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About Cinch Home Services

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

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  • 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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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019

    My experience with TotalProtect is good. They are professional and convenient. Submitting a claim has been excellent. I’ve done it on the phone and internet, and both of them have been fine. Their response time was very well, and the tech they sent out was awesome.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Tamara, We are committed to providing a simple and efficient claim process, and we appreciate your feedback. We work with trusted experts to meet your needs, and are thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service professionals that came to your home. Have a great day! – Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019

    I was looking for a home warranty online and I found TotalProtect Home Warranty. I gave them a try, and I don't have any issues with them, so I keep paying for it. My experience when I submitted a washer claim was super great. I did it online and they scheduled the appointment in a day, and it was fixed the next day. The latest contractor that came to my house was kinda rude maybe because he doesn't like the product that I have. I have a Samsung washer and dryer, and the contractor just talked about how bad those machines are. I don't really care if he talked bad, but this is something I paid $2,000 and he shouldn't be saying anything. He came here to fix it, so he should just fix it then go home. But the work that he's done was good, and the machine is working right now.

    Aside from the washer, I also called TotalProtect two times for my dishwasher, and I didn't have any issues. Everything has been replaced in a timely manner. The claim process was easy and quick, and all these were fixed at not more than 150 bucks. I'm fully satisfied with TotalProtect. The technician that came to my house for the dishwasher was amazing. He'd come, fix his stuff and he'd go.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Sasa, Thanks for providing your feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoy using our website, and that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. We are sorry to hear that your interaction with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory. I'm sorry to hear about this experience. It’s definitely not the level of service we aim to provide. – Christine

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    We called in for a repair to our non working fridge, Got a robot answering service that directed me to another robot answering service that said they would reply within 30 minutes, never got a reply. Four days later a service guy shows up said he needed to order parts,he has not called back but he did cash our $125.00 check. Their home site indicated the parts were shipped, called the guy this morning he said that the parts were back ordered does not know when they will be shipped. Still waiting, going on 2 weeks without a fridge and no idea when it will get fixed.

    FED UP

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Daniel, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide. I have located your refrigerator claim and my team will be thoroughly reviewing your claim and will follow up with you directly as soon as we can. Thank you - Austin

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    Cinch homes Services is a rip-off. My most recent encounter with them was devastating. My convention over the range microwave oven stopped working. I called the company, they agreed to send out a repair technician. The technician came, I paid my deductible. He reported to me that the microwave needed 3 parts which he would ordered. The next thing is I received a email from their Claims Authorizations Dept that the claim was declined based on infestation. I enquired as to what kind of infestation was found. I send picture of my dismantle oven which had no sign of any kind of infestation as was claimed.

    At first the representative who I spoke to told me it was mice infestation. When I said “mice” with utter amazement she put me on a long hold and came back to say roaches. She was quite rude and unprofessional. When I asked to have the proof send to me she insisted that it was roaches that caused the microwave to malfunction and hang up on me. I tried to get help from the company to no avail. All that they could offer me was for me to pay another deductible and have another technician look at my dismantled microwave.

    It would have better for the company to have said the warranty does not cover for the parts the microwave needed than for them to have insulted me by telling me that I had a mice/roach infested house. I’m still appalled at their conclusion. And to top the insult their customer representatives offer no help in allowing me to speak to someone else. When I called to cancel no question asked as to why or no apology for the way the customer was treated.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lorna, We can tell this has been a difficult experience, and would like to investigate your claim to ensure you are receiving the full benefit of your home protection plan. Please respond to this message with your full property address and the best time to reach you. Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    The technicians fixed the problem with our heating and cooling but another issue came up. We called HMS Home Warranty and let them know. A claim was set about two days ago, but I have to call the person who is responsible for the fixing the issue. However, he couldn't come in because of an injury. So, we have to call back and set up a new person. HMS was supposed to send someone. I'm still waiting for the phone call. But other than that, everything is good.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jill, We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and if you need assistance with your claim, please respond with your full property address and the best time to contact you. - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    I had another protection warranty program and the VA wasn't pleased with it. In talking with the contractor who was here, he gave me the name of TotalProtect and my experiences so far have been great. I'm an old guy, and I pick up the phone and I call for my claims. I've had to submit a claim for my furnace, and I got a response within 24 hours. This has been a positive experience since it was cold and they listened to the urgency at my end. TotalProtect is worth what I'm paying.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    We’ve been very happy with TotalProtect and they're very responsive. The service that we receive, for the most part, has been very good. And when it’s not been good, they’ve worked with us to find a new provider that will give us a good level of service. We’ve had issues with providers who did not return phone calls so we couldn't get scheduled. We also had a provider one time who demanded that we pay our deductible upfront over the phone before they would schedule an appointment. In both of those cases, TotalProtect was wonderful about working with us to get a different contractor or service provider assigned to get the work done and then help us make the appointment and get them out there quickly.

    When I call to report something, I usually will jump through all the hoops I have to to outsmart the automated system so I get to talk to a human. We don’t do it online because we have had problems with that. Then they assign someone to us. And if the person who they’d assigned to us is responsive and comes out and looks at it and does what needs to be done, then life is good. Still, I wish it was easier to get a hold of a human.

    We actually only one time tried to file a claim online. And it looked like the claim had been filed, but after two days when we hadn't heard anything, I called and found out that the claim had never gone through and we’ve never tried it again. ‘Cause when the air conditioning’s not working and it’s 100 degrees outside, I just haven't had the patience to deal with wait and see if it worked.

    Sometimes you call the number, and a human answers. But usually, you get this automated voice system and you have to say representative to it about a dozen times before it finally gives up and determines that you’re not gonna do what it wants you to do. And I’m just stubborn enough to stick with it and make it happen. But it would be nice to have that option more readily available.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Karen,Thank you for letting us know how we are doing! We are constantly improving our processes to better our customer experience. We're happy to hear we have delivered. Have a great day! - Amanda

    Claims HandlingTechOnline & App

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2019

    This home warranty company is not one bit helpful. We've been in our house for 6 months and tried to file two claims, each one has been denied. When our faucet stopped working, their plumbers - which were incredibly difficult to work with, informed us that the warranty company would only provide a "builders grade" replacement, even though the faucet that came with the house was much higher-end. Then when our washer and dryer both stopped working they denied us again, stating that the washer/dryer are an exception to the contract, even though the contract states that they are included. Would love to know what exactly is included, because this warranty was a huge waste of money. It pretty funny that their website states "No gotchas." Because we've only gotten "gotchas" from this terrible company.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Alice, We’re disappointed to hear you feel this way. Our purpose is to always meet the needs of our customers, and we’ll be glad to review your claim to ensure you received the full benefit provided by your home protection plan. Please respond with your full property address and member of our team will review your account and follow up with you personally. Thank you - Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2019

    So far, the claims process has been pretty easy. I’ve only had to call in three times over the last five years, and I haven’t had any problems. The last contractor was a little suspect though. He was a little bit nonchalant, but my issue was fixed. All the other contractors have been fine.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2019

    Our home was getting older and I figured that we’d start needing some repairs. When I was a Realtor, HMS Home Warranty seemed to have better customer service for my clients. Their online claims process has been easy, which is how I submit claims. I would like the young man that came out and looked at our heat a couple of different times to be the one who comes out every time. But there’s no way to say, “I’d like the repeat of the one who already knows what’s going on with my heat pump.” If that business was available, that would be the first contact for me. And the same for anyone else who has come out - the plumber that came out for the water heater or for the dishwasher. It would be nice since they are already familiar with my home and I’m familiar with them. I've been with HMS for four years now and it’s paid for itself every year with calls. I’ve been happy with them. I do recommend it all the time. We’ll keep it up.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Mary, We appreciate your recommendation! Thank you for taking the time to share your overall experience with HMS. Our main goal is to provide fast and efficient service, and we’re glad to hear we have met this objective. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2019

    I have been with TotalProtect for a long time and they have been okay. They respond when I call them that I need something. They get on it, give me the companies that are in my area, and then they send somebody out. They let me know what is covered and what is not, too. I've never had a bad experience with anybody that they sent. They are cordial. They talk to me and they don't treat me like I'm stupid. Sometimes, I have a charge, sometimes I do not.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Doris, We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided quick and professional service providers for your claims. Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2019

    We’ve had TotalProtect Home Warranty for less than a year. The fact that it says, “Home protection,” if anything arises, we would fall back on it. We've had a couple of claims with them. It had to do with the furnace and the central air outside, and they were really good. The first gentleman that came along was nice, but I was thinking if he repaired it right. We had to have a second one come out, which was a different company, as a reference from TotalProtect. He did a really fabulous job and we haven’t had a problem since.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Thanks for sharing, Richard! Have a great day. - Christine

    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2019

    I’ve been calling and making claims towards my refrigerator since October of 2018, it is now December of 2019 and my refrigerator is still broken. The first company they sent out LIED, took my $100 and never came back. The second company was scared to touch it, the 3rd company is the only company that has tried but is continuously fixing miscellaneous things like it’s going to help. I’ve lost so much money and with a child and no working refrigerator life is hard! It’s 75 degrees inside the top and 64 degrees in the bottom! This is ridiculous! It’s past its life expectancy, ready to switch companies if I can’t get this resolved ASAP!

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Shamira - We truly apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. I located your account and my team will complete a thorough investigation and follow up with you as soon as we can. Thank you for taking the time to bring your claim to our attention. Sincerely, Dena

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2019

    Everything’s done online, so it’s pretty simple to use. You submit your issue, click-click-click, make a call and it’s up. They come out, they repair any issues and they’re out the door. So, they do exactly as we expect.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Francisco - Thanks for providing your feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoy using our website, and that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. – Christine

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2019

    I call TotalProtect for our claims and the experience is good. I had a claim for the refrigerator that wasn't getting cold, and everything went fine. They said one contractor was supposed to come, but then another came. Whoever was doing the scheduling scheduled two different ones, but it was fine.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2019

    The first time I had used TotalProtect, I wasn't too thrilled. It took a long time to fix what I needed to be fixed. It was between them and the provider that was working on it and I was in the middle. I had to call both ways to get things straightened out and it took six months to get it. But since then, it has really been easy and things have been working out well. Recently, the contractor who came was nice. He got done what he needed to get done and it didn't take very long. He told me exactly what he was gonna be doing and what to expect. Although the issue I had wasn't a major deal, it was something I couldn't do. In the end, the claim worked out well and TotalProtect responded real quick this time.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Donald, Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with our service. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019

    TotalProtect took over the other company that I was with. I submitted the claim on the phone and the customer service people were good. The technician was excellent. The guy that came out is polite and knowledgeable. He is from my area even though he works a little bit further. A while back, I had called for an air conditioning service on my unit, and the Total Air people never showed up. They called me and said they were not coming. I did not report it. Nevertheless, somebody else ended up coming back, and it all worked out.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Patricia, We are pleased to hear that TotalProtect has been able to meet your home warranty needs! We regret to hear of your experience with the technician that didn’t show up for your service visit but I’m glad to hear we were able to rectify your claim. It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. - Angela

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019

    I bought a home in July and have a home warranty through HMS. After a few weeks, the garage door opener broke. I paid the $100 deductible for someone to come inspect it, they confirmed it was broken, and my claim was processed. However, when the guy came out to install the new garage door opener, he said he needed $200 cash because it was a custom installation. I called HMS to confirm they contracted someone that demanded $200 cash and could not provide a receipt, and they confirmed that he would need the extra money. That seemed extremely unprofessional for a major corporation to use individuals that only accept cash as payment.

    Now I have a second claim in for a cracked heat exchanger which will require a new furnace. Of course they contracted a company that issued a favorable report that the condition was "most likely" pre-existing, so there's another $100 deductible wasted. I have a home inspection and work statement from July that mentions nothing about this issue, but the customer service department will need 3-5 days to review my rebuttal. Meanwhile, I'm sitting in a house that's 45 degrees at night with colder weather on the way and no solution in sight. The only positive is that filing a claim is quick. However, their hotline takes almost four minute to navigate before you can speak to anyone, and everyone I've dealt with is less than helpful. This entire experience has been very frustrating, expensive, and worthless.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Hi William - We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our customers are our top priority, and our purpose is to be there when you need us. We will be glad to look into your claim to see what is causing the delay in making a decision, and follow up with you personally to further address your concerns. Respectfully, Angela

    Customer ServiceTechPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019

    TOTAL PROTECT home warranty is the worst company I have ever had to deal with. On November 11th I called them to tell them I had a problem with my heating system which is a steam boiler. They had no service providers in my area they never have service providers in my area (New London, CT). I was instructed to find my own. I called several heating/Hvac providers and none of them would take third-party billing . I finally found one that would except payment from TOTAL PROTECT 30 days after completion of the job. They’ve had to ask him repeatedly to break down the cost. Which the service provider did. They have not approved it it’s been three weeks my boiler continues to pumps water onto my basement floor every day it’s like bailing a a sinking boat the temperature is 23° outside nobody from TOTAL PROTECT has contacted me in the past week what kind of company does not care?This is an emergency I live in Connecticut it’s freezing here if my boiler dies and I have to turn it off all my pipes will freeze causing major damage by all the pipes in my house freezing. I have called at least eight times and I never can speak to anybody who has the authority to authorize the service of my boiler which needs to be replaced the average cost in the state of Connecticut is it between $6,000 and $8,000. The reason I bought the home warranty is to protect myself because with making mortgage payments and day-to-day living I don’t have an extra an extra $6,000 to 10,000 thousand dollars laying around that I can spend on costly home repairs. As of today I have not heard one word back I have talk to the service provider I found and he has contacted them over the phone many times at this point he said he gives up and he refuses to do business with them so now I’m stuck with boiler that’s going to die with no heat in my house for the winter. Steer clear of this company they are the worst they will try to not pay anything for repairs of anything in your home. This being winter and emergency I cannot believe that nobody has bothered to call me to update me as to the status of getting my boiler fixed. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR money.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019

    HMS Home Warranty's customer service is okay, and the contractors are alright. We've had our HMS policy for over a year, and the claim submission process is not too bad.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Thanks for sharing your warranty experience, Terry! I'm glad to hear that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. – Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019

    I wanted to get a warranty because of the possibility of the things that go wrong with owning a home. I've been protected with HMS for the past 18 years. When I submit a claim, I feel confident that they're gonna do it. I do my claims over the phone, and the claims reps were fine. I’ve only had to call about one of the contractors, but the majority of them have been good. Overall, our experience with HMS has been very good over the years.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Carrie, We are thrilled to hear you have been with HMS for 18 years! We are delighted to hear that you’re satisfied with our service. It’s always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs! Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019

    I like that if I got an issue, TotalProtect responds quickly. They do a great job. But sometimes, when you call in the weekend, you can't get anything to happen. If your refrigerator goes out, you're kinda stuck. They do their part, but the vendors don't work on the weekend. Other than that, I had a great experience with the claims representative. About last month, I had an issue. I had to change out a vendor because the vendor couldn't get to me for about another two to three weeks. I called the company up and they said, "We can fix this automatically." They went in and found me someone, called the vendor, and set up a date that was conducive to my schedule. The techs have been great, especially the latest one that came out. It was Sears. The guy did a spectacular job. He's friendly. I was impressed with the way he came in, his approach, and the work that he did throughout the process.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Otis, We are committed to providing a simple and efficient claim process, and we appreciate your feedback to help ensure we implement the changes needed to improve our customer satisfaction. We work with trusted experts to meet your needs, and are thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service professionals that came to your home. Have a great day! – Christine

    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    HMS now cinch! Has not as of today December 06, 2019 still has Not fixed my dishwasher!! Save your money and put it in a savings account to draw interest and if anything goes wrong with your appliances you'll have the money to fix it or replace it with out the hassle or deductible!! The home warranties systems are ripoffs! Airport they sent out a repair man that walked through the door, said he could not fix that type of dishwasher and charged me a $100. Even though I filed a claim with the make, model and year of the dishwasher! Then the company call me back and told me to find a 3rd party that would accept in HSN home repair system and get my dishwasher fixed myself! Let me tell you nobody wants to work with these home warranty systems!!! As of right now my dishwasher is still down and broke and has been for 4 months now… I'm just going to replace it myself!! Sincerely Missie

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechSales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    WARNING
    DO NOT PURCHASE A HOME WARRANTY FROM TOTAL PROTECT OR ANY HOME WARRANTY ASSOCIATED WITH CROSS COUNTRY-HOME OR ASSOCIATES
    THEY ARE TOTAL FRAUD AND RIP OFF’S
    Both enjoy ripping off the elderly and disabled as their advertising is misleading. They do not repair or replace as they advertise. You pay a monthly premium and when you make a claim you also have to pay a deductible in order to have the item looked at. If the repair cannot be made at the time it is being looked at or the item is non repairable, the technician will have to submit it to the insurance and it will take 2 to 3 weeks before you hear from them and that is if you call to check on the status. They will feed you crap that they are looking for a replacement or that the matter has been turned over to their research and development department for resolution. Additional fees come when they do make a determination and you have waited the several weeks it takes them that the item will be replaced however there are dis-allowable fees that you will be responsible for which can range from several dollars to over a thousand dollars depending on what the item is. In the end they do not replace as you wind up paying a lot of additional cost.
    If you lose something like a refrigerator or central air conditioner they will make you wait and suffer till you get one on your own and then refuse to pay any amount for the replacement.
    When you call to complain about the delays they laugh at you or just tell you they are working on it. If you are lucky enough you may even hear someone in the back ground laughing and commenting that they got another one and the bonus will be good this year.
    They are nothing but rip offs and should be avoided at all cost. I learned this lesson after my central air went out during the hottest heat wave in the country in June of 2019. The tech they sent out said that it needed to be replaced that it could not be repaired. He submitted all the information to the company and they never contacted me until I called them after ten days and all they did was laugh and claim they were working on it. Total Protect knew I was elderly, lived alone with 2 dogs, and was a disabled Vet yet they could care less as they wanted me to suffer in the heat.

    STAY AWAY FROM THESE COMPAINES and don’t waste your money.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    We had stuff done on our heating system through HMS. We weren’t getting heating on one of our systems. I submitted the claim over the phone. The rep was wonderful, and the tech was fabulous. The tech didn’t have to come back. He had the stuff in his truck. HMS has been good, so we keep going with them. We've been with them for 16 years.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Marvin - We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided quick and professional service providers for your heating claim. We hope to have you as a valued member for many more years to come! Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    Every time I have an issue, I call them and they’re able to get me an appointment within 24 hours of calling them. Most of the contractors seem to be more like a small business, so most of them have been fairly good to come out. Most of the time it’s only a one or two-day turnaround if they need to order parts. My first claim was over the phone, and the rest have been online. The reps are straight to the chase, and most of them always call back and see if everything went well.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jamey - Fantastic service is what we aim to provide, and we are excited to hear that you were pleased with our service contractors as well. Thanks for your kind words. –Angela

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    TotalProtect has good service. It works. Sometimes it is slow, but it works most times. The last few times, it wasn't too good because I didn't get my stuff done in a timely manner. When the contractors came out, I was at work and they called me to the house -- they had my house number. And then nobody got me, so they couldn't come because nobody would let them in the house. When I called them that Friday, they told me that was what happened. So, they scheduled things for that next Friday, and we got it straightened out. It took two weeks to get it straightened out. The only thing I had mainly was my heating, and it hasn't been big a thing afterwards. Sometimes it's just the wrong times. I have trouble with the heating when it is cold, and the air when it is hot.

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    Marvin, We aim to provide a hassle-free customer experience, and are disappointed to hear that you initially had scheduling issues with one of our providers. We use customer feedback to implement changes for customer satisfaction, and we appreciate your feedback! Sincerely, Austin

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    TotalProtect is consistent and I've had them for some years already. Every type of service contractors that I have received from them has been professional. There was one contractor I had an issue with but they got on him, so that was resolved. Also, I have always called to file my claim and my interactions with the representatives have been excellent.

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

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019

    HMS may work hard to sell their warranty “service” but that’s where the effort ends. Two claims, countless hours wasted, rude cust serv agents and zero results. Anyone else, even no coverage at all, would be better. Do not waste your money on this disservice! It is truly a waste.

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    Hi Michelle - It sounds like we’ve let you down and we’re sorry to hear that this has been your experience. I have located your account and see that you have been in contact with a member of our Leadership team and she will remain in contact with you until your claim has been fully resolved. Sincerely, Austin

    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019

    I feel the pain of all the 1 star reviewers. I have had the same horrible experience. Several companies were set up for appointments and they either no showed multiple times or misdiagnosed the problem. After months of 100+ temps (Aug/Sept 2019) it was NEVER resolved, they said it needed to be replaced. It took dozens of phone calls, several dozen hours of talking with them and on hold. Everyone I talked to told me something different. I caught my case manager: Brittany ** in several lies. This was a Medical Emergency which she is a manager of and was horrible at communicating..(email only, no phone calls) really good at ignoring me, she had no empathy nor urgency in dealing with my claim and she did not seem to know what she was doing. (I was really my own case manager) I have it all documented, if anyone wants to read it...It's a long read.

    They eventually paid me off for my claim at $1000. Now it's up to me to have it replaced on my own. The quotes I've received show that it will be $4000-$5000. It's obvious this is a horrible company, and the workers make it worse by doing whatever they want to customers without consequences. I have filed several complaints to their company to no avail. It seems that anyone would be better off without a home warranty than to have this company. So now I'm posting complaints online wherever I can to help others understand that this is not a home warranty company they want!

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    Shawn, I'm sorry that this has been your experience. My team would like to help. I have located your account and my team will give you a call to address your concerns. Sincerely, Angela

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019

    Submitting claims to TotalProtect has been easy. Their website would say our claim has been submitted and that they would contact us. It would also say what the name of the contractor company is but doesn't say when they will arrive. Within two or three days, the contractor would contact me. Since the repair, everything has been working fine.

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

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019

    I got a TotalProtect warranty wanting to make sure everything in my house will be taken care of if it went bad. We had it since 2010, and whenever we submitted a claim, the experience was great. Their contractors have been very good and they've done excellent work.

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    Thanks for sharing your warranty experience, Peggy! I'm glad to hear that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. – Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019

    My air conditioner unit went out. I have two and I didn't realize they both weren’t covered. So, I ended up paying for one out of pocket, and for the other one, Cross Country paid for everything. They have an automated system, and they immediately gave me the company name that would come out. It was rather quick. The techs were very knowledgeable and understanding, and they explained to me when I found out I did not have coverage on both units.

    Having Cross Country gives me peace of mind knowing that if something goes wrong with any appliances in the house, I can call them. I have read some bad reviews on them and I was about to switch, but, after my experience, I’m only hoping for the best because it was pretty good. I just did not like how long the time was for the people to come out. But again, that is typical from what I understand. So, they can improve the appointment timing to come out to your house to see what is going on, and, also, when you have to pay that deductible. I didn't realize I would have to pay a deductible on top of the service fee.

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    Princess - It is always our intention to be clear and upfront about the coverage our policies provide, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! It is our goal to assign the right technician at the right time, and we have customer service representatives available 24 hours a day should you need assistance with your claim, or a sooner appointment. Thank you for being a loyal customer! Sincerely, Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019

    My pump has gone out on my pool and it's not functioning at all. When I turned in a claim last week with HMS, they told me within 48 hours I would hear something from them. But I didn't hear from them until yesterday. So, it was almost a week that my pool sat with no filter and with the cold weather, I was afraid it was gonna freeze and I would have issues, even more so than I had. They told me yesterday morning that I had to select my own company and I said okay. They told me they'd send an email but I didn't get an email from them explaining how that was supposed to happen until that afternoon. So, it took almost a full day of work for them to get back to me.

    In the meantime, I contacted who I use for a pool service and asked if they could come out and do this. They said they work with home warranties and that they've done this before, so it was perfect. They were kind enough to come out first thing this morning and when the guys came out, I explained the problem to them. Then, they took a loot at the pump. Afterwards, we tried to be as honest as we could when we contacted HMS. The tech had their rep on speaker phone the entire time and they had him on hold on and off for well over half an hour, though it could've been longer than that. The rep kept asking him the same questions over and over again. She didn't understand what he was trying to tell her to start with, so he kept having to repeat.

    He tried to explain to her that one of the breakers had tripped. But in his inspection and with his analysis, there is absolutely nothing wrong with my electrical system. My electrical system did not cause the issue and the breaker shut off because the pump malfunctioned. But he didn't know the cause because you wouldn't know unless you tear it completely apart. HMS ended up saying that according to the warranty, that was an electrical issue, therefore, it's not covered. They thought it was an electrical surge on my house that caused that motor to go out, but that's not the case. That pool is connected to my house and that electrical system is connected to my house. Also, if I had an electrical surge, I would be calling them for my TVs and my other appliances that would've went out with an electrical surge. And the guy kept trying to explain this to their rep but they still denied my claim.

    That was really crappy and I was pissed. I paid for the warranty but I've got a pump that's down out here. Plus, everything is gonna get screwed in my pool because it has no water circulation at all going on it. The guys who were out here said that there are no signs of a burned wire. They checked all of the circuits and everything is normal. The breaker did what it was supposed to do, but it tripped off when the pump had a problem. I called AHS back and I got customer service. I called the same number that I had the tech call and I ended up with customer service somehow. She said there was not much she could do there but she could have a manager call me back. She also said that in the meantime, I could have my technician call.

    Despite that, nobody has called me, so I am really angry with them right now. I've had them for three years and I only had to use them one other time. That was for my microwave and that was only a couple of months ago. I would've recommended them based on that experience but not anymore because of what they've done to me. It's frustrating that I pay for a home warranty but they're trying to find an excuse not to cover something. If they don't, it's gonna cost me almost $1500 I'm not happy with that.

    Another thing that really gets me is they've got people who answer these phones that are supposed to give these pre-authorizations. But they haven't got a clue what you're telling them. When I was listening to the conversation between the tech and the rep from HMS, she asked him the same things and wanted to nail him down saying that it was an electrical surge. But he kept telling her that it wasn't, then she ended up documenting it that way. When I called HMS back and they read through their notes, everything was right except at the tail end where it said it was an electrical surge, therefore not covered. But the tech never told her that.

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    Sue, We truly apologize for the inconvenience you experienced and my team would like to follow up with you to ensure your claim moves as quickly as possible from here. I have located your account and my team will give you a call as soon as our review is complete. Sincerely, Dena

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    Claims HandlingTechPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019

    TotalProtect Home Warranty came through my mortgage plan. Submitting a claim to them was easy. I submitted them right on the line with a representative and everything went so smooth each time. I have a booklet with details on what can and cannot be serviced. Other than that, I ask their reps and they were right on through the process. The contractors that they've sent out were very good. As a matter of fact, the last couple of contractors that came out gave me a lot of pointers because I was dealing with a lot of issues and it worked out real good. We've had them for 10 years and the quality of their contractors' work has been very good. It has been a very good experience, overall. Having TotalProtect Home Warranty has been very valuable. I had a whole furnace replaced. It was two thousand and something dollars and it only cost me $75. That was a few years back and it was worth it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Wilson - We are thrilled to hear that placing a claim is easy to do and your interaction with our claim representatives and contractors went smoothly. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019

    I started having one property with TotalProtect in 2012. Then I started buying the new warranty on a new property. I didn’t realize that the warranty can provide these many different services. And we bought an older home, so it’s peace of mind. I know I can put my money in a savings account, but then at the same time, I don’t wanna worry about it. So, I just pay the warranty and they take care of the problem.

    I usually submit claims online and lately, it’s very efficient. I noticed that it’s faster and very easy. The response time after submitting the claim is getting better as well. Also, we don’t have any complaints about the contractors they’re sending. They have been awesome. However, for the sewer line that got plugged since the tree roots went in and it was broken, and they explained that it’s not inside the property. So, I didn’t know that there were a couple of items that were not covered but they explained things like that when I called the 1-800 number.

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    Sara, We are delighted to hear that you enjoy using our online system to place your claims. We aim to provide a simple and straightforward claim process, and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! - Austin

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    Claims HandlingRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019

    Submitting a claim with HMS Home Warranty is easy. I call the number and start the claim through the automated procedure. For my furnace claim, they were able to send someone either that afternoon or the next day. The guy who came was great and he was the owner of the company. The problem with my furnace, however, was it was too big for the house, and it caused that problem again. And I wanted to upgrade anyway, but he said the payout was barely enough for the parts and not enough to pay for the parts and the service. HMS ended up giving me $587. I upgraded the furnace to 96 percent efficient. Its performance is excellent.

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

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2019

    We've had TotalProtect for about two or three years now. We do our claims online, and then we are always told when to expect their contractors. And so far, it has been fine and the people dispatched did okay.

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    Linda - We aim to provide excellent service, and we are excited to hear that you were pleased with your visit. Thanks for the kind words. – Dena

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2019

    When I made a claim for my HVAC system, my control board and a couple of other parts had to be replaced. It was all really smooth and easy. The contractor had to get a part and come back, but it was to be expected. I was really happy with him. Things have been going really well with HMS Home Warranty and I’ve been really happy with the service.

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    Christopher, We do our best to provide a simply straightforward claim experience and are thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service you received. Have a great day! – Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2019

    When I submit claims for my mom to TotalProtect, I have a very good experience. I do it over the phone and the reps are able to handle my situation very promptly. I called them for our refrigerator and our freezer and the contractors that were sent were both out the next day. The contractors explained what they were doing and were very professional. We have used a home warranty before and usually, I have to wait a week or two to get a contractor out. I was very pleased with how quickly TotalProtect got somebody out.

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

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2019

    When we bought our house in 2014, HMS was given to us as part of the closing package. Our most recent claim was for the dryer. The heating element went out. And that was the fastest, easiest, and best service we've ever had. The tech came that day I did the claim, so I was shocked. He was fantastic. It's good to know HMS is there when we need it.

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    Kellie – We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided the service you were expecting. Sincerely, Austin

    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

    I have been without hot water for 12 days and they have basically done nothing to remedy the situation.. They keep saying they are expediting the claim, but picked such cheap shipping they don't even have a tracking number. They keep saying oh, we're sorry, but basically have done nothing. If the part is that hard to get then they should have replaced the unit.. Cross Country was great, this co. not even average. No one should be without hot water for 12 days and I am a 72 year old diabetic widow. Would never recommend them to anyone.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Regina - Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide and we appreciate the opportunity to rectify your concerns. I located your account and my team will complete a thorough investigation and give you a call personally to assist you. Sincerely, Angela

    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

    Have had HMS for years now. They are great for minor little fixes (like plumbing and that), but be prepared for a long drawn out battle when it comes to anything major. Over a year to get my dishwasher fixed and now I am going on over a month to get my heat fixed. They don't pick the best service providers and you get nicked and dimed for anything they can. Compressor is being covered under warranty, but I still have over $500 in fees for stuff not covered, like "modifications". If it has to be done to repair, it shouldn't be a modification, but whatever. I can't even get to the point of paying, because for over a month I keep getting the run around from the service provider.

    First wrong compressor was ordered. Service provider blamed HMS. HMS blamed service provided. Part has to be re-ordered. Then I'm told its in and they have to pick it up. For almost 3 weeks now I'm told the same thing. Service provider has scheduled days to come fix it and never show up or call. So now took off work on 2 separate occasions and they are a no show. HMS calls them and then tells me they spoke with service provider and they are picking the part up on X day and will call me. I wait the 2-3 days and no call. Call HMS back and get the same response. Over thanksgiving and weather getting cold and little kids in the house. Very frustrating. Good luck to everyone else and hope you have better luck! I see HMS monitors this so hoping I can get a response from someone higher who can maybe assist....

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Andrew, I appreciate your feedback and I’m sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items and conditions which may not be covered by your warranty. In this instance your warranty addressed parts and labor for the failing item, and the out of pocket expense was related to modifications and upgrades which were required in order to install the new equipment. Since those items were not failing, they do not qualify for coverage. This information can be found in the terms and conditions of your warranty booklet that was mailed to you upon enrollment. We regret any confusion or misunderstanding which occurred. Respectfully, Austin

    Claims HandlingTechPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

    We had an issue with the upstairs furnace and the provider the warranty company sent over wanted to charge me an extra $600 to modify the flu and air flow as part of replacing the furnace. Then one of his guys bailed on him and he wanted to charge me another $250 to rent a lift so he could get the new one into the attic. As I continued to question the funds, he decided to bail on the job completely, and this was after 2 weeks of no heat. Total Protect wanted to do what they call a Buy Out of the claim on a new furnace. I was expecting enough to get a new furnace or at least pretty close, but they only provided me with $700. You cant even buy the lowest quality at Home Depot for less then %900. Needless to say I am very disappointed with this service. To have a company that doesn't really vet their service technicians and they try to replace with less then the value, doesn't make sense from a customer perspective. I get that their is a price for doing business, but they just lost my business. We also had a Hot Tub issue which got fixed, but the technicians had to come out 4 times to get the right fix. So overall, just not a satisfied customer.

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    Dan - We regret that this has been you experience. Keep in mind we are here to answer all of your home management questions, even the ones you are uncertain of. Please respond back with the best time to reach you if you would like for my team to follow up with you to answer any remaining questions you may have. - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

    I love TotalProtect and I've been with them for about 5 years already. I don’t think I’d change. I’ve had a couple of claims and I paid my deductible, and they lived up to their promise. They sent out qualified folks to repair my garbage disposal twice, and then my toilet, garage door opener, and AC unit. It worked perfect and those things now work perfect too. I submit claims online, but I didn’t have an option that fits my needs the last time. I’m not sure why so I had to call and the lady said she would look into it. And whenever I had to speak to reps, they've been intelligent and friendly, which is pretty much what one would expect. If somebody would have low expectations, TotalProtect is definitely what they would want.

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    Jeff, We are excited to hear you have been with us for 5 years! We aim to send out certified professionals to get the job done! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

    I submitted a claim online last month to TotalProtect last month and the process was easy. They were really responsive and they kept me updated. They called me to make sure I understood everything and that I was well informed. I had their contractor look at the AC unit and that tech needed some parts. They told me I would get something by the following week and that they would be back to repair the issue. That was exactly what happened. The claim went well.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Elias, We aim to provide a simply straightforward experience for our customers, and are satisfied to hear you that you are pleased with the service you received. We hope to help you manage your home repairs for many years to come! Sincerely, Christine

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    Tech

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

    This is my first house and I don't know anything about fixing things. I know how to put a bulb and take it out but that's it. I don't know how to fix a faucet or change a filter. I am not a handyman and the warranty can be used. I work in a financial institution and I’m online all day, and a lot of misunderstanding can happen. So, when I made a claim, I called HMS and put the claim in person. The rep understood my situation and said that he would take care of me, and he did. The contractor was great. He said that he would be here on Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00, and he was there at 10:15. He did the job and cleaned the place. Since then, the heater has been working perfectly. It heats the place and it is a very nice system. I like it. The experience with HMS was amazing. I’d recommend them for anybody.

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019

    We've been protected through TotalProtect since around 2005 and we haven’t had any problem submitting claims with them. Once I made contact, I get a phone call and we confirm, and then the technicians come out and do what they have to do.

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    Henry - We aim to provide a hassle-free customer experience. We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided quick and professional service providers for your claims. Sincerely, Dena

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019

    It was pretty easy to submit a claim with HMS. I went on the phone and I spoke with a representative. There was a couple of back-and-forth at first where they put in the wrong info. And it wasn’t HMS. It was when I reached out to the person who was going to come and do the actual work. They sent me a text that was wrong. They thought they talked to me, and someone was supposed to get in contact with me. If you submitted a claim, a live person needs to talk to you. And she thought someone had talked to me, so I waited almost a week. And then I asked what was going on and told them someone texted me. The rep said the person who texted me made a mistake. But otherwise, we got it all resolved and I had no problems with HMS. They were fine.

    The contractor who came was very professional. I liked Lance a lot. He was really helpful. He talked to me about appliances, and if I was gonna be purchasing something, they’ll work out for me if I’m gonna be using them for a little bit longer because I told them I want to remodel. Everything is working well since he's been out.

    The only thing with HMS is that the first time I went on to do my claim, it wouldn’t allow me to do it. I had enrolled in everything, and then I had to speak to a live operator. The next time I went back on, it said I had a claim. But then when I spoke to someone, he said I did not have an account. So there was just some kind of confusion there.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lesia, Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with our service. - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019

    I was originally with American Home Shield. Years ago, in 1997, they were amazing and took care of everything. And then as the years went on, they started eliminating more and more crap that they would do, and you have to argue with them. So, I googled TotalProtect and they had a 5-star rating. I switched to TotalProtect in 2013. And they've been great.

    I've had a vent fan in my attic taken care of, and I just recently had a hot water heater put in. The only issue I had, and it wasn't with TotalProtect, was when the vendor showed up. I'm intelligent enough to google and find things out. He tried to tack on an additional $400 that would not have been covered by them and I had him listed out. I did my own research and found out it was BS. When I confronted him, he got a little irate.

    I called TotalProtect to say I wanted somebody else. And while I was doing that, he called back and acquiesced and waived the additional charges. I'm not some 70-year-old lady who wouldn't know that a permit cost 40 bucks. He wanted to charge 250. This guy is from Virginia Beach, which is a flood zone, so they have to have a different stand. I'm in a non-flood zone, so I didn't need a stand. So, when I confronted him, I said, "Well, you should know that before you come work in a different zone." I was smart enough to do it. Originally, I would have paid the 400 until I started figuring out that that didn't sound right. But that wasn't TotalProtect's fault. That's the vendor's fault. So, consumers should be aware of that kind of thing.

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019

    I've had a couple of different issues and different companies have come out but everyone has been good. With the last issue I had with my furnace, the company that was coming was gonna be from a couple hundred miles away and at that time, I didn't appreciate that. I had to call back and put in an emergency request because I had no heat and it was subzero temperatures. The claims reps seemed to understand my issue and they did their best to get someone as soon as they could for me.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Catherine, We take emergency situations serious and I’m glad to hear our agents were able to assist you with your claim. We appreciate your feedback about your experience. - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2019

    The panel on my LG washer has been changed through TotalProtect, but after working for a few days, the washer went back to doing the same thing that it was doing before. A young man came over two days ago, and he has a software where he can connect to the washer. He said that the motherboard is still not good. There’s something wrong with the system that they put in, so he said he’s gonna put in a request to get it changed again.

    I just wish for TotalProtect to be able to communicate and have somebody who I can understand. I have a hard time understanding some people when they speak. And when you tell them something, they misinterpret it. They start out very well and the opening line is always great, but when they start going into the repair, sometimes it’s a little difficult to get it across to them. You have to tell them more than once. Also, I had a call where they provided the service technician that was recommended but when we called, the service people said we have no ticket number yet. I had to call TotalProtect back to try to get a ticket number, which was another 15 to 20 minutes just to get a number for that.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jesus, We work daily to improve processes for customer satisfaction, and try our best to make the claims process as simple as possible. We appreciate you taking the time to let everyone know how your claim experience has been. If you would like further assistance with a claim, please respond with your full property address and the best time to reach you. - Austin

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2019

    I've had a good experience thus far submitting claims to TotalProtect. I submitted a claim online and their contractor came. He looked at my washing machine and called Total Protect for an estimate. TotalProtect decided to replace my washing machine. It was shipped and a company came to install it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2019

    The water was leaking from my bathroom upstairs into my neighbor’s ceiling downstairs and I submitted a claim to HMS. I tried to do it online and it said that I wasn’t covered, and it was not what it said on my paperwork. I called them and they said that I was all good. The plumber was awesome and my neighbor even said he was great. So, it was a good experience. I was very happy with this service. I’ve never bought this for anyone or received this before, and it was great.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Noreen, I’m glad to hear we had the opportunity to make things right when there was some confusion with placing the initial claim. We strive to make your home management needs easy and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2019

    I submitted a claim to HMS once and they paid for my ceiling drywall repair the first time, but didn’t pay for the second one. I sent everything the same way the second time to the same address and they didn’t respond. It was 150 bucks but I didn’t pursue it. That was a couple of few years ago and in my latest claim, I had a check-up on my heating, which was required by the home inspector that was employed by the buyers when I was selling the house. The guy was great. All the technicians who came out were very good.

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    Charles, We are happy to hear you’ve been pleased with the service you received. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. – Dena

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019

    I've had TotalProtect way back in 1999 and it was under a different name it seems back then. I like that, eventually, when things have to get done, they get it actually done. The deductible went up quite a bit but the monthly’s pretty much stayed the same. I can make a phone call or just get online and make a claim. Sometimes, the service provider takes a while. It depends how busy they are. At first, I was not happy because it was taking sometimes so long. But then, I realized that after talking with them that they’re pretty swamped. So, it’s just a matter of stand in line and take a number. My HVAC unit's body on top of my roof was replaced a little more than a year ago and I was really happy about that.

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    Gerald - We are delighted to hear your dedication to TotalProtect since 1999! In an effort to keep premiums low, we did need to raise the deductible required for service due to rising claim costs. We value your feedback, and are happy to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with the service you’ve received. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019

    Service at TotalProtect has been okay. I called them one time for something about my faucet and they told me they would cover it. However, their tech came and told me that the issue I was having was not covered. He collected the money and went. The people who answer the phone for TotalProtect need to know the correct answer to questions. I don't appreciate having to pay the deductible and come back. With what it costs me for the deductible, I could have had my issue fixed.

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    Karen - As we strive to provide our customers with superior customer service, we wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for calling this matter to our attention. We value your feedback and will ensure it is provided within the organization for handling. Have a great day - Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019

    TotalProtect had a fair price, although lately they changed their prices especially for the deductible. Those went high, which I did not like. At the beginning, it was good. It was very easy to use. Towards the end, their service kind of was not as good. I had a couple of issues with my refrigerator. They sent independent contractors, and it got to a point where I had to request if they could send Sears out. The folks from Sears were good when they repaired my washer and dryer.

    If you had the independent contractors, they would come out and say, “Oh no, it’s fine.” But, I would say, “It’s not fine. Look at the tub, it’s shaking and rattling.” The whole tub needed to be replaced. The bearing was broken, and the guy showed no interest of being there. Right away he wanted the check for the deductible. That made me suspicious because that wasn’t worth a thing. He said he would come back, and the next thing I knew, nobody came back. I did not hear anything for three weeks. So then I called to follow up and they went, “Oh, no. They said it was perfect, it didn’t need any repair.” The other argument they kept telling me was that the guy said it was wear and tear. I said, “Well, that’s why I have insurance, to defend that.” Then there was a fight and I have to spend hours on the phone going from one person to another person.

    And that was one of the reasons why I didn’t renew this time. As a matter of fact, I still have an outstanding thing with them about my fridge where they did not want to repair it anymore. The guys came out four times and one of the techs messed it up. It’s all stainless steel, the big professional series, Thermador. So, it’s like a Sub-Zero, and It’s an expensive refrigerator. It was a nightmare having them replace that. Finally, they did.

    And then that messed up my ice maker where my ice maker wasn’t dispensing the ice. I had battles with them, so they agreed to send the guy out. The guy came out and he put in the thing for parts and they told me the parts were on the way. Then the guy called me and said, “Hey, TotalProtect said you need to call them.” So, I called them and they said, “We have decided not to repair it. We are just going to give you a replacement.” I went, “You know how much this refrigerator costs?” The contract said that with the replacement funds they would give you $1,200. So, I got to the point where I said that they should give me the money so I can get it fixed outside. I know it wouldn’t be covered anymore, but they didn’t even do that.

    Recently I went back because I have been calling them to fight this. Now they tell me, “You’ve got 15 days to —." So, I called to speak to a supervisor. I’m still waiting for a call. This was three weeks ago. I’m assuming they really don’t care because I didn’t renew my contract, but they didn’t even send me an invoice for it, which is crazy. Overall, in the beginning, it was like a honeymoon. You put in a claim, they send somebody out, you pay your deductible and it gets repaired. No issues. But towards the last two years, it became bad.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019

    Submitting a claim is an easy process but the people that HMS are sending are not doing the job. I had issues where the contractors had to come out twice such as for the furnace and plumbing. Whatever the second guy did with the plumbing helped but it’s not over. I'm hoping that this issue is fixed and it was not just a band-aid put on it. I was denied for something with the plumbing and I didn’t understand being denied for something that’s under warranty. I don’t have a problem with paying the $100 deductible but no one ever got back to me to let me know if they wanna fix this issue or not. I called HMS and they said that the notes were in there from the plumber and someone would get to me in 24 to 48 hours. I didn’t get a call at all. So, I left it alone and just said forget it. It’s working right now. I’ll deal with the next issue if it comes up again.

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    Danielle - Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with our service. - Austin

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019

    HMS is not quite perfect but they're very good. Their claims process is super easy. I set things up online and then they send me an email with the contractor's contact information and then I call the contractor directly to schedule the service. The air conditioning people that they've sent out were very good and reasonably priced. I've used their service on three other jobs without going through HMS for appliance that didn't have the home warranty. And then, an electrician came out a couple of weeks ago and he was super fantastic and very thorough. He explained everything he was doing and went above and beyond trying to fix the problem which he was able to do. I've referred him up to two other clients.

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    Dan – We are thrilled to hear we have provided top notch trusted experts to come and service your claims. Thank you for sharing your experience! - Angela

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2019

    We have been customers of total protect since 6/2019. I am so pleased and happy on the service I received so far from Total Protect aka Cross County. I had a tub/shower valve that needed to be replaced. My upstairs bath tub leaked into my downstairs kitchen ceiling. The plumber had to cut a hole in the ceiling to replace the part. Not only did total protect cover the part but they also covered the cost to return ceiling to rough finish. The labor and parts to fix tub valve was $500.00 and the ceiling repair was $280.00. That is a total of $780.00. All we had to pay in the end was deductible $125.00. That was it.

    The only hurdle Total Protect is they do not have a plumber contractors in Reno, NV or the surrounding areas. So we had to pay out of pocket but we were reimbursed within 3 weeks of repairs. They do have service providers in other trades of work. The other great thing I like about Total Protect is their call answering time. Their Claims, Sales and other departments answer their calls in under 8 minutes! Very impressive. We were long time customer of American Home Shield and their call hold time was horrible. At times almost a hour hold time.

    Also there were quite a few times we were hung up on by their representatives. The reason we left American Home Shield after 10 years was the slow claim process handling. On one claim it tooks us 2 1/2 months to get reimbured on a claim and that is when we had enough. I notice when it comes to reviews the people that post are the ones that are unhappy with company and I want to come in here and say we are happy customers and plan to stay with this company for a long time!

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2019

    When our house was about 12 years old, we thought it probably wouldn’t hurt to make sure there's a home warranty to cover us. It was about the time things start breaking. At present, we've had TotalProtect for 5 years or longer. The claim submission process seems to be fairly simple. It’s definitely gotten better the last year or so since I used to be on hold for a while. It’s a little more automated now and they’re quick to respond. Also, the contractors that they send out are timely, professional, and knowledgeable. The last contractor I used has been out to our home for the third time in over the last several years, and he’s awesome. I would use him if I need it. Just one thing that has to be pointed out is that the cost keeps going up. The deductible used to be 75 but it’s 125 now. It’s at a point where if it keeps going up, then how much am I really saving? Still, everything is working out fine.

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    Thank you for sharing, Robert! - Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2019

    With TotalProtect, I'm having a monthly fee, but when there is a big issue, it is just a $100 deductible. The renewal process is automatic. When I submit a claim, I call them or I go online and then someone will reach out to me for service in less than 24 hours. The majority of the contractors have been, on a scale of 1 to 10, an 8. But, I’ve dealt with someone that did a service that wasn’t necessarily required. And the next time that they came out to visit our residence to look at some of our issues, they suggested the same service that they had previously done. But they told me I only needed to get it done every three years. Nevertheless, the quality of work done is good.

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    Latoya- Our purpose is to be there when you need us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others! Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2019

    We had an electrical problem with our dryer when we first bought the house, so we had to get that fixed. I’m glad we had our HMS warranty because I would have had to call an electrician to come out and take a look at it. However, going through the digital voice commands was a pain because I’m old-school and I’d rather talk to somebody than talk to a computer. And that took about half an hour. But once I got connected and I got somebody out, within a couple of days, it was pretty breezy.

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    Greg –We’re sorry to hear that using our automated system wasn’t as easy as you expected, we value your feedback and will ensure it is provided within the organization. We are happy to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with the service you’ve received. Thanks for sharing - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2019

    Submitting a claim to HMS was easy enough except trying to get through the electronic menu on the phone. It’s a little lengthy and all of that stuff gets repeated again once you get to a live person. If HMS could make the electronic phone system a bit more streamlined, that would be great. The reps were very helpful and pleasant but some people have thick accents and they were difficult to understand when you’re talking on the cell phone. I had two people that had very thick accents and then two people that were easy to understand but all of them were professional, quick, very nice and knowledgeable. Two of the issues we had were on plumbing and we had an air conditioning issue the first year we were in the house, and the contractors were great and perfect.

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

    Claims HandlingCoveragePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    My husband and I bought our 1st house and soon after, the HVAC stopped working. It had passed the home inspection and was supposed to be covered by our HMS warranty for 1 year. I am 7 months pregnant so time is an issue. After filing a claim, we waited months for someone to come look at it and deny coverage. They only cover mechanical failure. The only mechanical part (the blower) did fail. HMS was a huge waste of time and money.

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    Christin - We’re disappointed to hear you feel this way. Our purpose is to always meet the needs of our customers, and we’ll be glad to review your claim to ensure you are receiving the full benefit of your home protection plan. Please respond to this message with your property address and a member of my team will investigate and follow up with you. Sincerely, Angela

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    TotalProtect is very helpful in taking your claim. At one time, I had a problem and I didn’t think that I was treated fairly on one time. My icemaker gave out, and they came out. And there was a service charge for them coming out, and I know about that. But after they got out here, they could’ve told me before that they don’t cover icemakers. I had to pay for the icemaker, which means I could have bought an icemaker cheaper than having someone to come out and pay the service charge and then pay for an icemaker. I could’ve gotten one at one of the retail places in my city. But any other claim that I’ve made, I did not have a problem.

    I’m always uneasy about people coming into my home that I don’t know, but the contractors were very friendly. Some contractors come out and they have these big, heavy shoes, and sometimes, I feel like they should have a protective shield to put over their shoes when they’re coming into your home. That way, they won’t be tracking dirt and stuff into your house. And many of them don’t do that. I like for people to pull their shoes off at the door. And they come in, and sometimes, they won’t pull them off and they don’t have the protective things to put over their shoes. So, that is something that I would like to see change.

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    Amanda - Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with our service. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    I’ve been happy with TotalProtect Home Warranty. Submitting claims is just a matter of making a phone call, which I find to be relatively easy. Moreover, their customer service is good. People are friendly and prompt. They follow up with text, to make sure that you had no problem with getting an appointment.

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    Tonya – We have an unwavering commitment to our customers by following up to ensure your appointment is scheduled or that your problem has been fixed. Thanks for taking the time to let us know how we’re doing. Sincerely, Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    The website interface of HMS was pretty straightforward to use when filing a claim. But there's one time I had to call because of an issue that reoccurred again. My latest claim was for a dishwasher. I called, and when I got the person on the phone they came the next day. He was very pleasant, very professional and courteous. He fixed the problem, and has done a good quality repair.

    There's one claim that I had with the washing machine and it was a different contractor. But for that issue, that was a little bit not as ideal because it required multiple visits and each visit was handled by a different person and they didn't seem to be sharing any information with each other. And so, a lot of times, they'd kinda be starting from square one. So, it ended up I wasn’t able to use my dryer for about a period of three weeks or so. So, that wasn’t the best, but that was more the contractor’s issue.

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    James, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We aim to provide a simply straightforward claim experience and we value your feedback.– Christine

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    We’ve had a tech for an electrical issue and he was great. Everything was fixed. He was quick. It was within a day or two that he came out and he was able to resolve it, and it was good and so easy. With HMS, I like that when something went wrong, we had somebody that we could call who got it taken care of. I really liked that I didn't have to figure out who I needed to call.

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    Kathleen - We are thrilled to hear we have provided top notch trusted experts to come and service your electrical claim. We aim to provide a simply straightforward experience and it seems our objective has been met. Thank you for sharing your experience! - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2019

    I’m very happy with TotalProtect. Submitting claims over the phone has been very easy and the service has been prompt. So far, I’ve had to use them two times and I’ve had no issues with the contractor or with calling to set up an appointment. However, they don’t narrow down the time on the day of the appointment. They just say they'd be there between 8:00 to 4:00 or 8:00 to 3:00. I'd definitely renew with TotalProtect.

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

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    TechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019

    TotalProtect has been great so far. We had a stove go out and they came out and checked it. They took the information back and determined it wasn’t financially fixable, so they offered a comparable model or they would give us a check for whatever we wanted if we wanted something else. They sent a check and we got a new stove. The technicians that came out were foreign, but it all worked out.

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    Tim - We are here to help meet the needs of our customers and we are delighted to hear that you have received the benefit of your warranty. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019

    I live in a house where I've got a lot of appliances and I like knowing that if something goes wrong, I just have a certain amount to pay. Submitting claims to TotalProtect is super easy. It's quicker to do it by phone than it is getting in front of the computer. It's all automated and before I even hang the phone up, they send me a text with the number of the service provider. I then call the provider.

    My rates went up a little bit, but I understand that that's gonna happen periodically. I'm just glad that the service providers who come out look more reputable now. Some shady people used to come over. They pulled up with a car with no name or phone number on it. They weren't in any uniform and some of them were kids. However, the last few times, we've been using Creve Coeur Heating & Cooling and they have been fantastic.

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    Jeffrey – We understand how stressful managing home repairs can be, and are glad to hear that you are pleased with our service. It is always our intention to assign the right technician at the right time to meet your needs. We take our service network seriously and value your feedback. Thanks for stopping by! Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019

    In the past, the caliber of vendors that HMS sends is not always the greatest. Our water heater burst in 2017 and unfortunately, now that I have to have some other work done in the house, every contractor who has been in my home has explained to me that the contractor who installed my water heater did it incorrectly. The gentleman who came out to service my furnace was the first of three separate companies that said that it’s not up to code. It really is the Baltimore County permit company who would come in to look at this. They would shut my water heater off because it wasn’t installed correctly. I'm gonna have to pay more money out of pocket to have it fixed, and it cost me more going through my home warranty than it would’ve cost me if I just hired a regular contractor do the work. And that's not cost-effective. It’s something that’s costing me money every month, and then the service that I receive is not the greatest.

    I've had two good experiences with HMS, but for the most part, the contractors that they send out are the bottom of the barrel contractors. You also have to play this game trying to contact them to get them to come, and I've had oftentimes no call, no show. I had a contractor show up at my front door with no scheduled appointment demanding to come in because HMS told him that he was my contractor. In the upcoming renewal year, I’ll be signing with someone else.

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    Andrea - Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide. Please know we aim to provide certified and knowledgeable technicians and it seems in this instance we have not met our goal. Please respond back with your full property address so we can access your account to contact you directly. Thank you, Austin

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    Tech

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019

    HMS Home Warranty contacted me with the service provider, and it's pretty straightforward. So far, I've had no issues with their contractors. I've had two and both of them has been good. But if they had an option of the provider coming on the weekend or a little bit later it would be good rather than the normal 9:00 to 5:00.

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    Elisio, Thank you for sharing your experience! We value your feedback and will ensure it is provided within the organization for review. – Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019

    I had a claim for my dishwasher and there seemed to be some misunderstanding in the beginning about my appointment. I had an appointment, and someone came and checked on it and said that they would be back, and it took a long time for them to come back. I had to call them and they had to send someone else out. The guy said that he would be back to replace the board on my dishwasher and I didn't hear for such a long time that I had to end up calling back. That's when they told me that the board could not be fixed. They made me an offer at first. Apparently, they didn't know that I had paid quite a bit for my LG and I'm the only one using it, and I wasn't using it that much. The person that was helping me submitted my claim again and then they gave me an adjustment and I appreciated that. When we got to the root of the problem, it was solved. TotalProtect is a good service.

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    Ina, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are here to help for all your warranty needs to provide a peace of mind. Have a great day! - Dena

    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

    I would give them no stars I could! We need to have a repair done to the buttons on our ice/water dispenser. Despite our living in the population base of the state, largest metro area of Wisconsin, They said they do not have a network provider in our area. I’d like to more that We also needed a repair to our microwave and the company who came out for this repair does warranty work on refrigerators but said they have to be scheduled directly by Cross Country Home Services. I have tried numerous times to get the work scheduled but they are very unprofessional and seem incapable of resolving this under warranty issue. I do not recommend this company.

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    Julie, We aim to provide a simple and straightforward customer experience and it is evident we have not met this objective. My team and I would like to follow up with you personally to expedite assigning a service provider to repair your appliances. Please respond back with your full property address and the best time to reach you and we will follow up with you directly. Sincerely, Dena

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

    I have been without a refrigerator for almost a MONTH. I placed a claim on October 31, 2019. The service tech came out on November 1, 2019. On November 6, 2019, I received a notice that they would not be able to repair my refrigerator as the part wasn't available. I was able to choose for them to provide me a new refrigerator or for a check to go buy my own. I requested a check to buy my own refrigertor. I requested that on Friday, November 8, 2019. I was told I would need to wait 7-10 days to receive that check. Today is November 25th and I still have not received my check.

    On November 21st, exactly 13 days after my claim, an not receivig a check, I called customer service. Customer service told me that the part they ordered hadn't been returned to their vendor (by them, not me) so they can't send me a check until it had been returned. WHY SHOULD THAT EFFECT MY REFUND? I then asked for a supervisor. Well, of course, there wasn't a supervisor available. So they told me they would have a supervisor call me back. I didn't hear from a supervisor on Friday or Saturday. Saturday afternoon, I made another call only to be told that "obviously accounting doesn't work on Saturday" so I can't get you an answer about your check. And again, another request for a supervisor ended with. "A supervisor is not available to speak with you. We will put in a request for someone to call you". NO CALL!! Today is Monday, November 25th. I make another call. And again, no answer to where my check is, no supervisor is available to take your call, we'll put a message in the system to request that a supervisor call you. I asked when I should expect that call. Well, if they don't call you by Tuesday you can try again.

    My patience has run out. What is my next step? THIS complaint.

    Why wouldn't a supervisor be available to help their customers? Why does it take so many calls to not get any kind of answer? Why has it been 17 days and I still don't have a check to buy a refrigerator? Do they not care about their customers? They sure don't mind taking out my payment every month on time.

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    Cheryl, I’m sorry to hear about the troubles you’ve experienced trying to obtain your reimbursement. Your check should not have been delayed due to waiting for parts to be returned, and we will be providing coaching feedback to the agents handling your reimbursement. I located your account and see that the check was cut and mailed to you on December 2nd. You should receive your check no later than December 13th. - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

    TotalProtect treated me very well and I’m very satisfied with them. When my washing machine went out, I called TotalProtect. The following week a Sears man came and looked at it. He said that the transmission was out in and that they could not get a new part. He said that the washing machine would have to be replaced and he would notify TotalProtect that the part was not available. That was on a Tuesday. Thursday, I called TotalProtect and they said they haven’t heard anything from the technician. I called the technician back and they said that they had already notified TotalProtect. I called TotalProtect back and they said they’d have to check with the Sears man.

    I called back a couple of days later and the lady said that they would pay me $374 for my washing machine. I said that I'd check it and the cheapest for the washing machine I have, which was a GE, was $600. She said $374 was all they were going to pay. I said that I was not satisfied with that and asked to speak to her supervisor. She said she was the supervisor, and she was the one that makes the final decision. She also said that if I wanted to file a complaint, I could do that and someone would call me in about 48 hours. I said okay, but nobody ever called.

    The next day, I had a thing on my telephone saying that they would pay me $501 for my washing machine. I said that that would be fine and I’d just pay $100 out of my pocket. The next day, I got a confirmation saying that they had received my confirmation and that they would be sending me a check for $501. About a week later, I got a check for $374 so, I called the lady back and I told her that wasn’t what I agreed to. She said that if I have the paperwork, I would have to send it in and they would look at it again. I ran myself a copy of my telephone confirmation and sent it to them. About two weeks later, the lady called me and said that they had received my claim and that they would pay me the other $125 that I agreed to. In total, I got $501 and got myself a new washing machine. I got it installed and I’m satisfied with it.

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

    We purchased a new home in 2018 and we required a home warranty with the purchase. HMS was given to us and we chose to continue with it because we had a claim and it worked out. We submitted a claim for our microwave and they sent someone out who determined that the microwave was unfixable. Since the microwave I had currently wasn't in stock, they gave me the replacement value of it. But it did take a little bit more time than I liked. I first just wanted to replace it and since it wasn't available, the options they were giving me weren't ready because it's a built-in space. Eventually, we agreed on a payment amount. Once that was agreed upon, I didn't receive it for six weeks. But it came through and we were able to find a microwave that worked and it all worked out.

    More recently, our refrigerator was leaking. We had someone who was sent out and the gentleman was very nice. The only issue I had with that claim was that the initial person that I was asked to call does not work on the type of refrigerator that I had. We have a Sub-Zero fridge so apparently, not everyone works on those. So I needed to call back and try to get a hold of someone who was able to help me. Once I called back and was able to get a hold of somebody, it worked out great because that person took the responsibility of finding someone who would fix it and got me in contact with them. The gentleman came and fixed our fridge the following day.

    I was very happy with both contractors that I’ve worked with. They both spent their time. They both talked to me, were very personable, and I didn't feel uncomfortable having them in the house. In general, it's been a very solid experience with HMS. I've had poor experiences with companies like this in the past. It hasn't been perfect with HMS but when things had gone wrong, they corrected it and helped make them work out.

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    Matt - We value your feedback about your experience, and are glad to hear that ultimately you’ve been satisfied with the service you’ve received. Sincerely, Amanda

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

    Submitting a claim with HMS has been easy. I prefer doing it online. Their response time is great. So far, so good. HMS is great and user-friendly.

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    Esther, Thanks for providing your feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoy using our website to place your claims , and that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. – Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

    My son has had TotalProtect since he bought his home and had a very good experience with them. So when I bought a home, I tried them out. I had a dishwasher that flooded my home on May 28th. My homeowners insurance had to put floors in my entire house, complete new kitchen cabinets, countertops, and paint. TotalProtect sent three plumbers out, and they could not find or make the dishwasher leak again. So, TotalProtect wasn’t gonna cover it. I ended up calling Bosch in Germany and they got somebody here in Tennessee to come and look at the dishwasher and determine what the problem was. They even talked to tech support about it, and they recommended replacing the dishwasher. TotalProtect did not replace the dishwasher, and it took until September for this to be over. It took five months for me to get a dishwasher, and get it repaired.

    I’ve only had them for a year when this happened. When you submit a claim and they tell you what to do, you’d think everything is gonna be fine and dandy. You start scanning documents and sending documents to them, and you get an automatic email saying they received your document. And then, a week or 10 days later, it would say between 5 and 10 business days. A week or so later, you get another email that says they haven’t received the proper documentation. And this went on for months. When I was getting no response, I looked them up on the internet to see who their corporate offices were. I called the corporate office and asked to speak to anybody, and it just led back to the phone queue. I tried to call again twice more, and they hung up on me once they recognized my phone number. They’re not helpful at all. I’ve had a terrible experience with them. I’m definitely gonna look for somebody else.

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    Eddie - I’m sorry to hear of the delays in trying to resolve your dishwasher claim. As with any warranty, coverage is based on the type and cause of failure. In this instance, without having a diagnosed failure to the unit, we were unable to cover replacing the unit which appeared to be working properly. If you have further questions about your specific claim, please send us your full property address, so we can locate your account and we will review your claim and follow up with you personally. Sincerely, Austin

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

    My experience with TotalProtect has been very good and I've been very happy. I usually call to put in a claim and the reps are very professional and they try to help. For my last claim, I had three visits but the second technician came twice. His attitude was a little bit different but the first one was fantastic. Their work is okay though.

    Having a warranty is great because it's like a safety net where if something goes wrong, I can get it fixed without spending a whole lot of money instead of replacing something right away. Something was wrong with my refrigerator and I would have gone and spent $1,500 on it. But since I had the protection, I called in a technician first. It's still working now. My clothes dryer isn't working very well too and I'm thinking of buying one but then I can have them fix it too.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2019

    I have an 11 years old refrigerator that has consistently had problems for the last couple of years. Total Protect has sent technicians out and been able to repair the unit. The past 2 months have not gone well. Techs have been out several times and replaced parts and the refrigerator breaks down again. I've been waiting for 1 part which has been back ordered and no delivery date expected for 3 weeks now. Yes... 3 weeks with no refrigerator and no expected date of repair. I've spoken to many supervisors and have gotten nowhere with any of them. It seems like many of them don't know how to do their jobs and just refuse to help. I've been directly lied to and hung up on.

    I've been a customer for 13 years and have never had such a bad experience with any company in my life! I just want a working refrigerator in a reasonable amount of time. I consider a refrigerate a necessity and not an appliance of convenience such as a dishwasher etc... Total Protect doesn't see things that way apparently.

    I would NEVER recommend this company and am just hoping I get my refrigerator repaired this Thanksgiving week. It'll be 4 weeks without this refrigerator. 4 (FOUR) WEEKS!!!

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    Bruce, We have an unwavering commitment to meet the needs of our customers, and we’re disappointed to hear that this has been your experience. We’d like the opportunity to review this further to see what is causing the delay in providing a resolution. Please respond with your full property address so we can locate your account and the best time to reach you. Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2019

    When my refrigerator went out, a year or two ago, I had issues with scheduling a technician to come out. And then, they didn’t do a great job so TotalProtect assigned it to another vendor. It took about a week and a half to get my refrigerator fixed. But with my most recent call, it was taken care of pretty quickly.

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    Ernest – We are disappointed to hear about the scheduling issues your refrigerator claim, and appreciate you following up after your most recent experience to let us know how we’re doing. Our customers are always our top priority, and we’re here to help resolve your problems. Thanks for sharing! Sincerely, Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2019

    When I submit a claim to TotalProtect, sometimes, the experience is very easy. Other times, it's extremely stressful. The issue is in the follow-through. There are too many loopholes. While most of their agents are professional, I had one agent and we were arguing over the terms of what should be covered. There was some disagreement in the interpretation of the terms. There was something that wasn't covered that I felt should have been covered and how she's interpreting what the text in my warranty is saying and how I was interpreting it were two different things.

    There was another time when I had an issue with my oven and the maintenance person came and told me that the oven is too old and it needed to be replaced. TotalProtect sent someone else out. So, I kept having to take time off work and wait all day 'cause their maintenance folks won't give me an exact time. They say they'd be here within a four-hour block. It took them months before they finally approved the replacement. I felt that was too much. There was no reason why TotalProtect was not replacing a 50-year old oven and they're making me jump through hoops when experts they send are telling them that the oven has aged out. I just feel that they're nickle-and-diming.

    Recently, I had an HVAC claim and the person who came out flipped the switch and left. Of course, that didn't fix the problem. I called them to come back out and that contractor is charging me a second deductible saying that the warranty company is telling me I owe a second deductible. I told that contractor that I wasn't paying the second deductible. They told me that I needed to contact my warranty company.

    I've had some great experiences with TotalProtect's contractors that were really easy. I had a plumber come out one time and he got everything done. There was no problem getting that covered. However, other times, it has been atrocious. The appliance people they have sent have been really subpar. With one guy, my refrigerator was out for months and months and they couldn't fix it. They would send the part, send the part back, order a new part and then we came to find out the tech had the right part in the beginning but didn't put it in correctly. Another time, they came to fix my stove. The filament was all crooked and when I called TotalProtect, they said that as long as the stove was working, it's okay. I told them it was a fire hazard but they would not send their contract back out to fix it. As long as the stove was functioning, it was all their contractor was required to do.

    Additionally, their deductible has tripped in price from year to year. It was $50 for several years. Then, it went it up to $150. I pay TotalProtect $53 a month, and then I have to pay a $150 deductible if I have an issue. Some of their contractors come out and do minimal work. Still, they collect their $150 when if I had called them directly, the claim would have cost less. I had a contractor tell me that I should call him directly instead. He said that his service visit was only $65 and they could have fixed my issue quickly.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Dawn – We value your feedback and will ensure your feedback is provided back to the organization in order to improve our processes and procedures. If you would like for my team to review your claim to ensure you received the full benefit of your warranty, please respond with your full property address and my team will complete an investigation and give you a call to discuss your concerns. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2019

    I have radiant heat and not all companies have boiler guys, so it was a little difficult to find a company that services my type of heat. However, HMS ended up finding one and when I called that company, they told me that they weren't taking any warranty work at the time because they were so busy. They then gave me a different company and it took that company a week and a half to get back to me. They called me back and said that they don't have a boiler guy. I called the first company again and said, " I don't care how long it took. Can you just get me on your waitlist?" And they said yeah. I then called HMS back and asked if they could reassign the work order to this Low Energy and they did. There was a little bit of running around, but once that was resolved, things seem to be going smoothly.

    When I filed a claim for a dishwasher, it was fixed and resolved for the deductible just like it should have been. It was super easy to file. I filed the claim on the 12th and within a week and a half, the thing was fixed. The contractor had to diagnose what the problem was and then order a part. Then they came back and fixed it. I'm happy with the technicians in both cases.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Tracey, We are continuously working to add vendors to our service network and we are glad to hear that we were able to satisfy your claims. Thanks for letting us know how we’re doing. - Austin

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    TechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2019

    The contractor they sent for my air condition was good. They had to replace the ac. But I’ve been paying out of my pocket. I have never received anything from TotalProtect. I paid 800 something dollars to do the same job. I thought they were gonna reimburse me, but they did not. But other than that, everything is looking okay.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kelvin - Thanks for sharing your warranty experience! I'm glad to hear that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2019

    Through TotalProtect Home Warranty, we’ve had our fans in the bedrooms replaced. We also had a refrigerator and a dryer claim. The thermostat on the dryer went out, and they sent this guy out and he fixed it right away. We had a hot water tank claim, and I did not like the plumber that they sent. They sent him back, but then I got a new guy. So, that was fine. A couple of times, we had trouble with the people that were called. They weren’t 24-hours. And then we had to have the fan on the air conditioner condenser replaced twice. But the latest time, the tech replaced it with a higher RPM, and it’s working fine. We have heard of a lot of people that have other warranty companies, and they don’t like them. So, we have told them to try TotalProtect. We’ve highly recommended to anyone that had problems about checking with the company.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Hi Sharon – We listen and understand what our customers need, and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing. Have a great day! Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2019

    I submitted two claims with HMS and both went smoothly. The second one was just recently, due to my water heater. That was urgent and I was having difficulty with the contractor that I was trying to find. Contractors can be busy and they don’t get back to you as soon as possible. HMS jumped right in pretty good and gave me the option to get my own contractor or have them find somebody for me.

    Their reps could be courteous on the phone though. It's not that they haven’t been, but a person is calling usually because they're going through something, so the reps should understand that the person on the line could be panicking. It could be that something they need inside their home is not working, or there is a flood or any other issue that’s causing damage and concerns. So, the reps have to be cognizant of the fact that the person calling on the phone wants things done quickly. It doesn’t always happen that way, but they could still be nice on the phone, because the first one who the customers call is the warranty company. But all in all, any time I call, HMS has been good to answer, and they’ve been pretty good.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2019

    At TotalProtect, I do my claims over the phone and the reps have been fine. Last time my washer was locked up and it wasn't drying. A pump was broken on it and they had to replace it. The tech had it on him, so he took care of it. My experience was great and I’d recommend them.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    I recently had a pipe that broke in front of my house. I looked to see if my warranty that I pay for each month would help. They state that it covers for plumbing online but does not go any further. They had a plumber come out to look in a hole that we already dug an he asked for his $125 to come out an left. I had to call the next day to see what is going on while water is leaking from the front of my house for a whole extra day. Doesnt seem like a company that takes care of their customers. I have since fixed my issue and asked for the ded back since they did absolutely nothing and they say they dony do refunds. You better believe you have lost my buisness.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Brian- I'm sorry to hear we've disappointed you. We intend to provide a simple and straightforward claim process and it is clear we did not meet our goal. I have located your account and a member of my team will follow up with you personally to address your concerns. Sincerely, Christine

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    TotalProtect has been good about getting people out quickly when I needed them. The only thing that I wasn't too crazy about is when they went up on price when I moved. The deductible was $75 and they've gone up to $125 now.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Patrick, In an effort to keep premiums low, we did need to raise the deductible required for service due to rising claim costs. We value your feedback, and are happy to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with the service you’ve received. - Austin

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    My experiences with HMS have been a mix of good and bad. Submitting claims has been easy. However, I've had problems before with their vendors not coming or I've had difficulty getting a hold of them. Also, while some of their contractors were really good, I've had a couple that were really bad. One time, when our water heater was leaking, it took forever before somebody could come in. Overall, we haven't been able to get the benefits of our purchase.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Roel - We appreciate you taking the time to share your warranty experience. We do our best to provide quick and reliable service and we thank you for being a loyal customer. We are sorry to hear that your interaction with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory. I'm sorry to hear about this experience.  It’s definitely not the level of service we aim to provide and we appreciate your feedback. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    I was in the market because I was leaving another home warranty and I called a number through my bank because my credit union offered home protection and when I called that number, it was TotalProtect. I included the upgrade for $10 in my package because they said they would cover things that I’m not normally covered, like the standalone freezer. But when I wanted to file a claim for that, they told me it was not covered. So, I asked them to take the $10 off my account, and to this day, they have not done that. I’ve asked them three times and I’m still paying the extra $10. I had them on my list to call this week because I got the notice that I was going to be automatically renewed next month. So, I wanted to call and make sure they don’t automatically take this $10 back on there.

    I filed a couple of claims this year to TotalProtect and the process is the easiest one I’ve had with all the ones that I’ve experienced. They will answer the phone and you’re not on hold for an hour like the popular one is. TotalProtect would answer within 5 minutes, which is good, and they will send someone out. The last time they sent someone out, the company did a good job and so, I ask for them every time.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Leria, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had trouble sorting out the billing on your account. Please respond back with your full property address and the best time to reach you and we will have an Account Services supervisor give you a call to address all of your concerns. Sincerely, Christine

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    Tech

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    I had some work done on my hot water heater through TotalProtect. The contractor they sent was great and he got my heater repaired right away.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Elmo, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate you sharing how simple it was to repair your hot water heater. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    I bought a house back in 2004 and got HMS warranty as well. I do my claims over the phone and it has been easy. The reps appear to be knowledgeable. But they just let any contractor into the program. Some of them good and some not so good. One bad experience was when the vendor came in to look at the washing machine and he asked if I had a cup of cooking oil to put in there, to make the washing machine work better. And of course, that wasn't the case. And the other good part is the guy that HMS sent back to complete the work, they found out the washing machine was just gone.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Reginald, We are delighted to hear you had an easy time placing your claims over the phone and we have provided knowledgeable service representatives. All of our providers are licensed and insured, and qualified for the work which they are assigned. We work hard daily to identify weaknesses and tweak our processes to ensure our customers have the best experience possible. We appreciate your feedback, and ensure it is provided within our company for further review. Sincerely, Christine

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2019

    While submitting claims to HMS has been easy, sometimes it takes a while to get service. A year ago, our air conditioning went out and it was about six weeks before we got a new air conditioner. My husband and I both have health issues, and it was July and August. HMS said that they didn’t have enough contractors.

    We had a couple of other claims with them, a refrigerator and dishwasher, and those were handled fairly quickly. However, our appliances were all original to our house of about 38 years or 40 years old. HMS wanted to, find parts to replace them, which they couldn’t because they were too old. It took a while for HMS to do the looking for that before they gave us the new appliances. Still, their contractors have been wonderful and their claims reps have been very friendly.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2019

    My TotalProtect warranty is there when I need it. I'm able to call and get quick services. I submit claims over the phone and the reps are pretty knowledgeable. I get a claim number assigned and then I’m assigned a vendor that’s gonna do the work. All the providers have been courteous, they have been on time. The work they do is top-notch. I wouldn't do without this warranty.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Claims HandlingCoveragePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2019

    I've had HMS for more than two years now and everything is fine with the service. The only issue I have, but I totally understand, is that when it is something regarding the air conditioning, they have to order parts and, sometimes, waiting for those takes longer than I expected. When I had a claim for the AC, it took more than a week, and I had a tenant who I had to put in a hotel. That cost me a lot of money. Also, my policy was renewed in February but I’m really frustrated that no one contacted me regarding a change in the deductible. I had a deductible of $50 last year and it came to $100. It would be really nice if they can give more advice and time with that. In the case of my tenant, he’s the one paying it and paying 50 is not the same as paying 100.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Maria, In an effort to keep premiums low, we did need to raise the deductible required for service due to rising claim costs. We value your feedback, and are happy to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with the service you’ve received we will ensure your feedback is provided back to the organization. - Christine

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019

    Riven Appliance, Nate, was a delight. He worked on the ice maker,found the problem and ordered the part needed, came back when it FINALLY came in replaced it. He was very professional and polite. When the ice started dropping it broke the safety door. I took a picture and sent to him he ordered a new part, then came back and replaced it. I will use him again and recommended him to ALL of my family.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019

    I’ve submitted claims twice to TotalProtect and the second time was better than the first time I did it. I had an issue with my air conditioning and the contractor looked at several different things needed in fixing the thing. He checked everything and figured out what was going on, and fixed it. The only thing is, we were doing 100-degree temperatures but we had to wait a day or two before the actual place opened. The time to do it would have to be Monday through Friday. Still, I’m satisfied with TotalProtect just knowing I've got a warranty in case something happens to anything.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Terry - We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided quick and professional service providers for your air conditioning claim. Sincerely, Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019

    I have TotalProtect warranty and for the most part, they've been really good to me. But I had issues with my washing machine claim. The contractor came out and they needed to order a part but it wasn't available. After about a week and a half, I called TotalProtect and they told me to call the contractor back. But it was backwards because TotalProtect ordered the part, not the contractor. They should've been able to answer the question right there. Also, every time I talk to somebody, I would be told they were pushing it higher and nobody could tell me what was going on. It was till I was really fed up that I got quite nasty with them. In the meantime, I was going back and forth to the laundromat trying to wash clothes. It took about a month and a half before the problem was rectified. Other than that, putting in a claim was simple and easy to do. The contractors have been good and I've never had any problem with the work.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Mark, Thank you for letting us know how we are doing! We are constantly improving our processes to better our customer experience. We're happy to hear we have delivered. Have a Holiday weekend. - Austin

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019

    We wanted to get a warranty for the protection of the consumer electronics at home and we got HMS. We've had it for a couple of months and the quality of work has been good. The contractor came over one time for the HVAC system and this last time, the plumber came for the garbage disposal but he found out that it is still working fine. I have peace of mind knowing that if something goes wrong with any of the items that are covered, I can call HMS or submit a claim online, and it’s a big relief to know that there's gonna be a professional who’s gonna come over and take care of it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019

    For our major repair for our heat and air, I refused to allow South Home Air, the contractors that HMS first recommended, back onto my property. They were no good. They sent out an older gentleman who really wasn't interested in fixing the problem. He put a band-aid on it. I told him before he left that what he did was not the solution to the problem we had. He then got in his truck and left. That lasted about two weeks and then the AC quit working again because there was a leak in the system.

    So, I called HMS and told them that the band-aid fell off and that my AC doesn't work again. They told me they would send South Home Air to my home again and I said I would not allow them back. So, they sent out JFK Heat and Air instead and that contractor did the job satisfactorily. It took a little bit of patience to navigate HMS's telephone computer system, but once I've called a couple of times, I could do it. It's not terribly customer-friendly but it was no big deal.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Donald, We appreciate you taking the time to share your warranty experience. We are sorry to hear that your interaction with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory. I'm sorry to hear about this experience. We work daily to improve processes for customer satisfaction, and try our best to make the claims process as simple as possible. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, if you need further assistance, please respond with your full property address and my team will follow up with you directly. Sincerely, Angela

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2019

    They gave me a number to call, I called, and the service was set up immediately. My girlfriend was at the house when the guy came. He looked at stuff, ordered parts, and then a different guy came to put the stuff in. My girlfriend said that he threw out parts in the garbage that he never even opened. He fixed some stuff up on the refrigerator, and he used a kitchen rag rather than his own stuff to wipe off things. So it kinda irritated my girlfriend a little bit, but it is what it is. A week later, my sump pump went out. So I had the contractor come out and they did a great job.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2019

    I called TotalProtect when my AC went out and the claims rep was good. They were able to send someone out the next day. The only thing is that I had an issue processing the payment. I paid them the day of the service, but afterwards they still sent a bill. Right now, I’m still waiting for them to see if they actually disregard that bill. But the tech was good and everything has been working okay since the repair

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    Lizeth, Thanks for sharing your warranty experience! I'm glad to hear that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides and if you would like for my team to look into your bill please respond with your full property address and my team will follow up with you personally. – Angela

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2019

    I call HMS when I have to submit a claim and then they give me a confirmation code. Who's ever coming out, they will call and set an appointment. And then I pay the deductible fee for them to come out. I haven't had any problems with the contractors. They generally fixed the problem and go. The warranty is convenient more than anything, but I've known people and friends who could fix it a lot cheaper because for me, the monthly payment is kinda high and the deductible is high as well. I was kinda looking into other companies and someone told me that they know places with cheaper deductible.

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    Faneshia, We value feedback from our customers, and appreciate you taking the time to tell everyone about your overall experience with us. We strive to have an effortless claim process, and are glad to know you’ve had such a great experience. Thank you for being a loyal customer, and we hope to satisfy your home warranty needs for many years to come! - Austin

    Customer ServiceTechPriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2019

    I had 2 incidents with HMS who is now Cross Country Home Services. Sad thing is a manager contacted me in reference to my issue and she was still unable to resolve the problem. They will send contractors out to your place, you will pay the deductible out of pocket then the contractor will either make matters worst or not even fix anything at all. A simple burnt out circuit inside of my furnace needing to be repaired cost me over $700. I had to call in another company to clean up the work that the contractors did.

    Aside from that when I brought this issue to the managers attention she kept on telling me I was on a recorded line and they asked me whether or not I wanted the wires to be pulled in order for the furnace to work due to electrical issues. Yes I did authorize this work however when the contractor pulled the wires it caused my stove to stop working. not to mention the contractor also left hot wire hanging from the basement ceiling which I then had to call an electrician to come out. The manager kept saying I authorized them to pull the wires and did not come to a resolution on this matter. Instead gave the contractor the benefit of the doubt.

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    Thalia, We aim to provide a simple and straightforward claim process, and regret to hear this has been your experience. Our records indicate that a member of our leadership team has reached out to you to clarify your coverage. Please let us know if you any further questions, and we’ll be glad to follow back up with you directly! Sincerely, Christine

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2019

    I was looking for a home warranty company and I ran across TotalProtect. Submitting claims has been easy. I've submitted a couple of claims already and I have been very satisfied. Even when I had submitted one for my AC and I needed to have an upgrade, they bumped it up to an emergency, and we had a company here within the next 24 hours. TotalProtect has met all of my demands that I was confronted with. They've chosen some good technicians as well. They're doing a great job.

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    Gary - Our goal is to make managing home repairs easy, and we’re delighted to hear that you’ve had a pleasant experience. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come and appreciate the time you took to share your experience! Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2019

    I submitted the claim to HMS and then my repair never happened until I followed it up. The contractor came out and said that he did not do this type of repair so they cancelled it. I called somebody else and he came out and fixed it. Then, I had another problem that was under the HMS repair guidelines and I had to find my own repair person to repair it. After I got it repaired, then a repair company contacted me that HMS apparently sent out. Next time I need something repaired, I’ll look at my own way of handling it. I’m not satisfied with HMS right now.

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    Neal, We regret this has been your experience and we appreciate your feedback. Please know we are here to help in the future for any needs you may have. - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2019

    I had a couple of bleeps in the first claim, and I don’t know how or who made the mistake. I needed to have the furnace fixed, and a young man came out. He seemed disorganized, he got lost and then he looked at the furnace. He said he was fixing what was wrong with the air conditioner, and he said it was the compressor. I said, “Shouldn’t you find out if the furnace needs to be fixed first to see if that has anything to do with the broken air conditioner?” And he said, “No, I looked at it.” Then, he didn’t call back. I called Total and the first woman said, “That’s not right. We’ll give them 24 hours.” I called again and the woman said, “We’ll give them 48 hours.” And then the third guy said, “Let’s give them 72 hours,” and I was like, “I don’t understand that.”

    I got a second person assigned to the furnace, Dennis, and he was wonderful and he took care of it. However, he said that if they upgraded slightly, I would’ve gotten a $300 rebate on the furnace, and my cost was $1,800. Also, I had paid that first guy who never returned the call, which meant that the second guy got paid separately for the furnace and then for the air conditioner. So, I paid two extra service calls when it should’ve only been one. I’m still waiting for that first guy. Total said that that should be reimbursed, but I don’t know what happened to that.

    With the most recent claim, I’m having trouble with Whitney Electric & Plumbing. A young man came out and he went through. I thought that Total got an estimate from him, but when I called them, it seemed like he missed a couple of things. He was going to submit the diagnosis of what it would take to fix it. I called Total back, and the last thing from them was that they were submitting another estimate because I had written down and emailed them the different things that I thought needed to be fixed just in case. Total was going to email me, and they haven’t answered the phone. The last thing they said was to wait three or four days for the contractor to send in the new thing and for them to estimate what the thing was. So, it seemed like something was not organized correctly.

    The other thing that I questioned, which I thought I only saw for the first time, was my bill went down. I’d never seen that go down before, and I was concerned that there was an error, that they weren’t billing me for all the services that I wanted. A man came on and he said that I have the same services, but they were just charging me less money. I don’t know if that was accurate, and it makes me nervous because I know everybody makes mistakes. With the last man who said that my policy did not change, I asked, “Can you email that to me?” And he said, “No, I can’t.” They were supposed to email me the estimate when they received that, and I haven't gotten that either so I’m a little worried. Plus when I signed up originally, they didn’t give me the right website and I couldn’t get through.

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    Patricia, We appreciate you taking the time to share your warranty experience. We do our best to provide quick and reliable service and we thank you for being a loyal customer. We are sorry to hear that your interaction with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory. I'm sorry to hear about this experience.  It’s definitely not the level of service we aim to provide. Thank you for sharing. - Austin

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2019

    When I needed them, they’ve came through. Submitting a claim was fairly easy and there were no hassles. The claims reps are helpful. They’re informative and knowledgeable. For the most part, the techs have all been competent. Typically, if they come out to fix something, it’s been fixed. The work has been done well. But it depends on the season and what’s happening on how quickly someone gets out to you. Sometimes it takes a little longer than I would like. But other than that, it’s been a great experience.

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    Kenneth, Our goal is to help alleviate financial cost that come along with major home repairs, and we understand how stressful managing those can be. We are pleased to know we are able to give you peace of mind by being a valued customer. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you remain a valued customer for many years to come. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2019

    HMS was offered when we bought the home, and we continued with it ‘cause we were happy with it. We make claims over the phone, and sometimes they're very good and sometimes not so good. They don’t understand what we’re talking about sometimes, and it’s usually on the weekend when the regular staff isn’t there. But everybody’s been prompt and worked real hard to figure things out. In fact, we’ve had some of the same-day service.

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    Edith, Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We strive to provide an effortless claim experience for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you’ve been pleased with our service. - Amanda

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2019

    Submitting a claim to TotalProtect was simple and the claims process was easy. We were told who the contractors were and then we scheduled the appointment, and once the appointment was scheduled, we knew the timeframe in which they were going to arrive. The contractors were very professional when they came in, did what they needed to do and were quick, they got in, got out.

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    Keith, We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided quick and professional service providers for your claim. Sincerely, Dena

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2019

    We’ve been satisfied with every claim. We've had HMS for more than 10 years. At first, we had problems with them getting things processed. But it’s been much better now. Usually, within a day or two, things are taken care of. And I've been pretty pleased with their contractors, except for one way, way back, but they were never assigned to us again.

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    Mrs. Niles, We aim to provide a high quality managed service experience and appreciate the time you took to share your experience. - Amanda

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2019

    I have been trying to place a claim for the last 3 days for my leaking hot water tank (electric). On Thursday, 11/14/2019, I called to place a claim as my hot water tank was leaking from the bottom of the tank with a slow drip. When I called in to place the claim, I was told the account had never been transferred over to my name and it was still in the seller's name that I bought the house from in July 2019. I was told to contact the seller to have them transfer the name. Problem with that is I don’t have the seller's contact information. After a few hours of me contacting my realtor and the seller's realtor, the account was updated.

    I then called back in the file the claim. This was my second attempt. I was told that the account takes 24 hours to update in their system and I couldn’t file a claim until the account was updated to my name in their system. Please note that I moved into this house July 18, 2019. So the home warranty was never transferred over and sat in the seller's name for 4 months. Not sure if that is the realtor's fault or home warranty’s fault, either way I was never made aware that this was something I needed to follow up on.

    Friday, 11/15/2019, I made my 3rd attempt. I contacted the claims department again to file a claim. At this point my hot water tank is now leaking to the point that there is a steady stream coming from the tank and it is now running all over the basement floor, not just to the drain, but under shelves and my washer and dryer. I was able to successfully file a claim, but the claims rep was not able to get a service appointment scheduled as she called all the providers she had and no provider would commit to come to our residence. The rep told me that the claim had been transferred to dispatch and I would hear from them within 24 hrs with an appointment for service. That never happened.

    That bring us to today, Saturday, 11/16/2019. I called to check on the claim to see if there has been any luck finding a provider. The first rep I talked to, Cristal, was very unpleasant and disrespectful. She told me that my service order could take up to 72 BUSINESS hours and that my claim is not an emergency. I explained that the leak is now worse and could potentially ruin items in my basement if/when the tank ends up totally blowing out. I requested that the service order be upgraded to an emergency and she told me “don’t tell me how to do my job” and then laughed. I requested to speak to a manager when she told me they would tell me the same thing. She ended the call by telling me that her manager would be in at 9am and would call me as soon as he gets in. It is now 12:28pm and we still haven’t received a call back from a manager.

    I called back after talking to Cristal, and this time spoke with Angel. He was amazing. We were in the phone for over an hour. Angel upgraded my claim to an emergency. He also spend 20 +minutes trying to contact local providers but had no luck. He told me that he transferred my account over to dispatch and they would be in contact with me soon. I asked if I could have a plumber come out and be reimbursed, as my residence is in a rural area so I assume this is the reason they can’t find a provider to service my area. Angel told me that I would have to wait for dispatch to approve a reimbursement. Having a 19 day old newborn and the possibility of not having hot water is a big stress. The fact that it is a weekend now doesn’t help our chances. Not to mention the stress it’s putting on my relationship with my husband, as this situation has everyone in a bad mood.

    Needless to say, we decided to contact our own plumber and take care of the issue. This way, we don’t have to continue to stress about the fact that the tank could blow out while we weren’t home or overnight without us knowing. Also, we have well water so if the tank were to blow our water would continue to run, probably burning up the well pump and wasting well water, not to mention our electric bill for the constant running of the well pump. This entire experience has been very unpleasant and a waste of time and unneeded stress on a new mother. If I were to buy another Home or know someone who is I would NOT recommend HMS or Cinch for a home warranty.

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    Jamie – I’m sorry to hear that this has been your experience, and sincerely apologize that you did not receive the service you expected. We value your feedback and would like to review your claim for further understanding. We located your account and will review your claim and follow up with you personally.– Dena

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2019

    We’ve had TotalProtect for eons. It's a good company. Submitting claims is easy and our interaction with their reps has been good. We had an issue, however, where somebody actually filed a claim for our heating unit as well as for the air conditioner, but our claim was only for the air conditioner. So, we canceled the heating claim. And then for the air conditioner, when we called, we needed somebody to come out pretty soon because it was still hot. They were very responsive. They were able to get a company that came out the same day. That company then came back really quickly to get it repaired, and the whole thing took about three days. They did a great job.

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    Delbert - We appreciate your loyalty to TotalProtect and we thank you for taking the time to share how easy it is to submit your claims. We are also thrilled to hear we have provided top notch trusted experts to come and service your claims. Thank you for sharing your experience! - Angela

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2019

    Submitting a claim is usually quite good 'cause you just put in the claim and then you get the people that are gonna come and do it. When it comes to the air conditioner, it's been the same company and they're very good. Even when they don't have to, they follow up. Although once in a while, we get a technician that doesn't know what they're doing. With the stove and the dryer, the techs had to come back and fix something that they didn't fix right the first time. Still, we've had two of the air conditioners replaced, so I can't complain.

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

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2019

    We submitted a claim and at first, we thought we were gonna have to pay $830. They ended up paying the whole thing because we have the Premier package. We had an air unit replaced, and they diagnosed it one day and came back and fixed it the next time they came.

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    Cinderella, We aim to provide quick and efficient claim resolutions, and are delighted to hear we have been able to meet your home warranty needs and provide service you can rely on. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. – Austin

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2019

    I called HMS and told them the issue was with the refrigerator. They set up an appointment and scheduled, so it was pretty simple. They were professional and they did the job. The tech did a good job. He knew what he was doing.

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    Ethel - I'm delighted to hear that you’ve had good experiences with our service technicians. Our goal is to provide reliable service you can count on. We thank you for your loyalty. - Christine

    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019

    Called with problem with heat pump. Contacted Total protect and they assigned the job to a provider who did not do these units, they only do appliances.

    I called them back and they put it on me to find a provider. I found one and they do not like the numbers provided. So they want two business days to find a provider. Now remember we already did this once and they couldn't come up with a provider. So the cycle starts again.

    I have been directed to find another provider. They do not find this to be their job.

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    David- Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is not the level of service we aim to provide our homeowners and would like to assist with expediting your claim. I have located your account and a member of our team will investigate and reach out to you personally. Thank you- Christine

    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019

    Since 11/9/19, I have submitted over 25 claims online, called this company over 12 times, and Submitted a contact request. I have not heard anything. Since 11/9/19, I have submitted over 25 claims online, called this company over 12 times, and Submitted a contact request that was supposed to have been followed up with within 24 hours of submittance. I have not had any contact from this company and my furnace is not operating. I pay $53 a month for the warranty (this was previously called HMS Warranty). My one call that made it through the automated system was answered by a male party and I was promptly disconnected/hung up on.

    I pay over $600 a year for this warranty and I should not have to go through this much trouble just to get my furnace fixed in Southeast WI when it's 30 degrees outside and I have 2 children, one just over a year old. We have to wear sweaters in the house just to stay warm. My monthly payment is up to date and is automatically recurring monthly so there is no reason that I shouldn't be responded to when I have made dozens of contact and claim submits.

    Finally had my call answered on 11/06/19 after multiple attempts. I was told that Assured Heating & Cooling would be out the next morning to fix my furnace. I was told to contact that company for a specific time frame. Upon contacting them, I was told they're booked out for over a week and they would not be coming out to fix the furnace. I contacted HMS after hanging up with Assured and they stated they would place an emergency repair out due to the well below freezing temperatures and that I would receive a call and repairs within 24-48 hours.

    Today, 11/8/19, I received a text message from Sears repair services that they would be out on 11/14 to repair my furnace. THAT IS A WHOLE WEEK AWAY, MY INSIDE TEMPERATURE IS CURRENTLY SITTING AT 48 DEGREES AND DROPPING. I have again contacted HMS and informed them that I gave 2 children and this is completely unacceptable that they cannot get my heat fixed when winter has barely even started. My residence is getting to the point that it is inhabitable. I have spoken to another rep and she stated that there will be a SECOND emergency placed out for my furnace.

    I have requested to speak with a supervisor. I spoke with a manager on 11/8/19 at approximately 0915hrs. She stated that they have contacted all companies in my area and none have availability. After informing her that it is currently 21 degrees outside and my inside temp is currently at 48, she has stated she will attempt to elevate my claim to a "medical emergency" as "emergency" is not emergent enough to warrant someone coming out. My residence is 16 degrees above freezing with no possibility of heating up.

    Supervisor was unable to get ahold of anybody but is going to continue contacting companies. I have offered to call companies myself to expedite the process, essentially doing their job for them. The supervisor has been informed that they have until tomorrow, as was previously promised, until I call someone myself and get it fixed. Then they will receive the bill and I will be taking them to court for reimbursement of my contract for this year and last year as they will have them proven themselves 100% ineffective.

    On 11/8/19, I spoke with a supervisor. The details of which have already been included on that date. I was told a medical Emergency would be placed and I would be getting service as soon as possible. It is now 11/11/19 and I have not had any contact with HMS warranty services or any company to repair my furnace in SE WI while the temps outside are below freezing and there is currently at least 4 inches of snow outside. I no longer want this company to fix my furnace. I will be placing in another complaint and I want last year's payment and this year's payment for HMS home warranty services returned to me in a check format IN THE FULL AMOUNT.

    Clearly this company does not care about its customers or their welfare. I will never recommend this disgusting company to anybody and furthermore, will discourage ANYBODY from purchasing from them. A BBB claim was submitted requesting reimbursement of all payments made to this company for last year and up to the current date. I will be contacting my lawyer if I do not receive a reply.

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    Zechariah- I apologize for the frustration you experienced initiating service for your furnace claim. We aim to provide a simple and straightforward claim process to our homeowners and recognize the importance of having a functioning heating system this time of year. We have located your account and a member of our team will investigate and reach out to you personally to see how we can assist. Thank you for your patience. - Dena

    Customer ServiceCoverageTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019

    Updated on 11/21/2019: HMS has consistently lied to us throughout this job. The weather has been below freezing for over 10 days, and we are without heat. They are so badly disorganized and negligent that they sent the wrong part for our furnace. Instead of fixing the problem by allowing the contractor to simply pick up a part locally, they decided to ship another part. Instead of being honest with us about that, they blamed it on the contractor. The contractor told us this was an outright lie and that they denied his request.

    We called them again and requested that we buy the part and they reimburse us, and they said it would take several business days to get that request approved by another department that has "no phone number or way to prioritize jobs in the queue." Meanwhile, we can't leave our house and dogs, and our electricity bill is skyrocketing (which they have refused to pay for), because we have to run space heaters to keep ourselves and the pipes from freezing. The HMS has put us and our property in a heightened state of danger, with their negligence. We will be pursuing legal action. Beware of this company and the many names they use (HMS, Cinch, etc). My guess is that their reputation is so notoriously bad amongst consumers that they have to rebrand every couple years.

    Original review: If you are considering a warranty for your home, and you're serious about getting good service and coverage, then keep looking. HMS is NOT a reliable or honorable service. HMS is disorganized, dishonest, and unreliable. In a state of emergency of a home and its occupants freezing, they will take around 20 days to fix a problem that a regular contractor could do in a couple of hours. Their service people will not return calls, and even straight up lied to you about the status of a case - often just to get you off the phone or stall so they can pursue the cheapest route possible. In our case, it has been 6°f weather for a week, and we've gotten zero assistance from their company. In summary, do not buy a warranty from HMS. They are only interested in taking your money for the contract, but not interested in honoring it. Make a smarter purchase and go elsewhere.

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    Tom- I'm sorry that this has been your experience. This is not the level of service we aim to provide and we would like to address your concerns. We have located your account and a member of our team will investigate and reach out to you personally. Thank you. Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019

    HMS was included with the purchase of my house. Submitting a claim to them online is easy, and the contractors who have come out have been wonderful. They were very good with following up. When I first called about a claim, their customer service was good to tell me that it would not be covered. They are helpful. Overall, I've been satisfied.

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    Bonnie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We aim to provide a simple process while placing your claims online and we are committed to provide reliable services. We’re happy to hear you’ve been satisfied with the service provided. - Austin

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019

    There was one time that I had a little problem when my air conditioner went out and it was really, really hot, and it took a while for the people that TotalProtect sent to get it repaired. Also, my garage door is still broken. The guy that they sent out came and looked at it, and I paid my deposit. I haven’t seen or heard from him since. I tried closing my door, and I was getting frustrated because sometimes it closes, sometimes it won’t. He said I needed a new system, and he had to order it. Overall, TotalProtect has been very good and so have the contractors. One of my best friends has it now because of me, and I've told other people and my daughter too.

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    Harriet, We appreciate your recommendation and we are glad to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with our service. If you still need assistance with your garage door opener claim, please respond back with your full property address and the best time to reach you. - Angela

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019

    I submitted a claim to TotalProtect for a hot water heater. The tech they sent was very helpful and knowledgeable. He did everything we wanted to do. Thus far, we've had several small claims with TotalProtect and they've all been handled. If there's something that has to be ordered, they tell me upfront that it would be such-and-such. If they can't make an appointment, they call back. I'm happy with them and I've already recommended them to several people.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Joseph, We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experience! We try our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased to hear that we provided quick and professional service providers for your water heater claim. Sincerely, Dena

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019

    HMS has been very easy and great to work with. We've been with them for over a year now, and had to do two or three claims, and they've been awesome. Their contractors are usually out in a day or two, and the few we've had to use have been great on all fronts.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Brian - We are delighted to hear of your claim experience! We hope to service your home warranty needs for many more years to come. - Austin

    Customer ServiceTechPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    I have been with total protect for about 4 years and this year it was surprising, I was not given the proper service. They kept referring me provider who could not provide the service and i had to do so many calls to total protect to get one service done. Then when I cancel my service due to bad experience they charge me $311 some thing for canceling. When I called to cancel I was told by customer service rep I will only be charges $10.00 for cancellation. Today at 1:25 on 11/14 I get a call from total protect home warranty saying I owe them this money. I tried to explain what I was told and this stupid customer service rep who is no respect at all said my acct will be open. What kind of humanity is this, without listening to me or helping me she was so disrespectful and hand the phone. I would not ever do any services with total protect home warranty they have the worst customer service reps and no respect for their customers. I am not paying that money as this is fraud they give incorrect information to us, they are making money nothing else.

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    Sandhya, I appreciate your feedback and am sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. We’d like to have an account services manager reach out to you directly to discuss your concerns, please respond with your full property address and the best time to reach you. - Christine

    Claims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    I have had Total Protect Home Warranty for over two years and paid them every month. Now when I need them they are rejecting my claim and refusing to pay it. They will send a contractor out to your house so you pay the deductible and the contractor can verify the problem. When the contractor verifies the problem and comes back to do the work days later Total Protect will deny the claim and make up some reason why they are not going to pay. They left me with no water to my house for a week jerking me around, then after taking off from work to meet the contractor to do the work they refuse the claim. Then the contractor says if you want the work done you have to pay. Total Protect will make up every reason not to pay and say your contract says this. Which the contract does not say that, they twist it to be something the contract says. I even bought two extra coverage packages that added an extra $20 dollars a month to my bill, so this issue would be covered and I would not have these problems. Total Protect is a Total RipOff.

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    Dan - I’m sorry to hear that your warranty experience did not go as you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items and conditions which may not be covered. I have located your account and my team will follow up with you directly to discuss your concerns. Sincerely, Angela

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    My husband and I purchased an HMS warranty at the time of our new home purchase. Our kitchen ceiling showed signs of a leak, so we made a claim. HMS sent out their plumber who then took out the master bathroom toilet above the kitchen leak. We paid $100 for them to come assess the leak. They found the toilet to be the cause of the leak and left it on a tarp on my bedroom along with a massive hole in our kitchen ceiling. After a week of my toilet sitting on a tarp in my bedroom and no phone call from HMS or email- I called HMS to figure out what our next steps should be.

    The girl I spoke to told me the claim would not be covered because the toilet was 'improperly installed' and I, "should have received an email"-she also said they would cover up to $1K in repairs to the ceiling once I sent in an invoice from the company I had repair it. I sent the invoice, photos of the repair and a letter describing the event to the P.O. box address she provided me with and once again, received no call or email.

    After speaking with another person on the phone, who had no idea what I was talking about, I waited another day to try to speak to someone else who might have a clue. The next day I spoke to someone who told me that the cost of repairs will not be covered because the claim was not covered- confirming that the first girl I spoke with didn't know what she was talking about. After almost a year of dealing with this and receiving no assistance and speaking to multiple people who were completely clueless- we will not be renewing this home warranty. Complete waste of our time and money.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Emma, I appreciate your feedback and am sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items that may not be covered. The Rough Finish coverage is only available on covered claims, and regret any misunderstanding which occurred. Respectfully, Austin

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    The first time I had a claim with TotalProtect, they sent Sears out and tried to work with the company, but they had no success at all. I had my stove and my microwave go out and it took over a month to get any satisfaction at all. Every time I called in about it, they’d say that they were researching that. Since TotalProtect advertises with Pentagon Federal, I told the headman of Pentagon Federal of what I was getting delayed on. After that, TotalProtect immediately took care of my stove and microwave. It was a bad experience. However, they responded quickly during my last claim. My washer went out, I contacted them and they took care of it immediately. They were excellent. The contractor also responded fast and did a good job.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    James, I’m glad to hear we were able to make things right when you had an issue with your claim. We strive to make home management easy and we value your opinion. Sincerely, Amanda

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    I’ve had TotalProtect for so many years now and everything has been good. Customer service has been very helpful. I turn in a claim and techs come out and fix it. I had trouble with my icebox and they sent Sears out, which was nice. They fixed it right away. I've had problems with the fan on my furnace twice. They are different fans with different fan motors. They also took care of that right away.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Tech

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    The first time I used HMS, it did not go well because it took three or four weeks to get a hot water heater put in. But after that, everything has been fine. Everything has been efficient, and everybody was extremely helpful. The plumber that they used was a really nice guy, but he was an hour away from where I live, and I was curious why HMS would use somebody so far away when there were dozens of plumbing companies right around my area. Is it hard to find anybody in the greater Akron area that would work for them instead of this poor guy having to drive? But he did a great job. It all got handled.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Doug, We regret your first claim with HMS was less that satisfactory, please know we aim for a simple and straightforward claim process and we are thrilled to hear we were able to turn your experience around. We are continuously working to add vendors to our service network and we are glad to hear that we were able to satisfy your claims. Thanks for letting us know how we’re doing. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    When we first moved here and we got the house and we were dealing with HMS Home Warranty, their customer service was amazing. There were no communication barriers and we had a really great experience with them. We had to make a claim about our furnace thermostat and immediately they would have somebody come out. It was very coordinated like I would have expected it to be. Our experience was fine until they sold off. They outsource their customer service and the first problem is their customer service representatives aren't really good at understanding English very well. So they misinterpret a lot of things that you're saying and they do not explain things very well either.

    This latest claim that we tried to make was kind of an emergency. Two out of our three toilets were plugged up in the house and we were trying to get a plumber to come out. The first plumber that they set up with us never returned our phone calls. That was Saturday and on Sunday, we tried to get ahold of them again because it says we have to give them 24 hours. Nobody was still returning our phone call, so on Monday, we called them back. My wife told them that no one was calling us back and if they happen to know a company that we can use. They said that there is another company and we called that company but that company wasn't gonna be able to come out for a week, which was not acceptable.

    We called the warranty company again and told them to give us another company and my wife was told those were the only two plumbing companies that were in our area that were available and that we were out of luck. We couldn't wait a week. We were stuck. I said we would find our own plumbing company and get it taken care of ourselves because we couldn't just sit here with our toilets all plugged up. We had another company come out and they were able to take care of the problem that same day on Monday.

    Then, I took the liberty to call HMS and told them the options that they gave us, none of which worked, and the reasons why they weren't working. I also said that they told us we had no other option and so we went out and did it on our own and that I thought that we should get reimbursed because they weren't able to take care of the problem, but they were supposed to. And they told me no.

    In a roundabout way, I argued with the guy on the phone because he was telling me about the rules where if we don't get the service pre-approved, then they're not responsible for it. I said that I understand that, but the problem was that they were not giving us a provider, so I couldn't have an outside company that's not part of their system get pre-approval from them. And they never told us in the beginning that we could go out, get our own plumber, have the plumber call them before the plumber does service, and they would okay it. Now, they're quoting rules to me as to why we're, again, "out of luck," and that we have to pay our whole bill.

    I asked to speak to a supervisor but they had no supervisors available. Supposedly, the supervisor was in a meeting and he was the only supervisor that was around. I asked to talk to the manager and the guy couldn't even give me the manager's name. He didn't understand what I was trying to ask him. It became a very frustrating, horrible situation that we've kind of let go because I realized that if I try to call in and talk to people about it again, they're gonna argue with me about it and we're not gonna be on the same page because it's like we're not understanding each other and what's going on. Nobody will allow me to speak to a supervisor that has any power to do anything about it. I felt like I was kinda being taken advantage of and I'm very upset. The ultimate price is we're contemplating changing our companies.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Eric – I’m sorry to hear that you feel this way Eric! So far, we’ve only changed our name and expanded the types of services we provide. We value your feedback and want you to know that we are constantly working to improve our processes to provide a better our customer experience. We will ensure your feedback is provided to the appropriate departments for handling. - Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019

    I’ve been with HMS for almost 14 years and it was kinda difficult with the people that I had at first. One lady inside of HMS who was taking the claim was very rude. She was my initial contact person and she hung up on me. I wasn’t arguing or hollering with the lady. I was just trying to explain to her, and she evidently felt a little frustrated in her work. When a young man was sent out, he did not know how to work on my unit. He thought it was gonna be something simple like Freon. He didn’t know the parts and I was looking at him, and I was telling him that it wasn’t what he was supposed to be doing. They took a long time until they got him to come back out. It was a big mess out and I had to wait longer than I ever had to wait but HMS made it right, so I stayed with it. The man came out and then, the unit cut off again after he fixed it. He came back out and made it come back on, and I didn’t have to pay another fee.

    HMS has been good for me and I got the thing that the man didn’t send in the paperwork but I was a little frustrated on the wait time. Between that and fixing my air unit, it took about two weeks. HMS needs to make a better policy when the person they send out don’t do well as far as moving forward with stuff when they don’t do it right. They have a lot of vendors that get in, and don’t know how to do things in the proper way, or some of them don’t know what they’re doing. I’ve had a couple throughout the years of me dealing with those who came out and wasn’t very honest about doing things.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Nancy - Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We work hard daily to identify weaknesses and tweak our processes to ensure our customers have the best experience possible. We appreciate your feedback, and ensure it is provided within our company for further review. Sincerely, Christine

    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    Not enough room here to provide specific review - but DO NOT ACCEPT or BUY an HMS warranty. They will work harder to deny a claim than to live up to their claims. I had to find my own service providers.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Richard, We’re disappointed to hear you feel this way. Our purpose is to always meet the needs of our customers, and we’ll be glad to review your claim to ensure you are receiving the full benefit of your warranty. Please reply with your full property address so we can locate your account, and a member of my team will call you directly. Sincerely, Angela

    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    I have had Total Protect Home Warranty for more than 5 years now. For the past 4 years, I have to call at the beginning of winter because something ALWAYS goes wrong with my furnace. The first couple years were not bad. However, last year, I made a claim and it was 2 weeks before my furnace was repaired. Last week, turned the heat on for the first time this year. Everything worked fine until Sunday night. Made a claim first thing Monday morning. Someone is not coming out until this Friday(11/15/2019). And, based on the past experiences, the technician will diagnose the problem, will likely need a part that has to be approved thru Total Protect, which is fine. However, the repair tech won't be able to get the part on their own. They will have to wait for Total Home Protect to order the part and send it to them. Looks like another 2 week period before my heat is on. Needless to say, I am already looking into other Home Warranty Companies. I know that a new company won't help me in this case. But maybe, just maybe, I will find a company that believes in providing on time service as much as they believe in taking my money on time each month.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Raejene, Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We want to help provide an expedited resolution once the diagnosis is completed. I have located your account and my team will follow up with you personally to assist. - Dena

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    Found a $14.95 charge on my credit union checking account. I called the 800 number listed on the account. It was shown as "CCM*TOTAL PROTECT 800 474-4047 FLUS." I told the man who answered that I had not authorized this and did not own a home. I am visiting at the address he said was my home. I asked what this was for and he said all electronics in the house. I said I want to cancel. He said they would refund 23.04. I believe that this is either a mistake or a consumer fraud. When I told him I would report this to the attorney general's office he hung up.

    I request that the General Counsel of this company promptly investigate this charge and report the findings to me. You have my telephone number.

    Guidelines below this box say: "PROFANITY, THREATS OR PERSONAL INSULTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY INVALIDATE YOUR SUBMISSION AND IT WILL BE DISCARDED." This report was drafted to avoid its discard. No profanity, threats or personal insults. Please do not discard and instead publish. I am fair and honest.

    Evidence of bad intent is that I tried to print this using Chrome, and the website on which this is contained prevents printing my review. Photographing it instead.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Lewis, We'd definitely like to discuss your concerns. My team and I would like to take a look into your claim to see how we can help. Please provide me with your full property address so my team can investigate and follow up with you personally. Thanks, Christine

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    I was about to spend a whole bunch of money till I found out I had a home warranty, which was something I purchased separately from the home. It was taken out on my mortgage and I got a look one day and thought I just made a full payment in full for a year for a mortgage company. I've had it for nine years and didn't know I had it. I used it only this year in the summer. I needed a garage door opener and the air conditioner looked at as well as something else. I called the number on the contract and the rep was good. The technicians came out and did it so, I was very pleased with that. Everything was professional. They gave me the information, told me what the warranty covered and didn't cover, and they went to work. I had to pay the technicians a $100 deductible before they started their work but that was expected. The coverage plan is for a rental property so, it’s good and I would recommend Cross Country.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Monte – Our purpose is to always meet your needs, and we’re delighted to hear that you were pleased with our service. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Have a great day! Sincerely, Austin

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    TotalProtect sent someone out for our washing machine and we've had the same gentleman for other claims. He’s very friendly and knowledgeable. The only thing that irritated me was how long it took to get a return call when I had already been without the use of my washing machine for two weeks. It was a part situation and the repairman told me it wouldn't matter where I bought it or which item it was, the problem is when the part is made in China, so it would have been the same problem. But I was irritated by the amount of time that I had to wait to get a return visit and there was no personality as far as making the appointment. It was just, "This is it. Take it or leave it." That would be the only part I wasn't happy with. Other than that, the repairman was fine.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Cynthia – We’re here to help resolve your problems and answer your questions and it is always our goal to assign the right technician at the right time. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to have you as a longtime customer. Sincerely, Christine

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    Submitting the claim with TotalProtect is not a problem. But getting something fixed is because of their service partners and verification process after it's been diagnosed. It's hard to get the money or hard to get the work done. I had my washing machine worked on no problem. But when they wanted to replace my refrigerator that took probably a month to get. Fortunately, the refrigerator wasn't dead, but they wanted to replace it, and just did it. One of the first thing is my stove. I had a built-in oven, and it took over a month to get them to set along getting it fixed.

    They should speed up the claims after it's been diagnosed. Replace things quicker because it has been dragged out forever. I've been up the creek once the refrigerator hadn't worked. I've been doing without an oven about six weeks or so, to get it replaced. After they tell me what they're gonna do or what we're gonna replace it with and then we need to get it approved. It takes weeks for them to get a final approval on it. It's terrible.

    I did have a lot of trouble with some of the service providers. They didn't call back nor show up. They didn't make their appointments. And of course, some of the ones that did, they did real fine. If it's a small, if it's just a repair, I haven't had any problem. But for a bad problem, it's hard to get like air conditioner, they've been out several times on the air conditioner before they finally got it fixed. They piecemeal it, but I can understand that because my air conditioner is very expensive.

    I needed an electrician just to replace the fuse, a breaker on the outside box. They sent Sears out here, and it took him just a few minutes to figure out, "Yeah, it is the breaker. The breaker is bad." And then it took forever to get that repaired, but we can't do anything because you got to have an electrician. So I called them back about an electrician. They don't have one in the area and he wouldn't return my call. And then it took another week or so before they finally approved me to get my own electrician, which of course, didn't take any time to get done because all they had to do was to replace the breaker.

    I'm in here and sweating in the heat. I got a two-story house, and this upstairs gets really hot. We melted for a couple of weeks there over a breaker switch. And the breaker switch was $125 and they told me I had to go through a whole rigmarole to get that. I had to wait another month to get the reimbursement for it. So the worst thing is if we have an electrical problem, I don't know what we're gonna do because electricians can run often with the big money, but they don't have an electrician. I could say they only have one on the list, and he won't be good. I found this out on some of the repairmen, they don't wanna do business with TotalProtect because it's such a pain in the butt. But I'd still recommend TotalProtect because they saved me a bunch of money.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Jimmy - We thank you for taking the time to share how easy it is to place a claim. We appreciate your feedback and will provide it back to the organization to improve our processes and procedures on our claim cycle time. Respectfully, Amanda

    Verified purchase
    Claims HandlingTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    I bought my house two months ago and I filed a claim with HMS when the HVAC stopped working. One of the units wouldn’t cool, and HMS' contractor came out to fix it. The guy was great and I paid him the $100 deductible.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Kevin - Our goal is to make managing home repairs easy, and we’re delighted to hear that you’ve had a pleasant experience. We hope to earn your trust and you become one of our customers for many years to come! Sincerely, Austin

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    TechPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    I've been with HMS for a month and I've made one claim. Someone was out to fix the issue the next day. The only thing was that the tech was so busy and they couldn't give me a timeframe. I just had to be home and I had to wait the whole day. Also, the cost is still more expensive than other companies.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Yiling – We are committed to provide a simple and straightforward claim process and we appreciate your feedback. We will ensure it is provided within the organization for handling. We are happy to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with the service you’ve received. - Christine

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

    I am extremely dissatisfied with the service and communication in this company. We bought our house and the wall oven worked with the exception of the broiler. This is indicated in the inspection report. A month in, the oven started cooking unevenly. Brownies were half dry and half batter. The same for other foods. We called and filed a claim. The first call the representative would not speak to my wife as it "isn't her name on the warranty". After dealing with that, we were referred to a technician with extremely low reviews online. We asked for another option and were referred to another, more reputable, service. The technician came out, confirmed that the broiler is non-operable and not fixable, and also indicated that the oven is broken and not heating evenly because the parts are failing due to age. The technician indicated that the oven cannot be repaired due to the fact that parts are not available and that replacement would be the only option.

    HMS called and left a message telling us that the claim has been denied after waiting for 2 weeks. They still have not communicated with the technician. My wife called back and was rerouted through a maze of automated crazy before reaching a person who would "look into it" and then return to the line to say that "yes the claim is denied". My wife repeated this process 2 more times and a supervisor called and left a message confirming denial of the claim due to "preexisting conditions" (the condition being old age) and to "call her back directly" at the 1-800 number. I called back and was not connected with the manager, but to another call center person. When I asked about refunding the "deductible" I was told I would have to appeal via email. This is unacceptable.

    I paid $100 for a technician to tell me that my oven, that worked for the prior month, is now broken and can't be fixed and for HMS to tell me that they don't cover that and to be told that the deductible is non-refundable. The documents provided to me state "No age limitations" and "Deductible reimbursement". Now I have to go through and send an email to a generic support service email to appeal for at least a refund. This has been nothing but frustration and a waste of time. And I still have a wonky oven 2 weeks before Thanksgiving.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Barnaby, I can tell this experience has been extremely frustrating and we want to help ensure you are receiving the full benefit of your warranty agreement. A member of my team will review your claim and give you a call as soon as our review is complete. Thank you - Amanda

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

    We've been with TotalProtect for at least over 11 years now and I usually submit my claims over the phone. Everything has been fine and I always get an answer. I've also never had a problem with the contractors that they sent out. My most recent claim was just less than a month ago. The contractor was supposed to come out the next day, but he came out the day after.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Filisia, We are thrilled to hear you have been a loyal customer for 11 years! We hope you remain a valued customer for many more years to come to service your home warranty needs! - Austin

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

    When I filed a claim for my pool heater, HMS Home Warranty's rep was very professional. My son said that it worked out great with the tech who came. I ran the pool heater a couple of weeks after and it was fixed and I'm happy.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Steven, We aim to provide trusted technicians to come and service our valued homeowners claims and it seems that we have met our objective. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for sharing your experience. - Angela

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    Tech

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

    When a contractor came out for my air conditioner, they told me what the problem was. But they had to get something and come back in two days. They did and fixed my air conditioner. You never know when things are gonna happen and I figured it would be best to have a home warranty. Everything is working out great with TotalProtect. Every time I have a problem, they take care of it. And the people that come out are always good and take care of the problem so I’m very happy with it.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

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

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

    HMS did three things for me. I had an issue with the blower on the heater and they came out and fixed it. It was 100$. I was very happy. The last thing they did was my toilet. They fixed it too and it has been working fine ever since. I normally call to submit my claims. I like to speak to human people. But, when I did the toilet, I got online. They recognized my email address, and then I put my password. I also called that time and they recognized my phone number. I've talked to some other people who wanted the same kind of service and I suggested HMS to them.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Edwin – We are delighted to hear you have experienced the benefit your HMS home warranty provides. Thanks you for your recommendation.- Amanda

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

    When I had a claim for the garbage disposal, I thought the contractor was gonna use a new one, but when they came, they just fixed it up. Still, the technicians were punctual so, it was great and they did a good job. They were amazing. I have had HMS for two months and a half and they are very efficient. I’m satisfied because when you call them, they always pick up your call and they are always ready to help you.

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    Response from Cinch Home Services

    Joseph, We’re happy to hear that you’ve been pleased with the service we provide. Thanks for sharing! - Angela

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    FL
    Postal Code:
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