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About American Home Shield

American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider that offers three home warranty plans — ShieldSilver, ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum — with varying levels of coverage. You can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.

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Pros
  • Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
  • Discounts and promotions available
  • 30-day workmanship guarantee
  • Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
Cons
  • Coverage limits and exclusions
  • Must generally use a contractor from its network
  • Only available in 48 states

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    It was my daughter who recommended AHS to me, and I joined. I have used them very frequently lately and they're reliable. You hear from whoever they give your work to within 24 hours. If you don't hear, they would give you the name and the number to call. I love Island Breeze. The young man was personable. He showed up with a mask. He went up in the attic and found my problem, which was the roof and not the air conditioner. He was phenomenal. AHS gives you peace of mind with anything that’s covered that may go wrong. To me, that's important. I have somebody to fall back on and they have the people that will come and fix. I love them. I'm very glad I have the service.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    Making claims with American Home Shield online was easy. For a recent claim with my dishwasher, a tech came and he said that there was a little piece that was not from the dishwasher. We found that it from a lid. The dishwasher has been fine since then. American Home Shield was great and I've never had an issue with them.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I had an air conditioner that was not working and it was all online when I submitted the claim to American Home Shield. It's quick and easy using that format to request a service and they got somebody out in a timely manner. Dealing with the contractor was very professional although there was some wait because they had to order a part. I've got an old air conditioner so it wasn't unexpected but everything was done. I had to have a follow-up visit because something else went wrong and they were there the next day and took care of that as well. I've had American Home Shield for a long time with several different homes. But I haven't had any claims in a couple of years.

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    CoverageTechMaintenanceResolution

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I've used the website a million times and it's great. You just select the problem and hit submit, American Home Shield assigns the vendor and the vendor comes to fix the issue. Recently, Wright Appliance Service & Repair came to replace the heating element in my dryer. They were good.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    AHS was great. The tech for the refrigerator seal was very helpful and courteous. He had to order a part then they were right back in contact with us as soon as they got it. We scheduled it and he came back and did it.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We've had quite a few experiences with American Home Shield over time and they've all been good. We've used them for several years. Our appliances need help every once in a while and American Home Shield has done a good job fixing them. Recently, there was an arm in our dishwasher that had broken that brought water to a sprayer. There were 2 technicians that came and they were early. They called ahead of time. They were very nice and did it very quickly. They also discovered that when they were out here, the computer panel is going out.

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    Get American Home Shield. For the most part, the contractors have been good and the claims process is very straightforward. When my AC wasn’t cooling, they had Grasp Heating and Cooling come out and they fixed it.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Cheryle,

    Thank you for providing us with feedback regarding your most recent American Home Shield experience. It is our goal to provide our customers with a great experience and team of contractors to complete the repairs. We hope you continue to enjoy!

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We had a sump pump that wasn't working and when I submitted the claim online to American Home Shield, I got a call back immediately. The contractor didn't wear a mask nor offered to but we didn't get very close to each other. He went down, discovered the problem immediately and had it fixed within five minutes. It was good. We had a big rain that night and the sump pump worked fine. I've always found American Home Shield to be super quick. I have coworkers that deal with other companies and have to wait three days to get a problem fixed. So, I appreciate the speed of response that we always get.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I like my service with American Home Shield. Contractors usually come out on time and they fix whatever’s wrong. We had an issue with the pipe upstairs as the drains were clogged. I called AHS on Monday and A-US Air Conditioning of Texas came out Tuesday. Their tech had a mask on when he came. He flushed out the drains.

    The only thing is the last three times, AHS told me that my air conditioner isn't on my contract. It was when I first started because they installed the new outside unit and a new furnace. I have problems and I have been calling in about the air conditioner. It upset me every time I called in. They have people that don't know how to talk or don't know what they're doing. But I’m getting ready to sell my house so I won't have to be bothered with AHS.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Mary,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We woke up pretty early in the morning with the power flickering in the house. The lights were turning on and off and the refrigerator’s compressor was turning on and off and beeping and the alarm was going off. I tried to figure out what the problem was. When I flipped the breakers, we lost all power to all outlets in the house. We were worried that there was some problem on our end so I put in a claim for an electrician through American Home Shield sometime in the morning. Then I immediately got the contractor information and I was able to reach out to them. I was pretty impressed with how quick that was, especially with the importance of not having power.

    The electricians came out promptly and were able to determine that it was a problem with our power provider. The reason why the outlets weren't working but the lights were working was because the breaker box, only one leg was receiving power so we were getting 110, but not 220. I called our Virginia Dominion power and they came out and a few hours later, they were able to get everything fixed. Then they just checked our box to make sure everything was good and power was back. So we were mainly concerned that there was something wrong with our breaker or appliances or something but we were pretty grateful to find that it wasn't related to us.

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    TechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceRates

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I made a claim online to American Home Shield for my washing machine. The contractor fixed the problem. It took a while to get the part in but it was not a long while. So far, everything with American Home Shield has been prompt and there have been no surprises in the price of anything. The contractors have been good. We haven't had any issues with the quality of the contractors, and there's been no rejections of our claims. We haven't had any trouble or hassle from American Home Shield.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Eric,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. 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. Enjoy your day.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    It was an easy claim and I was very pleased with the experience. The man was very nice, very kind and helpful. He cleaned up after himself. I’ve had American Home Shield for a couple of years and I've been very pleased. I have not been disappointed. The people that they have sent have been very high quality.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    My AC unit was freezing and ice was forming on the unit itself. American Home Shield sent Total Air Care to handle my issue and everything went fine. The tech looked at our unit and gave us a diagnosis of what was wrong. Total Air will be out again on October 15th to clean the unit. The challenge I've had with AHS was with the timeliness of repairs. Sometimes, they can't get a technician out to me for a week. Other than that, I've had no issues with claims or with service. Paying a simple $75 deductible to get a contractor out to our location versus paying a couple of hundred dollars or more to call somebody else is cost-effective. Having the warranty is really beneficial.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    My preference with Home Shield is to talk to someone live. The online process doesn't give you enough opportunity to explain what you mean. My other complaint is they change your contract number every year. That makes no sense. Give me a number that's for two years before you change it or permanent. But they change it every year. Calling in becomes a bit of a problem. In one instance, contractors came out multiple times to fix my washer. Eventually, they trashed it and gave me money to go buy a new one. But it took six times which made no sense at all. At the end of the day, they said, "Well, you need to replace it." But think about it - you pay 70 bucks to get somebody out here, they fix it or they pay for it. Water Heater Solutions recently came out and they were good.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    The AC outside wasn't getting power, so the AC guys referred it to an electrician. I had flipped the breaker, but apparently, I didn't flip it hard enough so the Preferred Electrical Services tech just basically pushed it and it came on. Home Shield sent out some good quality people, and they came out pretty quick.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    The claim went through perfectly. We submitted it and it came right on the email when the person was gonna come. They came when they said they were gonna come and said we needed a toilet. I called Home Shield that day and they said they didn't cover the toilet. We had asked the tech and he had told us that he would find out. But I said I would call them to find out too. We had to come out-of-pocket but everything else was good.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    Everything went great with Swift Electric. They came the first time, and the tech diagnosed. He came the second time and he fixed the part. When he was in there, he realized another part was broken, so he put that on order. He came back about a week later and installed that. So there were three total visits and when that was all over, the washer was still making a really loud noise and whatever is still coming out of it when I use it. So, I've contacted them, and I'm on their books for next week for a fourth visit. As far as American Home Shield, so far, so good. I love doing the online request. It seems like things have been moving very quickly after the initial contact, so it's been great.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffHonesty & TransparencyWait Time

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    Metro Heating was excellent. They were very honest. My furnace wouldn't work and I had had an air conditioner put in in the summer by American Home Shield. The guy walked in and said my gas wasn't turned back on when they replaced my air conditioner. I shouldn't have to pay a deductible for it because it needed to come back on the other person. He also said he'd put it in his paperwork if it'd help me out.

    It was pretty frustrating with American Home Shield. The first time, I was on the phone for an hour and 20 minutes. I got ahold of someone but she barely spoke English and could not understand what I was saying. I asked for a supervisor and when she transferred me, she disconnected me so I had to call back in again. I was on the phone for about the same time waiting for someone to come on and help me. I finally got someone who actually spoke English and she took care of me this time.

    American Home Shield does what they're supposed to do except for my furnace. I'm also supposed to have a $125 deductible. I've had two major things replaced. I've had a water heater and the air conditioner. Both times, I was out almost $1,000. When they say that you're only out your deductible, that's not true. They said I had to pay for all the stuff that wasn't included like the long things that run through the house. They had to make that fit and that's not covered. There are all these items that are not covered. I am happy that I didn't have to pay $3000 and $4000 for an air conditioner, but still, it's not $125. It's a lot more money. It was like $810 and $125. So, it was like $935.

    I am a single female. I've never been married and I have my parents living with me. I've had plumbing issues. I can't do it myself so I have to call someone. American Home Shield has been a lifesaver in taking care of me. However, since a pandemic has hit, the wait time for American Home Shield has been unbelievable. I've been on the phone as long as over two hours waiting for someone to come along and help me. With my wait times on the phone and how much money I've been out, American Home Shield is not very good at all. I've had this for at least 10 years and I've thought about changing. I've even taken it down to only where it’s the big items now because I've replaced most of my appliances.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Brenda,

    Are you still in need of assistance?

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    Someone came out this past Monday, and they did their job. The tech was fine. I called American Home Shield on a Friday, and the tech was out Monday. I call AHS for our claims and the process is easy.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We have a swimming pool, and Pool & Spa Doctors came out after we got solar. Our thermosolar company left the handle open, and then the other side closed. So, we came home to a puddle on the ground. We called Home Shield, then they sent out Pool & Spa Doctors. They said, “Oh, it's because one side is open and the other side is closed.” He turned the handle and said that was it. It was just the solar. But when we turned the machine on for the skimmer to clean the pool water, the sound didn't change, and we called them out because of the sound. They didn't come back. So, we called Home Shield. They said, “They closed the case, it's resolved, and it was something solar, and we don't cover solar.” Sometimes, they don't really know everything, but eventually, they put in an order, which is what I hope happens even if they don't know. That's why they have an expert team that come out whatever the issue is.

    I asked for a second opinion so Home Shield sent out the American Canyon group. As soon as the tech went there, he flipped the switch on and said, “Your motor is shut.” Why the other guy didn't hear that, I don't know. But American Canyon heard it. They said, “We're gonna put an order into American Home Shield because you're gonna need another motor.” The water ran completely out from the motor and that sounded because it ran dry for too long. The issue is finally resolved. I'm happy Julian from American Canyon knew the problem right away. With the other ones, there are only two guys on Pool & Spa and they just quick fix, be gone, they're done, which is not very thorough. Also, I would like a faster response time.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I was not happy with the timing of my last claim with American Home Shield. They couldn't get a contractor out over the weekend. I put the claim in electronically and their system said that a response would be given in 24 business hours. I got the number for their contractor and I reached out to them. However, they were closed and they were not being responsive. It was really hot at my place and I didn't want to wait two days later to schedule an appointment. So, I cancelled the request and looked for a contractor on my own.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Steven,

    I hate to hear about your most recent experience to speak with a customer service representative and schedule delay.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We called in with our claim to American Home Shield for a control board in the air conditioning central unit up in our attic. The next morning, we had a repairman at our place. The tech identified himself and showed us who he was. At the time, we already had a text with his picture. He checked our thermostat and replaced the board. He fixed our issue in 15 minutes and was gone. We've had a really good experience with American Home Shield. They do a fantastic job getting a hold of their contractors, sending us information and telling us that the contractor would be contacting us shortly.

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    Claims HandlingTechMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I filed a claim through Home Shield for a broken garage door. I went online and I submitted the claim. I wasn't actually there. But it was wonderful because within half an hour, the contractor was at my house. My garage door was stuck open, and I just moved. Everything I owned was in the garage. So, it was really great that they got out there within half an hour. And they were great. My husband was home. We enjoyed their service. We had to order a new garage door and it has not been received yet. But the door is closed, so that's a plus.

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    TechMaintenanceStaffResolution

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We thought there was a leak. The tech from AM PM Plumbing did very well. He took care of the problem. I've been pleased with Home Shield. I've had great results. I even recommended it. A warranty is good to have because things break down. I can't afford new all the time and repairs. It helps with my limited income.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I called AHS because whenever we’d wash a load of clothes, the washer would dance off across the floor. The technician came out here and he diagnosed the problem right away and fixed it. But he just didn't fix it enough. He needs to come back and do some more fixing on it. I've been very pleased with American Home Shield. My wife's niece is involved with American Home Shield and our daughter as well. The process in submitting a claim has greatly improved. I've learned, after a lot of aggravation, is don't phone in a claim. Put your claim in on the computer. Because if I try to phone in a claim, I spend 30 or 40 minutes on the telephone on hold, and then, my battery will go dead and I lose my connection. I have to start all over again.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    My daughter-in-law was telling me that American Home Shield was the company she deals with and that she has never had any issues with them. I decided to go with them and the service has been terrible so far. I had a water heater claim and Patriot Plumbing came out. The tech was very good. He said I need a control valve. They said it's gonna take 7 to 10 days and I still haven't received a control valve. Then, they called back yesterday and said that I need a gas pipe and a drip leg, which will cost an additional $270 that American Home Shield is not paying for. I asked the rep how long it's gonna be and she said it might be another 7 to 10 days because they gotta order that other part.

    I had to pay $100 for the contractor to come out and I paid that but now, she's coming back saying I have to pay $270 for some parts. I told her to go ahead and order it because I need the hot water. I asked her if they even ordered the first part and she said she gotta check with the part guy when he comes in. I still don't have anything fixed.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Beverly,

    Thank you for sharing your feedback about your most recent experience to have the hot water heater repaired.

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    Customer ServiceTechMaintenanceStaffWait Time

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I had a water leak underneath my home, and I had to shut off water to the property. Leaving it off, it caused a couple of faucets to start dripping. I called American Home Shield once I discovered it was leaking. A previous company that I had gone through to Home Shield had done the repair. So it was a situation where I thought they would warranty. I did call the plumbing company, Taz Plumbing, and they pretty much said, "Well, we give a 30-day warranty." I was little upset about it because it caused secondary damage.

    The same problem I had in November just happened two weeks ago. I figured there'd be some type of warranty, and that plumbing company didn't stand by their work. I was a little upset with it, but Home Shield got me another company, Supreme Plumbing, and they've done work for me in the past and they're excellent. They did a very good job. They said they would even send somebody out if they had been contacted as an emergency situation. That way, we didn't have to go a whole day without water. With the COVID situation, it's kind of dangerous to do that, but we really had no choice.

    My experience with Home Shield wasn't any hassle. The job got done and I was pretty happy about that. I wasn't too happy with Taz Plumbing, but it has nothing to do with Home Shield. The only thing I don't like is Home Shield can't get emergency services when the water's out. We live with it because the problem gets resolved. But sometimes, when it's causing secondary damage, it adds a little difficulty for us, a little more expense as well.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    The fan outside was making loud screeching noise every time we turned on the AC. Efficiency Experts came out, and their guy was very nice, polite and explained everything. He ran some tests. He told me what was going on with it and he fixed it. Submitting claims to American Home Shield is a simple process. I just call and they'll send someone out. I haven’t had any issues with American Home Shield, so to me, it’s the best.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    My recent experience with American Home Shield was great. I called and submitted a claim through them. They got on top of it right away. They were punctual. The tech that came was very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the service. The claim was for a dryer and a stove, and they worked on them both at the same time. They didn’t have a contractor. It was like a week later, so we had to wait for a week, but it was okay.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I had a leak at the base in the bathroom, and after I submitted the claim, I got a timely phone call within less than 24 hours. They let us know to schedule something and then the contractor was out when they were supposed to be and took care of what was needed. They were very friendly and professional. Everything went great. AHS has been consistent and reliable.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    The lights were dimming and flickering all day long. I called American Home Shield and let them know that we were having a problem. They told me who the contractor would be. Then Electric Service Professionals called me back. They came out and were excellent. Everything seems to be fine. We were quite satisfied. I've had American Home Shield for 23 years and we only had one issue that's gone by the wayside. Almost every single case, it's been fine.

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    TechStaffBillingTimeliness

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    Our air conditioner was running continuously. I made a claim with American Home Shield online and it was really simple. Lasseigne’s Heating and A/C came out the next day. The tech said he would be here at 8:30 and he got here right before then. He was very professional and polite. Everything was fine. He said he cleaned the ducts. He had to spray water inside them from the outside because it had dirt in there. He also added Freon to the AC. The unit's running fine now. Before, we were having so many issues with it being super cold or super hot. But now, it's turning off and on like it's supposed to. The energy bill had gone up too so we're hoping that this repair is gonna help for that not to happen anymore. Working with American Home Shield has been great.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I submitted a claim to American Home Shield for a water heater, and I got it changed to a tankless one. The claim process was all good on American Home Shield's part. They only took a while because of me. I kept it a slow process. The service technicians were very professional and great. They had face masks, they cleaned up all their mess, and it was nice working with them. American Home Shield was always very helpful every time I called. I would ask questions and they would find the answers for me, even if they didn't have it in front of them.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    A sewage stack was cracked and leaking. I did the claim right online and within an hour or so, the gentleman called me from the pooling company to set up a time to come and look at it. Within a couple of days, it was fixed. Everything is working in tip-top shape. Everything was clean. They were very professional and very polite. They were all-around good guys.

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    Contract & TermsTechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    The AC is working great now after Royal Flush came out. They were good. They did what they needed to do. They didn't take a long time. They had a closed mask and booties on their feet, too. I love American Home Shield. Me and my sister live together so there's no man in the house, and we don't know how to fix all that stuff. I'm also a single mom and a disabled veteran, so, it's awesome that we pay the $75 fee for someone to come out, and the stuff gets fixed. So, we're not out of pocket that extra money that we can't really afford because we're on a fixed income.

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    Claims HandlingTechMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    American Home Shield sent a contractor out for my stove that wasn't working, and it had a couple of warm lights that wouldn't turn off. The claim process was pretty simple. The contractor was very good, and the stove has been working great since the repair. It was a very good experience.

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    Response from 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!

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    Customer ServiceTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    American Home Shield is an excellent company. I had another company that I had called out for my garbage disposal and they kept telling me why would I wanna switch my garbage disposal when it's high quality. They gave me all the excuses in the world. I watched the commercial a billion times before I decided I was gonna switch over to American Home Shield. I had purchased American Home Shield then all of a sudden, my garbage disposal stopped working. I couldn't move the blades. They were frozen. I did everything online and American Home Shield gave me a plumber to call. I called and they came. They tried to move the blades but they couldn't move it. He went out, got a disposal switch and switched it out in like 20 minutes. He was in and out with no questions asked. It was awesome. I'm really happy with the process. It's so hassle-free and user-friendly. I don't think that there could be any way that it could be any easier or better.

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    When we bought the house, the furnace worked fine. They ran through the cycles of the heat pump and the cooling, and the heat worked fine. Three weeks after we were here, the cooling portion of it stopped functioning. American Home Shield sent a tech who looked at it, and then he took care of it. Then he ran it through the cycles and made sure it was heating and cooling and it was. He was super nice to my kid. He was very talkative but he kept working while he was talking. So, it was awesome.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I am very upset with American Home Shield. My air conditioner still has not been fixed, and it's going on three weeks. I'm out of town, so they can't come this week. I told them when they came last week, and they didn't have the part. The first tech came out and he told the company that it needed a water pump. The second tech came out and he didn't have the water pump. So now, they had to order the water pump. Then, we have to go out of town. I'm very unhappy with the company because it should not have taken three weeks. I really think that my money should be refunded for the amount of money that I paid just to get the first service guy out there. It's ridiculous. I should not be sitting here waiting on an air conditioner to be fixed three weeks later. If it had been 110 degrees, they would have been hearing from me directly every hour on the hour.

    Also, submitting the claims has never been easy. My husband had to call like six times. He said the American Home Shield representatives were difficult to talk to, and a lot of times, you couldn't even get through to them. You’d be put on hold and they never come back. I'm very dissatisfied. When I get back into town, I will have to hire me another contractor to do something that I've already paid this company to do.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Patricia,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    My dishwasher just went dead. The tech from company that came out to repair the dishwasher was a great individual and was very informative. He told me that the computer and the parts that were needed were done with, and he advised me that there's a likely chance that the parts that needed to be replaced will be replaced or the whole dishwasher would just be replaced. He got on the phone, and then I was advised that they would not be replacing the dishwasher. They would just be replacing the parts. Afterwards, he spoke with an American Home Shield representative and told me that it would be about a week and a half before the parts would be received. It seemed a bit long.

    Submitting a claim has always been smooth with American Home Shield. I would probably have renewed my contract but due to COVID, loss of hours and my whole financial situation, I have to cut back on a couple of services that I deem essential for me. AHS has been a great help but I just can't afford it right now. Hopefully, in the near future, I'll get back on and move forward.

    American Home Shield has great contractors. I've never had a bad experience with any of the contractors that have ever serviced any appliances in my home. American Home Shield is a great service. It takes a lot of the headaches out of worrying about when appliances will break. It's really a peace of mind. We usually don't necessarily think of appliances breaking down and being a headache until it happens. You have to go through this whole ordeal of trying to find a credible individual to come into your home, service it properly, and then if there's a warranty, and so forth. American Home Shield pretty much takes care of all of that.

    Unfortunately, out of all my experiences, this last experience was a bit odd. So, I called to touch base about Saturday, which I was under the impression that I would have a rep come out to replace the parts. I was just told that Saturday is no longer going to happen because the parts are on backorder and they don't know when they're going to receive the parts. So, I'm kinda just left in limbo.

    Prior to this last experience, I would have definitely referred to them as far as any friend of mine. I would definitely tell them, "Hey, check them out." I was introduced to American Home Shield from a co-worker of mine who was telling me, "Hey, you have rental properties..." His rental properties are under American Home Shield. He said, "It makes that whole ordeal just seamless as far as worrying about tenants, worrying about their appliances. That headache is no longer when you have American Home Shield." Since I just recently purchased my property, he said, "Look into it, give it a year. And then afterwards, if you don't like it, get rid of it."

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We had a claim for a dryer that's five years old or a little bit more. The timing was incorrect. It wouldn't dry thoroughly and it would run but then it would shut off. The process was fairly easy. Five minutes on the website, put it on the app, the guy contacted me the next day, and he was there within 24 hours and found out the problem and ordered the parts. The part was shipped up within the house and a different individual from Sears arrived and hooked it up, so very easy. This is the first time I've used American Home Shield and they're pretty good.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Jeff,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide a rating, your opinion is valued greatly and it helps us maintain excellent standard of service to our customers.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    Camden Service Center had to fix an outlet in the garage because it burned up. I noticed a little burn mark where you plug appliances in, and then several appliances went out. When the tech took the thing out of the wall, most of it was gone. It was burnt up. It just crisped up and fell apart. It could have started a fire and killed us. Submitting the claim to American Home Shield was about as simple as drinking water. As far as the contractor, it was like having your best friend over. They were beyond professional.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    A technician came and discovered that the condenser outside went out. He told me that he was gonna go ahead and file a claim, which he did. He led me to believe that the condenser American Home Shield was gonna provide was on backorder for three weeks, which wasn't the case. When I called American Home Shield, the lady that answered the phone told me that the technician should have it by Monday. It was hot and the technician was trying to pressure me into getting a unit from them for $3,400 which was outrageous to me. He flat-out lied and he shouldn't have done that. I didn't appreciate it.

    I called twice just to see what I was gonna do because the technician told me that what American Home Shield was gonna give me would be a builder grade unit and it wouldn't last long. I felt like that was him telling me there was a conflict of interest. When the technician called on Monday, he said the unit was in and asked if I wanted him to come the next day. But we were in the middle of a tropical storm. The technician said they could bring their tents and this and that. But I told him I've waited this long and I could wait until Thursday when the weather had blown over. After the condenser was replaced, the unit has been working fine.

    One other thing is I live outside the city limits. I was told it would cost me $800 to bring everything up to code as far as the technician replacing the condenser on the outside. It was my understanding that if you live outside the city, then updating or getting it up to code doesn't apply. But before I realized it, they got my $800. I'm gonna follow up on that. American Home Shield told me that would be my out of pocket cost and the contractor said the same thing. I don't believe that and I'm still investigating that piece of it. I want American Home Shield to make this $800 right.

    Also, before we even got around to ordering that replacement condenser unit, I specifically told the lady at American Home Shield that I have a Rheem outside. I asked if they were gonna go back with the Rheem to which she said yes. I asked her twice and got the same answer. But when I talked back with the contractor, he said no. It does say in my contract that American Home Shield can replace it with a unit of their choice. But I was promised the Rheem and didn't get it. I called and asked for a manager. I'm still waiting on the call back from the manager. American Home Shield does not stand behind their word. I am dissatisfied with the service that I received from their customer service.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Kimberly,

    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 HVAC repair. We do appreciate you for sharing your experience, and allowing us assist. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.

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    TechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    Statesboro Appliance came out to fix the dryer and washer. They were right in, right out. It was just like a little broken seal and they replaced that. They were super friendly. The appliance is right back to where it was. It’s been great.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We were having a problem with our garbage disposal, and I had two people come out for it. The first one that came out had said that there was a foreign object down there, but there wasn't. It was just a piece of ground beef that apparently had jammed up the motor, and they weren't gonna pay the claim. So I called American Home Shield. They sent out somebody else to give a second opinion. They confirmed it wasn't a foreign object. It was a piece of food that had gotten lodged in and they needed to replace it.

    When it comes to submitting a claim to American Home Shield, we have the availability to do both online and call. I find it easier to make a phone call. So, I always call them if I had something that's going on and there's never an issue. We've had some good contractors and we've had some bad ones. We've had issues with our air conditioning unit off and on during the summer. American Home Shield sent out three people. They were never able to get it fixed. We had paid like 300 and something dollars in the claims. They all came up with a different reasoning for our air conditioning. Finally, when we had gotten too frustrated, we hired our own person and the problem has been resolved. So, AHS got some good people that come out, and then there are other ones that are not that fantastic. It depends on the situation. We've used American Home Shield, unfortunately, quite a bit and for the most part, there's never really an issue.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We filed a claim for some filters and some grids in my pool. The contractor called and kept me informed, ‘cause I'm in Minnesota and they were in Arizona where my second home is. So far, I'm very happy with American Home Shield. They were prompt, timely, and they did a good job.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    My husband called AHS to submit a claim because the AC wasn't blowing cold air. The contractors came on the same day. It was on a weekend too, which was unexpected. They were great. The technician was very knowledgeable. He was respectful and professional. He repaired it right on the spot. We love having a warranty with American Home Shield. We've had one with them before. The only reason why I didn't have them before now on the new home is whoever they set us up with at closing was who we were with for a year. But as soon as that expired, I went right back to American Home Shield.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Kathleen,

    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!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    I had an AC claim and I was pretty happy with the tech AHS sent from Douglas Mechanical. He was very professional and he was hands-on. He went to see what the problem was and if it was not fixable with Douglas, he said he would let Home Shield know. Previously, I had a plumbing company out for an issue with a PVC pipe connected to where the hose would go outside my house. The plumbing company didn't do anything. They didn't wanna do the job and I was not very happy with that. They wanted to charge me $350 for them to fix it themselves and said that Home Shield didn't want to cover my issue.

    Other companies have told me though that they don't know why AHS wouldn't cover my issue. They said that if the problem was next to my house, AHS should cover up to three feet. Instead, I have to come out-of-pocket and pay somebody to do it. Additionally, AHS charged $100 when nothing was done. I'm still looking around if I can get a better deal with a different company. I'm not satisfied with AHS at all. That was the first time I called regarding plumbing. I'm switching to a different company because they promised they would cover any plumbing issue.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Jose,

    Thanks for providing your feedback. I was sorry to hear that we had not provided a suitable resolution for your malfunction. I tried to reach you via email, phone, and here on this site in an effort to assist. Please respond to the email sent to you from Consumer Affairs if further assistance is needed and I will follow up with you from there.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    My oven was not heating up and Ramey Appliance repaired it. It works great now. I’m happy with American Home Shield so far but I’ll see how they do if I need to have something replaced.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    There was water that kept building up and freezing at the bottom of our freezer. I called American Home Shield and the claims rep took some information and scheduled it. The contract company called me separately. Service One Appliance was awesome and explained what the issue was. They were out of there quickly. The repair was critical and since then, everything has been perfect. I was very satisfied with AHS.

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    TechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We were hearing a whistling sound from our pressure release valve. And while that was the main issue, there were a few other little peripheral items that we had put on the ticket as well that CKC Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning was able to look at. They were great. They were very knowledgeable. They took a look at it and said, “You're okay. This isn't a major thing.” Then, they took a look at a few of the other things that were on the ticket and took care of them immediately. We were very happy with them. They would probably be an outside source for us if we ever have to go directly to a plumber for any other related issues, or any issues that we would need. They were very candid, and they tried to make sure that I understood everything that was going on. So, we were very impressed with them.

    The only thing with American Home Shield is that it seems that it's not an issue to have something fixed until it's like a major issue. For instance, if I had a leaking pipe, that may or may not be as big an issue as if the pipe bursts. It's not more or less preventive maintenance, as much as it's like the last stand sort of thing. Having said that, we've been very happy with the service. We've also been very happy with the turnaround time when the contractors come out to fix things. We've always had a positive experience with American Home Shield.

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    CoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    We had had American Home Shield back in 2009 and probably kept renewing for two or three years. At this point, we can absorb the cost, which was why we picked them again when we bought this house. When submitting claims, just going online and clicking buttons is super easy. Water Solutions came out for a plumbing issue and the technician was super friendly and easy to talk to. He assessed the problem and fixed it. He explained the on and off buttons. We've never had a Jacuzzi tub in the house so he told us how to upkeep it and clean it effectively. He showed me how to use the cut-off switch in case the kids' hair gets sucked in it. I was impressed at how helpful he was.

    Previously, when we had AC work, I was gonna have to do all this stuff and the guys did an easy fix. It was just fixing the natural problem instead of finding every other problem. We had a sink disposal replaced earlier this week and the technicians that AHS sent were not trying to upsell me anything. I'm getting sent a good person. I've been impressed with the service providers. The experience with AHS was efficient, fast, thorough and easy.

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    CoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffResolution

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    The ceiling fan light didn't work. The contractor that came out was smart and professional. He wore mask and did everything appropriately. I thought the whole fan would need to be replaced. He found the problem and fixed it. We even tried a few other things that were helpful. He went above and beyond duty. Great job. We also had a pool issue and AHS resolved it, but I found that they didn't cover something I thought was covered. Overall, American Home Shield is a good deal, easy, and fast.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffResolution

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    At certain times of the day, the temperature gauge would go up higher than what I had the thermostat set at. AHS sent someone out. The contractor had to come out twice and it seemed to be fixed. Then about a month or so later, it happened again. AHS sent another company out. That company determined that the coils were dirty. They took pictures and got the okay to do it, took care of it, and did a tremendous job. Everything was clean, but I was still having the same problem with the temperature gauge. The same guys came out again and said that it was hot in the chamber and that we just gotta turn it down to 16 and it’d cool down, and I didn't like that.

    AHS sent out a third company and they would be the ones I'm gonna request any time I need an air conditioning problem. The guy checked and did everything. Then, he asked me if we had any bleach. He put some bleach down and he fixed the problem. Now, we have our thermostat set higher than we normally do. Also, the house is cool and the temperature doesn't go higher than what we have it set at.

    American Home Shield was great. When I said that I was not satisfied, they made it right and sent someone else and didn't charge me for it. In fact, I'm a Realtor and I recommend American Home Shield to all my customers because they are a good company. My sister lives in Texas and she was with another company, and they were nickel-and-diming her to death. When her contract was up, I told her to call up American Home Shield. She called up my guide and she got the same contract that I have. I'm totally happy with them. They're the only company I would do business with.

    For those considering getting a home warranty, when contacting any company, read the fine print because some were offering free months, but if they read between the lines, they might have to wait 60 days or 90 days where they won't cover things. With American Home Shield, they have plans that just cover some things, but I took everything including the appliances, and they are excellent. If it's like what turned out with the coils being cleaned, that was almost 100 bucks. I only paid 75 and American Home Shield paid the difference. It's a tremendous value, especially if having an older home. Be careful before signing on the dotted line.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    AHS sent out ARCO Lock and Security to rekey locks and their tech was prompt. He was professional and he did everything well.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    The washer was not draining all the way. Also, it had a real bad mildew smell in it and the rubber ring on the outside of it was all moldy. I called Home Shield and they told me that someone would be in touch with me within 48 hours, which is what happened. Scott’s Appliance Service came out and the tech took care of all the issues with the washer. He was very knowledgeable and he gave me some tips on how to get a good use of the washer. He told me some things I never knew. The service was excellent.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

    My recent claim was for a dishwasher and stove cooktop. I got on the phone and set up the service call. It was easy to do, but it was a little longer wait. All Appliance, the company that sent the technician, was great. Having Home Shield is pretty good. Only at times, I had to wait a little longer for setting up the service call, and also sometimes wait for multiple appointments to completely take care of the issue. But overall, it has been great.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    It has been almost 6 weeks since my washer broke. The contractor took 10 days to give me an appointment. They then said that they would have to order a part from AHS. They are still waiting on the parts. There seems no end in sight. Talking to an agent at AHS is a very painful process. The option to talk to a real person is buried somewhere in digital land and requires a couple of hours off work. The are are no updated messages on the portal. I will explore other providers. AHS is simply not working for me. I am now reminded why I discontinued AHS years ago. I made a mistake going back to it. Nothing has changed.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Sushma,

    I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.

    Customer ServiceCoverageTechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I submitted a water heater request over 3 weeks ago. It took the technician 2 weeks to come out. Although the covered amount is up to $3000 we were told we would be responsible for $1452. Really? That’s much more than a typical replacement including the new water heater. I have called AHS numerous times requesting a break down of what’s not covered. I was told they’d send a letter within 14 Business days- that’s 5 weeks with no hot water during a pandemic. AHS finally guaranteed us the service provider would deliver the water heater and we would not be required to use their technician. The service technician flatly refused to deliver the heater or tell us where it’s being held so we can pick it up. We’re being held ransom unless we pay the out of pocket which no one will tell us what it covers other than earthquake strapping. A complete nightmare.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Marcie,

    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 water heater repair. We do appreciate you for sharing your experience, and allowing us assist. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I'm on city sewer, so my plumbing overflowed because my line was backed up from roots. I remembered I had the home warranty, and then they scheduled the contractor for me. Unfortunately, it was holiday weekend, so the earliest they could come out was like the following Tuesday. Home Shield's claim process went pretty good. I logged in, submitted a claim, and then they followed up with me, and everything was pretty easy. The contractor was professional, helpful and did a good job, and I was pretty happy with it.

    It's a nice peace of mind to have Home Shield. If you could potentially anticipate something, it can drain your savings quickly, depending on what the occurrence is. So, it's a good thing to have. I've had one before in Texas, and my AC went out, and they replaced it. So it would've been 5,000 out of pocket. So having this, I kinda knew what to expect, and the process was really straightforward. So I'm pretty satisfied. It's a good feeling to have to know that you have that for a contingency.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I hate that we have not offered a resolution for you. If you are still in need of assistance, please respond to this email with the contract number or covered property address and I will follow up with you from there.

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My recent claim was regarding the pool pump. Submitting it was very easy. The contractor was knowledgeable and I had very good interactions with them. I would definitely recommend American Home Shield.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Shaundalon,

    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 knowledgeable and able to explain what is going on. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    It's easy to submit claims. I usually do it online. I tried to call in before but was unable to get anyone. This is a secondary problem. We already tried to have the problem fixed once with the prior claim for the same thing. But I felt that technician didn't wanna be here. He didn't even investigate it. So, we just waited a while and stopped using that sink, and it kept leaking there. Then, we called Home Shield again to have someone else come out to look and see because the other guy told us we didn't have a leak, but we did. The recent guy didn't do it either. But he got in there and looked, which made me happy. We just started using the sink again. We're waiting to see if anything happens now. He was confused as well, but it made me happy that he looked because the first guy didn't even care. He acknowledged there was actually something going on.

    The only thing that I don't like, sometimes, it's an emergency. In the hottest days of the summer in Houston, it is really hot. 114 was the heat index. And you have to wait 24 hours for someone to come out. There is no way to get someone when you have an emergency. We had to go and stay in a motel because we have little dogs that can't stand that kind of heat and we couldn't get anyone to come and check it out. But overall, my experience with Home Shield has been fairly decent. I really liked them a lot better than the company we had before them.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Natalie,

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I've done a claim with American Home Shield before and this time, it was really easy. The control board went out on my furnace up in my attic and the guy who came was very professional. He went over everything he was doing. There really wasn't anything to clean up. It was just taking a control board off and putting a new one on. But he showed up on time and told me what the process was to get the part. Their office called and made another appointment within the day. He was really good and their office is excellent.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I wasn't around when Draingo first came in. I was traveling for quite some time. They fixed what they saw the problem was, and I don't think they knew that there were two problems. But they came right back and fixed it. It ended up being a very good situation. I was pleased with how they handled it. As far as American Home Shield, I have been more pleased with it than I have in the past. It's been made easier with being able to do things on the internet. But I've had a few issues with them throughout the years. The big thing for me that happened a couple years back was there was a plumbing group, and they weren't very good, and I didn't have a choice. They kept assigning that same company. That company created a pretty big issue for me that cost me a pretty significant amount of money.

    I bought a house that was not super old but old enough where I didn't really know how long things were gonna last and how well they were constructed. It's been nice not to have to pay for all of the things that go out. When they're older, they stop working. With AHS, there have been a number of things that I've been pleased with such as the air conditioning systems and the oven.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    ATR General Services was sent out for a pre-season checkup and that went very well. The guy was very professional. There wasn't a repair with the heating. He just reminded me that I change my filter within a month, and that was what he recommended for the heating. Then 49 Garage Door came out and did the garage door. The guy’s name was Mike. The window was between 3:00 and 5:00 and he showed up at exactly 3 o'clock. He had the mask on and he did all his checks and whatnot.

    We found out what the problem was. There are sensors at the bottom of the door of the garage, one on the left and one on the right, and one has red light then one has green light. The one that had the green light was bad and that was the reason why the door wasn't stopping. He explained that to me. He corrected it and I was very satisfied with the results. I needed to make sure that I move my trashcan so that I won't accidentally hit my trashcan to that sensor so I've got all that taken care of. The first thing we had was the plumbing and that worked out very well too. It was really great working with American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    American Home Shield was very much as advertised. Recently, the thermostat was not working properly. It wasn't communicating with the furnace. The guy checked both the thermostat and the furnace, checked all the filters in the actual furnace and it didn't seem to be the problem. He did some diagnostics on the thermostat and determined that the thermostat had gone out. He got a replacement, installed the replacement and it's all working fine. He got the job done. He was very friendly, professional and informative.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I've been with Home Shield for years. Sometimes, they send somebody out who doesn't do a very good job. Sometimes, they send somebody else who does. Recently, I put in a request and I haven't got anybody. It's for the third time a contractor needs to come out on the same problem. I had one toilet that was running constantly. It wouldn't fill up the tank. I'm sure it was the little flap at the bottom. I had another toilet that would occasionally run. Also, I have to hold it down a long time for it to finish flushing. That toilet had begun to run at every 10 minutes like it's losing some water from the flap as well. So, the contractor came out, they adjusted it, but it didn't do anything. And then, I went through Home Shield's website and requested but I haven't even heard anything back from that. But I've been with other companies and switched back to Home Shield because I prefer their service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My air conditioner wasn't cooling. I called in a claim to American Home Shield on a Friday and by Monday, their techs from Advantage Refrigeration & Air were at my place. They were on time and did a good job. Having AHS has been an excellent experience.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    It was an easy and successful experience with American Home Shield. The guy was very polite and knowledgeable. He was able to repair the issue with my washing machine.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Mary,

    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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    CoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The sink sprayer was somehow not functioning correctly and it kept getting stuck in the on position and spraying everywhere. DrainGo came out and replaced it. The technician has been in the house like three other times and we like that guy. I have a new sink problem and I’ll have to put that claim in pretty soon.

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My most recent claim to Home Shield was my ceiling fan. The tech was very professional. The people kept trying to give him the wrong piece but he said, "No, I need a 6-gear, not a 3-gear." He wouldn't let them give us the wrong piece. We have the model home, so it was a very special piece that they gave us. He was very knowledgeable of what we needed. We've had good vendors. It has been a smooth ride. I have my parents on the home warranty now.

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    Dionne,

    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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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My microwave wasn’t working. American Home Shield sent GE Appliances for it. They changed a switch in the microwave, but the electrical plug on the circuit breakers was bad as well. So, they told us to get an electrician, which we did yesterday and he changed the electrical plugs. It's working now.

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    CoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Everything's been going pretty good with American Home Shield. They're very professional and they get the job done in a timely manner. My recent claim was for the dryer and the technician that came out fixed it.

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    Noemi,

    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.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The door wasn't working so I filed a claim with AHS. The belt was broken. It was great when the technicians came out for it. They had to order a part. But when they got the part, they did it quickly. Everything's working fine now.

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    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    American Home Shield has been great. The process was very easy. It didn't take them a very long time to get to somebody then for them to get to me. It was a very quick turnaround. The guy was awesome and did a great job. He was super nice and very clean. He fixed the issues that some of my locks were having plus he re-keyed them so everything's been great.

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    Sheila,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    American Home Shield has done pretty well. When the guy came out for the microwave, he replaced the motherboard, but there was an issue with the temperature area. They closed out the maintenance order. But then I called to make sure they're still gonna get it. But I haven't heard anything back and it's been almost a week.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I lost heat in my house and it turned out that I had air in the piped and they needed to be bled. I had attempted to bleed the pipes myself and one valve didn’t close right. It was leaking a little. That wasn't part of the original service call, but these two kids, probably both about maybe 24, 25-ish, were awesome. They were polite, respectful, and neat. The kid who was clearly the senior of the two of them looked at a valve that was dripping. He said that it was gonna take him five minutes to do and he fixed it. He just did it himself before he left. They were incredible. The heat is working awesome now. It’s the time of the year where it starts getting cold again here in New England.

    I had an issue last year and I had to call American Home Shield. A valve on the furnace was actually gone and that was fixed last year. Also, back in the spring, I had a valve go and AHS sent somebody out. I literally had to give the kid the part that was used to fix the furnace. So in comparison to the previous ones who came out, these two kids this year were awesome. They are excellent representatives of what AHS stands for. Even with that one bad experience, the best thing I have ever done in my life was to get an American Home Shield policy. AHS is fantastic. In all the times I’ve had to use them, I've had zero complaints. I tell people all the time that I have American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    It's a bit of a pain but I love American Home Shield. The process is fast. I did a claim for a plumbing leak and it's been completed. I've also had to have a hot water heater and they were able to quickly get that resolved. I did another claim the other day for a garbage disposal and we should set it up for next Friday.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Prolite was good. The tech was a very friendly and professional. One of my claims was for the refrigerator. It was not getting cold and the freezer wasn't working. The problem was something electrical and the tech fixed it. The second claim was for the washing machine. It was making a loud noise when it was turning. The tech had to change four springs on the machine. He ordered the parts and came back a week later and put them on. It's working great now.

    I called in a claim when the garage door was making a big loud noise. The tech that came out said that the door panels were broken and they were not covered by Home Shield. But when I did the contract, Home Shield told me that everything was covered except for the pool ground but they would cover everything on top. So I was in the impression that everything in the house was covered, including my garage. But I just paid the deductible and they didn't fix anything on the garage. I told Home Shield to send me a copy of the contract because I don't remember how I did the contract, if it was a written contract or I signed it over the phone. So they said they're gonna send the contract which says that the door panels are not covered.

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    CoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The seals around the garbage disposal itself had broken down to a nonfixable level. Plumbing Enterprises did a very good job. They went ahead and swapped out the garbage disposal. They were in earlier and out early, and they wore masks throughout the service. American Home Shield is a very good service. It's been dependable each time I've needed to use the service. It's been 98% beneficial. I had one bad incident which eventually was resolved but it took almost four months to get a fix for a toilet issue I had. The technician wanted me to replace a toilet. It turned out all they needed to do is replace a part in the toilet. Other than that, everybody else has been stellar.

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    Response from 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!

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I have a friend who utilizes American Home Shield, and they liked it. I decided to add it on my home. It's pretty simple to do claims with them. I did one for the oven that stopped working. They sent out a repair guy two days later, and then it took 10 days for him to come back and fix it. The only critique I would give to American Home Shield is that there's a process by which you fill out something on their online portal. They need to know then the make and model of whatever appliance it is, and then you can't just write in what the problem is. You have to pick from a list of the symptoms. They should have somewhere where you can write it in because the pick list didn't have what the problem was. The pick list needs to be more specific or have more options. Other than that, they did a beautiful job disclosing how the process works and what the payment situation is.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Our refrigerator went out. I called as usual and someone came out, looked at it, and they took care of it. This is the third time and it wasn’t repairable so they finally had it replaced.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I've been very satisfied with American Home Shield. They responded. However, I did file a claim and it did take like six weeks to get it resolved. It was a microwave and it had been repaired in the past which was fine. When it went down again, the technician came out and said there was nothing he could do. He was recommending replacement and trying to get it finalized was difficult.

    American Home Shield put out an email about offering other services. I did have my heating checked and the guy did a great job. He also offered power washing so I arranged to have someone power wash through American Home Shield. I definitely needed my driveway power washed and it was fair-priced. The guy that they gave the work to called me and said he only got 100 feet of hose. I had to set out my hoses for him. Then he said he only got 100-foot electrical so I put out my extension cords. I've never met someone come out that was not prepared. He should have handled it. There was another offer that I signed up for cleaning my gutters. I called them and said, "After this experience, no thanks." But the other people American Home Shield has had were very professional and really good at what they do. I've had one contractor come out to handle a plumbing repair and they did a great job.

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    TechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Everything went well with the technician from Certified Comfort Heating & AC. We had to wait until he could get a part. He got it and then he restored it. A wire had corroded on the AC, and he had to remove the plate and put a new one on. So far, everything is working okay. As far as American Home Shield, their annual fee is quite pricey but I still would recommend them.

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    Marguerite,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    ABNation came out to work on our pool but after the pool pump was put in, when my husband came home, he noticed that there was a lot of noise from the pool pump, which was louder than the other one. So, I sent the technician a video so he could hear the noise. I told him that the ears to the motor mount had holes in them where it gets screwed down to the cement concrete, while the other one was not. I sent him a text and asked if he could screw that down if he was out in this area again. But his response back to me was that I could get someone to do that if I wanted but he didn't want to come back to do it. Then, about a day or two later, the motor wasn't making as loud a noise as what it was originally doing. Other than that, the guy was good. He put the stuff in and I just didn't realize at the time that that motor was terribly loud.

    I had one other thing done under the warranty and it was for the refrigerator. The tech came and told me that the problem with the refrigerator was a fan motor. So, he replaced it. But my refrigerator still makes that weird noise every now and then, though not as bad as it used to do. They're like the grinding weird noise and that was what the fridge did originally, until finally, the motor burnt out. So I'm beginning to wonder if it's going to fail eventually. It's working like a charm now but it would make a weird noise out of the blue. It can just happen during the day or at nighttime when we're in bed. I never called back Sears for it at all because I figured I was probably just going to be told that as long as it's working, that's all that matters.

    Besides that, we had to wait a couple few days for the part on the refrigerator and we had to wait close to a week. Thank goodness I have another fridge. If I have a problem with the AC, I used to have a company come out here and they'd be out here within an hour to diagnose and fix it. But if our air conditioner ever goes out, I wonder how long I'm gonna wait for service. The guy who did the pool pump told me that on certain days of the week, they do this city. So if you're a few days off from that date, you're waiting.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I had an issue a couple of months ago where the water heater that I got flooded my basement and I had to get Jet Vacs. I had to spend a couple days out of work and then, the service got delayed. The company came and they were nasty people. They did a horrible job. Also, there’s Covid and they were not wearing masks nor covering their feet. I gotta tell them to cover their feet and to put masks on. They looked at the water heater and it was all busted up. They laughed and then, they turned around and said that I wasn't very nice. AHS gave me a water heater that has dents in it. Maybe I should’ve inspected my new water heater when I got it.

    AHS sent me another company. The other company, Stilwell Plumbing, came and did a great job. I took pictures of the damage and AHS promised to help me out a little bit. I had to buy heaters and fans to dry the basement and AHS said that I should send the receipt and they would reimburse me. I’ve sent four emails and the receipts but nothing. I sent three respectful emails asking if they could update me on this and they called me and said they were saying okay for the fan. I never heard back from them and we're pushing six months. I'm still fighting now to get money for the fans I had to buy to dry my basement. In the span of eight months, my basement got flooded twice. A full water heater flooding your basement is a lot of work. AHS has no integrity. If you’re making a commitment to somebody and you don't follow through, that ends all the thought of integrity or that I can trust their company.

    You can't get anybody on the phone with American Home Shield. When you call them, being on hold an hour and a half is not unusual. I've called several times in the last couple of weeks but I have a job and I can't wait on hold that long. AHS don't answer emails nor answer the phone. When they answer the phone, there's always a language barrier. When trying to have a conversation where you get an answer, it sickens you because they just say they're sorry. And then they say they're gonna call you back and handle it, and they never do. You just laugh because you know they're never gonna call you back and they're not gonna handle it.

    I wouldn’t recommend AHS to anybody because I wouldn't want somebody calling me up and saying that I recommended this company to them and it’s jerking them around. Or recommending them to a company where they’re on hold for an hour to an hour and a half. I work in four different states and we have hundreds of employees. It's a running joke of how their service is. They would tell us to use Choice. It's something you never use or you don’t know how they are. People try to do it without them and everybody’s saying that they would never renew their contract with them.

    The last service I got was for my garage door and the experience wasn't bad. The company was great. There were no issues and the people were professional. Stilwell Plumbing and the plate people that came to look at my garage door last week were outstanding. The technician did a great job and I had no issues. I just renewed with AHS but there seems to always be a problem. The wait time, communication and problem-solving are major complaints. The last time I called, I said that I was on hold for 45 minutes. The rep said to me that I was lucky. They've had people on hold as long as two and a half hours. I asked if they were proud of that and why they were telling me that. The rep said that it was just being truthful with me. It's always the same excuse. It's getting cold out so it's picking up. Any good organization would hire more people at that time.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Our air conditioner went out. The contractor gave us a three-hour time frame. Then they called us and said that they would come in about half an hour. They were great, knowledgeable, and tremendous. We got cold air since the repair. Everything’s been fair with American Home Shield. I just started with them and I’m very impressed. They followed up with us and they were excellent. In fact, recommended them to my brother and my sister too.

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    Response from 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!

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I just had a winter check-up on my furnace through American Home Shield. I had some confusion on the day I was setting up my contract concerning who to ask for and who to call. I was not making a lot of progress. Still, submitting a request for that was easy and the contractor they sent was very good. My furnace is working well.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    It was pretty easy to file a claim. I'm kind of a little bit old school. I ended up calling them. I felt more comfortable that way. I called them out here twice and they responded pretty quickly. The most recent claim was for the dishwasher. The guy that they sent out here was pretty awesome. We had a delay. He had to order two parts for the dishwasher. But that was probably par for the course. The dishwasher was working after he replaced the parts. For the HVAC, our heat pump wasn't working at all. The two guys that they sent out here got it working. But it was a little peculiar that they couldn't give me an answer as to what was wrong. So I never did know.

    If you have a dishwasher problem or a certain appliance, American Home Shield sends one person. If you have a heating and air conditioning problem, they send somebody else. It would have been nice to have somebody that would have been able to handle everything. But overall, it's been a positive experience for us. American Home Shield gives us peace of mind that if some area our refrigerator goes out, it's either gonna be fixed or replaced. Or if it's something worse than that, you don't have the burden of having to come up with a lot of money.

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    Coy,

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Mostly, filing claims on the phone is the hardest. One time I called, and I was on the line holding for 45 minutes, so I don't bother with the phone anymore. I just go straight and call it on the cellphone. I go on the AHS.com then I go to the service and put in the request. I can put my credit card on it and I can get it all done. AHS needs to have more operators answering phones. JJ’s Fire and Ice was sent out recently for the AC issue. According to the guy, my coolant was leaking up there and my trays were falling apart. He fixed it and the air has been cooling and everything was great. Our whole family is fun with American Home Shield, so we're happy with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Submitting a claim to Home Shield has been easy. I usually call. They just take down what's wrong, and then find a vendor, then the vendor calls me from there. Care Appliance Repair's tech came out the first time, figured out what was wrong with the washer, and said he had to order the parts. And then, he came back and installed the parts. It has worked okay since then.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I was having an issue with a couple of lights. It looked like I had one circuit upstairs for all the can lights which kept tripping. It was easy enough to go through the website to submit the claim. Sometimes I've noticed that the site doesn't have all of the options that could potentially be there. It'd be nice to be able to have an other section so you can fill out and say what the problem is. But either way, it works.

    The electrician came out and it was raining. He did look up the upstairs lights and said, "This is what's going on but they're not gonna buy fixtures. That's not gonna be covered." He came downstairs to look at the outside light, pulled the switch plate off the switches, looked at the switch, and said everything was fine. Then he closed it up and said he'd be back on Thursday to look at the lights outside to see what was going on. He never came back on Thursday. He closed out the claim with American Home Shield so American Home Shield said they couldn't do anything about it 'cause the guy said he was done. He put in the notes that there was a short. How would he know that? He didn't even look at the lights. He didn't do anything. He basically looked at the switch and said the switch was fine and left. He just put a false claim in there 'cause he had no idea what was causing the situation.

    The other three claims that we've put in have been worked very quickly. But this one with this electrician, he did a fraudulent claim and didn't do any work to be able to diagnose what the real problem was. I pulled the light off and ran a wire to it from another circuit, and the lights work perfectly. So the lights are not tripping. There's something wrong with the wiring in the house. I'm not happy with the electrician. American Home Shield is a good service but they have to watch out for some of the contractors that they utilize.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I had a claim with AHS for the air conditioning and another for the dryer. I went online and paid 75 bucks. Then, someone called me the next day. The guy that did the air conditioning was timely and he fixed it. And the dryer guy was awesome. He was on time, as well, and he called me when he was on his way. He wore his mask, he was great, and he fixed it. I had a great experience with both of them.

    I got the one year home warranty as part of the purchase, like the perks, and I maintained it on my own. I continued it for two years after the initial year because it really is worth it for what I pay for the year to have things be covered. There were two repairs and I don't know how much it could have cost but it was just the $75 fee and both things were fixed. I tell people of AHS. It’s not that big of an expense.

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Everything we've done with American Home Shield has been good. I submitted two claims at one time and I have had a great result on the plumbing end of it. It's been wonderful. The technician was great. We said, "Anytime you see a claim, come across for us, please. Take care of it." But on the dishwasher repair, American Home Shield is having trouble finding anyone to do the work.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Alpine Plumbing & Heating came to check my hot water heater and my furnace. I had two water leaks downstairs. They went in and replaced my hot water heater because it was bad. They fixed some leaks and checked my garbage disposal and my sink. They worked on a lot of different stuff and they did a great job. I was really happy with it. I also had a claim to have somebody come out and take a look at my appliances and American Home Shield sent another gentleman out to do that.

    But I've called and been on hold for two or three hours at a time and I couldn't get anybody to tell me what was going on with my oven. It's a freestanding gas range. I talked to the serviceman a couple of times and he's not sure what's going on too. Apparently, American Home Shield trying to order a part for it but I can't get anybody to talk to me. I am not super happy with trying to get in touch with people at American Home Shield. People don't have two or three hours to wait on hold. And I get shifted from one person to another. Finally got back to the department where I was supposed to talk to someone to find out when they were going to order the part or what status was. I was on hold for another hour. But then I had to go back to work. I wasn't too thrilled about that.

    But I've been super happy with the work that Alpine Plumbing & Heating has done. There was also the gentleman named Brian from Fix Right Appliance. He was great. He called me and asked if I was able to get any information on what was going on. I said no and told him about the day I spent three hours on the phone. He was gonna reach out to American Home Shield and try to figure out if they are gonna order a part, do they have it, and if he is gonna install it. That was last week and I haven't heard back from him. I'm just waiting. With the cold weather here in Montana now, I'd like to start baking but my oven won't hold the temperature. It will heat it but when it calls for more heat, it won't relight the burner. I know times are difficult and American Home Shield probably got a lot of calls.

    A lot of what I've struggled with is not necessarily their problem. But they could make it easier to get in touch with somebody. From what I've heard, American Home Shield is really a good company and one of the best when it comes to home warranties, at least in my area. And I've talked to people like the gentleman that owns Fix Right and also Alpine Plumbing & Heating and they told me that this is one of the best companies that they've worked with. But I'd like them to make it easier to get in touch with a real person. Everybody in America would say the same thing when it comes to an automated service. I like knowing that they're getting to it. But I'm sure they'll eventually get the problem fixed. It just might take us a little bit. The holdup is probably that they may not be able to find the part to the oven. My home is about 20 years old.

    Also, I initially had problems with American Home Shield for nearly a year. It was because the previous homeowner never bothered to forward the email information to me so that I could register. Anytime I would go in and put my address and my email address and try to log in, the website would tell me that wasn't accurate. About a week before the policy was gonna expire, I called my real estate agent and she was able to get ahold of somebody. We figured out what had happened. American Home Shield kept saying they sent me an email and I said they didn't.

    My real estate agent reached out to the seller's real estate agent and found out that instead of buying a two-year policy, they only purchased a one-year policy and the owner had never forwarded me the information so I couldn't make a claim. But it worked out in the end. That was not American Home Shield's fault but the seller's. In the end, we had a renewal so we've got our second year.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The first round with Leak Seekers was fine but I had to call them back again. My faucet sometimes takes about two or three days for it to operate. But it worked after the second guy left and it’s been working since. They showed me how to operate the sink so, they were okay. They were nice. I had to ask the first guy to put on the booties but he said he didn't have that. But he walked in his socks. The other guy who came the day before yesterday was well-masked and had his booties on.

    My policy with American Home Shield is going up high so, I might be changing out. I started off paying up 500 but it's up to $800 and I don’t use it that often to justify that. If I got to pay them $800, then if I needed a new washer, I can go pay $800 for a washer. I have to make that decision because my daughter sells real estate as she refers people to other companies that do the same that AHS does, but they are paying 500. I’ve had the service for eight years and I'm not pleased that every year for the last three years, my air conditioner has been going down. It didn't go down this year, thank God. The contractor came and they had put everything on it to patch it up. A few people who got the services of AHS was given a new unit. But they put circuit boards, motors and condensers on my unit.

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    Lavern,

    Thanks for providing your feedback. I was sorry to hear that we had not provided a suitable resolution for your malfunction. I tried to reach you via email, phone, and here on this site in an effort to assist. Please respond to the email sent to you from Consumer Affairs if further assistance is needed and I will follow up with you from there.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I have a plugged up shower in the bathtub. Plumbers came out but they needed to get another person out with a camera to go down into the pipe to find out what the blockage was, and I'm still waiting to hear back on that. That's been over a month now. So, I'm getting a little bit ticked. I'm planning on calling him back today to find out what the problem is. Overall, American Home Shield is fine. I just need some things finished up.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The company that American Home Shield sent was hard to reach several times. So, they just fixed it yesterday. The repair took very long but the dryer was okay once it was fixed. AHS is great whenever we need a claim.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Carrie,

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    We're so disappointed. The first time we had Berry Electrical come out, we said that we needed fan installation, and we spoke to somebody through Home Shield. They said it was fine and they told us the price. But then, they came out and said, "Sorry. We do not do fan installation for American Home Shield." They gave us a price to come back, which was a $100. After it was all said and done, she charged us $100 for installation and $200 for labor.

    My husband called, said what he needed to say, and asked the question. And whoever he was speaking to, took all the information. Initially, it seemed easy. It was once the contractor got here and said, "No. I'm sorry. We don't install fans." He installed one full install of one fan. The other fan, he just needed to help with the blades. What happened was we hired someone else to do it, but they didn't do it right. The first time the came out, he fixed the lighting because they messed up the fan installation to the point where we couldn't even turn the light on. And he said he would have to come back next time to put on the blades. I have a concern about the second fan he installed because it's not flushed with the ceiling. Home Shield themselves is fine. It's worth the price.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    American Home Shield's coverage is a little bit better than all the other companies out there. I did a claim and they sent Techpro for my freezer because my water detect button was no longer working. It was leaking water because there was excess buildup at the bottom. Techpro had to let it thaw out and get that drainage valve fixed and situated. They took care of all of it. The technician was very professional.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The faucet had busted a leak in it. It flooded the kitchen. Price Right Plumbing & Drain did a great job fixing the issue. They're very helpful. They looked at it and they called AHS to make sure that it was covered. Then they installed a new faucet that we bought for us, instead of trying to fix the old one. They said it's easier for them. It worked out great. Submitting the claim online to American Home Shield was very easy. It took me like five minutes, and I was able to set it up.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    John,

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The guy came out for the stuff in the refrigerator that was disconnected. He showed me where the filter is. He was helpful because I don't have any information about the house and the appliances, and he showed me how to handle them. He was great. He was very nice too. For the second order, a guy named Adam came on Monday. He reviewed everything but he didn't have the tools. He said that in order to fix the leaking in the faucet in the kitchen, it's going to be a total replacement because they cannot untie the parts. For the bathtub, he said that he had to order too.

    When I called the third time for this bathtub, I asked Adam to review and check it entirely. He said, "Maybe the next time." He left because he said that he was going to come with the order. But he also needs to review the second bathtub because the first one was leaking. We found out because the first bathtub was downstairs and my wife's taking a shower in the bath. I heard the leaking because the water started dripping and dripping on the top of the chimney that they have in the living room that is made of metal. When I asked for help, they came and Adam said that he needed to break the wall and he was going to come back later. But instead, Charles came and he fixed the problem. He didn't want to break the wall. He was very competent and excellent. He fixed it right away and showed me how to do that.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Submitting claims to American Home Shield has been extremely easy through their website. I had an excellent experience with their tech. Their techs have been extremely knowledgeable and they fix my problems. AHS has been fantastic for me. I'm very happy that I went with their service.

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    Steven,

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My refrigerator was defrosting or it was over icing. The bottom part was hot and the cold part was frosting up. The icemaker wasn’t working. The tech who came was was very nice. I liked him. Everything is working fine now. Overall, AHS is very dependable. I would renew it.

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    Phyllis,

    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

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I called and made the claim for my refrigerator. When I made the appointment, I called them on a Monday and they asked for my availability and I said Friday. But they made it for two weeks out. That irritated me. I got it straightened out and the repairman came. He took a look at it and told me what was wrong. But he didn't leave any paperwork that he had come into my house. When I asked my daughter if he left any paperwork or when was he coming back? She said that he only said he had to order a part.

    I called American Home Shield to see when he was coming back and what was the status because I have been without a refrigerator for too long. Then the repairman came and he fixed it. He was very nice and very knowledgeable on what he was doing. I was satisfied with his service. He was a really great guy. So, at the end, it all worked out. Everything is still working okay. With American Home Shield, I love that all I have to do is pay a deductible, and then they come out. If it's not repairable, then it gets replaced.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    We had a freezer and ice maker problem. I went to the Home Shield site. I had to look for appliance, and then fridge. Then there was also a difference between the fridge and the freezer, something with icemakers, and it was a $75 fee. We got an email that said they sent out a request to somebody, that we should hear from them in a few days. We heard back after the weekend from the actual contractor to schedule a time. He came out and fixed it all in one session. It was pretty smooth and straightforward. He said everything was covered by the insurance so there was no bill. The fridge has been working ever since. It was an issue where we had to leave it powered off for 24 hours, so we had to move everything out in coolers. We've been pretty happy. We use Home Shield on most of our stuff here as well.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Stellar Plumbing came out recently and fixed the garbage disposal quickly. Everything went well and they did a good job. The only thing is that when I call to talk about an issue, it’s difficult to find somebody that I can speak to without a language barrier. Also, when I call and try to get clarification on an issue or find a different type of solution, I usually have an issue with some of the language barrier with the folks I’m talking to on the phone.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Whenever I call American Home Shield, the problem is always resolved. I don't have to keep calling back. I really love the service. It's valuable service for me especially because I own my home and anytime I have a problem, I can always call and they always send someone out. Putting in claims is straightforward and easy. I always call and the automated system will tell me I'll have a 10-minute wait but it's never that long. It's three minutes or four minutes but I guess they just prepare me in case I do have a 10-minute wait. It's always a quick phone call. I don't have to sit on the phone all day. They provide pretty fast solution.

    Recently, Myers Comfort Specialist came out and they did well. I had to have them come out twice because when the first guy came out, he said it was a wire that was burning through the compressor. But that night, it went out so I called back to American Home Shield and they sent someone out the next day. Both services were prompt and the technicians were really friendly and thorough. They explained everything well. They did as much as they could do and being as fast as they could be.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My toilet was leaking. I did the claim online and the website was easy to use. Then they scheduled an actual day and time for the service. The system automatically scheduled me with a plumber and they called me and canceled saying that they can't service buildings more than three or four storeys. They said that they had informed American Home Shield of this, but the system continues to book or they don't check to make sure that that plumber can service a building greater than four or five storeys. So it pushed the whole process back about a day. But the plumber that came out was great. He handled everything and I didn't have any issues. I can use my toilet now. This was my first experience with American Home Shield and so far, it's been okay.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Shanequa,

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    American Home Shield was good and quick. But trying to get somebody on the phone was the troubling part. I had a plumbing issue and the plumber who came out was very good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    S & G Pools And Spas came out for the pool pump that was not turning on. The guy was fabulous. He called my husband and said he was gonna come over. We have our own pool service and they told us we were gonna have to buy a brand-new pool pump. This guy said that that wasn't necessary. He fixed it quickly and and it's been running ever since. I'm thankful we didn't have to buy a new pool pump. It saved us thousands of dollars. We're very happy. We're happy with American Home Shield too. This house is not super-old but it's about 15 years old. We've had a few things that have needed fixing this year and it's been helpful to have American Home Shield. Everything we've had a claim on has worked out really well. We had a dishwasher claim that I would not call fabulous but it got resolved in the end. When we had problems with the dishwasher guy, I called American Home Shield and they were good about making sure he came back out again.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Lauren,

    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 knowledgeable and able to explain what is going on. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    American Home Shield sent Fast Response for a service for the beginning of the winter. They were making sure everything was in working order with the heating system. American Home Shield said, “Get your system checked before you turn on your heater.” They sent an email saying that they do have companies that could look at the system to make sure that it's in good working order. I just put in the request online and then they sent an email telling me that Fast Response will be getting in contact with me.

    Within 24 hours, Fast Response called, set up the meeting, and they were here within 72 hours after we set up the meeting. From the time I put in the request to the time Fast Response came was a total of five days, which wasn't a very bad turnaround because it was towards the end of the week. They were very professional. Before they came in, they made sure to put on booties to cover their feet. They made sure they kept their distance. They explained everything that they did and I have no complaints with them.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Sheryl,

    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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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My plumbing claim with American Home Shield went well. Their contractor Brick Street Plumbing came on time. They came by two different times and addressed my problem. It was a smooth process. AHS's service is designed for what I need for my home. It came with my home when I initially bought it. It made sense to keep it in place.

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    Adrian,

    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.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    So far, it's been good with American Home Shield. We've kept American Home Shield for a lot of years. It's expensive. You gotta keep up with the service charge. But at the same time, if something major breaks, then it's worth it. Our recent claim with American Home Shield for our AC unit was fine. The contractor came out the next day, so it was really fast. But the other guy that came out for the microwave, that was a debacle. First of all, we had the original microwave when we moved in and we had problems with that. The door frame broke. He couldn't get the part, so we had to get a new microwave. We bought a new microwave.

    This was the third time the new microwave was broken. There was an issue with the switch on the door the time before this. The guy came out and he looked at it. He said they need to order parts. On a Monday afternoon, they called and said that the parts were ready and they were gonna schedule the next day. But then, the next day, nobody showed up. At 5:30, we called and they said, “We're gonna be out there.” I asked, “Are you sure? It’s like 6 o'clock.” They said, "Yeah.” It was three days that we were sitting around waiting for somebody to show up. When the guy came out, he said, “Really sorry about that. The part came in, but they had to get me the part. I can't do anything till they give me the part and it’s on the truck.” I said, “That’s cool. I understand that.” But it was a lot of miscommunication on their part. I liked the guy that came out. He was cool and seemed confident.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Blaine,

    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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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I got a fast turnaround with Days Appliance who came out for my refrigerator. I put this claim in online and got a notification that it had been put out to the right repair person. The guy was knowledgeable about what he was doing and really explained it to us while he was going through the process. He came and looked at it then said it would take up to five days to order the parts. Then about two days, they called and wanted to reschedule the installation of it. Overall, American Home Shield is worth looking into.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    A control panel on my refrigerator went bad. I went online and set up an appointment through American Home Shield. I picked what my problem was and put in a date and time when I would be available. Their system said that they would call back or send me an email to let me know which contractor is coming and when the appointment will be. Everybody who has come out for AHS has been really professional and they clean up behind themselves.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The tech from NW Sundance was real nice and friendly. He put his socks on his shoes and then had a mask on. He double checked the lower side of the pipe and the uppers and then the knob to it and there was no leak. Home Shield has done a really good job for us over the years. They've always done us right or always fixed everything. If they can’t fix the problem, they would tell us that they need to order something and they’ll come back out and do it. So it’s been really good.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Terry,

    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 knowledgeable and able to explain what is going on. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I have used Home Shield twice. The first time, we had an additional fee that I wasn't happy about. I still don't know if I should have paid. On the other hand, Bradley Appliance Repair's tech recently had to replace the heating element and it went great. Everything was fine.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Krystal,

    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 knowledgeable and able to explain what is going on. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I had the wrong lightbulb when I put the ceiling fan in. It was a non-dimmable bulb. I had a non-dimmable bulb in a dimmable light switch. Elite Electric Solutions came out, and I paid $100 for the light bulb. It's very easy to put in a claim to American Home Shield. The only issue I have with them is that most people work Mondays through Fridays. Due to the pandemic, I'm working from home. But before, I was working 43 miles from our home. So, having a 12 noon to three o'clock in the afternoon time slot window is not conducive. I would ask for them to have contractors that had weekend hours, and they don't do it that way. There's no way for them to filter that.

    Having a three to four-hour window doesn't work when you have to have multiple visits. There's no way to say, "Okay, I've got five electric companies. These two work on Saturday, and she prefers to have a Saturday visit." They just do whoever comes first. Then if you refuse a company, they make that company not available to you in the future. For major appliances, they need to know in layman's terms exactly what that does and does not cover because I've been in my home four years now. I had to have the AC and furnace system completely replaced. I had $6,000 that I had to pay out of pocket to replace it, where American Home Shield only covered like 1,200 of it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My experience with American Home Shield has been very good overall.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My kitchen drain was clogged. Third Generation Plumbing came out. It was pre-arranged as a second opinion because the initial company sent somebody out who was totally incompetent. So, American Home Shield allowed me to get a second opinion. The guy who came out had been a plumber for 30 years. He took care of it in no time.

    Drain Go is the one that American Home Shield usually uses in my area, and they're absolutely atrocious. Third Generation's guy took care of the problem. He couldn’t even understand why the other guy had a problem. Everything's been working fine since Third Generation came. If I have any more plumbing problems, Third Generation is fine with me, but I will not allow Drain Go in my house.

    With the whole experience, I had to do without a kitchen sink to drain properly for 10 days. I had to get different people out, it took four days to get the first group of people out, and then I had to wait till they submitted their quotes report. American Home Shield authorized the second people to come out. Finally, by the time they came out, the problem was taken care of.

    Plumbing had been a major issue. Drain Go had been out for three different problems. The first one, I got kinda scammed on because they made me pay $75 for two different visits. But I told them right off the bat that both of my hot water heaters were leaking and they only fixed one, and then when they came out again, I got charged again. The second time they came out, it was a shower valve, and it took four trips to get it corrected. The guy finally had to bring his boss with him. And between the guy and his boss, they finally got the issue straightened out, which I think he put the cartridge in backwards the first time. It was a very negative experience regarding plumbing.

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    Hi Mark,

    I hate to hear about your most recent experience to have the plumbing malfunctions repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Submitting claims to American Home Shield online has been pretty easy. Their reps are easy to get a hold of. For my recent claim, their contractor Sigmond Plumbing came and went above and beyond for me. The techs repaired what needed to be repaired but they also noticed that there was something that was eventually gonna go. They went ahead and repaired that too. I've had AHS for over three years now and their warranty is a great value. We had a different company when we were in Virginia and AHS has been more receptive. When we call them, they assign a contractor and the process is very quick. I'd recommend them to a relative.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Our Realtor uses Home Shield on her own house. My parents use Home Shield on their own house as well. So, Home Shield came very highly recommended. It's very difficult if you try and submit claims over the phone, but very easy if you do it online. The first few times, we did it on the phone and we were on it for four hours. We would just call, plug in our phone, let it ring, and have it on speaker until we heard a voice. But when we did it online through their portal, everything is so fast, easy, and smooth. We just didn't know that tidbit at the beginning that we could do it that way. If we hadn't figured out the online ticket thing, that would have been the struggle for us. I've got two kids under three. It's not always easy to just sit there and be on the phone forever. But having the online option has been great.

    We had a previous plumber through American Home Shield who gave us a window, but would always come on the later outside end of that. I could never get ahold of them when I was calling to say, "Oh, I have this come up. Can we adjust?" Or it wasn't fixed when he left. When we submitted online, we had the option to pick a different company. That's why we picked The Lindsay Company for the leaky faucet, and they were phenomenal. I submitted the ticket, and then they called back and said, "Hey, we have the tech out your way. He could be there in half an hour." It was within an hour of me submitting a ticket, but he was actually in my house.

    It was a weird type of leaky faucet, where it doesn't leak when the faucet is running. It was a bit more complex. I appreciated the thoroughness. The tech ended up changing out the whole faucet and we haven't had a problem. He completely fixed the problem instead of just band-aiding it. I thought it was odd that we had a horrible experience with the first plumber which is American Home Shield's recommended plumber, whereas one of their other options, Lindsay Company, was far superior. I'm a little confused why. In recommending Home Shield to a friend, I would have to be like, "They're great, but make sure you do your research on the companies because sometimes their preferred vendor isn't actually the best one that you can use for the service."

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I called Home Shield and told the rep what I needed. I couldn't hang up the phone fast enough. I was done on the phone and they called the house phone. I haven't finished doing my order. I had just put in my credit card number, and here they come calling already. That was on a Sunday. They said, “We'll have somebody out tomorrow,” which was Monday.

    The tech from Hopwood Electric came in there and went right to work. He came in masked up. He took the things apart, and then fixed everything. And he said, “Well, initially, it was never hooked up correctly to begin with.” That was music to my ears. I was so happy to hear that because I thought that I was just stupid. I just don't know how to work the darn thing. But he was like I was the student and he was the teacher. He showed me and taught me so I know how to work it. I truly appreciated him because he was younger and he had the patience. Also, it only took him 15 minutes. The most time it took him was to tell everybody that he arrived at my house. And then when he left, he had to tell everybody he was finished. If I ever have to call an electrician, it would be them. I was so happy and satisfied. I’m never getting rid of Home Shield. I was just talking to them about doing another property with them. I am happy with the service that I get.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I'm a new first time homeowner on my own and I didn't realize that it's really important to have a home warranty. I'm very grateful that I have American Home Shield because when I talked to the girls there, they walked and talked me through a lot of things I didn't understand so I liked that part. With the first claim I had, the lady told me that I could do it online and she kind of walked me through there. The second one, for the garage, I called in and they walked me through everything. The people at American Home Shield have been really great ‘cause they're educating me on a lot of things that I'm not understanding.

    Cactus Garage Doors came out recently and they did great. However, they said that the warranty only covers so much. I had to pay out of my pocket for some upgrades they said were not covered. Then there were some things I got charged for that I felt that shouldn't have been charged. I understand it's $75 a visit. The guy wanted 250. I needed to get the garage fixed ‘cause I got to get my car in and out for work. I told him that was a lot for me and I didn't expect to pay that amount that day. The wheels were pretty old and it was not opening nor closing. They should have covered that, but it wasn't. He offered 210 and I paid 285 for the whole thing.

    I thought I would have probably paid almost the same amount if I didn't have American Home Shield. I felt that the coverage should be a little bit more than what they were telling us when they came out. Nevertheless, I'm trying to get my mom to sign up because I think it’s important for them to know this, so at least they pay $75 but it gives them the option.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The first time I had American Home Shield was about a year ago. I didn't renew right away and there were a few months of gap in there. I have it again now. We have a rental property and Laha's Appliance Repair was sent out to the property to help with a washing machine. They did that and that was great. And then here at our house, we've seen them more recently for several things. Our dishwasher, dryer, and washing machine had an issue at one point.

    The interaction with technicians is generally good. What I find with Laha’s is they're not always able to get it the first time. It seems they tend to send very inexperienced people the first time who are in need of a follow-up because it wasn't satisfactorily resolved the first time. Their technicians are nice though. And when they send people who really know what they're doing, it's good. They get it done.

    The dryer is the most recent claim we had. I was concerned about overheating on the dryer and it was specifically in one location. On the top, the back-right corner would get so hot to the touch. It would literally burn me. I discovered that by accident one day when I happened to touch that for some reason. That scared me because I thought a fire could happen.

    Dealing with the person who answered the phone was good until this time where the rep sounded very defensive. It was the first time I detected a real defensiveness. I had to call back because the dryer was still running hot even after the tech had changed out a number of things. When one of the techs took the top off, I could see that was where a bunch of wires. When I mentioned to the rep it was just that corner primarily where the wires were that was running so hot, she said that was an electrical issue and that I should probably call an electrician. But it was in the machine. My electrician’s not gonna take the top off my washing machine.

    The rep to me I needed to have the vents cleaned out so I've got somebody lined up to do that. I also cleaned them myself when the tech was here and saw a build-up of some lint. I used a tool and my vacuum cleaner and cleaned it really well. I checked to make sure there was airflow from the vents to the outside and there was good airflow. The tech checked it too. But I'm still having somebody come and do that because it needs to be done.

    The dryer is still an open ticket at this point because the problem wasn't resolved. The vent person was supposed to have come yesterday or today, but a relative went into the hospital so he's gonna come next week instead. Once he comes, we'll see if it's still running hot. But I’m gonna be really frustrated if this dryer is still running hot and Laha’s just says to call an electrician. Overall, I'm okay with Laha's. They get the job done although not always the first go-around.

    American Home Shield is doing the job too. With their claim process, it's not hard once I make contact. If I have to call on the phone, it can take up to an hour before they answer. I'm on hold and the recording says there's a high volume of calls. If I keep holding for 45 minutes or so, somebody will answer. Once they answer, it's okay. On the other hand, I can go online and make a request. That expedites things. It's just that I don't get the opportunity to necessarily explain what's going on unless it happens to fit one of their boxes. They ask what the problem is and give me a choice. If it's something else, I can say, “other” but I can't really explain what. That's a little frustrating. But somebody does call and follow up, so then I can tell them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Everything went well with the air conditioner and as usual, American Home Shield has performed appropriately. I've had them for a number of years and they’ve been good. I’ve used them more this year than any other years because more things went wrong this year for some reason. Two of my air conditioners broke and then I had a water main leak, and my garage door broke too. AHS came through with all of them. But they raised the premium quite a bit by a couple hundred dollars. So, when it came time to renew, I said that their competitors are offering it for hundreds of dollars less. They said that they would reduce it. They had to go through this whole process to price match. So, if I had not been a person who would question it, I would be paying hundreds of dollars more. Instead, I did my own research. I don't appreciate that they're raising my price arbitrarily to make more money but that’s business.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I've been having a problem with both my washer and dryer. I called American Home Shield directly and told them what items they need to repair. They sent a company. Greenway came out and told me I had an electrical problem, so we had an electrician come out. The electrician said, “No, there is no problem with your electricity.” So they wasted a weekend.

    It's been about three and a half weeks now. I called American Home Shield back. The electrician said it wasn't an issue. So we're still just waiting on the parts for the washer and the dryer. Nobody called me yet and told me when they're coming back out. I understand there’s a Coronavirus pandemic going on, but it’s very inconvenient waiting on an item to be repaired. If I had the time, I’d be looking around for some other warranty company.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Andrew,

    Thanks for providing that feedback. I hate that we have not followed through with our commitment. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Our recent claim with AHS regarding the ice maker went very well. The technician was very professional, very quick and he did a good job. The first time, I was not very happy with American Home Shield. Our air conditioner went out in the middle of summer. It was 95 degrees and the contractors didn't come for five days. But the refrigerator experience was fine.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    It's been a good relationship with American Home Shield. I had an issue with my dishwasher and my garbage disposal. I put the claim right from my mobile phone by the site and had a confirmation within probably a few hours of the assigned service company. They called and set me up for two days after. They arrived within a couple days and took care of it.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    The garbage disposal had an internal leak and I am no longer physically capable of crawling around underneath doing it. I have the skill set to fix it I but I don't have the strength or the ability to bend that way anymore. So, it was a delay in the amount of time but you get a plumber when you can get one. It was quick as far as that goes. He came out and looked at it, and he needed to replace it. He had one in his truck of a comparable power and size. He put it in, replaced it and everything was fine. He was a nice young man.

    American Home Shield should lower the $75 fee but it’s a reasonable price. Sometimes, it's frustrating. We had an air conditioning issue which they said then was a plumbing issue. The contractor came back and it was not. There was a thing that we needed to replace. The air conditioner was gonna be the best solution. So, some things don't go to my favor, but some things do. We've had major issues with the house that American Home Shield doesn't deal with. The supply line to a toilet broke and flooded the entire first floor so we are dealing with the insurance and company on that part. Right now, we are living in a hotel. So, my next step is I gotta go and sign some papers on the people who are starting the renovations because they've ripped out all of the carpeting, taken out all the baseboards and some of the wall because the insulation got wet.

    I recommend AHS when anybody talks about the idea of having a service. I have been satisfied. I get frustrated when things break but that's not their fault. They have been honorable and helpful. They have been a good company. I appreciate anybody who says, “This is what I do,” and then they follow up, and that's what they do. They have been consistent and they have a variety of different plans. So, the people are dealing with what they do. I picked the one that I thought was best for the things that we have and I am very positive about AHS as a company.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us and thanks for recommending us. Enjoy your day.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I made a phone call to American Home Shield for the ceiling fan. All American Electrical Services called and we scheduled an appointment. They were very good. Everybody’s been very nice.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I called American Home Shield about my garbage disposal and they told me when the contractors were coming. Silver Eagle Plumbing came out and they were fine. They did a garbage disposal replacement.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    We had some electrical issues that were causing light in our hallway and the lights in my son's room to just not function. I tried to call American Home Shield and there was an hour and a half wait so I pulled our policy information and logged in online and submitted a claim. The website was fairly easy to use and easy to work through. It was pretty straightforward. I just entered our policy information and gave a brief description as to the issues that we were having and it was simple enough. Then there was a really quick callback to schedule a time when the contractor would come out and perform that work for us.

    Eric C’s Electric company came out and repaired that for us. The guy knew what he was doing. The only difficulty that we had was the lights in my son’s room went back out a day or two after they left, so they were no longer functioning again. We had to go back through the process of having someone come back out and make that repair or look back into what may be the issue there. They fixed that connection and everything have been fine ever since. My son's room is far away from our AC unit and so without having a ceiling fan in there during the summer, it can get a little bit warm. Just having that fan becomes operational again helped the circulation of the air and kept it cool in that side of our home during the summer after moving from North Carolina to Charleston.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    AZ Remodeling and Plumbing came out for our plumbing issue. They were very responsive, fast, super helpful, and didn't leave a mess. They wore masks although they were in the garage the whole time. Overall, American Home Shield did a fantastic job.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Brooke,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    We had a broken hot water heater that needed to be replaced. I called the number of AHS and had a claim number assigned, and then they said that it would then be dispatched to a local contractor, which it was. The initial contractor was there to verify the job. He didn't do any work except install a bypass on it. Then, I had to reschedule the actual replacement of the water heater.

    The only thing was I wasn't asked or prompted when I made the initial call on Saturday if the job or if the work was to be expedited. It was just, “Okay. You've got a hot water heater out. Here's your claim number. We'll address it.” Then, when I called back to find out why I hadn't heard back from anyone, the gentleman said, “You didn't submit it as expedited.” I said, “I was never asked to classify the level of urgency on the fix.” I said, “I didn't submit anything, you did." Because all I did was make the phone call and open the claim.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    David,

    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.

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    CoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    Our washer was making an extraordinary loud noise. The appliance repair folks came out and it didn't take long, and they figured out that the issue was a bearing. It took a few days to get the part in. One man came out on a Saturday and replaced it. It was a big job, in my mind, for one person. When I talked to the technician, he said that normally, they would take it to the shop.

    My wife said, "Gosh, if you can keep it in house, keep it here and repair it, we'd appreciate it." They accommodated us. It took an hour and a half to repair it and it works terrific. The tech was very professional. What I liked about this company is that the man that came out and diagnosed the problem didn't take long. He was obviously very experienced to figure out what it was and he is the one that came back to repair it. When he got to the bearing that needed to be replaced, he showed me what the issue was, and I could see clearly that a seal had leaked on the shaft and came down and destroyed the bearing and that was what was making the noise.

    I like to learn and to watch to see how people do things. I watched him the whole time. He could have gotten it done quicker except I was asking him questions. He was very accommodating, very professional, and I was very appreciative, as my wife was, at the work that he had done so quickly and efficiently. He was a great representative. He was a mature man.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Don,

    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 knowledgeable and able to explain what is going on. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    My garbage disposal died. I looked at the little video that American Home Shield provided and went in and attempted to see if I could fix it myself but none of the remedies that they showed worked. So, I got online and requested an appointment. Literally, within minutes, got a call from the guy that was assigned to come to fix it. The next day, he was here right when he said he would be, put a brand new one in 'cause mine was hopeless and went merrily on his way happy as could be. Since then, the garbage disposal has been amazing. It hums, it doesn't scream and jump up and down. So much better. American Home Shield has a very easy process and I recommend anybody that is concerned about their plumbing, their electricity, or their appliances to invest that little bit of money so that they have peace of mind and can get things done quickly when they need them.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    There was a pipe in our basement that was dripping and it was staining the floor. It was a very slow leak. Filing the claim for it was super easy. I just went to the website, picked the area they need to work on and checked the box. It was a few steps and was really straightforward. Then I paid the fee at that point and the guy reached out to schedule it. He was great. He came in wearing a mask. He was a very polite guy.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    David,

    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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    CoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

    I had an ice maker claim and they fixed it. It was somebody local out of Lufkin, Advanced Appliance Repair. They were fabulous. American Home Shield also replaced the dishwasher for me which was great. They allowed me to put a little money into it and upgrade the dishwasher to what I wanted. We're not using American Home Shield right now because we moved into a brand new home but it was good. The reason you have American Home Shield is if your air conditioner goes out, the amount of money that you pay every month for the occasional appliance repair or small repair, you're gonna pay much more than you would pay to repair the appliance yourself. If you're in an older home that has an older air conditioner and if you have a big problem, that's what they're for. If you don't have that problem and you have small appliance repairs along the way, they're pretty good. They're very responsive and fast.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Thanks for your feedback. We love to hear when we have provided fast and provided fast and professional service. And we are always here if you need us.

    Contract & TermsTechPriceRates

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    I have had a contract with them for over 4 years. Every year they go up on my rate with no additional changes. I started paying $50 a month. Now it is at $77.00. The hold time is always more than 45 minutes. I decided to cancel my service. I spoke with Pam in retention and they charged me another $51 to cancel. Who has an extra $51 during this pandemic? DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS COMPANY!!!! They trick in for a low price and go up every year! This company is a Joke!!

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Tiana,

    On behalf of American Home Shield, I would like to apologize for the inconvenience we caused you and your family. Thank you for the time that you did trust us to take care of your systems and appliances in your home. We will definitely be using your review to make our services better.

    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsTransparency

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    I have been an American Home Shield member for years. In the past I have had a good experience, but it has change, and for the worse. I put an order in for a dryer repair on Aug 10, 2020. A contractor was assigned and came out, diagnosed the problem. In the past, the contractor would order the part it would arrive in 5 days and be installed. I was informed AHS had changed it policy and they had to order the part, not the contractor. The part was finally ordered on the 27th of August (17 days after the work order), and I was told it would arrive in 10 business days. We were then told on Sept 18th (5 weeks & 4 days after the work order) that it was on delay.

    Here we are on October 1st, 51 days after the original work order, still without a dryer to use, and still no part has arrived. I have called the contractor and they have said "We have not received the part from AHS." To expect anyone to go nearly 2 months without a major appliance with no recourse, no refunds, no further updates is poor poor business customer service. If you try to call AHS to discuss, you wait on call for literally hours and hours to try and get through.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    I have been a customer of AHS for over 10 years. In the last five years they have increasingly gotten worse and worse. We had six properties with them and we are beginning to take all the properties to a new company. We have had many issues with them in the past, but as I write this review I have currently been on hold for over 2 hours. Unexplainable and unacceptable. They just hope you go away if you have a problem.

    We are having a plumbing issue at our house, we called AHS and thought it was fixed. Then it happen again the next week, then the week after that. We said to AHS, "We may have a bigger problem. Can you approve a camera to go into our pipes to find the problem?" They replied no. But they did flag our account stating too many service call and that any service to our property would need to be approved, well if you work with them you know that’s a 2 hour wait, so the contractors don’t want to do it. They don’t want to bother. Therefore nothing has gotten done. This is my second time this week that I’ve asked to speak to a supervisor and have been blown off. Worst company I have ever worked with. Customer service is terrible, customer experience is terrible. When I see 5 star reviews I know they are fake, because there is no one they are treating you as well as you're claiming.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Ahab,

    We do apologize for the inconvenience this experience has caused you.It is not our intent to cause a difficult experience related to your repair. We do appreciate you for sharing your experience, and allowing us assist. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.

    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    I have been waiting 30 days (since Sept 8th) for AHS and Sears to repair my washer...oh, and I've already been charged the $75 for the service call. I can get NO HELP from reps, NEVER get returned PROMISED callbacks, or emails. All I want now is to close the service and get my $75 back AND HOPE I NEVER DEAL WITH THEM AGAIN...AWFUL.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    David,

    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 washer repair. We do appreciate you for sharing your experience, and allowing us assist. My name is Robert and I will be assisting you further.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    The air conditioner wasn't cooling off. Harbor Air Services came out and they were very proficient. They worked quickly and fixed the problem. Everything's working like it's brand-new. We were cool when it was really warm and it was really important. They were very efficient and took care of it. Overall, American Home Shield has been very good. We've not had any claims denied and they've always been fairly responsive. I have a couple of homes under them.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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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    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    The toilet was stopped up. It needed to be snaked. I called American Home Shield to submit a claim. The tech that got here was professional and he resolved the problem. So far, so good. However, I don't like American Home Shield anymore. I don't have them anymore as of today. I canceled today. I had an issue before with the AC repair and the technician did not give me a written diagnosis. I called American Home Shield three times to ask them for a written diagnosis. Because he had to come back out and do some repair work and it was gonna cost an additional $450. I was never able to get the written diagnosis from American Home Shield over the period of time nor could I get information.

    So then, the parts would come in. I went online after a few weeks. It took about three weeks and filed another claim. The technician came back out. I called American Home Shield to let them know that I was not happy about not getting the diagnosis, and I no longer want the service of American Home Shield, because of the way this was handled. They said, "We will reimburse you the $75 for that tech call.” I never got to $75 and they told me that they would also give me a $75 free call. When I called to have the toilet guy come, they gave me the free call. But then, I got a bill saying I owed $75. Then I got another bill saying I didn’t pay my monthly. I said I couldn't deal with this. It was too much.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Theresa,

    On behalf of American Home Shield, I would like to apologize for the inconvenience we caused you and your family. Thank you for the time that you did trust us to take care of your systems and appliances in your home. We will definitely be using your review to make our services better.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffRatesTransparency

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    I have friends that have had major problems with American Home Shield when they submitted claims where the people don’t show up. But it’s simple when you don’t have problems. I’ve been lucky. The contractor came within two days of the phone call. The freezer wasn't working and Magic Appliance came on time and fixed it quickly. They were fantastic. People should be aware of everything the policy covers and doesn't cover and consider the age of what they're protecting. Because if something old breaks, there's just a buyout and there's a limit to how much AHS will pay. If an old appliance can't be fixed, they're not going to get enough to replace it with something brand new. If it's a plumbing pipe like my girlfriend just had, it was just a buyout. It cost her $2400 but American Home Shield only paid 1000 towards it.

    I've had 99% good and 1% bad from AHS. My son just called and he could only get a 2-star plumber to fix his issue. AHS should have the highest rated appliance and service technicians. And once they send out an appliance person and then the appliance person couldn't fix the appliance, they turned it over to somebody else without notifying me that this company couldn't do it and another company was going to be replaced with it. Now, another company is coming without me even knowing why and I'm thinking they made a mistake and they're double sending somebody. So that needs more personalized explanations of what's going on.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    I had an issue with my AC, and the guy from Custom Climate Professionals came out and he had to order a part. I had to wait on a part that needed to be replaced, but he did something to keep it cool until the part came. Then once the part was in, he called me, came in and fixed the product when he said that he would, so I appreciated that. He was very professional. I like American Home Shield. The price went up a little bit for the services. I used to pay 50, now I'm paying 75 for the service. But other than that, everything's good. Every time I had an issue, they came out and took care of it.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    I was very appreciative of American Home Shield. They did a really good job. I filed a claim for electrical over the phone and the rep was great. The contractor was very professional and was able to get the electrical issue solved.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenanceStaffCommunication

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020

    The claims process was challenging with AHS and I sort of ended up resorting to looking on Twitter because I wasn't getting a response. Initially, I saw that there was no phone number listed on the webpage to contact a human. So the only option was to use the online form for claims, which, in theory, should work. But if it doesn't and there's not a way to contact a person to troubleshoot that, then it means that things are just going to take a really long time to happen and the customer gets frustrated.

    Now I signed up for American Home Shield because I had seen a similar pattern with my other home warranty company. And I noticed that with both of them, I needed to figure out what's the backdoor. But I'm concerned as to why would a customer have to rely on looking for a backdoor to get communication through. At the time, I was having a mini-split malfunction and at first, the techs called for an appointment. Then, I told them what the issue was and they said they don't work on mini-splits. They also said that they had told American Home Shield what their area of emphasis was in their contract and that they would contact American Home Shield to let them know to send somebody else.

    But I didn't hear from American Home Shield for some days, so I contacted the contractor and asked them to contact AHS since I can't get ahold of a human there. They said they already did it a week ago, so by this time, I wasn't able to troubleshoot what looked like communication breakdown and the truth is, I know how to get exceptional service. I've given it because I've been in many industries where you need to give exceptional service and I've been a consumer where I know how to get it. So, I contacted the person that sold us the policy and said that I was having a really hard time getting hold of someone to schedule the right technician. I told him that I needed some exceptional care because I was not getting through.

    In the end, the results of my claim were awesome but the issue was not that I didn't get what I needed, my concern was that my neighbor might not get what they need because they don't know how to play that card. The world needs to change if we're going to be neighbors with each other. And this was just about an air conditioning thing, but at the same time, it was not. It was 100 degrees here and I'm a young-ish healthy person in the time of pandemic. But there are other people around me that aren't. What happens if someone else can't get through because they don't know what card to play and their air conditioner is broken?

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Crow,

    Thank you for your feedback regarding your most recent experience with American Home Shield. Your concerns have been heard and we will be consistently working on improving the customer experience. We apologize for the inconvenience we may have caused you and your family. Have a great week and please stay safe.

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    Company Name:
    American Home Shield
    Company Type:
    Public
    Ticker Symbol:
    FTDR
    Year Founded:
    1971
    Address:
    3400 Players Club Parkway, Ste. 300
    City:
    Memphis
    State/Province:
    TN
    Postal Code:
    38125
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.ahs.com

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