmed and the techs showed up. They were really fast. We have an LG refrigerator. It's broken six times or under the, "They'll fix it forever," mode because it's a nasty refrigerator. Cinch repairs were the only ones that had been able to fix the refrigerator and make it stay fixed. I'd recommend Cinch. They're doing an advertisement right now in Sam's Club. When you walk by, they have a little booth. When I walk by them, I always say, "Best home warranty there is."

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    Teresa- We do our best to provide an easy claim experience for our customers, and our goal is to assign the right technician at the right time. We are delighted to hear you were pleased with the service you received. Have a great day! – Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2022

    Cinch has been terrific and make the service very smooth. They send the people out and generally, it’s a quality repair when it’s done. So, I’ve been very happy with them. We’ve kept this program for 20 years and they’re great. They spread out my expenses, because invariably, you have a thing where suddenly a $1,000 item breaks down and you got to come up with $1,000. So even though it may cost me over time, it's a nice steady amount every month that I can rely on with the occasional visit charge. I like that confidence to not be worrying about getting a $10,000 bill out of the blue.

    Cinch has been absolutely what they say they will be. Every once in a rare while, one of the service people may be a little late but for the most part, they're reliable. Cinch has been consistently there, which is what matters. They pick up the phone or we do it online. It's a quick thing. I can rely on the repair guy coming out the next day or so especially when the air conditioning goes.

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    Dear Robert, We have an unwavering commitment to assign trusted technicians to meet your needs and provide a hassle-free customer experience. We are thankful that we are able to be there to make your life a little easier and provide some peace of mind. We look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2022

    We had a sink clog again in our kitchen and we were a little frustrated with Cinch because every time we kept trying to do the claim online, it kept telling us we already had an order for that. It wouldn't let us redo the order even though we're allowed to have three orders at a time. So, I could not do it myself on the Thursday before they came out. I called Cinch and they couldn't do it either so they asked me to call back later. I did but they still couldn't do it so we didn't get it fixed until Friday. By that time, it was too late to get on the schedule for the plumber so we had to wait until Monday. That's four days with not being able to use our kitchen sink. It was a technical issue that should not have happened. We have the same tech all time and he’s always great. He knows a lot about what he's doing. This is the third time he's been here, so he knew what to bring to fix our problem. He was out of here within 30 minutes.

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    Jan Marie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that you had a hard time submitting a claim through our online system. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with our service. Thank you for sharing! - Christine

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2022

    Cinch saves me money. They’ve done what they’re supposed to do the couple of times I’ve used them. I've had to have a stove replaced and a garbage disposal replaced. The service people came out and did what they needed to do and ordered the part, and replaced it. They were all nice.

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    Pauline, We understand how stressful managing costly home repairs can be and are pleased to know we are able to give you peace of mind by being a valued customer. Thanks for stopping by to share! - Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2022

    When making a claim to Cinch, I just go online and tell them what the issue is. I used to call it in and it changed, and it's easier to go online. The hard thing is getting the person on the phone. I had one contractor that never called me, so I tried to get back in touch with Cinch but it took forever to get to a person. It just happened recently when my AC went out. That was fixed. There was something that happened to the fan motor on the outside of it. Cinch worked perfectly for me. I'm thankful I had it because I would have to replace the furnace, an air conditioner and a microwave.

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    Alfreda - We aim to provide a simply straightforward experience, and appreciate you taking the time to let everyone know how easy it is to file a claim online. We are disappointed to hear about your encounter with one of our providers. Although this particular experience was less than satisfactory, we are delighted to hear that you have overall been pleased with our service. Thank you for taking the time to share. Have a great day! - Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2022

    I live in a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. On 10/2 my A/C went out. After many calls to their South American call center, they claim they still don't have authorization to fix my a/c. Excuse after excuse

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    Fred- We are sorry that this has been your experience with the claim for your air conditioner. We understand how important it is to get this resolved, and we'd be glad to help. We have located your account and a resolution specialist will look into our service job and reach out to you personally. Sincerely - Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2022

    I bought my home warranty with Total Home Protection, who later sold out to Cinch. This is my experience with Chinch..approximately 8/14/22 my Kenmore elite washer went out. They sent a technician a week later. He said parts had to be order and would be sent to me and made an appointment to come back 1 month later. I thought because it would take that long for the parts but no, they were there in about a week. On 9/3/22 my Kenmore elite refrigerator went out. They sent a technician in 2 weeks. He said it was the compressor and he couldn't fix it. Seems there is a lawsuit about this particular compressor so they can't be gotten. Cinch said they were sending someone else out to look at it. Then after another week said they couldn't find anyone so I should find someone that would take third party payment. After many phone calls I find no one wants to work on this model and if they will, they won't take third party payment. Then Cinch says they will try again. And they make an appointment for 10/26/22. Unless the technician happens to have this particular compressor, that one of the Cinch operators admitted to me can't be ordered due to the law suit, so unless he has 1 in his pocket there will be more waiting and much more time with no refrigerator. At that time I will have been without a refrigerator for 2 months. Mind I still have no washer either. And the appointment day came and they called and pushed it out 2 more weeks. Finally the technician comes for the washer and the correct parts weren't ordered so he has to order more parts. Another 3 weeks till he will come back. This entire experience has been a nightmare!

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    Dear Sharon, We regret you have not received the simple, straightforward claims experience we aim to provide each of our customers. We would like to review your claims to see how we can help expedite a resolution. We have located your account and will have a team member investigate and follow up with you directly. Sincerely, - Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2022

    Submitting a claim to Cinch was very fast and efficient. Sometimes I do this on the phone and sometimes with the automated phone. They send me a link. I would get the address and contact numbers of the contractors. Usually, I deal with Sears. They are good except for one claim that I was unhappy with. When I'm unhappy with a claim, I keep calling so I could receive help. Overall, Cinch is great. I always recommend them and I give the phone number to anyone I know who is a homeowner.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Nada, Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and we’re thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service we provided. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come! Sincerely, Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2022

    I did Cinch for their initial discounted price. Their claims process wasn't the easiest but it wasn't difficult. Customer service doesn't necessarily want you to file the claim so they're not very helpful. That aside, the technicians have been fine. It's just the initial part that I have a problem with having to go through the website. And when I ran into issues and reached back out to them, they were very nonchalant and didn't really care about resolving the issue.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Christina- We're sorry to hear you did not have a simple, straightforward claims process. If you need assistance with a claim or would like to discuss your concerns with our leadership team, please respond with your full property address so we may locate your account and follow up with you personally. - Christine

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2022

    I kept on getting email blasts and I looked into it a little bit further. One of the things that stuck out was the no inspection of current appliances and/or equipment, which was great because we had a furnace that worked but it was definitely getting on in age. If that thing breaks down, we should be covered. That was why we subscribed to and still carry Cinch. Nothing's probably gonna break anytime soon but it gives peace of mind.

    The turnaround time for services to be provided sometimes is quite lengthy. We had our dishwasher that was six years old. A circuit burned out and we contacted Cinch. That must have been in October and it wasn't fixed until after Thanksgiving. That was six weeks. That happened a year ago or two years ago. That aside, the contractors have been fine and they're doing something that I can't do. Take a look at Cinch and see if it works for you.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Andrew, We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be and we're delighted you have peace of mind by having trusted technicians there to service your claims. Our goal is to help alleviate the financial burden of costly home repairs and we're glad we met our goal! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to service your home warranty needs for many more years! Sincerely, Christine

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    After a positive interaction with Cinch Home Services, Kristen increased their star rating on Oct. 16, 2022.

    Updated review: Oct. 16, 2022

    Cinch sent Sears 9/8 to repair after 2 techs that couldn't do the job and didn't open up AC stating I needed a new evaporator coil, they finally sent a 2 guy team on 10/13 to look at the AC after about 10 rescheduled appointments, there was a leak and it has been fixed. They also returned 10/14 to replace a small part and clean the lines. These techs were very knowledgeable and said they were just given the job a week before. This should not have taken 45 days to repair and reaching Cinch and Sears scheduling or an actual person that knows anything is impossible. I live in Texas and I am thankful my AC is now working. Thanks to the knowledgeable techs they finally sent.

    Original Review: Sept. 30, 2022

    Updated on 10/15/2022: Cinch sent Sears 9/8 to repair after 2 techs that couldn't do the job and didn't open up AC stating I needed a new evaporator coil, they finally sent a 2 guy team on 10/13 to look at the ac after about 10 rescheduled appointments, there was a leak and it has been fixed. They also returned 10/14 to replace a small part and clean the lines. These techs were very knowledgeable and said they were just given the job a week before. This should not have taken 45 days to repair and reaching cinch and sears scheduling or an actual person that knows anything is impossible. I live in Texas and I am thankful my ac is now working. Thanks to the knowledgeable techs they finally sent.

    Cinch sent Sears on 9/8/22. They did a temporary fix (freon and sealant) and said they would order a part and a crew would be out to repair. The Job was too big for them. Someone would contact me. Never received a call and a week later. AC no longer cooling again. I called Cinch and they sent someone else out a week later. He said he would get the part ordered and scheduled for 9/23/22 to replace part. Received a call 9/23/22 that part is not in and rescheduled for 9/29/22. He then proceeded to tell me I would have to pay over $400.00. Advised I have a warranty, I should not have to pay anything other than the deductible I already paid.

    Called Cinch and they have no record of a part being ordered and they have not received any reports from Sears. They have no idea what part is being ordered or if it has been ordered. Cinch said I would just have to wait. Well I am in Texas, it is hot and I have no AC. I have no idea if my part is ordered and if my AC will be repaired at all. Very frustrating. I should not have so much trouble getting a repair. The last time Sears was out a few years ago to repair, it took them 4 months and 5 or so visits to figure out the problem and repair. The manager finally fixed it.

    9/30/22 Update- Cancelled 9/29/22 appt and rescheduled for 9/30/22. Heard nothing from anyone. I called Sears scheduling and they sent me a link for the appt and the time kept being moved back. I called the warranty Co (Cinch) and they said the tech is sick and rescheduled for Monday. 10/3/22. Cinch has no record of my part being ordered. I have been 3 weeks now waiting on them to fix my AC. This is unacceptable.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kristen- We’re sorry to hear this has been your experience. This definitely does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide, and we would like to investigate further to see how we can bring this to a resolution. Please respond with the best time to reach you and a member of my team will follow up with you personally. Sincerely, - Christine

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2022

    We have been waiting since 9/3/2022 for a hot water heater replacement! No installation as of 9/28/2022. No projected installation date provided. Requested to speak with a customer service supervisor or receive a callback no one ever called and was never provided a supervisor contact info. All we hear is "hot water heater is being shipped to installer". Estimated ship dates, tracking info etc. not available. Installer has not been provided info either. We have been boiling water, carrying up flight of steps daily for baths this is ridiculous. Terrible customer service, terrible response times no accurate updated info! I do not recommend buying a Cinch Home Warranty.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Mizkelli-We count on our customer service representatives to answer your questions and help resolve your problems and are disappointed to hear this has been your experience. We'd like to review this further so we can address your concerns. We have located your account and we will complete a thorough investigation and follow up with you personally to address your concerns. - Christine

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2022

    I've only been with them for less than a year and I haven't really needed them. But I liked that they reached out to me and said, "Hey, we haven't heard from you."

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Antonio- We're thrilled to hear you chose Cinch to manage your home warranty needs and we hope we meet your expectations when you need us! Thanks for stopping by to share! - Christine

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022

    We had called Cinch twice about the AC now. We knew it was very hot outside, but the AC still wasn’t really cooling right. As far as the kid who came out, I wasn't really happy with him as a human being. He just said, “I'm replacing that,” and didn't ask about anything. He replaced something and since it's been replaced, it's worked, but it's still working harder when it's really hot outside. So, I think there's more going on than just whatever it was that he replaced. Other than that, I like that the people from Cinch make their appointments really quickly and they are really responsive for the most part. It saves me having to call and make appointments with people.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Linda, Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and we’re thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service we provided We are disappointed to hear your experience with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory. Please respond with your full property address so we can locate your account and a resolution specialist will call you directly to address your concerns. Sincerely, Christine

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022

    I've had claims to Cinch for the heating and air. The claims process went very smoothly. The techs have been great. I got peace of mind having the warranty knowing if something major happens, we’re covered

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    William , We have an unwavering commitment to be there when you need us, and we are thrilled to hear Cinch has given you peace of mind by helping alleviate the financial burden of costly home repairs. We hope to service your home warranty needs for many more years! Sincerely, Christine

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffNetwork QualityCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022

    I don't even know where to begin. I have had them for four years, since the purchase of my home. It has been nothing but a nightmare. The root of their problem is threefold. The companies they contract with, customer service and getting someone on the phone. This has been a complete living day and nightmare. I currently have a microwave that has been sitting on my counter for four months. When I finally got it fixed (took 3 months to get it fixed) the contractor said he could not install. I told him according to Cinch he was to install. I told him to contact them and tell them. After he left I then called them and told them what he said and they said they will contact them to confirm. Nothing. 3 weeks later nothing. I had to call today and as it was with the last claim nothing was done. I was just beyond belief. I couldn't understand why there account management was so off. I really believe there is none. I asked. No clear response. I am not even going to begin to tell you h the headaches I had with this claim from the beginning up to where we are now. So now I wait. I finally got someone on the phone. She is supposed to be calling me once she has contacted the contractor. I will be surprised. I was supposed to get a call back from the last representative 3 weeks ago to confirm they have talked with the contractor. Warning: When you hang up that phone with the customer service rep no additional work is being done on your claim until you call again on the same issue. I had use them previous to this time. My thermostat went out in the middle of a HOT summer. Elderly mom and aunt live with me. I had to contact my thermostat people get new theromostat(s) because they would not mediate this. The ones they wanted to install where the old old archaic ones and the contractor only had one I needed two. After about a month in the heat, my mom and aunt having to leave because they could not do it, I finally received the replacements that I had to order and requested going around in circles with the warranty company on the ones I had in the home because they could not give me one similar to what I had which is part of the agreement with them. The contractor didn't have nothing but one thermostat period. His whole company and they dropped it in my lap. Thank God the warranty was still in place. I called Cinch and told them the thermostats are here. They sent the same contractor with the archaic thermostats and he could not even program the ones I received to be installed. I had to call customer service from the maker of the thermostat and walk through with them and program them. Their contractors are totally useless. Now customer service. They are bent on you not getting anyone on the phone. You are prompt all the way to the white house and not to a customer service rep. This has been the most exhausting ugly horrible experience I have ever had. BEWARE. As soon as I can get this microwave off my counter top back in its proper space (4 months - can you believe it) I will be leaving and doing to someone else. BEWARE. If it starts off bad it will remain bad. Don't hang around thinking what you experience was a ONE OFF. It's not. They are horrible.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kimberly, We are disappointed to hear this has been your experience and would like to help to get this resolved. We have located your account and will have a resolution specialist investigate and follow up with you personally- Christine

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    CoverageTechPriceMaintenanceCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022

    Recently, my air conditioning wasn't working. The tech said that whatever the issue was with the condenser pump, it wasn't covered under the warranty. He said he happened to have a condenser pump in his truck and he could put it in if I liked. I declined that option at the time. It took him at his word when he said it wasn't covered. I ended up going on Amazon and it was an easy enough fix. It was $50 for the part and my son and nephew did the job in half an hour. After I paid the $100 service fee, I got nothing and I wound up purchasing the parts and having the job done.

    Two years ago, I had to have my hot water heater replaced. Cinch also said I had some out-of-pocket expenses so I wound up paying $1,200 to bring it up to code. Once I paid that, they replaced the water heater. I thought, “Well, that was the cost of the water heater anyway.” I also don't like the cost out-of-pocket. Way back, it was $50 and now it's 100 bucks. I've had a couple of things fixed and some have worked out for me while others haven't.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Carelen, As with any home warranty, coverage is detailed in the agreement and there are some items and conditions which may not qualify for coverage. Please know, it is always our intention to be clear and upfront about the coverage we offer which is why all our customers are sent a warranty booklet upon enrollment to ensure it will meet their needs. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2022

    Somebody came to service my HVAC and they said there was something that they needed to replace. I called Cinch who then sent their person from Sears. They were impossible to reach and I don't even know where they're based out. The tech just poured some anti-freeze outside in my HVAC and then called it a day. Nothing else came out of the visit. The crazy thing about that experience was that I had to pay $120 something to Cinch as my deductible. So, I paid for that service that I thought was covered under the deductible.

    We also wanted to replace a faucet and I thought that was covered. But no, it was another package that I didn't have which started this year. Every time I have something that happens to the house, there's always something I'm missing. Instead of having my old stuff get replaced. We were just filing claims and they were making me pay more of my deductible which was the same cost as the service the techs provided. I almost canceled Cinch until I came to learn that it was a cheaper version of just a couple of the big payments.

    Also, I'm glad they finally have somebody who speaks English. In the past, it was hard to communicate because there were more people who didn't speak English and it was hard to understand them. When I went to do my renewal, the lady was able to explain to me what I was getting with the renewal.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kabongo, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. It is our mission to ensure our customers are educated on their warranty benefits to eliminate the complexity and confusion of the warranty process. We regret that this was not your initial experience, but are glad to know that one of our trusted experts was able to clarify your coverage. We value your feedback and look forward to servicing your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely Christine

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    TechStaffResolution

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2022

    I made a claim and I had a really big problem because of the company they sent to come out. It took a couple of months, but they rectified the situation. The techs were also really good. I had to go above and beyond and find a manager, and the manager said, "What is happening to this?" I said, "I don't know. Can you help me?" And she did.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Veronika, It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs and provide a hassle-free customer experience. We count on them to help resolve your problems and answer your questions, and we are disappointed to hear that your encounter was less than satisfactory. We are pleased to know we were able to make things right. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2022

    I had a claim for a leak in my garage and that one took entirely too long. I called Cinch back and they said, “Just gonna have to wait.” It took them five days to get somebody out here. The technicians were fine. But they couldn't fix it that day. It was leaking in my garage, but they had to also make a cut in my bathroom upstairs. Even though they had to come back, I still had to pay them an extra $300. I wouldn’t recommend them to anybody. But the day I submitted it, hours later, Cinch gave me the person who was going to do it. So that was in a good, timely fashion. With Cinch, I haven't had a problem. I also had a claim for my hot water heater that went out. Cinch sent the tech in immediately. That person came out the next day. He could have repaired my hot water heater in a day, but I had to go out of town. So he came back that Monday.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jeff- I appreciate your feedback and am sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items that may not be covered. In this instance, access was needed to complete the repairs and your policy specifically states that the costs for access is not covered and will be an out of pocket expense. We are happy to know that overall you are happy with your services and we hope to service your home protection needs for many years to come. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2022

    We've put in two different claims and for both of them, Cinch said they did not have providers for, so they couldn't help us. They gave us the choice to find them ourselves and then they would reimburse me. One of them, I had to get done. It was a garage door. Our cars were stuck in the garage and I needed someone to come out ASAP. I've done that weeks ago but I still haven't heard back for the reimbursement. So I haven't been very happy with them at all. They need to have better communication. I live in Billings and there are a lot of people here that have garage door companies. I don't understand why they didn't have somebody. They could try to reach out and find some more providers for this area. Other than that, when I get online to file a claim, it's been easy to do.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dear Beatrice, We aim to be there in your time of need and to connect you with one of our trusted network providers, but unfortunately there are times where availability may be limited. We regret the delay and frustration this has caused you. We have located your account and will have a team member review and follow up with you personally to address your concerns. Sincerely, Christine

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    Cinch Home Services
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    Year Founded:
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    Address:
    4700 Exchange Court, Ste. 300
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    Boca Raton
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    FL
    Postal Code:
    33431
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