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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
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- 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. 22, 2021
We had stoppage on one of the lines and it was addressed very well. A plumber came out, responded promptly to the request, and fixed the issue. American Home Shield is doing a great job. The claims process has been very easy.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
The compressor wouldn't turn on. Every time the AC would start to engage, the breaker would trip and it wouldn't do anything. It was bad timing, too, because it broke on a Friday before a holiday weekend. Oak Heat and Air came out the next Monday so that was three days but I know they were already swamped, so I wasn't expecting same day service. I gave the tech a brief summary of what was going on and he checked the unit. He gave me a rundown of what to expect on the service, especially with the coolant not being paid in full by American Home Shield. He gave me a brief expectation of what I could possibly expect to pay out of pocket in addition to my copay stuff. That was helpful.
I've not had any problems with stuff getting kicked back with American Home Shield because it wasn't covered. The only thing is a phone app with SMS or phone direct notification would be nice. Not everybody has access to email or stuff like that so they won't get all those updates about the technician that’s been sent out or who they're dealing with.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
When the dishwasher was leaking water from the side of the unit, I gave American Home Shield a call and informed them. They prompted me to explain to the service what was going on, and I gave them the answer. The rep got things taken care of and the contractor was right off the chain. The repairman worked, did his thing, knocked it out, and he was out of here. He did a real good job.
For my other experience, the rep was not nice about it. They were supposed to make an appointment. They were talking about two weeks from now, from that point of when they were coming in. They gave me the number for the place so I had to call them up. They didn't even have any information of me calling or American Home Shield was calling. I had to call back and finally got someone. They redid everything and it was two or three days later that they came by. When I had an AC problem. I cancelled the whole thing because it was ridiculous. Luckily, I had an air conditioning place over here that I know, and I paid out of my pocket for that one.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
Termax, the pest control people, came and took care of a claim I had. The service was done properly and everything was fine. I have a home warranty so I just go online and get the stuff that I need to be done. I don't have to keep searching for anything.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
I had claims for the disposal in the kitchen and the toilet. A-1 Rapid Rooter Plumbing came out and got those fixed. But on the day that I put in those claims, I put in the microwave as well and it took over a month for American Home Shield to find somebody to come over to the house for that. They couldn't find anybody because we're in Fort Stockton. They were looking in Odessa, which is an hour and a half away from here. They barely found one not too long ago but the process of them having to find somebody to come down was so much. Also, my microwave is manufactured in 1999 and I’m thinking they're going to want to come and try to fix it but it’s very old.
Another thing was when we had an AC problem, the AC people had to come over five times. American Home Shield explained to me that it's a process that they have to go through to see if they can get it fixed. Then, if it's not fixable, they can replace the product or whatever the problem is. The thing that I hate is that I understand they would first come out and see if they can fix it. But if it's the second, third, and fourth time that they have to come by, that's what gets frustrating. Other than that, everything is great. My stuff gets fixed and it’s awesome.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
My freezer wasn't freezing and Axis Appliance Repair came out. The unit has been good since the repair. I still have the noise, but it's freezing.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
My spare AC unit went out. When I went downstairs, I looked at the breaker and it was thrown. When I clicked the breaker back on, I heard a noise and the AC tripped out again. So, I called AHS and it was easy getting through. The rep I talked to was great and once I filed the claim, American Home Shield told me the name of the company that was coming out. Then they in turn called me on the phone and gave me the time they were going to do the service. I also talked to the guy right before he came to the house and at the time, I was at work, so my brother was there, but I was on the phone with him while he was there. It was a very quick service. He diagnosed what was wrong with the AC and told me what was wrong with it. Then he said he was going to turn it to his company and they were going to contact American Home Shield to contact me to let me know what I have to pay.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
American Home Shield has fixed a few items we've had. Every once in a while, there's something that they don't cover. But for the most part, they're pretty good. It's just that I'm in El Paso and the version of the customer service of the companies that they use here is a little different than what I'm expecting or what I'm used to. Because it's just so busy, if they can't come, they don't always say they can't come. They just come when they can and that might not be the same day. It has nothing to do with American Home Shield. The city is so big and there are just not enough companies here, that all of them get behind. With my recent claim, Reliable Plumbing fixed the issue, but then the water wouldn’t come on, so that is a separate issue that just happened to be tied to them fixing the other issue.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
The refrigerator was not getting cold at all. It wasn't difficult to submit my claim to American Home Shield. The technicians came out a couple of months ago, and they had to order parts. When they showed up with the parts, that was when they decided it could not be repaired. They're supposed to be contacting me about that. I called 3 Boys a couple of times and they said that they were waiting for the parts to come in from the home warranty because they ordered the parts. I'm on the second week now on replacing my refrigerator. But other than that, they’ve been pretty good. I've had to use AHS for some pretty expensive stuff. So, it does work pretty 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, 2021
Gulf Appliance Repair came out for a service call. The problem had something to do with the pump or the drain of the dishwasher. The contractor was great. We did another service call after that. I set it up online then I had to call and speak with someone three times to get somebody assigned to my claim. It took two days for someone to come out. The technicians didn't even go in and just said they don't work on wall unit ACs. I had to get American Home Shield to assign somebody else. They came out and did the same thing. I eventually had to have it repaired on my own. I still have to call American Home Shield and get my deposit or fee back.
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. 22, 2021
The most recent claim I had to American Home Shield was for a washer. It's an older Maytag Neptune that I bought back in the 90s. It was making a mechanical noise when it spun and I could tell the bearings and the spindle that held the drum were going out. So, I called AHS up and they partner with Whirlpool to do this kind of work. They, in turn, have local people that they send out. I finally had a guy come out. They set me up with an appointment about a week from when I did my ticket with them. The guy came out a couple of days early. He listened to it and he immediately said, “I don't think I’m gonna be able to get the parts for this because they quit making parts for this a long time ago.”
I said, “Sure. No worries. Try.” I've had this before on the dryer and American Home Shield found aftermarket parts to fix it. It was what I was kind of hoping they would do here. But now, we started running into problems. About a week, I hadn’t heard back from this guy. I had a cellphone number because he told me to text him. I waited a while longer and texted him again. He was like, “Still waiting on Whirlpool.” I said, "Okay. Well, I'm calling Whirlpool myself now at this point. It’s been two weeks and I'm gonna ask them what gives.” Whirlpool said, “Well, we're still waiting to hear from the guy.” Their stories didn’t jibe. So I said, “Why don’t you get in touch with him yourself and ask him what gives. Because I've asked him and he said he's waiting on you.” Another week passes and I texted him again. He finally said, “They’ll fix your washer because can't get parts.” I said, “Well, all right. That's great.”
I knew that American Home Shield needs to find parts or they'd replace the dryer. I called Whirlpool that same day and they echoed exactly what the other guy said. So, I called Home Shield the next day and they said, “Yes. They can't fix it. We're gonna take their word for it and we're gonna replace your washer for you.” I said, “Okay.” They sent me a list of 30 different washers. Maybe about half were no cost to me in any shape, form or fashion. I picked one, and that's been a couple of weeks ago now. Thank goodness our washer still works. It's just really noisy. But I'm supposed to get my new washer delivered today.
When it gets here, I'm supposed to let AHS know. Then they're gonna send out somebody to install it. It is roughly equivalent to the one that I had. They suggested that I get the top-of-the-line model because I had a top-of-the-line Maytag. The only problem is the top-of-the-line model doesn't fit the location physically. It's too deep. It's a closet depth model instead of a regular countertop depth kind of model. So, I ordered the one right down below that one, which was about a couple hundred dollars difference, but I was fine with that.
I wish I hadn't had to wait in the middle there and do all that legwork on my own just to find out what this repair guy and Whirlpool were doing. I think there was a little foot-dragging on both parts there, but all in all, I'm satisfied with it. I've had American Home Shield for a number of years, and I've always had successful relationship with them. So, I'm happy.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
I tell people about American Home Shield all the time. However, I don't like where we have to pay $75 when we’re already paying $60 a month. Also, the technician who came recently was rude. He came in the house and checked the unit. We replaced the filter in the house. It didn't need to be replaced but I replaced it anyway since he was going to service it. When we were in the house, I was asking him about the unit outside. When we got outside, I was showing him and told him, “I know you guys are coming over to fix it because it's broke. But when you get done, can you spray it on and get that grass out because I can't get in there.” Before I could finish, he said, “I'm not worried about that right now. Let me fix this problem first and then we'll get to that.”
I walked in the house and I stayed in the house. He came in the house and didn't knock on the door. He started telling me what he’d done, what he was gonna have to do and what he was gonna have to go pick up. We walked outside so he could show me. I asked if he was going to be able to blow the grass out but he said, “I'm not doing that right now.” I told him he was being rude because he was cutting me off and not letting me say what I wanted to say. I asked for his name and he told me it was Shawn. I told him not to come back because it seemed like he was rushing and he was being rude. He was making little gestures and little noises on his breath. He went and got in the truck.
The other guy apologized for what happened and was being real nice. He was respectful. He told me what I needed to do then he walked outside. He said they were gonna bring the part back the next day. I asked him, "He already said the part is in. Why can't you go get it and bring it back? Before you came out here, I told you the part I needed and what my fan was doing." He said he had to call.
I called the boss who claimed that Shawn was his son. But it wasn't his son, it was his son-in-law. I told him that he was rude. He said he was not. I said, “Sir, I don't have a reason to lie to you about your son ‘cause I don't know him. Can you fix my AC today? I have a patient that's in here and it can really be hot.” He said, “You told him not to come back.” I said, “I told that guy don't come back and you sent me somebody else. The other guy could come back.” He said, "Let me see if I can get another technician and if the part is in.” I told him, "The guy already said the part is in. That's why I'm calling if you could bring it back and fix it.” He said, "Let me see." He never called me back and sent somebody else out there. They fixed it and it was doing fine. The guy blew out the AC with no problem.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
The garbage disposal was broken. The technicians came based on my schedule because I wasn't available right away. As soon as they could come, they came. They were very good. Overall, American Home Shield has always been very prompt and resolves the issue quickly.
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Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
I had a leak in one of the faucets. And in the pool system, the pump needed some work. Both of those claims were fixed. The techs both did great. So far, I'm happy with American Home Shield. It helps that we don't have to pay the huge amounts of repair.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
Four weeks ago, we experienced problems with our dryer and it was fixed. But right now, it sounds like it's the same issue. We were offered an appointment for yesterday, but the tech couldn't make it and it's been scheduled for tomorrow. The process was fairly fast at this point. I'll definitely recommend AHS because I used it before and it worked for us.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
AHS's website was fine. They said that within 24 hours, someone would call. I got a call from the contractor and I told them what the problem was. We scheduled the appointment and the techs took care of the problems. One needed a part and had to come back for the refrigerator. The other went up and fixed the air conditioner. They were very polite and efficient.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
The dishwasher had a clog and the contractor was able to declog it and get it going again. And the fridge had a seal flap on the ice maker that was rotted and they replaced that. It was easy submitting a claim to American Home Shield but it takes a while to get someone out here from the initial claim. It’s usually a couple of weeks. Still, AHS is working well so far.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
I had a refrigerator and washing machine issue. The tech responded pretty quick. But he did a good job once he got here. He fixed the washing machine. It had a broke wire in it. And the refrigerator had a problem with the ice machine. I’d recommend everybody to get something like American Home Shield, if not American Home Shield.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
We bought a house in May 2021. July we had issue with our house staying in the mid 80. We put in a request because the ac wasn’t work right and also the duct work. The first person didn’t come out until Aug. When you call you are talking to foreigners who don’t understand anything.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. I've just sent you an email. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
American Home Shield's contractor did very well for my kitchen sink garbage disposal claim. It was leaking and stuck, and they replaced it.
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. 21, 2021
I had a leak in my AC duct work (contract says it covers duct work). AHS says it was caused by the “straps being too tight” so they wouldn’t cover repair. Straps are put on during installation of the ducts. Contract covers damage from improper installation. Tried to contact AHS multiple times to dispute this. Customer service told me someone would get back to me in 24-48 hours. No one has called me back. They aren’t living up to their end of the contract.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. I've just sent you an email. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I had issues with the dishwasher and I wasn’t available for the contractor to come out the next day but they were able to come out immediately from the time that we spoke. It was excellent. The guy was great, attentive and professional. I've been satisfied with American Home Shield. By having them, I have peace of mind and I don’t have to figure out who to call to have a recommendation if something happens. Plus, there’s also the cost.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The contractor American Home Shield hired to come look at my toilet for recall service was supposed to show up yesterday but they were a no-show. The contractor’s name is Brick Street Plumbing. They didn't call or give me any text as to what happened yesterday but they’re supposed to get in contact with me today to reschedule. But other than that, the service has been great so far. I'd tell others to go ahead and give American Home Shield a try. Besides the service going up almost every year, it’s worth it rather than going through somewhere else and paying more money than you should.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I had two issues. One was my oven and the other was my washer. Unfortunately, East Coast United couldn't fix the oven because the part is no longer available. The washer wouldn't complete a cycle and it hadn't completed one in a while. The technician who came was amazing and part of that is I helped. He said, “Send me any videos you can have of what it's doing.” I made some videos, and he allowed me to send it to them. He took some time to read up on it. He had to order a part on top of it. Now it works. What was even better was he called three or four days after that to make sure it was still working.
I've got some friends that have left American Home Shield but they've been frustrated for the wrong reasons. When you're a doctor, you got to be a good patient. You have to be a good consumer as well. The reason I'm a good member of American Home Shield is I understand that when I have something wrong, I can't expect somebody to come fix something if he doesn't know what it does. I wouldn't want a business and expect somebody to just come replace something. East Coast United is a very good example of this. The technician said, “Help me help you. Can you take some pictures the next time this thing goes out?” I stand with American Home Shield because they’ve helped me. My brother has it on his three homes, and my sister has it on her two homes.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I'm a Realtor, so I use American Home Shield for my clients and I decided to get it on my own home. But the more and more that I have it, the more and more I don't feel I need it because with the time frame to get the service, I can get it done faster and pay for it on my own. It’s cheaper. If I have a claim on a home and if it's plumbing, I don't need three or four days. I need it done within a few hours. Also, the area that we live in, the people that they have contracted are horrible.
My daughter and her fiancé bought a home. It took them seven weeks to get their hot water heater fixed. The guy wouldn't return their phone calls and his wife that supposedly works with Plumb Tech is a Realtor too, so she knows the need for having hot water so you can take a shower. It was horrible. I got it because we live in a climate where our temperatures are about 120 degrees. I might just end up canceling AHS because I can get my air conditioner replaced in less than a few hours but with them, it's gonna take me three days or longer.
I don't need to pay $79 a month because I'm not gonna wait three days to get a plumbing problem fixed. I’m not gonna wait three days to get an air conditioner fixed when it’s 120-something degrees. I was in property management and I had to file a claim for a homeowner whose air conditioner went out, and it took us eight days at 120-degree weather. We had to put our clients up in a hotel because we had no AC. AHS kept telling us, “Well, we're working on it. We're working on it. We're working on it.”
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. I've just sent you an email. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
American Home Shield was really good initially. They sent me the option to either replace my refrigerator or to give me a gift card. But it turned out that the replacement that they were offering me wouldn't be available till November or December, which is a really long time to wait without a refrigerator. So I went with the gift card. Unfortunately, when I called them today, for the second time, to find out why I hadn't received the gift card, the lady told me no one has even put in a request for me to get it. That was a little annoying.
I had called a week and a half ago and asked why I hadn't received the gift card yet, and the gentleman told me I needed to wait 10 to 14 days. But he made no note of our conversation that we've spoken. The lady was looking at the notes and she said, "No, there hasn't even been a request put in for you to get a gift card. It only takes 24 to 48 hours to get one." So I've been without a refrigerator for two weeks waiting for a gift card I wasn't gonna get if I hadn't called again today. So that part was not so good. But the lady today was very nice.
American Home Shield should enforce documentation on every phone call that comes in. Because they would have known that I was waiting for a gift card I would have never gotten because I called more than one time. Other than that, my policy seems to cover almost everything under the sun and I'm really glad that I had gotten it. Considering things are going wrong within the first 30 days of meal in this home. It's a great idea to have.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The air conditioning unit went out, so I sent in a claim with American Home Shield online. Their website was better than most and I had no problem using it. Then, I got an email and a text about the contractor, which was great. The guy they sent out was really knowledgeable and he explained everything. He showed me what had happened and made the repairs pretty quickly. So I appreciated it. He went well beyond what others have done over my many years of being in the home and as far as I know, the AC's been working since the repair. I have experienced the value of the warranty, so I'm all for it.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The repair went great for my dishwasher. The tech was great. But when my hot water heater went out, it took about six weeks for me to get a hot water heater and that was a problem. Also, for my oven's glass door, there are no other available that meet the price range that American Home Shield wants me to do the buyout. I checked and those double ovens were almost $2,000 and they don't want to give me but 1,100. So, I'm waiting for one because the one that American Home Shield sent me to go to order, they're out of stock. So, I still don't have an oven and it's been months.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
Care Appliance Repair has come out a few times and they're great. Once was when our dryer broke at the end of July. They came out in the early part of August and they said that the dryer needed a part ordered. They ordered the part through American Home Shield but things weren't communicated very well. We had to call American Home Shield several times to find out when the part was going to be ordered or why it wasn't ordered yet or where it was. We kept calling and escalating the call enough to where it finally got taken care of. The part was ordered and then Care Appliance came out and fixed the dryer. It took about five weeks.
We understand that it was going to take a while to get a part made and shipped but the lack of communication and that where the actual problem was was never defined were frustrating. Whenever we called American Home Shield, they would say they would call back within 24 to 48 hours and that never happened. We could not get answers to our questions through them at all. Also, if we call American Home Shield, they should be able to call their own parts department to tell us when our part is coming.
But for the most part, it's been a good experience. We've used the warranty for a garage door repair, an electrical issue, and for our washing machine. Those were all well-executed. This was the first time we've experienced something like that and knowing that it's not a habitual problem and that we could step in and do something to make things better would be great.
I apologize for the inconvenience. My name is Stacy & I've just sent you an email to obtain more information about your experience & assist with unresolved issues. I look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I had Total Air Care come to my house and they did a great job. When the tech came in, he was able to diagnose the problem within a couple of minutes. Then he had the part ready there, swapped it out, and took care of it. He fixed the problem altogether and now, everything's still working great. The air was acting a little sluggish but ever since he came out, it's been pumping so much more efficiently. It sounds better, too.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
We had an issue with our cooktop stove. There was a small electrical fire underneath and the power to half of the appliances in our kitchen was not working. I did a claim online then I received a phone call regarding scheduling. An electrician came and he was very thorough. He checked the breaker box. He found that one of the wired of the circuit breakers had come out. He repaired that and we ended up having electricity. We were very grateful. We were told that somebody who handles appliances would have to come out and check the cooktop stove. Someone did and a part was ordered for that. The work is supposed to be completed on October 7th. I would recommend American Home Shield. They're very prompt and very helpful. We've been here in the house for about almost 18 years. If repairs come, especially during the pandemic, we wanted to have some kind of protection.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I am very pleased with American Home Shield. I like the idea that once you get a contractor that you're comfortable with, and you like their efficient and expedient problem resolution, you can call and request that particular contractor if you're still having another issue in the same category. Last week, I had something going on in my sink area. Our new garbage disposal wasn't coming on. When I looked, there was something leaking from one of our pipe joints underneath. To top it off, when I turned the faucet on, it was spilling water on the deck part at the bottom part of the faucet. I thought that the way the service worked was that I had to call a service person for each one of those components. But when I called, the lady was nice enough to tell me that I could put all of that on one ticket because it was all plumbing. For me on a fixed income, that was a good thing.
Some people hate home warranties and some people love them. We’re the aging baby boomer generation and we have spouses that are now passing away. Now we're by ourselves, I’m suggesting others to go ahead and get a home warranty, and if it's available in the area, certainly choose American Shield. I did have an issue with the contractor with my first call, and American Home Shield was more than fair enough to send a different contractor who didn't even know what the issue was but their diagnosis was spot on. It was an air conditioning problem, and the first technician didn't even check anything. It was making a lot of noise with the outside unit and I asked him, “Should I turn this off?” He said, “Do what you want to do.” I worked in customer service for many years and that's not the attitude that you speak to a consumer who does not know and is trying to ask a question to see what should they do.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
My AC unit stopped blowing cold air. I did a claim and a tech came out after a day and a half. I was given an 8:00 to 2:00 window and he showed up at 3:00. Everything's fine and the tech was okay compared to when I had a claim two years ago where I wasn’t thrilled with the people American Home Shield sent out.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I recently had a claim for my bathroom and I was surprised that it didn't take long for the company to contact me. The tech they sent was very on time, responsible, and very respectful. He diagnosed the problem easily and repaired everything. Overall, I'm happy with the insurance.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I'm liking American Home Shield’s service so far. Sears recently came out and they replaced the washer and dryer. That went fine.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I had a different warranty company before and they only seem to use one service and I did not like them. Every time they came to my house, they were so rude. So, I switched to American Home Shield to get better providers. I've only used American Home Shield once and they did a good job and were very thorough. The contractor that came out was great. I liked them.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
We researched and decided to go with American Home Shield for when we bought a new house. So, it was effective as of closing in June. But when we got here, the microwave wasn't working, we had to replace all appliances, and they said, "Too bad. So sad." We said, "That's why we got you." But this time, within just a couple hours they already had the company. It was on a Friday night. The company came out the following Wednesday. They immediately fixed the broken septic pipe. It took them an hour and a half. They were on time and very professional. It went very well.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I was having trouble in the hallway, one of the bedrooms, and the bathroom. They were all interlinked. Also, the light kept going out and then they went out and never came back on. I submitted a claim and it was taken care of pretty fast. The tech figured out the problem real fast. I've been with American Home Shield for a while and I'm pleased with them. I like the response time.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The tech that came out for my AC was outstanding. He explained everything very thoroughly to me and I was really impressed.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
American Home Shield has been helpful in straightening out the issues I've had with the house, so far. My work has been mostly parts repairs that have been covered by them, and the process was simple. Recently, there was a foundation leak that was ongoing and the previous company was able to identify where the leak was coming from.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
Our ceiling fan was acting flaky. We put in a claim with AHS and the process was pretty easy. But when the tech came in, the fan wasn’t acting flaky, so it is what it is right now. I don’t know if it self-corrected but it's been fine for a while. So if it happens again, I’ll call them back and see what they say. Aside from that, I've also had a refrigerator and a washer done through AHS, and both of them are going well. With them, you don't have a huge out of pocket expense in the event that something needs to get replaced or repaired. The people are always nice when you talk to them on the phone and I like that people actually talk to you. It’s very hard for some companies to do and I hate to call a place where you get an automated attendant.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The underneath of my bathroom sink was broken. A couple of days after the tech came. He had to order a part which didn't come in a week and a half. So, I had to wait until that came in.
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Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
AHS has always been very timely on getting requests and things fixed in a quick fashion. We had an AC issue. I logged into the American Home Shield website and the next morning, I had an appointment. The contractor came out quickly. They said, "Hey, here's your issue. The fan's not turning. This is why." And they got a new one and replaced it.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I had had problems with the AC unit forever and Blizzard Air came out and nipped it on the bud. There were two guys that came out and they were very knowledgeable. I'm happy with their service.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
We had a technician come look at our dishwasher and he found that there's a crack in the bottom of the dishwasher. He said there's no way it is going to be fixed and he was gonna relay that information. He also said someone would call us within a day or two to set up getting a new one but I haven't heard back yet. That’s the second time we’ve used American Home Shield. The first time, we did a rekey and the guy who came did a phenomenal job. He explained everything that he was doing. He had a deadbolt and two handles that were in his vehicle with him that matched up to our other doors so we would only have one key ‘cause it was the same brand. He didn't charge us any extra for that. I was expecting new keys for each lock but he made it simpler to have one key and put them on. It was above and beyond what I was expecting for that. We just purchased the house, and the sellers paid for a one-year warranty for us. We've already talked about seeing if it's something affordable to continue with because the service has been stellar so far.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
A year ago, I made a claim at my other house where the bathroom floor was starting to sink in. American Home Shield assigned Pearson Professional to look at it. They ended up quoting me $15,000 to fix it. We did not use them and ended up paying $850 to get it fixed on our own. I like AHS's claim process for the most part but I wish there was a way that I could select from a list of vendors instead of being randomly assigned to one.
Recently, our new water heater wasn't working. This time, when I asked for a plumbing contractor they assigned Pearson Professional and I wasn't happy about that. I was gonna go with it but then when they told me that they couldn't come out for over a week, I was like, “Well, that ain't gonna work. I can't be without hot water that long.” I had a different contractor assigned. It was somewhat inconvenient that AHS had to refund my money for the claim and then charge me again for the same amount. They should just switch the contractor and not have to do a whole refund and transaction again. Other than that, the techs reset my water heater and got it re-lit. They were very good and we liked them.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
Everything worked out fine with the claim process of AHS. They helped us with the refrigerator. We also had an electrical short and the techs fixed that. Then they fixed one of the other lights under the cabinet in the kitchen, too. It was awesome.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The service of AHS was very good. Liberty Plumbing recently came out for the AC and they were very amazing. They were there before the time, which helped me because I had things to do, to run errands. They were efficient. They explained to me every issue, answered any question I had. The tech didn't seem bothered. He was very patient with me. I love to ask questions. It was great. He went above and beyond than what I was expecting. I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The dishwasher would not work. There were two companies that were dispatched out by American Home Shield. One was A1 and one was Arrowhead. Arrowhead was the one that diagnosed it, and they were well above the other one that showed up, which was A1. I wouldn't use A1 again. The person from Arrowhead was professional, showed up on time and spent a good deal of time trying to figure out why the dishwasher wouldn't work. Then, as he was leaving, he said "I'm just gonna see if I can put in a claim to get this replaced or repaired for you." He also said I would be hearing from him the next couple of days, and I did. He did a really good job.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I've only had a bad experience with the first guy AHS sent. But the last three guys who came were very excellent. The last plumber was really good. He took care of the job in 15 minutes. It was great.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
It's taking American Home Shield a very long time to get the issues that are being reported fixed. For example, I currently have a service issue with regard to my washer and dryer. The technician came inside, had his diagnosis and said he was gonna submit it to the insurance company. The thing is, my unit doesn't wash and dry properly at times, so I have to live with it. It's already been more than a month since it's been happening, and I'm still yet to get any updates. I'm planning to call them tomorrow to check, "Hey, it's been almost more than a week." It's been three weeks since I've reported the issue to them. It's not a good place that I'm in and it's not a good feeling that it's taking such a long time.
I apologize for the inconvenience. My name is Stacy & I've just sent you an email to obtain more information about your experience & assist with unresolved issues. I look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
American Home Shield's claims process is quick and good. I had an air conditioning claim and the tech unstopped it.
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Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
On a rental property, we had a shower that wasn't producing enough water and we had a toilet that wouldn't fill up or when it would fill up, it would just keep running. I called the contractor that was assigned, Barlow Plumbing, and I was very fortunate because the plumber had an opening within two days' time. He was wonderful with me on the phone and he let me know when he was gonna be there so I could give the tenant the heads-up. The tenant said everything went fine.
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Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
Every time I need American Home Shield, they always give a quick response and they deliver what they say they will. Just recently, I had an air conditioning claim. They put that on really quickly. Someone got with me right away. Right now, I’m very satisfied. I only had one bad experience with the technicians. I called for a busted pipe, and he told me that the pipe wasn't covered by American Home Shield, but he still billed American Home Shield. He also billed me. He accepted the cash from me. Other than that, everyone else that American Home Shield has been sent out has been great. Everything has been great for the American Home Shield. I'm glad I have it.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I called Home Shield and from start to finish, everything about the experience was great. Even the guy who came was knowledgeable, quick, and respectful. That was my first claim with Home Shield. We have two other houses, and I'm thinking about getting one on the other two houses as well.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The AC wasn't getting cold and Mason Mechanical a week after I filed a claim. It ended up needing a Freon charge and the tech was able to repair it. But I was kinda disappointed that I had to pay the $100 for the service call and then it was another $150 for the Freon. I don't know that I really saved a whole lot by having the warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
Sometimes it's hard, when you need follow-up, to get through to American Home Shield and connect with the vendors. I had a locksmith come out and do some work, and the lock that was changed didn't work. But I couldn't get through to AHS to tell them about the service. Then, when I tried to get the vendor to reschedule and come out to see what the problem was, they never came back out or returned my call. I called three times and they haven't been out. I'm still having the issue and it’s been three weeks. AHS should make it easier to contact them. Once they send a technician out, there's usually no follow-up to see if the repair was successful or if you need that person to come back out.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Stacy and I will email you shortly as I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
My first encounter with Sears was fine. I really liked the gentleman. He was fast and very professional. He knew what the issue was and took care of it.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
We have a refrigerator that we got when we built the house. It’s a Samsung and it had that third door that opens to the outside. Then, there was a pass-through door to where you could get all of the stuff out. The latch on that broke so the whole piece had to be replaced. It was all molded together and so you couldn't replace just the latch. You had to replace the whole door. The tech had to wait for the whole compartment to come in. It probably took between two and three months but that was fine because we knew with everything that's been going on that there would be a delay.
The tech got our piece in, and he came right out and put it on. We haven't had any trouble at all so, it's good and I love the refrigerator now that it's fixed. We like American Home Shield. We’ve had to use it several times. With a new home, you wouldn't think so, but things are just not made like they used to be. I’m glad we have AHS because it would have been very expensive if we hadn't.
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. 21, 2021
My air conditioner was not getting cold. I had it set on 72 and it would get down to 76. Then during the day, it would get up to 86. Aside from that, when I first moved in, I could feel that the pipe outside was blowing fine. But then it just stopped. So, I called AHS and it was easy making the appointment. They sent the tech out and the guy said that there was a cap that came off and it melted a wire, so the AC wasn't working and it was turning itself off. He had to fix that, then he filled the unit with some refrigerant. And now, it works fine. The issue happened on the weekend and the tech came on a Monday. He was really good. My neighbors should also get AHS. You never know when things are happening.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I had heard something that was a little bit abnormal and we called AHS. They contracted a company to come out and take a look at it. The techs came out a couple of days later. They did a check on it and it seemed to be operating appropriately. We're going to monitor the situation. So far, the claim process of AHS has been good.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I recently had a problem with the dishwasher. The tech came out and looked at it, then came back two weeks later to fix it as he had to order a part. American Home Shield seemed pretty responsive. I had a couple of issues back earlier when I used them and they fixed it.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
In the automated message, there was only one option to select stoppage. Then I asked for the representative. They connected the call to a representative to whom I mentioned that we have a stoppage in the master bath, and we had this leak which we didn't know where but we knew there was because of the high water bill we were getting. Also, some kind of sewer smell that was coming in one of the sinks. We managed on our own. But what I didn't know is if those were interrelated issues.
After that, the rep said, “Your claim was assigned to Plumbers, Inc.” I remember also asking, “We have people at home who are unvaccinated. So would it be possible to send somebody who was vaccinated just for the safety?" But I was told that that request wouldn't be entertained, and I said that was fine. Because Plumbers, Inc. said that they can’t reveal the medical information. We would manage with wearing masks. After that, they sent the person. The problem is rectified. The experience with American Home Shield has been good so far.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
Our refrigerator icemaker wouldn't produce ice and it was completely frozen over. The gentleman that came out did repair it. He was very nice and seemed to know what he was doing. A few things were replaced in it and we were appreciative of what got done for us. It took a little while for it all to happen, but it finally did. We're pleased that it's working now.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
There was an issue with my heat pump. The tech had to order a part and it took about two weeks. When the part came in, he called to schedule a follow-up to put the part in.
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. 21, 2021
The AC company had to come out three times because the AC would not work. The first time the gentleman came out, he said that there was a valve where the Freon goes in, and that I was low on Freon. So I paid $500 for Freon out of my pocket. He said he fixed the valve and that everything was working. But that evening, it was almost 90 degrees. So I called back American Home Shield and they set up another appointment. The second guy came out and said that a capacitor had to be replaced. So he replaced that and he said everything was running good. But we never felt the temperature get colder. It just stayed hot.
At this point, we were almost at 100 degrees, and the AC company couldn't fix whatever was wrong with the AC. So then I called on a Friday and the next tech was supposed to come in the morning. But he didn't come till right about 5:00 and by the time he did what he was going to do, then he left and I couldn't talk to anybody at the office because it was already after they closed at 4:00.
I called American Home Shield and I was really upset. I let the lady know that I was talking to that I was not happy with this company. She told me that, “Well, there's really nothing we can do until Tuesday.” The company showed up on Tuesday. The guy tinkers with a couple of things, looked at the thermostat, and then he claimed that the issue was a zoned thermostat. He checked the temperatures and said that he was going to go through all our vents. He said they were cooling down and that it would be a while before it cools down but everything should work fine. He told us to keep our thermostat on the bottom at 72 and the top at 68, and that we should be fine. So far, everything seems to be running fine. The upstairs is cool up and the downstairs is comfortable. But it was three different guys with three different stories. So that was disappointing.
As far as American Home Shield, I'm very happy with them. They have been phenomenal getting my phone call and getting it to happen. Whenever I call them, there's somebody there. I've called late in the evening and somebody answers. I recommend them to everybody. But I was not happy with the AC company that was sent out here.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
My heat wasn't kicking on. I sent in the claim online and the guy that came out was very professional. He was quick and he told me everything that needed doing. He was great. He fixed my heat and it has been working fine since.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
It didn't even take him an hour to diagnose it. He had it fixed within an hour. He put a new thermostat in. He had the equipment with him and he had everything that he needed to fix it.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
Our bathtub faucet was leaking. We had water dripping down into the ceiling and it was making a mess. A tech called me within an hour or 90 minutes of when I hit go on my email to American Home Shield. He was out the next day. He replaced the cores in both the hot and cold water lines. That failed. The tech called me two or three hours in and came back on a Monday. The problem this time was water was dripping into the bathtub. It was not a crisis but we had to figure out how to get it fixed so it would stop leaking. He said, “90% we can replace the cores and it'll work.” Those lines are just so old that it was time to replace the whole thing. That was what we did.
The plumbing part works great. The insurance covered the plumbing repair which was the original damage. But it did not cover the additional damage that was done to the wall by that leak, which was frustrating. We had to open up the wall to go in and replace the plumbing, which meant we had to take the laminate shower wall out then replace the sheet of plywood. I ended up doing my own vinyl walls to repair the walls.
The home warranty is nice because the claim cost me 100 bucks out of pocket. It ended up costing me a little bit more the second time. I paid $600-something for the home warranty the year. Do I get my money back out of that? I don't anticipate that. But the convenience of having the home warranty is not having to come up with more than 100 bucks on the spur of a moment. We bought the home warranty as a safety net on our new home purchase in case something we didn't know about went wrong in the first year.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
We were contacted within the day we filed a claim online and the contractor was able to get out to see us within two days. It was pretty quick. It took the tech about five minutes to figure out what the problem was. He was able to quickly go to the right spot and make sure that what I was saying made sense with what he was saying. It all lined up and it worked out well.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
American Home Shield has been okay and they usually have people come out when I need them. They sent somebody out for my toilet and they did a good job. If anything breaks, having American Home Shield is better than having to pay out of my pocket for the whole thing. That's a benefit.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I have a contract with AHS. I called and paid $108 on 23 July to have my refrigerator serviced because was and still is freezing food. AHS assigned a technician from Platinum Appliance via Whirlpool. The technician was supposed to come on 27 Jul. He never showed, I called and they said he was busy and couldn't come out. I was rescheduled for 2 Sep. Technician came out and adjusted the thermostat, told me if that did not work to call and he would come right back out. It did not work, I called and could not get an answer. I finally reached him and got a text saying he was on vacation.
I reached out to AHS and was rescheduled for 10 Sep, no one came out. I reached out to Platinum appliance, I was told that they needed a new work order to order parts. I relayed this to AHS, they assigned another work order. I texted platinum appliance and never got another response. AHS said they would elevate my problem and someone would call me back. Never got a call back. I called AHS and talked to a service rep named Bell. She basically said whirlpool is not answering and she didn't know what else to do. It is 20 Sep, I am on hold with AHS now and my fridge is still freezing food. I can't buy groceries. This is unsat! There are several FB pages dedicated to AHS's inability to make repairs after they have accepted the fee from the customer. Now I have to contact a lawyer to cancel this contract.
I apologize for the inconvenience. My name is Stacy & I've just sent you an email to obtain more information about your experience & assist with unresolved issues. I look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
My water heater was rusty at the bottom, so it was leaking water out. I called American Home Shield Monday and they placed the service schedule immediately, so I got information about who was coming. Although the repair company was not coming right away, they had a service time. They came Friday, and they let me know ahead of time. The technician took a look at my water heater and filed a report for replacement then American Home Shield made the purchase order the same day. When I checked with them on the weekend, they gave me the purchase order number. The repair company changed some lines, and I had to get some money out of my pocket for that. Other than that, it was a good experience. The water heater has been installed, so everything is good.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I had a claim for the garbage disposal and Fazio Sewer got out here two or three days after they called and made an appointment. Their tech looked at it and said that there was something that was loose on the inside. He said he would bring us out a new one. The whole experience with AHS, so far, has been pretty good.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I called and complained to American Home Shield and to the service company several times. But it's like a nightmare that I'm going through to get this air conditioner worked on. Two Wednesdays ago, the guy was here the next day, which was what I expected. Even with the refrigerator or anything else, a day or two and they're there. We had no air conditioning and I told him that was the problem. It was hot upstairs at 82 degrees and we had it set on 74. He was polite but he could speak English hardly at all. It was very hard to communicate with him to make him understand what I was saying. But he knew what the problem was. He listened to it even in the back. It's a tube. It's got a delivery system inside and it's got the unit in the back of the house. He looked at everything, put meters on them and tested them. He said, "Look at this. 53 degrees it says. You don't need any freon. You don't need anything."
Then he went upstairs in the attic unit where the delivery unit is, and he said everything was good. He came down, apologized to me, and told me there was nothing wrong with the machine. We were downstairs which was not the problem. The problem was upstairs. I did feel a little tiny bit of cool air coming out in the living room and I was thinking it was working then because I was not really paying attention to what it was doing before. I asked what did he do. He said he didn't do anything and he inspected the whole thing but it was working fine. That was how he left it. I told him American Home Shield has sent me emails to get my air conditioner serviced. I asked him to do my annual service for me. I figured if he did that, maybe he'd find a problem and it'd be working fine. But he didn't do anything and said it was working fine.
The next day, my wife said it was still hot in the house. I was looking at the thermostat and it said 82 degrees but we got it set on 74. It was almost another week later by the time I got back to call them. I called JET first, the service people, but they did not return my call. I had to leave a message. It was a Sunday and on Monday, I said, "I left you a message on Sunday and I'm leaving you a message again today. Please call me back. This unit is not working. You got to get your guy back here. This house is so hot. It's unbearable. My electric bill is gonna be ridiculous because the unit keeps running."
I called them on Thursday and they said, "I'll have to get a guy to you on Monday." I said, "Don't send me the same guy because that guy couldn't figure out what was wrong. I need you to send someone with experience that knows this kind of unit and let's get to the bottom of the problem because there's definitely a problem." He said he'd send somebody different. I didn't hear back from anybody about who was coming and when they were coming. I called American Home Shield because I was getting fed up. It was a week later and I still got the problem.
They said they were gonna send a different service which was ANS. ANS was in my system and they were supposed to be making an appointment with me but they never called me. It said on my account to call them for an appointment but the guy that I spoke to on the phone that set that up never told me I got to call them for an appointment. He just told me, "A service guy will call you and set up an appointment." That was a kind of a backwards thing that they pulled. There was miscommunication and I feel like that a lot.
JET was the one that came back Wednesday this week, and not only did they come back, but the same guy came here. He found three things wrong with it. The fan was not working properly, the whole thing was packed with ice and it doesn't have enough freon. He found all three this week but couldn't find them last week. I called JET back yesterday and said the guy was here and finally found out what the problem was. I asked when are they sending somebody here to finish the job and fix my air conditioner. The rep said to let him check which is always the same routine. Then he said "I haven't talked to the guy yet to see what the problem was." I said, "I'll tell you what the problem is. He told me. It's the fan upstairs is not working right. It's full of ice."
The guys I spoke to at JET sounded like they're in their 20s and were polite enough but they seemed like dumb** who were just gonna pass it along to somebody else and not follow up and make sure it gets done. Every time I communicate with them, I speak to a different person and there's no one person in charge that you talk to. Then, to top it off, whatever I say to them, they either don't get it or they don't move on it and have anything done. You would think I would have heard back from them yesterday but no. In fact, when I got the text from JET, they said, "Your service technician is coming out today." I wrote something back to them and said, "You guys should be ashamed of yourself. It's been a week and a half now." They never even replied back to that.
Today, I've not heard back from them. It's been a nerve-wracking experience. My wife is fit to be tied right now. She wants to get rid of American Home Shield. Up to now, I was very happy with them. The realtor gave us the service when we came here and we decided to keep it and it's been handy. We don't have real old appliances, but my refrigerator needed to be looked at a couple of times as well as the dishwasher. We had a guy that came here who was very professional, told me a lot of shortcuts and a lot of things I should do to prevent things in the future.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Stacy and I will email you shortly as I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I had troubles with my online account when requesting for service with American Home Shield. It asked for passwords and I put in what I though it was, and it was not. It would ask if I wanna change it and I go yes. But you have to get into your account to change it. So it's a circular reference. So, I just call and it’s easier that way for me. The tech said I didn’t need to fix my problem. He tweaked something and I appreciate that versus trying to upsell me on something I don’t need. Also, he was here first thing at 8 o’clock in the morning, so that was huge. If AHS brought prices down, it’d be better.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The refrigerator wasn’t getting cold at all. The tech came out and he put Freon in it. He said that it’s possible that it might have a slow leak, but I just need to keep watching it. So far, it’s okay. The claim process with American Home Shield is pretty good. The only thing is I reported it being a Samsung. When the first tech came out, he was in a hurry because he had something going on. he looked at it and said, “Well, I’m gonna go and look on my computer. If I come back in, that means I can help you. If I don't, that means I can't help you.” He didn't come back in. I thought that was rather rude, too. He could have come back in and said, “Hey, we're not going to be able to service it.” I called him back on the phone and he said, “Well, I don't service Samsung.” I was like, “But you knew it was a Samsung before you made that run. So, to me, you're just trying to get money off of the company that sent you here.”
AHS did eventually send somebody else out, but I had to wait for that individual to file the report saying that they couldn't service it. I don't know what they put on there to say why they couldn't service it or what they did. I didn’t like that process. The customer should at least know what the person that's doing the work is saying happened because anything could happen. They could be putting down anything. I had to wait a couple days for that to go through before I could even get a new person.
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. 20, 2021
It's fairly easy submitting my claims to American Home Shield. I like to do it over the phone. Their customer service representatives are helpful. The only thing that would need improvement is how soon the calls are picked up. J C Plumbing came out recently, and there was some sort of communication deal where I don't believe they got the order but once it was clear that they had received it, the tech came out pretty quickly. The tubs were clogged and when he was here, he needed to test out the water. It turned out that something else was also wrong with the plumbing. The tech was very helpful and everything went really smooth. So, I was very comfortable with him.
I did have an issue with my washer, and I didn't do it through American Home Shield because they were expected in two or three weeks. To me, it was too long of a wait. The washer is something that I couldn't wait for. Also, I was referred by my husband's coworker to AHS and we were told that we were gonna get a $25 Amazon card each. We didn't receive it. I called several times for that, and the issue was never resolved. I gave up on that because it’s been a while. Other than those, I'm satisfied.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
My toilet was leaking at the bottom and my carpet was wet. The contractor came and they had to take the toilet out and put a new toilet in. It's good now. The claim process was easy to me. It was just the long line. It was so much wasted time. Nobody wanted to talk. I know there were a lot of people that were calling, but I was on the phone for about 45 minutes before somebody came on there. Other than that, I like American Home Shield. I've had a problem with a contractor, but not with Home Shield. They took care of it and sent somebody else out. So I was good. They back up what they tell you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I called Wednesday and American Home Shield said that the services would be completed on Friday, but I haven't heard anything. I called today and left a message asking when the part would be delivered and when the contractor would come out to repair the HVAC. I didn't receive any at the close of business today. I was very disappointed with the first contractor. This HVAC is awful. This has not been a good experience. But I've had three other contractors that were fine.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
When the dryer wasn't heating, I called American Home Shield and they set up the repair. The tech came, he fixed it. He was there for 30 minutes. My wife gets to dry clothes at home. It helped.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
American Home Shield has been great. We've used it several times and they've been pretty prompt. The follow-through has been good. We got back from our trip and our house was 88 degrees. The fan of the unit outside wasn't spinning. We scheduled the claim 1:00 on Monday morning and the techs were out by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The tech replaced the fan motor and had the unit up and going.
We wanted to save a lot of the hassle of trying to figure out what's the issue is. The plan I'm set up on is a $100 deductible. I pay that and the techs check my problem out and fix everything. I don't have to worry about extra costs. It doesn't matter if it was a $100 or $1,000 repair. I've paid my 100 and everything else is covered. It makes budgeting easier 'cause I know I have the monthly cost of the warranty and then just have some set aside for the deductible. I've recommended AHS to several people especially somebody who's looking at buying homes that may be a little older or someone who's not very handy at fixing things or even knowing what's going on.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I had a little bit of water leak in my refrigerator and I couldn't tell where it was coming from so I called AHS. In about 15 minutes when the tech from Sears got here, he took something off, put a little rubber thing on, and defrosted the refrigerator. He was excellent.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I liked the fact that I was able to do everything online when I submitted a claim with AHS. I also didn't have any hassles. The techs that came out for my AC claim were very friendly and professional.
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. 20, 2021
The compressor of my air conditioner went out so American Home Shield replaced the unit. The technicians were great and I appreciated them. I needed the air conditioner.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
Having a home warranty reduces out of pocket expenses, and you get reliable and trusted vendors. When I had a refrigerator that was clogged, the tech came immediately, and the repair was done great. It's just an item that had to be replaced wasn't working for us because it broke.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
My dishwasher was making a weird noise and it was not cleaning or functioning properly. It would always go into a 4E code. Sometimes it would turn off or it would just flash a 4E, then it would correct itself, then it would start washing again and then sometimes, it wouldn't. Most of the time, it would just flash the code until I turned it off and then back on again then sometimes, it would or would not start back up again. I did a claim online then the technician called me up and asked me what was going on. I explained to him, then I sent him a video of what my dishwasher was doing.
Based on the noise, the video, and what I explained to the technician, he said that it was the seal in the water pump that was bad then he said that he would have to order the parts. He went ahead and ordered the parts, which took three weeks to come in. Once the parts came in, he called me up and scheduled a day to come out. He came, replaced it and now, it’s working like it should. I’ve used American Home Shield several times over the years and it has always been good. They’ve replaced two air conditioning units and a dishwasher, so I can’t complain. I’ve recommended them before too.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The contractor cleaned the coils in the unit and replaced a part of it. The process was quick and simple, so I appreciate that.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The tech was very nice and everything went smoothly, and I got a new dishwasher. There was a claim with American Home Shield that I wasn't satisfied with but I've had so many things done lately, I can't remember what was what. Generally, 99% is good with AHS. I tell everybody to get it. Everyone I know says to get it and that they’re great.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
We have everything that we can have with AHS. It's like life insurance. You hope you don’t have to use it, but you have it in case you need it. Way back in the beginning when we got the icemaker of the refrigerator fixed, AHS did not cover it. But, the last time we had it fixed, they had it covered then. We've also had a claim for the garbage disposal. It was working, but, when I would turn the switch on, nothing would happen, unless I would really push it hard to try to hold it in the on position, and then it would work. We also had a claim for the stove. I was cleaning the whole thing, down below where the drip pans are. When I opened it up, I looked at one of these wires, and it was black. I was scared to death of having a fire start because of a wire problem. So, the techs came out and fixed that. We are also getting a fan replaced next week in an upper bedroom with a light attached to it. The fan works but there’s something wrong with the light.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
1 Source is awesome. Their customer service is doing good work and if something’s going on, you could call them and they'll come back out. They let you know when the part is ordered or if there’s something that they don't have. They’re on a couple of my rental properties and they're professional. American Home Shield saves me time assigning somebody as well a lot of times. They could just stretch out some of the coverage that needs to be done. It’d be unfortunate sometimes that they don't cover certain things. Also, calling the customer back, it’s hard getting ahold of them and if you need some time, they don't answer. When you have to get your own person to come out and do the work, as far as going in and getting their process done, they're giving you your money back, they don't do a good job of approving that. They gotta improve on that. Other than that, it’s okay.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
Our AC started making a very loud noise for a couple of hours. After that, it completely shut off and wouldn’t come back on. It turned out that the motor of the AC fan was blown. I put in a ticket on the American Home Shield website and had it in within five minutes. Unfortunately, I submitted it on Saturday so technicians couldn't come in until Monday. The technicians were quick and they seemed to know what they're doing. They also let us know everything they were going to be doing ahead of time. So far, the repair has been good and I hope it stays that way. I'm hoping that if anything else goes wrong, I’ll get to use American Home Shield. Having a home warranty, there is efficiency. I didn't have to figure out who I should call. It was just already there for me. Also, the cost of the repairs wouldn't have been something I would have been I was willing to pay out-of-pocket.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
There was a water leak from the air conditioning unit and that was corrected. I've been satisfied with American Home Shield so far.
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. 20, 2021
I called American Home Shield and told them I had a failed gas. They sent out an agent to check it. He put a line on the hot water heater, but he left me without hot water for the weekend. Then when I called him, he was not happy. When he came over to fix it, he left my hot water heater door standing open and told me some lame excuse that I have to leave that door open so the water heater could get air so the flame wouldn't go out. I called other people and asked them if that was true, and they told me no. The door needed to be closed. My son came over and fixed it. I didn't want that agent to come back.
I had a problem with the air conditioner which kept going but won't cut off and so AHS sent people out. I managed it in some kind of way, but it’s not fixed. The next thing was the dishwasher and I wasn't too happy about them with that either. The man that was sent told me I was just too dumb to run it. I told him that I do house cleaning and I've used every dishwasher there is. All I do is load it and turn it on, and it's supposed to work. Well, that one didn't. They finally replaced it but I didn't like the one that they replaced it with. The dishwasher is just bad, awful, and not a good one.
I apologize for the inconvenience. My name is Stacy & I've just sent you an email to obtain more information about your experience & assist with unresolved issues. I look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The refrigerator would work for two days, then it would stop cooling for a couple of days and would start working again. This has been an ongoing thing for a month or more. The contractor said they changed the compressor. And after they changed it, it worked. The next day, it went out again which went on for another two to three days. So, that's when I called American Home Shield. They said those refrigerators are known to have that kind of problem. I have thrown so much food.
Now, I don't put a lot because when I do, I wake up in the morning, the fridge is not working. And the freezer where the ice melts, it would start leaking. It even messed my wooden floor. So, AHS said it just has to be replaced. The only thing that I don't like about them is the wait time. I call and I'm kept on hold for so long. It's not easy to get in touch with somebody when you wanna talk to somebody. Other than that, we had another fridge and that one had to be replaced. AHS did very good about it.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
In the past, when I submit a claim, I might be on hold for 15 minutes. This time, I was not. Within a few minutes, I was able to get a live person and tell them what my issues were. The issue I have however is when I have multiple issues, if the reps tell me to go on the website to submit the claim, I cannot do that. I always need to speak to a live person.
The plumber fixed my bathroom faucet. He asked me if I had any other problems regarding that and I said, "No". He also told me what I need to do if the problem occurs in the future. I appreciated that and told him, "Thank you." I have American Home Shield on three of my properties and I've been with them 20 years. They've been responsive every time I've called. That's why I'm consistently with them.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
We had a claim with the air conditioning. American Home Shield sent out a company and the company was here for about 30 seconds. The guy took a picture, walked off, and guessed that the issue wasn't due to normal wear and tear without inspecting it at all. We called AHS and asked for a different company to come because we didn't feel it was appropriate. The second company, Ample Air Systems, came out and they said that it is normal wear and tear. The fan came undone and it kind of spun around in there. They said they could fix it and they would submit the claim to American Home Shield.
But then, American Home Shield denied the claim and when we called back to ask why, they said that their system was down so they just automatically denied the claim. We asked for them to reopen the claim, which was covered, and the AC ended up getting fixed eventually. Ample Air Systems was very helpful and knowledgeable. They told us exactly what was wrong with AC and they were very communicative and kept us in the know. That made it a lot easier because we have not had the best experience with this warranty company. Had we not called back and stayed on it both times, they would have just denied the claim even though it was covered.
Also, American Home Shield could do better on vetting their companies because they're sending out companies with very low ratings. They could also do better on their customer service. If they're having an issue on their end, I don't think it's appropriate to automatically deny claims. If our claim got denied, I'm guessing a lot of other ones did too. That part could be better on their end. We're dissatisfied with the way AHS handled this experience and past ones.
I apologize for the inconvenience. My name is Stacy & I've just sent you an email to obtain more information about your experience & assist with unresolved issues. I look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The AC wasn't blowing cold air and when I made a claim with AHS, the tech came out within a few days. He said that he was going to inspect it and see what was wrong with it. Then, he was going to submit it to American Home Shield and see if they were going to take care of it. He was very professional and he knew what he was doing. He said that he was going to come by and fix the problem in two weeks, but he hasn't gotten out to fix it and it's been two weeks now. Other than that, it's nice that with AHS, I don't have to pay all that money for the repair. Before they got a tech out there, I had three companies go out and quote me a price. I thought it was a system issue and they were up there in the $6,000 range or more.
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. 20, 2021
I called AHS to submit a claim. There were roots in the sewer line, not allowing the sewer water to leave my home. So, it was causing leaking in that main pipe in my basement. It wasn't too difficult to get through AHS. I just had to wait a little bit. I called a couple of times because when I called the American Home Shield, at first, they sent somebody out who looked at it but they didn't do anything. They just looked at it, and then they said that they had to get back to American Home Shield to make sure that that what they needed to do was going to be covered. But nobody has come out to fix anything yet. But the guys who came out and looked at the pipes were very nice. They explained stuff to me and answered my questions.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Stacy and I will email you shortly as I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I was having difficulty with the hot water heater. Water was getting colder faster than it normally does. Cesar from JED Plumbing & Gas came up to check it for me and he was very helpful. He didn't find anything wrong with the water heater per se but told me about some maintenance tips and things that I should be doing all along. He was very friendly and very professional. I keep recommending AHS to all my relatives and people. I had the dishwasher completely go out and I had refrigerator repairs. For 100 bucks, they work on things and if they can't fix it, they replace it. I’m gonna stick with AHS. I’m a single homeowner and some of these are things I can't do myself. It's been big savings and a big help to have them.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The recent issue was a leak in the back of the toilet commode. The tech was nice. It's not leaking anymore. I had an issue one time before. One of the ladies' whole attitude wasn't quite right. I was like, "Okay, ma'am. I don't know if you're having a bad day or not, but I was asking certain questions because I need to know how this works so on and so forth.” That was the only episode. I still like AHS. I like the warranty because I don't have to search all over and try to find somebody to come out and fix it. It comes in real handy. I gotta just call American Home Shield. They will call whoever.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The claim process of AHS works well. The air conditioning unit in our rental property wasn't blowing cold air completely recently. The techs diagnosed it and they said it was overcharged. Whoever put Freon in before them did a little too much, which seems odd to me. But, they took some out and now it works fine. We also had an air issue in our house. The first technician that came out wasn't certified Trane. So, AHS sent somebody else out that was from a different company. Both experiences went well. The first person just didn't know how to work on this particular unit, but was friendly and professional. Then, the other one that came out was able to fix it and get us back on our way. So far, all my experiences have been good.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I went to the website on my phone and was able to easily file a claim with AHS. I went through the steps and I had my appointment scheduled within the day. It was exceptionally fast. It was great. There were two technicians and they assessed the situation quickly. They were able to give us resolution quickly and they gave us tips and a little education too.
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. 20, 2021
We had several plumbing issues I submitted a claim for online and Best Care Home Services is the best plumber I've ever had. The two techs that came out were both very nice and respectful. They kept their mask on the whole time, which I appreciated because we are in the middle of a pandemic.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I've had two services done already and they've both been excellent. The first one was to rekey my house, and the second one was to have them come out and look at my air conditioner. They came out and looked at the unit. The repairman checked on a whole bunch of stuff because I told him it was making a really loud noise. He said, partially, it was because of the age of the unit. It's much quieter now and he said that the rest of the noise is the actual unit running. There's a grill on the top of the unit and it wasn't bolted down. He said he tightened it and ended up putting this little piece of rubber. I'm very appreciative of my experience with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The gentleman when I had first called gave me the runaround and ended up hanging up on me. He wasn't very helpful at all. I had to call back and the gentleman that took my call the next time put everything through for me and did an amazing job. He helped me. He took the time and did everything. The repair men who came didn't take very long and were very professional. They fixed the problem and they didn't have to worry about ordering any parts and coming back another day. They did everything that day and did a great job too.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The guy from Mr. Plumber was very fast, and helpful. He was able to come in and quickly assess and resolve the issue that we were having. He replaced a couple of things really quickly. After I had reached out to American Home Shield, we found a leak under our kitchen sink. So he had to replace the faucet. The other issue was the handle on our shower tub needed to be replaced internally so he did that. The service from American Home Shield is very helpful. I wish I had gotten it before when my outlet wasn't working. I paid for someone to come in and that cost me about $700. So, as far as I'm concerned, the warranty already paid for itself.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I did a claim with American Home Shield for a pipe leak and also when the garage door was not working. The pipe was resolved the day the tech came out. But with the garage door, the tech said he was going to come back out on Monday morning to fix the problem because he didn't have the part. But he didn't come out and I've been trying to call them all week. They don't call me back. All in all, my service American home Shield has been easy and I like everything about it.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The freezer stopped making ice. So the repairman came out, took a look at it, and said that he knew which part had to be ordered. He fooled around with it, and after he left, it started making ice, which was wonderful. Then he came back with the part a couple of days later and I have it on my kitchen table. But now, it stopped making ice. So, I called his company and made an appointment. He'll be out tomorrow to put in the new part that he had ordered. But so far, everything is going great. He was very professional. I've talked to his company several times and they've been great about the whole thing.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The signup process with American Home Shield was really easy. We got to pay for the policy within our closing costs. The service cost is really reasonable. It's $70 to have someone come out and do the work. American Home Shield has been really good. They have an online portal too. When I had a claim for the dishwasher, I put in the request online, checked the box, and they assigned the contractor to me. It was that easy. It was really straightforward.
We had a tech come out for a rekey, but I also jumped on him with some other stuff. He was able to do all of my interior locks as well, just because I was showing him the house. He was on top of it. He totally did everything and he worked quickly. He was in and out for three hours and he replaced 13 locks. All of my doors operate really smoothly and I just have one key that I have to carry around.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The washing machine wasn't pumping the water out of the washer. I called AHS and spoke to somebody. They contacted a service provider in my area and the service provider had to order the part. Then they came out and repaired the washer. The techs were great and now, the washing machine is working as new. All in all, AHS is a reputable company and they provide good service.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
My fan was coming apart from the ceiling and the guy came out and fixed it. It’s working great now. This was the fastest service I’ve gotten through American Home Shield. So, I was pleased. The contractor called me within a few minutes, even though my email said 48 hours. I was scheduled quickly so they were a good vendor for AHS to use. I've had a few times where the vendor took forever. They came out, looked at it, had to go get parts, come back again and it took months to get settled.
I like the coverage with AHS. Normally, people wouldn't call on little items like this but it helped me out, being a single woman without experience or connections, to be able to call AHS and have them find somebody for me. I didn't know about the home warranty until I bought a home. It's important for everybody to have and I tell everybody about it.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The appliance stopped spinning and Atomic Tech came out and put one part. But they had to order two other parts. So, they ordered those and came back at a different date and put those on. Everything has been running fine since then. The claims process with American Home Shield was easy. I can go online, log in, request service and put in the information that I need requested. If people are gonna get AHS, it’s good to have.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The technician assessed the damage and communicated with American Home Shield. The process has been seamless from both ends. Apparently, with the Covid-19 situation, some of the supply chains disruptions are still going. The product was out of stock, so they need to send me an additional link, so I can pick up the appliance. The installation has been scheduled for October 6th.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
My house wasn't cooling. They said that it needed a little Freon and I had a leak. But the Freon was expensive, so we opted to do something a little bit different. It was $130 a pound and AHS only paid $10 toward that. With me paying my service fee and them coming out looking to tell me that, and then I had to pay for the majority of it, I really didn’t see a need to have a service and pay that service fee. Kinda against my contract and why I have it. So, I could just have called someone just to do that for me without paying American Home Shield and not being able to afford the other part of it.
AHS is a rip-off because they are more in the business of not trying to fix your stuff than fixing it. I would not recommend a home warranty. Maybe for the very first year for a homeowner, but after that, I would definitely get rid of it. I calculated I've been spending an excess of 17-plus thousand dollars on American Home Shield and haven't even gotten six out of them.
I apologize for the inconvenience. My name is Stacy & I've just sent you an email to obtain more information about your experience & assist with unresolved issues. I look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
Our heating wasn't working and the contractor replaced a conductor upstairs. They also added almost five pounds of freon because they suspected a leak in the line. But according to the policy, they can't look for a leak until they put in five pounds of freon which is $100 a pound. I paid almost $90 out of pocket because American Home Shield only covers $10 per pound. A week and a half later, they came back again because the fuse on the same unit busted out. I asked them again if they would check the leak. The technician said, “We can't do it right now because it's working fine now.” But the last week and a half after they fixed it, the weather has turned for the better, and the AC unit hasn’t been on for the last week and a half. Hopefully, when I turn the AC on in the near future, I still have freon in the unit.
The hardest part with American Home Shield is trying to find a service guy to do stuff. Sometimes it’s within 24 hours and sometimes within 48 hours. But when you finally get a service guy, the service guy will then make an appointment within 24 hours or 48 hours. Instead of 24 to 48 hours trying to find a service, they should be within the same business day. If I file a claim at noon or before noon, American Home Shield should be able to find a service guy at the end of business day to set me up for an appointment for the next day.
For the very first claim I put, another service company put me on a schedule four days after I put the claim in. They claimed that they came to my house for the service. I work from home and my office is close to the front door. The front door never rang. They said they knocked and rang the doorbell, which is bogus because my doorbell is computerized and it rings the whole house.
My sisters and 3 of my neighbors are with American Home Shield now because I told them about it as I was happy with the service. Customer service is the key. Everybody has the same rate and deductible. But when they help you out and try to get it fixed sooner is the thing I go for. American Home Shield’s been good with that, except for this last time. But it was not their fault. It was the service people they gave my service out. When I asked, “Can we try to get different a one,” the rep said, “The service people already got this call and we can't switch it now.” It took a next level person with American Home Shield to shift my service to Fayette Heating instead of the unreliable first source. Fayette Heating was a little more prompt and eventually fixed it so I'm happy with that.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I called to make an appointment, and then they did a virtual type visit then then they came out within a few days to fix it.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
We've used American Home Shield in the past for the previous home and we had a pretty good experience, so when we bought this house, we went with American Home Shield again for warranty. I like the website where I can get on 24 hours and make the claim and have somebody on the business is open up the next day. Pretty neat. We recently had an issue with the AC freezing up. Millennial HVAC came and repaired some wiring and a breaker with the air conditioner.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I was having a problem with the light not turning on in the basement. GJC Electric handled it really well and got the repair done in 15 minutes. That was my first claim with AHS. My only issue was that the contractor only had to change the plate on a light and they still charged me a $100 deductible, when it was clearly cheaper. I don't think everything should cost a $100 deductible but other than that, it was great. I like the idea of being protected.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The appliance was making a lot of noise. Apparently, it was a screw that was loosened there, which the tech fixed. Then he got three different parts and put them in. It would also stop working for some reason, and that was what one of the parts also helped with. Then the door didn't close correctly, which he fixed too. It's working well now. Everything was pretty simple and quick with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
There was a sparking in the microwave. The tech came out, figured out what parts he needed, and put the order in immediately all within a week's time. The parts were there three days later, yet I had to wait three weeks for him to come back to put the parts in. Even when the service guy came to fix it, he couldn’t even give me an answer. But the service guy on both ends, the one who looked at the microwave and the one who repaired it, was very nice and very polite. If we had any problems, we'd call him back. But we haven’t and we’ve been using the microwave every night since. We were very pleased with American Home Shield's people as well. They were very informative.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Stacy and I will email you shortly as I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
A water heater wasn’t working and as soon as I put my service call in, I had an immediate reaction from the plumber. The pilot wouldn't cut on and he was able to replace it and fix the water heater. I'm glad I have the warranty and I feel comfortable that I have AHS just in case anything happens.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
I’ve been frustrated with that process of not knowing if an item is covered or not until the contractor is here and I've already paid. AHS should have somebody screening the calls first to make sure. That's always been a disconnect because they just take the fee, call the service personnel, and then they say the item is not covered. But at that point, we've wasted everybody's time and my money. It would have been nice to know there's a potential it wouldn't be covered. But I still like AHS overall.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
One of my three central air conditioners wasn't putting out cool air. I called Home Shield and they sent a repair company out. They did a very fine job, but they had to come out twice. The gentleman that came out this time was the best that we've ever had.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The claim process was pretty fairly easy, for the most part. The first contractor wasn't able to fix the AC, but AHS did move it forward to the next person. The problem wasn't with the actual AC but it was with the electrical wiring to the HVAC system. The wires needed to get tightened. The guy from the first contractor put the notes in and that process took a bit longer than I thought. But other than that, he was able to transfer the matter to the next company to do. Everything went well.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
I put in the work order for the AC unit that was blowing hot hair first thing in the morning, and Ultra Heating & Cooling showed up that day. They diagnosed and fixed the problem within a matter of 15, 20 minutes. I was super happy with that. From my experiences, some of the vendors are a lot better than the other vendors. A couple of vendors have been kind of subpar. One of them had to come back a few times to fix an issue. Some of them don't show up for a few days, whereas others are pretty responsive quickly.
I had an experience where a plumbing vendor came in. There was a leak, and they said, "We can't do anything about it. We don't know how long it's been leaking. There could be mold behind the wall." They didn't do anything with. I ended up calling another plumber on my own dime to get them in there and fix it. I had a slow water leak and I didn't want to let it set. I was charged the $100 fee for the claim. That was kind of unfair because the vendor that was sent out here didn't do anything. When I called and spoke to American Home Shield about it, they said, "There is nothing we can do if the vendor showed up. You got to pay the $100." But for the most part, most of my experiences have been positive. American Home Shield has been well worth it. I'm glad I have it. It's been a peace of mind that knowing when something goes wrong, you call, put it in a work order, someone shows up, and you get the issue fixed. It's covered except for the deductible, which has paid for itself in my case.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
I filed a claim for my washer and the experience was terrible. I was without a washer for three months. American Home Shield would tell me that they would give me an update in a week but they would never call. It was bad enough that we had to go to a laundromat every week. I understand that things go on backorder but the lack of communication made it impossible and I got so upset. First, a contractor told us they were going to come out. My wife took the day off but no one ever showed up. She called and they rescheduled to talk to her. We weren't going to wait another week so they did a zoom meeting to diagnose it.
They came back about a week late ‘cause they had to order a part. They replaced the pump and told us that the pump was fixed but they needed other parts. We called American Home Shield back up and they scheduled Sears to come out. They came out about a week later. They said the unit was missing these other pieces and placed them completely on order. One of the parts came in and they scheduled us for them to come out to fix it. I got an email verifying that they were coming out. I took the day off and waited till about 5:30. I called back up and asked were they ever going to show up. I was told they could be as late as an hour so it could still be 6:30. I waited till 6:30 but one ever showed up. I called again and was told, “Not sure why they would tell you that. There's no way they're going to come out and there are still parts that need arrive.”
It would have been useful to get correct communication. After I talked to Sears, I called American Home Shield. I was told by the lady there that I'm already a month without a washer and that they were gonna replace it. I was supposed to get a call from their approval department that they couldn't transfer to but I never got a call. I called back and they said they haven't heard from Sears yet. I called Sears and they said they had already contacted American Home Shield. I called American Home Shield back and said, “Sears says they contacted you. You say they didn't. One of you is lying.” Then I was supposed to get a call again from the approval department but never got a call.
That kept going until I got so frustrated with American Home Shield and stopped calling. My wife called and eventually, they ended up fixing it. It was the worse customer service than anything else. It wasn't the wait, it was the lack of communication, not by Sears but by American Home Shield. I even posted to their Facebook page and got a response. They said “Maybe we can do it. Can you give us the case number and the address?” I gave all the information but never got anything back from them either.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Stacy and I will email you shortly as I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
BestWay was originally assigned to our claim. The person who came out stated that my claim wouldn't be covered. I tried to tell her that it was covered because I called American Home Shield to confirm it while she was there. She didn't want to do the work. She told me that she was already looking for another job. So, I could tell. It was the Friday before Labor Day. That's why I pushed for the second opinion because she told me to pay for it and fix it. But I pay AHS to have it fixed.
So, Prime came out for a second opinion and they fixed the flush valves. They looked at the sink and they said it was fine. Because the lady did fix the pipes under the sink. It took her longer than expected. After that, she wouldn't do any other work. But Prime checked the pipes, the water was on, and said it was okay. They also fixed both our toilets, in and out. Those were the same toilets that BestWay said weren't covered. Other than that, I recommended AHS to my mom and she recommended my aunt. We keep it in the family.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
My house wasn't cooling so I reached out to American Home Shield. They set up for Grady’s to come out and they got them scheduled within the hour. I called Grady's on a Friday afternoon and they came out on Saturday. There was a small part in the AC that broke and the tech had one in the truck. He went ahead and replaced that. Then, he went up into the attic to check that unit out and there was a vent that was off of the unit. He put that vent back on and everything was resolved after that. He was super professional.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The first time I called about one of the issues we have, I was assigned to a company, Ryco. Ryco called me and they asked about the three items listed. I told them about one, it's a light in a high ceiling and they said that because of access and that they are not certified to go up to 18 feet, they could not come. They declined the job and put a note in the system. They also recommended that I communicate with AHS to tell them what was going on and to find another company that would come and do all three for me.
I did that and every single time I talked to a representative, they would say the contractor cannot do that and they don't see anything in the system. They said they would confirm with the company but no one would follow up with me. These calls took anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes while I'm on hold and they were trying to reach the company. They said no one was answering and they would call them the next morning and get back to me but none of the three that I talked to got back to me about the issue. I asked to talk to a manager and a manager called me back. I was told they put the claim back to Ryco because the issue was not covered by the warranty, anyway. That was a really bad experience. I gave up on it and I had the light fixed myself. Last week, I had somebody come out and fix it. But with the other issues, they are following on it so that's a good thing.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
My first experience with American Home Shield was not very good. When I got ahold of American Home Shield, the people they had were all in the Philippine islands. I wanted a burner on my stove fixed and I talked to the person who said that they would do it, but he couldn't get the thing. Finally, we got it all taken care of, and they fixed it.
It would be better if American Home Shield had their call center in the States versus the Philippines. But the guy who fixed my problem was from the Philippines, and he was a good guy, and he handled it. In fact, I wrote a thing and I said they should give this guy a raise because he was that good. When I got ahold of American Home Shield, they have a supervisor somewhere in the States. But this American lady was not friendly at all and I couldn't get anything from her.
My second experience with American Home Shield was very good. I had some problems with the air conditioner. So I called American Home Shield and told them about it. Then the next day, I got a call from the air conditioning company and they said they could be out the next day. They came and found the thing was short on Freon. American Home Shield only pays $10 for the 50, but I understand that. It was taken care of very quickly. It restored my confidence in American Home Shield. I'm going to probably renew my contract with them this October now.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The guy from Advanced Appliance Service got the bathroom sink unstopped but he didn't get the kitchen sink unstopped. He said that it was gonna have to be somebody who can come in and either I would have to get the cabinets torn out or I could get somebody that can go on top of the roof and go through the drain that way. So, they didn't fix that. They said they don’t do that and that American Home Shield wouldn’t pay for somebody to go on the roof. But I’m okay with AHS because when I talked to the reps, they were nice and concerned. It’s just that some of the people, like the one person who was supposed to come, didn’t show up. So, they had to call them back again.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The dishwasher wouldn’t drain. I called American Home Shield's number to file a claim, and the claims rep was great. She said she would have somebody call me. ACT Appliance called me when they were supposed to. We made arrangements for them to come, and they came. The person who came was good. I told him that after the dishwasher stopped working and it started back and it wouldn't drain, my faucet now has low pressure and it makes a sound. He said that I had to call again to get somebody out for that since after I called, it was still making it. So, I will do that. I just can't do it this month because $100 is $100 to somebody on a fixed income.
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Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The TC AC people had come out and fixed our AC a while back and it was working fine. It was the Sunday before last, I was outside and I heard a loud bang and went over and there was an electrical fire at the connection. They hadn't touched that, but it was still part of the AC in the house systems. So I know they hadn't worked on that, but they had been out there, so I called AHS and they assigned it back to TC, thinking it might have been something to do with that.
TC came out, said they don't do the electrical hookup, but also, he opened it up and looked at the compressor and made sure there were no issues with the compressor, and said everything was good to go there. We thought maybe the compressor ate itself and caused the draw that caused the fire. But that wasn't the case, so AHS assigned it to an electrical company, another one that came out and did nothing. The guy said, “I gotta buy some parts. I'll call you back in an hour,” but never called me back. The next thing I know, AHS had assigned it to another HVAC company, which I got on the phone with them, told them what was going on. They said that the first electrical company said it was water damage. There was no water damage. It wasn't raining.
AHS sent another electrician that come out after my hour-long conversation with them and they talked to both contractors. There are two different agreements there as far as the AC people said it was electrical problems. Electrical people first said it was an AC problem. Then they said it was water damage. So the first company didn’t want to do anything. They were useless and didn't want the job. But AHS reached out to the initial company they gave it to, which is very good, JT. They came out, took it apart, looked at it, and it’s exactly what we thought it was, a short in the connection. But they had to order some parts. They're coming back Tuesday to finish it all up. AHS agreed to the fix, so everything’s good. I've been very happy with AHS. They're great.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
As a homeowner, you get six locks changed in the first 90 days when you move in. I made the service request from American Home Shield and the process was very simple. They were on top of it so I was very happy. Pop-A-Lock was our contractor and they scheduled service a few days after I made the request and it was perfect. I had a key deadbolt and I asked the tech to replace that with a turn bolt from the inside. He had that on hand. He also changed four of my locks. He was in and out in 30 minutes.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
My water heater was broken and I called AHS to have it checked. Oasis Plumbing was dispatched and the gentleman was very helpful. He was scheduled to come at 10:00 but I couldn't make it so I asked him if he could come a little bit later and it was no problem for him. The water heater needed a part and he replaced it and fixed it within three days. This is the second time that Oasis has been to my house. They're good people. Also, getting AHS is a no-brainer. I get a discount for signing up every year and anything that happens in the house is covered within the policy.
Saul,
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. 19, 2021
The washer wasn't spinning. The contractor came out before for the same issue, and they said it was the transmission. The service was nice. The guy diagnosed it and he told me. I've sent in my receipt, and the American Home Shield rep told me to pick out what I wanted, and they will reimburse me in 10 days.
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Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The panel on the washer went out and it was three parts. The contractor only received one part. They’re still waiting on two parts and it's been since 1st of September. I also had an issue with my AC and that took a while. But I understood, because of the pandemic, a lot of parts have been backordered. Unfortunately, there's nothing American Home Shield can do about it. It's not their fault, but it's the people they order from. Other than that, I'm satisfied with them. When I call, they’re on time. Then, it doesn’t take them a long time to come out and check the problem.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
I noticed that every time I call American Home Shield, customer service has a strong accent and it's hard to understand them. I called because my oven didn't work and they sent a company out. Their tech looked at the burners but he didn't look at the oven. The original problem was the oven did not turn on. He then told American Home Shield that the burners were dirty, that two out of four didn't light, and that the appliance had been abused. He reported that the oven was so old, he could not find the serial or model number. But on the receipt he left me, the serial number and model number were written down there. I looked the company up on the internet and they have nothing but bad reviews.
American Home Shield didn't call me back and neither did the company that came out and did the repair. I called American Home Shield and they said they won't warranty the oven. I told the rep it would have been nice if somebody called me. Also, I wipe the burners down and all four worked. That aside, the last people that came out fixed the oven.
The same thing happened with my washing machine at my other house. The company that came out said that my high-capacity washer was abused and they couldn't fix it. But prior to that, they came out and put a new door screen. It worked fine. Three days later, it started leaking again so I called American Home Shield. They had me pay another $100. The second person that came out said the machine was beyond repair because it had been overloaded. But the machine was empty. American Home Shield said that if I paid another $100, they could send somebody else out. I ended up having to pay a total of $300. The third company that came out fixed the problem.
I spoke to somebody at American Home Shield about both the problems I had. One of the reps said he was gonna charge me $100 but refunded 100% of that. For the second one, he charged me $100 but only refunded 50% of that. I have not received refunds on either one of those accounts. I'm not satisfied with American Home Shield at all.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Stacy and I will email you shortly as I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The AC was low on refrigerant. The compressor was running and the blower was blowing but it wasn't cooling. A-US Air Conditioning of Texas's tech, Israel, came out and added Freon and got me back up running. He had been here before and he's excellent. AHS is pretty good about picking good companies. The only thing I don't particularly like is that they collect the $100 upfront over the phone but that's the way they do business. They take care of the rest of it so, it's about as easy as we can go.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
My fan wasn't working and AHS assigned an electrical contractor. The tech came out in two days and he was pretty good. The fan is working very well now. The only issue I have with AHS is there are a few things they don't include. I don't know exactly what and how much they cover until the technician comes and tells me.
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Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
I had my heat pump, and the fan was on, but it wasn’t cooling the house. The tech came at a reasonable time. He was friendly. He did what he had to do. He went to the backyard where the heat pump was and then he decided to do the rest from the yard to his car instead of tracking in and out. So he was cordial enough. He said it needed a capacitor and he had the part with him. He fixed it. I've had American worn American Home Shield for years now. Sometimes it works, and sometimes, it doesn't.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
On my AC, the cool air didn't come on. Something in the blower wouldn't work. It stopped then on and five minutes later, it stopped again. I did the claim with American Home Shield on Monday and the repair company called me on Tuesday. The next day, they came in and verified what the problem was. They gave me the diagnostic but they said that, at the time they came there, the store where they purchase parts was already closed. They said they would come the next day.
On Wednesday, they came and the part didn't work exactly in the kind of AC I had. They said that they were going to change it then on Thursday, they came and did the job very quickly. They did the labor in their shop and just came here. One day before, they prepared everything just to put it in. I was without an air conditioner for two days, but the service was good. It was fast and the people that came were very good. They were professional and clean.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
I like American Home Shield’s service. So far, they've connected me with good people, except for one plumber that I'm going to call them about. They didn't fix what I called them about. They're supposed to come out and fix it. Then they said I needed new piping and charged me 2,250, and it was just the seal on a toilet bowl. We still can't use the plumbing after two weeks. We're on our third week. What they did was really underhanded and wrong.
We also had our AC worked on. Beaches Air Conditioning came out. They're wonderful. I love them. They don't do what this plumber did. They're gonna come back out for me again in a few months. Their customer service is good. They're always friendly and they always respond. The guys who come in are helpful and honest. They're not arrogant.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
I had some issues with the ceiling fan. The claim process is great. I did it online and I got a call immediately. The techs were timely and they told me what they were doing. They got everything working right. It's a benefit to know that everything's covered in case something goes wrong. This was a good experience.
Staci,
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. 19, 2021
The breaker that controls the master bedroom air conditioner flipped off and would not come back on. The tech came out and he thought the issue was a faulty breaker. I bought a breaker and put it in, and then he took an extension cord and ran a wire from a plug into that so I would have some air conditioning until I could get an electrician out to install the breaker. That worked for a while, but now the air conditioner has quit working again. I got the breaker installed but we don’t have it hooked back up. I called the contractor two days ago and again this morning. I need them to come back. I need to file a new deal with American Home Shield or the contractor needs to finish what they were doing.
American Home Shield has been a lifesaver for us. I swear by them. I have three air conditioners and they had to replace the biggest one of them. They also replaced one refrigerator. I'm very satisfied. The only problem I've ever had with American Home Shield was with my microwave oven. The guy they sent out here had had a stroke and was trying to recover. We felt he was very incompetent. We spent 40 minutes helping him find his phone. He laid it down and he said, “Well, I’m gonna order this thing for it, and if it doesn’t fix it, I don't know what to do.” So he ordered this thing and the first time he came in, it was broken. The second time he came in, he put it in and nothing happened. Then he said American Home Shield would have to replace the unit.
American Home Shield asked for a second opinion. Some other guy called me about three times and set up an appointment but never came out here. When he called, he wanted me to tell him what was wrong with the oven and I told him, “If I knew what’s wrong with it, I'd be repairing it.” He jacked me around so much, I just said, “I called your people and told them to cancel the claim.” We still don't have it fixed and I got aggravated with this guy calling me three times. I called American Home Shield's headquarters one time and told them this guy is not doing anything. So I dropped the claim on it and I bought a microwave.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
We've used American Home Shield twice so far. The first time was an icemaker. The contractor had to order a part, so it took a little bit to get fixed but it wasn't an inconvenience. The other one that we've had is our washing machine. That one was a little more critical. It was the sixth day or the seventh day that a repairman came out. That was a little bit long to get somebody out here for what I was expecting from the service. He also had to order a part, unfortunately. That is supposed to come in on the 27th of September. I am wondering if it depends on the type of appliance that break. Maybe some are easier to find people in this area. I got the impression with the washing machine that it wasn't easy to find someone in the area where we live.
But the contractors have been fine. The refrigerator person had a trainee with him but that was fine. The washing machine guy was also very polite and efficient. My other friends have a plan through Sears and they've been struggling with their icemaker, too and I did tell them about my experience with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
My dryer wasn't getting hot and AHS was very efficient, on time, and got the problem solved. Appliance Tech put a fuse in it and they were very professional and very friendly.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
We had to have American Home Shield send out a contractor once, and it was quick and easy. The contractor discussed with me quickly what the problem was and everything works good.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
Our hot water heater was looking really bad. I could tell the tech knew what he was doing. He was very good. He got the repair done in a timely manner and we had no issues whatsoever. We were very pleased.
Gigi,
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.
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