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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.
Visit www.cinchhomeservices.com- Offers three combination plans
- Coverage for unknown preexisting conditions
- 180-day workmanship guarantee
- Available in most states
- Service fees of up to $150
- No systems-only or appliance-only plan
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Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Sometimes, TXU has good people, sometimes the companies they send are worthless. Some of the people were professional and very polite. As far as their reps, most of them who answer the phone call really don't know what they're doing. They just assign any company they see in front of them without checking. "Okay, this is the company. They're gonna come and work in your place." It could be three hours away from my address. Sometimes, I'd like to request the same person who came before because I feel comfortable with him because he'd done a good job, but they will say, "No, he's no longer with the company. He's not with the TXU home warranty."
I get upset why these people quit on me. I had a guy who did an excellent job. It was with TXU warranty. He was so professional and I respect him. I looked for his phone number for almost a week, I found it and I messaged him saying, "Hey, man, are you still with the TXU?" He said, "No, man. It's not worth it for me." I wish that we have more professional people from TXU.
The latest company they sent me had good review. I felt more comfortable to bring him in and do the job. I always check the review on the company and I said, "Why you assign me this?" One time, they assigned a company for me, and I checked the reviews and everything was so bad. I told TXU, "Oh my God, they have so many bad reviews. I'm done. I don't want this company." They said, "No. You can't do nothing about it. We're gonna send you this contractor." I said, "Just cancel it. I won't even bother with it. This guy here, he's got a lot of bad review."
I really don't wanna recommend the coverage. I'm really looking for a different company warranty. They respond so quickly, but they just wanna brush you off and give you anybody. "This is the company I assign you. That's it. You have no choice." I'd like to have a choice on the person who'll come to my place. I remember one time, I had a problem with a garage door. They sent the guy. From his tone of voice, I really felt uncomfortable.
When he came to my house, he fixed the vent and the fan. I'm a short guy and he put a small string. I barely can reach to turn the fan on. I said, "Would you put an extension?" He said, "You can go to the Home Depot, buy extension, or purchase yourself." I paid him in advanced and he hasn't started fixing it. He said, "I need my money right now." I said, "Go ahead and fix it. When you finish, I'll pay you, sir. You are in my house. I wouldn't pay you on the spot. I don't care. But fix the stuff first." Overall, most of the people that TXU sends to the customer are not good. They never check their background.
Khaleda - We appreciate you taking the time to share your warranty experience. We do our best to provide quick and reliable service and we thank you for being a loyal customer. We are sorry to hear that your interaction with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory. I'm sorry to hear about this experience, please let us know if you would like for my team to follow up to address any of your concerns. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
It's a little clumsy when I call in a claim. SystemsProtect usually gives me a phone number of somebody to call and some sort of a number to give them to validate the call. So as opposed to me calling in and having to explain the problem and having them send somebody, I have to do the legwork on my end. If only they were a little better connected with their market.
The last time they were out was for my air conditioner, which is 31 years old. I figured it would be dead. The guy who came out said it was a circuit board and he happened to have one on the truck so he was able to fix it while he was here. I had to call them and they scheduled that appointment and they came out. It was an air conditioning issue, so it was a couple of days before they got here, and it was summer and it's hot. If SystemsProtect could have some better arrangements with their vendors that they deal with so the response wouldn't be two to four days out, that would be better. That's something that they need to work on contractually with the folks that are authorized to do work for them in the given markets. Their rates are right about in line with most folks that do what they do. Their deductible jumped from 60 to 100, and I was a little bit disappointed with that, but I've been with them for about 10 years now.
Robert, We are continuously working to add vendors to our service network. We use customer feedback all the time to implement changes and improve our processes. We value your feedback and ensure your feedback will be sent to the correct department for further review. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
It’s pretty simple to use Long & Foster. When I send something to them online, they respond right away. It’s easy to work with them. Their contractors have been pretty good, so far. For the last four years that I'm working with Long & Foster, I don’t have any complaints. A home warranty is very beneficial. If something breaks down and has to be repaired, I just have to pay just 125 or 100. It's worth it.
Gnansi, 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. – Austin
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The air conditioner was going out. It was sweating bad and that was a Thursday. The air conditioning company that TotalProtect had didn't have an appointment for me until Monday. I said that I needed it and it was super important. Everybody says that and I didn't say that my mom was dying but I did have to end up calling someone else. It ended up costing me $500. It wasn't anyone's fault. It was just I had to get it done quickly and I couldn't wait. You can't call someone and expect the warranty company to be out the same day, I get that.
I've never had any problem with TotalProtect and I've had to call a few times. I called on my freezer once and that was fine. He just had to order a part and put it in. The last time, I had a plumbing problem. It was my fault because the plumber came and I was at work. My son was here and he wanted to know where the plumber can kinda tie in to the line and send a snake down from the outside. The guy asked me where it was and I wasn't sure. He said he couldn’t find it for me and I said okay. I said that I gotta call someone and he went in the house and checked the toilet off, and that wasn't the toilet that was backed up. Other than that, that was fine. I sent an email or called TotalProtect and told them that I found whatever area the person was looking for but they sent a different plumber.
When I complained and said there was a problem, TotalProtect was right on it. So, I haven't had any complaints. I’ve had the service for three years and it’s very beneficial. I felt very comfortable calling. If I had something wrong, I called them first. I could go online and put in a report or a ticket or have someone call me or I can call them. Either way, it works just as fast both ways. I've told other people to use it.
Michelle - We thank you for 3 years of loyalty! We're glad that overall, it sounds like we've met your home warranty needs and hope to have many years of partnership! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My air conditioner went out again. So, I'm fixing to file another claim to Cinch. The claims submission got simpler this time. So this time, I really liked it because I just did it all on the app. Then I even paid my deductible via the app, which was nice. A couple years ago, I had three guys come out because one couldn't fix the problem, the other guy couldn't fix the problem, but the third guy was able to fix it. Every one of them charged me a deductible, even though they weren't supposed to, but they were saying they did.
When your air conditioner is out and you live in Texas, you're not gonna argue with a guy. I paid $180 in deductibles. So I really liked at this go around that on the app, they asked for the deductible. I'm very pleased with the process. It was simple. They sent a guy out. He allegedly fixed the problem. I had cold air for a month. Then now I gotta get him back out here again.
There was a dude that I used to really like having come out because he knew my system, and he can get in and get out. I quit using him because all of a sudden, we started having all these problems every time he came out. Then when I quit using him, all the problems went away. I didn't know what was going on there. It would be nice if you could have three choices as far as contractors. Other than that, I'm extremely happy with them. I hear horror stories from my neighbors and the guys who work for me. I hear horror stories about Home Shield. I've never had a complaint about TXU.
Joe - It sounds like overall we have met your expectations. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed using our online system to place your claim and hope to have many more years of partnership! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I love that Cinch Home Services follows up, but it's a little confusing whenever they do. I'll get an email that says, "Fill out this survey on your recent claim," but it doesn't say what the appliance was that it was referring to. When I got the survey to follow up, I was afraid that I would be responding to the wrong thing. I didn't respond regarding the washing machine or the hot water heater 'cause I didn't wanna mix the two up in the system.
In the span of two weeks, one of our AC systems went out, the washing machine broke, and then I had a concern about our hot water heater. I went online, and I chose what the appliance was that had an issue, and then I submitted that. Someone then called me from the contractor to schedule an appointment to fix the issue. I had three repair people come out in a span of two weeks. The AC guy and the washing machine guy were awesome. The hot water person wasn't so pleasant.
The first person that came out was the person to repair the washing machine and the process took about a week and a half. He came out the first time over a weekend, which I was told isn't normally done, but given how busy they've been, they opened up weekend times. Right away, he knew what the issue was and it took another week after that. He had to order a part and he told me that it would take some time to get the part in and then coordinate with me on my schedule on when he could come back out. Once the part came in, he came back to install it, so he was the last person to come. He did a great job and we can wash our clothes now without the washer making a lot of loud noises.
T., Thank you much 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. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The last claim I had was a major one for me for the air conditioning. The service provider that SystemsProtect used was absolutely lovely. I sent them a bag of tomatoes from my garden as they did a good job. I did have a slight issue and with one or two phone calls, it was resolved. It was excellent. Any homeowner should utilize SystemsProtect services because the prices are absolutely fantastic and the service is responsible and professional. Over the years, I've had a few claims from minor ones to a major and they were always responsive and took care of it. I'm selling my house and I've been telling everyone that has come to look at it to get their service.
Lucille – Our purpose is to always meet your needs. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
We had stuff that breaks down at times in the house and I never knew that TotalProtect had something that we could use. All I got to do was make monthly payments, pay a copay, and they'd take care of it. We have had TotalProtect for probably close to eight years. When the water heater went bad, I made the call and TotalProtect took care of everything. I never heard of the company that they put me with but these people were excellent with the way they came in. They were clean, efficient and they did their job. Everything has been great since. It's a great opportunity to have TotalProtect and it saves money. The companies that they use are A1.
Edmond, We're delighted to hear you have been a valuable customer with us for 8 years! Our goal is to provide trusted experts on each interaction and it sounds like we met our goal! Thanks for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
We recently bought our home which came with Cinch home warranty. We have filed two claims and our experience with them has been nothing short of disappointing.
First claim was for our valves behind our shower, their vendor came out and after reviewing said they had to get approval from Cinch for the work. It’s been over a week and the vendor is saying they’re still waiting approval and Cinch has stated they haven’t gotten anything.
The second claim was for an emergency plumbing issues, they had no empathy when I explained that it was an emergency and that we needed someone ASAP. I was repeatedly put on hold during my 90 min call. Their vendor couldn’t come out till Weds and I told them I needed someone sooner. The person I spoke to had no understanding of the issue and why it was emergency, lacked customer service skills, and just went around in circles. When I requested to speak to the manager I was told all management was at lunch. They took my deductible and said they couldn’t refund even though I asked them to cancel the service after we had called a local plumbing company on our own, who could come out sooner.
I would not recommend this company as they received their money for purchase of warranty, but haven’t provided any service. I rather just pay out of pocket
Alison, It is clear that your expectations were not met. We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns and value your opinion. I have located your account and see that since this review you have received your supervisor callback and have spoken with a supervisor that has addressed your concerns. We appreciate the time you took to share your experience with others. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The last time that we called Cinch, we had a problem with our air conditioning. I wasn't at home, but my husband told me that they fixed it correctly. The only problem I have is that they did not leave an invoice. I do like to keep a record of all my home repairs. As far as the process of submitting the claim, I went online. Sometimes, I'm not sure whether a repair is going to be covered by our home insurance, but in this case, I know that it is, so it was very simple. I just went online and I clicked, and they sent me the information of the company to call. I called them. They called me back and told me they were able to come out such a day in such a time. So, it was very smooth and nice.
Inayat, Fantastic service is what we aim to provide, and we are excited to hear that you were pleased with the service you have been provided. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
When a friend paid off their house years ago, they got an advertisement for TotalProtect. She said she'd used it, so I signed up and I'm glad I did. I was wary at first. There was a lot of conjecture online about home warranty companies not always being so great, but I implicitly trust this friend and she spoke very highly of it. After I'd been on the hook for replacing an HVAC unit in the old house, I didn't wanna be on the hook for that again. When we moved and purchased a new home, I gave TotalProtect a try. Here we are three years later, and I've got a new HVAC unit.
It's super simple to file a service request. I go online and let them know what's going on. Within 45 minutes, I had a call from the local service provider and they scheduled a time to come out and were incredibly flexible. They were completely transparent and within a month, the issue was all taken care of. TotalProtect has been efficient, quick, and painless. Hopefully, I don't need them anytime soon, but it's nice to know it's there. I definitely would vouch for them. I've dealt with other home warranties and this was good. It was cheaper than having to be on the hook for a brand-new evaporator as well.
Nicholas - We're delighted to hear you were recommended by your friend and have been a member with us for three years! We 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’ve had such an easy time submitting a claim through our online system. Thank you for being a loyal customer, and we hope to satisfy your home warranty needs for many years to come! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The claim submission was very easy and I got messages back right away. I really like the fact that I can go online and do everything. I've submitted two and I got both assigned a vendor immediately. The first vendor was garbage. Their reviews were horrifying online and they never called me ever. My air conditioning was out and it was 95 degrees every day here. Cinch followed up but the vendor was horrible. Then the second time, I had a plumbing issue. The guy was out here the next day and he was fantastic. He even gave me a discount ‘cause he didn't have to do anything. I thought it was a bigger leak than it was in my ceiling and it really wasn't, so he didn't charge me the full deductible. That was really fast and I was really pleased with that. Great customer service.
Carlly - 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. It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs and it sounds like we have met our goal! Thanks for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
Years ago, I was out in Arizona and my daughter’s air conditioner went out. She said she had a home protection plan and I decided to look into getting one. I got TotalProtect and I've been with them for a long time. The claims process is extremely easy. I usually call and they would give me a claim number. The reps would ask what the issue is and then they would select a claim company. So, it’s quick. They would contact the repair company and set it up, and I would call the repair company and get scheduled for a repair. We had different technicians for different jobs. With few exceptions, they were extremely knowledgeable and they gave us a date to fix it. It was usually prompt. I'm very confident that TotalProtect will fix our problems and stand behind their work. They’ve provided excellent service.
Richard - 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! – Austin
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
About a year and a half ago, we had a refrigerator stopped working. It was a large refrigerator. It took TotalProtect nine days to get someone to the house and then they had to order a part, and it took another three days for the contractor to get back with the part. Just the other day, we had called TotalProtect because the oven was not heating and a young lady arrived in 10 days. TotalProtect doesn't have enough people that service them or their contractors are such that they bump people back.
One time on an air conditioning issue, TotalProtect told my wife to find some money and they would reimburse. That was the only time that they had to find them and they reimbursed us. I would prefer that to be an option on the initial get-go 'cause I could get someone quicker. There are companies that service our area and we're 35 miles east to Reno. We're not in Timbuktu. I don't know what TotalProtect's problem is but it's disappointing in that respect. Other than that, as far as establishing the claim or follow through on the claim, the system that TotalProtect has is very efficient. The people at their offices are always very pleasant to speak with. It's just they have a big bump in the road as far as the contractors that are available to them.
Dennis, We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be, and are glad to hear that you are pleased with our service. We take our service network seriously and value your feedback. Thanks for stopping by! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020
TotalProtect was the only one that I could find that did not have a maximum annual cap on coverage and that was a huge factor for use. The claims process is pretty simple and straightforward. In less than 10 minutes and claims are submitted and it's good. But often when I place a service call, they would schedule a time with me with the contractor and then ask me to follow up with the contractor who has said that they didn't clear those times with them. So they didn't have availability. TotalProtect should just either not give windows and let the client deal directly with the contractor or to maybe touch base with the contractor and confirm availability before scheduling the windows. Other than that, we've called TotalProtect three times and so far, so good. We've been very happy.
After the first claim we had, we were very unhappy with the contractor that TotalProtect sent out who appeared to want to take things outside of the warranty and do things in a way that we were not comfortable with. So with the second and third calls that we placed, one related to that same issue and the second completely different, we had a great experience with the second contractor. We asked to not have the first one and TotalProtect was totally understanding and they sent out somebody different. We were very happy with that service and actually asked for that particular contractor on a different matter, the third call, and they were happy to oblige. Total Protect was very easy to work with and they solved our issues. Also, there were never any issues related to the outstanding fees or anything like that.
Benjamin, We aim to provide a simply straightforward claim experience and we are thrilled you this has been your claim experience with us! 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, Dena
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020
I was with TXU and I didn't know that it had been changed to Cinch, so I was confused. But I had a really pleasant experience. I managed to get the toilet stopped up and I didn't know what stopped it up. Cinch got somebody come out the next day and the plumber got it unstopped pretty quickly. Once they got my problem done, it worked really well. The plumber was great and he was there on time.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience, Joy! I'm glad to hear that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. – Austin
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020
Submitting the claim was very simple. I do everything online. When the gas was leaking, I submitted the clam on Friday and someone showed up on Monday. Then he fixed it. It was great service.
Jagjeet, We aim to provide a hassle-free customer experience and we are delighted to hear we have met our goal. Thank you for taking the time to share! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020
I elected to take the buyout. Cinch told me I was gonna get a check for $794 and I haven't received it. Every time I call, they tell me they put in a check in the mail. They told me that they sent the check out and they had to stop payment on it and reissue another payment. I need my washing machine ‘cause I need to do laundry. I asked them if they were gonna reimburse me for the money I spent this month going to the laundry mat ‘cause they told me it was gonna take three weeks, and it's been a month already. Then the last person I talked to told me the check was mailed out on the 5th. But then they had sent the check out for the wrong amount and so she said she got everything correct. She told me that it would take 7 to 10 business days so I'm waiting.
The representatives were very professional and before now, everything was going okay. When I needed something done and they scheduled the repair person to come out, the repair people were very nice and did a good job. I never had any problems until now. Now, when I call, it takes too long to get to a person that I can talk to and ask questions.
Brenda - We are disappointed to learn your experience has not been simply straightforward. I've located your claim and see that we have correct the check amount and a new check was sent out on September 14th and checks generally take 7-14 business days to be delivered via USPS. You should receive your check no later than October 2nd. Please let us know if you would like any further assistance. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020
TotalProtect was recommended by my mother and I’ve had it for about two years, going on three. Submitting claims is a process that takes time when you gotta get them on the phone. Once you have them on the phone, they have to schedule an appointment with someone who is nearby. It doesn't take long to get a customer service representative on the phone but the long part is getting someone who is a local vendor to call you back and getting that scheduled and how long that takes. Submitting claims is a continual process where they come out, they assess and then, they gotta go back to the shop. They order parts if it requires them. They order a new one if it requires a new one, which takes another three weeks. Then, you gotta get somebody back out here to do the work, either fixing what you're calling about or replacing it or getting the value of it through a check. It's a hassle.
TotalProtect doesn't allow you to pick between their list of vendors but it doesn't matter to me who the vendor is as long as, all things being equal, they're not rude when they come to my house and they can get the job done. I have had a couple of negative experiences with a couple of the vendors that they sent out. There was one guy who was rude to me. He came to fix the microwave and it was nasty.
Elvin, Our goal is to make managing home repairs easy, and we’re delighted to hear that you’ve had an overall pleasant experience. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
On 8/25/2020 My central air conditioner stopped working. For many years I have been a customer of the Sears home warranty which is now managed by Cinch. Cinch sent out Sears technicians, they worked on the outside condenser unit and the evaporator unit in my attic. When the technician finished his work in the attic and was bringing his tools down, he and i and my wife heard a loud unbearable screeching noise coming from the attic which we had not heard before. The technician went into the attic and said he had to return the next day because the freon lines were frozen and had to stay off for hours. about 4 hours later i turned the air conditioner back on because it is 110 degrees plus in Las Vegas, The noise was so loud that i could not stay in certain rooms of my home. The next day the technician called and the air conditioner was working without noise, but later that day the noise started again and i had to turn of the air conditioner off again and call Cinch , Cinch setup an appointment for the next day and the technician called me the following morning and i informed him that the unit was cooling but their work had left the unit making unbearable noise in my house. The technician said he had to call Cinch before performing any more work. After numerous calls and finally getting a person from Cinch on the phone i was told that they do not cover NOISE!!!
I ASKED TO SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR AND THE NEXT DAY ANOTHER CINCH REPRESENTATIVE CALLED ME CLAIMING TO BE A SUPERVISOR AND AGAIN TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT COVER NOISE.
A- IT IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A KNOWLEDGEABLE, ENGLISH SPEAKING REPRESENTATIVE ON THE PHONE AND IT APPEARS THE LACK OF TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT MAKES THEM INCAPABLE OF MAKING PRUDENT DECISIONS REGARDING PROPER REPAIRS.
B- IT APPEARS THE SEARS TECHNICIANS KNEW THE CONDENSER UNIT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOME WAS CAUSING THE NOISE IN THE ATTIC THROUGH THE REFRIGRATION LINES AND THE CINCH REPRESENTATIVES DID NOT WANT TO PAY THE COST OF THE REPRIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE CONDENSING UNIT.
C. OUT OF FRUSTRATION AND ANGER CANCELLED THE MONTHLY CONTRACT THAT DAY, THEY HAVE YET TO REFUND $190 THEY OWE ME FOR A CANCELLED APPOINTMENT AND THE PAYMENT FOR FUTURE CONTRACT WORK.
D. i CALLED THEM AFTER THE UNIT QUIT AND ASKED THEM TO HONOR THE WARRANTY ON THE WORK THEY HAD DONE AND CINCH SAID SINCE I HAD CANCELLED MY CONTRACT, THEY COULD OR WOULD NOT CREATE A WORK ORDER FOR SEARS TO RETURN AND CORRECT THE INCOMPLETE OR FAULTY WORK THEY HAD PERFORMED WHEN THE CONTRACT WAS IN FORCE
E- I HAD TO CALL ANOTHER COMPANY AND PAY $1000 FOR PARTS AND LABOR TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.
Benny, It is clear that your expectations were not met. We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns and value your opinion. I have located your account and will complete a thorough review of your claim to ensure you received the full benefit your warranty provides. – Angela
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
Every claim is a nightmare. You pay your money, you get nothing back. You call every day for weeks, get put on hold for hours, and after a million conflicting stories, they deny your claim for no good reason. Managers won't get on the phone to help you. I even tried to contact their legal department, no luck. Stay away!!!
Donna- It sounds like your experience has been less than satisfactory. We would like to follow up with you directly to address your concerns. Please respond with your full property address and my team will follow up with you personally. - Christine
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
We had two claims we submitted and Cinch worked really well. I did it over the phone and the claims representative I spoke to was fine. The quality of the contractors once arriving was very good and they fixed everything. It’s worth getting a home warranty.
David, We’re glad to hear that you’ve received the excellent customer service we aim to provide. Thanks for sharing your experience. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
I had A faulty air conditioner and the contractors that came out were professional and complied with the COVID rules. I felt comfortable with them. They called ahead. They had on a mask and some shoe covers. I pretty much dealt with just one of them. They did some work and they were here at least two days. We were satisfied with that timeframe. So far, we haven't had any major problems whenever we've called in.
A couple of months ago, I had an issue and I picked up the pamphlet and the phone number on there takes me to Cross Country. But when I talk to Cross Country, they give me another 1800 number to call TXU. In the end, they did come and solve the problem. Then there's even another charging name that I see on my bank account that's not TXU or Cross Country. It's something that confuses me with this warranty at times.
Ken, It sounds like overall we've met your expectations and you have received the benefit of your home protection agreement. We hope to have you as a valued customer for many years to come. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
My garbage disposal wasn't working. We called Cinch and we were able to get an appointment within the next day. They let us know the number of the service provider and how much we would have to pay. They explained to us that we would have to pay Cinch first instead of paying through the contractor which was how we used to do it. A tech came and he saw that our disposal couldn't be fixed so it was replaced. He took necessary precautions against the pandemic and he had his mask on. The replacement took 20 minutes and I was very satisfied. He asked us for our deductible and my husband had to explain that we already paid it to Cinch. Regardless, he was a very good tech.
Celeste - We appreciate you taking the time to share your garbage disposal claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that this has been your experience. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
I get a prompt response when I send in a claim. It's pretty straightforward based on the policy. But I don't always know exactly when the person is coming after I initially file a claim. You have to make your contact with the person first before you know. So all I know is that it's submitted at that point and that I will get service. I won't have to go back in and do anything else. Most of the time, the contractors are good, but some of the screening needs to be better because I've had one that was really bad. The worst part about it is I went online and looked at the reviews for this guy and no one gave him higher than a 1. My experience was exactly what all the people who were saying how bad the guy was. I was blown away.
First of all, he didn't even come to my house. He went to the wrong address and was calling me, and he was mad at me to leave with the wrong address. Then finally, he realized he had the wrong address. I couldn't even figure out why he went to the wrong address because I've only had this policy at the current house I live in. I've never had it in any other location in my life. It was bad. But Cinch resolved it. They sent the new person over and he was wonderful. Overall, the warranty has been beneficial for me. As long as you know what's covered and you're prompt about everything, the service has been pretty good. The customer service has been good. Every issue I've had has been resolved in a timely manner.
Oscar - We're delighted to hear that we were able to get a trusted expert out to your home. We take our network of service companies serious and appreciate you calling this matter to our attention. We are thrilled you have received the benefit of having a Cinch home protection agreement. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
I thought a home warranty might be a good idea. When an air conditioner and something expensive goes out, it could be expensive, and it is. I've been with TotalProtect for five years now. Sometime in July, my air conditioner compressor went bad. I called my home warranty and they have local contractors in the area. Sometimes you don't know what you’re getting but this time, I was assigned one of the best I've ever seen.
He came out and checked the air conditioning unit. A compressor was put in on it about around 15 to 18 months and it went bad again, so the tech fixed it again. I had to pay for the coolant put in it, but the home warranty replaced the compressor on the air conditioning unit. The only thing was with this virus going around in the country, they couldn't find one. I had to wait about four to five days to get it. But as soon as they got it, techs came out here right that day and put it in. I was very pleased with the service.
Sometimes one serviceman may not be as good as another. The people TotalProtect sent out here before on that same job should have checked it out because the tech had a one other thing wrong with it that caused the compressor to go bad. I had to pay close to $500. That coolant stuff was super expensive and I had to pay for that and the $125 copay.
It was getting tough getting in touch with somebody during this pandemic. You call TotalProtect and they are hard up getting anybody on the phone because they aren't working with a full crew. I was displeased with not being able to get anybody on the telephone for several days. But I can't blame them too much. There is an emergency situation going on in the country. But I did suffer because it was the hottest time of the year and I was without my conditioning unit for a week. All I had were old tiny fans. But all in all, I'm pleased with them.
Frank, 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. We are delighted that your overall experience has been excellent! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
I have had a Home Warranty Protection with Total Protect/HMS for many years now and I have been in the past, for the most part, pretty satisfied with them. But the last dealing I had with them was terrible. I agree with all those who are saying their service totally sucks now. When my heavy-duty microwave with an exhaust fan broke down, they sent Sears Home Services to fix it. The technician barely looked at it and said it was broken beyond repair. He said he will call in the management and ask to recommend sending in a new one as a replacement. So far so good. But this is when the nightmare began. When I called HMS a week later, inquiring about the new, replacement microwave, they said they will escalate it.
Two weeks later, I check back in, they start giving me the COVID excuse. They don’t know when the management will approve. The Customer Service reps are based somewhere in South America and their standard comment is “We have no more information at this time”. Two more weeks go by, and I am mad, I threaten to cancel my service, and then they promise to call me back within 24-hours and they did. They said they have placed an order with GE and it will take 3-weeks to deliver!
Three weeks later, it's not delivered. I call HMS and they said they have no further info. They give me the GE number. GE keeps transferring between their many departments (after keeping me on hold for an average of 45 minutes between each transfer) and then tell me they cannot find my order. At this point, I have spent 10-hours in three days over the phone with GE.
A very long story short, I finally get my microwave oven after 3-months!! Three freaking months to get a new replacement! They kept giving me the COVID crap each time. Amazon, Walmart and others don’t seem to have such problems. I have already started looking around for another Home Service Warranty company. My advice—HMS is not worth it anymore.
Anthony - We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service and it sounds like we have missed our goal. Our records indicate that since this review the replacement unit has been delivered to the installation company. They will be contacting your shortly to schedule an installation appointment. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
I absolutely hate submitting claims with Cinch. I can't get an answer from anybody. I go online and I log in on filemyclaim.com. I get no response too. I had a washer that quit working a few weeks ago and somebody came and worked on it. He didn't fix it and then nobody ever came back. I spent $125 with that. I called the other day and sent in three requests. My air conditioner quit over the weekend and I haven't heard a word from anybody. I'm ready to pull it and just say, “The hell with it.” I want to make a phone call. I want to talk to a human being and I want to get an appointment set up because when something breaks, it needs to be fixed. Before it was Cinch, everything got taken care of in a timely manner, although it was pulling teeth to get somebody to do something.
Roxanne - We regret to hear you are having difficulty getting service on your claims and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. My team wants to review your account to see how we can help get your claims serviced. Please respond with your full property address so we can locate your account and complete a thorough investigation. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
Recently, I submitted a claim for my washer and dryer to Cinch. Everything went well. Their tech had to replace the lock on my washer and clean out the vent of my dryer. The tech went to the wrong vent at first but then he found the right one and cleaned it out. The dryer is still not drying like it was supposed to. Still, I've gotten good service from Cinch.
Debra, 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. Please let us know if you have if you would like to place a claim for your dryer unit and my team will follow up with you directly. Have a great day! – Austin
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
Whatever's broken in here, Cinch responds the same day when I ask them about it and they follow up as well. The employees they hire are very good. They do it and the next day, it's fixed. There has been no problem, unless there is a merchandise they're waiting for. We had one claim where we waited for a week for the part to come in. Otherwise, I don't have any bad experience. They are very nice and polite. It's very important to have the warranty. Sometimes you save money. If it's 1,000 cost, it helps a lot economically. Also, the customer service is very good.
Ghenet - We are thrilled to hear your claim experience has been simply straightforward, we hope to continue meeting your needs for many years to come. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
I had a girlfriend who used Cinch's services and she was very satisfied. I was with another company then but I switched over to CInch because they were right at the same price that I was paying. I'm very satisfied with them. When I need to make a service request, I go on the number that I have on my contract. I call in, tell them what my problem is, and they assign me to someone that I have to call. It's very easy. I was very pleased with their contractors and the work they've done.
Malinda – We are delighted to hear that you’re satisfied with our service and made the switch to Cinch! It’s always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs. We hope to continue managing your home warranty needs for many years to come. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
I called Cinch about my bathroom and at first I talked to a woman. I gave her my name and address, but she said my name wasn’t coming up on the computer. I told her that before, when I gave them my name and address, my records came up. But she said she couldn't see it. I told her she must be new because I made claims before and it never took me that long. Then, I happened to have my account number for my in-home plumbing and when I gave her that, she said she was able to see my records.
At the time, there was a leak in my bathroom and the tech said it wasn't leaking from my pipes. But when I take a shower, the water is going into the tiles on my tub. He said he was going to take a picture of my walls around my tub’s faucet in the shower and send it to the warranty company to see if they can have it replaced or have it fixed for me. So the claim is still not completed. The tech was very nice though, like the other ones that Cinch sent out. They always get the job done, too.
Mary, We're sorry to hear that there was some trouble locating your account, we appreciate your detailed feedback to help implement process improvements to better our customer experience. Please let us know if you need any assistance with your claim and a team member will be glad to follow up with you personally. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020
I've been with Cinch for seven years now and submitting claims has been pretty easy. Sometimes though, they can't find an air conditioning man or a plumber and I have to find them myself. One time, I called in for a plumber and they couldn't find one in my area. The one I found didn't deal with them. Other than this issue, I'm pleased with their warranty and I have let my friends know about it.
Gary - We are thrilled to hear you have been a loyal Cinch customer with us for seven years! We're glad that your overall experience with us has been pleasant. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020
I have had a good experience with my home warranty. I'm happy with the protection. I call up and tell them what the difficulty is. I sometimes do it online if I don't have anything really specific I'm asking about. The once or twice that I've done it online, it was a very general thing like I needed somebody to change a socket. But I do claims more by phone because usually, I'm asking specific questions. I don't have any issues getting through.
Usually, on that same phone call, they appoint somebody. If I don't want that one, they would offer me something else. I generally ask for no Sears subcontractors because I had issues with their tech in the past. I then usually have something scheduled within the day. And the people like the plumber or electrician are usually very good about getting back to me and scheduling something fairly quickly.
Years ago, I dealt with another warranty company and was I was offered right up front someone close to your area. It saved me the hassle of going back and looking them up and going, ‘Nah, I'm not sure I really like them,” or, ”Somebody else I know used them and didn't like them.” This is something that I wish my home warranty now can approach differently but it's not really an issue.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020
I've used Cinch twice, and the first time was really easy. I had trouble with my dishwasher and I put in a claim and they came in fine. This second one, I'm still waiting for the person. They're waiting for a piece to come in, but I put this claim in in August. I called them and I asked them to submit the order for me because I wasn't really sure what person I needed. My heat was leaking, and I called up and they said they'd send somebody out.
When the person came out, he said, "I can't do anything. You need a plumber." This is not a heater, it's a boiler. He said, "I don't work on boilers. But I still gotta take your money." So he took the $100 and he called Cinch and told them something. I called them and said, "Look, I need somebody that works on boilers. The guy has already taken the money, so I'm not paying another dime. I'm not paying it because it wasn't my fault because it was set up by your company." I talked to someone and he said, "Okay."
I waited two days because it was a Saturday. On Wednesday, the company that they gave me called me, and the rep said, "Hon, we don't work on boilers." I called Cinch again, was on hold, finally got somebody, and I said, "Look, I need somebody that works on boilers because the first two people have not worked on it, have not been able to do it." The girl was very nice and helpful. She said, "Look, I'm gonna look for somebody that can work on boilers through plumbing. I'll get somebody to help you."
She came back on a couple of times and said, "I'm still working on it." Then all of a sudden, the phone went dead. I didn't have anything. So I had to call again. I got somebody who I couldn't even understand because at the time, a hurricane was going through Florida, and I didn't know if it was just the static or I just couldn't hear him. I called back another time and finally got somebody, and they gave me a name of a group and she said they were gonna have them call me.
All in all, that day, I was on the phone for like four hours waiting for somebody to get somebody to come out. Finally, they got somebody. They called me like a week later because she told me, unfortunately, the person was on vacation at that time, so they were not in their office but they'd call me when they get back, which they did. They had somebody out that day and I've been waiting for two and a half weeks or so for the piece to come in. The guy was just like the person that was here first, and he said, "That guy should've done it."
The new guy said, "All I have to do, I have to get a piece that has to be put on there." We don't need it till winter because it's for heat. He said, "I'll be back with you. I hadn't forgotten. Don't worry about it. I will be back with the piece." I haven't heard anything from the guys. I haven't called them yet because a week or so ago, I got a call from Cinch saying that they were ordering the piece. So, I figured they're waiting for the piece to come in. Other than that, it was fine.
Deborah, We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be, and are glad to hear that you are pleased with our service. It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs. We take our service network seriously and value your feedback. Thanks for stopping by! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020
I've had Cinch Home Services for so many years and it has been very beneficial. I got it in two houses and we had quite a few repairs between the two. We used it for air conditioner, washer, dryer, and dishwasher. Most of their contractors have been very good. They've done the job that they were supposed to do in a timely fashion for the most part. They've been professional about their work and showed up when they were supposed to show up. I had a couple of claims since the pandemic and the contractors were wearing face masked and keeping their distance.
Porter, We have an unwavering commitment to be there when you need us, and we are thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience with our technicians. We appreciate your feedback! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020
I tell everybody that they need to have a home warranty. I have one with Cinch Home and my bill is paid online and comes out automatically. So, I don't interact with them unless I have a problem at home. Recently, I used them because I had an issue with some kind of tubing under the sink that was behind a wall that had sprung a leak. When the techs came in, they took a look at it and said they'd be right back. Then, they went out to their truck and when they came back, they said that the repair wouldn't take long at all, and it didn't.
They had to go in the vanity, take the drawer out, and go behind the drawer. And there was this little panel behind there that they took off and replaced. Then, they used what they took off to cover the hole back up. The techs were great and they both had masks on while they were here. Other than that, when I had a claim for my air conditioning unit, I had to pay out of pocket for the service. But whenever I speak to Cinch Home's reps, they are always professional and fine.
Karen - We listen and understand what our customers need, and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing. We aim to provide trusted experts on each service visit and it sounds like overall we have met our goal. Have a great weekend! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
We had a problem with my washing machine and I reported it online. It took a few days and they sent somebody out. I was told that the washing machine needed to be replaced. After that, HMS sent me a choice of either giving me a different kind of washing machine or I could buy whatever and they would send me a check. It took a little bit of time until they decided on what to do. So it looked like it took two weeks to give me their decision. But this is normal among these companies. I went out and bought what I wanted and they sent me something equal to what I bought.
Waleed, Thanks for taking the time to share your overall claim experience! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I was having problems with my refrigerator and I called Cinch Home Services. The rep whom I spoke with said she would call the contractor company and that I needed to call back if the contractor hasn't responded. Also, we've also had Cinch Home repair our washer. I'm very satisfied with how that claim went.
Celerina - We appreciate you taking the time to share how your refrigerator claim experience went, we hope to continue meeting your home warranty needs for many years to come! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I've had a home warranty provider for 30 years. I had AHS and they were lousy. They didn’t provide any sort of service, so I moved along. I got SystemsProtect. It's easy submitting a claim to them. You do it online. It only takes a minute. The technicians do the job. They come out, and you give them the deductible. I’ve only had them out a few times. The last time they came out was about a month and a half ago for an air conditioning issue, and it only took them about 10 minutes. It was a $5 part with a $100 deductible. SystemsProtect has been good. As long as they do what they're supposed to be doing, I have no complaints.
Mike - We aim to provide a straightforward experience, and appreciate you taking the time to let everyone know how easy it is to file a claim online. We hope to continue meeting your home warranty needs for many more years to come! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
The air conditioning wasn’t working. I called to file the claim 'cause it wouldn't let me do it online. The rep was very good and the service was great. The technicians were timely. They were fast and the whole process went well. But about two months before that, I had a claim with Cinch and I didn't use the provider they sent me because of how long it took to get an appointment.
Joshonda – 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, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Our refrigerator has been broken on and off since April. The last time it broke, someone came out to look at it on August 4th. They said they needed to order a part. We never heard back from them. We went back and forth calling the company and the home warranty. We finally got ahold of the refrigerator repairmen and they told us the home warranty company is going to replace our refrigerator. The home warranty company has yet to tell us this and they keep saying someone will call us back. No one calls us back. It has been almost a month without a refrigerator. We have to go to the store multiple times throughout the week because we have a mini fridge while we wait. It is a shame they don’t care about their customers receiving essential appliances in a timely matter.
Catherine - I assure you that the service you have received is not the level of service we aim to provide. My team and I would like to take a look into your claim to see how we can help. I have located your account and my team will complete a thorough investigation and give you a call as soon as we can. Thanks, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020
Several people had called me, but when I talked to the representative from the company, SystemsProtect explained more about the program. I decided to use them and the premium's good also. I've had them for 25 years, transferred from one house to the other one, and I've had three claims. I just called in and told them what was going on. They gave me a claim number and a person that will be contacting me, and they did. They sent someone out who took care of the problem right away. They are very personable and they wanted to make sure everything was done to our satisfaction.
We have this COVID currently, and the service provider that came had on the right gear. They were very polite, professional, and made sure that I understood everything that they were doing. They were very prompt from beginning to end and they took care of everything right away. When they left, they said that if we had any kind of problem after they left with their work, we are free to call them, but we'd had no problems.
Matilda – 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, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020
I had a claim for the refrigerator and TotalProtect gave me a company that was two weeks out. I should've taken it but I didn't wanna wait two weeks. But I'm not real impressed with the company that came out. Now, it's been about 11 days and I still haven't heard anything from them after the guy came out the initial time to look at it and told me that he would have to order the parts. I've made three phone calls to their only phone number that I have. It always goes to a recording saying, “We'll get back to you.” I left two numbers for them to call me on and I haven't heard anything from them.
I called TotalProtect two days ago and they said the parts were on the way and it should be delivered. As a matter of fact, it should've been delivered on Monday. I waited to do the tracking and see if it's been delivered by FedEx. It showed that it's been en route and from where it's going from, I coulda gone up and picked up the part. Unless the company there is not turning parts over, they coulda driven up there.
In the interim, I’ve been trying to use that refrigerator. Fortunately, the freezer didn't go out so I'm using it to make myself ice blocks and chiller pads and keep the condiments that I have to use in that refrigerator. But the top part of the refrigerator is still not working. I defrosted it out because the tech told me initially I would have the part last Thursday. When I didn't hear from them, I called them and left a message again. So I'm not real happy with these people. This is the only time I've had a bad taste in my mouth about TotalProtect because I've had a couple other incidents that things were taken care of. It's just the company they're using and due to the fact that, they don't have a lot of companies in this area that they can use.
I understand that with the virus, everybody's dealing with some delays on everything. But this is out of hand. It's going on three weeks now without a refrigerator. I've been a customer for over five years now of TotalProtect, now Cinch. I need to get new books from them saying who they are and the actual phone numbers instead of playing phone tag with whoever I can catch. I didn't even know that Cinch had taken over TotalProtect. I went to the website and it redirected me to Cinch. I figured I was getting spammed. But the phone numbers were the same, so fortunately I got ahold of somebody.
Walter - 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. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020
There was an issue with the coil on the air conditioner and the technician sent out by Cinch came right out. He had the part so he was able to fix the issue on the same day which was great in the summertime. So far, I'm very happy with Cinch. You just call in and pay the $50 to the guy when he gets here.
Carole, We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be, and are glad to hear that you are pleased with our service. Thanks for stopping by! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020
You don't want to have a lot of claims but when you do file one, you want the warranty people to communicate, to follow up, and to do what they say they're gonna do. With the warranty company I had before, I wasn't pleased with the way that they communicated, their process, and their contractors. I had been wanting to change so I switched to TotalProtect. They were affiliated with my mortgage company. I’ve had TotalProtect for a couple of years and I'm quite happy with them. I've only had a couple of claims but whenever I have had to file one, the contractor comes right out and does the work. Now that Cinch Home Services is the new warranty people, I hope that they'll be just as good.
Michael - 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! – Austin
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020
We bought the house in December of 2018. We had the seller purchase the first year with Cinch, and then we renewed it. We lost our air conditioning a couple of months ago in the middle of a heat wave. We were without our AC for a couple of weeks. The tech thought it was some part. Our system is so old and we tried to explain that. Getting parts for it is hard. And then, when the tech replaced that part, he realized that that was not the only issue. He then replaced the second part and everything was fine. The tech was very nice. He actually was the same guy that came the previous year when we had the heater go out in the middle of the winter.
Kimberly, 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! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020
You always have a home warranty. I bought the house so you make sure you do that. TotalProtect is bound into the thing from Centex Homes who built it and Cinch Home Services bought TotalProtect, which I've had for 11 years. Submitting a claim is easy although sometimes, finding people who can do the work is difficult. But the technicians were all quite good people. TotalProtect is doing the job that they signed up to do. They are a company that's easy to do business with but lacks resources. But it's not their fault.
Donald, We are delighted to hear you have been a valued member with us for 11 years! It sounds like overall we have met your expectations and we hope to service your home warranty needs for many years to come! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020
The process to file a claim is pretty flawless and they usually respond pretty quick. The companies that they have have come out and met the needs, fixed it or replaced it if needed. Everything is working very well. The price goes up a little bit each year and that's understandable, but it's still cheap. The claims process has gotten a little bit better. I just go online and they call me, and then they set up a person to come out, so it works great. Our most recent claim was for the AC and the contractor came out the next day and looked at it. Then they replaced a capacitor on the outside unit and fixed it.
Harold – 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. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with others! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020
Submitting claims with Cinch has always been good. The person that I call takes all the information. And usually, by the next day, I have somebody calling me to set something up to come and look at the damage. Recently, I had a busted water pipe. The technician diagnosed it, found the problem, and fixed it within an hour.
Robert - James – 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, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020
Work order put in 9July18, it hasn't been fixed a yr later. I call weekly & get the runaround. Now they are giving the repair company the runaround. We submitted a work order on 9 July 2019 for our AC, as of 17 Aug 20, our AC has not been fixed. We have paid three service calls and was told the last one would be refunded and it has not been. I call weekly for a update and have for six weeks I have been told that the parts have been on order. Today the service providers called and was informed that the parts have not been order. We pay our bill on time monthly and expect better service than this. I have spoken to three supervisors and still have not gotten any further.
September 2019 we paid to have our HVAC serviced because Customer Service declined the repair and afterwards they apologized and refunded us our out of pocket amount. They had us find our own provider then would not cover fees. Then they sent the same company for last year to recheck it and if they would agree to use their parts, the service providers agreed. Everyone we speak to gives us a different update. The parts were on order one week, the next week they are not, the next week they are and a email is being submitted to check status. This has been way too long to repair a leak. Our HVAC is very low on freon and we cannot afford to keep paying to have it filled.
Sharlene - I assure you that the customer service you have received is not the level of service we aim to provide. My team and I would like to take a look into your claim to see how we can help. Please provide me with your full property address so my team can investigate and follow up with you personally. Thanks, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020
We've had Cinch for years and they've done a good job. They are professional and efficient. My experience with their reps was fine. We had our swimming pool heater repaired recently. The technicians that came were very good. They fixed it, found the right part to replace and it works well now.
Steve, We aim to provide top notch service experts and we appreciate the time you took to share how your experience went. Sincerely, Dena
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020
I used Cinch with TotalProtect first when the microwave stopped working and second when my downstairs AC stopped working. I filed the claims online and the claims process was easy. Also, the companies they assigned called when they were on their way and the issues were resolved in less than a week. Everybody has been polite and professional so far.
Patrick, We’re thrilled to hear you have used the benefit of placing your claim online. We aim to provide trusted experts on every service visit and hope to have you as a valued customer for many years to come. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020
Every time I've called, Cinch reacted and gave a claim number immediately. If they had someone that could service the area, they provided the name, the contact and the company. Then if that company couldn't handle the job quickly enough for me, and I had someone else in mind, or in some situations, they didn't have a representative in the area, I had to find a person and paid everything then a check would come back to me. It looks like that's even gonna be handled 'cause I got a note on that saying to expect the check in the mail by whatever date so everything seems to flow. I've made HVAC units, wash machine, and dryer worked on. Everybody has been very responsive.
The process of putting a claim is fine. All the recorded messages need to be shortened a little bit athough I know how to bypass a lot of it. If someone called in for the first time, it takes a while to get to the right person to process the claim. Then they assign a person on the account and they follow up. Even that number is tough to get to them because the Cinch system is a little different. It's all 800 and then a person listens to recorded messages and try to find the people. But it works 90% of the time, except for someone that would be new with the whole process, it would be very frustrating.
Some jobs are in between specialists. Then the more specific I can be with telling about my problem, the more the person on Cinch's end could understand. For example, when I first had the hot tub leak, it was leaking into the basement. Cinch sent someone out that knew nothing about hot tubs so I had to clarify that. You can't send a plumber out for hot tubs. Plumber knows piping but he doesn’t know hot tubs. Actually, it runs smoothly 90% of time. If I have a problem with a specific thing, like the HVAC is not working, they'd get someone out that know what they're doing. In that situation, I found someone that was even closer. Now that person has become one of the employees that they recommend. They’ve done a great job.
My brother just moved and I said he gotta go with Cinch. He said he'd be paying $50 a month with that. I told him that if he wanted a responsive company that would call him back, listen to what his problem is, and abide by the contract terms that the company has, which he signed with them, go with Cinch. You get what you pay for with them. Everything I've called, they've not said no. I read the fine print before I call. 90% of the time, they're on top of it that they cover it. I told my brother to consider extra thing for the septic and the pool. I thought that was worth having. Those extra things cost extra money and they can't cover everything for that thing.
Stephen - We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided quick and professional service providers for your claims. We are delighted to hear you recommended our services to your brother and we hope he enrolls with Cinch to get the benefit of having a Cinch policy. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020
I call my claims in and it has been very quick. The contractors that they've sent out have been decent people.
Patrick, We aim to provide a hassle-free customer experience and we are delighted to hear this has been your experience. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020
At first, my experience submitting claims with TotalProtect was really disappointing. I had a repair person come out who tried to charge me double and charge me out of pocket for a hot water heater. So, I was without hot water for quite some time. It was almost a month. But recently, and for whatever reason I've had a rash of claims, it's been much easier.
I had a water line leak and they have recently been pairing me with people that I have had come out before and have done a good job. Also, communication has been much better. I had been dealing with a washing machine issue for some time. There seemed to be some communication issues in terms of the appliance person versus the home warranty. The appliance person asked what the status was 'cause it had been a week and I hadn't heard anything. They said, "We've ordered the part. We'll be out there September 3rd." Then that same day, I got an email from Cinch saying that they were going to replace or cash-out.
The cash-out situation was a little frustrating because they were willing to replace it with a $700 washer, but they were only willing to pay a lower amount. I looked at the reviews for the washer that they were going to replace it with, and the reviews were really mixed and I didn't have time to really dive into it deeply. So, I just told them to cash me out so I could deal with it later. Overall, the warranty has been great. I have older appliances and I live in a 15-year old house. This year, in the past three months, I've had four claims and there were no issues. It was just sometimes it took a little longer than I think it would.
Janet, 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 having you as a valued customer for many more years. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020
Years back, I had a claim with Cinch and it was great because the people spoke English. Recently however, I thought I was talking to somebody from Bangladesh. It was hard to understand him because he spoke extremely bad English. It was a big language barrier. Other than that, the technician was outstanding. My son does heating, air conditioning, sheet metal work and all. I had to have a hot water heater put in and I met the technician. He knew my son because they're in the same business. But why couldn't I have gotten my son to do it? Nonetheless, the technician did a great job. He was very clean.
John - Our purpose is to always meet your needs. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020
My washer went out. A contractor came out in three days and repaired it. The tech was real nice and the washer has been working fine since. Cinch is doing a good job.
Levern, We aim to provide top notch service experts and we appreciate the time you took to share how your experience went. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020
When I call Cinch, they take care of things. Their contractors have been very helpful, courteous, and showed up on time. Recently, the commode was leaking. Cinch scheduled it the same day and the guy came out the next day. He got it repaired in about 10 minutes once he got here. I was more than happy with the timeframe. The only thing is that Cinch needs to add water and sewer line coverage.
Hubert - This is exactly the type of service Cinch aims to provide! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and your valuable feedback. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020
Submitting claims has been pretty easy. I've had electrical, dishwasher, plumbing, oven, microwave, and recently, hot water tank problems and TotalProtect helped us with those. Everyone that they sent has been great. Everything seems to work pretty well. They're very responsive. It's well worth it to have TotalProtect. I might have had one bad experience over five years, which is actually pretty good. We're in an older home and I suggest everybody, if they can, have one.
Darcel – We are delighted to hear that you’re satisfied with the service you have been provided! It’s always our intention to provide a simply straightforward claim experience and it sounds like we've met our goal! Thank you for taking the time to share! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020
I’ve only filed a couple of claims since I've had the policy. But both of them worked out okay. For my most recent claim, a guy came out and fixed my dishwasher. He was very polite, very courteous, and timely.
Godfrey, Our goal is to make managing costly home repairs easy and we appreciate your feedback! Thanks for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020
Most of the time, submitting claims with TotalProtect is okay. But sometimes, I have difficulty connecting with them, trying to get them to get a repair company out in a timely manner. This last time, I had problems with some electrical outlets in my house and they couldn't even find the electrician with less than 100 miles away. I live around Salem, Oregon. 100 miles away would mean like either Eugene or Portland. They didn't have anything pre-setup within the Salem area. So, I had to call an electric company here in the Salem area and set up an appointment for them to come out and look at my electrical wiring issue. It took them 25 minutes to find the problem and fix it. It was frustrating on my part. I didn't mind calling them. It's just that I don't like having to do all the messing with all the third-party billing and stuff.
Also, TotalProtect asked for my deductible before they even had anybody lined up. So now, they have my deductible. I have to wait for the electric company to bill me. And I still am out $125 that I could even use to pay the electric bill with. They are charging $110 an hour, which is less than what my deductible is, which meant that had they done the calling and sending out, they would have made $15 on my dime besides what I pay in monthly premium.
I tell people all the time even just because they have a home that they don't know when things are gonna break down. I've had TotalProtect for a long time. They have replaced a refrigerator, a washer, a hot water heater, some heating issues, ductwork. They have saved me a lot of money. I can't say that home warranty insurance is not worth it because it is. Just sometimes, I get frustrated. I've played around with going to a different home warranty company just because their deductible is really high. But that's neither here nor there.
Amy, We appreciate you being a valued customer and appreciate your valuable feedback. We're glad to hear that overall we have met your expectations! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020
I refinanced my mortgage and Cinch was part of my monthly payment with my previous loan. We have challenges in our area finding approved vendors through Cinch. We recently had our HVAC system serviced. It went well but that person traveled 45 minutes to service our HVAC. I was shocked at how much time the contractors spend on a regular maintenance service. The technician cleaned it out and he did a great job. The contractor was were very communicative. They had to reschedule a couple of times. They had emergency AC stuff to follow up but I was okay with that. I would use them again but they're 45 minutes away.
The only other time I filed a claim was when I had the HVAC replaced. At that time, there wasn't a local vendor who could do the service so I went with a local provider, which was Medic or MD Residential. Cinch gave me what they would have paid a vendor and I paid the difference. That worked out okay and I saved $3,000. I don't use the service as much as maybe I should. When we needed some plumbing advice recently and something else, there weren't any vendors available to make connection with. I do mortgage and sometimes, home warranties are part of the contract negotiation. It is interesting that this company doesn't have more vendors because other home warranty companies do. I'm not sure though if we're going to continue the service with Cinch because there's not a lot of vendors. The downfall is our area though and that's out of everybody's control.
Joy, 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. - Amanda
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020
I called an 800 number to submit a claim for the refrigerator to Cinch and the contractors came. It was pretty easy and the tech who came out was a gentleman. It went well.
Damon - We are delighted to hear that placing a claim with our automated system was a easy experience and we provided trusted experts to come and service your refrigerator. Thanks for taking the time to share! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020
When I bought the house, part of the conditions was that I was going to have a home warranty and the owners at the time that we bought the house from was using Cinch Home Services. Once it expired after a year, I continued with them once I took over. They were very receptive to my issues and they were calling me. I'm busy, so they would leave messages and they would call just to make sure I was happy with the services. They were also very polite so I never had a problem with them.
I had a headache the first claim I made, which was a couple of weeks ago. The first guy that came out after I filed the claim had scheduled times to come to the home at least twice and he didn't show up and did not call. So, it was like communication was really bad and I had to take off of work on those occasions based on the fact that he said he was gonna be there. I work in law enforcement so everybody is needed. Then he called me and said he had another job, he had to deal with an elderly lady and he had to take care of that. It was very annoying.
I called the Cinch Home Services office and told them I wanted the guys that did the repair before for my AC to come out because these guys were really professional, knew what they were doing, and offered some good advice. I was very happy Cinch didn't give me a headache about making that request. They said that they would send out this company ‘cause they're still with them. This company did a great job, they came out, and fixed the problem. They called me last week to confirm how everything was going. They did well at following up.
Gary - 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 experience 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, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020
I called Cinch for the AC and Sears does not have enough technicians around the area. It took two weeks but I understand there's a lot of ACs being fixed. Then, when the guy was supposed to come, he called in sick. I called Cinch a second time and the rep was very courteous. She called Sears and she tried to put it to another service provider but there's none in the area. It wasn't another two weeks before I got my AC fixed and I was without it for almost a month. Everything was fixed as soon as the tech came in, though. But there should be a threshold so that customers feel like they're getting their money's worth whenever they call in. If Cinch cannot get things fixed by a certain time, they waive something and give something to the consumer.
Jose – Our purpose is to always meet your needs. We appreciate your feedback and we ensure it will be provided to the appropriate department for further review and handling. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020
Submitting the claim is not an issue but they don't necessarily use the best people. My issues have been either with my air conditioner or my heater. Before signing up with them, I used the companies around here, like Morris-Jenkins or Brothers. Every time I've ever used somebody through Cinch, they come out here and they assess the situation. But by this time, because I get my things service through somebody different, I already know what the issue is. So I just need them to fix it. The companies that they use never can just come once. It's either two or three times because they ordered the wrong part or they don't have the parts in stock. This has been a consistent problem every single time. I've had conversations with Cinch about it. I've suggested that they kinda do their research and find somebody who they trust as far as the different home warranty companies out there.
Brenda, We are continuously working to add vendors to our service network and we are glad to hear that we were able to overall satisfy your claims. Thanks for letting us know how we’re doing. - Christine
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
The process of submitting a claim with Cinch was easy. I really didn't have any issues. The only thing is that it does take some time to go through the menu to get ahold of somebody because I had used somebody before and I wanted to make sure that as long as they were under the program, if they could be used as the preferred vendor to reuse again because I had felt more comfortable with them than getting somebody then not knowing what I'm gonna get.
I had my air conditioning repaired. The contractors came before when I got maintenance done. I used the same company called Tempo. They were awesome. I had a really good experience with them. From the time that they came and they did the maintenance, they did a very thorough job. Then when the air conditioner had an issue, that was when I called back to make sure and see if I could reuse them again. The interaction was fine. Great guys, great company. I didn't have any issues with them. Everything's been okay with Cinch since the transition.
Albert - We’re disappointed to hear that you experienced problems with our automated system. We are always working to improve our customer experience and we appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback. We ensure it will be forwarded for further review. We're delighted to hear that overall, your experience has been great! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
The people at ResidentialMD Gold are fine but some of the people that came out here weren't. There was a man who came out here to check my dryer. I went two and a half weeks without a dryer because he wouldn't get out here to fix it. And when he fixed it, it didn't work. Then he wouldn't come back out and told me it wasn't his problem. I called ResidentialMD and raised hell with him. I reported him and I hope he doesn't work for them anymore. The reps at ResidentialMD were very apologetic and they did everything as fast as they could to fix it. Also, they're much better than the people we dealt with the first half that we lived here. I haven't run across anybody that has not been helpful. They're very kind and patient and they explain things. I recommend ResidentialMD to anybody.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Linda! I'm glad to hear that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. – Austin
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
My experience with Cinch has been usually very good. But I liked them better in the past. With modernizing things, it becomes less personal and harder to talk to a human being. Also, there was one claim that I really felt they were not fair to me, but I didn't have the strength to fight it. Otherwise, they are very good.
Faige - Thank you for taking the time to share your overall experience with us. We hope to have you as a valued member for many years to come. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
We’ve been with Long & Foster Home Warranty for six years now. It's been purchased so many times and Cinch is kind of a new animal here. The rules changed a little bit with a deductible being presented upfront is a new thing, and then the fact that they only give you one provider to choose from. I'm pretty good at being selective. I have a bunch of questions I like to ask so having the three people to choose from was a nice thing ‘cause I could kinda vet them. Then not paying them upfront is a good idea too because it disincentivizes them to really do thorough work. A lot of guys just come in and they don't even look at things. They're like, “Oh, you got this. It's probably this. I'll order both parts and we should be good to go.” Right now, what we're getting is a really haphazard repair person half the time and they're rushing the job.
On the stove, they ended up taking parts from one side to the other to try to make it work. They ended up making one of the burners up top less efficient. So as of prior to them coming, three were working out of four. All four were working, but one was not working as well as it was before. I could tell the guy moved the screws in the top plate. Even the repair person said he had stripped the screws and kinda moved some of the things around to try to make the configuration work.
Same thing with the dishwasher. We were experiencing water in the basin when we were done with a load, and instead of doing what one repairman said -- you usually replace the hose and the pump all at once -- they came in and they just replaced the pump. Then another guy came in and he just tried to reconfigure the hose and we had have another guy in because it was still putting water at the bottom and then he figured it out. So it's like instead of being really simple, we're having to work a lot to get the jobs done too. That's been our experience so far.
With Cinch, it's more difficult now to get to an operator. It seems like everybody's trying to automate everything. But sometimes you need to talk to somebody so it looks like you can schedule your repair. What we did was we found somebody who we liked, so we wanted to go with them for one of the repairs, and we couldn't even do that ‘cause everything was so automated, so it's a little different. We'll adjust, though.
Bradley - We are thrilled to hear you have been one of our valued members for 6 years! We’re disappointed to hear that you experienced problems with our automated system. We are always working to improve our customer experience and we appreciate you providing this feedback. Have a great day! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
Back in June, we had an issue with the microwave and the range hood. I filed a claim and it was excellent with the claims rep. The contractor, Home Appliance Solutions and Repair, came out and they did a fabulous job.
Jean, 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, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
I'm still having problems with the refrigerator, but I’m just gonna deal with it. It’s not authorized. The contractor had to order a part and that took a while for it to arrive. Then when they put the fan in, I had to wait a while before I could put the screws in. Now the fan, evidently, is broken ‘cause it’s not cooling in my refrigerator. It was working for a minute and then it stopped. Because of the pandemic and everything else that's going on, I didn't call back to see if it was working, because I didn’t wanna go through having to use the freezer and the refrigerator again. I didn't know what the next process would be, whether they would have to put in another claim, and I have to go through all that claim process again. My son and I decided that he won’t put in another claim, but it isn’t working right.
I’m just making do with what I have. I have another refrigerator in the basement and I’m putting food down there. Every time I get ready to have something from the refrigerator, I have to get it from downstairs and bring it up. I’m not too happy ‘cause I had to deal with all of that, and I shouldn’t have to. I didn’t drop the service. I’m still paying but I’m not satisfied with TotalProtect as I should be.
Joanne, We appreciate your feedback and the time you took to share your experience. If you need any assistance with your claim, please respond with your full property address and my team will follow up with you directly. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020
In January last year, I came home to find that my dishwasher had failed and was leaking all over the place. My regular insurance agents paid and took care of the flooring and replacing everything except the dishwasher itself. The guy from the home warranty service said that my dishwasher had a pre-existing condition. But I had papers that said the pre-existing condition has been dealt with. The home warranty guy denied it though. I wasn't really happy. When I had the note from the repairman that said that this pre-existing condition had been repaired, the dishwasher should have been covered at that point.
Regina - We regret to hear this has been your experience and my team will be glad to review your claim to ensure you have been provided the full benefit of your policy. Please respond with your full property address and a team member will follow up with you personally. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020
My house is old and I'm getting to the age now that I don't do a whole lot of work and I wasn't sure that I could take care of, and get a guarantee that I got somebody to look into it. Somebody turned me on to TotalProtect and I decided to go with it. The only problem I had this time was that the first contractor I called was dishonest. He said he would call me back Monday but he never did. So I called back to the warranty and said that I needed to get somebody else. I waited a couple of days before I called them back. During that week, I called back and somebody else was reassigned to me. In less than an hour, somebody called me back and said that they scheduled but they couldn’t get here until Friday. I told them okay and to come look at it. They did come on Friday.
The two situations are different because when you demand for something, you expect people to get it tomorrow but that doesn't happen so you get into boundaries of that. I'm a reasonable kind of guy that when you say you're gonna do something, you do it. But if something could have happened, you could've called me back and say that you can’t and you can’t get to me today.
TotalProtect is a worthwhile thing. If they do what they say they’ll do and make sure they maintain their stuff, they shouldn't have any problem. There'll be delays in it but that's part of the system. I have recommended TotalProtect to my mom and my brother who is buying a house tomorrow. We're closing out and he already signed up. My niece is buying her house two days after my brother moves in. Hers is September the 3rd and she’s gonna sign up. You pay for it now for 125 and the guy comes out, does it and look at it. But it is an investment that if something goes wrong, you get somebody to come and look at it, and tell you where you stand right now instead of getting in line,
Arthur - We are always working to improve our customer experience and we appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback and are delighted to hear you have recommended our services to your family members! Have a great day! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020
Claims with TotalProtect are easy to process but they are very slow. Since we've had the home warranty, we've had a stove replaced, a microwave replaced, and an air conditioner fixed two times. They could not repair the microwave or the stove and that was where the problem came in. They wanted to give us something that was not equal in value with what we had. What you buy is a certain price and a certain quality. Years later the home warranty doesn't have that particular one. The prices and quality have gone down so they try to replace what you have. But you have to go back and forth with them to get what you think you deserve. We've always been satisfied though.
Mr./Mrs. Hallman, We’re sorry to hear that we didn’t meet your expectations. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are specific terms and conditions listed within your policy. Although your warranty agreement does not match the exact type or brand for a replacement item, it is our guarantee to find a comparable model in size and function. 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. Thank you, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020
When I bought my house, my Realtor got me a home warranty company and Cinch was the company she recommended. I'm satisfied with it. The price is a bit higher than the ones I've had in the past but everything else is good. I haven't had any problems with services at any of my places where I’ve had the home warranty. If I complain about a company, they take care of the problem. Making a claim is easy too. You can either do it online or you can call and they take care of it right away. Everybody has been very courteous and knowledgeable about what I needed to do or what they were supposed to do. They've fixed my dishwasher, dryer, heating unit, and furnace. I’m happy with the services.
Brenda – We aim to provide trusted experts on every visit and are happy to hear that we delivered. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020
I paid the deductible and waited a couple of weeks. They told me that I was covered for the septic tank but not for the pipe. I had to pay $4,000 out of my pocket.
It’s kinda frustrating in that aspect because I think the pipes are supposed to be covered because it’s a whole system. It's a septic tank and you need to put pipes. There's no other way around it. You pay an extra for the septic and you pay an extra for the pipe. Now I'm waiting for my renewal to add that up. Why can't I add anything now?
When you call to get the warranty, like I did couple years back, they should explain it in detail and sent to you that there are certain things that you need to pay extra for. That’s something they don't tell you. But you need to find out on your own as I did. Another thing is I check other companies around and the deductible is quite high. It’s 125 but other people are saying 60, 80, 90. If I call a technician for my home, it would cost me $85. I’m paying TotalProtect 125. It’s a little bit stiff in that aspect. But I don't mind paying because I need warranties in my home. I believe in warranties.
TotalProtect is not bad at all. It's just that the second company, Cinch, is the one in control of the warranty, what is covered, and what isn't. But I noticed that ever since Cinch took over, it’s a little bit much easier when you file claims. And their location of labor or the people who talk to you are much better, which is really good. There is communication.
I still recommend TotalProtect because even though I sometimes have to fight it, they do the repair. They go and do what you have to do. In the area that I'm located, TotalProtect has a little bit of problem getting providers. Other than that, it’s much better than American Home Shield and other companies around. It’s a little bit more reliable. I'm in the business of finding houses and I have a lot of friends and Realtors. They ask me and I recommend TotalProtect but I tell them their feedback so they can make their own decision.
Mary - We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and appreciate your feedback. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items and conditions which may not be covered by your warranty. This information can be found in the terms and conditions of your warranty booklet that was mailed to you upon enrollment. We regret any confusion or misunderstanding which occurred. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020
Claims with Sears is easy because I get a citizen of the country I reside in. But when it comes time to get the appointment, I’m transferred to someone who doesn't speak English. I have an issue because I can't understand them and I know well they’re not understanding me. It gets very frustrating so I end up hanging up. I call back and tell them to just set me up with an appointment and to not send me to the call center. I have a hard enough time hearing as it is. When I get somebody who doesn't speak English as their first language, I can’t understand them. It makes me very angry and I’m a short-tempered veteran in the first place.
Sears sent out a guy for my dishwasher and he was great. The same can be said for the guy who came for my refrigerator. But I found the one who came for the microwave to be a little lazy. He took care of the problem well but when it came to the packaging and everything that the parts came in, he wouldn't take them. Everybody else says, “If you don't mind, could you help me carry the boxes to my truck?” And I love to do that since I don't have to dispose of the old parts, the boxes, and all that stuff. But this guy just left it here. He took the new parts that were overage order though. It was probably so the company could use them for something else.
I got him finally to take the board. I told him that I’d put it in the trash but ity was gonna be kicked back and it was gonna be on my curb. He said, “What do they do, go through your garbage here?” I go, “In this town, yeah. They actually get out of the truck and look at your recycling in your trash. And they have a camera to actually watch each item fall in.” Many people throw electronics in.
Kevin - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you - Amanda
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020
I got to know Cinch through my friend. With my little experience with them, they are excellent. Because when I call, quickly, they came. They speed up everything. They did what is necessary to do. The problem I was having before, they now replaced everything. The company is a good company to deal with. I really appreciate the company. They did everything perfectly well. I love them.
Eunice, We are delighted to hear you heard about Cinch from your friend and chose us to manage your home warranty needs. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020
The thing that I like best about it is that I don't have to go find a service tech. They have the people already lined up and have checked their backgrounds. So I just call them and they send the people. The most recent claim that we had was for our washing machine. I was very apprehensive about it because of COVID. But the tech was great. He was masked and gloved. He came in and immediately diagnosed the problem. They had to come back twice but it wasn't really his fault. He did a good job.
Jo, 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 - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
I’ve been with Cinch Home Services for over six years and everything is working out well. I'm a low-tech guy so I usually call when submitting a claim and it has been very pleasant. I had claims on a ceiling fan, a garbage disposal, a clothes dryer, a small electrical problem and a garage door. They respond quickly from a conversation standpoint as well as in getting someone out here to repair whatever it is. Plus, the contractors who came out were all good.
Earl, We are delighted to hear you've been a valued member with Cinch for six years! We aim to send trusted experts upon each visit and we are thrilled to hear this has been your experience. Thanks for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
When a serious plumbing issue occurred in my home, we immediately called the home warranty company. We could not reach anyone on Saturday evening and all day Sunday. On Monday morning, we reached a person who took my information and required my credit card for the $100 before he would even tell me if they had a plumber available for an emergency call out. He simply refused. Later we were provided w/a time that Peeke Plumbing was suppose to come and they never showed up. I called the H/W company again and they said the only had two plumbing companies services our entire metro area and that this was a common problem. She upgraded our case to "urgent" and said we should be getting a call in the morning. We waited the following morning but no call came. I called the H/W again and couldn't get a live person on the phone. We were without any water in the house and had raw sewage in our lower living area for 4 days before we called a plumber who came out the same day, diagnosed the problem and had the sewage piped repaired the following day. I called my credit card company to stop the $100 payment. As luck would have it, two days later our water heater started leaking and needed to be replaced. Again, we called the home warranty company, the plumber was scheduled, and again never showed up. I will NEVER use or recommend this company to anyone.
Lucinda - We sincerely regret to hear this has been your experience and my team would like to review your claims to see how we can help provide a resolution. Please respond to this message with your full property address and a member from my team will be glad to follow up with you directly and answer your concerns. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
I had a warranty with American Home Shield many years ago. I had a guy out repairing my oven and he said to me, “You know, TotalProtect is the best one out there and you have a Sub-Zero. You're crazy if you don't change to TotalProtect.” Also, they covered more than AHS. I changed to TotalProtect several years ago. Luckily, I didn't need it until now. The ice maker was leaking on my Sub-Zero, and the guy came out and fixed it. The service rep was wonderful. He was good. I got through right away. It was a little better, but then it leaked again just within a matter of weeks. I need to call Cinch and get somebody out there again ASAP.
Sharyl - 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 and please let us know if you need any assistance getting a company to come back out to service your ice maker. - Angela
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
The most recent claim with Cinch was for air conditioning. Submitting it went very smoothly. And then, the contractor that came out was very good. The only thing I'm not happy about is I thought they should replace the whole unit. It's almost 17 years old. They replaced the bigger unit about two to three years ago, but they wouldn't replace the smaller unit. They did put a new compressor in and it has been working fine. I'm okay as long as I got the cool air, but the whole unit should have been replaced. But other than that, whenever I have an issue, Cinch took care of it right away. We had some issues a couple of years ago but those have been resolved.
Jerry, 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, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
I had a problem with my refrigerator and a Sears tech came out to look at it. He seemed to be knowledgeable and he spent 15 minutes looking at it. It was a compressor issue which he said it was too costly to fix. It didn't make any sense for me to repair it and I bought a new one. Then Cinch Home reimbursed me a good portion of the purchase price. Other than that, submitting claims with them always worked out well for me and I've gotten fairly prompt replies.
Milton, It sounds like overall Cinch has met your claim expectations, we appreciate your valuable feedback and hope you remain a customer for many years to come. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
They're very easy to work with. I usually get very good follow-up by the Cinch agent and then typically, after that, I'm calling out the service person that's gonna be providing the needed service. The contractors are all really good quality. I've had no problems at all with anybody that I feel uncomfortable with or maybe taking advantage of the situation. They're a very reputable people. I'm satisfied with Cinch. I've been with them a while. If I have a question or two about a situation, they're usually very good to respond and to explain either why something was replaced versus repaired.
Joseph - This is exactly the type of service Cinch aims to provide our valued homeowners. We aim to send provide a simply straightforward claim experience and it sounds like we've met our goal. Thanks for sharing and continuing to be a valued member with us. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
Cinch Home Services had been worth it for me. If anything goes wrong, at least I have this kind of protection. The deductible at that time I joined was $60. But now it’s 100. Also, the claim process was easier in the beginning years than it had been lately because there seemed to be so many bells and whistles that I would have to go through with technology. And it's not always the same thing that you're wanting to know. The last time I had to call, I had to get another name of an adjuster, and there were no options for it. So I just started pressing numbers until finally, I got ahold of somebody.
Everybody that I've ever dealt with from Cinch has always been so understanding, nice, and knowledgeable. I couldn't have asked for better service over the years. The techs were courteous. They asked what the problem was and they were all very thorough. The quality of their work was excellent. My neighbor has another home warranty company. And from what she had to deal with and what I dealt with, she's already looking to switch. I can always let other people know that Cinch Home Services is much more reasonable as far as deductible and what they take care of than what another company is and also the response time.
Kathy, We appreciate you spreading the word about Cinch and appreicate your loyalty. Thanks for stopping by to share! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
The washer at my house went out and I called TotalProtect. They're good at getting somebody out when I call them. They sent a company out called Same Day Appliances to my residence and I paid them the deductible. They said the tech would come back a week later with the part to install it. They gave me a date and time but when the time came, they never showed up. I called the provider and a lady got smart with me on the phone. I told her I work 100 miles from my home and I took off that day to have my washer fixed. We got into this argument and she called me a racial slur and said they're not coming out to my home. I immediately called back TotalProtect and explained to them what happened.
They said they would send out another company called Sears and I would not have to pay the deductible. Then, Sears couldn't get out to my home for a couple of weeks and when the guy came out, he said he needed $125 deductible. I told him I was instructed by the warranty company that I did not have to pay because I paid already. He said he was gonna have to leave here if he doesn't collect the $125. I immediately got on the phone while he was there. TotalProtect talked to him and said I should not have to pay the $125. The tech said it was what Sears is requesting and TotalProtect did not send the proper paperwork to them to waive that fee.
I got back on the phone with TotalProtect and I said I could not afford for these people to leave. The lady told me to pay the 125 and email them the invoice. They gave me an email address and I took care of that but I never heard back from them. I keep calling the customer service and they are sending me from department to department. It's clearly documented. Every time I talk to customer service, the person would say they see where I pay the deductible twice but they don't why I have not received my check. If I ask to speak to a supervisor, they would put me on hold for 15 minutes and say all the supervisors are busy. They would say somebody would call me back but I haven't heard anything. It's been going on since June. I'm gonna go to the Better Business Bureau and file a complaint. I just want my $125.
Michael, I'm sorry to hear about the delays you have experienced during your washing machine claim. The service you've received is definitely not the level of service we aim to provide. We’ll be glad to look into your claim to see how we can help expedite the resolution. Please provide me with your full property address so my team can investigate and follow up with you personally. Thanks, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020
My niece had been with TotalProtect for the last 12 years and she told me about it. I found their website and that was who I thought I was signing up for and then they told me that it was Cinch Home Services. My niece had all types of services. But it seems as if the last few months that have them, I'm not getting the same service that she has.
We had to have out garage door opener replaced because my garage just exploded. Cinch Home Services did good about that but I had to pay because they had an out-of-network person that was doing it. But I still hadn't gotten my reimbursement. I called last week and the guy reissued another check. They said they mailed out on the 17th of July.
My air conditioner stopped and I told Cinch that it was not cooling on one side. The people that came out got my air conditioner working but the room that wasn't cooling was still not cooling. The technician didn’t tell me what was wrong with it. He just told me that he couldn’t do anything about it not cooling in that other room because that meant that it had something to do with the pipes up in the attic and they wouldn't touch those. So I was just back in the same predicament. When I went in to read about air conditioner repair from Cinch, it said that they do not deal with the pipes if they are not accessible. But mine is accessible. They’re right up there in the attic. So the technician just didn’t bother about looking at it. I was disgusted and I just didn’t call back.
Edna, We're delighted to hear that your niece has been with us for 12 years, please let her know we appreciate her loyalty! We appreciate your valuable feedback and hope you keep us to manage your home warranty needs and niece's for many years to come. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
Submitting claims has been very easy. I've had a couple of problems a couple of years ago, but those were just aberrations. Normally, we've had a very smooth process. We've had several problems and I've always had a proper response and good service from the calls we've had, and I've had a couple of appliances replaced with it. So, everything has worked out the way we've anticipated. I'm very pleased with Cinch.
Robert - We are delighted to hear this has been your experience. Thanks for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
I've gotten pretty good service so far from Cinch and they find the right people for me. The notion of having to look around for certain types of repairmen and then this and that, they do a good job of managing that process. Submitting a claim mostly just means calling them up, telling them what the problem is and then it's taken care of. There isn’t a great deal of paperwork on my part. So far the contractors have been really good too. In general, things have gone well. I've only had a couple of issues, but they were handled well.
Douglas, It sounds like overall we've met your expectations and we hope to service your needs for many years to come. Thank you for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
The claims process through Cinch is very easy and quick. I've never had a problem with their contractors, too. They've all been very polite, nice. The most recent one we had, obviously, was during COVID and everything, and came in with booties on his feet, mask on his face, did the whole social distancing thing. So, it was great.
They worked on our air conditioning unit, our dishwasher, our washer and dryer, toilets that we couldn't fix ourselves and the plumbing from the wall to the toilet. They've helped with some leaks with sinks and our water heater that broke, they fixed that too. Cinch has been very good for our needs. I have recommended them to a few of my friends who are homeowners, and two out of the five contacted them and used them.
Karen - We are delighted to hear of your amazing claim experience with Cinch! Our goal is to always meet the needs of our valued homeowner's and it sounds like we've met that goal! Thanks for sharing and we appreciate your recommendation! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
My mother have had had TotalProtect for so long. I've had filed claims for her many times for everything, from the water heater to the dryer, to the refrigerator, and most recently, for the sump pump. The timeliness of the people that they send and the quality of their work are excellent. They are always able to fix the issue and if they can't fix it, they replace it. Overall, our experience with TotalProtect has been very straightforward and they're worth every penny. It's user-friendly, efficient, and it takes the worry out of the repair.
Patricia, We aim to provide a simply straightforward claim in order to eliminate the complexity and confusion. Thanks for sharing! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
So far, things are working fine with Cinch Home. A friend recommended it to me and I've only used the service a couple of times. The last time I used somebody, I looked at the reviews beforehand and the first person that was sent did not have good reviews. But I was able to call and make a request for a different provider. I was pleased with the second person that I chose and that type of option was very good. But when I called Cinch Home, it took some time to get to somebody. I had to go to the website, get a number, call that number, and there was another step before I actually spoke with a person. They should not have as many steps or maybe they can have an online chat option. I understand that they're busy but when I'm calling, it's within a timeframe that I'm free and when I have to keep going through a few steps, it can be a little daunting. Despite that, I was able to accomplish all of that and once I got through to a person, the interaction was good.
Victoria, We're delighted to hear you were recommended to Cinch by a friend. We're sorry to hear you had some difficulty with our automated phone system and your feedback will be provided back to upper management to improve our customer experience. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
We didn't care for Cinch Home Services and we would have canceled, but if we cancel, we'd have to pay the remaining payments until our renewal in April. We live in the south. We were without our air conditioner for three weeks because we had to wait for parts to come in, which wasn't their fault. We had a really old system, and the air conditioner guy said it probably wouldn't last long. So, I told them that we would buy the new system if they would give us the money that they were gonna pay for the part. So, they did do that but it was either do that or pay $600 for a new part and pay $600 labor. So, it wasn't worth it to us. We've been paying on that for quite a few years. Then when I tried to cancel it, they said that we could cancel it but we'd have to come up with $450 because our renewal isn't until April 21st. So, we’re not happy with that at all.
Nadine, We regret to hear you wish to cancel your Cinch policy. We understand your outcome wasn't what you had hoped for and if you wish to speak with a membership supervisor directly, we'd be glad to arrange for them to call you. Please respond with your full property address and we will forward your information to them. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
Got the warranty so I would have an idea what the fixed amount would be for any repairs. Filing a claim has been pretty easy. We just give a call or use the computer and the response has been fairly good. They usually get back in touch with us and we arrange the time pretty quickly.
Andre - Thanks for stopping by to share your experience. We hope to keep you as a loyal customer for many years to come! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
The TotalProtect package was a better and more comprehensive package than the one we had so we switched. I’ve done claims online and through phone calls, and online seems to be easier. Usually, I would get a text or email that would say who has been assigned. They would either contact me within 24 hours or they would give me a phone number. I would usually call the contractor. So far, they have worked the problems and haven’t had to come back. So, the quality has been good. The experience with TotalProtect has been good and they are very comparable.
Brock, We value feedback from our valued 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’ve had such an easy time submitting a claim through our online system. Thank you for being a loyal customer, and we hope to satisfy your home warranty needs for many years to come! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
August 10th my hot water heater blew out spilling 70 plus gallons of water on my basement floor. We called and started a claim with Total Home Protection that very evening. Was told someone would be contacting us or emailing information of a repair technician. No phone call not email. Called again on Wednesday the 12th, we called again and was told it had bee. Sent on up the line to a different company because they had no technician available and was provided a different number to contact at Cinch. We contacted them and was told we would have a name and phone number of a technician soon. Several hours later our claim had been assigned. We called the repair technician then and left a message. Called again the next day, still no call back. Called Cinch again on Friday. The Cinch customer service person contacted our "technician" and was told he couldn't get to us until Monday at the earliest. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was told that they were not available but a request would be put in for a call back.. Monday the 17th came, still no contact from the technician or a supervisor. Now in the meantime, we have no hot water and my entire basement floor is still wet. Called yet again on Monday (yesterday). Was told they will look for a different technician and to expect an email in the afternoon. Requested yet again to talk to a supervisor. Again was told they are not available and a request would be put in for a call back. No email, no technician or a call back from a supervisor. Contacted Total home protection and was told that Cinch is handling the claim. Totally frustrated and tired of taking cold showers.
Mardell - We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and regret to hear this has been your experience getting a technician out to your home. Please know we aim for a simply straightforward claim experience and it's clear we haven't met your expectations. Please respond to this message with your full property address and a member from my team will follow up with you directly once our review of your claim is complete. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
I've had a plumbing issue and it's still not quite resolved. My toilet was running and the plumber came out and fixed half the problem. But it's still not 100%. I checked the plumber's rating online and it was at 1.3. Everybody pretty much said that they had to have him come out again. But in fairness, he was very nice and he fixed part of the issue. But when I went on vacation, I had a pet sitter who noticed that water was coming out from underneath the toilet, which was the other part of the issue. It was running and the water came out from underneath the toilet. The toilet not running anymore but if I turn the water back on, it comes out from underneath the toilet. Otherwise, it has been pretty good with Cinch and their service has been decent. It's easy to submit a claim online and their representatives are very nice. They also seemed to have reasonable pricing. But their contractors should be fixing the issue on the first time they visit.
Elizabeth - We are glad you took the time to share your experience. We regret to hear your plumbing claim has not yet been resolved and we appreciate your valuable feedback. We will share this feedback with the appropriate department to help improve our overall customer experience. Please respond back to this message with your full property address should you need further assistance. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
I submitted a claim over the phone to Cinch for the garbage disposal and it was pleasant dealing with them. They got me scheduled in about two days and I was satisfied with that.
Michael – We have an unwavering commitment to provide an excellent claim experience and are happy to hear that we delivered. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
My parents had been purchasing from Sears ever since I was a small boy and a lot of our appliances had come from them. I heard that Sears had a warranty program and a couple of the technicians who had come in to make repairs had told me that I ought to look into getting it, which was what I ended up doing. In submitting a claim, everything’s done online. You get email confirmations and reminders. They also provide contact information so it's very easy. It has been a seamless process but they should have a mobile application for my phone instead of having to log in via a full computer all the time.
I've used the warranty on my range, a clothes dryer and a clothes washer. They let you pick the date so it doesn’t take long to see a contractor. I had a backed-up utility sink and I put an order in. I got a callback and they said that they could have somebody out there the next day so I was impressed. Usually, if you go to place a claim, it takes about three or four days, which is fine.
Jonathan, We are delighted to hear you chose us to manage your home warranty needs. Our goal is to always provide a simply straightforward claim experience and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
I've had TotalProtect for three years and then it has been bought by Cinch late last year. I've had the air conditioning unit serviced three times. The first time, the guy was out here within just a couple days and it was fine because it was March and I didn't really need AC that badly. Then I've had it serviced twice in the last two months. The capacitor and the fan motor had gone out in it separately. Their preferred HVAC repair company is Sears Home Services. The nearest office that Sears has is in Dallas and they've only got one guy that services all of East Texas and northwest Louisiana. When I submitted it back in June, Sears told me that it was gonna be a week for them to get out there.
On the day that Sears was supposed to come out, they called me up that morning and told me that their guy had fallen through a roof and that they were not gonna be able to get to me until August. I had to call Cinch because I needed something sooner than that. Cinch had somebody from Juno's Heating & Air out the next day. They serviced me just a couple of days ago. It was a fantastic service. Both times he has come out, it's been great. I can't say enough good things about that guy. I wish he is the default person that Cinch works with for the area.
Back in June, there was no option to talk to a human being without swearing at the machine. Then it would transfer you to somebody. I felt so bad about that. But this time, I was able to talk to a human being. Within 10 minutes of calling them up and telling them what my issue was, they had Juno's Heating & Air scheduled for the next day for me. Now that there is an option to have a call with a human, it's very easy to get in contact with them if you have an issue. They have my HVAC serviced. So, the customer service, honestly, both times has been outstanding. They take care of you when you need to be taken care of.
Adam – 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, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
I wanted a warranty just in the event if something happens. In my neighbor's case, the guy just bought the house next door and he had to replace his hot water heater. I thought, "Well, shoot. Maybe I ought to get something like that on mine." That's how I ended up with Cinch. I know I can submit claims online, but I normally just call them. I just prefer to talk to people. They give me the number to the company that will handle the claim and those people contact me pretty quick. And then, they will set it up. They do excellent work.
The only thing I've ever had a problem with were two issues, and they were probably eight years or so ago. One was the glass top cracked on my stove and Cinch wouldn't replace it. They said, "Well, that's part of structural stuff. We don't do that." It's the glass, it's the burners. I was just cooking some spaghetti and I went to move to turn the pot. And about the time I heard noise, I was, "What was that?" I looked and the glass cracked all the way. The tech asked the company about it then which is no longer even available now. They can't even get the glass top for it anymore.
Second, an oven messed up, and the dishwasher and some other else. I told Cinch, if I put the multiple items of all the types in a single claim, then I would only have one deductible. So I just waited. I said, "Okay. Well, I'll go ahead and file it all the same time." I got them to look at the dishwasher. And they said, "Well, it needs a switch, but we can't get the switch." So they needed to replace it. But the one that they wanted to replace it with was inferior to the one I had, which has a China selection. And they wanted one that was a lot cheaper. Also, they said, "We can't go with that other one." I said, "Well, what if I get it and put it in myself?" Because I took the cabinets, everything out and put that dishwasher in myself. They said, "No. If they do it, Lowe's or whatever has to install it.” But I can't do it. So we're still using the same dishwasher and everything. We just work around that switch. Despite that, I have tried to get other people to buy the warranty also.
Wayne, We are always working to improve our customer experience and we appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback. We ensure it will be forwarded for further review. Have a great day! Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
When I had trouble with my water heater, Cinch would not pay for detachment on top of the water heater. I thought it was all one thing. But they had a fine print on the book that said that it was not covered. Outside of that, they've covered everything. We've had the dishwasher worked on. We had a microwave replaced and the plumber out here a couple of times. We pay a lot of money for it for only using it that much. But when we need it, we need it.
The contractors were all very good, except for one outfit that came and worked on our garage door. They had to come out three times and they eventually sort of got it working a little bit. But then it broke down about a year ago. We didn't even call Cinch because we went to a handyman on the website. I told him that I wouldn't pay him more than $125 because that was what I'd have to pay if we got a person from Cinch. Then the handyman said that they could do it under $125. So he fixed it and it stayed fixed. But overall, it has been good with Cinch. We've had them for years and if someone asks who I have, I won't be hesitant to say that they're a good company and they do what they say they would do.
William, We're delighted to hear the contractors sent your home has been trusted experts and professional. Thanks for sharing your experience with others! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
We called Cinch up about our air conditioning and they had it fixed within a day. The claims process happened very fast and the contractor was excellent.
Allen - Our goal is to send trusted experts on each service interaction and provide a simple and seamless claim experience. Thanks for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020
I had an electrical problem after the storm and it took me six days before I was able to get it fixed. Sears doesn't have that many representatives and they didn't have any that was close. So, under the circumstances, they allowed me to get someone local to do it, which I was able to get done really quick once I contacted them. The person who fixed my dryer was very good. He knew what he was doing. Then, I had to have someone out with air conditioning and he did it completely different than anybody who's ever come out before. He cut the pipe in two and cleaned it out instead of blowing it out, and it worked.
Before Sears, I had American Home Shield, which was a little more expensive for the whole thing. I only had them originally for the major things and not for the appliances also. I paid them $500 a year and I could get it for 800 with the appliance and the other things with Sears. So, I switched and that was about a year and a month ago.
Mary, We're delighted to hear you made the switch and chose us to manage your home warranty needs. We hope to continue meeting your needs for many years to come. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020
This year was good. Our claim was for air conditioning. They had quick service and good response. However, last year our washer broke and it took almost two months to get resolved. Also, two or three times, we were not happy with Sears. But the last couple of times they came, it was satisfactory. I wish we had a choice of which people can come. Because there were times when Sears was supposed to show up, but they didn't, or I had to reschedule. I had to take time off work and all that, but they didn't show up. It was pretty bad. But lately, that have been coming have been good. Overall, we're happy with the service.
Ellen, Our service providers are a representation of our company, and we are disappointed to hear Sears didn't show up to your scheduled appointment. Ultimately, our goal is to make managing home repairs easy and we are pleased to hear that you are overall satisfied with your service. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020
Submitting the claim was pretty easy. But I don't like the deductible and then I had to pay for a part. So I still ended up paying the guy $200 for my air conditioner. But the tech was very, very polite and professional. He got the job done. It was handled in a timely manner.
Joyce, We are always working to improve our customer experience and we appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback. We ensure it will be forwarded for further review. Have a great day! Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020
TotalProtect could lower their fees. I should not have to pay 150 to have someone come out. Hopefully, I won't have to submit too many claims. But I can just call them and submit the claim and then they'll have someone call me. I had one contractor to come out and it was good dealing with him. He came in and did the job. He was professional. He also wore a mask, had on gloves and he wore the shoe covers.
Trucilla, 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. - Christine
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020
I have a home warranty with TotalProtection and it has been great. For the most part, they do a good job of determining whether or not a piece of equipment can be repaired and what its life expectancy looks like or whether it needs to be replaced. That’s all that anybody can ask. I pay a monthly fee and my deductible is 125. It has gone up over the years. They replaced a garbage disposal unit and put in a new one. Then, they repaired my air conditioning units a couple of times. I've got a pretty big house and I've got all three of the air conditioning units and my TVs and all that stuff are in on the warranty.
I have peace of mind and the only time I strayed away from it and not use it as much as I probably could have was when I got a plumbing problem. I didn't have time to wait to see if that was covered or not. If I need to get that done quickly, then I just call the people that I've used in the past to do plumbing and we go from there. Generally speaking, they were not replacing pipes. They were just unclogging. I never even checked to see if that’s covered. It probably is, but I don't worry about that sort of stuff.
One time, when the contractor was coming out to do the air conditioning units, they called more than one service company. The rep from the first company said that he was gonna come and he was gonna do it. I asked if he could check the other units while he was here although it may be an additional charge. Because it doesn't make sense for somebody to come out and look at one thing. They turned around and they set somebody else to do that. But I said that we would just use the same person who was going to repair the unit and have them do the inspection. That can be a little bit contentious but I’m just saying that if one is coming out, then just go ahead and do that. That kind of thing gets to be a little bit problematic but I got good service each time.
The last guy who came out and worked on my air conditioner a month and a half ago was Vietnamese. He brought his son with him. They did the work and he talked to us a little bit. And he was gone. As long as it works, I’m good. I've recommended TotalProtect to people. My business partner’s house is well over a million dollars. He built a custom home and I've told him multiple times that he needs to get this on his house even though it was brand new. Mine was brand new when I bought it in ’06 and this is now 2020, and things go bad. You just don’t know. To get a hot water heater, that’s $6,000. I may have some cash lying around but I don't have it lying around just for that purpose. It's like insurance on your car. I saw an accident this morning and it was bad. That was unfortunate but that's when you don't want to say you wish you had insurance.
William - 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 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, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020
My AC wasn't working and it was pretty loud outside. It was rusty and old. The contractor Cinch sent out was excellent and very professional. They came on time and did the job as they said they will. They went over and beyond and cleaned up afterwards.
Maria - Our goal is to provide trusted experts on each interaction and we're delighted to hear you had an excellent experience. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020
We had a very good experience with Cinch Home Services, so far. We just call the claim in and the contractors come out and we pay the invoice. They've been very professional and they have done a good job. All of the calls were covered, except for one and all we had to pay was the service call.
Wendell, It sounds like we've met your expectations and we're thrilled to hear your overall experience has been excellent! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020
I do online services with TXU and they promote Cinch so I know the ins and outs. I know everything they cover compared to others. I called initially to submit a claim when my washing machine conked out. But then they told me to go online and do the claim. It took a minute for them to get back so I called them again and then they put it through. But I can understand since it's pandemic time. They’re good with their customer service. But then it was more of the company that they chose took a minute. They said they didn't get my information so I submitted again. Then they came when we had the appointment. They returned with parts and they did very well.
Phebe, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with others we hope to continue meeting your home warranty needs for many years to come. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020
I'm quite pleased with Cinch. I can call and follow up if something is not fixed within the six-month period. I pay the first $100, and they take care of the rest. Although with some things, I wasn't quite satisfied with them, with my water heater replacement since I had to pay the majority of that bill. With the exception of my water heater, I don't have any complaints. All of them have been super. When I called and I asked for stuff, I don’t wanna hear no stuff about, “Well, look at your warranty.” My wife did all that stuff. She dealt with them on that. When I call them, I want something fixed and to pay my portion of it, not to hear a lecture.
The technicians have always been pretty good. The ones that came out to fix the water heater were good. The ones that came out and fixed the refrigerator, the technician was good, but the company that he worked for, it took them two weeks to get a part in. They were just throwing it around like, “Well, there ain't nothing we can do with it and all this. We're supposed to have ordered it three times,” et cetera. With the exception of the people that fixed my refrigerator, I've had nothing but positive interactions.
The last claim was submitted for my toilet in which the contractor had to come back out here and fix it again. That contractor was super. I called up. He called. He sent out what he needed to send within about 20 to 30 minutes. The people called him back and told him that it was sent. They saw it off in their queue and sent somebody out the next day. That was the fastest, best service that I’d had.
Darrell, We aim to provide top notch service experts and we appreciate the time you took to share how your experience went. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are specific terms and conditions listed within your policy. Thank your for taking the time to share! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020
Cinch needs more experienced technicians. It seems like they hire the bottom of the barrel technicians. But overall, everything else is pretty good.
Robert, 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 are continuously working to add vendors to our service network and we are glad to hear that your overall experience has been good. Thanks for letting us know how we’re doing. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020
A lot of times, we submit claims with Cinch online. The reps offered good customer service during those times. The last item was the AC unit and the technician was able to fix it.
Brandee - 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! Thanks for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020
Right now, Cinch has been more responsive recently than in prior years. We've used the air conditioner contractors and I have an older fellow that I've used before. I work with him because I've had guys out here that have not been so good. So I call in and get a claim and then I request specific guys that do the work. He's very polite and honest and I just continue to use him. If he goes off their list, I probably will go to somebody that he's approved with.
Jim, We appreciate your loyalty to Cinch and are delighted to hear you had an excellent experience with one of our trusted vendors. Thanks for taking the time to share and being a valued member. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020
I love Sears. It’s a great service but I had a little bit of confusion though in the last call. There was a visit prior to fix the same thing and I was told there would be no charge because I already had a call for the problem. When the guy called me to make the appointment, he said that there will be a $40 fee. I said that I was told there wouldn't be. So, I cancelled and told him that I didn’t want him to come out if he was gonna charge me. I had some difficulty figuring out how to get it fixed. The refrigerator is still broken and still has the issue. I'm in the process of selling that house, which was why I wanted to get that fixed before I left.
I’ve had some good guys and they did above and beyond what I expected. But they were concerned about the time. The guy asked if I wanted my refrigerator cleaned but he said that couldn’t do it that day because he only had an allotted amount of time. Submitting a claim has gotten confusing. I realized I wasn’t on the correct website and it turned out to be a different company. It should be through Sears. I've got a warranty there and they didn't think I did. There has been a little bit of confusion on scheduling the appointment. It might be mostly because two appointments I had were for recalls. I was hoping the buyer of my house would take over my contract. I told my Realtor, “Because Sears knows what the refrigerator issues are and how to fix it or what's already been done with that refrigerator.”
Mary, We want to take this opportunity to thank you for bringing these concerns/issues to our attention. Our overall goal is to provide a simply straightforward claim experience and we regret to hear this wasn't the case during your refrigerator claim. Please let us know if you need any assistance to get a resolution for your claim and respond with your full property address. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020
Submitting a claim was great. The online submission is very easy. I've had to call in a couple of times to schedule a claim just because of a certain provider that we wanted to make sure it connected with, that had done work for us for the previous job. I didn't know if the automated system would be intuitive enough to do that. Their customer service has been fantastic.
Every person that came out to service has been extremely professional and they did the work that they said that they would do, except for one. Years ago, we had one instance with our furnace and the contractor did some shoddy work to cut corners. Then we had another person that showed up and he was a little creepy. I had to call the company and tell them I didn't want him out of my home again. The company took excellent care of me and did all the things that they needed to do. Everyone that they've sent out, since that incident, has been fantastic. I like that we had a number of vendors that have come out that have been actual small business and not large chains. I like to see that Cinch is using local companies.
Amanda, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with others! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020
We live in Birmingham and in an area code 205. And Cinch Home Services gave me an area code of 256 for my washing machine claim. I tried to explain to them that it was nowhere near us. Then they just told us to call a number. We called the number and could never get anybody to return my calls. Birmingham is a big city, so there's gonna be somebody around here. We didn't have to go to another area code to get somebody here. Then when they wouldn't come, you know, that didn't really pay off. So I told my husband that I was ready to call and tell Cinch that we would not use them anymore.
My husband called Cinch and they gave him another number. Then that person called right back and was here the next day. So it worked out. Our front loader washing machine has this cap on this little tube, so the little tube where you empty the water out. Well, I took the cap off and it fell back too far and we couldn't get to it. So the tech came and he knew exactly what to do. It didn't take him hardly any time. It was okay that I had to wait two or three days and then we had to call another vendor for them to come. But if it had been something like an air conditioner or the refrigerator and the food was going bad, then it would have been a little harder to understand why it took so long.
Claudia - It sounds like overall we have met your expectations and we appreciate your valuable feedback. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020
I made a claim online to Cinch and I got a response in 24 hours or less. The two technicians came and fixed the problem. They got to the point, and made the necessary phone calls and things that they had to make. They had all the equipment with them and the parts. They cleaned up after they did their work, and it was wonderful. They were very professional. Everything went perfectly well and I appreciate it. The experience was great.
Frederick, We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided quick and professional service providers for your claim. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020
Cinch's package was cheaper than some of the other places. The premium in particular. I wound up paying out-of-pocket for the only service call that I made because the service provider said the air conditioner.had to have Freon put in, and it was above the amount that was covered on my policy. So, I don't know if the warranty is helping me a lot. Cinch covered the service call and I guess the manual portion. But the Freon addition, they did not. It was identified by the service provider who told me it was $25 a pound. I didn't know that there was a limit to my coverage for a Freon. It might have been in the fine print somewhere. Information is always key. If I knew what was covered, then I would feel better about it. I did not know what to expect, so at the time I got blindsided from the service provider. I paid money upfront. I went back and forth trying to verify that the charge was legitimate, because some can be a lot shady.
Rodney - We listen and understand what our customers need, and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing. If you would like for a member from my team follow up with you directly to ensure the freon charge was within the terms and conditions of your policy, please respond with your full property address and my team will reach out to you personally. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020
It's taken a month but I still have a lot of reimbursement. Also, the process to fix air condition took about two months but still wasn't fixed. They finally told us that we can buy on our own and they will get us reimbursed. But they didn't give me any reimburse yet. It's like I got an insurance but I didn't get anything. I had to go outside to live in a hotel and I didn't get reimbursed for that too. They didn't tell me what was going on. Every time I call, it takes two hour but it doesn't solve anything or they give me the wrong direction. This was so hassle. This insurance collects all my money but then it doesn't help me.
The first time that the air conditioner broke, they told me that the new air condition evaporator didn't fit the older furnace. But my furnace is not broken. They told me that they could replace my furnace and to let their technician know that I agreed to some modification and I need to pay $500 extra. I agreed to that but it took another month. But then they told me that I needed to replace the older furnace and I have to pay it on my own. I told them that we would pay for the furnace as long as they re-check why the older furnace didn't fit the new air conditioning. So the technician came in and it took another two weeks to decide.
When the technician came before, he said he would report it. Then he came here again charging me $125 again and had the same report. The technician said he already did the report. But if did the report, why did he came in to charge me $125? Then finally they said that my furnace is good and they don't need to replace it. So, in the beginning, it should have taken like one week to solve the problem, but the summer was already over. I had to suffer all those months not having air conditioning.
San Gao - We are disappointed to learn this has been your claim experience with us. Please know we aim to provide a simply straightforward claim experience and regret your claim took longer than expected. We appreciate your valuable feedback and hope we can meet your needs in a more fast manner with your next claim. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020
TotalProtect has taken care of everything I've needed. The options to submit claims are good. When I call them, their reps are very good and then I check the status online. I was using them a lot more on the air conditioner. They've also fixed my washer, my dryer, my refrigerators, and freezer. The contractors have been good. But the last one didn't return calls very quickly. I had to call them four times to see if a part had come in. But the gentleman was very nice. I'm sure they’re just a small company. My washer was finally fixed for the third time. The last time, it only worked for a couple of weeks, and then it started doing the same thing. But everything has been working good now. I’ve told people that I’ve been happy with TotalProtect.
Jean, We’re here to help resolve your problems and answer your questions and it is always our goal to assign the right technician at the right time. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to have you as a longtime customer. Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020
Submitting claims was very easy. Our air conditioning was malfunctioning and we set up the claim and almost immediately got in contact with the repair person. Everything went very smooth. It worked pretty well.
Walter - 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 on your air conditioning claim. Have a great day! – Austin
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020
I came across Cinch and called them. Anytime I've called, they've taken care of it. The contractors were great. I've had claims for the garbage disposal, air conditioner and our dishwasher. They fixed them all. I'm very satisfied.
Larry – We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be, and are glad to hear that you are satisfied with our service. It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs. Thanks for stopping by! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020
When I submit a claim to Cinch, they just give me the number of the contractors and I call and make the appointment myself. Then Cinch follows up and makes sure that I've been able to secure an appointment. If I haven't, then I can call Cinch and they'll take care of it. The contractors that have come out have been great. The level of work has been pretty straightforward and they are able to complete it quickly and easily. If I need anything extra, they'll call and ask for authorization. But everything has been completed that I submitted.
My only suggestion would be is when the contractors come out for a ticket or service, for me it was plumbing and I had multiple bathrooms, it would be really nice if they were able to check the other ones to make sure that it's not gonna encounter the same problem, and ask for extra approval or just take care of it then. That would save me another phone call and deductible. It would be a great benefit for a homeowner and that would make me a very loyal customer and I’d feel very protected.
Devon, It sounds like Cinch has met your expectations! We appreciate your valuable feedback and will ensure we direct it towards the correct team for handling to improve our customer experience. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020
We had a home warranty before and had liked having it. My friend had had really good experiences with Cinch Home Services. My friend is extremely picky, and I knew if it was working for his family, it will probably work for mine. I had a claim and I submitted it online. It was very easy. The contractor that came out was good. The first claim we had was perfect. Then we had a stove problem and then I put in a claim for that, and things went south quickly. I was just talking to someone from the company yesterday. The service provider came out about two months ago, and there was a problem, but then it wasn't covered. And I've been going back and forth trying to get someone on the phone to get this resolved. I wasn’t as impressed with the second claim. Cinch should give better communication if everything can't go well with the appointment.
Joshua, We are delighted to hear you chose Cinch to manage your home warranty needs! We aim to send top notch technicians to service your claims. If you need my team to follow up on your claim, please respond with your full property address and my team will reach out once our review of your claim is complete. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020
I've had Cinch Home Services for five years and it has come in handy and it has been cost-saving. We had an issue with the air conditioning and the waiting period wasn't that long when I called to submit a claim. It was very easy. The call was automated so it was quick. Then the technician came out pretty much the next day and fixed it. So everything worked out fine. The tech explained everything and he was good. He's better than some of the ones in the past. He had on his mask and he stayed six feet away. I haven't had any more problems since.
Angela, We are delighted to hear your dedication and loyalty to us! Our goal is to provide a simply straightforward claim experience and it sounds like we've met your needs. Thank you for sharing your experience! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020
I've had TotalProtect since 2003 and its services have gone down over the years. It's not as good as it used to be with the long wait times, transferring all over the place and speaking to people who can't even speak the language correctly. When I speak to the office department of TotalProtect, it's sometimes very difficult to understand the employee's dialogue or diction because some of them are out of the country. At one point, I even had one of the employees screaming at me. That person wasn't very professional, so I didn't particularly care about that. But other than that, I have been getting authorizations on the few problems I've had.
When I called TotalProtect and told them about the filter and the timer, they referred me to their provider, First Choice Pool company. It took that company three weeks. I kept calling them and they made appointments but they didn't show up and they didn't call. I called back TotalProtect and told them that this company makes appointments and don't show up. So, they spoke with the service provider, who showed up and did their assessment. They had to come back and when they did, they apologized. They came back with the filter and a timer.
In between that, I received an email from TotalProtect advising that they were going to cover the filter but not the timer. It wasn't covered by the warranty. So, the company bought me a timer for the pool and installed it at no charge. They said this was free because of the complications of them standing me up and not showing up. They also installed the filter which was something that was required. The next day, the filter was leaking from the bottom and the timer was not working. I called First Choice and I told them that. The gentleman said that it was gonna be awhile before they could get back to me. I asked what awhile was and they said that they would get back to me since they were not in Ocala where I live. They never got back to me. I kept calling them every day. They did more damage than they did good.
I wound up calling TotalProtect and I told them that the company installed the filter and it has been leaking since day one. It took a month before I was able to get ahold of TotalProtect. They apologized and said that I would have to find another pool company. I would have to pay them for them to come out and do the warranty services. If you have a service problem and they don't have a service provider in your area, they would say that they would give you authorization to utilize a provider of your choice. But I would have to pay upfront and I asked why. The company didn't do the job right. They said they would reimburse me. That particular procedure takes forever and I still haven't gotten paid for that yet. I'm thinking about buying another home warranty company because I'm not totally satisfied with it.
Michele - We appreciate you being a loyal member with us and appreciate the valuable feedback that you have provided. If you need any assistance, please respond with your full property address a team member will follow up with you directly. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020
You just call the TotalProtect number and the operator comes out and you tell them what problem is, and then they contact a service provider. The service provider contacts me and they come out and take care of the problem. It has been a good experience. I've had several things done to the house under the contract, and the last one was with my AC. First, the contractor came out and switched out a motor on the condenser, and that did real well for a while, and then it was obvious that the unit was going out because it started making a loud noise. So, I recalled TotalProtect and they called the service provider, and ordered the parts. Since I live on the coast of Texas, they gave me a condenser that is pre-treated with a special rust preventative in the paint, so the condenser unit will last a lot longer. I appreciate that. I had to pay a $125 deductible. That's peanuts when you consider the cost of new AC. That's one thing I like a lot.
I have a neighbor who lives down the street. She was talking to my wife and she told her about the TotalProtect. Anyone should consider it at least because the older your house gets, things are gonna start breaking. Our biggest fear was that AC going out because we've been in the house about 12 years. We live on the coast so there's a lot of rust and salt water, and it's hot and humid. Things that are outside don't last as long as things that you would keep on the inside. But still, things on the inside are gonna break.
The warranty is very reasonable. I only paid $42 a month. My plan covers my refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, washer and dryer, and AC. If two or three of those things go out at the same time, you might be looking at some major money being put out. If you have a great savings, that's great. But if you don't, it's not so great. That's what I also like about TotalProtect.
Phillip – We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be, and are glad to hear that you are pleased with our service. It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs. We are delighted to hear you have also recommended our services to others! Thanks for sharing! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020
Before, when you call them, you get them immediately. Now, you can call and call but it's hard to get them. For almost two years, I will have situation and I will call them but nobody will do anything. Not everybody likes to go online and see the form. It seems like that's what they're trying to push for. But that's the only problem I've had being with them for all these years. The last situation I had with them was with the AC. The contractor came out and checked it. The guy fixed it. The other stuff was our fridge and when the tech came out, he said there was a lot of stuff that got missed in there. When the guy came to fix the AC, he went to the panel and the fridge started working. So you cannot tell me again that it's a part that is missing. So, since then, it has been working without him changing the second part that he wanted to come change.
John - We appreciate your valuable feedback and are delighted to hear you have received the benefit of your policy. Thanks for stopping by to share your experience with others. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020
Everything went well with my claim. The contractors checked my air conditioning system and they were fine. I was very satisfied and I was happy with what they did. I would tell my family and friends to use Cinch Home Services.
Van - Top notch service is what we aim to provide and we're delighted to hear this has been your experience. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020
I've had Cinch for four years and I've probably done three claims. I usually call and I hear back within half an hour. They’ve made it fast and easy to get issues solved in your home. They’ve done a good job. I had a hot water heater malfunction, a bathroom leak and a couple of other issues. I just submitted a claim and then, they assigned me a company. The contractor came out within two days every time and they did well. I had one issue where Cinch tried to send me somebody who weren't on Better Business Bureau and they had terrible ratings. I asked Cinch if I could get a different company and they sent me a better one within a day.
Jonathan, We are delighted to hear you have been a valued member with Cinch for 4 years! Our goal is to be there when you need us and to provide a simply straightforward claim experience. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020
I've been with TotalProtect for at least eight years. The online way of submitting a claim is better than calling. You can do it online at any time of the day. I’ve had service calls for pretty much every appliance in my house, my refrigerator, washer and dryer, air conditioner unit, and each time, the contractors were all professional. My washer replaced but the quality of the new washer wasn't as good as the previous one. I understand that it's a replacement. But it could be improved. Other than that, everything else is good. It’s extremely beneficial to have a home warranty and I have recommended to everybody to have one.
Demond - We are delighted to hear you have been a loyal member with us for eight years! We appreciate your feedback and the time you took to share your experience. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020
They are very trustworthy and submitting the claims have been good. I've had the warranty for so long and there were some services I forgot that was even covered and paid for it, and only to find out that I could have gotten a discount. But for the services that I've used, it has been good, except for the one incident that I reported. It was horrible. Some stipulations can be inconvenient. My refrigerator didn't get fixed for three months and we had diabetics in the house. The stipulations were the procedures of the company and how they have to go through different levels to get approved. They have this thing called "accelerated claim." So you have to go from a claim to accelerated. They told me that until they could get this fixed, they would send us a small refrigerator. But it only held one thing or eggs. It was crazy. But they eventually did send me a check to replace it after 90 days of it not working. So that's where the satisfaction comes in.
Angela, We are always working to improve our customer experience and we appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback. We ensure it will be forwarded for further review. Have a great day! Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020
I always submit claims online and then I usually get an email right away and a call within 24 hours. We have replaced the water heater and a garbage disposal. I also had a couple of little fixes on our air conditioner. There might also be something with the refrigerator a year or two ago. The contractors have been nice. However, I would like to have more access to contractors. There was one time a few years ago on the garbage disposal where the guy was not able to get here for a week. But then, I called TotalProtect and they ended up sending somebody else a couple of days later. I recommend having a warranty. It gives me a peace of mind. I'm sure I won't incur thousands of dollars in bills.
Coy, 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 servicing your home warranty needs! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020
Everybody has been great. And then recently, I took the payment voucher because I wasn't satisfied with the stove that I could have gotten in replacement. My stove can’t be fixed. I got a new stove and a new dishwasher. Now, we have a refrigerator, washer and dryer, so I’m trying to figure out whether it's worth spending the money. I'm just about to retire and I'm trying to figure out what I can cut out of my budget.
When Cinch agreed to replace my stove and dishwasher, which is why I have the budget considerations, they gave certain models that they will replace, yours can’t be fixed, or they give you that money. It’s fine. I had an old stove. I didn’t like the models that they were replaced with. They gave me $$680, which probably isn’t going to get what I want, but it would go a long way.
Judith - We have an unwavering commitment to be there for our customers when they need us, and it is always our goal to follow up to ensure your problem is fixed. We love feedback from longtime customers and hope you consider continuing to be a member with us. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020
When you buy a home, you don't know what you're getting sometimes, so getting a home warranty is more of a safety to make sure that there are no major expenses. I used to call Cinch Home when I have a claim but it came to a point where you have to wait a lot, so I do it through their automated system. Then, they send a notification of who to contact to schedule an appointment and you contact whoever the vendor is that they choose.
I had an AC that went out and it was on a Saturday. When I got the notification, it was the 9th and they gave me Sears but they weren't scheduling it until the 12th. So, I reached out, spoke to a live person, and they changed it to another vendor. I contacted that vendor but they never called me back on Saturday or Sunday. Then they came back on Monday at 10:30 in the morning to tell me that they'd be out in an hour or two, and they showed up. They cleaned out a drain line and some other stuff that the unit needed to be cleaned. It had some debris build up which wasn't covered in the warranty and they said they would contact me to give me a quote to do the maintenance. After that, they left and never called me. They never came back either, so that was not a great experience.
I ended up spending $5,500 to put a new air conditioning unit in my house because the warranty company wasn't going to cover cleaning it or taking care of the maintenance side, which was going to cost $600 according to the guy that was here. But they never got back to me with a quote or to even tell me what it was going to cost. And the unit was very old. If I go and clean it, and that doesn't fix the problem, I'm still going to need a unit and Cinch Home was not going to cover it.
All in all, there are good contractors and bad ones. Bennett Air Conditioning was the name of the company that I had an issue with and they really didn't seem to give two craps. If they did, they'd call me back the same day to give me a quote, but they never even did that. I was not going to wait for them either and I wouldn't even consider buying a unit from them if they're not even concerned enough to contact me to address it. But about a month ago, I had a garbage disposal that went bad and the techs came out in an hour. They replaced it and left. And it just cost me the deductible. That was the best experience I've had with anything in the last 10 years.
Overall, my experience with Cinch Home is all dependent upon the vendor. Also, when they automatically send you a vendor and you're going to have to wait four days to get a vendor, it's not really beneficial. So there are times when having the warranty is beneficial, but there are other times where it's pretty weak. I wouldn't trash the company, but they have a lot that they could be doing that would be a little more proactive and for $125, I can pretty much pay $125 or less for a company to come out out of the phonebook to evaluate. I paid $125 for this guy to come out and blow out a drain line, then leave and never even tried to get back to me. So, I was not really getting much value for my money.
In the old days, the deductible used to be $65 a call, then it went up to 75 and every time they renew the contract, even though the dollar amount for the monthly fee stays the same, the deductible keeps going up. It's getting to the point where it's not really a significant benefit to have the warranty if you're going to be paying $125 for techs to come out and they may not even do anything. Cinch Home needs to be more cognizant of how much they’re charging and what they're giving to the service.
Venerando - We appreciate your valuable feedback and the time you took to share your 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. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020
Submitting a claim through Cinch was easy. I didn't have any difficulty. The problem was the AC and their tech got it the first time, but it took two weeks. 95 degrees in the house for two weeks was interesting. But it was nothing they could do because with COVID-19 hanging around and not enough people working, they were backed up.
Jacob, 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. – Austin
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020
I found TotalProtect through the Pentagon credit union and I’ve had them around for six years. The last time I called, the guys couldn't make it for about five days. I called back and I said that can't happen because it’s too hot. So, they gave it to somebody else that came out here the next day. So, I was surprised. That worked out very well. I pay through my credit card once a month and so far, I haven’t had any bad experience with them. I have been doing good with them. Submitting a claim is simple if you call up on the phone. I can’t do it online because it takes forever. But if I call them on the phone, I get through somebody. They give me a claim number and a company to call.
If I want to upgrade my system because I wanna get a new air conditioner, they should have a discount for the people who sue the membership. Instead of me going through a number of companies, I could go through them and maybe I could get a discount like 20% off because I’m going through them. Since they are the warranty company and they got the service, it would save them money too.
Derrick, 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, Dena
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020
It was my first time using the service and I got good response. I called them and they were great. They worked with me completely. The contractor was out here in a timely manner and got exhaust fan fixed. When the guy installed it, it was very, very quick. I was very satisfied with who I got. They were awesome.
Job, We aim to provide trusted experts on every visit and are happy to hear that we delivered. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020
We've had Cinch for four years and we're happy with them. I made claims for the washing machine and the dishwasher. We called them and they gave us a number. The reps were all professional.
Casper, I'm delighted to hear that you’ve had good experiences with our service technicians. Our goal is to provide reliable service you can count on. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020
I like the contractors that have been out. They’re usually very good. They're very knowledgeable and they have a lot of their own experience doing other stuff. We’re in this small area so we get the same guy. They seem to know what they're doing and they're willing to come back if it didn't work. What I don't like is that when I go to file the claim online with Cinch, there's nowhere to put anything about symptoms. So, they often don't have the parts. If I could say, "I am getting this error code even", they could say, “Okay. I know that that's probably a bearing. If I don't have that, I'll check my stock and make sure I do.” Then it takes them six weeks to get back, especially right now and that's not just with the home warranty. That's the regular Sears repairs too. They have the same setup.
Stacy - I'm delighted to hear that you’ve had good experiences with our service technicians. Our goal is to provide reliable service you can count on. We thank you for your feedback. - Christine
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020
Updated on 9/10/2020: Order #**. Again This whole process started 7/13/2020 when the tech was told parts unavailable , Microwave would have to be replaced . After many complaints , being put on hold on the phone for hours, disconnected or passed off to someone else, I finally received an offer of $200.00 to buy a microwave. I ACCEPTED. I was told it may take 10 days to process. That has been over a month ago. You do the math. We have paid $79.99 a month and (Sears Home Warranty) or Sub-Contracted Cinch Home Warranty is still going to delay , delay, Delay . Meanwhile we have more than paid for the microwave. Please see my previous complaint & its easy to see why Sears has filed for bankruptcy. Don't trust this warranty plan it is nothing but a scam.
they ignore you. This warranty Service is Pathetic.
Randy - I’m sorry to hear about your experience, I assure you this is not the quality of service we aim to provide for our customers. Please reply back with your claim number or full property address and we can take a look to at your claim and follow up with you personally. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020
I've had two claims in the last month. Overall, it's very easy to make the claim. Unfortunately, this last time when we were told on a certain day that the contractor's truck broke down and they couldn't come until the next day, and we were without a refrigerator. It was three days. Dealing with them is okay. You can do it online or on your phone, so that makes it very easy. It's just unforeseen things with getting people here, though. But then, once that gets past, then that's okay. Cinch has provided the service that I expected of them so far. I just gave out their name to a neighbor just recently. I recommend having a home warranty for all your appliances.
Chris, We appreciate your feedback and the time you took to share your experience with others and regret there was some difficulty with the technician coming out. We are thrilled to hear you have recommended us to your neighbor as well! - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020
One of the service people who came out here told me about Sears. It was working fine and the service people were prompt, courteous and thorough. But I had to terminate it because it didn’t look like I was getting the benefits from it. $50 a month was expensive and with the way the world is right now, I figured it wasn't worth continuing.
Mark, We regret to hear you feel you did not benefit from your policy and regret you cancelled your policy with us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. - Austin
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020
My air condition wasn't putting out cold air. So Sears came out in May. They put Freon in there and it lasted until July. My air condition went completely out so they came out again. The technician said that he had to order a part. When he was supposed to come back out again, he ended canceling my scheduled appointment the day of, and I wasn't pleased with that. Now, I need my air condition outside to be replaced and Sears is who Cinch is dealing with. I've been without my air conditioner for about three weeks now.
Another guy from Sears came out last week. He took a picture of the air conditioner unit outside. He didn't tell me anything but I had to call Cinch to find out what was going on and found out that they couldn't get the part that they were trying to get so the air condition had to be replaced. So now I'm waiting for Sears to call me to say to me when they're gonna come out and replace this old air conditioner. The house is about 18 years old and they have to replace the AC. They've been out here so many times putting parts to it and it's not helping.
Sears should get reputable people to stand behind their name. I called Sears and I was on the phone yesterday for about an hour. They switched me to all these different departments and I still didn’t get an answer and I had to end up calling Cinch. A caseworker from Cinch called me and told me that that they spoke with somebody and left her number. She said that she emailed them. She told that me if I didn't hear from them today, I should give her a call.
I've been with Cinch for about eight or nine years and this is the first time that I'm really having a real major problem. They have sent different people out and what they do, they just patch it up. Now, I've been without air for three weeks. They gave me a gift certificate for 250 so I can get a portable air condition at Home Depot. But they either didn't have them, they were out of them, or they'd start at 560, so I ended up buying fans.
Margarite - We appreciate you being a valuable customer with us for all these years! We appreciate your feedback and have located your account. Our records indicate that a member of our Leadership team has been in touch with you since this review. She will remain in contact with you until this has been fully resolved. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020
I had Cinch previously. I started it over again in September. Our experience submitting a claim with them has been horrible. First of all, when I have to call back once the tech leaves, no one calls me back. Then, all of those different prompts, it's hard for me to be able to get through with a live person to speak with someone. Then when I finally get someone, it’s someone from India. This has been ongoing. Years prior when I had them the first time and when I had to file a claim, I had the same problem.
Then, they never told me that I was gonna have to have a big $750 out of pocket. When I kept calling the place, who was gonna fix it, they said, “That’s for your home warranty people to tell you, give you the price.” Then, one time, I was trying to call and find out some information on it, the rep transferred me, said, “I'm gonna transfer you to the correct department.” Then he transferred me to Sears. Then when it came, it said, “Please enter your part number that you need. This is Sears.” I’m with Cinch and that was after waiting on the phone for about 30 minutes.
I was so pissed off I wanted to cry. Because for one, it was hot, and then it just took too long. It took almost seven days. I pay 54.95 a month, then I had to pay the $125 upfront in cash. They sent somebody for the service call and he diagnosed it. He said what was wrong and that was when he collected it. He said, “We have to order part but we have to contact your home warranty first to see if they’re gonna cover it." But the contractor that came out was really nice. I really liked the guy.
Rhonda, We are disappointed to learn that going through our automated phone system has been difficult and we regret to hear this has been your claim experience with us. If you still need assistance, please respond to this message with the best time to reach you and your full property address so we can locate your account. Thank you - Austin
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