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About American Home Shield
American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider based in Memphis, Tennessee. It offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of coverage, and you can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
- Discounts and promotions available
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Coverage limits and exclusions
- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed Feb. 7, 2021
C Mayes Plumbing & Heating came out very quickly and resolved my issue. The plumber was very professional and informative. The only thing about them is that their mailbox is full. I couldn't leave them a message and they weren't answering the phone. It was like one or two days that I had to wait for them to get back in contact. But I had a really good experience. American Home Shield is worth the monthly fee. It saves money in the long run so I definitely recommend it.
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! I
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2021
We called for a plumbing issue and the guy that came out was super nice and kind of cut up. He was straightforward and professional. He was an average person having a conversation with me. He did his job. It was an excellent experience. Calling American Home Shield is a lot easier for us. We could do claims online if we ever had a problem, but we like talking to real people. We also like it when somebody speaks English and that's American.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2021
The plumber noticed a leak. It was a pinhole in the pipe for the water heater. To fix it, we needed to shut the water heater off and the water heater shutoff was also defective. He couldn't shut the water off and he didn't have all the equipment. He said he will have to let the company know what needs to be done so he wasn't able to do anything on the night that he came. He wasn't sure when he would be back. Meanwhile, we had to shut the whole house off so that it won't be damaging further into the wall with the drywall getting wet inside the wall. But my daughter lives there and she has two kids and whenever they need water, they had to go back outside the house to turn the main on so they could use the water. Once they were finished, they had to turn it back off.
We have a neighbor who does plumbing sometimes and I asked him to do something about it. He put a new shutoff and put a temporary patch to plug out the little hole so my daughter can have water. He said that when the tech comes back, the tech needs to cut that section off and put a new piece in it. Then, the tech came back and he saw the pinhole was patched with solder. He said he doesn't need to fix it anymore. I said that was just a temporary fix but he refused to fix it. We started arguing and he left. We called American Home Shield and complained about it. They sent another plumbing company who cut the section off and replaced it. So far, we have had very good luck with American Home Shield. They always try to make everything right so we're happy with the company.
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our members is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2021
My cooktop controls were flaky. They beep all the time and change the temperature. Also, the microwave was old. I was so thrilled with the repair people who came. They did a great job. They came back and figured out what needed to be replaced on both of them. Then AHS decided that they were going to fix the cooktop and replace the microwave. The microwave is back ordered which is fine. For the cooktop, they got the replacement parts and came and fixed it. It's great now. On that or a different trip, they figured out what's wrong with my dryer but I haven't heard yet from AHS if they're gonna repair it or replace it.
When submitting a claim, they had a few items you could check but you couldn't describe the problem. There were not that many choices. It'd be more helpful for the repair people who were coming if I could explain it in detail. I was frustrated with only having other as an option for the microwave. I thought that maybe they could do it in one trip if I told them more about what was going wrong. Also, everything went a lot slower than I expected. I get that the repair people have a schedule and they have to slot you in. They told me when they could come and it was good enough. But when they left here, they said that I should hear back from AHS if they were going to repair it or replace it within two or three days and I haven't heard yet.
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 Feb. 7, 2021
The bathtub faucet handle broke off and it caused an issue with leaking and the tech that came out was able to fix it. The dude was very fast. It was outstanding.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I put in my first work order with American Home Shield November 3rd 2020 to fix our washing machine. After two visits, the technicians sent out said that the unit could not be repaired and would need to be replaced by American Home Shield. AHS advertises that if a product can't be fixed, they will replace it or provide money to buy a new one of your choice. I have not received any communication from AHS in months. I call every week and someone always tells me they'll have a supervisor contact me. We've been waiting 4 months and haven't heard from them, we still have a broken washing machine and they're still charging my credit card every month for a service they're not providing. This is a scam. I would not recommend American Home Shield as they do not provide the services advertised.
Eric,
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I called AHS. I had an issue with a range. There were three eyes on the stove that were working. One of the eyes wasn't working and something was wrong with the oven on the stove. The technician that went out told me the way this stove had been wired, we needed to put an outlet in so the stove could be plugged in the outlet when they brought the replacement stove. So, I had that done. I was told that the stove was going to be at the warehouse on the 1st or the 2nd of February. I called back this week to check about when the stove was going to be there. When I called back, I got the runaround. I spoke to several different people and one representative in particular, took me to my boiling point, because she was saying that she could not find my account, and then she asked me for my credit card number, which was totally inappropriate because I didn't use a credit card to make this purchase.
Prior to that call, I had spoken with another gentleman who was very kind and ordered the range for me. Finally, when I called back a couple of days ago, it was a two-hour and 24-minute wait before I even spoke to a representative. So, I just put my phone on. I just kept listening to that music play for two hours because I was determined that I was gonna try to find out about the stove and when it was gonna be delivered because I have this warranty on a rental property and I don't like to keep my tenants inconvenienced that long. I'm not extremely happy with the process and had even thought about dropping my warranty. But then, I spoke with the guy and now he's saying the stove is going to be at the warehouse on the 5th. He said the delivery date should be somewhere around the 12th of February.
I like American Home Shield because it keeps the warranty customer from spending excessive amounts of money because you pay that one-time fee, and then if there's a new product, they will service you there. But the protocol needs to be a little bit polished. It's ridiculous to keep a customer on hold for two hours and 24 minutes. Also, in terms of the contact, to find out about the product, those numbers should be a little bit more direct, so I don't have to have the runaround.
Joyce,
Thanks for sharing your feedback. I apologize that your experience was not satisfying and there was such difficulty reaching someone at our service lines. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
The unit wasn’t cutting off and it ran for weeks at a time. We didn’t realize it until we got our electric bill because we don’t hear it run. When the manager from the electric company called us, he told us we needed to get somebody out to look at it because it seemed like it was a problem either with the thermostat or with the unit itself. And it was the unit itself. Shepherd’s Heating & Air was very thorough, prompt and handled the problem in one visit.
Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your service request. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Atlantis turned the AC unit on and then it went off. They turned it back on and it went on. It ran for a minute and then it went off. So they couldn't figure out the problem. We knew the unit was working because it came on, but for some reason, it couldn't stay on. So they checked the power, which should be 240 volts to run the unit. But we were only producing 203. So we were losing power somewhere. We have solar on our home and I was wondering if hooking up the solar had something to do with it. The owner of Atlantis called American Home Shield and let them know what was going on. Then American Home Shield called me and told me Jet Electric was going to come out on Sunday, which they did. They were here for 10 minutes and turned the unit on, set it where they told me to set it, and it came up to temperature. It ran just fine. Then it went off after it reached temperature. So they decided to leave.
I asked them if they found out where we were losing power. The tech said the unit's working, so it's getting power, and that there's no problem to fix if it's working. I understand the philosophy on that. But the fact remains that we lost from 240 to 203 volts on the power. I told him I wanted to know what might have happened. He said it was probably on PG&E's end. I said okay and then asked him if he checked the hookup from the solar. He told me again that it was probably PG&E. They couldn't get out of here fast enough, and I wasn't real happy with them. I would never have these guys come out again. But I've never had a complaint with American Home Shield. They have been great. They're right on things and they make sure it's done. I have recommended them to a lot of people. It is so worth it.
The guy from Atlantis called me and wanted to know what had happened with Jet Electric. So I told him and he said that doesn't solve the problem. We still have no idea why it didn't work. It has been working fine. My experience with Atlantis was great. They were very concerned and would call to find out how everything was going. They told me to contact them right away if there's any problem.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
When I submit service requests, I do it with the automated thing because if I call, I have to be on hold forever. But now, I'm just gonna wait on hold until they answer me. I'd rather do it with a claim rep. because I found out that some things that I needed fixed could have done together on one service fee because it requires the same kind of service, and I didn't know that when I spoke to an American Home Shield rep. They told me in the beginning that when I call to get service, each appliance has a different service fee. But all the claims that I made have been good. Recently, Hotshot Appliance Service came out for my garbage disposal. They were very friendly and kind in explaining why the problem happened and what was wrong with it. I have always recommended American Home Shield.
Thanks for sharing you experience and thanks for recommending us.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Class A Service was good. They were professional and they knew what they were doing. They cleaned up after themselves. They were prompt and they did their job. It was easy to submit my claim online but I like to try and do it on the phone. With the verbal request, I can add input. Whereas online, it's kind of hard to supply exactly what we're needing done. But overall, I like American Home Shield's services.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I was having issues with my dishwasher, my microwave and my cooktop. Jack's Appliances was very efficient. They came out on time. They were very communicative and they were able to fix all of my appliances. The customer service at AHS was great as well. Everything was simple with their process.
Rosio,
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I really appreciate Mike's Appliance. The particular service tech that came out was very supportive and helpful. This was the second time that the washer had performed. The first time, it was fixed. But it has been about a year and the transmission on the washer went out again and the same thing started happening. So American Home Shield is going to replace the washer. They have handled the claims very well. You might expect that they're going to try to fix the issue before they do a replacement. But if a unit needs replacing, it does happen which I appreciate. I would also use Mike's Appliance again just because of the great technician they sent.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
We had plugs that were bad and there was a plug that went bad. The guy fixed that and he found there was something wrong with the box. He was a good electrician. He did an outstanding job. He was very pleasant and professional. However, American Home Shield did not replace a like item on my other issue. I paid almost $380 for my faucet and they just replaced it with a $69 one.
The company that went to show up gave me pictures of almost the exact same thing I had and they gave me the serial number. I looked the faucet up and they were comparable. But when they came out to my house, they brought something totally different and I was not too happy about that. It was smaller and it didn't do the things I needed it to do. To me, that was bait and switch. I almost went through the district attorney on it because I was very upset about how AHS handled that. I had all the documentation because they sent it to me. I'm no longer with them. I found some places that are much better.
Stanley,
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We do apologize that this request pertaining to the electrical has caused you to cancel your warranty. Your feedback is important and we look forward to your possible joining the AHS team in the future. Have a great day!
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
The refrigerator was freezing all of the food. The guy came out four times and it was one problem after another. Then, he said he misdiagnosed, and he didn't know what was wrong. The last time he came out, he said all I had to do was turn off the icemaker and not have it make any ice and the refrigerator will work fine. I asked him why would I not want that on if I live in the high desert, it's hotter than hell, and in the summertime, I need ice. He said I just have to buy myself some ice and he left. I called in American Home Shield and I put a request in for a second opinion. That guy came out and he'd ordered a part for it. He said there was something wrong with the icemaker part of it, or the vent. We'll see when he gets the part in whether or not it gets fixed.
The first guys that came were all from Sears and they were just not interested in doing a decent job. They didn't know what they were doing, because even the one that came to fix the dishwasher, still never fixed it and never came back with a part. So, the second opinion guy is the one that's going to fix the dishwasher. He ordered a part for it as well.
I have a property in Los Angeles and the sewer pipe there was plugged up. Accent Plumbing is in the neighborhood and for years, I've been calling on them and requesting that they come out because those guys work faster than quick, and they always get the job done. We couldn't get anybody from them to come up that time, they were all backed up. It was also on the weekend, so we were stuck because no toilet was working. We got a plumber to come out and paid him $240 to unclog it. He said it was going to be fine, but it didn't, it plugged up again. He then came out with a camera and told my grandson there that we needed a great big machine that costs $700 that he could bring in to unplug it, because each time he'd use the snake, it would just poke a little hole in the stoppage. Then once toilet paper and everything starts going through, it plugs up again.
My grandson called and told me and my son about it. I tried American Home Shield again to see if Accent Plumbing could finally come out. The guy came out the next day, and sure enough, he unplugged the whole thing. He went in there with a camera, he didn't just poke a hole in the stoppage. Overall, American Home Shield is great. It’s just the people that they call.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
The turns of my switch had shorted out and died. They needed a new condensate pump. The tech came and fixed all the issues. It was seamless. If you're buying a house, American Home Shield coverage is worth negotiating into your contract.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
We were having issues with the AC unit turning off and on and we were having an issue with Freon leaking from the system. When we made the call to AHS, they took it immediately and they assigned an agent. The tech came out within a reasonable period of time. The man that they sent was knowledgeable and very fair in his evaluation of what he found. The tech worked on both issues and everything was taken care of. So far, it's working great and living in Florida, that's what we needed. It's the first time we had worked with them, through American Home Shield, and it turned out nice.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I submitted a claim with AHS because the garage door was stuck open and I couldn't get it to close. When you push the button, it would just go click, click, click, and it wouldn't do anything. Smokey's came out and he fixed it. He was good. I liked who we got. I've had issues with other claims, but this claim was good.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us in the future. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I tried to make an appointment online with American Home Shield because my heater was not working. It was not clear on the website how to schedule a heating because it gave you only a limited number of choices, but nothing for heater, only air conditioner. So, that was difficult. I ended up calling American Home Shield on the telephone in order to schedule the appointment. My heater went out right when the atmospheric river was happening here. We had a big rainstorm that took several days with non-stop rain.
Since my heating and air conditioning unit is on my rooftop, that affected when the contractor could come out. So, it took a couple days for them to come out, but they did. They showed up right on time. They gave me a timeframe of 8:00 to 10:00. It was wonderful. American Home Shield's website was useless in making my appointment for what I needed. Also, the policy is expensive. The deductible is high, too. You have to pay $100 a visit, and it has a lot of limitation disclosures on it too. But I would still recommend it.
Thanks for sharing you experience and thanks for recommending us.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Poe’s Plumbing went above and beyond what they needed to. The technician was great. But once we submit a claim to American Home Shield and when we have to have a follow-up for something different, it seems like at that point, there's a little bit of pushback. It's more informational and asking more questions in that regard. There were two separate devices that we had to have three different calls on and on the third call, the item was finally replaced outright. It took a little bit of procedure, which are the parameters on how they set up business.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
The contractor came out and looked at the refrigerator. It was a lot of parts that were needed and they said that they were going to put in for the parts. I didn't hear back from anyone for a week. When I called them, the person that answered the phone said they had put in for a replacement 'cause it was too much to fix it. From that point on, I contacted American Home Shield and they told me that it wouldn't be until the end of February before they could get the refrigerator. I didn't want to wait that long and I didn't have to either. They told me how much they were paying for the claim and I chose to get a Lowe's merchandise card. I purchased the refrigerator and I have the receipt here now which I gotta send over to their email address.
American Home Shield processed the claim really well. The only thing was they didn't contact me, I had to contact them. But that wasn't a big thing. It was past a week since they had come out and I didn't have a problem with them handling. They handled the claim in a real expeditious way. One time they called me, they put through for the merchandise card or I could do it the same way I did with my washing machine when it broke down. You have to purchase it then send them the receipt. Whatever the price was, they were going to pay for it. But this time, it was even better because they processed a merchandise card electronically and all I had to do was print it off and take it to Lowe's. That was good. They really stepped it up this time.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us in the future. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I've not always been pleased with the service we've received from American Home Shield. We mostly had plumbing type of issues. Sometimes when the contractor has come out, they seemed kind of distracted and they've had to come back a couple of times in a previous incident where if they had been paying more attention, they probably would have got it with one visit. That was my poor experience with American Home Shield. When their contractor comes out, you're paying $150 for a service call so sometimes, it seems overpriced. But if you have a significant problem, American Home Shield is worthwhile. A neighbor of ours had a whole floor ruined for a water leak and they fixed all of it. In a case like that, American Home Shield is very effective. Overall, we're satisfied with them. Recently, the water heater was not heating the water sufficiently. When the contractor came out, they removed a regulator on the hot water heater and that fixed the problem. We're satisfied with the service we received.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I had another company before I had Barstow & Sons Heating and they won't even deal with American Home Shield. I was very disappointed because I liked the company I've dealt with for years. Barstow has been very kind to me except I get the feeling American Home Shield doesn't give everything they're supposed to. My other company says, "If you want a part, they'll send the cheapest part or won't even send the right part at all." My experience with Barstow, so far, has been good. But the companies can't help what American Home Shield does to them. I found out that American Home Shield makes you pay for the freon. It's close to $100 a pound. I'm still having to go through where I've got to reschedule them to come get the freon which is gonna cost me $400. I'm not being very happy with American Home Shield.
Phyllis,
We do apologize for the inconvenience and your work was not properly done. It is not our intent to cause a difficult experience related to your heat pump repair. We do appreciate you for sharing your experience, and allowing us assist. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I go online when filing claims and I find it very easy to do it self-service. I like the communication and the reminders when folks are coming. AHS texted. We had one situation with the wine fridge where we needed to order parts and they kept us in the loop the entire time. They got the parts in and scheduled the appointments. The guy that was sent out was terrific. The one that was a bit of a challenge was when we called in our garage door opener. The repairman felt very constrained on what he could do. He said the motor’s out and I needed to get a whole new unit. But that wasn't supported, only the parts. He had to come out three times on that. Whereas, if the repair person says it needs a new one, American Home Shield should just provide a new one. Then he kept trying to upsell me, which I was a little uncomfortable with as well.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
When we were having problems with our air conditioner, it took about four weeks to get it fixed because they couldn't find a coil. The air conditioner was 16 years old. But our experience with AHS has been fairly simple and easy. When we have a problem, we call them, and then they get back with us. If we haven't heard from the provider that they have recommended, then we call them ourselves.
Thanks for sharing you experience and thanks for recommending us.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
My light switch was shorting out in the garage, then it completely broke to the point where I couldn't turn it at all and I couldn't flip it. I called AHS and their claims process was pretty easy. They told me to expect the contractor within 24 to 48 hours at the most and I was very happy with the entire process. The light switch has also been working perfectly since the repair.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Somebody referred and told me about American Home Shield and I signed up with them because I thought it would give me peace of mind. Recently, the heating unit was continuously running and making the house 80 degrees. No matter what I did, it wouldn't cut off. So, I made a claim with AHS and the process was pretty simple. Then, the techs came out and they said assessed it. They were fast and they said that the thermostat within the unit that tells it to shut off was broken. So, they had to go to get the part, then they came about an hour later and fixed it. That was a great experience and I didn’t have any issues. Everything seems to be fine now.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
American Home Shield sent out Elite Electric Solutions to fix two ceiling fans. On the first ceiling fan, the light was flickering. And the second one, the motor for the fan was broken, and so it was grinding and struggling to spin the blades. I went to their website and filed the claim on there. It was good and easy to use. They said that the contractor would be reaching out directly. It was the next day I got a phone call from them. The techs were great, professional, came with COVID mask and put covers on their shoes and got the job done, so it was very good. The one with the light, they were able to fix with a new bulb. The one that was with the motor problem, they completely replaced the fan. Overall, having American Home Shield alleviates the stress of keeping up with the house and you feel a level of protection if anything goes wrong in the house and that you're in good hands to get anything fixed.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
We discovered that there was a leak in the bathroom in the basement. We reached out to American Home Shield. They were very prompt in their response. They sent someone out to take a look. The plumber identified the problem and changed the pipes without an issue.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
My shower was not warm enough and it kept getting cooler so I just assumed that something was wrong with it. I had my friend come over and look at it. He couldn't get the pilot light relit and there was water underneath. I called the home warranty for them to look at it and they were able to quickly identify what needed to be fixed with it, and then also get it replaced. I called it in Friday, and Saturday, they were out there fixing it so that was good. Everything was seamless. It worked exactly like I wanted it to and I was happy with it.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us in the future. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
The last claim I had was for my garage. I paid my deductible, but I ended up having to pay an additional $400 to get my garage door fixed, which was kind of bizarre. But I went with the technician's advice and got it fixed and paid the additional $400. He was very professional when I was speaking to him. So far, so good. I'm okay with the service, so far.
When I had a clog in my sink, my daughter was home when the guy came out, but he couldn't get the clog fixed. He said it'd have to be an additional $350 for the airtight drain snake. I told him never mind because I already paid the deductible. Then I had a shower issue and the second company came out. They were able to fix it without charging me $300 for a larger snake. Everything was fine.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I've been with American Home Shield for years and it has been very helpful. I've always relied upon them. But lately, they've fallen apart. I prefer using the phone to submit a claim. I'm probably of an age where I just don't absolutely love doing things online. It's very frustrating sometimes if you can't get through and I don't find submitting the claim online as reliable as the phone. However, this time, I talked to somebody in the Philippines, which I haven't done before. I had the feeling that they didn't know what to do with me because I was having trouble with one of the people I was put on to fix something. Finally, I just dropped it and I went to the store myself and I was getting somebody to put it in. I'm very dissatisfied with American Home Shield. This has been awful and I've had it. When my time is up with them in March, I'm not going to go with them anymore. I would tell people to look for somebody else.
Barbara,
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I had a problem with the first company that American Home Shield sent. When I originally called as far as scheduling, it was very rude and unprofessional. They told me, “Well, listen.” First of all, I had to call them. They never called me. They said they got my claim and they would see how they could fit me in. But the times that they gave me was not the times that I will be home.
I told them I could only do afternoons. They said they only got morning so I had to figure out what I needed to do concerning that time schedule. I said, “Well, sir, it don’t work that way, because I'm not gonna be there in the morning. When is the next available time that you could do anytime after 1:00? Anytime after 1:00 is potentially that I could have somebody there. ‘Cause you need an adult to be there, correct?” They said, “Well, look. We only have this time. The next two or three days, we're so extremely busy. I’m trying to fit you in and you’re not working with me.”
I told him that it was not about working with me. Anytime I’ve dealt with a claim, the contractor usually have somebody call 10 to 20 minutes prior to coming. That would have been perfectly fine. But it had to be after 1:00. I’m a school bus driver. So my hours could be very different and challenging because I usually have a certain window of time. I couldn't make those morning schedules. I felt like I was arguing with him.
I don't want to feel like I’m arguing with a company that I’m about to have them come into my house. Then, it would have been a major problem because the tech would have came with an attitude, and I would have started having an attitude. It might have not been pretty. So, I just went ahead and said that I was gonna call American Home Shield. I called American Home Shield and told them to cancel. They got another company out. They were accommodating. They came in and took care of it. It was done.
I had another issue with American Home Shield, where I’m still waiting for a refund, and there has been no communication. They took my money out fast but they charged me twice, and I have not received my money back. Then I opened up a whole new claim, because I had to open up a new claim if I want to get another company and then tell them that I don't want that company. So that's what I ended up doing and that really didn't take that long. But I'm still waiting for my money to even be posted, which has been going on for a week and a half now.
American Home Shield was giving me a hard time because I explained to them we did not want that company again and I didn't like that. That part really made me angry. I’m the customer, I’m paying them. I needed the service done, but I did not want this company, but they were trying to force me to take this company. I spoke to a manager concerning that, and I explained it to her. They went, “We just got to cancel the whole thing.” Why do I have to cancel the whole thing instead of just switching the whole company and dispatch another company? They’ll make it better if a customer is very specific and stated they do not want a certain company because of the experience that they had, they should not be forced to have that company and they should have the option, especially if they’re making it almost like a complaint.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
My stove's broiler went out again. Express Appliance Service came right out within a couple of days. They were nice and seemed to be efficient. They decided it needed three parts, overlay, the computer board, and the element itself. They tried to get it and couldn't get one. They reported it back to the company and I didn't hear anything. I called the company twice. Finally, they said they were looking for it. A day or two later, they sent me a message that they couldn't get the parts either so they would be authorizing a new stove. About a day or so later, they sent me out a list of stuff. We went over it and picked out the one we wanted. It was a little more money, so we paid the difference. Now we're waiting till this coming Monday when they're going to deliver. That took from January about 2nd till now to get it resolved. It was a little long.
American Home Shield fixed several other things of ours too, like our dryer, and they also did something with our dishwasher. However, we're still having problems with the refrigerator's ice maker. It's frustrating 'cause it's a nice accessory to have. We can use it. It's just that it's very slow and it freezes up on us. Even though I adjust the temperature all over the place, it doesn't seem to do any good. Overall, they fix things, although sometimes it takes a while.
Taking care of our members 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 Feb. 6, 2021
I really liked Realty Rekey. He just came in and rekeyed five doors. It was quick. It was like 15 minutes. I asked him to do one key for all of them, and he did. He was really nice. I also used another service with American Home Shield. I had like a toilet issue and I put in an order. That was easy. But then, the next day, I had a heater issue, and I put it in order. Both jobs went to the same person. I just wish it had merged and I didn't have to pay $75 for each one. Even the work guy said, “You guys can call or do something.” It seems like I had two jobs. I had to pay $75 twice for the one person to come down. I think it was just the app didn't allow me to add to my plumbing job. If I had another type of service like a roof service, I wouldn’t merge it with the plumbing service. I could have merged them both but it wasn't obvious from the website. Other than that, I really like them so far. I liked that they have an extended roof protection. I put extra money for that.
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our members is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
American Home Shield is the best money you can spend on, especially if you are single or much older like I am. I'm a real estate paralegal so I see a lot of house closings and sales all the time. A lot of times we have buyers asking about the home warranty process and what it entails. If they ask me, I can always tell them my experience. I've had American Home Shield for three years now and it has always been great. I tell everybody, “If you can get that on your contract, get it. It is well worth you buying.”
I always go to American Home Shield when I have a claim. When my oven died and they couldn't get the parts to fix it, American Home Shield replaced my oven. That would have been a big expense because it's in the wall and it's a different size. American Home Shield was great about paying the claim. I also had a garage repair and a furnace repair. The technicians were perfect. They were very professional and on time. They solved the problem. I'm fixing the sale of this house and buying another one at the coast. I plan on continuing with American Home Shield. You have to trust the people that come into your home to fix stuff and not charge you an arm and a leg. You don’t want them to keep coming back.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
Home Shield has a series of companies that they call for service. But I'm having problems with trying to get to the right kind of technician. Last year, I had a problem with my oven and the tech they sent out didn't know what he was doing. They had to send somebody else and it was a very simple, easy problem. However, when I had an issue with my Sears washing machine, the guy that came over was a Sears technician. He was good and did quality repair work. But as soon he finished the washer, the next week, our dryer has gone bad. It was making a loud pitch noise. I called Home Shield and asked for somebody from Sears. They gave me some other company and I've had problems with this other company before. I couldn't even get ahold of them. I'd call and their answering machine was full. We had to call back to Home Shield. They got ahold of them and then got an appointment. They're supposed to come Friday.
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our members is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
It was very easy to put in my service request with American Home Shield. It was very easy to navigate the little app and put that in the website. I did like that especially since this was my first time having warranty and dealing with this. My first experience with North Star was fine. My husband was the one that was here that day and he said they came in, did the repairs and got the boiler working that same day. We were very happy. We had heat for five days or so but now, we have a leak. I don't know if it kind of disrupted the whole system and we still don't have heat. I had to put in a separate request and they're coming but I have to wait another week.
They did a good job with the first time, but the issue's not resolved. There were a couple of boiler sections where the heat comes with the piping in the basement that we had replaced and someone had come in and put them in new. I don't know if they hadn't quite gotten sealed right. When we finally turned the thing on, that was when we realized that there was something going on there. It's in my basement so it took me a couple days to even notice that it was there. But I don't think this other separate issue had anything to do with their skill level in terms of not being able to do it right. We'll find out once they come back.
At the time, I had to work so my husband had to deal with the issue when I called the second time. It took them two or three days to even call me back. I kind of wondered what the process was and I didn't know if I needed to call American Home Shield. I kind of read that when you put in a service request, they assign a company to do the work. But I'm wondering at what point can we ask for a different company to come in 'cause we've scheduled out to February 11th but it's 25 degrees and there's snow outside now. I can't believe that they're the only boiler service in that whole area. I have a temporary gas heater in the house so I do have heat. We're not in a really bad situation but it was much nicer when the boiler was on.
Daniela,
We do appreciate you sharing your feedback and providing your experience thus far. We do apologize for the delay in the repairs pertaining to the boiler, and would be more than happy to assist with a resolution. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Yes ago, American Home Shield replaced our water heater. They also replaced my washing machine when it went. Recently, we had some plumbing done and right after that, our icemaker didn't work anymore. We called AHS and they replaced it. We are as happy as happy could be. Their service has been fantastic and the price I pay when the techs come is phenomenal.
Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your service request. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
We were very pleased with the service that we received from AHS and navigating on their website was not a problem at all. We were having a problem with the toilet flushing and it was backing up in the shower. It must have been a pretty big clog and as far as I can understand, it was a clog on the outside somewhere. So, the tech who came out stayed until it was cleared and so far, it’s been okay. We were glad we had AHS because the plumber was here for quite a while and to hire one like him for that, the cost would have been much more than the deductible. So, it was worth it.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
When I first had made the order to American Home Shield for service, the tech didn't show up. He said he was gonna call me back and he never did. Then, someone else was sent and he did a good job. I also did a claim when I was having a problem with my stove. I was going through a whole lot with my stove. It was so hard to get in touch with American Home Shield. I was on the phone for so long. Even though that happened, I know the virus was going on at the time I was trying to get them on the phone.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I called for a service order for one leak. The tech from Lindsay Plumbing looked at it and then I called a week or two later for another issue thinking that they were connected to one another. The techs charged me a different fee which was fine. But, he didn't go into the home where the leak originated from. He said he could get to the source of the problem. Everything he did was outside but he still couldn't get to the source.
When I asked for Lindsay Plumbing to go out a third time for the second call and assess things, they declined. Someone told me that I needed to get the city to come out. The techs from the city came two or three times and they told me that I have to get a snake and that they needed to see a video. So, I paid for someone to do a video. American Home Shield set me up with S.A.P.S.A.P and they said they would be out the next business day. That company's rep called me the morning they were supposed to go out and said that the tech was sick and so they had to cancel.
AHS assigned Sun Kings and they told me that they had to come out the next day. They came at about 9 o'clock at night the following day. The gentleman from Sun Kings tried his hardest to at least give me some relief because my home was under horrible measures at that point. He unclogged things but he said he couldn't use a snake inside the plumbing. So I waited. Normally, when techs come out, they say what they found and what needs to take place. I never got a call back saying what the issue was from Sun Kings.
I called back and the young lady whom I spoke with said that Sun Kings never called American Home Shield to say what they found. I had to get my own contractor to do everything that needed to be done and get everything installed. I called to speak to a manager just to say that have pictures and that I understood AHS may not cover everything that I had to take care of, but I'm sure somewhere in my policy something is covered, and I was calling to see what will be reimbursed. That was last week, and I haven't spoken to or gotten a call back from a manager yet.
I called back today to follow up 'cause I gave AHS time over the weekend and another business day. The lady whom I spoke with said she couldn't get me to a manager. I told her that I have already told my story and I don't wanna have to tell it again. While I was on hold for 30 minutes waiting for a manager, a lady picked up the line and she went through the whole spiel like it was a brand-new call. I told her that she couldn't help me and that I was holding for a manager. She still wanted me to tell her the story so I gave her a tidbit just to remain calm with her. AHS used to give me impeccable service. But they are becoming incompetent to work with because the contractors do not stand by what American Home Shield stands by. This is not what I bargained for. I'm paying two premiums for this insurance on two homes.
We do apologize for the inconvenience and your work was not properly done. It is not our intent to cause a difficult experience related to your leaks. We do appreciate you for sharing your experience, and allowing us assist. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
There were two calls - one for the dishwasher and another for the garbage disposal. The guy was pleasant but they were saying they couldn't fix the garbage disposal and recommended kind of running vinegar through it.
Brandon,
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 Feb. 6, 2021
Every time the furnace would kick on, I was smelling gas. American Home Shield's online program let me pick JT Morgan out of three contractors listed. Once I did that, it gave me a notification saying that I should be hearing from someone in the next 24 hours. JT Morgan ended up getting in touch with me and they came that same day. They gave me a call 45 minutes before they got to my location. The tech told me exactly what time he was gonna be there and got there 10 minutes early. He ran into a small problem but he was able to fix it. We used to hear a small popping when the furnace first started kicking on. That had something to do with extra gas up in the system. Since the tech was up at the furnace, we haven't been hearing that popping sound. AHS is great. It costs me a living a month to save my life in the long run.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
The garage door wouldn't go up and down. The spring had busted and I called American Home Shield. They sent me a message and said that Smokey's Garage Door would be contacting me to set up an appointment for the repair and they gave me the number if I wanted to call them. The fellow came out as scheduled. He had external springs on the truck and it's the internal spring that I had. So, they had to order to get the right kind of spring. It took them a couple of tries before they got the right part but it wasn’t a problem. They have done a good job. AHS provided good service and I have no complaints.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I've been put on hold for more than a month now for my cash out. AHS sent out four different contractors and I still don't have the problem solved. Everybody that came out from the week of when they first started coming out, all said the same thing. They said the water heater needed to be replaced. So when they went back to American Home Shield, AHS sent out somebody else. Then it just stopped. Then I asked them, they wanted to put a waterless tank. I said no because I wanted the same unit that was in there because I live in a townhouse. I went to another contractor I found and AHS said they were going to cash me out for $1,500. I still haven't received it and haven't heard back from them yet. AHS didn't help me. I exhausted all my contractors.
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Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
We were having some issues, the door going up and down and getting stuck. Reliable Garage Doors came out and they were able to fix it. Everything was great. AHS is fine as well.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I would call Home Shield when we have a claim and they would get a service scheduled then give me a call. We had a claim for our washing machine and we had people come out three times. A guy came again and said a new motor was needed and he was gonna order the parts. That's when the communication got messed up. Home Shield would tell me that somebody was coming and I expected a technician to come. They would say 8:00 to 5:00 and by 5 o'clock, nobody was still here. We called and they had notes saying that they weren't even on the books to come out. There was a communication problem. I would call the people at Sears and somebody had something messed up there. They said they didn't have any servicemen in our area. But I knew these service guys from Sears and they are local.
Another issue we had was with the people at Home Shield's call center. They didn't understand what was going on. I called and I was told they couldn't send anybody out here because the parts were not in yet. I told the rep that the parts were already in our house. I was told that they were gonna call Sears and tell them that all the parts were in and we were ready to go. But when I called Sears, they didn't know anything about it and they would reschedule me for another date.
We were left with three to four months without a washing machine and we pay $78-something a month for Home Shield. When a technician finally came I said, “They told me that y'all quit Sears.” He said, “No, we're still working.” The technician had been here before. He was very professional and he got things done. He fixed the washing machine and everything was okay. Home Shield should have refunded our money back for all the troubles we had but they didn't. But other than that, it’s been okay.
This was the only time we had a problem. All the other times we've had things repaired here, they schedule the service. When technicians get here, they do the work and they've been great. Our refrigerator broke and I called Home Shield about it yesterday. They gave me the reference number with the company that would be coming out here. We have to wait for them to call and make an appointment.
My son-in-law has Home Shield too. They had a little problem with their central air. Because my son-in-law and daughter both work, my son-in-law called me and said that Home Shield called and said that the technicians were on their way. They would be there in 20 minutes. They came and did the work. They fixed the problem and the central air is working.
John,
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I have a radiant heat system. My house is two floors, and so the upstairs wasn't heating right, and then the studio was getting too hot. American Home Shield sent out some people first and they weren't good. They said that it worked fine. I told them that it looked like the heat was still leaking, and upstairs, especially at night, was not catching up. It's still broken. They didn't want to deal with me as they said it was working fine.
AHS sent me somebody else. He sent one of his techs that came up with the same assumption that it was working fine. I told him that it wasn't. He said he's the owner of the company and he would look at it. And so, he came and he instantly saw that one pump was making a lot of noise and was broken. He told me that it needed replacing. I showed him that the studio was very hot, then he asked me what I had set the thermostat, and it was way over it. He checked the valve and said that it was leaking. So then, slowly but surely, he got all the parts that were messed up, and now it appears to be working much better.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
We had water coming out of the dishwasher and on the floor after we used it. It turns out that the issue with it was a faulty latch switch in the door. It was difficult to shut so we didn't get it all the way fully shut and then ran it while the door was open. The contractor figured that out, ordered the part and put the part in when it came. We had to reschedule initially because we were in this house infected with corona. We've used American Home Shield twice so far and both times, it was convenient. They communicated with us quickly about who was coming out and when they were coming out.
Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your service request. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
The heat wasn't coming on. When I was submitting it, I didn't know if I had a gas or electric heater because it was like a crawlspace or something up there, so I couldn't get to it to see it. But I put it in wrongly, electric. At least everything still worked out. The contractor had to make three visits. The first time, the heat worked, but then the next morning, it was off again. They came back. I had to call them back two more times. The experience was pretty good every time and they came really quickly and fixed it.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us in the future. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I am so happy with All Valley Appliance and Heating. They were so professional and fantastic. They had the part ready and they did the job. We did a zoom call kind of thing. That way, they analyzed the problem then ordered the part so they didn't have to make two trips. I was very surprised. It was really done very well. I'm happy with AHS too. They're very professional and right on top of it. I have told a couple people about them.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
The tech was great and he fixed my refrigerator but I didn’t get a resolution from him. He didn't say anything when he left. I was on a quick five-minute work phone call so maybe he didn't know how long it was going to take me. But it was strange that nobody followed up with me so, I had to call them to follow up. I also had to call American Home Shield to see where we were at. It wouldn't have been an issue with the refrigerator but with the dishwasher, I had to ask AHS if they've agreed with whatever company that they couldn't find the part and that I could get a new one. I called twice and the reps were both impressive but I had to reach out. Still, I would recommend AHS especially because I'm getting a new dishwasher.
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 related to your refrigerator. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I had the request for appliances repair. Active Appliance came and then it took a couple of weeks because they said they had to order a part. They fixed both the stove and refrigerator. The stove is working. But the refrigerator was not really corrected, so I had to call back and ask for another visit. The freezer was making ice inside. Somehow on the wall and the bottom shelf, it builds up ice. They came out and said they fixed it. But now that it's about two weeks past, I have noticed it's building up again. So I called American Home Shield and I requested another visit. They sent me automatic email that the contractor was assigned, and most probably, it's the same contractor who came first time, but I haven't received any calls from them.
I mostly call American Home Shield when I have a claim because the website is not that flexible. You cannot explain on there and it's hard to communicate. I have been their member for a long time and Active Appliance was good overall because at least they were responsive and they tried. But sometimes, I was not that always happy with the contractors. Some contractors come and just brush you, and then they want to do their job on the surface. They don't pay attention. But reaching to them now is better, because this time, when I call the tech, it took about 15 minutes. I have had a situation where I was on the line for one and half hours and then got disconnected.
I pay American Home Shield about 650 a year and then they have raised the service call to 100. So with one or two calls a year, you can take care of that money. If you call someone to come, they'll come within couple of days, not within two weeks. Fortunately, in this recent situation, it was not that urgent because I had another refrigerator. With the stove, two of the burners were not working but the other two were working. So I had means of cooking. But if I didn't, and if all was not working, I couldn't really wait two weeks to get a service. So I'm thinking I may drop them next year.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
The drain system didn't want to drain out in the bathroom. The tech came and cleared it out. I've never had a problem with AHS. I trust them. Anytime I’ve called them with a question, they’ve always answered it for me and took care of it.
Taking care of our members 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 Feb. 6, 2021
I put in a claim for a dishwasher that was leaking water. AHS told me it would be a week before a person arrives, which I thought was a little excessive. But everyone's using pandemic as an excuse, so what are you gonna do? So that's how it started. Then the man came out on a Friday and diagnosed the problem. He said, he didn't think the parts were available, but he was going to look into it and get back to me. Monday morning, he called and said that the parts were not available and that I had to get a new dishwasher. He submitted his report to American Home Shield and they would be getting back to me in 24 hours. However, I have not heard from them and that was very disappointing. Now I have to call them and say that my dishwasher has not worked for two weeks and that they aren't calling me to tell me what they're going to do about it.
There's another thing too. If they sent an email and I didn't respond, shouldn't they follow up? Or is their attitude, "I guess he's not interested. So we'll just wait and see." That doesn't make sense. It's on someone's to do list. That's unprofessional. The tradesmen that are sent are typically very clean, competent, efficient, and professional. They know what they're doing. They follow up if they have to order a part or if they have to reschedule. But American Home Shield is not anyone I would recommend.
Thank you for reaching out and I do apologize for the delay in communication in terms of repair versus replacement. We do appreciate your feedback. If the issue has not been handled, please do not hesitate to contact us. Have a great day!
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
We had to have a dishwasher replaced. It wasn't able to be repaired. AHS had coordinated for the new dishwasher, had it delivered and then Ace Appliance came out and disconnected the old one, put the new one in and installed it and everything was fine. However, AHS needs to have a few more contractors open. This contractor that came was fine, but he's on the other side of the city. There's none over here. It would be helpful if they could have at least two. We've been with AHS for 12 years and now, it's very much improved. Years ago, it was horrible.
Thanks for your loyalty. Taking care of our members is the main goal here at AHS. We are working diligently to improve the overall member experience and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I asked for Big Al's Appliance repair because I had problems with repeated calls to fix the same stuff. I don't want to be paying $100 every time because my next wasn't within the 30-day recall period for the previous call. Big Al's ordered the part needed for the issue at my rental and then sent me a message. Then they sent me a message again that they were going to schedule the service when the part came in. My tenant said everything was fine and it looks like the issue is fixed. But, if the problem with repeated calls happens again, I'm going to cancel my contract.
hanks for your loyalty. Taking care of our members is the main goal here at AHS. We are working diligently to improve the overall member experience and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Tempal was the contractor we had for a recent claim and their guy was really professional. He diagnosed the problem right away and he did a good job. American Home Shield responsive and professional. They provide phenomenal service and they have a very good claim process. A benefit of having the home warranty is getting problems fixed. Everything is going great.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
My heater wasn't heating. It was just blowing cold air. I got up at 4:00 AM on my Pacific Time, and I filed a claim online. Immediately, American Home Shield dispatched it. So when that company opened at 8:00, they immediately contacted me. The tech came out that same day and fixed the problem right there. The claim submission process with American Home Shield is simple and easy, but some of their contractors are not really qualified. I had the one contractor out last year on the refrigerator, and he must’ve come out eight times. It was ridiculous. He didn't know what he was doing. They brought out his mentor, and his mentor couldn't figure it out. Then they were replacing every part. It still didn't work.
We had to call another person who said, “No, this is what needs to be done, but we don't do that.” Then the third vendor came out during this pandemic. I'm like, “Oh my God. How many people are gonna be in my house?” Finally, the third one was able to fix it. I don't want that other vendor out. I never want them back again. They were terrible. Other than that, American Home Shield is pretty good about covering everything that's gone wrong where other warranties will say, “Oh, that's not covered.” American Home Shield has not given me a hard time about any of my stuff.
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Original Review: Feb. 6, 2021
My previous experiences with AHS have been up and down. I’ve gone through two dishwashers and it took a month for them to get a guy out to it to replace it. But on the electrical issue, they addressed it within about two weeks. Now, I've been waiting for a plumber since November. I needed a new spray nozzle for my kitchen sink and the valve on the upstairs bathroom was leaking. The guy came back about two months later without any of the parts. Then, he went out to some place here in Chicago and picked up the spray nozzle and ordered the valve. He replaced the spray nozzle that day, and then he's never been back. It's already February.
The company hasn’t even called me to schedule an appointment. I called the home warranty company three times about it. They said they'll put in a re-call request and they would have the vendor call me within 24 to 48 hours. It’s been over 48 hours already and I still haven’t received a phone call yet. I just did this the other day and that was the sixth time.
We do appreciate you sharing your feedback and providing your experience thus far. I do apologize for the delay in the repairs related to your plumbing and would be more than happy to assist with a resolution. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I submitted a claim because half of the house did not have power. Alejo Electric came in and fixed it quickly. They are the best technicians I have ever had. But with American Home Shield, we have a lot of issues. First of all, when I call customer service, it takes almost one and a half hours to talk to a live person. Second, I got a problem with my AC. It turned out that I had to pay out of my pocket almost the same money if I hire the people outside. For the deductible for the water heater, I had to pay out of my pocket almost 600. American Home Shield is not very good about covering. Sometimes American Home Shield is very good when I go online to create the incident, to report it and then they have the technician come.
Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your service request. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
United Air Temp was nice. They explained everything to me and they were pretty fast. You could tell that they knew what they were doing. The American Home Shield website was definitely easy to use. AHS was courteous and they did a great job. They handled the claim right away and the job was done quickly ‘cause it was freezing here. I also had an air conditioner issue a couple of years ago and had a good experience, too.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
The water heater was eroding and it rusted. I was not aware until the technician came to install my heat and he brought it to my attention. Royal Plumbing came and was excellent. The guy took pictures of the pipes and had knowledge of what he was doing. He explained to me what caused the problem. I was very pleased.
Vera,
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Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
It was a challenge finding what the tech needed to do his job and unfortunately, he had to make a couple of trips. With COVID and availability in parts, warehouses and distribution and timelines might have been faster two years ago. Still, it all got resolved and we didn't have any major issues.
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Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Rapid Rooter came and took care of the situation. They were very professional and they did what they needed to do. Everything was great.
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Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
My hot water shower wasn't coming on and DrainGo came out. They called me ahead of time and met me at my house because I was at work. They came in and fixed the shower. They had to order the part for my sink and come back and fix that leak because it's an older house. They were very friendly and professional. They explained to me what they were doing so I had no problems with them. American Home Shield had great service, on time, and took my concerns very seriously. The minute I needed someone, they sent somebody out in 24 hours instead of having to wait a week to get something done. They were pretty prompt at getting the service taken care of.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
It's easier to call in a claim with American Home Shield. The repair guy who came out for our drywall claim was great. He looked at it, examined the situation, went out to his truck. He came back and did the repair and he was done. My experience has been pretty good and we’re staying with American Home Shield.
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! I
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
When it comes to the claim process, American Home Shield just sends somebody out to look at what we need then they move forward. For a claim we had, a guy came out and looked at our older garage door opener that had gone out. There was a little bit of a wait to get the part. He tried using a part that he pulled out of another house but that didn't work because it wasn't the right size. We had to wait a little bit longer. He ended up putting a used part from a different house and that worked. We were concerned that since it's a used part we were gonna end up having to pay another service fee if it goes out in a year. We were assured that we weren’t because it's a used part.
Both times we called American Home Shield, they were very successful in fixing what we needed to be fixed. The only thing is there should be a little bit more of an exact time that service people would be able to get to your house. They give you a four-hour window and a lot of times, we can do the visit before work or after work. It’s a little bit difficult to wait for four hours. But that's not a huge issue. We just have to make sure we can schedule the visit on our day off.
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 Feb. 6, 2021
I submitted a claim with AHS through the automated system on a Saturday. My furnace was making a real loud racket like it was gonna fall apart. I shut the heat down because I was afraid it was gonna burn out. It was great when the tech came out. He answered all my questions. He was very thorough, quick and very efficient. My experience with AHS has been great. The comfort of knowing that I have it there is fantastic.
Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your service request. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
I have AHS as my go-to home warranty. They're a great company. My recent experience with them was great. The tech was perfect. His customer service skills were great. He solved the problem immediately and was in and out in a minute. My other experiences with AHS have all been good too.
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! I
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I called American Home Shield for a plumbing claim. The tech who came was pretty smart. American Home Shield is pretty consistent. They’re doing great.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
It was easy to file a claim. American Home Shield made it simple. The air conditioning had a bad relay and it wasn't working. The thermostat would say the fan is off but the fan would be running. It would keep pulling in air. It ran about three days before I realized it. The gentleman that came to my house is awesome. He did fix the issue on the spot. He is friendly. Most of all, he's extremely professional. I'd be glad to have him come to my house anytime. I will continue to be a customer and tell people American Home Shield is good. I have other issues that were resolved by them.
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Original Review: Feb. 5, 2021
Our most recent claim with AHS was for my furnace that went out. The tech could not find the part. I had a new furnace and AHS did not reimburse me for it. I've been with AHS for years and I was disappointed. They didn't do a good job.
Thank you for reaching out to us to provide your feedback and experience. We appreciate you being a valued customer of American Home Shield.We do apologize for the delay in communication in resolving your issue related to your HVAC. We would love to speak with you more to discuss this matter. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
AHS's tech looked at my old microwave. He looked it up and found that the manufacturer didn't make the needed parts anymore. He said I needed a new one and talked to American Home Shield. He said AHS authorized a new microwave so I picked one out online and he installed it. I talked. I'm pleased with AHS. When my husband passed away, I bought the policy with them because I don't know anything. I got them so when I have something go wrong, they could either fix or replace it. My experience with them has been perfect.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
For both claims, American Home Shield wound up using Express Comfort Heating and Air which is great. We were happy the first time. It took two techs because they had to order a part. But both of them kinda took time to explain exactly what was going on with the issue, the parts that were wrong, what those parts did and what it would take to fix it. The second time around, the guy found a part that was gonna go bad. He said, "I'd probably be back out here in the spring for another service call because this switch is pretty bad. I went ahead and cleaned that up and fixed it up for you." It wasn't part of the initial call and they got it approved to be fixed.
I don't know anything about heat and air, but they explained it to me in a way that I could understand but didn't talk to me like a kid. They took pictures, showed me photos of the part, showed me photos before and after, showed me photos of cleaning up the units as part of their extra service, explained to me what we can do to keep the units going as long as possible and checked out ancillary stuff around the unit. They did not just come in, make the heat work and go home.
Submitting the claim took two minutes. It's easy. I logged into my dashboard and had to pick four or five drop-downs. I got an email almost right away from American Home Shield saying they got my claim. Then I got an email probably within an hour or so saying they've assigned the contractor. I submitted the last claim probably 6:30 in the morning and I had a phone call by 9:00 that same morning. The contractor said they could be out that same day but we weren't gonna be around. Within four hours of submitting the claim, American Home Shield could have had somebody out here. In both cases, they were fast.
I recommended American Home Shield to my brother who bought a house right behind us. He uses American Home Shield now too. We'll have to renew in July and we'll probably renew with them again. I had to have two claims in about six months and nothing screwy came up. We weren't upsold anything. We weren't told to give them more money to fix so we're happy.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
Everything went well. The technician came in, found the issue with no problem and fixed it. He was great.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
When the tech from Texas Quality Services fixed one thing, something else was wrong too. Then he did it, and he came back and fixed all the part today. It was all good. It was very fast. Submitting a claim to American Home Shield was okay. I just didn’t know it was $100 for appliances on my copay. I thought it was $45 or $50. Other than that, when I called my claim in, it wasn't too difficult once I got someone on the line.
Melvin,
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
There was an outlet and a ceiling light issue. The technician was great and solved the issue in one trip.
Rodney,
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The repairman was friendly and nice. The element in the oven burned out and he came and replaced it. He had to order the part and then come back.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
I had two leaky faucets. One of them was the fixture at the top of the sink and the other was in my kitchen. It was also leaking under the sink. So, there were three separate plumbing problems. The technician had to replace the kitchen faucet. He fixed the first two and then he came back later that week and replaced the kitchen faucet.
It was easy submitting the claim to American Home Shield. I did it online. This was my second time to use a plumber. The first time was during my first year. My sink was stopped up and that’s what I put. My garbage disposal wasn't working. It wasn't draining. So when the tech came, I asked him about one of these leaks that I got fixed just the other day but where the fixture was leaking. He said, “We can only work on what you submitted on the claim.” I have not seen that anywhere. So you've got to be specific. If you don't put two sinks, then they’re not at liberty to work at the other one. I learned that by trial and error. They should have told me upfront that you have to put every specific thing you want them to work on or they can't address it.
I have three of these problems at one time. Someone put them all on there and he can address them all with the one visit. So it works fine. I did not know that. That was one of the things I learned in the process. AHS could be a little more clear on it. Still, if I were gonna recommend a home warranty thing, I would recommend them for sure. My experience with them has been very satisfactory. I did not renew with them, but it has nothing to do with them. I just chose to not go the warranty route.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us in the future. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
We recently had a plumbing issue. Sigmond Plumbing was here for about five minutes and it was clear. They were kind and wonderful people. However, we were a little premature to call them. It backed up to mine after they left, but we got it clear ourselves. I've had many experiences with AHS and every time, it's been great. In fact, I'm going to be calling again pretty soon to get an air conditioner installed. I'm totally satisfied. They really saved me a lot of money and aggravation.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I’ve had American Home Shield for about 17 years and the claims process works fine. There was a loose wire and the defrost board on the unit wasn't working, and J&K Mechanical took care of it.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The dishwasher was throwing water outside. The guy said there might be something stuck inside to the thing and it was fine. For the stove, he changed the knob for it and that's fine now. He was professional and friendly. I'm satisfied.
Arshid,
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I've been very happy with AHS. They've been very nice to me. I wish I would have gotten more for my appliances because as things go bad, it's costing me out of pocket to replace them. Recently, East Coast United came out and it was wonderful. The guy worked on my microwave. My side-by-side freezer was frosting over so he looked at it too. He was very thorough and knew what he was doing. AHS replaced my dryer back in 2015 and all I had to do was be here for the guy to look at it and be here for him to bring the new one in. This time, it's been out shopping for them and waiting, and I still don't have an oven. But it's not their fault that COVID happened.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I submitted a claim for my washing machine. A-1 came the next day and then they had to get a piece. They came back the next week and then it was fixed.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
Submitting a claim for the repair of our refrigerator was good but it took a couple of days to get somebody out here. When the technicians initially came, they were okay. They had to order a part then come back. They called me less than a week later. We then had to call them back because we didn't have anybody at home at the time. During the waiting period, we were pretty much down a fridge and we were using a backup one. We then purchased a smaller fridge. When the part came, the technicians were able to fix the issue that they initially came out for. They also looked at another smaller issue with the ice machine. We're still having a little trouble with that. That aside, everything has been working.
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our members 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 Feb. 5, 2021
It was very easy to submit my claim. I just submit it online, click through, and check boxes. The service was easy to get scheduled. The tech was professional and did the job in a timely manner. Everything has run really smoothly. But if you're calling in, there's a long wait time to speak with a representative. Other than that, the customer service is great. I like the different varieties of plans. As far as setting up my account, everything was smooth, quick, and simple. As far as everything that the representative told me from the beginning when I first signed up, I have received that service.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The thermostat was not responding. You could turn it way down or turn it off and it wouldn’t kick off. The next day, it still wouldn’t kick off but it would try to maintain the temperature by blowing warm air for a while and when it got too hot, then it would blow cold air. I never sat down and tried to listen for the heater to kick off but I suspected that it was having a problem. So, once I confirmed it was a problem, I was worried about the electricity bill.
I called American Home Shield and the rep told me the name of the company and that I would be hearing from them. In just a few minutes, I received a text from Rice Heating and Air Conditioning and they let me know when they would be coming out and that they were aware. Then, they called when they were on their way. They were very professional and they fixed the problem. He inspected the thermostat when he got here but I had to leave and he worked on the unit outside. He was able to imitate the thermostat by doing something outside and he called me and told me that it was a circuit board. He told me to check it out when I get home and call him if there was any problem.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The repair guy was kind and seemed to know what he was doing and he had to order a part that he put on, but he didn't tell me what he did. Our lower-level heat wasn't heating the room and it's still not doing what it should be. Other than that, American Home Shield's service has been fine, prompt, and taken care of the issue right away after I call.
Larrie,
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I had a claim to American Home Shield for the breaker and Hopwood did an excellent job. It was a quick response. I had another claim and the contractor came out two years in a row for my air conditioning. They never fixed the problem, and I still have the problem. My air conditioner is leaking and they always tell me to just change the vent. I change my vent every 30 days. But American Home Shield have sent the same company two years in a row and they never fixed it. It's frustrating to have the same problem every year and it never gets fixed. American Home Shield could have more reliable contractors, somebody that's gonna solve the problem like Hopwood did. The Hopwood tech explained what was going on and what the problem was and he fixed it.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
My unit was not putting out heat and the contractor came out and took care of it. They adjusted it so that is working very well. I'm very happy.
Murel,
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
BRM services came out for my oven. I have an older one and it needed parts replaced. However, they weren't able to find the parts. They had somebody fix it, and then repair the part that I currently have, and then bring that part back and reinstall it. It's been working okay. Recently, my refrigerator and freezer were not working properly. But then, the person that came out wanted a second opinion, so someone else is coming out in a few days.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
When I called in the claim for my heater, everything went smooth. There was no long wait on the phone. The tech was knowledgeable. He checked everything with his meter, and showed that everything was up to par. All three wires to the element was where it should be. He also showed me everything about the voltage and where they're supposed to be. American Home Shield has been good to me. It used to be a three-hour wait to get a hold of them, but it was only because everybody was at home. It's a little better now.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
B-N-K got cancelled because they said they couldn't come until Tuesday. Then American Home Shield sent out Emergency Plumbing. The guy came out, sat in the utility room, ripped out the insulation. After taking the tube pinch covers off that cover where the pilot window is under the hot water heaters, walked out to my septic tank, and said, “You got a carpet in here and there's CO2 cartridges in there,” which were not.
There were tampon dispensers and kids’ wipes that were supposed to be disposable and washable. And the long story short, he said, “You need to get your septic drained, and then I'll come back.” He thought it was a big freaking joke, and he was laughing. And then I called up and said, “Hey, I've got the company coming.” But this guy, he already marked that he closed out the account. And I was like, “What do you mean he closed it out? He didn't even do anything. He told me I gotta get my septic drained.”
So, then AHS sent out the third company. It was two nice young gentlemen. They rooted the whole house, but they didn't run the water after they did that from all the different faucets. So, we had a backup a second time. And then we called them right back. They came right back and they took care of it. And we've been good to go since. Our water heater tanks are fine. They were great. We would use them again.
I tell everyone to get a warranty with AHS. I sell warranties for a living for RVs and cars for 20 years. I’ve always used AHS as a selling tool. Because I pay 75 bucks a month and then when something goes wrong, I pay them 75. And I like being able to be able to go to work and then my wife calls and they take care of it.
Last time, I heard the first one that AHS sent out, and I was like, “Didn't they come out to my house once before?” When they put in the two hot water heaters, those guys tried charging me 550 to bring it up to code according to them. So, I had to get a second opinion, and AHS had to do a cashout. The guy came in and, for 1,400 bucks, put in two hot water heater tanks and said, “You were perfectly up to code.” If they don’t wanna do business with you, they're not happy with what AHS pays them out as retail booked hours or labor hours, then they should just not do business with AHS.
I just had a problem with the air conditioner. It's gonna be eleven below zero on Monday, that's why we're not worried about the air conditioner. But the guy came out, he said, “Your unit’s 30 years old. It keeps popping the breaker. It's probably a bad compressor. I'm gonna put in for a new AC unit.” Next thing, they went, "They're putting in for a new AC unit," and no one called me for two weeks while I was in Tampa. I was in Jacksonville, Florida. And all of a sudden, I got back. So, I went, “I don't want this to go by the wayside when it gets hot again. What? Are we gonna be screwed with no AC?” They were like, “Oh, they said you did a cashout.” I went, “What are you talking about? You guys said you were gonna put a compressor in, and I said I didn't understand why you wanna put $800, $900 in for a compressor.”
And then they want me to pay $500 for Freon, because the old units, it's expensive Freon. It's about $80 a pound. I said, “If I was gonna put 500, and you guys are gonna put 800, 900, why don't we put that towards a new unit? And I'll pay the difference and put in a brand-new unit.” Because AHS sells parts. But I didn't realize they don't sell ACs and heaters. They only sell ovens and refrigerators and dishwashers for the kitchen.
Then when I asked why they didn't cover an air conditioning unit replacement, they said because the tech from the company AHS sent out only put in for a compressor. I was like, "I'm telling you, I wouldn't lie to you guys. I've watched out for you guys and told you when my parts started working again, to cancel service and not have them come out and pay for it even though these companies were telling you guys to pay." AHS has told me in the past when it was my icemaker for the second time in one year, “Well, if the guy tells us it’s fine, we're gonna still replace it.” I was like, “Why would he tell you it's not fine? He doesn't get paid to not replace it.” So, I did what AHS told me, and I appreciate them replacing it a second time but it was still working. And he said, “Well, it's defective. It's going on and off.” I was like, “Okay. You know better than me.”
I called AHS. And they said, “Well, if you were to put in for an AC ‘cause it's 30 years old, we would’ve put in a new unit.” I called his employer. They were like, “Yeah. He just told us it needed a compressor.” I said, “I swear to God on my kid, I should get struck down right now, this guy looked at me eye to eye and said, 'You need a new AC.'” And he said, “I'm gonna put in for it, but I'm gonna tell you, they're probably gonna just give you a compressor.” And then all of a sudden, AHS said, “Well, that's all they put in, so that's all we can cover.” Meanwhile, now I don't have a compressor. And when it gets hot out here again, my AC would not work. I asked about the cashout. So, they told the company that they're not doing the compressor, and they returned the part.
I was told by AHS, they document, they will not charge me the service call. Just call when the weather breaks. Because even if he did replace the compressor, it still has to be over 50 degrees for them to charge it. And then I was also told that it's $500 to charge it. But even if I pay the charging fee and he puts the compressor, and if it’s still not fixing it because the whole system is shot, somebody said they would reimburse me the money for the $500 freon. Then I talked to the third person a day later at AHS. They were like, “Yeah. That's not accurate.” Overall, I've never had a problem until the last year or two. But other than that, we have given AHS seven grand in seven years, and they have probably paid out five grand. We're still okay with that. Maybe even they broke even.
Anthony,
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 Feb. 5, 2021
I'm very upset. I no longer like American Home Shield. Number one, I get the same customer service at the time. Every time I call AHS, it's frustrating because of either lack of training or they put somebody newly hired, don't know the training or need to be trained. Because the last time I had this phone call with this lady it lasted like a hour and a half. It's the same lady every time I call. She even asked me multiple times, "What is your account number or contracting number?" I was like, "Ma'am, I give you that in the beginning, full name, address, verification of my identity." So if you ask me again, just give you that thinking, "Okay. She's in-training because same lady I ask and I call the prior. Different times, different months, it's the same lady."
I even asked for the supervisor because I didn't feel like she was flipping or clicking the right buttons because she didn't know what she was looking for. So, at the end, I ended up have the technician by a different work order to come out and I paid $75 fee, which is that's the agreement, and then he fixed what I wanted her to put in a work order or service order for them to come on and fix. So now, I'm so unhappy, frustrated, and I feel like I'm defrauded.
And I pay extra, like for one particular thing was my air conditioning and it be serviced. It wasn't in my contract all of a sudden. I've been with them for a long, like more than five years. And then, I have to pay $450 out of my pocket, in addition to the $75 fee for them to come out. I call that very unfair and I was very frustrated because I had to pay that 450 to them to fix my AC. Whose problem is it though? I think it's AHS' problem, because the technician showed me the paperwork prior to coming to me. Same customer work order they had before they come into my house the same day where they listed everything else and it was free. But my contract was covered in the past, all those things, like servicing. But all of a sudden, I'm the standard. I haven't been notified.
I did one on the website and looked what she did though, like dropdown. And there's not even enough options in there. They need to upgrade their websites or just the little things, like if it's AC. So, if it's on an AC, you drop down, click that, highlight it, and you open up the work order. What are they? What covers under the AC? What kind of service can I provide for the AC or put a name for the customer? It's just a standard dashboard or a standard login. I can see their side, they can see my side. But when I'm looking to put in a work order, if I put in an order for AC, it doesn't tell you a whole lot of option, like AC what? Not working? AC broken? There is no option. It won't articulate that much. Just AC and up, that's it.
AHS raised their price from 35 when I first signed up to 75. That's how long I've been with them. But I'm very unsatisfied with their work. Even in a contractor. I said, "Ma'am, these folks haven't called me and I don't have a water heater. It's cold, it's winter." That's a red flag. If you got a work order contracted with somebody and you notice the water heater's down, imagine that family is going through right now.
I waited for almost a week. I have called them, "Hey, you guys, the contractor with his guys, I was given y'all number, I'm doing a courtesy to follow up, I'm the customer. When are you guys coming out?" And someone's gotta drive an hour from here. I have no say of who they contracted with. You can't discriminate it or just everybody got to be a partner with somebody and make money and then business. But AHS got to produce what they promise, where to sign their contract with a major company like AHS. Tto top it off, I don't like the service and I sold that old house, and I'm not gonna stay with them because this other company is a lot better than them within the Texas area, at least my area.
Lealofi,
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. My name is Robert and I have just sent you an email as I would like to contact you in an effort to assist with a resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The recent claim was put in for a refrigerator, ice dispenser and water dispenser but American Home Shield does not cover the ice dispenser.
Thank you for reaching out to share your experience related to your appliances. We do apologize for the coverage incident pertaining to the icemaker. If there are any additional issues you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact us. Have a great week!
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
Everything went fine with my claim for my heating. The tech explained what he found and it made sense that it was why the problem was happening. He was very knowledgeable and I was very pleased with him.
Beverly,
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 Feb. 5, 2021
I did an online appointment request and they were able to get the request to Budget in a timely manner. The first time that Budget came out, the guy couldn't get it to do what we were telling him it was doing. It started doing it again and our temperature in the house got down to 65 degrees. So they sent another buddy out. You could see that there were some issues but not justifiable for replacements according to HSA policies, which is utterly ridiculous. Based upon their guidelines for replacements, they can't do anything about it until it actually 100% fails.
Our household has seniors and a toddler in it right now. Between tomorrow and Saturday, we're supposed to be down to the single digits. We're gonna be without heat for two to three days because the next time Budget would be able to come out would be Monday. But we were trying to avoid that. So now we're considering replacing the units and dropping them. But Budget was fine. They had very quick timing both times that they came out.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I put in a service call with AHS back in October and it was resolved by the technicians coming by about two weeks ago. The issue was the dishwasher lock and the closing button were not functioning. At the same time, the washing machine was somehow tearing holes in articles of clothing when I washed it. Sometimes, our wash would come out fine, and other times, there would be damage to the clothes. AHS sent the parts and they blamed the delay on the COVID-19, but I'm not sure it wasn't the place they contracted out.
The issue really was that when I would call American Shield, they'd say that they would investigate and get back, and I would never hear from them. Then, I would call them again and it was just very frustrating. I couldn't get an answer from American Shield and I felt like the time element on that was way too long. They should have gotten another company to come in and see if they could have done it faster and let me know what was happening. All I heard was that the company that ordered the parts and was going to fix it said that they couldn't get the parts. Other than that, I've used AHS in the past for many years and I've gotten service that was fine. And other times, I have not.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us in the future. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
All four furnace burners would start up to flame but we started noticing that it would turn off sometimes. After about four hours of running, it would just cut off. We had to go in the basement and hit a reset switch to make it come back on. But it started becoming a problem because if it would go off while we were asleep, it would be really cold in the morning when we wake up. We wanted that taken care of, so it could stop doing that.
The technician was very nice and professional. He opened it, and dusted the part off, and closed it. He said that should help with the problem. The dust probably was keeping it from staying on. He also said that it was in good working order and it was just that it was cutting off. He told me that something was cooling off and that was fine. But I was really bothered and I wasn't comfortable, so I called Home Shield back and they sent another technician from another company. The unit kept cutting off sometimes in the middle of the day or late in the evening, but at night, when it cut off, the temperature would drop tremendously.
When the second guy came out, he said the problem could be an ignition that was going bad. He said it needed an ignition. He showed it to us and he said he was gonna put it on. Then he asked us if someone was tampering with our unit because he said it looked like someone had been tampering with it. We told him no one has been tampering with it because when the other guys from the other company came, we were right here. They just opened it, dusted it off, and left. So he did something and all the flames went out except for one. When he put the ignition on, it was only one flame. We asked him how did it go from four flames to one flame if it could be the ignition and he put it on? He said, “Hold on. Let me try something.” He did something, and it started working, and he left. But 15 minutes later, it didn't work at all.
He also said we had to call the gas company because there wasn't enough gas going into the furnace. My husband said, “How isn't there enough gas going into the furnace when it was four burners lit when you got here? And now, it's nothing.” He then said, “Y'all have to call the gas come in and get some pressure at it.” We did that and the gas company told us straight out when he came out that he was tampering with some things that he wasn't supposed to touch. At this point, my heat is still out. I wouldn't recommend Home Shield to anyone unless they fix my problem because they know what's going on. I'm very dissatisfied because we've been without heat for over a week, and the temperature has been really low and we've been having to use a heater in our oven, and that's dangerous. It's gonna make our electric bill really high.
Donna,
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 Feb. 5, 2021
The washing machine, the dryer, the on and off switch stopped working. The guy replaced the switch on that. I also had trouble with the front two burners of my gas stove. When we cut it on, the pilot, with the clicking sound, wouldn't cut on. We had to cut it on two or three times. The little ignitor had gone off inside the stove and he did something to that. Then the microwave wouldn’t do what it does sometimes. I heard little popping sounds sometimes, but it never would do it. He couldn’t fix it if it wasn’t doing it. Overall, I was very satisfied.
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! I
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The water heater didn't heat. Sometimes, it would turn off completely then, we have to wait hours. We Googled things to deal with it and it’d turn back on but it was not something consistent. We submitted a claim with AHS and we told the tech who came out about that. We also told him that the water was brown and he said that the heater was rusted. But there was no way of him looking in there to know it was rusted or not. I also know for a fact that the unit is intact and there's no rust around it. For instance, when I wash my clothes, I wash it with cold water and the reason I know that the water is brown with hot water is because sometimes, I can smell it in the shower. And secondly, when I put a white comforter in my washer, it turned orange from the brown water that was coming out of it.
I don't know what exactly the tech did and that's what I'm going to look for when they're coming again. I want to make sure that I'm here because the one before him that came didn't do one thing. He only told us that it was the ventilation. But the heater was ventilated, so it's not the ventilation. And the room has a shuttered door and it's in the basement. Then, he said to kind of play back and forth with it. So now, it's not consistent in terms of going on or off. You have to play with this thing and I'm afraid that if it's having troubles like this, it's going to burst in my basement.
Other than that, I've had two really good plumbers with AHS while the other ones didn't really look at the problem and they just made up ideas of what to do. Then, they would call me later to tell me that my insurance company wouldn't cover the work but they'd be able to do it at a discounted price. But I told them no thanks. Despite that, AHS has helped me in other ways and I don't think they're terrible. Sometimes, I'd call there and I couldn't understand what their reps were saying to me. But they were trying their best. It's just that I don't think they understand me, so that's a problem sometimes. All in all, I've had really good experiences with AHS and the persons that they sent out handled everything right away, which was beautiful. So, I'm satisfied with them.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
My AC went out downstairs and submitting the claim was easy. The AC has been working good.
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.
Original Review: Feb. 5, 2021
My first claim got denied. The guy that diagnosed the microwave said that a roach walked on the motherboard and that caused it to fry. American Home Shield said it's not covered because of that. I have to try to figure out how to fix my microwave. I asked for the number for the company that came out. I called that company and it is impossible to get in contact with that company.
Thank you for reaching out to advise of your experience with AHS as well as the service provider. We do apologize for any inconvenience concerning your microwave. We would be more than happy to speak with you in terms of this request. My name is Robert and I will be assisting your further.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I've been with AHS for 17 years and I've never have problem with them. They are the best. I recently had a claim for the gas water heater and the tech was very professional. He did follow the COVID protocol. He was able to resolve the problem and also teach me.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
I have two issues - one was leaking and the other was I was having a hard time consistently getting hot water distributed through the house. The latter is still an issue so I have to re-engage with AHS. I'm not real happy about my water heater situation. Some claims with AHS have been easier than others. When I think something needs to be replaced, they don't. They're more willing to fix than replace which for certain things and in particular with our water heater, there's a diminishing return. It's 20 years old. It's well beyond life expectancy. They won't address the root issue so we keep putting a Band-Aid on it versus fixing it. It creates more time and energy for me. Now, I gotta call them and get them back out and I don't want to have to fight and advocate for things.
I’d much prefer to deal with AHS online because their customer service staff is incompetent. It's like I'm speaking to someone from a foreign country who's reading a template. That's a real frustration. I had to get my oven fixed and they asked me what room in the house it was in. I was like, “Seriously? Where is an oven normally at?” I was being catty there. I don't know where their customer service staff is but the people usually lack a real understanding of the challenges and the problems in the household.
We do appreciate your feedback concerning your plumbing. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We would like to 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 Feb. 5, 2021
The contractors that American Home Shield hire are great. They've been very upfront and honest with me. The service has been pretty decent so far. But the amount of coverage that I'm getting is underwhelming. I got issues with several things in the house. The sinks were the easy parts. But my toilet in the master bathroom, they actually had to do some deconstruction to fix the flange on there and the same thing with the other bathroom. But American Home Shield would not cover it. It's a lesson. Right now, I have pretty much band-aids especially the one in my master bathroom. The only way to actually fix it is to have the tiles taken out and the whole thing has to be redone. Also, my hot water tank wasn't installed properly but then they let me know that what I want to have them do is not covered. It's upsetting me that they don't cover that stuff.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us in the future. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I put in a claim for a heat pump this 27th and Home Shield sent somebody to look at it. The person who came said the heat pump was not fixable. We would have to completely replace it. Home Shield didn't like that answer so they wanted to look for another opinion. But they didn't find anybody around here that works with them. They called me and asked me to find one by myself because they needed another estimate. I did and they still didn't like it. They are still looking for another opinion. Home Shield called the guy who came and he gave them another estimate. It's the third opinion already. We called Home Shield yesterday and they said they are still looking. Meanwhile, we are here waiting until they decide something. All the rooms are cold. We have little heaters in the rooms but those are not enough.
The heat pump broke last year too and it was the same thing. The guy who came said we needed to replace it. The unit is old and it's gonna keep breaking. Home Shield didn't like that and they sent another person from two hours away. They put a new Freon and did something. But it wasn't really fixed because it was making a lot of noise and the temperature was going up. I had the temperature set up at 60 all the time, day and night. And the heater by itself went up to 70, 72 so I had to keep resetting all the time and turning it on and off. I called the people who came here to do the repair and they never answered my calls. I called Home Shield too and we never resolved that issue. Last year, we went a month and a half without heating. This time, we're already two weeks in. Lately, it hasn't been a too good experience with Home Shield.
Juana,
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 Feb. 5, 2021
I had a claim for the garbage disposal, and another one for the water heater. When the tech came, I was on a meeting call, so I just let him in the door and showed him where the stuff was. He did the garbage disposal but we're still waiting for the water heater. He hasn't done that yet. I've tried calling him about four times, and I kept getting no response. When I look at the service request through AHS, it just says wait and that equipment was ordered. Overall, AHS has decent low-quality parts and service, but they've got the job done.
We do appreciate you sharing your feedback and providing your experience thus far. We do apologize for the delay in the repairs regarding your water heater and would be more than happy to assist with a resolution. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
We have two heating systems. I turned the one downstairs off at night 'cause we were upstairs. When I went up to turn on the other system, it was recycling funny or it wasn't going on. There was something wrong with our heating system so we had a technician from Air Plus come over. The issue happened during a cold spell that we had and the temperature was down in the 30s that day. The Air Plus tech explained that if the temperature was extremely cold, sometimes it would take a while for the heater to warm it up. The technician checked everything out. Overall, Air Plus was excellent. We've been with American Home Shield off and on for many years and our experience has been fine.
Nancy,
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 Feb. 5, 2021
My experience with AHS was quick and easy. Anytime Lock & Key was good.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
My heater kept tripping the fuse. It kept clicking on and off. The guy from Mel’s Preventative Maintenance came out and fixed it within 15 minutes. I had a cracked flame sensor and it was something simple for him to fix. The only complaint that I have about American Home Shield is that I would like to hire them to install something brand new at my house and they would not allow me to do that.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
I was having problems with cooling the house. The tech that AHS sent out flushed the AC and it started working again. The service was good, so we were happy. But I'm not happy with AHS. I've been shopping and I'm considering moving from them. Every year, the cost goes up and the service isn't good. You can't talk to someone live. I've been pricing it around and I've been able to find the same $75 co-pay for when someone comes in. I've also been able to find it for $65 a month versus the 80-something that they're charging and I could talk to someone live. They offered me a much lower price than what I'm paying for the same exact coverage and that is upsetting.
Aside from that, when I made the phone call to AHS about a year ago, I told them that I was having a problem with my plumbing in the bathroom. They brought someone out here and the guy said that the work was not covered under my insurance, but AHS would still charge $75. So, I had to pay the full price to the plumber and the $75. I was very upset with that because AHS didn't tell me that it wasn't a covered benefit and that's the problem with not being able to speak to someone live. I would have just called the plumber that I knew if I would have known it wasn't covered. And I paid twice as much as what I would have paid if I would have called in a plumber. Other than that, I've asked AHS to elevate so many of my concerns and they didn't take any of the things that I've said into consideration. But I believe that they need to know how to make their service better because what they don't know, they can't fix.
Lori,
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. My name is Robert and I have just sent you an email as I would like to contact you in an effort to assist with a resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
There was another company that came for the stove and they said that they couldn't fix it. I called American Home Shield back and requested Abbott's Appliance Parts. They have come here before for my refrigerator and my stovetop, and I love them. They look at the issue and try to figure it out. The company that looked at the stove before Abbot was the same company that came for my dishwasher. I recorded it and showed him. I said, "This is the noise it makes." He said, "No, I have to hear it." I showed him not only the sound but also the actual dishwasher. He said, "Nope, I have to hear it." I said, "It happens in the cycle. We need to stay here for 45 minutes while my dishwasher is going." But he left after five minutes so I paid $100 for nothing. I went in and fixed it myself. I cleaned everything out including the filter. I figured it out and it was something that was stuck in there. He didn't even bother looking at it.
I would recommend AHS. I've had other home warranties and they were horrible. AHS is my third one and it is probably the best that there is. When I need someone to come in, I make a phone call and within a day or two, I get someone here. The wait time is very short. They are pricier but they do cover more. I just wish the limits were higher and my freezer was covered. We have high-end appliances. My refrigerator was leaking and it was $8,000 to replace it. They only covered $3,000. The problem is in order for me to get my 3,000 back, I have to buy the refrigerator first. I asked them, "Can you send me the check and I'll submit the invoice? I don't have $8,000 to lay out." They said I have to buy it first so I'm sitting with a $3,000 credit. It's been over a year 'cause I'm trying to save money up.
Thanks for sharing your feedback.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The tech did very well. The icemaker was not working properly and he diagnosed it and fixed it right away.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
We had a pressure valve leak in our laundry room and so we put in a claim for that and Crouse Home Services came out and evaluated the situation. It was outdated so they had to get a permit and redo the valve to be up to date. It was about a week before they could come back and they did a great job. We were very pleased that they did that for us.
Taking care of our members 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 Feb. 5, 2021
There was a problem with the heater. There was some electrical components that were causing it to fail to produce heat. I had called American Home Shield up. The people on the phone made it very easy and convenient to do the claim. They were attentive. It was a Thursday, and the temperatures here had dropped down to 29 degrees. When I had mentioned that it was getting cold in the house and I'm over 70, I appreciate them getting somebody as soon as possible. They seemed to be understanding and treated me professionally and courteously.
The service by Urban Enterprises was fine. They let me know when they were showing up. The first person that came by at night said, "I can get your heat working, but there's still an issue. It's too dark outside. I can't really see everything that's going on with the outside compressor or condenser." He came back the next afternoon. The heater is responsive to the thermostat. There is some noise that the heater makes when it shuts down but so far, everything is working fine. The people from American Home Shield, overall, were courteous, responsive, professional, and accommodating.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
The water wouldn’t turn off on the shower and the tub. The repair guy figured out that my water pressure was way too high. So, he’s going to come out and put a water pressure regulator on it. If I have one, American Home Shield will cover and if I don’t, then I’ll have to pay for it. But so far, everything that I've had done with American Home Shield has been great. The only problem I have with them is it's so hard to get someone on the phone. It's almost impossible. I went through their phone tree and there was no option to talk to a person. So, I finally pressed for billing and maybe that would give me a person. It did and the person was very helpful and helped me get to where I needed to go. Submitting claims is very simple. On the AHS website, you just tell them what your problem is and if it's not listed like mine, I put “Other.” When the plumber called me, he asked me what was going on and I told him.
Victoria,
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 Feb. 5, 2021
My dishwasher wasn't closing right. The little latch on it wasn't working. So whenever the dishwasher would run, it would open and would stop. I submitted my claim over on my American Home Shield account. Within 24 hours, 4A Appliance Repair called me, and they were there and they fixed the dishwasher. Then they did some other little adjustments and it's working fine now. It was easy.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
There was a clogged line which was causing a leak in the bathroom. We filed a claim with AHS and it was really easy. Then, the tech came out and he was very professional. He resolved the problem really quickly and easily. All in all, I'd like AHS to lower the price, but my experience with them has been very good and so far, I'm satisfied.
Leonard,
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 Feb. 5, 2021
American Home Shield accepted my payment very quickly but the speed to get somebody out here to fix the dishwasher that was not powering up is extremely slow. I did the claim on Thursday and they're not coming until Monday or Tuesday. I did another claim two or three weeks ago for the washing machine. It was not draining and not turning on. I was kind of happy with the company that fixed it but it took us approximately six months to get it fixed and at least four visits, one from another company that I told American Home Shield that I didn't want them to come back out again. They've been here three times and it was still not working. The last time, it kind of worked for just enough time for me to have 30 days elapse so I had to call in for another trouble ticket for the same problem. I had to pay another $75 so that was kind of aggravating.
I'd like to have the ability to call and have something done. There's a break down between getting qualified repair people and I don't know if American Home Shield just contracted with the cheapest people they could find. Some of them are extremely qualified and some of them I don't even want in my house anymore. I don't know if they just do a dartboard then they just shoot and select who by random that they come out to have service. There's also a break down of follow-up as to how was the job done other than maybe a little two-minute survey which doesn't always happen.
American Home Shield has their benefits but they have some weaknesses in the way that they handle business. It's not a first class, best of practices operation but it is what it is and I pay for it and I accept it. Also, their website is short of atrocious. It's almost like they got some high school kids together and develop their website for them.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. My name is Robert and I have just sent you an email as I would like to contact you in an effort to assist with a resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
CNJ Services came out on the 28th of January for the drain. They were wonderful. Before they even said how we could fix it, they went over what was going on, what they discovered, and then how we could come to a resolution. It was easy doing the claim online to American Home Shield. They told me I would be contacted by the contractor within 24 hours, and I was contacted within an hour. I've been extremely satisfied with American Home Shield. I've made three claims, and I have been happy with the outcome on every single one of them. The service is quick. I never have to wait an extended period of time. So, I feel like it's well worth the monthly rate that I pay for the services that we get.
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 Feb. 5, 2021
I thought I had a thermostat issue so I called AHS and put in a request. Sunbelt Electric came in, looked at it, and said they couldn't service it. They said they would resubmit it for an HVAC company. So that had to be the air conditioning people, not electrician. Overall, AHS doesn't always choose the best contractors. I live in Phoenix and I had an air conditioning issue in the middle of summer. My air went out and it was 120 degrees. The person they contacted went at five days before they could come out. But there are people here that work 24/7. So they don't contract with the best quality people. They go with the lowest-rated people.
Beth,
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The appliance company that came out said that they would order a part and it would take a few days, and then I called to follow up with the appliance company, and the person I spoke with stated that the parts were unavailable and that they couldn't order them. They were on backorder, and that they had given the request back to Home Shield, and that if Home Shield couldn't find the part, the case would be closed. So then, I followed up. I kept saying, “Should I follow up with Home Shield?” They said, “Well, if you want.” I ended up following up with Home Shield and I explained the situation. They said, “Oh, we actually have the request for the part. We put them on order. They should be here in a few days. You can check back with us in a few days.” I did and the parts came in. A guy came out, repaired it, and it was fine.
The person who came was great. He was a young kid. He was very kind. He turned the dryer on and said, “Oh, I know exactly what the problem is.” He ended up replacing the motor as well as the blower, which he said would probably be the next part to go south. As far as American Home Shield, I've had other experiences that were not quite as seamless. I've had more road bumps than not.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The furnace was making noises and it started smelling like something was burning upstairs. Eventually, it completely quit blowing anything out. So I gave American Home Shield a call and we had a guy come out. He looked at it for 20 minutes and after that, he said that it needed a new motor. He went out to his van and found that he actually had a motor that would fit and he put the motor in. This was a pretty simple and easy process for me.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The techs from Custom Climate Professionals looked at things and figured out what was wrong. It turned out that the problem was not the hot water heater. They looked at it and knocked on it, then they figured out that the pressure canister was full of water instead of air. They called the insurance company and got permission to replace it. They were out of here for 40 minutes picking up the part then they came back and fixed it. Everything is wonderful now and I would hire them again.
I have AHS on two of our houses and I like them because they're reliable. By the time everything is done, the amount that I paid for the insurance is negated by the benefits I get. With them, things get done and I don't have to worry about trying to find a plumber or a heater or a repairman. I pay $75 for labor and that's it. The process is very simple. Aside from that, when I would call them, they would put me down and it may take an hour or so before I would hear back. But for my last claim, I told them it was really important because I had a heating problem as well on another case. I asked them if they could possibly move my claim to the front and they said they would. It was very cold out at the time and they got somebody out here to fix the issue within hours.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
East Ohio Furnace came out for a humidifier that wasn't working. It's attached to the furnace and they had to replace it. It went well. AHS is something everybody should have. I wish we’d known about it 35 years ago.
Tina,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your HVAC 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 Feb. 5, 2021
We weren't getting any heat in our oven. We called American Home Shield and they sent a company out. Their guy came and did a genius thing. He was a good guy. He tested the oven and found out what the problem was. It was an element. He didn't have the element with him and those are not easy to come by so it took a few days. When the element was in, the guy came and fixed the oven. He did a good job and we're happy with it.
We mostly had good experiences with American Home Shield but we had a couple that were really bad. Some of it wasn't their fault. It was the person that they put the job out to. It became a real fiasco. That was a couple of years ago and we weren't sure what we were gonna do. We looked around at other places and when we looked into the other contracts, we weren't really getting what they advertised. We went back to American Home Shield. They cut one of our prices down. And since then, everything has been pretty good.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
When the tech came out for my dishwasher, he fixed it that day and it's been good since.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
My house is 13 years old and that's usually when things go. I just moved here so I wasn't familiar with any service people so American Home Shield was the best answer. They're good. Recently, my faucets were leaking. The plumber fixed them and it was perfect.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The garbage disposal had a leak. I called American Home Shield, they set up an appointment, the guy came and replaced the disposal, and all was great.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
Our refrigerator wasn't cooling. It was very easy to submit a claim to American Home Shield. Major Appliance Repair came out, and my father said that the technician was very professional, did his job and was very polite. I've used AHS twice and each time, it's been perfect. I was surprised. I'm happy so far.
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our members is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I like that when something’s wrong, American Home Shield is right on top of it. I'm very happy with the quickness of when I put a claim in and getting the response from a service provider. I put my claim in for the furnace and within an hour, I got a call from the guy from Allient Heating and Air. The tech readjusted the feedback line for the furnace but it was better for them to just replace the furnace. Everything has been all good. The furnace is running smoothly, quieter, and more efficient. Also, the tech was very professional and very friendly. I would recommend Allient. Also, I’ll get my warranty renewed this year.
Joshua,
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 Feb. 5, 2021
One morning, we woke up and the air conditioning was five degrees below what the setting was. The tech said that he wasn’t able to find anything that would be the cause of the problem. He told us to see what happens and told us to submit another claim if it doesn't correct the problem. They’ll come back out and check it again.
We’re still waiting for a resolution on our claim for the refrigerator. We reported an issue to American Home Shield on the 12th of November and every time I call, someone would say that they would call back within 48 hours and have it resolved. Then, no one calls and a week later, I would call again and get the same. It’s frustrating at this point. We've been using ice chests since. I was told that the part wasn't available anymore. I said from the very beginning that I could get it on Amazon the next day and that didn't seem to resonate with them. I finally ordered the part that it needed last week and got it the next day from Amazon and replaced it. The refrigerator is working great since then. It was unacceptable for someone to wait two and a half months, so far, with a non-functional refrigerator.
American Home Shield is not very consumer-friendly. I had one situation where I've called and I was on hold for three hours on the phone. Every time I talk to someone, they would tell me that I was going to get a call and they hope I would rate them a five because this isn't about the company, this is about their service. I've never gotten a call. So, I never get anyone that I'm supposed to rate, which is perfectly fine. The people are always very nice. I understand that they're in another country and they have a limited amount of things they can do. But as a whole, the long waiting time was unacceptable. In the one issue we had with our air conditioning, the contractor was out five times before we finally got it resolved. So, my feeling is not so great.
Scott,
We do apologize for the inconvenience and your work was not properly done. It is not our intent to cause a difficult experience related to your refrigerator repair. We do appreciate you for sharing your experience, and allowing us assist. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
I was very pleased with Foxcroft HVAC. The guy was very professional and he kept his mask on. I went downstairs to see what he was doing and he explained to me what was going on and what had to be replaced. He did his job and then he left. I'm totally satisfied. I made a phone call to American Home Shield when I made the claim and it didn't go as smooth as I would like for it to. I requested them not to have a certain contractor come out to my house because I wasn't getting along with them and I don't think they wanted to deal with me from another experience with AHS. So the guy said okay but the next thing I know, he told me they were the ones coming out. I said that I just told him not to have them come out so they elevated it and brought out the guys that came out to fix it. They solved the problem. They put me in it but they took me right back out of it. It was speedy and I didn't have a problem. So, everything worked out fine.
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Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The contractor came out the same day I spoke with them to replace the pulley on my Samsung dryer that stopped spinning. The belt broke. They had to come back out because it was getting too hot after they repaired that part. What happened was there was a wire that was kinda exposed. Once they fixed that, everything was working fine. They were very professional and well-knowledgeable. American Home Shield kept their word. You can expect that the problem will be resolved and that they will be professional. Given the current COVID situation, they'll be very cognizant of that making sure they're taking precaution to keep you safe and keep themselves safe. You can expect that they'll be honest with you about the situation and that it'll get resolved if it's something that can be resolved.
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Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
We got our own well and where the line comes in the house, we had a water leak. It drained out our tank and my wife got ahold of American Home Shield. The contractor sent two fellas and they were good guys. They fixed everything right and I have no complaints. Everything's working good. We were happy with AHS. The only real problem we had was when we called to submit the claim. We got somebody who couldn’t understand what a water line break was and we had to tell the person about six times. We would like to have somebody here in the United States to talk to instead of 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 Feb. 4, 2021
My garage door was broken. Everything went fine with my claim. The issue was a broken spring and the contractor fixed it.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us related to your garage door 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 Feb. 4, 2021
My fridge stopped cooling. The technician came in and found the issue, and he replaced the thermostat. He was out of here in about 30 minutes. I'm delighted. This is the second time that I've used American Home Shield. The first time was with a washer/dryer, and it turned out that it was a fairly simple problem too. The exhaust vent had been plugged up. So, the guys came out and they spent about 30 minutes too. So there were two minor issues and they were both handled well.
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Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
I had good experience with my recent claim with American Home Shield. Their service was very simple to use and very efficient. The techs worked very quickly.
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Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
I submitted the request through American Home Shield and they gave me the email address and phone number for the plumbing service. I sent Advanced Plumbing a quick email. They got right back to me within a couple hours and told me when to expect them. Then they called me before they came out and told me when they would be here. Everything went great. I'm really happy and completely satisfied with the work they did for me. They were very professional, tidy, and timely. I'd highly recommend American Home Shield.
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Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
The dryer wouldn’t shut off. I submitted the claim with American Home Shield online. It was very simple. We were then given an expectation of when to expect to be contacted by the contractor, which was within 48 hours. He contacted us. And then, he talked to us about when he would be able to get out there since he had to order a part. He indicated that Samsungs are known to have a problem with that. He got a computer board, came out, fixed it, and now it’s running just fine. We were very happy with the service that was provided by All In One Appliance Repair. It helped a lot because, without a dryer, we cannot dry clothes. We have recommended American Home Shield to family and friends. We've had a very good experience with them.
Evangeline,
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 Feb. 4, 2021
We had an issue with the toilet and when the tech came out, we had a very, very good interaction.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
My experience for my recent claim was pleasant. Everything worked like it should. The only problem was we live in Milan, Tennessee and the company that was assigned to us was from Ripley, Tennessee which is approximately 60, 70 miles away and is too far. I called the company in Milan that generally handles the stuff here. He said there had been a problem because he was not getting phone calls from American Home Shield. They had inadvertently dropped him off of scheduling for a while. But all it took was a phone call to get it resolved. They were able to secure him back for our local service. I trust that man more than anybody else. We've had American Home Shield for probably 15 years and we've had a good experience with them through the years. We've had other appliances repaired through them other than heating and cooling. We're more than satisfied with them.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
My microwave wasn't working and it was replaced. The original guy that came out was great. He did a diagnostics, explained everything to me, and had me order a new one. For the installation, when they removed the old one and put the new one in, they didn't put anything over my cooktop, so it was full of sawdust and debris from where they were drilling holes. Other than that, everything went well.
It's great to have coverage. I'll never have another house and not have American Home Shield again. I just go online and submit a claim. Usually, I get an email telling me who the vendor is going to be and take it from there. Once I had an issue with one of the vendors that they had assigned to me, I called and told them about it. They got me another vendor the same day, so they're good.
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 Feb. 4, 2021
Submitting a claim to American Home Shield was very easy. Reliable Mechanical Services came out to check on my heating and air that went out. The unit wasn't cutting off so they had to replace a control board. The problem was fixed and everything seems to be working fine. Reliable is great. We've dealt with them quite a few times now and we've had nothing but top-notch service from them every time.
Eric,
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 Feb. 4, 2021
I called American Home Shield to get my garage door fixed. It took them a month and a half before they even called me back. When they called me back, they said they couldn't find anybody in our area so they were gonna farm it out to me. They told me to find a contractor that would fix it and then they would pay for it. So far, I waited a month and a half for an insurance policy that I'm paying a monthly fee for them to do their job, and they're pushing it back on me. That's not right. After two and a half months, I finally got it fixed. I called today to get my freezer fixed. But according to Home Shield, all appliances in my house are covered, except for the freezer. They refused to fix it, so I dropped them. Then when I cancelled the policy, they took $55 from me. They were a good company until two years ago, and then, they went downhill fast.
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 Feb. 4, 2021
I have a rental condo out in Bullhead City and it's far away from where I live. I need to have things fixed immediately when they go bad. One time, the heater went out and I filed a claim with Home Shield online. I didn't hear anything back, so I called and talked to a representative that let me know what was going on. They tried to get somebody out, but they didn't have the equipment or were unable to get onto the roof of this place to deal with the heat pump. Home Shield got ahold of another company. When I talked to the company. They gave me the number and I called them and we set up the appointment.
The company that came was outstanding. They were out there within the day and fixed it the same day. They said the unit needed a new motor and replaced it. My tenant said everything is working right. Also, the guy I talked to was professional, very knowledgeable, and knew exactly what the deal was. In fact, I'll use them for any problems in the future. They were that good. I'm happy with Home Shield as well. I'm hit and miss with them, but they handled this issue efficiently and to my satisfaction.
We really appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your future AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
American Home Shield has saved me some time and money. Rather than have to hunt around for a contractor to take care of our problem, it’s a one-stop shop. The app is easy to work with online, or making appointments online. I call them up and the wait times on the phone aren't excessive. I tell them my issue and they know who to call. They’ve taken care of everything and have been responsive. They send somebody out within a couple days, sometimes the very next day. Then the people they send out are good. They know the laws.
I had them come out and replace my water heater a couple of years ago, and they did it right up to code, and the compliance with the current building codes. They did a fantastic job. One time, I called them and then I had to cancel because the appliance started working again. They refunded my deposit in a reasonable time. With our recent icemaker claim, the tech they sent was a good man, very professional, and friendly. He knew his business. He cleaned everything up and did a good job in fixing the icemaker. He made sure it was working fine. We really liked him. We don’t mind having him come out again to do a service. All my expectations were met and I have no complaints.
Daniel,
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
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