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About American Home Shield
American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider based in Memphis, Tennessee. It offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of coverage, and you can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
- Discounts and promotions available
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Coverage limits and exclusions
- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed June 10, 2019
I had a service call to my house for a toilet issue. The toilet was continually running and it was overflowing. It is the only toilet in the house, and I got kids. I had to turn the water at the toilet off to keep it from overflowing and to keep it from running when I wasn’t home. The guy from Patriot Plumbing came out and he said we needed a part. But three times later of having to call them to have him come right back out again, the plumber himself admitted that he had used the wrong part and had modified the part to try and make it work. So, I called American Home Shield and told them what the plumber told me. I also told them that they need to give me somebody different because this person obviously didn’t know what he was doing, or they could replace the toilet. They said they would replace the toilet, and that took another couple of weeks. This has been going on for about three months now.
Another guy from Patriot Plumbing came out two weekends ago to replace the toilet. First, he told me that my toilet was not made anymore. But I saw it in Home Depot on display on the wall this past weekend. It's still being made. Then, he bought this expensive toilet and put it in, but he said it doesn’t sit on the flange. And that I have to remove the ceramic tile around the toilet. But there are flange extenders at Home Depot in that same aisle with the toilet. All he had to do is buy a $5 part and fix it. He refused to do it. So, he raised it back to American Home Shield and told them that the flooring needs to be removed. The flooring is not covered under my insurance policy, but the toilet is. I called American Home Shield and told them that the guy just didn’t wanna do the work. I also tried to explain to them that this situation was pretty much an insurance fraud issue. I'm out $125 deductible, and I need it fixed.
Last weekend, I called another plumber on my own. I paid $400 and some out-of-pocket. It was fixed in 20 minutes. So, I called American Home Shield back to try to cancel my policy saying that I had to call another plumber out there, paid $480 out-of-pocket for the repair, but they still haven't resolved this claim. They sent me to customer retention who tried to sell me to stay with them by saying that they will have somebody from the contractor call me. This was last Tuesday. Somebody called me from the contractor, argued with me on the phone for 20 minutes, and then told me he would call me back within 30 minutes. It's been a week today and I still haven't heard from them.
While all the stuff with the toilet was going on for so long, a leak started under the kitchen sink and the bathroom backs up to the kitchen. So, I called American Home Shield again. I told them that understood this was gonna be a second issue, so I paid another $125 deductible. They sent the same plumber guy out for the issue under the sink. He came out and told me that he couldn't fix the pipe because we have to remove all the cabinet around the sink. I told him to just cut a hole in the back of the cabinet. But he told me he his arm won't reach up there to fix it. So, he left.
I called back American Home Shield and asked for the status of my claim. They said the plumber stated in the notes that he needs the cabinets removed and they don't cover that. They told me that I have to remove the cabinets and then call them back so we can reschedule the service. I told them that the cabinets don’t have to be removed. The guy just didn’t wanna do the work. So again, I called out the plumber that I paid for the toilet, and he had it fixed within the hour and only charged me $200. He didn’t even have to remove the cabinets or cut a hole. He said the guy just didn’t wanna do it.
I've had other calls with American Home Shield in the past, and I used to be a pretty big supporter. When I had a problem with my washing machine, they replaced it. They gave me a credit to go out and buy another washing machine. It was worth it back then. But when I had an air conditioner claim, the tech couldn't even buy a part because the part has to come from American Home Shield and it takes over a week to get in. It's not worth it at all. I'm paying $80 a month for a policy that is worthless to me. I can call my own contractor out the same day and fix the issue.
American Home Shield is outsourcing their customer service and you can't speak to anyone that has English as their first language. It's very, very frustrating. And they're reading off a script. When you ask to speak to the supervisor, they tell you there's no supervisor available. It's just routine. You can't get anywhere with them. It's terrible. It awful. Every time I call American Home Shield, I get somebody from India or Middle Eastern that I can hardly understand, and they're rude. One time, I had a woman on the phone for over an hour and when she came back, she argued with me and hung up on me. I want my deductibles back for both calls on my toilet and kitchen sink. I've had to pay out-of-pocket and I'm gonna cancel my policy which is up for renewal in August. I have had them for a very long time, but I am done with these people.
Good Morning Jennifer,
I am saddened to hear that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
American Home Shield is one of the worst companies I've ever dealt with. Last summer my A/C unit broke while it was 100+ degrees that week (of course). A few months ago my water heater broke. Each time they gave me the runaround and I had to go back and forth with them and the company I was assigned to. When my A/C broke they said they wouldn't cover the cost of the new unit because the unit I had was made for a smaller condo and it is required that I get a unit that is made for the size of my condo. I'm not sure why this would fall on me considering I didn't choose the original unit (that was too small). They made me go back and forth multiple times and took forever to authorize the payment and work so the electrical company could replace it. We had to end up staying with a friend because it was so hot and our dog was starting to get lethargic
When my water heater broke the contractor told me it was broken and the whole thing needed to be replaced. Again, they took forever to authorize the payment and when they did they told me it would be $500. I said okay and then the plumbing company called me and said it would be $590. I said that AHS told me it was $500. So, again, I had to call back and forth multiple times. AHS told me they quoted me wrong so they would try and see if they could just charge me the $500. Then they came back and said the technician told them wrong so it was his fault and I would still have to pay $590. Every time I have dealt with AHS they are never sympathetic to the issue and never seem to be in a rush to help. My water heater was broken for a week which meant cold showers for a week.
Their call center is awful (I think it's based in India and their English is bad) and they are never helpful. I always get different information depending on who I talk to. Recently my garbage disposal broke too. They assigned me a company who never contacted me for an appointment. I tried calling them 3 times and I was on hold for over 10 minutes with no answer and no option to leave a voicemail each time. The first person I talked to at AHS told me to give them another hour and then call back if no one had contacted me. The second person at AHS told me they company has 24-48 hours to call me. I then asked for a supervisor because I was getting frustrated and getting different info from different people. She told me her supervisor was busy and put me on hold for over 10 minutes so I gave up and hung up. I figured she was just waiting for me to do so since she had no intention of letting me talk to a supervisor.
Then after 48 hours I called AHS again asking for another company to be assigned to me. They told me they would email the company and if I hadn't heard from them in an hour to call back. I told them that was not okay with me and they needed to assign me a new company now since that's the policy. After going back and forth and the customer service agent about this he finally gave me a new company. I called the new company, someone answered right away and I made an appointment, what a concept! Needless to say I have cancelled my membership and I can't wait to save $500+ per year and never have to deal with this terrible company ever again!
Good morning C G,
I understand your frustration in regard to the non covered cost to have the water heater replaced. I would be glad to speak with you to discuss your experience.
Updated review: July 4, 2019
After playing phone tag for a week I was able to return speak to the AHS rep. I explained everything to her and she contacted the plumbing company to get the job finished. The plumbing company never showed up again and the AHS rep got the owner on the phone and he came out personally to see what needed to be finished and then said his guys would be back out the next day. We to make a long story short, his guys came back out and finished the job after almost a month of fighting with them. I really think AHS should not use this plumbing company in the future since it reflects so badly on them as a home warranty company. I am very satisfied with how the AHS rep help us solve the problem. AHS also needs to not out source their customer service to countries like India because the language barrier is a real pain. So I am changing my star ratings to 3 since the resolved the issue the best they could. A call Center here in the United States could have prevented 90% of our frustration.
Original Review: June 9, 2019
We had a issue with our water heater and AHS took the service request and we had a plumbing company out there within 24hr. The plumber let AHS know we need a new water heater and it was installed the next day, well that is 99% of the install was completed. The plumber said he need couple pieces to finish the install and would be back the next day to finish and haul away the old water heater but that was the last we heard from him and he never returned.
After a couple days we called AHS and they did absolutely nothing. The first customer service rep. hung up on me when I asked to speak to a supervisor and the second time I called they put me on hold and then said they were unable to help because the company wouldn’t answer their calls. I will be trying to call again and I pray this time I at least speak to someone that speaks English fluently but I suspect customer service office is in India. Ranger Holding LLC is the plumbing company that they sent out.
Good morning Henry,
I hate to hear about your American Home Shield experience and the level of service that you received. I would be glad to speak with you and address your concerns and get the water heater repaired.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
The contactor in my AC unit had corrosion on it. I went online to submit a claim to American Home Shield and I found that their website navigation was good. I put in the request on a Saturday I got a call on the same day. Though their techs from Airmax Heating & Cooling weren't able to come until the Thursday after, they were good. They were able to get the corrosion off and everything worked out. My AC worked fine after that and I've had no problems so far. Everything was great with AHS.
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 June 9, 2019
The pilot light of my water heater wouldn't stay lit. The technician came out and said the water heater was 15 years old and that it was just going to last for eight years. Then the company called, said that American Home Shield was gonna replace the water heater, and I was totally up with that. I got a phone call from American Home Shield saying that they were going to replace the water heater and the only costs that weren't covered was the installation charges. A couple of days later, they replaced the water heater. It all took about a week.
I've been with American Home Shield for about two years now and they've been very good and real prompt. They were able to solve an issue with the refrigerator and then they got the air conditioning fixed. My only complaint was when our microwave broke and they couldn't repair it, but I never got any follow-up with American Home Shield. I just bought another one because the microwave was the least expensive on the list of appliances in my house. So, that was kind of frustrating. But other than that, American Home Shield has been fast and reliable when it comes to major ticket items.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
We had a clogged drain and it was backed up in the bathroom. We called AHS to come out but it took so many phone calls and there was so much drama. The techs went under the house and there was water there. So, it became a big thing that we had to have that water pumped out because they said that was dangerous for them to go under there. Then they noticed that raccoons had been living in there, so we had to get an animal trapper person to come out and trap that. It cost another $1,000 and all that was supposedly for their safety. But the crazy part was we went back and forth for with them for months and in the mean time, I was without water and I could not use the water for two months almost.
My parents were the landlords of the house, so I was running back and forth to their house because they live on the side of me. I’m sure that as landlords, my parents could put me in a hotel but I was not gonna jeopardize them too like that when this was a job that they were paying insurance every month for. At any rate, we went off the insurance and did the repair on our own with another plumber. They did nothing under the ground but they went up to the roof, came down, and unclogged all our drains. I couldn't believe it.
At that point, we were gonna discontinue American Home Shield for the stress. I was extremely irate with the frustration and inconvenience. So, now the house is nice because we had someone come pump out the water and if there were any raccoons living under there, we had all that taken care of. But for us to pay $3,000 out of our insurance to have someone else come in and go straight through the roof, go down to the main pipe, and was done within an hour or two, was crazy.
But we tried to use AHS again recently when the belt was broken on the dryer and this time everything went smoothly. It was very easy to submit the claim and they sent AAA Appliance for the repair. The tech who came out, Mario, is a regular one that comes for some of the calls for that and we don't usually have an issue with him. But after all that happened and talking to other people from whom I heard other bad complaints, I’m surprised my parents still have the home insurance and didn’t change. So, we still have AHS but I wouldn’t recommend them at all.
Tina,
I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received with AHS. I have sent a private message to you in an effort to get more information to assist you further. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
We weren’t getting full cool air coming in from our AC unit. We called AHS to submit a claim and it was a pretty easy process. I prefer to file my claims with them on the phone. Automated services are always a pain to get through to people, but I think that’s for every company, so it’s all good. Their reps are friendly, easy to work with, and they usually get things accomplished within 24 hours. For our AC problem, A&R Complete Service came out and fixed it. Other than that, I’ve only had one experience with AHS in the last five years where I did not like the contractor. When I called back to Home Shield about it, they apologized and said they would make a note of my account not to ever recommend that company for me again.
Amber,
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 June 9, 2019
I've used American Home Shield for about 4 years and filing a claim has been easy. I had one light that was flickering. When the contractor came out, he said it was the bulb and not the fixture that was defective. We also had a doorbell that was not ringing properly. We had installed a ring doorbell and it wasn’t capturing the signal so he addressed that. He said that it was the wire doorbell that had broken so we replaced it. I have a current claim coming in because the garage door is not closing. When you hit the button, it keeps coming back up so they have somebody coming out fairly quickly from the local community. However, the contractors contracted with American Home Shield could expand the service hours. They’re not allowed to come on the weekends.
Shirley,
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 the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
American Home Shield sent Lake Anna Doors to fix our garage door. My husband filed a claim online and the next day, the contractor was here. He did a great job fixing our garage door. It's been working perfectly since.
Deborah,
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 June 9, 2019
We had a hot water problem where we weren't getting hot water to the showers. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone. Everything was fine. They handled it. They contacted the company. The contractors were very good, very professional, and did a good job. We get hot water now.
James,
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 June 9, 2019
This is our second year with American Home Shield. We had it last year when we bought our house and we decided to renew it. It's a good policy and I think it's smart to have it. I just wish it was a little more professional. With the way that they communicated and their advertising, it's a premium product. They're there when you need them. But the truth is that it's very much of an automated system. When you get somebody on the phone, they're not a manager. They can never get the manager. Nobody has any control over anything and you end up being at the mercy of the system or the process. You just have to accept it for what it is.
The only thing that frustrated me, which is kind of a thing in general with American Home Shield, is that I feel like they need to do a better job of vetting their contractors. A lot of the contractors do good work and they're professional, but I don't like how they do what they wanna do because they feel like it's guaranteed work coming from American Home Shield and nobody's really gonna hold them accountable. That has happened to me more than once.
Our air conditioning unit was out for five days. Today isn't as hot, but it's been like 90-95 degrees every day. I had to have the same vendor come back out and do work on the same air conditioning unit that they had already serviced. I especially felt like our claim should have been a priority because it was a revisit. But they made us wait a week before they could get us on the schedule. The lady was telling me that a technician won't be in our area until Friday. I don't think that's appropriate to do business like that. I feel like with the way the calls come in, it should be based on the priority in general and not how far away it is from their home office.
I know Atlanta is a huge area and a lot of these companies will tell American Home Shield that they do all of Metro Atlanta. But then they do things where they say, "We don't do a lot of work in Alpharetta, so we're gonna make you wait five days before we're even gonna show up." When I got back to American Home Shield, they told me they don't really have any control over how their contractor schedule things. And it's not an emergency because I have air conditioning on one level. I just have it in our upstairs level. Sometimes it can be frustrating because the people you're talking to in American Home Shield don't really have any power or control to address your concerns. They just kinda tell you what's on their script.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
The AC company AHS sent did a good job. There was a ducting to my son’s room that wasn’t flowing properly. There was something that was restricting the line. They’ve repaired the line, and when they left, the AC was running properly. We’ve had claims in the past that haven’t gone so well, but this particular one went fine.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
The coolant in the AC stopped recently and I wasn’t getting any cool air within our house. The first time I made the claim, it was no problem. The second time when I had to do a recall, I had a problem ‘cause American Home Shield had no answer. The service was a total of a week. I was in a hot house with no air and I couldn’t reach anybody. The first time, the contractor came in late and I didn’t get service until 7:30, and about 30 minutes later, everything stopped working. The second time when they came out, the guy was very helpful and he explained everything to me.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
Submitting the claims to American Home Shield was easy and I didn’t have any problems navigating their website. The first claim went well and the plumber was able to fix my problems. The second one is still ongoing. The contractor fixed one of my two problems, and they’re gonna be coming back to fix the other problem. I had a garbage disposal that went bad, and they’re gonna replace it here in the next couple of days. The contractors were great, friendly and professional. I asked about a few other problems that I had besides what they were coming here for and they were very helpful with those. They were excellent in doing what they do.
Good morning,
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 June 9, 2019
My sump pump started running so I went down to my lower level and I had water in there 'cause the water was spraying out the back of my hot water heater. I called American Home Shield and they took care of it. The original company that they sent wasn't gonna be able to get to us for a week so we talked to them and they said that they would call AHS to see if AHS can get someone else to come out and they did that. Then the Siouxland Heating and Cooling called us an hour or two later. We talked to them and they set up and came out. They changed out the hot water heater. The service was great. They were awesome and got it taken care of the same day so the hot water just stopped for half a day. Overall, it's been pretty good.
Robert,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great on the Sump Pump request. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS and we are so glad that Siouland Heating and Cooling followed through. I am glad that your Water Heater is working. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
My garbage disposal stopped working so I called American Home Shield and they sent a plumber from Aladdin. The garbage disposal was not good anymore. It was leaking water from below and it had to be changed. That's what the plumber did and he was done in about 10 minutes. He was very competent and good at his job.
I've been with American Home Shield for more than 20 years and surprisingly, when I submitted my claim this time, it was very easy. The process of me filing the claim and them scheduling the person to repair was very fast. A year ago, I submitted a claim for the air conditioning as it wasn't cooling enough. AHS kept sending the same company, and always the same problem. It took three or four times for them to come back and try to fix it. And finally, I gave up. But this time, the experience was very good. I am very satisfied. They raised their service call price, but I'm planning to stay with them nonetheless.
Maria,
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 June 9, 2019
I had a leak in the faucet in the main bathroom and underneath the kitchen sink. I called AHS to file a claim and the rep I talked to were excellent. I liked the way they were able to find a solution and their professionalism. I also liked the way they interacted with us and they got the job done. The issue and the resolution were explained very clearly to me and since the repair, everything has been working perfectly.
Alba,
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 the contracted vendor was professional and forth coming with information about the issue you were having and elated that he was able to resolve the issue. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed June 9, 2019
I tried to submit the claim online for a dishwasher door that would not open. Eventually I called because I wanted to tell American Home Shield that I wasn't home all the time, give them instructions for how to let me know and get home 10 minutes before the repairman. In these days right now, if you can talk to a human being, it's all pretty good. But when they're kind on top of it and listen to you, then it's very good. And that's what they did.
The contractor came on Memorial Day. When American Home Shield called me, I told them it was not urgent and asked them why were they making him come on Memorial Day. The rep said he works on Memorial Day. But when he came and looked at it, he realized that he had to order a part. He had come from way west. So, I kinda told him, "I'm sorry. I could have sent you a picture of it or something, what was wrong with what." He was fine with it but I just felt bad that he had to come on his day off.
We waited for about 4 days for the part and once he came back, he was very professional. He knew right what to do. He went in and unscrewed the old one. He apologized that he couldn't get a white handle to match, but you don't even see it. I told him I didn't even care as long as the dishwasher door was easy to open and close. He was very kind.
I've been telling everyone lately that I have been very happy overall about having the service from American Home Shield because. It has saved me so much money. There was a time when I called them out for the garage door and the guy came out and couldn't do anything, but he charged me $60 of service fee just to drive out. So, when I call now, I ask, "What if it doesn't get fixed?" They put a supervisor on, and the supervisor says, "You should never have to give them any money." It's always through them. So, I learned my lesson.
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 June 9, 2019
One of my units in the HVAC system was not working. I think it had a leaky evaporator coil. I submitted the claim online then it took a while to get something scheduled because we were traveling. We couldn’t do it when the contractor wanted to come. We were out-of-state for a week so we had to wait for another week. But everything works fine now. So far, my experience with American Home Shield has been good. In fact, I sell real estate and I recommend American Home Shield all the time.
Westbert,
We strive to provide you with a great team of contractors and an even better customer service experience. We hope you continue to enjoy your AHS warranty!
Reviewed June 8, 2019
Worst company ever. I paid for a service that never happened. AHS does not have service providers in mountain town outside of cities. My deductible was collected and service was never performed. I paid for my own repair and was never reimbursed for deductible or repair. AHS will not cancel service agreement unless I pay $42.00 admin fee. It’s been 6 months since Initial contact and no one will refund my deductible. Do not sign with them! They will take your money and leave you without service!! Worst appliance service ever!! They get zero stars in my book!
I understand your frustration in regard to the delay in service to have the service fee refunded. I would be glad to speak with you to discuss your experience.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
House we just bought. Had new air conditioner that hardly worked. Integrity Air sent technician who repaired duct work. Problem continued. Integrity sent another technician to look again. He discovered a small part was missing. Integrity ordered & installed the part. Now our air conditioner works perfectly.
Michal,
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 June 8, 2019
We researched home warranty companies extensively before choosing American Home Shield. We've had to use them several times during the past year. They have always been quick to respond and the companies they refer to us have always been very knowledgeable and customer friendly. We highly recommend them.
J,
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 June 8, 2019
We have had American Home Shield for 18 years. When we first had the contract the service and contractors they sent out were good and honest. Over the last five years the companies they sent out have for the majority been a lower quality. This is the third very disturbing issue we have had with American Home Shield and will be our last if they cannot rectify the issue. We have always replaced everything when needed and maintained our appliances and equipment. Our dishwasher stopped running we called they sent out a very nice man who I have to say has nothing to do with this review. Apparently the board is out and the fuse is not correct. The only companies that have touched the dishwasher were ones American Home Shield sent out.
Now they are saying that the fuse was an off market fuse and it’s not covered. My husband and I have never touched or opened the dishwasher other to load dishes. That is why we have paid them for 18 years because we could call and paid and they handled it. However implying that we changed a fuse and board is ridiculous, to not cover an item, of someone who has been loyal customer for years despite the decrease in quality. We have filed a complaint and will push it as far as necessary as needed because it is not ok to not monitor the companies you are sending to homes and then blame the homeowners for the shabby products those companies put into the homeowners appliances/equipment. It is truly sad that the integrity of contractors sent out and the companies sending them out is so poor.
Your patronage to American Home Shield over the past 18 years is more than appreciated. Your concerns are understood regarding the denial of the dishwasher repairs. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
Updated on 06/20/2019: I want to follow up on my previous review of AHS’s home warranty service. Spoiler: it didn’t get better. After finally getting the issue resolved, AHS had a “social media manager” call me to ask about my experience since I left a review on this site. I spoke to her in detail about the poor experience I had dealing with AHS and the contractor they hired for the job. I told her about my experience with AHS’s customer service reps, their prevarication, their blame shifting, their slavish obedience to corporate policies that fly in the face of empathy towards the actual humans paying then for their service. It fell on deaf ears.
She asked if my A/C had been repaired. It had (after 9 calls, two technicians, and 5 days), so she said service had been rendered within the boundaries of their company policies. I told her perhaps, then, AHS should reconsider policies which could leave a customer so unhappy. AHS has permanently lost my business. In the end, the social media manager’s call was a hollow attempt at damage control - absolutely meaningless. She never once offered a solution, but rather more banal corporate platitudes meant to placate a dissatisfied customer. Yet another experience to lessen my opinion of AHS.
Original Review: My A/C unit failed during a Central Texas early summer. It's hot. AHS contracted a local company to repair the issue. Firstly, I had to wait 4 days for an appointment. Okay, they're busy, I understand. Then, when the repairman came out, he didn't have the common part to fix the issue. How do I know it's common? The repairman told me it was.
So, I contacted AHS to find another contractor to fix the problem. They said they were unable to transfer the work order until they were able to get the diagnosis from the contractor who failed to fix it. At this point, my options are to wait another 2 days for a fix or for AHS to get the diagnosis from the failed contractor. Rock and a hard place... I then requested a refund and was met with corporate customer service gobbledygook that had nothing to do with my refund request. Bad customer service plus asinine corporate policies equal nightmare experience. I'd avoid AHS if I were you.
I hate to hear about your experience with American Home Shield and the issues that you experienced to have the air conditioner system repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and reach a resolution.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
SunBright Pool Services was very good. I did the claim on a holiday weekend and the guy called me up on Sunday. At first, he said he’d be there Monday. Then he said, “Oh no, Monday’s a holiday. I’ll be there first thing Tuesday morning.” He came and fixed it. He changed the motor. If it wasn’t a holiday, the turnaround time would’ve been like three days. It really wasn’t long and American Home Shield did everything they were supposed to do.
Tim,
Thank you for your positive feedback. We strive to provide you with a great team of contractors and an even better customer service experience. We hope you continue to enjoy your AHS warranty!
Reviewed June 8, 2019
I have been a customer for 9 years. Service was decent in Italy but declined in the last 5 year's. Every summer for the last 5 years my A/C goes out. I live in Central Florida where the heat index can exceed 100 degree daily. I can say I have went without air for at least 1 week for the last 5 year's. They contract with Total Air Care that runs a call center where hold times can exceed 40 minutes. Currently I have not had air since May 14th and today is June 7th. They bandaid the problem so they don't have to replace the unit. Freon is only paid at 10 bucks a pound and going rate is 3 times that. So bank on paying your service fee of 75.00 (that is promised to be raised in a few years, it was 50 initially) plus any Freon added plus fine print.
I have been given the run around by American Home Shield as well as Total Air. Wasted countless hours on hold since May 14th. It's 82 degrees in my house and neither one of these companies care I have 2 kids and 1 dog in this heat. It's unfair and should be illegal for them to leave you in those kinds of conditions for almost a MONTH now. Frustration does not even begin to cover all the stress, heat, inability to cook as it makes the home warmer, laundry is done at night when it's only 80 degrees in the house.
They should be required to do these repairs within a reasonable amount of time and not act like it's no big deal and they understand my frustration. NO you are in an air conditioned office. You can't begin to understand all the hardships this has put me. After calling relentlessly between the 2 companies and AHS approval department. I spoke with a gentleman that was very dry and acted bothered he even took my call. It's Friday. The soonest they can come out is Tuesday so another 90 degree weekend with no AC. My advise is RUN. BUYER BEWARE!!!! They will NEVER REPLACE your Central a/c unit so buckle up for a long hot ride.
I apologize for the way we've handled your claim Stacey.I just sent you an in an effort to resolve your issue. I look forward to assisting you.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
I have been paying American Home Shield for almost a year now and the 1st service call with them. I called in Tuesday evening, May 28th that my SEPTIC SEWAGE EJECTOR PUMP is broken and I can’t flush my toilet and they charged me $125 on the spot and I had to call the contractor the next day 3 times to get thru to him which he told me I would have to call on Thursday to schedule an appointment and finally the contractor came to my house with no tools and he told me my pump is not covered but I specifically bought the optional coverage and paid extra for my SEPTIC SEWAGE EJECTOR PUMP and this is the option only available for the first year customer and American Home Shield is a fraudulent company and they charged you every month and whenever something is broken, they refused to pay.
I couldn’t flush my toilet for almost a week and I’m not the only victim of American Home Shield and there are millions of other customers framed by American Home Shield and this kind of fraudulent company should be shut down to protect harmonization of the society and customer rights and avoid letting customers paying in every month but not getting their claim honored.
Sarah,
I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
As far as scheduling for claims, I prefer doing it online. There were one or two claims that didn't pan out the way they should’ve. But our most recent claim with American Home Shield was for the pool pump and it has been fine so far. It had stopped working and when the technician looked at the description I had written, he said it was gonna be one of two things. It was either the motor or the capacitor that had burned out. He looked at it and not two minutes later, he said the capacitor was gone. Then he went to his truck and got a new one. He put it back on and we were up and running in five minutes.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
I had a problem with my dishwasher, and at the same time, I had a problem with my dryer. I had an electrician that came in and he told me that the garbage disposal was dead and I needed a new one. So, a gentleman came and gave me a new garbage disposal. But the issue with my dryer is that the drum wasn’t turning, and the gentleman who came to fix it said that there was a piece that I needed that he did not carry on his truck, and they were going to order it. I haven’t heard from them and it’ll be a week tomorrow in following up about getting the dryer fixed. Nonetheless, they took their junk with them and they left, so it was no problem. The garbage disposal seems to be a little bit slower than my old one, but other than that, everything has been fine.
Debra,
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 June 8, 2019
One of my AC units stopped working and I filed a service request with AHS for that. The last few times that I've submitted a claim, I've done it online. They go ahead and take the payment for the service request, which I like so I don’t have to actually give money to the technician that comes. It’s just one less thing I have to do. Also, the last three claims I've had, two of them have been related to AC, so it has been the same contractor and service has been great. AHS is a money saving service, so I’m happy with it.
James,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS regarding your AC request. 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 June 8, 2019
Our AC unit wasn’t working and it was very frustrating to submit a claim with American Home Shield. I called them and their rep couldn't understand what I was trying to say and then there was a delay. It took an additional five days for the heating and air company to come out and fix it. But when they showed up, they were phenomenal. The first time they came, they put Freon in the unit and they backed that for 60 days. They were really good about the situation. The technician was extremely helpful and he even put covers over his shoes when he came in the house. He also said that they would come right back out if there would be an issue. Prior to getting the AC done, it was 100 degrees outside and it was 85 in the house. And they went above and beyond. They fixed our problem and made sure we were completely happy before they left. I would recommend them.
Nachelle,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS regarding your AC service request. 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 June 8, 2019
The AC wasn’t cooling like it should and once I submitted the claim to American Home Shield, there was a note on the website for me to contact AC Wizard. I did and got an appointment that day. I had another appointment earlier in May and my son had to go into the hospital. I canceled straight away with AC Wizard and then, I called at some time. I canceled that because the $75 fee was taken out and I have not received that back yet. Everything else has been positive.
Hi Shawn,
I am glad to hear about your customer service experience with AC Wizard. I hope you continue to enjoy your warranty with AHS and the coverage we provide.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
American Home Shield's claims process is simple. I just answered a couple simple questions and someone contacted me within an hour or 2. The gentleman that came over for the AC that wasn't cooling was very polite. He came around and explained to me what was going on with the unit. He explained to me that it was gonna cost me a little bit of money because American Home Shield only pays so much on coolants. He got me taken care of quickly and was in and out in less than an hour. It was the first time that I used American Home Shield and it’s well-worth the money. It’s worth having.
Lakisha,
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 June 8, 2019
I had a leak on the bathrooms and Lake Plumbing responded to my call within a few hours, not even 24. And they were there the next day. It was also easy to submit the claim online. So far, my experience with American Home Shield has been good.
Martha,
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 June 8, 2019
Our AC was blowing air but not cooling and filing the claim for it with American Home Shield was a pretty easy process. The technician showed up the next day. That is really important when we're down in Texas. It's hard to wait a week for air conditioning down here. They came as soon as they could and they diagnosed the problem and put in a new part. They knew what they were doing and they got it done quickly. I've been happy with American Home Shield over the years.
Hi James,
I am pleased to hear about your most recent AHS experience to have the AC system repaired. I hope you continue to enjoy your warranty with American Home Shield.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
I've been using American Home Shield for a long time and I have recommended them to so many people. I got two properties with them. Recently, the AC was low on Freon and United Air filled the Freon up. They said it would take the technician 24 hours to come out but I was not available on that day then it pushed to 48 hours. They eventually came up to 72 because the day when I wanted them to come, they said they didn't have availability so they came the day after. The work that they did was fine but they tried to upsell on some other stuff. I've seen it multiple times. They recommended me to replace the unit which I need to talk to American Home Shield about.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
My refrigerator iced up and there’s clonking noise in my washer. We got Accord Appliance and they were wonderful and efficient. They follow up with their work orders too. They put in a part (it had to be ordered) and it’s all done, which is how fast everything is. American Home Shield should keep Accord Appliance if they can. They have to keep all the good subcontractors.
Eva,
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 June 8, 2019
Our air conditioning unit wasn’t cooling enough because there was not enough Freon, and the contractor that was sent by American Home Shield added a little bit of Freon. Plus, the unit was kind of little dusty, so they washed it and then they added something on it. I submitted that claim online, and then they cancelled that one because that was a different company and they didn’t want to come until June 5. So, I called American Home Shield back, and they called another company who was able to come the next day. They were very professional, too.
Everything is fine now. I was kind of affected before because I submitted a claim online, and then I had to call these people. They said they are not available for six days. How come American Home Shield doesn’t have anybody who can come within 24 to 48 hours? I’ve been paying for American Shield every single month for a few years. And now, I need American Home Shield, and they said, “Oh, people are not available for five, six days.” And I am without AC and in the heat. So, I told them that it isn't fair that I’ve been paying for the last four years and never had any issue with my equipment. I was upset and I called American Home Shield. And they handled it very nicely. I am happy.
Good morning Khalid,
Your feedback to American Home Shield is greatly appreciated. I am pleased to hear about the technician that completed the air conditioner repairs in a timely manner.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
I had an issue with my ice maker on the refrigerator and also my washing machine. The guys that came out a couple of times on service for us have always been really good and professional. They do the best they can when they get there. Sometimes they have all the parts in but at times the parts just take too long to get in. Other than that, they’re dependable. I like American Home Shield and I recommend them.
James,
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 June 8, 2019
Where my microwave and dishwasher were plugged in would not work. I went out to the panel and threw a few switches but it still wouldn't work, so I called American Home Shield. I made my claim online at about 4:30 in the afternoon and there was a technician here at 8 o'clock the next morning. The guy was terrific and he knew exactly what he had to do. He was very personable and made me feel very confident in his ability. His quality of work and professionalism were better than good. The experience with AHS has always been very positive.
Robert,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS regarding your service request. 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 June 8, 2019
United Air Temp came out and fixed my air conditioning. There was no cold air coming out of it. When I submitted the claim, I didn’t have any problems with the website. It was user-friendly. Everything was really great. The only problem I had was when I received the text telling me who had been assigned and gave me the phone number. When I called that phone number, there was no identification and no answer. They wanted me to put in my area code then they would tell me that my area code was not in their service area. So, I became very worried and tried to call American Home Shield back. I talked to somebody who basically said she couldn’t help me. I got a call within an hour and I don’t know if she had anything to do with that or not but the contractor was great. American Home Shield is worth every penny.
Your feedback is more than appreciated. We are glad to hear about your experience and the repairs that are complete.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
Myers did a great job with the leak that I had. It didn't take very long at all for them to come out. As a matter of fact, the young lady who helped me was extremely helpful. It is a very good company. They were very responsive, prompt and very professional, and they took care of the problem. But initially, the person at American Home Shield had told me a different contractor would be at my house that Saturday morning, between 7:30 and 9:00. I set up a time for his visit but at about 10 minutes to 11:00, I still had not heard from him nor had he come to my house. So I called to ask him what time he was going to be there. He proceeded to tell me that he had had problems with his truck the day before and I understand that. Things happen but when I asked him when he was gonna call and let me know that he wasn't coming, he got very upset with me.
A reasonable person would have called. He said he didn't get home until 10:00 that night and he thought it was too late to call me. It wouldn't have been too late for him to call me. But if that's how he felt, I understood that too. Why didn't he call me that morning to tell me he wasn't coming though? I asked him that and he got angry with me. I called American Home Shield to report it and asked them if they could send someone else but they felt like they had to send the same contractor. I told them that the guy was very upset with me and I would rather not have him come to my house to do any repairs. I ended up talking to the one person and then another person, and they were able to straighten it out.
But I had never called American Home Shield and asked them to change a contractor before. I've had American Home Shield for many years and I've always had a great experience with them. So I was a little disappointed that they took me through that. It probably took me an hour and a half on the phone to get it straightened out. They even told me they had to hang up, although they called me back.
That contractor apparently told them they would call me that night between 6:00 and 8:00 and tell me when they could come. But what sense would that make that night? I'm still puzzled by his thought process. A reasonable person would have thought to call their first appointment that day when they got the next morning. Plus we have cellphones. They could have called me in the car on their way to the appointment that they were gonna go to. If I had left, I'm sure American Home Shield would've charged me for whatever the cost was of that person to come to my house. So if they tell me they're coming, I'm not leaving until they come. American Home Shield has done a great job. It was just that little thing.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
When I submitted a claim for my AC, I heard from the contractors very quickly. They came out, resolved the issue and explained everything. They did everything well. The AHS reps were friendly and the interaction I had with the contractor was good.
Giselle,
Your feedback is more than appreciated. We are glad to hear about your experience and the air conditioner repairs that are complete.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
American Home Shield is fine. It just doesn’t cover enough. The air conditioning has gone out at our house and they handled a small part of the air handler. It didn’t use to be that way. Everybody’s cutting everything and if you’re gonna have to pay for everything anyway, there’s no need of having American Home Shield. We became members of American Home Shield 10 years ago and I haven’t had them that much because it wasn’t appropriate for them to send anybody or the issue wasn’t covered. They need to get more things to be covered for all kinds of people. Young people don’t mind but we're senior citizens and we really depend on American Home Shield for a lot of repair. We’re not getting that much on the help and I doubt if we will renew it. Another thing is that business of the time that you have to stay on the phone to even file a claim. It's really frustrating when you get there and then you have to wait for an hour.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
My AC was leaking water which was pooling up in the pan. Then it was leaking out of the pan and onto our floors. I filed a claim with American Home Shield and I got a confirmation email and a call from the contractor shortly thereafter. In two business days, the contractor came and he was able to explain to me what was going on. He was stellar and I was impressed with him.
David,
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 June 8, 2019
I had a toilet leak and a bad faucet or diffuser on the shower. I filed a claim right away with American Home Shield after I saw it. The process was fine but my plumber is on their list and I wish I could just sit there and get him every time when I put my claim in instead of having to call AHS and go through all the process. AHS always assigns me to a plumber who is 20 miles away across town and that’s not even anywhere close to us.
It took me a while on the phone but I got the service scheduled out. Everything was fine once I got that done. The plumber came out the next day and he was really good. He got the issue fixed and everything has been working well since then. It was very good. The only thing is I got other people signed up with American Home Shield and they never sent me my Amazon gift card. It has been a while, something like six or seven months.
Hi Johnny,
I am pleased to read your feedback regarding your most recent American Home Shield experience. I hope you continue to enjoy your experience!
Reviewed June 8, 2019
I called in a claim with American Home Shield for an appliance issue and AT Appliance came in and assessed the situation. The tech was polite. He did the job and showed me what he did. He found out that there was a piece of material inside the pump, removed it out of there, and tested the pump a couple of times. It works fine now. American Home Shield is doing great.
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 the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
My garage door opener quit working. My wife made the call and told me that we should expect to hear from them shortly. By the time she was through talking, I had an email from them setting up the time and date. It was almost instantaneous. The contractor was within 10 minutes of his arrival time window. It was amazing. He was exceedingly knowledgeable about what he was doing. He pulled the garage door open, pulled the lid off the opener and diagnosed it. He had the parts with him in his truck and made the repair. He was all done in an hour. I’ve already recommended American Home Shield to my neighbor across the driveway. We’ve been American Home Shield customers for almost 30 years, so we’re pretty happy with them.
Jeffrey,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS on your Garage Door Opener request 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 June 8, 2019
I opened a ticket with American Home Shield for my air conditioner and it was a very good experience. It’s very simple to open the claim on the website. It takes a very long time to get a representative on the phone, but once you have them on the phone, they’re very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I’ve had very good experiences with the contractors too. They’ve always been very friendly and professional. They have done excellent work.
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 June 8, 2019
The agitator in our washing machine had bearing problems, and Active Appliance left me satisfied ‘cause they knew exactly what was wrong, temporarily fixed it and the parts have been ordered. The contractor was absolutely excellent. He was very methodical, took his time to assess what was going on and was very neat. The whole process was fine and everybody at American Home Shield was professional.
Paul,
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 June 8, 2019
The water's still leaking down my wall and it's been going on for 4 weeks now. The contractors are blaming each other on whose fault it is. The AC people said that it's the plumbing people but the plumbing people said that it's the AC people. The plumber was gonna keep making a bigger hole in my sheetrock every time he kept trying to see exactly where the pipe is leaking from. I told him that the AC guy already took film of it. He told me that nobody's doing sheetrock repairs in Corpus 'cause they locked the contract. I told him he doesn't work for American Home Shield so I don't care what he has got to say. He told me, "If American Home Shield told me that they're gonna fix the sheetrock, then that's what I'm gonna go on."
I'm still waiting for them to get back to me because the last person that came out was the plumber. They're supposed to get with American Home Shield then somebody's supposed to call me. But American Home Shield has been doing good. They've been great as far as getting people scheduled. After I decided to go through them, I started reading reviews. People were having negative experiences and I hoped that wouldn't happen to me. I've called them on several issues and they've always followed through. One time, they couldn't repair one of my appliances, but everybody has been great with American Home Shield as far as on their end. I would recommend them.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
We had a commode that wasn’t refilling all the way and the pipes were shaking. We could feel the vibration in the walls. Submitting a claim for it to American Home Shield was very simple. I called, didn't have much of a wait-time and filed the report. Their contractor, Montani, called us that afternoon to set up an appointment. They were very prompt and they knew immediately what the problem was. In the commode, one of the seals was not sealing and it was causing a problem with the pressure, which was why the pipes were making noise. They found the problem fast and fixed it very quickly. Thus far, we’ve had excellent service from AHS.
Sue,
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 June 8, 2019
My fridge was leaking water. It was also dumping ice. I went online and submitted a claim for its repair to American Home Shield's user-friendly website. Thereafter, their tech from ARRQ Appliance Services came and explained what was going on. He completed the job and fixed my problem. Since the repair, the refrigerator has been performing well and I haven't had any problems with it. Overall, I'm satisfied with AHS. I had an awesome experience with them.
Suzette,
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 June 8, 2019
I've had American Home Shield before with other homes and currently, I've had them since September. Recently, I had an issue with the water heater, so I called American Home Shield and they sent somebody out. As long as it took to get the water heater, the contractor put it in and within three days, the whole thing was resolved. It was about to blow, so it was excellent. Everything was great.
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 June 8, 2019
American Home Shield has always taken care of me when I've needed it. Mr. Appliance recently came out and fixed a pump for the washer and a seal. I made the claim for it online and it was not complicated at all. The contractors were wonderful, friendly and polite. They covered their shoes and were very neat. They gotta come back out because they had to order the seal, but other than that, everything’s good.
Reviewed June 8, 2019
I did a claim online with American Home Shield for the air conditioner that quit working. The fan stopped blowing. Navigating through the AHS website was fairly simple. It was very user-friendly. I couldn’t have asked for a better response or service from Twin Rivers Heating & Air Conditioning. They were fantastic. The tech changed up the blower and some motor components. Everyone’s been complaining that it’s cold in the house now, so they did a really good job. It was the hottest week of the year here in North Carolina, and it was a holiday weekend. So, the air conditioners of everyone in this area were going out. Twin Rivers made it a point to contact me, and they said they would be here a certain time, and they were here a certain time. Unfortunately, we were without air for about two days, but we got through it.
Danny,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS regarding your AC service request. 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 June 8, 2019
I submitted a claim online for the AC tune-up recently and American Home Shield sent Air-Pro Heating & Cooling. The contractors were on time and did everything well. Having the repair helped us in our home. I also know it's gonna help as far as getting a routine maintenance in making sure that nothing will go wrong in the future. We also had Warhold Heating and Cooling for a previous claim and they were good. I like them as well.
Michelle,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you regarding the AC Tune-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 June 8, 2019
I’ve been with American Home Shield for over 10 years and I've never had any issues. Most recently, I had a compressor that was bad and it was out. I filed a claim over the phone but the first people that American Home Shield recommended never called me back. I guess they were overbooked. The contractors are supposed to call within 24 hours. So I had to call American Home Shield back and see if they could get in touch with someone and make an appointment, and I was taken care of. The technician did what he came to do and it didn't take him 10 minutes. The AC is working great now. He was good. He was pleasant and professional. He even answered a couple questions for me. Everything was great.
Ashley,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS regarding your AC request. 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 June 8, 2019
We’ve used American Home Shield for a lot of things for this house and I would recommend it. We had a plumbing issue under our garden tub and American Home Shield contacted us right away on who the plumber would be. The plumber also did a great job. There was a pinhole leak where the copper wire connects and he was here for almost four hours getting it taken care of. He was also professional and nice. He cleaned up after himself and gave us information on where to get tile. We were looking for that because it’s hard to match a 13-year-old tile. Everything worked out. There is no leak now and we found the tile.
American Home Shield also covered my oven but the only person who would work on it was in Chino Valley and they didn’t wanna deal with American Home Shield because they would have to stay on hold for so long. I told them I would pay them and then I would be on the phone with American Home Shield for them. I gave American Home Shield all the numbers that a plumber guy normally would give them and at the end of the conversation, they thought I was the plumber’s office. I said no. It was just that we went through three local people to get our oven fixed.
We live in Prescott, Arizona but a lot of the people who come and work on our house come from Phoenix. So it's like a two-hour drive, which is a little inconvenient. When you wanna get service from anything, it’s hard to find qualified people up here to do it. This is like a big retirement area. But Prescott Valley, which is right next to us, is growing so fast and there is a lack of doctors and professional people, even painters and contractors. When we were living closer to Tacoma, everything was great, as far as service and finding people who were qualified to do things. But I’m glad American Home Shield now has a plumber that they contracted out with here in Prescott. That makes it easier. They’re gonna have to get more like Pruitt's Plumbing but luckily, they came on board.
Ann,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS regarding your plumbing request. 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 June 8, 2019
I had an issue with my washer that just stopped mid-cycle and wouldn't go anymore. Also, I had an issue with my dryer switch. I went to the American Home Shield Dashboard and submitted a claim. Their techs fixed the agitator which wasn't going up and down. The dryer switch was too old for them to get. Still, they fixed it somehow. The tech went out of his way to get a part 20 miles away. Since then, both washer and dryer have been running perfectly and we were completely satisfied with the service of the techs. They were on time and they did their job. With AHS, I've had 3 claims in the past year and all have been settled for us.
Patricia,
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 June 7, 2019
I wish I could give negative stars, since this company has been unethical in its practice during my first service experience itself. We noticed that the ice maker of the refrigerator wasn't vending water or ice, as well as the refrigerator was making noise. Hence we placed a service request (5/31/19) to have both the issues fixed. The contractor assigned to us was SOS services, and when he came to do the service, he fixed the noise issue by replacing the motor fan. For ice maker, he indicated the refrigerator ice maker door needs to be replaced since it is a common issue with GE refrigerators. He told us he will get the part, work with AHS for authorization and replace it.
Here is where things will start to go from "Good" to being "Awful". The service status was marked as "Waiting for parts" by the contractor, and suddenly after 4 days (6/3/19) he closed the service as "Job Done". Surprised, we tried to call the contractor to understand what was going on, but he wouldn't pick our calls or return our voicemail. We called AHS customer service (seemed it was outsourced outside of US). The representative listened to what we said, and she tried to contact the contractor, but the contractor didn't pick up. The representative indicated AHS will send email to contractor to respond to us in 1 day.
The day passed without contractor calling us, and hence we called AHS customer service again next day (6/4/19) - the representative listened to what we said, and suddenly the call was disconnected. We had to call again, and the new representative tried to make similar failed attempt to contact the contractor, and indicated that she will escalate to contractor relations, assuring someone will call us next day.
The day passed again without anyone calling us. We called AHS customer service again (6/5/19), and now the representative said after contacting the contractor, the contractor informed her that the part was denied to be covered since the ice maker has some malfunctioning not related to normal wear and tear, and I need to pay $1000 to contractor to have it serviced. On my request, she had me connect to contractor (since he was happily ignoring our calls and voicemails). The moment the contractor heard my name, he disconnected. This clearly indicates lack of professionalism and unethical from the contractor.
Furious, I called AHS again asking to assign me another contractor. This new representative was worst customer representative I ever experienced. She first indicated service is done and second opinion is not possible, then after a while indicated the service is still pending until 5 more days, so she cannot do second opinion. Which statement is true? I asked to talk to her supervisor, but she lied that her manager is on different call. So she would keep on telling one of these lies, as I tried to persuade that we don't trust the contractor and we genuinely need some different contractor to come since we use the refrigerator in normal way, and its not vending ice is "normal wear and tear".
After trying to negotiate for more than 30 minutes, we thought to call later. An hour later, we called AHS again and the person couldn't see any prior actions like contacting contractor relations in history. He indicated the same stuff about the part cannot be covered due to "not normal wear and tear". We asked if he had report from contractor that has the details, and surprisingly he didn't have it. We argued that if he doesn't have the report, and contractor told us the opposite i.e. "normal wear and tear", where was the proof that this cannot be covered? After insisting several times for new contractor, he said he will open a request with the account team, and gave us confirmation number.
Next day, as usual, nothing happened. So we called again (6/6/19), and ask status of the confirmation number. Surprisingly, there was no such number in their system. So who lied to us? The representative who gave us the number, or the new one. This new one went on same lies of busy supervisor, closed case, and reopened the prior closed case. Which means SOS service is obliged to visit us and re-evaluate. Another day passed, nothing from the contractor in spite of 24 hr window passing for him to contact us. We were contacted today (6/7/19) by a Service Resolution Specialist (not disclosing name for privacy) by email citing she will work with us on resolving. I replied on my availability but never got any call back.
So as you can see from the history above:
1. Different AHS representatives told us different things i.e. inconsistent answers.2. Clear indication of false promises or lies.
3. Favoritism to contractors, even though they were not doing the right thing.
We are tired of this company in just first service request, and are thinking of canceling the service and move to different home warranty.
Hi Kaushal,
I hate to hear about your experience with American Home Shield and the issues that you experienced to have the refrigerator ice maker repaired. Per your review, I understand that there has been an issue with the miscommunication and the contractors that serviced you. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I called for my central air. Contractor came on Sat. 5/20/2019. Said he would order part and be out week of June 3rd. Never heard again from contractor or AHS. Called AHS 5 times and was told each time that I would hear from the contractor relations department. Never heard, every call is anywhere from 25 mins and currently on the phone for 59 mins. They can't get me a supervisor this time to talk to. Contractor just texted me back and said he can't fit me in till sometime next week and I should get someone else. Supervisors are useless and no one seems to care or be concerned. But, they would be concerned if I didn't pay the monthly bill. Totally unacceptable! Without air for three weeks and no one will say anything other than someone will follow up and call you. To this day no call or follow up and no air. Every time I talk to AHS they say they will email contractor relations and that is all they can do. 6/7/2019.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
AHS uses poorly rated companies to come to your house. I had a plumber come out for a back up issue and the guy just kept saying "yeah something is wrong." Uhhhhh, okay? Yes we know something is wrong that is why we called. Then he says he can't find the issue with our plumbing and he put a snake into our lines and said he got "200 feet in and it didn't have a problem" (later to find out by an actual company that knows what they are doing that he was putting the snake into our septic tank, when he thought that was the main line). Sounds contradicting right? THEN I get a call from AHS that they were told there was roots in our lines and that wouldn't be covered. WHAT? Since when were there roots in my lines?
The guy left and said he did not know was wrong and we would have to pay $500 to have ours camera'd and that wasn't covered by AHS. We called Roto-Rooter and had our issue resolved the same day. So thanks for wasting my $100. THEN we have an issue with our AC and the company that was sent out has a 1 star review on Google and automatically my heart sunk. Not again... The guy comes out and says nothing is wrong with our AC, although it is set at 72 degrees and its 81 degrees in my house and our smart thermostat is giving us a warning that something is wrong with our cooling system.
The guy said it's because it's hot out, our response was "well we have lived in other houses in the same weather conditions and did not have this problem nor did we have this issue last summer", his response "well every house is different, let me go grab my paperwork"... Ummm okay? So yet again another $100 down the drain. I'm sure these people are getting paid no matter what, if they find an issue or not so they don't care. I just want my money's worth and I am not getting it with this home warranty.
I can understand your frustration with trying to get your plumbing and a/c issues resolved. I just sent you an email as I would like to contact you in an effort to assist with unresolved issues.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
Took multiple hours on the phone and some very antagonistic representatives to find out why a tech did not come to home as I was told. Was given multiple excuses from being told to wait 3 days for a response to "I don't know what happened". Unable to email this company or escalate issues. There is no email address, no phone number for complaints. My washer is still leaking and I am beyond frustrated with these incompetent people.
I hate to hear that you have had trouble getting your washer repaired. I just sent you an email in an effort to assist you with a resolution. I look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
One month has gone by. The technician keep showing up every week to "diagnose" something else. I had to pay close to $450 on freon and the "repair" last only 24 hrs. I have contacted American Home Shield at least 10 times and I can not get them to replace this unit. It has been over a MONTH and they can not resolve anything. Customer service 80% of the time DOES NOT SPEAK ENGLISH. They have memorized 5 questions and that is it. If you ask them for anything not on their script they can NOT answer. Pitiful company!
I apologize for the inconvenience Carla. I just sent you an email in an effort to assist with your a/c issue. I look forward to assisting you.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
Waste of time. We took out the policy 8 months ago. We had to make our first claim due to a blocked drain in the bath. A plumber came and couldn't fix it, then we had to endure days of repeated calls, misinformation, having to call back because no-one ever called back when they said they would. Only to be told after two weeks the blockage wasn't covered. So we wanted our money on a policy that doesn't even cover a blocked drain. My advice - find another company that knows what it's doing, has staff who give a damn, and who know their jobs, and don't waste your money with these people.
I hate to hear the warranty has not been beneficial to you. I just sent you an email as I would like to assist with unresolved AHS issues. I look forward to assisting you.
Original Review: June 7, 2019
Had AHS send a air conditioning co out in Sept to fix my A/C. Took them 4 trips to fix it. Now in June it's still not working. Called AHS to send someone out. They came and the problem was the first company overcharged the unit causing it to overheat and shut down and AHS charged me again for the first company's mistake. They are a very poor company and would not recommend AHS to anyone.
Raymond,
I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
AHS Charged my credit card $75 for a repair that was never performed or requested. It took 90 minutes before I spoke to person #4 that spoke English and could help me get the charge refunded. The experience was so disappointing I canceled my contract, which I was planning to do anyways since the service was so bad. Then they charged my credit card again for a cancellation fee of $71.16. I'll take the loss and never deal with the company again.
Tomas,
I am sorry that we were not able to offer a resolution that you were pleased with while the contract was active. We hope this experience does not deter you from considering AHS in the future for your home warranty needs.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
We bought our condo just under a year ago and American Home Shield was given to us as a gift from our realtor. We didn't have to use them until a couple of weeks ago when our dishwasher started leaking and not draining water. The technician came out and said they fixed it. Less than a week later the same problem. We called AHS back to get a second technician out requesting someone else. We were OK with having to pay the $75 fee a second time as it would have been a different technician. But it was not. It was the same technician with a different phone number on file with AHS. This as with reading other reviews with similar things happening and having to drag out repairs convinced us to cancel the call and cancel the policy to avoid any headaches.
Daniel,
I understand you were not happy with the outcome of your experience with AHS. 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 June 7, 2019
With a full warranty and after 7 days of trying to get AHS to resolve a quickly failing a/c system, it froze over and failed today. Days ago, AHS technician reported to AHS that the system was failing. AHS required a second opinion before it could do anything further. Second opinion company arrived two days ago, inspected and failed to reassemble the unit properly--which cause it to freeze over and throw the circuit breaker. As of this morning, the unit has failed completely and is frozen over. We live in a condo, in FL with 90+ heat today, an elderly parent with a lung condition, and no way to open windows or install a portable a/c. AHS is telling us that they can't do anything until the second opinion company submits their report. Second opinion company says they submitted it to AHS two days ago.
In the year since we got AHS warranty, we've often had little to no response from them. After months of trying, they finally said that someone from AHS gave them the wrong phone number for us to call! They were apologetic but we don't pay for apologies. We pay for service, which has been very poor. It looks as if we have no a/c and no way to resolve this. We are suffering with no a/c and we are not responsible for AHS issues with another company? This is horrible service!
Hi Carol,
I understand your concerns regarding your most recent air conditioner service claim and the delay. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
Very POOR service, lack of English speaking operators. Called 4 times before I could find someone who spoke English.... KINDA, service rep told me they would contact me in 4 hours, they DID not. I called back and was told they would call me within 24 hours, they DID not. Then he stated he would contact me in 48 hours all for a bad 30 gal water tank. I told him that was unacceptable and told him to just cancel my service request and I would fix it my self which I did. I also told the rep to refund my 75.00 service call which he DID NOT. After 45 min on hold we were told a refund would take 45 days to return my money. Honestly I would not hire AHS to insure a 10 dollar used lawn mower. If you spend your hard earned money with these jokers buyer beware and good luck.
I apologize for the inconvenience Dave. I just sent you an email as I would like to hear more about your AHS experience.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I placed a service call with AHS for my water heater. I paid $ 100.00 for the service fee. AHS called J&K Plumbing to look at the water heater. After 3 days J&K Plumbing called and said they will on site in 3 days to look at the water heater and diagnose the problem. Plumbing company took about half an hour to diagnose the problem and said that they will have to replace the water heater and will contact and email the report AHS. After 2 more days J&K Plumbing sent the report to AHS. AHS personnel finally called me in the night and said that the repair is not covered since it is a preexisting condition and that it has occurred two months ago. It took over 8 days and 8 days without hot water for AHS to notify me that repair will not be covered since it is a pre-existing condition. I called Home Depot to get me a new water heater and they will install on the same day!
John,
I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory and we were not able to reach a resolution while your contract was still active.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I was a customer for a few months before having to deal their shenanigans. I had placed a service request and after waiting a week I called to check the status of said request. I was told that a technician was assigned to my case and that they would call me the next day and give me an update. That call never came so I called back to get a refund for the service call that never happened and to cancel my "plan". It turns out that instead of getting a refund for services not rendered, I have to pay them more to get them to stop ripping me off.
Chris,
I understand you were not happy with the outcome of your experience with AHS. I have sent an email to you with an update regarding your request. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I put in a service request with American Home Shield for my dishwasher which stopped working. They sent Wilson's Appliance Repair who diagnosed the dishwasher. The motor was burnt out and in the end, they replaced the dishwasher. My husband, who dealt with the contractors, said that they were gone in four minutes. They also came back to install the dishwasher after the new one came in. Also, the AHS reps were polite and patient. They were on the issue so I appreciate it.
Hi Lausanna,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated regarding your American Home Shield experience. We hope you continue to enjoy the coverage we provide.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
My downstairs AC wasn't getting cold. Submitting a claim for it to AHS was a really easy process. I called them on the phone on a holiday weekend but still, somebody answered my call. They told me that their contractor would contact me and sent me an email. On the Monday after, I was contacted by the person that would do the maintenance on my AC. The tech from Rescue Your Air called me before he came and told me he was on his way. He met me at my place and he diagnosed the problem. Rescue Your Air then called me and gave me an appointment t come back and fix it.
He was gonna come out the next day to fix the air but it didn’t work with my work schedule. I work Monday through Friday and their last time is 5:00. So, I called to see if I can get an appointment for Saturday. Their rep gave it to me and I really appreciated that. Overall, working with AHS was a great experience. I like this company a whole lot better than I did the last warranty company that did work for me. AHS' contractor did an excellent job. He explained to me what was going on, and he showed me what happened to the air and what he had to fix. I felt really, really comfortable with him.
Good afternoon Denise,
It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your experience with Rescue Your Air appliances. I am glad to hear about the customer service experience and AC repairs that were completed.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
The stuff in my freezer wasn't freezing and it wasn't making ice. On the refrigerator side, stuff wasn't getting cold either. Submitting a claim to American Home Shield is easy. However, I can never call on the phone to ask a question about my claim or put it a claim but ask a question about it because their system is automated. Not everybody has their hands on a computer right away. With AHS, there's nobody to talk to.
Also, I had service one time from somebody who was working on the refrigerator and he wasn't very polite. He was not customer service like. Still, the last refrigerator guy I had was great. He was very knowledgeable about what's going on. He cleaned up everything when he was done. He was awesome. Additionally, the last guy who came for my microwave was great too. AHS' contractors deal with me. They work around my schedule to make sure I am up and running.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
American Home Shield was darn easy to work with. The first experience was so nice. We took advantage of the $75 new homeowner lock swap out. The young man whom they sent to change locks was wonderful. I won't be reluctant to try them again if something bad should happen.
Jim,
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 June 7, 2019
I most recently submitted a claim to American Home Shield for a refrigerator that was not working. I went online and submitting the claim was very easy. Then, I got a text that someone was on their way. It has the name of the company that was gonna come. The guy that came out was okay but I don't think he was very careful. He was taking stuff out of the refrigerator and he was going very fast. Some of the cold air still is not coming out in some parts but it’s coming out in another part that was never there before. He made a little incision to get some cold air coming out through another way.
This is the eighth time that the same problem has been fixed. I think that the people that are trying to fix it are under pressure to fix it, or else you get something new. After so many times of fixing the same problem, they just keep trying to patch it up. And sometimes, the problem will happen four months after. They would have to come back and try and fix the problem again. It’s like a Band-Aid for the main thing. Other than that, American Home Shield is good if you need help finding someone to come and fix things.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I've had two claims with American Home Shield and one was for the ice maker that wasn't working. There's actually a recall on it. So the gentleman from Sears fixed whatever the recall was and it was fixed within a matter of minutes. The other claim was on my heater pump. I originally submitted the ticket verbally but the guy kept telling me it was the pool pump. Then when I saw that they had done the ticket wrong, I tried to find a way to correct it online but I couldn't. So I called but every time I called, I got somebody who doesn't speak good English. If they can't speak or understand good English, how was I supposed to make them understand? They never got it right and I quit trying. And the guy who comes in to fix it has been here three different times doing three different things.
The contractor has been super nice until he sent me a nasty email the other day saying, "You people need to stop this." He said I needed to quit turning in a ticket for the pool pump but I'm not turning in a ticket for the pool pump. He was not happy with me at all because he's showing a closed ticket on the pool pump because there was never anything wrong with it. It's the heater. Apparently, they're giving him grief. But I've sent him a message back. I told him that I have tried multiple times. He didn't respond but I did get a message from American Home Shield telling me that he was coming today. Nonetheless, the people are actually coming. I've referred people to American Home Shield and I would refer them still.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
It’s very easy to make claims at American Home Shield. Just go online, select what the problem is and they take a payment off my credit card. Then, I get an email notifying me who the service people would be, and within about 24 hours, they call and schedule an appointment. Recently my dryer was making a lot of noise, and a motor was replaced. Gimino's had to order a new part, and then come back and install it. They came when they said they were going to, diagnosed the problem and followed up when they had the part ordered.
Peter,
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 June 7, 2019
I have three issues going on in the house right now. The garage door button sometimes works and sometimes, it doesn’t. You have to push it ten different times in different places. We were also having trouble with the garage door not going up. It would go about three feet and go back down, go up three feet then back down. So Smokey’s Garage Door came out and he found out that there was a piece inside the motor that should be round but was not. It was kind of oblong, like it had been had been hit over time or wasn’t set quite right. He fixed that then he told me that the rollers that go up and down the track should be changed about every five years. I told him that those were way over five years old and it had always been a noisy garage door. So we had it go up and down then he said new rollers could be put on.
He said that when they do a service call, it’s $95 to come out for Smokey’s and then it would be $10 per roller but since we had already paid our American Home Shield $75 fee, they would waive the $95 and just charge $10 per roller. He said his would be silicone and then there will a lifetime guarantee on them. So I decided to go ahead and do it and the garage door is much quieter now.
However, they could not fix the button because it's not covered by American Home Shield. So he told me that I could take a picture of it and then go on to Amazon and find a similar one. There were these two wires in the back and he told me to unscrew it, change the two wires and have a brand-new garage door opener. I don’t know if the garage door opener was taken out of the coverage. But I always thought it was covered and it’s not covered anymore. But if American Home Shield does change what is covered, that should be in bold in the the first part of our new contract every year.
They’re also hard to get ahold of by phone. Doing everything online is very easy but I had to call them by phone for my air conditioner. I was doing this order by phone and you could punch certain buttons to say certain things. Then something I said triggered the automatic system to send me to a person. But I never had the option to talk to a person. I have also been hearing some bad things about American Home Shield lately so I might investigate other home warranty people. But I've had them for 15 years now and overall, I've been satisfied with them. I have recommended them to several of my coworkers and my son has signed up with them as well.
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 June 7, 2019
My sink was leaking. I filed a claim for its repair online to American Home Shield on a Monday and by that Friday, K & S Plumbing had arrived. I liked how they called before they came and that their plumber was there on time. He was clean and didn't leave a mess. He was proficient, went right to the task and didn't waste my time. He did great work.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
My AC filter in the attic unit was dirty. American Home Shield sent out a guy from Piedmont Mechanical who replaced the filter. He was in and out and was polite and very helpful. And within 24 hours, it got cooler. But my air doesn't stay on the temperature that we set. If I put it on 74 and leave the house, it’s at 78 when I get home. I have to call them back, ‘cause I don’t understand what’s happening. Other than that, the service from AHS has been great. It's been a year since we've had them and submitting claims has been fairly easy. I call, and they assign a contractor, and they give you the phone number, the emergency numbers, and the contractor calls you back within 24 hours.
I am glad to hear about your customer service experience with Piedmont Mechanical. I hope you continue to enjoy your warranty with AHS and the coverage we provide.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
We found out that the water heater was not working on a holiday. It was the Memorial Day and when my husband and I talked about it, we didn't wanna submit the claim with AHS that day because we thought nobody was working. We decided to submit on the next day and we did it online. The response that we got was quick and within 24 hours, they sent us a callback. I was very impressed. The contractor who came out was United Air Temp and the guy was on time, very professional, and very nice. Most importantly, he knew what he was doing and he fixed what was wrong with the water heater. The service was great everything went smoothly. I strongly suggest to others that they need to have American Home Shield.
Marisabel,
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 June 7, 2019
You couldn’t feel the cold air so we knew there was some leakage going on in the AC. We’ve only been in the home six months and this is our very first claim with American Home Shield. They were awesome. The person that they sent to us was very nice, down-to-earth and a country guy like us. He fixed it the very first time he came out and he didn’t have to order parts. The house seemed to be cooler and the AC doesn’t seem to be cutting on and off as much.
Daphne,
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 June 7, 2019
I either call the claim in to American Home Shield or do it online. I like the website and that was how I did it this time. The contractor responded quickly. He was very professional and friendly. He has come to my house twice for my refrigerator and twice for the washer. I’m very satisfied with him. I had the washer repaired twice in two months. It was giving me different codes. They only difference was that it was unlocking the lid. When I gave the gentleman the code, I told him something about the drain pump and my son told me that he had to replace it. It’s perfectly fine right now. I tell people all the time they should get American Home Shield. It’s worth the money. I have recommended plenty of my friends and they have it also.
Aspasia,
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 June 7, 2019
It was so hot in here. I had bought 10 fans and I could not get this house to cool off. Evidently, the compressor had gone out. My daughter put a claim for it with American Home Shield on a Friday and Affordable Comfort and Construction came out Saturday morning. The men the came here were very nice. I have no knowledge on air conditioner. And they answered all my questions and they were very good.
I was very happy with the timeliness, calling me back the very next day. The only part that was very difficult was waiting on the compressor to come in. The contractors had to order it, then they had to confirm it with AHS. I also couldn't believe that it was $520 to put Freon in there. That’s a bit too much. I've been paying on it for at least 20 years with American Home Shield plus the $75 fee for the guys to come out. It was exorbitant. But you have to have Freon. Of course, what's the use of changing out the compressor if I can't be cool? They told me about it and they told me how much it was gonna cost and asked me to pay for it before they change out the compressor. But they were nice about it.
Good afternoon Dana,
It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your experience to have the air conditioner system repaired.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I submitted a claim with AHS for our air conditioner and then the next morning, we called the contractor because AHS gave us a number to call. And the contractor came out right away after we called him. He is a nice person. We've been with AHS for seven years and their contractors have always been professional.
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 June 7, 2019
Our fridge was leaking into the freezer and we set up a claim with American Home Shield. We did it online and it was easy. The website had a straightforward user interface and it was user-friendly. Someone from CK Appliance Repair came out that week and he did a good job. He was able to get the job done quickly and explained what he was doing. I appreciate American Home Shield.
Michael,
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 June 7, 2019
I find it easy to submit a claim with American Home Shield. I’ve been doing them over the phone and the representatives have been very competent. They didn’t drag their feet getting me some answers. They were on it. A gentleman came out to do the spring checkup for the AC and that went well. But then with this follow-up one, I got a little upset because I thought they should’ve caught the issue with the spring checkup.
The compressor on our outside central air unit was not kicking on. The fan was running but the compressor wouldn’t kick on. There were three parts that the technician had to replace and one was a leak that let the Freon out so we didn’t have any cool air. That may not have been part of what was supposed to be covered in the checkup but it cost me $250 to replace the Freon. I talked to the lady at Freedom Heating and Cooling and asked if that would’ve been covered under the prior person that had just been out. She didn’t know but she encouraged me to contact the provider for our home policy.
This is our first time with a home warranty and I realized the value of it. If I had to renew our home policy, I would, only because I really need it for big things that go wrong. I just wished they could’ve helped me more with the Freon. American Home Shield is the one that sets the policy that they only pay $10 on $110 per pint of Freon. The person that I talked to at Home Shield when I originally set the appointment up was very straightforward and told me what was gonna be the amount for the Freon. But when it got down to it, we were at $250 and that was more than I had anticipated. Still, it’s not like they didn’t solve the problem. The AC is definitely is working now.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
Mainline Plumbing came out as a result of a pre-service tune-up that I elected to have 'cause American Home Shield was on a promotion. During the tune-up, Quality Air came and determined that a capacitor was needed. They had tested the air conditioner and determined what I needed to do. But when I went to cut on my air a few days later 'cause it had gotten really hot, the unit didn't come on at all. So, I had called them back because I didn't know why it wasn't coming on, and no one ever got back to me. It was definitely working when they came for the tune-up. When I placed the second service call for the capacitor, Mainline came out and they made that repair. They were great. They replaced the capacitor and they determined that a fuse was blown. They saw the fuse when they went inside the unit 'cause it wasn't coming on, and they replaced the fuse. So, that was good.
I don't have any difficulty with submitting the claims but I had difficulty now getting American Home Shield on the phone. They've grown a lot and it seems as though they haven't mastered handling the growth as far as getting back to the customers when there is a problem. They should get back to the customers in a better timeframe and don't have them on hold as long. Even the payment system is different. Now, they don't take any payments when they come out to your home which is fine. But a couple of times, the service was postponed for whatever reason and they took payment before service was completed. So that was an issue. That was resolved but it took some time, a lot of calls, and a lot of time on hold while I was at work. But they've been good as far as repairing or replacing items.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
One of my air-conditioners was out. Submitting a claim over the phone for its repair to American Home Shield was easy but then I had to wait over a week in the heat before anybody came out. That was a long time when it was 90-something degrees. With their contractor, I never spoke to anybody on the phone. Instead, I got text messages saying that they would set up an appointment as soon as they could. I just got a message thereafter saying that they were coming a such a day at such a time. They never asked if it was a good time for me. It seemed a little impersonal for me. If I was gonna have to wait a whole week, it would have been nice to have at least have a voice that I could have talked to.
Nevertheless, the tech they sent was great. He didn’t take very long at all. We just had to have Freon replaced and he couldn’t have been nicer. However, AHS only paid $10 per pound of freon of the $90 per pound that we were charged. They could do better than that. Still, the air-conditioner has been fine since the repair.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I had some surge in the basement. A tube of some kind was leaking. I called American Plumbing to come and do it because I was refused by American Home Shield and then the lady called American Home Shield and said that they could do it. The contractor that American Plumbing comes every time, the same man, Bob. He’s always very pleasant, and he has his assistant with him, and they always do a great job. I’ve had him for years. He listens to what I say then he goes from there and he usually finds the problem right away. The repair kept me from doing projects for a couple of days but then the thing works perfectly now. AHS has always been available for me.
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. I hope you continue to enjoy your home warranty coverage.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
A couple of weeks after I moved in, the spring on my garage door broke. I called AHS and they looked into it. The rep whom I spoke with was really efficient. She brought up my policy and told me what AHS couldn't do and she apologized. However, they said that the garage door wasn't covered. I asked how I would know that but then there was a different plan which I could have gotten that covers all garage door openers. Still, mine wasn't on there.
More recently, I submitted another claim online for my AC to get tuned-up. Submitting the claim online was super simple and their site wasn't confusing to use. That time, my AC upstairs wasn't getting cool enough versus my downstairs. Their tech from Air Quality Heating & Air Conditioning checked the refrigerant and made sure the wiring was all good. He gave me a look over. Then, he showed me how to adjust my dampers. He explained how the damping system works and told me to make sure that I change my filters. He checked the filter thereafter and made sure it was good. He was really thorough and I liked him. If someone was in the market for a home warranty, I would recommend AHS. You should double-check all the components that are covered under the plan that you pick and make sure that everything is covered.
I am pleased to hear about your American Home Shield experience and the technicians that have serviced your home repairs.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I've never had a problem thus far with American Home Shield. Recently, the technician who came was not very personable, but he fixed the microwave that stopped heating and that’s all that really matters. I've had other issues a while back on the garbage disposal. It was new and there was something in there that needed to be removed. I didn’t know anything about it so the same guy took care of that.
When I call American Home Shield, I feel like I always get someone who doesn’t speak English very clearly. I was just on the phone with them today because I was wondering if they do maintenance on air conditioning and they don’t. It took me a good 15 minutes to figure out what needed to be done if there is something wrong with it ‘cause it’s getting hot and I figure I’d have it checked.
We had someone come out and check it and I didn’t know if it was covered by my insurance or warranty service. They said it was leaking and I just found that problem, but it seems to be working fine. I called American Home Shield and told them what the situation was. They said they have to bring out a licensed contractor to see what is wrong with it, and according to that diagnosis they will tell me what they will cover. Explaining that to them took like 2 minutes, but it took me forever to figure out what the rep was saying. The language barrier is an issue for me when I call and I don’t know if it was just my luck calling these past two times.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
A couple of weeks ago, I had a leaky toilet. I called it in and the reps were good. The contractors were good too. They were efficient.
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 June 7, 2019
I’ve been with American Home Shield eight years at this property and about 20 years with another property. I submitted a claim for my pool heater and I did it online. They’ve been fixing it for eight years. I’ve interacted many times with their reps and I have been asking to speak to a supervisor for seven years. No one has ever called me back. The last contractor, Provolt, seemed to know what he was doing. He came out last Thursday and he gotta come back again and fix it. He fixed one thing but it’s still not working.
Maurice,
I am saddened to hear that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
People have slammed American Home Shield but I've been with the company over 20 years and I'm probably not gonna change. They sent Black Dog Mechanical when the AC was not working and they're outstanding. They had to contact the tenant many times then they worked around the tenant not being there and got it fixed. The tenant finally reported that everything is working great. Steve is one of the best service contractors I've had, if not the best. He runs Black Dog Mechanical. He is Black Dog Mechanical. But the HVAC person American Home Shield had before was Quality Comfort and in no way would I want them back if I could have a different choice. Fortunately, I was provided one. But American Home Shield did not have very many contractors in that area for many years so I had to take what I could get.
I also had a very serious problem with the well going out once. I have a property in Mars Hill where three families are serviced by that well. I put it in the request but then they sent me back a service contractor who was HVAC. I do the claim online because it used to be impossible to reach American Home Shield by phone and I think it was a computer glitch. But they must've changed their policy because I can get through by phone now. I called American Home Shield, expecting to wait an hour, but I got somebody right away. The service representative was not the most cooperative in the world though. In fact, I had to finally ask for her manager. She said she would have to call the contractor but it was 7:00 at night. Of course they're not answering. And if she had looked at the screen, she could've seen very easily the well pump people serviced the pump last year.
After asking for her manager twice, she called some other department and they sent me an email confirmation at 8:00 at night. I don't really talk to Ferguson's because I know them and that they would come out at 8:00 at night. So we got it straightened out. But it was only because I know American Home Shield so well and I've worked with them for so long.
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 June 7, 2019
I recently made a claim at American Home Shield online for a refrigerator filter and it was a quick response. The techs came right in and fixed the problem, and it was painless and easy.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Judy. I am happy that the process was easy. Have a great week.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I have two houses with American Home Shield and I've been with them for so many years. I recently submitted a claim for an air conditioning issue by phone and everything was okay. It was easy. You could feel nothing from the air conditioner and the guy from Airmax said it was because it was really dirty in the furnace room. So he cleaned everything and now, it's working a little better.
Hi Luz,
It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your experience with the air conditioner contractor.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
We bought our house two weeks ago and called American Home Shield to have our house rekeyed. Scheduling it took a week, but the guy that came out was great and we were happy.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
I noticed the puddle outside my garage and then I tracked it all the way back to where it was coming through the wall. I thought I had a plumbing leak and a plumber came out. He cut a hole in my wall and he said that it wasn’t a pipeline leak. He thought the drain line in my AC unit was clogged or backed up. It was overflowing out of the condensing unit then flowing down underneath all this and creating water damage and flowing out under my garage outside. When I finally got the AC guy came out, he blew out the line and put a T-unit so I can put bleach in there to keep the algae and stuff like that from clogging the pipeline up later on down the road.
I submitted the claim online because that was the only way I knew how to do it. This was the first time that I have ever done it. I ended up reaching out to the plumbing company right off the bat and got the appointment set up. Then later on, somebody from the place actually called me to set up the appointment. So next time, I’ll just let them contact me. It sounds like it’s an automated system. Once a claim goes in, there are a few points of contact of letting you know that somebody will be reaching out to you the next 24 hours. Then, they’ll reach out to you once they find a company to do it. The communication was either via text or email, where they kept me in the loop of what was going on.
I jumped the gun on calling the company and they came out. I still have to get my initial ticket which was the plumbing guy coming out because he got a hole in my wall which still has to be repaired. So I gotta try and set up some kind of a time. I don’t know how that’s gonna work because it ended up being an AC issue but the original guy that visited was from a plumbing place. So, I just want to get them to fix my wall back to where that it was or at least get it passed back with the other. It’s in my garage, so it’s not like it’s gotta be perfect. I left the hole open till I wanna make sure that the AC issue was resolved but so far, it seems like everything has been corrected. So, no issues there.
Brad,
Your feedback is more than appreciated. We are glad to hear about your experience and the repairs that are complete.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
We were off American Home Shield for a while but we got back since the early 90's. It’s good when something breaks and it costs me money when it doesn’t. When the door springs of the dishwasher broke, we couldn’t close the door to wash the dishes. The guy who came out was very good. They called and they lined up the appointment within the time frame. The guy was there on time. He was clean cut, well-spoken, got right at it, did the job and did a good job. He was very knowledgeable. Since the repair, there has been a noise in one of the motors because they had to pull it out and put it back in. We only used it once so I don’t know what caused that. It’s a very quiet-running machine and this has never happened before. But when we use it again, then we’ll see if there’s something that came loose.
We are happy to hear that the service exceeded your expectations. Thanks for being a loyal customer!
Reviewed June 7, 2019
American Home Shield was there when I needed them. The valve on our shower was broken and I put in a request over the phone. The first appointment was cancelled and I had to wait. I took the whole day off and Plumbers, Inc. ended up showing after I could’ve worked all day and gone home, but I understand that the tech was busy and when he came out, he fixed the problem in 10 minutes.
Your feedback is more than appreciated. We are glad to hear about your experience and the repairs that are complete.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
One of our air conditioning systems was out and American Home Shield sent CityLine Air Conditioning. They were fantastic. They ordered the part, put it in and it was working again. They seemed to be a good contractor so, give them a gold star. Everything was great. It was one fellow who came out to diagnose the problem and then, another one came out once the part came in. Both were equally competent and nice. 2-10 responded super-quickly, so we couldn't be more pleased. We turned it in online on Saturday and we figured it would be the next week. 2-10 had the contractor come out on Sunday and it was just a few days to get the parts. Then, we were fixed.
Alan,
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 June 7, 2019
I was getting my locks changed. I submitted the claim online and American Home Shield sent LT Lock and Key. The contractor who came out was great. But the warranty is kind of a waste of money. The only reason we have it is because it was part of our purchase but I'm not renewing. It doesn't really cover much and I still have to pay $75 to get something done, out of pocket, with an additional $150 on top of that. So I really don't see the value. I would tell others not to do it although my experience with American Home Shield was great.
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 June 7, 2019
We’ve been in this home since 1996 and we’ve kept our American Home Shield active. When talking about repairs in our homes, the first thing I ask people is whether they still have their Home Shield warranty. I always tell them that it’s something that they would wanna keep. Most recently, we had a sink stoppage and I made the call to American Home Shield and then did the scheduling. Everything went well with that.
The technician from JD Drain Tech called us and gave us the time that he would be here then he arrived five minutes earlier than that time. He was quite organized and very professional. He went inside and was able to repair the drain with the roto-rooter. Everything worked out great. He was also very clean and he put protector above the carpet on our floors so my husband was very impressed. The technician was excellent. Everything seems to be working fine now and this has affected our day-to-day life tremendously. When you have a stoppage, you think differently.
Emmett & Viola,
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 June 6, 2019
Updated on 06/18/2019: In my earlier review about AHS I detailed the issue which has only continued. AHS has machines pretending to be people responding to complaints on this media, Facebook, etc. They respond via email and on this site that they want to resolve the issue. I sent multiple emails to a ** with no responses. I call the phone number on her email and it forwards you to the same call center in the Philippines, where the people can't or won't transfer you to Darika or anyone else in the USA. They keep reading from the same script stating they have to give the contractor 48 hours to respond before they can dispatch another contractor.
Do the math, it's been almost 30 days, 15 different people in the call center all giving the contractor 48 hours each. This is a never ending loop.The assigned contractor "Summer Breeze Heating and Air, INC" is just as bad. I've called their phone 14 times, half the time the mail box is full, and when you can leave a message they never call back. If anyone out there knows how I can break this cycle please let me know.
Original Review: AMS states a response within 48 hours from a contractor, my response took six days and the contractor was arrived 1:15 min after his original 4 hour window. The contractor stated he needed authorization from AMH to complete the Job and here I am Two weeks later with an incomplete job. I've called the contractor 8 time and the mailbox is full. I've talked with different people in the AMS call center (Philippines, using American names) 7 times, and all they do is read from a script, giving me the runaround.
I was told on May 30, by Rumolo in the call center that they would assign a new contractor if the prior did respond within 24 hours, on June 4 I call back, get a different rep named KC, she has no notes from Rumolo and she states she has to give the contractor 24 hours to respond to her. I then talk to the supervisor named Denzel and he commits to talking with the authorization dept on 6/5 in the morning and calling me back on that Afternoon. It is now June 6, 7:15pm, over three weeks without air conditioning in Atlanta, and no response from the contractor or AHS. As I read the reviews for AHS on Facebook, my experience seems to be normal. We should band together and initiate a lawsuit based on fraudulent representation.
Larry,
I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received with AHS. I have sent an email to you regarding the resolution of your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
Realizing this was an unnecessary expense, and after reading a thousand scam-alert reviews, I cancelled our monthly AHS subscription on 05/03. Our monthly renewal date was 05/08. I spoke with someone who assured me this would be cancelled, no fees would be charged, and that my credit card would not be charged for May. I was assured that everything was cancelled, there were no cancellation fees, and that my card would be wiped from the system. This morning, one month later, I get an email that says I have a past due cancellation fee on my account (which is coincidentally, the same amount as the monthly fee).
I called and asked why this fee applies. This man says, “You cancelled it prior to your renewal date.” I said, “Of course I did; otherwise, I would’ve gotten charged a monthly fee. To call on the renewal date wouldn’t make sense. My payment would’ve already gone through for another month of service that I don’t want.” He said, “That’s how it goes.” I said, “But that doesn’t make sense. You charge people for an extra month no matter what?” He had the nerve to say yes! I told him I wouldn’t be paying this fee, and asked for a supervisor. He flat out refused I transfer me and said a supervisor will tell me the same thing. I again requested to speak to a supervisor and he just said no, he won’t transfer me. I will absolutely be disputing this charge and will not be paying it. This company is incredibly sketchy.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
After being assigned a contractor, I called the contractor numerous times and got no answer. I also left voicemails as the 24 hr mark approached. Very frustrated in receiving no call within 24 hours, I reached out to AHS. The CS rep could barely speak English. Long story short she left a message with the electrical contractor to call me. I explained I have already done that and got no response. I requested a different contractor and she kept repeating, "He will call you."
I then asked for her supervisor, as I am not a happy customer with the lack of service I am receiving from this contractor and I want a new one. She stated her supervisor was unavailable. I again repeated, "I have been without A/C for 1 week now and I need someone at my house before the weekend, today being Thursday." She repeated the same thing, "The contractor will contact you." She asked if she could help with anything else. I said, "You couldn't help me at all," and hung up. I have been paying into this warranty for years and am very dissatisfied not only with the lack of service from this contractor but the lack of professionalism from the CS rep.
Christine,
I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist you with your unresolved matters regarding this request. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
Run from they company. Do not walk. If there was zero stars I would give it. It them over one month to fix my plumbing and two plumbers. One month with the water off only to turn it on when I had to shower. Yet they could care less. And after all of the wait they decided they would not cover it and they could not have been more unhelpful with the process if they tried. Have had many houses and have sworn by home warranties but this the first time I have used and will be the last time I use American Home Shield. Horrendous.
The CliffNote version: Had a major leak at the end of April where the with off value to the house was and it was flooding my yard and getting under the house. I called AHS on the 3rd of May. A plumber came out on the 6th. We need to turn the water off from the street of which we needed the city. City came out that Wednesday and the plumber back on Friday. Only to realize they needed to send a different person from the company out. The next week they were suppose to come out and no showed. This went on for weeks. All the while I have been talking with AHS and the plumbing company who then went silent. Last week I after talking with AHS once again they cancelled the original plumber and had a new one come out. The new plumber came out on the 4th. Over one month since I originally called AHS.
Wade's Plumbing. They were great. Highly recommend them. Too bad they are connected with AHS. Wade's calls AHS for authorization from AHS who now declines it. Which I was shocked about because I had talked with them at least five times on my own and the original plumber talked with them (we were on speaker) and they did not tell me it was not authorized. I then said, "Fine I just need my darn water to be on and I will pay for it."
I then asked that If I would get my $75 service call back and they said no. This is the part where I got very unhappy. This entire time along with the very first time I called I explained exactly the issue. If it wasn't cover they should have told me right out of the gate and not only would I have paid for it out of pocket but would have had it fixed in two days, not have it take AHS over a month to try and do the job. Again I had no water which was only doable because I was doing a lot of traveling. Again a horrible company. There is much better companies like First American Home Warranty to go with than this joke of a company.
Stephen,
I am sorry to hear that AHS has not provided a suitable resolution at this time. I have sent you an email and called attempting to reach you to assist with resolving any concerns you may have. If assistance is still needed please do respond at your earliest convenience and I will be happy to partner with you to reach a resolution!
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I completed a problem, noticed the AC check up was 75.00. Not a bad deal living in Florida. The contractor did not call for a few days. In the meantime I received a mint magazine and had an AC check for 59.00. Called AHS cancelled the check up. AHS continues to bill me for something that did NOT happen. 6/5/19 dishwasher decided not to drain. Took it apart and couldn't get it fixed. Did the online form, took my 100.00 deductible. A company called and the earliest is next week. That will not work in my household. AHS you used to be spot on, it seems now your company is not that great.
Teresa,
I am saddened to hear that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I am sorry that we were not able to offer a resolution that you were pleased with while the contract was active. We hope this experience does not deter you from considering AHS in the future for your home warranty needs.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
On 5/29/19 I placed a request for service to my pool plumbing. That same day the service representative came out and said he would get back to me. 6/6/19 still waiting. Multiple phone calls still waiting. Terrible company. Would never recommend them.
John,
I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
As far as the quickness to an issues I would give them 5 stars. But they use sub par repair companies and when you complain are told that’s its, not anything they can do. They sent a technician to my home that deliberately drove across my lawn and although I have pictures refuses to repair my sprinklers. I have complained to the company who refuses to return my call and although AHS contracted this company, they refuse to get involved.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
Filed service request on 6/4/19, called company four times to schedule appointment. First no response for first three times and fourth time someone answered - very unprofessional and rude. Called American Home Shield representative on 6/5/19 - put me on hold for over 50 minutes - then call got disconnected - and did not call back - when I already gave my cell number. Pathetic response so far.
Amarjeet,
I understand you were not happy with the outcome of your experience with AHS. 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 June 6, 2019
The property that I am managing has been with American Home Shield for at least five years. When I filed the claim for the air conditioner, there wasn't a long wait. Everything's been fine and I haven't had any complaints from the tenant.
Nicole,
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 June 6, 2019
Every time I called American Home Shield, they’re responsive, and we get the issue corrected. My wife did an email claim for the electrical that was going out in our living room through the electrical sockets and it was simple. American Home Shield responded within five hours and I spoke to someone that Wednesday afternoon. We scheduled something and by Friday the contractors were at the house. It met my schedule and the contractors were professional. They understood the business, what needed to happen, and corrected the issue. It was a good service.
Craig,
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 June 6, 2019
I had some electrical issues at the house. So, I had major systems go out. Everything that was connected to my 240 amp line was shut down, so my AC went out, dryer went out, and half the power in the house went out. I called American Home Shield because I have an infant child, and so, I wanted to let them know, “Hey, it’s kind of emergent, so the sooner we can get somebody out here, the better.” The lady I spoke with at American Home Shield understood what was going on and how important it was. She placed me on hold and started calling around to contractors to see who could be out here the quickest, and they came back on the line and said, “Hey, I got somebody that will try to get out there tonight, if not first thing in the morning.”
I had called the contractor that night to talk to them, but unfortunately, I didn't get a hold of them that night, but I left a message. And they called me first thing in the morning, talked to me and let me know what was going on. I let them know what was going on with the house, and they told me how soon they’d be able to get somebody out here. They were located about an hour and a half south from where I live. So, they got out here as soon as they could. I think it was the owner of the company that drove up himself. He was really nice. He explained from the beginning what was going on, what he thought the issue might be, and walked with me to do some testing on the electrical system to see what was going on. Once he discovered what the issue was, he walked me through the next steps of what I had to do to take care of it.
The issue ended up not being anything wrong in my house. It actually ended up being the power company’s line that went bad. So, it was only the 240 line that went bad, whereas the 120 line was still good, which is why we had half of our power. So, he walked me through the process of calling the power company, explained to them what happened and what needed to be done for them to come out and take a look and get it resolved. So, he walked me through the process while I was on the phone with them.
The power company, unfortunately, had to come out and do some work on the power line. But they came out the same day within an hour or two after the contractor left and set up a temporary box that they put up to get the power going to the house again. And now, we’re just waiting for the power company to come out and replace the line. When the power blew up, I lost my AC. And here in Southern Virginia, it was a scorcher last week. So, since the power company came out and hooked up the box, and got our AC working, it was amazing.
I’ve referred quite a few people to American Home Shield already just because I’ve used them quite a few times over the years. This is my fourth year with American Home Shield because they’ve been fantastic. A couple of years ago, I’ve had a hot water heater go bad, and they came out and got that fixed. I would absolutely tell anybody to at least call them and talk to them.
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 June 6, 2019
My experience with American Home Shield has been fine. I make a claim and they help me take care of getting it resolved. We had a downdraft on our stove that was not working and I filed a claim through American Home Shield’s online. They usually tell you you’d be scheduled within 24 hours and it was Appliance 911 that came out to do the service. The technician was very good and professional. He told me everything he was doing and why, and things are working fine now.
Cynthia,
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 June 6, 2019
Our refrigerator was not working. So, water was not coming out. When Appliance Protection came, they fixed the issue in an appropriate manner. I did the claim online and American Home Shield's website navigation was reasonably good. We did not have an issue. The whole experience was good.
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 June 6, 2019
As I could tell that the house was not cooling off the way it was, I put in a request and the process is very easy online. However, if American Home Shield would have just taken the recommendation from Myers originally, it would have been resolved within a week, very quickly, but they decided to do a different way and it took six weeks and two repairs. The gentleman who assessed the issue said that the whole air handler should be repaired. It went back to American Home Shield that said they're just gonna repair the part in it. When it came to four weeks, I had to call every single day. It took five weeks to get the part and they had to order the entire air handler and take the part out. When the part was repaired, it didn’t work, so Myers had to come back out and the same gentleman as before said the whole air handler needed to be replaced, and then they came out and did that in three days.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I bought a 2,600-square-foot home on an acre of property so it's a big house with big responsibilities. To be honest, it's a little stressful. It's a little overwhelming to have a lot. But having people who can help me, direct me and say what I need to do without wanting anything is awesome. The people at American Home Shield genuinely care and to find those people in this world, it's nice.
When you buy a home, everything is perfect until you start switching switches and a fuse blows or things happen. My family room, which is a really large part of the house, completely went out. There are six plugs in there which also connect to various plugs in different rooms in the immediate part of the house, all the way back to the bathrooms. So the plug-ins in all of the bathrooms didn't work along with all the outlets for the outside of the family room. I decided to test and replace everything. But I couldn't figure out what the problem was so I decided to call American Home Shield. I was hoping they would send somebody out that I've worked with before and that I prefer.
If I talk to Home Shield, I request specific people and Home Shield might tell me they would have to send certain guys out. There was a conversation where I said I wasn't happy with a guy's service before. They said I would have to use them but I told them that if they use those people and they show up at my door, I was not opening the door. I told them I would deny the service and go with another service. They said that if I wasn't happy, ultimately, I was gonna have to go with somebody else out then I would send them the invoice and they would replace the money and bill me back minus the $75 service fee. But I told them I didn't wanna have to do that. I asked them to just send me another person that they had used before and that I was happy with.
Naturally, there would always be misunderstandings with any company that you work with. They're not gonna understand if I don't explain it and put my foot down. At some point, they would need to take my word, which they did and that's definitely an important thing. They were like, "You know what? Let us work on something. Let us see if we can pull this person off of the network because you're not happy with them and not use them." That contractor took three days to do a fan job and I had to help that person.
American Home Shield was willing to work with me and I like their ability to be willing to communicate, understand and take my word for it. Ultimately, they sent the right people out and they worked great. We were bonding and talking the whole time, about cars, while the rep was working on things. These are good customer service people whom you could talk to and trust in your home. So I felt really good about that. If I were to start a company, I would go steal their people. I was really happy. It was one of those things where I would ask for a card or a magnet. I would be sticking their magnet on my fridge and make sure they get the job whenever something comes through.
They sent T&N and when the guy came out, he was the same one who worked on an electrical issue prior and I was happy with him. It was the same company and the same person. I thought that was cool. This guy is pretty knowledgeable and can troubleshoot stuff pretty quickly. He's a younger guy and I was hoping he could figure it out. There is an excess of anywhere between 10 and 20 outlets because one outlet can be connected to another and you not know it just because there is a positive, negative or neutral that happens to share that area.
We walked around for an hour, testing various things. In a matter of time and it didn't take very long, he figured exactly where the issue was and was able to compare it with an outside one that shared the same neutral connection. He was basically able to say that before this room was built, there was actually plug in that area. It sounded like he had prior knowledge about the home and the area, which is even more awesome. It was mind-blowing. He replaced a bunch of outlets that maybe had some wear on them that could be a connection to the issue. It was solving those little problems that could make the real problem more complicated. Then he figured out the main one, rewired it and capped some wires off that didn't have any bearing towards the situation and didn't need to be used. And boom, it worked. It involved 20 outlets connecting basically 90% of the entire house and about six lights.
Essentially, it was overly hooked up. There were wires going through the outlet which didn't need to be and had no relevance. So I guess there was an over-surge which ultimately was a reverse polarity. It was basically like taking a positive to a negative so whenever we did a plug-in, there was power to all these outlets and the power wasn't available because there was a reverse polarity due to the neutrals being connected where they shouldn't be. After he fixed everything, I was so thankful. I was offering him drinks. Then that next day, I went out, bought new outside lights to illuminate the outside of my property and redid everything because now, I could.
Good afternoon Joshua,
Thank you for providing us with feedback regarding your experience to have the electrical outlets repaired. American Home Shield strives to provide each homeowner with the best customer experience.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I was having problems with my air conditioner as it was not blowing properly. I had to call American Home Shield because I wasn’t sure where I needed to go and they walked me through and got it all resolved. The process was very quick and I liked that. I liked the contractor who came too. He was good and fast. You wanted them to be on time because it’s not nice when you have to sit and wait. He tried to figure out the problem and repair with just Freon. There was leakage and he supposedly fixed it. He let me know that if there would be a problem, they’d come back. So far, so good. The AC is working fine right now and it's cooling us well. Overall, AHS has been really pleasant and they are nice to you when they talk.
Wanda,
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 June 6, 2019
Submitting claims with American Home Shield is simple. I usually call over the phone and I haven't had any difficulty lately. Everything has been fine as far as the representatives I've dealt with. Everybody that they sent for my house, so far, was very good as well. When the drain was clogged up through the inside of the AC unit, it was Total Air Care that was sent out.
Mark,
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 Total Air Care was able to resolve the issue and you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
We just purchased a condominium, and the air handler was making this gurgling noise. So, CMB came out and looked at it and took care of us. He told me what was wrong with it, but he said that I needed to get back with the builder and go through the manufacturer. He said we’re still in that initial warranty period. This was the first time anything’s ever happened, and I just called the number on the paperwork that I had. American Home Shield's reps did a great job and I was very happy with them. They were very professional. Having American Home Shield is worth the money for the peace of mind.
Good morning Ronald,
It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your most recent experience with American Home Shield. I hope you continue to enjoy your experience with the company.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I have a dual-zone air conditioning and one of the units was producing a lot of condensate. It was draining outside like it’s not supposed to be doing. The technician was convinced that it was some sort of a clog with the drain. I’ve cleaned it out several times on my own so I was convinced that it was not that. What he did was he checked the system, sucked it out, made sure there were no clogs, and it’s been fine ever since. Evidently, whatever he did corrected it. He was very professional and very nice. It was a hard job ‘cause he was up in my attic and it’s really hot up there. I appreciate the job that they do. So, all good so far. I’ve only done one claim and based on what I’ve done, the claims process with American Home Shield was straightforward.
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 June 6, 2019
I had to have my air conditioner and my dishwasher serviced. The process was easy enough when I made a service request with American Home Shield. The reps were really good and they got right to it. Within a couple of minutes of making the phone call, we had the confirmation in my email along with everything about who was doing the service. Within 24 hours, we had phone calls from both companies that were scheduled to come out and do the work. It was really simple.
The guys showed us exactly what was wrong. 2 Bald Guy was sent out for the dishwasher. The dishwasher's control panel went bad so they swapped out the control board and got that going. The dishwasher part took a little while to get in. But as soon as it did, the technicians came right out and got us fixed up. On the other hand, Ace Plumbing did our air conditioner. That was a simple fix. It was a bad connection so they had to replace a wire in there. Both my units have been great since the repairs. It's been a perfect experience with American Home Shield. In fact, one person in my office signed up with AHS and one is gonna sign up with them.
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 June 6, 2019
We had issues with the heat where it would turn on and off and wouldn’t stay on. So, we had a contractor from American Home Shield come out and check it, and they fixed the problem. The control for the furnace had to be replaced and they replaced it in a timely manner. Submitting the claim with American Home Shield was an easy process. It was easy to get this particular service done with them. I have them for my two properties. I’ve called them about twice and they’re coming in at their third time for my other property. They did not do as well with my other service call. I had some plumbing issues and the company that they hired took about 45 days to come back and resolve it. And not only did they take over 45 days, that company put in their system that it was resolved. They never sent a diagnosis to American Home Shield. I had to call them as well as American Home Shield.
Initially, when I called that company, they said they were ordering the parts and will get it done in a week, but over 40 days passed and nothing was done, and I had to follow-up. AHS shouldn’t have that company on their contract because their reviews on Google are terrible. And I had a very bad experience with them and if other customers are giving them, on average, 2 stars, that means they’re not a reliable company to be doing business with. AHS should choose better service providers or people who provide good service. Even though that one service call didn’t go well, AHS is still a good company.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
Climate Masters recently came out for the AC which wasn't getting cold, and the tech filled it up. Everything works very well now. The contract guy was very good and did the job correctly. Submitting claims is very easy and I’m very satisfied with American Home Shield.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
The ceiling fan wasn’t doing anything. The light and the fan weren’t coming on. I didn’t know what was wrong so we called American Home Shield. The technician was great. He said I had a surge ‘cause we had a sudden storm and it blew my remote out. He took the ceiling fan and checked to find out where the problem was. He saw it and fixed it. He told me that if I wanted to put a remote back in there, American Home Shield will get back with me. That’s what I thought he was doing but that hasn’t happened yet. Aside from that, the refrigerator guy did a good job. It was leaking and he did something to fix the problem. American Home Shield is the best. I've already been recommending them and telling about them to all my neighbors. If any time I have a problem, they say I'm getting my money’s worth out of American Home Shield.
Duane,
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 June 6, 2019
I put a service request on AHS's website for my air conditioner and it was very easy. Rapp’s Heating came the next day and did a good job. So far, I'm very happy with AHS.
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 June 6, 2019
My oven was not heating properly. I went online and submitted a claim to American Home Shield. I did it on a Sunday and the contractor called me back on Monday and came out on Wednesday. They were very professional and timely. They called before they came. The oven is being replaced and my replacement has been ordered. But my refrigerator is still unrepaired after a year. With that experience, I am planning on canceling American Home Shield as soon as I possibly can. Also, when I asked to speak to a supervisor, I was told that they don't have any and the wait times are significantly long. I talked to a different person every time. I started recording my phone calls with them. So, in case I had to file a Better Business Bureau claim, I can.
Good morning Elisabeth,
I would like to apologize for your experience to have the refrigerator repaired through your American Home Shield warranty. I would be glad to assist you and get the issue resolved.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I had problems with my washing machine and I submitted a claim for that over the phone. The rep said that the appliance place would contact me and they did. It just took them three days before they showed. But it was a weekend. So I called them on a Wednesday and they came the following Monday. And the guy was excellent. He looked at it and figured out what the problem was. He said he had to order a part and he went back. Three days later, they got the part and he brought it up and put it on. That time, it was a holiday weekend. But I don't have any complaints. Everything went great and the washing machine is fixed. I would recommend American Home Shield to anybody. They aren't perfect but it couldn't have been any better.
Good evening Ralph,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we hope you continue to enjoy your experience with American Home Shield!
Updated review: June 18, 2019
The team at American Home Shield has remedied our problem and very quickly was able to answer our questions. They also reviewed and resolved all billing discrepancies. We are currently very satisfied with both the policy and the service provided. The most recent representative was very efficient and able to address and correct any issues as well as provide written policy information. She also answered my other questions about how the policy works.
Original Review: June 6, 2019
There has been some frustrations regarding our recent claims with American Home Shield. It is working, but it’s been typically a lot of time on hold, and it feels like there are a lot of extra phone calls and extra processes to try and figure things out. The representatives that have the Indian accent are a little hard to understand and I couldn’t get some straight answers about our plan. American Home Shield also double charged me on the rekey thing. Apparently, somebody had canceled the order because they couldn’t find somebody in my area and therefore, it voided the $75 I had already paid, and they didn’t tell me that. They opened up another ticket, and they were saying that I owed the money I had already paid.
The resolution definitely has taken a while and I’m not even sure it’s resolved yet. The person that I talked to in the US was more helpful. She was pretty good. She was wonderful about sending my contract to me ‘cause I said, “I can't get a person to tell me what’s covered. Could you just email me the contract?” But, again, she put me on hold for a supervisor and it was over 20 minutes. It was never fully resolved. One contractor also mentioned being frustrated with being on hold for about two hours with American Home Shield. He was frustrated with trying to get the warranty to cover things. Maybe now that he’s set up, it won’t be a problem.
We also had water leaking in the house. I was talking to somebody and I said, “I need somebody here today. Can you find out if there’s anybody available in our area?” That whole process took a ridiculously long amount of time. It’s been hit and miss with American Home Shield. It has not been a great experience but there are some good things too. The contractors have been pretty good. The reps are most polite on the phone even if they don’t fully understand. It’s just been kind of confusing to find out what’s covered and what’s not. We bought the complete plan so I thought it would be a little more straightforward. The good news is they are covering the things we need covered so I think that’s gonna work out. We have a few more issues I need to ask them about if they’re covered and I'm hoping I won't be on hold forever.
Laura,
I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received with AHS. 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 June 6, 2019
When the pool-opening people came to open the pool, they started up the pump and the motor had a squeal to it. It was running, but it was obviously having a bearing problem. Given that they said, “We can’t continue opening your pool, so you need to get this fixed,” we called American Home Shield and they sent a guy out from Advanced Pool & Spa who said the pump motor was shot. So, they replaced the pump motor. They had to put in an extra union in the plastic piping that fed that pump which caused me more money, but other than that, they did a very nice job and did it very quickly. I’ve been a little bit confused by what is and isn’t covered by American Home Shield at times, but we’ll sort that out as we go along.
I am pleased to hear about your American Home Shield experience and the technicians that serviced your pool pump.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
There was a time when something was wrong with one of the parts of the plumbing at my rental house. I submitted a claim for it to American Home Shield and their contractor was out in a couple of days. Thus far, things have been performing fabulously since the repair.
Hi Caitlin,
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 June 6, 2019
I submitted a claim online to American home Shield for my oven which wasn’t working. The contractor was professional and he did a good job. He explained the issue enough to where I understood what was wrong. Since then, the oven has been working fine.
Dusty,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS regarding your Oven. 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 June 6, 2019
My dryer would say “drying” and would just click when you turned it on to dry anything, but it wasn’t turning. It also needed a new belt. I submitted a claim online with AHS and their website was very user-friendly. But if you use the text, they were prompt and reached out to the company. Also, American Home Shield is doing a very good job on their end. It’s just that some of the companies that they’re using may not be as responsive as American Home Shield. But the tech who came out for my dryer diagnosed the problem and installed the new belt within 20 minutes. That company was great.
Yesterday, I submitted another claim online for my AC and it was a horror story. After I submitted my request for service, I followed up with a call to the company that they assigned to me on 5/29. They said someone would be calling me back within two hours but I waited two hours and heard nothing. I called a couple more times and got the same thing. On 5/30, they finally showed up at 8:20 in the evening. They said they fixed the problem but they didn’t have enough coolant so they would come back the next day. That was Thursday night. On Friday, they didn’t show up, so I called them first thing Monday morning. I spoke with John and he said he’d be out that afternoon. He again came at 8:30 that night and at the time, I still had AC. Then, he went out to put more coolant in the AC. He worked for over an hour and when he came back in, he said some valve wasn’t working, so he was gonna have to order a valve.
I asked him if I still had AC and he said no. Then, they were approved by American Home Shield for the valve and I paid for the additional coolant that apparently leaked out when they put the valve in and have to redo the coolant. At that point, it was hot in our house and I couldn't get anyone to call me back from this company to let me know even when they were coming.
I also made a phone call to AHS on 6/4 and I spoke with someone. It sounded like they may have been one of those service centers in India and I asked to speak to a supervisor because the rep I got wasn’t answering my questions. I was on hold for 46 minutes and finally I gave up. It was one of their message centers having disgruntled people give up and hang up. But I got a very good response when I texted them. So, I’d recommend people to use the text just because I'm not sure if their call centers are as knowledgeable.
I also recommended AHS to my son when he bought his house and he got their warranty. He also had the same issue with his AC and it took him over three months to get a company. He had to give up on the first company and they had to send someone else because there was no response. Overall, in the four and a half years that I've had AHS, their service has been very good. They give me peace of mind and I pay a small amount per month for that peace of mind which I'd rather do than having to put this huge amount out for major appliances or an AC unit.
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 June 6, 2019
We filed a claim at American Home Shield recently since we had low pressure and a leak under the house, and Accu-plumb was able to come out within a week for it. They were very professional and easy to deal with. Everything is working fine now.
Robyn,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS regarding your plumbing request. 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 June 6, 2019
I contacted American Home Shield because I thought my air conditioning unit was loud and the house was not cooling. I wanted to make sure that there wasn’t anything wrong with it. And so, I had an appointment schedule with them on Monday, June 3rd. Friday, May 31st, I went into the guest bathroom and heard a drip and it was coming from the ceiling. The overflow pan in the attic had overflowed and was dripping through the guest bathroom.
So, I called the AC company immediately. They answered the phone at 6:30 in the morning, and I asked if they are able to come out that day. They said, “Absolutely.” And so, they did. And the tech that they sent was absolutely fantastic. Not only did he fix the leak, he made it so that it wouldn’t happen again. Apparently, whoever put in the unit in the attic didn’t put in a T-bar for the overflow pan. They put in a straight line so it didn’t work. So, he corrected the problem.
I contacted my insurance company, and they sent somebody out to put an assessment on the claim. He said that the tech for the AC company did an excellent job on the repair. He said that was probably the best he’d ever seen. And so, that really said something to me because they were totally unrelated companies. I'm very, very pleased with that experience.
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 the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
Whether I call in my claim or use American Home Shield's online system, they're always fast. I get a response from a contractor within a few hours. The last couple of times that I had a claim, everyone that came out were able to identify the issue. But when we had an issue this winter with our AC unit, the contractor sort of misdiagnosed it. I had to have someone else come out who was outside of Home Shield to address the issue. But other than that, I rarely had any issues. We recently had a pipe that was clogged in the kitchen sink. The tech ended up having to use his 100-foot snake to clear it out. He had to rebuilt the trap area underneath the sink because the pipes were old and some of the old rings were damaged in the process of removing it to get the snake in there.
We've used American Home Shield for a really long time, and we've been happy with their service for all these years. I've recommended co-workers and other folks that have older homes to look at Home Shield or a home warranty system because of the issue that we had with the pipes that we got addressed last week. We had an issue with the freezer within the same time, so it was just a lot easier using Home Shield than having to research and wait. They're always responsive, so I've recommended them in the past.
Michael,
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 June 6, 2019
The ice maker wasn't working. I had pressed the button to reset it and it didn't work. So, I decided it probably needed to be replaced. I filed a claim to American Home Shield online and they sent out a guy. He was very knowledgeable and he showed me that it was a simple fix. One of my grandkids had pressed lock to lock the ice maker. He fixed it, but it's kind of costly for five minutes. The deductible is $100 and it's a lot. But AHS was responsive and they were quick to come out.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Sydne. I am happy that the warranty is beneficial to you. Have a great week.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I had a leak and my sump pump didn’t work. I filed a claim over the phone with AHS because I had to explain the problem. It started out kinda rough because the person they sent the work order to no longer covers my area and nobody called me to tell me that. So, I waited and waited and I found out about it after several days. I called that company and they wouldn’t return my calls. But they said that they called American Home Shield and American Home Shield should’ve called me. And all the while, I had a sump pump that didn't work that could’ve flooded my whole house.
Once I got back to American Home Shield, I told them that that company no longer services my area. So then they wanted to send me another plumber, Stallion Plumbing, whose tech I would not let in my house because they sent me him before and he never fixed the leak. All that their tech would do is waste my time. He was literally walking out the door while the thing was still leaking. He said it’d stop but it never did. And if you look online and on Yelp, the guy gets zero stars. That’s how bad he is.
So, we went around and around then AHS sent me the last guy from Property Guardian. He was outstanding and amazing. I would recommend him to my family. He was that good and he was timely. If he said he was gonna arrive at a certain time, he was on the button. He was also very unassuming and just got to work. He looked at the sump pump and said that it was an electrical thing. He said that the electrician has to repair the electrical then he would come out and check the pump. So, another company came out and did the electrical. They were very mediocre.
After, the tech from Property Guardian came back and fixed my sump pump. It was the third time and he fixed the leak that nobody else could. And the sump pump has been working fine since then. Also, when he told me that he'd have to send the work in to see if my home warranty company would pay for it, I told him that I had AHS and he was just effusive. He had a good experience with them and he said that AHS is great. He said that they would take care of me, and that I shouldn't worry. And he mentioned some other home warranties that wouldn’t pay for anything.
Joanne,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We certainly apologize for the delay and lack of follow up when an issue arose. However, 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 June 6, 2019
The ice maker on my fridge was broken. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and it was pretty easy to do. But I didn't like that it would auto-assign a provider 'cause there was one that I didn't want. They originally assigned the claim to that provider and I had to call to change it. But AHS very much accommodated me with that. The technician who came out was very professional and quick. It was deemed to be broken and they said that it happens a lot with those models and that they needed to order a new part. Then they came out to replace it the same day that they received the part which was nice. And it has worked great.
It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your experience with using the online portal. I am glad to hear about the customer service agent that was able to assist you and provide a good experience.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I file my claims to American Home Shield online and the website is pretty straightforward. I used it for the first time to call the AC guy out and most recently, I had a small water leak with my water heater. They typically send someone out in less than 48 hours. Loyalty Home Services came out for the water heater and the tech was very friendly. He determined it as a T&P valve and was in and out within 30 minutes. Everything has been great.
Hi Daniel,
I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience to have both the water heater and AC system repaired. It is our goal to provide you with the best team of contractors to repair your home needs in a timely manner.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
The contractor that American Home Shield sent for the compressor that went out in my refrigerator/freezer was great. They were professional and the appliance has been perfect since.
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 June 6, 2019
I had a claim on my refrigerator with AHS. My icemaker and my water dispenser in the door was not working. So AHS had someone come out. The contractors were courteous and clean. But the icemaker is not working correctly. It’ll put out a few cubes, but that’s it. But so far, working with AHS has been very positive. I have one other call because I had several things wrong at the same time. I had called in an electrical problem – the light fixture over my island in the kitchen was falling out of the ceiling. And then I reminded myself that my doorbell was not working, so I called in for that as well. I was not charged for two service calls. And it was the representative that brought my attention to that. So I was very pleased about that.
Helen,
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 June 6, 2019
I called American Home Shield for a capacitor issue. It was my second claim with them and the process was easy. Extreme Heating & Air was the contractor and their technician knew what he was doing. He had his son with him and he was trying to show him. They fixed the issue and were there for about 30 minutes. I would recommend American Home Shield to somebody else.
I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience with AHS and Extreme Heating & Air. It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience.
Reviewed June 6, 2019
I filed a service request for my dryer and I couldn't get through with American Home Shield. Getting to the right website, in order to start the claim process, was difficult for me this time, and it’s never been difficult before.They changed the way they do things. But I finally did, and I paid my $75, and shortly thereafter, MS Appliance called and we worked out a date. The tech came out and looked at the dryer. He said, “I know what’s wrong, I need to order a part.” Ten days later, he had the part, and came and installed it. The dryer’s working splendidly. Dmitri, the person who came out, is a genius. He can diagnose quite simply, and he does the job. I would highly recommend AHS.
Hi Judy,
It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your experience with using the online portal. Also, I am glad to hear about the customer service experience with to have the dryer repaired.
Reviewed June 5, 2019
DO NOT USE AMERICAN HOME SHIELD. My dryer went out 7 days ago, so I contacted AHS to request service. I paid the $82 fee and was emailed saying Ralph’s Plumbing and More would be contacting me within 24 hours to set up an appointment. Over 24 hours later I had not heard from Ralph’s, so I called them myself. The sweet woman who I spoke to informed me that their office was over 2 hours away from my house, so they couldn’t service my dryer! We both didn’t understand why AHS would dispatch them knowing where we were both located!!! Fast forward to the next day. I call AHS to get someone else dispatched (because a representative had not contacted me at all) and I get set up with an appointment for Sears on June 5 from 1 - 5 pm. Great!
June 5 gets here (today) and my wife took off the entire day to be able to meet the technician at our house. Around 2:30 I get an email saying the technician is on his way! Great! I get off work at 4:00 and go home to find out that he still hasn’t made it to my house. I had already gotten an email asking me to rate his service and saying the service had been successfully completed, so I’m confused! I call Sears and they tell me the technician tried to reach me multiple times unsuccessfully, so he just didn’t show up. They had some RANDOM phone number on file that was not mine or anyone else’s that I know. They say there is nothing they can do, despite my extremely angry rant. DONE with Sears.
Next I call AHS. I explain the situation and again I am told nothing can be done today. Mind you, I’ve already paid $82 for this repair and my wife lost $100 of pay by taking off to meet the technician at home. I am FURIOUS at this point. Now I’m being told we will have to take ANOTHER day off work (but nobody can tell me what day because a technician isn’t available for another WEEK) to get the dryer fixed!! I WANT MY MONEY BACK. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. DO NOT USE AHS. EVER. By the way, I typed this entire review while I am sitting on hold with a representative trying to get a refund for this HORRIBLE service. I have been on hold for 25 minutes!!! This phone call has lasted 1 hour and 24 minutes a far!!! TERRIBLE SERVICE.
Anna,
I understand you were not happy with the outcome of your experience with AHS. I have sent you an email and called attempting to reach you to assist with resolving any concerns you may have. If assistance is still needed please do respond at your earliest convenience and I will be happy to partner with you to reach a resolution!
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