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About American Home Shield
American Home Shield is a home warranty provider that offers service plans throughout most of the contiguous United States. It has three home warranty plan options, which allow you to choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options
- High coverage limits
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Relatively high service fees
- Not available in all states
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Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
This particular visit for a pool pump issue from the vendor, Expert Pools, was very good. My husband was impressed with the guy that came out, his knowledge and all the things he did to make sure that everything was fixed. A few months prior, there was an issue with some of the pool equipment. According to the guy from Expert Pools, the other people didn't really have the right thing and they just kinda did a workaround and made it work and it didn't. That's part of what he thought might have caused this issue that we had. Expert Pools did seem to be very good and thorough and fixed some of the things that the other company apparently didn't do exactly right.
We had a really good experience this last time and that kinda restored our faith in some of the vendors that American Home Shield sent. We had a hot water heater one time and who they were sending couldn't find a hot water heater that would fit in our attic space. But as soon as I got my plumber on it, we had the issue resolved within two days. Then we had a really bad experience as well earlier this summer with an air conditioning unit and what they tried to do. It's still not resolved. We're just gonna sit on it for a while and not do it. If you've got an old outdated equipment and they're trying to replace it with just a replacement part for an old outdated equipment that's not gonna be sustainable long term, that's not acceptable. That's not what I'm paying a home warranty for.
They need to look at what the issues are. The only thing that they are willing to do to is give us what I call a 20-20 model to help us get a better price on a whole brand new unit and utilize some service provider that they had. So I’ve got to see if that offer’s still on the table. I definitely do have to call them back and discuss that issue with them and that’s a headache. They weren't even gonna upgrade our unit into one that would be functional going forward. Why would we spend $1,300 out of our own pocket to just replace something that's already outdated and it's gonna make it harder and harder and harder to get R22 freon and more expensive. I was appalled at that. Otherwise, everything else has been satisfactory. There have been a couple of shaky things and I can excuse them, but the air conditioning thing really sat very wrong.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I had a beef with AHS from a couple of years back. They got paid twice for one month. I was switching over my checking account to another checking account, but it just so happened they took it from two checking accounts. I've been trying for two years to get them to give me my money back. Every time I have to call in a claim, I always bring it up and they can always see the conversations back then. Then they say no. I even asked if they know who the CEO is but I always get a foreign country so they don't.
Recently I had a water problem. It leaked all the way down to the ceiling down in the garage, which is right under the bathroom there. The contractor came out and stopped the water. When the people that came into the store put the fans in and on, it tore everything out and it started leaking again. The contractor came that Sunday and I don't have that problem. Now I haven't had the contractor come in and put my bathroom back together again and the ceiling down in the garage, and that’s my next step. Also, the first one that came for my water pressure in the whole bathroom didn’t fix it. The second one said he had to check with AHS. I never heard back so I don’t know what the deal is with that yet. I probably have to call the plumbing people and find out. Other than that, AHS is very nice and professional. They do what they have to do. If they have to come back, something’s not right. I don't have a problem.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
My garage door wasn't shutting correctly. Submitting a claim online to American Home Shield was easy. I just picked whatever was wrong and they set a company to come out to look at whatever my problem is. AHS's contractor, Flash Garage Door Services got sent out and the techs from there looked at my door. It was pretty badly off so I had them replace my doors with the opener. With AHS, if a problem is major and the tech has to order parts, it takes a week or two for things to get taken care of. Still, everything has been fine in my experience with them. It's really nice that I can pay $75 and then have their contractors come out and fix things that will be several hundred dollars.
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
We had been having problems with the HVAC system for over a month. It would cool and then it wouldn't and then it would blow but not cool like it's supposed to. I filed a claim with Home Shield and they were pretty prompt, especially when I started explaining to them about my mom and that it's her home. They tried to reach out to TJ Morgan to come out expeditiously. We're really glad about that. Then, the representative that came out to service it was very professional and on time. He explained everything as far as what the problem was and how he rectified the situation. They had to order a compressor and it took a week but the AC is working excellent right now. The tech also said to feel free to call them and get in touch with them if there were any other future problems.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I normally call American Home Shield on the phone instead of trying to do it online because I wanna be able to explain what's going on. I'll get a text or an email that says my contractor has been assigned, which normally takes a couple of hours. It's fast and it’ not a long process. The contractors have all been very good and I've not had an issue with any of them. I've learned to try to take a video of stuff acting up because if it doesn't act up in front of them, they can't diagnose to fix anything.
I called AHS for my electrical and the contractor came out. They were able to repair some electrical sockets that were not getting power in my kitchen but they couldn’t fix the ceiling fan. While it is on, it starts spinning faster than you turned it on to spin and the light sometimes just goes out. For them to fix it, it had to do it while they’re here. I didn't call AHS back because all they're gonna tell me is I’ve got 60 days and if the problem exists, then I can call back and have the contractor come back out and service it. I have to actually get a video of it doing it.
I have a slide-in range and I didn’t realize that the control panel on it had a glass top. I dropped something in the kitchen not knowing that it hit the stove but it shattered the glass. The part had to be replaced so they called it into a company to get the part. The guy told me upfront that it was gonna take about two weeks to get it. I was cool with that. Two weeks came and the part didn't come. So, I reached out and I asked to be updated on getting the part. So he sent me a screenshot of the order. The contractor was trying to stay on top of it and told me that it was gonna be in the following week. This was the first week of August and so at this point, I've been without a stove for three weeks.
I waited and it was supposed to come in the following week. It didn't show up and I called them back. He asked me not to get mad. Now, they're saying it may be in by 20th, which will be six weeks with me without a range to cook. The contractor said he was going to engage American Home Shield to try to see if they could find the part. It's a Whirlpool part and Whirlpool is right here in Michigan. They're in the same state. So, I was trying to figure out from AHS what my options were because at that point, I was ready for them to escalate my case. It got to the point where I had googled the owners and the actual company that is the parent company, which is called Front Door and I was gonna take it to them. It was bad. There's a woman named Doris and she wanted to tell me everything I already knew such that the part was ordered by the contractor and that the part didn't come. It has been five weeks.
AHS does nothing but get on my nerves. The escalation department, which took me a three-hour phone call to get on, told me he was gonna escalate it. He gave me a phone number to call on Monday, because this was on a Saturday, to get my options for purchasing a new range or getting a cash out. I called that number on Monday and it was a bogus number. He put in my file that the customer has to just wait until the part arrives. It was a very extreme amount of time and the week is going by. There was this one woman who was the only one who told me the truth. She said that they finally found the part and they've ordered it. That happened Saturday while I was on the phone three hours and they couldn't tell me the part was ordered then.
The rep said it would come maybe by the 29th of August. August just went down. I said that I didn’t want the maybe. I couldn't feed my family and I couldn't afford to keep buying food from restaurants. It was unacceptable. I understood that there was nothing she could do and she couldn’t even get me to a supervisor. It got to the point that I had to call back to the contractors because they're really and truly, the only person that could help or the one that has to say that they couldn't fix this range. Because if he would say that it was null and void, and they couldn’t fix it, then AHS would have to replace it.
I called Lucas appliances on Monday and I told the guy I needed him to do x, y and z. He said that my part came on Sunday. He had been ordering it since July 17th and he finally cancelled it because he figured American Home Shield would either get it or they would get my range over again. It's a $2,000 range. Whirlpool, Lowe's and Home Depot don't have it so I would have had to get a range from a different company, which was not my preference. I would have maybe been in a trip back to have to wait for them to ship one to me. Because of COVID-19, the whole supply chain is jacked up right now. You can't even find stuff.
The guy said he would check his truck because he brought the part thinking it was for the house that he was at and it was not the part. He thought it was mine. They went on and still sent it to him. So that part took six weeks to get somewhere. It happened to be the part and he called me about 30 minutes later, which he said it would be. He said he was gonna come to me right then and he did. He fixed my stove. I thank him for still calling me back because I was still so livid that they gave me the runaround, they lied to me blatantly, gave me incorrect information, and had no compassion for the fact that I had not had a range. I was done. I filled out the paper where I wrote down the CEO of Front Door.
I'm working from home and I'm finding stuff that are broken. We put in new shower heads in both of my bathrooms but they were leaking. It won't stop. I called AHS and the contractor was able to fix the back bathroom. After two visits and me videotaping it actually leaking, they finally came back out. They had to order a part and fix it.
My main shower has the same showerhead and I finally got a video of it. I take a shower in the morning and sometimes like this time of day. I would hear a water trickling from it. I finally got a picture of it doing that and a picture of the puddle on the bottom of the tile where it's wet. I went online and said that I wanted to reopen it because it's within 60 days. They need to put a diverter in. When I talked to AHS on the phone, I told them what the problem was. They put it in as a leaky faucet. But Home Service Corp who was supposed to come out to do the second fix is saying they couldn’t come out if it was not a faucet. The other one wasn't a faucet and it was in their record what they fix. So now, I'm waiting.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I bought the house five years ago and American Home Shield is the only one I've had. If I call them, they’ll come. It’s not instantaneously but nothing is when you're talking repairs. It took the contractor for an electrical issue about a week after I submitted the claim to come out. I'm glad it was not an emergency but it was a little dark to do laundry. The two ballasts were daisy-chained together. So, even though the second one wasn't completely dead, it wouldn't come on because the first one was pulling all of its electric. The house is 1983 and that was the first thing that was done. They ran a good life.
I also made a claim before for the heater. It kept shutting itself off. It’s 40 years old and it's original to the house. The guy who came in was very sweet. He told us where to buy the filter. Otherwise, he said he would have to charge me. It was something like $50 and the filter itself was 20 on Amazon. He told us what to get and how to replace it. He said it should stop it and fix it, and it did. I did not even know there was a filter there and I felt bad. The dude never told me.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I've had the worst customer service ever. The fact that American Home Shield is housing their customer service in Asia is beyond ridiculous. They don't understand what I'm saying to them. I can't get anyone who speaks English. They need to understand what they're reading. It's very frustrating. Then I was sitting there, waiting for two hours and they'd say to hold on a minute and that they'd talk to someone. I’m like, “Please don't put me on hold!” Then they never come back and hang up the phone. It happens constantly.
I am in real estate and property management and I’ve sold a lot of American Home Shield. I don’t even know if I’m gonna be even selling more of this warranty after this because it's been terrible. We started this process in June and we could never get anywhere with it so we gassed it up eight times now. Then we got the contractor Ken and he’s been great. American Home Shield would have to order a line set, condenser. Then I was under the impression that once I agreed on the deductible, which I'm told is $360, I'd get an email. We never got anything. Overall, this isn't working for me.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Stacy and I've emailed you as I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
Submitting my claim online with American Home Shield was fairly simple. It was to fix my shower drain because there was kind of a stoppage. We have a bunch of water dripping through our ceiling downstairs. The plumber who came was extremely good and that person explained everything. The plumber went to do the stoppage and found an issue. We're still in the process of working on that claim.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
American Home Shield was recommended by someone we know and they showed up in advertising. The process for submitting claims works well. They were honest and they said would only pay for a certain amount of the Freon. But in this case, the renter didn't understand a few things and thought it was the air conditioning's fault. They weren't used to using it all the time because of the heat in the house and they like it much cooler than everyone else. So, they thought that there was something wrong with the air conditioner because it cost them so much in electricity and they constantly complained. We found out that it was for the cost to run those things. They were overusing it.
We've been counseling and working with the renter telling them how difficult it is to cool a 1,700-square-foot house to 78 when it's 110 outside. It's a dead space in the house too, so that has to be filled. When we were living in that house, we used fans and very limited air conditioning. In really hot weather, we found a cool place and stayed there. The people from Valley Comfort who went there and looked at it did a good thing by saying that there was nothing wrong with it. That's good because that means I don't have to pay out a lot of money. They could’ve made something up. So, we went ahead and told them to do all the cleaning, maintenance and everything that they think was needed. They did and it was done, and we're satisfied.
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. 1, 2020
We had to wait for a particular part to come in, but the guy from Choice Heating is working on it and it's gonna be fine. They're the greatest because when the guy says he's gonna be there, he's there. American Home Shield had used him on other things of mine that's gone wrong and he responds immediately. He's there within a few hours. He's great to work with. In the beginning, we had some trouble. They had a system that they could've installed but American Home Shield wanted a second opinion so they went with XTREME. XTREME doesn't supply their own equipment. American Home Shield does. It was apples and oranges but they wanted to use XTREME and I didn't wanna use them. So we ended up having to go on a cash type deal so I could go back to Choice Heating.
I've had tremendous success with American Home Shield. They're a great company. They're really trying to do the best. It's only on this particular situation we had a problem and it's because I didn't understand how American Home Shield works. I have a Shield complete plan. It says that these items should be covered. But none of those people could answer my question so I had to be referred to somebody else. I sat on hold for four or five hours on a Monday waiting for this other people to get on board. All I had was my simple question to be answered. And if it got answered, we would've been able to move forward and got everything done. Almost six weeks afterwards, Marcus called me. He answered my two questions and I was probably satisfied.
For the most part, the reps at American Home Shield have been very good. But what I've learned is you call and you basically gotta just let them do what they're gonna do. They're not gonna tell you what part's going in. You just have to do it their way. If you bust the system a little bit which I did 'cause I wanted to find out what kind of equipment it was, you can't find out answers. You get referred to people in Bozo, Utah or the Philippines. I even had a girl that was in the Caribbean that told me she was sitting on her deck dealing with these deals in her bathing suit.
I've never had any issues submitting a claim except the time of sitting on hold waiting for it to get to a person to take the order. Once you call in, you sit there for half hour, 40 minutes to get somebody. But when you get somebody, they answer pretty quick. Once they get the $75, then you order. They send out most of the contractor, the contractor contacts me within a few minutes, and it's been really good. For the most part, AHS is probably the best system out there and available and I'm going to renew my program. But I was a little discouraged on the way the air conditioner thing went because I think we could've got it resolved a lot quicker for the tenant and we didn't. Also, we're a little delayed right now because of so many people in the heat of the summer. There's a part that's not in yet. But I have the invoice ready to be sent out soon as it's complete.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
American Home Shield sent Sancho Services to check my hot water heater. It wasn't getting hot. The person I talked to at American Home Shield was okay. The guys from Sancho were very professional as well. They needed to just light the pilot. And by it being in the attic, we have had several people to look at it to light the pilot, and they were telling us that the thing was broken. The hot water heater was broken. So that was when I made the claim. The guy from Sancho went up there and lit the pilot. I was really pleased. He was here maybe 20 minutes. We really haven't had any problems since then.
American Home Shield has been superb. A couple other people had told me about it. They said, “Well, if something happens, that you can easily have you pay for this warranty,” and that's what made me decide to get it. We've had a few things that happened unexpectedly, and they have really stepped up to the plate and did everything that they've done so far. The only thing I don't like is they take a long time in getting the part.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I had a problem with the condensation pump in the basement and it shut the system down. It was easy to file the claim and the tech replaced the condensation pump.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
The technician that came by for our recent claim with AHS did a thorough look of the unit as possible. He did note that the same problem that we had last time was a clogging of the pipe, 'cause he went to vacuum that as he was getting that part. But he also mentioned that the drain pipe that I have for my AC unit is smaller than the actual unit itself. He was well-respectable, had his mask on the entire time, quite polite and I had a good time chatting with him as he was doing his repair.
So far, the service of AHS has been pretty well. I paid the premium of $150 to get stuff done, and it's helped. The only time I had a bad problem was the one time where I had to wait on the on a leak that remanifested itself and it didn't happen until this year. It was the third time I called to use the service. The one time it did leak, and it didn't leak again when they told me to recall them so that I wouldn't have to pay the $150 bill. It was like, "Oh, boy, it didn't happen again." But it was not their fault. It was just a "things happen" kind of deal. But overall, the service of American Home Shield has been great for me, so I don't mind paying the premium for that.
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
Doing claims with American Home Shield is fairly easy. I do it online because it takes way too long to get anybody on the phone. I had a dryer claim and PJ Appliance came out. The dryer is running okay now. American Home Shield is a good service. The repairs may cost more, and it is good to have the program. But sometimes, they just try to fix things that really need to be replaced. That's my biggest gripe about it.
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are working to improve the overall customer experience. Thanks for your patience during this process.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
Sometimes, American Home Shield is very helpful and sometimes, not at all. We had a water leak in the basement bathroom. I thought it was coming from the toilet but it was actually coming from the toilet and the shower. The people that came out were very nice. Ultimately, they didn't prove to be very helpful because the problem was something that they weren't able or wouldn't address. They looked around but when they get there, there was nothing wrong. It was not leaking. They opened up the clean-out outside and discovered that there was water in the line. They said I had to get the county to open the line up to the sewer. We had to hire a plumber to dig up the lawn and replace the sewer pipe. But that's not covered on my American Home Shield policy.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I got American Home Shield on four or five houses right now. Others should definitely get a home warranty when they have a house 'cause they fix all that good stuff. Instead of trying to find a repairman, I just call American Home Shield and that's nice and easy. My rekey experience with them was good.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
Expert Appliance Service was sent out and did a good job. The guy was very nice. He fixed my fridge and then he checked the washer and made a couple of comments about my dryer. He made sure that it was okay. Then he checked my water tube and he explained to me, everything was okay. He didn't try to do a lot of work on it because he explained that the weather was too hot and it was affecting the sensors. Everything is working well. It’s a great opportunity to have someone like American Home Shield take care of anything happening in the house, like with appliances. I don’t have to be looking for somebody. I don’t have to be doing overwork. Before, I never had something like that. But now, what I’m paying for the insurance is really worth it. I’m very happy.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I had an issue with my AC unit and so I called to get some service done on it. American Home Shield initially referred me to a company but that company was not able to come out. When I needed them to come out, they were booked up until a certain day. I needed the AC unit fixed ASAP. So I called back in and had AHS refer me to another company which was K & W Heating and Air. K & W was able to come out sooner than the previous company was able to.
The technician from K & W came out and they assessed the problem. Based on my coverage, they could only do minimum service because of the problem with the AC unit. Apparently, the ductwork needed to be expanded and they weren't able to do that. I was told that my coverage didn't cover that. I ended up hiring them to come out and repair it out of pocket because my elderly mother was living there. So I needed to get that done. Once they repaired it the first time, the system went out again. It started freezing up and it would stop blowing cold air. So they had to come out again and I had to pay out of pocket to get it fixed.
Thanks for sharing your feedback.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
Plymwr Plumbing did a good job. I felt comfortable around them and they were pretty awesome. The first time, I called for the plumbing to come out and then the plumbing said that the issue was not the garbage disposal. It was that outlet where the power was. So American Home Shield covered for a guy to come out and change the outlet. There was a shortage on the garbage disposal but we didn't notice. So when we connected the garbage disposal started smoking again. So I knew that it was no longer the outlet 'cause it was a brand new one. We had to call them again and they had to come out. It was no good. There was the shortage inside of it so they came and they changed it. Now, It's working good.
The guys from Plymwr Plumbing were really friendly. They explained everything to me. Even the first one that first came was really nice. They also had their masks on. I hate when things go bad but I hope that Plymwr Plumbing stays with AHS if I ever have an issue. American Home Shield is a good company. I've had them for a little bit over a year. But I had Home Shield years back and then somehow, they left and they couldn't cover California. They were going out of state. When they came back, they sent me an email then I came back with them.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
Colorado Residential Services came out for my dryer. They said that I'd get a call within 24 hours and I didn't, but I did get the notification. So, I called myself and the guy said that he would call me back, and he did. Then he scheduled to come out the next day or two. He was on time and quick. He fixed the issue.
However, my experience with American Home Shield is frustrating. I had an issue with a letter that they sent me. They said I owed money but I didn't because I paid in full when I renewed for the year. It takes forever for anybody to answer the phone. I'd like to be able to go online and do it myself so I don't have to wait an hour. They could also have the option to have them call back if they're busy. To wait 45 minutes to an hour every single time you have to call and get a request for some type of service order is unacceptable and unprofessional. It’s not how a business should be ran. It’s not just me because my mother has American Home Shield too. I recommended it to her. She had to put in a service order and it was the same thing. She has to wait 45 minutes to an hour every single time she calls.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
There was an AC leak and I had Owen Plumbing come out. It was easy to get the claim going with American Home Shield but I just can't get it finished. Owen Plumbing refused to finish the job. So Home Shield is calling another vendor. The claim is still ongoing.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
It was easy submitting a claim with American Home Shield. I spoke with their rep. There's always a little confusion online and the site always wasn't easy. I'd end up calling. Expert Pools came and replaced the upper portion of the filter. It had broken. It took almost two weeks to get that out. Everything is working fine now and the pool's clean. The technician that was sent out was awesome. He did the follow-up just before I called in and asked, "Where's my part?" I appreciated it. I've been with AHS ever since I bought this home. The prices went up, but I've been with them for almost 20 years.
Thanks for sharing your feedback and thanks for being a loyal company. You are the main piece to the puzzle and we appreciate you! Stay Safe.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I had an AC issue and submitting the claim to American Home Shield was easy. Sierra Mechanical Serv came out replaced some part. The person was very helpful. He answered all my questions, and he did it in a timely manner. It didn't take him long to figure out what the issue was. He had the part with him, replaced it, and then it was up and running. So far, so good.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had a hard understand the support staff and they didn't understand what I was trying to tell them. I think they are in another country. I was told by one of their support staff members that they would cover the $840.00 Freon cost that the air condition company said I would have to pay because they had to drain it completely out to install a part for the air conditioner. After several day of them having to listen to their own recording of their staff telling me they would cover it someone from a different department called me to say he should not have told me that and that I would have to pay it. So they don't honor what their staff tells you. They said a Manager or Supervisor would be calling me and that never happen. I will not be renewing my protection plan with this company. I did some research and found out Old Republic Protection cover all Freon cost not just a very small portion of it. So buyer beware!
Hi Vince,
I would like to thank you for providing feedback about your most recent experience. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
We needed to change our keys over. We wanted one key to get in the front door and the back door. We didn't want four keys. We did a rekey with American Home Shield and I have one door that doesn't work. I can’t get the key to work in the door that exits the garage to the outside. Everything else works but I'm dissatisfied.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service & I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for sharing your feedback. Have a great week.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
A few months ago I dropped my old company and started AHS. I had a good experience the first time pre-Covid, but this last service request has been a disaster. My dishwasher has been broken for 6 weeks and every time you call customer service you are on hold for 2-3 HOURS before you can talk to everyone. When I finally got in touch with the cancellation department, they did not have any solution to resolve the issue so I cancelled my contract today and have bought a new dishwasher out of my own pocket. Lessons learned here - be careful.
Hi Scott,
I would like to thank you for providing feedback about your most recent experience. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I have been dealing with an oven/stovetop that doesn't work since Jan 2020. I have sat on the phone over 6 times for over 1 hour waiting for a representative, each and every time I ask for a supervisor in the USA, and they say they aren't available, they will call you back. I have never received a callback. All I get is, "I'm sorry, wait, wait wait." 2 different companies have been out several times and yet it's not working properly after 8 months. Now I'm on hold once again, while she researches my account. They have no problem withdrawing their fees every month, but have a problem servicing me.
Hi Taghreed,
I would like to thank you for providing feedback about your most recent experience. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The biggest problem I have with AHS is their customer service department and the incompetent contractors they send out to do the work. I put in a request for service on my dishwasher on August 11th. They closed the request as being fixed. Here it is August 31st and my dishwasher is still sitting waiting to be repaired. They don't do follow ups or even have a survey you can complete on how satisfied you were with the job that was done. Did I mentioned that I had some plumbing work done and the contractor left three holes in my drywall that he didn't repair. We have had great experiences with AHS. Whatever you do don't use G&L Appliances. I think the Three Stooges could have done a better job. Shopping around for a new warranty company. Glad our contract is expiring.
Steve,
Thanks for providing your feedback. I hate that you were not satisfied with your experience. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I have been a member with AHS for several years, and as of May 17, 2020 my dishwasher has been broken and not FULLY repaired or replaced. When Sears came out on May 17th, 2020, they said they had to order parts. I called Sears several times to come back out and finish the work, and they said the parts are on back order, and they don't know if or when they will be available.
Sears said they contacted AHS with this information, but I never heard from anyone at AHS about replacing my dishwasher that has been broken for 4 months. I have also had to call Sears many times and have been notified by them that they have notified AHS that they are not able to obtain the parts and that they recommend replacing the dishwasher. Again, I have not received any contact from AHS with this information.
I have been calling the customer service line with AHS for the past 4 weeks. I have had to wait on hold for hours upon hours, and have been told every time I call that they will escalate the issue, and that someone will call me in 24 to 48 hours. So far only one of those that PROMISED to call me back has followed through, and no one has been able to bring a resolution to this issue.
My service request order for 5/17/2020 now says parts ordered. What does that mean? Parts are on back order and I have waited 4 months. How long do you expect me to wait for parts? I am extremely disappointed with customer service and the way that this matter has been handled. I purchased this warranty for peace of mind, unfortunately this has been a huge headache. My dishwasher has been broken for over 4 months and parts are still on back order and Sears recommends replacement. MY DISHWASHER NEEDS REPLACED NOW!
Susan,
Thanks for providing that feedback. I hate that we have not followed through with our commitment. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience. .
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had the disposal fixed and the contractor who repaired it was very pleasant. American Home Shield should send out more people like those. These contractors represent their companies well and make them look good. The disposal is working fine since the repair.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Water Heater Solutions showed up around the same time that we expected. It was 10 minutes later than the time range, but that was okay. The guy did a good job. I wasn't expecting him to be extra friendly or anything. He's just like a normal guy doing his job. He'd put his bandana face covering on when he was talking to me. I could tell that he wanted to take it off when he was working. So I just kept my distance from him. Overall, I'm really pleased with the results. Our issue has been totally fixed.
Whenever something comes up, I'll use American Home Shield. They had done what I wanted them to do. I purchased the house recently and American Home Shield was part of the seller's insurance. There was a form that was given to me that had some disclosures on the coverage. Then there was a link to the website. I just went on the website and it was pretty easy to submit the claim. I just entered my address it was already pretty much there.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Valley Appliances did great. They were very nice and the contractor did extra things to make it work better for my dryer. Turned off the power, the gas and he plugged it up, moved it over to the other side, where it should've been all along. The spin cycle wasn't draining. So now, it's working perfectly. I like the work of the technician that they sent. It took him a couple of weeks to get it all done because he had to keep bringing back new parts to make it work. But he had to order those parts. I like American Home Shield. I've had them for years off and on, but lately, I've been keeping them for the last couple of years.
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 Aug. 31, 2020
My recent claim with American Home Shield was for a pipe. The claim was really easy. I went online, submitted the claim and I got a text for the person to call. It's probably one of the easiest claim processes since I've had one. I loved the contractor. The service was easy, quick, and they were responsive and did it well. I'm very satisfied.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
We've had a contractor that we've been waiting on to come out, but we haven't even heard from them yet. Our most recent claim with American Home Shield has been very difficult. We've been going through it for like a month now. There had been times where there was a three-hour wait time for me to talk to somebody. The first time I did it, I did the online and it told me that someone would call me. I waited like a week or a week and a half and no one ever called. So I called and that was where I had been waiting for so long to finally talk to somebody. And in the middle of talking to them, the rep had to go talk to her team and while she was talking to her team, the call got disconnected, and they never call back. I had to wait another three hours to talk to somebody.
We had like two claims at the same time. A dryer and a pool vacuum went out at the same time. The dryer has since been fixed and the pool vacuum, we haven't even heard from anybody yet. With fixing the dryer, the contractor was great. We also had our dishwasher fixed two months ago and that was perfectly fine too. That one went as smoothly as could be. Overall, the whole process with American Home Shield has to go through so many different steps that I'm not exactly sure where it's going wrong.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The pipes from the wall underneath the sink poured out. It wasn't glued. Also, on top of the sink where the water goes down was also leaking. AHS sent A Water Solution out and the gentleman fixed both leaks quickly. He did a great job and I was really satisfied. AHS has been there for us a couple of times already. Every time we have called, they got somebody out that day or the next day. The people that they sent out knew their job and they did it well. I'd recommend AHS.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
American Home Shield's contractor, Nutex Mechanical came to my place twice. They replaced the toilet one time and the other time, they came for a garbage disposal issue. I liked the ease of response with AHS. With them, I get a contractor between two to four days.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
American Home Shield has come in more than handy in more than one occasion. It's easy to submit claims and it has been extremely beneficial when something breaks invariably. My washer went out, my dryer went out, and then there were a couple of other small things. I gotta have them come out to rekey my locks 'cause Lowe's didn't do it right. They're gonna pay me back for it and I also gotta see if I can't get someone out here to check on a leaky faucet. American Home Shield had A-US Air Conditioning come out when my AC had an algae buildup and the contractor cleaned it out. They poured some vinegar on there and told me how to prevent the issue in the future.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had an AC claim and AHS sent out two different air conditioning companies. I showed the tech where the unit is and he said the sprinklers have rained it all up and caused some damage. He said it was something that was unrepairable and he gave me a quote of $8,000 to replace my air conditioning unit. My wife and I are senior citizens and both disabled but that's the quote they gave us in the middle of the heatwave. I'm not happy about that right now. I'm very disappointed and nobody called me and talked to me about it. Also, I called AHS eight times when I had a problem with the air conditioning guy who came. It took me two to three hours to get in contact with a person and calling different numbers. People kept giving me different numbers and I got frustrated.
Then, I had an issue with the electrical fan in my restroom and the tech from DNZ replaced that. And in my kitchen, I have two recessed lights that went out. I thought it was just a short but when the tech came, he told me both were out and I bought two replacement recessed lights from him. The guy was very nice, friendly, and helpful. I've been trying to call him back on my own. I want to replace the fixture in the vanity in my bathroom and I started going through AHS to ask them if it was something they cover but it's tough. I went online and I didn't really know what to put. I didn't know how to word it. Also, I didn't feel like going through a two or three-hour call again. It was not very customer-friendly.
We do apologize for the inconvenience and your work was not properly done. It is not our intent to cause a difficult experience. We do appreciate you for sharing your experience, and allowing us assist. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The oven wasn't heating and American Home Shield got in contact with Express Appliance Service to fix it. The service was very good. It just took a long time to get service in. They told me that it was gonna take a while because they were the only ones that were doing appliances for American Home Shield but they gave me the exact date of when they would come. They came out and took pictures of what they needed. Then, the next guy came out after the part came to me in the house and installed it. They're always very professional and they ask should they put these on and all that kind of stuff. American Home Shield is a very good company. Their representatives are very cordial and helpful. It's always fine when I talk to those people.
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 Aug. 31, 2020
I submitted a claim to American Home Shield for my air conditioner that wasn't working. Their website was good and they gave me an expectation of when to expect their contractor by text and email. Things were done quickly and their contractor from DCS Solutions came. They recharged my unit and tightened its fittings on the outside because the unit was leaking. Things have been perfect since then.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your AC request. Your malfunction will always be our priority. We look forward to our continued business together. Take Care.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
It was easy to submit claims to Home Shield. GE Appliances came out for the refrigerator and did a wonderful job. The tech was perfect and very polite. The refrigerator is working fine.
Thanks for sharing your feedback.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The outside coil of the AC was leaking oil. The contractor said they need to replace it, but they were waiting to hear back from AHS. They said it was pretty unrepairable because the issue was the actual coil out there. This is the second time that I've used AHS and the first time, the contractor came out and the AC worked for a while. AHS has been responsive and fast. It's been easy enough to get ahold of them.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had Home Shield for quite a few years when I first bought my house. I was really happy with the service but I couldn't use it. Most of my appliances were on a warranty, so I dropped them. But as soon as I thought to myself that it has come to the time where a lot of things were off the warranties again, I went straight to them. And I've gotten new ceiling fans and I've gotten something fixed. Recently, my air conditioner suddenly stopped cooling and it was 3 o'clock in the morning when it did. I went online and put in the request with Home Shield at about 4:00 in the morning. Millennial HVAC was sent out and it didn't take very long for the tech to figure it out. The circuit board had blown and he had one in the truck and he fixed it real quick.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
It got 85 degrees in my house, but my AC wasn't cooling. I submitted a claim with AHS and the techs that they sent out had to put on a relay cylinder and some Freon in my thing. It's been working fine ever since. They knew what they were doing and they took care of it. But the problem was, it took some time for them to come out because they have been so busy. I stayed in an 85-degree house for three and a half days before they got out there. But the advertisements for AHS said the contractors will be out there right away the same day and I wasn't happy that I had to wait. I'm 84 years old and at 85 degrees, it was hot and I had eight fans going. The same thing happened when I had my dishwasher down. I had to wait for the parts that came in and for other things. But that was not American Home Shield's fault, that was the guy that was fixing it.
My neighbor has American Home Shield as well and when her air condition went out, they told her it was too old and they couldn't do anything. They also didn't give her any money on a new one, so she's not happy with American Home Shield either. Other than that, the techs who came to fix my AC were okay. They figured out what the problem was and thank God they had the part on the truck. Otherwise, I would've had to wait longer.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had to get rekeyed so I called Home Shield's number. I talked to their rep and it was easy. They were polite and got it done. She told me I would hear back by the next day. The tech from Arizona Sunrise Lock & Key called me the next day and we scheduled it for the following day. It was really quick. Also, he was awesome and he got all the doors done. He even fixed the door lock to make sure it worked correctly.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
C and R Repair came before and the technician got the AC up and going. The coils froze up so we turned it off, turned the heat on and that fixed the problem. But he didn't show up yesterday. It was a follow up ticket because the AC went out again. We also submitted a claim to American Home Shield for the water heater before this claim and the contractor changed some pipes. They got it working.
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The fan outside wasn't turning. I called AHS and the tech came out the next day. He was able to fix it and we got our air conditioning back running. I enjoy AHS. It's a great program. The AC service was within 24 hours instead of waiting a week. I'm satisfied.
Hi Sharonda,
Thank you for providing us with feedback about your AHS experience. We strive to provide you with fast and efficient repairs. We hope you continue to enjoy the coverage we provide!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The garbage disposal was not working. Aladdin's Plumbing came out and they replaced it with a new one. It's functioning okay.
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 Aug. 31, 2020
I called American Home Shield for a toilet that was running and one that didn’t work at all. The contractor came within a reasonable timeframe. He was absolutely thorough and explained everything to me so that I understood what was wrong, what he was doing, and why he was doing it. It was great. I'm very satisfied with American Home Shield.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your AC request. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Your malfunction will always be our priority. We look forward to our continued business together. Take Care.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The AC was blowing hot air. This is the second time I called American Home Shield and nobody answered the phone. That's the bad thing about them. Finally, I went online and it was easy to place a claim. The contractor, John, was great, fantastic, and professional. He showed up on time and he was excellent. It's been comfortable since the repair. I live in Florida and I need AC especially in the summer. I just wish AHS answers the phone. Not everybody has conveniently online on their computer or their phone to log in.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
My air wasn't cooling. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online and something happened with the first contractor they scheduled. Things didn't work out. When I called back in to AHS, they rescheduled someone else shortly after. They sent All South Air Systems and things were great. They were in and out within an hour and finished everything. They replaced my compressor and so far, my AC has been working really well.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
After I got online on American Home Shield's site and scheduled an appointment for a garage door repair, a very nice guy came. He explained everything, and he did the repair quickly. He answered all my questions, so it was great. I had to call him back out though. There was another part that he reassembled. That part needed to be repaired and he did it under their 30-day warranty.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your request. Your malfunction will always be our priority. We look forward to our continued business together. Take Care.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I've had American Home Shield since it was provided when we bought our home in May of 2018, but we had other home warranty companies before as well. This home is about 19 years old and some of the systems have had issues. We've had to do some things with it and American Home Shield has been thorough and responsive. It's clear what they cover and we extended our warranty because of the value we saw beyond the first year that we had it. We plan on keeping the warranty forever too.
We had some issues with the AC units and apparently, it wasn't draining properly. We didn't know if it was a mechanical or some physical issue somewhere or the line. We couldn't diagnose where it was and describe the issue. The technician then came out and brought the right tools in. Immediately, in terms of what needed to be done, he was super efficient. He solved the problem within minutes, and then he gave me some tips on what to do and how to address it myself as well as a couple things to buy that I didn't have. He gave me some good practices I can perform on a three to six month basis as maintenance and it will do to keep that issue from happening again and having to file a claim.
Now, the AC has been working great. It's been draining properly and no longer draining on the back of the house. We learned something from one of our roofers that when it leaks above the drain of the window, that there's something wrong in the system. We also learned from A-US how we can treat the pan with some rubber protective spray to keep it from rusting. We got some good tips when they came out and everything seems to be working well. All in all, I'm very happy with American Home Shield and the contractors that they have selected and vetted out.
Hi Michael,
Thank you for providing us with feedback about your AHS experience. We strive to provide you with fast and efficient repairs. We hope you continue to enjoy the coverage we provide!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
We just bought a house and we made American Home Shield part of the agreement that that was gonna be part of the sale. The home warranty was chosen for us by the seller. We had two issues. One was dishwasher wasn't drying and the other is an appliance issue. Two separate people from Sears of Chicago South came and they were both nice enough people. The other guy came out twice. The second time, he had the part that he needed and he fixed the dryer. That was simple. As for the other other problem, that is still in process. They had to order some parts. The parts were supposed to be in on the 9th but we're still waiting. Once they get them, Sears is gonna finish everything up. So far, there's no reason to believe it won't be fixed.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
American Home Shield sent me two different guys for my AC units and everything went perfectly. The first guy came out and said that he'd be back in a half-hour 'cause he said that the unit was frozen. He knew what he was talking about but he just had a little bit of an attitude. Then the second guy came out and put the Freon into the AC. He was a younger guy and he knew exactly everything. He was excellent and I really liked him. They were able to get my AC units fixed. But I'm paying for Home Shield and they only cover $10 of the Freon. I didn't appreciate that. I thought that all of that stuff should've been covered when I paid for it. Everything else was excellent with AHS.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The AC unit itself wouldn't turn on. I could hear it try but it wouldn't kick on. It turned out to be a pretty simple repair. The guy was here five minutes and replaced the part and off he went. I've been with American Home Shield for 12 years now and I'm happy with the process overall. Sometimes there are contractor issues, but not much overall. It works for what it is. They're pretty generous about their repairs and what happens. It's always been a good value for me year in and year out to have the product.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
One of the pipes had a leak in it and we kept thinking it was coming from the roof. We had a brand-new roof put on and it's still leaking in there. Then the whole wall was wet. It all had to be torn out and that was when we found the leak. It ruined the flooring and the 2x4s in the wall were rotted. It had been going on for a long time. I called it in to American Home Shield and they said they would call a plumber then the plumber would call and tell us when he's coming. The plumber called and said he would be there whatever day that was. He came out and looked at the problem. Then he said he would go back and turn in an estimate to American Home Shield. He wasn't there very long. Then we never heard from him.
We called back ourselves because we were desperate. We didn't turn the water off and so the water was running and there's more water coming in. It was where we had to go out into the street and that would turn all the house water off. I asked to please jump on it as soon as they could. The guy said he'd turn in a report. But we never got any message back from American Home Shield, so I called the plumbing people back myself. I said that we never heard from the gentleman that they sent out.
The guy that I talked to said his wife takes care of all that. I asked if they could call me back soon. He said that they just have to turn the report in to American Home Shield and his wife is working on it at the moment. They were nice. They called back pretty soon and said they're gonna send the same gentleman that came out to give the estimate. They gave a timeline between 11:00 in the morning till 7:00 in the afternoon. The gentleman came out and fixed it. We had to put all new sheetrock in then we had a contractor come and do that. We asked if that would be covered with American Home Shield and they said it wouldn't and that we’d have to take that up with our homeowner's insurance.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The service people who came out for my ac got the job done and they were great. Trying to deal with American Home Shield was not pleasant though. When we called, they said somebody would call in 24 hours, but nobody called. So the next day, my husband called again, and this time, they said this was a servicer that they had farmed the job out to. So then, we got involved and had to do that ourselves. This is one of those things that you can't blame American Home Shield for. Everything didn't go smoothly because of COVID and people losing jobs and not being able to hire people in because the service people didn't have the budget for it. But American Home Shield didn't respond well to the fact that we were in triple-digit heat in Arizona. It was 114 degrees with no air conditioning. We have a 15-year old dog and we are 72 years old. One has a heart condition, and the other has upper respiratory infection with asthma.
I understood that they had a lot of things going on in a lot of parts of the country, but it seems to me when you live in territories where heat type problems are a big deal, American Home Shield should be prepared to deal with those kinds of things for those areas just like you would expect them to be able to deal with emergency type things in areas where they have floods or ice and snow. Under the circumstances, they probably did the best that they felt they could. My big complaint was when we finally got this ready that it could be fixed, American Home Shield was going to take four or five days more to approve it.
Then, I called another person who was involved with me buying American Home Shield at the closing table, and I said, "You know, I don't have anybody, an advocate for me and my husband. It's just the two of us here. And I don't know what's the next thing to do." He said, "Well, I'm gonna call someone who does." The next thing I know is we got a phone call that said they were gonna be able to approve it and they'd need to get the parts. The provider that was right here in town that we had been six days waiting for said, "We have what you need right here in our supply. We could get it installed today." American Home Shield said, "Oh, no, we have to order it from our purchasing department," which is gonna be another five to seven days.
Finally, we called the person that intervened back and they said they would make it a priority. So we got a callback and they said, "Okay, we're gonna let your provider do this." Then we got a call from the provider without American Home Shield saying, "Hold that one for us while we get a quick approval." They sold it. So we're back to five to seven days again, which is exactly what we had to wait for. In the long run, we were two weeks without air conditioning in triple-digit heat trying to make the best of a bad situation.
American Home Shield was offered at the closing table by the previous owner of this property. He had a lesser expensive but lesser benefit that he offered, and so we paid the extra money to get the best of the package because we wanted to be protected as much as we could be. From that point up to this point, I have only had one complaint and I didn't even bother to tell them about it. They sent somebody here who was supposed to fix something, and he was a political zealot and what we got to hear the whole time he was here was his political affiliation. I did not appreciate that.
I have to make concessions because of COVID. The people they assigned to us had to cut their staff by half. Then on top of that, they were having trouble getting parts here, let alone getting the parts manufactured because some of the manufacturing companies were trying to help with the PPP thing that needed to be done nationwide. It would really have been nice to have had an advocate that said, "You know what, I've got people I can call." With COVID going on, we couldn't go to a hotel. We were barely able to leave the house. I had to wrap my dog in warm towels all day long to keep him from going into heat exhaustion. Nobody even called to find out, "Are you guys making it? Can we send somebody? Can we do anything for you."
We just had to renew our contract. Weighing it out, I considered one really bad experience over a five-year time frame was not enough to say, "I'm done with you guys." So we did stay with them. But this is going to be the proof of the pudding here. If something happens again and we have to invoke the warranty, I'm not gonna be satisfied with them just calling somebody else to fix it. They don't send the same people in twice. When you have somebody that comes in and they do a really good job, and the next time you have to call someone in, you say, "Can you offer that person again?" But they say, "Oh, no, you can't select anybody." It would be a plus if you could.
The things that we had over five years that we had to have them come in to do were minor in comparison to this air conditioning thing. On top of it, it cost us 1,200. We had to pay $75 for the service call, and then we had to pay $1,245 for something that wasn't gonna be covered in this thing. And 12 days without air conditioning and running fans, my electric bill was $400. I was surprised it was that affordable, and there was not even a phone call from them.
I wasn't upset enough to say, "Okay, fine. I'm done with you guys." I started researching for the other warranties across the country, and I got a feeling everybody's about the same and some could be worse. Still, American Home Shield needs to work on this service thing. They overburden their customer service people that answer these phones or pick up the orders off the internet. I understand that not everybody stays with these jobs. So they give them a script and tell them to learn it. But when there are extenuating circumstances like heat and health and being alone in a pandemic, they should've done a little bit more.
I really am trying very hard to be honest and still be gracious about it. It didn't get below 90 degrees in this house. Considering it was 113 or 114 outside, it was still a coffin. There was no way to get relief. All we were really doing with the fans on was just blowing hot air around. We tried buying a portable air conditioning, and that won't work because our ceilings are higher.
More effort should have been extended by American Home Shield. My daughter had recommended that I call the local television station and put out, "If you've got American Home Shield, this is how you get treated." I did not do that. I didn't think that that was appropriate. The benefit of all these was it gave me a really good understanding of what people deal with when they live somewhere and they have hurricanes and floods and power downs and there's no immediate response to get it fixed. It was a life lesson. It's frustrating in the long run. It's working. They didn't replace the whole unit, which means this time next year, it's gonna cost us probably $1,500 and another 12 days for them to come back. The only thing they chose to replace was the air handler. If there's a dime's worth of life in anything, they're not gonna replace it.
As far as recommending American Home Shield, we have recommended 10 different people for American Home Shield where we live and across the country. I'm not gonna recommend. If someone asks me, "Who do you have?" I will tell them. And then when they say, "Has your experience been good?" I will say, "It's probably been as good as I could've expected it to be. But was it stellar overall? No."
I was comfortable enough to recommend American Home Shield to friends and people that I meet through my business that are moving into this area from out of state. But it has made me stop to say, "I have used this, and on the whole, everything's been relatively good experience. But I did have one hoo-ha, and being in Arizona when your air conditioning goes out, you can't wait." The only way we could've had immediate resolution was we had to let them cash out. Then we'd have to go out and we'd still have to find somebody to do it and go through all that stuff again. So, that wasn't much of a remedy.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I've had three claims since I had the insurance with AHS and every one of them has been outstanding. They get with me the next day and the contractors are out at my house the very next day. There was a small problem with the belt of the dryer and the tech fixed it. Also, I had a toilet leak and they were outstanding. Then, the lighting around the swimming pool kept shorting out. A.J. Moore Electric came out and the tech was patient enough to find the problem and fix it for me. He spent about two and a half hours here and he fixed it. I expound on AHS all the time. I tell people they're crazy if they don't have AHS's insurance.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
My experience with my recent claim regarding my AC unit could not have been better. Two gentlemen came in. They were very professional. They did their work most diligently, and I have no complaints about it. They were very competent and seemed to know exactly what they were doing. American Home Shield is remarkable. This is the second time I've called American Home Shield, and both times, I've been very comfortable with it. They've been very professional and very polite. I have another house and it's very possible that I'm going to take that service in my main residence.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had two issues with Home Shield. My initial issue with them was with the air conditioning and it was not a great experience. I didn't like the work with HVAC and then, I couldn’t get anyone on the phone from American Home Shield that I could speak to without them being in another country that wasn't noting my account properly. HVAC put it on paper that I needed one thing and then they called me and told me something different. I told them to contact Home Shield and they didn't. I ended up having to pay out of pocket and I wasn't happy with that. I was really going to cancel the warranty, and then I decided to keep it.
When the hot water heater went out, I called Home Shield and let them know what was going on. They sent someone here to survey it and then, they had C Mayes set up an appointment to replace it. Before that, I had to get other work done before they can come out. Once all the pipes got done, then they sent someone out to do the hot water heater. They explained everything and they did what they were supposed to do.
However, I had some water on my floor. I called them last week, and they couldn't get anyone back out till Tuesday. In the meantime, I had water on my floor that I wasn't sure if it came from them, or the people that pulled the floor. I wasn't happy that they gave me an appointment till Tuesday, not knowing where the water was coming from and if my basement was gonna be completely full of water again. Nevertheless, I got that up and there wasn't any more water, but they’re still coming out tomorrow. Apart from that, the initial work that was done was great, and the initial explaining was great.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
It's been fantastic with American Home Shield and they have been timely at getting back to us. We haven't always been happy with who they've chosen to send, but always happy with Home Shield solving it. We had Vector Appliances out here and they took an appliance apart in my front yard. Then after they've been out there monkeying around with it for a long time, they said they had to get another part because it was not just the bearing. They asked if they could take the unit with them to their shop and I let them take it. Almost a week went by and I called them. I asked what was going on with the part and they said they had to order a part besides the bearing. I asked when it was coming in and they said it was supposed to have arrived. I called them again the following Monday and they said they won't have it ready till the 14th of July.
A lady called me back the next day and said the part came late the night before and that the guys worked on it all night. She said they would come put it back together that day. They did and the guy had me sign for it but I realized that he wrote on there that I refused to wait for the part. I was fuming. That was not how it went down. I called Home Shield and I told them to not send out Vector here again. ABM Appliance then came out and the tech looked at it. They said they could not get parts for it and put in to have a replacement. Then they called me and said that American Home Shield gave an adjustment of 714.52 that they would send to me because the machine cannot be repaired.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Ace Heating & Cooling came was one of the best that has ever come out. The outside unit had stopped running and their technician took five minutes to find out what it was and fixed it. He was very courteous. I would always wanna do business with this company. Everything is good now. Most of the things in my house are new. But I keep American Home Shield for peace of mind. When anything happens, I don't have to go out there to look for somebody to come and fix it. They already have their contractors and so far, so good.
Hi Sandra,
Thank you for providing us with feedback about your AHS experience. We strive to provide you with fast and efficient repairs. We hope you continue to enjoy the coverage we provide!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The sink wasn't draining and something was stuck in it. Sirius showed up and they did the job in a professional way. They cleaned it up and made it sure it was fine. Also, they gave me some instructions for when it's stuck again.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I was so disappointed that I've been having problems with my AC off and on. MS Services said that it had a leak and they can't really repair it anymore because it's been ongoing. Every time they add Freon, it would be gone again after a few months. I probably need a replacement. It has to be done because it's an old AC, and the last several years, I haven't called American Home Shield about this because I was taking care of it on my own and then I realized, "Wait a minute, I've been spending so much money getting it repaired and I have American Home Shield.” So, that was how they were able to send somebody recently. Everything went well. The contractors were very professional and very knowledgeable. They were wearing masks and gloves.
When I can get ahold of American Home Shield, they're fine. It's just been so hard to get ahold of them. I had an oven and microwave combo that was just recently replaced. And the problem with that was the company that brought it here was the one who was supposed to install it too. I wasn't home at the time and I told my son that my space is a quarter-inch small. They couldn't install it. They told me that they had to cut a quarter inch from the cabinet where it's supposed to fit into. So that took a while. I finally got someone. I asked him to fix some lighting here and he saw that my oven was still sitting in the garage. My son and him tried and they didn't even have to cut anything. They were able to put that. I ended up paying someone else to connect all this because I couldn't get ahold of American Home Shield.
I was on the phone for more than an hour one time. I just left it on and finally got ahold of somebody who had to transfer me to another 20-minute hold. It was already 6 o'clock and I got disconnected. So, I was so upset. I would still recommend them because they have taken care of my stuff. When I can get ahold of them, everybody's been so nice.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I made a great choice when I chose American Home Shield as my home protection company. Recently, the lights in my kitchen were flickering and I submitted a claim. I did it online and the process was easy. Then, the techs came out, took the lights down, and rewired them. Everything's good now.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
A fuse blew out and the guy came out and isolated the problem. It was a real quick and easy fix. He put everything back together. He also wore a face mask and kept his distance from everybody in the house. AHS has been okay. I do everything online and I like this process better.
Hi Kerry,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
It was difficult getting my AC claim going with Home Shield. Raven Plumbing wasn't responding and I had to call them and they wouldn’t pick up the phone. It was not easy trying to get ahold of them. Home Shield is great to work with but some vendors they use are not the greatest. I use them in Austin too and it’s sort of hit and miss which ones I get.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
We had done some construction work in the house. When we were done, we cleaned the stove. It's a gas stove and we couldn't get the igniter to shut off. It kept trying to light so we unplugged it. American Home Shield sent the repairman out. He said that when we cleaned it, it probably got a little too wet around the switches. He plugged it back in and it was fine. The only thing that I found frustrating was that the number that they gave me to GE wasn't a number that seemed to be answered. When they called, it came through as a spam call. It was something that I ignored and then when I tried to call the GE people back, nobody answered. That was a little frustrating. But that wasn't on American Home Shield at all.
We renewed the contract with American Home Shield after we'd let it lapse. We've had other home warranties on other homes that we've owned and they've not been as good as American Home Shield. People should do a home warranty because when you don't have it, things get expensive. I would go with American Home Shield before I go with anybody else. They make it super simple and it's very easy to understand.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I was sitting down on a Friday and I noticed it just kept getting hotter and hotter in the house. And then, the temperature started going up to 82, and then 83, 84 and 85. I knew then I couldn't stay there any longer. Then, I called Home Shield. I prefer speaking with somebody. I like the person to person contact instead of doing it over the internet. However, A-US Air Conditioning of Texas wasn’t able to come out until that Monday.
The fan wasn’t turning in the unit that is outside of the house so it wasn’t pulling hot air out of the house. The thermostat was running in the house, but it wasn't giving me any cold air. A-US handled the claim quite well. However, I never received a receipt from anybody after the work that was done. So, I would love to receive something from A-US, but they told me that I would have to get it from Home Shield. I have not received it yet, so I'm still waiting on that. But Home Shield has always done what they could do. I would pay what I'm supposed to and they would send somebody out.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Our air conditioner was blowing hot air. I called Home Shield at 3 o'clock in the afternoon to report the problem. I waited for about four minutes to talk to somebody. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and the day the air conditioning went out, it was about 107 here so it was extremely hot. At 8:45 the next morning, a technician from Doctor Cool called and said he was on his way. He was here at 9:05 and he had the problem fixed by 9:35. The house was cooling down and he was on his way. The technician was extremely professional and as nice as he could possibly be. He knew how hot it was because he lives here too.
Home Shield was excellent. If we would have had to call somebody else, it would have been an expensive fix. This time, my husband's not working and we're very short on money. The fact that we only paid a $75 service fee was a blessing. It could have been a 4 or $500 fee to fix the air conditioner, but it wasn't. We're very thankful. As a matter of fact, I got my stepfather to get the home warranty. My niece now has it too. I tell anybody who asks that they should get it.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had a claim for the garbage disposal. I filed it online and the process was pretty easy. The contractor whom AHS sent was very good and professional. He hasn't repaired it. He just got the part and he's coming back tomorrow to fix it.
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I called American Home Shield for my oven and my dishwasher. Both North Star and American Home Shield coordinated with me. I didn't have a good experience this last time with American Home Shield but it got all resolved and I was very happy in the end. I love everything about North Star Appliance.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The AC would stop working. That went on for a while and we would get very hot and get sick. My granddaughter is sick. She got a heart problem. Also, I’m 78, so air condition is a necessity. Home Shield sent different technicians to troubleshoot. They replaced some electrical and gave us a different sensing unit but that didn't take care of problem. Eventually, we told the tech, “It’s the motor.” But they had to catch it. The contractor came out twice but they saw nothing wrong and they put Freon. And then it again happened. Mr. Freeze came out. They also saw nothing wrong. It took about seven or eight people to come out altogether, and my daughter and I we’ve been telling them we believe it’s the motor because when I put my hand on the motor, it blows, I felt jerk and then it runs for a while and then it stops.
The outside unit, where the compressor is, runs but inside the house, everything is dead. That could be another problem. Eventually, the truck came out. They replaced the motor, a bracket and the relay. A relay was the problem electrically. But the motor also was not balanced. Finally, after two months, they took care of the problem.
I do thank Home Shield. I know I was a pain in the butt calling them all the time. But I was scared for my granddaughter is sick. Her little ticker has a little problem and that scared the hell out of me. Now, the AC runs fine. It’s nice and cool and no more problem and one technician would probably need to replace a circuit breaker. They left the circuit breaker because it ran just fine after they replaced the relay, motor, and the brackets because that was original problem. But I'm grateful to Home Shield that they stood by us and took care of the problem.
Home Shield is good to us. I’ve been with them for 18 years now. I don't like to change and I'm happy we didn't have a lot of problems. That was the first time that we had a really serious problem because it was hot. But they did good. I wish everybody has a system where we can get hold of them quicker. And then they have to find somebody. Apparently, they get people who are down in Los Angeles or somewhere, so there was a lot of delay. But It’s okay. I’m just happy that the problem is taken care of now.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I’ve been with American Home Shield for 9 years. My parents have had them for maybe 20 something years. My little sister had to join the class action suit against American Home Shield about seven years ago for them coming out and refusing anything you touched. They won and she quit AHS. As a single person, it is a saver for me even though sometimes, you have a hit or miss, especially AC. I’ve had some bad AC people. AHS even sent out somebody and I said no. I looked it up on the Better Business Bureau. But the ones from Beaches Air Conditioning were a hit. They were pleasant and efficient, and wore masks.
The technician didn’t have to do very much work. He spent some time outside but at least he didn’t try to sell me more Freon. In that sense, they were straightforward. He kinda finished up and I was so excited. I did call back to the company. They didn't leave me an invoice nor tell me what was wrong. When I called to follow up, I was told that the manager would send me an invoice. They would contact the person who came out. I said that if it’s something I could learn, I don't need to call them back. But I never heard back either way and I didn't follow up. I wish they would’ve followed up in a timelier manner with my call for an invoice and explained so I’ll know in the future.
I had to have one air conditioning company out nine times in a row in 2016. I wasn't smart enough then to realize that after about five tries, I could call American Home Shield and insist that they send a different company. This time, I caught on very quickly and I read the reviews, called them within an hour of placing the service and they told me who it was. And I remembered the name. I looked them up and they had awful all over the board. So, I called up American Home Shield and they said that they would change for me. They saw I had problems in 2016. The new people that they sent out were very competent.
I would recommend AHS. My son and his wife just bought a new house down here in Jacksonville, and I'm trying to get them to pick it up. They haven't realized yet how much it would help them. It’s hard to sell to them because they're both working professionals and the only problem is you do have to stay home and hope that they come out on time. But that's a whole another issue. We have that problem with all repair people.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Dave's Plumbing Repair came out for the garbage disposal that broke. They replaced it.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
It takes a couple of days before you find out who is gonna come when you call American Home Shield. Fortunately, for our induction cooktop claim with Attwoods, I was notified that day. The technician was very professional. He had a mask on and wore booties. He also had a bottle of hand sanitizer. He asked if we had a garage where he could come through. He let me open the door. When he came in, he sprayed the handles. He didn't touch. He came in with his gloves on and went to work. He was very professional. The technician couldn’t repair it at the time. He had to order a special part for it and it was a thermal fuse. It took about a week to get the part. But it was fine waiting a few weeks. We just had a barbecue every night.
It's easy to submit a claim with American Home Shield. I call and speak to a representative but I just have to wait sometimes. When we had our heater/air conditioner problem, they gave Air Control Home Services the contract to do it. They came out and said that a part had to be replaced. Then when they started to replace it, they found other things had gone wrong and it took about two and a half weeks to get the heater/air conditioner going. But we had two units, so we just stayed in the back of the house to be warm. But it got pretty cold in February last year.
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 Aug. 31, 2020
My husband kept trying to light our water heater and it wouldn't light. Submitting a service request to American Home Shield was very easy. I called on a Sunday and by 8 o'clock on Monday morning, someone had already reached out to me and told me the time of my appointment. AHS's contractor DN Plumbing came and put in a new piece for our heater. They cleaned it, took it apart and put it back together. Everything has been good since then. I'm very happy and satisfied with Home Shield's service.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The AC stopped working. It wasn't turning on or cooling. I filed a claim to American Home Shield and the Sierra people were able to come out pretty quickly. The turnaround time was pretty good and they were able to fix the issue on the same day that they came out. As far as claim submission, everything goes fine mostly. The only thing that is a little bit of a hassle is once I hit the submit button and they told me my assigned contractor, the assigned contractor never reaches out to me or hardly ever reaches out to me. I always have to reach out to them. Every time I submit an order, I wait for some time to hear back. And if I don't, then I call the contractor. When I call them, they already know that they have an order from me. It seems like American Home Shield correctly communicates the order to them, but then the contractors are not reaching out to me. Also, I haven't had any issues so far in terms of them not covering anything.
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us. We are working diligently to improve the overall customer experience and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I use American Home Shield quite frequently. The most recent one was for the garbage disposal that wasn't running correctly. We had a huge leak underneath the sink and the whole bottom part was gone from the disposal. The one that came out was A & S Plumbing. They called me within 24 hours. The guy then came prepared with the product and he was really good. He fixed my problem and our garbage disposal works great now.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The claim I had with Home Shield was for my air conditioner that wasn't working. I called on Saturday and the Air Design AC tech came out on Monday. He was super friendly. He replaced some part, and.was in and out in 30 minutes. Everything's good. That 30-minute repair could've been an entire replacement of my unit. The warranty cost me 50 bucks a month, plus 115 bucks for the call, which was for the security. If it had been I needed a whole air conditioning unit, then it would have been covered as well.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The motor for the fan of my outside AC unit went out. I submitted a claim online to American Home Shield and though they're a little busy from what's been going on with the virus, they were pretty good with me. The next day, their contractor from Budget Heating, Cooling & Plumbing came and fixed my problem. I'm happy with AHS's process.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
American Home Shield has been really good, so far. They have the email that has the news on it and different things. You can select one of the things on there and make a claim or request a service. I did that and then I was told that the contractor would come on a certain day in the morning. The contractor from Jets Electrical called ahead of time to let us know that they were coming. He had an assistant with him and they showed up on time. They went about their business in a very businesslike manner. They were quick and efficient. They completed the job and left.
There were switches in the hallway that were not wired correctly. The garbage disposal switch was also not connected right and there was a GFI plug that was bad and needed to be replaced. There was also a light bulb that was out. Jets Electrical fixed all that. Everything was fine except the one switch that was bad with the garbage disposal. The tech thought it was a loose wire and it worked right when they left. But a few days later, ut went out again. So I ended up replacing that switch myself later ‘cause it didn't work right still.
Hi Robert,
Thank you for providing us with feedback about your AHS experience. We strive to provide you with prompt and professional service. We hope you continue to enjoy the coverage we provide!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
My washer was broken. There's something wrong with that model machine because this is the second one of the same model that I've had. It's a terrible product. Valleywide Appliance said it was not fixable. I got an email saying that I could pick one of their products, but I really wanted to go and pick my own product from Home Depot or something.
My service was pretty good. At first, I was a little annoyed because I wanted my machine fixed and the technician couldn't get it fixed. He spent a lot of time on it and I thought he knew what he was doing. But then, he fixed my other appliances really well. He told me why my dishwasher wasn't functioning right and it was my fault. But that washer has been frustrating for me because it's no one's fault. It was just taking a little while to get resolved. But I was very happy with him and I was very satisfied with the experience.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Sears fixed our refrigerator and they handled everything correctly and excellently. The claims submission with Home Shield is very simple and they keep good contact with us. They’re doing a great job.
Hi John,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had an AC issue and we ended up speaking to a Home Shield representative because we had an issue with our AC the month before and they were gonna send the same company out. But I’d rather have a different company come out because they're gonna try and cover their tracks. Royal Flush came out and they repaired the AC. It's really easy to get service from Home Shield. They're pretty prompt.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
American Home Shield's claim process is very simple. The only problem we have is when we file a claim and there is a follow-up. It's so hard getting in contact with them to file the claim in. There needs to be another department that follows up with the customer. And they should make sure everything is completed within their allotted time frame. There should at least a be follow-up from American Home Shield and not me trying to call them. The hold time would be two hours. A technician comes out to the house whatever the case may be. But if there is a follow-up, it's very difficult. We filed a claim with a microwave and it is yet to be installed.
That aside, I would still recommend American Home Shield. They fixed several items within my home and I'm satisfied with it. For a clogged drain, we filed the claim and the issue was resolved within the week. The technician from Plumbing Enterprises was great and very professional. He answered our questions and handled the situation. He was in and out within a half an hour.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had two experiences with Home Shield. The first one was good. It was fine and well. It was a quick response. However, I'm not too happy about the second one. I spoke to JR Plumbing last week. A week after they came, the toilet seat cracked. I was just informed that there was a crack and leakage again. I thought they resolved it the first time. So, even though Home Shield said the work is done, they gave me another expense of trying to fix the toilet seat. I've been trying to get in touch with them to let them know the issue that the toilet seat is cracked due to the person they sent, but they have not responded back to me. I told them they go out and fix something and they ended up causing more damage. They haven't resolved the issue.
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
American Home Shield's website was pretty straightforward. I did the claim through it. It's not amazing, but it's definitely not the worst website I've ever dealt with. Air Majesty was looking at my air conditioning unit. It has taken a while to cool, but they checked everything and said that it's working to the best of its ability. They sent out a very nice guy. He seemed professional, arrived on time, and he checked what he had to check and said that the thing's working well and it's just really hot outside. I'd tell others, "Hey, call this guy. He seems to be quick and be able to respond well." I will continue to be an American Home Shield customer. At the end of the day, you want to feel protected if anything goes wrong, and that's the comfort I get at the moment.
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 Aug. 31, 2020
The water in my upstairs bathroom would not stop draining. Then the water in the upstairs tub was running constantly and my water bill was sky high. The guy from another company first came to my house. He looked at it and said that it would cost me $150 because what they said needed to be done to it was not covered under the Home Shield plan. He said that they would call me back in a day or so. I agreed with what they said.
However, the technician never called me back. Secondly, when I called the young lady at the office, she was talking too fast. By the time we got off the phone, she had gone from $150 to $549 for them to come back to my house. I hung up the phone on her. I don't ever want them to come. They didn't even leave a business card or any type of quotes on writing. Then the gentleman from Prime Plumbing Services came out and he replaced something. He had the part on his truck. He was in and out in about 10 minutes. He explained to me everything that he did and he took care of the problem.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The garage door wouldn’t open and shut. It would just go up a little bit and close a little bit too. It just wasn't working. After my wife called American Home Shield, they sent a text message saying someone was gonna come by. The contractor who came out was a good guy. He tried fixing it and then a couple days later, we replaced the garage door opener. It has been great since then.
Hi Robert,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
We've had AHS for 10 years between three different homes. There are so many different little loopholes. Submitting claims is not too difficult but there's always something that's not covered. And if it is covered, there's a huge ticket that comes with it. Also, things that were time-sensitive would take several days to get a service company out. But it depends. In the past, we were able to get a technician quickly. It's a pretty good price we pay monthly and we pay every time a service company comes out. I wish that there weren't so many things that are not included in repairs. Also, I would like for them to find some suppliers or vendors locally where if it's a time sensitive issue, they could go pick up a part and come back.
Otherwise, it's okay. It's better than the other warranty company we had, who was terrible. Our most recent service call was our best experience yet. We had an AC issue and AHS was able to get somebody out there the next morning, which was amazing. I usually hate Greenway but they had a wonderful technician come out. This last experience with both AHS and Greenway was wonderful.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
We had American Home Shield before and I was not happy. We had to cancel the warranty. Later on, we got an email from Select Home Warranty. They were trying to sell their service to us. The problem was they were in all other states but not in Nevada. They recommended going through with American Home Shield again. We wanted to make sure that all of our appliances and all the stuff that we have in the house are protected, so we signed up again. But we were not happy with them because we had a really bad experience. We had a couple of issues. We had a plumbing problem and they didn't bother to fix it. They thought it was preexisting. We also had an air conditioning issue. My wife started canceling because American Home Shield was not really helping us. They were just finding a way to tell us that the issue was a preexisting one.
But we put the home warranty back again. Our first experience has been okay and we are happy with that right now. We had a washer that started making noise. We had to close it and it stopped working. We filed a claim with American Home Shield and they sent a local contractor, Vector Appliances. They were very good and professional. The gentleman looked at the situation, found the problem, and fixed it. He put the new piece of whatever was underneath the washer. He left the old one there as well. It took him a few minutes to take care of the problem. We haven't had a problem since.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
The air conditioner service was great. I put in the order that night at eight o'clock on the phone just like all the automated stuff, and by 10 o'clock the next morning they were out, the AC was fixed and we had air. It was seamless and the technician had his mask on. He didn’t put any booties or anything on but he was very professional in taking precautions and I was very pleased.
American Home Shield was great with the air conditioner but not so great with some of my other things. We are also currently having issues with our washing machine and I'm going on week five without one. It started with me calling and the person told me that Sears would call me. I asked him if he was sure and told him that Sears closed in Lincoln two years ago. He said it was fine and gave me the number for Sears, I called that number and they told me that they could come out and do it, but it's not gonna go through my insurance. I asked what they meant and they said that my insurance company has to call and set up the appointment. I said that AHS told me that Sears would call me and they haven't so I'm calling them.
I called back to American Home Shield and got somebody else. The rep said that the call hadn't even been processed. So, she set up a new call and I got a new dispatch number. A new person was gonna be coming out. The next company took a little over a week before they were able to even come out. So that's going on three weeks without a washer at that time. When they came, they looked at it and were there for 10 minutes. They were professional and told us what was wrong with it. Then, they contacted American Home Shield and told them.
I was up to nine hours on hold with AHS trying to get all this resolved. I was up to 18 calls. I even went back through my call log. I would call in, get an agent and they would say that the person that came out for the company, Acreage, didn't fill out the report. The rep from AHS would call them while I was on hold. They talked to them and found out what was wrong. It was gonna cost more than what it was worth to fix it. I said that they told me this already. I waited another week and nobody called me back. I called back in and had to explain the whole thing again. At that time, there was nothing on file that they had called Acreage and got this report, which it had already been reported twice at this time. So they called Acreage and left a message. Acreage eventually apparently called them back and this person guaranteed that he was gonna call me back. I still haven't heard back from them and that was three weeks ago.
Eventually, I called again for another agent and it was the same story. They have already called them three times and this wasn’t on my file. I had the option to be put on hold for 20 minutes and I would be the next person in line. I put it so that it would call me back. Eight hours later, I still hadn't gotten a call back. So, I called in the next day. This was frustrating but while all this was going through, I had the service for my air conditioner done and dealt with within 14 hours. So, I've had the worst experience and the best experience with AHS.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
A year ago, County Plumbing from Lodi came out to replace a hot water heater which I don't know if it had to be replaced. For the next year, they failed four different inspections. The inspectors, because they felt sorry for us, only charged them one fee. They're supposed to charge County Plumbing each time they have to re-inspect and County Plumbing refused to pay it. Plus, County Plumbing charged us $1,500 for parts. When the inspector came out, he said they didn't spend more than 100 on any of those parts that they put in there. That was the kind of person AHS gave me.
Each time AHS called to have County Plumbing re-come out, they would make me wait months before they would appear. I even called the contractors board and the guy was supposed to take care of it and get back to me, but never heard back from them. Now I'm going to try to follow up on it 'cause we have to get it inspected and cleared so we don't have to lien on our property. It appears we're going to have to pull another permit ourselves and pay that then probably pay County Plumbing's fee. It was a sad tale of woe. Everybody was always very nice when I called but nothing ever got done about it and they kept saying it was not their fault and that they had nothing to do with the inspections. Well, they do 'cause they sent that someone out here who didn't know his butt from a hole in the ground to do my work. We've been members for many years and that's the first bad experience we've had.
The last couple times we've had people out, they've been very professional. The most recent one was ice maker wasn't working in the refrigerator. We had a contractor come and he did a good job. We were pleased with the nice young man and I asked him if we could request him again. He even wrote his name down 'cause he was very knowledgeable.
During the pandemic, calling AHS has been pretty bad because everybody's home and the kids are breaking things and people are bored. So, they're calling to get things that they probably put off getting them fixed. The waits were always like an hour online whenever we called for any reason. But I understand. I know the world's a crazy place right now for all of us.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I had an issue with my dryer. The claim experience was good. I was satisfied with the work. The technician came out and assessed the situation pretty quickly. Then they had to order the replacement part, so that took a little bit. But then, they called me once the part came in. I was actually on an out-of-town vacation, but soon as I got back, I called them. They scheduled for the technician to come out. He came out and put it in in about 15 minutes and then he was done. It's been working great since then.
I had one issue with another claim that I was making, where the online or the phone automated system, it did not let me combine. I had two plumbing issues and when I was using their automated system to put in the claim on the phone, it did not allow me to list the two issues at the same time. It only let me do one. Then I went through the process trying to add it on and it treated it as a second claim. But both were plumbing issues which could have been handled by a single plumber coming out. I called and I spoke directly to a representative on the phone and they corrected that, and they were able to fix it. But the process would have been a little simpler and I wouldn't have had to wait for the representative to make that initial claim if their automated system had given an option for that.
The warranty is great. Because things, over time, just need repair and the cost is significantly better if you have the home warranty. I would highly recommend it to any homeowner who wants to save on repair costs for their home. American Home Shield has been really good with the issues that I've had. They're quick to respond to the concern that I have and quick to contact different contractors to come out and deal with issues. Then, they've been good with following up to make sure, even just via email responses, that I can verify that everything's done correctly and in a timely manner.
Hi Aaron,
Thank you for providing us with feedback about your AHS experience. We strive to provide you with fast and efficient repairs. We hope you continue to enjoy the coverage we provide!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I did the preventive maintenance through this other company and then called Mister Freeze back to refill the Freon. The second company came out and cleaned the unit and the furnace. They basically told me what Mister Freeze told me, I was missing four pounds of Freon, except Mister Freeze was a lot cheaper for the Freon than this other company was.
One time, AHS sent me a plumber and I kept the business card and wrote on it, "Never use again." The guy wanted to cut a hole in my tub to replace a valve, so I got a second opinion. The second company came and was able to replace all the valves without having to cut anything. The first company told me that he couldn't find those valves. The second guy found them in a day. He was, "Oh, no. I could get them."
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
It took a day before a technician from 1 2 Repair came out for my washer claim. He was really friendly and cordial. He had on his mask and we all did wonderfully. The technician ordered the part for my washer. He came right away when the part came back and put it in.
Hi Barbara,
Thank you for providing us with feedback about your AHS experience. We strive to provide you with fast and efficient repairs. We hope you continue to enjoy the coverage we provide!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I smelled gas and Home Shield sent out a gas company. They shut the range down and said they couldn't get enough pressure into the pipe on the outside pipe. I had no hot water. They said that I had to call the plumber for that. Assurance came out and found that the gas company shut me off for no reason. The Assurance tech made sure that there were no leaks. He did a pressure test on the whole thing and he was a wonderful gentleman. He took his time and waited to make sure that everything was warming up. I couldn't ask for a better person to come out to help me. I'm glad that I've invested with Home Shield. It's been a good deal and it’s comforting that they're there to help. I had a go-around with trying to explain to them about what happened and everything, but in the end, everything worked out.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
High Priority Plumbing came out and replaced a toilet. They slipped something over their feet when they came in and they had masks and gloves. Also, they had sanitizer with them. I had to follow up with them and it was about two weeks but fortunately, I had two toilets. I was very pleased with AHS on this claim but I'm having an issue with an AC claim.
I called to have my air conditioning checked and the people they gave me called when I was in the other restroom so I didn't pick up the phone. I called right back and I kept leaving messages for about a week and nobody called me back again. I called AHS and told them to cancel it. I was concerned because it's an older system and I wanted to make sure it was fine. They said they would set me up with another contractor. Then I got an email from them that said I'm set up with this other contractor. I asked what I needed to repay and if they are refunding me my $75 and they said they will just use the one that I had paid.
Then, the first contractor called and tried to reset it. I told the rep what happened and told them to call AHS. And then the second contractor tried to get an okay from them and it was refused. There's some mix up here but I hope I get my money back. AHS said they're backed up. Last time I called, which was a week ago, it would be between the 11th and the 15th.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I called in a claim to American Home Shield for our dryer which was not working. I reached out to the contractor yesterday and they were to call me back and let me know if they were coming today but I never heard back. I called again today and I’m currently waiting to hear back. The problem wasn’t the contractor but trying to communicate with AHS. So, it was their customer service. I've been calling and the only person that kept their word and followed back was Hannah. She was the one who set up for the dryer. She called me back and she was nice and professional. She had very good customer service. She was very polite and she showed that she was very concerned. You're helpless if you're dependent on something you've been paying on. Not everyone always keeps their word and be precise about it but she did. She made it a whole lot better. She was wonderful.
I also had an issue on the icemaker. The refrigerator is 2005 and since last year, we've been getting this icemaker fixed over and over. Sears was the first company that they sent out here. Then it was Miss Appliance. I told them not to send them here anymore because they're not fixing it. When the two companies came, the icemaker didn't work past the time that they left. We had to call it back in. Then the next time, it didn't work again. Then they come back and fixed it and replaced it. I asked American Home Shield why they want to keep buying the pieces to that and paying them. We're paying $75 and that’s wasted money.
The last company was here two weeks ago and so far, the ice maker has been working. But now, the refrigerator wouldn't stay closed. He changed the rubber lining around it but that's causing the electrical bill to go up. Every time you turn around, the refrigerator’s popping open and you don't know it’s open. Then you go over there and the refrigerator is open. It can start affecting your food. The refrigerator’s old. It's time to do away with it if it's giving us all these different problems one after another. This is the fifth time the ice maker is getting fixed so if they are not gonna do anything about it and if they're going to keep making excuses not to replace it, then they shouldn’t tell people to invest in their company for an extended warranty. People keep coming in and out the house to do the same thing over and over.
We still have our dishwasher that’s still not working. They sent out one company and then that company said a plumber needed to come out. The plumber came out and said there was nothing he could do. He was referring it back to the original company that AHS had sent it to. They were supposed to have someone come back out to fix it. Their contractors came in and it's still not working. I called American Home Shield because over a week has gone by and I haven't heard from anyone. They told me that they haven't gotten their reports back from the vendor and to give them 24 to 48 hours. It has been two and a half weeks now.
The contractor also came out to fix the washing machine and we haven't had any problems with it. But it’s like everything's happening back-to-back. Before all of this, we didn't have any problems with American Home Shield although the customer service was not good. They never call back when they say they’re gonna call back. I'm still waiting for that phone call. We’ve been paying American Home Shield and I'm very disappointed because when I call in to them, they treat me as if I'm a third party. It’s not like we are in business with one another and they're contracting out for us. They're treating me as if my concerns are not a concern.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Beyer Appliance came out because the dishwasher wasn't filling with water. It just calmed no matter what setting you put it on all the way around. He found like a float. He ordered that and then the one that swishes the water around was broken. So he replaced those and it worked great. Then I used it once, went out of town, came back and by the time I have enough dishes to run another cycle, the same thing, it didn't work. But when he came out, he was like, "It's working just fine. It has to drain.” But that had never happened before.
I bought this thing brand spanking new. But it is 16 years old. But I never had to wait like that. I haven't run a load yet. But it worked when he left. He showed me, the water was coming in and it was like, "Yeah, that happened last time, too." The technician was fabulous, very professional, explained everything and wore his mask. I just hope I don't have to call them again. Since I live alone, I have to wait to fill up the load. Hopefully, it's fixed. One time, I had to have my garbage disposal replaced. The same company came out and they were very professional.
Thanks for sharing your experience. We are here if you need us.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Filing a claim with American Home Shield is pretty simple. We refer them all the time. The only issue we had is it didn't allow me to do two different issues on the same request so I had to pay two different companies to come look at two different plumbing issues instead of just one.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
I speak with a representative when I make claims to American Home Shield and it’s very easy to get ahold of them. I have AHS at my home that's currently a rental in North Carolina and I have not received feedback from the residents there that there were any issues with them. So, everything is fine. They've been very prompt, professional and has been very reliable in whatever issues I’ve had.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Original Review: Aug. 31, 2020
The air conditioner is not cooling, and my part is taking months to come in. I went online to request service to American Home Shield. They said they'll call me when the parts come in. Normally, they'll call in one or two days later. I like the contractors that came out. They came to fix the top one then it went out again, so they gotta come Monday to do something with it. Overall, AHS is normally good, but this time, they’re awful.
Hi Glenda,
I would like to thank you for providing feedback about your most recent experience. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Called air condition tech on Friday 2 pm. Name of company is World Class AC Inc. He does not work on weekends so he calls back at 7 pm on Sunday and states that he cannot come to fix the ac before Wednesday. That is almost 6 days later. Here in Florida the temp outside is 95 degrees and inside the house it is over 100 degrees.
Called American Home Shield and representative states that American Home Shield does not allow him to expedite visits to fix air conditioning unless the outside temp is over 105 degrees which means the in house temp could be over 115 degrees. Who made such an inconsiderate moronic rule? Did you ever hear of heat stroke in Florida? I guess the idea is for American Home Shield to avoid paying for air conditioning services since the customer would need to call outside technicians and pay out of his own pocket because they are unable to tolerate the heat inside the house.
Hi Ernest,
I would like to thank you for providing feedback about your most recent experience. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
We have been with AHS for about 5 years now even after moving to a new home. I made a service request for our AC unit not working back in June...It took another service request on 7/3/2020 which they never assigned a contractor to come out for. I then called multiple times with being on hold for 1-2.5 hours and still not able to get through to anyone. I finally made another online service request on 8/11/2020. The contractor came out 4 days later and was told it would take 7-10 more business days for AHS to order the Compressor. So 2 weeks later when the compressor finally arrived and was installed, I came home from work that following day to a house at 89 degrees.
They came out the next day, replaced 2 different pipes/hoses and seemed to cool off some. I got home from work that FOLLOWING day after them coming out 2x to service the unit and the house was at 87 degrees once again after it was set on 68 degrees. They had to come out for the 3rd day in a row to "fix" our AC which was just adjusting the gauge apparently. However if it weren't for me calling both AHS and the AC company 2-3x a day since the first work order and demanding to come out to fix the problem... I would still probably be sitting here in a 90 degree house 2.5 months later.
My other biggest complaint is that I have been asking everyday for the past week that I have had to called them to talk to a supervisor aka their "escalation department" in which I was either told they do not have a supervisor around OR that they will document and have a supervisor call me back within the hour and the other times promised to be called back within the 24 hours. I have yet to get that call.
Jodi,
Thanks for providing your feedback. I hate that you were not satisfied with your experience. I will reach out to you via email to offer further assistance.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
We have been trying to get Home Shield to sent some out to look at our AC unit since it's not cooling. We have called 5 times today to see when they can send someone 'cause it's Texas and too hot for no air. All we get is someone will call you back. All home shield does is take your money and never gets the issue actually fixed. In the past year they have been out 4 times to fix our unit with it going out every winter and summer.
Cody,
Thanks for providing your feedback. I hate that that we were not able to meet your expectations while the contract was active. We hope this does not discourage you from considering us for your future home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Appliance and Service Depot was sent out by AHS and they keep telling me things like they would call me but they never would. They would put me on hold and they would never come back. It's been over a week and it's the same thing every day. Sometimes they leave me an hour on the phone and they never come back. I've never dealt with people treat me like that. The technician came here August 5th. They said they ordered the part but I found out they never ordered the part until the 21st of August. They told me it was not available according to the manufacturing but then they came back and told me they ordered it on the 23rd. I have no problem with the technician. It’s just the people on the phone. They are not giving me a straight answer, hearing this and that, but it's lie after lie.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We do appreciate your feedback, and I do apologize for any inconvenience. We would love to assist more in this matter. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
American Home Shield has been good. My problem was getting them to answer the phone. Sometimes, I’m on the phone waiting for 45 minutes. I lay it down and keep it on speaker. I had a recent claim on a plumbing issue. The first rep that I spoke with lied to me. He took my name and number down and said he was gonna call me back, but he didn’t. So, the next day, I called back and I got somebody and that person helped me out. K & S Plumbing Services came out, and the service was good.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I'm happy with American Home Shield. My experience with Appliance Repair turned out great. The dishwasher stopped working and the repairman was really great. He did a really excellent job and he didn't fiddle around. He got it done. He explained it all to my wife and I'm happy with him. He told me what time he'd be here, and he showed up on the time that he said he would be here. That’s a big plus right there. American Home Shield should be happy that that particular company does work for them.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I've only used Home Shield for very small items, usually small plumbing. Although, they did have to do a fairly large plumbing job and it ended up okay. So far, so good. The house that I have the warranty on is an hour from me. I can't go over and fix things myself or meet people, so that's why I have it.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The online claims have been fine and the coverage has been moderate. We've had two refrigerators and one dishwasher that Omega Force Appliance Repair has been out for. One was covered and two weren't but everything that they've done is working fine. Getting through to American Home Shield to try to add another appliance once the guy was out here was a really long wait time and they ultimately told me that it wasn't covered.
For the third one, we submitted it fine but the company called back and said it wasn't covered. I assumed they were gonna credit me back my $75 because we had to pay them kind of outside of pocket. I put through the claim and they charged my card. The company said, “We can't help you so they'll have to refund it.” There's this unknown piece around the potential refund of what I already paid ‘cause I never heard anything from them. I'm just gonna wait, look at my credit card statement, and see what happens. I don’t like to call American Home Shield ‘cause it takes so much time. But we had really good technicians. We’ve asked for Delton to be the person to come each time. He did a good job.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I called in for a service request on plumbing. Tom Melton Services was sent by American Home Shield and they were perfect. Everything was great since the repair.
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 Aug. 30, 2020
It was easy to submit the claim online. I've only had one service call since this whole COVID and the tech that came out took precautions. But he was late and I wasn't notified that he was gonna be late. I had to call American Home Shield.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I had 2-10's warranty before I got American Home Shield's. 2-10 limited me to two systems while AHS takes care of all of them. Recently, I had a claim for my AC unit that was not cooling. It was a flawless process. Home Shield scheduled sent Piedmont Mechanical who then schedule an appointment in three hours. We missed the first schedule because I didn't understand the text that was sent. I was supposed to respond to it but I didn't. So, we had to reschedule and after we did that, the next appointment was in two days. My wife, who was there at the time of the repair, said everything went well. Piedmont took care of the issue right away. The repair was worked with my wife's schedule so I was satisfied with their timeframe.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I had an outside leak that was fixed for a water hazard. I also had another inside leak in my second bathroom and there was water coming into the restroom. The guy from DrainGo told me that I would have to make sure that my faucet was covered because I didn't put in the claim that the faucet had a leak. I didn't know that it was leaking from the faucet so when I filed the claim online, I only put in that I had two leaks. But since it was coming from the faucet and not just a pipe, I had to submit another claim so I had to be charged another $100 even though the guy never left. At that point, I really didn't worry about it. I just wanted to get it done and over with. I'm satisfied with Home Shield, but I'm not happy because my AC unit is still out.
An air conditioning company came out and looked at both my outside and inside units. The technician told me that the outside unit was leaking Freon. He knew what he was talking about. This is the second time I had them out there dealing with the AC. When calling AHS, it was taking forever to get a real person on the phone. So I just submitted another claim online. It's much easier than trying to call in and do it.
It seemed that the last guy who came out for the AC knew that the unit was messed up and didn't wanna fool with it. It didn't take him 30 minutes to find out that the outside unit was no more good. He told me that they were gonna have to submit a claim to American Home Shield and see if they would approve it. I should hear from American Home Shield in a few days and then we would go from there. The company is gonna be the one who's providing everything. I like them. But now, I have about three window units in my house to keep it cool and it's currently impossible. The company couldn't do anything until they hear back from AHS.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I've always had a great rapport with AHS. I’ve been with them a long time and it was very easy to submit a service request. When the motor on my microwave was burned out, it took 3 Boys Appliance Repair a while to replace it but I didn't get excited or upset about it. They had to order something, so you gotta have that in mind too. It took three weeks but when they came out, it took five minutes for them to fix it. They popped it in, and popped it out and I was very pleased with the work.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
A guy from Reynolds Heating & Cooling came out, inspected our unit and said something was wrong with the compressor. We didn't get any documentation and he did not even put the top back on. He left it hanging and just left. He ordered something and we tried to contact him at a later time, but we never could get an answer. For one thing, the heat index had risen. We called American Home Shield every day after the guy left once we didn't hear anything. We were in constant conversation with American Home Shield for weeks and we were on hold for two to three hours every single day.
Eventually, they said, "Well, ma'am, what we have to do, we have to call the repair company or either email them. And we need 24 to 48 hours. And we'll call you back." We never ever got a call back, so we called again and the representative kept saying, "Well, ma'am, we need to reach out." We asked them to please not give us that line again. We did not wanna hear they need to reach out to the repair people who came out because their previous representative informed us of that. We were frustrated at this time. We then suggested to them, "Can you all please send out someone else? Because you are not reaching whomever initially came out.” They said it had to go through another department for them to okay for someone else to come out.
After a week and a half or two, a different company finally came out again. The repairman said that there was a power surge that caused the unit to go out. He also said the unit had to be replaced and at a cost of $4,800. According to the American Home Shield's advertisements, "If we can't repair your unit, we will replace." We were under the impression that would happen and we had to find that out the hard way that they don't replace every unit. This situation was a nightmare. We waited for about two months and then they refused to replace the unit or do anything about the service to the unit. It was unbelievable.
American Home Shield is saying that in their contract, they don't handle power surges, so they denied the claim. Really people? It took them all this length of time. We had the unit replaced but not through that company. It's already been taken care of, but we had to pay out of pocket for a new unit after American Home Shield said that they would not cover. Out of eight years of being with them, we've called them once or twice. We've decided that we're gonna look for another warranty provider because we were so dissatisfied.
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
For my second year renewal with American Home Shield, they jacked up the price of my coverage significantly. We paid 400-something in my first year and in the second year, they want 700-something. I'm not gonna pay that much. Still, I had a dishwasher issue recently and American Home Shield's contractor, Eberhardt Services, came out to handle it. The techs from there diagnosed that they needed to replace my control board. They came back a week and a half later once they got that. Everything they did was very quick and I have high respect for their work. Everything has been good since then.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I went online and notified American Home Shield that I was needing a service request on my air conditioner. Their website was fine. I was told to expect the contractors within 48 hours. That part's a little bit confusing as to whether they should call you or you should call them. I ended up calling the contractor. The service was good. Using American Home Shield has been reassuring. We bought an older house. The air conditioning would've been a major expense.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your AC request. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Your malfunction will always be our priority. We look forward to our continued business together. Take Care.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
My air conditioner was running but only regular air was blowing out. It was neither hot nor cold. I initially paid for coolant through the company who put my heating and safety in. I submitted a claim to AHS and they sent Air & Water Solutions. I called them right away and the techs came that day. They found a leak behind my AC coil and a lot of coolant had come out. A part was needed and they ordered that. The tech said it was gonna take a week. While the job hasn't been completed yet, Air & Water Solutions has been great and I'm really pleased with them. I'm not sure why coolant isn't covered in my policy but otherwise, my experience with AHS has been good.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Air 72 is very good. It's the second time they've been out. They're prompt and they get the work done. They provided good customer service. Their technician was wearing a mask and then made sure to stay at least six feet away at all times. The AC is working fine now. So far, American Home Shield has been very good and it has been very beneficial.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The AC units are on one side of the house and the master bedroom wasn't getting enough push of air. Lane Services came out quick after I requested for service with Home Shield online. The tech corrected the situation as best he could and explained it to us very well. He told us to slowly close and not close completely the vents downstairs to get more air push through the back bedroom.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Our air conditioner stopped working, so we initiated a claim through the website of AHS. The website was very easy. I was told I’d be contacted within 24 hours, and the contractors were out here within 24 hours. It was some broken part in there that they replaced. The guy was really nice. He immediately knew what the problem was and had the part on the truck. So it was fixed within an hour and he was on his way. It was great. However, I'm not completely sold on American Home Shield. I don't think we're gonna be renewing. Based off of the first claim, we're at 50-50 right now. We got the run around with our first claim. It was with a pool heater. It's still broken. It was just not a good experience at all, having to have two companies come out and have the claim rejected and our heater still doesn't work.
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us. We are working diligently to improve the overall customer experience and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The first time, I called AHS for my AC unit. It came on and then it shut back off. The contractors said it was a fuse or something. It was easy to get through, but it was the point that I had to keep waiting for the contractors to come back. Then they came out a total of three times. They fixed it temporarily. They just patched it up and then they left. But it wasn't until the last time the guy really explained. He was like, “They were just lazy and they didn't fix it and knew it was the motor the whole time.” Each time it was a different person. Then the second time also, I paid for a maintenance of getting the filter cleaned but that wasn't even a problem. So, I paid for that for nothing out of my pocket.
They were negligent because they could have fixed it, did it the first time, instead of me having to call, wait, come back, wait and then send another technician out. Then they were like, "We have a lot of other customers." I understand that. It's hot. We don't wanna be in a hot house either. But I think that for American Shield, they can get more than one contractor for AC. American Home Shield needs to have more contractors in each department besides just one. You got people outside American Home Shield, then you have their regular customers. It should be, "Okay, we have these three contractors. Which one would you like, ma'am or sir?" So, we don’t have to do it over with them again. We don't have to do business with them again.
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The air conditioning was broken and American Home Shield chose someone from Atlanta, which is three hours away. They only come to Aiken once a week and they were already booked for the week, which meant I would have had to go a week and a half with no air conditioning. I was not pleased, so I called American Home Shield back and told them it wasn't working. They then gave me C and C Heating from Augusta and David came out the next day and he fixed it. He had an assistant with him and they were professional. They went right to work and then they explained too that it was gonna take about an hour or more to really cool down once it finally started 'cause it was over 90 here. Overall, American Home Shield said they were gonna do something, and they did what they said they were gonna do. I put a lot of stock in that.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The AC wasn't running properly. It couldn't keep up the temperature. The system is 16 years and it has been repaired last year, the year before and twice this year. It needs to be replaced. Even when it’s running, it’s very inefficient. It's costing a fortune in electric because it's running all the time and American Home Shield wouldn't replace it. They keep sticking Band-Aids on it and filling it back up with refrigerant, and it's costing us more and more money to keep it running. The last time the technician came, he just cleaned everything. The filter and the coils were dirty. The time before that, they topped up the refrigerant. It just can't keep up. It's got a leak, it's very old and it's rusty. So we can't live with this. We need to get a new one and if AHS won't do it, we have to do it ourselves. In which case, then we don't need AHS.
We have another house in Savannah and we got that covered because that has a lot more systems and they’re a lot newer. We had an AC go down in that house and AHS decided they couldn't repair it. So, they replaced it and we were very pleased about that. We have all new appliances in this house and they're all the same brand. My understanding is that if one of them needs to be replaced, we don't get any say in what brand goes in and it might be a completely different brand and not match the other appliances. So that would be unacceptable. If it's something like an air conditioner, you don't care but if it's your oven, you do care.
I would be very satisfied if what was broken got resolved and it didn't cost a lot of extra money. In this case with the air conditioning unit, we were not satisfied because it was the wrong thing to do. As a program, they're costing more money themselves and us in the long run by not replacing it when so clearly, every engineer who came here told us that. He said that American Home Shield won't do it. They'll keep it running forever.
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The air conditioner stopped working and I made a request online to American Home Shield. The website works well and they gave us 24-48 hours to expect the contractor out. The service provided by Certified Heating & Air Conditioning was great. They replaced some kind of motor and since then, the AC has been functioning well.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
My AC wasn't running and I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online. Their site was user-friendly and they sent RNG Mechanical to handle my issue. Though some of the techs AHS has are very bad, the ones from RNG were very good. My AC has been functioning okay since they came and I'm very satisfied with the service I've received. This was a seamless claim with American Home Shield which is a first for me.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your AC request. Your malfunction will always be our priority. We look forward to our continued business together. Take Care.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Submitting a claim with AHS was really easy. I've always done it online when I've had to do it with them. I've never had success with phone calls. AHS makes my life so much easier knowing I can just call someone when I have an issue. We haven't really had any issues with AHS. It's been smooth-sailing. My recent claim with them was for the dryer. It ended up it was just some loose connection.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The guy from Air Pro Heating was great. He responded quickly. He came in and found the problem. I had a problem about three weeks earlier, and it was a weekend and I couldn't get in touch with American Home Shield. So I got a guy here who charged me 450. All he did was he changed a fuse and he put two and a half pounds of Freon. So then, we had another problem. The gentleman from Air Pro came and he said the problem was a fan. He replaced it. It's been working well ever since. About a week later, I had problems setting the thermostat and all I did was text him and he responded right away. Within about three minutes, he cleared that up and I've not had another problem.
Everything's gone well with American Home Shield. I'm pleasantly surprised because insurance has always been like a hole to me in the ground. It's just there to suck your money up. It's not a product, it's a contract for a future service, and they have no problem taking your payments. But once you need them, then it seems like nothing but headache. But American Home Shield is one of the few insurances that came through.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The AC unit seemed like it was working properly fine. But when I did an inspection for my unit to sell, the inspector wanted me to have the AC unit serviced by a technician, So I asked for the technician to verify if it was working properly and know if it needed to be fixed. The technician from JJ's Fire came out, checked and did some work. Whatever he did seemed to take care of the problem because he told me that the AC was reading fine now. American Home Shield is a good policy to have because it's gonna help you. Overall, they were on time and the repairs were consistent. There wasn't any need for them to come back later and repair it again. Once they repaired it, it maintained perfectly after that.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The air conditioner was boring fuses and shutting down the whole system. When the guy from A-US Air Conditioning of Texas arrived, I told him exactly what was happening. He diagnosed the issue and told me what he was gonna do and that seemed to be working so far. I was happy with it. They did a quick response and the fix worked.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The water was coming out warm but it wasn't getting hot. We didn't know if that was normal. We could take a bath because it's summer and it was over 100 degrees. But it didn't feel like it was coming up very hot. So we finally decided after about three weeks to call American Home Shield and see if they could come and look at it. They made an appointment. The techs came and they looked at it. They told us right away that there was a part that they were gonna have to order. Because of the COVID, it would be a couple of weeks. So it took them a while to get back here. We were waiting for them on the one day, but they were backed up. So they had to reschedule for another time. We waited quite a bit on that part. But once they came, they took all the water out and they fixed it. They did a good job.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Three Brothers AC came out for my AC claim with American Home Shield. Everything went fine. It turned out to be quite an easy fix. All of a sudden, the AC would not turn on. It was not a trip in the breaker. It was actually the unit itself. It turned out that the cover of the unit had come undone for whatever reason and that cover was what actually completes the circuit for the AC unit. So Three Brothers had to replace the cover and then they put it on there and taped it down so it would really hold on tight. The two gentlemen that came in were very good and very quick. They diagnosed the problem in about 10 minutes and got it taken care of very quickly. They did a good job. For this recent claim, American Home Shield did a really good job. I've used them in the past for much bigger issues, so this recent claim, thankfully, was very relatively minor and done very quickly. So, it worked out well.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
American Home Shield has been good thus far. We've been a customer for a long time and with very few exceptions, we've been happy. The contractor for the bathroom drain was excellent. I would use them again. They identified that there was an issue and what the issue was. They inspected the drain, cleaned out the P-trap and repositioned the existing plumbing.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The guy from Smokey's Garage Door came when he said he was going to and he was very nice. Our garage door would go down, and then it would hit the ground, and then it would go back up. It was not closing all the way. I did a service order and it went great. The guy assessed what was going on, and then he replaced the motor. It works fine now.
On the other hand, I had my air conditioning done as a different call and hygienically, the guy wasn't that clean. He did the repair fine, but I also didn't think it was very professional. Another thing is the person that came that replaced the motor in the hallway said he had the wrong motor. When the guy came out this time, he said, "Yeah, it's the wrong motor, but I can't do anything about it." and it sounds like there's an airplane landing in my hallway every time the unit goes on. It's supposed to be a variable motor and I don't know if that makes a difference in the sound, but it's very loud. As a matter of fact, when I have guests that come over to stay, I always say, "Well, how was your sleep?" and they say, "Well, except for the air conditioner..." which, it is loud.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The garage door didn’t go down so I called American Home Shield. Their contractor was great. They provided great service.
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I purchased this house and before moving in, I had the AC checked out and all the appliances. So, I had the paperwork confirming that the AC was working fine. I also requested the American Home Shield cover to be provided, which was how I got it. The AC worked for a single day. So, we were three months without it in the hot summer. I submitted a claim to AHS and the contractor said that the compressor was the issue. But it was not. It was the coil and so, I spent $1,200 for nothing to change the compressor.
The contractor came and looked, and said that they performed the work. But they didn’t show up at my place. So, I wouldn't blame AHS for that. It was the heating and cooling company they contracted with. I wish American Home Shield would not work with them. I understand how American Home Shield insurance works. So, I'm happy with it but they have an agreement with a lot of contractors and it seems like some of the contractors don't want to do the work. They just take it so that they will get the maximum out of AHS but they do not really solve the customer issue.
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Home Shield sent Air Resolutions by AirMack for our AC. It wasn't working. I just called Home Shield and made a service request. Air Resolutions was superb. I had to leave. They called me while I was in Florida on business, took care of the issue, and called me back and told me what exactly they had to do. It was fixed and I got home and it was working perfectly.
I have another claim with Home Shield which I'm exceptionally dissatisfied with. It's our refrigerator freezer. I am surprised that Home Shield is handling this one the way they're doing. They agreed they can't fix it and they would replace it. They can't even get the parts for eight weeks. We've already paid our $100 service request on the 15th. They're telling us that they can give us $300 towards another purchase because that was the cost of the part or we could wait six more weeks until the parts came in. I just simply asked them why I can't get a hold of an executive. In my business, customer service means everything.
Home Shield is dropping on this one. We have five small children and they're telling us to wait. In fact, Home Shield called us and said, "Your parts will be here on the 24th and your contractor in Arlington should be able to come out and put them in." 24th came, we never heard anything, so I called them the 25th and finally got through and they said they'd check on it. They called me this morning saying that they were unable to get the parts until six weeks.
They came back and said we can complain. They said, "Your parts are gonna be $300 so we can offer you that as a buyout and you can go get another fridge." I said, "In America, where would you buy a refrigerator freezer replacement like what we have for $300? You actually are not giving me $300. I paid you $100 on the 15th for a service request, and I paid you $68 this month for my membership. So how are you giving me $300?" I'm waiting for them to change their mind. That's not service. I'm extremely disappointed.
Danny,
We appreciate your feedback. I hate that we have not offered a resolution to your issue. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
A pipe had corroded inside and started to leak at a joint. Water and Drainworks came out and the tech fixed the issue. It's been great with Home Shield. It's all been very responsive and appropriate.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Home Shield came with my home purchase in December 2018 and I kept the contract after the first year. Filing claims is no problem. I make a call, send the money in, and in a couple of days, we have a service person out. I've been pretty pleased with their service.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
We had had a refrigerator repair guy come out who thought that the problem was electrical. Miguel from MC Electric came out and found out that it wasn't, that the electricity was in order. A breaker had thrown and somebody didn't see it so it was a very simple fix. MC Electric has been here a couple of times and Miguel is always very efficient. He wore a mask.
We've been with American Home Shield for four years now and we're very thrilled. Their service has been very prompt. We had to wait two weeks for the refrigerator technician, but that's been the anomaly. Other than that, we've usually had people come within a couple of days so that has been very good. We've had a few things replaced that has made it worthwhile. It's always a gamble. Are we gonna spend $500 this year on appliances or not? But my wife likes it, so that's how we're going.
Donald,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Our dryer wasn't heating up at all so I did a claim online. The AHS website was great. They then emailed us. They set up the appointment and they let us know that company would be calling us within 24 hours. The contractor who came out to fix the dryer was great. He was nice and he explained everything to us, like what he was doing. The dryer’s been working fine since. Being part of AHs has been great. We signed up two or three months ago and that was our first claim. There were no problems at all.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Direct Appliance Service did wonderful. They came to work on my refrigerator that died. I called the phone number on the brochure on the front of it that I keep every year that American Home Shield sends out that says what’s covered. I spoke to an actual representative, but it took like an hour and a half of holding one night. I think everything takes longer these days with COVID. They told me the contractor would probably call on the weekend. But they were closed on the weekend, so they didn’t call till Monday. The guy that came out was Anthony, and he was wonderful. Everything has been functioning very well. The repair helped tremendously. I have a refrigerator out in the garage and it's a pain in the butt having to go all the way out to the garage to bring something in.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
American Home Shield sent The Plumbing Works for my claim regarding my garbage disposal and a leak in my kitchen sink. They came twice, once on a Tuesday and again on a Friday of the same week and they were on time. They wore masks and they were able to resolve everything. I really like them.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I am happy that I have American Home Shield because it has saved me a lot of money. Recently, National Lock & Key came out and changed the two locks on my front door and a lock on my garage door. The guy put the lock on and the lock still wouldn't lock. He said the lock was messed up altogether. He couldn't just take that little lock thing out and put their lock thing in because he said it still wouldn't lock for whatever reason. At first he went and bought a lock but it was not what I had. I needed to have the same kinda lock. I told him to let me go get my own lock so I went up the street, got the lock from Home Depot, brought it back, and he put it on. It took longer than what it should have taken because he went to the store then I went to the store. But the locks are fine and the guy was fine. He did the job but he couldn't make the lock fit if the lock didn't fit. I'm glad he told me that, though, instead of leaving the piece in there then me having a problem and not being able to lock my bottom lock.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The fan for the air conditioner outside went out and Stockdale Service did a great job. I cancelled the first time and I rescheduled it. They came out and fixed everything. They were professional and on time, and they were in and out. Since then, everything's good. It's easy to set up appointments with American Home Shield and it’s within 24 hours, which is what I like the best about having a coverage with them.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
My furnace from the air conditioning was leaking inside the house. The floor was soaking wet. The first time I called American Home Shield, they were gonna send somebody out. But the guy they were talking about couldn’t come for about a week. So, I called them back, and they sent somebody the very next day. They were very kind and they understood the first time I called and when I called them back the second time to tell them that the people couldn’t come for a week.
The guys who came out fixed my problem. They were fine except that they went next door. I went outside and when I saw them, I asked if he was looking for my house number because he was looking at my neighbor's. He was about to leave. He started laughing. He was very pleasant, and the young guy with him was very pleasant too. I've been with American Shield for a long time, and everything’s been fine. I haven’t had quite many problems. If I had and I called them back because the people didn’t fix something properly or whatever was going on, they address the problem right then and there.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I had a washer claim with AHS and some guy came the first time but he didn't even look at it. He was horrible. It didn't seem like he had showered in days and he was very unprofessional. We didn't even know he had left. I called AHS and asked for another person to come from a different company. The guy from Sears came and he knew exactly what the problem was. He changed a part and that was it. He was very friendly and very professional.
My most recent claim was for the AC unit and the first time somebody came, they changed the capacitor. Then, we had our routine maintenance done and they said that this is a very old unit and it's leaking Freon. I was still within the 30 days and I called HomeShield back. I said I need someone to come look at it again and I have paperwork to show that the Freon was leaking. They put the claim through and the technician is supposed to call me to set up an appointment. It was a week ago and I haven't received anything.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
My daughter went in to take a shower. She turned the knob to hot and it turned but she wasn't able to get it to turn off. I called the plumber out because American Home Shield couldn't get anybody out to me. They told me it was the only one that they could offer me and it was the weekend. They said they had people to come out but that guy didn't come until the next morning. I had to call and harass them to get somebody out. That guy got there about 1:30 in the afternoon. My water had been running since about 9 or 10 o'clock Sunday night. Once he got there, he saw the problem and addressed it. He told me that he would have to get a part and his manager would have to approve because the part on my faucet was warrantied through Moen. Any product that they have, he said it was warrantied. He went, got the part, came to the house and fixed the problem.
I had other issues that I stated in the claim when I initially made the claim but he didn't address those issues. He had to come back out. I had a toilet handle and he fixed those. He put the handle on my toilet but now I'm having problems. My water is running in my toilet. In my tub, the little metal piece that goes down into the tub where the water goes down is corroded. He was supposed to fix that but he said he did not see the work order for that so he didn't do the job. I said the person I spoke with said they put it in the report for him to fix it. That was a part of the claim. He said he didn't see it. It was kinda crazy 'cause it could've been done better. The main thing is getting the right representatives online to be able to understand the customer needs. I don't know if the rep understood what I said or she was putting down what she wanted to put down on the paperwork but I explained to her what was what needed to be done and where I needed done.
I've been with American Home Shield for almost a year and I've never had any issues. I would probably recommend their service. There are a lot of people that don't know about it and I share the information. But American Home Shield could get the right contractor - people that are local. That guy was local but the other people don't respond. Their office is open from 8:00 to 5:00. What if someone has an emergency like an AC problem or water's not working. What are they supposed to do? They need to do better with their contractors. Get better people that's on the job. Get a different company that has a 24-hour emergency response. They have companies like plumbers and electricians that are 24 hours who can somebody out in an emergency but they didn't come out and that was an emergency 'cause my water was running all night. We had to shut the water off on the whole house to get the water to stop running.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I had a leaky toilet and American Home Shield sent Paramount Plumbing and Gas to take care of it. The techs from there was on time and he was really friendly. He had a mask on and he identified himself. He also brought a Shop-Vac in and cleaned up after himself 'cause my toilet had to come off and he had to change something down my drain flange. I also had American Home Shield at my other house for several years and they have always done what they said they would do. I always tell everybody to get their warranty.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The AC wasn't cooling and Automatic Control Corp. came out. I have three air conditioners and they've come a couple of times and resolved the problem. I know that they're good and they're gonna take care of it. I asked the guy what was wrong with it and he showed me the part that he changed when he left.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
You're able to give them enough information on the website. The website is fine. But it's better for you as a customer to speak with somebody instead of trying to do the claim online because there’s not every option available to you there on the website that you really need to get your point across. You really need to speak with somebody in some cases. When I had a toilet issue, the gentleman who came was very, very helpful. I was working when he came so I wasn't at home but when I spoke with him prior to him coming to my home, he was very good.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
We have the Monogram series and we got scheduled fairly quickly, but it was another couple of weeks to get the Monogram person out. If it could have been sooner, that would have been better, but once GE Appliances was out here, they rectified everything. Overall, our appliances are working well, so that's good. The contractors also seem very knowledgeable once they come out here.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The contractor sent out by American Home Shield for a natural gas leak in my basement was great. They answered every question I had and were super professional. The gas leak is gone and everything is fine. My house doesn't smell like rotten eggs anymore. American Home Shield is useful.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
American Home Shield gets the people out here very quickly. I get the information out there to them and then they contact you depending on what time you call for your issue. Cabot did an awesome job. They are one of the best ones AHS sent out so far to service my air conditioner. There were two guys who came out. He was training the guy as well. Both them were good. When they came into the house, they both had masks on so everything was well. They checked to make sure the AC was cooling off properly. The technician took his time to explain to me step-by-step what was going on with my unit. He gave my options and let me know the best one for me at the time. He broke it down so I could understand it and I can make my own decision of what I wanted to do. So, it was great.
The service with American Home Shield has been good so far although we had an issue with American Home Shield about a year ago. They took an extra service fee of $109 out of our account and to this day, we still haven’t resolved the issue with them. They kept saying they didn't do that. We've sent them all the documentation such as what's in our bank statement as well as everything they asked for. We still haven't received the $109 that was owed to us from them. I told them that they took the money over the phone from me from my debit card because you had to pay first before they even contact anybody. Then about a month later, they deducted another $109 out of our account. So, that put a bitter taste in my mouth for that part. But that's been the only hiccup we've had with American Home Shield.
We fought that, we talked to every person that we could, from the manager to the call center supervisor, we emailed them and sent them the documentation from my bank. I said that we don't know what else we could do. They said that their records were gonna show that. Maybe records are showing but my bank statement is showing they took $109 out of my checking account. So, that's not gonna lie.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The guy from Complete Companies said that I needed a new microwave. I talked to somebody at one department of Home Shield. She asked me the model of the microwave and the make of it and said that it would be like a month or two before they could get one similar to it. She also asked me if I would do a buyout thing where they offer me so much. I was told they were gonna send me an email to offer me a buyout for it, but I never did get an email or hear from them. This is my first claim with Home Shield, and I've had this for about two years. I like it because I've got insurance on all of my appliances, but they've not impressed me over this because of how long it took. They've not done their part about working on my microwave about getting this taken care of.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
My garage door was broken because the spring head snapped. I did a claim online with AHS and the information just came through. It was very easy. We were told we would hear within 24 hours. AHS would get a contractor's name and he should be reaching out to us. Sam's Garage Doors came out and they had to replace the spring. The garage door is functioning okay and it's closing now although it is a little slow. On the whole, American Home Shield satisfied what I needed.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The guy had to troubleshoot a problem for me which was causing my power to go out. He was great, very professional, knowledgeable, and it didn't take him long at all. The outlet on the outside was grounded and it was getting water. He found the issue and wires were exposed on the outside outlet. Every time I use that outlet, it would cause my GFI to pop in the basement causing my cable and alarm to go out. I changed the GFI myself in the basement once and I thought I fixed the issue. But the issue was that the outside outlet was tied to the GFI in the basement and I didn't know that outlet had wires exposed. Moisture was getting in there. They didn't insulate the wires correctly. After the guy came out and checked it out, everything was fine. I can use the outlet in the garage now. My GFI doesn't pop. We have a garage refrigerator and I was plugging it up in the kitchen through the garage door. Now, I don't have to do that.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
It would be a while before the technician from Hometown Garage Doors could come out, but he was in the area, so when I called, I was able to get there in time. He came out, diagnosed the problem and said, "This is what we need to do." We both wore our masks and he fixed the issue, and then he was on his way. He was very professional and I thought, "Wow." It was a pleasant experience, but I've had some very bad experiences with the contractors that have been sent out as well. In fact, last time I used my own plumber for my water heater. I'm in the Harley Davidson business, and I started checking out the guy American Home Shield sent. We found out that the guy would just go out of business and go back in business under a different name, and he was part of a motorcycle gang club.
He was a very bad guy. I explained to the lady (they're always wonderful) that they were putting me at risk having him even coming in my house. I had to keep going back until finally, I went through the option where I could get my own service provider and they would approve a certain amount. It was a water heater replacement and the folks that I got to have it done are fabulous. The actual work that was done cost $1,300 and I know they gave me a fair price, but American Home Shield only paid 312. They said it was for the water heater, but that means there was no labor. The whole thing didn't make sense to me. The plumber was surprised too at the cost that was reimbursed.
American Home Shield should let the consumer check out the providers and if we could use our own contractors, that would be the biggest thing. Now, I have found out that Allstate started to offer the same kind of home protection service that we can use our own people. These are people who are coming into our home and once we get a provider, it's so hard if they don't do it right. We have to go back and go back and go back with American Home Shield. For the most part, it has been good service and the people that have come out have been good, but we have to be very wary of the people that gets sent out as well.
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us. We are working diligently to improve the overall customer experience and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The first time APC Plumbing came out, they were here for five minutes, replaced the Johni-Ring and left. Within two hours the same problem was happening, it was leaking. So I called them back and they came out again. He was here for about 10 minutes that time, said that maybe he had pinched it wrong, that he flushed it five times and it should leak by then. It should be fixed. In another two hours there was still water all over the floor.
I called back a third time and they came out again. He said that he was gonna check for a hairline fracture. He couldn't find anything, so he said maybe it was just the bolts need to be tightened. So he tightened the bolts. Each time I said, “Are you guys sure? Because within a couple of hours, it starts leaking again.” He said, “No, this should do it. If not, call us back.” So in two hours, it was leaking again. I called them back and the lady at the office, who was extremely rude, told me that I had to caulk it and that would stop the leaking, which I'm not a plumber, but the water is still gonna come out whether you caulk it or not.
Then she said, “I'm not sending somebody out again. We replaced the Johni-Ring. Your warranty only covers replacing a Johni-Ring and tightening bolts. We don't do caulking and I'm not sending someone else out again.” So that was when I called AHS and requested another company. I've asked that they never ever send APC Plumbing out to me again.
I have the three invoices here, it's still not fixed. I had another company come out again and it's still not fixed. I’m having a really hard time getting this taken care of. I pay for the warranty. I'm not a plumber. I don't understand what's going on. But you would think that a plumbing company would be able to fix something. But I’ve had four visits and it’s still not fixed. American Home Shield has been very helpful though. It’s just I'm not having luck with the companies they’re using.
Hi Theresa,
I would like to thank you for providing feedback about your most recent experience. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The AC wouldn't show the humidity. The humidity was going up. Comfort First Heating & Cooling came and all of a sudden, the AC worked. However, I would like to choose the people that come out. It’s hard to talk to AHS. Everything’s on the computer. I told them that one time or two times, but still, they sent somebody else out. The people that put in the unit here wanted them to come back and service it. I told them who I wanted, but they sent somebody else.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The AC stays cool during the day, but then in the afternoon, the thermostat will reach as high as even 80 even though it is set at 70 or 72. It gets really, really hot. So I called American Home Shield and the first person that came out didn't do anything. He went out and looked at the unit and said the pressure were good. He never went into the attic to check that part of the unit. He opened up where the air filter was and said it was dirty. So he took out the air filter and told us we needed to replace it and then our problem should be done. We bought the air filter the next day, put it in, and it didn't help.
Another person that I know that works in heating and AC came over and he went outside and he looked at the unit. He said pointed out that they should have cleaned all the grime that was kicked up on the outside of the unit. He said it was something they were automatically supposed to do. He told me that there was a solution that we can spray on it that would help loosen it up, which we did. We got a water hose and it was just gunk coming off of it. It helped a little, but still in the afternoon, the AC would be 79 or 80, especially when there was more people than me and my daughter at home.
I called American Home Shield again and I asked them to not send the other guy because he didn't seem like he really wanted to be helpful. So they sent out another guy who was awesome. He came out and he looked outside at the unit. He said that all the pressures were good. He went up in the attic and he found a problem up top. He repaired that problem and he said we should be good. But it was only good for that day. The next day, the problem persisted. So I called American Home Shield back again and they never called me so I went ahead and scheduled the appointment online. Unfortunately, they sent the first guy back out again.
The guy came in and immediately when he came to the door, I explained to him the things that had happened since the first time. He was real kinda dismissive like just kinda condescending. Usually when they come, it's during the day. So the temperature seems fine when they walk in, which is why I think they kinda brush it off. So I started taking pictures of the thermostat to show him what it looks like in the afternoon. But he was kinda dismissive. His comment was, "Well, it's been triple digits in Texas. I mean, what do you expect?" I told him that even with triple digits, the thermostat shouldn't remain this high, constantly.
He said all they can do was check. So he went outside and then he came back in asking where was our other unit at. I told him it's up in the attic and I took him out to the garage. He said, "Oh, yeah, I remember this. I remember this because your daughter had to move the car for me to get to the attic." I told him that that never happened because he didn't go to the attic. My daughter doesn't even have a car and my car wasn't here at the time. He just kinda looked at me and then he went up there and came back about five minutes later. He said, "Oh, I remember what it was now. How big is your house?" I told him the square footage and he said that the problem was that the unit is too small for the size of house that I have. He told me that the unit is for an apartment complex. But the people that I bought this house from have had this unit here 15 years and they've never had a problem with the unit. It worked fine when we first moved in.
He said he checked everything and that the unit is working fine. He added that I just need a bigger unit and that was the end of it. I've tried to call American Home Shield and all I got was automated systems. I can't talk to a person to let them know the experience I've been having with the air conditioning people. I even tried to go online and do the live chat but I sat there for over an hour and no one responded to the live chat. I can't even do a follow-up to try and figure out is there another company I can deal with the AC to get a second opinion because I can't get through to them. So it's not been a good experience at all.
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
American Home Shield is pretty good. But it was a little difficult getting somebody out through them. The initial call took quite a while for them to get somebody out. Then I waited all day for the electrician to come and when he got there, he had no clue about how to fix a mobile home. So I just turned around and went through the process again and waited. I had to wait another seven days until the second group came out. They got the job done fairly well.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I had two things that I wanted to do but Home Shield wouldn't allow me to do those at the same time. They put me on hold. I ended up being on hold for about an hour. And then, when Home Shield finally got to me, they said they couldn't do it. But it was fine. The issue was the icemaker in my refrigerator. It took Windings a couple of times for it to be repaired since they had to get parts. But other than that, Home Shield is not as expensive as it could be. I use it when I need to use it. They usually try to do their best to fix the issue, so I'm fine with it. Home Shield has been really good to me.
Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I have two properties on the same street and I have American Home Shield on both. Firstly, whenever I call the customer support, I'm put on hold for a long time trying to get hold of a representative. Sometimes it takes one hour, and sometimes it even takes about two hours. I hope they can improve that. The second thing I was not happy about is, recently, I raised a ticket for a toilet plumbing issue on one property. There was water dripping from the upstairs toilet to the ceiling downstairs and they sent a plumber who came and inspected it.
The plumber that American Home Shield sent wrongly claimed that the floor was uneven, and because of that, there was a leak. He also said that the floor had to be made even. In order to do that, it would be a charge of $500, and American Home Shield would not pay for that. I had to pay $500 out of my pocket to get the problem fixed, so I did not get the repair done. I then got a private plumber to look at it, and he said that there was no problem with the floor and that the pipe had a crack. He applied some glue and some cement to the pipe and since then, there has been no leak.
On the same property, one of the burners was not working in the kitchen cooktop and the appointment for someone to come and take a look at it took about a week after I placed the request. Axis Appliance Repair came, diagnosed the problem, and then it took them again more than a week to obtain the part. Once they obtained the part, I had to schedule the appointment again and between scheduling it after waiting for the part to arrive, it took another 10 days. I was not very happy that it took quite some time, but other than that, they replaced the burner, and the cooktop is working fine.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I had American Home Shield for a while before I lost my job. Now, I'm on disability. So the whole time that I had it, I really didn't have to use it. But as soon as I got back on my feet to get it, I ran back to it. It's just nice to know that you have 'cause I don't have a significant other or anyone else that I can contact other than my dad, but he couldn't do any of the work. It feels good to know that there's gonna be somebody there that can handle it.
On my recent claim regarding my AC, I liked being able to track where the contractor was. That was the first time that I've experienced that, so that was exciting. He talked to me before to ask me questions and I told him what my dad has said about the motor running but the fan was not moving. So he went right away, checked it out and seeing that that was the issue. Then it started raining like cats and dogs so it took him a little while to get back after he had left to go get some material. But he came right back and finished. AHS is very timely. I like that. It was not their fault that I had to wait 'till the weekend to get the air conditioner. But the call was answered and Elite did a good job. I know you can set an appointment on the AHS app, but I just like that I could still be able to talk to someone. I'm still a stickler to talk to people.
Hi Lisa,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I'm very pleased with American Home Shield. They make it very easy to submit service requests. It's online or I can call. Also, I had a technician that asked me what my oven was doing and when I told him that it wasn't heating, he seemed to know what the issue was right off the bat. I was very pleased that he was in and out of here and he took care of the problem.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I called American Home Shield for an issue I was having with my stove's oven. The reps gave me a time window when to expect their contractors. They sent All Valley Appliance Heating and AC and the techs from there were fast and efficient. However, there was an issue with my stove and someone else came to fix that. Still, that wasn't because of anything that All Valley did or did not do. Now, my stove is working fine. Being with AHS has been pretty good for me and I'm glad I purchased their insurance.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
My experience with AHS has been very good so far. I've been using them for multiple houses. However, when the contractor came for my AC issue, he came multiple times and I did not like the service. First of all, they changed the coil and then they had to come back a second time because it stopped working again. So they had to change some other parts. It was broken three times and I just had enough with them. So then I called these guys, Cityline. Since there was a long gap, like a couple of months, I said, I was not gonna call the other company. There was a clog in the line. Because the water level was going high into the pipe. So they had to come and clean the pipe. But this guy said it might happen again. So we'll keep an eye on this.
Hi Mohammed,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Submitting a claim to American Home Shield was somewhat difficult. Everything was automated. I would end choosing the wrong number and it was confusing versus speaking to somebody. Still, my AC problem got taken care of and I had no issues. AHS sent Ruiz Air Conditioning and Heating and the tech said the problem was the fan. He went somewhere, came back with a fan, and fixed my unit that same day. Now it is working perfectly. Right after the AC repair, my refrigerator went out and AHS's contractor is coming to fix that as well. I would definitely recommend Home Shield.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
We called Home Shield and they texted us back in less than an hour to schedule. It was quick. Arctic AC did a wonderful job. They were prompt, clean and courteous. They knew what the problem was almost immediately. They had the part with them and they were in and out in 20 minutes. I've got a different home warranty on another house that I have and when it expires, we're gonna change to Home Shield on that too.
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 Aug. 30, 2020
My AC claim to American Home Shield went well. Trademasters came out. The guy was in the neighborhood and he got a service call. So he came the next day and he was able to resolve the issue. This particular time, the fan motor had went out. He had the part that was needed. He also had a mask and everything. So far, American Home Shield's been pretty good. The last thing that we had before the AC claim was our washer. We were having several issues with it, and it turned out that the washer tub was cracked. So they ended up ordering us a new washer. We've called them back because the one that they were ordering was not compatible with the one we had, and they made the adjustment. We have been pleased with them.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
One of my appliances was squealing at me. Then, it was making a weird noise for a couple of weeks and started screaming at me. IQ Appliance's service was good. Right after the tech had left, the appliance started making the same noise that it was doing right before it started screaming at me but the tech came back and fixed that. He was really nice, too. This was the first time that I've had to use AHS and the warranty has been perfectly fine for what I've needed so far. They were also quick to getting someone out. But price-wise, $100 for the deductible is quite a bit, especially since the competitors are charging around $75 for the deductible. There are also other warranty companies that charge monthly service fees that are about 10 to $15 cheaper. After this contract period, I will be changing.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The guy from Ramco Appliance Repair came out for an appliance issue. Fast service, polite, troubleshot relatively quickly, followed all safety components with COVID and whatnot, wore a mask. He found the problem and was done within 15 minutes then he was gone. That was the first time I had dealt with AHS and everything on the website was easy to fill out. It responded back to my email that it was submitted.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The AC wasn't cooling and it was very easy to file the claim for it. It was excellent service and the guy from Cool Works was there right away. I appreciate that very much. He had to come back because it was frozen up or something. He said what time he'd be back and he was there right on time. The company that did the repair was very nice and the repair was quick. The AC is working okay today. American Home Shield was efficient and there were no hassles.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
My upstairs air conditioner unit went out and when I put in the claim to American Home Shield, it was simple. I went online, logged in to my account and submitted the ticket that my AC unit was not cooling down. The contractor was a great guy. He looked at it really quick and said that the problem was the capacitor. He tested it and confirmed that the capacitor was bad. He had it fixed within 15 minutes. I've had to submit claims to AHS three times in the three years and there was a little bit of confusion with the first one. But other than that, they've been a great company.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
For my recent claim with AHS, I had water coming through my garage ceiling. It was multiple days later that the contractors came out, but they ended up having a different opening, and I wasn't very pleased with how they were like "Well, see in a week." I was like, "So I'm just supposed to leave this water destroying my sheetrock." I wasn't very happy with the initial time, but they got me in like a day 'cause they had a cancellation.
We had some renovations on our house. Plumb Genius thought that it was above where I'd had a bathroom renovated. They said they couldn't do any more because they were gonna have to move a vanity that we just had installed. We gutted and redid a bathroom, and they thought it was coming from the bathroom plumbing. I called my contractor who did the work and has been subbed it out to this guy, he came out and we figured out that it wasn't coming from the bathroom, it was coming six feet to of the left of that. So, really nice guys and they were like, "We think we know what the problem is," but the other contractor that did the plumbing found it in no time and it wasn't where Plumb Genius thought it was.
I signed up with AHS however long ago. We got all sorts of problems. We have an older house. It was built in '83. I was like, "This will be perfect." It was 76 a month. Then, the next year came and I got my bill and it was like astronomically compared to what it was a year before. We had zero claims. I'm not real happy about the price jumping after a year, and I hadn't even used them for anything. I was never notified of it too. I was like, "You can't just up the price without letting somebody know. Give me the option to opt-out." Their communication was absolutely horrid on that end. Then also, whenever I first signed up, my deductible was $100 per trip. Now, it's turned into 125.
Thank you for reaching out to us to advise of your issue. We do appreciate your feedback and would like to apologize for your experience. It is not our intent to cause such an uneasy perspective toward the warranty. My name is Robert and I will be assisting further.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I usually use American Home Shield's website for requests. When we had an issue with our dryer though, I called because I wasn't sure if it was covered. I was on hold a while, but that's understandable. Also, I did a couple of requests, but this is the one where they first put me in contact with somebody, and they said they didn't do that type of work. There was a miscommunication, and then I called back and American Home Shield found somebody else who was able to do it.
The technician from Dandi LLC came and he was really polite. He called before he came and he had on a face mask and things like that because of the Coronavirus. He was very friendly and he seemed to really know what he was doing as well. He was wonderful. We needed something related to the vent that was connected to the dryer and then he fixed it, which is great. We have a large family and since our dryer wasn't heating, we had a backlog of laundry. We were very happy that we could catch up on it.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Everything with American Home Shield has been very impressive so far. I'm a new member but everything’s been very professional. Everything they've told me has been spot on. I recently filed a claim for an electric switch that would not ignite. The contractor called me and set up an appointment. They were very professional.
Hi Julie,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
I had American Home Shield for years and years, but when I bought this house, the Realtor gave me a different home insurance company that was twice the price of AHS and they weren’t nice. They were horrible and I couldn't wait to go back to AHS. They’re very nice at AHS and very accommodating. I had a claim for my garbage disposal and it went well. The tech from Neighborhood Plumber & Rooter was here a day early, which was great, and he was wearing a mask. I’ve dealt with this company through AHS before and I liked them. He fixed the garbage disposal. But I had just replaced my sink to a large farmhouse sink and he told me my garbage disposal didn't have the horsepower that a farmhouse sink requires. I wound up having my handyman, who also happens to be a plumber, replace my garbage disposal recently to an upgraded one.
Hi Karen,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The air conditioner was making a horrible rattling sound that you could hear throughout the whole house. I did the claim process on a computer and American Home Shield's website was okay. They said that they'd let us know when the service was scheduled and they'd be contacting us. We told them about the issue on Saturday and the tech was here on Monday.
The guy looked at the AC and said he saw nothing wrong. He tightened a screw, said that was what was wrong with it, and left. But later that night, the same issue was happening. The guy said that all I had to do was call them and they'd come back out if it happened within such amount of time, and I called them right back that same night. A different person from the same company came out the next day and found that the hub had gone out, so he had to replace it. Everything's been pretty good since then. All in all, AHS has been helpful when I need them. But for the last couple of months, when you call them, you have to wait on hold for three hours.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
Our pool motor pump went out and American Home Shield's contractor from PLO Pools came out to handle it. The tech who came was a very nice guy and he was very knowledgeable. He fixed my issue on the spot. American Home Shield's claim process has been fine. However, I wish I could speak to a rep quicker instead of having to go through a bunch of other prompts where I am made to pay for the service upfront. Still, they have been awesome and they've done everything I've asked them to do.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020
The AC wasn't spitting out cold air and the first guy that came out just put freon in the AC and didn't fix the fan. I think it was his last appointment of the day and it seemed like he was kind of in a rush to get out of there. The problem still existed and I had to spend an extra 100 bucks on the second call when the first guy could've fixed it all.
The second guy was great. He went in and identified that the fan was an issue that's why there was no air blowing in there. When he identified that, he said he was gonna have to come back. That's a second home for us. We stay there on the weekends. I said I was gonna have to come back out during the week. He called it in to see if it fit and it did. We lucked out and he was able to fix it right then and there. Since the second guy came out, it's been perfect. He was super friendly and I really enjoyed him.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
AHS sent a company to service my refrigerator. The company they sent didn’t shut off the water valve prior to making the repair. As a result my kitchen was flooded and the ceiling in my FINISHED basement was destroyed. AHS did NOTHING to help rectify the situation. My basement is still damaged and neither the company OR AHS has done anything to fix it. To add insult to injury AHS is STILL sending this company out to service people’s home. I can only assume that the people that they send to people’s homes are not carefully vetted.
Nicole,
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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
American Home Shield responded well when I filed an online claim for the garbage disposal. About two days later, the contractor made an appointment and they came out at the right time. Since the repair, it’s okay. If there was any problem, I'd call them again. Overall, American Home Shield is Excellent.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
The water heater went out and Dave & Sons Plumbing was here within 24 hours. They were very quick. The plumber was very attentive. He told us what he was doing and what was wrong. When he initially had done it, only one side of the water heater was working and not the other. So, they came back the very next day and fixed that. Everything has been great since. Hot water is important, so the repair has helped a lot. I love American Home Shield. We've had them for 11 years now and I tell everybody about it. I always use their website to file a claim and it's easy.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
I had trouble with my oven. The element of the broiler wasn't working. I called AHS. It took forever because they were not there now. It was very hard to reach and communicate with anybody. They got back to me and they selected the guy who called me. But the guy was a heating and air conditioning guy, he didn’t do an oven. But they had already billed me because he accepted, whatever they do with him.
I called the contractor back. I said, “You need to tell them that you’re not an oven guy, you’re a heater guy.” He said he would. I stopped payment on it. Then I called AHS back and got the oven guy that could fix it. But it took weeks because it’s COVID. He came out, and then he had to get the part. But he came and my oven’s working now. He brought a new heating element. I haven't had any problems with AHS. But when I had a bathroom problem, they counted it as two problems, like the tub water and the sink water were dripping. So I paid twice, but it was the same plumber, the same visit. But other than that, they’ve been okay.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
The fan on the air conditioner wasn't blowing, and then the air wasn't coming out. We called American Home Shield for a claim. The contractor was a nice person and he explained to me everything I asked him. He had to put a thing in there to catch the lint. He was good. He listened to whatever I asked him. But the fan ain't blowing again now. I don't know whether I should call back about this or not. Other than that, I recommend American Home Shield and I already did. Last week, someone I know was calling about a stove. So, I told her to get the warranty.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
The door on our dishwasher would not close properly and remained closed. I called American Home Shield and spoke with a person. I’ve had so many frustrating calls with American Home Shield that I can't keep track of it. Every time I call them, it’s torture. Generally, they tell you you're gonna be contacted within a couple of days, but weeks and weeks and weeks go by. I called that company back and I was on hold. Today, I was on hold with them for an hour and 10 minutes. American Home Shield is pathetic. But Acreage Appliance was outstanding.
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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
American Home SHield's contractors from Lynch Electric fixed an outlet for me in one trip. Submitting claims to AHS has been really easy so far. It's all done on AHS's I've used them several times over the last couple of years and it's always really simple. However, I have had some trouble getting ahold of them on the phone for things. I'm selling my house, and so I had to transfer the warranty to the new owner. I tried calling Home Shield last week and it was taking such a long time that I just gave up. Other than that though, things have been good so far with them. Having their coverage has been worth the cost.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
When Extreme came out last for our AC, the gentleman told me that my unit needed three pounds of Freon and that AHS would pay for $10 a pound, and I would owe the extra. Then he did that, and the air worked. They were in good communication over when they would be here. It was a five-hour window. The contractor was a nice man and seemed to know what he was doing. But the AC's broken right now and I'm waiting on Extreme to come back out and fix it.
The big box that sits outside with the fan in it started making a lot of new noise, but it was still running. Then yesterday morning, I looked out the window at it and the fan was having a hard time starting its spin. It was trying, it was doing some slow movement and then it finally started back. Then just a short time later, 30 minutes, the breaker blew. It tripped the breaker, which has happened in the past with this unit. So, when I fixed the breaker, reset the breaker and cut the air off and cut it back on, the fan never came back on. It would not turn it off. So, I just cut it off and immediately submitted a claim to AHS, but I did it on the phone this time.
I'm aggravated that my air conditioner continues to break down, but I can't really blame it on American Home Shield. As far as American Home Shield, they did a proper job. We don't have a ton of money to throw into a new air conditioner unit should it fail, or a new refrigerator. I've had it at another home previously and it’s like any other insurance. It makes sense.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
It's easy to submit the claim, but the follow-up is horrible. You can't call in because nobody answers ever. I was on hold for over an hour and they kept saying it was gonna be an hour wait but it never went down. I did that three times. So you can really only submit online and there's no follow-up. If you have any issues, you can't follow up. You have to submit an email. Then I got a bill and I had an outstanding balance of $75 that they kept submitting, saying I owed but I already paid it. So that was when I kept calling and I couldn't get through. I sent an email and then finally, it just disappeared with the invoice. But there was no follow-up to the email. There was no getting in touch with them. It was very difficult. We've only had one claim with them and I'm kind of leery to even put any other claims in.
We do apologize for any inconvenience concerning your request. It is not our intent to cause such a difficult experience. We would be more than happy to assist in discussing this matter with you. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
My daughter has American Home Shield. I went with them too and I'm very satisfied. Recently, I was not getting any ice out of my icemaker. I did the claim online and they emailed me back. I got my date and Kinston Refrigeration called me and scheduled an appointment for that. They came out in two days after I filed the claim and they diagnosed the problem. The guy said he needed to get ahold of somebody at American Shield to approve the repair. There were two things he needed to get done. He did that one when he came out but they had to order a part for my refrigerator. I had to call them to find out because the guy told me it would be a while. The lady checked on it and told me they had to go across the state to get the part. She gave me an appointment and she said if it came in before that, they would come out which they did. They came in and put it on so I had no issues with it.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
The guy from D and P Plumbing came out last week. He had to order a piece ‘cause the water heater kept shutting off. Everything was what I was expecting except I wish the top part would’ve come in quicker. But we were fine. We survived and everything is good. There was something we had done that American Home Shield didn’t cover but overall, they're good.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
A few of the burners on the stovetop weren’t working. The guy who came and looked at it was very good but we haven't got it fixed. They got it approved to get a new stovetop so we got one. We’re waiting on somebody to come and put it in.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
We were originally with 2-10 ‘cause that is what the owner of the house went with as part of offering the house warranty. I've seen different ads and different things for American Home Shield, and when we had other people come out through 2-10, they said American Home Shield was one of their better clients that they've had that's why we went with them. American Home Shield is great. They are extremely efficient. They take care, they listen, and their website is easy to use so I can figure out where I'm going. It’s easily navigable. That is always nice that it’s able to do that.
Carolina Air and Heating came and did a great job. They fixed the issue with the AC unit. There was also a clog somewhere along the line. It was causing backup water issues in the house and they fixed that for me too. Scheduling me didn't take long at all. I did the claim that night and that next morning the lady called. Being summer, they've been so busy and said they couldn't do it until the next week but I was fine. We still have two out of three AC units running in the house because of my ductwork.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
We filed the claim for a dryer door repair and they assigned us a company. The company came out within a couple of days. THey did a great job. The guy took all the COVID requirements. He wore a mask and gloves. He stayed out of the house except for the part he was assigned to work at. He had the dryer door fixed within an hour. I was very satisfied with American Home Shield and the company that they selected. It was quick and easy. We didn't have to buy a new dryer, so that saves a lot of money and time.
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