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Cinch Home Services is a home warranty company that’s been in business for over 45 years. It offers three types of plans and different service fee options for flexible pricing. It also offers a 180-day workmanship guarantee and coverage for unknown preexisting conditions and mechanical failure due to rust and corrosion damage.
Visit www.cinchhomeservices.com- Offers three combination plans
- Coverage for unknown preexisting conditions
- 180-day workmanship guarantee
- Available in most states
- Service fees of up to $150
- No systems-only or appliance-only plan
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Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
I don't understand how a covered service can have $1000 of uncovered charges. When you get a warranty, you expect all work related to the repair to be covered. Also, I did not like the company that HMS assigned to do my repair because they did not return my phone calls. The company also has many negative reviews and no positive ones. But HMS would not let me select another of their approved vendors because the first company claimed they had already picked up the part. HMS needs to do a better job of monitoring the quality of the companies they use and allow customers more authority in selecting who does work in their homes.
John, 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. My team will give you a call and follow up with you personally to ensure all your concerns are addressed. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
There was one time we had a problem and I called TotalProtect, and we got a contractor from Atlanta coming to Columbus, Georgia. That was way too far. But now, they got someone close by in Columbus. I'm satisfied with TotalProtect now and you have to get them 'cause you'll never know when your hot water is going out or whatever will happen.
Annie, I’m glad to hear we were able to locate a closer vendor to service your home warranty needs. We are continuously working to improve our service, and are glad to know you’ve been satisfied with the service you received. Thanks for letting us know how we’re doing. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
I get on the phone with a representative if I have to submit a claim, and the representatives have been good whenever I talk to them. They're smart and experienced. But sometimes, I get a hard time trying to get the people to talk to. Then, the contractors who are assigned to my claims would call me before they come and fix, which is usually the next day, and they provide good service. We've had TotalProtect for about 3 years now and they do a good job. My homeowners' association told me about them when I was thinking about getting a home warranty and, right now, I'm very satisfied with them.
Wilfredo, We are happy to hear that you’ve been satisfied with the service you’ve received and appreciate you trusting us for your home warranty needs. Thanks for sharing!- Amanda
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
I was in the real estate business in Michigan where we used to get home warranty in all the houses we were selling, and for our own home, we started its coverage with TotalProtect 11 years ago. In a recent claim, there was an issue with the garbage disposal and the tech who was sent came right in, looked at it, got on the phone and fixed it. While he spent more time getting TotalProtect to okay the job, he did it fast and he was in and out. Another thing was, it costed me more than it did the warranty company. We have the 125 deductible, which used to be 75, and the bill was 135 so they only paid 10 bucks as I paid the 125. So, one gets the shaft sometimes. Still, my claim experience with them has been excellent.
Kenneth, Thank you for your loyalty over the last 11 years! We’re glad to know that overall you’ve been pleased with the service we provide. - Angela
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
Cross Country is one the most DISHONEST companies I've had the displeasure of dealing with in my life as a homeowner. I originally had Sears for several years and have been paying my monthly dues for over 5 years. In April 2019, I noticed my HVAC system wasn't working, so the first technician diagnosed a leak on an external line set (which I agree is not covered by my warranty). I had the leak on fixed on 6/2/19, sent the invoice to Cross Country for 25% reimbursement of non-covered item on 7/20/19, and they sent me a reimbursement check dated 8/09/19. Unfortunately, the HVAC system continued to malfunction so the claim stayed open and Cross Country sent Tru Tech on 6/27/19 and they couldn’t figure out the problem, so Cross Country authorized me to get my own company via email on 7/12/19 with the stipulation that no work could be done prior to their approval.
I had the reputable company FH Furr come to my home in August 2019 and their technician determined that the system was no longer functional and needed repolacement. On 8/21/19 I sent an email to Ownerco that incl. all the following docs: FH Furr’s HVAC System Performance eval, FH Furr’s invoice w/ recommendation to replace the system, FH Furr’s estimate to replace the system, Pepco bills for Jun/Jul/Aug 2019.
Since submitting the FH Furr documentation, I’ve had 6 different phone contacts with Cross Country representatives and received different answers about the claim status. For example, I spoke with Lisa (Supervisor from Case Mgmt at 12:30 pm on 9/24/19) and Lisa said she would call FH FURR and then transfer to Authorization because they had some more questions about the failure of the HVAC system. I never heard back from the Authorization Dept, so I called back and spoke to Tarana (9:30 am on 10/3/19) and she stated that the claim was denied because of the leak set (which I had fixed several months ago!) and that Authorization was never able to speak with anyone at FH Furr.
Later that day, I requested that FH Furr contact Cross Country directly. The FH Furr manager called me back and reported that Cross Country refused to speak with him. I still have a non-functioning HVAC system that needs replacement. My wife has multiple health problems and I have 2 small children. After sweating out the summer, we will not survive winter without functioning HVAC unit. We will pursue legal action if Cross Country continues to breach their contract with me.
Ari, I’m sorry to hear about your experience, I assure you this is not the quality of service we aim to provide for our customers. We are reviewing your account and will give you a call as quickly as we can. Thank you for your continued patience. – Amanda
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
I have been with TotalProtect for over 10 years. While many of the claims have been resolved without concern, the most recent was unfortunate. Your company sent a contractor to fix my pool heater. He left the pool heater in worse shape, leaking and in need of a part that he removed. I paid my $125 deductible, and never heard back from him. When I called your company back, there was little concern and told me to hire my own contractor. I did just that and they fixed the issue the first contractor caused and then the original problem. Your company will not reimburse me one cent ($500 in repairs) - and your contractor caused most of the problem. In addition, your unfriendly customer service reps hung up on me 2 times. I will not be renewing my agreement and WILL NOT EVER recommend your company to anyone! If anyone is looking at this...beware of this company. There are home improvement companies out there with better reviews!
Kelly, I’m sorry to hear about the troubles you’ve experienced receiving reimbursement from your policy. I'd like to offer some assistance to assure you have received the full benefit of your warranty Agreement. Please provide me with your full property address and my team will follow up with you directly. Thank you - Austin
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
I am homeowner of 3 years. The warranty came for one year with the house, and I stupidly renewed twice. Sure, the little things get fixed okay, after forking out the $125. No problems there. Our air conditioning has been out since August 4, 2019, through the hottest months of summer, and since it is our central air unit, we will be getting cold soon. HMS never follows up with their service providers or holds them accountable for not doing their job. They also have never followed up with me regarding this repair. The only follow-up I received was after I complained on Facebook and tagged them. Still, it is not resolved. Now, they claim that I can find my own provider, but I will be forced to pay up front, but they seem to think this helps me? Everyone that has been out either 1. would not go into the crawl space, 2. said they could not access the unit, or 3. recommended replacement of the unit. Sears even recommended a new unit. No dice.
My own local provider came out yesterday and the whole unit needs to be replaced. His ballpark estimate at the time was approximately $6500, without the ductwork he says we desperately need. He attempted to call the 800 number they required of him, but after over 20 minutes of being on hold (and charging me), he said he wasn't going to wait any longer.
If HMS doesn't want to cover these things, why not do an inspection before selling the policies?? I have two kids, a cat and a dog at home and we have been suffering for months. I submitted a complaint to the BBB today, and my next step is to get a lawyer and get the money I need to properly get my air fixed. FYI - they are changing their name to Cinch on October 14, so don't be suckered into buying a warranty from "CINCH" either.
Lisa,
We strive to provide our customers with superior service. Thank you for calling this matter to our attention. Please be assured this is not the level of service we aim to provide. I have located your account and my team will complete a review of your claim and follow up with you soon.
Sincerely,
Austin
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
I wish that I could give negative stars. This place a sad and poor excuse for warranty. It's a cheap imitation of a true warranty company. They basically cover nothing and you pay for nothing. Realtors and Title companies should do well to stay away from this place or else they will upset their clients and likely will face backlash as a result, since the buyer has no control over the choice of Home Warranty when buying a home. We bought a home and 3 months in noticed mold growing in a hallway closet. We contacted the warranty and they had an AC company come out. We paid our deductible just to be told that they could not proceed until we cleaned up the mold at our cost. They then closed our claim even though they stated it would pend until clean up occurred.
We paid to have the mold professional removed and had to go back in forth with the company to open the claim back up instead of facing another deductible. The AC company discovered the issue as the vent had air pockets in the wall and needed repair. The warranty company, after calling them several times, stated it's not authorized to cover it. What again is the point of warranty? On top of that, the customer service agents are extremely rude and unhelpful and need to be educated on the concept of customer service and tone. They do not follow up and speak as though hiding information.
David, I appreciate your feedback and I’m sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are specific terms within your policy. If you would like for us to review your claim to ensure that you received the full benefit of your warranty, please respond to this message with your property address and my team will investigate and follow up with you. This information can be found in the terms and conditions of your warranty booklet which was mailed to you upon enrollment. We regret any confusion or misunderstanding of the coverage provided. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
My recent claim experience with TotalProtect was great. The contractors came out in a day or two after I submitted my claim. But they had to order a part, so the final fix was completed about a week and a half later. They were timely, did a good job, and were excellent. However, there was one experience where I had dealings with air conditioning people who came up from Fort Lauderdale and they knew nothing of what they're doing. It ended up costing me money. I wish TotalProtect would use better air conditioning contractors. So, except for that one experience, I’ve had overall great luck with TotalProtect. They do a fantastic job.
Charles, 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 we will ensure your feedback is provided to the correct department for handling. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
TotalProtect was a referral from an existing customer. They had nothing but good things to say about them, so that’s why we went with them. We submitted one claim and it was fairly easy to do. We had ran into some issues with our air conditioning unit, and we were a little confused at first because the one thing they do first is they try and fix the problem before replacing it, and that can sometimes take time to do. So, we weren’t really ready for that. But the good thing was that the technician was able to find the problem first before telling us that it couldn’t be fixed.
Another thing was that the tech came and he found the problem, but because it was electrical, he said we were gonna have to file another claim to have TotalProtect send an electrician out to deal with the issue. So, that was kind of an inconvenience as well because instead of waiting another day without AC, we went ahead and called our own electrician to come out and fix it, which cost us out of pocket as well. The representatives from TotalProtect were up roundabout everything. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. The tech was also very friendly, and knowledgeable and we have no issues at all. We had to hire our own electrician to come fix the problem. The tech found the problem but because it was electrical, he said that he couldn’t touch it.
Marco, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that your air conditioner claim was resolved satisfactorily. - Austin
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
When I had to have some plumbing done in the bathroom and under the house, the technician TotalProtect sent was great and very respectful. Although the insurance didn’t cover the whole problem, they did what they were supposed to do. Aside from that, everything has been fine so far.
We appreciate your recommendation Georgia! Our goal is to provide quick and reliable service, and we’re glad to hear the warranty has met your needs. - Austin
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
TotalProtect normally takes care of what I needed them to take care of, and so I’ve been with them for many years now. It's easy to submit claims and I just go online and get it done. Getting a technician out has gotten a little bit better and while I wouldn’t trust it on the weekends, it normally takes a day or two. Most of the technicians that were sent out have been good as well. So far, TotalProtect backed up mostly everything.
John- Thank you much for sharing your claim experience with us. We strive to provide an efficient claim process for our customers and it’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with the service we provided. – Christine
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
The guy who repaired the rangehood missed a lot of appointments and after, they didn't finish the repair. It didn't go well. Then two months ago, I was having an issue with the same rangehood. But this time, the work they've done is very good. I've been with TotalProtect for almost a year. I went with them because of their reputation. I submit claims online and I have had two that are already done. But I received a letter from them saying that they opted not to renew. There is no explanation as to why. Other than that, my experience with TotalProtect has been very good.
Da, We strive to provide an efficient claim process for our customers, and we’re sorry to hear you had trouble with one of our providers. We’re glad to hear that overall, you were pleased with the service we provided. If you would like to further discuss your concerns regarding the decision not to renew the policy, please email erelations@cinchhs.com with your full property address. Respectfully, Dena
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
I’ve been a TotalProtect customer for probably 10 years now. I’ve submitted claims online and I’ve called them in depending on what's going on. It's really simple. As soon as I submit it online, probably that same evening they call me to set up an appointment for someone to come out. Their reps were all very nice, especially the last lady that I talked to because of this particular claim for my air conditioner.
I was without air for almost a month. The Sears service technician that came out said it was one thing, changed it out, it still didn’t work. I called them back out and they said it was something else. They changed it but it still didn’t work. So, on the third time, I called TotalProtect back and I told them that I didn't want the same company back out here because they hadn't fixed my air conditioning and it was 100 degrees here. So TotalProtect sent somebody out from Infinity Air. There was a leak somewhere in the system, but they couldn’t figure out where it was leaking so they ordered a replacement and got it done.
Both technicians were very nice, but the guy from Sears didn't seem knowledgeable enough to be out there working on the AC. Although he talked about having been in the business for quite a while, he was calling and talking to somebody back-and-forth on the phone on the last two visits that he was over trying to figure out what was wrong. It cost TotalProtect more money because of that. Other than that, the AC is working fantastic now. The guy from Infinity Air did a very good job. He came out the first time and he said that if the AC wasn't fixed, he was not gonna charge me the deductible. He wanted to make sure that it was fixed when he put the new unit in and if it wasn't, he said that I could call him directly and he'd come back out.
I contacted that technician from Infinity Air directly for something that I didn't realize about the system. He answered my questions over the phone and he came back out and looked at things to make sure everything was good. My vents in my attic were not 100% correct, so I also asked him if there was something that I could do to increase the flow of air without having to go up and change all that. And he gave me another way. So he's coming out to do that next month.
Toni, We are happy to hear that we were able to assign another technician to get your air conditioner replaced. Thank you for sharing your opinion and for trusting us with your home warranty needs. Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
I have had to have four repairs in the last 18 months with warranty. Three of the four, I was told they did not have a vendor to service my furnace/stove/hot tub. I was told to hire my own vendor and they would reimburse, minus deductible. So after going thru the effort to get all repairs done and then paying vendor, HMS sat on their heels for quite some time for reimbursement. I had to submit all paperwork (until they were happy) and they still didn't reimburse money promptly. The last repair was the most costly and I paid entire bill, in July, and they still have not paid me. Vendor did not send them enough info. (You would think they would contact me so it could be cleared up.) No, they just pushed it aside until I called to follow up.
Vendor called and was on phone 33 minutes, assured me all was well, and they still weren't happy. Again, just pushed bill aside until I contacted them. Finally being told all is good with invoice, payment authorized but will be sent out when accounts payable "gets around to it". No time frame given. Been waiting 10 days now. It is hit or miss calling them, (be prepared for long wait) on what kind of knowledge employee will have for you. With all the communications I have had, I am averaging at best 50% competency with employees. Some are excellent. I guess I will need to call them again. I just dread calling them. I might add the one repair that they arranged vendor seemed to go well except they didn't replace right part and had to come back a second time to repair refrigerator.
M, I'm sorry that this has been your experience and apologize for the inconvenience and the delays in receiving your reimbursement check. I’ve located your account, and a member of our team will investigate and follow up with you directly. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2019
TotalProtect was terrible. We had no AC for three weeks, and there was no rush on anybody's part. I was making calls every day to get our AC fixed. We live in Arizona and our temperature was reaching 114. It sounded like nobody knew what they were doing. They were passing the call from one department to another. They called out two companies and neither of them came out. They gave us a day that the company was gonna be here. We took time off work, waited an entire day, made a call to the company and they said, "We don't service that area." It was weird 'cause that's who was sent out by TotalProtect.
Called TotalProtect and explained to them what had happened. Second time around, the exact same thing happened, and it was almost unbelievable. When we finally got a third company called out, we were on the phone with them verifying that they did service our area. The technician came out, serviced the area and then they were waiting for some validation of the technician to send back to TotalProtect. The technician refused to provide what information was needed from him. And that went off for at least a week and a half before we said to TotalProtect that we could not wait any longer. We have little ones and we didn't have a choice, we needed to get something done. So, TotalProtect ended up going with another company.
This was the fourth company that, by that time, we had already been in contact with. I was on the phone with the guy again, made sure that they serviced our area, got the time and asked him if they were gonna be doing everything that TotalProtect needed for them to be done in order for the services to be rendered. The guy did exactly what he needed to do, came out and fixed it, and it has been working. But it was a terrible service. What made it worse is how TotalProtect does not know what company services certain areas. To me, that's unacceptable. They have a contract with certain vendors, they should know where they service. It's simple.
Priscilla, We understand the frustration of not having any air conditioning for you and your family. We appreciate the feedback you provided and will ensure its provided back to the organization to improve our processes to better our customer satisfaction. If you would like our assistance getting your claim resolved, we would be glad to help! Please respond with your property address and a member of our team will follow up with you personally. Sincerely, Dena
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019
Since I bought my house in March, had to file 3 claims for leaks. First one went fine, contractors came, fixed it all in 1 visit. Now visit 2-5 with 3 separate contractors, not so well. Water was coming through wall, damaging the wall, contractor 1 came..not a leak. I need a vent fan (not covered). 2 weeks later, more damage, more water, 2nd contractors it's just humidity. 1 week later, same contractors, no leak. 1 more week my bathroom ceiling collapsed.. guess why? THERE WAS A LEAK. ALL THEY DO IS COME OUT, LOOK, COLLECT THE MONEY AND LEAVE.
Not to mention that the damages that were caused by their ignorance, were not covered. Now working on leak #3, so far 3 contractors and it's still leaking. 1st contractors, collected the money, and never got diagnosis back to them, 2nd Never showed up and wanted a picture of the issue to diagnose from that. Now #3 my appt was today from 1-4..it's 8pm, they called and will be here between 6-7am tomorrow..Avoid this warranty company at all costs.
Jennifer- I'm sorry that this was your experience. It is definitely not the level of service we aim to provide our customers. I have located your account and will have a member of my team review your claim and follow up with you directly to address your concerns.- Amanda
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019
Our refrigerator was dying and we needed a new one. The temperature was getting lower and the stuff was staying cold in the freezer, but not frozen. We were managing okay, but it was ready to go out any second. TotalProtect couldn't repair our old one so they gave us a choice on what to do, but in the end, they replaced the whole refrigerator.
I wasn't satisfied with them at first because before, I'd call, get a service call within a couple of days, and then, a decision is made within a day or so. Then, action is taken and the parts would be ordered. But this time, it took a week and a half. I called and talked to someone. He was awesome and got right on it. We had an email the next day on the decision and it was done.
Over the past 15 years I've been with them, they have evolved. They send us a text with the name of the provider, then, either the provider calls us or we call them. Then, they come out within a day or so and diagnose the problem. This past time, they were supposed to send a report in to TotalProtect, and it took them three days. TotalProtect said they were waiting on the claim. The company that we were dealing said that they had re-sent the claim in to TotalProtect, and TotalProtect wasn’t responding to their diagnosis. So, TotalProtect and this company were blaming each other. But TotalProtect took care of it. Nonetheless, I’ve recommended them to all our grown children. The premium is excellent, and we have always been very happy with the service we received. However, our daughter can’t understand why her premium is so much higher than ours.
Mary- 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. – Austin
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019
They assigned me 5 different contractors only 1 showed up. HE straight WIRED my unit instead of replacing the damaged part They are not dependable at all so choose another company.
Grace -I'm sorry to hear this has been your experience. It’s definitely not the level of service we aim to provide. We’d like to speak with you to address your concerns. Please respond to this message with your full property address and your telephone number/best time to reach you and a member of our team will contact you directly. - Austin
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
Garage door was making noise and qould not move up or down and qould go down than right back up. There was a provider in my area they scheduled the appointment with me when I called them. Quality ocerhead doors. The technicians were nice and polite. Got the work done without any problems. They collected the deductible and left. No problems since
Teresa, We are happy to hear you’ve been pleased with the service you received. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. – Dena
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
I had a problem with my washer and I submitted a claim for that over the phone as I always do. I had a good interaction with the claims representative and then a contractor was sent out. Everything is working now since the claim. While I had a couple problems last year, it's all been going all right with TotalProtect so far.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
I reported my refrigerator was not working on 8/24/19 - after 4 scheduled visits and 3 times showing up it's now 10/2/19 and it still doesn't work. They have authorized repairs that are approaching $1000 and I still have no functioning refrigerator and have to wait to try to repair again 10/10/19 - if that doesn't fix it I don't know what to do - I have spent more $ having to eat out every day that I'd been better off not having the warranty and had just saved the $500 for the policy and bought a new refrigerator. Almost impossible to reach anyone to help with the situation - website is very basic with no contact information other than to call the # you reported the issue at first and they never get back to you.
My advice - steer clear of this business - Oh and there is also $100 deductible so if you pay that first visit and they don't fix it for months you are either out an extra $100 and then buy a new appliance or you are stuck waiting months - so if I choose to get a new one because I'm tired of waiting it cost me $500 for the policy and another $100 because I bought that policy - so I'd rather have the $600 I'm out and have had a new refrigerator in a day or 2- F+ for the service they provide - couldn't imagine if it was a water heater or furnace that had been out this long...
Troy, I’m sorry to hear of the amount of effort you’ve put forth trying to resolve your refrigerator claim. I have located your account and my team will complete a thorough investigation and follow up with you personally. Thank you - Amanda
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
I just called to confirm that it was OK to send a check for the total annual payment as that is not an option on the billing form.
These surveys are really a problem for someone 88 years old and they take me considerable time to complete.
Don, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve experienced problems completing our survey. We value your feedback and will ensure it is provided to the appropriate departments. - Amanda
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Water heater replacement. Wish it had taken place more quickly. Local company was a good. company to work with. They are very professional . (Precision Heating and Cooling)
Also, I wish it was easier to talk to real person, who is easy to understand when calling Total Protect.
Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share 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. - Christine
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
My AC went out Thurs, got appointment through HMS for Fri. HVAC comes out. Says breaker box issue. Online again to schedule electric. Electrical comes Monday, breaker replaced, still no AC. Tues HVAC returns, says compressor is out, "recommended complete replacement". Call Wednesday am to check on status, rude rep STATES, " parts have been ordered ", when they arrive...no timeline, dates of arrival. It's currently 91° in VA, no AC, no answers or help from HMS. We were upgraded to priority 1 due do my son's disabilities and can no longer safely stay in our home. This is a horrible experience!!!!
Christina, 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. Please be assured this is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we take emergency situations seriously. Our records indicate that you have been in contact with a member of our Leadership team and he will remain in contact with you to ensure your claim has been fully resolved. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Fast service and wonderful people. AAA Appliances will always be my first choice to come to my home! Made sure I was satisfied! I even recommended to a coworker! She was happy too! AAA Appliances all around great company I would recommend them very highly!
Patty, Fantastic service is what we aim to provide, and we are happy to hear that you’ve been pleased with the service we provide. Thanks for sharing - Angela
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Repairman came and didn't fix my refrigator, leaving and saying that it needed a new door and that someone would be getting in touch with me, to this day no one has called nor been back to replace left off part or fixed it.
Diane, We’re sorry to hear this has been your experience, and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Our team will review your claim and follow up with you personally. Thanks, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Total protect was contacted with a problem concerning a control valve for the bath tub/shower combination, a repair work order was started, they contacted the plumbing company and scheduled a repair date, notified me of tentative repair with name of company and plumber, phone number and scheduled date. The repair was accomplished. To date I have never have had a problem with the total protect warranty, their staff has always been professional, always ready to help to the best of their ability. I would recommend them over their competition.
Walter, 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
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
We are now 10 days after our fridge stopped working. It took 3 days to get a repair person to arrive to do a diagnostic. We were told a part needed to be ordered. That was last Wednesday. We were told today it will be Friday before the repairs will be completed. Is this considered normal?
James, Thank you, I will have a member of my team reach out to you directly. Christine
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
My air conditioner stop working for several hours everyday and my house started getting hotter by the hour. I finally called Total Protect, and informed them of my air condition problem. The customer service agent is very helpful and give all the details how to get in touch with air conditioner repairmen.
Roger, Our goal is to make managing home repairs easy, and we’re delighted to hear that our customer service team has been helpful. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Our refrigerator and freezer stopped working and we filed our claim and thanks to HMS and the contracted repair shop we now have a working fridge and freezer back. The process was easy and all staff were great to work with all along the way.
Heather, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We are happy to hear that we’ve been able to provide you with peace of mind for your home management needs. – Angela
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
I have been with TotalProtect for five years and I’m satisfied. They fixed most of my stuff and they have great customer service. My dishwasher was not fixed because it had consequential damage and I would like a bit more coverage and options. Also, if I go and schedule an appointment by default through the website, they regularly employ providers that are not good. The people are not happy working with this provider that has a very bad review. I always check the providers to see their review but when I call and ask to assign another provider which has a better review and better reputation in the area, I’m spending time.
TotalProtect needs to choose the provider according to the quality and not the price. Different providers would come, take the $100 deductible and go. They would say they would come later to fix it but because fixing it would get complicated, they would not come and they would not do anything. Then, because this provider didn’t fix it, you need to call and schedule another provider, but you have lost $100. So, it’s not a good idea to do it.
Boris- We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs and appreciate your feedback. Our ultimate goal is to provide an effortless claim experience and make managing home repairs easy. We are sorry to hear your experience with some of our service providers was not what you expected. Thank you for being a truly valued customer! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
I've gotten very good service from the companies TotalProtect have sent over to repair before. The only problem was with the air conditioning. For the past three years, all they do was come over and fix it, which would last maybe a year, and then it starts all over again. It's been on and off, but I really don’t pay that much attention until the problem arises. That’s when I would call them up and within a day, they'd be here.
This time, I went for a week and the thing wasn’t working right. I told them that it was 95 degrees in the house and I didn’t wanna keep the doors open ‘cause then it would get worse, and they were out the next day. But it has an idiotic type of action on it. I asked the guy, “Wouldn’t it be cheaper for your company to simply replace it instead of repairing it? And the money that you spent on this thing so far is really something else, if you know what I mean.” He said they were told to repair it, not replace.
Otherwise, I've gotten very good service from them. If TotalProtect can't repair the little items like a refrigerator and garbage disposal, they would replace it. But as for the air conditioner, the replacement for that alone goes around $8,000 for a system. I wish I could pay that to have it replaced, but I'll just have to do with the TotalProtect thing on there. If they wanna repair it, fine. I have the warranty I've been using for the past five years and I'm gonna be staying with TotalProtect. I would recommend them to anyone. In fact, my brother has had things repaired and had no problem with TotalProtect.
Ronald- 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 recent interaction was less than satisfactory. If you have any questions or concerns, please respond to this message and we will follow up with you. Thank you! – Christine
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
I feel that service providers used by HMS need better understanding of the guidelines used to process a claim. After my latest experience I was very disappointed. By the time they were done and the amount of parts put into my range, a new one could have been bought for just a few dollars more. They did not get authorization to proceed with continually ordering parts and had issues closing out the claim because of that. One tech blamed the other and vis versa for issues. Not happy with the amount of time I had to wait for them - could not get a time frame other than 8A-5P, and the number of days wasted waiting. In total they were here 6 times over a 2 month time frame. Time I was unable to use my appliance and even now am leery using it. Yes I would recommend HMS but not their subcontractor on these appliances. (Sears is not very easy to deal with!!! And has no regard for a customer's time.)
Carol, We aim to provide quick and efficient claim resolutions, and are delighted to hear we have been able to meet your overall home warranty needs. We are sorry to hear that it took some time to get the parts for your range repair. Thank you for your recommendation. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
Well I had an issue with my toilet. The back seals went and leaked all over my floor. Servpro had to come to do water mitigation. I contacted HMS and they called a plumber. When the plumber called me I told him they had to do water mitigation first and they agreed, asked me what happened and I told them. They said I would need a new toilet and Servpro should just take it with the rest of the mess. I called HMS with the bill of coverage up to $1000. They told me they would need an invoice in the first email. Next email they needed proof of payment. Next email they wanted exact location, next email they wanted a picture, next email they wanted proof I paid through my bank....
Now going on 3 weeks I get a call from customer care telling me the plumber stated it was cracked and they would cover nothing. Meanwhile that plumber still hasn’t even been to my home (a complete lie). Then Casandra tells me today that, "Ohhh you no longer have the toilet sitting in your home. Now we have no proof this was from the toilet." Let me tell you I am an active duty Soldier of which I don’t have the time to play games. Take your chances if they don’t mind screwing over a deployed soldier. Good luck to you!!!!
Michael, I appreciate your feedback and am sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, specific coverage is detailed within the warranty Agreement with the terms and conditions. Our records indicate that you have already spoken with a member of our team to address your concerns. We regret any confusion or misunderstanding of the coverage provided. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
Couldn't be happier with the level of service I have received when there has been a need to utilize the warranty service. A+++ across the board from Customer Service to the companies performing the work! Professional, courteous, timely and comprehensive are some of the words that come to mind when dealing with Total Protect. I have had nothing but peace of mind since I signed up with Total Protect almost 9 years ago.
Michael, We are thrilled that you chose us as your home warranty company, and that you’ve had an excellent experience. Thank you for your loyalty. We hope to have you as a customer for many years to come. - Austin
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
I was very pleased with the technician from Sears Home Services. He arrived on time, completed the installation of the blower motor in my A/C unit which has continued to work without interruption. I would recommend Sears and the tech person very highly.
Nannie, We’re glad to hear that you’ve received the excellent service we aim to provide. Thanks for sharing your experience. – Christine
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
My sister has TotalProtect, and I asked her about it, so I signed up for it. We've had the coverage for about 10 years now and our experiences with them were wonderful. Everything went really smoothly. On our last claim, I called them due to the air conditioning and their reps were great. They handled everything, told me what to do and gave me the person to call. The technician who came was also very nice and helpful. He put Freon in it and it worked for a while, then in a little bit, it quit again. We had to call back, and they sent him back out. He had to change the unit out and put in a new one. Everything has been fine since. I'm thankful that we have TotalProtect. We like it really well. We've had several claims of different things and everything has gone okay.
Betty- Thank you for sharing your warranty experience. Providing efficient repairs and excellent customer service is our primary goal as your warranty company. Thank you for being such a loyal customer! Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
My air conditioner was not working well and it’s been in the 90 degrees for the past 100 days. The first time I called TotalProtect, it was way above the set temp. They sent this guy whose truck is down the street from my house, and he did something that didn't work. So, I called back again a few days later, and another guy was sent. He worked so hard and I was so sorry for him ‘cause he was soaking wet when he came in the house. It worked a while, but later on, it stopped cooling.
I called again for the third time, and another air conditioner man came, A C Doctor. He kept on working and had to order a part. When he came back, he put the part on, and now, the AC's working very well. He did a very good job. In fact, I was thinking that if I have to drop TotalProtect, I was gonna speed-call A C Doctor whenever I had a thing ‘cause he was very good with what he did. He was also very personable and friendly. But, I don't plan to letting go of TotalProtect. I also have it on my mom's house in Guntersville, Alabama.
Barbara- Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We realize the importance of having a functioning air conditioner this time of year and are glad to hear you had a great experience with our service partner. Thank you for being a valued customer- Dena
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
I've been with TotalProtect for nine years and the biggest thing I have with them is that in emergency situations, they're not handling it as an emergency. If my air conditioner goes off and it's 99 degrees, I need somebody to come and take care of it. When they have older people whose heating goes out in the winter or in the summertime when they need air conditioning, waiting a week or two is not the solution. Also, if I call on the weekend, it's hard to get someone. Then, it's up to the air conditioning company to say when they wanna come. I'm at their mercy. But once the technicians get here, they're okay. It's just a matter of getting them there and how long it takes them. My latest claim with TotalProtect has been wonderful though.
Ruben- Thank you for taking the time to share. We want you to know we take emergency situations seriously, and we apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. We are working daily to improve all processes, and ensure our customer's receive the full benefit of their warranty. Thank you for being a loyal customer! Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2019
It took over a month in August to replace the unit. Parts took too long to get here. We have kids who had to suffer from the heat, the repair company was helpful as they could be and installed it right away.
Vernon, I’m sorry to hear that your air conditioner claim took longer than expected. We value your feedback and will ensure it is provided to the appropriate department for proper handling. Respectfully, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2019
I filed a claim online for my refrigerator since the icemaker wasn’t making ice. The technician who came to my home was awesome, very professional, and very courteous. He took care of the problem that day as he had the parts with him. Since then, everything is working okay. I've been with TotalProtect for a while and my claims experience has been awesome.
Jesse- We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs and appreciate your feedback. Our ultimate goal is to provide an effortless claim experience and make managing home repairs easy. Thank you for being a truly valued customer! Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
We submitted a claim with HMS online for our dishwasher which was not working. However, the contractor had terrible customer service after the initial visit. They ordered a part and they didn't call us back so I had to call them back, and then they were able to schedule us. It was a month between their two visits. But the actual people that came out were very good. Everything works well now.
Johnna, This definitely does not sound right. Our service providers are a representation of our company, and we are disappointed to hear this was your experience. Please respond back to us if you still need help with your claim. Sincerely, Dena
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
TotalProtect is doing good. I've been with them for 13 years now and the only thing I'm dissatisfied with is the deductible. I know inflation goes up, but it was $50 when I first got it and now it's 125. Other than that, my direct interactions with them have been good and processing a claim has been very easy. I only used one guy, Sam with Atlanta Heating, and they do an outstanding job.
Keith- 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 you were pleased with our service. Thank you for being a loyal customer- Austin
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
HMS Home Warranty came with the house. When I submitted the AC claim, it was take care of promptly -- I was only without the AC for a day and a half. The AC is now working. I have used this warranty company for my disposal, too.
Barbara, We do our best to provide a simple claim process for our customers and are thrilled to hear you’ve been pleased with the service you received. Have a great day! – Austin
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
I was told my AC unit replacement would be covered by the warranty but a certain amount. I agreed to pay that amount and sent in my claim. I was refunded thousands of dollars less than was told. When I disputed this, all they said was "sorry that wasn't communicated to you, nothing we can do about that". Now I'm out $4000.00 for a lack of communication. GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING. I also had trouble with the billing department when I renewed my contract before AC unit was replaced, they never charged my credit card for the monthly payments. Then they decided 3 months later to send a bill for the total of the contract.
Trena, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Like any home warranty, there are specific terms and conditions which apply to coverage. I have located your account and my team will investigate your claim and follow up with you personally. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
I have worked with many companies and other home warranty companies before. HMS is by far the most incompetent company I have worked with. We did not receive timely service, we could not find a technician who would even work with them because the costs are so out of line with reality, no one ever followed up. We always had to call, the customer service reps did not know the processes, they couldn't even figure out what plan we had, we finally received contact information and then people who were specifically supposed to follow up and never did, we were never on the phone with the right department.
We probably spent 10 hours on the phone trying to get our claim resolved. This was all in the middle of a severe heat wave, we were told our claim was expedited multiple times and that didn't seem to mean anything. They did not meet even the basic requirements or promises in their advertising. The amount of failures at this company is astounding - I did not have a good experience at any level of this process, nothing is anyone specific responsibility, everyone passed the buck.
Stacey, I’m sorry to hear about the amount of effort you’ve put forth trying to resolve your air conditioning claim. If you still need help with your claim, please respond back with your full property address and my team will reach out to you personally. Thank you, Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
I’ve had some good and some poor experiences with this company. I’ll start with what I like. The claims process is fast and easy and can be done online. The claims are approved quickly and a technician comes out promptly within a day or 2. The quality of the work that has been done has been good. Now for what I don’t like. I’m the last few months I’ve had claims for my washing machine and my dishwasher. The washing machine came with the house and is very old. The technician recommended replacement as it needed a ‘complete overhaul’ in his words. The company deferred replacement and opted to order parts and fix it.
It took 3 weeks to get parts delivered and then another week to get the tech back out. So for a week, I had 3 very large boxes taking up my entire living room and for 4 weeks I had to haul my laundry to the laundromat. Finally the tech came back to fix it. I called the company to plead with them to replace it rather than being without a washer for a month, but they were very unsympathetic.
Next my dishwasher went out. Again the tech came out and recommended replacement. Again the company opted to order parts and repair it. Again I had to wait several weeks for the parts. Finally the parts came in and the same tech returned to fix it. 5 hours later it was decided that it could not be fixed and would need more parts. The tech again recommended replacement. This time the home warranty company decided that the part it needed to be repaired was not covered under the warranty and so I was left with a broken dishwasher. So at this point I’m out the $125 deductible and the time I spent waiting for the parts, not to mention the many hours I had to wait for the tech (they give a 4 hour window) and the time he spent in my home. In the end I still have a broken dishwasher and a bad taste in my mouth for this company.
Sophia- Thank you for taking the time to share your warranty experience. Our goal is to provide service in a timely and efficient manner and to ensure you receive every benefit of your warranty. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items that may not be covered. It is clear that your experience was unsatisfactory, and if you would like us to review your claim further to determine if you received your full benefits please respond with the best time and number to reach you, and a member of my team will follow up with you personally. - Christine
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
I’ve always had a home warranty. There are several of those warranties out there but I liked the online reviews for HMS. I've been with them for four years and it's super easy making a claim. It’s all online and they would give me the phone number to the vendor in a matter of seconds. It’s very painless. So far, I've never had an issue with their contractor. Their professionalism has been excellent. I recommend HMS all the time. If there was a problem, they would always fix it. It has been a great experience.
Donald, We are happy to hear that using our website has been simple and efficient. We aim to provide an excellent claim experience and appreciate your kind words. – Angela
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
Cross Country's tech was very professional. He was a nice guy and fixed my microwave very quickly. He got the part and everything was taken care of beforehand. Overall, Cross Country is a good company. They're better than my previous provider.
Lawrence, 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 you’ve been pleased with our service. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
Air compressor. Outstanding service, quick and on time. Customer friendly. The service advisor was attentive to my needs. The service advisor was timely and courteous. I was happy to see that this young man enjoyed what he did and stood behind his findings. Very please with the level of service I received.
T Bennett- Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service and we are happy to hear we delivered. Thank you for being a loyal customer! – Dena
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
When submitting claims with TotalProtect Home Warranty, I make a phone call and get a recording and it all just works. Then, they contact me through email, tell me what to do, and I do it. Just this summer, I’ve had claims for both air conditioning units. A capacitor went out on one AC and it wasn’t cooling. The other time, the AC got hit by lightning and stopped cooling. So far, the techs have been great. I’ve been with other home protection warranty companies and TotalProtect measures up and succeeds. I’m real happy and pretty satisfied with them.
Vicky- We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs and appreciate your feedback. Our ultimate goal is to provide an effortless claim experience and make managing home repairs easy. Thank you for being a truly valued customer! Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
It was very easy to do a service request with TotalProtect. I had a problem and I called, and they took care of it. They took information, and the next morning the people were at the house fixing what was broken. The claims reps and techs were very professional and courteous. The inside of the bathroom knob in the front room had stripped. The water was running continuously and they had to replace the inside and fix it. The tech brought the part to me, showed and explained to me what it was and said, “I need to run to Home Depot to get this part. I’ll be right back.” And then, he gave me my work order. It was good when the technician left. That’s been two months ago and everything is fine. I'm very pleased with TotalProtect. I would highly recommend them to a friend or a family member that are looking for a home warranty.
Joyce–We appreciate you sharing your experiences and are thrilled to hear that you have referred your friends and family to us. It is our pleasure to provide you with top-level customer service and efficient claim resolutions. We hope to continue to have you as our customer for many years to come. – Austin
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
When the garage door quit on me, HMS Home Warranty had more than one company come out. It ended up working out, but it took a little longer than what I had anticipated. The first company took about five minutes to diagnose the problem, then they ordered some parts, but there were some issues with the communication about when they were supposed to come back out. HMS ended up sending out another company and the second company was amazing. The tech was great to work with and he had the issue fixed in under an hour. I would use them again in a heartbeat. Everybody from HMS that I’ve worked with so far has been fantastic as well. Plus, submitting claims online was pretty easy.
Miranda-Thank you for sharing your warranty experience. Providing efficient repairs and excellent customer service is our primary goal as your warranty company. Thank you for being such a loyal customer! Sincerely, Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
I like TotalProtect. I learned about them through my credit union and I looked at other companies as well but I went with TotalProtect because their price was good. Submitting a claim with them is also very easy. You submit your claim and the people come within a few days and fix your stuff. Usually I call in to them when I have a claim and I don't have any problem with their reps. They seem to get somebody out right away and everything is taken care of. They're friendly and professional, too. The techs who come out are very good as well. They know what they're doing.
Marion- Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that our customer service team has provided you with excellent service. We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs. Thank you for being a loyal customer! - Christine
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
If you’re a homeowner and you have things go wrong, some of the cost could get really crazy. I’m retired. And when you’re on a limited budget, you gotta figure what you can and can’t afford. So, the warranty made sense. I was researching home warranty when we bought our house, and came across TotalProtect. I did some research with some friends that had it and did some checking, and went ahead and bought it. I've submitted a claim with TotalProtect over the phone and online, and everytime I’ve done it, it’s been fantastic. All the contractors that I’ve had through TotalProtect had been great. They had been very understanding, acted very quickly, did the job and were very professional.
Al- We are thrilled to hear that you’ve had an awesome warranty experience. Providing efficient repairs and excellent customer service is our primary goal as your warranty company. Thank you for your loyalty, and thanks for sharing! - Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
I'm a realtor and I sell HMS warranties to a good majority of my clients. They are the preferred warranty company of the company that I work for. We dealt with others in the past but HMS works really well for us. Their product has been superior and we've got a good rapport with their sales manager. I also have their warranty in my home, my in-laws' home, and my daughter's home. Their reps always ask, "Who may I have the pleasure of speaking to?" which is always nice to hear. People in their position don't often get the nicest people on the other end of the line, but they're always very nice and professional.
When we had an issue with our refrigerator, a tech came out and we paid the $100 deductible. But the problem reoccurred and we weren't happy with that. And when we redid the call, the techs couldn't get there for five days. Our refrigerator was leaking water so we ended up calling somebody not affiliated with HMS. When they got there, they told us that our refrigerator was under warranty and that there would be no charge or cost for anything. They knew exactly what the problem was and ordered us $900 worth of parts to fix the problem, but it didn't cost us anything. The company that HMS had sent out wasn't aware of any of this and they also didn't know what the problem truly was. It could be that it's a high-end refrigerator, a Sub-Zero, and they don't get that many calls to do service on that product. But for the most part, their technicians are very good.
I also called in the other day for my garage door opener, but it turned out to be something that wasn't covered under HMS. One of the springs broke on my garage door and the garage door opener was what was covered, not any of the peripherals. Other than that, we'd recommend HMS Home Warranty. Everybody's microwave or ice maker goes out and sometimes those repairs are considerable. We simply tell clients that they need to get a warranty especially if the house is 10 years old or if the appliances are getting some age on them.
Tom- Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. It is our pleasure to provide you with top-level customer service and efficient claim resolutions. We hope to continue to have you as our customer for many years to come. – Angela
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
We had a home warranty when we sold our house and when we bought this house, we thought it would be a good idea to get one for peace of mind. The process of submitting a claim with HMS Home Warranty is easy and way easier than the phone system. I go online and I just click on what the issue is and file it that way. Some of their contractors are really good and some are okay.
We had an issue with our current claim, which is for our pool pump. We pay extra for the pool pump and they couldn’t find someone. There are not too many who are close to us. The contractor was taking a long time. It had been over two weeks and I called him twice. He said that there was nothing he could do and that I needed to call HMS and see if they could expedite the claim. So I called and talked to somebody very nice. When she called him, he cancelled and said that he couldn’t do it anymore. We had to find somebody else, but when they sent me an email to tell me that they were gonna allow me to find someone, it didn’t come from HMS Home Warranty, it came from a person’s name so I missed that email for a few days.
HMS is a worthy investment for our peace of mind and for unexpected cost. We know that we’re paying a certain amount per month and with a small deductible, we can have problems are taken care of, which is really valuable, especially if you’re dealing with an older home. Overall, my experience with HMS has been good and I would recommend it to friends.
Rebecca, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are happy to hear that overall you’ve been pleased with our service. We value your feedback about the email you received and will ensure it is provided within the organization so the proper corrections can be made. Sincerely, Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
My central air stopped working. I filed a claim online. I had an appointment within two days with Emergency Maintenance Company. They came to the house, assessed the problem and fixed it. They were professional and nice and had my unit up and running in 30 minutes. I am very pleased with my home warranty and with the people at Emergency Maintenance Company. I will recommend both of them to my friends and family.
Mitchell, We do our best to provide a simple claim process for our customers and are thrilled to hear you were pleased with the service you received. Have a great weekend! – Christine
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I have a contract with them that I purchased as "Sears Home Warranty" that covers appliances. I placed a claim for a refrigerator repair. In summation, 5 service calls on-site, 42 phone calls, hours on the phone getting the runaround to the point of absurdity and a total of 9 months timespan and I still have the same problem with my refrigerator. They have not followed up with one commitment they have made. I even submitted a Google review and they answered that they would like to follow up on my poor review so I sent my info to the email they gave me...surprise, never heard from them. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM!
Patti, I assure you this is not the level of service we intend to provide our homeowners with. I have located your account and my team will follow up with you personally as soon as we can. Thank you for bringing this to your attention to rectify your claim experience. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I filed an online claim with HMS Home Warranty when my garbage disposal was leaking and the process was fairly easy. The garbage disposal was replaced and my husband watched the tech do it. Apparently, it was easy to do. But initially, it wasn't super clear to me that I had to submit a claim before I had work done because the packet that they sent when I signed up looked like a brochure and it was really easy to throw it out that way. So, I had some other work done that would have been covered, but I didn't know that that was the process I had to follow so we ended up paying out of pocket. It was not a huge deal, but it was a little confusing for me to begin with. Other than that, I would recommend HMS.
Daisy- We are pleased to hear you have been satisfied with your HMS warranty. We apologize for any confusion you had regarding the claim process. We are here to help, and will do whatever we can to ensure you have a positive experience in the future. Thank you! – Austin
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
Filing a claim with TotalProtect is a smooth experience and although the service depends on the contractors, by and large, I haven't had any issues in that area. My most recent claim with them has been very good and things have been working normally since the contractor came. I would recommend them.
Jeffrey- Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service and we are happy to hear we delivered. Thank you for being a loyal customer! – Christine
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I bought my house through a mortgage company and they told me about HMS. I went with HMS because that was what they preferred because that is one of the better ones, so I didn’t argue. Submitting claims have gone pretty flawless. I called to submit a claim for an AC unit that stopped working and that went very smoothly. The rep I spoke with was very pleasant and the next day, a guy was out to fix the issue, which turned out to be the capacitor. He was very wonderful. He even checked the fluids and did a few extra things I asked him with no questions. I was surprised with HMS. Most of the time, you hear bad things about some of the companies, but HMS is great.
Noah, We aim to provide a smooth claim experience, and we’re happy to hear we’ve met our goal. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. - Dena
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I researched about TotalProtect and decided to go with them. It’s been several weeks ago now that I filed a claim. We talked, and got the repair scheduled, and everything went as good as it could have went. It was late in the day when the contractor got here and it was raining. It was hot and it was nasty, and they never bothered them out. They jumped right on the problem, fixed it and never looked back.
Anthony- 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 you were pleased with our service. - Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I have been filing claims online with TotalProtect and I haven't had any problems navigating their site. They send out a technician in one or two days and so far, I've been happy with them. But the last people who came out for my garbage disposal didn't take checks and if I use a credit card, I had to take a fee, which I felt was totally wrong. They wanted cash which was very tacky. Still, the quality of the work has been good.
Lachlin- We appreciate you and strive to make managing home repairs easy and we are glad to hear we have delivered. We are sorry to hear that your interaction with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory. Thank you for your feedback! Sincerely, Dena
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I’m pleased with HMS Home Warranty. Thus far, I have no complaints with everything they do. Usually, the reps would bill the service, but I've resorted to making claims online since it’s easier for me. Their technicians have been great and when they have to replace things, it has been fine.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience, Reginald! I'm glad to hear that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty provides. - Christine
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I talked to a friend a couple of years ago who used HMS Home Warranty and I also got a warranty from them. I own an old house and getting a warranty was a good idea because things were liable to go wrong. And I’ve been right. Submitting claims with HMS goes fast and is not a hassle. I tell them over the phone what the claim is and they give me the number of the repair shop. I then have to call the repair shop and set up the time. The techs have also been very good for the most part. When I had a problem with my refrigerator's icemaker, I had to use three different companies and unfortunately, the first two couldn’t fix it, which was a bit troubling. But it worked out fine with the other people who came out to work on my whole AC system.
Joseph- 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 you were pleased with our service. - Angela
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I wanted to make sure I have someone to call when I have problems with any type of appliance or whatever in my home, and my friend referred me to TotalProtect. My friend had no problems with them, so I assumed I wouldn’t have any problems either. But initially, I had problems with some of the reps. I would talk to them and it wouldn’t be nice and they gave me a name that wasn’t even the right name when you call it up. But that was in the distant past. Also they went up on my rate. I had a few claims last year and they went up on my deductible. Sometimes you have a few things that go out around the same time. And sometimes you go for years and don’t have a problem, but as soon as you take that year, it have multiple claims that go off. So, I didn't like that experience. But other than that I've had no problems the past two years. I would recommend TotalProtect to a friend.
Dear Jocelyn- Thank you for taking the time to share your warranty experience. Our goal is to provide our customers with fast and reliable claim resolutions. We are sorry to hear some of your interactions with our customer service team has been less than satisfactory. We are working daily to improve all processes, and ensure our customer's receive the full benefit of their warranty. Thank you for being a loyal customer and referring your friends. Sincerely, Dena
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
This is the biggest scam out there. DO NOT BUY A WARRANTY WITH THIS RIPOFF COMPANY. Nicholas the customer service manager is rude and completely unhelpful. I am posting this review to save you a lot of frustration and wasted time dealing with incompetent morons. BEWARE!!!!
Jeremy, I am sorry to hear that this was your experience. This does not sound like the service we aim to provide our homeowners with. We would definitely like to investigate and address your concerns. I have located your claim and a member of our team will investigate and follow up with you personally. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
My experience regarding establishing a service request was very good. However I called back with an additional question, and was advised that the information I requested was not available to customers. I was told to call my service provider and have them call HMS, to get the answer to my question. That seems ridiculous. I pay my premium each month plus a deductible, why can I not receive answers to my inquiries? My question was: is reconnecting a dryer vent hose covered under my plan?
LaVera, Our customers are our top priority, and we are pleased to hear you are overall satisfied with our service. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure it is provided back to the appropriate department to better our customer satisfaction. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. If you would like to discuss what coverage is provided by your warranty agreement, please respond and we will have an agent follow up with you directly. Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
Aside from the high deductible and annual cost of the service, they are extremely picky with what they actually cover in the policy. I had an Air conditioner leak in the house... wouldn't cover it. I had my garage door go out... wouldn't cover it. Better to save the money you would have put towards the policy in a bank account for a rainy day. That way when you get an unexpected surprise in your house you don't get another one when your warranty company declines to help.
Adam, 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/conditions that may not be covered. Our records indicate that upon calling into place your claim on your garage door opener you were advised that the springs are not addressed. The cleaning which was completed on your drain line is also not addressed per your terms and conditions, your warranty only addresses mechanical failures which occur due to normal wear and tear. If you would like for my team to follow up with you personally, please respond with the best time to reach you. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
So far, everything is going good with TotalProtect. There was a little confusion with the last repair thing I had done on my refrigerator because they didn’t interpret it correctly, and then it took a long time. They ended up covering it and getting the part, but it took weeks, which I wasn’t real thrilled. It took that long that I was without a refrigerator. I think it being the refrigerator, they should have responded a little quicker or moved a little faster on resolving it and replacing it. Having to go several weeks was a bit much to ask someone to wait for something like that.
Initially, I called TotalProtect and then it was almost a week before they could get someone to come out. Then when they came out, they said there was a part they had to order that took three to five days. And after five days, I called. That was when TotalProtect told me, “Oh, well. They don’t make that part anymore so we’re trying to find it through our network.” When I called back a few days later, they said they don’t make that part and it’s not warrantied, and they were classifying it as not the circuit board. They were classifying it as just some little valve, and that was not what was broken. It was the circuit board. So then, another week went by, and then they finally get the part to the guy that was trying to repair it.
When I had called the customer service, the rep did plain out told me, “I’m not a technician.” She was just reading back what it said and she kept saying it was the flapper valve or something, and it’s not covered. And I said, “Well then, what is my warranty for?” Then when I called the people that actually came out to repair the fridge, I said, “Well, they’re telling me it’s just a flapper valve and it’s covered.” And she said, “No. I put on the form, it’s the circuit board that does that. But it’s the circuit board that’s broken and that’s what I put in my thing.” She went, “I’ll resend it again and underline and embold it, and make sure they understand that.” So, that was the only part that was a little frustrating.
Other than that, processing a claim is not hard at all. And for my other claims that I’ve had done, they moved very quickly. Usually, somebody calls within the 24 hours, and then somebody’s usually out here within a day or two. It’s just this one, for some reason, that didn’t work that smoothly. Hopefully, that was just a fluke, and it won’t happen again.
Lisa- Thank you for taking the time to share. We apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. We are working daily to improve all processes, and ensure our customer's receive the full benefit of their warranty. Thank you for being a loyal customer! Sincerely, Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
I did a claim last year, which was okay. But I did a claim this year and it was not okay. Back in July, I called HMS Home Warranty for an air conditioning problem. The unit had gone out a month after I had it installed and I had gotten stiffed on the unit because the company went out of business. The unit was still under warranty, but I had no way of getting in contact with the people, which I kept calling. So I called HMS to see if they can at least give me some relief.
The tech who came was shy and really timid. When I explained the issue to the guy, he said that I need to call the air conditioning company back. I asked, "If the company is no longer in business, who am I calling?” He said that the unit is under warranty and that he couldn't touch it. I said that I understood that, but I was willing to break the warranty, which was why I called. It was 100 degrees outside and I needed air. He didn't have that customer service. But he gave me Freon to pacify me. There were three things wrong with the unit and Freon was the least of my worries.
Before he left he asked if I had cash because he didn't have a square to run the credit card. I said that I didn't, but I could write him a check. He said okay. After that, I kept the company in mind so if I file another claim, I didn't want that company. He got me up and running for another three weeks. Then, I went outside of HMS and called an HVAC company and got the air conditioning fixed.
Lisa, We are sorry to hear that your interaction with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory. If you still need assistance with your claim, please respond with your full property address and the best time to reach you and my team will reach out to you personally. Sincerely Angela
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
When I submitted a claim with HMS Home Warranty, the customer care rep that took the call was professional and efficient. She almost didn’t have the answers and was a bit short, but she did what she was supposed to do. The contractors were great. They kept me in the loop a couple of times during the day and they finished the work in good time. It was a very good. I couldn’t have been happier.
Elton- We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs and appreciate your feedback. Our ultimate goal is to provide an effortless claim experience and make managing home repairs easy. Thank you for being a truly valued customer! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
My son lives away so I basically live by myself I have insurances on just about everything and I got TotalProtect warranty just to keep me from having to bother people when I need assistance. I call in whenever I have a claim and so far, my interactions with their reps have been fine. The only unique experience I've had was when I called the Sears people. They didn’t charge me anything because the appliance was new. And so, I didn’t have to give them what I usually give the technician when they come. Everything has been done very well to my satisfaction. Now, my son who used to go on YouTube and ordered everything from Amazon to fix his appliances now has a TotalProtect policy.
Leola- Thank you for providing your feedback. Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with timely and efficient repairs and we are happy to hear we have delivered and you have referred your son to Total Protect. Thank you for being a valued customer. - Dena
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019
The guy that HMS sent to fix my HVAC was a very nice and competent guy. But he had to come back a second time after I called HMS because we thought we had it fixed, and then it went bad after he left. The unfortunate timing is they only come to this area for air conditioning two days a week so he had to wait a week to come back out here. It was during the hottest period at the time, but that wasn’t his fault. He went over and above what he had to do because of the location of my compressor. I was totally satisfied with him and I'd recommended HMS.
John- Thank you for taking the time to share. We apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service and we are happy to hear we delivered. Thanks! Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019
HMS Home Warranty sent out one company when I submitted a claim for my dishwasher. It was really easy to set the thing up. When I talked to them, they were very nice on the phone, responsive, friendly and resolved the issue. The first time, the service provider came quickly. They were supposed to call me back because they said they needed to order a part, but they never got back to me. They said it could take up to 10 business days, so I waited for two weeks and nobody called me. I started calling around and had to play detective to find out that I needed to call another provider. He was out a few days ago and now I’m waiting for another part because he said he saw something else wrong with the dishwasher. Maybe the first company wasn’t able to figure out the real problem because he said that they never reported back to HMS what the problem was.
The only thing I wanted was for somebody to call me and say that the first provider was not able to resolve the issue and that they were gonna assign me to somebody else. I would've been happy, but nobody did. Doing the claim online is easy, but I needed some extra information about a claim already. I didn't wanna write an email and wait for 48 hours for somebody. I wanted to speak to somebody, but it was very hard to find a phone number. I found that that was difficult no matter who you wanna try to get a hold of.
Dear Tove- 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please respond to this message and we will follow up with you. Thank you! – Dena
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019
I’ve had TotalProtect for a long time and the experience has been good except for one claim. TotalProtect wouldn’t cover getting the furnace replaced because the service company installed it incorrectly and didn't take out the fire vent. And you weren’t supposed to put a fire vent on that furnace and they didn't say anything about it to me because the furnace wasn’t rated for a fire vent that they put in and yet they installed it.
And then we had all this gas condensation and gas coming off of the fire vent because it wasn’t working. And since our bedroom is above that room, we could’ve not awakened one morning. It took TotalProtect about three or four months to tell us they weren’t gonna change the furnace. So, that was not a good experience, but all the other claims over the years had been fine. The claim process is easy enough. Once you call in, you get the service provider. There was one situation that I had that TotalProtect didn't have a service provider and couldn't provide one in the area at this point. We got that worked out somehow. But 95% of the time, the experience has been fine. They’ve been perfect.
William- Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service. We regret to hear your furnace claim did not go as you expected. Thank you for being a valued customer! Christine
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
Our older HVAC system has had a few issues over the last 3 years, but HMS has come to the rescue each time! Vendors have been fast and friendly, and we've been more than satisfied with the work performed. If you are buying a resale home, I would strongly recommend having a home warranty from HMS.
Luis, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are here to help for all your warranty needs to provide peace of mind. Have a great day! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
The lady that I bought my house from was a member with TotalProtect, and she was very satisfied with them, so I just rolled it over. I liked it when I do my claims over the phone with a person versus doing it online, just because of the information that they need and having to look for it. When I did it online, I got one kind of confirmation back, and then when I actually got a firm confirmation, it was a different company. That was the online experience that I wasn’t wild about. But overall I’m very satisfied with TotalProtect. The tech they sent diagnosed the problem and did what needed to be done to fix the problem. My monthly fee is also reasonable. It doesn’t hurt my pocket. When it started out, my copay when somebody came out to work on something was a lot less. I like that better. But times change. Prices go up.
Renee- Thank you for taking the time to share. We apologize for any inconvenience you have experience using our online services. We are working daily to improve all processes, and ensure our customer's receive the full benefit of their warranty. Thank you for being a loyal customer! Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
Submitting a claim to HMS Home Warranty has been simple. When I called them, they had a whole automated process. They gave me the name and number of a local vendor here who I called. The vendor came out and I paid my deductible to them. And then, they had contact with HMS and they figured everything out. The interaction with the tech was good but the interaction with HMS could be improved as all contact came through the vendor. They would talk to HMS and they would tell me what HMS was gonna do. It would have been nice to get a phone call from HMS and tell me what they were gonna do.
Dear Nicholas - Thank you for taking the time to share. We apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. We are working daily to improve all processes, and ensure our customer's receive the full benefit of their warranty. Thank you for being a loyal customer! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
My husband and I are both real estate agents, and we’ve had a lot of buyers that have used HMS in the past transactions that we’ve done over the last 12 years. I usually submit a claim over the phone and the reps give us a window of time when they put the contractor in contact with us. In the latest instance, we had an issue with the air conditioner. Within 24 hours, we were contacted by the contractor, they came out, they fixed it, and everybody’s happy and moved on down the road. It was all good. Overall, it seemed like any time we had an issue, it was resolved. We recommend HMS. I tell people, “This is what we have on our personal home. And we’ve never had any issues with HMS at all.”
We appreciate your recommendation Todd! Thank you for taking the time to share your overall experience with HMS. Our main goal is to provide efficient claim resolutions, and we’re glad to hear we have met this objective. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
Sometimes, it takes a while for the mechanics sent by TotalProtect to get here. Like the last claim, it took them a week. But it was the summertime and everybody’s busy. When my air conditioner was not working they thought it was one thing, but they put some Freon in it, and then, they came back. That was on a Friday. They came back on a Monday and found out what was actually causing it, and they fixed it. So far, it’s working fine.
Louis- Thank you for taking the time to share. We apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. We are working daily to improve all processes, and ensure our customer's receive the full benefit of their warranty. Thank you for being a loyal customer! Sincerely, Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
Unit running but not cooling. Was low on Freon and needed a new coil. Service rep sent responded quickly, arrived when he scheduled. He was neat, clean and courteous. He was able to quickly diagnose the problem and get unit to begin cooling promptly. He then went beyond that to diagnose the reason for the Freon loss and schedule with you the part replacement. When he returned to install the new part he covered the walk area to the system assuring the carpets and floors were protected and cleaned up the work area completely on completion of the repair.
L Thomas Jones- 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 you were pleased with our service. - Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
I have had this extended warranty on the past two houses/5 years. It is an excellent warranty and I make sure to keep it up every month just in case it's needed. Is definitely worth the money. Some things they have covered and some things they have not but it's definitely been worth it price-wise for me and my family.
Floyd- We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs and appreciate your feedback. Our ultimate goal is to provide an effortless claim experience and make managing home repairs easy. Thank you for being a truly valued customer! Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
Not only have they stopped covering the basics - a plumbing leak, speaking to a real person is impossible. When you do manage to get a repair started, no contractors want to work for HMS. Communication between HMS, contractors and homeowner is a joke. Worst. Warranty. Ever.
Carro- I am sorry that we had disappointed you. We aim to provide an effortless claims experience and it is apparent that we missed our goal.Should you like further assistance please respond to this message with the best time to reach you. Thank you- Angela
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
My air conditioner went out and the same day I called. They gave me a number to call and they were here in an hour to fix it. It was something quick. Within a half an hour of their arrival we were feeling cool air once again. I rate them 5 stars.
Oluwa, 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
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
HMS provided us with a local contractor who came out and repaired our unit in less than 30 minutes. The contractor was even great enough to come out on a holiday. It was 90 degrees and we had no A/C and a baby at home. Work was done promptly and professionally.
Michael, We aim to deliver quick and reliable service, and understand how stressful these type of situations can be. We’re pleased to hear the provider was able to get this taken care of right away. Thanks for sharing your experience! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
Refrigerator bought in Spring in 2018 new. Went down for 4-5 weeks in May 2019. Failed computer board. Down again Sept. 2019. Hours of phone time to get an initial service visit. 2nd opinion required for the repair, in almost 2 weeks. That's just to get someone here to look. Add more time if they order parts, and then reschedule another tech to the house. Was told that they do not have enough network techs to do the service calls. My case is elevated to emergency with 7 children in the home, wasting money on food loss, can't keep perishables in house, and their since of emergency does not compute with me. My experience and opinion is that this is a low quality poorly operating warranty service program that does not have enough techs. The way this is going...I should have never bought this warranty with Cross Country/Sears.
Kurt– We are sorry to hear of the problems you experienced obtaining service. We aim to provide each of our customers with quick and efficient service, and it is apparent that we missed our goal. We've located your account and will review your claim. A member of our team will contact you once the investigation is complete to address your concerns. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
HMS Home Warranty has always responded well, but I can never get a person on the phone. It’s always automated, which I’m not a big fan of because sometimes it doesn’t send you to the right places. I’d like to talk to a person sometimes. It has been years, but when I talk to them, they’ve been nice. A couple of years back, Lowe’s came out and I asked to never have them come out again. But the air conditioner person and the refrigeration person were good. Plus the people I’ve had for other stuff have done wonderfully. The only thing that HMS isn't good at is when it comes to the end of the year and I need to renew. They don’t give me much or remind me. I almost forgot a couple of times and had to switch over, which I didn’t like. But I've already recommended them to friends.
Jody- We appreciate you and strive to make managing home repairs easy. Providing efficient repairs and excellent customer service is our primary goal as your warranty company. Thank you for being such a loyal customer!- Dena
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
TotalProtect was already with my home when I purchased it. I've been protected with TotalProtect since 2010. I never had a problem when submitting claims. I haven’t had to submit a lot of claims, but whenever I called, they had somebody usually out the next day. I had a claim once for my water heater that wasn’t producing hot water. I had a claim for my refrigerator when the icemaker wasn’t working. Then, I had an air conditioner claim, and it was a big one. They kept coming out and would keep replacing the parts, and my father ended up purchasing another one because my unit was very old because my house is older. My house is from 1990. I've had my air conditioner replaced in 2013 and they did come out to fix it right away, and the guy was able to do it, which brought the bill down. And then, it stopped cooling.
I've always had very nice people that came here. But I had a problem with my other refrigerator. It wasn’t cooling and the freezer froze up completely where the whole thing was full of ice. So, the guy came out right away, and he said, “I don’t think we can get the part for it but I'll put the request in and we’ll get back to you in a day or two or three days.” So, we did that. They told me that they had scheduled him to come back and he would install the part that I received. So, I called back and told them I didn’t receive any part. So, this went back and forth. Sears was the people that they sent out. And then, the guy was supposed to come, but I kept canceling, and I said, “I don’t have the part. Nobody shipped me a part.” So, then the Sears guy said, “We're not sending him anymore. We're canceling you out. You have to call the warranty people back. And the reason is because we can no longer get this part ‘cause the refrigerator is an older one.”
I called TotalProtect back and it was very difficult to get through. To try to get a human is really the most aggravating part because they would say, “Well, we have your number listed and you're scheduled for an appointment or you're working with such and such. They did not receive the part, so they'll contact you.” However, when I finally got somebody, she helped me. She was a manager and she was phenomenal. She was on top of her game. I really liked her. Once I got her, then I was in the clear. I trusted her completely.
I would still recommend TotalProtect. The thing was if the Sears people would have contacted the protection agency, they would have gotten the part because they were able to get it. So, when they sent another guy out, he came right away, and he said to me Sears did not go through them. He said, “I don't know what they did, but they probably looked on their own.” And in fact, they did get it, but they shipped it to his company where he worked out of Northern Florida. So then, they had to ship it back down here, which he told them to ship it down here, but they didn’t. They shipped it up to where he works. So, after a long time, I finally got it, but it was his problem. So, he worked out that he was having problems at home and that was why he was not able to get here.
I told him I was disappointed because I really liked him. And I said, “All you had to do is be in contact with me and I would have been fine, but you avoided me, and that’s where I was on the phone constantly with the woman who was helping me out." This has been three and a half weeks, which finally, he did come. So, it was resolved. I was gonna call TotalProtect because I couldn’t get an answer and I was getting kind of aggravated. I couldn’t get through and get in the machine until the girl was able to help me. And once that happened, everything was fine.
Mary, Our purpose is to meet your needs always. We thank you for sharing your experience with us and hope to have you as a customer for years to come. Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
HMS Home Warranty is a solid service. So far, they’ve been responsive to any calls for maintenance and their fees are low. Submitting claims to them has been straightforward for the most part. Sometimes it would be better to speak to a representative over the phone instead of using the online portal. But it’s convoluted on the phone to get to an operator. The last time I tried, I was trying to cancel a service and I had not been able to get through to them on that. As for the technicians, they have been knowledgeable and professional.
John, Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service and we are happy to hear we delivered. We are sorry to hear that your experience with the online portal and phone system was less than satisfactory. We are working daily to improve all processes, and appreciate your feedback. Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
TotalProtect Home Warranty has been reliable. They help us a lot. Their online process seems to be thorough and there's usually a quick response. The reps I've spoken with answered my questions and they resolved the issues. The technicians who have come to our house were very responsive and very professional. They recommended local guys. The latest claim I filed with TotalProtect was for a refrigerator. The ice wasn't coming out of the icemaker. The tech came by to assess it. He had to get a part, came back and it was finished in less than a week.
Rene- We are thrilled to hear that you’ve had an awesome warranty experience. Providing efficient repairs and excellent customer service is our primary goal as your warranty company. Thank you for your loyalty, and thanks for sharing! - Angela
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
I have been without a washing machine for 5 weeks. Every person I speak to at HMS tells me something different. The people I have spoken to are completely incompetent and speaking to a supervisor is practically impossible. Each person I talk to just tells me what they think I want to hear to get me off the phone. I have wasted countless hours on the phone, on hold and waiting for deliveries that never arrive. Worst customer service I have ever experienced!
Cyndi - We truly apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. Our records indicate that a member of my team is working on your claim and will be in contact with you shortly. - Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
HMS warranty response was good. We had 3 service requests (all HVAC). I don't think the contractor would be one we would use again. He didn't fix the problem the first time so we had to make a second service request.
Nancy, We do our best to provide quick and reliable service, and appreciate the feedback about the service provider assigned to your claim. Please let us know if you’re in need of assistance so we can reach out! Thanks, Dena
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
There was a promotion for TotalProtect through the credit union, I got their warranty, and I've had them for going on 3 years now. When I submit a claim, I speak to somebody and then I have very good interactions with the technicians sent. 2-10 has very good service and I'm impressed by their quick response.
Dale, Our goal is to make managing home repairs easy, and we’re delighted to hear that you were recommended through your credit union. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
Customer service at Cross Country was timely, appropriate and efficient. I usually, submit claims to them on the phone and I'm always given an expectation when I should expect my contractor out. The techs who come provide good service.
Richard, We aim to provide quick and efficient claim resolutions, and are delighted to hear we have been able to meet your home warranty needs. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. - Christine
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
I called a claim for my AC in, and the HMS Home Warranty reps were very professional. The contractor came in, looked at the issue, and ordered the parts. Then they came back after about three weeks to replace the whole AC.
Harold- Our ultimate goal is to provide homeowners like you with an effortless claim experience and make managing home repairs easy. We are glad to hear our customer service has provided you with excellent service. Thank you for being a valued customer. Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
Each time I had an issue, it was taken care of by HMS. The last time was pretty great. I had a claim was for an air conditioning unit. It was 100 degrees here every day and they sent someone out on the same day. Also, the tech that came out was very knowledgeable. He listened to the unit and he was able to say what he thought the issue was and when he took the unit apart, that was what it was.
Sharon, We aim to provide efficient service and repairs, and we are happy to hear that you were pleased with your visit. Thanks for sharing! – Dena
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
HMS Home Warranty was provided to us when I bought the house and since I had a good experience with them on the first year, I kept them. But HMS has gone downhill in their service. Typically, they have been very good about finding providers to work things but this last year was not a good experience. I had a recent claim that HMS managed very poorly for me and I went for a month without a working refrigerator.
They had a contractor come who said this brand of refrigerator couldn't be fixed by a regular technician and it had to be somebody that was familiar with this very specific brand. The technician informed HMS and I had to reopen. They sent another technician who said he could work on it. While the first technician did not take the fee, I had to pay the second one but I should not have to pay. Then, I went back and forth on the phone with them. They finally told me they couldn't do it and that I had to go to the specific brand. But HMS should've given me back my money. They should also screen the contractors to make sure that they have them and that when they get a service, they should not close it before it's complete. But they were not listening and I had to tell them that the claim was not closed. That did not make me happy.
Also, I used to get more of a human being when I put in a request. Now, it's a little more automated and takes a little more time to get through. Their call center isn't as good as it was two years ago. They should go back to what they had two years ago. They were also really good about checking in with me before. Now, they need to be more hands-on and run interference for us. Up until this claim, I've had great experiences with HMS. We had a claim for the HVAC and HMS did great. I also had a claim where the wiring was on the inside and the outside and they told me they're not gonna cover the outside. But they got some of the stuff. Now, I pay more for more service but I get less. It cost money and it hit me in the budget quite a bit. I'm still under HMS though and I'm not gonna leave them.
Margot, I’m sorry to hear of the amount of effort you’ve put forth trying to resolve your dishwasher claim. Our records indicate that since this review, you have been in contact with a member of our leadership team. We regret any confusion or misunderstanding of the coverage provided. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
When I got my mortgage, I got a letter saying that my house is 25 years old and that it was time that I would want to probably carry this insurance. And that’s what I did. I’ve had nothing but good experience with TotalProtect and have told my family and friends about them. I have a friend who had them, and he’s never had a complaint about them. He said his air condition got fixed by TotalProtect. My nephew, on the other hand, when he just bought his house, the real estate agent bought a year’s insurance. When his furnace went out, it wasn't covered. I kept telling him to drop his insurance and go with TotalProtect.
I promote TotalProtect to everybody. I have clients all over United States and I tell them because it’s not something that is advertised to be one thing and then turns out to be something else. It’s like what they say is what they do. So, it’s a very good service. One time, I had a problem with my furnace and I called again. I liked the guy that they had originally sent. I asked if I could have the same person because I was familiar with him versus just strangers. The rep looked it up and that was who she called, and that was who came back. So, you get personalization kind of customer service from them.
Elizabeth –We appreciate you sharing your experiences and are thrilled to hear that you have referred your friends and family to us. It is our pleasure to provide you with top-level customer service and efficient claim resolutions. We hope to continue to have you as our customer for many years to come. – Christine
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
If you are looking for a home warranty company, don't pick Total Protect. They determined 3 weeks ago that my washer could not be repaired and would be replaced. I am still waiting for the replacement. Was scheduled for delivery yesterday between 11a-4p... got a call said the driver would be about an hour late... got another call at 7:30 pm said the truck broke down. Still no call today to reschedule ... don't know when they plan to deliver. Just waiting ... oh and no one at Total Protect seems to care... still waiting. As soon as the new washer is delivered and installed, I'm finding a new home warranty company. Total Protect IS THE WORST!
June, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve experienced problems with the delivery of your new clothes washer. I have located your account and will complete a thorough review of the order to see how we can expedite the delivery of your new washer. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
I was provided this home warranty with the purchase of my home a year and half ago. I have yet to have a repair take less than a week. This included an inside water leak that they repaired and then failed and the original contractor had to come repair it and it took the better part of 10 days for them to come fix their bad repair (we were emptying buckets of water every several hours). Another water leak and it was going to take over a month for someone to "be able to look at" so I found someone and they began the repair that day. I paid for that repair out of pocket and HMS reimbursed me.
I have an active claim with them as I have no hot water (water heater leaking internally diagnosed by a very reputable plumber) and I have no doubt I will be without hot water for the weekend....I am sure it will be much longer as is their track record. I will pay for this repair and go for reimbursement from them. I have asked for them to approve my independent contractor (per Section 3, Paragraph 3 or their contract) but they have refused. I would much rather have coverage otherwise than deal with this fly by night company.
Not to mention you do not get anyone in the States. They outsource all incoming calls and their outsourced employees do not comprehend the English language very well. When asked to speak with someone in the States it takes well over 10-15 mins to be transferred. Was transferred to a supervisor David in Anderson, SC who in turn transferred me to Katina (I have her id no but don't feel it is necessary to place it here) who basically informed me that they will do nothing but send out a substandard independent contractor (with worse reviews than this) to look at my appliance....I have little faith based on their track record with me. When I asked if there was a direct number to reach the SC office she said no, shocking at best. Please step away from this home warranty company at all costs.
Debbie, I'm sorry to hear about the delays you have experienced during your water heater claim. The service you've received is definitely not the level of service we aim to provide. We’ll be glad to look into your claim to see how we can help expedite the resolution. My team will review and contact you back directly. Sincerely, Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
We've used HMS for the last few months and have had 3 claims that went really well -- it was easy to make the claims online and the contractors did good work. We've been very pleased. However, with our latest claim (a dishwasher leaking water), using the website to make the claim has not worked for over 24 hours. When I finally tried to do it by phone, I had to talk to two different people. Both were hard to understand and I'm still not sure whether my claim has actually been received. So while I've been very pleased with HMS so far, this experience has given me pause and I'm still not sure how to resolve my issue -- would love some help!
Adam, Thanks for providing your feedback! We are happy to hear that placing a claim using our website has been easy, and that you’ve experienced the benefit your home warranty aims to provide. We’ll be glad to reach out to you regarding your claim. Please respond with your full property address so we can locate your account and we’ll follow up with you personally. – Dena
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
My claim for my Straight Cool - Split System was initially filed in early August. I have had 3 visits to fix it. It was fixed the 1st time, but only worked 1 day. The 2nd visit said it couldn't be fixed. The 3rd visit said needs a new info panel installed. Now I need a company to come out and replace the unit information plate so that the repairs can continue. I have been happy with the technicians this is just taking too long in the SC summer!
Tory, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had multiple visits in order to repair your air conditioner. If you still need assistance with your claim, please respond with your full property address and the best time to reach you and my team will investigate and reach out to you directly. Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
I've been with Cross Country for about six years and so far, my coverage plan seems to be fine and have never had anything that was denied. If I have a claim, I normally call it in over the phone and they would give me a claim number. Sometimes, they’ll assign the repair person or company, right then and there over the phone. They’d tell me the name of the company and give me the phone number. They said that I can wait for the company to call me and so that it can hit their system. But if I don’t hear from them in a reasonable amount of time, I can call them.
Sometimes, when I’m working with various companies, they can’t come fast enough. There have also been times when it took a number of days for them to get to me. And I've had to call Cross Country and ask them to assign someone else. Overall, I would recommend getting Cross Country. It gives you peace of mind so you don’t have to worry about huge repair costs. The deductibles are not expensive and the month-to-month cost is reasonable.
Labrina, 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
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
It’s going fine with TotalProtect. It's very easy to submit a claim. Once you file it in, they get right on it right away. If I have something go wrong, I call them. I never had any problems with getting things done. The technicians were very nice too. But there was one thing TotalProtect told me that I was disappointed in. Other than that, they have a very good service. I was looking around, and I was with my bank transacting business one day when they mentioned 2-10 to me, and that was when I signed up with them. I have had them for years and years, and I never did use it up until about a couple years ago.
Deborah, We’re glad to hear that you’ve received the excellent customer service we aim to provide. Thanks for sharing your experience.- Angela
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
I had HMS before and I liked the service. This is my second year with them. I do my claims online, then I double-check on the phone. Their online process is pretty fair, but it’s better to have an interaction with a person that actually tells you that the claim went through. They would also tell you about the time frame. Especially with a claim that is an emergency, a computer just says it takes it or not, while a person could actually do something more. Whenever I speak to their reps to verify, the experience is perfect.
An issue for HMS though is the time frame in which they could get a technician to come out. My claims have been for AC issues and not everybody in their umbrella has the time frame to go right away. That’s understandable, but HMS should give the customer the choice to get a third party right away, somebody that we already know, that is licensed, insured and who could actually make it quicker. It shouldn’t be such a long process. That’s what happened to me last time. I was in an emergency. I have a 10-month-old, and I had to wait for HMS to get one of their companies, and they were not available up to three days from whenever I had the issue. I used my own technician, and HMS approved it. I would recommend HMS.
Hi Abraham! We value customer feedback, and really appreciate you sharing your experience! Thanks for taking the time to let everyone know what you think of our service. We hope to satisfy your home warranty needs for many years to come! Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019
I submit claims with HMS Home Warranty over the phone and my interactions with their reps have always been brief and to the point. Their contractors have been very professional. I feel good about the quality of the work they've done and I'm confident that they wouldn’t have to return. When my air conditioning unit had a leak, they did a minor repair and resolved the Freon. Everything has been wonderful since then.
Cindy, We’re delighted to hear you’re pleased with our service, and appreciate you sharing! Have a great day! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019
We've had HMS Home Warranty since the beginning of August when we bought our house. I was without a fridge for a few days and submitted a claim over the phone. The experience was good and the parts came in pretty quick. I also got a bunch of follow-up calls from their reps and they kept me informed, which was helpful. The contractor kept us informed and I was able to talk to him directly. I had a cellphone number, so it was easy. Everything has been good since the repair.
Chase, We aim to provide quick and efficient claim resolutions, and are delighted to hear we have been able to satisfy your home warranty needs. We appreciate your feedback and hope to keep you as a valued customer for many years to come. - Angela
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019
We had received good service under a Sears Home Warranty plan that we had for several years. In March of 2019 we had a service call on that account and the serviceman said that Sears was going out of the Home Warranty Business and that we had to switch to a new plan. He canceled our plan which was good until August 2019 and gave us a $100 Visa card to switch to Cross Country.
In July we needed AC work done and their tech and a tech I obtained both said they should replace the unit and they refused and elected to replace the evaporator coil which according to their tech cost more than $2300 and he said it would not fix the problem for long. He ordered the part and it took 16 days to get the unit back online. I asked them to give me the $2300 and I would pay the difference to get a new unit but the refused. The unit lasted about a month and it started running all the time and would not keep my home cool. Their tech came back out and told me he could not find anything mechanically wrong on his check and that he did not know what to do. I called Cross county and they refused to do anything and said I was under contract for one year and could not cancel or they would sue me. This company and their warranty and service are as worthless as can be and is nothing but theft.
Leonard, I assure you that the customer service you have received is not the level of service we aim to provide. My team and I would like to take a look into your claim to see how we can help. Please provide me with your full property address so my team can investigate and follow up with you personally. Thanks, Dena
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019
My washer has been out for three weeks now. Every time I call they say it’s with the research department and I will receive an email soon. It has been there for a week already!! They tell me I can’t speak with them because they don’t take phone calls. There is no manager or supervisor to speak with. I just have to wait!!! I will be canceling my warranty with this company after this issue is resolved!!!! Worst customer services ever!!!!
Sheila, We truly apologize for the inconvenience you’re experiencing without a working washing machine. I have located your claim and will have my team follow up with you directly once our investigation is complete. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Sincerely, Angela
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019
Every claim that I've called in to Cross Country has been handled pretty good, except one of them. My washer went out and the technician came out and discovered that the parts were obsolete, and that they wouldn't be able to find any because they checked. Cross Country made me wait between 24 to 48 hours because they wanted to do research on their distributors, and once they found out that the parts were obsolete just like the technician told them, then they offered me a replacement or a buyout, and I chose the replacement. But I had to go out and wash two different times, which was an inconvenience when you own a home and you have your own washer and dryer, and by taking the technician's word on that they would be able to get the parts and go ahead and process everything to get me my washer. But I got over that.
I called in whenever I submitted a claim and the automated system assisted me on what I needed. And from that point, Cross Country gave me a number of the person that would be coming out to look at it in order for me to contact them. The coverage that I have is still good. When I started out, my deductible was $80. And then they went up $20, so it's $100 now. But everything has been cool with Cross Country. They do what they do and come out and they take care of it all.
Larry, We’re sorry to hear of the issues you had with your recent clothes washer claim. Rest assured, our goal is to make managing home repairs easy and we are pleased to hear that you are overall you’ve been satisfied with your service. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019
Since 2013, I've been using HMS Home Warranty and have them on automatic renewal. I used to call to submit claims. I hate dealing with computers and like talking to people. But they got rid of a lot of people and when I get ahold of a rep, I'm on hold a minute more, but not much. So I submit claims online now. Whenever I talk with a rep, the interaction seems to be good and I don't have any problems.
Nathaniel, We value your feedback and appreciate you letting us know how we’re doing. We strive to have an effortless claim process, and are glad to know submitting a claim through our online system has been simple. Thank you for being a loyal customer, and we hope to satisfy your home warranty needs for many years to come! - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019
TotalProtect has been a wonderful experience. My clothes washer was leaking. We found out there was a cracked hose underneath the lid. They were right on top of it. And the company contacted me pretty soon after we made the claim. The technician was awesome. He did a super job and was top-notch. He was also friendly, very courteous professional, and kept us updated. He needed a part or two to replace the hose that was busted. We’re very happy with the result.
James- Thank you for sharing your warranty experience. Providing efficient repairs and excellent customer service is our primary goal as your warranty company. Thank you for being such a loyal customer! Sincerely, Christine
Updated review: Sept. 17, 2019
HMS finally reversed my claim from denied to approved (5 days on the phone) after I talked to a supervisor who actually wanted to solve my issue. The only reason I am changing my rating is because of Pamela - she was able to get me out of the hell I experienced and for that I am eternally grateful for that.
Original Review: Sept. 16, 2019
This is, by far, the worst customer service I have ever gotten. Filing a claim was super easy! They set you up with a service provider for the job and give you all of the information to call them. I had a plumber come out for 15 minutes and take my water pressure on the hot water heater. It read 91 PSI, which he said was too high and the cause of my leaking hot water heater. He walked over to my water pressure regulator - the device solely responsible for regulating the pressure in my house so I don't get the full force of the city water - and said that this was the issue and had to be replaced. Paid my $100 deductible to the plumber and he was on his way. SUPER EASY!
Or so I thought - I called HMS to set up a follow up visit for the plumber to replace the pressure regulator. They said it was not covered under the warranty... The warranty is copied below: "3. Plumbing System/Plumbing Pipes. Description of Covered Items: pressure regulating devices; Examples of Items/Conditions Not Covered: conditions of insufficient or excessive water pressure.
Saying that my house has an issue with water pressure is like saying the sun is the reason I have sunburn - no duh. But we have items that we use to prevent sunburn - sunblock; its sole purpose is to protect you from the sun's harmful rays. Just as you need sunblock to prevent the full force of the sun, you need a pressure regulating device to protect your pipes from the full force of the city water pressure. They even state in their warranty that they cover pressure regulating devices!
If a company is fighting you this much to cover an item that IS LITERALLY SPELLED OUT IN THEIR WARRANTY, it is not a good sign. I've lost count to the number of times I've called their customer service... I've talked to half a dozen "supervisors" all of which have no power. Apparently only the "authorization department" has the power to approve a claim and they don't talk to customers (or their own supervisors from what I've been told?) directly. Every supervisor I have talked to gives me the "We'll investigate and you should call back in 24 hours" routine. I strongly encourage others to file complaints with the Better Business Bureau. My realtor (I bought my current house 3 months ago) is appalled by this behavior - I'm in the process of convincing her not to recommend HMS anymore. I can not stress this enough - I highly, HIGHLY, recommend taking your business elsewhere.
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Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019
Water line repair. The company that we we instructed to use was great. The staff we talked to while filing a claim and scheduling the work, were all very professional. I would not hesitate to refer this warranty company or the plumbers that came to house to a friend or a family member.
Michelle, Our goal is to provide reliable service you can count on! We are delighted to hear we are able to satisfy your home warranty needs, and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019
The experience submitting a claim with TotalProtect is very smooth. Communication is clear. Response is quick, and so far, both contractors are proven effective. They're prompt, show up when they are supposed to and know what they're doing, and the repairs have been perfect each time. I'm very satisfied. A home warranty seemed like a sensible form of insurance and I went with TotalProtect because of the neighbor's recommendation.
Paul- We are thrilled to hear that you’ve had an awesome warranty experience. Providing efficient repairs and excellent customer service is our primary goal as your warranty company. Thank you for your loyalty, and thanks for sharing! - Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019
As I purchased some of my properties, they were aging. I heard about HMS Home Warranty through other landlords who have rental properties and I wanted to make sure I was covered with anything that broke. I got them and most of the time, my issue gets fixed. Submitting a claim is relatively easy too if you do it online. It's not as easy if you have to call them though. Still, I've recommended them several times. I tell others that if they need a home warranty, HMS is a good company to work with.
Bruce – We appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion, and value your feedback! Please let us know if you are ever in need of assistance and we’ll be glad to do what we can to help! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019
I’ve had several claims with Cross Country. One claim was for my refrigerator, and they worked on it several times, and they finally got it fixed after about a year. But they kept getting new parts for it. And in the end, they got the right part after they replaced every part in the refrigerator. But when I had a claim for the trash compactor, they replaced it, which was good. Recently, I had trouble with my washing machine, and they replaced it as well. So, I’ve had pretty good service with them.
Phala, We’re sorry to hear of the ongoing issues with your refrigerator, and appreciate you taking the time to share you experience. Ultimately, our goal is to make managing home repairs easy and we are pleased to hear that you are overall satisfied with your service. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019
Submitting a claim with HMS is usually pretty easy. I do it online mostly. It's pretty quick. On the last claim, the service tech company called me within a couple of hours so that was good. The technicians have always been great but the diagnostic portion or figuring out what's wrong then finally getting it fixed tends to take a little bit longer than one visit.
Christopher, Thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear that using our website is simple, and that you have been provided service from skilled and helpful technicians. – Angela
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2019
My ice maker had stopped working and was replaced. The technician also serviced the water intake line. He did a great job and I'm very happy I can make ice again! My only complaint is that when tech pulled out the Fridge from the wall he scratched my Brand New Vinyl Plank Flooring in a 1'x1' area....
Nancy, It’s great to know that overall, you were pleased with our service. I am sorry to hear that your floor was scratched during your visit. Please let us know if you’ve had issues addressing the issue with the service provider, and our team will reach out to you directly. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2019
I came to know about TotalProtect through our mortgage company and I've had them for a little over a year now. I usually submit claims over the phone, which is easy, and the reps have been great and helpful. I'm happy with the calling process too. I had to have a plumber come out and someone for our furnace outside. I called one guy twice, so it was two different incidents, and the contractor that came out was helpful and professional.
Sean, Our goal is to make managing home repairs easy, and we’re delighted to hear that you’ve had a pleasant experience. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2019
Some of the contactors that TotalProtect have are shady. They're not professional. They're answering the phone like they're answering the phone for their friend. And if they're a business, I would think that they would answer a phone like it’s their business, and not like they're talking to somebody on the street. So, that’s a deterrent for me. But the young lady that I spoke with during my last claim ramped it up because my air conditioner had gone out on a Saturday, and the guy came out and did a good job. It’s just he stunk up my whole, entire house. He has extremely bad body odor. I had to turn the ceiling fan on, just trying to get that smell out of my house. And their rate keeps going up, so I think this is gonna be my last year with them. My monthly payment, as well as my deductible have gone up. And I know I have filed a couple of claims. But overall, TotalProtect has been pretty good.
Sonya- We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear our customer service team has provided you with excellent service. We regret to hear your interactions with some of our partners has been less than satisfactory. We are working daily to improve all processes, and ensure our customer's receive the full benefit of their warranty. Thank you for being a loyal customer! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2019
We moved into a condo and we wanted to make sure we had a warranty. It was a selling point and we bought the same on our home when we sold it. Submitting a claim to HMS Home Warranty was a positive experience. I called them and the interaction with the claims rep was good but I had a problem with the contractor. On the first visit, they came in and supposedly it was a quick, minor fix on a problem, but it didn’t help. I paid a deductible and then, within a day, I saw the temperature on the air conditioning was still not going down.
The next day, I called the company that supposedly fixed it and they wanted to send the same group out but they weren’t available. I said I could not wait a long time, so they sent somebody else out. But after that and the problem was identified, I needed to pay a second deductible, which was ridiculous. It should’ve been detected to begin with. This was a major problem and we wouldn’t have had to pay a second deductible. At that point, the rep said she wasn’t gonna send the workmen out unless I gave her my charge card for paying the deductible. We went ahead and paid it because we needed to get it fixed. It ended up being the motor. If this was a new problem, it was just misdiagnosed to begin with because the first workmen didn’t know what they were talking about. It didn’t make sense and it was a quick thing. But the workmen who came out the second time was quite good.
I was disappointed with the person that dealt with the problem. I don’t know if she went back and forth with HMS or not, but we reread the papers, and this was within one day. I could’ve dealt with HMS more directly. I was dealing with the contractor and it was hard to get HMS involved at that time. HMS, initially, responded to get somebody out here really quick but they need to go back and deal with the contractor on this issue. It was a breach of what the paperwork said. Usually, you have at least the first 30 days on a visit. Any time I’ve had repair and people come out, if something goes wrong within a certain limited time you don’t pay another service charge. In that sense, HMS should follow up and do something for us. The contractors said they discussed it with HMS, who could’ve had a bigger role in reprimanding the contractors.
Adele, 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
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2019
HMS replaced the motor in our air conditioning unit. I filed the claim online. It wasn't a feature that they initially have, but since they've updated it, it's been much better. The contractor who came was fantastic. I filed the claim on Friday and they were out here Monday and fixed it that day. I'm 100% satisfied.
Steven, Our goal is to provide reliable service that you can count on and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing. Thanks for sharing. - Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2019
I've been using Cross Country Home Services for a long time. I make claims over the phone and they get somebody out at my convenience. I've only had one bad experience, but right away, they took care of it. I called right back when I noticed that they wouldn't cover my problem, and they sent somebody else out and rechecked what the other guy didn't do, and made it good for me. The only thing I don't like is the cost, but otherwise, I'd recommend them.
Margaret, I’m glad to hear we had the opportunity to make things right when you had an issue with one of our service providers. We strive to make your home management needs easy and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019
The job was eventually done very much to our satisfaction. My major complaint was that it took about four weeks to get the parts and there seemed to be no incentive in the process to take action to hurry the parts acquisition. With no incentive the process can be drawn out almost indefinitely.
Charles, 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 will ensure your feedback is provided back to the organization to improve our customer satisfaction. - Austin
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019
Our AC unit has been down for over 3 weeks and our house has hit over 90 degrees multiple times. We have 4 fur babies that have been overheating, I’m currently deployed overseas, and my wife is deploying in less than a week and has been trying to manage our kiddos and prep for deployment while dealing with this AC issue. We figured 4 weeks out would be a sufficient amount of time to resolve the AC issue but apparently not with HMS. This whole thing has been an absolute nightmare and on top of everything, we were informed that our warranty (for whatever reason) didn’t cover the issue and we’d have to pay $1500+ for the repairs. I can’t quite wrap my head around the fact that we’ll still be dealing with this issue 4 weeks out from the claim and it still goes uncovered. I question the lack of timeliness of this company and its choice in who it endorses.
Jay, I appreciate your feedback and I’m sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are specific terms within your policy. In this instance your warranty addressed the failed evaporator coil and the $1500 you are responsible for are fees associated with non-covered charges that your warranty does not address. Our records indicate that since this review you have accepted the cash allowance in lieu of the repairs. We will ensure your feedback is provided within the organization for handling. If you still have questions or concerns, please respond with the best time for us to reach you. Respectfully, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019
I have been please with this company.when i call they there best get the job done. Because I have sick people in my house and it is important to make we get the best company to come out and do the job right.
Joyce, 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! - Angela
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019
I've had HMS coverage for a rental property for over three years now. I submit claims over the phone and everybody has been really nice and helpful. They recently got a contractor out for something that I called about and they had to work with my time because I had to go there, since it’s a rental property, and I’ve been satisfied with the tech's work. I’ve called HMS twice, and everything was perfect. I want details, and they give me details. I watch everybody do everything. I’m there with them. I’m really happy with everything.
Susan, We’re glad to know we’re able to satisfy your home warranty needs, and appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we’re doing. We hope to have you as our customer for many years to come. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019
My daughter had TotalProtect at a home that she bought a great number years ago, and we’ve had this plan for 10 years. We bought a brand-new home, and the home had a two-year warranty on it, on the home itself, not appliances. Then we heard about the home warranty and thought it was a good investment. Over the 10 years I've been a member, I've had an automatic garage door opener and a hot water heater replaced, and I've had the air conditioner literally worked on several times.
The home warranty people are good, but there are some things that I don’t like about the warranty. Sometimes they use service centers that are a long, long way from where I live and maybe sometimes they only offer like a tier 2 product to replace. Like I had a Genie garage door opener and they put a Raynor in, which is I know a much lesser grade. When my hot water heater went out, they put a very low-grade hot water heater in. The replacement part product name brand-wise is not as good as what we had in the house.
But the claims submission process is fairly smooth and easy going. We call the home warranty number and it typically is a recording and then it asks us what it is. Like if it’s air conditioning unit, I am to press a certain button and then it registers the complaint, and it sends it to the air conditioning service center that the home warranty company uses, and they say we’re getting a call from them. Within an hour we got a service company calling us.
The gentleman that’s been doing my air condition work is a fine guy. He’s quite a ways away from me. But he seems to be a nice and very knowledgeable guy. He’s been very friendly and very helpful. We have a 21-year-old air conditioning system, and we’ve had it worked on. Third year in a row we’ve had to have some coolant added. This time, he was just out a month ago and put several pounds of coolant in it, and now it’s down again. But this time they found the leak.
I wish sometimes they would take into consideration the age of this unit, and just say, “Hey, here’s a certain amount you pay and this’ll replace it,” so we can go another 10 or 15 years down the road and not have this similar problem. Typically, you take an old unit, you start putting new parts in it, the new parts work so much better than the old parts, next thing you know the old parts start breaking down. I understand how the program works, they’ll only replace what’s broken. But in our situation with this unit, the whole air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. But we do what we have to do. But overall, I’m satisfied with TotalProtect. I'm pleased with the service. Their program does what it says it’s gonna do.
Steven, Thank you for being a valued member with TotalProtect for 10 years! We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that some claim experiences did not go as you expected. We will ensure your feedback is directed back to the appropriate department for review and handling. Thanks for sharing - Christine
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019
Everything went well when I submitted a claim with TotalProtect. They got it repaired without any problem and I'm very satisfied. The technician was very good. Where I live, they come from hours away and that’s the only problem. They tell you they're coming from 9:00 to 5:00 and they come at 7:00 at night. There's only one technician that covers about 100 square miles. He did what he could but there was not much he could do from where we're located. There are plenty of people in my area that did the work, but those are not who TotalProtect uses. But I would recommend them and I already have recommended them to someone who just bought a house.
Mike, We aim to provide excellent service, and we are glad to hear that you were pleased with your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure its provided back to the appropriate departments for review and handling. Thank you for your recommendation. - Dena
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019
We've had excellent claims experience with HMS. We file our claims online, and it's prompt and they do what they say they will do. Their contractors come out within 48 hours and the technicians were very good. They're reliable and do what they say they're gonna do.
Janet, Our goal is to provide reliable service that you can count on when your home needs it the most, and we’re delighted to hear you’re pleased with our service. Thanks for sharing! – Dena
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
I called because my A/C wasn't working. Vince from Astro Heating and A/C came out to my house the same day. He was downstairs for about 30 minutes with a bunch of meters and told me the Blower motor was bad and would be back with the parts as soon as he gets approval. and the next thing I knew the warranty company said I was getting a new furnace. Vince came back to install it soon after and now the A/C is working great. Thank you!!
Mike - We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs and appreciate your feedback. Our ultimate goal is to provide an effortless claim experience and make managing home repairs easy. Thank you for being a truly valued customer! Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
We have pleased with other repairs and your companies responsiveness . After several calls we did get a representative to take the time and effort to move this repair forward and we appreciate that.
I hope will hear from your company on this matter.
Thanks,
Ellen
Ellen- I apologize for the inconvenience and delays you have experienced. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. I have located you account and a member of my team will reach out to you personally to address your concerns.- Christine
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
HMS - PLEASE CALL ME BACK! (last name ** - zipcode 60084) I placed a claim with HMS in July when my water softener failed. A guy visited, I paid my deductible, and HMS said they would send a replacement. It is over a month later, and I am still without a water softener. Every time I call customer services I am provided with different facts. They will not provide me a single case mgr to help, or provide a supervisor. For the 2nd time now, they have set up an incorrect shipping address, so I will have to wait 3 weeks for HMS to be credited, before they can try again. I continue to ask for them to expedite, make an exception, or find a new way to get me the product I am under warranty for. They said I have to follow the process and will now be without a unit for at least 3 more weeks.
Once they set up the new order, I still have to keep my fingers crossed they can get it correct this time or be forever stuck in this cycle. It is impossible to find someone in this company that will take ownership and assist me. I even emailed the corporate address with times, dates, names and facts; as this is the only way they provide to escalate issues. It has been 7 business days with no response. I would not recommend this company to anyone. While the policy looks great, they simply do not execute.
James, I'm sorry to hear about the delays you’ve experienced during your water softener claim. The service you've received is definitely not the level of service we aim to provide. We’ll be glad to look into your claim to see how we can help expedite a resolution. My team will investigate and contact you back directly. Sincerely, Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
Dealing with this company has been a nightmare. They refuse to set up my account after title company sent them the money after closing (Title Company has sent money twice). Membership services drops your call. This has been going on since July 2019 and it's now September. If you're a home-buyer, realtor, seller and see this company involved, I would ask for a different warranty right away. Hard to believer that anyone would want to deal with these people.
Daniel- Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This does not sound right and we would like to assist you. We located your account and will have a member of our leadership department reach out to you directly to have this resolved. Christine
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
The staring was not the best. It took several tries to get the claim started but when I did, it was a breeze. The service people came in and would not stop until the job was completed. It took several trips and different parts to get it done.
Jody - Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re happy to hear that the provider was thorough and committed to resolving your claim. Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
I'm impressed with the ease of making appointments with TotalProtect. I submit claims online and it's really easy. But some of the contractors they use, like the last one I had, weren’t up to par. The last one was for a fixture that was replaced in our shower and what should have been about an hour and a half job turned into an all-day job. The tech they sent out really didn’t impress me and I had to show him some stuff. And I’m paying for that. You figure if a guy would come out to your house, he would know what to do. The contractor got the job done but TotalProtect needs to improve the pool of contractors they pool upon.
Jason, 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 valued customer. We are sorry to hear that your interaction with one of our service providers was less than satisfactory and will ensure your feedback is provided back to the organization. Thanks for sharing your experience. - Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
TECH WAS PROMPT, COURTEOUS, CLEAN AND WELL PREPARED FOR THE JOB. ALSO PROVIDED PRE-ARRIVAL COMMUNICATION. REPAIR WAS COMPLETED QUICKLY AND WITH NO ISSUES. THIS WAS OUR SECOND SERVICE CALL WITH TOM **. BOTH WERE EXCELLENT EXPERIENCES AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Steve- Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service you can count on and we are happy to hear we delivered. Thanks for sharing! - Angela
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
Cooling systems went out due to no Freon. So they had to come back the next day. Because the unit froze up. So now the unit is working good so far. Thanks for all your help doing this hot weather. I hope that nothing else will happen to my unit because I had to call several times. But not the same thing just different things had happen to my unit. So hopefully there won't be anymore issue. Am praying for that. So I truly thank you all.
Annette- 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 you were pleased with our service. – Amanda
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
I got a phone call July 19 stating my deductible I paid would be refunded. I to this date has not gotten my refund check. Service Order # **. I paid, but the technician could not find the septic tank drain plug so he did nothing but took my deductible and left. I paid out of pocket to get repairs done, which was told not covered by warranty so I was told I would get a refund $125. Have not seen the money. Got phone call July 19 stating I would get refund and to call if I had any questions. I did not call. Still waiting.
Albert- I’m sorry to hear about the delay in receiving your reimbursement check. I have located your account and there was a delay in processing the payment, however the check has been mailed and should arrive by September 23rd. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. Dena
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
Appointment or repair noncooling refrigerator scheduled till 9/17. Took 3 weeks for appointment. First appointment was for 9/18. Was told Sears was the only Service would try to an earlier appointment moved up one day. Has not been repaired for review.
Debra, 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. Please respond at your earliest convenience with your full property address and my team will be glad to follow up with you personally. Thanks - Angela
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
Thank you Total Protect
There was a problem with our garage door that she did not call Total Protect & it costed us $712. Total Protect is well worth having. Lesson learned!
Betty - Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service and we are happy to hear we delivered. Thanks! - Christine
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
Air conditioning pipe was clogged causing tray to overflow ruining a ceiling area in my dining room. I had to go without air for longer because, even though someone was dispatched quickly, he did not examine the problem hardly at all and I was told I needed a plumber. The plumber was sent and upon examining the problem thoroughly, I was told I needed an air conditioning person. Finally when they arrived, delaying my repairs a few days, the unit was repaired. I was very appreciative that the same people who had repaired the unit previously were called and the same service person was sent.
Betty - Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that your air conditioner was repaired successfully. Thank you! – Austin
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
The Unit was Replaced. Due To Compressor not working. After your Approval to replace the Compresor I received a New Unit in about a week.
Customer Service was good an attentive to my needs, and after all in all the Problem was resolved!
Vicente- 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 you were pleased with our service. – Angela
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
We got HMS Home Warranty as part of the deal during closing and we’ve had it since February. We called our first claim in and did the second one online which was easier. We had problems with the sump pump and the shower handle. We did two different claims, but the guy said we could combine them online. I could find a place to do it so I called HMS up and they combined the claims. The contractor who came out was excellent and since the repair, the items are working. It was a great experience and the problem was solved.
Brandt, We’re pleased to hear you had an excellent claim experience, and appreciate you taking the time to let everyone know how it went! If you have any online issues, our customer service department is open 24 hours a day to assist with your needs or answer any questions you may have. Have a great day! Sincerely, Christine
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
The first claim we had with HMS was a nightmare. But the second and third claims were absolute joy and very easy. The first claim was on the phone. The second two were online and we got an immediate response and a confirmation number. And it seems like the system moves a little faster. HMS is a legitimate warranty service that you can rely on.
Shawn, Thank you for sharing your experience. We strive to make your home management needs easy and are pleased that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs. Sincerely, Austin
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019
My wife got TotalProtect a long time ago. I’ve kept it and I’ve been dealing with them for almost 15 years at least. They've been good to me. I call to submit a claim and they give me a number to call, and the people will all come out and do the job well. A recent a technician gave me quite a bit of information that I needed and I appreciate it. I’m happy with TotalProtect and I would recommend it.
Eric, Our vendors are a representation of our company and we are thrilled to hear you’ve been pleased with the service you received! Thanks for your loyalty for the last 15 years. We hope to have you as a customer for many years to come. - Austin
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