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About American Home Shield
American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider that offers three home warranty plans — ShieldSilver, ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum — with varying levels of coverage. You can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
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- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Coverage limits and exclusions
- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
I don't like the answering machine of AHS. I like to talk to a person over the phone. Other than that, I had no problem with them. I had a plumbing issue recently where AHS sent out Bestway Mechanical. The guy came out, told me what the problem was, and fixed it right there on the spot.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Filing a claim with American Home Shield is simple. You can do it online or you can call in. I've done it both ways and each way, it was kinda like just giving your account number, tell them what you want, and they schedule you an appointment. Everybody that has been sent has been professional and knowledgeable of whatever they're doing. They come pretty fast and take care of the issue and I haven't had any repeat issues. They come and fix it. I don't have to call that particular company for that particular reason anymore. The only thing is I was trying to get a receipt for the work done and they weren't able to provide me with one. They should make sure that the customer can receive a receipt because what had happened was I needed a receipt to show my water company that the repairs were done.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
American Home Shield is not very expensive and they take care of the appliances. If you have to get them replaced, they are pretty accessible to get that done. They are pretty much timely based on the fact that they are not in the community here. They are pretty good and I would recommend them. I had a problem with one of my electric lights that impacted my garage lighting and my basement lighting, which runs on the same line. I called AHS and the claim process went well. A tech with 1MD Electric came a day after the call. He was professional and he wore a mask. He fixed the fixtures and the problem that was going on with the line. He was able to repair it the same day. Everything's fine now.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Our hot water issue was handled by Plumb Genius just fine. It's pretty simple to submit claims with American Home Shield online.
Good afternoon Mike,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
InterTech Maintenance Group came out for the hot water heater that was not working. The guy was actually early, so that made it nice. He had to get me a whole new hot water heater. We like American Home Shield. They were absolutely great. They took care of it quickly and it wasn't too expensive with the warranty.
Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
I had multiple appliances. I had my range, washer, dryer, and fridge. I kinda waited until I had enough and did this all in one claim. The technician came to look at everything then he ordered the parts and came back. Everything is working perfectly. I have peace of mind with American Home Shield. I've had some major appliances break and they were majorly expensive. They have done a couple of repairs for me and it's worked out very well. I'd tell everybody else to get it.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
I had a backup of the water in the drain pipe and the contractor came later that morning. He checked everything out then went ahead and used the compressed air to make sure the line was completely cleared out and it did good. He did check the airflow too. For the most part, American Home Shield is good. I've had good luck with them. But for specialty items, a lot of times, they don't have people who understand what you're talking to them about when you call in. What I've learned is you just have to ask to speak to a supervisor and that causes that service person to be nervous because they're graded on that.
I had a claim for a water heater that has a heat pump on it. I ended up having to have somebody else come look at the issue because it's a specialty item. A part of it is a plumbing problem with the water heater and the other part is kinda like an air conditioner unit with a compressor and a heat pump on top. They would send one then they'd send another and we never got two of them together. Three or four times we did that on each discipline before we got to it. Finally I got ahold of a supervisor. I had tracked down one person in Austin who knew about how to work on those and they had him come out and fix it then they reimbursed for the charges. It just took me forever to get that. The other thing was a Whirlpool tub. I had a problem with that claiming because it was a walk-in tub and they didn't cover it. It was so silly. They ended up finally covering that up too but it took a long time to get that resolved.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
My plumbing claim went well. The toilet was running continuously and the guy identified the problem. It was probably less than a minute and he fixed it. I haven't had any more issues.
Good afternoon Gayesha,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
We had two toilets that were leaking. One wasn't seated properly and one was visibly leaking. Initially, it was hard to get an appointment. I was scheduled for the plumber but my issue was dropped because it was the end of the day. They ran out of time and never showed up. I was not informed that they might not make it if I'd be having a service call at the end of the day. It'd be helpful if American Home Shield could work more closely with the contractor to advise on a timeline 'cause I was having a hard time reaching the contractor and finding out when they would be coming out.
I called American Home Shield back and explained what the issue was. The plumber from Tom Melton Service came out and he helped me by sealing both toilets down to the floor. He said there might have been some subfloor damage that we needed to look at working on too. The plumber told me that was only allowed to fix what was on his ticket and that was the way his company was supposed to respond. That was pretty ridiculous that he was not able to fix the thing that I reported because I didn't mention exactly what was wrong with it. The website didn't give me the option to really customize what I wanted to say.
Using the AHS website was a little bit frustrating. The way you can request service on there is a little bit restrictive. I can only choose one problem for the toilet and my problem has to be cracked, leaking water, making noise, a mechanism not working, not filling, not flushing and other. But the 'other' option doesn't even give you a box to explain the problem. You can only request one problem for the toilet. I have to report exactly what the problem is according to the guy and I can't do that if there are two problems.
The contractor was very professional and very reasonable. He did his best to get the toilets working. Despite the different issues, he did a very good job. He might have missed one thing and that was the tank not emptying every flush. He seemed to think that it was the fact that the toilet was clogged going down. But it seemed like the flapper in the tank was not staying up long enough. I was a little bit frustrated that it wasn't looked at.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
American Home Shield sent out a tech and he said that there was a compressor issue with my one of my AC units. They went ahead and ordered a compressor. The compressor was backordered for however long so they offered me a cash-out of $500 saying I could go buy my own compressor and fix it however I wanted. I called in a different tech and he said it was not a compressor issue but it was just a pipe. I also called a third person and he agreed with that statement so I had it fixed. It seemed like the first tech was not fully qualified. He diagnosed the problem within a few minutes whereas the other techs took a good 30 to 40 minutes to look at the issue. The first two techs were from the same company while the last one that fixed the AC was not. I then sent in my receipt in to American Home Shield order to get reimbursed for the $700. Since the repair, the AC has been great.
I also have an issue with my refrigerator. Sears came in, diagnosed the problem, and ordered all the parts. But because of COVID-19, Samsung is not able to provide any compressors for at least two months. We are waiting on one more part from Samsung and after that is done, Sears will come out again and go ahead and fix the refrigerator. That process took a month and a half. I'm already a month and a half in so far. Other than that, it's been pretty good with American Home Shield so far. Everything on their end has been fine.
Updated review: Oct. 26, 2020
It took us six months for a resolution after repeated visits from the appliance repair shop but finally it was resolved successfully and happily.
Original Review: Sept. 8, 2020
My husband called the claim for the oven the first time. The technician said that he adjusted the oven. He thought I was being unreasonable or something. When I called AHS for the second time, I waited on hold for about an hour. Then the technician came out and changed the heat sensor. Eventually, the oven got to the right temperature. But whenever it dinged when it was supposed to get to temperature, it wasn't to the temperature and it still took another 5 to 10 minutes to get there. So I'm still not sure if what they've done has fixed the problem.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. My name is Stacy and I have just sent you an email as I would like to contact you in an effort to assist with a resolution.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
High Priority Plumbing and Services came out for the water damage as something happened with the main line. They're always good. They've had to come out here a few times for different things. Those guys are always nice, very professional, efficient, and quick. I also submitted a service request for pest control. American Home Shield provided me the number and I usually have to call the vendor first. The number for Terminix wasn't working so I called AHS twice because they couldn’t locate another number for Terminix. When they finally got Terminix to call me, it was from the number I was calling but for some reason, I couldn't call to the number. They could just call me.
Then the lady told me that somebody would be calling me or they would set up an appointment, but I never heard from them again after that. I was charged the $75 service request fee for them to come out but they never came. I just haven't gotten around to calling AHS. Overall, they get people out as efficiently as possible and they use some of the best people. It's been a great experience. If I had to buy another home, I would definitely go with them again as my warranty company.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Ark-La-Flow Plumbing fixed the refrigerator after two and a half weeks. When the guy found the error, he did good. He had to order a part but they were so busy it took them a week to even come out. Luckily, it was still freezing. But that was the big problem. It was freezing up on our refrigerator freezer so I was having to take the backplate off the inside of the freezer and take a hairdryer and manually defrost it.
We've had issues in the past on getting stuff repaired. The biggest problem I have is American Home Shield changed the value of the freon on the AC unit. We have an older unit and they keep piecemealing. We had a new condensing unit put in and within a year and a half or two, the part failed. What really made me mad was the fact that it was a manufacturer's error that caused the freon to come back out of the very unit. They wouldn't reimburse that. The unit comes pre-charged. When the part failed, the pre-charging left. I should have at least got the same thing back again and I didn't.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
A+ Comfort Air & Heating came out, repaired a little part in the AC and it's been awesome. They were on time and filing the claim was easy. The only issue I had was the wait. It took the whole weekend. I didn't get anyone to come out until that Monday.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for my kitchen faucet. I did it online and I immediately got which company would be sent out and their phone number in case they didn't call me. But the contractor called me and we set up a time when I was gonna be home. They came by and checked it to see if they could fix it. They realized they needed to have a part ordered so they did that. It took about a week but once the part came in, they called, set up the appointment, came, and fixed the faucet. The service people were very courteous, polite, and helpful.
I am very happy with AHS. They have been awesome for me. I have had a few things replaced and fixed in my house and there has been only one time I got someone that I didn't care for. AHS is not using them anymore or at least they haven't come to my house. I mentioned that I was unhappy with who they sent and I never got them again. That worked out.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
I had an electrical issue and the guy who came out from A to Z Electric did a really good job and got us taken care of. So far, things have been good with AHS. The claims process we went through went pretty quickly.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
I had some work done on my air conditioner and the process was fine. I called the automated line, put in what the prompt said then it gave me a phone number to reach out to a particular vendor. It also told me that I could use the online service thing to do that. But I prefer to talk personally, sometimes. I didn't want to put my claim through online in case I had some questions.
The contractor came out and did the air conditioner. When they came out, they repaired it and it worked for a day. Then it broke down so I had to call back and they came back out very quickly. It was efficient. They made some corrections and it's been fine since. Initially, when I called out to get my air conditioning service, it was a different company. They came out and just looked. They didn't check for what I wanted them to check that's why I ended up having to call back again because that first company didn't do what they were supposed to do. The second company was fine, but the first company was terrible. They were in too much of a hurry to be concerned about anything. Other than that, everything is fine. I've been with American Home Shield for 10 to 15 years and I would definitely recommend them to a friend. They've always done a good job when I've called.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
I'm glad that I have American Home Shield. They've treated me fine in the years I've been with them. I called them when my lights were going mysteriously dim and bright on their own and the contractor they sent out was a very nice guy and very smart. It's all fixed now.
Good afternoon Donald,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
When we turned on our AC, it was not cooling how it used to. At one point, it stopped and wasn't working. That was about two weeks ago. When we called American Home Shield, MS Services came and they fixed the AC. But we are still having the same problem. This is happening when the weather is in the three-digit number, 106, 107, 108. We have a two-story. When we turn the AC upstairs and downstairs, only one of them will work. Only the one upstairs will work then the downstairs one will not cold up more.
I thought of calling to complain but I said to just leave it and I'll monitor it. If it continues again, I will let American Home Shield know. The AC, especially the downstairs one is not really cooling the way it was. Maybe it's because last week the weather has been really hot in California. It could also be that too many people are using the AC.
Another thing is I want to see improvement in American Home Shield's answering service. When you call them, it takes forever to get them. You can stay on the phone for almost an hour for somebody to talk to. But when something happens, they always send somebody to come and check. For that, I credit them. They always send somebody as soon as they can get somebody.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
It was about 100 degrees outside and the air conditioner wasn't working. When I called American Home Shield, they said that a company would give me a call within two days and let me know when they were able to come out. But then Benak's Heating & Cooling called me within a couple of hours, and their tech was able to come out. They were actually on within eight hours. They were good and professional. The experience was quick and painless. The AC has been doing well since the repair.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
I had two different people come out there. When the first one came, I wasn't home and my auntie was there. The guy left a little note telling me what I needed and I called him to clarify what was going on, but he got all smart and rude on the phone. I didn't know what happened and I was trying to figure out what was going on. He told me that if I didn't like whatever he'd seen, I could find somebody else. The next thing I knew, I got an email from American Home Shield saying that somebody else was gonna come out there.
At another time, I called in because I paid the whole first year and never had a claim. Now, it’s my second year and I'm paying all this money again, and my appliances are all right. They ain’t broken down. When I submitted my claim, I spoke to a couple of different people and there was one person I couldn't understand the language. It wasn't good English and I had to really listen and pay attention to see what he was saying. The other people were fine though. They told me they’d get on it and get people out, which they did. They did everything. Other than me not understanding, I could hear them. My dishwasher was broken and all the buildup up in there was nasty. It was terrible and the contractor said, “You know, this ain't repairable. We’ll see if they'll give you a dishwasher.” So far, nothing has happened. I haven’t heard back from American Home Shield or anybody about any of my repairs.
My experience has been terrible. First of all, I've been waiting a couple months to get my stuff repaired. Second, I don't know how they select the people that they got working for them and they need to re-evaluate that as well. The contractors are rude. The last people that came out were the plumbers. On the first time, they rescheduled my appointment, and then I never heard anything from them. I had to call them and see what was going on. Once they came out, I didn't hear anything else for three weeks. My water and ice maker had to have the tube run downstairs and hooked to my cold water so that it’ll work and that was something the plumber had tools for and didn't do. He told me, “Oh, yeah. We need to hook that up. We’ll do this, we’ll do that.”
The plumber never came back to do any of it and he told me he was waiting on me to call him, but he was the one doing the work. I didn’t like that part. How am I supposed to call them when I didn't know what was going on? The plumber didn't say when he was coming back and if he could fix it. It's my understanding he had to contact American Home Shield and then they would give him the okay. I called him, “What's going on?” He said American Home Shield only covered 250 and then I was gonna have to come out a couple hundred myself. I said, "What?" and he said, "Yeah". I then said, “Well, why didn't you call and let me know? I've been sitting here waiting.” The person I talked to then said, “I thought I called you.” He thought he called me and left a message? Come on.
Good afternoon David,
I am sorry to hear that AHS has not provided a suitable resolution at this time. 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.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
It's getting colder but the last few remaining hot days have been much better. All works well.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
My garbage disposal stopped working. I filed it online and the website was easy to navigate. The contractor called and told me when they'd be here. The guy who came out was great. My wife was here and she said he was very nice and professional. The garbage disposal was completely locked up. He tried to use the anti-jamming tool that came with him and that didn't work. The motor was fried so he went and he replaced it. We recommend American Home Shield to people all the time, 'cause it's definitely worth it. Every time, they have come out and do what is best, fix the problem.
Thanks for sharing you experience and thanks for recommending us.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Our microwave was shorting out power in our house and American Home Shield sent somebody over to fix it. Then, they sent something over the email saying that we needed to replace it. They didn't go into detail on the first email that I received but that we could purchase the microwave. Then, they would give us up to a certain price and then we would have to turn in the invoice to get it refunded. So, my husband called to ask about it because we had to get this microwave.
The one that we currently have is a new replacement itself. We had it for maybe a year and a half before it started to cause those problems with wires shorting out. This was a new one and the one we had prior to that was giving us issues. My husband called to ask them about it because we didn't do that process last year as far as us having to purchase it. Basically, we have to purchase it and then send them the receipt, and they’re gonna pay us back. In the midst of while we were waiting to see someone to determine what was going on, we purchased another microwave. Not a big one like the one that we have over our stove but just something that we could use while we were waiting on them to come and assess it. So, we already purchased one microwave and then, we found out we have to purchase one. Submitting the claim was okay. They sent us out to another contract but it took a little while for the other people to come.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I did the claim for plumbing to American Home Shield through the portal and it was user-friendly. The issue happened on a Thursday evening so the contractor wasn’t able to get here until Monday morning, which meant I didn't have hot water until then. Their time frame does not include weekends so they were technically here within the period of time. It just was an unfortunate timing but they fixed it. Also, they had masks on when they came out. AHS has met expectations on what I signed up for.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I've been trying to get ahold of the person at AHS. I sent him another request for a plumber. I left him two messages - one on Friday at 4:50 and another today at 10:30, but I have yet to hear from him. I find the interface extremely difficult to use because it's all automated AI. It's very hard just to pick up the phone and ask what's going on. I got told to go online and look at my thing. But I already did and I had already paid my $75 and I have a plumbing problem. I don't know what to do if the person doesn't respond in 24 hours. It would be helpful to know. Other than that, I had an appliance claim and the tech from Arno who came out was very professional. He figured it out and fixed the problem. He was as in and out. It was great.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Everything worked well with our plumbing claim with AHS. Our coverage with AHS seemed to work pretty well and provided service.
Hi Lisa,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I recently bought a house so they gave me a Home Shield warranty, and I'm so happy that we never checked the dryer. We finally moved into the house. Everything got started and we washed our clothes, put them in the dryer, and it didn't work. I had to call American Home Shield and file a claim. When I first filed the claim, I was unaware of the procedures and the way that we were gonna take. I initially went online and I was waiting for somebody to call me. I got an email back saying that somebody was gonna come out to the house and look at it. The window that I requested was the evening window. The lady came first thing in the morning. When she came, I didn't answer the door. So then we rescheduled for another week.
When the following guy came out, he was pretty nice. He brought his assistant with him, they were in the house less than five minutes. They figured the issue out. It was a fuse, they replaced it and were gone in less than 20 minutes. I just have to go through our package to get more informed of procedures, but overall, I love American Home Shield.
Hi Stephen,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Our unit would randomly shut off. Mountain Heating & Cooling came out and fixed it in no time, so I was very happy with them. I've had AHS for about three-plus years and they're usually very prompt. If anything falls down, it's not so much them. It would be the contractors that they contact.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Midsouth Electric came out for an electrical issue. The guy was fantastic and he fixed it. He did it quickly and efficiently. He also took precautions with the mask. I was super happy. American Home Shield is great. No complaints at all.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
When I had problems with my dishwasher, they sent somebody out three times and they finally replaced the motherboard on it. At another time, my AC unit was plugged up and there was water dripping in the ceiling in the bedroom which caused the ceiling to collapse. Quick A/C came out, cleaned that all out, and got the unit running. They fixed the drain as well. My refrigerator went out shortly thereafter. I had to have that, and I was on hold for two hours when I called American Home Shield. After that, they sent somebody out and then it was decided that it would cost too much to fix the refrigerator. They're gonna get me a new one, but they dropped the call.
They just hanged up on me and they didn't call or text me back. Every time I'd call in, they ask me, "What's your name? What's your phone number? What's your email?", but they never call me. I'm still waiting and it's been 11 days so far. I also had to call them to find out who was gonna be the distributor for my new refrigerator and who's coming out to hook it up 'cause there's water. I'm discouraged. Overall, American Home Shield sounds like it's a good deal, but they don't have enough people on to answer the phones.
John,
Thanks for providing your feedback. I hate that you were not satisfied with your experience. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The guy from Realty Rekey was very professional, and he took care of everything. He maintained a good social distance and kept his mask on when he was in the home at all times. He probably handled the whole rekeying process in about 15 minutes. It was great. Filing the claim to American Home Shield was fine. I did it directly through online. American Home Shield is great.
Thanks for your loyalty. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. We are working diligently to improve the overall customer experience and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Submitting the claim to Home Shield was simple. I've done three now, and usually, I would get a notification saying that, "The company will contact you." But I didn't get that was Atlantic Repair and I called them a few days after I submitted this claim. I had to schedule the appointment with them separately. But usually when I work with Home Shield with everything else, and they do the work themselves, it's great.
I had Atlantic Repair come because my fridge broke and they needed to order a part. The man told me it would be three to five business days, but it took over a month. That specific company was one that I didn't want to use again. And when I called to complain to Home Shield, I kept calling and emailing the actual company itself but nobody got back to me. So, I thought the only thing that I could do was call Home Shield so that they could maybe try to contact. The person on the phone definitely did his job, but it felt more like a script rather than, "Oh, well, that's a bummer. Let me try to get on it as soon as possible." And then, I didn't hear anything back when they said they would call back. The whole process took over a month. They ended up replacing the part that needed to be replaced. I just wanted it to be done because it was such a frustrating process.
When I had a man come and check on my air conditioning, that was super nice. I would, hands-down, have him come back and check on everything if I could. It's just frustrating when they contract out because it makes you lose a bit of trust in Home Shield when they contract out to a company that sucks so much. But everything that went through Home Shield themselves was fantastic.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I've called when filing claims, and sometimes, I was on hold for about an hour. Other times, it was shorter. But we'd set a date that the technician would show up so basically, it worked well. Sometimes the calls were a little long when waiting to get to an agent, but other than that, everything was fine. Everybody they've send out has been professional. They know what they're doing. They're gentlemen and problem resolved. Recently, Nussbaumer Plumbing came out and they were wonderful. Overall, it was an efficient, prompt, and knowledgeable experience with American Home Shield.
Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your service request. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. We look forward to our continued business together. Have a good day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I had some condensation where hot air was meeting cold air in the vents that were coming out of the ducts in the attic. That issue never got really resolved. The people that came out were great, but the issue appears to be on the margins between the categories that were provided. So I had somebody come out and said that our attic fan was busted so we needed an electrician. An electrician came out and said that it was not busted but we needed insulation. So in this case, there wasn't much of a resolution.
I'm a big proponent of Home Shield. I’ve been bragging on the program for quite a bit to people. It's just the last couple of things that haven't worked out. I don't necessarily blame on Home Shield on the ductwork thing. It was just a weird problem that exists in the margins between how they categorize things. When my dryer broke, that one actually did frustrate me from a standpoint of Home Shield because in order to get anything moving to the next level as far as replacing the dryer, I had to call. If I didn't call, nothing would ever happen. A tech came out and confirmed that my dryer was busted. The parts didn't exist anymore. So I got an email with this button if I wanted a new dryer from AHS. So I pressed the button and it said that it was ordered. It also said that somebody would be in touch or l'd get it in 10 days.
A week and a half passed by and I didn't heard a peep since I got the email. I finally called AHS and they said that nothing was ordered. So I asked them to order me a dryer. I called again and found out that it was all backordered and it was gonna take four months or something. So I asked them to give me the money. Then they have the bones to say that the receipt to this email address. I got a new dryer in hand but I would have to call them just to make sure that they would be sending a check. Overall, my experience has been very good but the need to call them is more than it should be. But whenever I do get through to people, they always help me out.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I called on a Friday for my AC claim and A-1 came on Tuesday. They replaced the motor and they did a good job. But trying to get through Home Shield is terrible. It used to be nice and easy but now, you can't get through to them.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I requested some help taking a look at my central air conditioner and I did schedule the appointment for tomorrow. I had a little bit of trouble getting in touch with the contractor for this more recent appointment. They were assigned on Monday and I spent a couple of days trying to reach them but I couldn't do so by phone. Their line was always busy or disconnected. Eventually, I did manage to get in touch with them on Wednesday. But I was a little bit panicked until then because I couldn't find a way to get another contractor assigned or to otherwise reach them. But it did all work out in the end. There was another claim before that for rekeying and that went pretty well. I just had to fill out a form online where I selected the kind of service I needed. That went pretty smoothly and I received an email later saying a contractor was assigned and they'd be contacting me to schedule an appointment and follow up from there.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Recently, the contractor who came out for our AC unit was wonderful. He was really good. He went up there and he checked it. He said the pads were not getting saturated, so he cleaned off the area. He was in and out. It didn't take him that long. This is the second time I've had a contract with American Home Shield. On this particular call, the guy came out within the timeframe.
The other time that I've requested for work to be done in my house, I was not really pleased with them. I called in, something for plumbing, and it literally took them a week to come to my house for a drain that wasn't draining in my kids’ shower. My contract says within 24 to 48 hours, they’re supposed to get someone there. They didn't get anyone there till Friday and I called on Monday. Then I spent four days trying to get them on the phone to tell them I needed to get someone else to come out. Those four days, it still took that long to even get someone on the phone and say, “Hey, why are you guys taking four days to get here?” That was the reason why I technically stopped doing business with them the first time. I couldn’t get the technicians to come out to me.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service & I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for sharing your feedback. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
American Home Shield has a rekey service which I took advantage of. That was a good thing. Recently, the garbage disposal wasn't working. It was jammed. Service Contractors Plumbing came in and fixed it. I did the claim online and it was simple. But when you call American Home Shield's toll-free number, you are put on hold for a very, very long time. Also, the description of what's covered is lacking. I had an issue where the electrical wiring that leads to the doorbell was damaged so I figured that would be covered under electrical. But they said it wasn't.
Thanks for providing your feedback.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The trouble I was having was a secondary AC unit that wasn't kicking on. It was making a buzzing sound. The technician identified the problem right away. It was a capacitor issue and he was able to fix it relatively quickly. That all went pretty good.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I did the claim online where I put in a work order and I got a notification that the contracting company was notified and that they should be calling me. Or if they don't call me in an ample amount of time, to contact them. My kitchen sink was backing up and they had to come three different times. I still have another schedule 'cause the problem has not been solved. I don't know what exactly it is. The first guy came and snaked it but he had to come back a few hours later 'cause it started backing up again even after we tested it for a little bit. He snaked it again with a different snake and it ran fine for a couple of days but it started doing the same thing again.
It took about a week and a half for them to come back out which was last week. He snaked it again but it's still backing up. We've been checking our other drains and nothing else is backing up except for that sink drain. He said he had to get the manager out this coming week. My wife wasn't too impressed with the guy that came out this week. At this point, American Home Shield could improve on how long it takes for them to dispatch folks. With stuff like backed-up sinks, you have to wait quite a few days to get a situation resolved 'cause there's one contractor that does this whole area. They could have more than one contractor so somebody could come out within at least a day or two to address the problem.
Darryl,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Someone from Total Quality Air came out for a claim I made with American Home Shield. The tech was on time. I told him where the unit was and what was going on. He went around the house and fixed it. He had to put something in the air conditioner. Within 10 minutes, he was done and gone. The air conditioner works fine now.
American Home Shield has been wonderful. When I had trouble with my refrigerator, the technicians that came out for that did wonderful jobs. The first time it was for the ice maker in the refrigerator that had frozen up. The tech froze it and had to replace something on it. Seven months later, my ice maker that's in the freezer stopped working so someone came in and replaced that. Nine months later, the same thing happened to my ice maker inside the refrigerator. The tech came back and replaced everything. The tech was also told to replace the tubing that goes in for the water. And so far, it's been good.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Warranty companies have this thing where I get parts from their contractor. AHS should have something different and let me add more to whatever they would pay for the part needed so I can get what I want. Still, their contractor DrainGo did really well for me. I had to have one faucet repaired in a shower and a piece replaced inside a tub.
Good evening Darlene,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
American Home Shield sent somebody right out when there was a leak from the toilet that was coming from upstairs and soaking into the drywall in the bathroom downstairs. It was great for getting that taken care of but they could improve with following up. I'm still trying to deal with getting the hole that the guy cut in order to find the leak repaired.
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with us. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
We cancelled our contract with them because our air conditioner broke July 8th, both of our systems in our house. In September, we finally ended up paying for it ourselves because they couldn't find equipment for our downstairs unit and we paid 3,950 to get it fixed. American Home Shield is giving us 1,700 because that's all they said they would be able to give us because that's what they could have repaired it for. After waiting over three weeks for that particular unit, in the middle of August (our house was at 90 degrees), they said, “Well, we're sorry. We can't find the equipment.”
All of a sudden, when we paid for it, they came up with a ridiculous figure, $1,700, which 700 of it was labor. That meant that they bought a heat pump outside and an air handler inside for $1,000, which doesn’t even seem realistic. They also told me that they didn’t have to do the same type of equipment, brand, or quality we have. They just had to match the 2.5 ton and a handler that matched it, which, to us, was not adequate. We’re not happy and now, we’re still waiting on our payment and the refund when we cancelled the thing. We also had to pay to get that air handler put in for our upstairs unit.
They replaced the heat pump outside and then, the inside air handler blew from the new equipment putting so much pressure through the old air handler. We haven't heard back if they're gonna pay for that yet, but we had to pay $1,600 to have that replaced so we can have air conditioning. We wrote a letter to the Better Business Bureau and we got a letter from them yesterday that American Home Shield replied to the them. Their side of the story isn't anywhere near where ours is, but it's irrelevant. We're done with them. We're done with all home warranties. I don't think any of them are fair to the people that need them.
Good evening Kenneth,
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. Have a great evening and please stay safe.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
American Home Shield is convenient, affordable, and they do a good job. They are friendly and their contractors come out and fix issues. Patel's Plumbing was sent out when we had a claim for a leak. They came out at first and they did what they were supposed to do. But it was still leaking. They came out again and fixed the leak. This time, there was a leak from the tub. The problem was it wasn't from the plumbing so they didn't do the work. I needed some grout around the tub.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I've had American Home Shield in a previous house that's why I requested it again for this new home. Recently, our thermostat stopped working. My boyfriend went up there and found that the condensation was building up so it probably shorted out the board ‘cause it got wet. But it looked like it had not been flushed in a while and it needed to be flushed. I'm glad we had the guy from Comfort Pro ‘cause he flushed everything through.
There was also a filter up there that they hadn't changed since 2015 but we found out from the guy that came that it really doesn't need a filter since we have filters throughout the house. It was good to get it flushed out. It was worth it to have somebody go through and clean that all out. He also seemed pretty knowledgeable. The only thing is if you have a couple issues and you need two different contractors to come out, you have to pay them separately. I had two things that went bad at the same time. It would’ve been nice to be able to pay just one charge. But all in all, it was a good experience with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The technician who came out for my garbage disposal claim was pretty professional. He came out and he was in and out in probably about 30 minutes, give or take, a few minutes. He had to replace the garbage disposal. So far, American Home Shield been pretty favorable. I've called them three times. Out of three times, two times they were able to actually fix the problem. There was one time when they fixed part of the problem but then the part was not fixed. But I didn't bother to call.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The AC was making a terrible noise. It was vibrating and we found it terrible, but it was kind of funny because when the tech from Rice Heating and Air Conditioning got out there, a piece of cardboard had fallen into it. It was an $85 learning experience. As far as American Home Shield, we had quite a wait time on the phone, but that's understandable right now with the Coronavirus. It takes about half an hour to 45 minutes. We've had good repairmen. We can do nothing but compliment on the guys that have come out, especially with the fact that they've all worn masks. We're senior citizens, so we insist on people to wear a mask when they come in, and nobody gave us any lip about it at all. They were all very agreeable and cooperative.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The refrigerator is not working. I lost everything in it. GE tried to fix it, but they didn't have the part so they gave us an ecard at Home Depot. I like the service from American Home Shield. I called them before and I really didn't have problems getting service, and I didn't really have problems getting service this time other than I waited for about half an hour on the phone. But on follow-up calls, I had to call them six times. They sent me something and I accepted the ecard and they said I'd have it in 24 to 48 hours but there was nothing. When I finally got ahold of them barely 24 to 48 hours, I got to hold them 72 hours later, after holding for an hour and 45 minutes. They told me they had sent me the ecard. So they sent me a letter acknowledging that I accepted the ecard.
I waited for another 24 to 48 hours and I called and sat on the phone for another hour and 40 minutes. It was a long time. Then the AHS rep finally asked for my email and she would send it to me now. Their customer service was terrible. I know it may be due to the pandemic and all, but they're not the only ones. At this point, people are hiding behind it to stop the service to their clients. As a matter of fact, I'm debating whether I'm going to renew with them.
Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the GE that we had was around 3,500 and I settled for 2,100. Apparently, AHS usually has their own supply but they've run out and unfortunately, so has Home Depot. It was a disaster. The refrigerators are backordered until October the 8th and I have little to no confidence that we'll get it on October the 8th.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
When I submit requests, they get canceled by Home Shield for some reason but I never authorized the cancellation. So, the order will go out to the third party that is supposed to come to fix the item. For example, I submitted a request for a garage service, I called the company that Home Shield sent me the email on, and they said, "Oh, Home Shield canceled that," but I never canceled it. I don't know who at Home Shield canceled it, but someone there canceled it.
Furthermore, I can't get everything done one stop by just going on the site and filling out the forms. Because once you click one thing it doesn't let you click multiple areas that you need your fixes for. And I should be able to bundle, under one co-pay, items that are related. That part is troubling because online, I can't do that. And then, I'm forced to sit in a very long queue and talk to someone who doesn't understand what the request is due to language barriers, and they're not willing to listen and hear it out. I can tell that Home Shield is onshore, but the people that I've had problems with are all offshore, and I can tell that they are.
When I called about the garage not being fixed, there were two cases that were open, one for Applied Air and one for the garage. The young lady I spoke with said, "Well, this is no problem. All American Garages, they can fix the issue with..." No, it was an electrical thing. There were three things. Applied Air had to be bucketed separately, and I knew I had to pay a separate 75 for that. Then the other two were supposed to be together because they were all electrical.
All American Garage handles garages and the representative told me, "No, no. All American Garage can do electrical work." I called them. All they do are garages. And everyone knows, if you specialize in garages, and it's called All Garage Repair or All American Garage Repair, you're not gonna do wiring internally inside of the house. Maybe wiring with the garage, but not inside the house on a lighting fixture. That kind of back and forth was frustrating because I tried to explain to Home Shield they specialize in garages, but they told me they do electrical work. And then after they put me on hold forever and they find out, "Oh, no, no, no, they can't do electrical work." "Exactly. I just told that. It's common sense."
The contractors are fine. I feel a little annoyed that I have to remind them to put on booties when they come in people's homes. Putting on the booties is not really doing all that much other than keeping the mud that is on their existing shoe off of my floor and carpeting. But if they have used those same booties at other people's house, they still drag whatever germs on their booties throughout my house. I have to make an extra purchase of my own booties to make them put on my booties when they come in my house. But the quality of work is fine. All the people who came to do service, besides the minor instance where I had to say, "Hey, do you have booties on?" That's just the standard protocol, even before COVID, to not traipse through people's houses with your dirty work boots on.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I like the usability and the trust of, "Hey, if something breaks, we got a warranty." My water heater was not working, so I did a claim online. Conklin Plumbing came out the next day to fix that and it went really well. They were timely and they went above and beyond. They installed the first part that still didn't work, but they were able to solve the issue. They got the water heater fixed and I had the hot water that day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I work from home and one day, I'd gone outside and I came back in, it was about the same temperature inside as it was outside. Then I got an alert on my phone because I have these electronic thermostats and it said that my air conditioner had been off for four hours. I went and checked and did everything I needed to do to see if there was anything I could fix. At the time, I couldn't get it to come back on. I called AHS and set up an appointment. All these thermostats have these little remote sensors and one of the batteries had gone bad. It wasn't telling the air conditioner to come on. The guy came out and he was knowledgeable and went through my air conditioner. He found a part that was just about ready to go bad and replaced it. I had a good experience this time with them. It hasn't always been that way.
I had an issue where I had a leaky pipe in the bathroom wall. Of course, sometimes, they couldn't get right there. So I had taken the wall down, looked at it, and I found what the problem was. Then the guy showed up and walked in my house and said that there's mold and he couldn't do anything. He turned around and left and AHS said they were gonna charge me $100 for that. They ended up refunding me my money after some arguments. I ended up doing the repair all myself because they said they couldn't deal with mold. They came back out a second time and they still said they couldn't do anything. I had abated it and it was fine. They had also recommended me to a another company to come out and they wanted like 12 grand to abate a space that was in my garage, about 4x4 feet. I felt there was some collusion between companies there. But other than that time, they've taken care of what they said they'll do.
AHS has upgraded where we can put in our orders online. They have done some stuff since I've had them which has made it easier. The main thing is the scheduling of the contractors. Sometimes, they can't get anybody out for a week. And it's your house. There are some things that can't wait a week. Just make sure you get information on what you want covered and what each plan covers 'cause they have different ranges of service. If you want your air conditioner covered, make sure that's in your plan.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
We had a problem with our refrigerator. We called and made a request to have a repairman come out and we paid the service charge. AHS sent me an email with the vendor. I called his number and left a message. He called me and came out the next day, first thing in the morning, and took care of it. He said to call him back if we had any difficulty. Some of the same things came back again. He did all the testing on the refrigerator and said it was operating as it should. We think what happened is that the refrigerator is quite close to the front door and we had excessive heat in this season of over 100. Then the things that were close to the freezer door were not solid. We had popsicles and things like that and they got mushy. Now we moved the things from the front of the freezer to the back of the freezer and that seemed to solve that problem. Plus, we turned up the degrees.
Also, the lights on the refrigerator were out. He said that the bulbs were loose and he tightened them. It was on for a day and the next day after that it was out again. We could call the guy, he's warranted the work, and he would come back out. He was very friendly, very professional, and came out right away. We didn't have to wait a couple days to get scheduled. We were happy with the outcome.
The one before that, we had a plumbing claim. The pipe wasn't exactly broken, but it had a hairline crack in it and it was a hot water pipe so it caused the leak which caused mold on the outside of the drywall, which is how we became aware of the fact that it was leaking at all. The plumber came out and had to cut open the wall, which made a huge mess. Then we had to deal with finding somebody to come and repair the wall. That was a little disconcerting, ‘cause I expected the plumber to repair the wall, but they didn't do that. Other than that, it went fine. The plumber took care of the leak in the wall right away so that part was smooth. The rest of it was a little bit wonky, but that was because we weren't prepared with the next step. We had to make those arrangements ourselves, we just didn't understand that that was gonna be on us.
We were considering taking out a different plan. The plan we have now is for systems. We’re retired and living on Social Security, and it's a big expense to pay. Now they want $61 a month for the whole thing and that's probably not gonna happen. We're probably gonna have to take out another plan to cover systems and not cover appliances. But right now, we're still covered with both the systems and the appliances although I expect we will be making that decision to get rid of the appliance coverage ‘cause it's just too much. Overall, AHS has been responsive and they have good vendors. The problems that we have are unique to the situation and it hasn’t caused us any lasting problems.
Thanks for your loyalty. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. We are working diligently to improve the overall customer experience and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My dryer wasn’t heating. Everything went well when I submitted a claim for it. The contractors got it repaired the same day. Recently, I just moved into the house and I wanted the locks changed out. However, they never came yet.
Paul,
Thanks for providing that feedback. I hate that we have not followed through with our commitment. I will follow up with you via email to offer assistance.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Originally, we had American Home Shield 10 to 12 years and we stopped for about a year. We bought another home and transferred it about three months ago. They could lower their deductible. The only options they give are paying upfront or paying after completion, mainly paying upfront the deductible.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I went online and let AHS know we wanted rekeying done. Then, Kyka Tech set up an appointment. They came out and rekeyed everything. Everything went as it was supposed to and we're happy.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
We had two leaky faucets - one shower in one bathroom, and the other was a tub faucet that kept leaking in the other bathroom. The tech from Steven Mills Plumbing came out and figured out what was wrong on a Thursday. And then, on Monday, he came back and fixed them very quickly. It was very good. Everything was great. We were happy with Steven Mills. We had AHS in Charleston but we were not happy. So, when we moved here to Myrtle Beach, I was not going get them again. But the homeowner here had already provided it for one year, and we have used them three times since we've been here and it has been great. So, we will keep using them.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Submitting claims was pretty simple, and I've had good responses. The first time I called, the contractor never called me, and so I called American Home Shield. They said they couldn't have that so they contacted another contractor and that person called me right back. So, it was not ever on American Shield's side. It was the contractor.
I've had three calls into them. The first one was for my air conditioning system, which the contractor said would not have been covered by my policy, but I liked him so much I had him do what needed to be done. It wasn't broke. It wasn't functioning properly. Then the second time was Rod Plumbing came out and replaced my garbage disposal. Wasn't even an hour, and that he came the day after I had put a claim in. The third one, Rod came out again. He discovered that there were little screws in the garbage disposal, which he said wasn't covered by American Home Shield, but he fixed it and didn't charge me anything. He got the screws out.
I only have my major things covered, my electrical, my plumbing, and my systems like my hot water heater, my heater, and air conditioning. I do not have my appliances but I think when my renewal comes up next year, I might add that on too. So far, so good, and American Home Shield has been great to deal with. I told people that I have them.
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Absolute Comfort did excellent quality work on an 8-yr old AC that had a leaking coil. They fixed it and I was quite happy. They were a very good company. I had a prior claim with American Home Shield for a toilet and I was very upset. The tank behind the toilet cracked and began to leak. When I filed a claim against it, the contractor came out to look at it said it happens all the time. The toilet itself was good, but the tank was bad. They had to replace the entire unit and they went and got the cheapest one they could find. I bet they didn't spend 100 bucks on it. It pissed me off that American Home Shield doesn't go back with the same amount and the same quality equipment. I even offered to pay any difference. I could've gone down to Home Depot or Lowe's and bought a better toilet than what they put in.
I got hit with two times $75 because American Home Shield charged me twice to $75 service calls, one to come out and analyze the problem, and another $75 to come out and replace the toilet. Because they would only do white and mine's almond, they said they were gonna have to charge me extra for the color difference which they did. I was pretty pissed to the point where I nearly canceled my contract with them. The toilet is working but the wife hates it. She wants me to go replace it with something that's of similar quality to our home because everywhere else, we've got high quality fixtures in our bathrooms then we got this cheap toilet now in the guest bathroom. She's pretty upset about that to the point where she's probably gonna make me swap it out.
I've had American Home Shield with a previous home I had in Cyprus so I've been working with them since probably 2002. There was probably a five-year gap when I was based in Singapore. I've been paying 50,60 bucks a month for six years and that was how they were gonna treat me. I don't think I need a home warranty if that's how they're going to treat me. I could take all that money and go fix the thing myself. It was pretty nasty. I sent American Home Shield an email with all my comments, and nobody's gonna call me back on that 'cause that's negative feedback.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
American Home Shield has been good in the past, but the ability to get ahold of them is just atrocious and I'm thinking of switching to something else. I waited an hour and 45 minutes and still didn't get anybody. I wish they would do something about that wait. Have them call back or something. I had a garbage disposal replaced and it took 12 days to get the guy here. I had also referred a friend, and they sent the person to her. They called her first, and she had no idea what it was about, so she cancelled it. When I didn't hear from him in a couple of days, I called them back on Sunday. Even after that, the guy came out a week later (Thursday).
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
A plastic slide on our dishwasher was malfunctioning and the man came out and fixed it. He did a nice job and fixed it fine.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The circuit breaker needed to be fixed. Originally, I got electricians to check the place and then they said it needed to run two lines and they needed to replace the thing in the garage. Then they told me it was gonna cost around 3,000 bucks. So, I called American Home Shield and they sent MC Electric. The service guy found one failing that was why the lights didn't work in that area. So, he replaced it. The light doesn't flicker anymore. Everything now is in a good condition. I also wanted to upgrade the fridge because we are a big family. We need a big fridge. I asked AHS, but they said, "We just fix the broken ones. So when it gets broken, you get a new one, but it's gonna be the same one." Overall, I like American Home Shield. It's recommended and our experience is really good.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The contractor had a very good attitude and was a very respectful guy. He came and fixed my shower because the seal where the knobs were was leaking. He fixed the seal and everything’s working good. I like that American Home Shield is there for me when I need them. Keep up the good work.
Hi Tarek,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The AC wasn’t getting cool and the first time the technician came out, the unit was frozen so he had to let it defrost. I had to book another appointment for him to come back out. It was a week later that they were able to do the repair. Since then, it has been working good.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
SWAT Plumbing came and they were on time. They were quick and cleaned up after themselves. They replaced the garbage disposal. It’s now working great.
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I had some electrical outlets that were not working. Submitting a claim to American Home Shield was super easy. I did it online using their web portal. I logged in on a Sunday and got immediate responses. Somebody was out at my location by Tuesday morning. The techs figured out what was wrong and they addressed it. They did a very thorough job of investigating and went through all of the circuits in the house. They traced everything and found a couple of things that needed to be reset. They did all that.
Also, I had a plumbing issue and there were parts that needed to be ordered. That all happened fairly quickly and efficiently. I've had multiple claims in recent times and I've been very pleased with the promptness of American Home Shield's service. Requesting service has been a frictionless experience. I like the quality of their vendors and how effective the resolutions have been.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My recent claim with AHS was for my washing machine. It was easy to submit the claim. I didn't have any problems with that. Sears came out the very next day. So, I was happy with that part of it. The part I had a problem with was that initially, it was going to be fixed, but then the parts were on backorder. I was supposed to get a brand new machine instead of having it fixed. It took two months for me to get it resolved. I spent countless hours and days on hold trying to get it straightened out. I was not very happy. There was a delay of course because doing it by phone, there were lots of people doing it. I was on hold of quite a while. But when I got through, the service person was nice. I'm happy with AHS. But it was a terrible process to go through, I suppose mostly because of the pandemic. I was very satisfied with parts of my experience but other parts I wasn’t happy with. But I would still recommend AHS.
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The contractor that came for our recent claim with AHS was great. He was friendly, professional and reasonable. He did what he came out to do. He was also wearing a mask. I've been happy with American Home Shield so far. Every time we've had a problem, we've been able to call and get work done at a fairly reasonable amount of time.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
It was easy to submit my claim online and US Air was able to repair my AC unit. They were stupendous. The tech did an amazing job. It's working perfect.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I did a plumbing claim online through the Home Shield website to have a faucet fixed in my shower. The company called me right away to make an appointment and then the tech came out. All of that was as expected. He was prompt and courteous. He encountered a problem when he got the shower taken apart. It was so old and when he went to put back one of the plastic pieces on, it broke. So he went to the Moen place and called me. He kept in touch with me all day as he was trying to figure out if he could get a part for it or how he would fix it. He ended up finding what he needed and made another appointment. He came out again and it was great. Home Shield has been a good investment so far.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My sink was clogged up and the claim was pretty easy to get started. Carl's Plumbing Services got the sink working again.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online because the wait was too long on the phone. It was like an hour's wait. The contractor came and repaired the oven. They said they couldn't repair the microwave. I was told to call somebody and talk about getting a new one, but I cannot get through the line. They're also not open on the weekend. I still haven't been able to get in touch with the people. Overall, as far as getting a repair, the experience was excellent but trying to get an item replaced was awful.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The contractors would call and let us know that somebody would be out between certain hours, and then always let us know that they were there. They took care of business and left. They were professional and let us know what was going on all the time. We've had great service through American Home Shield. We've had a couple issues and they've been taken care of.
Good evening Joni,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I did a claim to American Home Shield for my AC unit. The process was very simple. I went on the app and selected that I needed service. I told them what the issue was, paid my deductible, and it wasn't even five minutes later when I received an email and a text saying that it was assigned to a company. Then I got a call from whom it was assigned to and they came out the very next day. The phone calls, the emails and the texts were all within 20 minutes of me submitting the request.
The contractor was incredible. He introduced himself. I met him in my driveway because I have a dog and I wanted to make sure that my dog was put away before he went into the backyard. He had on his mask, kept his distance and asked me what the issues was. He had to come in to look at my actual unit within the home, and he checked all of that. He told me what I had. My unit isn't that old so I was a little thrown off by it not working. He confirmed for me by saying, "Yeah, I can tell this is a newer unit." He gave me information on it and even showed me little things on it that I didn't know anything about. Then we went outside. He walked me through all the steps he was going to do as far as checking on what the issue was. He found the issue very quickly. It was an issue that I could have corrected myself. He showed me how to do it, but he did it himself.
He said, "But you can always call us if you need any help." He was very informative, nice and professional. He was supposed to be here between 2:00 and 4:00. He called around 3:00, he said that he finished a job earlier, and asked if he could come earlier. That was perfect because it was a very hot day. Overall, I can't stop singing the praises of that appointment. It was great.
Even though I have the coverage, I feared calling because I dreaded being told they wouldn't be able to come for a week as if I had called a normal AC company and said, "Hey, my air is out. And it's a hot day," and with COVID, thinking it was gonna take a long time. I was so surprised by how quick, how timely and how easy it was. Being a homeowner, you expect the service on your home to take longer since you don't have a "maintenance person". I felt as if I lived in an apartment and I called the maintenance man who lives two doors down.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I had two claims around the same time frame. I went online to my American Home Shield to submit the claims and it was super easy. I love working with them. I just tell them what’s wrong, pay $75 for my service fee for the service call, then they assign a company. For these claims, I needed to get the ice maker and refrigerator fixed, and the first company that AHS hired was Nana Appliance Repair. They were the worst company I've ever come in contact with and I put a formal complaint in with American Home Shield for them.
Initially, I called them because I didn't hear from them at first. I told them that I’d like to get on the books immediately and that I have tenants living in the property, so I had to get things done ASAP. They gave me the next day, 8:00 to 12:00 window, but when 8:00 to 12:00 came the next day, the gentleman didn't show up. The technician called me and said he was sorry. He said that he was not available at that time and that they overbooked him. So, he needed to come out the following day. At that point, I lost 48 hours.
Then, the day that he was supposed to come out, he said that they didn't give him enough information for him to get to the property. So he just didn't show up. Then after I told him that that was completely unacceptable, and that this was an emergency as people at the property didn't have water, they put me on a 45 minute wait. They're outsourced in another country, so you have people from India that are answering the phone because it was 2 o'clock pm, which was ridiculous. But it was a very horrible process.
So I contacted American Home Shield and said I would not work with this company. I told them that I needed them to hire a different company, and they did. The guy came out the next day and he fixed the issues within five minutes, so I really had no problem with the second company, AZ Refrigeration Company. That company was great and the second guy that came out was fabulous. All in all, some of the third-party companies that American Home Shield call aren't the most professional. I know that's how home warranties work and I understand why they hire who they hire, but unfortunately, for me, I was unsatisfied with that first company that they sent out because they were so unprofessional.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Installz Plus came out for a blockage and everything works now. My experience has been excellent and I'm very pleased with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The guy was professional and it wasn't a long period of time that it took him to repair our dryer. He knew what he was doing, and he got the job done. Also, that was the first claim I've ever submitted. I called them on the phone and then we didn't have to wait long to get a service technician out.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My wife tried to open the garage door and it wouldn't open. I went outside to see why it wouldn't open and I looked up and saw that there was a spring that broke on the garage door. My wife notified American Home Shield online. They sent me a text message. When they chose a contractor, I got a text message from the contractor. Flash Garage Doors came out and they got the spring replaced. We've had to use American Home Shield twice and they've been responsive both times. Overall, the experience of having to file a claim and get a response has been good.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My air conditioner wasn't putting out cool air. I called on a Saturday and the contractor came on Monday and they fixed it. Everything was fine.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The contractor came out and looked at our air conditioning leak. I filed the claim online and American Home Shield's website was easy to work with. I was told that within 48 hours, I'd hear from the contractor and I heard from them within an hour. They were incredible. They let us know that it wasn't covered by the home warranty company but they did the work that was necessary and we just paid them out of pocket. I've been very dissatisfied with other experiences, but this was great.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The contractor came out and repaired my dishwasher. Filing the claim was very easy and I'm satisfied with my experience with American Home Shield.
Excellent! We are grateful for the time that you've taken to share you AHS experience. Please let us know if you need any assistance in regards to your warranty. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I called them for our air conditioning and the rep was nice. Westside Air Conditioning then came and they had to order a part, but it didn't take very long. They were very professional as well. I have been extraordinarily pleased and I couldn't have asked for a better contractor.
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.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Making a claim with American Home Shield is a simple process. But with my AC unit that stopped working, there were some issues getting a company to come out because it was during the heatwave a couple of weeks ago. During the heatwave, it was like 115 degrees. I had to send my family out of town and I had to stay to endure the drama of the heat because I had to continue working. American Home Shield didn't send out someone as soon as possible, which I kinda understood because it was definitely a time that people were calling because of the heatwave that was going on. But it was frustrating at the same time.
American Home Shield should make sure that they understand the severity of each claim. They should have a better understanding of what needs to take place and the urgency behind it. If an AC went out during a heatwave or a heater went out when it was was really cold, there should be understanding of what steps a company should take in order to rectify the situation as soon as possible. They should place themselves in the position of that person or that homeowner and what they're dealing with, especially dealing with the AC that went out during the heatwave. No one wants to endure that. With my claim, South Placer Heating and Air came and they did a good job. It was a quick fix. But coming a week and a half later after the heatwave is not what I would want anyone to deal with. Even last year, I had the same issue as well where the AC went out.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. I apologize for the inconvenience we've caused you. My name is Stacy and I've emailed you as I would like to speak to you more about your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
South Valley Appliance came out for my refrigerator and it didn't go very well. They said the part worked, and then came out, and then it didn't work again. This is the third time the refrigerator has gone out for the same part. My first claim was back in October. I lost all my food three times and I was not too thrilled. Then I just had them come out to fix the back refrigerator. The guy unplugged it, but he ended up unplugging also my freezer 'cause he had to get back there. And I lost everything in my freezer. I don't wanna lose money on food. It gets expensive after you have to lose so many times. So, it was not the best experience in the world. I reached out to Home Shield and all they told me was that it was a past contract and there was nothing they could do after three months. It's really frustrating because my refrigerator keeps breaking down for the same part over and over again. So, it's not a new problem every time.
I'm not really thrilled about American Home Shield. I've had other claims with them with my washing machine. I thought they’d eventually replace it, but they kept coming out. I had nothing but problems. It seems like they'll fix something and then it just breaks apart again and it's the same issue. They would say that it was just cosmetic, but I'd tell them that something broke at the bottom. They were just waiting for it to break on me and it finally did break. I finally had to get rid of my washing machine. It was so loud and it finally broke to the point that you couldn't even use it when it was only doing a spin cycle.
Lisa,
Thanks for providing your feedback. I hate that you were not satisfied with your experience. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Addison came out and he was spectacular. He knew what he was doing. He told us what we needed and fixed everything on the spot. He wore the shoe covering and his mask. He asked if it was necessary for him to wear gloves but I told him, no. There was a short circuit breaker that he said that was probably at least 10 years old that needed to be replaced. It would fail in the next couple of years. So he replaced that for us and fixed a couple of the sockets that were not wired up correctly. It was all good. The first time that we used American Home Shield, I had some plumbing issues and I was kind of wary about them. But this second time around, it really got me on good terms with them.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The wire on the kitchen top burner was burning so it was had some smell. I called Home Shield and GE came out. The tech was wearing a mask and he resolved the issue.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
When Bestway Mechanical came out, they fixed the tank inside of the commode. But a couple of days I went out of town and when I came back in town, I noticed the water was running very, very slow. I thought it may be in the neighborhood so I checked with my neighbor. There was nothing the matter with his services. There was water pressure. So I called back yesterday and requested them to come back out and look at the plumbing system. They gave me a time between 8:00 and 12 o'clock. I figured they would give me a two-hour window time but they gave me a four-hour time just to be here at the house to wait for them to arrive. They haven't showed up yet so I'm still waiting on them. It's kinda tore my own schedule. I had to take the whole day off work.
When they were here, they did not come in with a mask on. I work for Public Health so I know what they were supposed to do before they come in anybody’s house. As for the customer service, it was pretty good, even though yesterday, I had to wait on the line 55 minutes to get somebody on the line to talk to them. The last time I called them, I had to wait on the line a long time too. But once you get in contact with them, they were pretty expedient as to what they needed to do.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My recent claim with AHS went well. Everything was good. We had a problem with the dishwasher. It was not draining well. Then the water was coming out. The contractors came out here and they fixed the tubes, and it was there, they just tied it up.
Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
We had intended to rekey at some point but we hadn't done it yet. We replaced the doors on our house and so, it was the perfect time to go ahead and complete the rekey. Dan's Pro-Lock came out and they were able to rekey my lock, and it went well. They did three doors and there was a deadbolt and a regular knob on each of the doors. American Home Shield helped with our AC back in June and our fridge started acting up in December of last year. So, I submitted a claim when that happened as well. The technicians were all helpful.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The fan motor of our AC was going out. It was screaming and there was no air coming out at all. The guy came out and replaced the motor. The technician did everything right. It's been doing great since then. AHS is the best one out there 'cause I've used others in the past and I wouldn't recommend them at all. In fact, I recommended AHS to my son who now has American Home Shield. He just signed up this week.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I had electrical and plumbing problems so I called Home Shield and the girl I talked to said I had to pay for the service then. She took my card number for both of those things. I should have already paid for this but I got an email saying that I owed money. I tried calling Home Shield two times and on both times, the wait time was an hour. But the contractors that came out were fine and what got worked on is working good. The plumbing issue was with the garbage disposal and they replaced that.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The temperature on the freezer was not regulating properly and it was making a loud noise. So Lucas Appliance came out and fixed it. The problem was that the fridge had been unplugged and to be able to properly know what the issue was, the tech said that it had to be plugged in for 24 hours. So he fixed what he thought was the problem and told us to call him back if there were any other problems. So I did and he came out again and fixed whatever else was the issue.
The claims process with American Home Shield is pretty simple now. You can make appointments and stuff online. But I had a couple of emergencies where I had to call my own company and have them come out and do it because I couldn't wait for 48 hours. Overall, just make sure to go over the plans and know what you need coverage for and sign up for the proper package.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
American Home Shield had sent someone to call me for an appliance issue. The tech from Demand Justis was fine. He had his mask on and he kept a distance between us. My appliance is all right now. This is the first thing I have done with American Home Shield and so far, so good.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Grady's Air Conditioning was very good and very professional. They had gloves and mask and they wore things on their shoes. I called American Home Shield at 9 o'clock that morning and at 2:30 that afternoon, my AC was fixed. It's working great now. I've been using AHS for a long time and if all of their things are gonna be as quick as this last time, then I'm satisfied.
Good evening Linda,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
The air conditioner was working intermittently. If it worked, it was for a short period of time. If I set the thermostat to 75 and cooling temperature to 80, the air conditioner still didn't start. At some point, it could start and stop. That issue was fixed and now, it's working perfectly. It was the same day that I filed the claim that I got in contact with the contractor and they came the next day. This particular case worked perfectly.
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.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
Our faucet and our disposal was not working. I called Home Shield and they gave me TJ Plumbing Supplies. They weren't that quick and I had to call. They had to order a part. It took two weeks. It was a long waiting period. But I liked the tech who came out. He was a young kid. He was good. Our disposal is making a loud noise now when you use it but nothing's leaking like it was before. So, I'm assuming that it's working. Other than the waiting period, Home Shield's claims process was okay. I had Home Shield for many years and then I left and I came back. I like the convenience of knowing that everything is covered appliance-wise.
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are working to improve the overall customer experience. Thanks for your patience during this process.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I purchased a new home and the coverage on the appliances with American Home Shield was given to me within the contract. I made a rekey service request and I was on the phone for an hour waiting for someone to answer so I could tell them I needed a locksmith. The rep told me that she couldn't give me any information and that I had to wait for somebody to call me back from the locksmith. I wasn’t too happy with that. I had to wait until midday the next day for someone from Firstline Locksmith to call me back. But they came out the day they called me and they were excellent.
Laura,
Thanks for providing your feedback. I hate that you were not satisfied with your experience. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My wife put in the claim to American Home Shield for the clogged sink and they were responsive. We got a call from the contractor, Flowright Plumbing. They gave us a couple of times and windows, and then we got another call before they came. The service was good and they fixed it.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My oven wasn't coming on so I went online and put in the claim. However, I didn't feel like the website was too user-friendly. I wound up calling in. American Home Shield called me and told me who will be coming out and that I would get a call from them. Bert's Appliance Repair was pretty quick with the call and setting up an appointment. They were friendly and efficient. They had to come out twice. The first time, they didn't have the part and they had to order it. But it only took a day or two for that. They replaced some parts. The oven is working now. Going with American Home Shield is a good choice.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
My wife and I recently purchased our first home. We were provided by the sellers with American Home Shield for 1 year after we closed escrow (pretty standard). We live in Southern California which is in the midst of a heatwave. It is expected to reach 117 degrees today. Our central air conditioning unit's compressor failed. We had no AC. The company assigned to us for AC repair by American Home Shield was unavailable on Sundays, and it was a Sunday. They had an emergency number which we called but were told we wouldn't be helped for 2 Days. So, we called American Home Shield to find a different company to do the job.
The customer support agent had us on hold for 40 minutes. When he finally came back, he said he had checked with 25 other companies. None were available. Some of them didn't even have voice mail he said. He said that American Home Shield Dispatch would attempt to attempt to locate someone, and that we would hear back in 4 to 24 hours. That wasn't acceptable. So in the meantime, we started looking on our own for someone to do the repairs.
After 3 hours we finally found someone who repair our AC so we called back. Our hope was that because this was an emergency, and because they didn't have the resources to take care of us, that American Home Shield would approve the person we had found and process our request. The customer support agent put my wife on hold for 20 minutes. When they returned their phone connection was terrible - they said they'd call us right back. 15 minutes later, STILL NO CALL. So we called back AGAIN. After the usual 10 minute wait, a customer service agent said "Hello?" and then hung up! So we called AGAIN! 10 more minutes, and we get on the phone with another customer service agent. This agent like all the others said they would "do their best to help" and that "our request would be expedited." We laid out our grievances, the agent apologizes but offers no solution.
We go back and forth. Eventually she says that we would receive a call presenting us with "other options" sometime today. More back and forth, she backpedals to, "in the next 4 hours." At this point, it is clear that this woman (who is just doing her job) cannot resolve our situation.. We urgently need our AC repaired. 117 degrees is severe enough that it the situation is unsafe. We ask to speak to a supervisor. She DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OUR REQUEST, instead she regurgitates what she's being saying all along "expedited," "4 hours" etc.
This is exhausting! But eventually she says that she will try to contact her supervisor who she only communicates with via CHAT. She would not provide us with a number or an email. And that was it, wait to hear back in 4 hours. This company has INSPIRED NO CONFIDENCE. This whole thing happened over the course of 5 to 6 hours. I do not expect to hear back in 4 hours, but after that time we'll call them back again - probably speak to someone else who is very polite but can't help us because they weren't given the tools to do their job.
Eric,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
We couldn't get the outside spigot for the hose to turn off. It kept on drizzling. The contractor was here the next day and replaced that. Now, it's working. It was very easy to use American Home Shield.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
GE Appliances was on time and they did an excellent job. The motor had gone out in our appliance. It wasn't draining properly and they replaced the motor. It's working fine now. It was the first time that I filed a claim online and AHS sent me an appointment. They followed up and everything went according to this schedule. I was completely satisfied with the service. A home warranty seems like a waste until you need it. But I've had American Home Shield for quite a long time and it has been very useful to me.
Good evening Ronald,
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
Recently, I had the refrigerator fixed because it was making loud noises. The only thing that makes me nervous is that sometimes I worry that I'm gonna file a claim, it's not gonna fall under what I'm covered for and they're gonna charge me the $100 anyway. So if they had some way to give peace of mind. I haven't had that happen yet, but I often worry about it. Otherwise, AHS is good.
Good evening Dylan,
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!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The AC is really old and it is taking a long time to cool down the house. It hasn't been dripping. But the technician said it was gonna need to be replaced soon. He said something was clogging it and he cleaned it out. But he couldn't see the bottom of the pan. He told me to call back if it kept dripping after 72 hours. But I've been checking it and I didn't see it dripping anymore. I love Home Shield. There has been one thing after another that has been going on and I've had to call Home Shield so many times. I had two claims in three days and they’ve been really good. For a home warranty, I'm really satisfied with them.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The differentials from the point of entry to the output point for the HVAC systems were less than they were supposed to be. I submitted a ticket online to American Home Shield. Their website was fine, but it did not allow me to request service for two units. I could only request it for one, so I had to call and add the second unit. Next Generation notified me that they were coming and set up a time, and then let me know 30 minutes before when they were on their way. The service was great. It made my HVAC systems run efficiently.
We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us regarding your AC request. Your malfunction will always be our priority. We look forward to our continued business together. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I had a ceiling fan in the bedroom that had come detached from the ceiling and it was gonna fall. The contractor came in and they identified the problem real quick. They told me what American Home Shield would cover and what they didn't cover, and they fixed it. They put a new box up there and reattached the fan. We were through in less than an hour. They also had their masks and gloves on. They did an excellent job.
I shoulda had American Home Shield a long time ago. This is what every homeowner needs. To be able to just pick up the phone and call in or to go online and say the issue. They respond in a timely manner. I put the request in for the ceiling fan on a Saturday and I thought I wasn't gonna hear from them until that Monday. But within an hour, they responded and told me who was coming and then gave me the number. Just in case they hadn't contacted me, I had the number to call them. They covered all the bases.
Good evening Vivian,
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!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
When my realtor asked who I wanted to use, I told him that I used American Home Shield at the first house. He then said that he'd get a kickback of $25 if I went with them and I told him to switch us to it. After I moved in, there was a leak at one of the pumps in my pool and I filed a service request with AHS. The techs they sent out worked really well. They aren't based here in Waco, so they asked me to take pictures of all of my system. They said they could see the crack and that they'd see what the fix was going to be, which was fantastic. Then, they brought out more stuff even those that I necessarily needed though they took that stuff back because I didn't need it. But because I was able to send them all pictures, they had all the right stuff when they came out and had the issue fixed in 90 minutes tops once they got here. So, no complaints at all.
Other than that, at our old house, we used American Home Shield for pretty much all of our stuff but we knew what we were getting into in the first place, that instead of getting things fixed, we would oftentimes take the buyout, then buy a new version of the thing. We recognized that that was probably the smartest way to use it. We were also very happy with the air conditioner that we got as a result of it, but the air conditioning company that we went through the first time said that they wouldn't be able to work with us at the new house using the home warranty if we had a problem because they no longer do home warranty stuff. They didn't specify what company did it, but that they felt like they were constantly getting nickel and dimed by the home warranty folks.
The warranty company wouldn't let them fix things for real when they actually needed to be fixed. They instead would say to fill it with Freon and just call it good. The techs would say that it was going to leak out in four months but they would say that they didn't care. So, the AC company just got out of American Home Shield, which is too bad because we really liked those folks. They were really good and we were glad that we got to use them on the first house. And hopefully, we won't have air conditioning problems here and we won't have to use anyone on the second house.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The air conditioner fan wouldn't shut off. The contractor did a good job. They wore masks and we didn't shake hands. The service with AHS worked real well so far. The warranty has been very beneficial. Submitting the claim was easy, except for this last time because their website was having problems. So I had to call which took a little longer because I had to wait forever for a representative. But once I got them on the phone, it was great.
Good evening John,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I called out Draingo to fix one thing and then there was something else they found while they were fixing it. They noticed that something was broken on my flipping between the shower and the bathtub thing. They said I had to put a new order in for that so I did. I had to pay out my co-pay twice, which was kind of annoying because they were just unclogging a drain the first time. I didn't know how to do that so they kinda showed me how to do it.
American Home Shield's website would be better if you could put more specifically what you're needing. Right now, it just says some basic things, but it doesn't really let you put notes in where you can specifically say what is going on. They don't have this category which would've been helpful. The contractor kept on saying that it was not part of what they were here for and they wanna tell you to put in a new claim if they find something else wrong when they're in there doing that. If they're in here fixing this one thing, then shouldn't that all be connected to the one thing?
The first time that I put a claim in online, it did allow me to do two different things because we had two different things going on. They were both really minor things to fix. But the second time I put in a claim, I don't remember seeing an option for a second thing to be added. But I wasn't really trying to add a second thing, so I didn't look very hard. I wish that I had called. It would've been a much better option. Also, I didn't like the contractor that came out.
When the plumber was here for the second time, he said it was messed up in there. I told him that he should be able to fix that because he was in there fixing that problem to begin with. He said there was a small leak inside the little plumbing issue that was causing that little drain thing that pushes between the lever that keeps it from going from shower to bathtub. He told me he was not supposed to do that on this service charge and that I would have to call again because it was a different problem. He was trying to say that I was gonna have to pay another copay. I argued with him until he kind of said that he would fix it. I told him I've already done two claims. I was out $200 this week alone for him to come out here twice and I was not doing another claim. That made me feel like it was scammy.
They did not tell me that the first time they were here that I could've just added the second issue to that first ticket instead of having to pay out $200. So I'm not real crazy about these folks. When the plumber was in there messing with it, I could hear him griping and complaining about it. He was acting mad that he was gonna fix that extra problem he found while he was in there. He was acting like that was against his policy to do so. The whole thing was crazy. I didn't have a great experience.
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Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
My wife goes onto American Home Shield and puts claims in and then someone gets back to us. Air Link has been out here about six times over five years and they're very good. They come and the issues are always fixed and they don't have to come back.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
My most recent claim was a repair on our water heater. I did it online and the person assigned to it called me within 30 minutes. He was pretty good. We've been having problems with the water heater where the pilot light was going out quite often and hefinally replaced the whole ignition panel. The guy had me take a few pictures the night before and send it to him. He had the part with him and it was ready to go. He had it done within a few hours. I was really impressed with the whole process in general. It was nice not having to jump through hoops and get through things like we did with our previous home warranty company.
Hi Thomas,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The condenser of the AC wouldn't come on so the fan would just blow warm air. I submitted online my request and then within a half hour, I got the name of the repair company, and then I could contact them directly or they could call me and we schedule a time for them to come out. Comfort Connection came out and repaired the AC. They replaced a part and it worked for about five days. Then I called again and they came out and determined it was the compressor that was bad. However, I'm not gonna go ahead with the repairs at this point because it's going to cost about $1,000 out of pocket to fix the problem because the warranty doesn't cover the Freon.
Also, it’s a 33-year-old system so at this point, it doesn't seem worth it because something else could go wrong and I still have the cost of the warranty plus the $125 deductible each time the contractor comes out. Since I've owned this house for four and a half years, there's always a couple of calls I've made on the air conditioner. This stuff adds up and so I could just probably replace the thing for the same amount. I'm going to wait until the springtime and replace the conditioner altogether. When it comes to air conditioners, AHS is in the same ballpark as the others as far as what they cover so it’s a standard issue. I'm generally pleased.
Good evening Matthew,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
American Home Shield is nice to have and at the time when I did it, the other ones didn't offer as much coverage. Just like having your car, you need some insurance in case something happens. Sometimes I don't have the money right off the bat to pay for a repair, but sometimes they got me thinking, "Should I just put this money away and buy the stuff?" I had three jobs this last season. To let them know what's going on and what my requirements are, I talk to the person on the other end of the line, but they are hard to get ahold of. I spend hours on line waiting and then the call drops when I start talking to the person. It's a waste of my time and I don't have that much time to sit around on the phone and wait.
This last person I spoke with was from Trinidad and some of the times, they are people from the Philippines. American Home Shield tells me who they're gonna send, and they try to send the cheapest guys. With the type of reviews they have when you google them (2 stars), they're not entering my place. Also, when people show up, they're not showing up ready to work and there are also people showing up who were not even on the schedule. At first, the documentation came in for Sears, but there were two other companies that showed up to my doorstep without even calling me. That was the first thing that I didn't like. Because nowadays, you can't take a chance with people coming to your door.
When Sears showed up, they came a little bit unprepared and they were coming from 100 miles away. They wanted to enter my place without putting on any kind of disposable shoe cover, and that's one of my pet peeves. I'm a service business owner myself and that's one of the things that I do. They gotta show up with boot covers. They can't just show up, go into people's house and bring all kinds of contaminants in the place. I always tell American Home Shield before they send somebody to make sure these people show up with that and now with the COVID, they got to comply with the COVID-19 protocol.
Sears went back and got something, but I shouldn't have to be telling them to do that. To show up prepared when they enter somebody's property should be standard operating procedure. That's what I do. Other than that, Sears did excellent work. They did their inspection and provided me the information of what's going on with the components. They passed the information on to American Home Shield, but I didn't know if I'm the one who's supposed to call them after the guy told them that the equipment can't be repaired. I talked to the guy this time and I had to spend another four hours on line trying to get ahold of somebody from American Home Shield. It's not good for me. Overall, there's a lot more room for improvement on the issues that I just mentioned.
Octavius,
Thanks for your loyalty. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. We are working diligently to improve the overall customer experience and we look forward to our continued business together. Have a great day.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I went online and submitted the claim, and then Home Shield called me within an hour or so. The contractor was in and out in 30 minutes. It took him longer to drive here than it did to actually fix the AC. Apparently, I was also low on Freon. It's now significantly cooler in here than it was prior to the AC breaking. Everything went smoothly for the most part.
Good evening Collin,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The first claim I had with AHS was with my AC. It was pretty quick. I called them and they sent somebody out to fix it. We had a problem with our dish machine and the ice maker on the refrigerator. They handled it pretty well. But it was a little difficult with the dishwasher replacement. It was a process that they had to go through and they didn’t seem to get all the paperwork that we were putting in. We called to find out about it. It was almost an hour and a half wait holding on, to try to get someone and find out about the claim with the dishwasher.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The technician from Total Air Care did a wonderful job. But my problem was with American Home Shield. I got another work order request I need to put in. It took me like two days to literally get in contact with someone through customer service. There was water leaking in my garage and inside the house. I started trying to call American Home Shield but I could never get them. I wasn't able to get with them until a couple of days later. After I made the claim, the guy came out about four days later and he did a wonderful job. But the problem was that it took me so long to get in contact with American Home Shield. That water was leaking so much that it really destroyed my garage. So now, I had to file a claim to get my insurance to fix it. If I could have got in contact with the guy earlier, it wouldn't have done that much damage.
It didn't matter what time I called American Home Shield. They just kept me on hold. They should have called me in 35 or 40 minutes. Then after 40 minutes, the phones went dead. It just kept going on and on. Finally, someone called me three days later. But even though this guy from Total Air Care did a wonderful job, he lived two hours away. We have someone that’s also a contractor that lives right around the corner. He told me that he was contracted up with American Home Shield. So I tried to tell the guy that I was on the phone with about this contractor but he wouldn't let me go with him. That right there was really aggravating me. He was just rude for customer service. Also, this guy on the phone sounded like a foreigner and I couldn't understand a lot of things that he was saying.
I’ve had American Home Shield for a year. I liked them as far as the service that the guy did, but I was very disappointed because the wait time was ridiculous. It just became frustrating. I also tried to file a claim online before but they were saying something about my account wasn't valid, which I didn't understand. I went back and checked my payment and my payment was coming out. So I didn't understand why they were saying that. We also have my garage door stop working. But I’ve been busy and I don't feel like going through this long wait line again.
Vanessa,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The upstairs AC was no longer cooling. The contractors that came for it were really good. They always came out when they say they would. Everything went fine. They also kept me updated, so I was very pleased. I've never had a problem with AHS. It's all worked out very well. They do what they say they're gonna do. They've got everything well organized. They got different levels of service that we purchase and we get what we pay for.
Good evening Roland,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
We had a storm and when the lightning struck, it burned the wires on the air conditioning. It went up to 90 degrees inside the house. I used the online service like I always do to submit a claim with AHS and their website worked very well. The problem happened on a Friday evening and I was called the next working day, which was on a Monday. The tech they sent out said that he had to replace the wiring on there to the compressor and the air is working now. He was professional and he took care of the job. AHS was also very professional.
Good evening Allean,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
We never know if things in our house are repairable or if we should start planning to replace them or not. It is nice to feel that we've got it budgeted in to have things looked at if they start acting out. Home Shield gives us a little more confidence about reaching out to get help to get things looked at. It makes it manageable. When submitting claims, I look at the website and get an idea of what might be covered. Then, I give them a description and they usually have somebody contact me within 24 hours. Washington Electrician Service came out for an electric issue and it was a loose wire but the outlets seemed to not work all the time. They came back out and did another check. They explained everything to me and I'm completely satisfied.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The AC wasn’t operating correctly. It leaked through my ceiling. I went online to submit a claim to AHS, filled out the form and they contacted the folks to send to me. The contractors came out and inspected it, figured out what was wrong and got ahold of American Home Shield to get approval. We're just waiting to finish it up but everything's good so far.
Thanks for letting us know how everything is going so far. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with your experience up to this point. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Take Care.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
American Home Shield is very good. They do what they say they'll do. The claim submission was very easy when my air conditioner leaked. Then Sears came out and fixed it. It was wonderful. It was a great experience and we liked it and we would recommend it.
Hi PJ,
Thank you for providing us with feedback about your AHS experience. We strive to provide you with prompt and professional service. We hope you continue to enjoy the coverage we provide!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I called American Home Shield to let them know that I had an issue. There was stoppage in the sink. The first time they sent somebody out, that was fine. I spoke to the plumber and he said to me that because I have a pedestal sink, it's kinda restricting him from snaking the entire pipe. I told him I would have to have it removed but I would have to talk to my insurance company. He said it was not a problem and that he'd write something up. When I received the correspondence through email, it said that my claim couldn't be approved due to a restriction. I already knew that the restriction was the pedestal sink so I called back to talk to somebody about that a couple of days afterwards. They told me that according to my policy, the service couldn't be authorized because my policy did not cover it.
I said, "Ma'am, it's a stoppage. The issue is that there is a restriction due to the sink. If I have the sink removed, how long will it take for you guys to have a plumber come out?" For some reason, the girl could not get that. She tried to read to me what the plumber said. I was trying to explain to her, "I know what the plumber said. I am asking you about coming out to snake the drain. Clearly the service is approved because he was able to do it to two other sinks. The only problem is that there's a restriction." But that was not happening. So, after having me on hold for an hour and 15 minutes, she sent me to another department. She told me that the supervisor was not available at the time.
I had the same conversation and they still denied it. The guy said, "What I can do is I can get you a second opinion." Water Control Plumbing did some work for me before and I said I would like to have them come out because I trust that they're going to do the job and they're gonna explain exactly what took place. He told me that they were not in the queue at the time and that I need to call back. I called back the next day to get Water Control.
I had this sink removed the day after I talked to them 'cause I thought I was not gonna go through this drama. After he called me and told me that it was done, he told me that I didn't have to have the sink removed in order to get the drain snaked. That was just $150 that I spent to have it removed and put another one in. It was very stressful experience and I was not happy. I have never had an experience like that with American Home Shield before but this time, I was so irritated.
I would have liked the representative to have listened instead of trying to convince me that the service was not covered under my contract. She was trying to explain to me that based on my coverage, it was not covered because it wasn't normal wear and tear. I told her, "Ma'am, please help me to understand this. Pipes are in the wall. You're not gonna find golf balls inside of a wall. Nobody's knocking down the wall to damage pipes." Anything that happens inside of the wall is gonna be due to normal wear and tear. She was not understanding that. Instead of her really thinking about what it was I was saying to her, she was still trying to tell me about normal wear and tear. This wasn't due to normal wear and tear and it's not covered. I was so frustrated with the conversation.
Yoshakia,
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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
We were kinda doing a little remodeling and the drain was old and dilapidated. We filed a claim for a new drain and the contractor called me to set up the appointment. They’ve been great. It was a great experience with American Home Shield.
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
Sears came out for my air conditioner. Before I had them complete the work, I got an authorization number and they said that everything was covered and they would reimburse me. And I haven't heard anything and I haven't gotten my money back from American Home Shield. Every time I look at the website, it just keeps saying that it's been processed. I have sent them emails, but they're not answering me.
I had to spend money out of my pocket because they said they couldn't find anybody who could fix it. I found somebody within 45 minutes. I finally called AHS and every time I called, I was on hold for over an hour and half the time, it would disconnect me. I was really frustrated. When I got a hold of someone, they didn't know how to tell me how to go about getting somebody else to do it when they weren't finding somebody for me. Finally, I spoke to a supervisor who told me what to do. I followed all the steps. I'm very unhappy. This is very frustrating because I pay a lot of money and I hardly ever have anything done. It just so happen that all of a sudden, my microwave went out at the same time. I did get that fixed, and they did send somebody out here in a reasonable amount of time, but the air conditioning has been a big mess.
Cindy,
Thanks for providing your feedback. I hate that you were not satisfied with your experience. I sent an email to you in an effort to offer further assistance. Please respond to that email at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
American Home Shield is responsive but there are some follow-up things that I struggle with. I've been with them for years and I can see where there has been cutting cost on some things or rules have changed. But the garbage disposal was disappointing. The plumber said it was jammed hard and I don't know if he submitted what he needed to submit to American Home Shield 'cause I didn't really get any clear resolution. I called him back but he wouldn't fix it. He said American Home Shield wouldn't cover it. Calling the company back, I was put on hold and someone was supposed to get back to me. I called again the following day and it was still hours but nobody answered. I went ahead and got my garbage disposals fixed by somebody else at a cheaper price than the plumber recommended to me.
We appreciate you taking time to share your warranty experience. We look forward to handling your AHS needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I had an air conditioning issue and AHS dispatched Liberty Heating & Cooling to my house. They did an evaluation, determined that it was the compressor and then they came and did the work. They ordered the compressor, got the work done, and then they tested it and they ran into some problems. They checked and one of the final things that was wrong in the whole thing is that the breaker also needed to be replaced. It was popping. Liberty called AHS. AHS then dispatched, which is part of the same claim, Olde Time Electric. They replaced the breaker and the system works perfectly. Then my air conditioner is fixed. I had to pay for the Freon based on whatever the contractual obligations that AHS had versus what I had. I paid that directly to Liberty Heating & Cooling.
My only issue with AHS right now is that I got a letter in the mail saying that I owe $106.63 for Olde Time Electric as a service fee. I called multiple times and they said not to worry about it. But I am worried about it 'cause I don't want them canceling my policy. They have their group of vendors that they deal with for each individual repair requirements and they have their contracts with them, so great. They provided the person or the number of people or potential vendors. But I have to do the follow up to schedule the appointment so I guess that's on the homeowner to do.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I called American Home Shield first about my refrigerator. The guy from the first company was supposed to come to my home. They did not come into the house. He told me to just take a picture of the serial number to the refrigerator and he would order the part. But I never heard from the company for three weeks. A month later, my refrigerator was still broken. So, I called the home warranty company to tell them that I had been waiting for a whole month and it still was broken. They kept giving me the runaround, saying that they had to take it to a higher level and somebody else would have to approve for another company come out. Eventually, it got taken to someone that could approve for a second refrigerator company to come out. They came out and fixed it almost on the second visit.
The second company that came out was American High-Tech Appliance. They were very good. Their tech fixed my refrigerator. He came the first time, looked at it, and knew exactly what part needed to be done. He said he didn't have that part on his truck, but he would get a part. He came back in less than a week and fixed my refrigerator. Everything has been great and I haven't had any problems. My freezer part of the refrigerator is working perfectly.
I always call American Home Shield to let them know, and they contact whatever company they deal with. But my warranty is up in November and I'm still on the fence about renewing them only because it took a month and several phone calls to get a second appliance company to come out. It was on the warranty company to find the second company for us. So, that made me very angry that they wouldn't take that step.
Hi Cynthia,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with us is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I was noticing that there was water leaking underneath the sink. My daughter said it had been leaking for a while. I called American Home Shield to have someone come out to fix the thing. Someone from Crystal Clear Plumbing came, took care of everything expeditiously, and worked great. He did everything while he was here. Apparently, the pipe that was soldered, when he grabbed it underneath the sink, it kind of deteriorated. It had rusted so badly that it needed to be replaced. But it's working perfectly now. Whenever there's been an issue, American Home Shield always had somebody that could come out within a day or two and take care of the problem. It's been fantastic and I've been very happy with it.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I had a water heater claim with AHS that Super Plumbers came out for and everything went like it's supposed to. The techs were good people. The day I filed a claim, they came and did the job. They looked at the unit and said it wasn't any good. Then, they came out a couple of days later and fixed and replaced it. There was extra stuff that wasn't covered that I had to cover, like the faucet and getting the unit up-to-code, but it wasn't a lot.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I really appreciate Home Shield's services. They’re very prompt and I like the fact that I can set up the claim online. I had a plumbing claim and I had a little bit of an issue with the contractor, Plumbers Inc, because they didn't reach out to me. I initiated the contact and they said something like they tried to reach me but I never saw any messages or anything from them. But once I reached out to them, they went ahead and scheduled.
They were good in scheduling the appointment. It was a fairly quick process. They came out and they thought they fixed the leak that we were having from the bathroom on the second floor down to the first floor. It looked like it worked for like a day. Then the next day, we saw a bunch of water in the library on the floor coming from the shower upstairs. We’ve been putting a bucket there to catch the leak ever since because we need to use the shower. The second time they came out, they didn't have an available schedule so I had to wait for about a week last Friday. When they came out, they said they needed to buy a part so we're still dealing with that issue. But as a whole, I appreciate the fact that the warranty is very prompt and they deal with things quickly.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
Tech Pro has been out three times. They came out again today to get the door open so we can get our clothes out 'cause they've been stuck in there for like a week. There were multiple codes coming up and you couldn't unlock the door. You'd have to unplug it, let it sit for a while, plug it back in then you could open the door and you'd have to restart it so it would drain. He changed out a switch that tells the pump when they're empty and when not empty. But that did not fix it.
What the tech said today was they wanted to order a pump. He's pretty sure that's not gonna fix it and he didn't wanna come back again until they come out with the whole motherboard, but they weren't able to, as of yet, find anybody that would supply them that motherboard. He was great though. He could have probably brought out two of the parts but he was pretty sure when I talked to him that it was the computer itself that was malfunctioning. The pump and the other switches and mechanical parts were all working.
I called American Home Shield a little while ago after Tech Pro left. It was a 30 to 40 minute wait so I gave them a callback number. They're supposed to call me back. We're going on about a month without a washer. At this point, I was kinda hoping they would have ordered me a new washer by now. This experience hasn't gone really well but usually, American Home Shield is pretty good. This is the second time that we've used them and had filed a claim. We did it on our air conditioner twice for two different units.
This experience that I had with Tech Pro was great because they called me back within the same day to set up the appointment and they were able to come out within a day or two of me filing the claim. Whereas with the air conditioning, when those units broke, I didn't hear from the air conditioning place for days. I had to call the company and I had to wait for them to call me back. That contractor for American Home Shield wasn't that great because it took so long for them to even get in touch with us. I did not appreciate that. It was hot and we didn't have air conditioning. It was miserable.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
After Hours Plumbing was awesome. I had problems with my kitchen sink and a leaky pipe in my basement. The reps came out and fixed them both quickly. Everything was perfect. They wore their mask and they were very nice. They said that normally, they would shake hands, but they were not going to because of the pandemic. So, they were very straightforward about it. It was great. They were super professional and I would have them back for any more plumbing issues I have. I've had American Home Shield for three years, so I've used it a couple times. On my first year, I called them once or twice, and then I didn't use them last year. This current year, I've used them once. When submitting claims, I've called them and I’ve done it online too. It’s easy to figure out. I recommend them to all my friends that are buying houses. My friends who have bought houses and used it have liked the service as well.
Good evening Michael,
I am happy that you were happy with your experience. Although we hope there are no issues with anything in the home in the future, we are here to service you anytime you need us. Thanks for continuing your business with us. Take care!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The air conditioning went out on a Friday and I explained to AHS that we had somebody in the house who really needed oxygen. So they switched me to another company and the other company wasn’t open. Initially, I lost the original appointment which was gonna be Monday. But I eventually was able to get that back. That was the only good part of it all. But there was a lot of problems getting through and reaching AHS. It was a mediocre experience.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
My microwave wasn't working and I did a claim online to American Home Shield. They said that the contractor was gonna call me at a certain time, which they did. Then, they scheduled an appointment with me. A’s Appliance was good and made my microwave work. Everything has been performing much better since they came out. AHS makes my life easier.
Good evening Jacqueline,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
My freezer wasn't thawing right. Submitting a claim for its repair was quite easy online with American Home Shield. I set up the service call through my account with them and the process was very efficient. The tech they sent came in and knew exactly what the problem was. He was at our place for an hour and explained the problem to me. We've used Home Shield two or three times over four different homes and they have been great. They send out people who know what they're doing and fix things quite quickly. Having them has been a good experience.
Good evening Rick,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I've had a couple of things with Home Shield and one of them was a claim on a dishwasher, which magically started to work all by itself again. But when I submitted the claim, Home Shield gave me a vendor that would handle it. The vendor apparently doesn't work on that type of dishwasher and didn't contact me about it. I've been waiting for a week to get the dishwasher issue handled. I called American Home Shield. They said, “Oh, well that company apparently doesn't handle the type of dishwasher that you have.” I said, “Well, would have been nice if you reached out to me and let me know.” On the other hand, when the garbage disposal didn't work, Home Shield sent A & S out. They then came and put in a garbage disposal. It was straightforward.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
It was very easy to submit a claim with American Home Shield. I called in, I talked to someone and they gave me the reference number. Then, I called the company. I called AHS back and they said they had just submitted it to the vendor, and gave me the vendor's name and the telephone number. They said that I would get a text. I got a text. I called the vendor and they asked me what would be the time that I would be available. They gave me an appointment date.
They called me back the same day. When they came, he was very professional and knowledgeable. My son walked through it with him and my son clicked with him right away. My son said he’s one of the best ones. We had our air conditioning system maintenance on a sometimes twice a year basis. It had a plan before I got American Home Shield, like a little Home Depot coverage on our air conditioning system. We had an appointment for them to come out too. But we canceled that after this guy came out and took care of it because we didn’t need them anymore. American Home Shield always does their part, but the vendor made it, to me, all the more a pleasant experience.
Good evening 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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The part that allows the ice to fall down into your cup in the refrigerator door and pull that ice down rotating enough. It took a while for the contractor to get the part then get back. But I don't think that's American Home Shield's problem or the problem of the people that fixed it. Once you order a part at this particular time with everything going on, you don't know how long the part's gonna take. It took about three weeks to get it fixed because of having to wait. I was not without ice because I would have to open the refrigerator door, stick my hand down in the ice maker, and pull ice. That was not sanitary but I had to do that to be able to get my ice out. But now it's working fine.
Two years ago, I had to have a new washer as my panel on my clothes washer fried. It took about six weeks to get it finally resolved. They couldn't get the part then they decided what they were gonna do but by the time it was over, it lasted almost six weeks to get anything done. I had to call back the company three or four times for them to make a decision. Either they could get the part or they couldn't and it took a very long time to figure out. They couldn't even get get it anymore. Then they decided they were going to give me a new machine or give me the money toward a new machine.
I finally got my money and was able to go somewhere else to order me a washer but I was burning mad because nobody could ever figure out what they were gonna do or how they were gonna do it. You ought to know within a few days that you can't get the part and once you can't get the part make a decision on what you're gonna do. Two weeks would have been sufficient. I understand they don't want to put down any more money than they have to, but I'm also paying my money in good faith. I was very perturbed with that situation. I kinda got in a heated discussion with one of the guys and said, "I can't wash my clothes. Do I need to bring my clothes to your house to wash them?" I was at the frustration point and nobody was doing anything. American Home Shield has been okay but the time frame to a person that's taking care of a family can be very valuable.
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Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I had American Home Shield a long time ago. I had a previous home warranty company that I was dissatisfied with so I changed and went back to American Home Shield. I’ve had them since February. They have responsible contractors. We had a gas leak so the plumbers fixed it but we had another claim and we couldn’t even understand the person that we were supposed to be talking to. He was in Puerto Rico and he did not even have access to the claim. He was very nice but he was not able to respond to our issues at all because he couldn't access the information. AHS is in a business and they would answer your claim but it would be on the cheapest side possible. They are better than average but they’re not great.
We some time ago had a previous claim and I couldn't get in touch with AHS at all. I tried calling as well as going online and it wouldn't go through. I tried the online chat and you couldn't even get that up. I hope they've improved that because otherwise, they wouldn't be in business long. I tried from Tuesday to Friday and it was just impossible to get any answer to anything because they didn't even say they'd call you back. They'd say the wait time is one hour and 15 minutes.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
When we purchased this home, American Home Shield was part of the purchase agreement. Upon the first warm spell this summer, we decided to try out the air conditioning system. It was blowing just warm air. Obviously something was wrong. It wasn't tested fully during the home inspection because that was during the wintertime. We have the home warranty so we decided to go through the process and put a claim in.
American Home Shield gets to choose who the service provider is. They sent out one contractor who assessed a faulty compressor. But that contractor said they could not do the repair work for American Home Shield so another contractor had to be assigned and that was NW Sundance. They came out and diagnosed a similar problem which is a faulty compressor and possibly some other electrical issues. American Home Shield gives you a dashboard on their website that tells you the status of the claim, and they listed it as completed. I sent in a message saying my AC still does not work. It’s only diagnosed but it hasn't been completed.
It's a $500 one year home warranty policy and they're in the insurance business. They're not gonna make any money off this deal. They're gonna drag it out, and they're gonna use the cheapest parts as possible. I understand the business side of it but there's been very poor communication as to what really the options are. They sent me an email after I gave them a bad review from their website and said this claim has limitations. But I had to call them to find out what those limitations were. I called them this week and the first person they put me through was a young person who was clearly not that experienced. He pointed me to a phrase in the contract in basic modification.
They're saying that the system now has to be modified and that modifications are not covered. I wanted to know specifically then what were the limitations and what are the modifications they're referring to. This person couldn't tell me. After going back and forth and doing some checking, they were telling me I needed to call NW Sundance. I said, “Obviously, you are the ones who contracted Sundance and all the communication so far has been going through you. So clearly, you know something. I think you should contact them and tell me what's going on.” They transferred me to a salesperson but that salesperson gave me the runaround. Finally, they put me to a customer service person who finally told me what the situation was and this was after two hours of waiting and talking.
I finally got the detail of what these modifications were. I asked them to send me that information. They said it's going to take 21 days for them to mail it to me. I said, “We're talking about it right now. Can you just email it to me?” They said they can't do that. Their department is not allowed to. I said, “Let me get a pen and paper then. I'll write down exactly what you can tell me over the phone.” They started doing that and eventually, we were going back and forth. I said, “If you're telling me I need to get all these modifications, then I wanna get my own contractor out here to make an assessment and also to compare to your assessment. If you're telling me this is all gonna be out-of-pocket expense, I wanna be sure what I'm paying for here.” Finally after that, they said they could do a cash out offer. I told them I wanted to go that direction so now, they're gonna have their cash out department call me.
The process is still moving forward. It's been a long process and there has been no resolution. For this particular situation, it's completely unsatisfactory. The home warranty insurance sort of deal is kind of a scam. I talked to both service contractors that came out. They said they don't really like working with home warranty companies ‘cause it is difficult process. But they said in their experience, American Home Shield is one of the better ones. So, if this is one of the better experiences I'm supposed to be getting, I can only imagine what some of the other fly-by-night operations are like out there.
Matt,
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Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The toilet in the master bedroom was leaking. It was constantly running. The contractor came in and replaced the elements in the tank. There were no issues there. Then he came upfront in the kitchen. It was draining slow. He went in, removed the pipe and then used the snake to clean out the drain, and put it back together. It's now working great. The technician was friendly, professional and on time. When I call AHS, they're pretty responsive. However, over time as they got grown, it's taken a little longer to get somebody on the phone. But I can submit the claim online and that makes it even better.
Good evening Lewis,
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!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I had called for two different issues. But I took care of the most important one, which is the water heater in the garage. The technician from Anywhere Plumbing and Repair worked with me because I got off later from work, and he allowed me to be his last client. He came out and was very professional, nice, and sanitary. I had two other companies before and American Home Shield does a lot better. They're easier to maneuver and they have flexibility.
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.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The first time Lake Plumbing came out, it was for a leak on a faucet. They had to come back and fix something on one of them but it's working fine. The tech was a very professional guy. It's easy to file a claim to American Home Shield and have somebody come out to fix our issues. It's very convenient and practical. The only ones I'm not too thrilled about is the appliance people.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
Certified Tech was sent by American Home Shield for an AC issue. The gentleman that came had fixed the issue. The only thing is I wish somebody can come on weekends. When I called them, the response was he would love to come but he doesn't get paid his weekend hours. But he came on a Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Right away, he knew what was wrong and fixed it.
Instead of calling, doing claims with American Home Shield online was better. The response was quicker than making a call. It was pretty tedious and very challenging because when the claim was submitted on the phone and calls from outside, they do not understand our system here and how it works. The first claim, I did them online. I was amazed. So far, my experience has been good beside a lot of hoops you have to go through like my stove. I had a broken stove, and it took almost one and a half months to get it fixed.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
My recent claim with AHS wasn't as rapid as other times. I had to contact several times to get some results. We live in Carl Junction, Missouri, which is a bedroom community outside of Joplin. They had a company out of Nixa, Missouri, which is south of Springfield. It's an hour and 45 minutes from here. It just seems like they could have found someone closer. The company that they hired wanted to charge us almost $1,500 for extras on what they did to our air conditioning system and all they did was replace the air handler. We're not sure if it's really fixed or not. So we had to pay $480. After last year when they came out, we had to put $300 worth of Freon in.
I submitted the claim online. It was over 48 hours before they responded to me. After several days, they sent me an email saying that they disallowed part of the claim because the company that they had hired to come and fix it had all these additional charges for removal of the old unit. I couldn't get a response from American Home Shield about what they were actually paying for. When I called American Home Shield, the woman that I spoke with was extremely rude. Very rude. She wasn't helpful. She wouldn't give me any information.
We had contractors out last year for the AC unit and all they did was replace Freon that was leaking then. We obviously had to have them back out this year. Then they tried to charge us again for more Freon. It was a completely different air handling unit, so it had to be a different kind of Freon. We've also had a claim on my Samsung washer. Come to find out, if I had just called the company that they sent out, a Joplin, Missouri company, it would have been a $55 service call. I pay 49.99 a month to American Home Shield for the service and I don't know that it's worth what we're getting.
We're contemplating right now. Our son and daughter-in-law have it and they've been very happy. They had a heating unit go out. AHS completely replaced their HVAC. They just paid the $100 service call and had no additional charges. They live in Lamar, Missouri, which is north of where we live and they had a company that was local to them that came and did all their repair work. They weren't charged for Freon or anything. All they paid was the $100. So I don't understand why we had all these additional charges and just had the air handler replaced. They didn't replace our entire unit.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service & I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for sharing your feedback. Have a great week.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
We're very satisfied but the only problem was to get ahold of them. It took me forever to get ahold of somebody to talk to and put the claim in. But after that, everything was fine. When somebody starts to call for a claim, you push the button if you wanna file a claim and it takes forever for somebody to answer the phone. Sometimes it would take 40 minutes. I had to call three times before I was able to to talk to a human being. Other than that, the service they provide is wonderful and professional. I've talked to my brother about signing up with them because he's with some different company.
Good evening Magid,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I've always had a pleasant experience with American Home Shield. I spoke with a representative about my air conditioning unit that wasn't getting cool and they were perfect. I was told the contractor will call me within 24 hours and it happened like that. The guys were great though they came out about three times before they finally got it fixed. They put something in backwards the first time. Another guy came out but he did something wrong. He finally came back and fixed it.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Please let us know if you need if you need assistance. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
The technician who came for my garbage disposal was on time and he fixed it within a minute. He gave me a warranty for it for so many days and he’s coming back today because it started leaking. I’ve had American Home Shield off and on. This time, I’ve had them two years. I do not have any difficulty with submitting claims but at times, I know that there are places closer. I have always wondered why they have such faraway places for a service. I believe in using local.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
Our recent claim with AHS went well. It was for the pump that was not working anymore. The contractors came in and fixed the issue. They also were very prompt in calling me back. So I was happy with the turnaround time. The technician was also wearing his mask the whole time. So far, I feel satisfied with American Home Shield. The whole thing was seamless. The interactions were good too. They told me what was gonna happen, who I was gonna get a call from next. Then they also gave me a number in case I wanted to contact the contractors.
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