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About American Home Shield

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

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

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    All American Services fixed my AC problem. But the next day, it went right back off. The upstairs is still working, but the downstairs is no longer working anymore. So, I don’t know if I would have to talk to American Home Shield or call the contractor. Nevertheless, sending a claim online was really simple, and the contractor came in about a day or two. The contractor was great. He was very professional about the situation. And even when there was a second air conditioner that needed to be fixed, he read me the rundown on how to get that added on, and he went ahead on and fixed it without any problems. AHS is a really good company.

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    Good afternoon Calvin,

    Your feedback is greatly appreciated regarding your most recent experience to have the AC repaired.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    My AC was blowing hot air and I made the claim online to American Home Shield. The last time I tried to call them, I was on hold for 45 minutes before I even got ahold of anyone in customer service, so that’s something that they really need to get control over. I like doing it online, but sometimes, I would like to speak to a person. Also, it aggravates me even more if I’m calling to speak to you and trying to explain to you a service and then, you don’t understand what I’m saying and I don’t understand what you’re saying.

    Doing it online is easy so I might as well do that. However, when I submitted my claim, although there was a box for the AC, there was nowhere to explain what was wrong with it. So, I had to call Service Mechanical in the morning to explain to them what the service call was about and what was wrong. So, if AHS can add something in there where you can explain what is wrong with the unit, that would be great. Nevertheless, the technician fixed it right away. I was impressed that he had the condenser and the fan on the van. I love the technicians. They were the ones who put in the air conditioner six years ago, and they also came out and did my plumbing. That’s the preferred company I like.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    We had two pipe leaks behind my washer that was causing our floor in our hallway and then our kitchen to feel wet. And so, I called American Home Shield, and then they sent out a plumber to assess the situation, and then he came back the next day to fix the pipe leaks. Submitting the claim online was extremely easy. It’s just some of the options weren’t clear. There’s like a dropdown box where you can identify kinda what the problem is, but the options are very limited. But it was a must information apparently for the plumber to be able to assess whatever the problem was.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Jason,

    Thank you for sharing your most recent AHS experience with us. We are glad to service your home repair needs.

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    Claims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    American Home Shield's claim submission process is easy and it's a no-brainer for the representatives. They ask what the problem is and they set me up with an appointment. They are friendly too. When the pool pump had been leaking for a couple of weeks, I called it in the soonest I noticed it. They sent out Jasper’s Service Pro who we’ve had a couple of times for different things, and they’ve all been very good. They usually inform me that they would come between 8:00 and 12:00 on a particular date. Then, the work they performed has been good. And if I have a problem, they take care of it. I’ve had American Home Shield service now going on 2 years, and I’ve used it with no complaints. In fact, I'm moving to another house and I'm also gonna have an American Home Shield policy on the next house.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Fred,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    The check valve was out and the spa was draining down. AHS had done this job before so we fortunately knew exactly what it was. But at the same time, the pump would not turn off. The pump issue which ended up being the relay, was going on before the check valve. But then, it became urgent whenever the spa was draining and the pump wouldn’t shut off, because we were gonna ruin our pump if the pump won’t turn off and there was no water. I called them about it and said that the spa was draining again and they said that that sounded like the check valve but they didn’t know for sure. We have a regular service that comes and cleans our pool, and they confirmed that.

    And then there was one other issue. The pressure thing that tells you the pressure on the pool, that was stuck as well. Usually, the contractors of American Home Shield are pretty good about setting my expectation, and they’re usually pretty quick. They were very helpful, very knowledgeable, and really set me at ease. I’ve been happy with them so far. For the most part, they’ve covered most of our claims. We’ve been satisfied from that front.

    If you have a home that’s 10 to 15 years old, that’s when things kinda wear down and issues occur and our AHS warranty has definitely been good. When we had the service before this one, they wasted so much of our money. We paid them six times to come out and things weren’t covered. We probably spent about $5,000 on an air conditioning unit that we ended up throwing away six months later and spending $8,000 on another one. On the other hand, AHS covered our air conditioning unit eight years ago and that is the number one reason why we went with them even though we just wasted a bunch of money on an AC unit right before we got them again. I had remembered that experience and that made me feel at ease that they would cover more things down the road.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Amy,

    We are glad to hear that a knowledgeable AHS technician was able to repair the spa. We hope you continue to enjoy the home coverage.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    The reps from American Home Shield have been pleasant on the phone and fine to deal with but we have a mixed feeling for AHS. We were happy with the second claim and not so happy with the first. Our air conditioner was not turning on and filing the claim was very easy. Within two days, AHS had someone out at the house. The contractor was knowledgeable and did a good job. He repaired the air conditioner within half an hour and it has been fine ever since. On the other hand, when our refrigerator died, we called AHS and the people that they got in contact with couldn’t come for a week. I was supposed to have 20 people at my house within two days. I called AHS back and they tried to get somebody else, but those people couldn’t get here as well. AHS told me that they would get somebody out here as soon as they could, but we couldn’t wait. We ended up not dealing with them and just bought a new refrigerator and was out $1,400.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    Submitting a claim through American Home Shield is a pain in the neck. First of all, they make you wait so long on the phone. And then, they literally repeat everything you say, which I understand they're confirming the information, but I think they're scripted. It sounds very mechanical. I'm frustrated. I'm trying to get my thing fixed, and I'm wasting 30 minutes at work just getting through to them to get some information. Their processing of concerns doesn’t seem like they're very on top of it. They're taking their time. And I understand they have to be thorough, but there's gotta be a balance to that.

    I was initially very unhappy with the appliance warranty coverage. Basically, contractor one came out three times, and after the third time, they fixed it, and it worked for a day. I called and talked to the contractor’s customer service manager, and he literally said they couldn't fix our thing and he would call back to the home insurance plan, and they would find me somebody else to fix the dryer. My frustration was it had taken them three times to come out. It was a waste of time. They were bad and I was tempted to cancel American Home Shield. The first contractor was terrible.

    Now, on the other side, I was brought by the coverage to contact Zen Appliance, 180-degree turnaround. A gentleman came out in 15 minutes and had the problem diagnosed. He showed me the part and said he had to order it. It was a good service and I liked the guy. The guy ordered the part, had the part, came in very punctual, and got it done. We finally had it fixed in 20 minutes. So, the guy totally was in my house probably for about 30 minutes diagnosing and fixing the problem. Contractor two was excellent.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    There was an issue with the dishwasher and the garbage disposal. I went on the website of AHS, entered in my information, then clicked the item needed. It was super simple. The contractor that came out, Ken's Appliance, claimed that they were ordering parts for my dishwasher but they never gave me any type of ETA and I haven’t heard from them in four to five days. So right now, my dishwasher is still broken. And I probably won’t hear from them unless I call them. They never follow up then I have to call them normally and there's a long wait. This is the second time that they've come out here. The last time they were here, it was for the washing machine. They had really poor attitude and had a tone where they were blaming me for the damage type of thing. I have also rated them fairly low on American Home Shield’s website.

    So my experience with AHS has been a hit or miss, depending on who they send out. As for the garbage disposal, the tech that came out was super professional and did good work. They put a new one on but there was a cable on the garbage disposal that needed to be replaced and the company was worried that AHS wouldn’t authorize it because it was a "modification.” But since it was an original cable on the garbage disposal, AHS went ahead and approved it. It was probably because of my record with American Home Shield. I don’t abuse the claim system and I’ve been with them for a while, so they took care of me on that end.

    Other than that, I’ve been getting called by other warranty companies and the one thing they have over American Home Shield is the smaller deductible. Right now, American Home Shield charges $100 for each service call up and everybody that talked to me charges either 60 to 75, so maybe they’re trying to undercut American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    We had a septic tank that had backed up. At the time, we could not tell if it was because the electrical components were messed up or if the issue was with the actual septic system itself. We filed a claim for it to American Home Shield online. However, claims with them can take too long to get processed so if I have an emergency, I would need to call. During a call, if I get somebody within the United States, customer service is good. If I get somebody to whom the call is outsourced to, they have no idea what I'm talking about and give me the runaround. Also, some of the contractors they sent are really good while others are really bad.

    A contractor from Adam's Electric came out and he went through the wiring and did what he needed to do. Even so, there aren't a lot of contractors for the large area where I live. On top of that, I paid a lot of money out of pocket for the latest issue I had with the septic system. I submitted for reimbursement which is not an easy process and I have not heard anything from anybody on whether or not it has been received. AHS's process needs improvement.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    I submitted a claim online for American Home Shield and it was a lot quicker and better than trying to get them on the phone. Either there is a long wait on the phone or the automated phone system doesn’t work right. I speak English well but it can’t understand what I'm saying. I've had a lot of trouble with that in the past, so this is the second time now that I’ve tried it online. Also, it seems like I get a response a lot quicker through filing online. I asked for a spring tune-up and they sent out Perry Mechanical.

    I was told the contractor would come between 11:00 and 2:00, and he was out here quarter after 11:00. I’m glad that I didn’t have to sit and wait all day long. The young man was very knowledgeable and thorough. He has a great personality. A lot of times, the contractors who come out have an attitude but the guy was very friendly and he answered my questions without any problem. That's the thing I liked the best. He checked to make sure everything was running okay, and everything is working perfectly. It was a pleasant experience all the way around. I’ve been with American Home Shield going on 3 years now and I’ve been happy with them.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Brian,

    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 experience with Perry Mechanical.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    My furnace wasn't turning and there was a lack of heat. I needed some work done on it so I filed a claim to American Home Shield online. It was a very quick process and everything worked out well. The rep told me a contractor was gonna contact me within 24 hours. The tech who came fixed everything right away and addressed something in the igniter switch.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Leo,

    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.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    In my most recent claim with American Home Shield, I thought it was my hot water heater going bad but it ended up being the pressure release valve needing to be cleaned out. However, I didn't know the contractors don't come out during weekends. I submitted on a Saturday and I needed them then, but they ended up coming out on Monday. But everything was good once the tech from Prime Plumbing got here.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Larry,

    Thank you for providing us with feedback regarding your most recent experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience with AHS!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    When I call AHS I have to wait very long on the phone for 45 to 50 minutes most of the time. That’s a little frustrating. You reach to the point where you don’t even wanna call them because you have to wait so long. But once you speak to them, the claims reps were very nice. The young ladies who answer the phone are pretty knowledgeable. You can ask what company you want to come. If the company is on their list, they’ll oblige. And then, you have to wait for them to send the parts to the company. That takes a while, like two to three days. But with the heating system it took three days or more because they had sent the wrong parts.

    My heating system is like from the 1960’s, and all winter, we've really been freezing, and the bills were $600 a month. I called American Home Shield and Carrano came over. They were excellent. They replaced the whole system and I put a heat pump in. The salesperson who came over for the contract is a typical salesperson. He's a fast-talker, but he was easy to deal with. And I was gonna go with them because they seemed reasonable. They were meeting my goals.

    However, the contractor said I would have to pay for the air conditioning and the heat pump because American Home Shield wouldn’t consider that broken although the heat pump was essential to the heating system. That way, you don’t have to rely on the electric strip that’s in the heating system. AHS didn’t mention that if you have older equipment, you may have to contribute more money towards repairing it. Even though I paid my $649 for the year, I still had to contribute another $525 to repair the system. But I went through it with the rep and he was nice. He gave me a discount. The technicians were also wonderful and respectful of the home. They knew what they were doing and very respectful.

    This would be my second year with AHS. I've also used them for my microwave. My microwave was turning off so I needed a whole new power put in and they put the whole new door on with the power. And at the same time, at the same day the tech was coming over, the knob on the stove wouldn’t shut off the range. The range just kept burning and he took care of it. I paid that on my own. Mr. Appliance called American Home Shield and told them that they should pay for it, that the technician took care of the knob immediately because he was there already, and American Home Shield took over the payment. Mr. Appliance refunded my money immediately and is a good company.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    We submitted a claim online to American Home Shield and their contractor, CK Appliance, handled our dishwasher issue very well. Overall, AHS has been great and the techs they've sent thus far have been very professional. I recommended them to my friends.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    So on April 22nd AHS was called about my refrigerator and freezer which are two separate units. I informed AHS that these were two units and yet they were still classified as one but because the lady had a language barrier between her and I the ticket was never submitted correctly. When the service provider showed up he looked at both units and said he will be ordering parts for them. The next week April 30th I was informed Sears would be coming out for my units via email. Come to find out the original service center didn't work on my units and I was passed off and wasn't notified of this.

    When Sears arrived at my home on May 3rd guess what? They only had one work order and could not fix my freezer and didn't have any parts to fix my refrigerator. AHS was notified about this on May 3rd and the representative had a language barrier as well and could not locate a supervisor because it was Friday. So on Monday May 6th a call was placed to AHS again to try and make sure that I had two work order for my appliances. Nope. Wasn't done but they would do a add on free of charge. Well guess what? It's May 8th and still never heard from AHS or the service provider.

    So I contact them and the work orders were still wrong. They said this time they will be good and my units will be fixed. Lol we will see. You pay for a service for a company to fix your appliances and they tell you to find a local service tech to look at your units and AHS will reimburse me. Y'all can't even get a work order right. How are you going to write me a check to pay me back and didn't I already pay y'all to do this?

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Jesse,

    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.

    William increased rating by 3 stars.
    Customer ServiceCoverageTech
    After a positive interaction with American Home Shield, William increased their star rating.

    Original Review: May 8, 2019

    I called American Home Shield to have a clothes vent checked. They said that I need the dryer checked first. The tech came out and checked and cleaned the dryer and found that the vent is plugged. He was to forward the order to American Home Shield. After not hearing anything for a couple of days I called them to find out the status. After being on the phone for over an hour they said that a company would call me in 24 hours to set an appointment. Then next day I called to find out what's going on and was then told that my contract didn't cover vent cleaning. This has been going on for over a week and now I have to get my own person to fix my problem. Also I was charged $100.00 for a service call on a dryer that had no problem. Very poor service.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    William,

    I am sorry to hear that AHS has not provided a suitable resolution at this time. 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.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I've used AHS for years but this round I had a terrible experience. They definitely do not cover AC repairs. If your AC needs repair, you will have to pay a ton of money because they cover a minimum amount for the repair/exchange of a compressor. The company they sent wanted to charge me $1400 to do this repair aside from what they were getting from the AHS (a measly $491)! Finally I opted for getting the cash and buying a new AC system rather than paying so much money for the replacement of a compressor! Just know that if you need AC work, AHS sucks!

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Sandra,

    I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received 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.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I am quite dissatisfied with AHS. It took 3 weeks for their AC vendor to properly diagnose the problem with my AC (I live in Florida so it's hot). The vendor's diagnosis is a new system was needed. The information the vendor submitted to AHS does not match the diagnosis given to me. The vendor is representing AHS so their diagnosis should represent the AHS guidelines. Since their diagnosis to me was a new system is required, that's what I'm expecting. I spoke with Tanya at AHS and I told her what my invoice from the vendor said and she said, "It doesn't matter what your information says". Wow, the customer's comments don't matter?!? Very disappointing in how I'm being treated. The vendor selected is not representing AHS very well and AHS isn't taking care of the customer.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Brian,

    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.

    Customer ServiceCoverageRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    After purchasing a policy from American Home Shield I contacted them three days (34 days later) after the policy went into effect only to find out they have no appliance repairman within the area I live. They continued to search for a week but failed to locate anyone. They charged me $125 service call and the $34.99 monthly premium. After calling them 3 or 4 times about my refund due to no service it took over a month to get the $125. service fee call refunded and they kept the $34.99 monthly premium but provided no service. It could have been worse. I could have paid this plan for a year or two just to find out they have no repair personnel in my area since our Sears closed.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    James,

    I am saddened to hear that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I am glad that you received the refunds that were due to you and I hope this issue does not deter you from considering AHS for your future home warranty needs.

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    My mother has had this warranty company for approximately 10 years, she recently had a problem with her water heater. I called got a verification code approximately three weeks ago. At present no one has showed to assist her. Her children paid for a new water heater to be installed. When calling the number I just get a recording.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Lorenzo,

    I am sorry to hear that AHS has not provided a suitable resolution at this time. 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.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I had a garbage disposal issue at one of my rental properties. I filed a claim to American Home Shield online, which always works very well, and the contractors that they sent out have been to my properties a couple of different times and they were great. So far, everything is working.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    We needed to have a locksmith come out. We submitted a claim with AHS then the contractor called us back the next day and we set up an appointment a few days later. The tech who came out was very professional and he did a great job. He rekeyed six locks within half an hour and was in and out. I paid the $75 deductible to AHS for the claim and they picked up everything else.

    We contacted AHS again because the air conditioner compressor that sits outside decided it wanted to let go. They let us know of a contractor here in Topeka named H.D. Service and the techs were out a couple of days later. They did their check, found out what was wrong with it, and since then, we’ve been working off and on. It took at least 10 days to keep calling American Shield and we were getting several people. I’ve talked to five different people because most of them had no clue. And even though I would read them the reference number, my address, and my name, it was almost like I was starting a new claim every time, even though it wasn’t.

    On top of that, most of them hardly spoke English. But they’re located in Memphis and it wasn’t like I was calling Indonesia or I was talking to India. When I'd ask to talk to their supervisor. I’d be on hold for 25 minutes and they would hang up. So, I was not impressed. Finally, when I got ahold of this person named Sheila, we got it all straightened out and the air conditioner was ordered today. Still, it wasn’t a pleasant experience. But I believe that currently we’re on the right track and they slated to have the new unit installed this Friday.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    My last claim with American Home Shield was great. I did it online and it was quick and painless. It was for my heating unit as it wasn’t working. The problem started about three weeks ago. The contractor was professional, very pleasant, on-time, professional, and very nice to work with.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I’ve used American Home Shield several times and they’ve been great every time. When I thought I had an issue with my air conditioning unit, I submitted a claim using my mobile app. It was very easy to do. Thereafter, the contractor who came was great. Although he didn't actually do a repair, he helped me out and I appreciated it. I thought that there was a leak in the air conditioning system. Instead, the problem turned out to be a leak in my roof and my air conditioner seems to be working fine.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Michelle,

    Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    The fan of my ac wouldn’t cut off even when the power was shut off to the unit. Myers Comfort quickly responded after I filed a claim with AHS. They called making an appointment within minutes and were excellent. They alerted me, sent pictures, explained everything and took care of the ac great. They ordered a part, came back out for a second trip and fixed it. AHS has been fine every time I’ve had to use it and I hope they keep up the good work.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Lisa,

    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.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I was having issues with my washer and dryer as well as my stove. Upon submitting a claim for them over the phone to American Home Shied, I found that their reps were very professional and that they got right to the point. One thing I didn't like however was the automated service as I like speaking to people. Still, once I explained what was going on, it didn’t take any time to get the service order in. The tech who came was thorough. He went right to the problem. We had a little trouble but then, he let us know about the parts he had to get and those were in stock. He picked them up, came right back Friday and took care of the problem. Everything has been working pretty well since.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Walter,

    It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience. I am glad to hear about the contract who serviced your appliances in a timely manner.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    American Home Shield replaced the fuse of my dryer that was not working. I submitted my claim online, which has always been easy. The contractor came out in the time that we expected him to come. He was very good in explaining the issue and what needed to be done. His quality of work was above average. Since then, my dryer has been working.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Martha,

    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.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I'm a new American Home Shield customer and we're off to a good start. I submitted a claim to them online for a refrigerator that stopped working completely. The online process was efficient and the contractor they sent was very professional. The service call was quick, but the part took a few days. But as soon as that part got in, my refrigerator was back up and running within 24 hours, and I liked that. It's been perfect since then.

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    Julia,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    The AC unit was not working so my husband called American Home Shield. The tech came and did a great job. My upstairs unit didn’t get done because I was told that the claim didn’t get turned over to AHS so I submitted another claim. So far, we ain’t got the AC done yet. I never in the past had to contact the people. But now, I have to call the people to see if they are gonna even come. It’s been over two or three weeks now. I got the e-mail about it. So far, I have not heard from anybody and I’m not happy with what’s going on. In the past, AHS's service was decent. But lately, I haven’t had a great experience with them.

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    Regina,

    I am sorry to hear that AHS has not provided a suitable resolution at this time. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    My experience with American Home Shield was very easy and it was everything that I signed up for. I had air condition issues where the house wouldn't cool and keep temperature. I filed the claim online and American Home Shield said that within 24 hours from my claim, I should hear from the contractor. I heard from On the Horizon HVAC the next day and they came out in a very timely manner. They were early, actually, and it was excellent dealing with the technician. He showed me what he did and since then, everything has been outstanding. That made our day-to-day a lot more comfortable.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    Since I’ve been a member of American Home Shield, I’ve only had to do two claims. My hose bed outside was leaking and the contractor that American Home Shield sent had to replace the whole hose bed. He showed up, looked at it and said he needed to go get a part. He left and then came back and fixed it. Since then, it has been working like it was supposed to. I also had one for the doorbell. The doorbell guy came and he was in and out in probably 20 minutes because it was a bad wire. I have no complaints. The contractor called me and set up an appointment. He came out, took a look at it and made a phone call to make sure everything was covered. He got the job done and I was very pleased.

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    Larry,

    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

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I filed a service request for my water heater and toilet. I initially did it online, and then I called, and had it taken care of over the phone. Initially, the contractor was gonna come out in a day, and then, they called me back, and said they had a cancellation, and they could do it that day. It was a really good and easy experience with American Home Shield.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Lindsey,

    I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience to have both the water heater and toilet repaired. It is our goal to provide you with the best team of contractors to repair your home needs in a timely manner.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    The AC was not working and my wife made a call to American Home Shield to file a claim. The contractors came on the same day and they worked on the unit. They told my wife it was a shortage in the wires and they replaced the controller. It took a while but it was fixed and the AC is working fine now.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Yemu,

    Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I'm very happy with American Home Shield. There was a time when my garage door opener broke. The motor went out and the spring was busted. Submitting a claim to AHS was easy and the contractors whom they sent were professional. They had to come back twice but still everything was fixed.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Strother,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I made a claim for my dishwasher. When I tried to run a load of dishes, I pushed the door shut, but it wouldn’t close. It popped back open. I tried it several times and I didn’t understand what the problem was. So, I thought it was a broken latch. I then contacted American Home shield online. The contractor came out, and he saw that there was a piece that hangs from the top rack, that when it pushes into the back, it allows this thing to close. And he needed a new piece because mine was broken. So, he got it, took him a couple of days, and he came out and fixed it. He did a great job.

    I also had an electrician come quite a while ago. I’ve had this guy from another company three times. He had always been awesome. He was very sharp and courteous, and he was easy to get along with. I’m very happy with people that they've sent out. The issue always, however, is: is it worth having American Home Shield given the amount of money I have to pay per year? In this case, I’ve had this appliance guy come out three times. So, even though I paid 75 bucks a shot, I probably recouped the amount of the cost having AHS. If I didn’t use them at all, it would be a bad investment. But if it gets really bad and something goes completely, then it’s worth it. Overall, my appliances are going fine now.

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    Edward,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    The valve in the tank was not working. On Friday afternoon, when it was flushed, I could hear the tank running but it would never fill back up with water. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield through my computer and the website navigation was easy. Everything was out there. I just clicked on it. I just wish there are some comments out there so I could explain more. Nonetheless, the process was easy. The only way to be able to flush the toilet through the weekend was to manually fill the tank up and it was like that all weekend until the contractor came out. He was there for 20 minutes and he had it done. He was very professional and very polite. He just changed out a valve and so far, everything is perfect.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Audrea,

    I am glad to hear about the contractor was able to complete the water heater repairs. It is our goal to provide you with knowledgeable technicians that are skilled to service a variety of items.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    One time, my stove was making really awkward noises and my washing machine stopped draining. I used AHS's website to file a claim and they were prompt in their response. Their site was very easy to use too. Bay Appliances, AHS' contractor was excellent. They came out quickly to address the fan issue. The tech determined that there was a rock in there and took it out. He also determined that the issue with the washing machine was that the drum was out and it needed someone else to come out and fix it. He was communicative thorough and quick.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Rose,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I call in claims because it’s the faster way. American Home Shield always provides information on who we have to call back, or when the company is gonna help us. That’s where it is so helpful. We had a problem with our sink wherein water didn’t go through. It was staying in the sink and it had been going on for a month. When the tech arrived, he was a very neat-looking guy. He brought his equipment and used some stuff that he brought with him to be sure that everything was clean under the sink and in the kitchen. Then, he installed his machine. It took him more than an hour because it was a hard case, but after he completed everything, he cleaned everything up. It was a very good experience.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Peter,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    The sump pump was broken and I called American Home Shield who asked me to get a sump pump with James W Dodd Plumbing and Heating. It was wonderful. Another issue we had was the microwave oven. It totally broke down and Sears came out. At first, they didn’t show up the day that they were supposed to and then, they did show up, but they said that they needed to order a part and I would have it within a week.

    This was right before Thanksgiving and they didn't show up again. The rep at American Home Shield told me to buy a new microwave. While I thought it was very good, I was very upset with Sears, especially since about three weeks later just before Christmas, they called and said that the part was in. I told them that they were a day late. Then, my daughter reminded me that we have an issue. I thought our dryer was breaking down and I called American Home Shield and they sent out Sears again.

    I complained about them sending out Sears, but this time, they sent out a very good guy. He was very pleasant and showed up on time. It turned out my dryer's outside part had become clogged because of laundry lint. He cleaned that out for me and fixed my problem. I've been very pleased with American Home Shield so far. They're responsive. It's ridiculous to be paying $75 a month to continue with them but I'm thinking about doing it. I never had a one-year warranty before and it turned out to be a very good experience for me.

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    Lisa,

    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.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    My dishwasher was 20 years old and worked fine until the point that it just stopped working. I called AHS and everybody was really nice, courteous, professional and efficient. Everything went very well. There were two contractors. The first one came out and tried to fix it. And again, he was very professional, efficient and he went right to work. He found one electronic problem and he replaced that, but it still wouldn’t work. When he checked the other motors and stuff in it, he said that both of the motors were burnt. So he told me I needed a new dishwasher. He listened to me when I was telling him about what happened.

    AHS replaced the dishwasher and I didn’t know how to put the rinse agent in there because it wasn’t clear in the instructions on how to operate the machine. I also had not used one like that. The rep walked me through it. She answered all of my questions. All the stuff being just online, it doesn’t work for me because I can’t see very well, so I need good light and big, bold font, even on my phone. I can read it better when I got the newer phone, but even that is a couple of years old. I read what’s on paper and it’s much clearer for my vision. So I asked her if I could get something in print and she mailed it to me and I’ve gotten that since then. So now, I’ve got my owner’s manual in print. That was handled very well.

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    Frances,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I was very satisfied with American Home Shield. We had a small fire at our home. A part of the cooktop ignited and damaged it. The cooktop people came out and determined that it was damaged beyond control, so they’re replacing it. And just last night, I ordered another cooktop. AHS was really great. They gave me different options and I went with what they suggested and it seemed to fit. The reps I've spoken with were good. I had some issues in the past. There was a delay in the follow-up. So, when we made a determination that it was something that needed to be replaced, it took about two weeks when we were able to reach a live person. So, that was a little delay in that. But other than that, the customer service is adequate. They are friendly, professional, helpful.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    We’ve had a few small claims and the experience has been good. I typically file these claims online with American Home Shield and usually, the turnaround time is quick. Navigating their website is relatively easy and convenient. The technicians that they’ve sent have all been great. Most recently, a service for a washer and dryer was initially contracted through an appliance repair company but they were unable to come out. So, it was switched to Master Appliance and although the switch was a little time-consuming, they were prompt and they were quick to reply to get the appointment set up. The tech was professional and he was able to diagnose the issue. All in all, I’ve been really happy with American Home Shield.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I am happy that we were able to get everything worked out with your service calls. We look forward to assisting you. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have a great week.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I submitted a claim for my air conditioning and I had to do it again over the phone because they put it with another provider. I wanted the original one, that did the diagnostic, to come. So I had to call back. The contractor was very helpful and explained everything very clearly.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Maryann,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    I like submitting claims over the phone a lot better. That way, American Home Shield would know exactly what I'm talking about. Most recently, I filed a claim for the oven and my problem was with Sears getting someone out there. It took more than a month for somebody to come out to my home. First, it was a schedule where that was their time slot. So I said I would make myself available. But on that Saturday that the technician was supposed to come out, the weather was bad. So we got a call saying he had an emergency and he couldn't come out. So we had to reschedule but instead of them rescheduling, we had to call them back and it took another two weeks for someone to come out.

    When the gentleman came out, I didn’t have a problem with him. He was real good. But it was another week before the part came in and right now, the part is still sitting on the floor in my house. He told me that because he ordered the part and it was coming here, it was gonna be another two weeks before he could come back and put it in. But he also explained to me that it's a piece that I can plug myself. He said that I had to cut the power off and I said okay. And all in all, I still think the warranty is a good service.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    My refrigerator hadn't been working for quite a while and it stopped cooling completely. The freezer wasn't freezing and it got worse and worse. I submitted the claim over the phone and the rep tried to get the technician out. I called her again on a Saturday evening and she checked it directly with the technician, but he never got it. Nothing happened until Wednesday so I had to put whatever I had into a cooler. Before the tech from All Home Appliance & Repair came, he called and said he'd be out within 30 minutes. When he was here, he told me that the problem was the solenoid to the motor. Then he said, "I hope I have one in the truck." He went out to the truck, he had one, and he put it in. He did a good job replacing the solenoid on the motor and the refrigerator really works excellently now. I now have a refrigerator that if I put ice cream in the freezer, it freezes. I'm thrilled. I'm also very satisfied with American Home Shield.

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    James,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    The sensor in my dryer was broken and it stopped working. I needed somebody to come right away so I called American Home Shield and they sent Angel Appliances. The tech went to work and had to order parts, and everything is good so far.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Klaus,

    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.

    Murad increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with American Home Shield, Murad increased their star rating.

    Original Review: May 7, 2019

    American Home Shield contractor Absolute Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating did wrong diagnosis of my AC unit as bad compressor and I'm responsible for $1,120.00 to add 16 lbs of refrigerant. I call AHS and got permission for second opinion. The area licenced technician came & diagnosis as worn out contactor & need little refrigerant, and the COMPRESSOR is good. I immediately call AHS and informed that their contractor Absolute Comfort Air Conditioning diagnosis was wrong and than got approval for repair and AHS also confirmed for reimbursement.

    When repair bill was submitted to AHS and after several emails exchange, AHS denied the reimbursement saying I did not replaced the compressor as diagnosed by their contractor Absolute Comfort Air Conditioning. I also offered American Home Shield to come and check the AC unit has good compressor. Only answer was why I did not change the compressor. So weird that AHS hiding the fault of their contractor Absolute Comfort Air Conditioning and wants us to pay for the good compressor. I'm very very dissatisfied and rank ZERO/ZERO to both American Home Shield and Absolute Comfort Air Conditioning.

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    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.

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    Updated on 05/09/2019: NOT RESOLVED. 2 days later is exactly what I'm talking about. We received a text for the Tech stating he is on the way. The Tech's company call us to get credit card info because we are liable for $99 and all parts cost. Our response was this service call was through AHS and we have already paid $100. They responded that this appointments was made incorrectly and they would not be coming, even though they were minutes away. Looking at my phone right now, I have spent the last 14 minutes with AHS, mostly on hold. AHS made the appointment for me while I was on hold. I do not know who scheduled this appointment incorrectly. I was just told by AHS that they wish to make a 3rd appointment with this company!!!! Are you kidding me.

    I asked for another service company and was told by AHS that AHS only change company if unable to fix my product. I'm told to rearrange my schedule again for a company who has not shown up 2x. NO ** way. Currently I'm at 26 minutes on hold waiting. You see, when I asked to speak to a manger, I received the go to response. "My manager is in a meeting right now and I will have them call you back in 1 hour." I explained that I was told this 3 days ago when this company did not show up the 1st time. Furthermore, no one call me back and I had to call AHS to get this 2nd appointment which ended in another no show. So, currently I have been on the phone for 34 minutes, mostly on hold, waiting to resolve 1 issue. This entire process started APRIL 30th.

    Today is May 9th. After 37 minutes, mostly on hold, a manager finally got onto the phone. He is currently looking into finding a different service provider. My phone is showing I've been on the it for 55 minutes, mostly on hold. This is exactly why I titled my review, "How much is your time worth?" I have now been on hold, from the manager, for over 20 minutes without checking on me or giving me an update. Finished the call at 69m:17s. The manager, Jay **, said that there is only 1 company which can service me and I have to take a 3rd appointment with this company. He offered to reimburse my $100 service fee because of all the inconvenience. It's was a nice gesture. Given my now 5 or 6 call on this 1 claim, seems pretty empty. HOW MUCH IS YOUR TIME WORTH?

    I did fold laundry and load the dishwasher. Getting pretty good and knowing how these calls are going to go. Following the original review on May 7th, I received an email from Stacy Williams at AHS. Stating AHS was concerned about my negative review and would like to contact me about resolving "customer complaints." I responded with my contact info within an 1 hour of receiving this email. A day and a half later, NO CALL.

    Original Review: I have been a client of AHS for 4 years now. We have had 4 claims with them. First was the refrigerator which is still not fixed. 4 or more techs came out to fix it and could not figure out what was wrong with the water dispenser. 2nd was the double oven. The light was not coming on when you opened the door. The tech came to fix it and shorted the circuit board. After 2 months without an oven and many different techs trying to fix it, AHS cut us a check. 3rd was the washer. Was giving us a "LE" code. This was the best experience because the tech was very knowledge, which has been rare for our experiences.

    Finally and currently our dishwasher was been turning off during washing. We shall see. Each one of these claims take multiple calls and many hours on the phone. When I state multiple call, I talking 4+ (except the washer). You will spend hours on the phone extremely frustrated at communication issues. Within my current claim, I had to explain the difference between a washer and dishwasher. I have been told "O-M-G" when trying to explain that the assigned tech does not service KitchenAid. I have waited on hold for over 37 minutes. I know this because I was texting my wife at the time. There has been a few 10 minute holds also.

    I was guaranteed a manager call back within 1 hour which did not happen for over 24 hours. I ended up calling back. Currently, after the 1st tech canceled on the day of service, a 2nd appointment was made without my authorization which will not work. You need to determine what your time is worth when purchasing this warranty. I am a stay at home dad with a child that takes 2 hour naps. So I expect every phone call to take most of that time. We bought AHS because I have 2 1979 AC units which are covered. Once they blow up, I will never purchase again.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

    Customer ServiceTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I took advantage of the $75 AC check, which seemed like a great deal. The rep came out and it was fine, other than the fact that he removed the filter and left it lying in the basement floor, which irritated my husband. Later, we had a question about the check and called the 800 number. The first woman raised her voice at me and then disconnected the call after saying she was transferring the call to her supervisor. The second woman managed to actually put me on hold... until I gave up 26 minutes later. On my third call, at which time I was livid, I managed to speak to a supervisor. He apologized for the abysmal customer service and said he would make sure the fee for the service was refunded, all I needed to do was call back the following day during normal business hours, and speak to someone in the department that handles the AC checks; he said he had noted in my file that he promised the refund and that I would have no problem.

    However, when I spoke to yet another rep the next day, she said I would now need to speak to someone above her, in the authorization department, BUT that she foresaw no issue with the refund; I was told I would be contacted later that day by the person with whom I needed to speak. That was seven days ago, and I have received no such call. So, I called them about an hour ago, and was told that they were not going to issue the promised refund due to the fact that the technician had been to my house.

    When I pointed out that I had at no point denied the fact that the man had been out, that the refund I was promised was due to God-awful customer relations, he cut me off and basically said there was nothing he could do. When I asked for his supervisor, I was informed that he was, very conveniently, in a "closed-door meeting" from which he could not be disturbed.

    I've been paying these people $60 a month for the past 2 years to have them not only yell at me, hang up on me, and put me on hold for half an hour because they didn't want to deal with me, but also to have people in positions of some power in their chain of command blatantly lie to me. I would be better off panhandling in an intersection to pay for home appliance repair than continuing to send these people money.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    My washer has been broke for going on 2 months. My GE washer's bearing is out. The tech came and ordered the parts. All but one arrived immediately. 1 ($10 part) is on backorder. Since I received the other parts there is nothing AHS can do. I have called daily and chatted daily. I finally was able to push AHS to order the part (which I could have ordered from Amazon for $16 and had it delivered in 2 days). I have spent over $100 at the laundromat as well as countless hours on the phone and chatting. The part finally shipped after I pushed but it shipped to Texas instead of California, so I have gotten promises without a new tracking number. The stress and time this has caused is ridiculous. Just pay for the repairs yourself, AHS is a joke.

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    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. I just sent you an email. Thanks for your patience.

    RICHARD increased rating by 4 stars.
    Customer ServiceTech
    After a positive interaction with American Home Shield, RICHARD increased their star rating.

    Original Review: May 7, 2019

    I had a problem with my heat/air unit. Scheduled a repair via the online service. Waited for the contractor to call to schedule the repair. After calling them & then waiting 2 days for them to call back with a time for repair they told me it would be 3 more days before they could come out. This happened to me the last time I needed repairs. In the heat of the South, waiting that long is unbearable (too hot). Decided to just go ahead & hire someone outside of the AHS contractor. Someone is coming out within the next 4 hours. AHS needs to check out their contractors to make sure they have enough technicians & also get more contractors to choose from. I'm considering cancelling my contract. Paying $80.00 +/- per month & then comparing the bill I pay myself with a good company, the repair comes to a lot less than the $1,000.00 per year I pay to AHS. I'm disgusted with AHS!

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    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.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I had a problem with the air conditioner. I submitted a claim to AHS and two days later, the technician came out and checked it but he couldn't find anything wrong with it. And so, he said to change my thermostat and he said because of the Nest, sometimes they have glitches when it's cold. So they changed it, but we still had problems with the air conditioner. So we called them and they came back out. They fixed it and had no issues since. The technician was awesome as well. He called and he was supposed to be here between 11:00 and 3:00 and he came like two minutes after 11:00, top of appointment. However, we had to pay the coolant, 350. I wish AHS had this one covered. But that was the only thing.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Dagmar,

    Thank you for providing us with great feedback about your most recent experience. We are pleased to hear about the technician that repaired your air conditioner.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I had an issue with my dryer which was not drying and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield to get that appliance fixed. The service appointment was booked for the week with the contractor, A-Aall Services. I asked for a specific technician since we had an issue with the dryer previously and he repaired it. So, I wanted him back just in case the problem was something else that we had to deal with. We've had an experience where our washer was replaced and I was concerned because we got the washer and the dryer at the same time, so we might have to get the dryer replaced too. It took the technician a few days to come out, then he was able to diagnose the problem and fix the dryer. He took the time to utilize his skills, so that was pretty cool and we really appreciate the effort.

    I've been dealing with AHS for four years now. I had another home warranty provider for many years. But we had another rental property and so I tried having AHS on one home because we were balancing the cost for two properties and they had a better price range structure. It was not a good experience the first time around with AHS and it was a little rocky at the start. The people at AHS weren't as professional then and if I called them for service before, it would take hours to get someone on the phone. But the company has made some adjustments. So far, it has been good with AHS and I would recommend them.

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    Good morning Stephanie,

    Your feedback is more than appreciated. We are glad to hear about your experience and the dryer repairs that are complete.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I submitted a claim online to AHS for my refrigerator. The contractors fixed it but it wasn’t fixed. So we had the same problem two weeks later and they had to go back. I needed to get it fixed immediately because my foods were going out. However, there was some miscommunication with American Home Shield and then the contractor, for some reason, canceled the claim. I really don’t know what the problem was, but it took us four days to get somebody out there. But the contractors got it repaired the second time and they were professional.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Juan,

    I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received 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.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    American Home Shield's customer service sucks. When I called, I got into a loop. At the time, I needed to talk to somebody because while I am computer literate, but I don’t have the patience to go through the computer and figure it out. I just wanna pick the phone and call. So, I pressed 0, and they hung up on me. Then, I pressed another and and I had to sit through and listen to the whole menu. It takes too long for me. I want somebody to pick up the phone, I would tell them the problem and they would send someone out. Still, I submitted a claim for my icemaker and the part was replaced. All I had to do was turn the icemaker back on. Instead, I waited until my husband came on to turn it on. But when he did, it didn't dispense ice. Despite this issue, their tech is coming back tomorrow to take a look at it again.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    We've had a good experience with American Home Shield so far. It was simple to file a claim when our air conditioner made a funny sound when we turned it on. It wasn't cold air either. I called American Home Shield and they were helpful. Then YCM Heating and Air came out very quickly. It was within 24 to 48 hours. They were very helpful and really honest. They did a great job and the turnaround time was really quick for them to get the part and get it corrected. Everything's been working great since then.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Courtney,

    Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I recently submitted a claim online for the air conditioner, because it was making a weird noise. Navigating their website was very simple. The contractor, CSC, came out right away after I filed the claim. The tech was a really professional and helpful person. But then after they fixed the noise, the air conditioner was not cooling well. I called them again and the person from CSC came again to get a valve because there was a valve that was broken. I had to pay for the Freon and now it's working but it has a weird noise. I called them again and I'm waiting for them to call back. Though the problem is not solved yet, I think they're gonna solve it. I'm really happy with American Home Shield.

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    American Home Shield sent out the same person for my range and freezer. A couple of burners on my range weren't lighting, and the ice maker broke in my freezer. The technician was very good about explaining everything to me. And then he showed me what caused the ice maker to break. He also pointed out what has to be done and what was not working with the stovetop. Since the service, my range and freezer have been working.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Merihia,

    I am pleased to hear about the knowledgeable technician that repaired your range and freezer. I hope you continue to enjoy your AHS warranty.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I had a water leak on a pipe that was in the wall behind the kitchen sink. I called American Home Shield and the reps were very professional. They got somebody out in a very short time and I was very impressed with all of that. The tech was really good and very knowledgeable. He fixed the leak right away. I was then told that they would contact me for them to patch the wall. But I have been super busy and I've missed several phone calls. I still need them to come out to complete the job but I haven't been contacted. Other than that, I've been telling everybody how great it was and I highly recommend it and will continue to do so.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Antonio,

    It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your experience with the plumbing technician. It is our goal to provide you with the best contractors and a better experience.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I recently submitted a claim with American Home Shield online for my dishwasher and that was very easy to do. As soon as I put the claim in online, I talked with the rep and he was very good. I got a response about the contractor that was coming out. The contractor gave me a call and gave me a time to expect the technician to come out. The technician was very nice and knowledgeable. He identified the problem and called it in. The longest part was waiting for AHS to answer the phone, but the technician had the dishwasher running when he left and its performance has been good since the repair. So, my experience with AHS was very good overall. The service came in handy and I'm glad that I got it when I did.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Sandra,

    Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    The outlets in the kitchen weren’t working, so I submitted a claim online and it was easy. Turner Electrical & Lighting came out a couple of days -- it was fast. The contractor said it was just the ground-fault circuit interrupter, and he reset it. He also said there’s power on the outlets, but then when we started trying to use them, it flipped the circuit every time. So, it looked like he was finished in one day, but it turns out not. I’ve reported it as not fixed online, and American Home Shield got right back to me. They’re supposed to come out on Thursday.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Liz,

    It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your experience with Turner Electrical & Lighting. It is our goal to provide you with the best contractors and a better experience. We hope you continue to enjoy the American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    My AC unit and heat went out, and had to be replaced. I submitted a claim online and AHS was pretty quick. Someone got back to me in a reasonable time, but they didn’t come out in the same week because of my work schedule. When the guy came the first time, what I really liked about him was he was super knowledgeable. He helped me understand why it broke down, and he asked me other probing questions like how my electricity bill has been. I said it was crazy because I had a $600 bill one month in the house. I really love that he gave the education behind it.

    The company that replaced the air conditioner actually came out and seen my system the year before, and it had a Freon leak. I had to pay out-of-pocket to get it recharged and I asked the guy then should I have to recharge my unit every year. He said, “No.” I submitted something then, but I just didn’t press the issue, but I told them then that something was wrong last year, but it wasn’t fixed. And so then, it just progressively got worse, and then, the air and heat was messed up.

    After they left the first time, they had to get all the quotes and figure out what the out-of-pocket was because for sure I knew it wasn’t gonna be 100%. However, I felt like I had to keep calling. I had to call American Home Shield a couple of times to find out where my claim was for them to tell me how much it was so that I could get it fixed. But everything ended up getting taken care of. They were there all day from 10:30 to 7:00. And then, towards the end of the evening, they still ended up having to leave and go get another part because they have installed everything but the air wasn’t kicking high voltage. But everything is fine now. Also the contractors kept taking off their shoes in the house and I was like, “You really don’t have to do that.” They were super respectful. Other than the noise, because they had to do that, I could barely tell they were there because they were like the nicest people ever.

    However, I recently closed my debit card, so I had to update my monthly recurring billing through a new card. And I don't know if it's the time of the month, but one time, it might have been my fault that the payment didn’t go through, but every time I call, it doesn’t debit from my account for four or five days. The payment didn’t process, so I thought I needed to do it again. They charged me twice but they had to refund me for it.

    The only other thing that I would have liked was the explanation. They left me a long voicemail about why the out-of-pocket was however much it was. They didn’t tell me anything because I don’t really know all the things that they were saying were or were not covered. So, that piece was a little bit hazy, but not enough to where I'm like, “I wanna switch companies.” I still feel like it was reasonable being that I got the whole system replaced. The website also wasn’t super user-friendly. It was like having you wanna leave a review. There was just too many options instead of me just being able to fill out, “Hey, these are all the things that worked well.” But service-wise, for the most part, their service was good and timely.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    My icemaker wasn’t working and I submitted a claim online to American Home Shield. The tech came in and fixed it but while I was waiting for the parts to come in, the refrigerator started to make a knocking sound. AHS gave me a hard time about the knocking sound and it would have been two appointments with two charges, but the contractor said they would just send a tech out to fix the icemaker and then take it from there. The quality of service that I received from the technician was excellent. The icemaker has been completely repaired and since then, the performance has been excellent.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    When my air conditioner was not cooling, American Home Shield sent R Harris A/C & Heating out. The tech checked everything first and he asked if I had any maintenance done. He discovered initially that the AC was a bit overcharged. He said that there was too much pressure so we lowered the pressure by a pound. He was able to fix it and it worked for about 24 hours. Then, it stopped cooling again. He came back out and discovered that it was not only the problem. There was also another issue with the fan motor wherein it had gone out so he replaced the fan motor. I had Larry on both times and he was fantastic. I was very impressed with R Harris.

    Both of the claims were filed over the phone. It was both very easy to do and it was responded very well. Although the first claim was frustrating. I called at 10:00 at night and the rep said that it would be 24 to 48 hours for somebody to call me with a schedule. To me, it was gonna put us into Friday. I told them it was not right. If it was two days to schedule me and then they schedule me two more days out, it goes through the week which was five or six days without an air conditioner. Then, he said that it will be within 24 hours. I was scheduled at 9:00 and R Harris contacted me and came out the next day. I was impressed with the response time of R Harris on both claims and how quickly they got the job done.

    Since the second repair, the air conditioner is performing great. It made it much more comfortable to sleep. We have two units. The downstairs unit was working while the upstairs unit wasn’t. So, once the upstairs unit worked, it was great. I have had a fantastic experience with American Home Shield so far. I used to have a warranty previously with Choice but they did not handle a couple of issues very well. Also, the contractors that they sent over did not speak highly of them. There were some things that I thought should’ve been covered but they weren’t. So, I asked a couple of the contractors which warranty company they like working with the best and every one of them said American Home Shield, so I moved over to AHS and have been protected since January.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Thomas,

    It was a pleasure to read your feedback about your experience with Larry at R Harris A/C & Heating. It is our goal to provide you with the best contractors and a better experience.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    It was very easy to file a claim to American Home Shield online for the water heater. The contractor called and we set up an appointment. I'm on the second floor of a condominium and all of a sudden, the water heater went and I was lopping up water. I texted the contractor because I had his cell number. He called me and was over here within an hour. He was at another call, and they came in and drained the water heater. And got it down so that there would be no more water coming out and took care of everything very professionally. He was really good. I also had a claim with my furnace last Spring and the gentleman that was sent over fixed it that day, and he was very good as well.

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    Thomas,

    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

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I’d recommend American Home Shield. When my washing machine didn’t work, a guy from their contracted company Appliance Guy came out. They were excellent and I would use them again. Everything went just great.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    James,

    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.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    American Home Shield sent Bear Plumbing for a plumbing issue and the guys broke one of the things on the shower in the guest room. I called AHS and told them it wasn’t broken before and the guys have left. They were gonna leave without even trying the shower after they were supposed to fix the nozzle. I had to force them to try it. The two workers were very disrespectful. AHS gave me a number to call and the name of a woman. I called her and she said she would look into it. I told her the whole story and she asked the company if they would come back out to look at the damage, and they said no. I told her that I have my own plumber that I use for things that are not covered under the insurance and given that she said she believed in what I was telling her, she asked me if I could have the plumber come out and give an estimate. So, I did. The woman very good at returning phone calls all the way up to that point.

    I had my plumber come out and we left her a message but I never heard from her again. I left four or five messages, no return call, never called Frank, the plumber. It has been more than eight months. She originally said AHS would pay for it but I didn’t get paid for the repair. I’ve given up after a year. The estimate was for $700, which is not worth my time and stress. I still haven't fixed it because it’s in the guest room. When I’m gonna get it fixed, I’ll get my plumber to do it. Recently, the contractor from American Home Shield fixed the pool and that was good. The guy was nice and he was on time. He was also friendly and knew what he was doing. I was very happy. Normally, AHS is good but the other claim was frustrating. I wish there was something I could do to make AHS somehow responsible or at least stand up to what happened.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    My Whirlpool washing machine was spinning and bouncing all over the place but not doing what it needed to. It would stop in the middle of everything and make grinding noises. The first man that American Home Shield sent couldn’t find anything wrong with it because when he came out, it worked right. It never had before, for a couple of months, but it worked right. He told me I was basically making it up and I was very frustrated about it. I told them to either get it fixed or cancel my policy because I didn’t need someone coming to my home after I waited for half a day and telling me that I’m kind of off the wall. If I can’t get it fixed, what am I paying for? After he left, the washing machine didn’t work again.

    I called AHS again and a second man came out the very next morning. He heard the grinding noise and was able to discover what was wrong with it. They’ve ordered a part but they’ve not called back. Although my washing machine seems to be having a hard time getting fixed, everybody at AHS has been very good. I’d recommend them. In fact, I’ve already recommended them to a lot of other people. So far, they’re doing fine. They just have to bring my part.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    Our water was very smelly and discolored. I called American Home Shield to file a claim and I had a good interaction with the claims representatives. They said they would send somebody out. There had been some confusion though, and in their defense, this was kind of a glitch. The original payment was shorted and I think that that added some complications into what was going on. But everything went fine. Initially, they called the company. The company, however, kept delaying the appointment. They kept saying they had emergencies and they couldn’t come. We got three calls to delay it. On the last one, my husband said, “No, we're not delaying it anymore.”

    Also, there was a lapse of time because of this payment that was shorted by $45. And I was told that it was paid. Finally, we figured out that it wasn’t. And so, I paid it yesterday, so it should be fine. Other than that, the service and the interaction I had with the contractor that was sent out by AHS was excellent. He knew his business, he got right to it, and explained what was going on. He couldn’t fix the issue. He said something needed to be replaced. So, we're still waiting for a replacement.

    Sometimes, the right hand at Home Shield doesn’t necessarily know what the left hand is doing. It seems like there's some communication breakdown. One of the things that was very negative was talking to customer service. It was one of these third-party foreign type things and the people was part of what contributed to the breakdown in communication. We spent 15 minutes trying to verify because I said the account was in Paul and Shirley ** name, and this is an example of one obstacle, and they didn’t have that. It was in Paul’s name only. The rep couldn’t make the connection between Paul and Shirley **, and just Paul **.

    It was a matter of people not understanding how things work. Another incident was about the rep saying, "Montgo Mary, Texas," and I said, “No, it's not in Montgo Mary. It's in Conroe.” He said he had it in Montgo Mary and I said, “Well, it's Montgomery, one word, Montgomery. Will you spell it for me?” And he finally spelled it and I didn’t have a clue what he was talking about.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    We called a gas company because it was smelling like gas when my sister tried to turn the heater on. They told us to call our insurance so they could go in and fix what the issue was. Then I went into American Home Shield's website and submitted the claim online. The heater is working pretty good now and the guy who went to check everything out was really courteous. He was also explaining everything that was wrong and what could be done to avoid the carbon monoxide going into the house. He was explaining everything really well too. He was very clear and we understood everything that he said.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Erika,

    Thank you for providing us with feedback about your American Home Shield experience. We are pleased that the contractor was knowledgeable and repaired the issue.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    The guy who came for my air conditioning unit did a thorough investigation, and we are going ahead with the additional repair. The contractor has been very good so far. But I'm paying $4,000 for the repair, and most of it was not covered by American Home Shield. I would very much like to see and compare how much American Home Shield are covering and how much is the out-of-pocket cost. Other than that, I've been happy with my experience so far.

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    Claims HandlingRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    The water was backing up to the bathroom downstairs and overflowing it. There was a clear blockage somewhere in the pipe and right under the downstairs toilet. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and they quickly resolved the issue. Patriot Plumbing came out and I had to come out of pocket a little, but I understood why because the tech had to take up the toilet to make an access. Everything is working great now.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    We started having a leak last week and I made a claim online for the water leak on the pipes. My experience as far as filing a claim with American Home Shield was easy. Initially, I thought the leak was coming from the wall, so AHS assigned a company. It was called GG Construction and that company was great. The person was very responsive. He called me on Sunday and he showed up that day. They sent a technician on Monday and the technician checked it all on time in the morning. He said it was a slab leak and that it was not something that they could do.

    After that, they made the arrangements themselves with American Home Shield to have somebody else that is specialized in slab leak to come. Two days after that, somebody else came and he spent around 15 minutes. He said it was a slab leak and he said somebody else was gonna come and check it out. The next day, somebody else from that company came. I wasn’t there, but I talked to him on the phone and he checked it. He said it was a slab leak, which we already knew at that point. He gave me two options. He said that because it was behind the cabinets and the kitchen, either we get the hammer or sledgehammer the concrete and get to the leak, or we can reroute it.

    When he made the report, he only made one option available to American Home Shield. Somebody from American Home Shield called and said, “This is what he’s saying as far as you need to remove the cabinets and the countertops and all that.” I said, “If you guys give me something in writing.” After that, I’ve been trying to contact the plumber who came. He gave me two options, but he only gave one option to American Home Shield. When I was on the phone with him, I told him, “Did you identify which pipe is the one that is leaking? And what is it serving?” That was part of the diagnostic, but he didn’t know that. The other thing was the minimum that he could have done was he could have capped the areas that were leaking. Right now, we gotta close and open the water. Every time we open up the water to take a shower, it starts leaking, so it goes into the house. He could have done that.

    I tried to get a hold of him, but we couldn’t. I called American Home Shield and I talked to a gentleman. However, I didn’t really like his approach. Another hour or so, I called back and I talked to a lady. She was so nice and went out of her way. She called the plumbing company, although I called around 20 past 5:00. This issue has been going on and as of today, we don’t have a resolution. I asked the gentleman from American Home Shield if he could give me a copy of his report, so we would know what the diagnostic was. We can’t really rely on somebody coming and telling us to dig everything and break everything and wonder, “Are there easier ways to do the job?” The tech diagnosed as having half an inch pipe leaking, but what I see is it is not that one. It is a different pipe that is leaking, and that is where we are. Nonetheless, I’ve had other issues and American Home Shield has been good.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Mohammad,

    Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We are pleased to hear about your experience and the technicians that provided you with a great service experience.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I called American Home Shield regarding an air conditioning issue and the contractors were able to come the next day. They were very good. They were professional and they knew what they do. I am happy with these AHS guys.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Great Ethel. It's good knowing that you are satisfied with your warranty. We look forward to handling your warranty needs. Thanks for being a valued AHS customer.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    When I did the AC tune-up, American Home Shield's contractor found that my compressor completely shorted out. This is my first claim with them, and we’re still working on the issue. I’m waiting for the estimate for the second opinion for them to finish up the paperwork saying I need a whole new unit.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    We had a plumber come out to fix the toilet and three sinks. I called in the claim at American Home Shield 'cause I wanted to be more in detail about what was going on. The guys that came were very nice, professional and did the job well. It was the same people we had before, so they were very good. Now everything is back to what it should be.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Gabrielle,

    Your feedback is more than appreciated. We are glad to hear about your experience and the plumbing repairs that are complete.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    American Home Shield had the spring on the garage door fixed. I called it in and the claims rep has been good. They gave me a confirmation and then the contractor called. They told me the time that he would be there and he was there on time. He gave me excellent service. I directed him and showed him what was going on, and he did his job. I would refer AHS.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Lisa,

    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.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I’ve been with American Home Shield going on 4 years now, and haven’t had an issue with them... Until now. Last month I contacted AHS for a leaking pipe and a foul smell emanating from my basement. The plumber sent out by AHS and repaired the bathroom line cleared out the stoppage from the main pipe. He stated the smell would go away.

    I gave it about a week, and noticed the smell would come and go. A week and a half later, I noticed water soaking the floor in my basement once again and contacted AHS, who sent the same plumber back out. The main line that exits the water to the sewer was still stopped up, with a leak now coming down the kitchen pipe. He stated he needed to replace a piece of the pipe and would cost me $350. I was hesitant but agreed. Upon agreement to this price, he went to Home Depot to pick the piece needed.

    While he was out, AHS informed me that I’m addition to the $350 charge, I would have to pay another AHS fee of $125 because this was considered a new claim, even though the stoppage issue wasn’t corrected in my initial visit! The AHS operator falsely claimed I waited 3 weeks in between visits, which was a complete lie! She would not authorize the plumber to come back from Home Depot to fix my issue until I agreed to give her my debit card info!

    I gave my info to the operator but informed her I need to speak to a supervisor and she stated one would contact me. I have yet to hear from one. I’m really upset the way this was handled as I stated earlier I have never had an issue with this company. I pay my monthly fee on time, and yet I feel as if I’ve been scammed. I no longer recommend this company and am currently shopping for a new home warranty company who deserves my business.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    After a positive interaction with American Home Shield, Rasheda increased their star rating.

    Original Review: May 6, 2019

    My experience with the replacement of my water heater was horrible. To begin I placed a service request on the 19th of April 2019 and to date (May 6, 2019) I have not had the replacement performed. Additionally, I am being charged an additional $510 for "modification." Rehash, a monthly service fee of $90 plus a service fee of $100 and a "modification" fee of $510; and to add salt to the wound 2 weeks and 4 days later no one in the company can tell me when this water heater is able to be installed. A standard 40 gallon power-vented water heater. ALL AROUND POOR SERVICE...NOT WORTH THE INVESTMENT.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    This company is a complete joke. Sitting in an 85° house for a whole week because my air conditioner still hasn't been fixed. The company they said will fix it had me on hold for over an hour. Couldn't get in touch with a person. Called American Home Shield and they've done nothing to make it right or get my air conditioner fixed.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I had to call again this morning to try and cancel my contract with AHS. I called on Saturday and they still took money out of my bank account after I requested the cancellation of this contract. They are not a reputable company in my opinion. This company has lied about what they provide and how they treat their customers. All they want is your money but provide no service.

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    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.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I am still waiting for the repair on my A/C motor. The repairman did a no show/no call. It is 10 days and counting. I have health issues and really needed the air conditioning...a point that I made on 5/24/2019 when I called for service. I am still waiting.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    Our furnace has stopped working so we had gone through American Home Shield to get it fixed and it has been working great since the repair. I called the phone number that I was given, and I was able to submit that claim right on the phone. The contractor showed up a day early, and was able to figure out what was wrong. And then he took the time to actually explain to us about our furnace since it has a heat pump and we had no clue about those.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hailey,

    That is great news to hear.

    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.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I had a water leak in the base of the water heater and I called American Home Shield over the phone to submit a claim. But at first, they thought I was submitting a claim was for my AC and they sent an AC technician out. I told them that they had the wrong one and that it should be for my water heater in the attic. So they got the right contractor.

    Prior to that, I was also experiencing problems with my contract number. They said that my contract had expired and I couldn’t figure out why. They had called and told me that my contract was coming to an end, and when they asked if I wanted to renew it, I said yes. They kept going up every year on me though. But I’ve always renewed the contract over the phone and they had taken a draft out of my account every month. The rep even said okay and I had received a new contract in the mail, which stated a contract number. I also looked in my bank account where they had already drafted the $69 out for that month. Then I got a little angry because the rep was asking for proof. Why would I lie about something like that when I have it in black and white on my phone? It was right there and it had American Home Shield’s name on it.

    So I had to get in contact with a supervisor which took forever and a day. Then come to find out, she was telling me the same thing. I told her that I was looking at the contract right in front of my face. It has my address and all the information on it, and it is good until 2020. Then I gave her my address and after she started typing on the information, she found the problem. They had sent me a new contract with the old contract number on it. Why couldn’t they see that though? Why did it take so long, with them knowing that they had taken that money out? But after we got that problem taken care of, they moved forward with getting the water heater replaced. And if I ever have any other kind of plumbing issues, I would really love to have that contractor, McLean Plumbing, to come back out.

    McLean Plumbing had called and told me that they were gonna be out in between 1 o’clock and 4 o’clock, and they gave me a call about 15 minutes out from arriving at my house. The technician was very friendly and professional. He took his time explaining things to me and I like that. Once they verified that there was a leak, they said that they were gonna get in contact with AHS to make sure that they will pay for the water heater. The technician also said that I needed an expansion tank. I didn’t have that much knowledge on what an expansion tank was so he explained it to me. Then I called his office and they explained it to me as well. They also told me to go on YouTube to get a better understanding of, and I did. Since the repair, things have been outstanding. I’ve been checking the unit periodically to make sure that everything is okay and everything is great.

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    Hi Eddie,

    Thank you for the feedback about your most recent experience to have the water heater repaired. Also, I am glad to hear that the customer service representative was able to rectify the errors with the contract renewal.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    About two weeks ago, I had someone come out because my refrigerator went out. I had to express the fact that it was something that was in dire need, so I wouldn’t lose my food. The AHS reps were able to get JB Appliances because they’re nearby and could come immediately. However, no one had reached out to me for 48 hours. I’m not sure if AHS processed the claim because I haven’t received an email or a text message as I normally would, letting me know that someone is on the way. Of course, I lost all of my food. I reached out to AHS and spoke with a customer service agent who told me that my claim was being sent over to a different department that replaces items. They transferred me over there and I stayed on the phone for 45 minutes before someone actually came to the line.

    When someone came to the line, basically, it was a brush off. Of course, I got upset because I’ve lost all of my food and it’s now Friday and they were telling me that I would have to wait for two business days to hear back from the contractor when the customer service agent already told me that they already claimed it out. I asked to speak with a manager, because at this point, I’ve lost everything. There was no sense of urgency and I got upset. I was the one who reached out to them to ask them where we are now in this process. The wait time took another 45 minutes and the call ended up lasting almost two hours. The rep never got a manager on the phone. She finally took ownership and said, “I went to the department that it goes to, and they said that they’re not backed up.” But initially she told me, “Oh, it takes them two to three days because they’re so busy,” and that they’re not gonna get to me.

    Finally, the rep got up, placed me on hold, spoke with someone in the department. She called me back and let me know that my claim has been processed and that she was sending me an email. She sent me an email saying what my refrigerator was worth and that I could either pick from the options that they provided or I can hit the link saying, “I didn’t like either of them.” If I selected one, it would take an additional 14 business days for me to get it. So, I took the option to just go purchase my own refrigerator because I needed one, and then I just emailed them the invoice.

    If I didn’t demand that AHS put my situation as urgent, it wouldn’t have gotten done. I basically lost almost $200+ worth of food, which I had to go back and replace after I went out shopping for a new refrigerator, in which I had to spend my own money. Not everyone has $2,000 to go and try to find a refrigerator to replace the one that they have, try to get it delivered, and so forth. I purchased a brand-new one because you couldn’t purchase a used or a refurbished one. I had to charge $2,000 on my credit card for the refrigerator, which now, I still can’t get until it comes in because Sears is the only appliance company in Illinois that still sells brand-new appliances, and I still won’t have my refrigerator until the 18th. So, me and my family have been eating out and it is costing me even more money.

    Overall, it was a terrible experience. And the fact that just two days ago, I had to call American Home Shield back because I’m cleaning and my washer, which is also a Kenmore that does the steam, for whatever reason I heard a pop, and my entire lid was shattered. I put in a claim for it but I never received anything. So, now, I have to follow up again to make sure that the claim has even been created because the normal process hasn’t been done like AHS normally does. In the past, AHS service has been good. But recently, the customer service has been extremely terrible. The lack of urgency that they give to their customers has not been great.

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    Kashonda,

    I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. 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.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    American Home Shield's customer service has been excellent. Some of the technicians that they sent here were good and some were bad. Recently my water heater blew up and someone from Myers Comfort came out. They replaced the water heater and they did a great job.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Lisa,

    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.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I had a valve leak and both of my water heaters weren't heating. I went online to file a claim with AHS and it was very easy. The contractor also came very quickly. He was wonderful and very professional. He did a great job. The water heater worked great.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Caitlynd,

    I am pleased to hear about how easy it is to file a claim online. Also, I am glad the contractor was able to complete the repairs in such a timely manner.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    My water pump was not working. I didn’t have any water. I had to make a couple of phone calls through American Home Shield. The communication was not all there and there was so much confusion. In order for me to get the stuff done, I had to call back maybe three times. The first rep didn’t really know what to do. She said it will take six hours for the request to be granted. And I said, “Do you understand that I do not have water? You know how important it is to have water. I have to flush my toilet. I have no water in the sink.” I also then had to miss two days of work with no pay because I didn’t have any water. They didn’t install it until Tuesday.

    The contractors from Abbey Water Well Service, on the other hand, were great. They were professional and knowledgeable, and they did the best that they could to get me back up and running. They had to change the part, so they couldn’t do anything until the next day because they had to get the part. They had to replace the pump itself, and they had to change all the piping, too. Waiting was the hard part. And for me to be persistent, I have to be the one to call, which I didn’t like. Why do I have to be the one to call? I'm the customer.

    They probably need to be a little bit more efficient, maybe with the time management. They can speed it up depending on the case. I know it's case-by-case. This is actually my second thing with them. The first one was my microwave oven, but, I also had to be persistent. I had to be the one calling. They should be on top of things and tell me what was going on because they make sure that they take their money every month and I paid. So, when I need it, I want it to be available.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    When they did my preseason checkup, the contractor American Home Shield sent out discovered a problem with my fan. Then they called AHS, explained the problem, and they got it approved. I talked to the people there, and they had my credit card on file. So, I paid the service fee, and then he proceeded to fix the problem. They got it done in one day. The contractor was very professional and courteous. And they had their uniform. You could see who they were right away. I was real happy with them. AHS makes me feel safe. They make me feel like they know what they're doing. The whole process has been made easier. There was a time last year when we did it, and I paid them, and then there was a big problem getting American Home Shield to recognize that. But now, they do it right over the phone, and my American Home Shield gets their payment right away.

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    Good morning Penny,

    Thank you for sharing your amazing American Home Shield experience. We are glad to hear about the technician that completed the preseason checkup.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I'm new to American Home Shield and it has been a good experience so far. I did some research and read that they were the largest and most reputable. Being the largest, where they can afford to stay afloat with operations, was important and what I was looking for. With AHS, I have peace of mind. I also like that they work with local contractors and are able to get contractors out quickly. When I submitted a claim to AHS to unclog a drain via their mobile website, it took 30 seconds and it was extremely easy. At that time, I was told when to expect contact from someone to arrange a time to come out. They said it could take up to 24, but we heard from someone within an hour. My tenant said everything went great and was quick. The contractor was very accommodating, nice, and there has been no occurrence of the issue. I would definitely recommend AHS.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Anthony,

    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.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I had a problem with the garbage disposal and had it replaced. It was a great experience when I submitted a claim for that with American Home Shield. They did a great job with that claim. Everybody was very nice and professional. The contractor knew what he was doing, and the repair was done fast. It has only been in a week since the repair and we shouldn’t have any problem yet with the garbage disposal. I'm very happy with the way AHS handles our problem when we have one. I'm also very happy with the people they sent out. I recommend AHS.

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    Charlie,

    Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Its great knowing that we have provided you with satisfactory service. Have an amazing week.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    A couple of knobs on our gas range got bent. It started but they were crooked, and I was afraid of a leak. American Home Shield sent out Sears and they did a great job. The techs were very good and very timely. The parts took a while to get in but that was not anyone's fault. We’ve had American Home Shield for several years, and they’ve been responsive and good. They've been totally fine to work with. I would recommend them. In fact, I've recommended them to my daughter.

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    Hi Deborah,

    I am glad to hear about the great experience that AHS has provided you. I hope you continue to enjoy and recommend the warranty to your friends and family!

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I couldn't prime my pump for my pool. I submitted a claim for it to American Home Shield and their rep was lovely. Working with the rep was easy and a tech from Aquatech came out almost immediately. We thought the appointment was gonna be after the weekend, and they were able to work it out for a late appointment on Friday, which was great. The tech did a great job. He was on time, thorough and he explained what he did. Since then, everything has been fine. I was also extremely pleased with the rep as she called to follow-up and make sure everything was working after the appointment. It was seamless good service and AHS exceeded my expectations.

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    Good morning Barbara,

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

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    Submitting a claim online with American Home Shield has been very easy and my experience with their contractors have all been very good. On my most recent claim, the line was frozen in the fridge, so the contractor who was sent defrosted it and took everything out. It was very fast.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Valerie,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Claims HandlingTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    Last week, American Home Shield worked on my dryer that had CE error. Their claim process over the internet was easy and the contractor that they sent out was fine. However, the dryer is now doing the same thing again and they’re supposed to send somebody else out Wednesday. So far, I’ve had three claims this year. One was when they came out but just threw parts and stuff, which was not great. I’ve got to go to the laundromat again this week to do laundry and I’m not happy about that. And when they replaced my hot water tank, which was terrible because I paid almost $700 out of my pocket. They need to look at the way that their policies are written and inform their customer on their portion because it’s not right to be surprised since you got a home warranty and then you pay out of pocket. That's not good.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    The lights in the kitchen weren’t working. I sent a claim online to American Home Shield and they got a tech from All Safe Electric to come out. He was straight to the point, fixed it, and then he left. But I coulda called my own homeowners insurance, and paid less money, and got the same service. Other than that, everything is good. I appreciate American Home Shield’s services.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    American Home Shield is a home warranty company that actually gets the job done instead of nickel-and-diming you to death. This is my second year with them and my experiences with them were effective. My most recent claim had to do with a disruption in plumbing in my bathroom, and Findlay Plumbing came out and fixed the problem. They were professional, they listened to me, they paid attention to what I was telling them, and they accomplished their task. The previous toilet had a seal around it of caulking, which Findlay neglected to reapply. Other than that, it's working fine. I haven't had an issue since they've been out.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    When the toilet wouldn't flush and it was leaking on the floor, I called American Home Shield and they put me in touch with the contractor. The rep said I would hear within 24 hours. But I went ahead and called myself because of the leak. I was concerned about the water, so I called them. They came out that day and they were very good. Two of them came and they took care of it immediately.

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    Good morning Linda,

    Thank you for providing us with feedback regarding your most recent experience.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    American Home Shield provides excellent service and they’re reliable. Plus, the rep that we always have is always awesome and pleasant. He always confuses my daughter with me, too. I would also tell others to get AHS because when you submit the ticket with them, within 48 hours, somebody’s at your house. We had some other contract with one other person, but I didn’t care for them too much because it took two to three weeks to get a repair. So, American Home Shield is top-of-the-line for me.

    Recently, we had an issue at home where when we were using an appliance, the power would trip the breaker and the doorbell. We submitted a claim online with AHS and it was easy to do. It took not even three clicks and we were done. They assigned H&C Electric, LLC to our claim and the representative from H&C called us on the same day. Then I got the email support as well as the text message to let me know the tech was on the way. When the tech was 20 minutes out, he called us. He even called again when he was outside just to say he was outside. He was amazing. We had him before and he was always good. He was in and out real quick and at the time, we didn’t wanna waste too much time because we had somewhere to go.

    He had to replace the doorbell completely. But on the resetting of the breaker, the ampage with the equipment that we use in the home wasn’t enough for the wattage. It was only 20 amp but we were over that with the use of the machine. My husband’s a chef, so his equipment used 15 by itself, not including the other appliances that were used during the time that would cause the breaker to throw. We have a second side that was not connected with that one main breaker, so we just had to shift some stuff around and put them towards the other outlet so it would be compatible. And everything has been working perfectly since then.

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    Charlnocia,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I recently made a claim at American Home Shield for a recall to have somebody come out and look at our AC again. The original one was over the phone, then we recalled them online and then the third time was through the chat service online ‘cause the website wasn’t working. It's been the same guy that has come out the last two times and he's been very helpful.

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    Good morning Madeline,

    I am pleased to hear about the contractor that has been to your home to service the AC system. I hope you continue to enjoy!

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    My disposal was all stopped up, so both sides of the kitchen sink was full of water that wouldn’t go down. The rep who assisted me when I submitted a claim for my disposal was very nice. The only difficulty I had was understanding her. She spoke with an accent, and it was like she was talking three feet away from the phone, and it wasn’t a speaker phone, either. And I had to keep asking her to please speak up. The technician was very nice and professional. He did an excellent job and even explained to me what he was doing. The job was completed the same day and the disposal works fine now.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I had a microwave that quit heating and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online. I was very happy with the online process. It was quick and easy. My only issue was that the contractor was rushing and I had a little difficulty understanding him. I couldn't understand his English. But everything went smoothly and it was fine. He was great. I've been very happy with the performance of the microwave since the repair and it is much easier now that I have the microwave back.

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    Good morning Kimberly,

    Thank you for sharing your American Home SHield experience with us. Your partnership is more than appreciated.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    Submitting the claim online was really easy, especially for me as a first-time homeowner. We have a dual zone air conditioning unit and one of the zones was not cooling correctly. I was kinda overwhelmed at first but as soon as I went online and found the website, everything became immensely simple. Although I created the wrong service ticket, once I contacted them about the mistake I made, it was remedied the next day. And once I got the correct ticket, I had a contractor out here.

    It was BestWay Mechanical and the technician was Jason. They sent me an email with a picture of him. That was helpful so I knew who was gonna be showing up to the house. I knew who to expect. He was really professional too, and I knew everything I needed to have. He explained it pretty thoroughly but the repair isn’t complete yet. They were waiting for the authorization from American Home Shield. But we got the authorization today. I’m just waiting for BestWay to call me back.

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    Mark,

    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.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I filed a claim to American Home Shield for a water leak in my bathroom. The rep was awesome and really helpful. The contractor they sent was really good and explained everything to me. They did an awesome job and my bathroom has not been leaking since then.

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    Margie,

    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.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I scheduled a routine check on our air conditioner with American Home Shield, and everything was good. The person who came out checked the pressures and he said the unit was already working well.

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    Great Daniel! It's good to know that you've had a positive experience with the warranty. We look forward to assisting with your future warranty needs. Have an amazing week.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    My wife filed a claim with American Home Shield for the washer. The spin cycle wouldn’t work and they were out within a day or two, which was great. They were on time too. They were here when they said they'd be here, and I like that. Some people say they’ll be here at a certain time but they’re maybe three or four hours late. Sometimes that can’t be controlled. But I’d recommend this technician. We’ve also had him out before and he’d done great work.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    We had AHS at two homes and at one home, they did a great job. The contractor tuned up the air conditioner. The second time he came and cleaned it, but he saw that the coils of one of the air conditioners needed to be cleaned. His name is Justin and he has been very nice. I was very pleased with him. He cleaned around the air conditioner and did a great job.

    Now, we’ve had a plumbing issue previously and we let it sit because we had two different people come and had to pay twice. Both of them have a different idea, so now, we gotta get a third opinion or figure out something else because one guy said we might have a broken pipe underneath the whole house, and that’s very expensive and AHS doesn’t cover that. So we’re stuck in limbo. I wasn’t so sure about those both people that we used. The second one was okay. They were good. But the first one, I wasn’t pleased. But that was the only bad experience I’ve had. AHS had someone come out and fix our pool and they’ve done a good job every time. We’re pretty happy with everything else. When the pump broke the other day AHS had someone come out and fix that really quick. They've been good about coming out quickly.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    The evaporator fan of my refrigerator broke. It was making horrible, shrill, loud noises and never would stop. I could hear it through the whole house even at night. I was afraid to even turn it off. It was a grinding, rattling — and when it would shut down when it came to a certain temperature and start back up, it sounded like the gears were grinding and it was gonna explode. It was uncomfortable. We had to put up with that for about a week. I called American Home Shield and they sent a guy out. My refrigerator is a bottom freezer and the tech had to get down on the floor. He was a big guy and it was hard on him. He was there for a little while and the refrigerator stopped making the noise temporarily. He left and it started again within a short period of time.

    We went to the third person from the same agency. He came in and was really friendly and talkative. He seemed to be doing stuff and plugged and unplugged the refrigerator four or five times to show me it was fixed. However, it wasn't long until the problem started again. I called American Home Shield and told them they needed to do something because I was unplugging my refrigerator at night and I had to put some bags of ice in there too. AHS called back and said they were gonna try another company. That guy came in and he disassembled the whole thing. He put it out and I could see the fan which was broken. My fridge is an expensive, older model and it's heavy duty. I really didn't wanna have to get a new one. Obviously, the first couple of techs didn’t know what they were doing. Still, he fixed it and it has been performing wonderfully since. It's cooling.

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    Hi Cheryl,

    I am glad to hear about the contractor was able to complete the refrigerator repairs. It is our goal to provide you with knowledgeable technicians that are skilled to service a variety of items.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I had an issue with the ice maker of my refrigerator. It wasn't working properly and it was icing. It would just get really, really cold and I wasn't able to get any of the ice out. I tried repairing it by myself by throwing a bunch of hot water in it but it continued to be a problem. Though I didn't have a problem submitting the claim, there have been times when I've had to remind people to put booties on when they come to my house as I try to protect my flooring and for cleanliness. The guys AHS sent have to come back to my place since they have to order the part. Still, they should cover their feet as it's important for people.

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    Hi Judy,

    Thank you for the feedback about your most recent experience to have the refrigerator ice maker repaired. Also, I am glad to hear that the technicians respected your request and wore the booties.

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    After a positive interaction with American Home Shield, Peter increased their star rating.

    Original Review: May 5, 2019

    I live in New England, where the winters are cold and heat is a necessity lest you want freezing children and burst water pipes. A few months ago I had an issue where the blower on my furnace stopped working and thanks to American Home Shield ("AHS") it only got worse from there. Thinking the warranty would provide me some benefit I called the service line at which point I was told that someone would either come out the following day otherwise it would be approximately three days...THREE DAYS! I called the service company to gauge whether or not the next day was feasible and they told me in all candor that they would not be able to make it out any earlier than three days from that point. I was stunned, to bridge 3 days without heat during the middle of the winter is not possible with modern plumbing.

    As I spent my afternoon calling back and forth between the service company and AHS one thing became clear, nothing was getting fixed anytime soon. Instead I was forced to call a local service company which came out THAT AFTERNOON and fixed my problem. Of course AHS being the scam artists they are refuse to pay for any "out of service network repairs". I was really disappointed that I had thrown money down the toilet on AHS. They really are just interested in collecting your premiums and avoiding giving you anything in return. They even have a comical $100 service fee just to get someone to come out for a service call...do yourself a favor and save your money.

    I can honestly say I feel that my premiums were a complete waste and that AHS in no way was interested in assisting me during the periods I needed them. I actually had another, unrelated issue with my HVAC which arose today and I will NOT be calling AHS this time. Why? Because I know all they want is to scam me out of a $100 on a service fee when to date I've given the company a few hundred dollars of premium and collected absolutely nothing. Best advice I can give you is to avoid AHS like the plague, because they are that bad.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Peter,

    I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received 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.

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    Claims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    The dryer quit going around as the belt had fallen off. Everything went well when I submitted the online claim. American Home Shield was very prompt about answering anything I sent through online. The appointment was very good too. The contractor came in and I just showed him where it was. He was friendly, and had the job done quickly. I was just happy with them up to that point. If I don't know how to do home repairs myself, I wouldn't hesitate to go with them, that's because they were very good.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Shelby,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I had a leak under the toilet so I called AHS and the rep was extremely nice and helpful. The contractor came out the next day and was very conscientious. He explained the issue very well.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Judith,

    Your feedback regarding your American Home Shield experience is more than appreciated. We are glad to partner with you as your home warranty provider.

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    My ice maker broke. It was the original, and it stopped working. I called American Home Shield for that, and they sent out the local refrigeration service who were there the next day. It was amazing. When the contractor made the appointment, they said, “We’ll be there tomorrow at 8:30,” and they were there at 8:20. He knew exactly what the problem was. The ice maker froze out the line and the gears were shut. He pulled it out and replaced it, and he was on his way within 10 minutes. The contractor was very good, and since the repair, my ice maker has been working great. I would recommend American Home Shield.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Margaret,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for an under-the-counter microwave oven that died out. The reps were friendly, and the entire experience from beginning to end was excellent. It was just a matter of going online and making a claim request. They had someone come out and evaluate the unit, which needed to be replaced, and American Home Shield needed a day to approve that. They did very quickly and offered me three different options as far as how I wanted to proceed. The replacement model that they offered was comparable to what we have, and I chose that. They had it shipped out to us fairly quickly and installed it the same day that it arrived, and it has been excellent. American Home Shield did a tremendous job, and I’m a thoroughly happy customer.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning William,

    I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience with American Home Shield and the microwave replacement that was complete. I hope you continue to enjoy the warranty!

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    Our dishwasher wasn’t draining and the contractor that American Home Shield sent out were on time and very, very nice. The plumber that came by never opened the gateway from the pipe to the food processor. So, that was just the problem. He decided to take the cap off and it was an easy fix. I've been very pleased.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    Sears came out when I called to submit a claim to American Home Shield for my refrigerator. I did it over the phone because we were having a hard time finding somebody. There were a couple of people who were out of town and AHS really worked on to make sure they got me someone right away. It was awesome. Then, the contractor found out that it was the main board so they had to order the board which took five days. Once the board came in, I called them and they came out within two days. They did good and the refrigerator has been working fine since the repair.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Melinda,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I’m a new policyholder and for my first claim, my garbage disposal had rusted and was leaking from the bottom. I called American Home Shield then they contacted me with the name of the contractor. He called and came out the next day. I was impressed he didn’t try to oversell me anything, which a lot of them do. He was polite, professional and answered questions I had. I was just very, very pleased.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Carol,

    Your feedback regarding your recent experience 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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    The heating element on microwave was broken and so I filed a claim with American Home Shield. I did it over the phone and the customer service was great. Everything was great. The guy who came out was knowledgeable, did what he had to do, and fixed everything really fast and was out. His name was Sergei. He was polite and he didn’t make a mess of things. So, he was good, too. My microwave has been great since the repair. It’s like new.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Joshua,

    It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience and a better team of contractors to service your home repair needs. We hope you continue to enjoy your AHS warranty!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I called American Home Shield when I had air conditioner issues. The AC wasn’t working properly, so the tech came and looked at it. He changed a couple of parts. He handled it well. He was pretty good. The AC is working good so far. American Home Shield had pretty good customer service. It was a great experience overall.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Mohammed,

    Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    The AC unit had a part that went bad and a Freon leak, and I submitted a claim over the internet to American Home Shield. It was a Sunday and the first available appointment was Thursday, on the 25th. However, I didn’t end up having the contractor come out to service because they guaranteed to come out from 12 to 4. At two o’clock, I haven’t heard anything and usually, I would have. So, I called them and they said that my appointment wasn’t until the following Thursday, which was on the 2nd. I told them that it’s on the 25th and the woman at Comfort First was extremely rude. I immediately called AHS, told them what was going on and they immediately remedied the situation. They had a secondary contractor there that evening and said their apologies about the poor service of the first contractor who was already outside their guidelines. They were supposed to make an appointment within 48 hours, and then service within 48 hours.

    The second contractor was CT Mechanical and Clinton, the technician, was fantastic. He came back the next day because he had to get the part. He went and picked up the part and put in Freon that was more cost-effective than the traditional Freon since everything leaked out. He was extremely helpful. We have had no issues since he repaired it. Once I was able to provide AHS the issue with the first contractor, they were quick to resolve it and immediately, put me in contact with someone that resolved the issue and made me whole, so I felt fine with it. I’ve had them for at least 10 years and I’m getting ready to renew for another year, so putting-kinda-your-money-where-your-mouth-is type of thing is important.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I'm happy I got the service with American Home Shield. The first claim was for the re-keying and that was very good. The second one is the tune-up for spring. A-US Air Conditioning of Texas came and the service was very good. I was very impressed with the technician. He recommended that I have to change a filter for one of our system, and I did. He was very professional and I'm very happy for all of the service.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Wen,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    The guy from Sun Bright Pool Services handled my issue quite well. It was a leak in one of my valves, and he repaired it and corrected the problem. And everything’s been working since. I filed the claim for it with American Home Shield online. The process was simple. Also, the turnaround time was quick. The only thing is you can never reach anybody from American Home Shield. I’ve waited a half an hour, and nobody responds. So, I’ve given up and I don’t call any more.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    It took a couple of days for the contractor to come out after I filed a claim with AHS, which was very reasonable. There were two people and they immediately identified themselves. They were friendly, and were able to go right in and immediately see the problem. They also fixed the issue really quickly, in the same day. They had to replace a couple parts and told me exactly what they were.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Joan,

    Your feedback about your American Home Shield experience is appreciated. We hope you continue to enjoy the level of service you have experienced.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    My experience with American Home Shield has always been good. We had a claim recently that has something to do with my air conditioning. My husband was on the phone and AHS had a gentleman come out and repair it. It didn't take long to fix the problem and the air conditioning unit is now working fine.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Dorothy,

    Your feedback regarding your recent experience 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.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I had National Lock & Key come out to do a rekeying. I paid $75 for the tech to come. AHS paid for the rekey but then if there were any changes to a lock, I would have to pay for it. The person they sent was very knowledgeable and he suggested what can be done. He rekeyed three doors and changed the lock of one that I paid for.

    My realtor suggested American Home Shield to me. However, they misinformed me. I thought it was like normal insurance like how I would have deductibles. Instead, it's about $500 to $600. If they give me an option, I'll choose the plan that suits me, like I'll pay $200 deductible then everything would be covered. If that's how insurance is, that every time I call out technicians they would come and say "oh this one's fine" or "oh you didn't do this right" then they would charge $75, what's the point of having insurance? The person who sold me the insurance didn't give me options to choose from.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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. I just sent you an email. Thanks for your patience.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I had a routine cleaning of my air conditioner, and American Home Shield called and asked me when a good time was. The tech was very professional. He came out and did exactly what he was supposed to do, and he was on time so I’m pleased with that.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Toni,

    Your feedback regarding your American Home Shield experience is more than appreciated. We are glad to partner with you as your home warranty provider.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    It was extremely easy to submit a claim with American Home Shield online for my air conditioner. Their website gave me enough options to give what the details were and what was going on. The contractor came out really fast, within a day or two, and they were perfect and did everything they were supposed to do. They were courteous and wonderful. The tech was very professional and pretty quick. He explained what was causing the issue and he had the part that he needed. My air conditioner has been working perfectly since the repair.

    On the other hand, I ordered service for my plumbing but I still haven't heard from the people who are supposed to be calling me. They emailed me and told me to reply to their email, and I did, but I haven't heard anything back. It’s not an emergency, though, so I’m not terribly concerned. I figured that I would give them till tomorrow and then try calling them directly. Nonetheless, I would recommend AHS.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Jennifer,

    I am glad to hear about the repairs that are complete. It is our goal to fulfill your expectations and provide you with the best service.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    American Home Shield has been very good to us. We woke up one morning and we had no water. They got a man out here by 8:30 and had a new well pump put in, and we had running water. Everything was fine by 11:30. I highly recommend the plumbing service, which was Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air, and Big Al’s Appliance. They were wonderful. The knowledge of the plumbing people was fantastic. The plumber came out and even did it in the rain, and it has been fine and wonderful.

    Now recently, I had no freezer and everything went bad. The ice that was in the icemaker melted and it was a mess. I called American Home Shield and requested for service. The contractor had to replace the compressor, evaporator, and condenser because everything shut down. He replaced everything and they were fantastic. They came right out and worked around my husband’s schedule and worked with us with the dogs. They know people’s lives are not 9:00 to 5:00. Our household is a 24-hour house, so someone is up 24/7 in the house. I said, “I have to lay down, I’ll call you back when I get up,” and Big Al’s Appliance said, “That’s fine. Shoot me a text whenever you get up, then we’ll figure out.”

    Everything was wonderful. They were very gracious and they came out on the weekend for us. The contractor had been here about three and a half months ago and he said, “Oh my god, I don’t understand why that would've happened.” The compressor burned up again, so he told us when he left that he would contact American Home Shield. Sherry called me and informed me that she was gonna get a hold of Big Al’s Appliance, talk to the owner, and she would call me back. She did and they felt that replacing the compressor again was a futile measure. She said that she was going to replace the whole unit, so they gave me an item number. We looked the item number up and I talked with Sears, and they have a delivery scheduled for the end of the week. The woman that I spoke with at Sears, Maydelle, told me that they are supposed to call me on Thursday night and give me a window for Friday delivery.

    I can’t thank AHS enough because last January was the first time the freezer and refrigerator went and lost everything in it. Then, the water pump went and I also had a burner on the stove go. And now, the refrigerator is being replaced. I have given American Home Shield's name and number to two people and my in-laws use them. However, I was leery when I started looking at Facebook and at the people’s comments. But the first time I ever called, they took care of us immediately and the problem was rectified as soon as the parts came in. It was a very good experience for us and has been, so I disregard any of the bad reviews. As a matter of fact, every time I get a thing to do a survey to give a review for either Big Al’s or American Home Shield or the plumbing company, it is 5 stars across the board.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Leslie,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePrice

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    My air conditioner's compressor went out. I submitted a claim to AHS and the gentleman who came out did the repair himself. He was very polite and clean while others whom AHS sent before were not. The other company that AHS used before said that they would come out but then they never did. I told AHS that time that I wasn't paying for the service because it would cost me $100 when they come out and I'm not gonna pay for something that they didn't come out and do.

    This recent company that AHS used did exactly what they said they would do. They replaced the compressor and unfortunately dumped all the Freon out. I didn't like that AHS covers $10 per pound so I had to pay the rest of it which was over $800. Still, I was very pleased with the gentleman who came most recently. He called and made sure the time he would arrive was gonna be good and came when he said he was going to. He cleaned up after himself and was very nice.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Michelle,

    Thank you for your feedback about your American Home Shield experience. It is our goal to provide you with the best team of contractors and an even better customer service experience.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    The gas regulator on our stove was broken so I couldn’t use it. Usually, I call to submit claims but I figured that I'd start with the online process since it's a little easier. I initially went online to set up an appointment with AHS and then it defaulted to Sears, but I wanted to get Optimum. We've worked with Optimum in the past on our dryer and microwave and they've always been very helpful so that's why we decided to go with them this time. I called back and spoke with someone from AHS and he was very helpful in getting it redirected to Optimum. It would be nice if I could indicate online if I wanted to go with my own person versus having it default.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Lenore,

    I am glad to hear about your most recent service experience to fulfill your request with a preferred contractor.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    We had several outlets that were not working, and I made a claim for it online at American Home Shield. I wasn’t able to put much of the description as to the specific problem, but it didn’t affect the outcome. The tech was efficient, professional, found the problem almost right away and got the job done. I’m happy with the service.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Christy,

    Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    The most recent claim we had was with our air-conditioning/heater, and that worked out great. The guy came out and diagnosed what the problem was. Then we were back up and running. But we've had another claim for the toilets and we have been working with McLain Plumbing, trying to get them to work. All the problem is not theirs though. It just seems like we're going back and forth to bring American Home Shield up to speed.

    A part was ordered but we were going for an extended vacation and McLain Plumbing was going to call the person who was sitting our home. They tracked it and they said that the part was sent and delivered. But they don't show any date, time or who received it. So the question is where the parts are and I’m stuck in the middle right now. But I'm sure that American Home Shield will resolve it. They have done a good job in the past with other issues and I‘d still recommend them. The contractors they sent out in both cases were also good.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Peter,

    Your feedback is more than appreciated about your American Home Shield service claim. We hope you continue to enjoy the customer service we provide and the team of contractors chosen to service your home.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    When I had a heating issue, I called in to submit a claim with American Home Shield and that process was easy. AHS sent the contractor, Air Control Expert, but their schedule to work didn’t fit around my schedule. It was hard to fit in their schedule since I work from 8:00 to 6:00. But when we finally got a service appointment scheduled, they were completely wonderful. Their technician came out and fixed the issue. I had a thermocouple replaced in my gas furnace three months ago. Then the pilot light wouldn’t stay lit, so the technician came out and replaced the thermocouple again, then he ended up replacing the whole thermostat. So, it seems like I had to pay twice. But since the repair was made through a home warranty with AHS, I was not paying for the parts but for the service. The furnace seems to be working and everything seems pretty good now.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Rick,

    Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I had a plumbing issue. I submitted a claim online to AHS and it was very easy. AHS sent Mr. Rooter Plumbing out and it was a good experience. They came, they resolved the issue, and everything was good. I also submitted a claim for a refrigerator and they sent Sears out and everything was taken care of, as well.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Rory,

    Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I submitted a claim online to American Home Shield for a dishwasher and had a very good interaction with the contractor who was very courteous and professional. However, they didn't take care of the dishwasher in one day. They replaced everything in it and it was still broken. Another contractor was sent out and they couldn't fix it too. A third one will be coming out tomorrow. Other than that, we've never had a problem with AHS and I've been very happy with them.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. Please rate us again once your issue has been resolved. Enjoy your day.

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    Glenn's Appliance Services came out for my dishwasher that was not working. It was not filling water. I could feel the heating element heating up, but then it was making this weird noise. I wanted to get it checked out. I called American Home Shield and said what was going on. It was a fine experience. And then, I received a text from Glenn's Appliance to schedule the visit and that they would call me within 24 hours after I made the appointment or after I requested the service.

    The contractor's service was great. His name was Terry. He came in, assessed the problem and began to work on repairing it. They had to replace some seal. They had to order a part. When he came back in, he installed the part. He had to work with making sure that everything fit properly in order to get the dishwasher working again. And it's nice having an appliance working again and a little bit smoother. It was a process that was efficient and effective. American Home Shield allows for protection that you hope you never need, but it's nice to have when you need it. American Home Shield was part of the closing that my realtor did. But my experience has been good, so I decided to continue with it.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Karla,

    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.

    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    I called in March 2019 about a water leak, plumbing was included in my contract. They informed me they could not find a contractor and I could do so myself. I cancelled my contract The first of April 2019. They are still taking the monthly payments from my checking account and I have had to call a second time. I received a new contract and I did not request to renew and I am still trying to get the old contract cancelled and my money returned. I don't believe they are an ethical and trustworthy company.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Phyllis,

    I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. 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.

    Customer ServiceTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    This company is absolutely the worst, most unprofessional scam artists I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with, and wasting my money on. We have wasted 7 years of our money and time on this disgusting excuse for a company. We didn't request service on anything until about two years ago, when our heating units began to give our tenants issues. And, since then they have hired the worst contractors to come out to our house and scam us. AHS told us if they can't fix the units they'd replace them. Well, that's an absolute lie. They will do everything in their power to never replace anything. I have had to make a service call for our heating/ac units every two weeks for nearly the past year, and they STILL refuse to replace the units.

    They have a scam with the contractors where they told me the replacement is at the call of the contractor, but the contractors (2 different ones) have told me AHS will not let them make that call, and it is up to the company. Well, of course the contractor isn't going to replace the units! They make so much money for having to come out every few weeks, and AHS isn't going to replace the units because they make money off of the customers every single time we have to place a service call! I'M BEYOND FED UP AND FURIOUS WITH THIS DISGUSTING COMPANY!!! NEVER EVER GO WITH AHS! You're better off not paying for a home warranty and saving up your own money and finding a good, trustworthy, reliable contractor to help you out when you need.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Carrie,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    All of our plumbing is backed up right now, and we had a vendor come out. He didn't do much assessing, but he told us that there was a collapsed pipe under the slab, which wasn't true. There was no communication between American Home Shield and the first vendor so the warranty company didn't know their assessment. They were trying to get back with each other, trying to figure out what's going on and I was waiting on that for a couple of weeks. The second vendor came out and was able to find out within two minutes that there was a stoppage. It wasn't covered by AHS but I had it fixed. The rep was great and very professional. Plus, he helped me a lot. He has been trying to help me out with what he could do but he's limited on what he can help me with due to different coverage restrictions. I'm sure they'll find the actual source of the problem.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Ethan,

    Your feedback about your most recent American Home Shield experience is appreciated. We hope you continue to enjoy the warranty!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    You have to fight with American Home Shield to get things done. I had them come out for a dishwasher repair. The technician they sent out told me I needed to have my house completely rewired. He never pulled the dishwasher out to examine it. Six years ago I had new wiring and then a new electrical box put in my home, and I had it done by a licensed contractor so I know he was lying. When I called out a private service because the insurance company wouldn’t send anybody else without charging me, the service person pulled out the dishwasher and the issue is that a mouse had eaten the waterline. So, every time we turned on the dishwasher, it was shutting off the electricity. I knew the mouse issue wasn’t a covered issue, but I was a little bit insulted that this electrician was trying to get me to insist I had to have my house rewired.

    And then the second issue came at the same time. I called because my refrigerator compressor went out. It’s a recessed refrigerator. The first technician came out and said, “I can’t do anything about this. It’s not within my scope.” He shoved the refrigerator all the way back into the recessing. So, they sent out another technician and they denied the claim stating that it didn’t meet manufacturer’s specifications for air ventilation. I pulled out the refrigerator and I have 2.5 inches above and 2.5 inches below, and the specifications according to the manufacturers guidelines which I sent to the insurance company was 0.5 inch.

    So, once again, I had to fight them for that and because I had the evidence because I measured it and showed them it had proper ventilation. Finally they agreed to cover it after multiple phone calls and arguments over. My biggest suggestion is that when going to quote manufacturer’s warranty guidelines, you should know them. Because the technician again, had he read the technical guidelines and pull out the tape measure, he would have seen it. 2.5 inches is way different than 0.5 inch. It’s like they look at somebody and take their vulnerability and think that we’re not going to validate the information. I’m sure there’s a lot consumers that don’t, but I did.

    I also had a microwave that they refused to cover saying that it was due to negligence, and it wasn’t. It was a $75 microwave which was ridiculous because it was over the stove. We put in a couple water in there and it caught on fire. But they said it was because there was grease build-up. There was no grease build-up in there. There was a couple of water and there was a short in the microwave. We eventually found out there was a recall on these microwaves. But again, we’re lucky the house didn’t catch on fire. But the technicians that came out weren’t the best. That’s my biggest issue. AHS don’t hire the best contractors. And the contractors that do come out have no desire to do the job right.

    But the last guy that came out, the plumber, was really nice. The person on the phone was really nice. I had a wall and a shower leak and they did a great job. The plumber was efficient and very knowledgeable. He confirmed what we thought it was, and that it was something we could repair ourselves. And we did it ourselves. I had a washing machine repaired. That experience went well, but it’s a 50-50. It’s something that I don’t even understand why. The only reason I've kept AHS is for in case something major and I can fight it, and because I know how to read and I can do my research. I heard they're all the same, that everybody else had to fight to get their stuff covered. And if you don’t know how to read your manufacturer’s warranty, they don’t cover anything.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Kay,

    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.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    I called American Home Shield to file a claim and they were able to contact someone to come out the next day. So, it was good. The contractor was fine. He came out, did what he needed to do, and it was quick.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Lisa,

    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.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    We've had real good experiences with American Home Shield – every one except one. But that was a couple of years ago and we resolved that issue with the company. Most recently, the issue was with the dishwasher and Appliances & More LLC came out for that. The arms that sprays the water had come loose inside of the dishwasher. But they were able to fix it very quickly and service was very good. The fellow that came was very nice. He did a good job and everything worked well.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good afternoon Betty,

    It was a pleasure to read your review regarding your American Home Shield experience. I hope you continue to enjoy the contractors that we dispatch to service your home repair needs.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    I have renters at my house and they said when they turned on the air conditioner, it didn’t work. They said they went outside to the unit and it was just making a buzzing sound. So, I called AHS to schedule the appointment and had them call the renters directly. They called the renters and they scheduled an appointment the very same day within a couple of hours or less, so it was really quick. And they came out on a Sunday and repaired the AC. It was a done deal. The only problem was that it was expensive because I have the $100 deductible, so I had to pay for that. But then the Freon was over $700 and I only got the information that I had to pay for that as I scheduled the service. So, I didn’t even know that that wasn’t going to be covered. I wish I had known that when I'd signed up for the plan. If I did, I might have had my neighbor take care of it, so it might have been less. Other than that, the service itself was really good.

    I have AHS since last year and everything's been great except for one technician. We had a plumbing issue and one of the companies that they use was terrible. I even called and complained, so AHS got all that in their record. My renters were really unhappy with that service. It was for the dishwasher and the guy came out when it was scheduled then he had to order parts. But it ended up being a month of time went by with their dishwasher down because when the techs ordered the parts, they never called back to reschedule. I ended up calling and they said the parts were in. That would have been nice to know.

    Then we had to schedule and they sent out somebody completely different who put the parts in. But the dishwasher still didn’t work. So, I ended up buying a new dishwasher and I didn’t even go back to AHS to see about them replacing it. I just went on my own to my own service guy and had him replace it. Then I spent $800 for that service. So, that was really not a good experience. But AHS was fine in handling their end of the service. It was the plumbing service that handled the dishwasher claim that was terrible. I paid the $100 service for that, but I didn’t want to pay another $100 to be told that I needed a new dishwasher, and I didn’t know if AHS was gonna cover it or not, so I just bought a new dishwasher.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Carrie,

    It was a pleasure to read your feedback, which entails your service experience with American Home Shield. I hope you continue to enjoy the warranty coverage.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    One of the pipes was clogged and when I submitted a claim to American Home Shield, I did it over the phone. The rep was very helpful and the contractor came out the next day. AJ Plumbing has always been professional. They always know what the problem is, they always get it fixed and those who come happen to be very nice people. They explained everything thoroughly and since the drain was repaired, it has been working fine.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Great Barry! That's what we like to hear. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have a great weekend.

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    Tech

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    My problem with my AC was not getting fixed. The contractor of American Home Shield came out and at first they said I had a leak up the top. So, it ran all the antifreeze out. So, they ended up having to put 12 pounds of R-22 in there. Then they came out, it was the fan was blowing out. So, they fixed the fan, too. Then the next day later, it froze up. So now, I'm waiting for them to come. They said the pipes that run from the machine or from the AC into the house inside the AC has froze. Today, I called AHS back for an appointment -- it will be from between 12:00 to 2:00 tomorrow. Overall, AHS is doing what they're supposed to do. I just don't know how they're gonna handle this AC unit because the first time the guy came out he was recommending a new unit. But American Home Shield said, "No", because they already did the repairs.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    I contacted American Home Shield and told the rep that the dishwasher wasn’t working. The contractor contacted me and we set up an appointment. He arrived promptly, analyzed the situation right away and his analysis was correct. He told me it would be a few days for the part to come in. When it came, he called and set up an appointment for the installation. He was in and out of here and everything was fine.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Good morning Sandra,

    It was a pleasure to read your feedback, which entails your service experience with American Home Shield. I hope you continue to enjoy the warranty coverage.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone and their customer service was great. Their service was timely and efficient. The AHS rep let us know what the issue was and we contacted the right people, and the contractors had to go under the house to fix something. My wife said the contractor was excellent and since then, everything is great.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Charles,

    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.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    I had a leaky pipe in the wall and we are still working on it. It's coming from the bathroom upstairs on the first floor down to the basement. Claim submission to American home Shield was good. They got on it right away. So, it's just getting both of the plumber and the person who has to open the wall, getting them together at one time to get the job done. They're supposed to come this Friday. My overall experience was pretty good. I would recommend them to anyone. It's definitely very helpful. I'm glad we got them.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Fred. We look forward to handling your home warranty needs. Have a great weekend.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPrice

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    The dishwasher wasn’t working as it should. I submitted a claim by phone, as I usually do, and as any company, it's not that easy to get to a representative. You do, in the end, by pressing the right button and holding. It's all automated these days and getting a hold of somebody takes time. But with AHS, I generally spend two to three minutes on the phone before I get to speak with somebody. AHS sent Ashman and they came within 24 hours, and they needed a part that took three days. Sears, which they've sent out previously was utterly useless, but the other contractors that AHS have utilized have been fine. From a service standpoint, AHS is fine. However, they're on the expensive side. But taking everything into consideration, their service is good.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    AHS's contractor came over in no time and repaired the wiring issue in my thermostat. The tech was a professional and down-to-earth guy. He got the job done really quickly. Everything has been working great since the repair. I love my AHS warranty. It's already paying out well. I'm glad I invested in it.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm happy to hear that the warranty is working for you Michael. We look forward to assisting you in the future. Have a great weekend.

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

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