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Cinch Home Services is a home warranty company that’s been in business for over 45 years. It offers three types of plans and different service fee options for flexible pricing. It also offers a 180-day workmanship guarantee and coverage for unknown preexisting conditions and mechanical failure due to rust and corrosion damage.
Visit www.cinchhomeservices.com- Offers three combination plans
- Coverage for unknown preexisting conditions
- 180-day workmanship guarantee
- Available in most states
- Service fees of up to $150
- No systems-only or appliance-only plan
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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2017
When I moved from Maine to Texas, Wachovia was offering TotalProtect Home Warranty with a new home purchase and I took it out. When Wells Fargo took over Wachovia, they continued to offer the program and I stayed with them because they have always provided good service for me. I've been with them for 10 years now and I'm very satisfied. But every two years, they go up on the cost of out of pocket to me. It's gone from $60 to $125 in 10 years.
Also, when submitting a claim, lots of times they will give me a number to contact and the person either doesn't get back to me or they have a voicemail that's full. When that happens, I call customer service and explain to them what's going on and they handle it from their end. Before I get off the phone with them, I have a date set for a contractor to come and take care of whatever the issue is. Everybody is very polite, professional and had it resolved on the first call.
As far as a couple of private contractors that have come in here, the most recent one was on the air-conditioning system. They handled their job but I had some concerns when they left. It’s a father and son owned business and the father called me back without me prompting a call because the son told him that I was still concerned with some issues and he cleared up my concerns. I always had very good luck with TotalProtect and with everyone that were had sent in, and all of my issues have been resolved.
But I had them come back for our Maytag dishwasher from Sears. They put in a faulty part from Sears and the dishwasher failed again within a couple of months. But it was still covered by TotalProtect's a policy that if the customer is not satisfied with the repair, within 90 days, the appliance will be replaced or repaired at no extra cost. I called them and said that the dishwasher was doing exactly the same thing before the technician came. They said they'd get right on it and within 24 hours, the technician was back here. They checked, ordered the new part and re-installed it when it came in. It was two days before they could get a technician from Sears to come out and it was a four day wait for the part. They had to order the part because it was something that they didn't carry at the store or warehouse and it was a little inconvenient to be without a dishwasher for five days. But defective parts happen and no one can control that.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2017
I realized that appliances and various other things in the home would not be covered and I wanted to have some secure kind of warranty to help me with expenses so I went with TotalProtect. I have submitted one claim to TotalProtect and I had absolutely zero problems with it. The claim representative was great. Whenever I called the claims department, I get a quick response and they're on top of it. They sent someone out from Sears to fix my stove which had some problem with it being realigned. My son did go in and tweaked it a little bit and that was the adjustment of the cover of the stove itself. The technician did a good job but he didn’t have very much of a personality. I'm a very upbeat person and I was attempting to interact but he seemed he wanted to be anywhere but here. There was no smile and overall non-verbal cues. Nonetheless, I paid him and everything has been working great since.
I also have some issues with TotalProtect. Last month, my debit card was fraudulently used so my bank cancelled the card and issued another card but it took a few days for me to get it. Within that time was the due date of my account and TotalProtect tried processing and couldn’t. Before that time, I'm calling trying to get someone in the billing department to help me get the card information changed. I also tried to do it online but I couldn’t. I finally got someone and they submitted the payment. I started getting all of these past due notices both via email and in snail mail and so I called in again. When I called, the shortest amount of time of wait that I had was 30 minutes.
I thought my payment was fixed in July and then didn’t want to attempt it to take a day. My due date is the 15th. They sent me another past due notice so I went into my online profile and everything was correct including the credit card information. I got frustrated. I waited an hour and three minutes before someone came to the phone. Also, the payment amount went up $3 and something and the rep said something about the state I'm in requiring taxes and I have to pay those from the time I've had the account.
It's very unprofessional. I waited that long to find out about our payment increase that I've never received notice of at all and continuing to get past due notices when I wasn’t past due. I told the young lady today that I spoke to that I was considering a different home warranty company. Claims have been wonderful so I hate to switch but I don’t want to have to call about my bill and wait an hour on the phone to get the representative to speak with me.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2017
We recently purchased our first home and the sellers included HMS Home Warranty. About 6 weeks after the purchase our garage door opener stopped working. So I went ahead and called in a claim. They were nice and scheduled an appointment right away. When the technician arrived he said that the springs and pulleys needed work and the gears needed to be replaced. He then said that the gears were covered but the springs and pulleys weren't. He then said that the springs and pulleys would cost $599. When I was taken aback by the price he said: "Well it's negotiable." I told him I would call him back. I quickly received a quote from another local company for the same work for $250. I called the original contractor and told him the other price I received. He said "Well we can't guarantee their work" and "I don't know if your claim will be approved if you go with someone else."
Sure enough 3 days later I received a call from HMS saying that my claim was denied. The contractor had provided a bogus reason to HMS. I called the contractor and called him out for trying to price gouge us. He admitted that he helped to deny the claim because I didn't pay. He said "Well how are we supposed to make money? The insurance company doesn't pay us enough and we have to make the money somehow." It is absolutely despicable what the technician at Sears and HMS are doing here. This is a complete scam. Do not buy HMS. It is worthless and much more of a hassle than it is worth.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2017
We've had HMS Home Warranty since we purchased our home and they have prompt service and sure billing of goods. My first claim didn't go as planned but on the second time everything worked out as planned. Their claims rep was great and the technician who came out to do the service was professional as well.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2017
When we bought this place, it had already had HMS on there so we just continued. We decided to keep the warranty and keep renewing since we did not know how old the appliances were. We've had HMS for five years now. We submitted a claim when the upper element of the water heater was out. It was only heating a little bit. Also, when the microwave wasn’t working, we called HMS and they came right away. It just took a day or two for a technician to come out. We had those appliances fixed and everything is fine now. Our interactions with the techs were very good and we're very satisfied. Their quality of work was the best. Overall, it's been good a good experience with HMS Home Warranty.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2017
I've had a few claims with TotalProtect and submitting those have been very easy. On the other hand, when their reps decide not to cover the claim, they can be very obnoxious. But if you don't need them, they're very polite. We recently got back to Florida and then there were a couple of things that went wrong. I had a problem with my plumbing and I had them come in to evaluate. It wounded up not being covered by the warranty. It cost $100 to have it evaluated and then it cost another $200 to have it fixed by the person that came in saying, "I can't do it because your claim won't cover it."
That's one of the things that I really am disturbed about. Whatever it is that I gave, as far as a deposit for the evaluation, has not been carried over as a payment to the additional $200 or $300 that I have to dish out because the plan doesn't cover it. In addition, the person that said he couldn't do it is the same person who fixed the problem and charged me another $250, which is on top of the upfront fee. That is very disturbing because someone is double dipping, triple dipping and I got caught on that for three different times recently with them. I am so upset with Total Protect.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2017
Our AC went out toward the end of July. I called HMS to submit my claim which was easy and pain free. They then gave me a number to a contractor I can call to schedule an appointment to come look at the AC. The contractor was able to come out on 7/28 and diagnosed the issue as a compressor failure. It took HMS about a week to approve the compressor replacement, which was fine. HMS did try to scam me into paying an $89 compressor disposal fee. I wouldn't have caught this if I hadn't been in the HVAC business, so it's untelling how many homeowners have been scammed into paying this. The contractor then came out on 8/9 to install the new compressor which they realized HMS had sent them the wrong compressor. This is where the real issues began.
I never received a call from HMS apologizing for the mistake or to provide me with a timeframe on when the new compressor could be sent. It took me leaving a negative comment on their Facebook page for them to call me. Natalie, my case manager, then called me on 8/16 to let me know the compressor cannot be deliver until 8/21. She stated there isn't anything else she can do to expedite the deliver of the compressor. The contractor then stated they cannot come out until 8/28 to replace the compressor. So we will be without AC for 5 weeks by the time the AC is fixed.
The customer service at HMS is the worst I've seen at a company, and I am just speechless at how little they seem to care about someone going without AC and their house being in the 90's. I was offered lodging as part of my warranty, but who wants to sleep in a hotel for 1.5 weeks? I also have cats and dogs which we would not be able to bring with us. If I could leave negative stars I would.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2017
When I bought the house, the warranty came with it for the first year. I decided to keep it because I knew that my new appliances needed a warranty. Filing a claim was easy and available 24 hours a day. I called them up one time and they were able to answer all my questions. I didn’t have to wait weeks. Technicians got here a day or two, showed up on time and got my appliance fixed. HMS Home Warranty had great service and I am satisfied with it.
Karen – 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. - Latanya
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2017
I like to have insurance and TotalProtect Home Warranty was part of my home package. It’s paid through my mortgage but the price went up $100. I also have coverage with AHS and I was paying for TotalProtect Home Warranty for 27 years but I didn’t use them until the last five years. The claims representatives were good and nice people. Most of the technicians that come out talk to me and their service was good 95% of the time. They knew what they were doing and figured they're doing the job right. But I get little bumps like the timing because I got a guy who came out then went on vacation and forgot about me. So I called back TotalProtect and they sent out another guy who was right on time.
I’ve used TotalProtect for the garbage disposal and on a dishwasher. Recently, I submitted a claim for my air conditioner that was not operating up to par. The guy came out and said that my air conditioning system was too small. But I’ve had it for many years and it’s still working. In his estimation, since it was cold and the air conditioning was on, the piping was working. But my problem was in the duct work. He then looked at stuff a little bit but that was it. Once I also had a guy who mismeasured my microwave. We went through this whole process of not being able to find the one for my size. But I measured the microwave myself and it was no problem and I ended up getting one from Sears.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2017
My experience with TotalProtect has been awful. I had an issue in May with my air conditioning and when they sent me a contractor for it, he came and just blew it out. It was then all right and he ran off. So, when it started acting up the same way, I called him again because he told me, "Don't call TotalProtect. Call me because you have a 90-day guarantee." That's the first thing I did on Sunday night. But I never got a call back. That's when I started calling 'cause I was desperate. I know my medical issues and I thought I've got to get air.
Finally, somebody was going to come. But I saw on Yelp that he had shyster people and I was concerned. So, I said, "If you can send me somebody else." And they said, "Yes. Lucky Service will come." I talked to Carrie. And I said, "Between 10 and 12." So, I canceled my doctor's appointment to be here. I called them when they opened and they said, "They had no record." So, I called back and that's when they finally brought the same contractor I previously had. He came yesterday and changed my thermostat. I asked if he’s not going to look outside or to blow this out. He told me it's clear and that the problem is in here. He gave me a substandard thermostat and told me that TotalProtect wouldn't pay for the kind of thermostat I had. He put it on fan and he told me to wait 30 minutes.
The fan came on but very shortly after he left, I had to call the lady back because it’s not running again. She told me to wait an hour and a half. But I can't stand the heat so I went out for about two hours. I was having pains in my chest last night. When I came back it was still leaking. I called TotalProtect and the guy told them that it was my fault. That I didn't do what was right. I don't know anything about air conditions. I did exactly as I followed them. And then the thing wouldn't work. I was so upset.
Then another gentleman, Luis, came and said, "Your thermostat is crooked." And I said, "Well, this is the one he took off. He said this was the problem." So, now I have a crooked thermostat, substandard thermostat which I paid $350 for and Luis told me it was bad. He didn't have the equipment in his truck. We decided that he takes all the stock valve and we put a Tupperware thing all night. And I was up almost all night changing it but at least I was cool. They were going to come today and redo it and unplug. I would have been in an emergency room. I called them this morning and thank them for doing that.
I got TotalProtect so that I would feel secure that they were a warranty company. I'm a widow. I'm retired. I have medical issues and expenses. A friend of mine told me about them and she said they're very good. So, when I called them I said, "Everything that you all had to offer, I want it." I paid them out of my need for that security but today, I find none. I have called them once for my washing machine and the man who came was very nice. He fixed it, I paid him and off he went. Up to Sunday, I had no problem. It's the vendors that they have. I'm not upset with TotalProtect. I'm concerned about I thought I had more coverage on my air condition 'cause I'm facing something that I didn't expect. That's why I bought it. And that makes me feel that I was lied to because I got the most. I told them, "I want everything.” I trusted them that they would send people out that would do me right that would honor the name of TotalProtect.
Delia - We appreciate that you took the time to share your experience. Your feedback is very important to us and we regret to hear that you’ve had unsatisfactory experiences with our service providers. We have passed your complaint on to the managers that oversee the service providers in your area to ensure that your concerns are addressed. Thanks – Janet
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2017
HMS is the best and their people are fast, courteous, and nice. They were recommended by the seller when I was purchasing a condo. It was very easy to submit a claim and my interaction with their rep went as expected. When I submitted a claim for an air conditioner repair job, it wasn’t done correctly so I called HMS and the repairman was supposed to come back. He was not willing to, which was not satisfactory to me, and he wasn’t too happy when I mentioned that it's through HMS or a home warranty. He was busy so it took them almost a month to get to me but he did complete the job.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017
My air conditioner stopped cooling my house last Thursday. I contacted Total Protect (my home warranty company) and filed a claim. The service technician came out on Friday and told the company that the unit had dirt on it and cleaning it would solve the problem. He turned the unit on and it appeared to be cooling. I paid the $100 deductible and he left. Three hours later the air conditioner failed again. I contacted the warranty company and they set me up with a different service company who came on Monday. I had the unit turned off, so the technician turned it on and it appeared to be working. He couldn't find anything wrong with the unit so he left. I was not charged another deductible. The unit stopped working a few hours later. Total Protect set me up with the second company again. He came again today and finally figured out that there was a short that was causing my unit to turn itself off. This time Total Protect said I would be responsible for a second deductible because the diagnosis was different from the first day??? It has been the same issue; it just took the technicians three visits to finally diagnose the problem. This should all be covered by one deductible! It is the same broken air conditioner. It was never repaired. I contacted Customer Service to ask why it required a new deductible since the unit was never repaired. I was told it was a new issue since it was fixed in Friday. If it was fixed why did I have to call back three hours later and live in a hot house for 5 days? I asked to speak to a supervisor but was told they were too busy to talk to me and would call within 24 hours. I called again and talked to another CSR and was told I would have to appeal. This is very unfair and has been a frustrating experience. The repairs are supposed to be guaranteed 24 hours.
Victoria – Thanks for sharing your experience! I apologize for the inconvenience with your claim. In this instance you should not have been charged a second deductible. Although a new deductible is typically required if the failure was not the same as the initial failure, in this instance the failure wasn’t caught until the 3rd service call. Our records show that you have since been reimbursed for the second deductible you paid. We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to address your concerns – Tanya
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017
not 24-48 but 5 days,,, strike one.... we were told to go ahead and contact a company... so much for their claim to "our service technicians are pre-screened and regularly monitored for performance". Strike 2
So that meant I did their work. all the AC companies told me they didn't work with home warranties. the lowest quote was $7600. ugh which meant I would have to put the money up front... I found a guy that put in a cheap new AC for $2400.. I sent info to company,,, then after several back and forths they said it was sent to review and could be 4 to 6 weeks before response. Ugh what company takes 4 to 6 weeks? oh must be since I had to use my money... finally 6 weeks I get a form email declining, no call, just a form email... the guy that did my AC said main reason company don't do warranty work is it takes to long. he booked me for 3 days out and lived up to it. warranty waste of money
Ray – We are sorry for the delays and inconvenience. We’ve located your account and reviewed your claim. On August 17th we addressed your concerns and proposed a resolution for the inconvenience caused. In order to move forward, we must be provided with the required documents in order to consider reimbursement for the cost you paid to your service provider for the replacement. Respectfully, Tanya
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017
We have had this warranty company for about 7 years. The first claim we had was our refrigerator and was fairly easy to get replaced. It has been downhill from there. We had a claim for our washer and the technician told us it was the belt. Total Protect's job is not to give excellent customer service, they spend every minute from the time you submit your claim trying to find a way to deny your claim. They told us to email them the receipt and they would gladly fix the washer. Did not happen. They apparently did not like the opinion of their OWN technician and made us wait a couple of more days until they could send Sears out to diagnose the problem. Come to find out, our washer did not even have a run with a belt. What? Anyway, they told us that the drum was bent because I overloaded it and therefore denied the claim. We bought ourselves a new washer. The whole process took about a week and a half. Now, to the current problem. 4 out of the last 5 years our AC unit has broken down. They have fixed it every time but not without much kicking and screaming. Our AC unit is currently broken,I woke up 9 days ago, the morning of my scheduled spine surgery, to discover the unit was not running. I called them immediately so I could get the ball rolling because the lack of urgency in this company is a joke. I live in Texas, it is hot. I have my elderly mother living with me, 5 animals, kids and I came home from surgery to a unbearable house. Called the company, they sent the workman out, paid the $100 deductible and got it diagnosed. Something about the wiring, same problem we had the last time, go figure. My husband has spent the last 9 days jumping through hoops to even get them to approve the claim. They tried to say that we had someone other than their people work on our AC and once again, our fault. Not only are they dead wrong, we have stayed up on all of our maintenance checks. We even paid over $400 to get the AC unit cleaned when their workman told us it needed to be done. We were informed that if we didn't follow through with this cleaning they would not fix it if it broke again. So, here we are, 9 days later, trying to cool off a house with a window unit that we had to purchase so none of us die from heat stroke. They are supposed to come today to fix it but I am not going to hold my breath. We basically have been paying them to spend their time looking for every reason under the sun to blame us somehow for the problem so they won't have to fix it. This company is a joke.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017
I've had four claims with HMS Home Warranty and for the most part, they were excellent. However, I have had one major problem with an air conditioning claim. The company that they sent out was not qualified to do the inspection and the repair. It took me nine weeks to get my air conditioning fixed in the middle of summer and five weeks of that had a lot to do with this bad company. The diagnosis was wrong from the start so they fixed one part and then realized it wasn't working. Then they said we needed another part and that took HMS seven days. Between authorization, approval and ordering the part, it took the company another five days to come back out and work. But they missed something else and then we went through that very same two-week process again to get a part ordered. The company wasn’t great about coming out either so that took time.
At that point, the company just quit on HMS and they wouldn’t come back or HMS ended up having to fire that company. HMS had to get another company to come out for me and that company was outstanding. When the bad company left, they left everything in shambles so when the technician came to inspect it, he couldn’t even tell if everything was working because the bad parts had been unhooked and he couldn’t test it. So he had to get an additional two parts and it was the worst comedy of errors ever.
It was 95 degrees and I had been calling them every day for about six weeks, trying to speed up the process. They’re a huge company and you never get the same person twice so I would have to start over explaining everything and this problem was very unusual. They were all extremely nice but it was hard to get to a supervisor and it takes 24 to 48 hours. But as it escalated this time, finally they were on top of it and even calling me every day, trying to get it done. They also let the contractor pick up the parts instead of ordering them and then that company was able to get me up and running in about four business days. However, I ended up having to pay two disposal fees for $700 but if it had been diagnosed properly, it would have probably been $300 total. That wasn't my fault so I’m going to write them about that. But HMS paid for everything and I’m thrilled that I'm not paying $5,000 for an air conditioner.
Once, we had a water heater go out and that was all replaced efficiently. But I got a junior technician and when the head guy came to do the installation, he said they could've upgraded me to a tankless for an extra $300 and no one ever explained that to us before. Then we’ve had another problem when Sears handled a refrigerator claim and they diagnosed the problem wrong. So it’s been more problems with the service people than it is the warranty, but all my other claims with HMS had been good. They were much more minor so they were more straightforward. Having warranty with HMS Home Warranty has been a good value and they have more than paid for themselves. I've had them for three years and I have a fairly new house but it’s had some things go wrong a lot earlier than I thought it would. But everything’s been fixed and I'm happy with HMS.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017
I signed for TotalProtect through my bank but I didn't know that I had the policy and I haven't used it for eight years until one of their reps gave me a courtesy call. The payments had been coming out of my account through my bank but I’m a nurse and I work a lot so I forgot that. Then I checked some stuff and the warranty looked good. It's also very easy to submit a claim with them and I feel very comfortable. I file claims over the phone and the claims reps were always nice. I used to find people and worry about who's coming to my house but with TotalProtect, I just tell them and they find people for me. I've had a good experience and I'm glad I got them.
The technicians are nice as well. One time, I had two units go out and only one was covered by the warranty. The technician said that he had an incident where he didn’t get paid for an extra repair job but he still fixed the other unit and gave me a good deal. He did the work for almost under half price. But I had a problem when my gas heater went out and I had to fix something. I told the tech that I needed a new water heater but he fixed it instead. I ended up paying $75 for nothing because the next company that came out said they'll fix the water heater again. I’ll never use that first tech who came out and I told TotalProtect to make a note of that.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2017
I told the plumbing company when I called what I did to stop the water and she should have said something then, but didn’t. I was also told that they were going to just first come to the location to look at the problem and then arrange a time to come back. That wasn’t the case. If it were I wouldn’t be out time and money and still not have my problem fixed.
To add insult to injury I find out this is part of the great SEARS Company. Explains everything!
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2017
I have been a customer of what was at first Total Protect and is now Cross Country Home Services. I have what is called a "Gold" policy and pay ove $650.00 per year for the policy premium. Over the years I had a $60.00 deductible with the Gold policy, without anything more than a form letter they informed me recently they are doubling the deductible to $125.00 per occurrence. In addition CCHS has habitually long wait times on phone calls, aveagering 30 minutes to 1 hour before they respond. On at let two occasions upon making a claim the CCHS representative said I didn't have an account and it took days to reconcile, only for CCHS to admit they made an error. I can be very specific as I keep copious records, but as far as I am concerned they are deceitful in their business practices and full of false promises to consumers.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2017
Our experience with HMS Home Warranty has been generally positive and we are pleased with them. Their warranty came with the house that we bought. It has been easy to submit claims online and my interactions with the reps have been positive. Whenever we had a problem with the house, and we've had three, we called HMS and they set us up with a local repair company. The quality of the work done has been very good and we haven't had a problem with any of the repair companies.
Clint – 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. - Heather
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2017
I am a strong believer in home warranties and wouldn't own a home without it. I've had home warranties since the 50's when they first came out and it's the best thing any homeowner can do. I've had various companies over the years. I've had TotalProtect Home Warranty and they did what they were supposed to do. However, I have switched companies because they raised their prices and I didn’t like that.
I submitted claims over the phone up until a couple of years ago. The reps that I have spoken with have always been helpful and courteous. But now, I submit my claim online most of the time because it's so much easier. In general, my experience with the techs that came to service my appliance was very positive. I had great people but I also had a man that I have thrown out of my house. He was the rudest person I've ever seen. You're going to have both good and bad experiences but the good far outweighs the bad.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2017
I saw TotalProtect Home Warranty online a few years back and I just picked the service. The website was easy to navigate and I have submitted claims mostly online. When my refrigerator wasn't working recently, I went online to submit a claim and the tech called and told me what time he was going to be there and on what day. The claims process was easy and everything went fine. The technician was knowledgeable and he explained everything to me. Overall, the service has been fine and I've had no issues so far.
Lewis – 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 Aug. 13, 2017
When I purchased my home, it came with the warranty from HMS that the realtor purchased. I used it for my dishwasher and the technician came out. The bill was over $400 and it was a big help paying $100 versus the $400 cost. I also called in for my heater and the first person they referred me to didn’t answer the phone, so I called back and they gave me someone else. Talking with the representatives for the claims was an easy process and both technicians were great. They came on time and did the job in a good amount of time. It’s an awesome experience all around and I’m glad I got the warranty. It’s a great thing to have.
Tameka – 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.- Amanda
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2017
We are coming into Day 5 with no a/c and it is over 90 degrees in the house! So far, Total Protect has sent someone out who says our compressor needs to be replaced, have been told that we are "Priority" due to health issues and age, and now they are telling us that the guy had to call again, make appt, come out to get a part number off of our system that he apparently failed to get the first time, then comes a whole day to review our policy and then the call again to give us our options, but until we accept their proposed option, they don't order the parts. Now, if Total Protect order the parts they say it is usually another 24 to 48 hours to get the part, then they have to schedule someone who will call and come do the work, but if the vendor (Top HVAC in this case, who wrote on the work order that the compressor was 80% dirty which is unlikely since we had it serviced recently. They then said that a determination as to whether it was "normal wear and tear or not" would have to be made??) If the vendor orders the parts, it takes 48-72 hours to get them I was told. Then they schedule to come out and do the work. Sounds like another week to me! Also, I was told by one of their tech guys that what he has been seeing a lot lately is that it is the compressor and after the initial $100 you have to pay $1,500. We were told that our system had to be upgraded from R22, so I can't wait to see how many thousands they expect us to pay for that! Needless to say, so far, as a Priority claim, we are appalled at the way this is being handled and if we didn't have friends to stay with, would probably be in the hospital by now. I hate even giving them one star rating, but that is the lowest I can give them!
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2017
Since HMS Home Warranty was recommended to me by someone whom I trust a lot, I decided to use their services. My experience in submitting a claim has been excellent. Whenever I've had a claim, I make a phone call, make a PIN number, and they send somebody out. I've tried to sign up online but for some reason, the system didn't take my number, so I just called.
Most of the time, the technicians come one or two days after I call to submit my claim, but when I submitted my first claim the technician came in the afternoon of the same day. Every technician that I've had here has been excellent, especially the last one. Our AC was a multiple callout and he was fantastic. The guy explained everything he was doing, why he was doing it, and why it was required. My overall experience with HMS has been convenient and excellent, and I've recommended them to some people in the neighborhood who've had problems with their home warranty provider. I told them, "Get a hold of HMS."
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2017
We have an aging home and some stuff in it was going to need repairs over the next few years. We had a family member who had TotalProtect Home Warranty and they felt that it was a good service. We usually call when submitting a claim which is easy. The people respond quickly and get things done. Everything is repaired and I don't have to have anybody to come back.
Rex – Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with reliable service and we are happy to hear we delivered. Thanks! - Heather
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017
I've had TotalProtect home warranty for about five years. I called to submit a claim for the dishwasher and the process was fairly easy. It was a short wait and was done in a couple of minutes. The technicians who came to service my dishwasher were professional and I had pleasant interactions with them. One technician quickly diagnosed the problem and left. Then a different team came and took five to six days, including a weekend, to install the replacement for the dishwasher.
I had asked the team if the stainless steel dishwasher could be replaced with a white one to match what we're currently doing in the kitchen. I can get it if they had said, “No, that option you’re choosing is more expensive. We’ll give you what you had.” But it was actually $100 cheaper, at least on retail, to replace it with white but they still replaced it with stainless steel. Still, I'm happy to have it, but I found it head-scratching and a strain that when a customer asks for something that’s cheaper, they wouldn’t give it. They could have saved the money to get me what I wanted but they’re thinking about their bottom line.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017
The home that I bought was older and refurbished so I signed up with HMS Home Warranty. Submitting a claim with them has been easy. I prefer doing it online, but I have done it over the phone as well. I've also had several interactions with different technicians and the majority of them were positive. I've had some instances where there was more than one problem so they fixed the problem then they had to come out again, but I've also had one-and-done experiences. HMS Home Warranty is definitely worth the money.
Paula – Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear your claims have been resolved and our warranty has proven its value.- Latanya
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017
It’s always a good idea to have a protection because I’ll never know what may happen with the home. Someone sent me some information about TotalProtect and I got them. I’ve submitted claims twice over the phone and it was easy. They've done something with one but couldn't do anything with the other. Nevertheless, it’s been an excellent work performance. Their claims rep was pleasant, courteous and professional. And, their technicians were professional, too.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017
Our realtor told us about HMS Home Warranty and when we were buying the house we requested that the seller pay for the first year and then we paid for it every year after. We've had HMS for almost 7 years now and I have nothing but great experiences when submitting a claim. They've replaced our heating/air unit and my dryer. I recently called them because my washing machine wouldn't spin and there's something else wrong with it. The company they called came right out and the tech guy was super professional. He had to order a part and came the next day with it and fixed it. The repair was great. The technicians have always been great except once when somebody from Sears came out to work on my washing machine and he was not good at all. We're up for warranty renewal in September and if the prices don't go up and the service stays good, then we'll keep HMS. I have recommended HMS to several people and even to realtors.
Debbie – We appreciate you sharing your experiences and are thrilled to hear that you have referred your friends and family to us. It is our pleasure to provide you with top-level customer service and efficient claim resolutions. We hope to continue to have you as our customer for many years to come. - Amanda
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017
Our claim was sent in on June 12 & our a/c is still not fixed. They are saying it is pre-existing even though proof was shown it was not. We were told to get in touch with the legal department and we have left numerous messages with zero response. This company is a joke and continues to give homeowners the runaround when it comes to getting something fixed that will cost the company over (my guess) $1500.
Brittany – I’m sorry that your claim experience was not what you expected. We’ve located your account and did a thorough review of your claim to ensure you receive the full benefit of your warranty. Our investigation indicates that the claim decision was valid and the documents you provided were not sufficient enough to change the decision on your claim. – Respectfully, Tanya
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017
Well, I have been a member of Total Protect home warranty for slightly under Two Years. I had purchased the Total Protect warranty around the summer of 2015 so that I would have Peace of Mind...if things went wrong inside/with the house.
Let's say my Garage Door quits working...I thought I was getting the Peace of Mind 'warranty' that I could just pick up the phone to contact Total Protect, pay my deductible...and repairs made. I chose Total Protect because of the Reviews....Boy was I wrong!
I didn't have Garage Door issues or such. However, I had/have a Plumbing Issue. I found out [leaking] 'faucets' are not covered but the Plumbing UNDERNEATH the faucet is covered. Toilets are covered BUT not faucets. When I read the warranty more-closely...the Garage Door 'Opener' is included but not other things such as Springs and so forth.
Well, for a company name like Total Protect home warranty...it should have been SOME Protect home warranty for 'partial peace of mind.'
Thus, BEWARE...the "Total Protect" name may trick you into thinking 'peace of mind'...now, I really wish that I had written down that contact information for a local 'warranty company' which did almost any/all things that needed to be repaired/replaced. If a leaking faucet had to be replaced because the inner part could not be repaired....then you would think a company with a name like 'Total Protect' would have you covered...NOPE. Truthfully, I would think most people would obtain a home warranty of some kind when something breaks, leaks, or doesn't work. Well, if a faucet leaks and a 'O ring' needs to be replaced...you would think Total Protect...NOPE. Sorry, you should not bother getting this company.
Please review VERY Carefully the pickiness that this Total Protect company has on the paperwork/contract. Again, do not let the name Total Protect home warranty fool you like it did me.
Pete - I appreciate your feedback and am sorry to hear that your claim experience was not what you expected. As with all warranties, coverage is detailed in the Agreement and there are items that may not be covered. It is clear that your experience was unsatisfactory, and if you would like us to review your claim to ensure that you received the full benefit of your warranty, we would be happy to do so. Please email us at erelations@totalprotect.com with you property address and a member of my team will review and follow up with you.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017
For 3 days in a row I've been trying to get through to the correct dept. to cancel the policy. I called the 877-880-1634 number which sends you to customer service Monday 8/7 after holding 39 mins. Lindsey said she had to pass me to the cancellation dept. I waited on hold over 3 1/2 hrs. I finally hung up, Tuesday morning 8/8 called spoke to Shanae system was down I'll get a call when they were up again: no call I called them back mid afternoon waited over 1hr. 1/2 hung up, Wednesday 8/9 waited 44 mins. for Debra to tell me I reached the right dept. wrong person and I was placed on hold again. I also logged on to me account and sent 2 emails there response was someone from customer service would contact me . No call backs have been made. At this point I am sending them a certified letter informing them to cancel the policy and placing a stop payment at the bank, that is going to cost me $30.00. At this point they don't deserve anymore of my precious time. Customer service is not their #1 priority . This has been the most unprofessional company I've dealt with.
Vivian - I can tell this experience was extremely frustrating it's definitely not the level of service we aim to provide. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your feedback, I have provided it back to the organization. Our records indicate that you were able to get assistance with your cancellation request and you warranty has since been cancelled. – Tanya
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017
I've had TotalProtect for years because it’s good to help you just in case anything goes wrong. I had it through the bank and I appreciate that TotalProtect has been very helpful with all my problems. Submitting a claim has been very good and easy. I've had some issues but you just have to deal with it. The reps have been very helpful and courteous. But the technician for our most recent claim didn’t show up and I don’t know why. It was for a Saturday and their office is not open on a Saturday so there is no way I could contact them. But I'm having somebody else take care of it.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017
My realtor who sold us the house in Northern Virginia set up HMS home warranty as part of a gift from her and I kept it going since then. HMS fixed whatever problem we had and serviced our HVAC when it wasn't cooling. We’ve been happy with them until we had the very last claim, which was troublesome. We had something going on with the HVAC and our basement was flooding so I called and spoke to the representative who said that it wasn't an emergency. That rubbed me the wrong way because that was on a Saturday and I was trying to get people as excited about it as I was so they could get someone out on the weekend. But the rep was pushing back and said that the company they assigned didn't have weekend call outs. I asked them to get somebody else who has a weekend but that never happened, and so the water pooled down the basement until Monday.
It turned out that the drain lines connected to the dual system were not hooked up properly when the home was built. After HMS finally got someone out who cleaned up the water and fixed the leaky drain line, I was told that the drain lines were routine maintenance and not covered by the policy. So, the whole thing was on me. That instance got us thinking about educating ourselves on what else is out there and what do we need to do to better protect ourselves. When I talked to the agent, I asked for literature that says what’s covered and what’s not. The general brochure was extremely high-level and doesn't get into any detail and it also didn't state drain lines were not covered when I read it. I had to find out the hard way that I need to make a change to someone else that's willing to share what's covered and what's not before and after that happened.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2017
My air condition didn't work and was out for two days, so I had it fixed. I could have hired somebody else to do it but since the insurance was there, I thought I'd use it. The conversation with the rep was very short and I had no problem with it. He just told me to get a hold of the technician, and when I did, they said they had already been contacted and set up an appointment. The tech was here for two hours, had the problem taken care of and was on his way. It was very good. They were very courteous and knew what they were doing.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2017
I called to cancel my service and after calling three times and being on hold for 30 minutes I was told I'd have to call back.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2017
We wanted something to protect what we have. Our bank suggested TotalProtect and that’s what we ended up going with. Their reps have always been very prompt and cordial when we submitted claims. The technicians come in and they tell me what the problem is and research it. They then tell me what my copay is going to be and when they’ll be back as soon as they got the part ordered if they don’t have it with them. Everything has always been very prompt. The quality of work has always been very good and I've always been very satisfied with them.
Deniece – Thanks for the kind words! We aim to provide great customer service and a quick and efficient claim experience. – Tanya
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2017
I wanted a home warranty and the realtor gave a couple of choices. HMS Home Warranty seemed like it might be pretty good and so I got them. I specifically like the particular repair person that has come out on the two different occasions. He came out when we had just purchased the home and we were in between houses. I was trying to rush back home to pack up the other house, and all of a sudden, I discovered a leak under the refrigerator. HMS said it would take about a day before they could get anybody out here and I couldn't leave an empty house with a leak under the refrigerator so I called him up and he said he'd try his best. He was out here within about two hours so I was able to hit the road and get back to my other house to start packing up.
We had another refrigerator issue and the same technician also came back out. Then I pointed out that my dishwasher was sort of messed up. He knew what was wrong with it and said he could fix that too. He's wonderful. He's somebody that I would personally hire after the home warranty is up. I was happy with him. Although, I'm not crazy about the $100 deductible each time he comes out because I think that's a little bit steep. If I was to have a repair that was less than $100, then I'm paying the $100 out of my pocket. I used to have a home warranty years ago that was something like $50 and it's a lot more appealing.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2017
My husband died and I was going to be on a more limited income. I saw an opportunity to protect myself against having to make huge purchases. TotalProtect was the first one that came to my attention and I've been with them since 2011. I've had several claims with them and they've always been satisfactory. The claims reps have always been courteous. I've only had one problem and I got my drainage and plumbing with another company. For the most part, my experience has been pleasant. TotalProtect has always been there when I called and sometimes things moved slowly but they always came through.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2017
I have a lot of electronics so I felt I needed a warranty. And from what I heard, TotalProtect is really good so I got them. My daughter handles all the claims but I'm here when they come and they are really, really good. And the work that they’ve done for me has been great. Overall, they're great people to deal with and I've recommended TotalProtect to several people.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2017
We had some problems with our air conditioning back in April. I called HMS Home Warranty and they gave me the name of an air conditioning place to call and set up an appointment. The technicians we had then were very knowledgeable and very good. We would certainly recommend HMS.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2017
My first experience with HMS went great. My garage door opener broke. I called HMS, the Tech came out and fixed the problem. The second time I called was not so great. I needed my refrigerator to be fixed. I called HMS and they told me it was covered. The Tech came out and took my 100 dollar deposit and I have not heard back from him. I tried calling several times and left messages but he has not returned my calls. I continued to call HMS and they reassured me that it is in process and should be hearing from them soon. It has been 10 months and my refrigerator is still not fixed. It's a shame because after my first experience I thought I would be renewing this warranty for the rest of my life. Now I am looking elsewhere.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2017
I use HMS Home Warranty all the time and I share it in almost every listing I get. I also write it into every buyer's contract. I am happy with them. I bought a house myself and I bought the home warranty. My sister bought a home warranty for her house too. We believe in what we're selling to other people. However, we had a heating contractor that did not respond for over four days and we had to make two calls. Finally, someone took care of it. I wish they had more local contractors that they could use because we have Maryland contractors that are coming to the Dover, Delaware area. I'd be happy to make some recommendations if they wanted to. Other than that, everybody has been pleased with the quality of work from HMS so far.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2017
I like that TotalProtect covers spas and pools so I decided to go with them. When the pool pump went out, they were very responsive and I didn't have any problem with them cutting me a check for it. But I did have an issue with some plumbing underneath my house. I had a leak, we called somebody and they came out. They were going to fix the problem but all of a sudden TotalProtect would not pay for the technicians to crawl underneath the house and wanted a $125 crawl fee. So it would have been a $125 for the crawl fee, $125 deductible, which would have been a total of $250 out of my pocket before it was even fixed.
I thought that was just a little outrageous because if they’'re going to cover underneath plumbing, it's obvious that they have to crawl underneath the house. And the guy that I talked to at the time was very, very rude. He was talking to the plumber and then I got on the phone and instead of being more concerned, he told me what I needed to read this and that, and that they will not be covering this and that, and so on and so forth. I called in and complained about him. If TotalProtect didn't cover the pools and the spas, I would have gone back to American Home Shield because that's who I've had in the past.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2017
Our air conditioner went out so it wasn't cooling. Everybody was pretty responsive as far as HMS side. However, it took several days to get an HMS approved vendor to send a technician out here. He was a nice gentleman who did what HMS wanted him to do and wanted to get it up and running efficiently. When he claimed that it was several pounds low on Freon, I was disappointed that he didn't know analysis work to figure what was wrong. All he did was charge it by putting more Freon in. I would have been happier if they were to get somebody else on it to find out why it was leaking. But the unit is doing a good job up to this point and I'm satisfied with the service. I still have a warranty on the house until the end of October this year, so that's still five months away. It's hard to tell what's going to happen between now and then but I don't plan on renewing since it's too costly. All in all, my experience has been okay.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2017
I've had TotalProtect for at least five years now and it's been alright so far. They raised the prices from $75 per case to $125 here in June. But other than that, they do a good job and they worked out.
Joseph – Thanks for being a loyal customer! We appreciate your feedback. –Janet
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2017
HMS Home Warranty was offered during the contract process when we bought the house a couple of months ago. When I filed a claim for my HVAC, I got in touch with them. I was able to get through and was placed on hold just for a brief moment. They answered my questions, told me to call a particular heating and air cooling provider, and got me the technician quickly. I had to pay the $100 deductible over the phone after which they came out, repaired it and let me know what was wrong with it. They were able to take care of it for me and I didn't have to be there. They were flexible so that was nice. The process lasted a couple of days and everything is working. I haven't had a problem with it since, so it was good. It was a great, simple, smooth and easy process.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2017
TotalProtect was the first home warranty that was offered to me. I've had them for so long and everything's been handled right away, so far. Dealing with their claims reps have been fine but the last time I submitted a claim, it was automated. Then the technician they sent out was great and did a very professional job.
Herbert - 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.-Amanda
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2017
HMS Home Warranty got offered when I bought my house in January and we got it. We have two or three years with the home warranty, so it's going to be a long time. Submitting the claim was easy since it's just online. It took a little while to figure out what we needed as far as claim number though. It was confusing at first because we never did it before. After that, all the people that were involved in doing the repairs got a hold of us almost immediately. The first tech they called was two hours later and then after they switched it over to somebody else, it was the next day. It went pretty quick and smooth.
Though it wasn’t HMS’ fault, the only issue we had was that our house has a specific type of air conditioning unit and the original tech that they were going to send out couldn't work on it. The technician that actually came out was amazing, however. He did a full inspection of the unit and I got to make sure it was working properly. He had to replace the compressor and gave us a heads up on issues to watch out for in the future. He didn't just come out, do the basic repair and leave. He did exactly what you'd expect a tech to do. That was two months ago and there have been no issues since then, so he did a good job. He took care of everything and went above and beyond. I'd definitely recommend HMS to anybody else.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2017
My friend was using TotalProtect so I also got them. Their claims process has been wonderful and if there were some issues with getting someone and that company couldn’t come, they would take care it all for me. Their reps have all been very professional and they call back all the time to check and make sure that things were done. Their technician has been good too. He explained everything. So far, it’s been a superb performance. Anytime that I need them or any issue that I have, it’s always taken care of, to my satisfaction.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017
I never write reviews but our experience with HMS was abysmal. We had to have a furnace replaced - we still would have had to pay almost $1,000 out-of-pocket with HMS's service (despite everything saying it would be $100 deductible - of course there were hidden elements we had to pay for) and their provider was not only INCREDIBLY unprofessional, but they couldn't replace the furnace for almost 2 weeks (and it was below freezing where we live). We wound up paying to have a separate company do the work (2 days later), and HMS offered us only a $500 counter credit for an approx. $3,000 furnace.
We were obviously unhappy with the service and wanted to cancel the remainder of our year's coverage (which we prepaid for), but HMS wouldn't let us. But worse than that, I spent SIX MONTHS calling, asking to speak with supervisors, getting cut off or told a supervisor would call me back (which they only did 50% of the time), bounced from department to department, and generally given conflicting and useless information. In the end myself and my husband spent AT LEAST 20 hours on the phone, and we walked away with only our counter credit after having sunk over $1,500 into having HMS coverage for the last few years (which we originally purchased just so that we could cover our furnace if it gave out as it was old when we bought the house). Complete waste of money and was treated HORRIBLY - I would absolutely not recommend.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017
I called the customer service because I couldn't access my online account. After an hour wait, the customer service representative transferred me to member services. After another 30 mins they asked me to call this number 18775509254. When I called it said "Thanks for calling Sears". I don't know if they are lazy or stupid. Every time I have called I had to wait at least an hour just to get transferred to another department. I don't even know if another department exists. Zero trust in customer service.
Reviewed July 31, 2017
Consumers BEWARE of this Company !!! Extremely POOR service !! Now get this here is my experience with this Company !!
Total Protect Warranty ( my Insurance Company told me to call them for my A/C that was not working properly.
After struggling with ( Mellissa ) the secretary because she WILL NOT return phone calls I finally after 3 days got ( Billy ) the serviceman to come out. He missed around with A/C unit for about an hour... His Freon sniffer would not work so he was beating it against a tree , he then took a large tarp and placed it over my compressor exhaust fan twice and laid on it ?????? Why I do not know unless he was trying to burn the compressor up to make more money ???? He finally said it was a condenser and he said he replaced it and the unit was fixed. I gave him a 100.00 check for the deductible on the homeowner policy...He left and the A/C WAS NOT FIXED !!
I called their office the next day and Melissa said it would be 3 days before ( Darrell ) the owner could come out !! She said he was going to Austin to visit relatives on Saturday and he would stop by on the way and check the unit. He NEVER SHOWED UP AND NEVER CALLED !! I called the office back on Monday and Mellissa said she would talk to Darrell and call me back .... She never called back I had to call again. She said Darrell would be out in 3 days he was booked up !!! He finally showed up and messed around with the unit for about 30 minutes and then said the compressor was burned up !!!!!!!!
He said that would be another 175.00 !!! And he will order the new compressor. Why did the first guy Billy not say the compressor was burned up ?? Does he not know what he is doing or did he burn it up with the tarp he was putting over the unit so he could run cost of repair up ????????????????? Anyway it has been 3 weeks the unit is STILL not fixed and they have not called back nor the homeowner insurance people !! Did they get caught trashing my unit to fatten their POCKETS ?????????????
So I have filed a charge against Total Protect Warranty with the TEXAS DEPT OF INSURANCE !!!!!!! I have also filed a charge with the BBB against Glacier Cooling and Heating !!!
WATCH OUT PEOPLE THIS COMPANY IS BAD NEWS.
Reviewed July 31, 2017
When I purchased the house, the real estate gave us a year with HMS Home Warranty and I've been getting them ever since. Submitting claims has been very good and usually when I have a problem, I call them up and somebody's out the next day to either do the repairs or evaluate what needs to be done. The most recent claim was for my washing machine and the technician was outstanding. They came out one day and said it needs a transmission and many others then they decided it was beyond repair and the cost would be too much. If they repaired some of the things, they would be right out again to repair something else on it. So, they replaced the washing machine with a comparable washing machine that GE installed. The GE team was very good and everything was done within a half hour. I'm quite satisfied.
Reviewed July 31, 2017
I've had TotalProtect for a long time and we've been very satisfied with them. Their home warranty sounded like something good to have, so I called them, signed up, and we've been with them ever since. My interactions with the claims reps have always been excellent. They get right on in getting somebody out, following up, and taking care of the problem. The technicians were also great and the quality of the work that they've performed has been excellent.
But when we had a problem with the clothes dryer, the technician that was sent out was several hours late in getting there. The schedule for the service call was ten to two and he came at about five. Then, when we went to pay him, the co-pay or deductible was waived by TotalProtect, so we were pleased with that and we weren't too upset. He said he was instructed not to take any payment. It turned out that the clothes dryer just needed to be cleaned out and he did a great job with the repair work. Everything has been excellent with TotalProtect and I’m extremely pleased with the service.
Reviewed July 30, 2017
I'm a real estate agent and I saw that HMS Home Warranty was a good product and wanted to take advantage of it. It’s been excellent submitting a claim with them and I get good responses back. Also, the people who have come out to work on the house did a wonderful job. The technician called me right away to explain that I'm on his list but he's busy, and then it took him about a week to get there. He's very nice and thorough, and I recommended him to my nephew who had a heating and air issue. The repair done has worked so far.
Reviewed July 29, 2017
I heard about TotalProtect Home Warranty years ago and at that time there wasn't a lot of them around and it sounded like a good deal. I've been with them for a long time and it was easy submitting a claim to them. I was on the phone with them, they gave me a number, I called the people that were going to do the work and they scheduled within a week. The technicians were nice and their work quality was all good, so far. TotalProtect is great to work with and efficient.
Reviewed July 29, 2017
I purchased a home in 2012 and received from the sellers a home warranty from HMS. I sold the house I bought and I offered a warranty to the new owners as part of the selling agreement. I purchased a new warranty again on the home I own now. I've submitted three claims to them over the years and it was easy peasy and they followed right up. Locally contracted technicians came and they went through Home Depot here a couple of times. All have been good experiences. The last technician I saw was for my air conditioner. I had to recharge the Freon this summer and in that case, it would be good to have a warranty.
I've always heard, "Don't get a home warranty. You're throwing your money away." But I've had the opposite reaction after I've had the warranties. I had a water heater go out in the last house and it was leaking in the upstairs. They got right on it on the same day. and I had a water heater replaced. Having a warranty has been beneficial for me and it’s a nice peace of mind on top of that. You don't have to worry about saving up money or worry that you're going to have to replace something because you know it’s already taken care of.
Reviewed July 28, 2017
We’ve always purchased new homes in the past and it's the first time we purchased a used one so we needed a little extra protection. HMS was suggested by the real estate agent and was part of the house purchase. When I submitted a claim, it went extremely well and everybody there was very nice and helpful. They explained that I wouldn't be charged for another call. Then the first technician who came to the house for our range top was horrible and very rude. My husband didn't want him back in the house so when we called back, we asked if we could get a different technician. The second guy was extremely nice, very helpful, and took care of everything. The work performed was done professionally and in a timely manner.
Reviewed July 27, 2017
HVAC stopped working and ceiling dripping water in bedroom. My home has 3 systems. We called TotalProtect. It took 3 days to get someone out to repair. Repair company replace fan motor and added freon. Two days later we saw water dripping through ceiling for air handler. We called TotalProtect again and they got repair company out two days later. Repair company added freon and said he had to schedule leak test. Three days later they did leak test and determine air condenser coils were rusted out and needed replaced. They said they would notify TotalProtect. Got a call from TotalProtect and they said my warranty only covered one unit and we just had one fixed. I explained to them this is the same unit and it was not fixed. They said this serial number is a different number. I explained that they are looking at the serial numbers on the air handler and the outside unit and they are the same system. They said I'm wrong and there is nothing they can do. We had the repair company call them and also tell them it's the same unit. I called TotalProtect and asked to speak with a supervisor. They informed me that they can allow me to speak with supervisor. My issue started two weeks ago and still is not fixed. I would not recommended buy a warranty plan with this company. They don't honor their plan and no one will call you back.
Reviewed July 27, 2017
came to my house on Monday June 19 2017. He collected 100.00 and took several parts from my AC unit
He said that the bad part was a special order part. I told him that I would pay the cost to have the part shipped by next day air. Spoke to him on Wed morning June 21 and he said that the part was in and he would be at my house to install that day. He never showed up. Started calling him first thing Thursday
morning June 22 2017. Calls went to his voice mail. I continued trying to call him throughout the day.
At about 3 pm on June 22 I called and his phone had been disconnected. At this point I checked the Google reviews and BBB reviews of this company and discovered that most of the reviews were negative. The pattern of these reviews was that he shows up takes your money and parts from your unit and never comes back or returns calls. I called TP to inform them of the situation. They said that they would send him an e mail. They called me back on Thursday and said that he would be at my house
that morning. He never showed up. I called TP again and he told them he was on his way. He never showed up. I told TP that they needed to send another company out because from this guys history that he would not be coming back. They refused. Their reason was that another company could not diagnose the problem since some of the parts were missing. ( that their approved contractor took)
I was told again that he would be at my house on Friday June 23 2017. He never showed up.
Finally at about 7 pm on June 23 2017 I was told by TP that i needed to call my own contractor to fix the AC. Keep in mind that throughout this whole week the temps were 100+. My contractor told me that the part that Armor Heating and Air Conditioning told me was a special order was a standard part that any supply company in our city has on the shelf ( another lie from Jaime **)
It is obvious that TP does not screen their approved contractors very well. In my contract it states that they guarantee that the contractors they use are 100 % reliable and trustworthy (LIE)
As in one of the previous reviews I was also told that I would have to pay a penalty to cancel my contract. (Even though they broke their guarantee) I spent a total of approx 8 hours on the phone with these people during the course of this fiasco trying to get help to no avail. I do not know if any of the other home warranty companies are any better, but I am signing up with American Home Shield and cancelling my TP contract as soon as possible
Reviewed July 26, 2017
TotalProtect Home Warranty has been really good for me. We've had nothing but good experiences. Their service is great. They've taken care of the problems I had with our refrigerator and stove. Their representatives and service people who came out were great. Submitting a claim is good and easy. The technician who fixed our air conditioning was very informative and very good. He informed us about the policy as well. He was very familiar with your company and other companies that he service for. He also told us that we should probably upgrade our policy because it would cover this and that and the normal policy we had wouldn't cover it. It was good.
Juan – We appreciate your kind words! Thanks for sharing. – Tanya
Reviewed July 26, 2017
We put in a claim on June 22nd of 2017 because our air conditioning stopped working. The first contractor they sent out said that the unit needs to be replaced and they denied it and then they spent two weeks trying to find replacement parts for our unit. That company contacted us and said that they are no longer going to take the claim. The second person came and said the exact same thing and told him that he would talk to Total protect and get back to us. Then a third person came out who was a part-time AC contractor and refused to do the work unless I paid them his $100 which we had already paid and I told them to take it up with a company and come to find out he tried to give me his real estate business card. Now the fourth the fourth contractor has been excellent but he's been having the same runaround with total protect. I'm I'm a contractor myself doing real estate projects and they tried to give me a ridiculous offer that wouldn't even nearly come close to covering the repair. In the beginning everybody was nicey-nice and oh so sweet. But now we're on day 33 we've had three post 90 degree days both my wife and I are senior citizens with minor health issues period twice I've nearly passed out from the Heat. This is absolutely the worst nightmare that I have ever been through in my entire life. We asked to be escalated to the Executive offices and they told us that they can't do that so my wife was able to leave a voicemail message on the CEOs and the Coo phone number at there corporate offices in Florida. To be fair we just left the messages yesterday. But the way things are been going I certainly doubt that the CEO is going to call and on that note one of the service rep says that that the CEO is way too busy to talk to us. If you would like I have hours of recordings of our conversations that I've had a loan not to mention I can also send you a copies of notes that my wife has taken of her conversations. This was recommended to me by my mortgage company Nationstar and I'm sorry that we took up their offer. I haven't had a good night sleep in over 30 days cuz it's been hot and humid here because of torrential rains and and high temperatures. Run the other way they just want your money.!!!
Reviewed July 26, 2017
My realtor told me HMS Home Warranty was a good one to purchase, and it seemed like a smart thing to do so I got it. Submitting a claim is easy. The only thing is maneuvering the automated phone when I call. That can be a bit time-consuming when you're in a rush or trying to multitask. My interaction with the claims rep goes really well. They get my information, explain the process and say that I'll be contacted. Dan, the technician, was really good. The last time he came was for my HVAC. He was really sweet, nice and understanding even though he was busy because it's summer. I had a more urgent issue because my condo's HVAC went out. It’s 90 degrees and it was awful.
My condo doesn't have any windows that you can open for a window unit AC and even if you open the door, it's not going to cool at all. The process went fast and was all done within a week. The only issue that I had was the removal of the old HVAC unit which was on the roof so that took a while. I don't think that that was on his priority list but it didn't dissuade me or make me upset at all. HMS Home Warranty did as best as they could. The unit has been working fine so they did great. I was there when they installed and they were testing it. I discussed it with them and they made sure that it was cooling before they left to go to their next job. I appreciated that. The last thing you want is something to go right and then ask them to come back. They were really patient with me and stayed until it was done. They’re doing what they're supposed to do and I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed July 25, 2017
Citibank recommended TotalProtect Home Warranty so I thought I would stick with it. I submitted the claim and it worked. It was not difficult at all. The technician that came to our home were able to explain everything thoroughly and clean up. Everybody is very professional.
Jason – Thanks for sharing! We appreciate it. - Amanda
Reviewed July 25, 2017
I was in need of a home warranty and I got HMS. The claims representatives were knowledgeable even when I wasn't necessarily clear in what I needed to have done. They were able to assist me. When I made a claim, they selected a company the first time. But if I have a similar one that I need to file, I can use the same company. There was a technician who was hitting on my daughter and I reported that. They didn't give me a follow-up but they said that they were going to address it. But overall, the quality of their work has been excellent. I typically recommend it to other people who are first-time homeowners. I tell them HMS is what I have and it's been a good experience. So, having something that I can link them to so they would have direct information would be great.
Reviewed July 24, 2017
HMS Home warranty was recommended to us by real estate office by the time of purchase of the house as one of the best on the market. On the contrary, this is the most terrible home warranty company I have dealt with in the last 25 years. Last Saturday, July 22, 2017, during the thunderstorm and very heavy rain, our sump pump broke and started to pump water into the finished basement. We have contacted HMS immediately, explained them the severity of the situation. We had to run with buckets non-stop in order to get the rising water out of the basement. HMS gave us a number of just one plumbing company and assured us that they will contact the company and send someone to our house shortly.
An hour later, since no one called us back, we had contacted that company and they were very surprised, they have never heard from HMS. Furthermore, they said they are not coming after hours, because HMS does not pay them their after hour rate! To make the long and painful story short: today is Monday, July 24th. No one had come or have intention to come to fix sump-pump today. The only plumbing company we were giving is not cooperative, and the HMS customer service does not care: "We don't have anybody else. Supervisor is not available. Deal with it yourself. Have a nice day!" We live in the close proximity to Fort Wayne, IN – very large industrial city. It is really hard to believe that the Nationwide Company cannot find someone to fix an emergency situation at once. I would highly advise consumers not to buy a home warranty from HMS.
Reviewed July 24, 2017
My cousin got me on TotalProtect and the company has helped me out a lot. I pay $45 a month and if something breaks down, they come and make sure they fix it. If they can’t fix it, I give them the deductible for $125 and they put a new one in. They do a very good job and I give them props for that. When the water would come underneath my washer, I filed a claim with them and the claims rep was really nice and took time with me. Then two technicians came and they were also real nice. They told me what the problem was and fixed it up in the back. The washer leaked about a few times before and they told me to call them if I have any more problems. But since the repair, I've had none. I highly recommend TotalProtect Home Warranty.
John – Glad we can help! We strive to make your home management needs easier and appreciate your recommendation! - Amanda
Reviewed July 23, 2017
Submitting a claim to TotalProtect was fine and smooth. It was only one time when I was on hold for three hours. The technicians that came were also fine. The only thing I have was on my AC. Every year since 2011, it messed up. The AC would freeze up every 4th of July and I couldn’t have anybody to come because it was a holiday. Other technicians would come out every year and patch it. But this year, someone came from Aaron AC, and he finally told me what was wrong. It was a leak. He ordered a part and just waiting for it, then he said he'd come back and fix it.
The other thing I did not like, which I know is not TotalProtect, is that they went from $69 to $125. I hated that but I understand because everything has to go up. I know that’s not the company’s fault but it was terrible when I had to pay my $125 for the AC I’ve been trying to fix for the last three years. Nevertheless, TotalProtect's service is speedy and they let me know in time. They end up faxing information over to the people and calling me right back within the next day before 11:00, so I have no complaints about them at all.
Reviewed July 22, 2017
Had an issue with two AC units (one which was noted as a defect on my home inspection), paid them $100 and afterward learned they would not honor the warranty because the ACs had "known" issues. I made clear during the diagnostic and over the phone that one of the units should be covered because it came up clear in the inspection. They didn't care and said that I could submit my inspection for their review which takes 30 days. That's 30 days in 100 degree heat for them to waste more of my time and money. I'm going to call Member Services and try to cancel my warranty and try to get my money back.
Reviewed July 22, 2017
TotalProtect is a good thing to have. Submitting a claim with them was quick and the claims representatives were courteous. Everybody answered all my questions. Also, the technicians that they sent were good. I got unemployed so I called to cancel because I can’t really be paying for it right now. But my experience with them was good.
Berta – Thanks for your loyalty! We appreciate you sharing your experience and sorry to hear you had to cancel. We are here when you are ready to come back. – Tanya
Reviewed July 21, 2017
I had my A/C serviced through TotalProtect and didn't have any problems submitting my claim. Their claims rep and technician were very efficient. But at first I was very disappointed because the person who was supposed to fix it told me that he was going to be there at one time and he never gave me a call to say he was running late. I had to keep calling him back because I needed to know if he was going to show up that day as I had to have and pay somebody to sit at my house for the repair. I also needed to know if he'll be able to fix my air conditioner that day because it was 90 degrees here in New Orleans. When the technicians say that they're going to be there within an hour and they're not there in an hour, they should call the customer and tell them that they won't be there in an hour.
But that's the only problem I had and we got it taken care of. I also recommended TotalProtect to my sister. As a matter of fact, she has her husband at home all day waiting for somebody to come out to service her oven. The techs said that they would be on their way and hopefully they will be there because she has people coming in for a gathering and she needs the oven.
Reviewed July 20, 2017
This company is terrible and don't care about their customers or fulfilling simple obligations. I called customer service for a claim. After describing my system in detail to include a model and serial number, I was told to call their technician. The technician came to my home and told me that my system is not covered under the warranty. The technician did not diagnose or repair anything. HMS expects me to pay for this service call due to the lack of training and general incompetence of their customer service representatives. I would have been better off never having called HMS to begin with. I am out the cost for the visit and have absolutely nothing to show for it. After speaking to the "supervisor", Kristin, she refused to give me her name. I was told to pound sand. HMS is not interested in helping their customers, only themselves.
Reviewed July 20, 2017
The reps at HMS are always kind and gentle whenever I need help. I just call them to submit a claim and everything gets taken care of. They'd guide me through it; they're never stressed out or frustrated with me. They take the time to explain everything and make sure that I have the correct claim number. And the technicians, I just love them to death. They call me when they're going to be here. One got here a little bit earlier and he reassured that it was okay to come early. Each one of them also explained what they did and how they did it. They give me the receipt on what they had done too. With the plumbing, I was given 60 days to see and call them back in case something else goes wrong.
I've had a lot of little things happen and a couple of them were my fault that I didn't pay close enough attention. But each one of them, from the day I bought this house, and HMS with it, has been wonderful. They've been reputable and very nice. They cleaned up after themselves and have been respectful of my house. I couldn't have asked for a better service. Working with HMS is a great thing. I hear other people looking for services and I'm happy with what I've got here. I feel safe calling these people with me living alone and I just love it. I don't want to move to a different house because I know this one's protected. HMS has been outstanding, trustworthy and competent.
Gail – We are delighted to hear that we’ve been able to satisfy your home warranty needs. Our goal is to provide homeowners like you with excellent service! Thanks! – Amanda
Reviewed July 20, 2017
So far, I've submitted one claim over the phone to HMS and it was for the air conditioning. It was pretty straightforward and it ended up working out really well. The person that I talked to was helpful and we got everything solved. I heard from the contractor the next day. Two guys came out and they were really helpful in telling me what the problem was and how they could solve it. They seemed to know what they're talking about. Everything was good. They fixed it on the spot and overall it was a smooth experience.
Kyle – Thank you for the thoughtful words about our rep and service tech! We appreciate you! – Heather
Reviewed July 20, 2017
Before my husband died, he had purchased TotalProtect Home Warranty in preparation of him leaving me and making sure I was well taken care of. And I'm very, very pleased with TotalProtect. When I submitted a claim with them, they're very, very helpful and I am extremely satisfied with the claims representative. They answered my questions and corrected the errors that were made by another person who was new to the business. They took care of the problem in a timely manner. The experience with the technician was nearly perfect as well. He had been here a year or two in the past to service the unit. Because we were familiar with each other and I was familiar with his work, he came and did the final project. I am a happy customer, and in a heartbeat, I will recommend TotalProtect to anyone else.
Reviewed July 19, 2017
I heard from HMS Home Warranty six years ago when I first bought my house. My realtor recommended them and I've been very satisfied when I submit claims to HMS. I recently filed a claim for our water heater. I noticed that there was water leaking under it. The person answered the phone very quickly and gave me the name of the plumber in my local area to call. The plumber came out to my house but it took him a little bit longer than I would have liked just coming here. But he is a one-man operation, and he said it was at the time that the temperature had soared, and a lot of air conditioning issues were happening, and so he was rather backed up.
The plumber said I needed the water heater replaced and he ordered a new one. I got a call the next day from HMS Home Warranty saying that the order was approved, it had been ordered and that the plumber will get back to me. It was another 10 days before I heard anything. I had to initiate a call to my plumber asking if the water heater was in. He said it was and that he was going to pick it up and bring it out the next day. Two days later he came and installed it. This was in August 2011. The work done has been good and I'm very satisfied with the claim.
Reviewed July 18, 2017
We've always had a great experience with our claims, however, I needed to update credit card information for auto payment and it was nearly impossible. On 7/17/17, I tried to do this online but system would not recognize our email and would not let me open an account, stating to contact by phone, which I had tried to do! I spent a total of 154 minutes, on hold constantly hearing that my call would be answered in the order it was received. I spent 26, 8, 40, 26, 22, 32 and 19 minutes before every getting a person to talk to. I tried different options from the menu, file a claim, membership, billing. Finally, trying a different number (866 607-9674) than the one sent to me in a letter notifying of a number change (800 474-4047) on 1/20/16, I got a very nice person who apologize and said they would contact membership and then transfer my call. Never did she return to the line to tell me I was being transferred but I ended up in another qeue. At the end of 173 minutes of frustration and waste of my time, my credit card information was updated. As of today, I was able to set up an account where I should be able to edit my information in the future. The only call that stated there was an "high volume" of calls and wait time would be approximately 10 minutes was the last call to the 866 number.
Joy - we are so sorry to hear about the delays you experienced getting through to us, especially since your claim experiences have been great! Glad to know you have your account set up for future edits and we will provide your feedback on hold times to the appropriate department. Thanks - Louise
Reviewed July 18, 2017
I'll make a very long story as short as possible. I've had Total Protect home warranty for two years now and I haven't ever had to use it until a month ago. I live in AZ and the summers here get to 120 degrees. My A/C broke around June 9th. I called TP and placed a claim. It took two days for a service provider to come out and look at it. They found I needed a new unit. So then TP had to review my claim and decide to fix my 25 year old unit or replace it. After over a week of me calling more than once everyday and getting the run around every time I called and a different answer, I got my unit "fixed". I asked to speak to a supervisor and they said they would have to leave a message for one to call me back within 24-48 hours. Well nobody ever called me! While they took a week to review my claim it was 120 degrees. My kids and I had nowhere to go. I don't have the money for a hotel for a week. Nobody cared at all. I was told my claim was marked as "emergency" by one person and the next would tell me it wasn't and that they would mark it "emergency". I got a different answer every time I called. They act like they are so sorry for the inconvenience as they are sitting in an air conditioned office on a computer answering phone calls. I'm not even beginning to explain the headache it was. Then...3 weeks later my A/C broke AGAIN!! Because the first time they decided to change out parts instead of replacing my unit. They of course took the cheaper way out and now here we go again! I called them on July 9th and placed a claim. Today is the 18th and my A/C is still not fixed. I have pages and pages of all the phone calls I have placed. TP has lied to me over and over again. I have had to call 3 different service providers. I am currently working with Schmidt's AC Service in Mesa. I have left messages for them and nobody will call me back. They have hung up on me several times. TP has tried calling them and they won't answer them and have hung up on her. TP says they have no control over their service providers, which of course they do. They tell me the parts are in Florida, then they say it's in Phoenix on 7th street, then they tell me it's in transit from CA. They are telling me lies! Schmidt's could help out but they don't care either. I will never recommend either of these companies. DO NOT USE TOTAL PROTECT! This is the second time in two months and I have got the run around for 9 days now. No A/C in 120 degrees!! !
Reviewed July 18, 2017
Worst Customer Service.I would not recommend this company to any one.When Signed up,elation I was told no cancellation fee. i called today to cancel the policy, the lady told me she will charge me $ 255.13 cancellation fee.And i had one claim, the contractor they sent ,he came twice to repair and he charged me double service fee. they
Reviewed July 18, 2017
Home warranty came with the house the first time I bought it and it came with the second house I bought and I've continued it. I got HMS Home Warranty from my realtor and I've had them for years. Submitting a claim is easy and I usually do it over the phone. Everything was fine and the claims representative were there, answered questions and set me up with the company that came out and did the work. Also, my interactions with the techs were all fine and the works performed were excellent the first time around. All in all, it's a good experience.
Greg – We appreciate your loyalty and are delighted to hear that we’ve been delivering on our promises and making your home management needs easy. Sincerely, Janet
Reviewed July 18, 2017
My brother said that TotalProtect was a good and reliable company, and they are indeed. When we submitted a claim, the experience was easy. Their reps were very professional, very helpful, and were very concerned about the problem. The technicians who they sent were nice. They helped and explained the problem and what we had to do to solve it. Everything was professional. They replaced the air-conditioning unit when it went out and it's working fine now. I recommend TotalProtect to everybody at work.
Thanks for your recommendation Donyel and thanks to your brother for steering you in the right direction! Glad you had an easy experience and that your new AC is up and running. - Louise
Reviewed July 18, 2017
The seller of the house I bought offered me HMS Home Warranty when the house was sold to me. It was part of a listing so I didn't have to ask for it but I wanted it because I just didn't want to have to deal with anything during my first year. I've been submitting claims online and it has been pretty easy. I even have the contractor call me directly to schedule, which was convenient. Additionally, the technicians that have come to my house have been pleasant, nice and helpful. I've had no issues. My air conditioner is now working and I'm pleased with that.
Reviewed July 17, 2017
My a/c went out May 19, I contacted Total Protect Home warranty and as usual they sent me information on contacting a service provider, they came out and I was contacted by Total Protect that I had 2 choices regarding getting my ac fixed. Unfortunately by the time I was contacted I was going on vacation for 3 weeks. I returned home on June 14 and I called Total Protect I would pay for uncovered costs. That is when my troubles began. I called them every day for 3 days and was informed they were researching and would call me back. Not once did they ever return my call. I called the service provider and found out they were closed until July 9. I then called Total Protect and after being put on hold and given the same answer I stated requesting to speak to a Supervisor. I would wait home all day for a return call and never got a call. After my 4th call I got a call later in the day when I was not home from a Supervisor after I was told by a Customer Service Rep. that it would take 24/48 hours. I got an aplogy and was told I would be assigned to another Service Provider. That was June 24. They came out and did their own assessment so I was starting back over. After Total Protect did their research I was given 2 options again $800 more than the first provider since its hot I agreed and waited for a call. On July 6 I called Total Protect and they told me they were sending the parts to the Service Provider. I finally got an appointment for July 13. The Service Reps came out and said they received the wrong parts. It is hot and I called Total Protect again this morning and was told they are researching my claim, I am still waitng for a call and I am hot! This has now been going on for 6 weeks and no one seems tout care that I am without ac in the middle of the summer. I have been with Total Protect for more than 3 years. I do not understand why they think they are providing me with Customer Service and can't understand why I don't feel like answering their stupid question on whether they can help me with anything else. I just want my a/c fixed because I have paid my premiums on time every month for 2 years. I am feeling like a victim with no one willing to help me. I have done nothing wrong and I only want the service I was promised.
Reviewed July 17, 2017
My wife is an insurance broker and she feels that most people are under-insured when it comes to their lives. She thought that for what we may get in return, having insurance is well worth the investment. Citibank informed us that TotalProtect was available with Citibank Mortgage. We got our warranty through our loan with them, and we've had it for many years. We refinanced recently and learned that the company we refinanced with did not have a working relationship with TotalProtect. I talked to TotalProtect's customer service and all they wanted was the new loan number and a new credit card number so that they could continue billing my wife on a regular monthly basis to keep the policy seamless.
Every time something breaks down, I call TotalProtect and we've had a good experience. I always submit claims on the phone and I like getting a live person every single time. They're always available regardless of when I call. I've dealt with the claims reps a number of times and they've always been very polite and friendly. They're knowledgeable on the claims process, what they can do for us and what to expect from the vendor. They always try to make sure I get someone and they supply me with a confirmation number as well as the vendor's name and phone number. If there’re any issues, they give us a callback.
In the first couple of years, there were a couple of times when a vendor has not showed up. We called TotalProtect and they got another vendor over the next day. 99% of the time, we've called the vendor, gave them the reference number and they were over within two or three days. They tell us what the problem is, fix it and then we give them the deductible and move along. However, we upgraded to a $1,200 dishwasher and the guy that put it in has been back a number of times. He was very polite and professional, so on the third time he came back, I didn't have the heart to tell him that I didn't think he knew what he’s doing. The dishwasher is slanted, pulls out and still leaks sometimes.
Other than this incident, we've been very pleased with all the work that was done everywhere else. The technicians we've had over have been very good and they clean up after themselves. Somebody did some duct work and he was good enough to tell us that he could take the trash with him for an additional fee, but putting it out by the curbside for the trash people to get costs nothing. TotalProtect delivers on their promise and I've referred them to a number of friends. They’re reasonable and they get the job done. Plus, it costs a fraction of what it would cost to pick up the phone and call a vendor in.
Reviewed July 17, 2017
Home warranty was a requirement for the condition of the sale of our house and HMS Home Warranty was the preferred vendor by my Realtor so I went with them. I've had it for two and a half years now and submitting a claim is simple and straightforward. It's super convenient to be able to log into their website and in just two or three clicks, I can submit my claim. And then, I get an immediate confirmation which tells me my claim has been received, who the supplier will be, and allows me to get their phone number and then call and schedule an appointment based on my claim number. I've used them for four times now and the first time was not long after I moved into the house and it was quick.
But this year, I was a little disappointed because it was the third time they've come out to deal with my AC. I had a leak and the technicians that had come out the first two times said it was just low on Freon. Apparently, the supplier that they were using is the same person that came the first and the second years. It seemed like it was ridiculous that I was losing so much Freon in my unit so quickly. So this year, when I called, they dispatched someone else and the supplier determined that it wasn't an issue with the coolant being low but I had a massive leak that a larger part of the unit needed to be replaced. HMS was very thoughtful in calling and apologizing that it hadn't been addressed with the first or second visit and they expedited my claim. I really was very pleased with the supplier that they sent for the repair this year.
The supplier checked to make sure there was no issue with the thermostat not sending the message through. He checked the coolant levels, saw that they were ridiculously low and then he did all the testing on the outside of the unit, came into the house and that's where he saw the leak at the unit and said that no one ever saw it. He showed me the leak and explained why it was like it was. He gave me very specific details about what he's going to do. He said he'll call HMS, order the part and if I don't hear back from HMS in two days, I had to call them. But I heard back from them the same day because the supplier came in the morning. Then when he came to do the repair, he told me how long it was going to take. Both the HMS agent and the supplier that they sent were very thorough and the supplier went where the process was and what next steps to expect.
When I saw that the heat index in the D.C. area was 116, I logged in and checked the temperature inside the house, and it's a cool 71 degrees versus 116. It was amazing. The supplier was really, really great. I have not had any issue with cooling since. I was so pleased with his service that I decided to move to him for my on-going maintenance of the unit versus the supplier I have been using. Also, my aunt is thinking of switching to HMS because she has a home warranty service but she's not had the responsiveness or the transparency and the level of communication that I've had with HMS. So, when her contract is up, she's considering moving to HMS.
Reviewed July 17, 2017
HMS Home Warranty came with the purchase of our condo and they have an easy claims process. I submitted a claim online and we had a plumber out that day to take care of our issue. Their technicians were friendly and their work was very good. Everything was easy, timely and efficient. There were no hassles so I'm happy.
Angela – Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the services we’ve provided to you. Our goal is to provide easy and timely service. We appreciate your feedback! – Heather
Reviewed July 16, 2017
With the copayment, it was cheaper to go with TotalProtect. I call them when I submit claims and sometimes they give the same company I had a bad experience with. I'd want another one but the TotalProtect reps would tell me they're the closest in my area. I know they have more than one company for the whole city of Houston, but sometimes I get the same one and sometimes they’ll send me somebody new. My last claim was for an air-conditioner. The technician was very good, but they have to come out every year because TotalProtect won’t give me a new unit. They keep patching this old one up, so every year, I have to call somebody else to service it before it’s down in the middle of summer.
Reviewed July 16, 2017
The sellers offered HMS Home Warranty when we bought our house. We've been using them since eleven of 2016 when we moved into our house. When I submitted a claim for the furnace and it was that cold winter, they handled everything quickly. A tech came promptly the next day, did his job and everything worked since then. It was a good experience.
Deborah – Thanks for sharing! We appreciate it. - Amanda
Reviewed July 16, 2017
I called the 1800 number of TotalProtect Home Warranty and explained my claim to the associate. They gave me a claim number and told me I will be contacted. They also gave me different options for a repair company that will come to my home so I was able to choose. The first time I took what they assigned to me but I wasn’t happy with that company so then I told them that I don’t want them in the future. So, they gave me an option for different repair companies in my area. And they advised that I will be contacted within 24 hours. Somebody called me from their subcontractor and set up the appointment. They came to my home and diagnosed the issue. Occasionally, they can make the repair right then and there. But usually, it entails ordering a part which also lengthens the process. Then they come back and they either fix it or they don’t.
It then goes into a review process through TotalProtect, where they then decide whether they’re going to repair it or profit and replace it. I have a couple of appliances repaired and I’ve had two replaced. The longest it took for the repair process was 10 days to wait for the part to come in. We had no washing machine for that period. It was a downer. All in all, they’ve come through with everything they said they would do. It does take a long time but I don’t get upset at the little things. When they replaced my refrigerator, it took 16 days. Thank God I have a second refrigerator in my basement. But it was an inconvenience going downstairs to go to the refrigerator but I could see how somebody waiting on the refrigerator for over two weeks is spending a lot of money. When you have a cooler and if it’s winter, you’re good. You can put all your stuff outside.
One technician from Sears gave me the runaround. I needed a later window because I work. So, obviously, the technician got held up on the earlier repairs. Sears cancelled my appointment when I paid my babysitter to be in. I told TotalProtect to give me another service technician and service provider because I don’t them to come back. They did that. I had Park Appliance Repair for our refrigerator. That guy snapped my copper wire line for my automatic ice maker and didn’t replace it and my husband had to fix that. But that has nothing to do with TotalProtect. That has to do with the technician that is subcontracted with them. So, I told them I don’t want to deal with them.
I finally got two good technicians, one for my washing machine and one for my refrigerator. Both appliances were replaced. It took time and it was a slight inconvenience. But I did have another refrigerator and the washing machine cost me a few bucks in laundromat fee. We live in a society of instant gratification and that’s not reality so people need to lighten up. You can’t have everything in an instant. Things take time especially when you’re dealing with a company that has subcontractors and then they’re ordering from the manufacturer website and they have to coordinate with the delivery service. It’s not like they have it in the warehouse and they’re going to ship it to you tomorrow. So, people who say that are unrealistic. I’m satisfied with the service. I would strongly recommend it to other people, which I've done.
Reviewed July 16, 2017
HMS Home Warranty came with the house we bought. It has been 18 months and we have chosen to continue with their service. Our house had several issues in the past year and we utilized the heck out of them in the first year. In the beginning, when I am submitting claims, I talk to a representative but the last two claims I had have been automated. I prefer talking to someone because I always had a lot better service and if I had any questions they would get answered right away versus having to call back in or having to try and figure out how to get a hold of someone.
Recently I was hoping to be able to talk with someone because I had a question on how to get a copy of our full warranty. But with the automated system I've got to dig back through and see how to contact the company. I understand that claims are fast to do through the automated system and it's easy to use but any time that I interacted with the customer service agents, they were really very helpful. It would be nice to have that option.
Their technicians, on the other hand, have been hit or miss. Last year our air conditioning went out and it was eight weeks before the service provider can even come and take a look at what was wrong with it. It was another four weeks before they could come back and fix it. It was ridiculous. I have called HMS to make sure they have that feedback. Our air conditioner broke again and we had to have him come back. We also have one other experience with our washing machine and when we called the service provider he was extremely rude to us on the phone. He was the owner of the company but the technician who came out was fine. Other than those incidences, all the other providers have been very helpful.
This second year, we haven't really used them so we'll probably reevaluate if we want to renew our 1 year contract. We're satisfied with our service and it has been on the positive end and we will continue to be with HMS as long as we continue to see the value. I have recommended them to two different friends who were looking to getting home warranty services.
Reviewed July 15, 2017
HMS Home Warranty was a part of my closing back when I bought my house and it was for a year. I'm been with HMS for three months now and filing a claim has been simple, easy and straightforward. I filed a claim for the sum pump and the claims rep gave me some type of number that I had to give to the plumber that came out. They called HMS, verified what they needed to verify then did what they needed to do. The replaced the pump and they were gone within an hour. It was excellent.
Deanisha – Excellent service is what we aim to provide! – Tanya
Reviewed July 15, 2017
I have TotalProtect as my home warranty for eight years. Submitting a claim over the phone was easy and they're courteous. I give them my information, tell them what it is that I need service on, and they take it. They find a merchant and it goes from there. My most recent claim was for my dryer and they assigned a company to come out and take a look at it. I had an issue with that company because they said something was wrong with my dryer which they didn't get covered under my warranty. I had to pay my deductible for that service call and still didn't get my item fixed. I'm not pleased with their service. I Googled and called a different company to fix my dryer, they came out and fixed it, and told me the issue was my timer.
The timer was covered under my warranty so I made a complaint to my warranty company about it. I told them I had to pay an extra $200 on top of my deposit to get my dryer fixed but it was covered under my warranty. They worked the claim and took care of it. They refunded me the money I paid to the other repair guy as they reviewed it and saw it was a mistake by the initial company that they sent out. I give them a good credit for reimbursing me for the money we came out of pocket with. I would tell people that I have been with TotalProtect Gold and it's a good warranty company.
Reviewed July 15, 2017
I'm a real estate agent and I work for Weichert whose home protection plan was HMS. I used it as I wanted to have the experience of how it worked to be able to offer it to my clients. Submitting a claim has been a good process. At the beginning, I had technicians that only wanted to collect the $100. They just said that they're going to contact the company and didn't look like they were willing or prepared to work. I told HMS about it and they sent another company and made sure that we didn’t have to pay the $100, so I let the technicians know. Now every time someone comes, it's like they're getting better and better for me. The people that came to do my air conditioner the last time that I put in a claim was very professional.
Reviewed July 15, 2017
TotalProtect's home warranty seemed very comprehensive and covers up to the first $5,000, which is a lot of things, that's why we decided to gave it a try and we've been extremely happy with it. They have been professional, reliable and timely. They would get back to me right away and when they say they're coming, they come. They're hardworking and are educated in their craft. I've heard of them through Champion our reverse mortgage company. Submitting a claim has been very easy, and I've done them over the phone. It's usually an automated system I deal with. It gives you a couple of things to choose from, like plumbing and electricity, and then they ask about the item, whether it's the toilet, the dishwasher or whatnot. Then they give me a phone number of a local service person to contact.
The technicians that have come to my house have all been very good local people. I've had a couple of different electricians, the same plumber, the same guys for the clothes dryer and they've all been very professional and very nice. Everything has been fixed the first time and they've all known how to get here. A friend asked me about the plumber I use and I explained TotalProtect to her, how I don't know the plumber's rates since I am just paying the deductible, and how he was good but very overpriced.
Reviewed July 14, 2017
We had two claims submitted to HMS online. They told me what outlet was going to come and do the repair, and they called back and set up an appointment. The first claim that we had was a problem with the garage door opener and the tech from Muncie came out and thoroughly went through it. He found out what the problem was and fixed it. We also had a problem not so long ago with the air conditioner. We called up the company assigned, they called back and they came out within a couple of days. They came out on a Sunday, which was unbelievable, and they did an excellent job. They were able to pinpoint the problem right away and they took care of it. The AC has been working great ever since.
Both technicians from those companies were knowledgeable and top notch. They're not really local. They both called up before they were coming and when they were on their way. They were able to troubleshoot and they took care what was needed to be taken care of. They explained what they did, they didn't mess around and repaired what they needed to repair. I said thanks and they were on their way. We're really happy with both of the repair companies. In addition, HMS has an excellent coverage. They take care of what they said they are going to take care of and the service companies they have are excellent. They're really are a top notch service company.
Reviewed July 14, 2017
I'm an elderly and I've been divorced for 16 years now. I don't know how to do minor repairs and I felt that having a warranty would help me out. TotalProtect covers all appliances and plumbing so I went with them. I've had them for quite a few years now. Their claims process was generally automated and once in a while, I get to talk to a human but I've been taken care of. They replaced my dishwasher at one point and it's still working well after three years that I had it replaced. The other claims have been minor which they were able to repair. I called a month ago and their rep was really nice, very helpful and she was empathetic with me because there were three appliances that were not functioning properly and she understood my plight. So, they took care of the issue for me.
So far, my experience has been good which I haven't had with any other company. The only time that I had a problem was when I had a plumber look at my bathroom. There was an odor coming out of the faucet and I didn't know what was going on. The plumber was very condescending and nasty. He told me right off, "I'm not gonna take care of this. I'm leaving." I did all the things I could possibly do and he just left. I had to call TotalProtect and they sent somebody else. The next person that came in took care of it and I haven't had that issue anymore. '
There was another tech that came to take a look at my refrigerator. I've had an old fridge that I generally pulled out and cleaned the back, but I've never cleaned the grill at the bottom. When the tech came, he was also condescending. I said, "You must have had a really rough day because you're being really rude". And then at that point, he changed since he realized that he was being rude and condescending.
Overall, TotalProtect gives me that sense of comfort just knowing that I have them. They help me out which is what I need as an elderly since I don't have the means and strength to be able to do things. So far, I'm happy but I wish they would send notices on my email about other companies that do roofing and stuff like that. But other than that, TotalProtect been good for me and I've recommended them to people.
Reviewed July 14, 2017
A home warranty was purchased for us by the seller of our home and Weichert Realty. The coverage is managed by HMS. We submitted a claim in June for a clogged sewer line that HMS said they would not cover due to the fact that the problems were caused by roots in the pipes outside of the home. I contacted them seven days ago due to a split air conditioning unit freezing over in our living room. The buildup of ice restricted the flow of air out of the unit. They referred me to an HVAC company over an hour away called TempRite. A technician from there arrived four days later. He reported that he was not qualified to fix our type of unit and reported that he would send a more experienced technician to the house to make the repairs.
However he was able to convince my elderly mother to give him the $100 deductible, stating that we would not be charged anymore for further service. He stated his company would be in touch with us for further service. Over the next two days their company did not contact us at all. I contacted HMS who reported that the vendor had not followed up with them either. Over the next four days I made several calls to HMS asking what their plan was to service the unit. Each time they acted as though they knew nothing of my prior calls. They continue to make excuses such as the need to hear from the vendor, or to get proper authorization from a particular department, but every time I called they stated no progress had been made. I found that if I called and gave them the same claim number, I was put on hold for extended periods of time.
One time I called and stated I did not know my claim number, and was put through to a receptionist shortly later. It appears that they screen incoming calls and put problem cases on extended holds. Each time they assured me that they would call me back with new information within a couple of hours. I never received one phone call, not one. My wife had to call the company and remain on the phone with them for 90 minutes. After much negotiation, they were eventually willing to pay a local company who was not under contract with them to do the work. We are to pay that company, and were told that we would be reimbursed. I have serious doubts about this.
Reviewed July 14, 2017
The woman I bought my condominium from had a warranty from HMS and I've renewed it ever since then. It's been a pretty good experience. Every year so far, I've had to have something repaired, so it’s pretty much evened out and it hasn't cost me more. My most recent claim was for my air conditioner. I needed a new blower motor, and HMS replaced that. The people that they use for air conditioner and heating here have horrible reviews online, but I called them anyway and the contractor was the nicest, most thorough guy I've ever had. He was so knowledgeable and patient. He explained everything to me and he worked hard. He fixed it and he was really good. So far, I am getting ready to renew with HMS.
Reviewed July 13, 2017
We bought a new home in April of 2016. It was a much bigger house and to me acquiring a home warranty was worth taking a $600-gamble just in case we needed it. HMS Home Warranty was the company given to us by our realtor. It’s the first time we’ve done a home warranty and I was a little bit nervous but I’ve had nothing but incredible experience with them. I usually submit my claim over the phone and the claims reps have been great. Also, the techs have all been good. We’ve had a plumber and a dishwasher guy come out a couple of times. And we’ve also had the air worked on four times. And about three weeks ago, I had a brand new air unit put in. I worked with the same people and everybody’s been well. I would recommend it to anybody who was thinking about it.
Reviewed July 13, 2017
We were looking at selling the house and wanted a home warranty because things were starting to get older and I didn't want to have any problems. The coverage from TotalProtect Home Warranty included two air conditioners so we got them. The reps were very good but I wasn't too thrilled with the people that did the hot water heater. They were not responsive enough. They told me that it would take three days, but we've been without water for two days already. Then they also said it was gonna cost me another $600 or $700 to bring it up to code on top of the $900 that they were going to charge me for the water heater. So instead, I went out, got the water heater for $600 and installed it myself on the same day. I saved us both $300. And the good part was the reimbursement with TotalProtect was very prompt.
When the secondary AC unit for the far end of the house wasn't working, we had a claim and the air conditioner guy came in and got it running. Then I gave him $100 but he asked for $75 for waste removal. We're pretty happy with the air conditioner guy. Then we sold our house, but we had him come back three months later to do some adjustments. We called TotalProtect and got a number. Then the guy got in touch with me and he came out, adjusted some stuff and brought it up to spec. So I'm happy. I've transferred them over to the new owner and the people that are coming for him were very helpful. I'd recommend TotalProtect.
Reviewed July 13, 2017
Total Protect sounded better coverage-wise than what we had and we’re on our second year with them. I submit claims over the phone and their claims rep were good, responded right away and gave me who I have to call to follow up with. They come out quarterly to check either heating, plumbing in the house, or different things and they’ve been very thorough and very good. We’ve been happy so far and very pleased. We get everything taken cared of when we call.
Harriett – 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 July 13, 2017
Our experience with HMS Home Warranty has been fantastic except for the last group that they sent out. We had a leak in our ceiling in our downstairs bathroom. We called HMS and they gave us a group that we have never heard of. Two men came and the first guy came in a truck that was not marked. And whenever we've had anybody come, they identify who they are and they take off their shoes. But he barreled into our house and didn't take his shoes off. He clearly had been working a long time and he was filthy. He verbally and physically pushed his way into the bathroom to find out what was wrong.
There was a crack in the elbow pipe that my husband had opened up part of the ceiling so we could see it. But the guy kept telling us it's the faucet for the bathtub. My husband tried to show him because we could see all the pipes from our laundry room. He stood on the toilet to look into the ceiling. My husband went out and got him three choices of ladders to stand on because the guy brought in no ladder. He's about six foot four but he can't put his head up on the ceiling.
So they finally fixed it but he was running up and down our stairs, yelling at the guy that he was working with and treating him rudely. I had to leave part of the house where I could see him because I was going to ask him to watch his mouth. He was very disrespectful to the person he was working with and moving five million miles a minute. The guy finally put some putty up there, which has held. We still have a hole in our ceiling 'cause we wanted to make sure that it's not leaking. That's the only bad experience we've had and I would never want them to step in my house again. I also let them HMS know but I've never heard from them again.
Other than this last experience, we've had wonderful service from HMS. Anything that needed to be repaired has been repaired. Sometimes it takes longer than we would like, but it's the process. I understand they have to send someone out and look at it, then send somebody else out, and that could be a little frustrating, especially when I have to come home from work. But other than that, we've been very happy with them.
Reviewed July 12, 2017
In using my Warranty, I submitted a claim on 22 June to have my AC repaired. Living in Florida with high temperatures, and humidity is challenging. It has been 3 weeks since my claim was submitted and my AC is still not fixed. The process is broke. I call the Warranty company everyday to get updated on my AC repair, and it seemed like I got every excuse as to why this claim was being held up. The vendor that I was given was not professional, in fact, he spent more time trying to convince me to purchase a new AC unit costing over $5000. In the mean time, I can't use the AC (According to the vendor). I thought having a Home Warranty would give me a peace of mind, instead, I'm frustrated with the Warranty company, it's vendor, the process and the amount of time it is taking to get my AC repaired. In spite of me being dissatisfied with my overall service, fIling the claim was easy and knowing that the AC is coverage under Warranty were two positives for me.
Ursula – I sincerely apologize for the delays and inconvenience caused with repairing your AC. We aim to provide service in a timely manner and in this instance we did not meet this objective. I appreciate you taking my call yesterday and confirming that the repairs were completed and your unit is currently working. Thanks – Aubrey
Reviewed July 12, 2017
HMS Home Warranty came with our house and we’ve been with them since September. I submitted a claim over the phone and the interaction with the claims representative was fine and dandy. However, the one with the technician was not very meaningful but they got the job done, so that’s good. I still have to get my dishwasher fixed because every time they send somebody out, it’s not somebody that services that style of dishwasher. But the experience has been fine.
Reviewed July 12, 2017
I've been with HMS for years. We stay with them for convenience. I don’t really have any trouble whenever I call them. Everybody has been very pleasant, polite and very helpful in making it seamless. The claims rep was very courteous, capable and knowledgeable. Submitting a claim is pretty easy. I've been able to call in and speak with someone to know what the problem is. They explain to me whether or not it actually falls under my plan. Thankfully, a couple of the claims have. They told me that they’d get out the whole change with deductible and the service provider that I would be getting on and how to contact that person. But that person will be contacting me first and makes sure that person got paid after their service.
The last technician from Air Doctor came because our AC went out. The job was done in a timely manner and he was fantastic. It would have been great if he had been able to get there sooner, but it was the time of year when it was so hot. It was the type of thing where there were other people who backed out. So, he came to the house, walked me through looking at the ducts. He came right in and figured out what had happened. He stepped in the basement where the AC was and got the temperature down. They got here when they were supposed to get here. As a matter of fact, the technician called because someone had canceled earlier that day, so he was actually able to get in sooner to take care of us. My house has been light and cool ever since, so I'm very happy about that.
Also, I didn’t mind the three-month new payment plans, but paying monthly is more helpful for me right now. That was the new system they have and we weren't able to do it before. Overall, the experience with HMS has been all good and I thank them. They are definitely reliable, consistent, thorough and I have no complaints.
Reviewed July 12, 2017
I've had TotalProtect home warranty for about nine years. The reps that I talked to were very good. I had no problems with the quality of work done but the techs try to get me to upgrade things and want to charge extra. I had a water heater done and they want to charge $50 to remove it and then wanted $50 for some permit. I'm not only paying a copayment but there are also other charges involved that they did not specify.
Also, a lot of times TotalProtect try to make excuses not to pay for the claim. They'll say I'm always protected but then when the time comes they'll say they don't pay for this or that. They deny most cases on technicalities. When something went wrong with the air conditioner, they said it's not included. When they're selling the policy, everything's fine and dandy. But when I put on a claim it's a different story. They also raised their rates and I'm not sure about keeping them anymore because they went from $75 to $125 which is a big jump. Overall, I've had a few bad experience with TotalProtect but most of them have been positive.
Reviewed July 11, 2017
Currently we are dealing with a broken refrigerator and broken AC in the dead of summer. I filed a claim almost 3 weeks ago now for both and still have a broken refrigerator and AC unit. Our refrigerator claim started with one service provider who noted that the issue required Kenmore specialists. He said that he would place a claim with HMS to have specialists take a look. The second service provider who came out were not specialists and instead were generic appliance service providers. Instead of noting the red flag there we trusted HMS and decided to go with the word of the second service provider. They told us the issue was not what the first provider stated, and that they could fix it with a replacement part. They said they would place a claim with HMS for the part.
Fast forward a few days and the service provider told us the claim/diagnosis has been for at least 2 days and HMS is telling us they don't have it. After calling on 3 separate occasions to try and figure out why there was a discrepancy/miscommunication, miraculously I am told by HMS that they have the diagnosis. After 2 more days and 2 more follow ups, I'm told the diagnosis they received was actually for my AC unit and not the refrigerator. So they still don't have the diagnosis the service provider told me they filed, and I am still nowhere closer to getting my appliance fixed. The claim gets transferred once more to a provider who can supposedly provide service.
The third service provider came out last Friday and gave us a host of issues with the refrigerator and put in a diagnosis that day. Even if you disregard the fact that all three service providers gave us vastly different interpretations of the issue (two of them received deductibles for these interpretations), I am STILL waiting for a verdict from HMS because they insisted they never received a diagnosis from the provider until today, which seems interesting that again there would be this same issue. That is just with our refrigerator.
For our AC unit, we filed a claim last year and had a service provider come out and say it wasn't broken for $100. So, we naively suffered through the seasons with an AC unit that worked 40% of the time thinking we were wrong. Now, with the issue resurfacing and the heat rising we decided to try again and file another claim. We had a service provider come out and install a partial fix that didn't work, and are waiting for him to return but cannot seem to get a hold of him. I could blame the service provider for poor communication but at this point, after having spoken to 15+ HMS representatives (who are albeit very polite), 90% of whom were not able to clearly understand our claim and its timelines, it is so clear that the disorganization and irresponsibility of the company is the root of the issue.
I have also asked to speak with a supervisor on multiple occasions and have only received missed calls/voicemails at odd hours of the day from different supervisors saying that they will call back but have not. Every time I call back trying to reach one, I must again go through another claims process to just request a phone call at a reasonable hour. I am absolutely fed up and am taking my concerns to the BBB, as I have exhausted all of my other options and cannot seem to get a hold of anyone who can service our basic home warranty needs. We are now hundreds of dollars out for a broken refrigerator/AC unit and even have had to find other living arrangements because of the 90+ degree weather and lack of refrigeration.
Reviewed July 11, 2017
We had a lot of older appliances and thought it was a good thing to have warranty. And so we got TotalProtect. We have submitted one claim for our heat pump. It's been really easy and they’ve been very helpful. There was one thing that we called in on our refrigerator, but it wasn’t covered. So, they explained why it wasn’t covered and directed us to the specific language in our booklet.
We've also had two technicians come out and both of them have been great. Prior to the second one coming out, the first technician they gave us never called us. So, I called them and they said, “Oh, we didn’t get your number.” They just were kind of sketchy. They said they would call me back to schedule a time and they never did. So, I called them back a second time. I ended up calling TotalProtect customer service and they gave me somebody new, which I'm really grateful that they did. But then, I got another call from this first place and they said, “Oh, well, we have time. We can come.” This was like a week later. I said, “It's already taken care of.”
I'd recommend TotalProtect but we may be cancelling within the next couple of months. We just got a whole new set of kitchen appliance and a new dryer. So, the only thing we have left really is a washer. We're gonna read our policy again to see what else it covers. If we still had all old stuff, we might consider keeping it. They did help us replace our heat pump, but they didn’t pay as much as we thought they were going to. And it still was a good amount, but I think we ended up paying for it in our premiums. So, it's been a wash for us.
Reviewed July 11, 2017
When we bought where we live now, HMS Home Warranty was introduced to us at the closing and we went with it. Last week, I called to submit a claim and told HMS we had a water heater problem. My interaction with the claims rep was very nice and I was given a number to call. I did and left a message. It was a weekend and when they didn't call back the next day, I called the warranty company again. They gave me another number and the people called the next morning and said we were not in their area, then we got a real person. It took from Saturday until Monday and the plumber got here about 9:00 Monday evening. He fixed our water heater and the end result was okay. We had another experience with HMS, but so far, it's been little things and my experience has been satisfactory.
Reviewed July 11, 2017
HMS Home Warranty has a representative for different geographic regions and Katy is their area rep. So, if I run into a problem with one of my clients, I call her and she straightens it out. I am impressed that she answers her phone and takes care of things. If she moves to another warranty company, I would go with her there because of her quality of service. The last couple of technicians have been good but the ones before that were not. Also, the wait time is terrible when filing a claim. They try and wait you out so long that you fix it yourself and don't file it. But I'd recommend it to people as long as Katy's there.
Reviewed July 10, 2017
This company has been nothing but a problem since we purchased our home. We have tried to submit 2 claims so far, one for the washer which broke, and another for a sump pump. They denied both claims, despite both the sump pump and washer being listed as covered items in our warranty. Not only have they denied the claims with no solid reasoning, it took them 1 month and weeks of being thrown back and forth to different reps and supervisors to deny our current claim for the sump pump, which is an essential part of the house. So far, all we have done is pay them money to do nothing and waste our time. I am highly dissatisfied and will never use this company again. I would not recommend this company at all. It would be advisable to simply save your money and pay for repairs on your own.
Reviewed July 10, 2017
I read a brochure of TotalProtect Home Warranty and as far as the coverage, it was a very good opportunity to have them since equipment does break down after a period of time. Submitting a claim to TotalProtect is very easy. I do it online and navigating their website is also an easy process. Their reps were very good, too. Overall, I'm very happy with them.
Reviewed July 10, 2017
Submitting a claim to HMS Home Warranty was easy. We do it online but typically we follow up with a phone call. Their claims representatives are courteous and they are able to answer all our questions. Furthermore, their technicians are very professional and responsive. The quality of their work is good and they clean up after themselves. However, because air conditioning is tricky, ended up having them come out multiple times within a short period for the same reason. Nevertheless, we've been satisfied with the service. And so, we will continue service with HMS in the future. The warranty was well worth the cost that we paid.
Reviewed July 9, 2017
We got HMS when we bought the house and we renewed it every year because we got good value for our money and it was easy to work with them. Submitting a claim had been relatively easy. We called it in once and the HMS people were always easy to work with. I also did a claim online and the website was pretty easy to use. The two service providers were really great and efficient, but one wasn’t.
The most recent claim with the hot water heater went really great. He had worked with HMS a lot in the past so he knew the drill and what he needed to do exactly. We didn't have hot water and it was in January or February and it was cold still, plus we have a little girl. It happened on Saturday and he came on a Monday, already replace-ready. He was in and out in three hours.
The air conditioner took a little bit longer because the technician had to come out, assess the problem and then say that we needed a new one. Then we had to wait for the order but when it came to installation day, he was in and out in one day. He was cool to work with too and the air conditioner was installed really well. It's a wall unit but there's absolutely no leaking around it which is rare.
The refrigerator, however, is another story. It was not very easy to set up the repair with them and it took almost two months to get a working refrigerator again. We only had one option and that was to use the Sears. We tried to get a customer service person and none of the people were even in the US and when I asked to speak with somebody, there was a disconnect. I couldn’t even contact them directly. I've had to call the call center that was in India and they couldn’t ever get me to who was coming to my house.
Then we had to order a part and it had to come a certain way. However, whoever boxed the part did it incorrectly so when we received it, it was the wrong way and the technicians couldn’t use it. We had to wait for a new one to even set up installation. But then, there was something else wrong with the part or they didn’t order the right one so we had to wait again. Every single time, Sears was not very easy to work with. They didn't come during their assigned time or finish the work when they said they would and it was a nightmare. However, the setbacks weren’t necessarily HMS’s fault, but with the contractors and the other two times were really good.
Reviewed July 9, 2017
I used to have another company called American Home Shield and HMS Home Warranty is much better than them. I'm very happy with their customer service and that's probably what sets them apart from American Home Shield. My main point of interaction is the person on the phone. They are much friendlier, very cooperative and empathetic. I speak to a person as opposed to go through online or the automated system and I always have a very good experience.
This is my third year with them and it has always been good. Only one repair has given me a problem and that was my dryer. The technician came out and said that he needed to order a part and he also asked me, "Okay, you know it needs to be clean." So, I paid them extra to clean it, and even after he got the part, it didn't work. Then he tried another part, and the bottom line was he said that I needed a new dryer. It took me more than two weeks and ended I up having to get a new dryer. That was the only time I had a frustrating issue. But other than that, I’d recommend them.
Reviewed July 9, 2017
It was my first time getting a home warranty and I wanted to see how much of a service it would be to me. So far, it's been great with TotalProtect. I only had one repair that they didn't cover. They covered part of it but I had to have something replaced other than that. The technicians that they send out have been great. It's my third year with TotalProtect and I've been very pleased with the company and their professionalism and timeliness.
Reviewed July 8, 2017
On June 27th at 9AM we contacted the company due to no AC. They then sent out a tech on Friday AM who came to house and stated that the compressor was out. The service provider stated that he needed approval from TotalProtect. We contacted TotalProtect Friday PM and they were "researching" the part. They promised a call back. On Saturday at 2PM we reached back out to the company and they were still researching, but had not approved service. We also found out that they had chosen a service provider that was CLOSED from Saturday until Weds for the July 4 holiday. We live in Birmingham Al. Temperatures have been 90 with high humidity throughout the period. We have animals and kids. When we pointed this out to TP they said "if we start with a new provider you have to start over and pay for a new service call and it would take longer. They would call us back, ( second promised call ) On Monday AM, after hearing nothing from TP, we called back and asked status again. Once again told in research. I mean really? I went on line and found the part in the Trane DC in Memphis and that took all of 5 clicks of a mouse. again was promised a call back (3rd time) not a word. It is know July 5th. 6 Days in, TP had 2 full business days to find a compressor. Would that not be a core competency of a warranty business? And we start the whole thing again, supervisors, researchers, etc. at 4PM they tell me via call "we can order the part now, BUT, it will take 3-5 days to arrive. I asked for overnight service due to the horrible claim issue and they say "we will have to call you back" ( 4th time, fill in the blank here, no call back) OR we can offer you a credit to "do it yourself' I am just amazed that they never escalated this to emergency, it's not like I had a sink issue, in the summer in the south. I have NEVER in 35 years of business life seen anything this bad. I just called to cancel my service and they would not refund the $44.00 bucks for July as "I had used the service" UNBELIEVABLE. On to the BBB and I am doing everything in my power to get a phone number for the corporate office. Amazing they have that hidden like Ft. Knox. Guess I know why.
Reviewed July 8, 2017
Our central AC Unit was making noises and was not getting cool. We turned the unit off and we sent a claim request on 6/23. We had an appointment on 6/28 from 9-12. The contractor called the Morning of 6/28 and cancelled. We called Total Protect and was assigned another contractor. This contractor came on 6/29 and did not find any problems but replaced the capacitor. On 7/3 the unit stopped working completely. We looked at the pipes that lead from the unit into our home (photo attached) and they were completely frozen. We turned the unit off again and called Total Protect; they stated that they didn't have an available contractor to come out and authorized us to get an estimate from another contractor. We found another contractor had the contractor come out on 7/4, paid a $69 diagnostic fee (on top of the $100 fee from Total Protect) and they provided an estimate totaling over $1,500.
We contacted Total Protect with the estimate and they required the previous contractor (who was not available) to come back out. We had an appointment window from 9 - 1 on July 5. They did not show. My husband had to leave at 2:30, they called at 2:15 and said they would be there in half an hour. My husband told them to arrange a time with me because he had to leave for an appointment. They did not contact me, when I called, the calls went straight to voicemail.
I called TotalProtect on 7/6 and they arranged an appointment with this same contractor for July 8 from 9 - 12. The contractor did not call and did not show up.
Complete disrespect, failure of customer service and disregard for the customers experience. I only wish that I could provide a lower rating.
Reviewed July 8, 2017
I wanted a home warranty when I purchased a house and this was automatically provided. To date, I still have the HMS Home Warranty and it won't expire until October. I always call in to submit a claim and it has been nice, easy and hassle-free. The reps were pretty friendly, courteous and sent individuals out to check what my concerns were. But there was one time when I was having trouble with my sewage. I told the girl that they didn't know what was going on with it and I had to know to be able to know what steps I needed to take and get my issue resolved. I was needing someone to come out, do a check and see why my toilet was backing up. I didn’t understand that I needed a plumber and they were telling me that they don't cover that. But nobody checked to say what was or wasn't covered.
I called the claim in twice. The first time, a gentleman came out and said, "I see what it is," and put a cap on it. But the bathroom backed up that night and I had to pull the cap off of it so the water wouldn't back up into my house. I called HMS back to tell them what had happened, so the technicians came back out and said there was a tree root. I was told to put some root kill down and I did that, but I was still having the same problem. I ended up calling Roto-Rooter. They had to go and look at the drain through a scope after they checked. None of the plumbers HMS sent had a scope. I then had to call the Maintenance Service Division.
There was also a time when the technicians came out to chek my air and my heating system. I found out that I had leakage in the air conditioning so I ended up having to get a new one. They sent someone out to check and see. They came out and said that there was no problem with that anymore. Their technicians showed up just when they said they would and they did what they needed to do. Overall, HMS is good and I like their deductible.
Reviewed July 8, 2017
We renew our contract with TotalProtect every year and we've been with them for about 11 years now. We've had good experience with them over the last few years. Every now and then we get a vendor that's not so good but we've always been able to call TotalProtect and tell them we don't like a particular vendor. The quality of the repairs that we are getting from the contractors has gotten better in the last year but I'm still trying to get in touch with Temp Control for our latest problem.
Reviewed July 8, 2017
When we bought our house, the real estate agent bought the HMS Home Warranty for the first year. This is our second year we've had the house. It was easy and convenient submitting a claim when the dishwasher went out. I called and explained the problem. HMS arranged for a technician to come. When he did, he diagnosed the problem, got the parts within a week and fixed it. He was very good, professional and did exactly what he said he was going to do. The dishwasher is working, so it’s good.
Reviewed July 7, 2017
We got the warranty with the house but they let us pick from a couple of options. Among the options we were given, HMS had the coverage we were looking for for the cost of the warranty, we ended up going with them. The claims process has been easy depending on who they were working with to send out. We've had a couple of repair people who've been really good to work with. There was one that never responded but they then sent somebody else eventually, after a month of us asking for them to send somebody when our furnace broke in the winter. So for the most part, it's gone smoothly. The repairs done have so far been good. They have been fixed and have stayed fixed. With the age of the home we were buying and the appliances, things were bound to be breaking down and they have. So it worked out for us and it saved us money.
Reviewed July 7, 2017
My mortgage informed me that I could sign up for TotalProtect and I did because I thought it was a great idea. I've had them now for years. I got contacted by other companies, but I’m happy with them. Their claims process is generally easy. I recently used them for my air conditioning. The tech came and fixed the first problem he found and I paid my deductible.
A month later, it wasn’t working again, so I called them back and they said that I didn’t have to pay for another deductible. Then they said that it was something different, a condenser. Why would they come out and fix the unit and not check the whole system? I had to pay another deductible, which was inappropriate because it was the same complaint that I had originally called about. The technician was a nice kid, but he didn’t check the whole system. He just only checked what was indoors and didn't check the compressor outdoors
I assumed, because he was a professional in that area, if the air-conditioning system isn't working, that he would go check and fix the whole system. TotalProtect backed him up and they didn't really listen to what I said. And if for an extra $100 he thought it was worth losing my business for when I get a new HVAC system, that’s fine with me. He demonstrated he wasn't up to the job. The woman I used to go to whenever I had a problem, went to a different department so I can't contact her.
When I filed a claim for my washer dryer, they could not fix it for 6 weeks, and opted to just replace it. The contractors kept ordering the wrong drums, that I have a garage full of them. The guy fixed it but didn’t fix the hinge to properly close the machine. They gave me a new system and that was great service. I gave my machine to a neighbor who got another 5 years out of it.
TotalProtect has been very quick when there is a problem to send someone out. I don't have to wait weeks. If I called on my own, I'd wait weeks to get someone. For $37 a month and $100 deductible, I'm pretty happy with that. It's not like I'm paying tooth and nose for it, I looked at other services and they are too confusing. These people stand behind everything. I have recommended them to friends because, overall, their service is very reasonable and they cover a lot of things. I have recommended them with the caveat that it's going to take multiple calls and one may have to escalate, but the value is there. It's very helpful to have it.
Reviewed July 7, 2017
HMS Home Warranty came with our house. I've submitted one claim for my air conditioner and the experience was good. Their claims reps were very friendly. They gave me references of people to call. Also, their technicians were excellent. They helped me out and gave me ideas. They're really good people and they had everything done within two hours. I highly recommend HMS to anyone who buys a house but I wish more stuff was included.
Reviewed July 6, 2017
We placed a claim for a washing machine. Called Electron as per HMS reps instructions and described exactly what was happening with the machine... very simple, it shakes during spin cycle. The rep came out and did nothing but of course collected the $100 deductible. He was here less than 5 minutes and then told HMS in his report that it was broken from abuse... really? How did he determine that? HMS replied that he is an expert. He opened the door of the machine, moved around the basket and said what I already told him on the phone, that it shakes during spin cycle. Could have saved me $100 and told me that on the phone. We do not overload our machine and have never abused it. I am requested a refund of the $100.
Reviewed July 6, 2017
I called TotalProtect and told them what the situation was. Then they provided me with the vendor for the air conditioning unit but I was not happy with that particular vendor because I took a day off and they didn’t show up when they said they’re going to. As soon as I called in and complained, they immediately got me another vendor from a smaller company. The guy was great plus we got everything taken care of. He told me what he was going to check and do. He came back and told me what he was going to send as his recommendation but it took a while for TotalProtect Home Warranty to get back to him for with a yay or nay.
He was a very accurate person and easy to understand as far as what was going on with the air conditioning unit itself. He’s given me more details than any other vendor that has come out because this has been an ongoing thing with my air conditioning unit for several years. Every year I had to call and the air conditioning company just kept patching it up. Therefore, he made a recommendation that it will be replaced and told me why he made that recommendation. It was in a way that I can understand it and he did a good job. I’ve had TotalProtect for a while and the good thing is anytime I’ve had any issues, I haven't had any problems.
Reviewed July 6, 2017
I have no problem submitting claims and getting them done. Also, the technicians I used to have in the beginning were very good and knowledgeable. But they keep changing the people that come to the house. The last guy came with a plumbing problem. It was a simple thing and he came back the second time to fix it again when something happened. I wonder sometimes if these people aren’t trained properly or they’re just getting into something new and trying it out. I've also offered some other work that I'd pay them cash to do. It’s not a major thing. I wanted the sink in the powder room changed over and the piping changed there. It’s a stand-up sink and I wanted a counter-type sink within the powder room. The guy said he'd get back to me but he never got back to me. Months went by and I kept on calling. I got somebody else to do it then.
Also, for the air conditioning, every year it goes out and they fix it. They couldn't replace the major parts, they have to keep charging until something big fails. Last year was the worst when we had that heat wave. I was out of air conditioning for a whole eight days. I’m a heart patient and that didn’t help too well. I had to go to a hotel for two days which was costly. They'd say to me that they'll get to me when they get to me. They said that there are a lot of problems which I can understand.
One company came here three times but they didn’t fix the problem. Two of the guys they sent couldn't find the problem in three tries. But they got some other guy to come on a Saturday who I never heard of. He came in and within five minutes, found the problem. He said my pipe’s frozen down there and it’s out of Freon. They say it leaks every year but they can’t find the leaks. He charged it up and it’s been working since then. It’s still working now and, hopefully, it’ll go through the summer. That’s what makes me wonder sometimes. They have some good people come here but it depends on what contractor you get and who they subcontracted to. Otherwise, the program is good and they take care of things.
Reviewed July 5, 2017
The actual sellers of our house got HMS Home Warranty for us when we bought the house off of them. We usually file a claim over the phone and it's simple. We call and they ask a couple of questions about what's going on and then they assign it to somebody. For the most part, their claims reps were helpful and the technicians have all been nice and professional as well. It has been quick, easy and effective.
Nichole – Thanks for sharing! We appreciate your kind words and glad the process was quick and easy. Sincerely, Tanya
Reviewed July 5, 2017
I thought I was getting a cheaper home warranty when I switched to TotalProtect but I wasn't. In the past, I haven't had any problems with them. But when I had a hole in my tub, they didn't cover it so I had to pay out of pocket on it.
Reviewed July 5, 2017
We bought a house that had HMS Home Warranty and we renewed it because we liked their services. I had a terrible experience in submitting the claim, though. I have a lot of high-end appliances and the people in the Claims Department refused to contact the people that I have to have for my appliances. They always referred me to Sears or somebody that can't service me. Before I knew that, it was a big debacle, but now that I do, it's been difficult even getting them to call me. They still require me to Sears and then I have to go above their head and call somebody else in upper management to get them to take it to escalations.
It's a horrible process. I like the service of HMS but not the process that they have in dealing with people. They’ve never been rude, but they’ve never been helpful. Last year, the technician was awful. And this year since I went through the growing pains of dealing with the service, I won't go with any other company except for one. I just had my washing machine installed that was a new one from HMS Home Warranty and they contracted GE to fix and install it but they damaged my wall. And I still can't get them to pay me to fix my wall. So, therefore, I'm not very happy about that either. Also, the quality of work is mediocre.
The service provider is not bad but there are glitches in their system that could be fixed especially when it comes to people needing special needs and the people that they contract. They wash their hands if somebody damages something or if the contracting company is not the best. They say it’s not their problem and that’s not cool. As far as the coverage and the service of the people, I don’t dislike the service but I’m not in love with it either.
Reviewed July 4, 2017
So I filed a claim for my A/C not working almost 30 days ago. After many phone calls and emails, I received a call today saying that the original service provider wasn't being cooperative and I have to call a different one to come out and look at the system. I have no idea what is going on with this company, but it feels like I am getting the run-around. How long and how many people need to look at an A/C unit to realize it is not working? This is not the way a company should honor their service. Guess I'll see how much longer it will take while it keeps getting hotter and hotter outside.
UPDATED ON 07/13/2017: So now it has been over 30 days and 2 companies have been at my house. Got a call today for them to come out and see if they can find a leak in my 20+ year old unit. Both companies had advised replacement stating that it would cost over $1000 to just find the leak and for the coolant recharge, not including the repair cost. Now I have to have at least 2 more appointments and I don't even know if it can be repaired. At this rate it will be out for June, July, and into August. Great time to be given the run-around on fixing A/C. If this cannot be resolved before August, I will be contacting a lawyer and see if they can get this "home warranty" company to honor their service.
Reviewed July 4, 2017
This company provides horrible service. Shortly after moving into our house our hot water tank would not light since the pilot was out. We filed a claim and a plumber came out to fix the hot water tank. He was able to get the pilot to light. A few weeks later the pilot went out again so we called HMS and the plumber was sent back out. This time he recommended replacing the gas valve on the tank but he would need HMS to authorize the repair part. HMS did not authorize the repair since the plumber was able to get the pilot to light so technically the hot water tank is "working" but clearly how they define working and how anyone would define working are two different things.
Today, we are without hot water for the third time. I called HMS today and the woman I spoke with clearly did not care that this was the third time I called. A plumber will be coming out again to fix the same problem. I cannot say I will renew our warranty once this one expires. This has been a very frustrating experience and quite frankly if they had just authorized the plumber to make the appropriate repairs I would have a much more positive review. But in my opinion it's clear HMS will only spend money if they absolutely have to and are otherwise content with prolonging the repair of an item.
Reviewed July 4, 2017
On Sunday, June 25, 2017 we awoke early and realized we had lost our AC in the night. Our home warranty company, Total Protect, didn't get anyone out to our place to look at the AC unit until Tuesday, June 27th. The company they sent was ProServ Heating & Cooling. ProServ called our home warranty and advised them of what was broken. Total Protect decided to order a part to repair it instead of replacing the whole unit, which was suggested by ProServ. The part arrived on Thursday, June 29th and Total Protect contacted ProServ to notify them to pick up the part at the Goodman's Distribution center in Mesa, AZ. When we called ProServ to find out when they would come back to repair it they told us it would be Monday, July 3rd. I called the owner (Patrick) of ProServ and told him that 4-days was too long. The owner called back and apologized for not knowing of the delay and that he would send his Tech (Mario) to be at our home on Saturday, July 1st @ 5am. Unfortunately, Mario waited too long to pick up the equipment.......when Mario went to pick up the equipment on Friday, June 30th, @ 4:25pm, he found out that Total Protect sent the equipment to the Goodman's Distribution center in Tempe, AZ! So, Mario didn't have time to get to Tempe and the Tempe distribution center isn't open on Saturday, so we were told that nobody could help us until Monday, July 3rd. Now we have been told by ProServ that they won't be able to fix our unit until after 5pm on Monday evening, July 3rd. And they have also told us we can just go find somebody else if we don't like it.
Now... it's Monday evening 6:45pm and we find with the replacement part that it has a leak. The ProServ technician does not install the replacement part. We get the warranty provider on the phone (Total Protect) and speak with the customer service rep. Purchasing department is closed and nothing can be done until Tuesday (July 4th) sometime during the day/evening now. No one can help us. July 4th is a holiday and no one cares. The temperatures are 112 degrees over the last 8 days. Absolutely no one at Total Protect has been able to help up and no one cares.
Now, mind you we have been in a hotel since 6/25.....and we have consistently and repeatedly called Total Protect asking if we could get this job re-assigned to another AC company, but we have been met with every roadblock imaginable. Our warranty company and the AC company, ProServ, do not seem to have a sense of urgency to help us in the temperatures that we are have in the metro Phoenix, AZ area.
This is the worst case of customer service that I have ever in my life that I have experienced. Complete disregard for the customer and I am not exaggerating about this. This is horrendous!
UPDATED ON 07/12/2017: On Wednesday, July 5th Total Protect contacted us and told us that the replacement part was available for ProServ to pick up and install and that an email had been sent to them. We sent a text to Mario at ProServ at 7:29am asking when he would pick up the replacement part and install it.By late morning we had not heard anything from ProServ. After several attempts, using our cell phones, to contact ProServs main office, we called them from a landline and the receptionist immediately answered the phone. We asked what the status of the repair was and the receptionist stated that we were not on the books and they had not received an email from Total Protect. When we asked her why she finally picked up the phone when we called from the landline instead of when we called from our cell phones, she hung up on us!
At 11:43 we talked to Mario and he would not give us a time when he would pick up the replacement part or put us on the schedule. His attitude about the situation was that it was not a priority to get our Unit fixed as soon as possible.
At 5:42pm, we call Total Protect telling them that we cannot get a set date and time from ProServ to complete the job and that we need this expedited. Total Protect stated they will call ProServ to get us on the books as soon as possible.
At 5:56 pm, we texted Mario at ProServ again asking if the part had been picked up and would he please advise us when he will be back to repair the unit.
At some point, we were told that Mario would be at our home on Thursday, July 6th, after 5:00pm. At 6:15 pm, Mario arrived with the replacement part and goes up to the roof to begin working. By 7:27 pm, Mario discovers that the replacement part will not work with our unit because it is too old. As you can see from the picture, the replacement part did not fit our unit! !
At 8:12 pm, the owner of ProServ (Patrick **), told us that he would cancel all of Marios jobs for Friday (July 7th) and have Mario buy the correct part and install it immediately, bypassing Total Protect so the job would be completed.At 8:30 am on Friday July 7th, we received a conference call from Mario and Patrick stating that the replacement part for our unit is not available except from the manufacturer because the unit is so old. To get the part from the manufacturer would take 14 days and if we wanted to expedite it (5-7 days) would be an additional $180.00. Patrick and Mario asked if we would stay on the phone while they conferenced in Total Protect. Patrick and Mario told Total Protect the issue with the replacement part and suggested that Total Protect replace the whole AC unit, which was their original suggestion two weeks prior. Total Protect agrees that an AC Unit replacement is necessary. We are asked to drop off the conference call while Total Protect and ProServ discuss the details of replacing the unit.
Total Protect calls us back and tells us that we can expect a call by close of business letting us know when the installation will be scheduled. They also tell us that we have to pay additional fees. We give authorization for them to proceed.
At 12:24pm, we text Mario to let him know that we gave Total Protect the authorization to go ahead.
At 4:30pm, we called Total Protect because we had not heard from ProServ regarding when they will install the new unit. Total Protect tell us that the new unit is ready to be picked up and they put us on hold to call ProServ. Total Protect calls both the main office and Marios cell phone but are unable to reach anyone or leave a voicemail because the cell phones voicemail is full.
We go through the weekend without any idea of when the Unit will be installed.
At 9:30am, Monday July 10th, we get a call from Mario stating that he is on our roof installing the new AC unit. We had no idea he was even going to be there! Mario says he is leaving and will be back in a couple of hours and could we be at the house so he could continue with the install. Mario and another technician return and get the AC Unit up and running. Mario then says he has to leave again and will return after 5pm to finish the job. He then calls after 7pm and says he will not be returning but will be back on Tuesday, July 11, to finish the job. Mario completed the job at 2pm on Tuesday, July 11th.
Bottom line, this is a summary of our experience:We spent 15 nights out of our home and returned on the 16th day.
The temperatures during this time were between 110-116 degrees.
Mr. ** had to spend many hours away from work to be available to meet ProServ at our home.
No consideration was given for the excessive time to complete the job, money spent for accommodations, or loss of wages from time off work.
We experienced a complete lack of: professional courtesy, customer service, work ethic and integrity.
Reviewed July 4, 2017
TotalProtect's price was within budget so I chose them. One time there was a minor issue but they resolved it immediately. Overall, I had a good experience with TotalProtect and have been satisfied.
Cynthia – Thanks for sharing! We’re glad that you had a good experience and we’ve satisfied your home warranty needs. – Janet
Reviewed July 4, 2017
Our HMS Home Warranty came with our house. We submitted a claim to them online. My interactions with their technicians have been fine and working with HMS has been easy. The quality of work is fine as well. I've been pleased and would highly recommend HMS.
Reviewed July 3, 2017
I've been a customer of TotalProtect Home Warranty (TPHW) company for over 5 years. As the years passed, I've received less and less customer satisfaction handling valid claims. On 06/12/17, I opened a claim for my broken A/C unit. The A/C service representative recommended new replacement parts (coil, etc.) to be installed.
TPHW company ordered the parts on 6/17. Their responsibility was to contact the service provider once the part arrived. After 3 or 4 phone calls to TPHW inquiring about the latest status of the part, I receive the run-around about who's responsibility to notify the consumer (me) that the parts arrived in the same same city that I live in.
I have young children living in this house without A/C. To make matter worst, the average temperature have been over 90 degrees in June. Today is 07/03/17 and its high temp will be 95 degrees. I called the service provider on 07/03 and TPHW for the latest status. Both are continuing pointing fingers at who's responsible for contacting the parts supplier.
Finally, 07/03 the service provider called the parts supplier and the parts had arrived some time ago. Mind you the customer had to TRACK down the status, and notify TPHW to finally get moving on this repair. This is totally unacceptable to my family and I experiencing unnessary extreme weather hardship because TPHW did not do their job. Latest update: Now we have to wait until 07/07 until the service provider complete the repair. This could have been all avoided if TPHW didn't drop the ball.
Reviewed July 3, 2017
I would like an investigation opened up on HMS home warranty company. I have been waiting three weeks to get my air conditioner fixed and no one at the aforementioned company has, in my judgement, made any real effort to address my claim. Sure, they have been more than willing to listen to my complaints about their failures to provide the service that I pay them on a monthly basis for but after speaking with the contractor they sent to complete my claim I feel as though this is a normal practice of theirs. By that I mean the following. Three, almost four weeks ago now I contacted HMS to file a claim because my air conditioner was not working. The first contractor they assigned to my case we never saw in the first week trying to get in contact with him to come and do a simple assessment of the issue.
After informing HMS of this and explaining to them that I have two children at home two years old and under they assigned another contractor to my case. After this second contractor did the assessment and turned in the work order I was told that their research department was looking for the most economical option for what was ordered by the contractor. Almost another week was wasted at that point because two different employees in the HMS customer service department told me two different things as it concerned my responsibility in getting the claim completed. When the "economical" part that was ordered from the research department arrived at the contractor and it came time to install it, lo and behold, it was a bad part! On top of that, the contractor informed me that this was not the first time in working with HMS that HMS sent his company a bad part to do a job.
Needless to say, at this point I am still without air conditioning and watching my toddlers suffer because I am not receiving the service I pay for from HMS. I also found it interesting that in the reviews section on their website that they've manipulated the data to give themselves a more favorable rating. Out of roughly 1,200 reviews they only have used just north of 300 reviews to suggest that they have a four-star overall rating out of five. Interestingly enough though, out of the selected reviews the second most occurring rating is one star out of five. At best HMS is an incompetent business with highly questionable practices.
Reviewed July 3, 2017
I've contacted TotalProtect for repairs on my plumbing, hot water tank and then my floor furnace and the service has been real well, especially when I call. Submitting a claim can be done online but I'd rather speak with a representative. I feel more secure that way and they are very helpful. So far every last one of the technicians they've sent was excellent, except for the one with the heater. Not many people in California work on full furnaces and the first person they sent out didn't work on them. That caused a delay but it was no big deal and before that, I haven't had any trouble at all with the repairs. So far everything has been excellent and that's why I'm sticking with them.
Otis - we appreciate your comments about your claims and are glad to hear you had good experiences with our customer service agents and our Service Technicians. Thanks for your patience with the delay and for sticking with us! - Louise
Reviewed July 3, 2017
When we purchased of our home, one of the stipulations was that the previous owners carry a contract for a year and we absolutely had to have the warranty with HMS Home before the end of that year would happen. We've renewed since then and we've been using them for almost three years now. My husband and I are both in our id to late 70s and having the warranty seemed to be the best things for us. We don't want the hassle of having to find somebody to take care of repairs with our homes and it gives us comfort to know that there's somebody on the other line that will listen, understand what we're talking about and take care of our needs very quickly. HMS have been awesome. They have been giving us fast and dependable service and we appreciate the way they handle business.
Filing a claim with them is a no-brainer for us. We called their office and they gave us the claim number. The reps we talked to were very courteous and very professional. They also broke things down to a level that we could understand at our age and I appreciated that. Then I called the agency that's going to be doing the work and gave them that claim number. The work done by the techs who came out are very good quality. They also arrived on time and sometimes they're earlier so that was good for us. But when we had issues with the air conditioning unit, it took five days before the contractor could get out here. It was the peak season for them. But we let go of that issue as things worked out all right for us. It was that period where the weather was really cool and if it hadn't been for that we would have been a little unhappy with that long of a wait.
We had to call them HMS again this morning for an apartment place that we have where a new water heater is needed. We called around in the places that we normally would use for this kind of work and the people couldn't get to the hot water heater until Monday. We can't have tenants to go without hot water for five days so we called the Ace Plumbing people that came out to work on the property that we previously filed a claim on and they're getting to it tomorrow morning. They're a great and very reliable company. They don't make us wait any longer than they absolutely have to and they understand our urgency. So I like the fact that HMS is using them.
Reviewed July 3, 2017
My husband liked TotalProtect's pricing and started with them years ago. Everything's been really good with the claims process, and everybody who has come out has been on time and fixed the problem except the last time. My washer and dryer, range, soap dispenser, and dishwasher were messed up. Sears came out and fixed my washer and dryer. But both the gentlemen who they sent out to do my range and dishwasher gave me the run around. I could never get a hold of them. It was two months and it was horrible. I couldn't believe they could run a business like that. I'd call and they'd say, "We'll be right there." And then they'd say, "He ran out of gas." One time, they told me that they were at the front door. I went to the front door and told them, "No, he's not at the front door." And the rep said, "Oh, he's at the wrong house." But he'd been here for about five or six times before. It was a terrible experience. And I read the online reviews here in town and the people said they did the same thing.
I finally called back TotalProtect and I asked them to please give me somebody else. I complained on them because I didn't want anybody else to have to go through the run around. I cancelled appointments and everything else because I was trying to get my house ready to sell. I told TotalProtect that they should not be on their vendor list because people would get frustrated. They have to take off work and wait all day and then somebody would say they're at the wrong house? It was not TotalProtect company's fault though. It's the company that came out. I got something set up with Sears and they came out and took care of the problem. It was amazing. Overall, I would recommend TotalProtect. The other times that other companies have come out, they either called the same day and set up appointments. We've had a couple of them come out the same day and we never had a problem.
Reviewed July 3, 2017
Our HMS Home Warranty came as part of the deal on our house, it's paid for by the homeowner, and we're glad that we have it because it’s an older home. It had many issues and turns out that some of the plumbing are outdated plus there's a lot going on with an older home. We had already gotten a plumber for the first and the whole line had to come out but it leaked again because it was never addressed by the plumber that we acquired. We didn’t know we had the warranty and we go over a mountain of paperwork with our home and we realized after the fact. We’re up against a weekend, it’s already Friday and we got a leak. We just jumped on and got a plumber that was recommended to us but it didn’t work out. So we reached out to HMS and they picked somebody, they came out, did the work that they were supposed to do in a prescribed amount of time. It was a very seamless and painless process. Great all the way around.
I was thankful that the same problem got addressed later on because the leaks continue from that line that was antiquated. It was a simple process and they took a 15 feet of line out that we don’t even use. Everything works as explained to me and it was all wrapped up within a week or so, which is what's really good about HMS. I'm very happy with it. They did what they were supposed to do. They didn’t skimp on materials. We got taken for a ride on that first plumber, but it was our fault. We picked somebody local and it was a scam job so I was a little apprehensive when HMS reached out to their contractor. But they were good contractors. HMS is a topnotch and a dependable company.
Reviewed July 2, 2017
My central AC was 47 yrs. old and needed total replacement. At the same time, the pilot light on my gas water hater would no longer stay lit. TOTAL PROTECT provided a service contactor who could do both simultaneously. The service tech was completely professional, but there is a bigger story to tell: I had joined TP 15 yrs. ago through my mortgage co. Unbeknownst to me, I was on one of their lower plans with caps on repairs I didn't realize I had (fine print over 15 yrs. ago?). I drive a school bus for a living so I pretty much live paycheck to paycheck, and the cap on the central air was only $1,000 ! It would have had me so out-of-pocket I would not have been able to afford and would have had to skip the ac replacement and buy a couple of window units and get through the summers living in two rooms with the rest of the house closed off. Before I even had a chance to mention this, my service contractor (Trinity Mechanical in Baltimore, owner Steve Jansen), had already discussed it with someone he knew (Wayne, a person higher up in the authorizations dept.at TP). Wayne wanted "to make everything right" for me since I'd put over $6,000 into the plan for 15 yrs. (which I would have had available to me if I'd put it into an emergency fund), and waved the caps on both the ac replacement and the water heater repairs. Wayne even called me daily over the couple of days all the repairs took, to personally follow-up. During one of our conversations I learned that I had started out all those years ago (again, it had come to me through my then-mortgage company) with one of their cheapest plans, which is why they had the caps, but he and his co-workers in the dept. all felt helping me out was the right thing to do, and he also told me about better plans I could sign-up for when my renewal date comes up in Feb. 2018, which would not have the caps I encountered. Again, I never even knew who to call beyond the main customer service number -- the TP service provider they sent me used his contacts at Total Protect, and TP came through for me when technically they were not obligated to. Total Protect has proved to be completely HONORABLE in their dealings with me as a member. Thank You to Trinity Mechanical Service (Baltimore) AND Total Protect !
Reviewed July 2, 2017
I've been with HMS Home Warranty for more than five years. My realtor recommended it. Submitting a claim over the phone has been very easy. People are so nice usually that it's easier for me to explain what I want or what happened. Also, the technicians were very nice and informed. In the years I've been with HMS, I only had one issue with them and that was fixed relatively soon. I'm comfortable with the quality of work.
Reviewed July 2, 2017
had to remove frig to garage because of leaks they send out repairman to fix $100 later warranty company says cant fix because in garage in which they have fixed before 3X but are refunding my 100$ just a heads up on how this company operates WHY would you send out a repairman in first place if you would not fix they want your money but dont want to fix things right I have been a customer for over 3years watch out for this service I have cancel and will not do business again with these people contacting BBB
Reviewed July 2, 2017
HMS Home Warranty was included in our home purchase. Submitting claims was very easy, there wasn’t a whole lot of hassle. I called them and they immediately looked it up and said that they would get a provider to come out. They would either email me or call me back. I've used it twice and on both times, they went ahead and just told me then that these would be the people that would contact me. The claims rep was very professional and courteous. They ask me for questions and I usually have my questions written down and they answer them as I go through when I call in.
Overall, the quality of work done was excellent, especially with the water softener. The guy showed up when he was supposed to. He checked the unit and found out that it was not repairable. So, he went ahead and set it up. He got a hold of them and then he called me back. It wasn’t too long after that and he said that “I'd be shipping the unit,” and then once they did, they’d set up a date for him to come back. It was done efficiently. I had to call them another time and they got a technician here on that same day, an hour after my call. I’ve had an excellent experience with them. If anybody is buying or selling a house and the company included in the purchase turns out to be HMS Home Warranty, they don’t have anything to worry about. They’re on the spot to do the job.
Reviewed July 2, 2017
TotalProtect was part of the mortgage when we refinanced with Bank of America. The process for submitting a claim is fairly easy and it has gotten better. I used to do it over the phone and my interactions with the claims reps have been fine. Last time, I submitted a claim online for the air conditioner and the techs came out the next day. The techs have been good, as well as the quality of their work.
However, TotalProtect started using certain companies and we'd have to wait a week before these companies came out. Then we'd have to wait another week before these companies would be able to fix our claim. Also, I don't like that there's a lot of things that TotalProtect doesn't cover and they don't tell you that. We'd have to pay just for somebody to come out. The cost was $75 before and they raised it to $125. They should be upfront with what's covered. I know sometimes they can't but if I specifically tell them what's wrong, they should be able to tell me if it's covered. But they're a good company overall.
Reviewed July 1, 2017
I recently made a claim to HMS when my AC unit decided to stop working. At the very beginning of June I made my first call to HMS to make a claim. I was given the name and number of the company to contact to do the repair. I immediately contacted the vendor on what I believe was a Monday and was told by the vendor that he was very busy but could come out either that Wed or Thurs. On Wednesday evening I touched base with HMS and was told that that particular vendor could not service our unit and our case was reassigned to another vendor and was given an appointment for that Monday (roughly six days after initial claim was placed). I contacted that the vendor that night before appointment and was told that they do not typically service the area that we live in and that MAYBE they would be able to make a visit to our home later that week when they would be in the area.
After many calls to HMS I was given permission to find our own vendor. I did as I was told, and had local heating and air company come out. When the problem was diagnosed we contacted HMS to report the problem and were told that we were never granted permission to go outside of network. I then spoke with a supervisor and explained my obvious frustrations. The supervisor had our $100 deductible waived. I also had a $65 fee that I had paid the service provider when he diagnosed the problem. I sent in my copies of the receipts on three separate occasions (due to HMS stating that they did not receive my fax/email). I had all the correct information attached to my fax/email and received confirmation back both times they were sent by fax. Nearly a week later there has been no reimbursement yet.
Reviewed July 1, 2017
My dryer would not restart after it was warm and made a loud hum when it ran. Total Protect sent a technetium out, and reported it was an intermittent problem & would not repair it. The dryer continued to get worse, getting to the point it would not start at all. After spending hours on the phone and getting a 2nd supervisor involved, they sent out another company that I was very happy with and put a new motor and some other parts that were worn. I should not have had all the trouble. I now have a water heater that has gone out, and am having issues getting it repaired. I will post the report when I get it resolved
Reviewed July 1, 2017
I was disappointed that some of the issues we had with some of the appliances and things that didn’t work in this past year were not covered by HMS Home Warranty. The coverage was not totally clear to us when we got the warranty but I was satisfied with their response and their very strong follow-up when they called me several times after I placed the claim. Also, I never had any issues with their vendors. I've been with them since last year and our contract is expiring in two days. I received a letter in the mail advising me to renew, and it states that the cost for renewal is more expensive than what I paid last year. I pay in advance for $700 and now it’s $900. I’m certainly interested in renewing it, but I would like to renew for the same price that I paid last year. I was going to call them to know the reason for the increase but I have been away on business for two weeks, so I didn’t have time to contact them. Overall, it has been a positive experience.
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