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About Cinch Home Services

With nearly 50 years of experience in the home warranty industry, Cinch Home Services stands out from its competitors by offering a 180-day workmanship guarantee (significantly longer than the 30- to 90-day standard most home warranty companies provide), plus coverage for unknown preexisting conditions and mechanical failures caused by rust and corrosion. Its three plan tiers are available in all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii.

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

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    Reviewed May 15, 2020

    The Realtor that we used when we relocated to Cincinnati suggested that we ask for a home warranty on the house that we purchased and she was the one that recommended HMS. We’ve had it for about 18 years now. Submitting a claim to them was just like every other company. It started off where I would talk to a live person a lot. Now, it’s not so easy to do that. I have to follow quite a few prompts through the voicemail to finally talk to a live person. It’s become more automated. Over the years, it’s gotten more and more difficult. Like for the renewal, for example. Three years ago, there was a rep that would call and talk about renewing the policy. Now, I'd get three emails and one thing in the mail, and that’s about it. It was not so much buyer-friendly. But that was what stood out about them. I’ve checked other companies over the years, and I found them more customer-friendly than the other ones at that time.

    The contractors that came out were probably not the best known for the area that I currently live but the equipment and the panel trucks they drive in are usually decent shapes. All the ones that we’ve had in Florida always wore a uniform and they look respectable. It’s not like we're getting a third-rate person to come and fix the air conditioner. Their quality of work is good.

    However, I had a couple of hiccups. I live in about an hour south of Sarasota in Florida and an hour north of Fort Myers and the problem is HMS doesn’t have contractors in my little town. It’s always somebody that has to drive an hour or an hour and 15 minutes to get to my home. There’s not a lot of vendors to choose from that wanna travel to my area. That’s the first thing. So, a lot of times, if it’s in July and I'd get an air conditioner issue, the contractors that would service here are booked solid. But they show up within their allotted time of 48 hours being here. When I lived in Cincinnati, it was much easier because I live closer to the city. I could call and get someone out the same day or the next day.

    When my air conditioner was out, I called HMS on a Friday night at 5:30, which was terrible because the contractors were all closed at 5:00 on Fridays, and they'd have skeleton crews that work on Saturday for fixing air conditioners. HMS gave me a company’s name and telephone number so I called then the phone actually rolled to a different number and it rang, and I got a voice mail, and I left a voice mail. I didn’t get any callback Friday night. I called Saturday morning at 8:00, then I called again at 10:00. I called again at noon. Finally, a guy picked up the phone and pretty much cussed me out once I’ve done the other because I was bothering him so much. I told him that it was the number that I got and that it was rolling to his phone from a business phone as I was not dialing it direct. It was Monday morning before I could talk to anyone, but it wasn’t HMS’ fault. It was the contractor.

    What happened was the girl that works for the office was sick that day and the boss routed the phone to the wrong phone number. He made a typo. Instead of 4 5, he typed in 4 6, and this poor guy was kinda upset. He was getting phone calls at all times of day and night so I felt sorry for him. Then I said that I wanted somebody else to come out. It was 88 degrees and humidity was 88%. I couldn’t go without air conditioning. Once it was resolved, the guy came out the next day. He had to order the part, but they were able to bypass the issue to make the air conditioner run until they got the new circuit board in, and then they came back and fixed it. So, it worked out fine, but it was kinda stressful from Friday night till Monday morning.

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    Thanks for sharing your experience Tim. We appreciate your feedback to help improve our customer satisfaction. - Austin

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    Reviewed May 15, 2020

    So far, HMS Home Warranty has come through for us. You pay the copay and then they come in and then if they can’t fix it, like with the stove, they couldn't fix it so they sent us money to get another one. I like that. All of the guys who came for the furnace, the stove, and the last one was the plumbing which they fixed, were all fine. They came on time, did the work and went on about their business.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Laverne, 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, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed May 15, 2020

    Being a landlord is not easy and I intend to keep my warranty with Cinch Home Services as long as I have these rental properties. Recently, I called them to have the washer and dryer inspected and they sent out Sears. The technician was great and I was totally satisfied with them.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Claby, 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

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed May 15, 2020

    It’s nice to have the insurance and be able to call when something goes out but we can’t pick the company that comes out, Cinch chooses the company that comes out. We live in Las Vegas and the air conditioner went out in 110-degree heat. They called a company to come out but their guy said he couldn’t climb the roof because it’s on the second floor. And then another one gave us three days out. That part has not been a very good experience.

    We haven’t had a ton of stuff go out, but we've had to use them primarily for our AC unit. Now, we have a preventative plan. We called about a month ago before it got hot here. And they called the company and they were wonderful. The company came out right away and tested everything. It was low on Freon. They put the Freon in and everything was working fine. We’ve had some companies Cinch contracts with that have been excellent and we've had some that have been awful. They call and say they’re gonna show up but they never do and it would get rescheduled. Or when they do come out, they are not very nice. But generally, the work is good. Once they get out here, everything always gets resolved in a matter of time.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kay – Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We love to hear of the positive experiences our customers have had using their home protection plan, but we also feel it’s important to know if an aspect of the experience wasn’t all you had hoped for. We use this feedback as a learning experience to see how and where we can improve to ensure we provide our customers with the most stress-free, straightforward claims experience possible. We are glad to know that overall you are pleased, and we look forward to servicing your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    The last tech that was here and fixed my dryer was absolutely fantastic. I really liked that contractor. I was about to cancel my service with Cinch because I wasn't using it. I was paying on it for a year and I wasn't using it, then my dryer broke. I was like, "I'm just gonna have them fix my dryer and my washer." The tech went upstairs to wash his hands and he goes, "Your knob of your stove is broken." And I go, "I just haven't had a chance. It's not a big deal. We're gonna fix it." He goes, "But that's what we do." I said, "I don't have time to pay a $75 service fee for the stove and for the dishwasher and for the microwave." He goes, "Just schedule all of them and it's one $75 service fee." He actually helped me. It's like you go to the doctor's, they're like, "Okay, what are we gonna address now?"

    Sears Home Service online was always easy, but then I went to go on 'cause my dishwasher stopped draining again, and they just fixed it two months ago. I went on and did a claim. Usually, if it's the same service within 90 days that they have fixed it, I don't have to pay the $75 deductible. Cinch changed the Sears home warranty website. So now, before the service person even comes here, you have to put in your credit card number and pay the fee. Sometimes they order parts and you have to go on there and do a service, and then when they get here, they know that they're not gonna charge you a fee because they know what they're here for, to install the parts. I end up having to call and wait for somebody, and then they're like, "No, you just have to call now." I'm like, "That's kind of a pain."

    To be honest, anybody that answers the phone, I can't understand what they're saying. I don't know if they're in another country. I don't wanna be rude, but I'm like, "What? What?" Several times I've taken time off work, because they tell me that somebody is coming 8:00 to 12:00. I'm gonna take a half-day off to wait for somebody. Then, it's 11:30 and I'm like, "Nobody is here. Maybe I should call." They're like, "We can't give you the service person's number." So I wait. It's 2 o'clock, nobody shows up. I call and they go, "We don't have you on the schedule." it's happened at least three times. There's a communication barrier. They don't understand what I'm trying to get across, and vice versa.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Holly, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We love to hear from our customers when we’ve made them happy, but also like to know what we can improve upon to ensure we are able to meet your needs. Thank you for letting us know how we’re doing! We will use this information as a learning experience. We hope to service your warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    I thought getting a home warranty would be cheaper as opposed to doing it the conventional way and I am happy I did. Cinch Home Services' claims process is easy and I'm happy with their contractors.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Keith, Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We are glad to know we were able to be there in your time of need with the right technician to resolve your problems! We hope to service your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    It’s been fantastic ever since I got Cinch and the contractors do great when I have problems. I had a problem with one. They gave me two dates they were gonna show up and they never did. They canceled on both. I contacted Cinch and they sent somebody else who was out within a couple of days.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    CoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    The Realtor that sold us the house 20 years ago recommended we keep the warranty. We have had to submit several claims. Most of them have been very good. However, I have a complaint, and that is that it seems like HMS switches contractors quite often. For instance, we had a contractor sold Carriers when he replaced the air conditioner the first time. And then about 12 years later, when they had to replace the air conditioner again, it was a Goodman contractor. We objected because it was a real hot summer and we’ve already been five or six weeks since we contacted them. And I’m a heart patient and we were just dying in the house almost.

    Finally we got it straightened out and then they wanted to put, what I considered, an off brand air conditioner in. I said, “Now, wait a minute. We had a Carrier in here and the Carrier we had replaced earlier, I believe it might have been Chrysler or Carrier, but it was a big name brand when it was installed.” And so they got back with me a few days later and said, “Well, we can give you a Carrier, but it’s gonna be another 10 days, two weeks, before we could get it here.” We had no choice but had to go with the cheaper brand. Something we never heard of. We had to go with it. We got stuck with an off brand that we never heard of and we thought that we should have been advised of that by HMS, “We’re gonna send you an off brand air conditioner. But it’s good and we think it’ll do you the job.” If they’re going to switch brands on us, or force us to switch brands, they ought to tell us beforehand.

    And then HMS, objected because it was a five-ton unit that the man ordered. And he told them, “Wait a minute. It’s replacing a five-ton unit. And this big house, it’s gonna take every bit of that.” He was right. Another ton or two probably would have been more adequate than what we got. So we probably are paying a little more each month in utilities and wear and tear on the machine also that we would otherwise.

    So, the guy that came out and did it knew his business. He wasn’t real good on bookkeeping or paper keeping, but as far as the air conditioner went, he always gave me answers that were in line with what I understood. And my father-in-law was a air conditioning contractor for about 40 years in the Texas Metroplex, and then I certified in air conditioning repair. I don’t know a whole lot about it, but I do have a better understanding of certain aspects of it. And this last man, his technical knowledge and understanding seemed just like it ought to be. He got stuck with some folks who had been out of air conditioning for five or six weeks. But he was a gentleman about it and was very nice. We really liked him.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jim, First and foremost we would like to express our sincere gratitude for allowing us to service your home warranty needs for so many years! We are glad to know that overall your experience has been positive. We also appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience that didn’t live up to your expectations. This information is useful in our ongoing efforts toward striving to be the best in the business! We look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    The people who came out when I called for my hot water heater fixed it. They were good.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Vickie, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to know we were able to service your water heater in a timely manner. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 13, 2020

    When Sears came out and looked at my air conditioning, they said they can’t really repair it and that It needs to be replaced. So the tech called the warranty company and they approved it. Then Sears came back out and said they needed to take pictures and measurements. A week went by and then they said they don't do replacements, just repairs. They were gonna subcontract it to another company and then that company called. They said they were gonna take pictures and measurements. I told them Sears had already taken pictures and measurements. It was just gonna take longer for them to come out and do the same thing. But they said they had to send a guy out and it took three days for their guy to finally come out. Then he said they had to order a part and it took two weeks to get a part here. By now, three weeks had gone by, at least, and it just got partially fixed today.

    They came out this morning and replaced whatever it was they needed to replace. But an hour after the technician left, the thing stopped working. He did check before leaving though. He put a piece of paper where the vent was blowing out. So it was working. But the second guy had said that this is one of these smart thermostats and if it's not matched up exactly right, it could get screwed. The thermostat lights up but it's not lit up, which means it's somehow not connected right. I called them back and said the unit wasn't working and that I think the issue is the thermostat.

    The tech said he would call me back and see if he could get someone but I had taken off work today. I am not taking off of work tomorrow. So I told them to get it fixed today because it has been three weeks. Getting the part wasn't their problem but getting it fixed today was their responsibility. He said, “You know what, you’re right. We’re gonna try to get somebody out there.” I told him I don't want them to try and that I want it fixed today. But he never called me back. Then finally, my wife got so pissed off that she called the warranty company back. They contracted with another company to come out and their tech said he would be out here today before 5:00. But at the time that I was talking to him, the people that Sears contracted called me back. They said they're gonna come back and fix it.

    The other guy was saying he could do it at 3:30 but I told him that the first company had said they would call me back. So the technician called the warranty company. The representative that Sears had contracted is in Allen and he said he would come and take care of my air conditioning when he finishes his job. He just asked for 30 more minutes.

    But I actually didn't have to go three weeks without my air conditioning working. I understand that things happen and some things are out of the contractor's control but when I asked them what they could do to help, they basically said they couldn't do anything and that they had to wait for the part to come in. But the part came in on Friday and they could've come out here on Saturday. But they didn't, which pisses me off. People gotta run and be on top of this thing too. They should know to say that I had been waiting three weeks and that they need to get out here Saturday and fix it instead of having me wait. They came out here Tuesday. I'm hot in my own house and I can’t even be in the house today because the air conditioning still isn't freakin' fixed. I still gotta wait for them to come back out.

    I am disappointed in Cinch. I’ve never complained about all the services they got because they had been great for me. They were perfection. In fact, the guy that came out here last year was Ellis Air Conditioning & Heating and they were so good, prompt and knowledgeable. So when I called this time, I actually wanted them to come back but I guess they're not on the rotation anymore. So I was kinda disappointed. These people here are the absolute worst.

    I also recommended my daughter to use this company and they switched from the company they had to Cinch but when her furnace went out, Cinch didn't even cover her. She was told that the issue was corrosion and Cinch doesn't cover corrosion. But I’ve never had Cinch not covering anything for me so I recommended them and I’m a Realtor. If I recommended the company to somebody and they don’t cover, that makes me look bad.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lawrance - We recognize the difficulty of going without a working air conditioning unit for an extended period of time and appreciate your valuable feedback. We also regret your daughter's claim did not go as she expected and as with any other home warranty, coverage is detailed in the agreement and there are some items and conditions which may not qualify for coverage. It is very important to us that our customers are educated on the coverage they retain, and are sent a copy of their Agreement within the first thirty days before the warranty goes into effect. If you need any additional assistance, please respond with your full property address so we can locate your account. Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 13, 2020

    We had one guy come out to the house and he was very nice. In fact, he was going to come back and take a look at it. I guess he was in the area and he stopped by. But I told him no and that it is working fine now. I didn’t want him to do something he didn’t have to. For that claim, I had called the company and the company gave me the name of the repairman then I called him and he told me when he was gonna come out. But the fee used to be $100 though. Now, it’s $125 and that’s going up. I know the cost of everything goes up though.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Sandra, We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. Our goal is to ensure we are able to assign the right technician in your time of need, and are glad to know that everything was taken care of in a satisfactory manner. Thank you for being a valued customer! Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed May 13, 2020

    I was buying a secondhand home. I like HMS’s overall coverage, their expertise in the market, and their experience as well. They are now with Cinch so the software is relatable, but it’s just easy. I go online, make the claim, and then I have a response e-mail with the company name and number I could contact. When I contacted them, the third party company was also very helpful and responsive in their communication. The quality of work was great. They were very knowledgeable and professional. I love the experience. I can’t wait to keep renewing annually so I can have peace of mind, and I know I'm in great hands.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Japneet, Our goal is to ensure we keep up with ever-changing market needs to provide our customers with a claims process that is simple and straightforward. We are glad to know that this has been your experience. We look forward to servicing your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed May 13, 2020

    I’ve had HMS Home Warranty for 12 years now and I’ve only had good experiences with them. Also, I had nothing but good service with the contractors that came out.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Rebecca, Thank you for trusting us with your home protection needs and for being a longtime valued customer! We are glad to know you are pleased with the service you have received, and look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed May 13, 2020

    Over the past 10 years I've been with Cinch Home, I've liked their prompt service. They usually have a quick turnaround time and all their contractors have been excellent. Even the process of making a claim is easy and efficient online.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Tish, We appreciate your dedication to our company, and for taking the time to provide this feedback. We hope to be able to deliver the same great service you’ve come to expect from us for many more years! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    I’m a single, older woman and if something breaks, I don’t have anybody to call. But when I have Cinch, I can call them. My dishwasher quit working properly, and the man came and replaced a part. It was a cheap old plastic thing. Maybe it was a $6 or 69 cents, but it wasn’t much. They had checked with me, “Is it okay if a tech comes in? He’ll wear mask and gloves,” and the shutdown rules weren’t on yet. I said yes. He came in and then he said he’s ordering the part. And then came the shutdown. I was like, “Are you gonna be able to come back and put that in?” He goes, “Yes. Because we started it before the shutdown, we can come back and finish it.” So, again, he came with gloves and all of that and put the part in. I was thrilled.

    I have loved the contractors who have been sent out here for anything. I’ve had them for air conditioning and electricity. Everyone of them has been extra nice, and very professional. They call you in advance and say, “We’re coming. Are you gonna be home?” The subcons that they use have been excellent. They've told me “I’m glad you have Cinch. This is a good company. They don’t nickel-and-dime us to death. They let us fix what needs to be fixed.” They like Cinch. The warranty is a little bit expensive and I’m on fixed income. I’m retired too, but Cinch has always been reliable. They’ve always been nice. They’ve always been professional and they always come right away.

    One time, I had an electrical thing where something was smoking and I shut off all of my electrical power at the breakers because I was concerned. That was several years back and I was working. They called me and said, “We’re gonna come over there right now because you don’t have any electrical power.” I said, “I’m gonna leave work then and meet you.” It turned out it was nothing. There’s a little motor in a rheostat that dims lights and it burned out. All they had to do was replace that rheostat with a better one or something that wouldn’t burn out like this one had. The fact that they came so quickly on what I considered to be inconvenient for me. I’m super happy with Cinch.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Irene, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we’re doing! We strive to make sure we are always there when our customers need us, and that we connect them with the right technicians in their time of need. We look forward to servicing your warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    Submitting my claims with HMS was easy. But a couple of years ago, my microwave broke and I paid my deductible. They couldn’t repair it, so they had to get me a new one, but I felt that they didn’t want to. I finally got it, but it was just horrible calling every week. They kept saying that they’d put acceleration on it, but it wasn’t accelerated. There are some exceptions, but most customer service representatives just wanna get you off the phone. It was like they get paid for the amount of issues they resolve, but they don’t resolve them, they just get you off the phone. I would’ve talked to a supervisor, but they said that the supervisor was not available or that the supervisor would call me back. But they never did and I was furious. It took a good month, at least, but it seemed like a year before I got a replacement.

    The last two people who were here for my washing machine and my dishwasher were absolutely wonderful. My washing machine was first. The contractor had to order the part and come back. When the part came in early, he canceled the later appointment and was here the next day. He was very nice and knowledgeable. I like that with HMS, I don’t have to pay for it all when big repairs happen because I can’t. Like with my washing machine, the contractor said that it was 450 but I only paid a hundred and a quarter. They make their own money because I’ve been paying them for two years without a problem. But I wouldn’t have that money all in my pocket to pay for it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    Cinch has been perfect. When I put a claim in, they automatically sends something back to me and then they help me set up the appointment to have someone come out here and take a look at something. The last thing was the oven microwave, which went bad, and the gentleman that came out was fabulous. He was so nice and respectful. It was right in the middle of this stuff happening so he wore a mask and he had things on his shoes. It was really nice. He also wiped down everything he touched. Then the guys that came in and installed the new thing were fabulous too. We’ve never had a bad experience with any of our repairmen that have come in through Cinch. I also like it that as soon as you notify them, you’re constantly getting emails asking if everything is okay and providing something so that they can get back to you if not.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Mrs. Dingus, Thanks so much for sharing details of your service experience during the Coronavirus pandemic. We asked our service partners to be extra careful and mindful of our customers’ needs and we’re thrilled to hear that you safely received top notch service. - Austin

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    We received the HMS Home Warranty when we bought our house through the previous owner. When the furnace wasn't working properly, they got right on that and got it replaced for us. We had a great turnaround. Within 24 hours, I heard back from HMS. I was really happy so we ended up renewing it just because of the service we received. The contractor that came out was really good and professional. I liked them a lot too.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jenna, We strive to deliver efficient and stress-free service and are glad to know we were able to meet your needs in a timely manner! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback, and for being a valued customer! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    Everything has been good during my time with Cinch Home has been good. Customer service reps have worked and helped me out. They have made sure that I get everything I need. When I called a problem in, the reps took care of what my problem was. The techs though said that they weren't coming until the Coronavirus is over with. Still, this is just a minor issue.

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    Willy, We’re happy to hear that you’ve been pleased with the service you’ve received from Cinch Home Services, and we appreciate your patience while we all work through the obstacles created by the virus. Thanks, Dena

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    My dishwasher was (and still is) leaking and HMS sent over a service to fix it. Turns out the seal on the inside is causing the leak. The tech said he’d fix it but didn’t have a seal in his truck but would order one and come back. That night I received an email that the seal is not covered under the warranty. So I have a dishwasher that is leaking and a warranty that is useless. Thanks HMS. To make matters worse I called customer service and had the worst experience. The service agents were not very nice - impolite - and didn’t care. Tried cancelling the warranty so I could use the unearned premium Refund to fix the dishwasher and that was a problem.

    We previously filed a claim before on our microwave which initially was thought to be an electrical issue and was later found to be an problem with the microwave itself. They used the cost they spent on that service as a way to keeping me from getting a refund. I was told the cost for that service- because the servicer had to come back multiple times and they paid for it - exceeded the amount of the refund. Essentially, it’s my fault that the servicer could not determine that it was not an electrical issue and had to make multiple trips. Unreal.

    In a time of COVID-19 when people are experiencing financial hardship, it’s good to know that HMS could care less about their customers and more concerned about lining their own pocketbooks. Multiple companies are making exceptions to help customers cope while companies like HMS carry on with business as usual and could care less. Clearly you’ve just lost me as a customer as I am not going to renew my contract; but I would not even recommend HMS to my worst enemy. I will make sure that every knows of my experience. What a horrible company.

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    Richard,

    Please know that we are sympathetic to the hardships that people are facing right now in regards to the Covid-19 crisis. The wellbeing of our customers is of the utmost priority to us, and we review each case individually. As with any home protection agreement, there are specific terms and conditions that dictate coverage. It is important to us that we are straightforward in educating our customers on the coverage they retain, which is why we ensure every customer is sent a copy of the terms of their contract upon enrollment, and are afforded a review period during which time if they determine the warranty does not meet their needs, they can cancel without penalty.

    Being that you benefited from the agreement to have your microwave repaired, we cannot guarantee that you would be able to receive a refund, however we would like to take a look at your case to ensure the best decision has been made. We have located your account and a member of our team will look into your situation and reach out to you directly.

    Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    My refrigerator and freezer weren't cooling. I called and HMS got me an appointment, then somebody was out and took care of everything. The person who came was very professional, polite, and got the job done quickly.

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    Linda, This is the exact type of service HMS aims to provide! Thanks for sharing your experience! - Austin

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    HMS is good but it usually takes months in some cases. When we had the stove that went out at Christmas time. We reported it and it took ‘til March to get it fixed. Also a lot of times, they’d send folks out that cannot deal with the issue. If they could only screen their service folks a little better. We had a water leak and the plumbing company came out, and it took four times for them to come out. I didn’t know if it was just the customer service this day or what. But we’ve had it since we bought the house and they eventually fix whatever the issue is.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Thank you for sharing Paul! - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    If I have a problem or stuff break down, I write and pay a deductible. I don't have to spend a lot of money out of pocket. Some of the contractors Cinch has sent out have been good and some, not so good. When I run into contractors like that, I call and let a representative know I wasn't really happy with the service. Also, communication could be improved. And they could let us see what the technicians write up that they turn into Cinch about what problem was fixed because I've had someone come out here and really didn't do anything the first time. And they had to come back out a month later for the same issue.

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    Greg, We’re happy to hear you’ve experienced the cost savings Cinch Home Services provides. Thanks for your feedback. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    When we call Cinch, we don't have to wait a long time to get service. Submitting claims has also been a straightforward process. The last time we called, we did our air conditioning maintenance through them. The techs who have come out so far have been professional, courteous and on time. They wear masks too. So far, being with Cinch has been good for us.

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    Steve, Our goal is to provide a simple and efficient claim process and we are happy to hear that we’ve delivered. Thanks for sharing! - Amanda

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    Claims HandlingTechMaintenance

    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    I’ve only submitted a claim because the igniter on my heater stopped working. The techs came out as soon as possible and got it fixed that day.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Brittany, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to know that we were able to connect with the right technician to resolve the problem with your heater in an efficient and timely manner! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    I was a Cinch customer, then I went to someone else, and then I came back to them. Submitting claims has kinda been okay. The reason why I left was because you gotta go through too many steps. I had called to have someone come out to look at the garage because allegedly it was covered but when talking to the person, I was told because the garage wasn’t connected, it was not covered. I told the person it was not what the plan indicates.

    I'm debating on going back with the other company but it’s my husband that says stick with them. I feel like it’s too much of a hassle when you try to call to schedule, then they give you a number to call the vendor to schedule the appointment. Why am I calling them directly if I gotta turn around and call someone. The process to me is not that great. Lately, I've been calling other people even though I pay for this. My results are quicker just by going through Angie's List.

    I wanted to replace my front door. We have an iron screen and then the actual front door. I just called and when the guy came out, he was saying we gotta take down the screen to measure the door and once they took the screen down and put the door up, we were saying, “Well, who’s putting back the screen?” It was like we’re supposed to provide someone to put the screen back on. If you take off a screen door and put up a regular front door, why would I hire someone else to put the screen door back on that you just took off? That doesn’t make sense. We’re disappointed but we’re still a member.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Darlene, I’m sorry to hear you have not had the simply straightforward experience we aim to provide for our customers. The warranty typically provides coverage for mechanical systems and appliances within the perimeter of the main foundation, and we would not provide service partners to address non-covered items like your front door. If you still have questions about your coverage, please respond to this message with the best time to reach you and we’ll investigate and follow up with you directly. - Angela

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    The first time that I filed a claim, I went to the policy with TotalProtect for how to file a claim. There was an 800 number and the representative assisted me very quickly and was pretty professional. They filed my claim and in 48 hours, the subcontractor made contact with me and notified me that there was a claim. They told me which days they were available and I set up the appointment with them.

    The technician was really professional. I explained the situation to him and I guess based on his experience, he was able to find out the problem with the AC faster. They ordered the part, found it and received it. Then I had to reschedule a second appointment so that they could go and fix it because they were waiting for the part. So they fixed it. But about five days later, it wasn’t cooling properly during the day although at nighttime, it was cool. We made contact with the warranty company again and then they sent a technician the second time. He found a second issue and ever since then, the unit has been fine.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Roman, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are sorry to hear that you experienced additional issues with your air conditioning unit, but are happy to know that along with one of our trusted expert technicians, we were able to get you taken care of promptly! Thank you for being a valued customer and allowing us to service your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    I called in a claim for a leak to Cinch Home Services and I was so surprised when their reps said that they could get someone to come between 12:00 and 5:00 that day. The contractor called me around 4 and said that the tech was not gonna be able to make it by 5:00 and asked if it was okay to come between 6:00 and a certain time. Michael, the tech sent, called me to say he was on the way to address our leak. A little bit after 6:00, he came and he was very nice and knowledgeable. He looked at the leak and said it was our garbage disposal that was leaking and that it had rusted out. He replaced our garbage disposal with a new one and the replacement has been working fine.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Cecilia –It is always our intention to send trusted experts on every service call. Thank you so much for sharing your simply straightforward claim on your garbage disposal. - Austin

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    CoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    I had just bought a refrigerator and I thought it was better to buy the full home appliance than just the refrigerator warranty. I got a warranty from Cinch and used them for the Samsung refrigerator when the icemaker messed up. It’s a counter-depth refrigerator, which is kind of rare, so the tech had to order a special part and have it sent here. He didn't have anything that would fix it but he was really nice.

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    Jackie, Thank you for allowing us to service your home warranty needs, and for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are glad to know that even though you had to wait a little longer to get your ice maker fixed, you were pleased with the overall service you received. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    I had HMS Home Warranty on a previous home. I just call them to submit a claim and they set up an appointment for me. The contractors and the quality of their work were good. I had good experiences with HMS.

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    Jeffrey, We're thrilled to hear this has been your experience and we hope to service your needs for many years to come. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceCoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    Sometimes the companies that TotalProtect uses are not really reliable or they take too long to do the repair. But TotalProtect keeps in touch with me to follow up. My last experience was my hot water heater and it took about a week to get it replaced. And that was way too long ‘cause the water was leaking. And then, prior to that, I had replaced a washing machine and they didn’t wanna install it for me. So, I was out of town, good thing I had to show up here in town and I could do it myself.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Alejandro, We value your feedback and regret your experience. If you still need help with your claim, please respond back with your full property address and my team will follow up with you personally to help. - Amanda

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    CoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedTimelinessNetwork Quality

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    We used Cinch Home for our problem with our hot water heater. Submitting the claim was very easy. I didn't think it would work as smoothly. Their contractor came the next day and the tech who came was wonderful. He would've fixed it then if he had a part. He got the part needed and came back within a day or so. It was a very quick process.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Theresa, We’re thrilled to hear that you experienced the efficient claim process we aim to provide for our customers. Thanks for sharing! - Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    I've never had a problem with Cinch's claims process. Some contractors take about 2 weeks to come out but other times, it just takes a couple of days. With the coronavirus situation, there was a little confusion with the claim for the washing machine. It was assigned to a company and I never heard from them. I called them and they said they won't take a new claim, so I had to call Cinch back. Cinch gives me a sense of security. If something goes wrong, I don't have to try to figure out how I'm gonna replace it or get ripped off with some company coming out and overcharging me.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Claudia, We are working very hard to balance the safety of our technicians, employees, and especially our customers, with providing timely and exceptional service. We regret any delays or inconvenience that you may have experienced during your claim process, but are grateful for your understanding. Please know that we always strive to ensure we meet the needs of our customers in the most efficient and expedient manner possible. Thank you for allowing us to service your home warranty needs, and we look forward to being there for you for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    The first contractors worked with a leak in the house the day I moved in. They were amazing. They came out, the tech looked at the assessment, was very professional and very courteous. After I showed him the location and what was going on with the leak in the house, from the first floor into the basement, he walked me through. He said, “I think that I have an idea, and this is my plan of action. Are you comfortable with this?” I was so impressed with him. It was a great experience.

    The second experience I had, my dishwasher started leaking on my floor. It was an older unit. When I called and made the selection, they sent Circle City I was not impressed with them. The tech who came out to do an assessment to decide if it could be repaired or if it could be replaced said he had to order the parts and see if he could even match it because the dishwasher was old. HMS sent another person. He did the same thing. He got down on the floor and he looked at everything. And his recommendation to replace it instead of trying to order the parts and fix it. HMS sent me the information that they were replacing. The tech pulled the unit out and installed the new unit, made sure that it worked before he left. The only thing was is that they couldn’t take the old unit so I picked it up myself and took it out to the trash.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Brady, We are sorry to hear of the water leak issues you had upon first moving into your new home, but we are glad to know that one of our trusted expert technicians was able to resolve the matter in a timely manner! We regret to hear that the claim for your dishwasher didn’t go quite as smoothly, and appreciate you letting us know about both experiences. Thank you for being a valued customer, and allowing us to service your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Dena

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    CoverageTechMaintenance

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    Cinch did a good job. They were on time and they fixed the problem. Also, the contractor was nice. I'm pleased with the coverage. Keep up the good work.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Norman – Thanks for taking the time to share! - Dena

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    CoverageTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    It seems like every year we have one or two little problems with HMS but so far, so good. I didn’t really do any comparison shopping this past year. I may in the future but the cost seemed reasonable and it was in line with what we got when we bought this house a couple of years ago. The real estate agent probably shopped smartly for coverage at that time.

    I'm very satisfied with the HMS contractors. Our refrigerator went out right in the middle of this COVID crisis and of course my wife was in a real panic ‘cause the foods are starting to spoil. They had to replace a compressor and we were lucky. When they showed up here, they had a compressor for our refrigerator and the tech was able to install it in a couple of hours. That was a good deal. We got really good service so we're pretty happy with it.

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    William – Your refrigerator experience is exactly the type of service HMS aims to provide their
    homeowners! We hope to have you as a valued customer for many years to come. -

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    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    The contractor was wonderful. I had a leaking refrigerator and he came and fixed it. Then I came home to another puddle, but the puddle didn’t happen for a week or so, and he was promptly out here. I never had a problem since. I would highly recommend HMS.

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    Tara, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear of the problems you experienced with your refrigerator, but are glad to know that we connected you with one of our expert service partners who was able to resolve your issue in a timely manner! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    The name keeps changing, but I’ve been with TotalProtect forever. The toilet was leaking and the leaking went through the ceiling. I called Cinch and they sent the plumber out. The A-Z Plumbing guy came out and he knew what the problem was immediately, attacked it and finished it. He took care of the cause of the problem and it was amazing that he was able to find it. Very professional. I tried to determine it myself. My house is big and he really knew where to go to find the problem. His method of locating the problem was funny to me, but it worked. He went straight to the problem. He was amazing and was very nice.

    He wrote my bill, I paid him, and told me if I had any more problems, to call to let him know, and I haven’t. Also, he was ready with the COVID. He came here with a mask. He just needed a whole-body suit. It was a great job. Cinch has answering services that pick up at night and even somebody picks up, too, if I don’t want to deal with answering service. They give you a website. They give you an option. But it was good. The only problem I have is the prices going up. But other than that, the service is amazing. That’s why I haven’t changed.

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    Debra, We aim to send trusted experts for each service call to your home. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! – Austin

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPriceMaintenance

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    The furnace broke on a freezing day within the last month. We just had someone here from HMS, and it was great. We just paid them about 125, and it would’ve cost us $800. We needed a new motor. The contractor was great. We wrote it down to see if they send him back again if something happens again. We have been totally pleased with HMS. We also had something with our refrigerator, and they were wonderful too. What I really like about it is you call them and they get the people for you. They tell you who to call. I don’t know who to call to fix my refrigerator if I didn’t have this. It’s for them to find out. I don’t have to do all that legwork. Two people have asked me about our company and I have forwarded them the information.

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    Sharon – Our goal is to provide service from trusted experts to service your home warranty claims.
    Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing us to manage your home warranty needs!-

    Amanda

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    CoverageTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    We’ve had to have a few things replaced by Cinch. I bought a refrigerator brand new and the part was supposed to be under warranty but they discontinued that. Cinch was trying to get the company to pay for it and but they said we have a home warranty. And so Cinch ended up paying for it. But it took a long time to replace the refrigerator. I lived out of coolers for almost a month and a half. I probably could have paid for half of a new refrigerator with the amount of money I spent on ice.

    Then, I had an issue with a washer but the guy that came out broke a part. Cinch only charged me one fee but they had to come out several times for the same thing. I asked to not have that tech come back. It was never fixed correctly. I have since bought new washers. But for the most part, the contractors have been good. The ones they sent out for the heat system were right out here, although they charged me an extra $700 that had to come out of pocket. There was some stuff that Cinch didn’t cover, which I was unaware of and I wasn’t happy with that.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Stormi, I’m sorry to hear that you did not experience the efficient claim process we aim to provide. If you’d like for us to take another look at your claims, please respond with the best time to reach you. - Angela

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    I got Cinch through my bank. I have only submitted a couple of claims. Contractors do good quality work. I called, they came out, they examined what I needed done, and the next couple of days it was fixed.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Marva – Cinch aims to provide a simple and straightforward claim process and we’re happy to hear you’ve been satisfied with the service you’ve received. Thanks for sharing! - Amanda

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    I’m a Union employee and TotalProtect is a benefit through the Union. I submitted a claim for the air conditioning unit and then someone came in a day or two, which was fairly quick. I did not like the unknown out-of-pocket expenses. I felt we were being price-gouged. It was $2,350. I felt the contractor was taking advantage of the whole pandemic situation and probably not having a lot of work and definitely price-gouging somebody who needed work done and had the savings to pay it.

    TotalProtect thought it was expensive too, but there was nothing that they could do about those costs. The contractor tried to charge for things that were like, “Hold on. Why? Wouldn’t that already have been included in the cost?” He asked some questions. Maybe we shouldn’t have answered them, but my husband’s a teacher and I work for the government. But it shouldn’t have mattered. You shouldn’t take advantage of people, ever. We’re not rich by any means. We live in Southern California, so when it’s 93 degrees and you have four children, you can’t not have air conditioning. We didn't have a choice. But other than that, TotalProtect's coverage was good.

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    Megan, Thank you for taking the time to share your claim experience. We’re sorry to hear you had this issue with our service partner and we’d like to look further in to your concerns. Please respond with your full property address and we will review your claim and address the concerns with the vendor. – Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    The most recent claim I filed with TotalProtect was for the water backing up into the basement. The contractors worked on it and they thought it might be what's going out to the line. They were trying to go through the line to get to it. The guy said there was still a clog in there and he said that might solve the problem. He told me to call the sewage department. They came out this morning and they found there was a problem there. I have to call-in to the tech but so far, we've used the kitchen sink and we have not seen any problem popping up.

    The one we had before that with the dishwasher. The contractors came out and they got it running. When we went to use it about a week later, we opened the door when it was running and the water didn't shut off. We couldn't stop it and put anything in it. We called the company back and they said the work order had been closed and I had to get another work order from the insurance company. We called TotalProtect, and unfortunately, it was during the virus. They were all shut down and everything.

    They put another call into the electronic system and they sent it to another company. I said it was not what we needed because we asked this other company to come out and they need a work order on this. We have not heard anything back from that as of yet. But that's the only problem we've had with TotalProtect during the time we've had them. They're a very good company. The virus slowed everything down and that's understandable.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Albert, We appreciate your patience and understanding during these uncertain times, if you still need help with your claim please respond to this post and we will reach out to you directly to assist you with your claim. - Christine

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceTimeliness

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    HMS' claims process is good. We only had one time where we had an issue but it wasn't with HMS. It was one of their people that does the repair. Recently, we had a fix on our dyer and the tech was out the same day. He was efficient and fast. He got the dryer working for us but needed something just 'cause it was probably gonna go. He said he'd order that and get back to us. They did and they were back out and he was the one that came back.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Thanks for sharing, Kathy! - Austin

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    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    I worked with another company when I was in Kentucky and they were terrible. They worked with really poor quality work people. Sometimes, they couldn't find someone that would work with them. I had to reach out to workers and get it approved. It was a nightmare, so I was pleasantly surprised with HMS. They were recommended by my Realtor and they were reasonable. Submitting a claim was pretty easy. I mostly did it online. They were pretty prompt about finding me someone to do the work. I've had somebody work on electricity and someone else for plumbing. The contractor comes in a couple of days but I usually had them contacted within 24 hours.

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    Kelly – We aim to provide a simple and seamless process and we’re thrilled to hear that placing a claim

    online was easy. It sounds like your We appreciate the time you took to share your experience. – Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    I'll tell others I use Cinch and had no problems. I’d let them know that it’s not insurance but more of a homeowners’ warranty where it doesn’t pay for sudden and accidental but for things that break over time. When submitting a claim I just follow the online prompts. Once the claim is submitted, they provide the number and tell me to call them for an appointment. If it’s after hours, you could leave a message. They tell me who they’ve assigned it to and to call them. If it’s a Friday, contractors are dispatched probably that Monday or Tuesday ‘cause they don’t work on a weekend. That's three to five business days. Interaction with service providers is great because they call, confirm the appointed time, confirm it again a day or two before, and then you can follow the technician with a link they send you. I was with TotalProtect for about 15 years. When I went to file a claim, that’s when it said they're Cinch now.

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    Veda, We are thrilled to hear that you’ve been with us for the last 15 years and have always been satisfied! – Angela

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    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    Sometimes, filing claims can be a hassle. Sometimes, I get really good people, and sometimes, I get someone that’s not listening. I had a bad experience with my washing machine where TotalProtect didn’t replace it. It was unfortunate because what happened is that the whole tub came off. It was totally eroded. It was nothing I did, it was from wear and tear. I had been without a washing machine for 3 months, so I went ahead and replaced it and they wouldn’t pay for it. But they usually pay for everything and they were saying that the policy had changed. They don’t pay for certain things, and I understand that.

    Right now, I'm still having a issue, but it's not TotalProtect. My air conditioning unit is not working properly, and it's the same situation that’s been going on for quite a while. It's with the furnace, so it affects the AC unit and the heating system. When something keeps existing like that, it should be replaced because something is wrong with the entire system instead of having a service technician come out and replace this and that. It seems like they're putting out more money replacing certain things, then they have to come back out again because it's still not working. I'm waiting for Sears right now. They rescheduled the repair because they didn’t have the part. I'm being put on the back burner again until next week. So, hopefully, they'll have the part by then because I don’t have a working unit. But overall, I feel it's good to have the protection because I have had great experiences with TotalProtect and they did replace items that needed to be replaced.

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    Terry – My team wants to help resolve your claim. If you’d like our assistance, please respond back with your full property address and my team will contact you directly. Thanks, Austin

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    Everything that I've called on with Cinch has been taken care off and there have been no issues. Also, the contractors have been okay overall. But there was one time we had to trade out to somebody else because they didn’t show up. We made it work.

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    Pamela – We’re happy to hear you’ve received the level of service we aim to provide for our customers. Thanks for sharing! - Amanda

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    Cinch has been taking care of my problems in the 10 years I have been with them. The techs they send have been great.

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    Virginia – We aim to provide trusted experts on every visit and are happy to hear that we delivered. - Austin

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    Claims HandlingCoveragePriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceRates

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    Cinch went up on the price, but other than that, their claims process is fine. I recently filed a claim for my refrigerator. It’s still not working because the guy told me that he didn’t think it was gonna work anyway. Also, for some reason, they don’t cover the whole house and the refrigerator is in my garage which is not in the main house. I have to have extra coverage for them to cover it. But I went on ahead and paid the $125 that I had to pay for the guy to come out.

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    Wanda - We've attempted to request your information to assist and address your concerns. Please respond to this review with your full property address so we can locate your account. Thank you - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    Submitting a claim has been pretty easy. You submit the claim online or you call them and they give you the contractor’s number and name after the claim is submitted. I never had a hassle with any of the contractors. I made some claims in the past two years and they worked pretty quickly. The contractors are pretty trustful even with the situation now with the COVID-19. I made a claim about three weeks ago and the contractor was very careful. He did the precautions and I think that’s important. I haven't had a bad experience, so whatever they're doing, they're doing it pretty well.

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    Angel, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We take the health and safety of our customers, service partners, and employees very seriously, and are glad to know that level of care and concern is being carried out. We appreciate you allowing us to service your home protection needs, and look forward to being there for you for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    I'm a realtor and I give HMS away as a closing gift -- home warranty is always a good thing to have. I know the regional saleslady Annie and she used to come to the office all the time, too. I had a claim on my AC system that was not working properly, and the service provider came to my house and they were professional. The service people are usually not the best, but I was pleasantly surprised and everything worked out fine. What I don't like about HMS, however, is the stupid automated system, which does not work properly. They schedule something and then you are not scheduled with a service provider. The automated system needs to have an overhaul or something needs to be altered. So, my clients and I want to talk to a human, and I never have a problem.

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    Manuela, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are glad to know that we have earned your confidence and appreciate that you help to deliver our home protection plan to other families. We are disappointed that you have had the issues you’ve described with our phone system, and will ensure that this feedback is forwarded to the appropriate parties for review. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceNetwork Quality

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    When I had the first contact with their contractor, the tech worked on my issue and he fixed it. And recently, I had my dryer repaired. The contractor said that they would call me when they were gonna come and they did that. They came out on time and they fixed the dryer. It's been working fine ever since. I'm perfectly satisfied with HMS.

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    Felicia, We are thrilled to hear that we have been able to meet your expectations and deliver the level of service we aim to provide! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Sincerely, Dena

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    Claims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    I have been with HMS Home Warranty 10 years and I like that they cover almost everything major. The service professionals seemed to know what they’re doing when I filed a claim for my washer and dryer.

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    Robert, We do our best to provide an easy claim experience for our customers and are thrilled to hear you were pleased with the overall service you received. We're pleased to hear you have been a valued member with us for 10 years! - Austin

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    As far as Sears is involved, it's been absolutely terrible. It was the worst experience in my entire life.The guy came out to repair the microwave. He didn’t have the parts and ordered them. They came a month later, and I’ve had to reach out for that, and it’s already five weeks with no microwave. A different guy came out from Sears and he said, “We don’t work on these.” He insisted that I give back the parts that took me a month to get. We called Cinch and raised a complaint. After about an hour, another place called us and it was a different company. They came out about four days later and fixed it perfectly and easily within 30 minutes. Cinch did their job but they shouldn't give anything to Sears.

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    James - We are committed to assigning trusted technicians to meet your needs and we regret you did not get that level of service from the Sears technician. I’m glad to hear we had the opportunity to make things right and send a different service vendor. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing! Sincerely, Austin

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    Contract & TermsCoveragePrice

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    When we bought the home, the warranty was part of the deal and we renewed it the year after. It has paid off for us recently and when the renewal comes up, we’ll probably renew it again. We had a $10,000 heat pump system that was covered and it only cost us 160 bucks. It was great. We had no problems at all.

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    Lewis, Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback! We are thrilled to know that you are happy with the service, and hope that you will be a valued customer for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechPrice

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    Certain things were really good with HMS but the plumbing issue became really bad. The plumber came out and I gave my deductible and then he didn’t even attempt to make a fix. He just said that it was a preexisting thing. But he cut a whole my ceiling that I still haven’t gotten patched up. The communication is not where it should be. Sometimes, the communication between the actual person providing the service and the communication with the customer is a little bad. There should also be a direct line you could speak with somebody at all times.

    Sometimes, you get these contractors that don’t really wanna do the job. They just come in and don’t wanna do anything. HMS should have a service provider selection. If a guy has done something and it didn’t turn out as well or you wanna get a new service provider, they should make that easier or they should have somebody that you can look up reviews or something prior to the service delivery.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Nelson, Our goal is to ensure we are able to meet the needs of our customers, and one of the ways we strive to do that is to make sure our customers are connected with the right service partner at the right time. We are sorry to hear that in the case of your plumbing issue, this was not your experience. Please know that we value the feedback of our customers, and anytime you experience an issue during the claims process, we have customer service agents available 24/7 to assist you. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this valuable feedback. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I worked as a real estate assistant for years and I've investigated all those warranty companies. Cinch is the best out there because so many of the companies don’t do any replacements. We had them out for a hot water heater years ago and then they came out last year and this year about our air conditioner. The people they sent about the air conditioner out of Jacksonville were fabulous. I liked them because they have the same name as my maiden name. Cinch has been really prompt. At first, the contractor told me they had no appointments available for days and then they called back and said that they had one and the tech was in the area and he was gonna come that day instead of waiting three or four days. He was very polite and professional.

    My washing machine was spinning and for a week or two, it didn't seem to be wringing the clothes very good. It was making a terrible noise so my husband rand and cut it off. I thought it was because I haven’t had too many in here. But I rearranged them and put them on and it did the same thing. So I called Cinch immediately. There was water in the tub and when the contractor came out here trying to get it to spin, the tech thought he had it fixed and he turned it on and the water came in, and then it went to spin and it started all over again.

    Cinch called me and said that it was gonna cost over $600 to fix it and they said they would replace it. Then they called and told me they were ordering a part for it and that it should be in on Monday and that they’d try to come on Monday. But in the meantime, the water was still in the pump. Ever since the contractor left, the water was out of the washer. So I’ve had all these towels I've had to mop up with. Finally, the water is out of my floor now and it’s done.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Cynthia, Thank you for your longtime dedication and confidence in us! We strive to be there to meet the needs of all of our customers, and to ensure the right decisions are made to resolve claims as expeditiously as possible. We are glad to know that overall we have been able to live up to your expectations, and look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechTimeliness

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    My experience has been really good. I've had TotalProtect for 12 years and I haven't had any problems with them. I do claims over the phone normally and I can usually expect the contractor on the same day or the next day. The contractors are really nice too.

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    Martha, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. It’s great to know that we have been able to meet your expectations for so many years, and are grateful for your dedication and allowing us to service your home warranty needs! We look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Dena

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    It’s a great experience when I submit a claim to Cinch. They have a great service. I would recommend them. I like the service provided by the contractors as well.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Thanks so much for sharing Janice! - Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I have Cinch on my home and on my property and everything has been great with them. Recently, I had an issue with the stove and the first provider that they sent out couldn't get parts. So, I called Cinch and spoke to a supervisor. He said they wouldn't replace it but I told him that the problem had been going on for three weeks and it was two days before Thanksgiving. He said he would speak to another supervisor on how to get the part as soon as they could. But I told him to let me go buy the part because I know a place here where they sell the parts and he said I could do that.

    He also said that they could just give me what it would cost to replace the stove and I could replace it myself. So, that was what I did. I was able to replace it with that price, too so I was happy with it. The reps at Cinch were diligent as well. And so far, I have been very happy with them because if you cope with the situation and you address it, they try to solve it to the best of their ability and stand by the customer.

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    Sharon – We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve been pleased with the service you received from Cinch Home Services. We do our best to ensure that our customers remain our top priority. Thanks for sharing! - Angela

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    The last experience when TotalProtect had to replace my washer was a difficult one. When they sent me an email, they didn’t either they would deliver a washer or I could get $520. That email never showed one thing about TotalProtect. And I didn’t know until I called them up to say, “Hey, what’s going on? I haven't heard from you guys.” And then, they tried to tell me it was past the time and that I had to take the $520. I said no. I don’t answer my emails if I don’t know who it came from because there are too many scams and I'm surely not going to click on a link. They sent two emails. The rep tried to argue with me that I had to make the money instead of the washer.

    I said, “You know what? I'm gonna call my attorney. Just so you know, I have an attorney that I pay monthly for, so it doesn’t matter.” She asked me why I would do that. I told her because they didn’t come across as they were from TotalProtect. There was nothing in the header or anything that said they were TotalProtect. She said, “Give me a minute,” because I wanted to talk to the supervisor, and then she got back on the phone and said, “Well, we can give it to you this time. We’ll send the washer.” They eventually did, but that was my experience, so I wasn’t too happy about that.

    Other than that, the contractor was great. The guy was right on top of it. It was Sears Service and he called TotalProtect right away while I was standing there. He said, “I can't fix it. I can’t get the part,” and he said that TotalProtect would be in touch with me. That’s what I was waiting for. TotalProtect never got in touch with me. They did with an email with nothing in it that told me they were TotalProtect so TotalProtect needs to have their name on there somewhere.

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    Loreen, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and thoughts with us. It is valuable information as we are always striving to better ourselves as a company and find ways to better serve our customers. We are glad to know that you are overall satisfied with your home protection plan, and we look forward to servicing your warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I heard about HMS form a friend and I’ve had them for eight years since I moved into the house. A month ago, I took the buyout because I didn’t want white appliances. So, they replaced the refrigerator in my kitchen with something else. But I didn’t know that they only do one appliance in the house. Also, the supervisor didn’t return calls. You can leave a thousand messages but nobody ever will call you back. She still has not called me back today. Still, the technician was very pleasant and polite.

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    Renee – Please know that communication is very important to us, and we are sorry to hear that in this instance it has not lived up to the standards that you expect, and that we aim to provide. If you would like for someone from our Customer Relations Department to reach out to you directly, just send an email to erelations@cinchhs.com with your full property address so that we can locate your account, and a member of our leadership team will contact you personally. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I filed a claim online and then, they called me and set up an appointment. They were great.

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    Jamie – We appreciate you sharing how easy it was to place a claim online! Thanks for sharing. - Christine

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I'm a Realtor of Rector Hayden and I sell HMS warranties. It was the only one that we offered at the time we got coverage and claims submission has been okay. I have had orders for hot water heaters, the HVAC system and sump pumps and I'm okay with who they sent out, so far.

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    David – Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are glad to know that we have been able to meet your expectations. We would also like to express our gratitude that you are able to help us deliver home protection services to other customers. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechStaff

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    It's easy submitting a claim with HMS. I do everything online. I submitted a claim once, and in 24 to 48 hours, they called me. And then, it was backed up ‘cause a lot of people spending time at home from the quarantine. So, the contractors came out that Friday, got it fixed in like no more than an hour. It was very time-friendly, unlike what they said would happen.

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    Lela, We are thrilled to know that we have exceeded your expectations. We strive to deliver an efficient and timely claims process, and value the feedback you’ve taken the time to provide. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    When I purchased the house, my Realtor highly recommended HMS Home Warranty. Also, I believe that about 20 years ago, I had the home warranty service as well. That name rang a bell with me. I went with them and it's so easy to make service requests. The response time is unbelievable too. I am so impressed. By the time I submit my request, my phone is ringing from the other end to schedule an appointment. The contractors are professional, courteous and very expeditious in getting the job done, and I greatly appreciate that. They are very knowledgeable too.

    One time, my sink was stopped up and it was one issue but the garbage disposal was broken which backed up the sink. The contractor had to clear out the lines on the sink. They also fixed the pipe underneath the sink and molded it better together because it was leaking. Two days later, they came back and put the garbage disposal in. The warranty for the garbage disposal was only good for 60 days though and I felt like it could have been bit better. It’s still a good deal, but I shouldn’t have had to pay another $100 for the contractor to come back out again. Still, I understand it.

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    Lisa, Thank you so much for allowing us to provide you with excellent service! We hope to be your home protection plan of choice for many more years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    We were having a problem with the AC where the pan was overflowing with water, which was supposed to drain out of the house. For some reason or another, the float that was supposed to shut the unit off when it filled up didn't function. The contractor came and adjusted it. Then they had to come back and adjust it again and we've had no other problems.

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    Charles, We are sorry to hear of the problem you had with your air conditioning system, but are happy to know that our service partner was able to get it resolved for you! We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback and allowing us to service your home warranty needs. Sincerely, Dena

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    We were pleased with the service that we got from Cinch. We’ve had several things that needed to be replaced and they had no problems with it. Most recently, we had a claim for our stove. It was a hinge on the door and they said they don't cover doors. However, they couldn’t get the hinge fixed without the door so they ended up giving us a new stove. The tech was very nice and we appreciated him.

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    Jean – It sounds like you have received the benefit of your policy and we appreciate the time you took to share your experience. – Angela

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    The warranty has been great. Sears came out in a couple of days and repaired a light that was inside the freezer, and it worked.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Thanks for sharing your experience Chad! - Austin

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    TechNetwork Quality

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    With Cinch Home Services, I used to pay $75 every time someone comes out. Now, I'm paying $125. Still, their contractors have been good.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kyeesha, In order to compensate for rising claims costs across the board we did choose to raise the deductible pricing in order to keep the monthly premiums the same. We regret any inconvenience. Thanks for your feedback. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    We have had HMS for the last six years since we bought our house and so far, everything has been working out fine. But it's kind of complicated getting in contact with them. Last month was the first time we called for a repairman. We tried to go through the process on a Friday or a Saturday, but the website was down. We had to wait for Monday. Once it was Monday, I was able to log in and kind of request someone to come. Once we reached them things were smooth and easy. The guy was supposed to come at 2 PM, but he called by 10 and said he was available right then. He asked if he could go then and I said yes. The guy came, worked on the refrigerator, and an hour later, it was all fixed.

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    Guillermo – Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. It is valuable in our efforts to ensure we are able to meet the needs of our customers. We are sorry that there was a delay in setting up your service request due to a malfunction of our website, but are glad to know that you were able to get your refrigerator repaired in a timely manner. We hope that we are able to provide you with exceptional service for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    The house we bought was insured with HMS and I've done both online and over the phone when submitting claims. It's very good. They usually give me a timeframe as to when to expect the contractor or expect a call from them and I've been satisfied, so far. They're reliable and they help relieve the financial burden if something goes wrong.

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    We are thrilled you enjoy using our online system to place your claims. Our exact goal is to help alleviate the financial burden of costly home repairs. Thank you for sharing! - Austin

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    Maintenance

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    I've been with Cinch Home for four years now. Everything I've needed fixed has been done in a timely manner though sometimes, the repair may take a long time because a part is needed and it's hard to find.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jerry, We appreciate your loyalty to Cinch and are thrilled to hear you had a seamless claim process! - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceStaffRates

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    Five years ago, we went from American Home Shield to TotalProtect because they were a little cheaper then, but now, the price looks the same for the insurance. Also, they sent me a letter saying that they were going to have to stop servicing me because they had problems with getting the techs to come. We live in Corona and there was none locally. They spent a lot of time to get people to come and I was sad that they had problems.

    We didn’t use TotalProtect a lot, but during the times that we did, it was excellent. I loved it. When we had problems with the air conditioning, we had this tech that was up here and he was excellent. Every time something would happen, I would call to see if they could get him. I would call his office. His wife was his secretary and that’s one thing I’m going to miss. Just before they stopped the coverage though, I filled in an order for an outlet in the garage. They fixed it and they were wonderful.

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    Larcina, We’re sorry to hear that your coverage was discontinued, however, due to the lack of available service partners in your area we were unable to provide the level of service we aim to provide. We appreciate your loyalty and hope to have availability in your area again soon. - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    I had an issue with the thermostat on my water heater. I called HMS and they took the information and told me who the appointment was gonna be with, and they set it up. And then the company called and came out and took care of it. The contractors were very good.

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    Leta, We’re glad to hear that you had such a simply straightforward claim process. Thanks for sharing! - Amanda

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    Submitting a claim with HMS has been really good but depending on the servicer, it may take a while to get in the schedule and get the service done. Their online portal is efficient and it works but sometimes I like to talk to people. The contracting companies and their work have been really good. I would recommend HMS Home Warranty as a homeowner.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Danny, We aim to provide quick and efficient service by sending trusted experts to your home to help resolve your problems and answer your questions. We appreciate your recommendation, as well as your review. Thanks for sharing! Sincerely, Christine

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    TechStaffBilling

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    The electric bill came so high and I went to the electric company. One of the guys from there came here to my house and checked the old air conditioner. It was a very old machine and it was spending a lot of energy. I contacted TotalProtect and explained that. The technician came and said that the machine had to be changed. He was a good worker. The only thing I had to pay was the handwork. TotalProtect solved my problem and I am grateful to them.

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    Luis, We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with you’re A/C claim and it was a simple claim process. – Austin

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    I asked a friend who used Cinch Home Services before and he said he had good service with them. We’ve done two claims so far and they’ve been fine. The contractors did a good job.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    William, we aim to provide trusted experts to service your warranty claims and we are happy to hear we delivered. Thanks for sharing! - Angela

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    I’m a pretty new customer. I’ve only used Cinch twice and they're great. The reps were very helpful. However, I was very displeased with the guy from Sears that Cinch sent to my house . He came out to check my microwave and he just looked at it. He told me he couldn't do anything ‘cause he didn’t have a part number. I told him the part number is right on the book. He said he needed a model number. He gave me all these excuses and said he couldn't fix it without that. So, he called the company, and they sent someone else out. I was very happy with that man. He came in and was out of my house in 15 minutes. All it was was a switch for the door.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Rita, We strive to ensure that we are able to assign the right technician at the right time for our customers, and regret to learn that in this instance that was not your experience, but are glad to know that one of our trusted warranty experts was able to locate a service partner to meet your needs. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We hope to be able to service all of your warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    We added HMS warranty to the house and I felt that it was good to keep it. The only thing is the price. I look at it every year to make sure I’m not losing money. But there’s always that assurance. For the most part, they’ve been very responsive in getting people out here pretty quickly. I have to use them every now and then and the only complaint I’ve ever had is when we had our old pump replaced. There was a little bit of going back and forth on whose pump they should use. The company said they only warranty their pumps. But they got that all addressed and everything is good. There was the guy the other day fixing our water line and he was good.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Scott – We understand the financial strain of major home repairs which is why we have an unwavering commitment to be there for our customers when they need us. We appreciate your feedback, and hope to service your home warranty needs for many years to come. Sincerely, Angela

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenance

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    HMS has been active when I bought the house from the previous owners. Submitting the claim is quick and easy. On the website, there is not a lot of information for details, and if there is any detailed information that needs to be shared, you have to call and go through voicemail to get somebody and then explain the details to them to make sure that everything is covered and recorded accurately. They have some dropdown selection options, but it doesn’t cover everything. They should have more spaces to include items for multiple issues.

    I have a sink faucet broke, a bathroom faucet broke, and another bathroom tub shower issue. I cannot put those three things in there. I can just put plumbing. But, then without that detail, the service provider will show up and ask what I need. When I say all these things, he will then say that he doesn’t know if he can do these three. Then you have to go through a whole issue. Nevertheless, every contractor that has showed up has been great. The only problem I have with it is that there is usually a several-day wait to get anyone out here, and that could be an issue like when the hot water heater breaks, the heat goes out.

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    William, We make changes daily to improve customer satisfaction, and ensure your feedback about our online portal will be passed along for further review. Should there be circumstances where quicker service is needed, we have a network of providers to meet your needs. Thanks for sharing your experience! Sincerely, Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    Over the past nine years that we've been with HMS, they have gotten someone out to our location really quickly. The claims submission process has been easy as well. Once we contact them, they contact a contractor. That contractor will then contact us and set up a time for them to come. However, our billing notifications are sent via email. It would be better if we had a paper copy notification that our billing is coming due. Still, we've been satisfied with HMS so far.

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    Michael, We are thrilled to hear you have been a valued member with HMS for nine years! We appreciate your feedback and will ensure we provide it back to the organization to improve our customer satisfaction. - Austin

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    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    Cinch can do better with their timeliness. Plus, their contractor from Sears didn't have any mask or gloves for the Coronavirus though we had ours on. The techs ordered an ice maker for our refrigerator but then they had to reschedule 'cause they didn't have it in stock. Still, Cinch's services have been very good. Everything about our claim went very well.

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    Harold, Please know that during this Covid-19 crisis we take the health and safety of our customers very seriously and will provide feedback to the appropriate department regarding the situation you have described. Although we have instructed the companies we work with not to enter a customer’s home if they are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, we understand your concerns and it is important to us to know that our customers feel safe and secure when one of our service partners are in their home to perform a service. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience, including what we can do to improve customer satisfaction. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    I used Cinch for years when I was managing insurance sales with the Regent Finance Corporation. In my years there, I never saw them turn down a claim and I knew then they're a good company, so I thought I had got to get this plan. I go to the website to submit claims and it’s pretty straightforward. They got all my information and I just put what I need.

    The first time I used it, they got back with me immediately. In less than 15 minutes, I had an e-mail back with the information on who’s gonna call. It worked better than I ever anticipated. But I didn’t know what the process was and I didn’t know I was required to use one of their contractors. I already had a guy here and he had equipment with him. I went ahead and paid to have the job done. Cinch set up for a guy from Birmingham but he couldn't get here for two or three days. I told them to not worry about it and the rep told me to send her the invoice. I e-mailed her the invoice and a few days later, I got a check in the mail. It works so seamlessly and Cinch has always been that way since I used them. It’s one of the reasons I love the plan.

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    Donny, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to know that you have the confidence in our services to recommend us to other families. We look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Dena

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    The company has been quite awesome. In fact, almost all of my friends are with TotalProtect now and everyone is happy. Everyone loves it. The hardest thing is the people that the company is using to actually provide the service or fix things. Sometimes, we’ve had bad people out here but the company has always switched it around and found someone else. As far as claims, it has been very easy. It's been great. The people are always accommodating, nice and very informative.

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    Oscar – We’re thrilled to hear that you and your friends have had such simply straightforward claim process. Thanks for sharing! - Dena

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    I have been with TotalProtect for about seven years. They give me the time and date when to expect the contractors. They are outstanding.

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    Calvin, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are thrilled to know we have been able to meet your home warranty needs, and look forward to many more years of partnership! Sincerely, Dena

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    TechPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    I had a problem with my air conditioner one time and HMS referred me to a person from a company. I got a hold of that company and my issue was taken care of. The tech I got was very professional and courteous. He did excellent quality work. This warranty is definitely worth it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Daniel, We only work with trusted experts to answer your questions and help resolve your problems. Thanks for sharing your experience! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    I’ve had good experiences with HMS. When I've submitted claims over the phone to them, it's been good. The agent usually tells me when to expect a contractor out. Then the contractors would be giving me a call and set up a time to come out. The contractors have been good as well.

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    Chris, We have agents available 24 hours a day to help get a trusted expert out to your home when something goes wrong. Our goal is to provide fast and efficient service, and we appreciate your review! Sincerely, Angela

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    CoveragePunctuality & SpeedLoan Process

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    Cinch is great. There is no difficulty with submitting claims and I've got no complaints with the mechanically-inclined. However, when we first started out with a coverage not with Cinch back in ‘96 when we first bought the house, the existing air conditioner had to be replaced and everything was covered. Subsequently, we put a new AC system in and a coil. We’ve come to where, ironically, when we had a cold spell, the heater had to be replaced. Cinch wants our stimulus money, and now with the air conditioner, we just thought maybe it covered more, but ironically, it only covers the coil. We’ve been paying on this warranty and it would have covered more, but it didn’t. We’re waiting for our credit union to come back if we can a loan to get the air conditioner fixed.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Gordon, We would first and foremost like to express our gratitude for being a longtime customer, and appreciate the time you have taken the time to let us know of your experience. With regards to the situation you have described with your air conditioning system, there can be items and conditions that aren’t covered by the home protection plan. If you would like for us to take a look at it to ensure you are receiving the full benefit of your warranty, or if you have any questions regarding your coverage, we would be happy to speak with you directly. Just send us an email to erelations@cinchhs.com and a Specialist will contact you personally. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    With Cinch, it's easy to get an appointment and as far as doing what the contract says, replacing parts that are needed without any cost. It has worked just like it said it would work. I usually call over the phone when I submit claims and their claims reps have all been pretty good. A lot of times, they would go ahead and schedule the contractors for me. Also, I've had good luck with their contractors. They've been very courteous and usually pretty clean.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jana, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are thrilled to know that you are happy with the service you have received. We hope to be able to service your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedNetwork Quality

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    I like the online experience with HMS but the phone call is a headache because of the long waits. Other than that, it's been fine with their contractors. They’ve been good.

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    Christopher, Thanks for taking the time to let everyone know how easy it is to file a claim online. Our purpose is to be there when you need us, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceTransparency

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    Our microwave died a few weeks ago and the repair guy had it fixed within a week, which wasn't horrible so, it wasn't that big of a deal. We had the washer a few years back and HMS did a good job of replacing that. So, in general, we've had good luck. They are receptive, quick, gets it done and we don't have to wait a long time, for the most part. But it would be cool if they could give status updates via text or email.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Alan – As long we have your cell number and/or email address on file, you should receive an email or SMS text message to provide you with the status of your claim, or a follow up to ensure that the job has been completed. It is always our goal to follow up to make sure your problem has been fixed. We appreciate this feedback. Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    Since 2017, when I bought my house, this week is the first time I've ever had a negative experience with HMS. I had a problem with my electrical on Sunday and I didn't have power to my house partially, almost every room in my house. I did my claim and I was told that the electrician assigned would give me a call. They were the electrician that had come out to my house before to fix appliances and I called them to ask when they were going to come. They said they didn't have anyone and that HMS was going give me another person.

    When I called the customer service to follow up, they also said they didn't have anyone and that I had to wait 48 hours until they reassigned someone. I finally got someone and they came out on Wednesday, but from Sunday to Wednesday, I hadn't heard anything. If my kitchen hadn't had power, I would have lost food, my refrigerator and all that. They couldn't hurry up and find somebody the day they found out that the person that they assigned me to didn't have someone? It was a little disappointing. Other than that, the guy who came out and fixed everything was awesome and he did a great job.

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    Michelle, We can recognize how this would be a frustrating experience. We work hard daily to identify weaknesses and tweak our processes, and we appreciate the time you have taken to provide this feedback. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    I got a service contract for protection if something happens, and I know that it’s taken care of and it’s not going to be a $3,000 bill. I just went to the website and submitted a claim. It was fairly easy. Cinch sent me information about who the contractor was and the phone number, and that I should hear from them within a certain time period.

    The contractor was pleasant but hard to get ahold of. For instance, they said that, “We’re gonna order the part and you’ll hear back from us.” It made it seem like it was only going to be a week and I didn’t hear from them. I had to be home from work, I had to schedule this time, so I needed to know when to be there. When I called them and left messages, I didn’t hear back from them at first. And then, I called again and said, “Look. I'm gonna call the warranty if I don’t hear from you guys ‘cause I'm waiting and I don’t know what’s happening.” I've already paid them because they already came out and assessed the problem. I just wanted to make sure that they were going to come back. They didn’t seem as professional as what I had expected.

    My icemaker is fixed. The first time the tech came out, he didn’t do much. But if he assessed the icemaker a bit more, he probably would’ve got the correct part the first time. But he went ahead and just replaced the icemaker the first time and he was here in less than 10 minutes. So, I felt he spent less than five minutes on the actual icemaker. Then he told me, “No, it might take a couple of days before it works with icemakers.” A couple of days went by, I still had no ice. And then I had to wait for him to come out again to look at it again to tell me that it was something else. He was here for over 30 minutes that time. If he did that the first time, maybe I wouldn’t have had to wait so long for installation. It could’ve taken half the time.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Heather – Please know that we understand your time is valuable, and we appreciate that you’ve taken the time to let us know about your experience with the warranty service. We are happy to know that overall we have met your expectations and will use the feedback you’ve given to build upon our improvements. Thank you for being a customer and trusting us with your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Dena

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    CoverageTechTimeliness

    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    When I bought the house I had a one-year warranty and HMS Home Warranty was the company that was chosen by the seller. I have continued it since then. It’s been eight years now since I’ve had the warranty and where I’ve had the most issues is about appliances. When my dryer and washer went out one time, it took weeks to be resolved because a part had to be ordered but they ordered the wrong part. I went to a laundromat for at least a month, which was less than satisfactory. My elderly mom lives us with us, so having a washer and dryer was really important. With the dishwasher, however, I don’t remember having the same problem. Recently we had a clogged drain. The techs came out the next day and end up having to do some major work that was not covered by the warranty but they did a great job. Overall the experiences had been positive.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kathleen – Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. Please know that we are constantly striving to be adaptively smart to the needs of our customers, and always examining our processes to ensure we are able to meet the needs of our customers in an efficient and timely manner. We are sorry to hear that your experience with your clothes washer and clothes dryer were not positive, but are glad to know that over all you have been satisfied with your home protection plan. Sincerely, Dena

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedTimeliness

    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    I’ve been submitting claims online. So far, so good. I recently filed one for the washing machine and someone came out the next day. We’re still waiting on the part.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are thrilled to learn that overall we have been able to deliver the level of service we aim to provide. We will have a member of our team look at your service job to ensure it is moving along as it should. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    I found TotalProtect back in early 2000 when I lived in Illinois. My parents had it when they got their house, they kept it. They told me and I had its home plan. When I moved to Texas and bought a house, I asked for a home warranty and specifically said that I wanted TotalProtect. Submitting claims had been easy, but something has changed. In the past, I would call in and the person would take my stuff over the phone. They would then get everything set up and somebody would come out.

    Last time I called, it was automated. It was a pain in the **. The automation does not allow you in any way to get to a person. You gotta push this button and this button, but it does not give any direction so I could speak to a person. None of the options were what I was looking for. They should get a better automated phone system that allows me to zero out to, so I could speak to someone, or improvise better options.

    When I was trying to figure out why my bill was delinquent, the system didn't say how I could get accounts receivable. I had to go through all the options. When I got someone, I said that I gotta get home and look at my record. I was told that when I called back, go to these options and push these options. It had nothing to do with my billing, and I would not have known, which was irritating. I’ve talked to other people who have the same type of service and they have been disappointed. But I have not been disappointed with TotalProtect. There was a service provider last year who worked on the wrong air condition. But that's not their fault. They just hired an idiot.

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    Benita, We would like to express our gratitude that you have trusted us with your home warranty needs for many years, and are sorry to learn that recently you have had less than satisfactory experiences. We are always trying to improve our customers’ experience with the claims process, and regret the amount of effort you had to put forth to resolve a billing issue. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    Submitting claims to Cinch is easy. I did that online and their website was user-friendly. They called me to tell me when to expect my contractor. However, I was a little disappointed with the first guy that came out as he ordered all the wrong parts for the microwave. The claim was two weeks longer than it should have been because of that. Cinch ended up replacing my microwave because they didn’t have the parts that it needed. So, that was a little bit frustrating. Still, their warranty is a good investment.

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    Kaccie, We are sorry to hear of the delays that you experienced in getting your microwave claim resolved, but are glad to know that it was ultimately resolved to your satisfaction. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. It is valuable in our efforts to ensure we are doing all we can to make sure we are able to meet the needs of our customers. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    Submitting claims to HMS has been great. They're fast and things are easy. I've been pleasantly surprised with them. Thus far, all of my dealings with them have had to do with my air conditioning which I've had a lot of problems with. There have been two or three different companies that I've had dealings with through them and they've all been okay. This has been a bargain. I’ve spent about $1500 and I’ve received $8000 worth of stuff. I got Freon and service calls. When I finally replaced everything, HMS even helped pay for that. I have told several people that my HMS warranty is a great deal. I couldn't be happier with it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Bart – Our whole purpose is to be there when you need us, and we’re thrilled to hear that have you chosen to join the Cinch family. Thanks for sharing your experience. Sincerely, Angela

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    Customer ServiceStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed May 3, 2020

    I submitted the claim with Cinch and the following day somebody was calling me and getting someone set up to come out here for service. Everything was really well with the company. Make sure you always have a home warranty because it’s fantastic

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Erica, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are so happy to hear that we’ve been able to provide the exception service we aim to deliver! Thank you for allowing us to service your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPriceMaintenance

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    When I bought my house in 1999, one of the selling points was that it came with a home warranty, and then I kept it up-to-date the whole time. Submitting a claim to HMS seems to be okay. You can do it either through them or online, and both seem to be about equivalent as far as getting things done. I was surprised this last time during the pandemic that they were able to get someone out at 24 hours from when I called. The time when the guy came out to check the air conditioner, he had gloves and a mask. He checked inside and outside to make sure because we had an issue that it didn’t seem to kick on right. He was here within 24 hours, too. They called and set up the time frame he would be there. Then, they said he’d call like a half hour before the expected time and he did, and he was here.

    Through the warranty, I have gotten new central air conditioning, new washer-dryer, parts repaired on the dishwasher, a new sump pump, and a brand-new stove and refrigerator. The stuff that was in the house when we moved in was brand-new. That was part of why we liked having the warranty, because going from living in an apartment to a house, we weren’t sure when all that stuff would need to be replaced, how long it would last -- we were renters before, so that was why we kept it up, and it seems to have paid off. in my mind. When you’re moving to a new area, you also don't know the services and the people to call. With them, we never had to worry about who to call to fix something, and because it is through HMS, the work is guaranteed. Also, you used to be able to pay more to get a smaller deductible, but they seem to be flattening that out more so that you don’t have quite as many options.

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    Lisa, We are thrilled to hear you have been a valued customer for 21 years! We hope to continue to have you as a customer for many years to come. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaffTransparencyCoverage Limits

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    The people that came out for our AC did an outstanding job. They were courteous, they made sure they got the job done right. They kept me up to date on everything they were doing. I had one other time that I called out to have somebody come out and that was on a pipe repair. All they did was come out and saw a glass of water at a door and tell me that that's what was leaking when we knew it was the pipe. All they were concerned about was getting the deductible and leaving. I'm now having to replace mold and a bunch of other stuff that should have been repaired when they came out. They didn't even look at where the pipe was damaged. So I wasn't really happy with the first group that came out. I was considering canceling TotalProtect because of my first go-around with them. But this last one, they were very good and very professional.

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    Robert, We’re glad to hear that you were pleased with your most recent service request, and appreciate your feedback regarding the plumbing contractor you had to your home previously. - Amanda

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    My oven would not light one time and I submitted a claim to Cinch Home Services. The first contractor they sent out said that they did not repair my particular brand. The second one was fine and was able to do the job once they got the part in. While I did not like the timeframe for the claim which was 10 to 14 days, I was able to put up with it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Earl, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We strive to ensure we assign the right technician in your time of need, and regret that was not initially the case in this instance. We are glad to know we were able to make things right. We appreciate you allowing us to service your home warranty needs and look forward to many years of partnership! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaffBilling

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    When my hot water heater went out, TotalProtect couldn’t provide a plumber in the local area, so they got one out of Jacksonville. The two people that came down were two kids out of high school and they didn’t know anything about plumbing, so they bungled it up a little bit. Then, TotalProtect tried to get a plumber out of Orlando and the guy in Orlando said that he was not gonna go all the way up there for that. It bothers me why there are times when TotalProtect has no one available in the Daytona Beach area to accomplish the task when there are plenty of plumbers and electricians all over the place.

    And based on the policy, the procedure would be that they would notify of their issue on getting a tech out, then I had to go somewhere and get an estimate. Then they had to approve it, etcetera. In the meantime, my garage floors had water all over it because the thing was leaking and I didn’t have any hot water. This went on for a month or so and I told them that I was gonna go and get my hot water replaced because I couldn't live with that.

    Then, I got a letter from the head of TotalProtect who said that they were really sorry about all of that. He also said that I could do whatever I had to do then I could send them the bill and they would take care of it. Unfortunately, I didn’t make a copy of that letter. But as a result of the request in that letter, I filed my claim and it came back denied. And for six months, I fought them about that letter but nobody knows where it is now. So, I just gulped up the loss and said to hell with them. I had to fight for a long time and I'd go to two dozen people in their company there. It was like reinventing the wheel every time and it was exasperating. Despite that, my wife wanted to keep the warranty, so that's what we do. But if it would have been me, I'd drop it in a minute. Other than that, there had been times when TotalProtect had been excellent. They responded immediately and the work was done properly.

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    Charles, I’m sorry to hear that your experience was frustrating. We’d like to take a second look at your claim to see how we may be able to help. If you’d like our assistance, please respond to this message with the best time to reach you and my team will investigate and follow up with you personally. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    We got Cinch Home Services when we bought our house back in 2011 and we continued to renew it every year after. We've used them numerous times since we've been in the house. It has been always been easy to use the system. Submitting claims with them has been pretty easy. I can either do it over the phone or I can do it online, but either way, it works pretty good. The response time has been good too. Although there have been a couple of lemons, the majority of the companies that we've worked with have been good. The contractors have always been responsive and timely with appointments

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    Jim, We are glad to know that overall we have delivered satisfactory service. Thank you for being a devoted customer, and for taking the time to provide us with this feedback! Sincerely, Dena

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    Coverage

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    I’ve had a home warranty on the property since I bought the home, and I was given a home warranty when we closed in October -- I’ll be in the house for two years this coming October. There are no problems submitting claims, and everybody has been fine. When I came to my renewal, I increased my coverage. I added an additional rider to my policy. So, I’ve been very satisfied.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Susan – Thank you for continuing your HMS warranty contract for the last 2 years, we hope to be there for you for many years to come! – Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    Most of my communication with HMS Home Warranty is via email. For my recent claim, I filed on a Sunday and I heard from the contractor the next day. I was very pleased with their work. It was excellent.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Roxanne, Fast and reliable service is what we aim to provide! Thank you for sharing! - Austin

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    TechMaintenanceNetwork Quality

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    Submitting claims to HMS has been pretty easy. One time, a part in my refrigerator was broken and needed to be replaced. I submitted my claim on a weekend and by Tuesday, their contractor was in. HMS and their contractor did a decent job. I was happy with how they handled my claim.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Steven – Our goal is to provide service in a timely manner and we’re thrilled to hear that your claim was handled quickly. - Amanda

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    I’ve had Cinch Home Services for a while already. The claim for my refrigerator and my dryer went okay. However, they keep fixing my stove, but it still doesn’t work right. All the tech can do is changing the part and Cinch Home Services keeps authorizing for the part to be ordered. I’ve already had the same part changed about four times already. However, the techs were really good and I like them. They knew what they were doing compared to the ones we’ve had before. The ones prior didn't know what they were doing.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Diana – We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. My team would like to follow up on your stove claim to see how we can help get your stove is in full working order. Please respond with your full property address and my team will be glad to reach out to you personally. - Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    When I first bought the house, they included a one year home warranty and I decided to keep the service with HMS after that. It’s easy to make service requests. I can either go online or call them. They then say they’ll send me a text to confirm the assignment, and then the company calls me to schedule something. Since I had a house, I’ve had to call for the heat, then I called for my AC. I just pay my $100 deductible and they worry about the rest. I don’t have to worry about buying parts and call friends to help me. The contractors have done a good job too.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Josue, Thanks for sharing your claim experience! – Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    My hot water heater went out as well as my dryer and I called HMS. The contractors were very nice and congenial. With the Coronavirus going on, everybody was very protective about it. They were concerned about me, my welfare and safety, and theirs as well. They were very professional, did a good job and I was very happy with it all. I would give people the 800 number of HMS and tell them to call, which was exactly what I did to my sister and she has called. I even told my neighbors next door that HMS was great. They were very prompt in getting somebody out here and told me everything that I needed to know.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Katherine, We are thrilled to hear you recommended your sister and your neighbors to HMS! We hope to service your home warranty needs for many years to come. - Angela

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    TechPriceStaffValue

    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    I've had TotalProtect for several years now and I've had a lot of incidents and claims, and they all have good value. The only thing I would say is maybe they can minimize the deductible. This one claim that I had was for a hot water heater. They came out, they changed the hot water heater out and everything was great. I paid the $100 deductible. But then when they finished, they said I needed to pay extra additional money that I wasn't aware of. For some reason, the person who came out said that I had to pay them extra funding and TotalProtect said, "You work it out with them." But other than that, all the claims that I’ve had have been great, paid the deductible and they took care of everything, so I'm happy with it. That's why I stayed with TotalProtect for three years. With my recent claim regarding my washing machine, everything was timely. Within a few days, everything was resolved. I'm happy with it.

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    We appreciate you being a valued customer and appreciate the time you took to share your experience. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    There had been times that I had to wait for an appointment with a company assigned by Cinch. There was one company I was very dissatisfied with, but that’s been a few years ago and I made a notation not to ever accept using them. My most recent service was rendered about three weeks ago. The techs were timely. I knew when they were supposed to come and what the time, and it was followed up almost precisely. The lady told me before they were here my way and they came. They fixed my dryer and did a good job.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Thank you for sharing Anna! We hope to service your needs for many years to come. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    We’ve submitted two claims with HMS and they were very easy to submit. The people we talked to were friendly. That was two claims over the course of when we’ve had the warranty, and we’ve had it for about two years. It would've been nice to be able to just quickly file a claim online. I don’t have a problem talking to people, but my husband hates being on the phone. So, if anything goes wrong and he needs to call, it might take a little bit longer. There should be a better way to do this thing online because there wasn’t a lot of information. Other than that, the contractors usually come a day after filing a claim. The technicians that have come to the house were very quick and efficient. We have the dryer drum replaced. Both the two different gentlemen that were here were in and out as faster than I expected them to, but everything was fixed as we would've expected it to be.

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    Jessica – We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We have made it even easier to place your request for service. Simply go to www.placemyclaim.com. Thank you for being a valued customer, and we hope to meet your needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Dena

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    Claims HandlingTechNetwork Quality

    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    My dryer was making a lot of noise one time. I submitted a claim to Cinch Home and I really liked their contractor a lot. He came in and did what he had to do. He said something about my belt and some bearings or cylinders that had to be replaced. He replaced those and did a good job.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Linda, We are glad to know that we have been able to meet your needs and deliver the level of service we aim to provide! Thank you for taking the time to submit this feedback. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffTransparency

    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    So far, I've had a good experience with HMS. Submitting claims has been very easy. They're very informative. They’ve educated me on how the policy works and what is covered and what is not. And I've already used it twice, and both times, everything has gone well. The first time, my outlets were not working, so I had no electricity throughout the house, and then it was a quick fix. So, they were able to take care of that and explained to me why it happened. And the second time, I was told that there was a leak in my air conditioning. They came out, and they explained that it wasn’t a leak, but they offered to come back by the end of May to take a look at it again. The contractors seemed nice and professional.

    Each time I submitted a claim to HMS, the reps were just polite, nice, business-like. Overall, I like getting good customer service and people explaining things to me when I’m not sure how things work. So, both times both agents were good. However, the system isn’t being updated correctly. I kept calling and it was telling me that I owed money, but the seller was supposed to pay for it. And it took a long time for me to get through the call. The first agent told me, “It won't happen again. You’re covered,” finally, when I got through. But then the second time I called, the same thing still happened. So, it was a little bit of a pain. Because I had to go through a lot of prompts to try to get it to work, to allow the agent to pick my call.

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    Norma - It sounds like we've met your overall expectations, thanks for sharing! - Austin

    Customer ServiceCoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    Had a dryer repaired for third time in 1.5 years.That's three $120 service calls. The company deems the unit to be repairable even though it is 15 years old. Plus, the last call involved the hinge on the door. Company said door was NOT included in coverage for a dryer. Huh? If you can't close the door due to deterioration or age, the unit won't operate. Finally, had them agree to replace the hinges. I guess hinges are covered in that they NOT considered part of the door...??!! Doesn't make sense...

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    Hi Thomas, It sounds like we haven’t met your expectations and want to review your claim to ensure you received the full benefit of your policy. Please respond with your full property address so we can locate your account and my team will follow up with you personally. – Austin

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    HMS Home Warranty's service is very good and I'm very satisfied with them. When I have a claim, I submit it over the phone and it's pretty easy to reach a representative. So far, they helped me with my waterline as well as my air conditioner and they were great.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Thanks for sharing your experience, Dorothy. We’re happy to hear you’ve been satisfied with HMS! - Dena

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    On occasion, HMS takes a little longer than we would like for approvals and to get the equipment fixed. But other than that, everybody has been responsive. Although it was much better this last month, there was one previous to that that took over a week to get a part authorized for our air conditioning system. Being that we live in Saint Cloud, Florida, in the middle of summer, it's not a place you wanna be without air conditioning for a week and a half.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Nelson, We appreciate your feedback and the time that you took to share your experience with others. Your feedback will be provided back to the appropriate team to help improve our overall process. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    Everything’s working out well with TotalProtect . Recently, I had a claim for the air conditioning and the contractor who came out was excellent. But when I had a water heater go out, the contractor was horrific. All I wanted was for my water heater to be replaced. I’ve installed three water heaters in my house and I’m in Home Depot all the time, so I know what they cost. He wanted to charge me almost $600 above and beyond what the warranty claim was going to allow to install my water heater. I just got rid of him and told him that I’d do it myself. I went out and bought a water heater, and installed it for $450 instead of almost 1,000. That’s not even including the deductible I had to pay, which was a nonrefundable $125.

    I also called TotalProtect to tell them about what happened and that they should get rid of that contractor. He’s terrible. We got TotalProtect at my Dad’s house as well and they were great there. But when my Dad’s water heater went out, they sent out the same contractor because that’s who they were using. And he was horrible too. But my dad needed a water heater and he just wanted to pay the coverage.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Timothy, We’re sorry to hear that your experience with one of our contractors was less than satisfactory. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We value your honest feedback about your experience. - Austin

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    Cinch's claims process is a little bit better. The service providers themselves are randomly selected and I’ve had some hit or miss experiences with some of them. But for the most part, people are pretty good. The biggest problem I’ve had, sometimes it’d be around the sense of urgency. Everybody’s claim is urgent, but I’ve had situations where we didn’t have air conditioning for four days in Houston. As long as people can get out, it’s fine. For the last few claims that I’ve had, it’s been reasonable in terms of the amount of turnaround time for them to come out. I’ve had a couple of AC situations that were a little bit ridiculous, but for the most part, it’s been a pretty good experience.

    I had a toilet that was clogged and they came quickly. But when the guy came out and checked it, he said to Cinch that he couldn’t tell but there was probably something obstructing it, and that was that. They couldn’t fix that. I don’t know all the policies if there’s something obstructing but I had to pay somebody else to come out. Cinch came through for the last few times, but there’s always room for improvement. If it was that horrible, then I would just get another provider. But they handled the things that I needed to have handled.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Omar – We are glad to know that overall we have been able to meet your expectations and deliver the type of service you seek. We also appreciate you letting us know the areas that we can improve upon. This is valuable information in our efforts to ensure we provide the best home protection there is. Thank you for allowing us to service your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Dena

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    Cinch sent out a contractor for my AC and it was the best one ever. They were awesome. The service has been absolutely wonderful overall.

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    Almeda – We work with trusted experts to help solve your problems and answer your questions. We aim to provide a simple and seamless process, and we’re glad to hear we delivered. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    I recently made the first call to Cinch about the dryer and there was a Hispanic woman. I could barely understand her. It was terrible. And her signal was really bad, like she was from another country or something. But other than that, it’s been fine. The people that have been coming out are very respectful and very professional. I've had no problems with anyone.

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    Wendy – We appreciate your feedback and we’re glad to hear that our service professionals have been efficient during your claim experiences. – Amanda

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    I’ve been very happy with HMS. I’ve recommended them to two people and both of them got service with HMS. I like submitting claims over the phone and everybody they've dispatched out has been very nice and very professional.

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    George – We appreciate your recommendation and the time you took to share! – Austin

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    The coverage is fair and the contractors have all been good. The one with the air conditioning wore a mask too.

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    Regie, We’re thrilled to hear you’ve experienced the benefit your HMS home warranty provides. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    Before, submitting a claim with HMS was like pulling teeth. When you would call, they'd put you through to all these people. That's the part that really was a challenge for me. But now, you speak to a person and it's like a one-stop-shop. You have this claims person to take the claim, give you a claim number, give you the contact person who will be contacting you regarding the follow-up, whether it's electrical, plumbing. I've been with HMS since 2003 and it seemed to have gotten better over the years.

    The last time I spoke with the representatives, I had a question regarding reviewing my policy 'cause it's been so long, maybe adding something to it. Because the question, what prompt it was I wanted my air conditioner serviced, and he said I didn't have that in my policy. I'm like, "I don't?" He said, "No. You should look into that or do some research now at different companies that come out and service the air condition." But I was like, "I'd rather stick with my insurance." But he said I didn't have that.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Sylvia, Thank you for your loyalty to HMS for the last 17 years! Don’t hesitate to give us a call 24 hours a day with any coverage questions. We’ll be glad to help. - Amanda

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    We’ve had HMS since we purchased our home in October and submitting a claim has been smooth. The last time we submitted one, they weren't able to find a provider for it but we found someone. Things has worked out although we're still waiting on the refund. Still, the experience with HMS has been satisfactory.

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    Josh, We’re glad you chose HMS to cover your new home to provide peace of mind! – Angela

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    Claims HandlingTechMaintenance

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    The claims process has been simple, easy and not a hassle at all. The contractors have always come right away. Last time, there was some sort of delay but I think it was because of the pandemic. Cinch had sent someone out right away. The problem was just making the repair. They were trying to see what SystemsProtect was gonna do. It was taking a little while before they could order the part that they needed. But we also ended up having to spend more than the 125 dollars. I was not aware that was gonna be the situation. So that wasn’t really made clear from the beginning. But other than that, it was fine.

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    Dawn, We appreciate you sharing your honest feedback, and regret any confusion regarding the coverage provided. We’re glad to know that you’ve been satisfied with the service received under your Cinch Home Services warranty. - Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    I’ve had a house for a long time, and I used to be with another protection company. They kinda didn’t do me good so I switched to TotalProtect. I would recommend them. The claims process is pretty easy. I can either go online or normally, I will call on the telephone and tell them what my issue is, then they’ll assign it to one of their repair people. Normally, within 24 hours, somebody’s calling me and coming in to do the work. The people that I’ve dealt with so far have been fine. They've been very professional. The last group of people have masks because we’re in this pandemic.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Johnny – We aim to provide quick and efficient service by sending a trusted expert to your home to help solve your problem and answer your questions. Thanks for taking time to let everyone know how we’re doing! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    I love the online portal for submitting the claim. We receive the information for a company to call quite quickly, and that is very smooth. The challenge comes if you need to speak to someone. It's almost impossible. Also, some contracting companies are really, really good but some have tried to perpetrate fraud. When our garage door stopped opening, we filed a claim and the folks that came out said that we were responsible for damaging the garage door, which made no sense. Then, they said that all of the springs, brackets, rails, and the electric motor needed to be replaced and that none of those is covered by warranty. It would have cost us about $800 to fix it.

    It didn’t sound right to me, so we ended up calling another company for a second opinion, not through HMS. They said the springs, brackets, and rails were fine and the only thing that needed to be replaced was the motor. The guy also said that there was nothing we did to damage the garage door and that the motor burned out due to the age of the door opener. They charged us a few hundred dollars. HMS refused to reimburse me for the cost that we had to pay out-of-pocket to fix what needed to be fixed and they said that our claim wasn’t valid. I had called back a few times to speak to someone and they said they would have a manager call me back and no one ever called me back.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Samir - We appreciate your feedback and it sounds like overall we have met your expectations! Thank you for taking the time to share! - Dena

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffHonesty & TransparencyCoverage Limits

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    I'm happy with TotalProtect. It's not TotalProtect that I'm having issues with. It's the company that came out to my home. When my washer and dryer stopped working, I ended up calling TotalProtect and they went ahead and put in the order for a company to come out. That company was A&S Services and they sent this technician by the name of Mike, who was a very rude person.

    The first time he came, I wasn't home but I was just down the street and when my son didn’t open the gate for him, he was only gonna give me 10 minutes to get here until I could give him the deductible. Straight out, he said he needed his deductible before he could start. I was being polite and I gave him the deductible. Then he checked my washer and dryer, and he said he was gonna order a part. He took pictures of it. I had to wait three weeks to get this washer and dryer going. I'm a foster parent with three autistic non-verbal kids. They pee in the bed. It was just terrible.

    When the part got here, Mike came in and I opened the gate for him. Then he said he would walk behind me and close my gate. Then he said, “You work out?” I went, “Excuse me?” So I asked for his name and he couldn’t give it to me. I told him I had spoken to a Mike, the dispatcher and this guy said that was another Mike. He said he’s Mike too and he’s the other’s supervisor. He walked in and he was going to the garage that's attached to my house. I went into the house and a few minutes later, he knocked at my door and said there was a problem. He had the wrong part. I asked, “Don't you guys have extra parts at the warehouse? Don't they match the serial number to make sure that the parts that came in matches with what you guys order?" He said it wasn’t his job and that if I have a problem, to call his supervisor. He is such a jerk.

    When I called the supervisor, I didn't get a hold of a supervisor. I got a hold of Mike. I asked if this guy was his supervisor and he said no and that he was just a technician. I told him I needed the guy out of my house, that he was being very rude and that I didn’t like the little comments that he was saying. He did not yell at me because he's very calm. But with the words that he said, he was just mean. When I went back to the technician, I told him, "You know, you lied to me." He said he didn’t and that he told me he was a technician supervisor. I said that he told me he was Mike’s supervisor and he said I just didn’t understand. I told him he needed to leave my house and ever since that happened, I've been having so many issues. I even had an issue with a girl named Alicia, their representative. She was very rude. It's frustrating.

    I called the warranty company and told the rep I didn’t want that company here. I had gotten a call from somebody at that company and they told me that Mike was gonna come to my house because he was really pissed off. I don't know what he was gonna do. So I ended up calling the police and made a police report. I have my daughter, my son and my daughter-in-law here. I do not want him stopping by my house because now, he's accusing that I tried to seduce him.

    TotalProtect told me that they were gonna go ahead and give me another company, which they did. But when I made an appointment with that company, the girl was being rude. I told her my call was an emergency and she said all calls are emergencies. The earliest she could get someone out here was gonna be Thursday and I said, “"You know what, that's fine. I've been without a washing machine for freaking three weeks, and a dryer."

    After all that happened, I got a phone call from the first company again saying that Richard was supposed to come back to my house because I didn't want Mike here anymore. Then Richard said he wasn’t going out anymore and that he had told Mike. Mike said it was okay and that we had another company but he was gonna find out what company was gonna go here. I guess there's a program where they could see what company is gonna come out to my house. This is sad the way they work with things. This is sad how Mike wants to get somebody back. It's wrong. I don't want anything to do with that company whatsoever.

    Then I got a call from the second company saying they had to cancel that Thursday appointment and make it for Friday. It was ridiculous. So then I started thinking when Mike found out what company was coming out to my home. I ended up canceling with the second company. I don't need this issue. I'm very disappointed. But it's not TotalProtect I'm having issues with. They have been very good to me. When my refrigerator broke, I called TotalProtect and they sent out a company that was very polite. The man that came in ordered a part and said that when the part comes in, he would be out here. He fixed my refrigerator and I didn’t have any issues. For this washer and dryer claim, I'm asking for my deductible back but TotalProtect said they couldn't give it back to me. It would be up to the company that came out to my home.When I asked the company, they wouldn't give it to me.

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    Laura, We’re sorry that your experience with one of our service vendors was unsatisfactory and we want to let you know that is definitely not the level of service we aim to provide our homeowners. We would like to follow up with you personally to address any concerns you may have and ensure that it will not happen again. Please respond with your full property address and my team will follow up with you personally. Thank you, Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    After I submit a claim, I gotta call the contractor or sometimes, they hook me up with the contractors and schedule an appointment. Then the contractors come up and do the job.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Geraine, We aim to provide a simple and straightforward claim process and are happy to know we delivered. Thanks for sharing! Amanda

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    Submitting claims with HMS is the easiest thing ever. It was so easy because I don't have to call anybody. I just go online. I submitted a claim on a Sunday night and at 7 AM the following day, I got a call. They told me who was gonna be coming over and the person that they contracted called me. It's been great. This is insurance for your house and some people don't believe in it but I do. If my AC broke down, why would I pay a ton of money when all I have is a deductible and they can come and fix it.

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    Jay, We value feedback from our customers, and appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience with us. We strive to have an effortless claim process, and are glad to know it’s so easy to file a claim online. Thank you for being a loyal customer, and we hope to satisfy your home warranty needs for many years to come! - Austin

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    CoveragePunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    I'm from the old school. They want everybody go online but I like to talk to somebody. Everything wants you to go on a computer and do all it is there. But if we do all of that, what about their job? Not only just them, but everybody. One guy came and he said he didn’t have the machine, so we had to wait another week. I was disappointed because it took him so long to fix my sink. It took him a week and a half to get here. And then when he got here, some other person had to come who didn’t have the machine and all this stuff. So, we had to wait another week for the guy to come. It was over two weeks. I told the company that the second man they sent did fix it but it was just a shame that we had to wait over two weeks to just get the sink fixed. I told them that I was upset with it because with all the hand washing, we had to wash our clothes in the bathtub.

    You get frustrated when stuff breaks down. You don’t want anything to happen. It wasn’t a big problem. It wasn’t like the water was backing up. It was just something there that water went down real slow. The first guy went in there and got something out of there, but he said, “The water’s still going down real slow and I'm going to go back to the office,” and they needed the machine. They came the second time, then the guy said, “Well, how come he just didn’t get the machine and do it?” I said, “I don’t know.” Somebody else had to come in and were were inconvenienced. But it’s fixed now and I'm so glad.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jasmine, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are committed to making it easier and more straightforward for customers to request service in their time of need, but we do understand that there are customers who still prefer to speak with an agent for assistance. We have trusted experts ready to help you 24/7! We are sorry to hear that your plumbing claim did not go as you expected, but are glad to hear that everything has been taken care of! Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    We had some problems with our heating and plumbing and they were right on top of it so everything is working fine. They've been great. I gotta pay the first 125 upfront but it's better paying 125 than paying 425.

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    Albert, We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be which is why our whole purpose is to be there when you need us. Thanks for sharing your experience! – Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffBillingResolution

    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    Submitting a claim with HMS Home Warranty phone-wise was not a problem before ‘cause they had a live body. Now, it’s extremely difficult. The phone prompts don’t have recall situations. The initial appointment is good but when the service company comes and they don’t fix the problem, you don’t have anything on the prompts that say if it is the first call or if it is a recall for services already rendered. It’s very confusing. Now, I’m dealing with one service call and the machine has opened up three service requests. I wait until I get a live body on the phone and try to resolve it with them.

    Their reps are pretty good. But the service company is a different story. I’m having a problem with Sears. I paid my deductible to Sears and then they cashed my check the day after. They came for a recall two days after they came. The machine didn’t work so they came back. Now they sent me a bill for $100 that I needed to pay them again. I told them that they got me messed up because they didn't fix the problem and it was the same call. I'm not paying them $100.

    HMS Home Warranty is a great company. I’m not happy about the increase in the service call but it’s a good service. I recommend it to all my friends. You don’t have to have a new house in order to have coverage. That’s a misconception with homeowners, that once the warranty wears out or expires, you can’t warranty your house again. I’ve been happy with the many years of service from HMS.

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    Jackie, We appreciate the time you took to share your overall experience with HMS! - Angela

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    CoverageTechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    I'm a real estate agent. I've seen the service of HMS and I've used other warranty companies and HMS is much better. In my inspection report, they found a problem with my stove and hot water heater, and they were wonderful about working with me. They replaced the hot water heater, and on the stove, they had somebody to come out to try it fix it twice but he wasn’t able to do it. Eventually, I was able to get reimbursed for a stove. They were great to work with. I've been very pleased with their service.

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    Paige, It sounds like HMS has met your expectations! Thank you for stopping by and sharing! – Austin

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    The contractor that came out for my clothes dryer was very professional. They needed to order a part so they had to come back twice. But the main thing was they fixed the problem in a timely manner. Also, the tech had a mask and shoes and stuff on. But sometimes you have to wait too long before a provider could come and fix the problem. Before, I had my hot water tank go out on a Friday, so it was gonna be three days before somebody even came. Cinch should look at the situation and see what issue you’re having. No hot water is a pretty big thing for a family.

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    Chris, We work hard daily to identify weaknesses and tweak our processes to ensure our customers have the best experience possible. Not having hot water in the home can be an emergency situation, and we appreciate your feedback! – Christine

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    I've been very pleased with TotalProtect. They've always taken care of us. The only problem I've ever had with them is the contract that they had with the people from Sears. And they have, in this particular situation, the worst repairman that I ever had the misfortune of dealing with. But I've just had to have my stove repaired last week. And the gentleman that came was extremely professional and nice. He came right in, did what he needed to do and we were done with it. So, I'm very happy with it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Ginny, We value your feedback about your experience and are happy to hear that your recent stove claim went so smoothly. - Dena

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    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    Submitting claims with Cinch Home Services is easy. About three months ago, I submitted one for my furnace and it went smoothly. I’m satisfied with the experience.

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    Thanks for sharing your experience James. We’re happy to hear you’ve been satisfied with Cinch! - Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    I came home one time and we had smoke coming out of our air conditioning closet. We looked into it and I figured it was covered under the home warranty package I got from Cinch. I called them and placed the claim. That was in the middle of winter and the claim took a week. It was below freezing that week but luckily, we had a wood-burning stove. Other than the time it took to get somebody out to our location, I'm just glad I didn't have to spend $1,200 replacing the heater.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Hubbal, We appreciate you sharing your honest feedback about your experience. We aim to provide efficient claim resolutions and regret that there was a delay in receiving service. We’re glad to hear that everything worked out and your plan saved you money. - Amanda

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    Three weeks ago, I had somebody come and fix my furnace. They were able to get it fixed but it took a while for them to come. It was Monday when my furnace went out and I called late Monday afternoon. It wasn’t until Tuesday afternoon that the contractor could come out. It wasn’t too bad, but it was 50 degrees in here.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Janet , We understand the urgency of needing heat in your home and we’re glad that your claim was resolved within 24 hours. – Austin

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    Their service is where they stand. It’s unlike any other service out there.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jeff – We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are continually striving to be the best, and are glad to know we are on the right track. Thank you for allowing us to service your home warranty needs! Sincerely, Dena

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    I've been with Cinch for four years now and they've been very good to me. As I'm not good on the computer, I call them to submit claims and their reps give me a number to call a contractor. I have that contractor come out as long as they're covered by my warranty and fix my issue.

    A few years ago, they fixed the heat thing in my dryer. I keep track of my maintenance to keep everything in decent shape. If I get a major issue, I'm pretty much covered. My last claim cost me extra because of the part they had to get. Cinch got the cost split between them and me ‘cause that was my second issue within a few months. Still, claims typically only cost me $125.

    Another warranty provider whom I've talked to told me that other places outside my house are not covered under their warranty. With Cinch, if water leaks outside my house, I'm covered. The first time that happened, I wasn't covered and my cost was over $1,000. The next time, I was covered and I only paid $125. It's the same with my septic tank. If something happens to that, then it's covered.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Joseph, We appreciate you sharing your claim experience with us. We strive to provide a simply straightforward claim process and are thrilled to hear that you’ve seen the benefit of your Home Service agreement with Cinch! - Austin

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    I called HMS for the furnace and they had to transfer me to different people, but they were good. They took my information then sent me to somebody else. Somebody else then told me that they'd get somebody out there and they faxed me that somebody was coming, so it worked out. The claim went well too. The unit needed a new heat exchanger and the technician was good.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Ronald, It sounds like HMS has met your expectations and we’re glad you chose us to manage your home warranty needs! - Angela

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPriceMaintenanceTimeliness

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    The washing machine wouldn’t drain and I called HMS to submit a claim. Doing it over the phone is easier than going online as I'm a techno dinosaur. They got somebody in New Jersey who was reputable and good. The guy came on the same day that I made the claim and he did a good job on the repair itself. I was very happy with the service and I would encourage other people to get HMS, too. The cost of the service was pretty fair as well. I had to shell out 125 bucks, which was very reasonable.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Mario, We aim to provide many ways to place a claim with us so it fits your needs! We are thrilled you chose HMS to manage you home warranty needs and hope to be your home warranty provider for many years to come. – Austin

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    When we placed the work order at HMS, the contractor came and he fixed it quickly. He had good customer service. He also came with a mask and gloves.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Naheel – We aim to send trusted experts to your home on each service visit and we’re thrilled this has been your experience! - Amanda

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    Having a warranty is a great way to save money. Everybody Cinch has contracted with has been very nice and professional. They're always here in a timely manner and they work around our schedule. I'm very happy I have the plan. We told the last contractor who came to our house that we had the situation under control. But he came anyway because he wanted to make sure that we were okay and that we had everything under control. He helped my husband out without us saying to come on anyway. It was really nice of him to come on his own and help us out. I always call to submit my claims with Cinch Home Services. I like to talk to somebody on the phone because I can multitask a little better that way. They address my concerns right away. It's around a 15-minute process and I know who's coming to my house to make my repairs. It's very streamlined.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jane – We only work with trusted experts to help solve your problems and answer your questions. We appreciate the time you took to give us feedback on our service provider as well as your experience. Thanks for sharing! – Angela

    Verified purchase
    TechPriceStaffRates

    Reviewed April 26, 2020

    I got two houses under HMS right now and it's been over four years. I searched on the internet and after doing my analysis, I went with them for the reliability and the price. I rely on them to vet the contractors for me since they don't work for me and I don't know them. I have submitted two claims and the first claim that I did was very difficult. I was talking to too many departments and nobody knew anything, so it was really confusing. The second time I did it though, it was perfect. I was in contact with just one section and they took care of everything. So far, the two things that I've had completed has been good and I didn't have to do it over.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lepharis – We appreciate you being a valued HMS customer and that we were able to turn your experience around with your second claim! Thanks for sharing your experience. - Amanda

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    Company Name:
    Cinch Home Services
    Company Type:
    Private
    Year Founded:
    1978
    Address:
    4700 Exchange Court, Ste. 300
    City:
    Boca Raton
    State/Province:
    FL
    Postal Code:
    33431
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.cinchhomeservices.com

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