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Cinch Home Services is a home warranty company with over 45 years in business. It sells three plans with three different service fee options for flexible coverage and pricing. Cinch offers a 180-day workmanship guarantee and coverage for mechanical failure due to rust and corrosion damage, two perks that set it apart from other home warranty companies. Overall, Cinch can provide cost-effective solutions for appliance and home system repairs, but there have been some instances of dissatisfaction with the service provided.
Visit www.cinchhomeservices.com- Easy-to-file claims
- Coverage for unknown preexisting conditions
- 180-day workmanship guarantee
- Available in most states
- Potentially long wait times for repairs or replacements
- Some claims denied
- Occasional communication issues
- Deductibles can increase over time
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Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017
I have been waiting for over a month to get a resolution on my Dryer repair. This started before Thanksgiving 2017. I have asked more than once to talk to someone who can make a decision. They tell me someone will call me back. When I do get a call, they apologize that they are so behind. Still, No answer or resolution. I wait, and wait. I call again. Again they apologize. They say they are trying to find the part. (The part that the technician that THEY sent out to repair the dryer, told us is not available) Meanwhile, my dryer was left taken apart in the laundry room, not fixed or put back together. In stead of being able to wash and dry my cloths any time I want, I have to wash my cloths and then have to haul them to a laundromat to get them dry. this is time consuming and frustrating! So, what do I do, keep waiting, replace the dryer myself, call again and plan on being put on hold until someone answers? It is Christmas Eve. I'm on my way to the laundromat.? It is Christmas Eve. I'm on my way to the laundromat.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017
When I purchased the home, I had a home warranty through another company and I was very dissatisfied with them. When I was going on the credit union’s website, TotalProtect showed up and I purchased it through the website. I called the number that was on there and one of their agents was really nice. She walked me through the whole thing and did everything very easily over the phone. Their customer service is awesome. I've only had three claims and every time I call, someone answers the phone then I put claims through and then I get an email.
So far I'm impressed with their contractors except for Sears. They're horrible and I find it unacceptable that their turnaround time is three weeks. So every time I contact TotalProtect’s office, I tell them I will not use Sears and always advice the agency that if they want to keep a good name and good services, they should not use Sears. Also, I’m disappointed that TotalProtect doesn’t have an actual webpage where I can log in and look at the process or my information. I like looking at the claims that I've done in the past and being able to track anything on their website. But they only have that portal where they sell their product. Otherwise, everything's excellent and I highly recommend Cross Country.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017
This company is a fraud. I called multiple times for a clothes washer and I was on hold for over an hour. When talking they said they would call back within 24 - 48 hours and they never called. This same thing happened with my air conditioner except we did get a call back about 3 weeks later from an air conditioner contractor asking if we needed service. You can't talk with supervisors and if you have an emergency it's useless. They will not help you.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017
As I was reading the other recent reviews of Total Protect, they mirrored my experience as well. My previous experiences with them were ok but I am sitting her two week post trying to get my washing machine fixed despite the fact a repair person came fairly quickly (Call to Total Protect to place claim 12/8/17; repair visit 12/11/2017). The repairman said it would take 2-3 days to get the part; however, he had to send in the order to Total Protect Plus instead of them allowing the repair person to order the needed parts. I was told in a follow-up call to the repair company that if they ordered the part it would have been no more than 3-5 days. I called multiple times to inquire what was the hold up in getting parts for a basic washer and it was explained to me multiple time from the Total Protect phone agents, that they had a large influx of orders in November and they were behind. I experienced the extremely long hold time other reviewers mentioned and phone agent told me the order for my parts was in "research" as other reviewers mentioned as well. My requests to be connected to "research" or to a manager were denied, as apparently no managers work there and even the agents said they have no actual contact with "research". I was given no timeline as to when to expect a decision from "research" and was told that they would not be reimbursing me for the cost of using a laundromat despite their very bad service. Reading the other reviews of people without heat or the use of a refrigerator for extended periods of time was upsetting and leads me to believe my best course of action is to eat the $100 that I already paid to not get my washer fixed, cancel my policy with Total Protect Plus, and get a new washing machine. Additionally, having their agents repeatedly apologize for the bad service but then not offer any information or recourse is not helpful but extremely aggravating and no way to treat those employees either.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
1st Repair Service evaluation - earliest date Dec 15th (incompetent - could not remove unit)
2nd Repair Service evaluation Dec 19th (excellent, very competent -' total failure of unit')
Dec 19th on --- 'Total Protect' says it will be 7 -10 days for us to research the issue.
Dec 22nd 'Total Protect' rude to my wife on telephone- "NOTHING IS COVERED"
In process of litigating both Mr Cooper Mortgage Service Company and "Total Protect' , which as it s name suggests is not about Total Protection and is a fraudulent company in my opinion .
We are reverse billing both companies for our time on the telephone.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
I’ve had an HMS Home Warranty since 2012. My 20+ year old water heater recent started to leak from the bottom and flooded my basement. Two plumbers quickly concluded that the unit needs to be replaced. Yet this process has dragged on and the past several weeks of dealing with HMS have been a NIGHTMARE!!!! The customer service wait times can be upwards of 45 minutes. And after waiting 45 minutes if you are disconnected, they won’t call you back… you have to endure another long wait to speak with a new person. There is NO follow-up. I’ve been repeatedly told that a representative would call me at various points over the past several weeks. No one has EVER called. I’ve requested to speak with a supervisor several times and was told that they were too busy to take my call but that someone would follow-up with me. Again, no one has EVER called.
HMS Home Warranty is dishonest. They claimed they were unable to find a service provider for my claim after several days. On a whim, I decided to initiate new claims in an attempt to identify a service provider through their system. I was able to immediately schedule appointments with three. After pointing out that the shut off valve is still allowing water to flow into the unit… and leak out in my basement, I was told that my claim would be given an emergency status upgrade. I followed up two days later to find out that the upgrade never happened.
It has taken them an outrageous amount of time (several weeks) to authorize my claim… and I’m still not entirely sure it’s authorized. After the service call, my claim has been in a black hole of the HMS authorizations and research departments. It has now been weeks and customer service just keeps saying “someone will call you.” At best, this is a really poorly run company. At worst, this is scam. Either way, I would strongly recommend against selecting HMS Home Warranty for your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
The coiling unit on my refrigerator broke which is the cooler and it's not working for the refrigerator or the freezer part. So the gentleman comes out from Sears and he tells me that this part needs to be replaced and I said well what about the front where the ice is being melted ice is melted out in the water has burnt all the plastic with calcium on the front of the ice maker coming out of the dispenser as well as on the bottom part of the tray he said oh no they won't replace that. I'm like why it's happened because the water's been just dripping out of the freezer so they should replace that as part of the issue so he gets online with total protect customer service the lady that authorizes and she refuses to authorize and tells me I can pay for it on my own! Terrible customer service, they don't answer their phones.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
Years ago, I got Cross Country through American Express. Then American Express quit carrying it, but I stayed and I've told a lot of people that don't have insurance to go with them. I recently filed a claim over the phone to get my sink fixed and their wait time was fairly quick. They gave me a number to call then I called the plumber. He came out, was very nice and knowledgeable, and he fixed it. I also had an issue in one of my upper bathrooms and another plumber came out for that. He was very nice and knowledgeable, too. A lot of people don't believe in having this kind of policy but through the years, it has worked for me. Hopefully the plan covers everything it says it's going to and if I have a major claim, they'll back it up.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
In the course of doing routine maintenance to my oil furnace, it is discovered the oil pump is bad. The company doing the work can do the fix and can get the part that day (Dec 20), but cost is $450. I call HMS Warranty saying I have this problem, I have a guy on site that can do the fix today - they tell me none of their providers can do the work before Christmas, but they will find another one for me. I give them the name of the guy IN MY HOUSE as a possible contact. Get called that evening with a new company that will come out - he comes out the next day (Dec 21) collects $100 deductible, confirms the problem is legit and leaves. Calls HMS and they tell him they have to ship him the part and it will get there after Christmas. I have no heat in my house and now won't have it until after Christmas.
I call HMS, obviously not happy and they tell me since they can get the part for $40, they will only cover up to $100 in addition to $100 I have already paid, so I can have it done on my own, but they won't be able to do it until after Christmas. If they would have just told me that to start with, I wouldn't have run through this, but they caused me and my five kids stay in a house for 2 nights with no heat because they can only worry about their bottom line. Their service in the past has been hit or miss, but this is just insane. Calling the first technician to see if he can install the part today (22 Dec) so I can spend Christmas in our house. We luckily have a fireplace, and that keeps the temperature around 65 in the house.
For our area (Southern Maryland), they have been good for appliance repair, but horrible with anything Heating or air conditioning related. They don't have local technicians and they squeeze the ones they do hard. All of the technicians who I have been sent have been professional. I should not be squeezed over a heating issue 5 days before Christmas. I called them to explain the situation and my concerns, and they let me down. If they could have just told me that they couldn't do it when I first called them, I would have been ok with that, but they insisted on wasting my time.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
I am at 14 days today without heat or hot water and I can't get past the script of the customer service reps to a supervisor. First they could not find someone who could work on my system. Then it went to research to decide if they were going to repair or replace and know it is finding parts!!! It is Christmas weekend and maybe a supervisor will call back in 24 to 48 hours! Which is a joke because the last time I was told that was last Sunday so I'm at 60 hours now and still haven't gotten a call!!!
I was supposed to hear back from tracking on the parts but never got that and when I called today I was told it was in research again!!! The biggest joke is the plumber they eventually got to do the work had already tracked the parts and was just waiting for an approval to do the work. If my plumbing freezes they will be responsible for all the repairs. I should give the bill for the electric heats I had to buy and am running 24/7. Stay away from HMS Home Warranty! When it really matter they fail miserably!!! Merry Christmas to all and stay warm!
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
Our refrigerator broke four weeks ago and HMS has failed in addressing the issue at every turn. They dropped our appointment the first week, then sent a tech that couldn't work on the fridge, then spent two more weeks failing to find another. We finally found our own technician who gave his report day of, and now it's been a week and we still have not heard back about a decision. I have spent at least a dozen hours on the phone with them, and am met with either indifferent or helpless customer service reps every time. We could have bought a new fridge with the amount we have spent eating out by now. The company is absolutely not worth it!
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
About 5 months ago I was speaking to Sears Repair Services about an appliance problem at which time I was sold an extended warranty for all my appliances. Last month I accidentally broke a door latch on my microwave and called Sears On November 8th. I finally had the door latch repaired on Dec 18 (part cost $34 and labor $175) my deductible $75 plus my monthly fees of $50... a few days after I had called for the Microwave. My freezer fan was making a lot of noise and I gots no error message. Called Sears to schedule an appointment.
Today is Dec 21 and I had 3 technicians (mom-pop companies contracting with HMS/Sears) to Diagnose the problem. Today I am being told that there is now a 4th company that I need to schedule with. It’s been 6 weeks without a freezer and still no repair in sight. Supervisors are never available and I have been hung up on... transferred back and forth without any success! I will file a complaint with BBB as well!!! 1 Star is excessive!!!
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
Another provider was called and came home to check the problem, he was going to let Total Protect know that the water heater needed to be replaced and to see how much they will cover.
I've been waiting for an answer from the provider or total protect, up to this day they haven't reviewed or made a decision on my case, I have a 91 year old that needs special care and children under 4 that we have to protect, they said it will be by the end of this week??
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
We purchased our home two and half years ago and have had HMS Cross Country as our warranty company since then. Our realtor gave it to us and we've renewed it twice. Unfortunately, I've had to use it in the first year, but they were able to send someone to repair right away. I like their service and it has worked out well so far.
I submitted an online claim for my dishwasher recently. And their site was straightforward and easy to navigate. There was a very visible "File a claim." Then I just had to choose what appliance I was filing a claim for. I have a Samsung dishwasher and it had an error code. The tech came the very next day. He was very good and followed up well. My dishwasher needed a certain part and he made sure he got the part, and in two days, he came back and put it in.
Once, I called an 800 number to file a claim with HMS for my gas stove since I wasn't sure whether they had techs that work with that kind of stove. After a few prompts, it went to someone and I spoke with them about the claim. It was easy as well, it just took slightly longer than doing it online. My deductible went up a little bit with the plan that I have. Earlier, it was $50, but right now, it's $100. It is still okay because I don't have to worry about finding out who or what handyman I have to call for a certain job. I'm satisfied and I have referred the company.
Pankaj - 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 Dec. 20, 2017
Called to file a claim on my Samsung refrigerator on 12/8. The service company came on 12/13 only to tell me that they don't work on Samsung appliances. I called Total Protect back and they said they would find another service company and call me back within 48 hours. After 48 hours and no call back, I called them again. The rep told me they had no record of the previous call but would assign a new service provider. The next service provider came on 12/20 and immediately said they didn't work on Samsung appliances. Total Protect has know all along that my refrigerator was a Samsung! Called them back only to be told that they would send Sears out on 1/9/2018. Asked to speak to manager and was told none were available. Total Protect has no interest in customer satisfaction! Arbitration is the next step. Avoid this company and spread the word.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
They sent someone to repair my heater that they had repaired previously. The gas company came out a few days later and reg tagged the heater because they said it was cracked. It wasn't cracked before. Now, I'm left with a cracked heater and the warranty company will not replace it because they now say that the warranty is not valid for my type of heater that they had been fixing. Now I'm stuck with a crack heater that wasn't cracked before.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
We had been with HMS for three plus years. For the most part, they had been responsive and fair with handling issues we had, Until Recently. This ALL STARTED October 22, 2017 and Went on until December 8, 2017. We had a dryer switch go out. I called and filed a service request as I usually had. This time I was told I had to call the service provider myself to “make arrangements”. I had not had to do this in the past but reluctantly I called. As expected the service provider told me HMS had to call because they would have answers to questions I could not answer.
I called HMS and told them what I was told. They became agitated with me and said they would get back with me. I didn’t hear back for a few days so I called them back. I was told a service had been scheduled and that a technician would be in touch with me to set up a time and date. I waited all day for the technician to arrive. He never did. No one called to let me know. I was told the technician had a family emergency. I found out later that they decided to cancel my scheduled appointment because they were running way behind that day.
I called to reschedule and was told a technician would be calling me. I sat and waited again, no one showed. This happened three times. I called HMS to ask why this kept happening. They said they didn’t have any notes showing I called. I kept notes with dates, times and length of call. I spoke to Diane November 12th, Bradly November 16th (He hung up on me), Jasoni November 20th, Martha November 21st (Twice). Each time I was told I either didn’t have a scheduled service or that it had been canceled. No one could tell me why this kept happening. When I tried to find out why I was hung up on by Bradly. He said it was his job to make sure they showed up but he didn’t have an answer for me. So, he hung up on me.
The situation was finally resolved after the technician didn’t show up three different time. When the technician did show up he didn’t have the parts he needed. They mailed the parts to me and then not a word for two weeks. I requested someone come out and fix the problem. After they fixed the switch the technician told me I needed to fix the venting of the dryer. He also told me I would need another service call to fix the washer problem he found. I called to schedule the second service call and they told me they wouldn’t fix the washer because the dryer vent was in need of repair. When I informed them, I had fixed it they said they didn’t believe me. I offered to take pictures and send them to them.
They finally agreed to send the technician to fix the washer. I lost three days of work, spent a total of (12) twelve hours on the phone either on hold waiting to talk to someone or on hold waiting for the person on the phone to track down information. I decided to cancel my service plan with HMS. I CALLED TO CANCEL, RELUCTANTLY. I spoke to Mrs. **, after being on hold for (2) two hours, being sent to Sears service center and then calling back in. Mrs. ** told me they know they have problems but that’s the way it is and I will just have to deal with it like everyone else.
I asked her if what I experienced was now going to be a typical experience. She would not answer. She told me she could not assist me in canceling my contract and sent me to Janessa. This individual was rude and impatient. When asked why I was canceling, I said, I wouldn’t if they would compensate me for my lost time and the over a month of phone calls and over (12) twelve hours of time on the phone. She said it wasn’t her problem.
I would have stayed with HMS if they would have been able to tell me the problems were temporary or unusual. If they would have apologized and offered a free month or two of coverage. Instead I was told this was the way it was and I would have to deal with it like everyone else. What they told me was HMS could care less about customer service and it was going to get worse, much worse. I am now researching WARRANTY Companies and have narrowed my search to three American Home Shield, American Preferred and First American Home Warranty. All they had to do was care, they don’t care. This is true and accurate to the best of my recollection and notes.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
Still waiting for Total Protect To resolve my broken dishwasher! Been more than week! They even assigned my repair to a company that is out of business! Brilliant! Parts no longer available for dishwasher. Why the delay? Take my $$$ monthly, but stall on a claim!
Since Total Protect wasnt able to find a repair service within its network, I was given approval to have a local appliance repair service come to check my dishwasher. Half hour after the repair man left I got a call from a guy named Chris who rebuked me for having a local repair person come and told me they wouldnt cover the claim because I didnt have approval. He essentially told@me I was lying when I said I was given approval! Ps. Im still waiting to have my diswasher fixed!
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
When our hot water heater broke, we were very pleased with HMS and their service provider. However, our dishwasher broke two weeks ago, causing thousands of dollars of water damage, and it has been a nightmare. They sent out a service provider that left our dishwasher in pieces around our kitchen and then despite their website and our warranty decided the issue with our dishwasher was not covered. They won't give me any information, so we are out the $100 deductible, have a dishwasher in pieces, and have no explanation on the issue. They deceptively state that dishwashers are covered and then find a reason to not cover the appliance. I think this is unlawful and deceptive. Pick another home warranty company if you have the choice.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
My home is 11 years old and things are starting to deteriorate a little bit in line with the appliances. I knew that within a reasonable amount of time, I'll to have to start replacing these things, so I became a part of TotalProtect, which is under Cross Country Home Services. It's a lot easier that way than it is to be paying the whole thing out of pocket. We've been with them for three years and I know three of our neighbors are also a part of TotalProtect. We all had a good experience with TotalProtect.
I called them for a claim and they found someone local who came in and looked at the items I talked about. He was very good and knowledgeable. He knew what he had to do, from his end, and he did it. He worked with TotalProtect before as a plumber. And in this past time, the gentleman came in and the next day, he had the new hot water heater. He had the whole thing replaced even though the part could be replaced. He said with the age of it being what it was would be like wasting money. I had to sign on the dotted line nonetheless but he did the interacting with TotalProtect.
However, I was a little annoyed when TotalProtect raised their fees this last year, but it's still cheaper in the long run than going out and purchasing. Plus, their customer service is excellent. Also, they don't have a whole lot of knowledge to whom they can call in this general area. This is a seashore resort and it's primarily a summertime residence. Now, I have a microwave that doesn't vent. I used it and the stove and the house got stinky since I can't vent what I'm cooking and I'm going to have to take care of that after the holidays.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017
I have been a customer for several years. We never had any complaints until now. I submitted a claim for my range at the end of September. I have had 5 technicians come to my home and the problem is still not fixed. The last technician recommended replacement. That was three weeks ago. Everytime I call, I am on hold for over 30 minutes before talking to a representative. They keep telling me it is under review. The last representative could not find my claim and since I was at work, I did not have my claim number with me and I was told I would have to call back. I spent Thanksgiving with no working oven, and now it is less than a week until Christmas and I still have no working oven. I am currently on hold with them again and have been on hold for 20 minutes. Definitely do not reccomend Total Protect.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017
I purchased a home warranty through HMS. I purchased additional coverage offered by the company which included coverage for our septic tank. The company freely accepted my additional premium payment. I had maintenance performed on the septic tank and submitted the claim. HMS representatives first told me that they needed more information. I provided them with all necessary information. They delayed further and asked for more information. I reiterated that they already had the information. Several more weeks went by. HMS finally admitted that they had the information and that the claim was approved and payment would be issued. No payment was received. I called back several weeks later and was told payment had been issued. No payment was received.
I called back again and was told that the check may have been "lost in the mail" and it might need to be re-issued. No payment was received. I called back again and was told that in fact, payment had never been issued, that the claim had just been approved 3 days prior to my latest call, and (wait for it)... That payment had now been issued. To make matters worse, they now said that payment would take up to 4 weeks to receive (several months after first submitting the claim). They seem to be willing to take your money, but they sure don't want to reimburse you for legitimate claims made under the policy. Beware.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
I purchased this warranty almost 8 yrs ago following the purchase of our home. Since that time I can count on one hand the number of times I have had to call. However, during the past 6 months I have had to call regarding my fridge & now dishwasher. I have received horrible service. I waited almost a month for my fridge to be repaired and have now waited 3 wks for them to fix or replace my 15 yr old dishwasher. The customer service is lousy, cannot speak to a supervisor and they will not call back within the 24-48 hours as they claim. My claim has been in review for over 7 days while they decide they cannot find the part to fix it. Still no calls back.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
Customer service was horrible, my water heater went out, it's been over week and still won't give me answer when it will be replaced. I also have needed dryer and stove repairs and the companies have already come out, submitted what is needed on their end and said HMS is backed up because their new system, it's been over week. This is not what I paid or signed up for!!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
Please note: the winter of 2016 we were also without heat. We had a very similar experience to the one we will describe here with slow service, ineffective customer service, and tardy completion of the project. In 2016 TotalProtect opted to replace one part and limp it along rather than do the job right the first time. So, in our judgement, TotalProect failed to protect both us and them from a repeat system failure.
From 21 No forward we have made weekly follow up calls to TotalProtect. Periodically we will also check in with the vendor selected to do the repairs. Each week we receive a misleading story from TotalProtect customer service. In fact, one week they told me our policy had been cancelled! Most calls result in a review of the file, the customer services agent's response is "it's waiting for approval", and absolutely no recourse to speak to a supervisor, expedite the matter, or escalate the issue to management. The phone conversations with customer service are full of discrepancies, and leave us with absolutely no confidence that we will see a repair in the immediate future nor recourse to receive better service in the future.
18 Dec 2017: we called TotalProtect again today. Same story, waiting for approval that we granted 10 days ago for cost of repairs, parts selected, etc. Customer service agent offered that the parts might be ordered today, take 3-5 days to arrive so the vendor could pick them up, and then the vendor can schedule the service call. Let's extrapolate that timeline...That means, in an ideal situation the vendor would be repairing the system on Christmas day. (Not likely since they have families too) So, now we're into late December for potential repair timeline, a full 6 weeks without heat. And in the meantime, we have guests in the home and we cannot huddle in our bedrooms all day - we need to be in the lower level as a family enjoying the holiday.
My second concerns is that with the lack of heat in the home the pipes inside grow closer to freezing when the temperature drops. TotalProtect's failure to resolve the heat issue in a timely manner places them at risk for incurring a second issue of broken pipes/flooded home. Do they really want this risk, this cost, this liability? A proactive and quick resolution to lack of heat is in their best interest!
We're cold. One of us works from home 5 days a week - we're always in the home, and now always cold due to a slow-moving, inefficient, misleading company that does not value the customer or stand behind their service promises.
UPDATED ON 12/27/2017: 27 Dec 17: To help pursue resolution we have been in contact frequently with Total Protect / HMS Warranty Services. We have many different stories with each call - one included a phone extension that turned out to be fake, promises to have a return call with detailed parts delivery info in 24 hrs, two conversations that said the parts were ordered, and a conversation today that said the parts cannot be found for purchase. This is a house of cards - all lies and false stories. I am fearful that it will continue to get colder and it becomes a real possibility that due to a lack of heat in the home our pipes can freeze and burst. And the only reason why we wouldn't have heat is because our warranty company failed to deliver on their end of the contract. I asked Total Protect about the flooded home issue as a result of frozen pipes - their answer - not our problem, we don't cover circumstantial issues as a result of a filed claim.
We've asked for supervisors, managers, case managers, escalation department contacts - anything to help get an honest singular story. So far no luck.
We're being very patient with this company and everyone we speak with - still, we're getting jerked around.
Our story isn't the only one. There are a lot of customers out there suffering without heat, refrigerators, etc FOR WEEKS! What can we do to get to a resolution for us, and hopefully others?
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2017
I have been without a clothes washer for 2 months. A service provider has come several times and requested parts to repair - some of the parts are turned down because they say they are not covered. Then, when the parts that they do approve are installed, then they approve the parts they initially declined in order to avoid replacement. Whenever I call, I wait up to an hour to get connected with a rep. Sometimes they put me on hold and I get "disconnected" and they do not call me back, leaving me no choice but to call and wait again to talk to a different rep and go through the whole story again. They always tell me that I will be receiving a call, and never do. It is impossible to speak to anyone from their "authorizations" department. They keep stating that the service company has not told them that the washer is unrepairable, but when I call the service company, they state that they have told them that, which means someone is lying. Terrible company - you should avoid signing any agreement with them.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2017
12/13 - TODAY a supervisor has it to review and will call me. I have explained myself over and over. It is cold in my home and I opted to make monthly payments to TOTAL PROTECT to avoid being left out I the cold due to furnace failure. I feel I am being taken advantage of with no recourse. I am at the mercy of Total Protect and no one can help or cares. Did I mention it is winter and I AM COLD. MY FURNACE HAS FAILED ME SO HAS TOTAL PROTECT. And I was on hold for a minimum of 30 minutes each day. My time has value too!
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017
I have been without heat for 5 days with a special needs child and pets in the home. The company came out to fix the heat and said he couldnt just go pick up the part it has to be ordered from total protection which could take up to 3 days. So now I’m looking at a total of 8 days from time of call to getting it fixed. Current temps has been 30s at nights with snow showers.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017
HMS has been one of the most difficult organizations to work with. We had a water heater go out. We called- they had NO ONE to send. Told us to find our own contractor and to have them call and get the work preapproved. We did everything AS TOLD to a T. That was October 28. They approved the work and told us to pay and then to send the receipt. We did everything EXACTLY as we needed to do.
A month later- no news on the refund. I called, was told they were "reviewing it". Called again a week later- was told that, "Good news! A check was being mailed on Dec. 1st and I would be receiving it." A week later- NO Check. I call. Was told it takes 7-10 business days to get mail (WHAT?) and that I would be receiving it by Friday 12/15. YESTERDAY 12/13, I get an email telling me they need further documentation from the COMPANY, that they just reviewed the file (HUH?) and that once I send them the information they need (which by the way was ALL preapproved when they spoke to the contractor on the phone Oct. 28!) they will cut a check. So I called the contractor and have to work with them to get the information they need.
They are completely RUDE (I spoke to Carolina 12/13, Ben and someone else.) and unwilling to work with me. They expect that over six weeks later I can produce something that I don't have and was never asked for when the contractor was here. They are holding my money and it is Christmas time and the BEST part is- the warranty expires in about 10 days or so and every couple of days they call and ask us to renew. My best advice- stay away! It is NOT a trustworthy or easy to work with company. I am starting to think it is a complete scam.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017
We purchased a home and Cross Country came with the mortgage application. We had the first two years for free and we've been with them for six years, going on seven. They provide the service and they respond right away. The people that are under contract with them are very good. You work with them and they work with you. The only problem I got with customer service is they don't get enough staff. You got to be on the phone for a long time. But when you get them, they clearly understand your issues. They are trained to understand what's going on. They take down your information, they analyze it and then they would respond where they would be looking into your issues and get a technician out to your home within a short period of time. Their technicians are knowledgeable and they know what they're doing. They give good service and things are taken care of.
We’ve got a small problem with our washing machine, which is an old model, and we're getting good service, but it broke down again. The home warranty is working with us, as well as the customer service and the technician. Everybody is in the loop to know what's going on and the service and response time is really good. We’ve also had a furnace, two washing machines, and the water heater serviced. So, that's four items in six years. We've had a very good service, and on a cost-benefit analysis, Cross Country can't be beaten.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2017
We did not purchase this warranty, it was included with the purchase of our home. I would never purchase a warranty through this company or recommend to anyone. We had a problem with our oven/range. Called and they were very friendly and sent someone out. However that's where the service ended. I submitted all the required documents for reimbursement 5 times now over two months and have yet to receive any reimbursement. All I get is the run around. Seems as though they drag it out as long as possible until people forget or the warranty period has ended. I have already informed our realtor about their horrible service and recommended they do not stay with this company.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2017
It has been three months of waiting for repairs. Only one company under contract with Total Protect, therefore there is not any other options for service repairs. The Company under contract is not a reputable nor professional company. The serviceman has been here three times but never fixed anything. Today his appointment resulted in could I get my flashlight I left at your house. I forgot your parts so I cant work on your furnace, someone will be in touch, Merry Christmas. No one ever calls back. I have a Natural Gas leak which is concerning. I've spent numerous hours trying my best to get this repair made. I am canceling my warranty with Total Protect and will purchase from another company. Customer service is lacking seriously. I've repeatedly spoken with Total Protect about my issue and they resolved nothing. There are many other companies to purchase home warranties from, I suggest checking them out.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
I had to file a claim last week 12/5/17 due to flooding in the garage from my electric water heater and arranged to have a plumber respond on Thursday December 7th. The plumber came on Wednesday to inspect the heater and later in the evening we paid a $50 deductible in which he explained it could take 24-48 hrs to get a response of approval from the home warranty. Well today, Dec 11th my hot water has stopped working. I called HMS this evening and explained what happened. The representative started off sounding sympathetic and explained this was not considered an emergency.
I responded by stating my husband and I have six children and we cannot take cold showers at almost winter time. His response was to boil water. WHAT! Are you kidding me? Even if you are unable to provide service, don't be insensitive to a person's problems. I am so disgusted by his response and now I have paid a deductible for no work, purchased a brand new water heater, and had to pay a plumber for installation and cannot be reimbursed through my home warranty. What a great way to spend Christmas. My husband and I are not pleased with the service AT ALL!!!
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
Filed claim on Oct 30 2017 for furnace not firing, shutting down etc. It is now Dec 11 2017 and I still have no heat. The repair company ordered the parts, which must come through HMS, and nobody seems to know where they are. I was promised twice that a supervisor would call me, but never got one call. I told them it was now an emergency, as extreme cold is forecast for my region this week. The rep was very nice... but I'm sick of nice people who do nothing. This morning I called the repair company and they still have received no parts. So I ordered the parts online and will have them Wed, I will install them myself as I have learned quite a bit about this now, and I WILL DEFINITELY NOT RENEW MY POLICY WITH THIS INCOMPETENT COMPANY.
They market their policy as "Peacemaster" for peace of mind. I am nearly panicked that my pipes will freeze and all I get is shrugged shoulders from everybody. It's unconscionable. I intend to file fraud complaint with my local agencies as well. This company makes you wait forever on the phone, today I hung up at 40 minutes on hold... they took my premium money and delivered NO service at all. I too would give zero stars if I could. In my opinion, this company is a rip off and deserves to go out of business.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
I’m happy with what HMS is doing and the way they're handling the issue with the claim I filed. I sent it through their website and the technician who came was nice, knew what he was doing and got the furnace working. They did some troubleshooting and rewired my humidifier in the process. But it was frustrating that it took a little time to figure it out. I was communicating with him through email and there was a lot of back and forth as he tried to figure out exactly what was wrong and get it right. Then, when he set it up for the troubleshooting, the floor was filled with water when I came back to the house. We got it all cleaned up and he told my mom that everything was done.
A few weeks have passed and now it’s getting cold and my humidifier is not working. Before the tech came out, everything was hooked up right and it was working 100%. It's a new humidifier, too, as I bought it last winter season and I knew it wasn't working because after he did the troubleshooting and rewired it, the humidity wasn’t improving. I pulled off the panel to check the filter and even though it's coming on, there’s no water running through the humidifier. So he needs to come out again and put the wires back however we had it before he did the testing. So, I went back to the original email that I had with HMS with the claim number on it and told them that the claim is still having an issue. I also called the guy to make sure he went through things, but he never answered the phone. I’ve been waiting for HMS to get back to me.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
I called to get my dishwasher serviced. It would not come on. Took 6 days to get someone out. Repairman was knowledgeable and friendly. I paid him the $100 deductible. He ordered the parts to repair but indicted the dishwasher may be replaced. 3 weeks go by and nothing. No contact. I call to follow up and after staying on hold for 50 minutes. I'm told a part was on back-order. I ask to speak with a supervisor and I'm told they are all busy. I leave my name and number. 2 days later I get a call from a supervisor who tells me he is sending out a replacement dishwasher a GE the (cheapest one). It will be 4-5 days. So 5 days later I get a call back saying the dishwasher is now on back order and the company wants to know what I want to do.
So I call back again and wait on hold over an hour and hang up. I call back and ask the receptionist to speak with someone in charge. She wants a name of a supervisor. Again I say anyone who is in charge and can make a decision. A manager, supervisor whomever. I get put through to a supervisor's voicemail. Still nothing. This is the worst experience with a service company ever. While you are on hold the message keeps telling you they make home ownership easy is their goal and thanks for being a valued customer. Did I mention I have been with this company for 18 years paying them every month. I used them over 10 years ago and they were great but now STAY AWAY!!! Take the money you are paying or will pay this company monthly and set up a savings account so you can be self insured. I could have gone to Best Buy and had new dishwasher installed for $450 within 4 days.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
We bought our home and it's going on 11 years. Things are going to break down so we need to have some people that can help us take care of these stuff because everything is so expensive. My husband is a disabled veteran and I'm disabled with some medical issues so we have to have some help with having to keep this house repaired. Our hot water heater was not producing any hot water and we used TotalProtect. We submitted the claim over the phone and it was very easy.
The claims rep was very nice and very professional. She took time when I didn't have all of the information that I needed. Right at the time that I called, I put her on hold for a little bit then I found the paperwork. She was great and very courteous. The plumber that came out was wonderful. He was very professional, interacted with me, answered all of my questions, took care of my hot water heater, and cleaned up after himself. It was great service. I am very happy that we have chosen TotalProtect. We plan to stay with them because they have take care of any problems that we've had so far.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
HMS Home Warranty (HMS) aka Homesure of America, Inc. does not uphold their commitment to its customers. I have been a client of this home warranty company for almost 2 years and recently their service simply turned for the worst. The issue that I have now is with an open claim being unresolved for over a month. Since October 19, 2017, HMS has failed to respond to any of my complaints regarding the repair of my washer machine. In fact, I have called HMS continuously each week since the 19th of October and all I get is, "the part was ordered and was delivered to the repair company." And each week, they tell me the same thing, but change the date of the so called delivery of the part.
They refuse to contact the vendor as stated yesterday by a person in their claims department stating "we cannot do that". Nor can they check the status of the delivery receipt. Instead, they leave you on hold for greater than 45 minutes, just to transfer you to another agent that does the entire process all the same. Nothing with this organization is valid with me anymore and when requesting to be removed from their company as a member, I was told that since there is an open claim, that if cancelled I could be held liable for any and/or all expenses left remaining on the account. What kind of customer service is this, leaving the repairs undone, even after the customer has paid the monthly premium, and the deductible for the service requested?
And let's not forget the appliance company that they hired to come out to do the work, Williams Appliance Repair (WAR). WAR simply doesn't answer any phone calls or respond to any voicemails that you leave. They simply come out to your house and tell you what's wrong with your appliance and collect the deductible(s), never to be heard from again. HMS Home Warranty should not be allowed to do business in this country and continue to rip off homeowners. They sub-contract business and hire companies that has no reputable experience and fail to follow-up on any job assignments. My advice is to never purchase a home warranty from HMS Home Warranty and if you do, keep it month to month only because it would be ages before you get anything done. Just hire Sears to do the work. Good luck!
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
With as much as we pay, I very dissatisfied with my experience with this company. We have been without heat in our house for two weeks and counting. It went out Thanksgiving weekend when we immediately called HMS to report it and scheduled someone to come out and look at it. We called every few days to see what was taking so long and it turns out, a week after our report, they were still deciding on if they should repair or replace our furnace.
The following week, it snows in Indiana and temperatures dip down to 19 degrees. Mind you, we have dogs that have to stay home all day while we are away at work, toughing out the cold temperatures. Soon after the snow falls, our child develops a fever. Two weeks is more than enough time to make a decision. This should be illegal. HMS never called us to inform us of our claim's progress because there was no progress being made. They are putting our family's health in danger and raising the risk of further damage in our house like a pipe freezing and bursting.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2017
I’ve had HMS Home Warranty for over four years and it’s always been good. Submitting a claim is easy if you do it online. If you call in, you’re on hold forever and it’s very frustrating. I never got anywhere until I finally did it online. The rep called me and it was good. Their techs have always been pleasant and professional.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017
I've had HMS Home Warranty for two years on both of my houses and I've been dealing with an AC situation since June. I called HMS Home Warranty, I asked them how to go about it, they gave me instructions and I followed their instructions. I called the service company and they came to clean my air conditioner in both of my houses. One charged me $100 and the other one charged me $89 and I had to pay for the service and then I had to submit the claim. I have sent copies of those invoices three separate times and on the day they did the service, the rep of the company where I got it serviced in Pennsylvania took a picture of the bill and emailed it to HMS. I called her after I talked with HMS' rep in North Carolina and she did it again. They billed five times and nobody has called me.
There's one number that I called and it said that there will be a 20-minute wait but I waited for half an hour until somebody got on the line. I went through my whole explanation and she asked if all my information was updated and I said yes and we got cut off and she never called me back. Every time I called, everybody was friendly and they would say that they're going to take care of it but they never did. The last time I called, I talked with a very sweet young lady in North Carolina and she promised me she'd get back to me the next week but I haven't heard a word since then just like when I talked with the rep in Florida the second time I sent everything.
I'm so disgusted. The first year I got the warranty, it was about $549 a piece. This year it is $635.88 for each of these two houses and I pay my bills early so to be treated like this has really ticked me off. They originally said it would take up to six weeks to get it so I wasn’t expecting it to take six months. None of the people are reliable and I don’t understand it. However, the techs were all wonderful. I had a claim in Ocean City and I got one of the companies that they suggested and the air conditioning tech came out. He was wonderful, he did an excellent job and he was very friendly.
They have some serious problems and I've been recommending them to a lot of people. My son who's in real estate was the one who recommended them to me. But, he called me last week and told me that if I don’t get this resolved, he's going to call the salesperson and if it's not resolved we're all quitting them. I told him that I won't recommend them anymore.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017
My refrigerator stopped working. Called Total Protect to get serviced. Waited on hold for an hour, then they assigned me a service provider to come look at it. When I called the service provider, they informed me that they did not work on appliances. Called Total Protect back and waited 75 minutes on hold , then they told me they were having issues contacting another service provider and would call me back. They never called me back. I called them back after several days of waiting and waited on hold for over 2 hours this time. They then assigned Sears to come look at my refrigerator.(but gave me an appointment for a month away.) I went on line and rescheduled the appointment for only 5 days away. The Sears technician troubleshot the issues and called Total Protect with his findings as he is supposed to do. He gave Total Protect his findings and then Total Protect person asked to speak to me. He informed me that the refrigerator could not be fixed and they would proceed to replace it per the contract. I was told I would be contacted by Total Protect within a few days to begin the replacement process. After a week and no call from Total Protect I called them back, and again waited on hold for over an hour. I was then told that their research dept. had not yet completed their "review" and someone would call me back in 24-48 hrs. Again after 48 hrs. nobody called me back. I called them back on Dec. 6th and waited on hold for another 70 minutes, and was then told that nothing had changed and that it would be escalated and someone would call me back within 24-48 hrs. Again no call from Total Protect after more than 48 hrs. I called them back and waited on hold for 55 minutes and was again was told that the research dept. still had done nothing and they could not connect me with a supervisor, nor the research dept., or anyone else, but that a return call was asked for and that I should simply wait until they called me back. So after a month I still have no refrigerator, and no timetable for when/if Total Protect will ever do anything about it!
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017
AVOID this Home Warranty company. You call in a repair, it goes to a different company, but they are all linked together, as they see fit. Can never find anything on past repairs. If you call, you will be on hold a minimum of 45 minutes. They have shoddy company’s that come out to repair. I have a whirlpool tub that the jets won’t shut off, we have to trip the circuit breaker. They first sent an electrician, he said it wasn’t his problem, he did housing electrical like wall switches and lighting. They then sent a plumber, he looked at it, took the $100.00 payment and had to go talk to his boss. They told the Warranty company that it wasn’t their problem, that it was an electrician or appliance problem. Appliance comes out and says it is not an appliance. So, three different trades and no one knows what or how to handle it. It is not electrical because it is an air pressure switch that activates the motor. Yes it is an electric motor connected to a pump that has plumbing going to it. It is a plumbing problem. The air activated switch is internal to the motor/pump which needs to be replaced by a PLUMBER. Been trying to get this fixed since 16 October...2 months now.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017
I’m very pleased with how Cross Country handled the appliance for my claim. It was compatible with my first unit so they did really good. Their service reps have been very pleasant but they have different techs and I’ve had trouble with some of them. Other than that, their warranty is pretty good, and I recommend them all the time.
Brenda - Thanks for the kind words! We are sorry to hear that you've had trouble with some of our techs. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to provide you with great customer service. – Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017
The realtors recommended HMS Home Warranty when we bought our home. I submitted a claim for the pilot lighter, the starter on our hot water tank. I called first and then I submitted it online and the process was very easy. The interaction with their claims rep was wonderful. They were pleasant, efficient and quick. They specialize in hot waters and stuff you need and they serviced right away. It was an excellent process all the way through. It was over the weekend and they were here first thing Monday morning and it was fixed on Tuesday morning.
The technician was excellent. He wasn’t in any doubt about what to do with HMS and he knew how to do it. He knew all the paperwork, did an excellent job with the hot water tank, showed me what was wrong, told me what he was going to do and how to go get the part. He wasn’t sure if the part was going to be there and went to another place. He made an extra effort to get the special part, got it, and came back exactly when he said he would. The whole thing was wonderful that’s why we did it for a second house. So we now have two contracts with them. The quality of work was great. I would recommend HMS and I would tell others it's well worth the investment. In fact, I have recommended them already.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017
Very frustrated. I had my heat go out during the day and have an infant in the home and they only use 1-2 service companies in the area and if those companies are not available then they have no way to expedite the service even though it is an emergency. Very disappointed in the service where most warranty companies will let you find your own service company if they do not have one available. HMS does not give this option. Hold times are always very long as well.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017
TotalProtect covered more than anybody else. I submitted a claim over the phone for an air conditioning problem and they were right on top of it. The contractor did an excellent job. He was really friendly and knew exactly what he was doing.
James - Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service and we are happy to hear we delivered. Thanks! - Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017
Buyer beware!! Don't buy this product. We've had two claims since we bought an HMS Home Warranty. 1st: Clothes washer. We had a high end Kenmore. The repair parts were no longer available, so the coverage offers a "similar product" replacement. The only thing similar is that they both were clothes washing machines. A Yugo and a Cadillac are both cars too. The "similar product" was a low end "apartment grade" washer worth 40% of the value of our machine. OR we could do a cash buyout. Which was the purchase price of the low end machine. We also had to wait for hours on the phone to talk to customer service. We still have not resolve the issue with the washer.
This Home Warranty product is a joke. Don't buy it, unless you don't plan on using it. Oh yeah, issue 2: We are also having a refrigerator problem as well. Been trying to get it fixed for 2 and a half months with no luck. Now they are telling us we might have to get our own repair person to fix it and they might reimburse us the full value of the repair. Based on our experience to-date, I'm kind of doubting that. We live in a major metro area, but their list of technicians is so short they can't get anyone to come and fix it. Technicians that have showed up are telling us that HMS is impossible to work with as well. And, insult to injury... $100 upfront payment anytime a technician shows up for a new claim, yet nothing's fixed. We have spent countless hours and it's been a exercise in frustration. Note that we've looked on the BBB website. HMS has 2 positive reviews and 70 negatives reviews and 1771 complaints. So it's not just us.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017
Getting a home warranty was a pretty good deal and my mortgage company recommended TotalProtect. The first time that I've submitted a claim, I had to replace my gas water heater. The guy from Accent was putting in the hot water tank and said that I had to buy a $350 permit from the city. When he left, my old heating and air condition guy said that the city had stopped doing that. So, I called the city, and sure enough, anything under $5,000 didn’t require a permit anymore.
I had just gotten out of the hospital and I wasn’t in any shape to do anything. Also during my research, I found out that the water heater that they put in was a closeout and it cost me about almost $1,000. I called them three times and got no satisfaction. I had to go back to the hospital so, I didn’t contact the insurance company. It was a very unpleasant experience. The second time was my heating and air which I had replaced. They did a good job and the installers were very nice. The only thing I didn’t like about it was when it ended up costing me $900 plus the $100 service charge and I never got an itemized statement. I don’t know what the $1,000 was for.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017
When we bought our house in Davidsonville in 2010, we purchased a warranty from HMS and we've had it ever since. We had them come out and do some work here and they did a fine job, so I also had it applied at a rental condo I had at that time. I submitted a claim for one of the air conditioners, which they replaced. I have spoken to their claims representatives and they were very helpful, and they sent back qualified companies. The first one was too busy, which was fine, so I went to the second one. And they came out and did everything and all was good. Their overall customer service has been very good. Whenever I've had a claim, they've always made it sound like they were interested in it. They said they'd get it resolved, which they did. The technicians have all been very good and very thorough. They usually just tell me what the issue is and they handle it through HMS and it is fixed.
I've been pushing them as much as I can. I turned my brother-in-law onto signing up with HMS for their house. And they had a washer problem and HMS gave him the money that he was to spend on the washer. If HMS can't fix a part and they have to replace an appliance and you signed up for an upgrade, they will only give you the amount that they would spend on the appliance, which is fair.
Patrick - Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the services we’ve provided to you and for your loyalty! Our goal is to deliver on our promises and we are here for you when you need us. We appreciate your feedback! – Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017
I was with Sears Home Warranty before and Cross Country is a better provider since we were able to get everything bundled together and insured as compared to Sear's insurance of only a few items. We normally call whenever we submit a claim and everything has gone well. Everyone has been helpful. I had to recall one time because the parts didn't come in. But then there was a hurricane that time and I'm sure that has a lot to do with it. We also particularly like the guy they send out for our heating and air conditioning because he gives us time whenever he comes out. I would recommend Cross Country.
Nicholas - Thanks for sharing! We’re glad that you had a good experiences and we’ve satisfied your home warranty needs. – Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017
The only problem I have with TotalProtect Home warranty was that I have to have somebody come out, look at the issue and then the contractor had to call them and get approval to do whatever it is they need to do. I usually get online and file a claim, and the wait is about five minutes max. The reps were excellent and customer service was really good. The washing machine, air conditioning and heater were all fixed pretty well and I didn’t need to be persistent. However, some of the technicians that they sent out were not so great. I had somebody come out for the washing machine and I really think they were the ones that broke it. They couldn’t fix it so they replaced it. But I had a good experience with any kind of regular plumbing and the technicians would usually show up on time. So far, everybody has been professional. I would recommend TotalProtect.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017
I am writing to express my disappointment in HMS Home Warranty and the air conditioner contractor that was sent to fix my cooling problem. T&S Comfort Specialist is the company that was contracted from HMS to completed my installation of the coil for my AC unit. I contacted you several times to share my disappointment with this company but nothing was done. I called you originally bc my guest bedroom wasn’t getting as cool as the other rooms in my home. T&S came to inspect the problem on 4/12/17 and stated that my coil was leaking and needed to replace. (Also recommended replace 410-A, Horizontal Coil, and Big Cal.) I was told once this was done, my room would be cool.
I received a called from HMS stating the approval of the coil installation and purchasing of the coil. HMS approved and would pay for the installation of the coil and would purchase the coil. But they would not cover T&S Comfort non-covered charges of $1125.00. T&S told HMS their non-covered charges consisted of a new float switch $125, Reclaim $200 (drain old liquids), $200 Disposal (old unit), $100 copper modification, $100 Drain modification, and $400 Duct modification. I spoke with Natasha who works for T&S on 5/19/17 early morning and she stated that guys would arrive early but she called back later to say they were running late.
Two Hispanic guys showed up with street clothes on stating they were here to install a coil. They didn’t have a uniform on so I asked them to call their boss. Immediately after hanging up the phone, a young man with a T&S comfort uniform showed up with Freon and another item to give to the 2 Hispanic guys. This young man also took my credit card payment and call in a payment over the phone before the coil was installed. He stated they usually take the payment beforehand. He also stated the two Hispanic men would be installing the coil.
I asked him about the duct, coil and drain modification and he got very defensive and stated that those were nothing special and basic work. I explained to him that the first representative that they sent out on 4/12/17 stating it was indeed something special and extra work. He called his boss and I spoke to him and he stated the original guy that came out on 4/12/17 was confused and told me the wrong information. After the 2 Hispanic guys installed the coil, my guest bedroom still wasn’t cooling. I asked them did they complete the Drain, Copper or Duct Modification and they said “No". They stated, “We were contracted for this job and only hired to install the coil.” They immediately called their boss.
I spoke to the Hispanic guys boss over the phone and he confirmed the information. So basically, T&S comfort arrived to take the payment but contracted the job to someone else and isn’t sure what was completed. I called to tell the owner of T&S comfort that my bedroom still wasn’t cooling. I also reminded him of the non-covered charges that was included in $1125.00 and he stated that I would need to call in another claim to have duct work done. I truly believe that this company is very fraudulent and are not completing the work that they are billing for. I also asked the owner to come to check the unit as soon as he is available. He said he would come the next day because he would be in the area but never showed up.
My home warranty company called to ask. I asked you to call T&S to follow up. He stated he would charge me a new deductible of $100 because a new claim should be filed because of possible duct work need to be completed. I decided against having this same company come back to my home. I asked for a new company to come to follow up. I paid the new company $100 deductible to check the issue. The new company completed the work on 6/8/17 and also shared with me that the copper, drain and duct modification was not done. He also stated that my unit still had the original material from when my home was built 8 years ago. The new company also stated my duct dampers was closed and had to be open so airflow could come in the guest bedroom. T&S is a fraudulent company and should not be contracting this work out.
All of the itemized items that was supposed to be complete according to my home warranty company was not completed. I still have debris coming from my vents bc something wasn’t cleaned properly. T&S Comfort took my credit card information before the work was completed and contracted this job to someone else. I am really disappointed in T&S Comfort Service and HMS Home Warranty. HMS agents claimed to take my report but after calling a few times speaking to other agents nothing was in a report.
I asked for a supervisor to call and that took forever. The supervisor callled and said HMS has nothing to do with how T&S did business. I do not think I should have to pay $1125 for services that wasn’t completed. I have submitted a complaint to the BBB for T&S. HMS need to do a better job of selecting their contractors. This was the worst experience ever! This is absolutely ridiculous. I called in to complain several times and was told no one ever recorded my complaints with this company. I do believe you should follow up with T&S Comfort about this work order. And I also found it strange that you can’t speak to a supervisor directly when you call in or that there isn’t a email contact for a complaint on your website.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017
The final diagnosis of leaking at one side of Cook-top is due to rust. The company considers this is not covered under the warranty based on "conditions of water flow restriction due to scale, rust, minerals and other deposits". Obviously this rust is applicable to water flow restriction, so is nothing to do with a cook-top which has no water flow at all. It has been more than 4 weeks since the claim was reported. This case is still pending for the supervisor's review. I have called 3 times and each time I waited for 10-45 min and got nothing done. What a terrible service!
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017
I have been with HMS Home Warranty for 11 months. They covered more items and when I submitted a claim, it went smoothly. The technician was okay, but there were a lot of add-on charges that wasn't covered that he put on there. Still, I was satisfied with HMS. I like being able to do things online and submitting a claim that way since it's so much quicker and I don’t have to wait on the phone. I also spoke with two reps who were very professional, polite and helpful the whole time.
Erik - Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear our warranty has proven its value. – Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY DRYER REPAIRED SINCE SEPTEMBER. IT IS NOW DECEMBER ABD NO RESOLVE AS OF YET. I HAVE HAD TO FILE 3 CLAIMS JUST TO TRY TO GET MY DRYER FIXED. THE TECH HAS BEEN OUT 3 TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY TELL HIM IT IS BETTER TO REPLACE THAN FIX. DRYER TO OLD. SUPPOSE TO GET A CALL IN 48 HOURS, BUT NOTHING. CALL BACK IN A WEEK AND GET TOLD CLAIM IS IN RESEARCH. WAIT ANOTHER WEEK AND I CALL IN GET TOLD THE CLAIM HAS BEEN CLOSED. I THEN GET SETUP ON ANOTHER APPOINTMENT. I START SAME PROCESS OVER AGAIN. HOW MANY TIMES ARE THEY GOING TO RESEARCH THIS CLAIM FIOR COST COMPARISON. SOUNDS LIKE THEY ARE DOING SAME WORK OVER AND OVER AGAIN. WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. WONT ALLOW YOU TO SPEAK TO SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER OR CLAIMS DEPARTMENT. DONT GET CALL BACK AT ALL. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS COMPANY. THEY USE TO HANDLE BUSINESS EFFICIENTLY AND PRECISE. WOULD GET CALL BACK SAME DAY OR WITHIN 48 HOURS. SINCE THEY CHANGED IT ISNT WORTH THE MONEY . BUT FUNNY THEY EXPECT THEIR PAYMENT RIGHT ON TIME EACH MONTH.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
He did his job so I followed up the next day and waited 40 minutes for a customer service rep to pick up. She said they don't cover rust. Asked for a call from a supervisor which never happened.
I called back and waited another 40 minutes and tried to explain that the warranty exceptions were for rust in steam pipes and that was a boiler and I have forced hot air and no water anywhere. I asked her to see that it didn't pertain and she saw my point but never admitted it and just stated we don't cover rust. It seems like this company is looking for any excuse not to honor a claim. I guess I will file for arbitration which is part of the contract. I asked how this process worked and got a testy response with and address to write. The tech they sent who I paid $125 told if the heat exchanger broke through it would spread carbon monoxide through the whole house. Pretty chilling thought.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
Called to report leaking hot water heater on 12/1/17. The service company never responded until 12/4, only after I made numerous phone calls and then to be told he was too busy. Contacted home warranty company again, they said they would find another company. This area is recovering from Hurricane Harvey, there are no other companies!!! I contacted a plumber we have used in the past, licensed and all and he will come. Warranty company says we must wait 72 hours before we can get our own plumber!!!! We have been without hot water for 5 days!! They say it's just an inconvenience. Really?? I pay every month for this service and now my problem is an inconvenience .
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
I’ve had HMS Home Warranty for two months since the owners bought it for me. I did an online and phone claim submission which were both easy to do and had a couple of fellows, gas and a roofer, come over within the day. When I thought I was going to need a new water tank, the technician who came out, looked at it and I found didn’t need a new one. He turned it on for me and checked out a couple of the spigots that were old. I felt like a fool but the fellow was very nice. It was done so well and he made it look so simple. It was a new home and I got a little scared. So far everything’s been good. People should even debate and just get HMS.
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Tina - We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We aim to make our claim process effortless and are glad to hear that we met your needs. - Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
I had Choice and American Home Shield, and Choice was awful. TotalProtect was much better because they will fix things where Choice wouldn’t. I’ve had two claims filed with TotalProtect and they’ve gone well. There was one that they fixed the toilet and they replaced everything. That was really done well and has been there for six weeks now. Submitting claims was very easy and my interactions with the reps were good. Also, the technicians were great across the board. The TotalProtect team is very attentive and got the job done without much effort. Good quality of service so far and the experience was great.
Nicolle - We're glad that you are a part of the Total Protect family. We appreciate the kind words! - Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
I am so disgusted with this company and sadly still in the midst of trying to get the repairs done to my gas dryer. First, it took me two days to get through to Total Protect. I waited on three different occasions at least 30-40 minutes each time. I finally called the corporate sales office and they connected me with customer service to file a claim. Per the representative, the company is switching over to a new system. I let that go and placed my claim. The agent repair company came out and diagnosed that Inneeded a new motor. I called to follow up a couple of days later to w sure the part was ordered. The company said they needed the model and serial number , however they never called me to ask for it. I am still unsure why the technician never obtained the information off the ,achinemwhen he came to my home. So I snapped a photo of the information from the machine with my phone and sent it to them. Apparently 2 days later, they ordered the part. According to the company, the supplier did not have the part. They went back to Total Protect to have it order the part. It is now 13 days later and I found out that the authorization request sits with Total Protect and my part has yet to be ordered. I called Total Protect almost a week ago and was told the part had been ordered. But I was lied to and only through additional prodding and probing did I find out that the part for my dryer has yet to be ordered because the authorization has not been approved. I waited 4 dirfferent times for about 30minutes again today to find out that information. I will be cancelling my contract with this company. The poor customer service by Total Protect and their agent is completely unacceptable.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
Total Protect (Cross Country Home Services) partners with many companies to provide service to us customers. When either company (Total Protect or the 3rd Party technician) begins to blame the other for a mishap, we (customers) get left out in the cold looking for another company to meet our needs.
Long story, short... Sept. 22 2017 we were doing fine with setting up an appointment for someone to come out and fix our range that was, come to find out, having electrical mother-board issues. Not a cheap piece to replace...We asked for a Sears tech to come came out. He diagnosed the issue, ordered the part, yadda, yadda, and a new date was set. New Sears technician came out (10/10/17) changed the mother-board (brain of the range) said all was well. On 10/28/17 we noticed that when we turned on one top left element, both left elements came on (which could burn someone if they didn't know the other element was also turned on). We called to make an appointment to have the same company, Sears, to come out. I was on the phone for a week...NOT KIDDING! trying to get through to talk to someone at Total Protect. Finally, on 11/3/17 I went on line to set up a claim, but still needed to speak to someone to explain. On 11/5/17 I was able to set up an appointment for 11/24 which no one came out to the house. So another appointment which was for 12/7/17 was set up. On 12/4 (today) I decided to call Total Protect to confirm the appointment for 12/7, they said it was canceled by Sears. When I called Sears, they blamed Total Protect for canceling the appointment. I still have a range that needs fixing and don't want to get back on the phone for over an hour to get through to someone, but will have to.
I don't know how Total Protect communicates with their contracted providers, but I find Total Protect guilty of not serving their customers as they claim. I will now need to make a new appointment with another appliance company since Sears is booked up. This means I will have to be on the phone another 50 or so minutes...hoping that the next appointment doesn't get canceled!!!
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
Avoid at all costs. I originally purchased a plan which I swear I ordered the total protect plan which included appliances. I paid this faithfully for two years when my fridge went out. Come to find out they had me down for ONLY the "System Protect" which does NOT cover appliances. Color me shocked so I ordered the "total protect" which was also $10 cheaper yet covered more - what the what? They swore up and down the original warranty would be canceled and no longer taken out with my mortgage. A few months went by and I noticed I was still getting billed for both - I called Total Protect again and they swore up and down they were not still billing and I should call the mortgage company and ask them for the $$.. I call the mortgage company and they tell me I need to call Total Protect as there has been no official stop to the request to bill for the 1st warranty. I call Total Protect AGAIN and they say they don't have the $$ and have not been billing or collecting money for my original warranty. I call the mortgage company AGAIN and they say in the notes it shows as being canceled but they have been requesting as the warranty company has been sending the bill/file. I try Total Protect one more time - ask for a supervisor and I'm told none are available. The very rude gal said YES I was being double billed and " why hadn't I called to cancel " GRRRR. I'm over it - canceling soon and going with someone else.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
I've been with TotalProtect for about six years. I had a couple of claims submitted and the majority of the technicians have been fine. The only problem I had was when the last person came out to do my air-conditioning unit. I mentioned it to the owner of the company and when the person came back he was more cordial and got the work done. I am very satisfied with TotalProtect and I would recommend them to anybody.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017
We have HMS Home Warranty and have had both the hot water tank and furnace go out this month. It's taken over 3 weeks & counting for the hot water heater to be replaced and we're going on 1 week without a furnace, in November/December in Ohio. Their customer service has been incredibly unhelpful and at times downright rude. I've had call their service contractors to make things move more quickly. I would never recommend them to anyone, not even someone I didn't like.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017
I have been a paying customer of HMS Home Warranty for over 5 years. Within that time, I’ve had some issues in the past (to which HMS has barely met the minimum requirements of fixing) but this most recent issue is the most aggravating. On November 28, 2017 my water heater failed and leaked water all over my basement. My husband placed a claim with HMS for a water heater. The next day they sent a service provider who took a few photos and explained that we need a new one.
Meanwhile the water heater was still leaking whenever the cold water was turned on. My husband asked the service provider if anything could be done to stop the leaking temporarily but he offered no suggestions, saying that he could not do anything. He took a few photos and the $100 deductible and left. He did mention that we would get a call from HMS within 24 hours.
48 hours later we called HMS. Our claim was still showing as under review. The customer rep said we should be getting a call that day or within 24 hours. December 1 rolls around and we are still without hot water and no call from HMS. We called every day since then (not including weekend) and today is Monday, December 4. No one has attempted to call so we called HMS back again.
While on the phone, the customer rep was pleasant enough however could not give us a straight answer as to what was being done or what will be done. She mentioned that our claim was denied and that we had broken the water heater. When we asked to speak with her manager, she mentioned that the manager was not in and won’t be in until the weekend (today is Monday). I asked her where her manager or supervisor was and she mentioned he doesn’t come in until later in the week. I then asked her who is in charge and to speak with that person and she said that there is a supervisor but he doesn’t take calls.
I expressed my extreme distaste for HMS because I’ve been a week without hot water (I also have a 3 month old baby at home, too) and the service provider did nothing to help us out. I asked for our $100 deductible back to which she denied. I don’t understand why we paid for a service but have received nothing in turn. She put me on hold for a long time and returned saying someone would be calling me back tomorrow. Based on the past week, I know that I will have to call back tomorrow and we will most likely NOT be renewing our warranty with them next year.
Our previous claims that they did were mediocre at best. For example: one of our two sump pumps went out. They replaced a 3/4 HP pump with a 1/4 pump. How is that a fair replacement? Also, a few summers ago our air conditioning stopped blowing cold air. A serviceman replaced the compressor motor, but left wires exposed out the top of the unit. When asked about its safety, he replied that it was installed under the manufacturer's instructions. I have never seen an air conditioning unit with wires out of the top. Needless to say, I am thoroughly displeased with our warranty and service and I don’t know why I have kept with them in the past.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017
What an awful experience this company provided. The hold time is ridiculous. I held on for almost 2 hours. I'm paying for a home warranty that I can't use. My refrigerator went out Nov 6th. I called, Total protect sent out Praise Appliance(Winston Hemmings) who indirectly expressed to me the paying customer that the appointment time scheduled was an inconvenience to him. He arrived 4 hours after the appt time, halfway looked at my fridge and told me that it had been turned off from the display screen and left. Needless to say I had to go out 3 weeks later and purchase a brand new refrigerator.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017
This company has been a nightmare to deal with!!! I have been paying them a premium for 5 years. This month I finally has reason to make a claim. On Nov 1st I made a claim for my dryer. I called - after a 25 minute hold time (every time I call) I made sure they had the correct phone number and email. Seems info was sent for 1 month to the wrong email. Nothing had been fixed in their system nor in my house!. On Nov 22, 2017 - I called to inquire about my dryer repair and then made a new claim for my oven. No one I spoke with ever had the authority to fix the delay problem and later the problem of sending two different technicians from two different companies thus charging me two separate service calls.
The oven guy - didn't have the part and had to order. Told me that because Cross Country had not properly completed the service request I would be charged in full the cost of everything. The dryer guy came today and when he contacted Cross Country to tell them the problem - they said they don't cover those parts. I would love an opportunity to speak with a manager or someone in authority to fix this nightmare. I have left 5 messages specifically about speaking to a manager. I have been assured each time that a manager would be calling me within 24 hours. I have never received a call. Now I want them to pay for all repairs - then I want a refund for all the money I wasted with this fraudulent - mismanaged company. If anyone know how to get this nightmare resolved - please advise!
Colleen - It sounds like we’ve let you down. Your experience definitely does not reflect the type of service we aim to provide and we would like to address your concerns. Email us at erelations@totalprotect.com with the best time to reach you. -Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017
I called HMS Home Warranty and submitted a claim for a pump on the side of my heater. Their reps were really nice and the contractor who came out was really experienced and professional. He was able to fix the pump and I’m satisfied with it but he called HMS back and they said I had to pay for it myself since it wasn’t covered.
Melvin - We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the service, and appreciate your kind words. We are sorry that you had to experience an instance where a claim wouldn't be covered. We appreciate your loyalty and you sharing your experience. – Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017
Our previous warranty from a different company has expired. We found TotalProtect online and that their price was good for us. So, we decided to just go with it. Their claims process online was very simple and easy. I like that I get a call right back and there’s no wait time for someone to come out and fix the problems, whatever it may be. Recently, I had a septic issue. They looked at the problem and realized that they were unable to fix it since it wasn’t covered. But their tech was able to give me information so I can reach out to the right people. I know some people would charge us for just coming out, but TotalProtect waived that fee for us. Everything was on point and on time. I've been with TotalProtect for a little over two years now and it was a convenient experience overall.
Tracia - – Thanks for sharing! We’re glad that you had a good experience. - Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017
The customer service of this company is horrible. You get the runaround and told the untruth when you ask for a supervisor. I waited a week for a service call that never happened because the plumber they assigned me was in another state. I was reassigned again and then again. This is the second time I've tried to place a claim for a plumber and nothing happened. I would never recommend this company to any homeowners.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017
We've mostly submitted claims online and it has been easy and quick with no problems. The few reps I've talked to over the phone have been fine and the technicians have all been very professional and done a good job. I've very satisfied with TotalProtect Home Warranty.
James - We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the service, and appreciate your kind words. Thanks for sharing. - Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017
Submitting a claim to Cross Country is never a problem. I just turn it in, pay my deductible and it’s done. I’m very happy with them.
Joe - Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the services we’ve provided to you and for your loyalty! Our goal is to deliver on our promises. We appreciate your feedback! – Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017
First it took three different repair companies in my area to work on my Trane system. The second gentlemen reported that the compressor and TXV valves need to be replaced. It's now been three weeks since I have heard anything. I called and escalated with "customer service" and was told no supervisors or managers were working and that they would have someone call me back within 24 hours. It's now been 8 days with no contact. I am letting the realty company know they should consider recommending a different warranty provider to their home sellers. I will note that all but one of the customer service reps have been professional and at least given the impression of trying to be helpful.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017
Service Provider was scheduled from 8 to 12. Took off work for few hrs. Called Provider was told by wife, 11 but couldn't guarantee. I had to go to work.
Call Total Protect bcuz I have no heat. I was told next available on Mon. No heat! I wanted to know if I could get someone on Sat am? Told nothing would be covered. No heat! I was told weather forecast predicted not under 40 degrees. What? Your guy didn't show, I have no heat but I can't get auth for my guy? I'm 63yrs old and sitting in no heat. I'm furious and the different answers on this way is ridiculous.
I ask where was this below ,40 in the contract? That's just what they trained us on.
In order to get service, I would have to take another day off from work and possibly get service. Next week highest temp is going to be in the 30s. Ripoff
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017
We knew that our house was an older home and it would be needing some work so we decided to purchase a home warranty with TotalProtect and we've been with them for five years. Six weeks ago, I submitted a claim for a very old furnace that had a crack in it. I did it over the phone and my dealing with their claims rep was very pleasant. Their technician was very nice and polite. He did a good job but it took him a good while to get it put in. We’d had them out a couple of other times for an appliance repair and we've always been pleased with them. They were very professional and we had a very good experience with them. They got the job done and after they finished everything, it looked great.
Jere - We appreciate you taking the time to share your claim experiences! We do our best to provide quick and reliable service and are pleased that we have met your expectations. – Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017
I have a rental property and having a home warranty would be cost-effective on the items that were in the rental. So far, with HMS Home Warranty, the service has been very good. It was easy to submit a claim which I can do online since their website is user-friendly. I spoke with the technician over the phone and he was nice, but the tenant dealt with him directly and she hasn't called me with any complaints.
Khia - Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the services we’ve provided to you and your tenants. Our goal is to deliver on our promises and we are here for you when you need us. We appreciate your feedback! - Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
This place has dropped from s good company to a failure! Call wait times avg. 1 hour. No call backs from managers. Waiting 3 weeks with NO HEAT for a part they demand to source. I found it in 5 minutes on the web for $79. Absolute failure!! Will drop after this service call. BTW, 10+ year customer!!
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
I liked what HMS offered in their brochure. But I've submitted claims with them and the process was extremely difficult. Originally, my claims were placed online and it has been horrendous. And then in order to talk to anyone, you had to wait on the phone for over an hour. I'm a Realtor, and I have recommended HMS to my clients. And two different clients had an extremely difficult time. One has had no heat for two weeks and is still without it. And the bureaucracy of getting a new heating system okayed has kept these ill and senior citizens in freezing homes. To wait two weeks to have heat in your home is outrageous. And so, I am not very happy about it. There were other things as well, but this was the most serious.
I had another contractor who was an electrician, and he had to come and check out a client's kitchen light and then waited for more than a week because he didn't know how to respond electronically to the company. My client, who is also a senior citizen, had no light in her kitchen. And then, when the electrician finally came, he said the issue was only the fixture, which he had in his truck and he could sell it for $200. I had another contractor for a water heater, and when they brought the heater, they said, "Well, this is what we had on our truck. And it says it matched the one you had. So, now, it's not just the $100 copay, it's another $700 to match the pipes up to our water heater that we're bringing to you." And I feel it was a scam and that the senior citizens are being taken advantage of.
I had one person from Briggs who came for refrigeration, and he was very prompt and did good work and I would use them again. There was another contractor out of Virginia Beach who replaced the water heater, and they did their job and they were excellent. And all of the work was taken care of in Williamsburg, Virginia. HMS is sending contractors from at least an hour to an hour and a half away, and then, they have to come back to bring parts. So, there must be contractors that they could use locally or within 20 minutes away. It's very important that HMS has to use contractors who know what they're doing. They should carefully look into who they are using as contractors and they have to have some kind of a promise to their customers, who are paying over $500 for their policy plus $100 claim, that they are going to take care of claims within a maximum of three days.
I'm dissatisfied. I have called their customer service and I had to wait for hours to have someone to pick up the phone and I got no satisfaction. I hope someone who has any significant management duties will do something about it. HMS cannot continue this way. I have heard this from so many people all over the country, and I have a friend in Kansas, which said the same thing. And it's really going to damage their reputation.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
My claims with Cross Country Home Services are usually a pleasant experience. I've had one or two experiences with the technician that weren't excellent but the actual customer service people have been good and really helpful. Every time I wanted to submit a claim, I never had a problem doing it and I never had a situation nobody showed up after I schedule a service call. However, I was never notified that they had taken away the complementary fall and spring check-up this year and I closely follow the emails that I get from them too. I would call every once in a while and I found that out this month. They also did not make me aware that it was something that they could offer to you at a discount from one of the companies that they work with until I called up. Otherwise, it's a good program because I had another one when I purchased another home and it was absolutely atrocious.
Ronald - We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback is very valuable to us and we are sorry to hear that your claim experiences with our service techs were not what you completely expected and are pleased that we have met your expectations. – Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
I called TotalProtect for most of my claims and they sent somebody out. The reps and technicians were good. So far, I've had a very good experience with TotalProtect and I'll continue on with it.
Ellis - Thanks for sharing! We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. - Tanya
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
I love TotalProtect. I call in to submit claims. If I go to voicemail, they call me back within 20 minutes. They ask me for my name, address, and TotalProtect account number. They ask me what’s wrong then they tell me what my charge is going to be. And finally, they tell me the company that they are going to send out to take care of the problem. It's been very easy and I love the service that I received. The contractors they sent were very personable, polite, and courteous. They came when they were supposed to and left the job site the same as when they came in. I'm very happy and think it's money well spent. I feel very secure knowing what I paid that I've only had to use them twice but it's that insurance in case something does happen. I have recommended them.
Connie - Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the services we’ve provided to you. Our goal is to deliver on our promises and we are happy to hear we met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback - Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
Used to be great service. With my last two service issues in October and November this year, it takes an hour long wait on the phone - called 4 times and "Mary" is the only one that ever answers.
I also have an outstanding issue to fix my washing machine that has taken a month with no resolution yet. I am the go-between the service company and TotalProtect - neither calls me with any updates on the situation. My deposit check was cashed right after the initial service call a month ago. Very frustrating.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
On 11/15/17, I placed an online claim with Total Protect because my washer wasn't working. The online system gave me 11/20/17 as the first available date for service. I took that date. Upon arrival at my home, the very nice repairman advised me to call him directly next time because he actually could have been at my house on 11/16/17. He told me I needed a new motor and another part. He said he recommended replacement instead of repair to Total Protect. I started calling Total Protect 11/24/17 requesting a status. I was first told that they were going to repair my machine and that parts had been ordered. I called back 11/27/17 and was told that they were still waiting for their Research Department to make a decision as to repair or replace. I have called numerous times since then. I have been told three times that I would be receiving a phone call from them with an updated status. I still haven't received the first phone call. It has now been 15 days since I filed my claim. My laundry is running out the door. Customer service refuses to forward my calls to a manager or to their research department, who apparently is the bottle neck in this ordeal. My contract expires 12/16/17. Are they waiting until then so they can not renew me and replace my machine? Are they waiting for me to purchase a new washer on my own? This is a complete rip-off!
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
Before you consider giving them money call customer service, an average of 45 minutes to an hour wait time. We have done a minor claim once the past 2 years. Both times filing the claim and getting someone to come was easy. After that forget it. They will cash your check and your claim will be lost from one department to the next. Dishwasher took one month. We are on week 2 with the washing machine. It’s up to the customer to waste an hour on hold each day to try and see where the claim is.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
I bought our house twelve years ago. A realtor suggested that I look into home warranties and that was when I reached out with TotalProtect. My warranty covers electrical, plumbing and all that. I’ve had about seven houses that I’ve had listed with them over the last few years. I’ve always had very good success with them working with me on repairs and service. Submitting a claim was fairly easy. I knew that I can do the claim online but I felt more comfortable when I spoke to someone through phone, and then they sent me an email confirming it. That’s one reason I’ve always liked TotalProtect as I’ve never had a problem getting to speak to a real live person. Most of the time, I get right in and once in a while, I would be on hold.
The interactions with their reps have always been good. They’re polite people who knows their company and their facts. They helped me resolve whatever situation I'm dealing with. I’ve had hot water heaters replaced, and this past year, my air condition system went out and had it replaced as well. I was not happy with what they offered me for that replacement but I understand that the unit was old and has depreciated. In the advertisement, however, it says we can pay up to $4,500 for their patron. But I’ve been paid $1,700 versus the $4,500. They offered to replace the unit but I had gotten bad reviews for the equipment that they offered to replace mine.
I had a Trane unit which is one of the top brand names, but they wanted to put one of these inferior brands. I told them to tell me how much they would give me to replace the unit so I could use it to purchase the type of unit I wanted, which was either a Trane or a Lennox because to me, those were like the Cadillacs out there. And they said, “Well, this is what we’re going to offer you. It doesn’t matter who you speak to. This is what you’re going to get. Either you take this or not get anything.”
Other than that, I’ve been satisfied with every piece of equipment they end up having replaced. I went to the Lennox dealer, negotiated and got a rebate. I ended up not having to pay for full price anyway and that was the reason that I was happy with that particular instance. After the guy came out to look at the unit, I tried calling him several times but he never returned my calls. That was the one and only time I’ve had that type of situation happen to me. I told them to look for someone else to represent them in servicing the heat and air conditioner since I wouldn’t ever use him again and won’t recommend him.
On the other hand, I called for plumbing the other week and the guy that came out took care of the problem. So, in other times, in other homes, I’ve had very good success with their service and with the quality of workmanship. I’m 68 years old and I used to run a retail business. I had good employees and had bad employees as well, so I try to understand that.
I already recommended TotalProtect to my friends and would recommend them to others as well. I told them that there are other companies out there but I’ve had over twelve years of experience with TotalProtect and have always been happy with everything. I have three grown daughters and all three of them now have TotalProtect for their homes too.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
My oven would not work ,called TOTALPROTECT who I have had since 2015 & used succesfuly before. Serviceman could not repair. After looking for the part , was notified this part was not being made anylonger .I received a phone call on approximatly November 6th. that they could not get part & I would be told what stove I would be able to get. Iam still waiting & every time I am able to speak to someone I get the run around. I need my oven , Christmass is coming & I have a large family to cook for. What am I supposed to do now. I have been on hold for over an hour when I call. When the repair man was here on Nov.2 he did not give me a receipt , but I have my credit card receipt.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
I called to place a service call for my refrigerator ON October 30, 2017 and have not received service as of today. I have been getting the run around, no one in my area to service the refrigerator, to get it serviced myself, to Crites Heating and Cooling has taken the service call and will be out Monday, November 27, 2017 between 12pm and 4pm. I have not received a call from them, nor have anyone came out. I left a message at ** via Janet's voice mail. I called Total protect on November 28, 2017 to follow up on service call, on hold over an hour and the call dropped. I called today and was on hold for 28 minutes for someone to tell me there is nothing they can do. This service call was suppose to be an emergency due to refrigerated medicine for glaucoma, diabetes, and a infant milk. I am very dissatisfied with the service of Total Protect, this is how you treat post traumatic stress disorder disabled Veteran's that sacrificed their lives to protect this country. This situation has increased my stress and anxiety level more than you can imagine. I will spread the word to former veterans, retirees, active military and reserve members, federal employees, and whoever will listen. Maybe even call Elliot Davis. This is ridiculous. what's really a medical emergency???????
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
We had had a home warranty with the previous company. They kept raising their prices so, we started looking for another company and someone referred me to TotalProtect. We live in the desert, so it’s really hot in the summer and air-conditioning is a must. We submitted a claim due to a problem with our AC unit and they were very responsive and addressed the problem quickly. They sent a company out that we enjoyed working with. The technician was wonderful, he kept us informed of what was going on and got the problem fixed. It’s been several months now since the repair and the AC has been working fine. We're very happy.
Cynthia - Thanks for sharing your experience. We are happy to have you as a customer and look forward to servicing you in the future for all your home management needs.- Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
I've had TotalProtect for a long time. Recently, my water heater went out and they replaced it. I submitted the claim on the phone through an automated thing. Then they gave me a number to call for a plumber. I called him so he came over and took care of it. It's been good and I don’t have any complaints about them. However, they raised the deductible from $75 to $125 and I’m never happy about it when they increase something. Still, I'm satisfied with TotalProtect. They don’t cover everything but the things they cover, they do a good job of taking care of it for me.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
We've had HMS Home Warranty for nine years now and we have submitted different claims with them for our furnace, washer and refrigerator. Submitting a claim is completely automated. I just call them and they call the provider. Service is usually provided within the next day. The service provider comes out, looks at the equipment and diagnoses the problem, then repairs it. In all the times that we used them, the appliances were repaired in a timely manner. However, their prices are getting out of hand. What was at one time $70 is now $125. They keep raising their cost each year. We have since started looking at different options and different providers of home insurance.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
I have been waiting for you to fix my HVAC issue since 11/18/17. The blower motor for the gas HVAC system appears to have fried out. A preferred vendor of TotalProtect has indicated a new blower is needed to resolve my issue. I was charged $125 for the deductible, andI have been patiently waiting for the part to come in. I have called 9 out of 10 days to customer service in which they indicate that my issue is set as an emergency. I have also been told that I would get call from supervisor to discuss in further detail. I have not received any calls from anyone at TotalProtect as of now.
When can I expect to have this fixed? My family and I had a cold Thanksgiving. It’s been 10 days without heat, and out of the 5 of the 10 days the temperature has been as low as 25 degrees. What does it take to take to get someone to actually help me?
I have contacted TotalProtects preferred vendor on a quote to fix the HVAC blower issue. I am well aware that I will have to eat the costs, but I cant have my family freezing any longer
Total Protect and Cross Country Home Services (Parent company) has not delivered and is unreliable. After my 2017 home warranty expires with TotalProtect, I will not be renewing with them.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
I have had good service from Total Protect Home Service Plan in the past few years - but my recent claim on Nov. 3rd to repair a gas hot water heater has gone unanswered. A plumber came on Nov. 3rd and was paid the $100 service fee to diagnose the problem. Now 3 weeks later, 4 calls to customer service with 45 minutes on hold each time - i have been told each time that my claim was under review and would be filed in 24-48 hours. I have requested a call back from a supervisor as well. I asked the last rep if they had gone out of businesss. I would not recommend this company. Too stressful and undependable. I think it is time to call my attorney.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
I got an insurance policy from TotalProtect Home Warranty and I’ve been with them for close to 10 years, since I purchased the home. I've generally had a good experience with them. Submitting claims was very easy and the reps were very good and helpful. I've had 5 claims with TotalProtect since then and the most common ones were for the oven range and the microwave. I've also filed claims for the refrigerator, air conditioner, and furnace.
I had to have follow-ups for the microwave, though, because when the technician came in, he thought the problem was with one of the components. He replaced that part, then he figured out that it was something else and he had to request for another part and wait for that to come. Also, he arrived several hours late. He was supposed to arrive at six o’clock in the evening but he arrived at almost 10 o’clock at night.
On the other hand, the experiences I had with my claims for the water heater, fan, and air conditioner have been excellent. The technicians arrived on time and their professionalism was very good. It’s very relaxing for me to know that I have insurance, so if I have to replace or fix something in the future, I don’t have to pay a lot out of pocket. I would recommend TotalProtect to friends.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
Numerous call and emails to the local rep and the Total Protect customer service have not been fruitful, not sure what to do, besides cancel my home warranty.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
The thermostat in the house stopped working and there was heat in our air conditioner because we had a new thermostat. So, I called HMS and I got an intake worker who then put me through to the correct party that I had to speak to and they walked me through in 10 minutes. And in 15 minutes, I got a call and they were going to come service the part the next day. So, within 24 hours the problem was fixed.
The rep knew the right questions to ask and knew what I wanted, and put me in touch with the provider. The service was in and out quickly and it only cost $100 deductible, and we were back in operation. The technician diagnosed the problem and made the phone call to get approval. The company approved and he brought in a piece of equipment and started walking through the buttons to do a final check at the furnace level. He also educated me and he was right on it with his explanation. I was impressed, and if I wasn’t locked in with HMS and with the equipment from the prior owner, I would transfer and go with the gentleman that showed up to do the service.
Steven - We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs and appreciate your feedback. - Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
The gas company came to put in new house meters outside. Everybody had to get one and they turned the gas off for 24 hours. When we had a new gas meter in, they turned the power. But when they turned the water heater back on and relapse the furnace, fire blew out of it and they red tagged it. It was the original furnace when this house was built in ’86 and to me, that doesn’t seem so long ago. We bought it eight years ago from one of our family and they took care of all their stuff. I still have the paperwork about where they installed that furnace. It has worked fine but they wouldn't lock the furnace or let nobody else look at the furnace.
My grandchild who's 11 lives with us and I got a nice 3,200 square feet house. It's all been redone and I had to call them and they put the furnace back in to take that red tag off. I had to get a new furnace and one reason I bought the home warranty was to take care of things. I called TotalProtect and put the order in with customer service. Then they gave me the name of some company and a technician came out here but he looked at it and told me nothing.
I got a call three days later from some man from TotalProtect. Apparently, he was somebody higher up than customer service, maybe a supervisor. First, he wanted to know if I would pay the $100 for the deductible, which I did. Then he said I needed to pay $600 more before he ordered for modifications. The modification they did was two young guys were left here by themselves. They came in one time and stayed about 30 minutes. My old furnace was all one piece and it went to the floor but they bent this thing to make a base to sit the new unit on and put duct tape all over it. I've never seen anything quite like that.
I was told then when we got a new furnace, to call the gas company for a $500 rebate. But the contractor did not leave me any paperwork on that furnace. It says it's Lennox but that’s all. I didn't get a bill of sale or the owner's manual so I couldn't answer any questions. I was upset about that because I'm one who reads the manual. I don’t even know how many BTUs it has or if it's going to heat my whole house. I called TotalProtect back and I told the woman my problems but I guess I talked too long because she hung up on me. I wasn’t even griping at her. I just wanted the information, so I could send it in and get my rebate. But that’s customer service.
About two weeks later, another lady from customer service called me back and told me that the guy who put in the furnace called a gas company and the furnace was not an Energy Star. That pissed me off because I told the guy I would pay extra to get that but they charged me $600 before they even ordered the furnace. Everything I buy has an Energy Star on it which most things do nowadays. But this one's only 85% efficient and I didn’t get a penny back on my rebate but there's nothing I can do about this now and I'm stuck with this furnace.
Aside from that, there were also holes at the top of the unit and they had to run these black hoses in three of those holes from the outside of the unit but they didn't stop up the holes. They didn't leave here until midnight and I was too upset so I didn't turn the furnace on until a couple of days later. I went to the thermostat and turned it on, and then walked down to the furnace in my basement. So much air came out of those holes that it literally blew my hair back, all that heat was blowing out of the holes. I called the man who put it in and not one time did he ever answer his phone when I called.
I tried to explain this to a customer service lady but I got hung up on again. She didn't know what do and I let it go. In a couple of days, Larry, the owner of the service company, called and said he was coming out to plug up those holes. He didn't come but sent the same young guy who put the furnace in to begin with and he put silver tape on all those holes.
I'm not happy with my furnace. The unit works but it looks junky. I realized it's because TotalProtect can get them cheaper but if I'd bought one myself equal to that, it would not look like that. It even takes me and my husband both to take that filter out and put in another one. I've been with TotalProtect for about a year and I've only used them one time before. That was something to do with my Samsung dishwasher, which worked out but now I am going to drop them.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
TotalProtect was recommended to me by a co-worker and I've had them since 2006. The claim is easy to get through and their customer service is really good. The only problem is that I know they use the lowest bidder or whoever they have in their network so I've had to call people a couple of times to get them to send somebody else out because people couldn't come on time. The customer service couldn't even get in touch with them. I was really displeased with the folks that the company uses to do the repairs but they would find another contractor as quickly as they can and they normally get the repairs done.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
I call Cross Country Home Services to file a claim and they give me a claim number. Then they call the service company to come out and everything has been fine. The technicians have been knowledgeable and friendly as well. I would refer them.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017
I've had TotalProtect for many years now. I've used HomeServe too at one point. I left HomeServe since they didn't cover my air conditioning and wanted an additional $500 to get the part. It was a bit expensive. I went back to TotalProtect and I've been pleased with them. They did the installation and everything and it was covered by my service charge. Everybody's been quite efficient and very thorough. I've submitted about five claims and the people they send do a good job. They seem to all want to have a business concept working with TotalProtect. With the air conditioning, they came and analyzed it, ordered the part, and then came back and fixed it. They were prompt and neat. I just had a guy who worked in my bathroom and he was very good, too.
Bruce - Thank you for sharing your experience. Our goal is to be timely and efficient and we pleased to hear that we have met this objective while resolving your claims. - Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017
I am renting a house and the landlord bought a warranty through his realtor for a HMS Warranty. The oven broke during the time we were there and there is a problem with the well pump. The appliance company came out over 3 weeks ago and submitted a request to HMS for the parts. The parts never came in. I called HMS and was on hold for 45 minutes. They said they would trace the parts and have someone call me in 24-72 hours.
It's been past 72 hours and so far no phone call. They gave me the names of 2 companies for the well pump and neither of them work on well pumps. I think it is safe to say that they are hoping that I will give up and get the issues addressed outside of the warranty. With a $5000 rental deposit on the line, I am not going to give up so easily. Since HMS seems to be monitoring this website, I am hoping that someone there will see this and contact me to help me get some resolution. My next step will be sending a FedExed letter to the President of the company.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017
I purchased the home in December and received HMS Home Warranty with it. I extended my insurance and I have it starting again and renewing it for another year. My AC went out in the summertime and they had replaced it. Then my heating went out and it was a quick fix. The claims process was super simple. I just called and I told them that I had an issue with my air conditioner and they gave me a company to call. They came down within a few days and the tech looked at it and told me it was junk and that there was no repairing it. So the unit totally needed to be replaced. It took another week to get it down here and they fixed it in one day. The heater was a matter of three days and they fixed it that same day that they came out. Everything went well and it was a great experience with HMS Home Warranty.
Irene - It is our pleasure to give great customer service and offer stress-free repairs. Thank you for taking the time to share your claim experience with us. – Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017
I've been with Cross Country since 2007, and their prices have gone up and I don't use it very often. Most things come up like clockwork, and I've had some problems. Last year, I had to wait for more than a month for a part to fix my stove. So, I had no stove over Thanksgiving and almost didn't have one for Christmas. And if I did not have another stove I could access, it would have really been problematic. I understand that they have no control over getting parts but they can be more upfront about it. There's only one place for them to get the part, and it was supposed to take a whole month. So, they get to benefit and take another week before they can tell it to the person who's going to come and put it on.
Their customer service representatives were courteous but it really becomes annoying when there's a problem and they're reading from a script because they have to say what they have to say. And they're not really helping at all because they can only push the button to do what they can do. So, what they say feels disingenuous when I know there's absolutely no feeling behind it and they're just doing their job. I hope they tap the recordings because it was just last year when I had trouble with the stove and the number of people I talked to. When I asked for someone, I got mixed messages and different timeframes, which was annoying.
I had a similar issue with my washing machine when it was supposed to be repaired in one day, but it didn't get repaired for almost a week and a half later. I waited for somebody to come here to repair my washing machine but nobody showed up. And when somebody came and didn't have the part for the repair, I started looking at what they're costing me in addition to paying the service fee, which went from $60 to $85 and now $125, and I'm not getting anything in addition. So, I am actively looking for other services. I would also tell people to be cautious of Cross Country. It was initially set up to be a good deal, but they started changing, their service fee kept going up, and then, I couldn't get the service I need when I needed it. They were a very good choice but now, I've told people that they need to even interview a few people before they set up with somebody.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2017
We are experiencing an electrical issue. I first placed my claim, TotalProtect ("TP") assigned me an electrical contractor. I called that contractor who said, "We don't work with Total Protect. I don't know why they keep sending people to us." The next electrical contractor only serviced HVAC. We have an electrical contractor that we prefer to work with. I called to get them approved. TP gave me another number to call for that contractor to sign up. The contractor let me know that they were given the run around, after being on hold for 30 minutes. I called TP customer service again, told them I want service before the electric service as this is a safety issue. Customer service said she would escalate to their dispatch service, and it would take THREE DAYS to get a call back. Ridiculous! We're already into this five days! It would be more than one week by the time I heard something. We are having a safety issue in this house with an entire wall of electric NOT WORKING. I asked to speak with a manager. Customer service (who I realize is only doing her job and was fine) said she would put in an alert and I would get a call back on Monday. To set my own expectations I asked for a name so I would know who was calling. Customer service said it's not one person, it's a whole bank of management and she wouldn't know who was going to call me. I asked for a number for management and dispatch so I could escalate to get our safety issue solved quicker. Customer service let me know there is no number. Completely frustrating.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2017
I'm a single woman who lives alone and is getting older. I can't fix everything and I liked TotalProtect's terms and conditions. I had talked to people that have other plans and theirs didn't seem to be as good as TotalProtect's. I usually do claims online but I had to do the last time on the phone because half my house didn't have any electricity. Online, it's snip-snap and real easy but the phone took a little bit too long. The recording said there was high call volume and it was going to be a 20 minute wait but it actually took 40 before somebody answered. The claims representative was fabulous though. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We joked and I liked him.
When we have Sears come to my house, it usually takes a week and one time, they didn't have the parts and had to order them so I had to wait a week. That's usually with Sears only though. They are big and don't seem to care so much. Everybody else are out the next day if it's not a weekend and able to do something right away too. They don't make a big mess and they clean up after themselves. The technicians have all been great and the service has been real good. I've actually told friends about TotalProtect.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2017
HMS is awesome. Submitting a claim was effortless. I call them and just as little as two or three minutes, they answer right away. They ask what they can do and then they say that a service provider will be dispatched to me. And it would only take a few days for the technicians to get here. The technicians were respectful and they may even do a little extra while they're out. I had only one instance where it took a while and the person never came. He even lied that he came too soon and left a note that he couldn't come back when he didn't. I had a horrible experience involving an issue with my kitchen sink because no one ever came.
Still, I'm going to renew my contract with HMS. It allows me to sleep well at night and not ever worry about anything that is ever going on with my home especially I have the extended extra package where if they came to fix the leak and they find the leak was behind the wall, they would pay for the wall too. And also, I have a claim out right now for my washing machine that I inherited from the previous owner. They're going to come and fix it, no questions asked.
Love - 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 the service. We apologize for the experience you had with your kitchen sink and look forward to making all future experiences excellent. – Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2017
I've been with TotalProtect for five years now. My wife goes online to submit claims and I do it over the phone sometimes. I mostly dealt with the pool people and they've been fine. I would recommend TotalProtect from what is done and what I've had with them. It was a good experience overall.
Robert - Thank you for your loyalty! Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with excellent service and we are glad we delivered. - Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017
I have had this service for 13 years now and the last few years the customer service has gone down. I have had an issue with my dishwasher and filed a claim online on Oct. 10. It is now Nov. 24 and this dishwasher is no closer to getting fixed. Miscommunication and glitches with the new system HMS caused them to cancel my service order and start a new one. I have waited on 3 separate occasions for the service providers that did not show up, waited on hold for over 30 minutes at least 3 times to speak to an HMS agent and also have not been able to speak to a supervisor to help me resolve this situation. I have paid my deductible for servicing the dishwasher (on Oct. 20) and yet am still waiting for an appt from yet another service provider, think this is the third one. My contract is up this spring and I'm pretty sure this may be our last year with HMS.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017
On November 2, our washing machine started freezing up with an error code. Called HMS and had a service rep come out. He said our washer would need to be replaced and he submitted his paperwork. To this day, HMS has neither called nor emailed me about the pending claim. The status shows "waiting for parts", but when I finally spoke to a rep, was told it was in "research", they would note file, and I would receive a call within 24 hours. Nothing. Called again today and was told the same thing. No supervisor was available to speak with. I am told there is no way for them to get in touch with the research department, so I can only assume that department is located on Jupiter? I have been a customer for over 7 years and have paid monthly premiums. Now, when I need to actually use the coverage, I am apparently not even worthy of a phone call or email. Horrible.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017
I’ve been with TotalProtect for about 5 years now and in our most recent claim, a very nice man come out here to fix the air conditioner. He called up, said he was in the area and wasn't far from the house and the next thing I know, he was here. He was very efficient and he called in to check with us a couple days later if everything was going well still. We were impressed with him. Our experience with the dryer was a good one too. They put in a new motor and it still didn't work, so then we ended up having to get a new dryer. That was all for the cost of $75. One time we were going to have them come out here and fix the garage door but ended up not using them because a guy in the neighborhood already fixed it. They kept calling to see if we were okay because we had submitted a claim. I had a wonderful experience with TotalProtect.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017
The previous owners had purchased a one-year program from HMS Home Warranty as part of the enticement to buy their house, and we have renewed with HMS twice now. The reps were great and the technicians that they have sent out have all been very good. I like the company’s simplicity and we were happy in the first and second year. But in the second year, we were like, “Is there really a need to?” Maybe it was cheaper for the year, but it was an extra 25 to 50 bucks every time we have an issue and any savings that we were going to get from another company would have been washed out! We submitted claims on the phone because we have had issues with the online option, which is not quite as friendly. We dealt with their automated one the other day and it was really hard to navigate through. My wife says sometimes that the wait on the phone for more than 10 minutes to get a hold of someone is a bit excessive, so she just gave up.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2017
I ordered new appliances and I wanted them covered but I didn’t know where I was going to go, whether with Sears or someplace else to cover the insurance on it. When I got TotalProtect’s paperwork in the mail, it looked fine and we called and we took it. I like their plan and everything about it. We had a problem when my sink stuck up on a Saturday night. We tried to clear it but we couldn’t. We needed a plumber so we called Sunday and they gave me a claim number and a company, Family Plumbing. We made the appointment and the plumber was supposed to come between 8:00 and 12:00 but he didn't show up. We called TotalProtect again and they couldn’t get Family Plumbing on the phone either.
Their rep, Tiffany, was very helpful. She tried getting us Family Plumbing but she couldn’t get through to the plumber. I said I couldn't wait and that if I didn't get anybody in, I wouldn't have a kitchen sink for two days. So then, she gave us AJ Plumbing and within an hour or so, a gentleman called us back and he came out and he resolved my problem. He was out on the way on Long Island doing a job and after he finished that, he got here at 12:30. He was here for a little bit, cleaned out my pipe and got it all working. He was excellent and a really fantastic guy. He was a great plumber and I’m very pleased with him. He was very helpful, very hands on and knew exactly what he had to do. He fixed my problem without a problem. TotalProtect is a super company and I recommend them to all my friends. My daughter said she has to let her contract with Sears finish out and then she’ll also get in contact with TotalProtect.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2017
I've been with TotalProtect since 2005 and I've been happy with them. City Mortgage, my mortgage company, showed me the information on them and I signed up to get them. I turn in my payments along with my mortgage payment every month. I also heard of them a couple of years ago, when I had some work done and the plumber who came out told me that he uses TotalProtect on all his rental properties. He told me that it was the best one so his properties are covered for things like the water heater, furnace and what not. Another set of plumbers came in September and they too use TotalProtect. They also has a plan while some of the other ones don't. They also have a deal where I can get appliances at a discount anytime. I have a number that they have me to identify myself as a member of their services.
I once went online and signed up for Whirlpool and other appliance vendors and if I want to get the matching dryer to the washer they gave me when they replaced my broken one, I can get it for 30% off. However, when I first got with them, I had to wait a month before I could file a claim. Then, eight weeks after I got their package, my oven's control system started acting up. The parts needed to fix it were $450, and they had to make two trips here. All I had to pay was the deductible. The only one issue that I had with them was when my washer went out. I had the biggest Kenmore that was made in 2000 then, which was 5.5 cubic feet. According to the contract, they’re supposed to replace it with one of similar size and features but they told me that they'd give me the cheapest, smallest thing GE makes, which I didn't want.
We then went around and around about it for a while. I told them that even if they're in Florida, they're selling their insurance in Ohio and that their policy is in Ohio, so they have to do exactly what they claim they'd do and give me a washer of similar size and features. I also told them that if they don't want to do that, I'll call my attorney. They then called me back and told me that they'd give me a 6.4-cubic Maytag, which was huge to the point that I can hardly reach into the top and reach into the bottom and that I had to take my doors off to get it out. The smaller size down would have been fine for me. I also only paid the deductible for it, which would have cost me $1,000 if I bought it by myself. When I got the new washer, however, I found other point problems. Since the house that I'm living in is the house that I grew up in and was built in 1952, most of its plumbing is original and the caps where the washer was were leaking.
I then went to replace them and found out I couldn't shut off the water. I called TotalProtect again and they set up an appointment to replace the valve and fix the washer connected. I plugged up the drain in my basement and it turned out that they couldn't do that because it goes outside the house so I got another plumber come in and do it for less money. Also, after that, I paid the plumbers TotalProtect sent to replace my kitchen faucet which I couldn't completely shut off.
Over the years that I've been working with TotalProtect, they've been rated good. I know several people that have had other programs similar to mine and they haven't gotten nearly as much good out of them and benefit as I have. I've paid off my mortgage and I've already signed up to have my coverage from TotalProtect continued.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2017
My experience in submitting a claim was very positive. I made a phone call, a time was set, and the man showed up and fixed it and was off. The dryer is working and I am very satisfied.
Samuel - 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. Thanks for sharing. - Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
You only get them on the phone when you want to purchase the warranty....I have stayed on hold for over 2 hours and no one has ever picked up. This has happened over and over ( no one ever picked up) ! ! ! The only time you will get someone to finally answer your phone questions if you call in the wee hours in the morning.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
I used TotalProtect twice on my apartment for the same thing because the technicians were not sure that the warranty would cover the work so they had to go back and call TotalProtect. Then TotalProtect explained to them that it was covered and the technicians went back and fixed it. The people in the apartment have told me that the technicians were very nice. When I called the claim in, I was also taken care of very quickly and they were very nice and cooperative. TotalProtect was so good that I extended the warranty to my other house as well.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
We had HMS Home Warranty with our last home in Ohio for two years and we had a very good experience with them. Even after it expired, we still renewed it right away because they provided such a nice service and the price is exceptional. Getting a home warranty is a good idea. We would simply call to submit a claim and they would ask for information, give us a claim number almost immediately and tell us that we would be getting in contact with a representative. Usually, we are contacted by a representative, who HMS represents, to come out here and fix the problem. HMS calls, tells us the name of the person and gives us their phone number as well. They were very expedient and very helpful.
We had a problem with our water heater and the technician was really good. He came out right away, knocked on the door and I had him come out into our garage where the water heater was. We showed him what the problem was, he looked at it and he discovered that the water heater itself was still under warranty. He already pretty much knew what he had to do and he fixed the problem within an hour. He was also able to submit a claim for the warranty for the parts and he was able to save HMS some money because it was still under another warranty by the manufacturer of the product.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
We were shopping for insurance on our home and my husband came across TotalProtect, which they had good reviews. The first few times with TotalProtect weren't too good. I called over the phone to submit the claims. For the first two calls, I had to wait. Also, when we scheduled the appointments, they got them all mixed up. That happened three times and they had to reschedule. First, they worked on the washer, then the dishwasher and then the dryer. The repair of the dryer went well. The services of the technicians that came here weren't the best as they have an attitude. However, that's a hit and miss. Eventually, they took care of the problem.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
I've been a TotalProtect customer for 4 years. My washer-dryer (single unit) has started making
a metal-grinding noise a few months ago and it has been getting progressively louder. In
addition, the drier started ripping clothes and leaving what appeared to be burn marks on
clothing about a month ago, consistently, on every load, so I called submitted a claim to get the
unit serviced. First issue - the first available appointment was in 3+ weeks. A Sears Appliance
service tech came out at the time of scheduled appointment and determined that the unit needs new
dryer slides/seal because the existing one was completely worn out, getting the clothes stuck.
He also determined that new washer springs are needed in order to prevent the washer grinding.
He called TotalProtect to obtain approval to proceed with work but was told that the claim was
denied without explanation. I had to pay him $100 deductible and i'm stuck with malfunctioning
appliance that TotalProtect won't cover for unknown reason. I have not received any information
from TotalProtect since and I've been unable to get a hold of their Customer Service. Every time
I call, their system apologizes for the delay in answering the call and never connects me with
an agent so I can't even cancel my service. Needless to mention, I've paid TotalProtect
insurance premiums over 4 years that would pay for a completely new washer-drier unit. The
repair estimate which they denied to pay was only $350.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
We moved into our home in August. The warranty was provided to us from the buyers. Almost immediately after moving in, our dishwasher stopped draining. We called the home warranty and it took us 4 attempts before being assigned to someone who worked on our brand of dishwasher. The tech came out twice and recommended replacing the dishwasher due to major issues. It took us over a month to hear from the warranty company what the outcome was (only after I called them repeatedly). We were then told that it was approved to be replaced, already ordered, and we would receive a call within 3-5 days to schedule installation. Another week and a half went by. No call. When we called back in, we were told they were not replacing it, but repairing it. Even our service tech was confused as he, too, was informed it was being replaced.
The warranty said they would file an exception for us as partially that we have been dealing with the issue for two months now and that we would receive a call the next business day. Still no call back. When calling in tonight (and on hold for 45 minutes) and asking to speak to a manager, I was hung up on. If I knew what a hassle this would be, I would have purchased a new dishwasher on my own back in August. I also would have told the sellers to save their money! What a scam!
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
My water heater broke on Sat. Nov 11 2017. I wasn't worried as I have a home warranty through HMS (Cross Country), and in the past have been pleased with their response. As it was a weekend, they stated they could not get anyone out to my home until Monday. On Monday, Nov 13th, their service provider did arrive and informed HMS that I needed a new water heater. Since then...nothing. I have called numerous times and each time have been told that due to a new computer system, my claim was still in 'research'. The first call, I was told it would be 24 hours. The next call, I was told 3 days. The next one I was told 7-10 days!
Tonight I spoke with a supervisor who informed me that she could not give me a time frame, and could not tell me exactly when my issue would be resolved. I am now 10 days without hot water. Although their reps have been courteous, each time I have called I have been on hold 30-45 minutes. Each time I speak with someone new, and each time I am told they are currently overwhelmed because of their new system. I am beyond aggravated that I cannot get an answer as to when I might have hot water! At this point, it is doubtful that I would recommend this company to anyone.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
I've been with TotalProtect for a few years now and my experience with them has been very good. They're very reliable. Our home is aging and things happen so a home warranty is for our peace of mind. Submitting a claim with them has been effortless. Once, they assigned a company to me that had negative information in Better Business Bureau so I called TotalProtect back and they assigned me another company. The contractor from the other company came out on time and did an excellent job within 20 minutes, which was very quick. I look forward to more opportunities with TotalProtect in the future.
Jerry - we look forward to serving you in the future with your home management needs and appreciate you sharing your experience. - Tanya
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
I tried on Saturday to file claim with HMS and I was on hold for more than 40 minutes so I just hung up. I called back on Monday and the hold was about 20 minutes at that time. They denied one of my claims and I had called them that the person who diagnosed the claim made an error because I had someone else not affiliated with HMS diagnose the claim and they said something totally different. I asked the HMS representative if they would consider reopening my claim and they declined it saying it was still structural and not mechanical. And I accepted that.
I also wanted to file another claim with the refrigerator but they gave me the same company that did the misdiagnosis on the dishwasher. I said that I didn't want them anymore but they said that it was the only one they had. I asked if I could get my own person and was told that the person was not in the network and that I couldn’t use them. The dispatch company was going to find another person besides the one and only service provider that they had. They told me that they were going to dispatch Sears out to my home and even gave me a date and a time. But the problem was I waited and almost two weeks went by but nobody from Sears called.
We called and Sears said they were waiting for a transportation authorization from HMS. I asked what was going with that and was told that Sears was over a 150 miles away and they were not going to accept their $100 maximum transportation allowance. With my newest claim, the dispatcher assigned the same Sears again. I’m so disappointed that they didn’t understand that Sears was 150 miles away.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
My experience with TotalProtect has always been good although I got a guy who didn’t know what he was doing to fix my air conditioning. He put a part in and it ran for a while and when he was long gone and it quit. So then, I had to wait but they got another company right away as fast as they could, but when he got here he said that he had to order a part. That took a better part of a week but I didn’t blame TotalProtect for that. The guy knew what he was doing.
The claims reps were also very good and everything was fine with them. Submitting a claim was quick. However, I wish that you could pick your own company. The company that installed our air conditioning was nearby and they were very good and dependable. I wish I could have called them. However, I understand that they have these contracts and they do it so that they get the best deal they can get. It’s a minus when they don’t let you pick your own contractor whom you know, and then they'll come in a hurry.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
If I could choose fewer stars, I would. I signed up in August. Filed a claim in September. A service man came to my house October 21st and I paid him a $125 deductible. It's now November and NOTHING has been resolved. I tried to call the repairman and all I get is his voicemail. I read his business' reviews online - ALL NEGATIVE!! Do they check on the quality of the businesses they use? I've called (stayed on hold for at LEAST 45 minutes every time). I just need SOMEONE in this company to answer and complete the claim!
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
Initially got service included with my home and mistakenly renewed for another term. My refrigerator's ice maker/water has had double digit visits from providers and still doesn't work (no consideration of replacement and I know they have paid more for all the fixes then what they could have paid for replacement at this point).
Now... also my gas range doesn't work which I went online as they suggest to file claim (doesn't give option of listing a brand name) so 2 different providers have been assigned and then when I call they inform me they can't service my brand which I call back to HMS and then they try another. This has resulted in me having to follow up with 5 phone calls to HMS (45 minimum hold time each time) just to try and get them to assign some company to fix my range and just keep being informed they are working on trying to find someone. Asked to speak with a supervisor. Was put on hold for another while and told there wasn't any available.
I understand that sometimes it takes a little time to find a provider that services a certain brand but this is unacceptable. I am paying for a coverage that when something goes out they help find someone to fix my appliance. They do not have a convenient way of filing an accurate claim and calling them takes 45 minutes and all this effort makes you question what am I paying for? They make it last so long and be so difficult that individual such as myself get frustrated and just go out and buy a new appliance.
In concept warranties are a good idea and can save you money but also need to consider your time and effort and ease of working with them. At this point I still have no idea if my appliances will ever get assigned to be fixed and would warn anyone considering HMS that it is not convenient to work with them if anything is needed more than just filling out an online claim.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
They didn't fix my air condition unit, gave me the run around for a couple of months and when I called customer service they put me on hold for one hour and you can never talk to a supervisor!!! They tell you that they don't have a # for a supervisor you have to wait for them to call you.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
The previous owner of this property recommended HMS Home Warranty and it has been great. When my toilet leaked and the fill ruptured, I called it in and the claim was taken care of. The reps were very polite and professional. The contractor was also professional and very informative.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
Our home warranty policy was purchased through our real estate agent when we bought our house. We have been glad to have the policy as we have placed 2 claims in less than a year. The first claim was for our washer and it was handled, repaired, and good as new in no time. No hassle at all. Our second claim has been a completely different experience! Our heat was not working at the beginning of the season so we placed a claim. Two days later a repairman deemed it would need replacement. That was 14 days ago.
14 days so far with no heat in Maryland in November is not pleasant. I have called HMS each of those 14 days and have gotten no results. I am HIGHLY disappointed in HMS when it comes to handling this matter. The communication between the departments seems non existent and their care for their customer does not exist! When choosing a home warranty company I highly recommend you do NOT choose HMS!
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
I've been with TotalProtect for 10 years now. Having a home warranty is the easiest way since I know nothing about appliances. It’s easy to submit a claim and I do it mostly online. When I submit over the phone, the reps I talk to are good and they answer whatever I need to ask. And the technicians were excellent. A while back, I had an issue with my air conditioning unit. It was in the middle of the summer and the technicians had to wait for the central air machine to arrive. But they were able to replace it right away when it arrived. Recently, I submitted a claim for my water heater because it burst. I put a claim on Friday night and the technician checked it Saturday. He found a replacement and put it back there and the process was done within six hours. I recommended three of my friends to TotalProtect.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
Our realtor gave me three different numbers of home warranty companies and HMS Home Warranty had the best deal, so we picked them and got a warranty from them. Our experience in submitting claims has been good and we've had good interactions with the claims reps. They took care of the issues right away and got back to me within a reasonable time. Normally, it was great with the technicians too. In our first claim, they were here a day or two after we booked them. In our second claim, they could have been here in a couple of days, but we were out of town so they couldn’t come earlier than a few days after, due to our schedule rather than their availability. It was nice that the technicians came early and did a great job in a timely manner.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
I have had a very good experience with TotalProtect. They knew what the problem was and solved it on time. Plus, I haven't had any more problems. My sister also has TotalProtect. She's really good at researching and does a lot of it. I have a lot of trust in what she decides to do. So, when she's selected someone, I know that she's already done her research and I don't have to do my own. I'm not very good at computers so I ended up calling in my claim. They were very courteous and took care of it. I told the tech what the problem was with my refrigerator. He looked around and said he knew what it was. He knew that there were a couple of broken pieces. He replaced those and he took care of the issue.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2017
When submitting a claim with TotalProtect, I go over the phone and explain what the problem is. Then I get a recording to call the local contractor for the problem. I do that, and it goes well from there. The contractors that they’ve sent have been good. They take care of the problems. I’m happy with the service, overall.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2017
I've been an HMS customer for a couple of years and I love their service. We have definitely benefited from having our homeowner’s warranty. We did a claim for HVAC and it went good. When we first got on the HMS system, we were blessed to be given a certain contractor who was wonderful. He was quick and thorough. He fixed the problem right away. So, when we had an issue the next year, we were able to get the same person to come out and we've been matched with him every time.
This last time though, we did not ever hear back from him, and I was hoping that everything was okay with him. We waited a week to give him an opportunity to get back with us because the weather had changed. It wasn't too hot, so we had the ability to wait to see if he could respond. And I still don't ever know what happened to him. I fear that he went out of business, which is upsetting because he was very good at what he did. But HMS matched us with someone else who came out and was able to get us up and running again in a very short period of time. And we're very happy with his service, too. Everything's been wonderful with HMS.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2017
I own a home, which makes sense to have a home warranty, and I've been with TotalProtect for a year now. When I submitted my first claim over the phone, there was no wait time and everything went smooth and well. The claim was for my AC and a tech fixed it the next day. My experience with TotalProtect was excellent and I'm satisfied.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017
HMS home warranty was included when I purchased my home. I've had it for 10 months now and I had no issue filing a claim when I had a legitimate issue. I submitted a claim over the phone and the claim representative was courteous and helpful. The technicians were great and the quality of their work was excellent. I'd recommend HMS Home Warranty over other companies that may give a hassle.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017
My friend's mother had TotalProtect. My husband passed away two years ago and I'm by myself, living on social security and I figured I needed some protection. I got TotalProtect and I've had them for a year and a half now. I've submitted about three claims through their website and over the phone. They're very good about the claims and they make it very easy. Their reps are very friendly and very efficient. Also, the technicians have been great, very friendly and thorough. The quality of their work has been very good. But the last time that I had a guy come, around the first of October, the job wasn't done completely and my air conditioner had problems again. I just had a friend finish the job.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
I had to place the claim online because no one answered the phone. They send me an email with a service company that does not service my area. They scheduled time and date. No one arrive to service at my house. I called HMS and they always have horrible wait time any time of the day. No one has responded to my emails even to the claims department I made. They automatically renewed my membership at the time of renewal. I am going to call my company and stop payments to HMS for the warranty.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
I have never in my life dealt with such a JOKE of a company. After my initial claim on 10/30 to report that there was a gas leak in the stove top (per a visit from our local gas company) it has been nothing but the runaround. I was told that I would hear from someone in 24-48 hours from HMS or from a vendor of their choosing to come assess the situation. No one called me. So I called after 48 hours and sat on hold for an hour and 15 minutes - then I had to hang up. Every time I call them there is over an hour hold time to speak with someone who really can't help. 11/3 when I had the day off I sat on hold and waited close to an hour and 30 minutes for them to give me the name of the company they would have do the work - that this company would call in 24-48 hours. AGAIN this didn't happen.
Called the company to do work 11/6, 11/7, 11/8 and was advised then that HMS had not even contacted him or given him any information on who I was or what needed to be fixed in my home. He (the company they asked to do the work) reluctantly agreed to come out and assess the situation the next day. So I called HMS again so they could resubmit all of my info to this vendor. I have been told numerous times at this point that they have a new computer system and that is the reason for the delay. That isn't my fault as a customer!
He came out 11/9, assessed that all 5 burners needed replaced. 11/10 evening the company who came out called and told me that he had given HMS his assessment (in less than 24 hours - that's how it should work) and told me that one of the parts was discontinued. He advised me HMS would review and contact me. I gave it the weekend and even waited an extra day and called HMS again 11/14 to be told (again after an hour plus hold time) my claim was in "research." What the heck is there to research when your vendor tells you a part needed to fix my problem is discontinued?
I was advised I would hear from them in 24-48 hours (their standard joke line that is not truth - THEY HAVE YET TO REACH OUT TO ME EVEN ONCE AT THIS POINT). I have heard nothing so I called today 11/17 to be told they had received my home inspection and then the rep read another note stating they needed the home inspection - this is how these people do business - no one knows what is happening. At the end of my call I was advised my claim was awaiting parts??? I am so angry. Monday will be 3 weeks since my initial claim.
I have out of town guests coming this weekend for Thanksgiving, which I am hosting, and I don't even have a stove top to cook on. Real Estate agents DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. BUYERS, DON"T LET THIS BE THE COMPANY USED FOR YOUR HOME WARRANTY! Here's hoping I have a place to cook soon. I am not hopeful. It is like a part time job to get this resolved. This shouldn't be the case ever!
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
If I could give less stars, I would. I am so frustrated right now. I feel I have no recourse and at this point, looking to find every place to post a negative review on HMS and the service provider they sent out that I can. Let's see if I can list my problems for efficiency: The service technician they sent was JGR LLC from Queenstown, MD... 2 hours from my unit. The technician arrived in an unmarked car, without a uniform, and a sketchy sidekick. I asked for identification, and he told me who he was. I asked again for something that confirmed that, and he gave me his credit card. No picture id, no business card. Nothing. And I am a single female.
He told me (after looking at my AC unit) that it would be an easy fix, and would contact me to come out the next day. He did not call me. He did call my tenant (who speaks Spanish and clearly does not own the unit) but there was no follow up with the OWNER. Turns out it was not an easy fix, but HMS did agree to replace the whole AC unit. When it was finally authorized and shipped, the wrong unit was shipped, so we had to wait yet again. I authorized HMS to replace the unit at $525 out of pocket additional charges. JGR ended up charging me $915. When I called HMS to get this refunded, they agreed to do so, and I AM STILL WAITING for it, over one month later.
When it was finally installed, the technician came out (without notifying me) and even though it didn't fit, he MADE it fit (again without prior approval), cutting the hole in the siding of the condo building to be big enough for it without prior approval! I don't own this building, and am not allowed to do any kind of repairs to it. But looking at it from the outside, it looks as if the siding was removed, the hole enlarged, and it is not even positioned correctly and lopsided as there are gaping holes all around the AC unit between it and the siding. This is NOT OK. I was notified a couple days after, by my tenant, not even by JGR (who did not tell me that they were done) to say how terrible it looked. Yes, the AC was fixed, but they disconnected the heat while there. I called the owner, Chris, who said he stood behind the work of his tech and agreed to come out the next week.
Chris came out with his siding guy on 11/9/17 to assess the damage. I told him the times I was not available to be there, but that I wanted to be there. He was there and gone before I could get there. He told me that he would be out the following week to fix it. My tenant called me a few days later to tell me that since Chris came out, they have not had hot water. I called Chris and no answer. I texted him and he said he could look at it when he came back out to fix the siding. It is now 11/17/17 I have not had any return calls from Chris despite my numerous messages and texts. My tenant still does not have hot water. My unit still has gaping holes in the side of the building.
Throughout this process, I have called HMS at least a dozen times. Several times a week. Before I even get through to a live person, I am on hold for a minimum of an hour. I am currently on hold now, for the second time today, because the first time, after 45 minutes of waiting, I was hung up on. Yesterday, I waited on hold for 1.5 hours and my phone battery died before I could even talk to someone. Who has this kind of time? When I have gotten through, I clearly express my concern. Almost every Customer Service person has told me my concerns have not been clearly indicated on their end. Whose fault is that??? I don't have control over what is written down, but HMS should be able to track each recorded phone call and see how upset I have been, and how long this process has been.
When I talk to HMS, they continue to tell me that they will put a ticket in for my concern, but can give me no further recourse or action to take. They tell me to contact JGR directly and hound them myself to fix the problem. THAT IS NOT MY JOB! That is why I got a home warranty to begin with so I don't have problems like this. All I am asking is that both HMS and JGR do what they were paid to do. I need my hot water turned, my $390 returned, and my siding fixed and AC unit properly installed. Until this is resolved, I will write up every negative review I can on both companies. I will talk to my attorney and take this to small claims court if I have to. Please, please, PLEASE just do your job! And everyone else stay away from HMS!!!
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
I would NEVER refer this company to ANYONE and can not WAIT to get out of the BOGUS contract! This company is a complete RIPOFF out to take your money and provide NO service!!!!!
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
I called on October 26 to get someone scheduled to look at my washing machine. I have gotten nothing but a run around. After going back and forth, we finally had to have someone out that we paid for out of our pocket. He called an authorization number and was told it would be 3 -5 days before we would hear something. It has now been 9 business days, and this matter has not been resolved. The customer service for this company stinks!!! As soon (if it ever is) this matter is resolved, I will be cancelling my insurance!!! If I could give less that 1 star I would!
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
For the last few days, I have spent at least 3-4 hours on hold trying to get through to customer service. I still haven’t talked to anyone about our claim. How can you as a company provide customer service, if you don’t even answer your phones? Super frustrating as a homeowner with a so called home warranty. We have had serious plumbing issues for the last month...still no resolution. I’m sure we could get more accomplished if we could actually have a conversation.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
It was easy to submit a claim to HMS. I do it online or I call them. Their reps were very helpful and nice. The techs who came were very professional, knew what they were doing and even offered us additional advice than what we had called about. Also, the quality of the replacement products they used is very good. My refrigerator went out and they replaced it with the same KAFF. It was the newer edition but it was very high quality. I was impressed by that. Overall, HMS was easy to work with and they have provided good service. I would definitely recommend them.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
Oct. 30 - Filed a claim online. Oct. 30 - Received an email with the claim information and the company they assigned to repair. Oct. 30 - Called the company - they needed to call me back because they didn't have any information on the claim yet. When we finally connected, their hours of availability were horrible. Doing further research on this particular company - the reviews were terrible.
Oct. 30 - Called to have the company switched. After being on hold for over 60 minutes (every call with them is at least 60+ minutes on hold, even when their systems says it's a 20 minute wait). After several discussions with the rep, I was finally able to get a new vendor. This one is highly rated and has been very good. I complained about the bad ratings of the original company and why would HMS be associated with such company. The girl explained they do not monitor reviews outside of their customers. They don't reach the companies.
Nov. 2 - Schedule service appointment. Nov. 10 - Service was done on unit (unfortunately service was delayed due to bad weather and rain). Nov. 10 - HVAC company submitted claim to HMS/stated they put an urgency on the request because the unit was bad, needed to be replaced (1999 unit and cracked heat exchanger). Nov. 15 - Called to follow up on claim. Rep said it was received and has been moved to "research." I should hear something within 24-48 hours (basically on Nov. 16 should have call). I asked about how their process works and explained that it's been cold weather (30/40's at night) and if they can expedite the matter. They stated they can make a note in the file. I asked to speak to a supervisor, she said they would call me. Couldn't transfer to anyone.
Nov. 16 - No call. Spoke with another rep, she said it could take up to 3 days for a response, they are researching it. I asked what does that mean, especially since the HVAC company provided a pretty detailed report. She stated they research for a comparable unit based on my system, which is better, for them to order or the HVAC company. She escalated my claim to an emergency, funny since the other rep said they can't do that. Went back and forth with her trying to understand the process and became more confused than ever. She did however guarantee that I would have a fixed unit by the end of the month, but couldn't guarantee when it would get fixed. Explain that one. Still not sure if they are replacing a part or the unit. Nov. 17 - Still waiting for that call - today is day 4 of it being with research. Weather is cold, I have no heat in the house. Oh, and no call back from a Supervisor.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
TotalProtect came through my credit union advertisement and I inquired about it. I have a lot of problems in my new home and I felt as though as I was spending a lot of money in repairs so I went ahead and consolidate the payment and see if I can just get something a little bit better. I’m in a rural area so there’s not that many local companies that are signed up with TotalProtect. The provider is in another state so you can imagine the willingness of one to come and do a service when it’s just that far away. In a business point of view, I can understand that but it’s not good for me. In submitting a claim, it was hard to get through when I call sometimes. But once I got through, the service was excellent. If I was in another area where I can have more providers it will probably be a lot better.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
We've been with TotalProtect for over a year now and we've submitted claims twice. We submitted over the phone and it went perfectly fine. They were very kind and the wait time was very short. The technicians were very professional. TotalProtect met all of our standards and we are 100% satisfied with them.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
If I could give a zero star review I would. My heater broke down 2 days prior to moving into my new house on October 29, 2017. I filed a claim over the phone with HMS and they lost my claim number every time I called them. Every time I called it's always the same excuse blaming it on their computer system. The wait times were always 30 minutes or more on hold. They issued me a claim number and as usually they would set up a repair. A few days went by and I didn't hear back from them. I went online and found out the claim number they gave me wasn't even mentioned on my account. I filed a claim online on their site, which by the way has no complaint number you can call. They set up for a repairman to visit the next day by Action Mechanical Services, Inc. A man came by and said my furnace needed a new part because it wasn't igniting anymore. He took a $100 deductible and allegedly ordered the part and was waiting for HMS to approve the repair.
The next day, November 1, I receive a call and email from a Crosscountry-home.com rep, whom I assume is in conjunction with this company. She said they needed a copy of my inspection report. I sent her the copy and I told her the heater is mentioned as not igniting on the report but it was fixed and working by the time we purchased the house, they can ask my real estate agent for proof. So then, two weeks go by and I hear nothing from Crosscountry. I emailed their rep yesterday, November 15, and she said they have no mention of my claim number and couldn't find my name even listed on their computer database. Strange as it is, she was the one who contacted me in the first place so she should have a general idea of who I am and know I'm in their system.
I still haven't heard back from her as of today. You figure I would take priority since I've waited so long compared to other customers they might actually feel like helping. I logged into my HMS account and there is no claim even mentioned even though I filed twice because they were dragging their feet and not taking my situation seriously. I paid 489.00 dollars for this joke of a warranty and 100 dollars for a deductible that didn't even fix my furnace. For that cost I could have just paid a repairman to fix the thing myself or even purchased a new electric furnace at home depot. I'm very disappointed in this company and if I could I would take them to court over their practices. This is truly false advertisement and they took money from me and don't want to deliver on their part of the commitment.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
I can't stress how displeased and disgusted I am about my experience with HMS Home Warranty. I purchased my current home a year and a half ago. The seller purchased a one year warranty from HMS. This warranty was set to expire in May of 2017. I got constant, persistent emails and calls from HMS asking for me to extend the home warranty service. I agreed to extend the warranty coverage for another year.
On Nov. 10 our furnace quit working. I was inclined to contact a local HVAC professional about the problem, but was aware that I had paid for the extended warranty, so I instead opted to contact HMS Home Warranty. The automated call system put me in contact with an HVAC technician who immediately called me and came to my home within 24 hours. This gentleman told me that I needed a new furnace and proceeded to explain what to expect regarding the home warranty claim. I have no fault with the HVAC technician.
Meanwhile, the temperature got down to 24 degrees at night and our family has no heat. We made it through the weekend by using our fireplace and space heaters. We were expecting someone from HMS to contact us within a few days of filing a claim, but of course this didn't happen. Every time I attempted to call them to check on the status of the claim, I got a recording stating that they were experiencing extremely high call volume and that a representative would answer my call in the order it was received.
My numerous calls were all dropped without being answered. I have yet to be able to speak to a human being about a valid claim for which I have faithfully paid for. At this time I am can only conclude that HMS Home Warranty is a scam and that they have no intention of fulfilling the home warranty contract that I paid them for and which they are legally bound to fulfill. I caution other consumers shopping for a home warranty to avoid HMS Home Warranty.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
Your service has gotten very, very poor.
phone wait time for me and my management company has been an average of 42 minutes. One wait time was 38 minutes and once i got a live body i was disconnected.
errors are now common place.
we've done business with you for at least 10 years.
services, wait time and errors are at a all time high
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
It has been about a year ago when I first heard about HMS Home Warranty through my realtor. So far, I like their service very much. I had a unique situation and they worked with me to make sure that I was satisfied. Everything worked out as expected afterwards.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
TotalProtect's service policy is cheap. I have checked around with some other people, and their service fee was still a little cheaper. Though it has gone up, I'm still pleased with it. Additionally, submitting a claim has been good. I prefer talking to a live person rather than the automated system because sometimes I'm not sure which category the service job comes under. And their claims representatives have been excellent. They were able to answer all my questions and they have been able to call the company and get somebody out pretty quick. So far, the longest I have to wait for someone was three days. Also, the technicians they've sent has been on time and they stick within the time frame they give you. They do excellent work. I haven't had any problems. Overall, I have recommended TotalProtect.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
The case management department "Cassandra" indicated that she will research and never call back.
Case Management says she off for 5 days.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
I contacted HMS on 10/26 for a washing machine issue claim number ** , on 11/6 Sears came to my home and told me it would cost more to repair than to replace. The technician then called HMS to report his findings. HMS said it would be 48 hrs and an HMS would contact us about a replacement. 48 hrs. passed after 2.5 hrs. on hold I was told it would be another 48 hrs. It goes on and on day after day for a total of 62 hrs. of my life dealing with HMS on the phone and 6 unanswered emails. And still no response or resolution and a none working washing machine in a house of a family of 4 with a 1 year old and a 4 year old. 200 dollars spent at the cleaners, 100 dollars spent on a deductible to HMS and 489 dollars spent to purchase the home warranty. Thanks HMS for taking my money and providing nothing in return, where I am from that's call stealing.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
This company owes me, according to their own decision, $1,357. I have sent my receipt to be reimbursed, but mysteriously, they now cannot help me. I have called them more than two dozen times, with an average wait time of over 20 minutes. Today I waited on hold for 37 minutes before my call was dropped. I have had to call multiple numbers, including numbers designated for real estate agents and contractors because no one at customer service can help. I got an email confirmation that I would receive information regarding my claim payout in 3-5 business days 13 business days ago and have had literally no one there respond to any of my emails or requests for information. I have sent my receipt to the requested email twice, receiving confirmation both times. I have sent it to two individual employees I waited on hold to speak to.
I have called asking to speak to a supervisor and have been told there is a pending request for someone to call me that has been on my account for several days, but no one has called. I am currently on hold with accounts payable, whom I got to by calling a number for contractors. No one will help. No one will give me information. I never write reviews, but this has been a STUNNINGLY horrible experience. Since it seems impossible to resolve, I don't know what else to do.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
11/7/2017 Heater stopped working. 11/8/2017 I called HMS to start claim (on hold for 40+ minutes). I was told that all was fine and the claim was submitted. The first service provider did not answer calls to schedule appointment. I call HMS again to have the service provider changed to a company we had used in the past. I was told that I could not change providers since they had already submitted the claim. I called HMS again, spoke to another service representative and the change was made after HMS called the first service provider and their calls were not answered. 11/9/2017 I called HMS TWICE (on hold each call for 40+ minutes) to find out why my new service company had not received my claim. I was told that they had submitted it. Called my service provider and they did not have it.
I called HMS (on hold yet again) asking what the issue was, HMS said it was submitted so I asked HMS to reach out to my service provider and let them know that. The customer service rep said she could not call them. But somehow the day before the other customer service rep could call the first service provider. So I called from another phone while HMS was on my cell phone and had them speak through phones. The claim was sent and later received. 11/9/2017 Service provider came to check out what happened to the heater. It was determined that my unit was completely broke and I would need a new system. 11/10/2017 I call HMS to find out when I would hear something because the temperatures are dropping here and it's cold. I am told that my case was escalated to an emergency because of the temperatures and I would hear something within 24 hours.
11/11/2017 I call HMS after the 24 hour mark has passed. Spoke to an extremely patronizing woman who would not transfer me to anyone else in the company stating that no one worked on Saturday and Sunday. I was also told that I would not hear anything until Monday even though the day before I was to hear within 24 hours. Needless to say, I was put on a list for a magical supervisor to call - within 24-48 hours. 11/11/2017 10:31 pm my phone rings with a 1-800 number listed. Try to answer it (I was already sleeping), missed the call, no message. Was this the magical supervisor? Who knows!?
11/13/2017 Call HMS. Sit on hold for over an hour. Talk to a service rep who tells me that my claim had not even been VIEWED by the reviewing department to determine the next course of action. Really? Because on Friday it was an emergency and now it has not even been viewed. I was told that I would hear by mid-day 11/13 or mid-day 11/14. Guess what didn't happen? Oh and I was put on the magical supervisors list again to get a call. Guess what else didn't happen? 11/13/2017 Find HMS on Facebook - see someone that is having the exact same problem as I am! Comment on her thread, HMS comments back - asks me to send them a private message to help expedite my claim. Guess what happened after sending my message? Absolutely nothing.
11/14/2017 Call HMS, sit on hold for 1:22 minutes. Speak to yet another customer service rep that states my claim STILL HASN'T been viewed. I question how this is possible as it was an emergency and I have been without heat since 11/7/2017. I am told that she is sending an internal message to the reviewing department and that is SOMEHOW going to make me hear something by the end of the day today.
I am not holding my breath. I am also put on the magical supervisors list again since I still have not heard from them. I will post a review on every possible site for this company. I am sick and tired of being told 24-48 hours for something to be done. I DO NOT HAVE HEAT. It is cold. I know what this company is doing. They want ME to get frustrated and cold enough to go out and buy a heater and then say that they will not reimburse me because they didn't authorize it. Someone from HMS needs to be held responsible for this terrible, unprofessionally run business. Someone at HMS needs to get my claim reviewed NOW so that I can get a heat in my house.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
Submitting a claim to Total Protect was easy. I can either do it online or by the phone. When my water softener gave out, I called them. They got right back with me even if it’s during the weekend. They have different plumbers doing different things. They sent it directly to the proper plumbing service, and they got right back ahold with me. They sent a plumber out and the plumber said the water softener needed replacement. There were a few extra charges for the installation that was over and above the initial $100, but I understood that there was going to be an additional cost. Nevertheless, they did the job. My experience with TotalProtect is really good.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
HMS Home Warranty was recommended to us by our realtor as being one of the good ones to work with. We've been submitting claims via the computer and it has been very easy and we’ve received prompt service from them. The techs that came were professional and the quality of their work has been really good. Our hot water heater was leaking even though we got a new one, and they came right out and were on top of taking care of it and did not charge us because they said there was a year's worth of service on that piece. The only one that we had trouble with was our gas fireplace. That item wasn't in our warranty even though we've gotten the extended package and they won't even come out and look at it.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
It’s been more than 10 years that I’ve had TotalProtect Home Warranty and I’m not fully 100% satisfied with them. The reps have always been courteous and nice when I call to report a claim. Then they told me that someone would call me and I had to deal with that person for the appointment. I called them to submit my claim three weeks ago for my garbage disposal. But I had a problem with the results because the serviceman didn’t do what he was supposed to do. He came and saw that it had to be replaced. He said that he can do it at that time and I questioned him as it was not the kind of disposal that they have but I wanted to know whether it was a half horsepower because that’s what I had in there.
The serviceman came and put it there but I found out that he had taken my half horsepower out and put one in there that was less. So I called him and he came back and changed that. I was satisfied that he put half horsepower in there. I told the serviceman that I would wait if he did not have a half horsepower. I would rather have the half in it than by the one that he had in the trunk. He said he’d be back the next day, Friday, but he did not come even on a Saturday. I called him again and he said that he would be here at a certain time but he didn’t show up. I didn’t get that done until Wednesday on the next week. I was very displeased with that because they put me off and then when they put the garbage disposal in, it was an entirely a different serviceman but same company.
I’ve had a lot of things done and I filed more than one claim in the times that I’ve been working with TotalProtect. They had to replace my furnace once and the guy who came to replace it did it but he had a lot of violations there and that way he installed it wasn't safe. So I called TotalProtect and told them what was happening so someone else had to come and do it over again. He kept the same furnace in there but he had to install it in a safer way.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
Wow, so in the past it has been relatively easy to file a claim and get fairly prompt service and appts, however today I was on hold for 60 min waiting for customer service to take my call. Someone then answered and hung up on me. I called back and am now waiting 70min and counting. This is ridiculous, it has consumed my entire day. They should initiate a call back option where you leave your name and number and it holds your place in the queue. I am beyond upset.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
We purchased our home in July. We made a claim on Oct 9th that the furnace didnt work. Here I am Nov 13 and I still have ZERO heat in my house. We live in northwest Pa where temperatures have gotten as low as 17 degrees at night. The warranty company sent the wrong unit first and then after a week of hearing nothing I call to find that the new one has not been ordered and is in research.
Now the company cannot tell me where my furnace is. They shipped it but do not know where it's at. The company that they recommended to install the new furnace has also called and emailed this company and has zero answers for them as to where our furnace is. I have been running space heaters for a month and have an electric bill of almost $500 because of this. This company has zero concerns that I have a 6 year old son in a house that has gotten down to the 40s at night. I'm currently on hold yet again with this company so that I can get answers. Again, DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
I have been without heat for over a week now. Each time I call Total Protect I have wait over an hour every day I call to get a status. I'm told each time that they are waiting on the furnace to come in. It should not take more than 2 days to get a furnance unless it's coming from outside the country! Totally disappointed in the customer service and time it is taking to get a result. Freezin in CHICAGO!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
We have been customers since 2013 and our experiences with this company have been comparably worse in the last year than ever before. Most recently we placed a claim two months for two toilets that were not working. The plumber came out and said that they needed to be replaced. The company would only approve the lowest grade toilet, which was in no way comparable to our existing toilet. We had this same issue years before and a supervisor agreed with us, approving a more comparable, but still not on the same par as our existing toilet. However, on this recent claim we have not had any response from the company despite me calling several times and being told on three different occasions that the claim would be escalated and someone from that department would call back with 24 hours.
Mind you, this has been two months that have passed with me trying to track down someone to speak with about this issue. After being on hold for over an hour several times in the last few weeks, we contacted the plumber (he is great by the way!). He informed us that the claim had been closed! We attempted to contact the company twice today, the current time being on hold is one hour and three minutes. When the claim for the toilets was placed we also placed a claim for our electric clothes dryer. We have never been contacted by a technician for this claim and have been unable to get anybody from HMS to contact us to resolve this.
We have paid for this warranty every month since 2013 and are horribly disappointed, particularly in the last year! The ability to speak with someone in the company when there is a concern or issue is extremely limited to impossible and once you reach someone they state that the claim will be escalated with a response within the next 24 hours, but that does not happen!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
I have been in my home for 3 years now. I have been complaining about issues with my heater since year #2, have paid the $100.00 deductible 3 times about my furnace not operating correctly. They said stuff was installed improperly like I made the changes to my furnace. Now it is quite cold outside and I have space heaters plugged up trying to keep my home warm until I can replace the unit. The way they treat retired, disabled veterans is a disgrace.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
I started a claim for my home heating system on 11/03/17, mind you I did not get a chance to speak with a live person, an automated system, took control ( extremely bad voice ) comm. it supposedly made an appointment for service (did not confirm with me) and hung up! I tried calling back right away, then started the endless hold times, after 1hr and 40 mins. I actually spoke to someone, the CSR (customer service Rep.) said I had an appoint with a local service company, she gave me a name & tel #. I called no answer, got an answering service, gave me a cell number to call, the cell did not answer or have a VM set up to leave a message! I started calling back 2 days later and 2.5 hrs more of hold time, spoke with more CSR's and a 2 Supervisors, was promised call backs, (NOTHING)! I was rudely spoken to by a (Authorization) person, whi I had to call to get approval to have my own service comp. come and look at my System, (my service person was on the call with me) as the Auth. person was Sarcastic and Rude, so this process of a claim has been 8 business days and I have been lied to and ignored, hung up on. I have no heat and its the middle of November> what the hell is with this Company/, My advise do not call them do not write a contract with them, go anywhere else you can. I'm Done!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
Filed this claim a month ago and after 2 weeks finally got a repairman out who said the machine was gone. Now another two weeks and hours on hold still no machine. Customer service is terrible, feel like I am being purposely ignored. Will not recommend this company to anyone, a waste of the $3500.00 I have paid them in the last five years.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
My brother told me about TotalProtect and it seemed TotalProtect had a good deal so I went with them. Submitting a claim is very simple and it was a very efficient experience. I call them and give my number then the claims rep contact people to go out to the property. Their reps were prompt and courteous. The lady that I interacted with was professional and answered all my questions. Their technicians were good. They told me what I needed and I paid my deductible. I was out of town when they went so I had somebody else to look for me but I got the invoice and everything that they gave me. Everything was fine. TotalProtect did an excellent job and I got excellent customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
My fiancé and I bought our home this summer. We purchased a premium upgrade warranty through HMS when we signed our contract. In early October when we noticed our air was not cool, I filed a claim on the 12th. A technician came out on the 13th and sent his report to HMS that same day, as well as the following Monday. This is our only unit for our home. After calling and following up many, many times, and receiving different stories each time, I was told my claim was stuck in the research department. It stayed there for 2 weeks. Meanwhile, I keep reminding HMS that the temperatures are dropping here in VA, and that we have no heat in our home until this is fixed. Mind you, we also do not have a fireplace. On the 1st of November, the parts are finally ordered with a promise of arriving in 3-5 business days.
After 5 business days, I called HMS again, waiting on hold for over an hour like many days before, and was told that a technical error caused my parts to not have been ordered. This was Thursday. I was told that the parts were now ordered, and would arrive today, Monday. Meanwhile, temperatures dipped below 20 this weekend. My home was frigid and I worried about the state of my pipes. Today, no parts arrived. I am at a loss. HMS will continue to lie to me and give me the run around instead of giving me the service that I paid $600 for. I have tried reaching out through every avenue, and am being treated like dirt.
I am now sick. I have a sinus infection that will not subside, and we have spent hundreds on space heaters. I am left with nowhere to turn but to my lawyer. It seems that sometimes companies are not motivated to provide customer service to A VETERAN unless legal action is threatened. I will never renew my warranty, and will discourage everyone I know from purchasing a warranty through them.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
My refrigerator has not been repaired since October 23, 2017. October 27, 2017 technician evaluated refrigerator, said, the parts need to ordered and will be available in 7-10 days. November 3, 2017 called Cross Country, October 31, 2017, authorization was sent to service provider (Appliance Service Plus), I was on hold for 1.5 hours to receive that information from customer service. November 6, called service provider, parts cannot be ordered, called Cross Country to get status, on hold 1.5 hours, told them what service provider stated, they said service provider will need to call them. Called corporate office talked with case management (Megan) said she was sorry. Parts will be ordered.
November 8, 2017 called to get status, parts are ordered. Need to wait. November 12, 2017 called customer service to get status, was told parts are not authorized and they are waiting for a decision on my claim. Thanksgiving is next week, I have family flying in and coming out of town and I have no refrigerator. I have a family of 6 as it is and we are without a refrigerator, you would think that they would offer to purchase another one and refund my $125.00 diagnostic for my troubles. Do not sign up for this company. It is not worth the hassle and they have poor customer service and they do not look out for the consumer.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
I got a booklet that said what HMS Home Warranty would do and that if I had a problem, I could call them and they'd come. When I filed a claim, I called them on the phone and the techs were all very friendly and polite and they took care of the problem. HMS has been good, they came when they were supposed to and the job was finished.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
I have been with TotalProtect Home Warranty for 10 years and my experience with them has been very convenient and very smooth. My recent claim went fine. They came and checked the AC unit, found the problem, and then rectified it. Their technicians were very good.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
On Monday, November 13, 2017, I attempted to call Total Protect to check on an existing claim. I placed the call at 2:30 P.M. One hour later I hung up after being on hold the ENTIRE SIXTY MINUTES!! This is not the first time this has happened. CUSTOMER SERVICE AT TOTAL PROTECT IS NON-EXISTENT!! I will be canceling my subscription with them as soon as this claim is completed!!
Updated on 11/14/2017: I submitted a review yesterday (11/13/2017) about waiting over an hour to speak with "customer service"!! And hung up in frustration!! I called very early this morning and got through!! SURPRISE!! Then, I find out that the dishwasher I was supposed to get today (11/14/2017) is nowhere to be found!! They do not even know who was supposed to deliver it!! I put this claim in three weeks ago and am still TRYING to get Total Protect to give me a straight answer!! One hour + waits on the phone and still no sign of anything!! This bunch needs to be investigated NOW!! You have my claim number from the review I submitted yesterday. As of now, I have heard nothing in follow-up to my call this morning and no calls from anyone about delivering the product!!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR OVER ONE MONTH TO HAVE REPAIRS COMPLETED ON KITCHEN APPLIANCES. WAIT ON LINE FOR OVER 1 TO 2 HOURS TO GET ANY ASSISTANCE. THEN JUST LIP SERVICE. I AM A REALTOR AND THIS IS THE WORSE WARRANTY COMPANY THAT I HAVE EVER HAD TO DEAL WITH, THEY ARE QUICK TO GET YOUR BUSINESS BUT WHEN SERVICE IS REQUIRED THEY GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND WITH NO ONE TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM!!!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
I was preparing to sell my home and my realtor suggested HMS Home Warranty. Submitting a claim was easy as it could be done online and the tech was very responsive to phone calls. He came on time and he was amazing, awesome and so meticulous. He always explained to me what he was doing, what was going on and how long things were taking. He went above and beyond so I highly recommend him. Also, the quality of the work was fantastic. One of my co-workers had a negative experience but he managed to resolve it. But I was very happy that mine was very pleasant and very very smooth. It was perfect.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
I’ve been with TotalProtect a number of years. It was the one that was offered through our bank. They’re a good way to avoid large bills. Submitting a claim has been pretty easy. Recently, though, we've found it's a little difficult to get a person on the phone and we're dealing with answering machines instead. That’s just within the last weeks. We have never gotten anyone on the phone. We tell them what the problem is on the answering machine, they call a company and the company calls us and comes out and takes care of the problem. So far, everything we've done has been very good.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
We had just bought a brand new home and TotalProtect was offered by the bank. Submitting a claim with them has been pretty smooth. When I call, they ask me questions and I answer it short and sweet. The techs that they’ve sent were wonderful. There was one incident when a tech was supposed to do something that he didn’t do. But when his next check came out, they fixed it. So everything was fine. TotalProtect is an awesome service for the working people.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017
HMS Home Warranty came with the house when I bought it. It's difficult for me to submit a claim with them because I can't do it through the web. I live in an area with a zip code that is split between two different areas of my state and HMS tend to group me with technicians from outside of my area so they won't service me. So I have to call in and tell them not to send somebody from the Washington D.C. area because they won't come out. I also have to tell HMS that they've got to give me someone from Baltimore and ignore the fact that my ZIP code says that it’s part of Maryland. So, that's a big frustration.
The HMS reps I spoke with were able to take care of me, though sometimes it takes two callbacks before they are able to get me somebody who will take care of my problem. They also pick their default ones sometimes which can be frustrating. I have a default contractor specifically for my HVAC that keeps getting clogged but they're never able to come out, so I wound up having to get another place. But we had an incident recently and the place that ended up coming out did a fantastic job. This group should be what all HMS techs should be like. They did exactly what they were supposed to do and they were on time.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017
I got an advertisement in the mail from TotalProtect and I read their booklet. I liked what they offered, what they do and what they pay. They explained everything so I decided to go with them and I'm glad I did because I've used them three times. When you call a professional, for them to come and to give you an estimate, it costs you. And then sometimes they come and even if they can’t fix it, you still have to pay them. With TotalProtect, when you have appliances and things like that breakdown, it's much better to pay $100 and the rest they take care of it. When I submit a claim to them, they get on it right away. I would do it over the phone and I would be able to speak with a person. The people there are very nice and the technicians that come out call me when they're almost here. The quality of their work is excellent and awesome, and I'm very happy with TotalProtect.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017
I've had TotalProtect for about five months and so far, so good. I filed a claim over the phone and everybody was great. It didn't take long and they were very helpful. The claim was for a pipe that was corroded that led into our bathroom. They only had to replace one small part of it, and they took care of it all in one shot. The tech came in, did his thing, and he was very professional. I was pleased with how easy filing a claim was. It’s very consumer-friendly, and it seems to work. I had a great experience with TotalProtect, and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017
I call total home and they sent out a tech who charged me 45.00 and then never sent in a quote. I called him back and he refused to answer my calls. I called Total and they sent me three more companies that never showed up. Now they wanted me to find someone. Every one I called refused to work with Total home Warranty and now they have refused to refund my money even though they couldn't supply the service they sold me. Stay away There is a big problem when other companies will not work for you.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017
We recently bought a new home and so we asked the owners for a home warranty and they bought HMS for us. We’ve had to submit three claims. The first two went smoothly, and the third was a total headache. Every time that anything’s happened, I haven’t been 100% certain whether or not it’s covered by HMS so I have always wanted to call in and speak to somebody in person. The reps are friendly and they’re quick to respond. They’re not always right but we have gotten everything solved.
The claim we had an issue with was when they said that Sears would be doing the claim and they gave us an eight-hour window. Sears wasn’t calling me to give a smaller window so I stayed home the entire day. I called HMS three times, at least, to figure out what was going on. They said, “Oh, you just have to wait.” Nobody took the extra minute to look into it and actually figure out why I was just waiting and waiting with nothing happening. Until finally at about 4:00 o’clock, I got some woman who said, “Hold on a second, this doesn’t even make sense.” She called the person who was supposed to come out and found out that they had been fired the week before. We had to wait an entire weekend without a functioning garage door, for no reason except that nobody would look into it for me. Other than that, the contractors' quality of work has been good and they've been efficient.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017
I’ve been in this home for about 17 years and I’ve been with TotalProtect for close to 15. They stand behind their warranties and I have always been very pleased with their professionalism and their speed of getting things taken care of. There was one time when they questioned something but they seemed to make it right. I recently had some plumbing issues and they were right on it. Before that, it was a garage door opener. They are very polite and they hook me up with people who tend to be of the quality of service.
The service people who have been here also let me write to my $100 deductibility and even they have been very pleased on their end at how cooperative and professional TotalProtect is so it seems like a completely good loop. I hope it continues that way. I’ve heard from so many other warranty companies that are not as reputable as TotalProtect has been with me. I’m 60 years old and the warranty does become a very nice thing to know I have on a daily basis in case something happens. My whole experience has been really good with them and I’ve mentioned to a lot of other people about TotalProtect.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017
Some of the appliances don’t hold together like they used to, so I took a little advantage of the protection from TotalProtect Home Warranty and get a little better deal if something happened to the appliances. I called in a claim early morning because I ended up walking to the kitchen into a puddle of water. I got a chance to talk to somebody very fast and their rep was helpful. She explained everything that was going to happen and she said that it will take three days.
Submitting a claim was easy except the fact that the problem was that my refrigerator quit and they had three days to get out here. The rep didn't have any control over scheduling so she wasn't sure how that would would work out. I had to scurry and try to find an alternate place to get all my fresh goods from spoiling. But the tech that came out was excellent. He had everything with him and the repair was done very quickly, so I was pleased. But TotalProtect should try to figure something out for things such as refrigerators where there’s going to be food spoilage. Other than that, TotalProtect has been honest and very professional.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
Never once has this company contacted me with updates to the account, I have done ALL of the leg work for them. Why am I paying $60 a month for home warranty if I’m doing all the work myself?
So, after the second claim was opened, I again called multiple times, on hold for an hour or longer. I was told I needed to find a service provider in my area because they couldn’t find anyone. Again, I’M responsible? That’s why I pay YOU!!! If you don’t have service providers in my area, then why do you offer a home warranty in my area? Once I said I wanted to cancel my contract, the representative magically found someone to do the work. Now that the gentleman has come out and addressed the problem, submitted a claim, we still haven’t had any progress. I call, and total protect tells me everything has been approved, but they’re telling the service provider it’s under review??? GET YOUR STUFF TOGETHER total protect!!! I will NOT recommend this company to anyone! Now, tonight I’ll go to sleep in 35 degree weather with no heater...... thanks to putting my trust in a company who doesn’t stand by their word (“making home ownership easy.”)
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I placed a claim with them on 11-8 and received confirmation via email on 11-10 that a service provider will be visiting my home on 11-10 to service my furnace. Imagine my surprise when I called the service provider and they had no records of my appointment. They stated that this happen all the time and that the warranty company never contact them to make them aware of the appointment.
I'm now sitting on hold for customer service and its been approximately30 minutes and counting for someone to answer my call. I have no idea why Total Protect advertise 24/7 Live help when no one answer your call. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THEIR SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I just purchased a house and received the HMS warranty, courtesy of the seller about a month ago. Within 2 weeks, I see that my water heater is sitting in a pan filled with water. I think that I'm in pretty good shape since I have the warranty, so I give them a call and pay the $100 deductible. They send out a plumber who confirms I need a new water heater tank and pan replacement. He tells me there will be non covered charges, but I can go over his findings with the warranty company to verify coverages, but the water heater is fully covered. So I can to follow up on the claim, and they tell me that it is going to cost me several hundred dollars out of pocket. I questioned some of the charges and requested a supervisor, since the reps could not do much more than tell me what was on the paper in front of them. The request went in on a Monday, but by Thursday, I still had not received the return call promised.
I wanted to know about the necessity of the additional charges, because they seemed rather excessive. I let them know that I wasn't happy with the plumber they sent & requested to have someone else assigned to do the work. I was told that they were unable to assign the claim to another contractor, even though no work has been done and no parts ordered. After finally calling for a week, I was put in touch with Kim, a supervisor. She just repeated the talking points about they were unable to reassign the claim to another vendor. I never got a satisfactory response to why they would force me to work with a plumber that they knew was gouging me on prices.
HMS has a set price in which they are willing to expend on a claim based on what is usual & customary, but seems to have no qualms about going forward with contractors who show no regard about what is excessive for the consumer. What it seems to look like is this: the warranty company will assign the claim to a contractor and claim he is doing the work for such a discounted price since he is part of their network, but what happens is that the contractor pads his charges with the uncovered portion to make up for the labor costs that areally allegedly included in the coverage for the claim.
I called several other plumbers just to ask if the additional work was usual, or even necessary when installing a water heater and pan. There are no other defects, but somehow, I'm being told that I have to get brand new pipes replaced and or modified. I don't understand why I couldn't have my choice of contractor within their network or why I couldn't get someone else to do the work under the claim since I have paid the deductible for claim. I'm disappointed that the home warranty is less of a warranty program and more of a contractor racket.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I have been trying to get my air conditioner looked at. It is leaking water on my hardwood floors. I called on a Sunday evening and was told someone would be at my house on the next morning. No one showed up. Called back and said no one came and was told it was a scheduling problem and they would be here Tuesday. No one showed. I was reassigned to another company and was hoping they would come Wednesday. Was told they didn’t get the assignment until late and they couldn’t make it until Thursday. The repair person called Thursday and said they probably wouldn’t make it since they were assigned 4 places to go in three different states. So another no show. Friday I called him, but no answer. I called Total Protect again, but they didn’t really have any other providers in my area, so they are suppose to have him call me this weekend to set up something for Monday. This whole thing has been a tragedy in incompetence not to mention the hold times to even talk to someone. I was on hold for an hour and a half on day before I finally gave up and hung up. The wait times have been between 30-45 minutes the other times I had to call them. So after a week I still have the A.C. problem and I am upset and stressed out by all of this. I wonder if any of the other Home Warranty Companies are this disorganized and lacking contractors?
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I had home warranty coverage through my home purchase. I had a heating issue due to a furnace malfunction. I contacted HMS to set-up an appointment and it took 5 minutes to get claim number (automated claim filling). Someone was supposed to come next day from 8 am to 12 pm. But No one showed up. I called HMS and I was on hold for more than AN HOUR; they gave me technician's number to contact him. I called him and he said his truck broke down, therefore he was not able to make it. I called back HMS and I was on HOLD for another HOUR or so.
They set up an appointment with another company and gave me their number too. After the call, I called that guy and he said: "I told them I'm very busy and I don't have time, I'm not sure why they gave my number." So, I called HMS back and I was on hold for ANOTHER 1 HOUR. Finally, representative picked up I explained my situation, he said, "Let me talk to my manager and I'm going to put you on hold," I said sure... HE HUNG UP ON ME. I called back and Now I'm ON HOLD for 47:22 and counting...
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
We chose TotalProtect Home Warranty because of the coverage. The last time that we submitted a claim, my husband wasn't very pleased because it was all automated and was annoyed that he didn't get a real person. However, the contractor that they set us up with showed up on time and the service was great. The guy was really thorough, friendly and helpful as well.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I could not recommend TotalProtect. They seem to be a company too big to be effective. If all customers were treated in this manner, they would be out of business. It’s been over 2 months and we want to know a REAL status and accurate timeline for resolution. Accurate bad news is better than platitudes read from a script, at least we’d know our dryer status. I would not recommend this company.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
The first two times that we filed a claim with HMS Home Warranty were good. We had to get our sump pump fixed and HMS was great. They sent an electrician out to look at the wiring, but then the electrician told us that nothing was broken. We were going through inspection, so it wasn’t covered by them. We went ahead and paid full price, but they gave us a good electrician to come out.
But this last time has been quite an ordeal. The day we were moving out, our compressor in the refrigerator blew, so we made a claim and got somebody out there. A gentleman came out and checked and then it was days before they even approved to order the part. I don’t think anything would have happened had I not called and they went, “Oh, it hasn’t been approved to order the part. Let me approve that.” They had already approved to order the part, but they do not have that compressor and they said it was going to be three to five days. I called them yesterday because they called asking how has the service been and I told them there has been no service.
They told me I'm still on the contract and that they're going to have to talk to me and the buyer at the same time or they're going to cancel the contract. I told them they're not ready to do that because it was already taken care of at closing. It’s bad on the buyers more so than us, but they ended up having to go out and get a small refrigerator just to have something in the house. It was not something they got to wait that long. I realized it was a holiday, but there are certain things that they need to take care of and if they're in this kind of business, they have to have people who are going to work on it.
This experience supersedes all the other stuff because of the length of time. It seemed like there was no priority and that people, after these things had been paid for at closing, being okay with the fact that they’re going that long without a refrigerator and have to purchase another appliance waiting for the part of the other one to come in. I don’t think I’d use them again because of what happened into these buyers.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I looked up what TotalProtect offered and then I took it. I submitted a claim over the phone and the wait time was reasonable. The reps were helpful and respectful, and they did their best to find what I need. The technicians that they sent out have been fine but I only had one scenario where it was very unprofessional. I had plumbing that they looked at, and they left and were blaming my parents for not understanding. It wasn't really good handling but it was only that one time. It was dragging and a waste of time, yet it still wasn't resolved, and I ended up getting somebody else to fix it. TotalProtect is a decent company and I have a good plan with them, and everybody's trying to find a way how to resolve the problem. It's business and they do their best, and I recommend them.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
Submitting claims to HMS Home Warranty has been good. The easiest way for me so far was through the phone. I have logged into my account online just to view the status of claims and to get a feel for what information I can pull on my particular contract online. I have filed several claims as just about every appliance in this house was broken or needed something. I have made several calls, as well as followed up or changed appointments, and all but one time has been pleasant. It’s been a good experience. With all the different claims that I’ve filed, the technicians had to come back once for one of the appliances. But everything’s been good for the most part.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
Have had this company for two years. Everything great until our air conditioner started leaking. First provider they sent me was TERRIBLE. Had negative reviews online and when I called back to ask for a different provider, they refused. So I let the provider charge my system and the issue resurfaced. This started in August, the provider says there needs to be parts ordered and now it is November with no parts ordered or installed. I have spent the last two days on hold and on the phone with HMS with their claims department. They have reassigned the case to three other providers, two no longer deal with HMS anymore because of their business practices and the third was the original provider! I have asked repeatedly to speak to a manager/supervisor and they refuse, telling me a manager cannot do anything. REALLY? Save yourself HOURS and use your own reputable service providers. It's not worth it.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
The process for submitting a claim is relatively easy. Cross Country has a 24/7 call number. We call them and they get right on it. There are nine items that is covered which are the electrical system, the plumbing system, the heating system, the washer and dryer, the water heater, the air conditioner system, the garbage disposal, the ceiling fan, and the garage door opener. So far, everything has been okay because whenever I had a problem with the air conditioning, they’re always Johnny-on-the-spot. The garbage disposal went out once and they came and repaired it right away. They just did the water heater and they did it in a timely fashion, and everything went well with that. They came back a day or two to make sure that everything was working and that it wasn’t leaking. It was a good service.
There’s more that they should cover though. The house has a built-in dishwasher, electric oven, and microwave. They don’t cover those. I have the back coverage for the dishwasher, and I pay up a premium every year in order to keep that enforced. And then, the microwave went out about a month and I had to go out and buy a new microwave and have it installed. But it’s not on the list, so there’s nothing I can do about that. When I purchased the house, I understood that. Our refrigerator wasn’t in here but I have to keep coverage up on it. If anything goes wrong with it, I have a different insurance that I have to file with in order to keep my refrigerator going. But whenever something goes wrong with what Cross Country said was covered, I call them and they’d come out and take care of everything. They are always good.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
It’s difficult when you’re by yourself. I can’t handle the plumbing and the air-conditioning. I know a lot about plumbing and air-conditioning because I retired from construction and commercial management in California and Texas, so I’m familiar with the pipes, air-conditioner, air handlers, etc, but I’m not in a position to go up and climb up into the attic and start working on the air-conditioning. It’s very important to me to have a company that I can call up and know that I have a tenant that’s coming in to my other house. And it’s important to me to know that when they come out, they handle the issue. I don’t have to call back and somebody else has to come out and all of that.
I’ve had good luck with TotalProtect. They are very responsive when I call them. They handle the job very professionally and I’m very happy with them. They’ve been a good company for me. The people that TotalProtect has sent out have been very honest and upfront even if I am a woman. They don’t try to sell me something that I don’t need and they’ve been always been very respectful. Everybody whom I’ve ever had to deal with has always been professional. I’m very inquisitive because I want to make sure they know what they’re doing so I ask them what happened, and they explain it to me.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
HMS has been great. Submitting a claim has been, so far, so good and I haven’t had that many in the 12 years that I had the house. I’ve used them maybe three times and the repair work has always been completed and satisfactory. The techs who had been sent out were okay. They got their $100 right away, but one didn’t even do anything and got $100. I had an issue with renewing the warranty two years ago where I didn’t want to renew because of financial problems and the dude said he would put me on the monthly payment that I’m on now. He said that if I upgraded, my deductible would only be $35 so I said I’ll take it. Now it's $100 and I don’t recall getting a notification that the deductible went up on me.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
I filed a claim to have my HVAC unit fixed. HMS has told me that the claim is in the "Research" department. Meanwhile a cold front is moving into Baltimore and we have no heat. HMS said they have escalated the situation to where the HVAC company can purchase the part, it doesn't need to be purchased by HMS. I told the HVAC Company this and he was not pleased that this is now his responsibility to purchase this part up front. I told him that I would pay for it if he could just please install it in the home so my tenants have heat. It has been 6 days since I filed a claim and the claim is in the "Research" department and I'm going to need to buy the part myself and get it to the HVAC company. HMS is no good.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
Do not use HMS for your home warranty unless you want horrible customer service including being on hold for hours on end literally. My wife and I bought a house 6 months ago and used them given it was in place. Our furnace went down more than two weeks ago now. It took them a few days to get someone out to look at it. It then took them a few more days to "authorize" the part and another week for the agency they are contracted with to come out. Once they came out (15 days later) then realized that they need another part. So they need to authorize that too - at least another week. And temperatures are down in the 20s in the evening. I complained several times to a supervisor. But nothing has been done. And every time I call it's at least a "20 minute" wait due to "high call volume" although in reality it is about an hour wait. If you have a choice then use someone else.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
I tried for over a month to cancel my warranty. Could not get them to answer even after holding for over 90 minutes. Once I did talk to someone, they informed me I was on a contract and because I was canceling early, I would have to pay for any claims made in during this year of the contract. I have been a customer for 8 years. Never again.
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