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About American Home Shield
American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider that offers three home warranty plans — ShieldSilver, ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum — with varying levels of coverage. You can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
- Discounts and promotions available
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Coverage limits and exclusions
- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
I had a leak from a toilet upstairs that was going down to the lower floor. It was as soon as I got the notice, they called to schedule a time. The contractor got out there within a day or two. They were professional. The initial plumbing that they did didn't work. We thought it was one or two problems. So, they tried the first thing. I called them back within two days, and they came out again the next day. They’re responsive. Sometimes, American Home Shield's policy for replacing items gets blurry. At this point in time, it's after the third time we're fixing something, then it's replaced. I know that's in the contracts. But I'm not clear on that. Making that a bit clear will be good.
Byron,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
Stuff was backing up into our shower and our toilet wasn't flushing all the time. The guy who came out was from South Carolina and didn't know the different laws in different counties in North Carolina. In our county, we're responsible for the drain while the state town is only responsible for the drainage under the road, not what comes from the house to the road. And where that plumber was from, the homeowners are not responsible from their out. He said that he couldn't legally push the drain out into the main like that or he could get in trouble if he was caught. And when he came out and checked our drain, he said that it was clogged, but that was not their responsibility. So, he didn't fix the problem. My husband went out and was able to unclog it himself. I told AHS that they sent somebody from South Carolina and we live in North Carolina with different rules. Next time I call, they should make sure they send somebody local, from North Carolina.
Mariann,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together.Have a great day.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
My showerhead was leaking and I needed that replaced. It was on the inside of the wall. Bestway Mechanical came out and took care of it. The experience with American Home Shield was good.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
I used to have American Home Shield it at my other house and it was great over there. My air conditioner wouldn't come on. Once before, I had where they came out and the water line going outside was leaking. But since they came out, I put bleach in there now so that wasn’t it. But it wouldn't come on. And four or five hours later, it came on by itself but it wouldn't come on again. I checked all the breakers, and that was when I called AHS. It was easy submitting the claim.
The gut that came out was good. We talked about it. We looked at a few things. I told him what all it was doing. And we came to the agreement that the thermostat was the only thing that would control both inside unit and outside unit, so decided to swap out thermostats. He seemed like he knew what he was doing. The ac works great right now. I've told several others that they ought to get AHS.
Richard,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
The repairman was able to fix the garage door that wouldn't come back up. It doesn't go completely all the way back up, but it goes about 80% of the way back up now.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
American Home Shield is fairly pricey. I have two contracts with them. They should offer discounts. Recently, my tenant called me and said the air conditioner was not working so I called American Home Shield. When I asked my tenant what the problem was, he said the capacitor was faulty.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
American Home Shield covers a lot of things in the house, like certain parts of the dishwasher, and little details that they think about that other home warranty companies don't cover. Recently, the contractor fixed the stopper to one of the sinks. And there was an issue with the garbage disposal. There's a plastic thing that got in there, made it rattle around. It made a noise. But that was easily fixed as well. We’ve used J&L Plumbing before through AHS. We’re familiar with their quality of work. The guy was very thorough, knowledgeable, and friendly. It went well.
We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
American Home Shield is pretty good. I would refer them to a friend. With any job needed to get done, it has to be resolved and they are doing it. It takes a little bit of time, but I do come up with the result. That's the one thing I like about it.
Dharmesh,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
I was disappointed at the beginning because they couldn't fix something that I needed to fix. But that was a couple of years ago and other than that, I was pleased with the service. Global HVAC Services recently came out for the AC. The techs got out here in less than 24 hours, which is good because it was so hot that day. The gentleman that came and fixed it was very courteous and I was really impressed and pleased with his work and very confident attitude.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
It takes a couple of weeks for them to have service. I have to wait for a long time. If it’s an emergency call, I have to find another way. But when I had my garage door worked on, the contractor was amazing.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
I’m satisfied with AHS because since we've been here, they have covered everything except for the hot water tank and the sewage ejector. However, I'd like to know what is covered and what's not ahead of time. That way, we know what additional we have to get through AHS to get covered. When our sewage ejector quit working, Plumbing Enterprises, at first, quoted us $2,600 to replace it. Then they came back with $15,000 to replace it. We had to go with another company on our own. We were told it was not on the policy.
AHS has done the repairs but we've had to replace everything on our own. There have been several issues where we've had to come out of pocket. We had problems with our garbage disposal. We had a company come out and look at it. They said that wasn't covered and charged us $400. We’ve had issues with our washer and dryer, which we just replaced the washer and dryer completely. We've had problems with our stove, our AC, and our hot water tank. We ended up replacing them on our own. The previous hot water tank was installed by the homeowners themselves. When the plumber came out, he said we were going to have to get it replaced. Certain parts of it were not covered by AHS. To get it up to code with the county, we had to come out of pocket for $1,800.
Teresa,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2022
I came home and noticed a leak. Went online and placed a call with AHS. The next morning when I woke up, there was an email saying someone would be reaching out to me and they did. The company didn't have an available space until Monday and it was a Thursday night. I said, "What if I paid overtime?" They said, "Yeah. We can have someone on Saturday." I opted to pay for them to come on Saturday because I didn't want the pipe bursting. They said it would be 8 o'clock and they were there at 8 o'clock. Two guys. Super nice. In and out, did their thing. They were gone in under an hour. They were so nice and everything was taken care of.
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are working to improve the overall customer experience. Thanks for your patience during this proc
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
Our air conditioner quit cooling. I called AHS and I had to pressure them a little bit to get somebody out there sooner. They finally got ahold of somebody local. It was great. They came out the next day. The guy was really good. He's someone who we had used in the past. The air conditioner person checked everything, got it working and it started back. He had to come out a second day. He checked and it was an electrical light switch that had messed up. So he replaced it, five minutes and gone. However, they didn't seem to be in a real hurry to get anybody out. They were just gonna wait and let the system go, cut a ticket and then find somebody. The first time I had done it, they were taking too long. They had pulled the 75 out of the account and they were just waiting around to get a technician.
Kenneth, Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
American Home Shield takes care of maintenance work within two days of me filing a request. The dishwasher was not working because of an electrical issue. Also, the AC stopped working. And there was some plumbing. So, I put in a maintenance request. AHS will have the vendor reach out. And they would schedule an appointment. So, it has been efficient and quick. The techs have been very friendly. They would leave a work request form, which is helpful. They would leave their contact. They've been good to work with. The only hiccup I've had is, one time, my work request went to the vendor’s sandbox. So, they didn't see it. I had to be the one to follow up with the vendor after two days not hearing from them to get a scheduled appointment. Everything else has been good.
Caroline,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
We had a faucet in the bathroom sink that broke. The technician was very helpful, quick and clean. I always recommend American Home Shield to my friends and family.
Jacklyn,
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our members is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point.We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
It's been a great experience with AHS. The motor of our spa wasn't turning on for our recent claim. You had to try 10 and 12 times in a row to get it to turn on. Sometimes it would and sometimes it wouldn't. The techs determined the problem and they had to get a part. They had to return. They were great. They were not the first pool company that AHS sent out on that issue. Watertight Pool was the first one that came out but I do not recommend them.
Kim,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I put a claim in for the dryer that wasn't putting out any heat on Saturday night. The repairman called Sunday and came out the next day. I told him what was wrong. He already had the parts that he thought he might need which solved the problem. It was the second claim. I'm satisfied at this point.
That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I’ve had a couple of things that I wasn't extremely happy with, but overall, AHS has been okay. West Coast was great. They came out for the oven. However, I had a fan that wasn't working and AHS sent out an electrician. I had to pay the $75 and he said that he couldn’t figure out what was wrong with it. We called and they said, "We sent out another one to see if they could figure out what was wrong with it." They said that there was power, so it might have been a battery, but then left without doing anything. I ended up paying two $75 co-payments for people that couldn't help me. Long story short, it was a battery that none of those electricians found, and all we had to do was replace the battery.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I've had other services done by American Home Shield and it has been good with my AC. Recently, I had an issue with my garage door. And me being the customer, I should have looked at my contract. But I wasn't home to even look at my contract. I mentioned that my garage door was broken. And the representative that took the information should have gone outside the box to ask additional questions as far as the garage door, not just taking my word on that. I paid my $100 for my deductible, and when the person came to my house, it wasn't my garage door, because the motor is fine, which that now I know, that is what will be covered for the garage door. It was the spring. So, I paid $100 on top of having to pay $249 out of my pocket.
What I could have done was gone outside of American Home Shield and looked for someone to fix my spring. But I called back because I was upset about that. First I spoke to a lady named Ruby. It was a language barrier, trying to even understand what she was saying. It was getting on my nerves. And I asked to speak to a supervisor. Later on that day, a supervisor named Juliet indicated that she was going to refund me my $100 back because of the miscommunication between me and the representative. Because she said that the representative should have asked additional questions. And in the future, when I call on a claim, to look at my contract, which is understandable. Now I know to do that.
I was waiting on my money to be refunded, but I never received it. I called back several times, and I was told, “It takes 12 business days.” That was crazy. So, I called back the following week, only to find that the representative told me that it was because it was a concession. But there were notes on my file indicating that I am going to be reimbursed my $100. She got on my nerves. I called back the same day that morning and spoke to Leonard, and he specified that because of what has happened, I would receive an email.
I was gonna cancel, and he was in the retention department. And he indicated, because of my troubles, that I would receive an email indicating that I wouldn't have another payment until January. I have yet to receive an email. When I call back, I'm going to make sure that I'm not charged October, November, December, because that was what they were told that they were going to do. I'm waiting to see, with this situation, that they keep their word on what they said, that I don't have any money withdrawn out of my account until the 1st of January. For them to reimburse me back the $100 like they should, that should have been like a drop in the bucket. But the guy in the retention area indicated that they would waive for three months, that to me, is providing excellent customer service. But we will see if they keep their word like they said.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I went online and described my problem with my AC unit, and American Home Shield made an appointment with an AC service company. They showed up and took a look at my problem and fixed it. The service people were nice, friendly, respectful and did a great job. The problem resurfaced and I contacted AHS again. They set up another service appointment with the same repair people who came out and fixed the issue, and there hasn't been a repeat issue since. AHS schedules good, quality repair people to come out, and that speaks volumes.
I’ve had different things replaced this year or fixed. I had my oven door replaced the last time and it was just 100 bucks for that. Then, I had the AC service and the repeat issue, which was just 100 bucks too. But there’s a monthly fee on top of that. So, at some point, it adds up. But it is convenient. And it’s insurance. It gives me some peace of mind.
Thomas,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
We had AHS several years back and decided to go back to them. We like their coverage packages. When I've worked with various people on different things in the house, it's always been a positive experience. The most recent service request was for our microwave. The techs looked at the problem. From there, they did a preliminary search with their local suppliers to see if there was a part available. 'Cause if not, it immediately would bounce back over to American Home Shield for them to check their national suppliers and see if they had the part.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The washer wouldn't spin and techs came and fixed it. And then the washer made a loud noise. Techs came and fixed that too. Two of the turning knobs were broken and I wanted those to be replaced but the techs didn't bring them. I called American Home Shield and the said they're gonna call the maintenance. But I didn't receive any callback. I'm tired of that. I call this and that and back and forth. I'm thinking that maybe they need do this as a new thing. I will add that one to the electric things that need to be fixed.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The tub was not draining and the first plumber AHS sent out said he couldn't go past 4 feet. AHS sent out this other company, Emergency Plumbing, and they said they blew air but the drain is still not fixed. I also had a claim for the dryer. The contractor came and fixed the fuse. They said the reason the fuse blew was the pipe or vent needed to be cleared. I got somebody to clean the vent and I tried to dry clothes but they weren’t drying still. I called AHS and they said they’re gonna send the contractor out again. The guy came again and he didn’t do anything. He just told me to come over and feel the dryer getting warm. When he left, I tried to dry clothes and it was not getting hot enough to dry the clothes.
Now, AHS is supposedly gonna contact the contractor again and they’re supposed to contact me. It’s been three days and I’m still waiting for the dryer people. AHS is doing their job but the people who are supposed to be doing the repairs are not doing it. Also, they haven’t contacted me when they said they would and I have to keep reaching out to them.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
A-US Air came out and looked at our furnace unit. When they went back, their guy called me and said it was a coil issue. I called American Home Shield to see why that happened or what it is. The guy put in the report that it was a wear-and-tear code and he tried to upsell me some products. He said, "We need to change the coil. But I'll tell you what, it's much cheaper and better for you if you just change your condenser fan and your coil and if you want to do your furnace too." That was strange.
Initially, I was gonna go with another third party to do a second opinion but I reached out to another company, told them what was going on, and asked if I just change all three of my units. They didn't think it was a good idea. They said, "What the person is trying to do is say that that item is no longer this and they had to modify it, which is true. So, they're gonna put it as wear and tear. But in reality, it's not wear and tear. It's just your unit broke because it was being worked."
The A-US Air guy called me back after I was done talking with the other company. He said they were gonna give me a 14 SEER unit. My current SEER unit is 11 or 12 and it's not working. It's not pushing out cold air. That person didn't even put in an emergency stopgap. he just said, "I know it's leaking a little bit, but let's put on some Freon and lets at least get your cold air going." He was trying to mislead me with misleading information. After that, I didn't want to deal with A-US Air.
In the end, I paid out of pocket and just changed all three of my AC units and that cost me 24k. I had First American and they were not the best. Someone referred American Home Shield and I'll be hitting two years with them. But now, maybe I don't want them anymore. The contractors they're sending me have been pretty subpar.
Hi Thompson, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I had two claim experiences with American Home Shield, and one of them got resolved quickly. For the second one, I was gonna call and follow up because I haven't heard back on my AC repair. A guy came out as scheduled. I gave him the symptoms of what's been going on. He went into the attic right away. He figured he knew what the issue was and sure enough, one of the motors in the attic burned up. So, the thing that was closing, whether it goes upstairs or downstairs, was halfway open. That lack of pressure was causing the compressor to shut down and then not cool. I opened it all the way. So, that way, whether you turn it on upstairs or downstairs, it’s gonna cool the whole house, but at least it'll work. I’m appreciative of that. The guy said, “We're gonna have to order this motor.”
They gave me a callback about four days later. It was over the weekend. They said that the home warranty had declined the coverage and we can order it from them directly. I said, “Well, the home warranty didn't notify me that they declined the coverage.” So, I called the warranty company. They said, “No. We didn't deny the coverage. They didn't give us the information so that we can continue with the claim. So, we're waiting to hear from them.” So, they said they were gonna reach out to them. They called them and asked them for the notes and said to call back in a couple of days.
I called back in a couple of days to the home warranty. I didn't call the vendor anymore. They said, “No. We still haven't gotten the notes. We're gonna call them back in a couple of days.” I called back in a couple of days. They said, “No. We haven't heard anything back from them.” At that point, I had a trip, so I was gone for almost two weeks. So, when I came home, I asked my wife, “Did they ever come by and fix that?” She said, “No.” I said, “All right. On Monday, I gotta call.” It still gotta get repaired.
Medallion came out for our plumbing claim and they did well. They came in, identified the issue really quickly, and saw that the unit had to be replaced because it was dead. The AHS representatives were good. The only issue I had was they had me do a live video chat with my phone. There was a huge lag. So, once we did that, they took their pictures, but I couldn't hear anything they were saying. The rep had to call me back. That was a little buggy.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I've called AHS about my hot water heater. But they wouldn't replace something, even if it's recommended to be replaced until it fails. They said, “No, we won't do it. You have to wait till it breaks.” But recently I had a number of small things that needed to be done and the tech from #1 R & R Electrical Allstar took care of them fairly quickly. He's been here before. This was his second time. He's really good.
That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
Having a home warranty helps with costly purchases like if you have to deal with appliances or plumbing needs. I've been pleased with American Home Shield so far. I used the warranty when my oven needed another burner. A young man came and put a burner in. He was pleasant, very nice and professional. My oven has been working fine ever since. American Home Shield is a good product to have and I would recommend it. I’ve been getting good service. In the beginning, I had a claim for a leak and that didn’t really go very well and I was very disappointed. But the technicians came back and corrected the concern that I had.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
Initially, the AC unit would not turn on. When it did, it would go off immediately. Whoever did maintenance on the unit for the last couple of years just continued to do Frankenstein repairs. The contractor that American Home Shield sent had to start from the beginning to find out what needed to be done. They were awesome. They were right on it. They came back and did little things here and there three times until they got it right. That would have been done over $1,000 easily but it was only a $75 deductible so it was good. They also walked me through how to take care of small things around the AC unit to prevent stuff like this.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed.
Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I like that AHS sends me emails. One of the things when I first moved in, there was so much paperwork involved and so many different things happening. When I signed up with them, I put the folder away and then lost track of who they were. When I needed service again several months later, I was like, “I can't remember the name.” So the emails that they sent me were helpful. I went back and found them that way. The techs that came out for our recent claim were also amazing.
Hi Michelle, We aim to provide a service that takes the hassle out of homeownership. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
We're happy with AHS and the ease of getting services out when we need them. The recent contractor for our furnace blower got our issue fixed in under a week. They had to order parts but they were very efficient. I highly recommend AHS.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed.
Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
Everything's been fine with American Home Shield. When I was talking to a rep, I mentioned that we wanted to get the house rekeyed and that we had a clogged toilet. They were able to get those work orders set up and out to the right people. It was really quick and easy. The rekey went well. A guy came for the clogged toilet and got it fixed lickety-split. We're happy with that.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
My dishwasher wasn't working at all. American Home Shield connected me with Leader Entities. The tech was professional, and he did a good job quickly, and everything works. My experience with AHS was pretty seamless and seemed to work out pretty well.
Thanks for reaching out to provide that feedback. I am glad the contractors followed through with the appointment that was set but happier for you that your issue has been resolved.
We are here for you if you need us in the future. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
When we've used American Home Shield to call out repair people, they've been fairly responsive and delivered decent quality people. They had a contractor come out to repair a microwave because the only button that worked on the thing was to add a minute. The contractor told us that there was no way to repair it and they didn't make parts nor the microwave anymore. They measured the hole and the microwave and provided that back to American Home Shield.
American Home Shield then went through their purchasing department and they had lost all of those measurements. They wanted me to measure the microwave and the opening. But I'm not proficient at measuring appliances and I know that's a specialized skill. I advised them of that and they said the homeowner is responsible for it. That wasn't the agreement we had when I’d spoken to them in their customer service.
It resulted to them sending us a microwave that was less than a cubic foot saying that was a replacement for one that was over 2 cubic feet. They sent us a surround that’s supposed to go around the microwave and make it look like a built-in microwave that had no way of matching up. As I've come to find out, when you choose the right-sized microwave, you'd be provided the surround pieces that match up to it. American Home Shield didn't have a grasp of that from start to finish and now, they wanna charge me a restocking fee for their mistake and their error. It's infuriating. But the repair people they've sent out have been very competent and very good.
Hello Nelson, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
On Thursday afternoon before Labor Day, we realized our air conditioning unit wasn't functioning properly. I did a claim online with American Home Shield then I called and told the lady from there that we wanted to be really careful not to get a certain company that we had gotten in the past. We had a real problem a year or so ago with a company that came and did the wrong thing and we went for several weeks without air conditioning. The lady told me that she would make a note that a senior technician should come out to take care of the issue.
American Home Shield sent somebody the next day. They said he was gonna come between 12:00 and 2:00. But the man called that morning and asked if it was all right if he came at 8:15, which it was. He came on in and quickly identified the problem. He had the part with him to fix the air conditioning unit. He fixed it and was gone in 10 or 15 minutes. Before he left, he checked to make sure that we were getting cooling and we were. That was the quickest resolution of a problem and the best service that we've ever had with American Home Shield. We've had American Home Shield at our prior home and when we moved here. It's just like any other insurance. You hope you don't have to use it, but it's nice to have it when you need it. It was very good.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
One of my rooms was not cooling like the other rooms. In a couple of days, a repair guy came out. He couldn't resolve the AC issue and there was nothing he could do. American Home Shield didn't cover what needed to be done. But I actually called before to see if it was covered and they said it was or they could do something about it. But in the end, nothing was done. Since I've had American Home Shield, I've only had to use them twice. They're usually quick. The first time I used them, they solved the problem.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
My wife recently got American Home Shield on our home and she was telling me about it. My grandmother left a house and my wife said that it was old like our house and that I may want to look into getting a home warranty put in there. I wound up getting the basic plan with American Home Shield. When we went there to do a cleanup, we noticed the ceiling was leaking. When we flushed the toilet, it came through the ceiling and caused some real damage towards the floors. A tech came out and he showed me where the crack was at in the stack pipe.
The tech's professionalism was pretty good. He seemed on point with the leak being where he was. He didn’t know how far the actual pipe went down because it was a cast iron pipe. It scared my mom because he told her that they may have to knock the chimney down. She didn’t want that. She wanted to go with another plumber to get another opinion. I gotta pay 125 every time a tech comes out and I don't wanna pay the 125.
The tech said that he would get with his supervisor and American Home Shield would reach back out to us. I was told that the issue seemed to have happened before I even submitted the plan. They sent a quote for 2,300 and that was not covered cost. I wanted to get it done but I could not afford it right then. I would have to put that on hold until I'm able to get my money to start working on that.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed.
Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The igniter on my oven broke and American Home Shield sent a guy out but he didn't have the parts. So, he came back after he ordered it in. With having AHS, I don't have to do the repair myself.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The plumber let us know that American Home Shield could cover my new toilet and right then and there, we set up another appointment for him to come and install the new toilet. It got done super quick. He was a super cool guy. He was really, really nice. American Home Shield always offers awesome service.
Hi Richard, That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
Our pump stopped working and it had to be replaced. I called and submitted a claim to American Home Shield. They sent a guy out and he replaced the pump. He was really great and it didn't take him long to do the work.
Robin,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
Anytime my claim with AHS has to do with Sears, it's quick and they're very good. Sears has been the only one that responds professionally. I can't say the same about if it's for my air conditioning or my water heater. I had a hot water heater go out. I had water spraying all over the wall because of it and it was ruining the plaster on two walls. I said, "I really need this done right now." They said, "It's Friday." Nobody that they contracted with that could do that work could get out because it was the weekend. Depending on who American Home Shield is contracted with, that will greatly affect the time that it takes people to get out.
I ended up having to call the fire department because I couldn't get my water shut off. Not only was I out of water, because it had to be shut off completely, I was out of hot water. Couldn't do anything, couldn't bathe, wash clothes, run water, wash dishes. They finally approved a guy that was not contracted with them. He had to go through the wringer to get that done. But they finally did and he came out. He put it in under an hour and was fine.
We were right in the middle of a heatwave, 111 degrees when my air conditioner went out and they couldn't get anybody out there for a week and a half. I ended up having to pay for that myself. They wouldn't approve the guy that I had, who was a licensed heating and air guy, who has been the one who has checked up on my unit over the last 13 years.
AHS should contract with people who act as professional as Sears does. AHS is working with some people I would never use outside of going through them because I don't think the people they're contracting with are professional. Because of that, I've been shopping around to not be using American Home Shield any longer.
Pam, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
AHS has been very responsive in taking care of everything that needed to be taken care of. Recently, my dishwasher was leaking and my refrigerator was not closing properly. The techs had to get parts for both the refrigerator and the dishwasher and they had to come back. Everything is now working great.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The ice maker wasn’t working and the contractor put the wrong part. American Home Shield replaced the whole thing. The AC still makes a funny noise when it shuts down. The tech said it’s okay and so far, it’s working.
That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
We had an issue with the icemaker and then, we noticed that the freezer was not freezing. I called AHS and they got National Platinum Service out here. But I didn't get a phone call to set up an appointment until I finally called them. AHS told me the contractor should be calling me to set up an appointment but the contractor said they don't do that. That was a miscommunication. But they were fantastic.
They had to replace the heater so they ordered it, came back, and put it in. About a week later, we noticed the icemaker wasn't making ice so I called them back. The guy was here a minute and he said he couldn't figure it out. He went to the back of the fridge and pulled a little junction box out of the bottom fridge and said something was shorting out. It wouldn’t allow the icemaker to make ice. Then, he said I got a short in the refrigerator and there was no way to fix it. He put it in with AHS and AHS wanted to get a second opinion. The other people they sent out said that the fridge has gone bye-bye and now, we just have to replace the fridge.
Sheila, We are happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance in regard to your warranty. Have a wonderful week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The service could be better. Every time I call them and I pay my fee, they can't find contractors for two or three weeks and I'm sitting here stuck. American Home Shield should have their own deals that they can send out and do and everything to help people out. These other places that already have their clients built up and everything can't take on anymore. I sat here for three days without an air conditioner. They called me yesterday and said somebody will be out here on Monday. There should have been somebody here to get it fixed instead of leaving us in the heat. One time, they had this plumbing company come out and the guy didn't know diddly-doo. I told American Home Shield about it and they sent him right back out but I sent him packing. But other than that, the companies they've sent out were very good.
Also, I was told to call an outside contractor for a claim and they told me to send a copy of the invoice and my check and put these numbers on there that they gave us. I did all that and I sent it in. They told me that within 21 days, I'd receive a check back but it's been a month and a half and I have no check. They called me yesterday and told me they finally found the invoice and the check and within 21 days, I ought to have a check.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
My AC unit was shutting off automatically. It needed one of the drain pipes blown out. Working with the contractor went well.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
We love American Home Shield. We've had them in our every house. They're always great. I would never be without them. I tell everybody they’re crazy not to have them. Recently, the freezer stopped working. The repairman put a fan in. It was perfect.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed.
Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The contractor went out a couple of days after the call. He was a good technician. He was spot on. However, I'm skeptical about American Home Shield. The initial thing with the hot water heater was two to three weeks past. You pay all this money, and when they come out, you gotta pay an initial $100 and wait forever. It happens often. I recently had a washer that went out and it took me a month and a half to get it replaced. They ordered parts, which came the same day that they decided to buy a new washer and installed it. So, the part came a day after.
Royzell,
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Robert and I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
My washing machine was leaking so I called that in to American Home Shield. The tech that came kept saying, “If you're washing and you keep opening this little door, that's why it's leaking.” But I just wash my stuff in there, shut it, and it washes. I don't keep opening the door. He told me “Why don't you put the soap inside the machine?” But that's not the way those machines are made. He was basically telling me that what I was doing was causing the leak. I kept telling him that it was just my husband and myself and we wash once or twice a week. This was a new problem.
What frustrated me a little bit was he said he did a cycle and the washing machine didn't leak. He said to take a picture. I told him, “I wouldn't pay $125 to have somebody come out here and tell me that I made it up... It's leaking right here.” Somebody else was sent out and I told him exactly where the machine was leaking. It took him a while but he ended up finding it. He didn't have the part so he had to order it. A week later, he put it in. The whole process took about two and a half to three weeks.
Angie,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I have cancelled my contract with American Home Shield. They put me through so much grief over trying to get my air conditioning fixed that it was unnecessary what they did to me that I was not happy about it. They ended up doing the right thing. They tried to tell me that my contractor recommended that I get a new furnace, which was a lie because I talked to the contractor several times. And they assured me that they do not make those types of suggestions. They come in, check out the appliance that's broken and they report back to AHS how much the parts cost and that's it.
I got a call from AHS telling me that my contractor recommended that I get a new furnace. And with buying a new one, it would cost me $2,400 out of my pocket to do the upgrades to go with this new furnace. When the contractor gave me paperwork, listing the parts that needed to be paid for and replaced, which came to $825 which I paid out of my pocket because I could not be in here with no air conditioning. It was July.
After all was said and done, and I went ahead and paid the bill, I spoke to someone from there who informed me that I had another option. If I disagreed with who and what repairs they were willing to pay for, I could have taken a payout for how much they were willing to pay to get my air conditioner fixed. And they would have had to just give me that amount of money. But if that was one of my options, it should have been one of my options upfront instead of putting me through hell with arguing with people and them telling lies on the contractor over and over again, and telling me that I had no choice except to get a new furnace and pay $2,400 out of my pocket. It was ridiculous.
The air conditioner worked for a month and a half. I ended up having to call AHS again, because something else went wrong. And it appeared like it might have been the same problem. But when I called, they told me that I had to pay another service fee because it was past 30 days. I eventually did do that. When I tried to call and put in a service order, they told me that my air conditioner is not eligible for service, which was not true. So, I had to wait until they went through whatever they had to go through to decide to send somebody out here. And after all was said and done, they sent somebody out. It was something different that had to be fixed. They fixed it, and it works perfect now. But it's obvious that they're trying to save money. So, they're not willing to hold up their end of the contract and just do what it says, either fix it or replace it. So, it was not a pleasant experience.
I just got to the point where I decided I didn't want to have to do that every time something went wrong. It wasn't appropriate. There were a couple of people that I talked to through my process. They were nice people. But in the final analysis, if I had to keep arguing and fighting to get my things repaired, that's not what I wanted to do every time.
We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
My refrigerator wasn't getting as cold as it should have been. The contractor came out and found out that it was the compressor. It took them two and a half weeks to get everything done because they had to order some parts for the refrigerator. Got the parts, they came back, and fixed it, and my refrigerator is working wonderfully. The guy that came out and analyzed it was very professional, told me what was going on, explained to me, and was very courteous. The second guy that came out to fix it, same thing. That was my first experience with having to call American Home Shield but it worked exactly how I anticipated it to work.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The service person showed up and listened to what I had to say. He inspected the microwave and said that it could be repaired, but they might not have the parts. So he said he would go and make his report. Subsequent to that, AHS approved a replacement, which is supposed to be put in tomorrow. The process took a couple of weeks which was a little longer than I thought but I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt at this point. We also had them do a complimentary check of the AC and that went well. I wondered if the techs would try to sell me something or upgrade me, but they didn't. They just came and did the inspection.
Michael,
That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
I reached out to American Home Shield recently for an electrical outlet problem. They’ve had to send someone out repeatedly for the same issue. This latest time, I'm not sure if they're gonna cover it anymore. I have to call them back. It's still not repaired. I also had to use them for my pool equipment, which they wouldn't cover because they said somewhere in the document they don't cover the repairs of critter chewed wires. Other than that, I had them come out for a plumbing issue that they repaired.
That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
There's a huge difference between other home warranties and American Home Shield. Some warranties are just shielded behind different small print in their contracts. Every time you call them, they say, "Show me the maintenance for the last six months on the heating unit," or they just bring random stuff that if you missed a simple thing, they deny the service. With American Home Shield, when you tell them what's broken, their contractor comes in and tries to fix it. You're an owner and you're not going to have every single maintenance service across the board on every single month. What you expect from a home warranty is to cover that part, and American Home Shield does it precisely. Recently, Brick Street Plumbing came out for one of the pipes that was broken in close to the garage area. The service was excellent. Everything was performed within the day. They took a look, fixed the problem and left within an hour and a half. I was very happy with the service.
Moises,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2022
The service of AHS has been fine. For my recent claim, the techs came out then diagnosed the problem and ordered the parts. When the parts came in, it happened to be the same technicians who came back to repair the product.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
High Priority Plumbing & Services recently came out to fix the safety switch in the handle in the tub. They took care of it right away when they came out.
Hi Leslie, We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
The dishwasher quit working and the contractor, Crockett Appliance, did a great job. The first time the tech came out, there was glass stuck somewhere and he cleaned it. The next time he came, the dishwasher wouldn't work at all. There was a part he needed to replace and he didn’t have that available so he ordered it. He came back the following week and replaced it. And everything is working fine.
I've had American Home Shield for three years. It was awful during the pandemic trying to get stuff done. I had complaints when it was the pandemic and people weren't working and you couldn't get through. It was horrible. But so far, AHS has been fine. I like them a lot. I recommend them to everybody, especially older people up here. You should have that because can't fix it if something breaks in your house, which was why I got it. We're older and retired. If my air conditioner or something breaks, I don't have the money to get a new one.
Thanks for reaching out to provide that feedback. I am glad the contractors followed through with the appointment that was set but happier for you that your issue has been resolved.
We are here for you if you need us in the future. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I had an issue with my refrigerator last year. The people took time. They were not calling me back like they were supposed to, to give me an update. I had to call all the time. And any time I would talk to somebody, it seemed like the next call, I would have to start all over again and tell my story. There was no continuity of care. But it finally got resolved.
One time, a guy came to my house and fixed my microwave. When he fixed my microwave, he told my son because I wasn't home, “I fixed it, but there’s something I'm gonna buy and fix it there.” I waited and I called, “You came to my house. You told my son there was something you were supposed to bring back.” But he said, “I fixed it already.” I said, “Why did you tell him that?” But so far, I haven't had a problem with my microwave. But I'm not happy right now with my recent claim with AHS because Gulf Repair came and did my oven and the tech said he was supposed to order me a knob ‘cause one of the knobs broke. He was supposed to let me know. It's been two months and I haven't seen the knob.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
American Home Shield's rep was good and professional, as well as the tech. AHS is the best.
We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
American Home Shield has been good most of the time. I had one incident that I was displeased about, but I've called them on several other occasions and I've not had any incidents. I recently had an issue with my dishwasher. The contractor had to order a part. That was the first time it took as long as it took. I had to wait two and a half weeks for it to be resolved. I called them twice on an issue that I had with my garage door opener. The contractor did something. A month later, I had what I thought was the same issue. I called them again. I paid the fee for them to come out. They said, "We don't take care of that part." I was unhappy about that because it seemed like if they had told me that when they had come before, I could have at least saved the $125 for them to come back out to tell me they don't do something.
When you call for service, it's 24 hours that someone gets in contact with you. But sometimes they say they can't come. With the dishwasher, they told me they could come between 3:00 and 5:00 the next day. I told them, "I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow between 3:00 and 5:00. Can you come earlier than that?" They said, "No. If you can't take that, we can't come for till Friday." I said, "I'm gonna call American Home Shield. I'll just get someone else to come because if that's the only time you're going to give me, I'm not available and I have to wait for five more days. That doesn't work for me." Then conveniently, they were able to come earlier that same day. That is bothersome to me.
Penny, We are happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance in regard to your warranty. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
A technician came to do the pre-season check for my furnace then he came back to fix my AC that was not working properly. He did what he was supposed to do. Overall, he did a good job. American Home Shield is okay and so far, I'm satisfied.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed.
Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I called American Home Shield. They were Johnny-on-the-spot. The tech was very knowledgeable. He told me everything step by step. And he had to do something else. He told me the exact amount of Freon that he had to put in it. And told me that if I had any other problems, to just reach back out to them and they would do an all points inspection. That was the first time that I had to use AHS. Because the Freon was not extremely low, they could not check for a leak. And the tech said, most likely, if it ran all of the time like I told him it did, that is what caused it to get low on Freon. But he was informative, professional, and nice. We laughed. He's the kind of service person that you would feel extremely comfortable with and about as a single person.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
We used American Home Shield once so far and it went well. It was the coil on the garage door.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
American Home Shield originally denied a service request to fix our air conditioner and we did not understand why. They wouldn't give us a good reason and wouldn't connect us with anyone who could. So, we filed a complaint. AHS had the AC company come out and they performed a diagnostic and determined that they needed to order a compressor. They called today and told us that the compressor will be in next week. So, they scheduled an appointment to come out on Thursday to fix it.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
My shower faucet kept leaking after the water was turned off. Technicians came the next day and they were respectable. They were great compared to the last company I had. They solved the problem with no issues and everything was perfect. They finished the work in about 30 minutes. So far, American Home Shield seems a lot more professional and prompt. I had a different warranty company before and they were just trash in all the ways possible. They would schedule me then set it back because they didn't have technicians. American Home Shield, on the other hand, seems fine and their coverage is a lot better. I like their plans and it's only $8 more than what I had.
Thanks for reaching out to provide that feedback. I am glad the contractors followed through with the appointment that was set but happier for you that your issue has been resolved.
We are here for you if you need us in the future. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
For my recent claim with AHS for the water and ice maker, the service provided by the contractor was very good.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I had a clogged drain pipe on my AC and when the techs came out, they took care of it within five minutes. But initially, AHS sent me to a company that doesn't service this area and they sent me to the same company twice. They canceled the service because they don't service our area, so I finally called AHS about it. Since the repair, the AC's performance has been good.
Hi Tabitha, That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I called American Home Shield in January for two toilets. The plumber serviced one, but it was way overpriced for just replacing the part. For the other one, he was attempting to replace the part and provided reasons why the toilet needed to be removed and a new one put in. What he said and what I thought were two different things. What he said was that I shouldn't use bleach tablets in the toilet because it erodes the parts. What I believe is that he didn’t want to do the job. When he was lifting himself off the floor, he tore the toilet rim. He said he would come back and replace it, and to mention his name when I would call. That was what I did eight months later. When I called to request service, there was some pushback because I waited to follow up. They would come and do it, but they would charge me $600. They said that employee was not with them anymore.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
It’s hit and miss with American Home Shield. I understand that they’re in business to make money. But sometimes it seems they try to find reasons not to cover items. For example, my dishwasher doesn't clean dishes properly. Some days, it works. Some days, it doesn’t. If the technician is there, it runs properly. When they press the button, they say there's no mechanical defect. I got to put up with it until it truly doesn't run. If I wasn't paying what I pay each month, I would have just replaced the dishwasher on my own. If I have an electrician come, they’ll fix some items but not the others. Again, I chalk it up as a loss. Most of the contractors that have come have been good. However, sometimes, the customer service reps are very difficult to understand. Even explaining things that seem rational and straightforward, the workers don't always seem to understand that. That could be annoying.
Joseph, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
American Home Shield has been very responsive. My AC needed servicing according to H&B's inspection, and it took about three weeks. They said that the delay was because the part was on backorder. Eventually, they came out and they took care of it in about a little over 30 minutes.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
There was a freeze up and the drain pipe for the heat pump was kind of clogged. The tech from Air & Water Solutions cleaned that out and he cleaned the coils.
Hello Mario, We are happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance in regard to your warranty. Have a wonderful week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I love American Home Shield. I've had it in both of my houses that we bought and I never had any problems. They always do very quick service and their customer service is great. They are awesome. I told my sister about them when she bought her new house up in the mountains and she got American Home Shield. The tech from Dockside Plumbing was very professional and friendly. He got the work done, took all the old parts and got it cleaned up. He was excellent. I like him a lot.
Shery,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together.Have a great day.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
Sometimes, the selection of American Home Shield's contractors isn't good. They use second class contractors. Sometimes, it takes a while for those people to get back to you. But right now, the reps' time for picking up the phone is much better than it was a year ago. Before, you had to hold a long time, even an hour, before someone picks up. Now, they say 10 minutes and usually, it's much less than that. The negative part of that is most of those people are from another country, so sometimes, you have communication issues.
Every renewal, American Home Shield is changing their contract. They're eliminating some form of coverage. They don’t cover faucets now. Sometimes, icemakers are part of the refrigeration. If the icemaker goes out and you have American home Shield, you expect it to be paid. But that's not covered anymore. It hasn't been for a couple of years. Sometimes, you don't find out it's not covered until you have an issue. Other than those, American Home Shield is okay. I’ve been with them a long time and I’ll stay with them.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
The toilet continued to run water. It was not sealing so I had to cut it off by hand. Every time you had to flush it, you had to turn it on. A plumber came and took care of his business. My sister and her husband have American Home Shield due to me. I also recommended American Home Shield to my nephew, and he got them.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed.
Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
The evaporator on the refrigerator didn’t work and the contractor came to fix it. Everything’s up and running now. The only thing I don’t like is that American Home Shield keeps wanting to access my phone to look at the things that are bad, and I don't normally have time for that. Every single time I've used American Home Shield, their technicians come out here, they look at the issue, and they gotta go back to get the part, regardless of how much information I've given them. Nobody carries anything on their trucks anymore. So going through all that process, which is about 45 minutes of my time, is not something I want to do every time I call. Other than that, everything else has been good.
Hi Don, We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
We had a leak around that air conditioning unit in the closet and that caused damage inside the house. But we have that handled separately. The tech came out and he figured out it the condenser release somehow was blocked. He cleaned it out and put an automatic shut-off valve so it wouldn't happen again if it overflowed. The next day, it shut off. So, he came back out and said it was just a faulty switch and put a new one in, and it has worked fine ever since. Happy Bear has been great.
There have been other companies with American Home Shield that I haven't had the best. Most of them were good. It was just Iceman Cooling and Heating that I had an issue with. The tech was there working, but he entered my house without knocking when I had gone in to get him a drink. I have big dogs and, luckily, they happened to be outside when he sat down at my cupboard and hanging out. It was odd. But I talked to the owner of Iceman Cooling & Heating and we straightened it out. I let him know about this one technician.
The only thing that's hard is when you want to talk to somebody, you feel that it's tougher to discuss something versus, "You just got to pay your $75, and then we'll talk to you." I would just like to be able to discuss things with people first. A little more customer service end. "This is the problem that we're having. Yes, I've read my contract." But can I talk to somebody and say, "What is the best thing to select?" Especially when it's not clear. Sometimes, it's cut and dry and you know exactly what to click. But when you have questions, I wish I had a higher level of customer service for that.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
The contractor replaced a fan in my heat pump. It was very quick. They looked at it and did some routine maintenance on it, which wasn't covered by my policy. They thought it was fixed, but in the process of inspecting everything, the motor went out. When they put it back together, that was when the fan stopped working outright. It was working when the tech left. He said it might go anytime, but because it was still functioning, he couldn't replace it yet. A few hours later, it outright died. I let him know. He told me to call American Home Shield and let them know. All they did was extend that call so I didn't have to pay another $75 deductible for the contractor to come and visit. He ordered the part and he had it fixed the next day. The ac now works like a champ.
We are grateful for the time that you've taken to share you AHS experience. Please let us know if you need any assistance in regards to your warranty. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
American Home Shield's service is fantastic. I've had one problem and it was taken care of right away. My plumbing started leaking from an upstairs bathroom and it went down into the light fixture below and blew it out. That was a mess. The holdup was the people AHS called. They had so many customers that they couldn't fit us in. They got out five days later. The issue got fixed right away. They did a good job and they were very professional. They kept bringing me up and showing me everything. I was very happy. I'm a very satisfied customer of AHS.
Hi Scott, We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
Once I submitted the claim for the microwave door that wouldn’t open and close and paid the fee, it told me that my claim had been submitted to GE, and that somebody would be calling me to get more information. Then I got a message saying that I had an appointment set up, that that person would be in the area. It gave me a window to pick, so I picked a date that worked for me. A repairman called and told me when he was coming out. He couldn't fix the door. It had to be replaced. They had to order a door to fit it.
I just recommended American Home Shield to a friend of mine for their home. I was telling them about my microwave door and how the guy came out and replaced it. So far, it's been a positive experience. I've had to use the service twice, and both times, I haven't had any issues. There was no runaround. They sent out a contractor and did what they said they were gonna do.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
AHS gets things fixed right away. We usually call over the phone to submit claims and it's easier to contact them that way. Schubert's Appliance came out recently for an appliance claim and they were real quick.
Hi Randie, One of our main objectives is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
So far, I like AHS. They always get back in a timely fashion when you call in for work orders. Recently, the ice in my freezer was stuck. But then we had the guy work on the washing machine to stop a leak and he fixed that. He kept me informed when the product is going to be here and when he's gonna come back. He was very professional.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
It took a couple of days to get the plumber out to fix the kitchen sink. A couple of days and not being able to wash dishes weren't very convenient. Other than that, it went smooth. The guy who came out was very polite and got it fixed in a timely manner once he was there. Having AHS, when the heater goes out or if there are issues with something, you can just pay that $75. My co-worker's daughter just bought a house and I suggested AHS. Luckily, she got it. Not even a week later, they had a mainline break which AHS covered.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed.
Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
My service with American Home Shield is fantastic. We haven't used them a lot, but they're great whenever we did use them. Recently, we had a problem with the air conditioning unit, the icemaker on the refrigerator, and a leak in our faucet. The first two claims went great. Techs came out and they fixed them. The air conditioning unit was serviced two times. The techs had missed something. The company that American Home Shield had come out was lovely about coming back and fixing it again. We're in the process of the leak claim right now. It hasn't been completed.
Since I have American Home Shield, I don't have to try and search for a repair person. It’s all in one place and I can just put a claim in and somebody calls me. I assume that American Home Shield is concerned enough about their reputation that they're contracting with good and reputable businesses. So far, the ease and the response time are great. All the businesses that they have used have been lovely.
Hi Ani, We are happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance in regard to your warranty. Have a wonderful week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I like American Home Shield service very much. The customer service is excellent. I like who they are contracted with as far as services when I request a specific need. Recently, Pronto Plumbing repaired my sink and a leak from my toilet. They were great. I love them.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I was impressed by the company that serviced my refrigerator. They came out in just a couple of days, which met my expectations, and they did a very good job.
Rebecca, We aim to provide a service that takes the hassle out of homeownership. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
A-US was sent by American Home Shield and they replaced the part to the AC unit. They fixed it. They did really well, and it was in less than an hour that they fixed it. I'm happy with their service. I originally had gone online to the AHS website, and I submitted a request. I was having problems with it, so I called in and spoke with one of their representatives, and they were able to help me out with that. AHS is a really great benefit to have just in case anything breaks down in your home. I've been referring them to my family.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I've never had any problem with the contractors AHS sends out. Recently, my AC didn't work. I called on a Monday and the techs came. They got the parts and they repaired it on that Wednesday. $100 deposit is nothing compared to what it would have cost us for this problem.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
My air conditioner was blowing hot air. I did a claim and the first guy that came was really mean and rude to me. After that American Plumbing and Heating came out and their tech, Marcus, was really nice. But he couldn't fix the unit. On the whole, the Home Shield warranty is awesome. Out of about everybody I've come in contact with, there were only one or two people that were rude.
We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
American Home Shield is a good group. I'm just quizzical as to what does it cover and does it charge the same for everything or is it different prices. I thought I knew what they covered, and I thought it was a $75 deductible. I didn't know $81 for plumbing. I noticed $75 for AC, because Heritage AC came out and did a job for me. The lady that I talked to when I placed the request said something about certain things that are not covered. It depends on how you use it, then they wouldn't be covered.
The first time, All Out Plumbing came out to do my toilet. And they did a good job as opposed to the previous ones that had come out here. They were not professional enough. So, I asked for a different one, All Out Plumbing came out, did my toilet, did a great job quickly. I was pleased. I had a problem with my sink faucets. They were leaking. Another crew came out. First one was Michael and this other kid came out this time. Did a good job, quickly, better than it was before. He ordered a part for my faucet. And that's pending, but I was pleased with the boy that came out.
There was a bit of misunderstanding. I had requested AHS. I gave them all my information. All Out called and checked, but they mentioned AHS and they were All Out, a clerk, and we got into a discussion that was not nice. She was too rude. I thought AHS called me again. But they did a great job. I'm very happy with all that. They were quick and thorough. They took responsibility for the problem and made sure they diagnosed it correctly. And I was very pleased with them.
A year or two ago, I requested some service, and I was not pleased with the professionalism of the plumbing group that came out. They're into my toilet and they're professional. They would tell me, "Your chain is about to break. I would recommend that you get it replaced. We don't cover it, but I recommend you replace it." That's what a professional would do. The first one that came out didn't tell me anything, just put it back on. Several months later, the chain finally broke because it was already rusty. And I wish that the guy had told me back then. I could have them fixed then or gotten another plumber. Other than that, I've been very pleased. I've recommended AHS to many people. It's always good to have a plan where they come and fix things and deductibles apply. Because people who do this kind of work are expensive nowadays. So you never know. Just a bit of protection you got.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed.
Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
Foxcroft came out three times for three different issues. The most recent one was for an electrical problem. One of the switches in our second air conditioning, which is up in an attic, blew out. Once they got here, they said that we needed to call an electrician. They did fix it until the electrician came out. As far as American Home Shield, they've been very good. I'm very pleased with them. Sometimes, when I'm trying to call customer service, there are long hold times. Other than that, they've been pretty good at helping me.
Nicole,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together.Have a great day.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
Two years ago, I told American Home Shield that my AC is not getting cold and that there was something really wrong. They sent a servicer who did the repair. The techs changed the Freon and a cable and I paid a lot of money. This year, the issue happened again. Because of that experience with American Home Shield, I had a company also check the unit for maintenance and see what was wrong. They also switched the Freon and the tech said if it happens again, the air conditioner needed to be changed because it's really old and there's nothing that can be done.
I called AHS and they sent a servicer. The tech said that the unit is really old and it needed to be switched. He said he would talk to American Home Shield. Lo and behold AHS comes back to me by email and said that the problem is not from natural wear and tear so they won't cover it. AHS just does not want to honor the contract, plain and simple.
Also, they have always sent bad companies. The guy they sent for the AC two years ago was very rude and he started dismantling my dishwasher. I said, "What are you doing?" He said, "Oh, I'm here to service." I'm like, "The problem is not the dishwasher. It's the air conditioning." He said, "I'm sorry" and he put it back. But then, the dishwasher started leaking. He pretended that it was not leaking and goes to my air conditioning and did the test. In half an hour, he was done. They charged me almost $1,000 for a little wire and Freon.
On another service for a leaking water heater, AHS sent a servicer who was quoting me $2,000 for water tubes on the ground that needed to be changed. So, I asked, "What does that have to do with a little drip on the reservoir?" They're taking advantage of consumers. Anybody with the money would have just said, "Okay, fine. I'll shell out $2,000. Come do it." I was so sick of American Home Shield and the servicer that I got a third party from Yelp with good reviews. That tech charged me $150 for everything and changed the reservoir. He told me that the company AHS sent was just trying to take my money. There wasn't anything wrong with the tubes. I didn't even call back American Home Shield 'cause I was just so pissed. They are awful and it was a really bad experience all around.
I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused. My name is Stacy and I will contact you about your ongoing concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
There was a problem with the seals around the toilet and the repair people were out there a couple of days later. They were nice but they left the bolt that holds the toilet down sticking up a little bit. I’ve never seen it like that. But the toilet works wonderful. It's fine and I’m happy. American Home Shield is 100% good. The only problem I had was with my refrigerator. My refrigerator is garbage. It’s over 12 years old and the guy came out and said that it was some kind of switch. Also, it leaks to the bottom and he said that kind of refrigerators just leak. I don’t have any of the vegetable coolers and I just have two racks in that fridge. He wanted to replace a switch and it was gonna cost $300 and I said no because I knew it was gonna clonk out. And it did. The temperature goes up and down. It was just the fridge at first, but everything in my freezer, too, went.
American Home Shield wouldn’t replace it, because the guy said it needed a valve. He’s the expert but I wouldn’t see putting $300 into that piece of junk. So I argued with AHS and the guy said something about if the people say that it’s not worth fixing, they would give whatever it would cost to fix it, and then I would take that and go get a new fridge. When the people from the refrigerator called AHS, he said that was not the way it goes. They were gonna fix the fridge. I called him back and told him he was not gonna fix this fridge because that will take the $300 away if something else goes wrong. And this fridge was gonna clonk out anyway because it was old. We argued about it and then, I just finally told them I didn’t want it fixed. I will find a way to get my own by myself. And we left it at that. Nobody has called me back since for that.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I like American Home Shield. A lot of it was pricing, but reviews and what the package included. But I'm not confident I would get something comparable to what I have. But that's always the case with any warranty program. I have had good techs come out. On one situation with my AC, a tech didn't do something right. And even though it was well outside of that 60 days, the second tech said, “Hey, no, that other guy did it.” And the other guy wasn't contracted with AHS. So, they okayed this guy who knew what he was doing to fix it. It all ended up okay. I was a little concerned, but we worked through it. The technician quality, overall, is very good. He was right out by 2:00 the next afternoon, and I called at 10:30 at night. I didn't speak with a live person. But I was impressed.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
When our upstairs AC went out, I thought, “Thank God I have American Home Shield.” I did a claim online and it went fine. The repair man fixed it.
Wendy, We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2022
I called American Home Shield for a rekey service and their rep was wonderful. She got me hooked up with the key company and I was able to book an appointment right away. The tech was great and very efficient in what he does. There was no mess and he completed the job in a timely manner. The only thing with American Home Shield is there were some instances where I needed to get stuff done and certain things were not covered.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
Updated on 10/05/2022: We have been without air conditioning in our top floor for over 3 weeks at this point. They ‘say’ it is approved but our service provider says different. We have been unable to get answers that is needed. Also with their lack of approval our unit has leaked all of its Freon requiring us to spend an additional $700+ because our contract only pays for a $10 per pound. (If you use them check your contract.) Freon is approximately $125 per pound. Is it common for a warranty company to be so slow in approval?
Original Review: Our upstairs air unit became inoperable. After calling their number several times and speaking with representatives who were unable to transfer you to someone who could answer, they only gave platitudes. We were told numerous times our problem was in the authorization department and would be expedited. That was two weeks ago. The last customer representative informed me she was in Columbia South America and could not transfer me. It is 98 degrees and my upstairs in uninhabitable and no one could give me information. The contractor that was sent to our home on the first service call did give us a couple of days of air but we were required to pay $300 for Freon. We can have him return again but we would be required to pay another large amount while we wait on "authorization". At this point their timely manner is a falsehood.
Hi Tom and Donna, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
American Home Shield is great. However, I'm not too pleased with the last contractor who brought in the washer. I called Home Shield and they gave me a number to call. I called and told the contractor my problem. This was on a Monday. The rep said, "Well, we'll not get it there till Friday." I said that that was a long two weeks. Then she said, "That's the only way we can do it." And she said I could speak to her manager. I told the manager the rep was very rude on the phone. The manager told me and explained this to me and said the contractor only goes to my area two days a week and the next available one is Friday. So, I'm still waiting for my washer.
But with AHS, I'm very, very satisfied with them. They return your calls and they do what they promise to do. They take care of everything you ask for, so I'm really pleased with them. I even told my friends and one of my friend joined two weeks ago.
Hi Cosmas, We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
When I submitted a claim with AHS, they told us who was going to come. Then Coulee Locks called us themselves and told us that they would come and gave us the guy's name. He showed up and was very good. Everything was functioning lock-wise.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
American Home Shield is a good company. They always send somebody out quickly. A plumber recently came out, looked and said, “It's not the water heater.” It was the AC unit so we got switched to an HVAC company. A repairman came out and fixed it. He was thorough. He said that something was clogged and he unclogged it.
Hi Lisa, We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I had an issue with my washing machine. The techs had the part that they said was the problem. They repaired the machine but a week later, it started acting up again, and there ended up being another problem. The website for the repair people wasn't allowing me to reschedule. I hate that everything's completely automated these days. So, I had to call American Home Shield and tell them what the problem was. I wasn't supposed to be charged because it was within 30 days. Otherwise, it was fine.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The refrigerator's drain line was plugged and the refrigerator was leaking. Also, the icemaker worked, but the door of the shoot from the ice to the outside was not working. So, the ice would melt in the icemaker. The contractor fixed that as well. They put a new door on it. Everything went fine.
Hi Candy, Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
American Home Shield sucks. They raise my rates 10% a year. I recently filed a claim for a pool pump. They fixed the bad bearing in the motor, but they refused to fix the plumbing. They said it wasn't due to normal wear and tear. This is the second time with pool equipment that they've refused a portion of the service. Once was on my pop-up system, which is part of the plumbing, and now, another plumbing, although they say they cover all the plumbing. As soon as I can find a new home warranty company, I will drop American Home Shield and pick up the other company.
Hello Terry, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
My compressor went out and AHS sent Heat & Cool Care. They cleaned the compressor, made some repairs, which seemed to fix things. But 36 hours later, went out again. But, the guys that came out were wonderful. They explained everything. They talked to me about the capacitor and things I didn't even know about. When they came back out, they did some other adjustments and it still continued to be a problem. The part of the unit that's in the house, where the furnace is, the water pump was not working. I had a water leak that was occurring. But they got it up and running again. We bypassed using the water pump and I had a bucket that the water would go into until they could see if they could find a compatible pump.
But then my compressor went out again. It was on its last legs. I said, "Is this repairable?" The tech said, "No. Really, it needs to be replaced." He showed me the date of installation on my original setup and it was 1988. So it had lived a good life. The decision was made to replace it because this was just going to keep happening. The temperatures are 105 here and no air conditioning. They installed my air conditioning and heater, 'cause it's all one unit and a new compressor. They took care of all of that. They've exceeded my expectations. I'm more than pleased with the work that they've done.
Hi Janet, We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I would tell others AHS has proven to be handy for us. I had a claim for the air conditioner several months ago and All American Services, the contractor, was good. Most recently, the washing machine was not spinning and it took two weeks to get the repair done.
Hi John, We are happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance in regard to your warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I’m happy with the service of AHS. Recently, I had my plumbing worked on. There was another part of the plumbing that they wouldn't cover, so I wasn't too thrilled with that. Other than that, it was all right. The plumber was also very nice.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I had an issue with a solenoid switch on the compressor on the refrigerator freezer. I reached out to American Home Shield by phone and they were fantastic. A tech came and I watched him do the repair. I've had good service with American Home Shield and I've been with them for many years. They replaced my air conditioner.
There was only one time that I had a problem with the home warranty. It was one of their contractors up in O'Fallon, Illinois. I had a sump pump plugged up and it flooded my basement. The sump pump froze up because of dirt in the pump. The guy that came out told American Home Shield it was my fault dirt got into the sump pump. But it had to do with the way the house is built where there's a drain line at the base around the place where the water goes into the sump from the rain outside. I had a lower basement entrance and then steps to go up out of the basement. I ended up having to pay 500 and some dollars for a new sump pump. I filed a claim and explained to American Home Shield how the house is built. They never came back to me about that.
Hi Henry, We aim to provide a service that takes the hassle out of homeownership. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The AC at my son’s condo wasn’t turning on and he called American Home Shield. He called last year for a similar issue and did not have a great experience. But this time, it was much better. The contractor was very professional, clean and knew right what to do. I purchased a thermostat and asked him to put it on. And everything’s been great.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The AC has stopped working. Somebody called us about the time they were gonna be out here. They came and then they called us back about what they had done to repair it, what they had seen, and what the issue was. Everything was great. American Home Shield responds quickly, and they're pretty fast once we submit the issues that we're having. They don't take long to take care of the issues. We've been very pleased with them.
We are happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance in regard to your warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The techs fixed my freezer on my refrigerator. They also came out to do a maintenance on my air conditioner. Both times, they were very friendly and the service went well.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
For some reason, my AC stopped cooling. I was afraid that it was a coolant problem. United Air Temp came out, looked at it, and it looked like something was shorting it out. They were able to quickly diagnose it and fix the air conditioning unit. So, my experience was really great. It was a good deal. As far as American Home Shield, I like the ease of making a call and the appointment was established that day. Everyone came out on time. Also, regular payments to American Home Shield prevented me from having to make a big large payment. I just had an opportune time.
Stephen,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I've been having the same problem since I moved to the house. There was no hot water heater since August 8th. We had an inspection in July and it was good but when we moved, there was no water pressure. I had the guy named Steve from Home Inspection Shield and he said he didn't wanna do the job. You have to get into the ground because the ball valve and the water valve were not working. That was why we didn't get any pressure. He would have to break the cement in the ground and he didn’t wanna do it.
I called Roto-Rooter and the guy that came did the whole thing. He got in the ground and put new stuff in there. We then had water but it was cold. I had to pay out of pocket $1,500 for the Toto-Rooter guy to do that job. I asked Home Shield if they could call someone else. I was told that Steve was the only one that works out of my area. But that's not true because they later called Adrian. Adrian come out three times. He was very good and we like him. He could clearly see that we didn't have any hot water and he was reporting everything that he saw. Home Shield didn't wanna give us a hot water heater that’s 1,600 and something dollars. They were going by policies and procedures.
Home Shield had Adrian keep coming out. He had to order different parts that we needed for the hot water to work. He would get something and see if that worked. When that didn't work, Home Shield would have him try something else and order another part. It was a bunch of drama. We just got hot water this past Monday. I'm debating if I wanna keep Home Shield.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The refrigerator started leaking. I called American Home Shield. ADA Repair looked at it. They said they had to order a compressor. It took a week before they came back. They put in the compressor and replaced that. But it still didn't seem right to me. So, I had to call them back out. They said, “What seems to be the problem?” I said, “It's not making ice. I'm not sure what the problem is.” I said it was making ice before. He said he had to blow out the line. So, he used some little pin that I found and he cleaned out the line and made sure all the settings were right and he was on his way. It seems a little colder than I normally run it, especially the refrigerator. But everything's working fine.
However, I've had some bad experiences with AHS as well. The one before this was not a good experience. It was a refrigerator issue also and it had a leak. It had something broken on the door. It was with the house that my son lives in with his wife. So, we called them but the techs couldn't come out for three days. In the process, their food would have just all gone bad. I didn't have room for their food in my house. So, I went to Lowe's and I had to buy a new refrigerator. When the techs came out, they said, “We can't fix this ‘cause it's in the garage.” So, they went on their way and I was out 75 bucks and it still wasn’t fixed. I was also out another 2,000 for a new refrigerator. As a result of that, I did away with American Home Shield for that house.
Richard, We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
American Home Shield is pretty good, except I'm still right in the middle of trying to get one repair done. Ace came out and checked it out. Having the warranty gives me peace of mind that if something were to go wrong, you only have to pay the little deductible.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
When I had some toilet problem, I called it in then a plumber came out, fixed it, and told me everything about it. I enjoyed what he said. I would tell people to try American Home Shield and take a chance on it. It's good.
We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I've been very pleased with American Home Shield. The coverage has been good. Sometimes when I talk to their customer service, it's a bit difficult getting across what the issue is and that they get it logged incorrectly. But we work through it. Diamond Garage Doors came recently for the spring above the door that broke. They were wonderful.
Gary,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
We had an issue with our hot water heater. It was quite old and AHS replaced it for us. When we filed a claim, the techs came out within one day. We had Van Allen and they're a very good plumbing company. We had polite workers, too. They needed approval for a hot water tank because they could not repair what we had any longer, and they said that the approval would come fairly quickly. But then they would have to try to find a hot water heater. So, after they got the approval, the insurance company told them it was at a warehouse somewhere and they picked it up on the same day. Aside from this claim, we also called AHS out a couple of times and we had issues, but they took care of them. So, we kept the policy all these years and we’re extremely pleased with them.
Hi Sherry, That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The electrical work was very simple and it got fixed very quickly. Everything is working great. Having AHS is very helpful. No out of pocket or big out of pocket expense.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I like American Home Shield a lot. On their end, it's extremely fast. Sometimes the service may take a few days to get them to respond. If you call on the weekend, you might not get a call till Monday. But usually, I have somebody out within a day or two of my call. I've had everything from the dryer, the washing machine, and the microwave. I've always been satisfied with what happened with my technicians. They've all been very polite and on time. They work hard and don't leave a mess. I just had them last week come in and do the fan that was out in one of the bathrooms. That guy was in and out in 10 minutes. He told me, “I have to replace the motor.” He went to his truck, came back and replaced it. There was only one time I was disappointed with American Home Shield. But it was also a weekend thing.
Hello Toni, Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
For my recent claim with AHS, I had a leak in my water heater. The techs that came out fixed it. I've normally never had any problem with American Home Shield when it comes to service. There was only one incident years ago that took them a year to fix something. But that was the only problem I ever had with them.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I filed the claim online and I spoke to someone. Good experience. Also, the contractor has come and fixed the plumbing. They were very good. I'm very much satisfied. The only thing was they charged me the coming fee, which was okay, but after that, American Home Shield charged me around $250 most. I don't know why, because I am in their platinum plan. So, everything should be covered for free, except a visit fee, which is $75. But they charged me $235 most after that. When that Grade Plumbing guy came, they had the bill for $235 through AHS. I don't know why should I have to pay that. Even the guys who did my thing were also surprised. They said, “They should not charge you anything.” When I called AHS, it was on the hold 45 minutes to one hour. I'm a working guy. I don't have that much time.
Hi Vikram, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
American Home Shield is excellent. I did a claim for the knob that was broken off on my dryer. The contractor ordered the part then they came out here and put it on. They were wonderful. I’ve had past claims, too. American Home Shield gets the job done.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The dryer was not drying and the contractor fixed it. It went very, very good.
Sonia, That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The technician did a good job. This was the first time I used American Home Shield and the experience was great.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
Everything that has broken in my house has been replaced or fixed. No problems. No questions asked. If it breaks it, it gets fixed. You have it. You're not in a hurry to try to gather up thousands of dollars to hurry up and buy something. If you're paying that premium every month and you only have to pay $100 for a repair, I don't care if you pay thousands of dollars down the line. It's worth it because you're not worried about it. That's off your chest. So, if my washer goes today, I can call them and say, "Hey, this is what's going on," and they will send a tech out to try to fix it for a $100, compared to me trying to hurry up and find $800, $900.
I've had my dishwasher break, and my refrigerator twice. And I had my hot water tank a couple of months ago. It led out and the basement flooded. The contractors said that because of Corona, it would take a week to install. But I have my parents that live here. They're older and they need hot water. So, they brought it the next day for me. It was amazing. I was very appreciative over it.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I like the idea of security that if I have a problem, I can get it fixed. But I feel I got ripped off. My air conditioning died one afternoon, and I called American Home Shield. It worked fine on the morning of before I called around Friday 11 o’clock. When I started checking it out, I realized it wasn't working at all, and I called. I called midday on a Friday before the holiday weekend. I'm in Las Vegas. Not only is it hot, but I was sick. The rep said, “We won't be able to get anybody until next week.” I said, "I don't know where you're at, but we are under an excessive heat warning. And I'm sick. And I really, really need this fixed.” She went away, left me on hold. A few minutes later, she came back and said they would be out in the morning between 8:00 and 10:00. I was thrilled and I said, "Thank you." And they did, they got there bright and early, around a little after 8:00. And they went out and checked the unit. Was out for a very short time and came back.
When the person came back to the door, now there were two people instead of one. They said, “Your unit has leaked all of its Freon out.” What they said was 10 pounds to fill it, and that's not covered by the warranty. It was $114 per pound. So, the bill was over $1,000. They filled it, I paid the bill and they went on their way. I was happy that they came out right away and were there early. But I was strangled by the idea of having to pay $1,000 when I have this home warranty that I pay for every month. But that was that. I was happy the air conditioning is working.
Here's where my unhappy part comes in. I have had three people tell me that I couldn't possibly need 10 pounds. These units hold three to five pounds. These people that I've talked to were professionals in another town, or retired or, lay people of some sort. I spent over $1,000. And now, I've got several people telling me that that should have never happened.
I have a second story that I'm unhappy about this past week. That air conditioning happened over the holiday weekend of September. And a week or so after that, the door on my dishwasher broke in that instead of moving down slowly, it slams down heavily, crashes to the floor. So, some piece that holds the spring broke. I called AHS. They sent out a guy. The guy came out and spent 5 or 10 minutes. And he told me that the piece that needed to be replaced on the door was inside the hole. And he has to remove the dishwasher to be able to fix it. But he couldn't get the dishwasher out of the hole. So, AHS called me and said, “Getting somebody to pull that out isn't covered. So you've either got to pull it out yourself, or you've got to pay somebody to come remove it, and then we'll come back and fix it." My price also went up, right at a good substantial amount for my new year starting October. So at the moment, I'm not happy with them.
Ruth, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
American Home Shield sent A&M for a water heater leak. They were pretty quick to fix it. There’s been no issue.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I had a claim to American Home Shield on the garage door. It worked out okay. The guy came, and he did show me what to do and the button to do the garage door. After he left, he let me know that I would have to convert the hardwired garage door to a plug-in garage door for them to work on it. At least he gave me enough knowledge that after he left, I found out that it had tripped a breaker. Once I knew where the actual push button to open the garage door was, I could get the breaker set, and then my garage door works fine.
We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
Water splashed out of the main hot water box. It just poured out. The contractor was polite and they told me that the inside of the tank is broken. But nothing is working. It's weird that a company called me at six o'clock in the morning and asked me how I was doing. No work has been done. And I'm hoping the claim is still there. I was told four days ago that somebody would call me in two weeks to let me know about my claim, then they're gonna order it and then, they'll schedule it. I’ve had no hot water for three weeks now because the tank’s no good and the repair guy shut the water down. The tank has to come out and the new tank has to be put in. It’s been taking a long time.
For whatever the situation, the experience has been pleasant and I have no problem with American Home Shield. They are easy to talk to and get back to. It's the plumber I'm having a little difficulty with because they came, they left and now they're back and they're replacing the whole tank. I shouldn't be out of water for three weeks.
Hi Yvonne, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I like being able to call American Home Shield and getting service done promptly. I used AHS once before in the wintertime for my heater. They took care of it. I had them recently for my AC. The contractor was good. They also took care of it. So far, we're satisfied.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I like American Home Shield's referral plan. It's easy. People come out, they're professional, and they resolve my issues. They've been very helpful in all aspects of service. Budget AC Heating & Plumbing was one contractor I had and they did fine. American Home Shield is excellent and I’ll refer people to them.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
Dealing with AHS has been rough and submitting a request was kludgy. When the contractor never showed up, I took care of the issue in a different way. I was supposed to get a refund on that and that took months. So, it locked me out of my contract that I'm paying for every month when I didn't have any access to anything. That's ridiculous and that thing needs to happen faster.
When I contacted the office, the gal who manages the contractor side immediately said to do a refund because they couldn't do the job. But I had to call and bug people about my refund. AHS said they were waiting for the contractor but I told them that they weren't because the contractor already told me that they didn't. Besides that, I don't mind other minor things. Depending on where you live, things could be a little off and AHS could also do more on their website. But the last experience I had was wonderful and the contractor who was contacted was very professional and straightforward.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
American Home Shield takes care of business and they're one of the best home warranty companies. I had a good relationship with my title rep. I told her that I was a real estate agent and I recommend American Home Shield. I had two plumbers come out and they couldn’t fix my issue. But the last plumber I had was really great and fixed the issue in 20 minutes.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
When the tech came, he tried the washing machine and there was no water coming. He said the issue was something concerning the water and that the needed part had been discontinued for that brand of washer. He was a nice guy and his attitude was good. The washer that we have now is working.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
The dryer did not have any heat when we did a load of laundry so I went online and scheduled a service call. Triple Crown Mechanical came out and the technician was awesome. He replaced the heating element and the relay for the heating element.
Hi Roger, We are happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance in regard to your warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022
I've been very satisfied with everything that I needed. It's one of the things when it rains it pours situations with the old home and issues that happened with it. I just happened to have American Home Shield when I had some problems going on and was able to use it. I put in two claims for the AC. One was for the AC unit to be replaced, another was for the ducting in the house. Not all of the vents in the house were getting airflow through them. The contractor that I used was very nice. He was super helpful. I was able to make an appointment right away and take that out quickly. Everything seems to be working that they worked on good so far.
Hi Alysandra, That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
I have been an American Home Shield (AHS) customer since December 2008. I have had to call them three (3) times to fix a problem covered under my contract. However, although AHS lists items as covered, it is limited to the point they cannot cover the costs of any repairs you may need in your home. My toilet needed to be replaced in July 2018 (10.5 years of paying monthly to AHS). At first, I was denied as they deemed the problem "the bolts were too tight, and they do not cover this." I fought it; as I have mentioned, I've been an honest paying customer for over 11 years. After several back-and-forth conversations with AHS, they agreed to replace the toilet with a much smaller, cheaper model. I wasn't asking for an expensive model but an ADA-compliant that I had in my home. Eventually, I did get a comparable toilet a month later. Paid my $75 deductible.
My second call to AHS was in March 2021 (13.25 years of paying monthly to AHS) my refrigerator went out. It took them two days to get a technician in here. The technician said he couldn't service it because moving it from the wall was his job. I had to inform him that it was his job because 1) I was not informed that I had to move my refrigerator, and 2) I wasn't strong enough to move it. Then, I had to break the news that he would have to remove the doors to move the refrigerator because of where the oven was. There again, I was informed that wasn't his job.
Again, I had to tell him that these are all duties of a refrigerator technician and I'll be glad to call his company to send another technician who can perform these duties. He took off the doors and rolled the refrigerator out, only to tell me that I needed a new compressor that would take at least 3-weeks to arrive. I denied the service to replace my compressor, paid my $75 deductible, and bought a refurbished refrigerator.
My water heater started leaking on Thursday, September 2, 2021, before Labor Day. I called AHS and let them know the situation's urgency as I am on the 4th floor of a condo, and they sent a technician out the next day. This plumber said that he minimized the leak and that I should put a towel in the drain pan because he wouldn't be able to get here with a water heater until Tuesday (because Monday was Labor Day).
So, I spent the weekend changing towels on my water heater. Tuesday comes, and he cannot get the water heater until the next day, Wednesday. Wednesday comes, and who shows up with a water heater twice the size of my existing water heater? Yes, AHS plumber. Of course, he needs to return this water heater and get the correct size water heater. I get a call on Thursday that he can't get the correct size water heater until next week. Wednesday, September 15th, the plumber arrives, again, with not the right size water heater.
My choices: he can remove a portion of my wall or order a water heater, which will take three weeks. I called the AHS representative that I had her personal cell number - only to be berated by her that "AHS doesn't cover access -- if you do not provide access, that is on you," and she hung up on me. So I allowed this plumber to remove a partial wall, cut a huge hole in the wall behind the water heater, and he shoved it in. But he knows a guy who can fix my wall.
I contacted AHS to let them know that this is unacceptable. The cost to repair my wall was going to cost over $700. They sent me a check for $150. I do not want to go over the situation with the wall correction -- that was not on AHS but on me for allowing this plumber's recommendation to fix it. However, he couldn't fix the huge hole behind the water heater without removing it. So, that is still there.
After all this, I looked up the companies that AHS sent to my home. On the BBS website, all are rated F. It is 2022, and I have tried MULTIPLE calls to AHS to cancel my contract. To no avail, I cannot get through to the AHS department where you can cancel. I cannot log into my account and cancel because I need to talk to a customer service representative. Now, I have reached out to BofA to cancel my card because AHS keeps charging me $52.99 monthly. I'm done dealing with AHS. They have not been helpful or friendly.
I am fearful that they will either override my MasterCard and keep charging on my new card number or that they will send me to collections on a service I've tried to cancel numerous times. BEWARE! I recommend you save your hard-earned money for repairs you may need in your home. This company abuses its authority.
Hi Sheri, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
Avoid AHS at all costs. I had no AC for almost a month and they completely ignored me. Was talking with some lady Tina who kept promising the world and then would just stop responding. I ended up having to pay to get a new AC on my own ac because they DO NOT CARE about you. They just want to get you locked into a subscription so they can drain your bank account over years and years. Biggest scam. Can't believe they are even in business.
Hi David, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
They are a complete scam! Buyer beware! I've been waiting 3 weeks for AC repair and they still haven't ordered the part. They require contractors to order parts through them and that seems to take forever. They tried blaming the technician, but I contacted them and they claim they not only sent the request but have email receipts showing where they sent the request. They are very quick to take your co-pay and very slow to return it, and never actually fix anything. Keep shopping, don't fall for the good reviews, those are probably fake. Just check their twitter to see all the unhappy customers.
Hi Mary, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
As a realtor I have dealt with many different home warranty companies. Very few are worth the cost as they are very difficult to deal with. American Home Shield takes the cake. They sent out repairman to my property for a plumbing leak multiple times over the course of a year and a half. I finally had to hire a master plumber myself who determined that there was a hole in a pipe which they never caught. The master plumber caught it within five minutes of being in the house. In addition, they refuse to reimburse me for the cost of the master plumber.
They still have not reimbursed me for the secondary damage caused to our drywall. It has been going on almost 2 years dealing with them. They are refusing to answer emails now. Be prepared if you get on the phone with them with any sort of issue or even sometimes to schedule a service call you could end up being on the phone for 40 minutes to an hour plus. Would highly recommend not engaging this company at all.
Rich, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
My microwave wasn’t working, so I did a claim online and American Home Shield had someone come to fix it. The guy did an excellent job.
I am happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance regarding your warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
The AC's fuse needed to be replaced. The tech came out and called us at our home. We were in Seattle. It was down in Arizona. So, he followed right through. He was right on it. He did good.
We are grateful for the time that you've taken to share you AHS experience. Please let us know if you need any assistance in regards to your warranty. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
I hate that I got American Home Shield. I was thinking about going with somebody else because I've always had problem after problem with them. It's very disheartening to me to go through the things that I go through with them. The AC was blowing out warm air. I called AHS and set the claim up like that. It was easy once I got through, but it's very difficult when I can't understand the reps. It's very hard to distinguish what they say.
AHS sent the order to Budget, who came back and said that they couldn't get to me within three days. I told them that it was not sufficient, because I take care of somebody in my home, and I need the air. It was 99 degrees. It would be like that that day and the rest of the week, so a whole another week. AHS said that they would put in for emergency. They would escalate it. I said, “Did they do that?” They said no. She said, “I’ll try my best to send somebody. Maybe I'll put you on the wait list for somebody to come out. Would it be okay with you if you do it on a Saturday?” I said that was fine. They said, “But you do know, if that's an emergency with AHS, they're going to charge you extra for it.” I asked how much extra. She said, “It’s whatever amount was worth on Saturday and Sunday, if we're closed.” I said, “Aren't you open?” She said yes. I said, “Then that wouldn't fall up under that.” “Yeah, but their guidelines, you would.” All right.
I hung up, called AHS back and said, “Hey, I asked you guys to escalate this, because my sister lives with me. My sister has seizures. And one of the things that triggers my sister’s seizures is heat. She cannot be hot. So I keep it cold in my house for that reason. I have to have my air on.” And I asked, “Did they escalate it?” They said, “No, they did not.” So, that particular person said, “I'm going to do it.” She did it. She said, “They'll be out tomorrow,” and gave me a time. I asked, “Do I have to pay extra because it's on a weekend?” She said no, because they're open on the weekend. She said, "I'll take care of that too.” So, she called them.
Next day, I had to call Budget back because they didn't know anything about it. And it just so happened, the guy was finishing up another customer. She told him, and he said, “Tell her I'm on my way.” The contractor wasn't even there for 10 minutes. He came out and said that it was the capacitor, and that was it. He went downstairs. He told my daughter. I went in the bathroom and used the restroom. When I came back out, he was gone.
AHS didn't do right by me, as far as even with my refrigerator. That was the last claim that I made. They took my money and that was it. I paid for a service call and I didn't get what I was supposed to get. I can't stay with somebody who doesn't stand by their warranty. How often would I need somebody to come in my house to fix something? It’s not often. So, AHS is getting money from me every month. It comes out of my account every month, never late. And when I need them, they're not there for me.
Hi Alisha, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
My daughter used American Home Shield a lot that's why I went with them too. So far, I've had one experience with them. I needed to get a new garbage disposal. That wasn't critical that it had to be done in a couple of days but it was a long wait. I'm concerned that if I have my refrigerator go out, that would be a long wait too. Other than that, everything was fine. The only other thing is I've been asking American Home Shield for weeks to get the little booklet that shows everything. I've called three or four times and they keep saying that it's coming.
That's exactly what we like to hear. We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
American Home Shield is a bit expensive, but their service is better than others that was why I switched. They respond a little bit fast. I like it. They use very good companies who come on time. Having American Home Shield, I only need to pay $100 for a repair. But if they can lower the price, it will be better. They increased their price a little bit.
We are grateful for the time that you've taken to share you AHS experience. Please let us know if you need any assistance in regards to your warranty. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
So far, so good. I have the peace of mind knowing that something will get fixed. It's the same thing as having any warranty, but the difference with American Home Shield is that they deliver. I've had a warranty with somebody else and it was a bad experience.
Thanks for reaching out to provide that feedback. I am glad the contractors followed through with the appointment that was set but happier for you that your issue has been resolved.
We are here for you if you need us in the future. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
So far, service has been good. Also I've noticed that a lot of the companies they contract with are independents or small firms and it's nice to have those. Also, we've had good responses having people come to the house. The techs have been able to fix issues or tell us what's wrong. Recently, I had an issue with the AC unit. The tech diagnosed it fast and replaced that particular unit.
We are grateful for the time that you've taken to share you AHS experience. Please let us know if you need any assistance in regards to your warranty. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
We had the house rekeyed. The tech was very professional and friendly. He changed the locks on three outside doors. I got very good service. We've had a good experience with AHS. The warranty was easy to use.
I am happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance regarding your warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
The contractor was supposed to look at the bathtub first because the water was backing up. But they did nothing about that. They just took out the little drainage and cleaned it and said, “Well, every time you take a shower, whatever, bath, just clean it out.” They didn't snake the drain to begin with. Also with my other shower, the cold water wasn't coming on and it was just hot water. They said, “We have to go to the attic and check that out to see the connections and all of that,” but they never did any of that. They wanted to charge me more and they never got back with me. I'm very disappointed with American Home Shield.
My nephew got on the lane and explained to AHS. They sent out another company. The second company has better reviews. They were supposed to come on a Friday but they called and said they couldn't make it. They would come on a Monday instead. When they came, I was just as disappointed with them as I was with the first company because they did nothing either.
Hi Gloria, We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. My name is Chapie’l and I will be emailing you my contact information. I would like to speak with you more about your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
My washing machine was not working. It wasn't draining and it wasn't spinning or doing anything. The fabric softener also never went in when I ran the machine and it was making really loud noises. I submitted a claim over the internet, and it was very convenient. When the tech came out, he fixed the machine then told me what was wrong. There was a piece of clothing stuck in the drain.
I am happy to hear that we were able to resolve your claim. Thanks for sharing your AHS experience. Please let us know if you need assistance regarding your warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
Recently, the washing machine was not spinning. I put the request in on one day, and the initial service provider that AHS assigned to me couldn’t get out for a couple of days. It was a washing machine, so it’s not a huge deal. But when it’s inconveniencing you, it becomes a huge deal. It was a day longer than they were supposed to.
The vendor said, “We can't come for three days.” That’s unacceptable. So, I called back AHS. They said, “We need to talk to them. And they need to cancel the service order in order for us to dispatch somebody else.” And I said, “Why do we have to wait for them to call you back? That's the problem in the first place, they're not being service oriented.” So, I had to wait. And by the time did, it was the end of the day. So, that day was lost. And I finally got ahold of AHS at the end of the day, “Now that you’re putting us in, by the time you get ahold of the new service person, it's gonna end up being two days anyways.” So, I still ended up waiting three days. But I felt more comfortable with the new service provider because at least they answered their phone, and replied. They had a text service. I got ahold of somebody, versus the initial dispatched company which didn’t get it. That was long-winded.
The guy got here within the range that he said. He sent a message saying that he was on his way. He was super helpful as far as educational, saying what was going on, explained what the process was, and what he would have to do. He ended up having to replace the motor in the unit, but had that on his truck. It was helpful because I provided them with the make and model of the unit before they came out. So, this particular guy was good.
I’ve been with AHS for a while, so I’ve become accustomed to some of the ups and downs with their service. I equate them to a health insurance company. When you're trying to get a claim approved or paid, you have to be an advocate for yourself. Otherwise, it's hard. They've improved their hold times, which has been nice. But there were times when to get ahold of somebody to put a request in was forever. And this was before you could go online and submit a request. So, that has been an improvement. But I have to be an advocate for some of this stuff to get covered.
One time, I had to call the corporate office to complain about something because they just kept denying it. I said, “There’s no way this should be denied, listed on the contract.” And whoever the agents were, sometimes were not English speaking. There was a language barrier between what was trying to be done, and they kept denying me. It was maddening because it was just a disconnect from a language barrier. I ended up doing a Google search on AHS home office phone numbers, and finally got ahold of somebody. That's how crazy it made me. I was like, “Who’s got this kind of time in a day when they're trying to work to deal with it?” Especially when you're paying monthly for it, and when you need it, they would say, “Sorry, I can’t help you.” That's not how it's gonna work.
I’m paying $80 a month now for the service, which has gone up substantially, too, over time, which is just the cost of business. But if I save $80 a month times 12 months, could I be paying for this stuff the one time a year that I use them? I'm sure I could go on my own account and look up how often I have used these guys, versus how much I've paid. But I've started to think like that now, with the way the economy is. I'm spending X amount of dollars each month, and it's almost voluntarily, or it’s by choice, what do I pull back on?
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2022
American Home Shield sent someone who worked on my air conditioner. We needed it working, and it's working now, so we're okay with it. The tech was very professional. He did what needed to be done and he asked questions about it.
We are happy to know that AHS is beneficial to you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have great week.
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