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About American Home Shield
American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider that offers three home warranty plans — ShieldSilver, ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum — with varying levels of coverage. You can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
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- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Coverage limits and exclusions
- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed April 22, 2019
I submitted a claim online for AHS when we had a clog in the shower. The contractor called that day but we weren’t home, so he came out first thing the next morning. That was in 24 hours. He was absolutely wonderful. We’ve had him out several times. We bought a very old house with a lot of issues. Nick’s Plumbing is just really, really wonderful. They're usually very prompt and very nice people. The contractor said it was probably dog hair and that we should buy a thing to cover our shower drain up, which we did.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I made my claim with American Home Shield as soon as I found out that there was a leaking connection to my refrigerator. I just moved down into the condo that I found the leak. Since it was my first experience submitting a claim with AHS, my real estate agent did it for me. She was kind enough to follow-up and take care of it. The plumber had to cut the plasterboard in order to get to where it needed to be repaired. And I’ve since contacted AHS because the plasterboard needs to be replaced. The interaction I had with the plumber went very well. He was very efficient and professional. It took him less than an hour, and the job was done.
Since the repair, the performance of the refrigerator has been good. We left the condo on Thursday to come back to our main residence, which is in Mill Creek, Washington. And I have shut the water off. So, we should be fine until we get down to the condo in October. I was very pleased with the experience with AHS and I would recommend them.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
American Home Shield was able to get somebody to come out and fix our hot water heater when it stopped working. The online claims process was pretty easy. After the repair, the hot water heater stopped working at some point but they sent someone back out for free who got the problem corrected. It was fixed completely and it hasn't been a problem since then. I've been pretty satisfied with American Home Shield.
John,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
My AC wasn't cooling the house, and we didn't know at the time what was going on. The rep from Happy Bear came out. There was a conductor issue, and he replaced one small part. He was great, and he was in and out there in 20 minutes. He knew exactly what was going on. In submitting a claim for that issue to American Home Shield, I did it online and it was very easy. The contractor came out within 24 hours. I had complete understanding when he left, and he did a great job. Since the repair, the AC has been great.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
There was water all over the garage. This was the first time I've had to do a claim with AHS and I talked to my daughter about it because she has them, too. She told me to go ahead and give them a call. And when I did, the process was really simple. I told them what was going on and they set things up. Then the local guy from Central Valley Plumbing & Maintenance called me up and he was out here that night. He fixed it up on the next Monday and ended up replacing the water heater. He was friendly and he did his job. He was also easy-going and a great guy to work with. I'd recommend him and AHS.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I had a very good experience submitting a claim to American Home Shield for my microwave. My interaction with the contractor was very good and very professional. He knew what he was doing, analyzed the problem, fixed it and left. Since then, the microwave has been working.
Bontheia,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
The AC stopped getting cool. I could still hear that it was on, but it was not cooling. I told my husband and I went outside because that is where the unit is at and I noticed that the fan wasn't going. Even though it was on in the house, the fan wasn't going outside, so my husband called American Home Shield to have somebody come out. My husband had called Moore Air LLC when he hung up with AHS and he left a voicemail. I followed up with the tech again the next day and he answered and was able to come out within the next couple of hours. They fixed the AC really quickly. They were really awesome and very nice. They showed up within the timeframe that they told me that they were, which was nice. It is summer here in Arizona, so I wasn't expecting them to be able to come out so quickly, but he said, "Does this time work for you?" He gave me a timeframe and he was out within the timeframe.
They were very friendly and I appreciated the fact that they were really trustworthy. I am a woman and I was at home by myself, so it always can be a scary thing when you have strangers in your house, but I didn't feel odd at all. I felt very comfortable. The tech told me what was going on and, right off the bat, he said that I probably had a loose wire. Again, they were here around 10 minutes tops and he was able to fix that. Even once they fixed it, they still stayed and checked the air pressure and they said they could already see it was cooling down, which I could feel instantly. They had me sign some papers after they checked everything. It was really great. The AC is still running really good so far and hopefully, it stays that way.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I had two bedrooms where the electrical outlets didn’t work and the breaker wasn't the problem. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield and my experience was good. My dad was here when the contractor came and he said he was extremely nice. I had two lamps in there and one of the lamps has a short in it which was causing the issue. The contractor stayed and waited to make sure that that was the problem. He was very patient and he did a very thorough job. We’re very pleased. Other than that, it would be helpful to AHS to follow up with an email or even a text. I get so many telemarketing calls that I don’t always answer my phone.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I had moved into this place and it got some age on it. I wanted to make sure that we're covered. The seller got me American Home Shield and our experience so far is very great. Everything has been timely as well. I submitted a claim when my garbage disposal unit wasn't turning on and it was easy. I did it all online and navigating their website was fairly simple. Then they ended up having somebody contact me the next day and we were able to figure out when they’ll be able to come by. The contractor that was sent out was very, very great. He explained what was the issue, as well as suggestions for moving forward on how to rectify the situation. Now, I'm having no issues with the garbage disposal unit at all.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
There was a routine summer AC check being offered and I signed up for that online. I like the website and it was easy to navigate. Then I was given a schedule to expect the contractor. If it wasn't the next, it was within a few days. American Home Shield was very prompt and I was very satisfied. I would tell my neighbors to get a home warranty.
Martha,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
We've had American Home Shield going on 2 years now and I recommend them to my friends. I call them over the phone to submit claims and they're good. I also haven’t had any issues with any of the contractors. We had a GFI that went out, and they sent City First Electric out to replace it.
Lupe,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
When my furnace wasn't heating up my house properly, AHS sent a technician out and diagnosed the problem and then ordered a part. Then the second time they came out, it was a different guy, which I find weird. It would be better to send the same guy that diagnosed the problem, rather than a different guy. But both of them were very professional and very good at what they did. They got the problem fixed either way. And the furnace works pretty good now. They also told me what to do and what not to do to keep it running efficiently. I've been with American Home Shield for about a year now and I usually file a claim online. Their website was really easy to navigate. And I would recommend them.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
Whenever I call AHS for a claim, the reps call and tell me when the contractor is coming. They come out within two days but I had a time when I wanted them to wait until the following week. They did their part and they were able to work with me for the schedule. The technicians that I dealt with were really nice. However, I had another company wherein they included the air filter, Freon and everything they did but I had to pay extra for the Freon. It should have been included in what they said and I thought the warranty covered everything. Despite that, my experience with AHS was fine. Most recently, I had to have my air conditioner checked up before the season so I went online to file the claim to American Home Shield. It was an easy process. AMP Mechanical did fine and everything has been working well since then.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
American Home Shield sent me an email prior to Spring and have my AC tuned up to make sure it is working before Summer came around. Foxcroft HVAC & Refrigeration came out and my AC has been good as it could have been after the service. When I filed a claim for a sump pump issue in the past, it was resolved very quickly and efficiently. And I was very happy with it.
Mike,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
The AC was not cooling. I filed a claim to American Home Shield on the phone. I initially did it online but I decided to go and call because it was a little bit more convenient and I could find out if someone could come out immediately. But it was a Friday afternoon so we had to wait until Monday before we could get any service. Airmax, Inc's tech called early Monday morning. We had to accommodate their schedules and they came out. After the repair, the AC has been working just fine. It was a very good service.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
Our AC was putting out heat instead of cold recently. I requested for service from American Home Shield online and I found it easier to do than sitting on the phone for an hour. The contractor calls within 24 hours and then an appointment is given. But it usually happens before that because I get to them right away. The tech who came out has been here before and he couldn't figure out why we were having the trouble because he had checked both systems on the roof previously. He fixed whatever needed to be fixed and we got our AC again. It's been working very well since and things got easier since. I'm pretty satisfied.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield when the pan in the bottom of the dishwasher was filling back up with water after the cycle had finished. I filed the claim online, and then I saw that it was gonna be Joe's Appliances that was gonna be coming. In the past, Joe had done something else for me with a washer. But he told me I live too far away and he wouldn't come. So I called AHS and told them that. AHS then got back with him and they sent him anyway and got him here. We were gonna be out of town that week. And so, we scheduled him last Monday. He showed up the afternoon of Monday. He was very good. He already told us what he thought was wrong with the dishwasher just over the phone, and already had the part needed. He put the part on, and then was out and gone. He fixed the dishwasher and it worked perfectly. It takes a lot of coordination to get things to work the right way. Overall, it was a very good experience with AHS.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
My dishwasher wasn’t working so I went online and submitted a claim to American Home Shield. The online process was easy enough. They sent out a tech and he was really courteous and quick. The fix was way too easy to warrant a $100, but it is what it is.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
Having a warranty is very valuable. It's for peace of mind. When my microwave was making a lot of noise, I submitted a claims for it online and navigating through the American Home Shield website was good. I was to expect the contractor out in a week or two. When they came, they were very good. They figured out that our microwave needed a new motor. They had to order a part, and the wrong part came in. Then they had to reorder another part. They called me, but I don’t have their phone number anymore. I haven’t had a chance to call and I still haven’t had the microwave installed. Having a warranty is very valuable. It's for peace of mind. I had 2 things repaired through 2 claims recently and both of them were very good.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I had an effortless experience with American Home Shield. I made a claim for my air conditioner and the process was simple. We had a response back within minutes. A visit was scheduled pretty quickly considering it was 18 in Texas and Oklahoma. The technician who came was was polite, informative and knowledgeable.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
American Home Shield was offering $75 to clean my air-conditioner to make sure that it was ready for the season. They told me to make sure that the air conditioner was running because if it wasn't, then I may need a repair versus just having it cleaned and it was gonna be two different services. I went home and I turned on my AC but it was not running. So, I cancelled the claim for the cleaning and then put in another one for repair because it really was a repair.
The contractor that AHS sent was very professional. He let me know what the problem was. Then, he gave me the manual and made sure that I read it and then he told me what my options were as to what type of service that I could get as a replacement. Then, he said that I would need to follow up and ask to get the unit cleaned but that it would be a different service request. He was pretty clear. My air conditioner got fixed and now, it's doing what it's supposed to do. I would recommend American Home Shield.
SHeri,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you on the PreSeason AC Tune-Up. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I contacted American Home Shield for a stove repair because sometimes it wouldn't light. Their reps are not particularly helpful, nor unhelpful but I'm sure they think they're running their call center the best they can. The contractor they sent was very professional, very friendly and was neat. He put the down the mat, cleaned up when he was done, explained to me what he was doing and it couldn't have been better. The stove was fixed.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
The warranty with American Home Shield was acquired for us when we bought the house and we've been protected for four months now. The most recent claim that I submitted with American Home Shield was for the AC that wasn't working. Submitting the claim was easy and they called quickly and were great about fixing it. They gave me a couple of hours window as to when to expect the contractors out and they were right on time. The contractor was very thorough with the whole situation. He fixed what he needed to and made some suggestions that would be helpful to keep things from happening again. He replaced the fuse and fixed a wire that had shorted. He was very good.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
When I had a claim with American Home Shield for my garbage disposal, I was told that somebody would be out the next day. Then the service was way better than I expected. The guy from ASAP Plumbing was in and out in five minutes. He also showed me what I could do next time to fix it myself, before I would even have to call anyone and spend the $75. Everything’s working normal since the repair and nothing has been broken down anymore. I normally submit claims with AHS online and their website is user-friendly. I’ve had a few claims already and everything has been really smooth and easy. I’ve never had any problems and I've never had to stress about having to call the home warranty.
Kristal,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I have been with American Home Shield for about a year. The real estate company recommended them. I decided to acquire a warranty because our house is a little older now. I don't want to be stuck with a big problem. If I had a big problem, AHS could refer me to somebody that could do the job. I had to call them one time and submit a claim because I needed a roof repair and it was leaking through. I needed somebody to come out and check it out.
The claims rep I worked with was nice. I was given a 24 hour period to expect the contractor out. And the guy who came out was nice. He had to take the roofing shingles off and show me where it had the bad hole. They had to replace the wood. All in all, he was able to complete everything in one day. And he did a heck of a good job and because I don't have to worry about the roof leaking anymore, everything has been good.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
The AC was not going as cool as it needed to and we filed a claim with American Home Shield, which went well. The contractor came two days later and checked the AC. He said it was the evaporator coil and he would write up the report to give to AHS. I got a call on Thursday telling me that the portion that AHS would not cover would be $620. Southern Comfort told me that I had to pay the $620 and then, the contractor would order the parts and be able to proceed with fixing the AC. I didn’t hear anything on Friday and I called to ask if everything was ordered. They said they were still waiting to hear back from American Home Shield. I called back Southern Comfort and they got the denial of the evaporator coil from AHS but they told AHS that there was no reason to be changing the whole unit and they advised against it.
AHS was saying that it was more cost-effective because once they try to change the unit, it would be out of the range of what they cover and so, they were trying to tell me they were not gonna pay anything towards it. But the evaporator coil was under it and I only had to pay the $620. They were telling me it was past their threshold and so, they were trying to throw it into my lap. The last thing they said when I talked to them today was that they would do a cash-out. I asked what that was and they said that they would send it to another department, which would let me know how much they were willing to pay me. They would give me that money,and I have to fix it on my own.
I haven't heard back from AHS. I spoke to Southern Comfort and asked if they could get me a quote on how much it would cost me. They said they can apply that $620 to whatever I decide to do. I'm here with no air. I’ve been with American Home Shield since September 2017 and this was my first time ever doing a claim with them. I'm dropping them because they're a waste of my money.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I had an air conditioner claim with American Home Shield and a company came for a pre-service. I had two units and I paid the $75 deductible each. Then, they missed a transducer that went out three days later. I had to pay another $100 service fee and American Home Shield sent out another company who wasn't here one minute and found the issue and fixed it. They took the cover off and it was burnt out in the very front. It was something that should have been seen in the pre-service. It could have been prevented and I could have saved $100 fee. But as far as American Home Shield, they did great. The online service is really easy. The customer service that you call, though, really can't help you much other than saying that they're gonna have somebody call. But other than that, I have not had any issues with coverage. I had dealt with other home services and this one has been the best one and the most professional to deal with.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
I had the air conditioning unit scheduled for a seasonal tune-up but the guy that American Home Shield sent was late. They gave me a window between 9:00 in the morning and 1:00 in the afternoon but at the quarter after 1:00, I had to call them to see where they were. They told me that they were just about to call me, that their guy was running late. He showed up at 2:45, spent a minute here, looked at the fan. He turned it on and the fan wasn’t running. He told me that I would have to call somebody else. I asked him if he could just turn it into a repair request. So, he called his office and then he told me that he couldn’t do it and that I indeed would have to make another claim. He left and then his office called to tell me that they would take care of the repair. I told them that I’m not gonna let them touch anything in the house. They were extremely unprofessional.
I then called AHS and I told them how the whole thing went down. I was upset when I called because I was aggravated with the other company and it has been just minutes after they left. They sensed that I was aggravated and tried to smooth everything out and they did a really good job. I was impressed with their customer service. The guy that they sent for the repair was awesome. He gave me a two-hour window and he was here right at the beginning of the window. He looked at the unit and he had to get a part, ran out, got the part, came back and put it in on the same day and everything was perfect. I’ve used AHS three times now and they’ve got everything repaired.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
American Home Shield's reps were friendly, and it was easy to submit the claim for my dryer. It was a great experience, and I would highly recommend that contractor that they used. The contractor showed exactly where they were and their time of arrival. They sent messages and a map on where the technician was. The guy was very friendly, polite and very professional, and he was able to answer all of my questions. The fix was quick, and since then, the dryer has been good.
Nicole,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My most recent claim with AHS was a nightmare. My heat wasn't working and I called AHS and they gave me a name of a company that they would put me in touch with and vice-versa. I would always wanna check out who I'm letting in my home. I am a widow, alone so I'm not just letting a stranger in. When I checked out this company, they did not have good reviews. I called American Home Shield back and asked them for another company name. They gave me another company name whose reviews were worse than the first. Then they sent the third one out, who only had a couple reviews but at least they were favorable. So, I gave them a try. American Comfort Builder's sent out a gentleman to check things out.
The tech that came out was very personable but it became quickly apparent to me, somebody didn't know what they were really doing. They left with the job not being done. Then they didn't come back. They stood me up a couple times. Then we were gonna have the lead tech come out. I had to be pro-active all the way by calling American Comfort Builder's, "Okay, you said between 3:00 and 5:00. I know it's 4 o'clock, we still have some time. But I just wanna make sure I didn't get dropped again. So unless I called it's not like they kept me abreast of things after their first tech blew it.
And then 5 o'clock came and went and I was not calling them back. I was not hearing from them and was freezing now. So, I knew their office closed by 6:00, but I was still waiting. I couldn't even live in my house. It was 40 to 44 degrees inside. When I called about two minutes before 6:00, I said, "Your guy didn't show up, I'm not speaking with you guys any more. I'm strictly gonna deal with American Home Shield 'cause after all, I am their customer." I'm at my friends now, finally getting some dinner and warmed up. And at 7:11 PM, there's a call from a number that's not known to me. I didn't answer it because I was still upset about them not coming at all and I'm sitting in this freezing house.
So, consequently, it ended up being a voice message and when I listened to it later that evening, it was American Comfort Builder's guy -- very nice. But you know what, talk is cheap and when you talk the talk but you're not walking the walk, that's just doesn't bode well. I understand, in order to be in business, they're paying a certain amount like AAA does for their tow drivers. But when they pay peanuts, they are gonna get monkeys. My guy didn't even go to MacGyver's school of fix-it. Had that been my first experience with anything with American Home Shield, I would have been saying, "What the heck?" But I had had two minor plumbing problems when I moved into this condo, and the plumber that came out was great, knowledgeable and fixed the job.
Then, here's my other issue with the whole issue. I called American Home Shield right away, talked to customer service to say, "Hey, now this is what's happened. I tried to do it your way,." I called them before I tried this American Comfort Builder's the second time. I know I got to call to ask if I could call my own guy that I had 13 plus years at my old house that knows what he's doing." I gave them another chance and then customer service, "Okay, call and let us know how everything's going." So, I call, I get a different person. I told my story to five different people and all I kept doing is getting bounced around unto the Filipino outsourcing.
I'm not being a hater or anything. I have a Filipino daughter and Filipino grandchildren. It was just that I said then, at the last two conversations, "I want the United States and I want a manager." Once again, I get a couple ladies and then at one point, "Well, the company said you cancelled on them." "No," I said. I wasn't gonna deal with them anymore. I was only gonna deal with them because they're getting the money for the policy. They're sending me monkeys out here to do the work or nobody comes. And that's when we worked for the negotiation. I had my guy replaced the unit. I needed to live in my home. Whether American Home Shield was gonna help me or not at that point, I needed to take care of the immediate, which I did.
In the end, American Home Shield came through, and I was very glad. But from now on if I have a problem, I'm not calling their customer service because I'm being a bounced around from country to country, and being made felt like I'm the bad guy. I'm gonna go through June or someone like the folks that helped me at the end because that was flipping ridiculous.
Good morning Susan,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated regarding your most recent service experience.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I had a corroded pipe in my kitchen and the hot water tank was leaking. American Home Shield's claim process was super easy, very streamlined and efficient. I called, I spoke with somebody, I gave the number and they entered it. I made my payment over the phone real quick and then they had the plumber contact me. I was given a time frame and they kept it. The contractor that was sent out was very professional and very friendly. He worked quickly but got everything done. He was very thorough and very helpful. It was a non-stressful experience. The work was done quickly and professionally. So far, everything is perfect. I don’t have flooding in my basement or kitchen anymore. I've been with American Home Shield for about 10 months now and I’m thankful that I have it.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
American Home Shield is worth having. Call them and they'll come around and help you with your problem. My personal experience went really well and I will recommend them. It was very professional. I had a technician from ATR Heating & Cooling come out and service my AC unit. The water had been backing up in the PC line and he unclogged that. Filing that claim went really smoothly too. I called it in to American Home Shield and they were very professional. They came back and forth on what they should do. Then my claim was estimated. On top of that, the technician was also very polite and professional. He came out and took care of the issue within the timeframe, and the AC unit is working properly now.
Patricia,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My dryer wasn’t drying and I called it in with American Home Shield. Their rep was very nice, professional and quick. Everything went really well. The techs pulled the dryer vent outside through my garage to see if the dryer was the issue or if it was the actual vent. As of right now, we know that the vent was compacted, so we’re cleaning the vent out and then resolving that issue before we reinstall the dryer. I am very thrilled that I have AHS as my home warranty company and would recommend them to anybody. They were very quick and on top of my issue and their guys were able to resolve our problem right away.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I filed an electrical claim online and American Home Shield sent a contractor who was good, quick, and in and out. That was a good experience.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Deanna. We look forward handling your future warranty needs. Have a great week.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Generally, American Home Shield has been responsive. After filing the claim, the technician came out in about two days. He has been great and very helpful. But the microwave was so old that they had to get a replacement. I was on the phone for five hours. I had to call the manufacturer, get information and see if it was fixed. Then, they sent out the installer but he wasn't able to install it 'cause it was not the right microwave and it didn't have the right filler kit over the stove.
I called them back again because I sent them pictures and gave them all my measurements for the space. It was their responsibility. They said that I have to pay $100 restocking fee. I haven't contested it with them yet, but I need to call them back and say that I don't wanna pay the fee because they gave me a microwave that doesn't fit in my space. Hopefully, when I get a microwave that works, the service tech who tried to fix my microwave originally would be able to come back out 'cause their company had good ratings and he was fine.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I'm so in love with American Home Shield. They made things so easy. We just bought a new home and had it re-keyed. At first, I didn't know AHS does that, but when I received the email with an offer, I thought, "Yes. Perfect." Submitting the claim was very easy. I did it online, then, they called and set the appointment up. Michael came out. He was absolutely amazing, very helpful and went out of his way for us. He's like family now. We had four keys for different locks to the house. Besides what AHS offered, I had him do the others at our expense. He re-keyed the entire house with one key, which is very convenient for my 88-year-old mother.
Tami,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
We had issues with our washing machine, after doing a load, it wouldn’t turn on when you try to do another load. I filed a claim for it online. American Home Shield sent somebody from Sears and they gave us a huge runaround. Hey couldn’t get the part, then they could and it just went on and on. Then they finally sent Caldwell TV & Appliance to help me with this and had it fixed within 2 weeks, but everything took 3 months. Despite that, I’m happy with my AHS experience.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
The contractors who came for the sewer pipe claim were very thorough and professional and willing to help in any way they could, as far as the information went or things I could do to help and do things in the future. It was also easy submitting the claim which I did online. I received a notification after and then I called. They told me who the plumber was, and then I called the contractor directly.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Just last night, I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for the refrigerator and dishwasher. The ice maker was broken, the refrigerator was leaking water, and then the dishwasher is not working properly. Submitting the claim online was easy. Using their website was very simple. Everybody that American Home Shield sent out has been awesome. The AHS contractors will be in touch with me in 24 hours, and then usually, I coordinate with them, and they usually come out within a day or two, depending on the severity of the issue. I've never really had any problems.
I haven't had a problem right away when the contractors leave. However, three or four months down the road, the same issue pops up again. Normally, whoever comes out will usually give me about two months. Usually, when what was repaired breaks again for the same issue, I gotta open it up with American Home Shield through another case. The issue that I'm having right now happened last September, and I brought it up to them and said, "Hey, this is the fourth time this has happened." And they said, "No problem. Our guy will take care of it." They took care of it. About two months later, it broke again. That company came out on their own, replaced the entire unit, and it went bad again just now. So, it will be the seventh call I'd have had on this.
So far, AHS has greatly improved. When we had them initially when we first bought our house, I didn't like them one bit. It was very difficult to get anything done. But they have made a complete 180 on their website and the calls. When I call in, somebody answers within five minutes. There used to be a one hour wait time to call in. It's been great. They have improved over the years. I almost left them and went with Sears, but they gave me a discounted rate for the second year which was really crazy cheap. No one else could come close. And some manager called me and was like, "Hey, we're in a process of changing things around. I promise it's gonna get better." I took his word for it, and they did. I was really surprised. I recommend American Home Shield and I've recommended them already. I'm a Realtor, and when I work with folks, I usually give them three or four home warranty companies, and American Shield is always one of them.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
We've been with American Home Shield for almost a year now, and I typically submit claims over the phone. I feel that is easier to do. But now that I have everything set up online, I might do it that way in the future. The contractors that we've come into contact with were great. Everybody was good, professional and quick. The appliances have been perfect since the repairs. We had a water softener that was not functioning correctly, and it was very easy to submit the claim. I just called and after the request, within 48 hours, Plumbing & Heating of Willmar called me. Then they came over and fixed the issue.
Jennifer,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Both of our outside faucet inserts were bad and they needed to be replaced. I called American Home Shield and submitted a claim. My experience was good. On Time Plumbing was able to come out and help me the next day. My wife loved the tech. He was a fantastic young man who explained everything. He got the faucet insert fixed, and went above and beyond. He also double checked everything. It took him a couple of hours to fix the faucets and then he was gone.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I've been fairly happy with American Home Shield. I filed a claim online for our dishwasher that was leaking. The process was easy, and the techs came out the following Saturday. I was very pleased with their professionalism and the way they worked, and I have not noticed any problems with the dishwasher.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I had a problem with my air conditioning unit and I submitted a claim for it over the phone. American Home Shield sent someone and the contractor did fine. He got everything fixed for me.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I had an issue with the faucet that controls the hot water. Even when I turned it off, the water will still run. So I called the number for Home Shield and told them what was going on. It didn’t take any time to get a hold of somebody and the person was real nice. Within a few minutes, she had scheduled an appointment and also emailed me confirming the appointment. The contractor who came out was a real nice young fella and he knew his job because it didn't take him over 30 minutes. He came in and checked the situation up then he went back to the truck, getting this and that, came back in and fixed it. I appreciated the efficiency, the speed and the courtesy that American Home Shield showed me when I called. I didn’t get the runaround and they responded right away to my request.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
We had a problem with our water heater. The tech that American Home Shield contacted came and had to order some parts, came back and fixed it. There was a leak and he made sure to fix that. And then we had another little problem with it, but he came back to fix that. It wasn't any fault of his. It had to do with the seal of the water heater. He was prompt in getting here and getting our water heater fixed for us, considering we had a house full of company coming. We have a couple of friends in the neighborhood that have been using AHS. Yesterday, one of them had a problem with their dishwasher but they were leaving the home. The tech was there first thing in the morning that they asked him if he could come before their flight, and he got it fixed. They were quite happy.
Kimberley,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Something was going on where the furnace wouldn’t kick on half the time. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online and the process was easy. I turned my claim in on a Friday and the contractor came out the following Monday. It was quick. Their contractor said my filter was bad. Apparently, they didn’t carry the filters of the furnace that I have. Nevertheless, the contractor explained how to replace it and then left. So, I had to go buy a new filter and put it myself. So far, I haven’t turned it back on. I’m assuming that it’s gonna work fine.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My garage door wasn't closing all the way. I was tired of messing with it so I wanted a professional come in and fix it. American Home Shield had a very reasonable time sending somebody out. It was like a day or two which for me was fast enough. My wife was at the house when the contractor Flash Garage Door Service came out. She said the technician was very friendly and was on there for 20 minutes. He fixed the garage door and my wife was happy with it. It's still working good. As far as fixing household items and appliances, American Home Shield seems to be adequate in everything they're offering. I'm getting the service that I thought I would be getting.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
We had a circuit board fry in our AC and so it wasn’t cooling. My wife submitted a claim to American Home Shield and the process was easy. The contractor was just there for about an hour and the quality of his work was good. The AC works now. We’ve submitted claims before and we’ve had great success with it. Of the five years that we've had AHS, the repair was usually done within a day or two. Their contractors were prompt about calling us to let us know what time they’d be out and they'd let us know what was going on. Our experience with AHS has been great so far.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I had a service request for AHS for the refrigerator and I submitted it online. It was easy and the contractor got here really quick. They were very professional and knew right away what was wrong. I have several properties that I have had with American Home Shield, but I’ve canceled due to lots of problems, usually with the plumbing company that they have.
If I turn in a request for appliances or some other service request, I’ve had good luck with American Home Shield. But if I have to turn in a plumbing problem, the companies that they send out are not professional at all, and they mess up more than they fix. One policy should have renewed last month, but I didn’t renew it for that reason. In the last five years AHS have sent A-1 Plumbing, out, and they are terrible.
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.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I have a Frigidaire combined range and oven, and the burners went out. It’s a gas unit, so two of the burners on the top weren’t working and then the oven wasn’t lighting either. I’ve never had a hard time with American Home Shield so having it fixed was pretty smooth. It took a day to schedule, and then the contractor came the next day. The only issue I ran into was it took multiple iterations to get it done ‘because they have to evaluate and order parts. If that was not the right part, they gotta order another part and come back. It took them three tries to get it completely fixed. But everything’s been working great after the repair.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Since January, my husband and I have been inconvenienced by AHS' contractor Jerry and Michael's. We've had issues with our two refrigerators. My husband was told not to leave work early because their guy said he was gonna be here. But he never showed up on each one. My husband couldn't do it anymore. My husband was told not to leave early anymore from work anymore. The technician showed up two hours late and my husband could've stayed at work. We tried to get a hold of him but he didn't get on his cell.
I kept telling AHS how many times the technician had been out here - five times. How many times does a customer paying for these services have to go through this with somebody who is inefficient and incompetent? AHS needs to get that technician off their list. Supposedly, they don't even get paid for these service calls. Supposedly, he's gonna get paid after he puts something in.
I've never heard of somebody coming back five times to fix something that should've been fixed on the first diagnostic. He put in a part and now he's saying that's per the American Home Shield warranty. The agent today told me that Jerry & Michael's put down on their report that they submitted last night that the guy was out here last night but he was not out here. Per the diagnostic that supposedly he did, two new parts are now needed. On the first diagnostic, that should've showed. This guy is shady.
I had to keep telling my husband to empty the vegetable bins because water accumulates. We can't even store anything in our vegetable bins. The water still pools after the guy's steaming on April 9th. That didn't work again because he doesn't know what he's doing. Our refrigerator is worse now than January. There's more water coming in the vegetable bins. At one point, we lost food because it was off for 24 hours. It was a nightmare. It pisses me off and I hope AHS listens to this.
I called AHS' customer service a third time. They put me on hold and they talked to a manager to get an approval. Long story short, today I just found out that if another guy comes out from a separate company to give a second opinion and maybe it could be the correct one now, we have to pay another $75 service fee. I hope whoever is listening to this would listen. I don't want somebody to go through this crap.
We pay AHS every month. But they're not looking after us. They're looking after their contracts with their idiots. I've been on the phone and I've been on the live chat every time this problem happens. It's bad. We get something on our emails from AHS asking about the service of the technician. I even put down so other people know that the guy shows up two hours late.
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.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I needed to have my refrigerator repaired. I filed a claim with AHS and within 24 hours, they got someone scheduled to come out. The first tech was a gentleman and he didn’t even wanna work with me. So, I called Home Shield and they sent me over another tech in a couple of days. The other tech that came in was from Appliance 911 and he was professional and courteous. Unfortunately, he couldn't work on a GE equipment software. So, he did whatever he could then Home Shield sent me a GE tech to update the software. Apparently, I had a software that GE didn’t give to a third vendor and they had to be the ones that installed it in their appliances. After three weeks, everything was well.
I have AHS for numerous years now. I got them through the military and I had them when I was in Washington as well as in Colorado. I've had great service from them and that was why I went back to them when I got here in San Antonio. They do awesome service as long as they send the right tech. I've been doing this and that to save some money and when AHS sends the person that are trained on certain equipment or appliances, it makes life easier. It might cost a dollar more or two, but in reality, it saves Home Shield more money instead of sending somebody that don’t know what to do and they resort back to the company.
So, if the appliance with a problem is a GE, AHS should send a GE rep. That'd be easier and more efficient. It would save their good reputation with the customer and at the same time, the manufacturer that owns the equipment would repair it faster which would save a few dollars more compared to sending two or three different techs that just end up messing the piece of equipment. It also makes the appliance repairable. Some other third-party repair company would say that they couldn't repair the appliance and Home Shield would end up buying their customer a new one. I've seen that happen all the time and even my neighbor had the same thing with their dishwasher. The dude came out and didn’t know what to do. They ended up buying a new washing machine and Home Shield replaced their old one for nothing.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My experience with American Home Shield has been good. Every time I’ve had a service call, technicians have come and done what I’ve asked them to do without issues.
Jabbar,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My most recent claim was our garbage disposal. It wasn't working and was leaking. I submitted a claim on the internet to American Home Shield, and it was quick and easy. The contractor who came was good. He assessed the problem, and he thought it was one issue. He tried that issue, but it was still working and then ended up replacing the garbage disposal. It was nice that he had the equipment on his truck, and didn't have to go back setting up another time to replace. Since the repair, the unit has been working good. It's my second time requesting service, and they were both with the same plumbing company -- I would use them outside of the warranty if I had to.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My most recent claim with American Home Shield went excellent. The heater went out on a Saturday. We noticed that it was cold and the thermostat wasn’t working, so we called American Home Shield. When I first called about it, a guy came out and he came out on Monday. I called and told him I was running a little behind and he stayed and waited for me, which was really good.
When he came in, he didn’t have the part, but he ordered it and he was able to get it in right away. He came right back within an hour and installed it for me. He fixed it on the same day and the heat came on right away. His name was Bobby and he noticed that my husband wasn’t feeling good because he had a hip replacement. He didn’t have to say anything, but I can tell his concern was there and that is why he made sure it was fixed that day. That was excellent customer service and I really appreciated that. The heater has been working well since the repair and there has been no problem at all with it. The heat has been coming on and the house has been warm.
Lisa,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
The air conditioner wasn't working right so I called American Home Shield about it and they sent out Josh. He was very good. He explained everything he was doing and what was going on with the system. He was very professional and great too. He had to run outside a few times to look at the unit. The air conditioner is running now and it is definitely cold. It just wasn’t turned on properly before.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Our garbage disposal was leaking and I called American Home Shield. It took a day or two to get someone scheduled to service it. The tech called and we discussed how to fix it and what the options were. It all went well.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
There was a loud noise whenever the heater would be turned on in our furnace. We submitted a claim for it online. We originally were signed up with a different group, who I was extremely disappointed with. They cancelled on us twice. I put in the claim on a Tuesday and it took them two days to even schedule a time. Then, they cancelled on us, rescheduled, like they would just come on Friday, then rescheduled for Monday due to “weather”. But then, on Monday, after I stayed home for two days to make sure that they showed up from work, they cancelled, failed to let me know that they had cancelled, and then, I had to get a second person out there. So, I was very unhappy there. Summer Breeze who came next was great. They responded right away. They called to confirm the appointment and I have no complaints with them whatsoever.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My most recent claim was to fix a part in our microwave, and submitting it online at American Home Shield was fairly easy and seamless. The contractor from GE Appliances gave me a window and a certain day, and that was sufficient. He was delightful. There was a part that simply had to be replaced for the microwave to continue working, and it has improved operations tremendously.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
All the outlets in the garage and outside of the house stopped working and we submitted the claim online to American Home Shield. It was really easy. An electrician from Russell Electric & Appliance was sent out and my husband interacted with him. My husband said the guy was very polite and professional, although he didn’t really have to do much. There was a breaker box that we didn’t know existed, so that was why we couldn't lift it ourselves. The job was very easy but still, the tech was very nice.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Bear Plumbing was a fraud and didn’t wanna do anything. Triple S came on and changed the part, no questions asked. They said it was mishandled and there was a pinhole in the arm of the faucet. Wet Feet Pool was there three times and they never resolved the pool problem until Pure Pool came in. They were very good. They said it was electrical and was the pump that needed to be fixed, and they did it.
American Home Shield should not work with Bear Plumbing and Wet Feet. If Triple S and Pure Pool did not show up, I would have cancelled two accounts with AHS because you can’t throw good money after that. Everything is working good now but for some reason, AHS wanna push their plumbing. Also, when I call AHS, it's very difficult to communicate with the people who answer the phone. They don't understand English. When I had a problem, I asked customer service for the supervisor to call. They said they were gonna call within half an hour. I called and they said within two hours. No one called. It’s AHS’ business. They need to get their act together and deal with the organization that they're responsible for.
Joseph,
I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received with AHS. I am glad your issue was resolved and I hope this does not discourage you from considering AHS for your future home warranty needs.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
The AC worked but I couldn’t get any air into the house. There was a sheet blocking it because it’s winterized and I didn’t know that. The company came out and removed it. But then, I called again because I needed them to come back out because the AC wasn’t really cooling the house as well as it should’ve been. Throughout the day, it would get hot and the AC wasn’t really working to its fullest. AHS re-dispatched the company back out. The company called me, talked about coming back out, but they never did. So after that first time, I asked AHS if they could do a different company and they said that the company was the one they use and only one out here that do that. I felt like the company was not very good and the second time they didn’t even come back out. AHS did great and were professional, it’s just the company out here kinda sucks. I’ve done work on the AC and it’s working better now. I don’t need anyone to come out now.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
The pipe was clogged up in the drain in the kitchen so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone. It was easy getting the claim started and First American Plumbing came out. They were great and everything has been great since the repair.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My garbage disposal stopped working. I phoned American Home Shield to file a claim and they sent somebody out. The guy came, broke the unit loose, and fixed the issue. Since then, the disposal has been working perfectly fine.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
My washing machine was leaking. I called American Home Shield and told them what had happened. They told me when to expect a contractor and it was pretty fast. The next thing I know, people were calling me to come and check it out. The tech who came looked at my machine and said it was old. He lifted the machine up, tilted it back, looked at everything and I showed him where the water would be coming out. He made the assessment from that and said that the transmission was gone. The contractor and AHS also said that it wasn't worth it to be fixed and that I could get a new one. They sent me some that I could look at but then I wanted to upgrade because I wanted the new kind that didn't have the little thing in the middle. I went on and purchased the machine that I wanted and then they reimbursed me by check with $530 and some change. Overall, I was very satisfied. Having this warranty is very good. It's perfect.
Vivette,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
The faucet connected to my house got broken so we called American Home Shield to file the claim on a Saturday. A contractor came out Sunday afternoon and when I got home, it was fixed. The faucet has been working well ever since. AHS customer service was fine and my issue with the faucet was taken care of but when I had an issue with my refrigerator before, it took them two months to do something with it. The contractor kept on coming out here to fix it and they did not do their jobs. AHS was not communicating well with the company.
It was my first time with those people, so I have requested for them not to be somebody who we would call on again and if we could get them off our list. I probably called AHS 20 times for my refrigerator. I was thankful enough to get one person at the end but I also had to call and request for a supervisor. Given my recent experience, it went well. I'm very happy with American Home Shield and I really liked the insurance.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I have used American Home Shield once when my soap dispenser in the dishwasher was not working properly. I made a phone call and a guy came out a couple of days later. He took care of it and the repair was done. He was really nice and was out within half an hour. I had a great experience with American Home Shield. Everything was good and I couldn't ask for anything better.
David,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I love the new online thing for appointment of American Home Shield and it made it easy for me to submit a claim to them. My recent one was to put Freon in my AC. The repairman who came was outstanding. He gave me more information than I needed to know and he made me confident that my system is gonna continue working for some years. It was the repairman’s second time to come out and he was always very friendly and down-to-earth. Since the repair, the AC is performing perfectly and my house feels great. American Home Shield always gets me back running every time I call and even in the past.
Jovelyn,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
American Home Shield's customer service has been really good. The communication has been really good as well and the portal that they have is really helpful. I submit my claims online and the website is very easy to navigate through. Then they usually send me a text pretty fast. American Home Shield's contractors are very professional but their flexibility is not the best. If I submit the claim in the morning, I usually get a response from the contractor during the afternoon. But that is just for the consultation of setting the schedule time. I pay about $75 per call but if the claim needs urgent attention, I'd be willing to pay an additional 25 bucks to expedite it.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
We saw some dampness in our wall and was trying to determine whether or not there was a leak and if so, where. It was easy to submit a claim to AHS. I just flipped on the site, told them what I needed, waited for them to bill me and then had Everest contact me. This is our fifth year with AHS, so I'm pretty comfortable with their website. They usually have a standard window when to expect a contractor, like within 24 hours. The young guy Everest sent was very thorough, very professional and easy to deal with. He checked for the leak. We couldn't determine where the leak was, but we'll have to wait and see. But overall, everything was good. AHS was pretty easy to deal with. The warranty is certainly not inexpensive but it has value for the services they provide. The warranty worked for us. So take a look at AHS and see if you can justify the expense, and if so, go for it.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
We just moved in, so we didn’t know if the AC works. I called and scheduled with AHS to have somebody look at it for a tune up and then Dawson contacted me to get it set up. The rep from Dawson Services was on time and professional. He did great and didn't take very long. So far, everything looks good now.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Our electric clothes dryer wasn't drying our clothes, and we called American Home Shield to submit a claim for it. The rep was straightforward and everything was very good. We wrote the times and the available stop, so everything went smoothly. 1st Choice came out and had to put in a part into the dryer. The new part that they put in was a heating element, and it got so hot that it burned up another part. They had to be called out again to fix that. But they got the job all done, and it was in a timely manner.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
We needed to have an electrician troubleshoot two outlets that, for some reason, were not working. It was not something that a consumer could do and I filed the claim with American Home Shield. I did it over the phone and it was much simpler than I ever imagined. Often, when you call, voice prompts don’t understand what you're saying and it gets you repeating yourself. But these voice prompts worked so well. They understood exactly and it was very smooth. American Home Shield promised a response from the contractor within 24 hours and that did happen within the timeframe. Then GJC came out within a couple of days. It was very timely and the contractor was excellent.
He was very professional. He followed directions, showed up on time and was dressed professionally. The truck was nice too. He came in and was cooperative and quiet. He went about his work very methodically. He knew exactly what to test, had all the proper equipment and fixed it really easily because he knew what he was doing. He found where there were some disconnects and he just reconnected them. He did the troubleshooting where he thought there could be a problem and he was correct. It was no big deal.
He also checked the box downstairs and made sure all the power was powering properly. In fact, he didn’t just work on the outlet. He had gone to the box first. Inexperienced people may often take a different method but my understanding is that you check the box first. Overall, the experience was so easy. I really didn’t expect that. But it's no reflection on the company. It's just the way of the world today. You buy warranties and then when you need help, it's another story. But this was great and I've already recommended American Home Shield to a couple of friends.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
There are two springs on my garage door and when the second one was broken, the garage door wouldn’t work. I submitted a claim online with AHS and it was very easy. I had two companies that I requested a quote from then as soon as I closed the app, one of them called me. So, that was quick. The contractor was Epic Mechanical and when I talked to him, he gave me a two-hour time window the next day, which was good with me.
Then, the tech showed up early at about quarter to 2 o'clock. He called and told me he was on his way and I told him that I'd be there at 3 o'clock. So, when I came home from work, he was sitting in the driveway then he started working right away. He replaced the springs on my garage door and everything has been working well since then. It also gave us more peace of mind that the other spring wasn’t gonna break because when one of them was broken, the other was doubling its capacity. So there was more strain on it. But once we got the problem fixed, it all evened out. All in all, having a warranty is very valuable to me and my experience with AHS so far has been great.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Our AC was not blowing cold air. My husband submitted the claim to American Home Shield over the internet, and it was easy. The contractor that was sent was very professional, and he did a very good job. He changed some parts that were not working, and now the AC is working.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I had no heat coming out from the dryer and when I submitted a claim for it with American Home Shield, they sent John Broussard Appliances out. Submitting the claim online was very easy and quick. Everything was right there in front of your face. You can see where you needed to go, and it was very simple. They gave a 24-hour time frame on when the contractor would contact me and that contractor contacted me within a few hours.
The contractor came out, identified himself properly, and got right to work. Previous to coming out, he asked me some questions about the unit so he could see if he needed a part, he could get what he needed. He was very prompt, found the issue, went above and beyond, and cleaned up some lint from inside the unit. So, it was very well. The dryer performs like it’s new since the repair. Everything’s back to normal. We have dry clothes now. I told my friends that having AHS is worth every penny, especially when you’re buying a home that’s not new and you don’t have new appliances.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
We had two issues. One was the toilet in the downstairs area of the house that was leaking, and there was a small leak under the kitchen sink. And when the contractor came out, he looked at the toilet, and assessed it and found that, apparently, whoever owned it before us had put tile down there, but they didn't do anything to raise where the seal was. So the seal was never actually touching the toilet, so that was the leak there. And he fixed that, and it's been fine.
The kitchen sink, the pipe running from the garbage disposal to the main-drain wasn't put in properly. And so he redid that, but we're still having the leak there. So they're coming back today to look at it and see what else is going on. My only issue with the whole thing was when we found that the kitchen sink was still leaking, I called the company, High Priority, because when the plumber came, he said the work is under warranty for 60 days. So I called them back, and said the kitchen sink is still leaking. And they said they can't do it with us calling them, we have to go through the home warranty people again. So that seemed like extra red tape. It just made it take longer to get somebody out here.
And even though the plumber said their work was warrantied for 60 days, American Home Shield says that it's only 30. So that was a discrepancy that I wasn’t thrilled about. But other than that, the day that I talked to High Priority Plumbing, they transferred me over to American Home Shield, and they got it set up. It was really only a day later.
The plumber was great. He seemed to be very knowledgeable and knew exactly what to do for the toilet. He showed me in each instance what was going on, which I appreciated. A lot of times, they'll just start working and never mention anything till they're done. But he seemed very professional and efficient, so I don't have any complaints about that. We also call when we file claims and the representatives are great.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
Recently I had a claim on my microwave. AHS had A-1 Appliance to fix it and they did a very good job. However, I’m not renewing my account with American Home Shield. They were a little annoying about my renewal. They were pushy and were pestering me, and I didn’t like that. Furthermore, at $1,500, it wasn’t worth it to renew. The reduced coverage wasn’t worth paying for me because I live in a condo. It doesn’t have a washer-dryer and only has air conditioning. The main costs are not that expensive, so I decided it wasn’t worth paying $500 a year for nothing.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I had a drain that wouldn’t clear if we flushed and there were a couple of slow drains as well. I called American Home Shield initially but then I filed the claim online and it went very smoothly. When I made the initial appointment, I had told the contractor that I had the faucet in the master bathroom tub that I needed to have replaced. I explained the situation that I was renovating my master shower. And when I got around to the point of replacing the faucet, it was above my paygrade. I didn’t know how to slit copper and the wall was open so everything was exposed. When the young man got there, he said it was gonna be $500 to replace that faucet. Needless to say, I declined. Since the repair, the toilet is still the same as it was. If there’s no solid in it, it flushes fine. But if there are, even just tissue, it almost overflows every time. Fortunately, I got two bathrooms. Other than that, I've had great service from American Home Shield.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
AHS' online process for claim submission was very easy and it took less than 24 hours for them to get a contractor out for my heater. The contractor who came was fantastic. He let me know exactly what was going on and was very quick. Since then, it has been working great.
Jill,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 21, 2019
I appreciate American Home Shield. Although I have not used it that much and I was not sure if they covered the service call for the air conditioner, I knew I was gonna get a yearly service. So, I went online to file a claim and everything was good. I had an easy experience navigating through their website. Cabot Mechanical came out and they were great and were easy to work with. I have enjoyed it. They cleaned the AC out really well and it seems to be blowing better now. Everything has been good since the repair.

Updated review: May 15, 2019
(A representative from American HomeShield reach out to us and our issue has since been resolved. Going forward I would suggest improving the process and time it takes to get issues deemed urgent in nature resolved in a more timely manner. I appreciate the Home Sheild Representative that reached out to us to intervene and smooth out our unfortunate situation.)
Original Review: April 20, 2019
This company's customer service is a complete joke! They were quick to send out a plumber to diagnose our issue, but then allow 24-48 hrs to receive it before approving/resolving your claim. When we followed up 48 hours later, the rep. says the plumber tried to submit without success, give another 24 hrs!! That is 3 days without hot water in a home with small children! They didn't even have a valid reason for the failed attempt to submit the diagnosis. What kind of company accepts this from its contractors that represent them?! Furthermore, when I requested to speak to a service manager, I was told nothing further would be done by a manager and not connected to one. Beyond frustrating. I sincerely hope this is the experience of few and not the many with this company.
Vanessa,
I am saddened to hear that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory regarding the request for your Water Heater. 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.
Original Review: April 20, 2019
I have been with AHS for over 10 years, but this may be my last. Service request cost have almost doubled during that time, but service has gotten worse. They want you make payment upfront, for service calls, but they do not follow up to make sure work has been completed. I just got off phone with customer service for service request that I placed on 3/16. They told me the parts were ordered on 3/30, 9 days after the tech came to the house. Parts were delivered to the tech 4/8, but as of 4/20 no one has called or attempted to make repairs. But online it showed that repair was completed. My last 3 repairs have followed this same pattern - they take payment upfront then take over 30 days to fix. I have removed all credit cards on file, so they cannot auto renew while I search for a new company. Service is poor. Do not expect any follow up from AHS, once you make your payment.
Damon,
I am saddened to hear that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I have sent an email to you regarding the resolution of your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
Back in January, we had an issue with the heater. I called American Home Shield and they sent out someone from Perry Mechanical. They diagnosed the part and said that the heater needed some kind of valve. AHS approved it and then the contractor put the part in and I was charged 11 pounds of Freon. That was in March. This April, we had the same problem where the heater wasn't working again. So, I called AHS and they sent out this other company, Total Air Care. They first diagnosed it as the same problem that was fixed and they wanted to charge me for more Freon which wasn’t right. The AHS lady that I spoke with told me that it wasn’t right since I already paid for that and it was under the warranty time. So, she approved after a song and a dance with a couple of people.
And then, I got a call from the repair place and they just declined the claim. I asked them to give me someone's name. Finally, I got ahold of a guy who said he would take care of it. Everything went through finally and someone from Total Air Care came out. He was good. He did some troubleshooting and figured out what the problem was. He found out that it was a totally different piece that presents itself the same way and he fixed it, and I was happy. The heater has been working ever since. AHS stepped up the last time because I didn't have to pay for the Freon again.
During the claims process with AHS, I would talk to one person and I may not talk to that person again. So, if I get something resolved with person A and for some reasons something happened, I have to call back and get person B. Person B would say, "Well, that's not how it works." I have to explain the problem and get it resolved multiple times. And depending on the skill of the person I'm dealing with and handling it, they might not have the same knowledge as the person that fixed it or came to a conclusion with me. Communication is lacking on the different people. Person A should know what person B is on, or they shouldn't say anything.
Also, some of AHS's policies are a little vague. We had an issue with the water where we had a leak in the outside faucet. The leak in the faucet was covered and the contractor that AHS sent was able to fix it. But the guy had knocked out a block and it had an eight-inch hole. He said that they don't fix that as it was not covered and that I had to fix it myself.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
The dishwasher didn’t turn on and it had no power. I called up American Home Shield and I asked for someone to come out and check my dishwasher. They told me it would be 24 hours for the contractor and they gave me the phone number. I called the contractor up and the guy said he could come out the next day at 11. So, we confirmed the appointment and he showed up at 11. I was very pleased with the professionalism of the repair person, and I’ve also been very pleased with American Home Shield, essentially because when I call and ask, I’m given exactly what I need to do, it gets done, and I’ve never been disappointed.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
I submitted a claim online for my heater that wasn’t heating up and American Home Shield's online claim process was easy. The response time to get someone out was good as well since A.R.T. Heating & Air came out to fix in two days. The contractor was professional and took no more than half an hour. And, the heater has been fine since the repair.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
When I submitted claims to American Home Shield in the past, I would get an operator. Now however, I do the claim via an automated system and it just asks me what appliance has an issue. I say it and then it tells me that they have to charge me my service fee. Lately, I’ve had three different things come up in my house. One of them was a garbage disposal that wasn't working at all. Something had gotten caught in there and I thought I was gonna have to get it replaced. However, it didn't need to be replaced as the tech from ASAP Plumbing who was sent worked it and found the piece of metal that fell in there. That was a relief. I know AHS would have taken care of it if it needed to be replaced. Still, the repair was well taken care of and I haven’t had any problems with my garbage disposal at all since.
I've also had different problems with my upstairs unit. Every time someone comes out, the problem is something different. It kinda scares me that I might have to get another unit for my upstairs. Also, when I have to pay an extra price for the freon for my AC, they only cover a certain amount which is a bit irritating. Still, everything has been good with AHS and I've been happy with them. A lot of my friends and people I know left AHS and complained about them. I've told them AHS has been good to me. I’m not always calling but then in this past month, I’ve had to call three times for the AC, the garbage disposal, and then yesterday, I finally got the washer guy. I pay the service fee and they get it done. I recommend AHS. Everybody should try them.
Rhondalyn,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
Everything with American Home Shield has been okay. I usually call in my claim. When both of my garage doors wouldn’t go down all the time, the contractor came in, did their thing and fixed it. The doors have been working good since then. I just think AHS needs to lower my yearly price. It went up a little bit. I checked around from other areas and they were a little lower, but I’ve been happy with American Home Shield. Everything is good.
Herman,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
I heard about American Home Shield from my neighbor and we got the policy about a few months ago. It’s been great so far. I filed claims online and navigating through the website is very easy. The techs who have came out were excellent. They fixed things and everything is awesome. When our air conditioning broke down, someone came in, assessed the problem, ordered the part, came back, and repaired it. The air conditioning works perfectly now. Everything was completed in 3 days and it was quite swift had not been for the weekend in between. Keep up the great work American Home Shield.
Roberto,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
I needed some work done so I filed a claim online. But I wasn't able to get help so I had to call American Home Shield and everything was good. Then, the contractor who came to fix the plumbing issue left a gaping hole in the ceiling in the kitchen. He was trying to look out for the leak coming from the bathroom. He didn't let us know that we needed to call him back to get this work done. We thought American Home Shield was gonna send somebody, so I was sitting with a hole in my kitchen's ceiling for a month. We even had a couple of parties during those weeks as it's a new house and everybody was looking at the ceiling hole rather than the house. That was embarrassing.
Then I decided that nobody's gonna come, so I had to call American Home Shield. Once we reached them out, they said that they needed to be told about that. I told them, "Your contractor should have told you that this needs to be done." He was just hoping that someday, somebody will come and fix it. So, they sent us somebody to help out and that was done within a couple of days. It took some time but it was done. American Home Shield did what they were supposed to do and I would recommend them.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
American Home Shield sent out a contractor for my electrical problem. He told me what the problem was with my light and he fixed the problem in no time. He was very professional and he did well fixing the light. I haven't had any problem since he fixed it.
Abisola,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
I called American Home Shield for my garage door, I entered my phone number, and it gave me an option. It was pretty organic. Then Bear Plumbing came out and they repaired whatever they repaired. Everything was fine. However, American Home Shield didn't cover my claim so I had to pay Bear Plumbing.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
I've been with American Home Shield for 18 years and they've been fine. But there are a few things like when they suggest a company. I call them and these people don't call me back. AHS should maybe check out who they're sending prior to giving them to the customer. If you're gonna vouch for a company and ask them to come out and service you, there should be quality. I've had two or three contractors in my years with AHS and when my mentioned problem happened, I asked AHS for somebody else. I make my claims online with AHS and it's easy. All I have to know is my ZIP code and my address. Everything has been fine.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
My electricity went out. Also, my circuit breaker turned off and I couldn't turn it on, and the power in one of my rooms did not work. I submitted a claim with AHS over the phone and dealing with their reps was really professional. I was told that they would call me within 24 hours and the contractor from RAB Electric was able to come at a very reasonable time. They asked what was going on, and I explained it to them. Then the guy looked at it, explained what happened, and then fixed it. The repair is crucial. And they did it in a very timely manner, so I was without electricity for not too long. Since then, it's not a problem anymore. I was also given suggestions on how to prevent it from happening again, so I could understand what was going on. Overall, I'm very satisfied with American Home Shield.
Great Tracy! I'm happy that everything worked out and your issue was resolved. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
The AC was making a noise and I thought that the evaporator was clogged with dirt. I called in a claim with AHS and they told me right then and there who would be coming. They sent out a tech from Anthem Mechanical Palm Springs and he showed up a little early but it was okay. When he checked the evaporator, there was no problem there. Then he went out and when I turned on the air conditioner, it was working though it was chattering a little bit.
But all of a sudden, as he was getting ready to take it apart and check the Freon, the condenser fan quit while he was standing over it. So, he changed that out and put the unit all back together. It’s been working just fine since and I was really happy with my experience. All in all, if anybody asked, I’d recommend AHS. So far, just about everybody I know does their own work at home. But not everybody’s AC certified and I’m sure my neighbors are gonna end up with an AC problem, so I’ll let them know about AHS.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
Everything has been fine with our claim with American Home Shield for the air conditioning. However, we have a problem with the refrigerator. At the beginning, the contractors were good. They were efficient and helpful. This is our lake house, so we have a problem when we could meet there. My husband made a point of meeting them there when they could go. They said they needed to order some parts and kept saying they couldn’t find the parts so, the service has not been done. They said they were working on it. We are still waiting for it and we need to go back to the drawing board. We put the claim in over a month ago, so we are not very satisfied with this one. It could be the vendor who is the problem and we need to tell AHS to find us another vendor or give us a solution. So, for a certain extent, we need to contact American Home Shield again. We are happy with AHS but for the final solution, we are not.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
Submitting a claim for the water heater was frustrating at first. American Home Shield had canceled our account at one point without our request. We’ve been members with them for about 27 years, and then all of a sudden, we had that problem. Then when they finally said that they would cover it and that we are still customers with them, we were without hot water for at least a month because during the process of the plumbing, they insisted on replacing parts when the initial plumber that they sent out said that the water heater was corroded inside and that it already exceeded its lifetime and needed to be replaced.
In the end, they ended up replacing the whole heater. But the person from AHS that we dealt with was very courteous and very kind. It wasn’t the person that we were frustrated with, it was more with the company. We had been long-term customers, and it was like we were getting tossed on the wayside. But we seemed to have resolved that. The plumber that they sent out was fabulous. And the water heater is working flawlessly.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
My experiences with American Home Shield have all been positive. I’ve been making simple phone calls and have been having someone come out. The first one was to fix the locks on my house and that was very quick. The guy came out, changed over the locks, and was done within an hour. It was the same thing with the clogged drain where the plumber came out and he was done within an hour. When my laundry wouldn’t drain itself, I tried to clear it on my own with Drano and with my own hand crank snake but it wouldn’t work. A guy from Summit Plumbing came out, and he was very good and had the necessary tools to get the job done. He also gave me some good advice on how to keep it from happening again.
George,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
I called American Home Shield for a slab leak. They gave me an appointment day and everything was really good. They sent Lone Star Contracting for it and ever since the repair, things have been awesome. I'm very satisfied with my experience. They did a great job and I never doubted the warranty department to make sure that we were taken care of.
Jesse,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
I went on the internet and made an appointment at American Home Shield for my AC, wherein the unit outside had stopped working. They told me who the tech was gonna be and that they would call me within 24 hours, and then I got a call within an hour from the tech. It turned out to be the compressor and the tech got everything taken care of right away. Now it's working great.
That's what er like to hear Beatriz. I am happy that we were able to resolve your a/c issue. Thanks for sharing your experience. We look forward to handling your warranty needs. Have a great week.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
Our AC was freezing up on me on the outside unit. Submitting an online claim with American Home Shield for it was very streamlined and simple. Then, within a couple of days, Sevier Climate Control said they were to come out. The tech then realized that the filter in the attic was dirty and that we just needed to clean it off. So in a nutshell, he fixed it within about two minutes. And since then, everything's been working great.
Reviewed April 20, 2019
I have very positive experience with American Home Shield so far.
Great Alexander! Thanks for sharing your experience. Have a great week.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I have been an AHS customer for over 6 years. This week, my hot water heater broke. It took two days to get someone out and now they say they won’t pay because “it’s old.” Also, I had to pay $75 to even get someone out to my house. Have called customer service three times and I one speaks English. I’ve waited 30 minutes each time. It’s crap. My number is ** if I can get a hold of someone.
Justin,
I am sorry to hear that AHS has not provided a suitable resolution at this time. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
We moved into our house in late November and the purchase came with American Home Shield. We have had several issues - plumbing, furnace etc. Issues are either not covered or workmen awful. We have been fighting a plumbing issue (sewer) since late November. Most recent plumber that was recommended by AHS said...(over the phone mind you) that our issue was in the yard and that AHS wouldn’t cover and I would have to pay an additional $400. AHS did nothing to help us and said no one else was available for my area. I had to find and pay for my OWN repair only to discover that the pipe was broken INSIDE the house and likely by one of AHS’s referred repair people. Now that I have escalated the issues with their company I can’t get anyone to return calls. DO not spend a dime on this warranty, it will cost you way more than it is worth! AVOID!!!!
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
After being a customer four years and only making three claims for the A/C, our water heater had a crack in the glass tank and flooded our garage. Eight days later we still don't have this issue fixed! Can't write a bad enough review for this company!!!
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I've been paying for a contract for two years with American Home Shield. I called a month ago to get service done on a toilet. They took eight days to get back with me and I was told they didn't have anybody that could do the work. They suggested I hire someone and they would reimburse me for the work. I paid $191 and submitted all the paperwork via email and fax for reimbursement. Now they tell me they won't reimburse me because they didn't have anyone in the area to work that job. I have paid $1511 on a contract that I tried to use for the first time and they couldn't do the work.
This is the absolute worst organization I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. I have filed a claim with my bank for reimbursement for all the money I have spent over the last two years. My wife was on hold for 20 minutes trying to get a number for their claims office speak with someone directly. They came back on the line and said they did not have a number for her to call. I was on hold for 40 minutes with the other division and I explained to him in great detail what the problem was and I had submitted all the proper documents. All he said is that they couldn't do anything. If you're customer of theirs you are insane!
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
We have been in our home for 3 months. Had a pool inspection done prior to the purchase of the home and everything was in working order. Suddenly pool heater began leaking and flooding backyard. We submitted a warranty claim through AHS and they offer only TWO local contractors for pool repairs. One came to our home yesterday and I was APPALLED at how unprofessional, and rude the man was. He entered our backyard with no permission, was accusatory when speaking with me, then submitted the claim and said it was a pre-existing condition which was completely false. He had zero knowledge of the installation of the heather and again, submitted false information to AHS.
Clearly, our claim was denied - we are not seeking a second opinion. When I call this contractor to discuss the situation with him, he CUSSED AT ME and hung up on me! I WAS SHOCKED! I cannot believe AHS operates their business with these kind of contractors. I'm hoping and praying our second opinion contractor will at least take the time to understand the situation. Unbelievable.
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.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
The HVAC people they sent are incompetent. They misdiagnosed the issue twice and charged me $500 and that didn’t fix it. The guy replaces a reversing valve and welded the piece on top of my unit causing a burn to my outdoor unit and Home Shield is saying that they don’t get involved with that. Home Shield sent the people to my house and now that they have burned my outdoor unit and charged me $500 for a repair and that was not the problem and somehow every rep I speak with at Home Shield tells me that they can’t do anything. Home Shield is not helping me with this at all. My AC has been out for 3 weeks. No urgency at all. It is hot in my house and I have a 16 month old child and I am getting no assistance at all. This process is taking entirely too long.
After two failed visits from one technician, the company sent a senior tech who found that the previous guy didn’t even fill the unit with refrigerant. The senior tech said it was empty (mind you I paid this company $500 which was the charge for refrigerant). I have placed over 7 calls to Home Shield about this and they give me excuses and have no concern with helping me get my AC fixed. At this point, I think that AHS is a scam. I have paid premiums for over a year and both times that I have needed service, the issue has not been fixed. I paid for a warranty to protect my home and yet I’m spending money and nothing is getting resolved. At this point, I’ll have to call my own HVAC company to come out and try to verify what the issue is or find the issue. I am completely dissatisfied with Home Shield and they have lost a customer. They have done nothing to help me other than say we sent a message to our contractor relations team.
I can’t believe that 3 weeks have passed and my system is still down, I have burn marks on the outside of my unit, I’ve paid $625, taken off work 3 times to come meet the technician, placed 7 calls to Home Shield and another 10+ calls to the contractor and the issue is nowhere near being resolved. The customer service at Home Shield is terrible and they are literally no help.
I even asked Home Shield to speak with the contractor about returning my $500 because the part wasn’t bad and I didn’t need refrigerant. This contractor is just throwing parts at my system and I am just being dragged along for the ride. You would think that Home Shield would step up and take some responsibility since they are the ones who chose this company. I am left on my own trying to call the client Lang and handle this mess that Home Shield started by hiring the people and then they have the nerve to tell me that I have to contact the contractor because they have their own insurance and secondary damage has nothing to do with Home Shield.
This is literally the worst customer service experience that I have ever had. I will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and cancelling my contract as soon as this mess gets handled. My thermostat says it’s 89 degrees in my house, there is no breeze and my wife and I have allergies and I can’t open the windows to get any air and fans affect my sinuses. It’s to the point that we may have to go and stay at a hotel to be comfortable and not sweat all night until this foolishness is over. I am disgusted with Home Shield. This is not how you treat customers.
I am sure that Home Shield records conversations so they can look up my issue and verify that everything I have said is true. Do what I am paying you to do and get a competent person to fix my AC tomorrow. Anywhere else, not having AC is considered a priority at least to the point that it’s fixed within a few days instead of a few weeks.
Mike,
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.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
My mom called me and told me that the AC wasn’t working. I put in a request with American Home Shield for the AC, then the contractor showed up around the same time I showed up at home that morning. But then the AC was working again. The contractor said that he didn't see anything wrong with the AC, it was just probably low on Freon. However, I noticed that AHS was running a special at that time, like getting our system serviced for $70. Since my system was working when the contractor came, I wished that the request call could have been transferred to a service call where I didn’t have to pay. I paid the $100 plus the $80 for the Freon to be put in. Their special thing could've saved me at least $30, but that’s not anything against them, still happy with my experience.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I filed a claim with American Home Shield and K&J Mechanical came out and did the preventive maintenance for my air conditioning stuff. I was very pleased about American Home Shield’s response time and how quickly they were able to get somebody out. Our overall experience with them has been good so far. I recommended them to my son and he took it.
Hi John,
We are pleased to hear about the wonderful experience that you had to have the cooling system checked. We hope you continue to enjoy and recommend AHS home warranty services.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
American Home Shield had a preventative maintenance that they were doing this year. It's $85 and they have someone come out and just check. I set my AC on 76 but when I wake up in the morning, it's on 69. So, I needed to do it. Brown Air Conditioning came out and they were fantastic. They found that the system works fine.
In my most recent claim, my garbage disposal was not working and the contractor said there was food dropped in it. I didn’t feel like that was what was wrong with it but he said that’s what it was, and it worked. After 45 days, it broke completely and I had to pay another fee. They had to replace the whole thing. It’s kinda frustrating I had to pay $150. I wasn't happy about that but the garbage disposal is working now and it’s awesome. I submitted the claim online to American Home Shield and it takes a while to understand how it works. When my pool wasn't working, I didn't know what to pick such as why it was not working. You have to pick what it is and if you picked the wrong thing and the contractor comes out, looks at that thing and that's not what's wrong with it, then you have to pay again for someone to come out.
On my first year with AHS, the fan was not working and the electrician who came out didn’t fix it and left. He told me they had to order parts and would be back. I didn't even get an opportunity to call back AHS because I was waiting for this person to call me back to tell me that the parts are in so they could come fix it. They never ordered parts and they didn’t want to. He didn't wanna deal with me and wanted somebody else to do it. They were telling me that AHS wouldn’t pay for it and that it has been their history with how these things work out. I was upset because their technician lied to me and I was sick of waiting. If I would have known that they weren't gonna fix it and why they weren't going to fix it, then I would have done something else.
The contractor did the same thing to my doorbell. AHS won’t pay for the doorbell but they would pay for the wiring or if something was wrong and then, they wouldn’t check it. The contractor made a comment that the homeowner was getting him to look into all these other things. I was having an electrical issue on the house and I didn’t know how the policy worked. I was also having trouble with my ceiling fan and my microwave. The plug in the kitchen doesn’t work and so, I was thinking electrical. They told me that these were all individual things I had to call on. I paid every single time to AHS. When I renewed, it changed my policy so that I had the same coverages and everything but I pay more premium now because I've had too many claims and it was because it wasn't explained how it works.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
We had a motor that needs to be repaired and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online. The claim process was pretty easy for us. We requested the work, then AHS sent somebody to fix the motor. It took 24 hours for someone to get scheduled to come out and the contractor took care of all the approval and paperwork. A second visit was scheduled a couple of days later as the contractor didn't have the right part the first time. Nevertheless, my experience with AHS was good and whatever they repaired is working correctly.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
The most recent service American Home Shield provided was for the routine cleaning for the air conditioning system and the representative was really good to deal with. I texted him because I was out and about and I couldn’t call, and they responded to me the same way. Then they called me. Then we texted again and set up the appointment. They came out as they said and the AC is running better now. It’s not coming off and on as much. The technician also showed us different things and gave us some ideas on how to keep the AC going better altogether. He was very knowledgeable and polite.
Linda,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
American Home Shield sent out JK HVAC to do a spring check-up on my HVAC system and make sure that the system was ready to go for air conditioning. That was the $75 thing on the website. JK HVAC got in touch with me right away and their technician was very polite.
Mary,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
We had a problem with the oven on our cook stove and I used my computer to submit a claim to American Home Shield. I let people know that I needed some help and they handled it very well. The company that came out did a very good job. Since then, it has not given us any further trouble. It has been a very good experience with AHS so far. We have had two claims and they have been taken care of quickly and efficiently. We have absolutely no problems.
Donald,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I have had American Home Shield for several decades now and their claims process is easy. The contractors they have provided have always been great people and know their job.
Lavetta,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I’ve had one claim with American Home Shield wherein they sent an electrician out. He was friendly and fixed everything. He went from room to room, checked on our electrical bills, and everything is working fine. I appreciate that. I've had AHS since February. One of my next-door neighbors had talked me into going with them. She had used AHS's services and said that it was good to have their program.
Hi Ruby,
It has been our pleasure to service your home and complete the repairs to the electrical. I hope you continue to enjoy AHS!
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I have had American Home Shield for 10 years now and their claim process is really easy. I do it over the phone. In one claim, someone from Texas Best Heating & Air had to come out and replace the transformer. The drain pan had overflowed and shorted out the transformer in the air conditioner so he cleaned up the drain tube and got it going again. Then, One Hour Heating & Air came out and replaced the whole system for me. And that was outstanding. They were in and out in half a day, which was nice.
However, American Home Shield's coverage for Freon is very hard to swallow. I have an older style of air conditioner and when I put Freon in, I use a more expensive Freon. They would only pay $10 a pound for the Freon and the Freon costs $80 a pound so that leaves us with $70 a pound. If I'm looking at $600 to $800 out of pocket if they had to fix the air conditioner, then it didn’t seem like much of a plan to do. So, due to that Freon issue, I’ve had to drop their service and I’ve gone a different route. As for customer service, I’ve ran into a couple of telephone operators who didn't have English as their strong suit. It was very hard to get across what I needed done. Other than that, they’ve always been really receptive and responsive to what I needed.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
A kitchen faucet in my house stopped working and so I went online and filed a claim with American Home Shield. A contractor then contacted me right away. He came out and I had very good interactions with him. He told me what he did to make the repair and since then, the faucet has been working like it's supposed to. The experience overall was exactly what I expected it to be.
Good afternoon John,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We hope you continue to enjoy your AHS experience!
Reviewed April 19, 2019
The air conditioner stopped working and I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone. I had a fine interaction with their rep but we were without an air conditioner for two weeks. Luckily, it wasn't a super-hot time but it was dragged out. We were given a choice of waiting for two weeks and get the part replaced for free or have someone to do it immediately and pay $600. We chose to have someone do it immediately and it was still five days before they got out. We waited half that long and still had to pay the $600 but it wasn’t a big deal. It would’ve been terrible if it had been in the middle of the summer, but luckily it wasn’t. Everything was okay other than the amount of time it took. It was unnecessary to keep us waiting that long to let us know what was going on.
Since the repair, the air conditioner has been okay but when the technician came back down from the attic and looked at the control panel inside the house, he said that it wasn’t working. He said that he had one in the truck and he could replace it. He put one on there and I didn’t notice it after he was gone, but it’s very inferior to the one we had and it doesn’t work very well. I even called them to come back out and look at it because I couldn’t read the printout. The numbers are so poorly defined that I have to stand on a stool to look at it. The other one we had was very accurate and it told what the temperature was outside but this one was not. It says it’s 68 when you know it’s more like 72.
When I called the contractor out the second time to look at it, he said there was nothing wrong with it. He could read it because he was taller than I was and I just gave up. After he left, I figured out if I stood on the stool, then I could see it but I’m not happy with it and I’ve already spent nearly $700 plus 100 to American Home Shield. If they come out again, they’ll say that they will replace it and it’ll be $400 so I’m living with it. That was not the fault of the AHS but the people they sent out. The contractors weren’t bad but they didn’t have any interest in helping me with the control panel. The air conditioning seems fine so far.
Good morning Karen,
I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience to have the air conditioner repaired through AHS. I hope you continue to enjoy your service with the warranty.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
My washing machine quit working. I submitted a claim online to AHS and the tech from Big Bill's Appliance Service knew exactly what the problem was. She wasn't here 15 minutes. However, the techs AHS was sending earlier on weren't very good. Also, AHS's techs for airconditioning get overbooked if something happens during the hot weather. Still, submitting claims has been pretty good lately. The techs they have been sending are more qualified. While I'm considering dropping the warranty as the monthly fee is a little over 50 bucks now, having the coverage has been helpful.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
Our washing machine had a sensor that was going bad. My wife filed a claim with American Home Shield. She did it online, which was quick and painless. The contractor came out and put it back up and then cleaned it. He knew what he was doing, was only in the house for 20mins and most of it was cleaning up whatever he fixed. The washing machine was working for a while but started not working again because of the same error. My wife told me she wasn't happy with the washing machine, looking at the cost of the piece of electronic that was going bad, for a $75 service fee plus what was gonna end up being a $250 to $300 part, it was better to get a new one. Overall, their coverage is adequate and I would recommend them.
Stuart,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
The ice machine in my refrigerator was not working. It was the beginning of the summer and I’ve got a couple of kids, so we had to purchase a couple of bags of ice. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and navigating through their website was fairly simple. AHS said they would send the contractor out and I would receive a text. I received the text within a couple of hours saying who the contractor was going to be and that the contractor was gonna contact me.
The contractor, Bradley Appliance Repair, contacted me within 24 hours and they were there as well within that time frame. The technician, a very knowledgeable gentleman, was very caring and we had very good dealings when he arrived. It was a relatively simple repair. He quickly found exactly what the problem was, ordered the part, and then he came back a couple of days after to replace the part. Since the repair, the ice machine's performance has been perfect. Having the AHS warranty has been very valuable for our property.
Angel,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
Three days after I filed a claim, American Home Shield sent Certified Electrical Technologies. The claim was for my dryer and dishwasher, and the online claims process was easy. The contractors were very professional, thorough, and explained things. We are still waiting for a part so it hasn’t been resolved for one of the items, but the one that was fixed is performing well.
Jessica,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
American Home Shield was recommended by a family member. They’re usually good but I had a bad time a couple of months ago when I had to call for an electrical problem with my smoke detector. The company called and made an appointment. And then, at the last minute, the guy said that he had had an accident on the job. He had to go to urgent care and that he would call me when he came out. But it sounded like he was at a bar ‘cause it was a Friday and I could hear clanking, voices, and music. So I tried calling him. I didn't get any callback so I left messages.
Another thing was that $100 had already been taken out of my account. I called back to get the refund which took about 45 minutes ‘cause I couldn’t understand the AHS' rep. I tried my hardest but I was just fed up. She put me on hold as she was trying to call the person. They didn't answer, and then, she put me on hold again ‘cause she said she was gonna try again. They never got a hold of him and he never called back. She tried to convince me that they'd send another company but I told her that I just wanted the refund. But generally, the companies they send out are very professional. They would call me right away, make an appointment and show up. Like recently, the door switch was bypassed on the furnace. It turned out that the switch was broken so Ambient Air Heating and Cooling had to replace the switch.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I file claims online at American Home Shield since you can’t call in and get anybody. That’ll take hours. We recently had some guys come over for the AC that was leaking and the people from A-US came out in 24 hours. They tried to blow the drain out and lower the drain hose thinking that was it. I had to call them back less than a week later because it was pouring out water. It was the pan and finally, they exchanged and turned the pan around and got a new one. So, all should be taken care of now.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
We got an American Home Shield policy when we bought our house nine years ago, and then we’ve maintained it ever since. Their online process has gotten easier compared to what it was at one time. Now that I'm used to it, it's pretty good. But I don't know if my 80-year old parents could do it. We haven’t used AHS a whole lot, but on the times that we have, our experience has been really good other than the fact that we don’t get to choose who we would like to come. For the most part, we’ve had great people come, but we have had one or two that weren’t quite so good that they don’t even contract anymore.
Christine,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I like American Home Shield. It's a really good company. I submitted a claim for the AC and a few days after, Majestic Custom Heating & Air called me to schedule. The tech answered all my questions and the repair was super-quick. I was satisfied with it. My AC has been working well.
Jennifer,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I've never been so mad and disappointed in the company's response, customer service and problem handling! TERRIBLE!! American Home Shield charged me without my consent the annual amount instead of the monthly bill I signed up for. After multiple attempts to get this problem solved with Customer Service, I was told it's gonna take a while to receive my refund while I'm still getting charged. I was left to wait on hold for over an hour and the phone had been hung up on me!!! When I asked how long will it take to receive a refund if I completely cancel my coverage, they said it's a very long process!!
Milena,
I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received with AHS. I sent an email to you with an update regarding your billing and payment issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I’ve been paying AHS for 8 months and when I need a repair on refrigerator they don’t cover it.. The repair fell on their exclusions. How convenient for them.. So what the whole purpose of having home warranty if it’s not going to cover?
Hernan,
I understand you were not happy with the outcome of your experience with AHS. I have sent a private message to you in an effort to update you on the status of your request and your contract.
Thanks for your time.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I had looked up some reviews online before canceling my American Home Shield plan and read that others were having issues with AHS still trying to bill after they had canceled. When I canceled my account, I was sure to write down the confirmation # from the phone rep and also logged into my online account and removed my payment method. Sure enough, a few weeks later I get a bill in the mail from AHS saying I am past due. I am now on my third call with AHS... so as others have hopefully pointed out below: Remove your payment methods as soon as you cancel your plan to avoid being charged...
Andrew,
I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I sent an email to you with an update regarding the status of your account. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
AHS was good in the beginning and I found a great HVAC through the service. I have been attempting to get help. There is a company in the city with a poor reputation I asked them to change. They never did although there are local reports they can confirm. My last straw is this. I moved back to my home state and updated my information on two occasions I spoke to AHS. I put in an online request yesterday for service and followed up with a call to verify they received the information and verify they had my contact representative in the city my property is located.
The plumbing leak got worse today and I called because I never heard from the vendor. The hold times are terrible and critical if you are in an emergency. This person Jennet was the worse representative. It was as if she ignored... no, she ignored the urgency of the situation and I had to demand a manager. They never allow this. They leave you on hold. I was pleading that they call another company because the other was not answering and never tried to reach me. She told me they called a phone number I requested updates to in October 2018 because I was no longer in the other state. I attempted to chat for a manager. Demetri was awful and not concerned. My place is leaking and the company AHS who I was with for almost ten years did not help. Their customer service has tanked and they only want to collect $75.00 payments with no follow up to see what happened in the process. I forgave, but this situation is too much.
Patricia,
I am saddened to hear that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I sent an email to you with an update regarding your plumbing request. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Original Review: April 18, 2019
Called AHS. They sent out a contractor who did not even look inside the pool heater, he said because I had an inline chlorinator it was chemical damage, (it was empty). Sent out another contractor. Said parts were missing. I hired an independent pool company. He says it was worn out, no parts are missing, and no chemical damage... AHS in my opinion just wants to fix the little things and when it comes to honor their contract for replacing they look for ways to deny...
John,
I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist you with your unresolved matters regarding this request. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
After many years of coverage, thinking that I was covered from any major, "catastrophic" events, it finally happened. Two A/c units failed at the same time, with each one needing a new evaporator coil. After the tech diagnosed the problem, a few days later, I got a call from AHS, telling me that only the coil itself was covered, the first $10 of refrigerant, was covered. However, the remaining, $85/pound of refrigerant was not, as well as all of the other necessary parts to complete the repair.
The total for the parts NOT covered was $1770 for one unit. For the other unit, it was $1325 (not covered). The actual covered amount was $234 for the first one and $214 for the second. When I asked for them to send me a confirmation in writing, that "they would request that but they couldn't actually do it". To date, I have not received the information. In my opinion, this company is a rip-off. They will do anything to delay and to not pay for repairs!! I am taking a buy out and cancelling my coverage. In my view, it is fraud, plain and simple. Stay away!!
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.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
My heater was making a loud noise. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone and I spoke with a live representative. It took them a day to send a contractor out. The contractor had to find a part and they wouldn't stop looking until they found it because they didn’t want me to be without heat until the next day. The heater has been working good since the repair.
Pamela,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I've had AHS for 3 yrs and I've used them 2 times and both times they came and fixed something. It failed again within 5 months. The 1st time was my kitchen faucet. They fixed a leak and it started leaking again 5 months later. The 2nd time was my ice maker on my refrigerator. They fixed it and within 4 Months it stopped working again. They have a policy that if it fails within 90 days they'll fix it for free so I have zero recourse. The last straw was when I called to get the ice maker fixed AGAIN they charged me the service fee before the service was performed. Who the heck does that? Your mechanic doesn't charge you before they fix your car! Your dentist doesn't charge you before he works on your teeth Etc. Etc. I did the math and I could've saved money just by opening a bank account for emergencies and putting in 50 Dollars per check.
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.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I've had American Home Shield for roughly 2 years now and it's been working great. I haven’t had too much, fortunately, but the couple of things I did had worked out really nice. The technicians have been fine, they know what they’re doing, and they take care of business. I had a guy work on my dryer a month ago and it worked fine when he got there. After he left, it went to hell. When the second guy came out, it didn’t work and so he fixed it. One time, the telephone app said he’ll be there in 30 minutes, and within 2 minutes, the guy came and said, “Okay. I’m on the front.” So, the telephone app doesn’t work too well. Other than that, everything has been running smoothly since.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
The service has been 50-50. I had a secondary repair requested that was not so good. I had a leak outside my house and when the tech called me, he said he didn't know if he was certified for Indiana 'cause we're at the border. He proceeded to make an appointment, then he said he'd get back with me to make sure that he was qualified to work on those. But he ended up going here and telling my wife that he didn't cover it, and he walked away. I ended paying for that charge. Aside from that, he has poor reviews.
I recently had the ice maker in my refrigerator thawed out, and the tech from Windings came in and was professional. Making that claim was relatively easy 'cause I did it online and I was given a time and place, and Windings met those requirements. Overall the screening process regarding what is covered and what is not covered could be improved. Next time, I will be very wary of the contractor assigned to me through American Home Shield.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
Our sink wasn't draining and was nearly overflowing so I went online and filed a claim with American Home Shield. I got something from them and I called because I was wondering why AHS was sending me an air conditioning and plumbing repair company. I was told that the company, Air Squad Heating & Air Conditioning, takes care of the problem I was having as well. Somebody confirmed that after calling the company. American Home Shield sent Air Squad out and everything was good. Since the repair of our sink, everything has been great. I recommend American Home Shield to all my clients because I've had a good experience. Even if sometimes you have to do it a few times with a couple of different companies, ultimately, it gets resolved.
Ki,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I recently filed a claim with American Home Shield for the AC. It was making a noise. It wasn’t a bad one but it was different, so I wanted it to get checked out. I called AHS and talked to the rep. Everything was smooth and good. They sent Arctic AC to come out and do the repair. The guy was polite and he seemed to know what he's doing, it didn’t take him long to get it done. I wish all my repairs went that smooth. That gave me peace of mind that everything's working right.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
We had an electrical issue with our pool. I called American Home Shield over the phone to submit a claim and the experience was great. When I made the call, the wait time was average and I had somebody on the phone within five minutes or so. AHS had the service scheduled. This was on a Friday and they had a contractor, United Electric Company, come out right away the next Monday. United Electric is a really good company. The electrician was great and the service went really well. He explained to me what the problem was and why the electricity had gone out in our pool. Then he replaced the fuse that was necessary for the problem to be fixed. He fixed the problem and the repair only took a total of an hour. Everything has been working fine since the repair.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I got rid of American Home Shield. I wouldn't do it again and I wouldn't recommend them to anybody given the experience that I had. When you talk to them on the phone, they lead you to believe they are such helpful service and that they pay for any issues that come up. I ended up paying a monthly service and then they called some guy out from San Antonio for a plumbing issue I had. The guy who came to fix the dishwasher and said there was a blockage from the dishwasher to the garbage disposal and I needed a plumber. I ended up spending $500 and the only thing I got fixed was a little pinched wire in the wall. For everything that I paid for, I didn't see that the home warranty benefited me at all.
AHS did not wanna pay for anything and the people they send out were incompetent. The guy from San Antonio told them that he put a spring and something in the faucet in the bathroom and he most certainly did not. He didn't even come out here with any tools. He was messing with it with his hands and didn't get it to stop. I did not feel they were confident. They were passing the problem off and by the time I got a plumber out to check on what the one said, it was not at all. He had to call AHS back.
It was a mess and I hated it. I didn't think it was worth the money with the exception of the guy who did the electrical who was absolutely very good at what he did. Furthermore, one of the issues I had with the washing machine was that it was leaking when I turn it on. My house was empty when I bought it and there is no way to check for a water leak. I was told it was a visible thing and the guy said that he had to tear in the wall and redo all the pipes. There was none of that. My experience has not been good at all.
Elizabeth,
I apologize that your experience with AHS was not satisfactory. I hate that you felt your service with us was not beneficial and hope that this experience does not discourage you from doing business with AHS in the future.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
The internal components of the toilet base that bring the water and stuff the water in the tank were malfunctioning so we had a continuous run of one of our baths in the house. I submitted my claim online to American Home Shield and the process was easy. Their contractor, Drain Go of Alabama, came out within 48 hours and took the malfunctioning parts out of the tank and replaced those with new ones. At the same time, an aerator in one of our sinks also went bad. Everything was taken care of.
Brandon,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I requested from American Home Shield to have someone come out to check my sump pump. I had to make sure that it was working properly. It was super easy using their site. I got an email when they assigned the work to the company Altstadt. It also stated that I should hear from the provider within 24 hours. The technician was very courteous and professional. We’ve had a lot of rain lately and I know that without my sump pump working properly, I would have water in my garage area which would not be good. It definitely helps out that the sump pump is working properly now. I love that I have American Home Shield. It’s definitely working out and I’m gonna be using it again in the future. It’s a good program to have. It’s beneficial and very easy to use. I especially love the online service and I love that I can do that. I would recommend it.
Bobbie,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
American Home Shield facilitated the locksmith coming out. I dialed their 800-number and they took care of everything. It was easy and that was the first time I’ve done a claim in over 10 years. The locksmith was excellent and I would use her again. She did a great job. She came in there all business and took care of our needs quickly. So, I was very pleased with her service.
I’ve worked with AHS in the past and they seemed to deliver great service. I’ve been getting some emails from them about additional services they offer. I planned to speak with the manager as well. They’re offering a new preventative maintenance on the HVAC during spring and fall. So, when I call them and schedule that as well, I’ll take advantage of some of the other offerings they have. But I have had overall a good experience with them so far. AHS provides comfort and peace of mind. I would certainly recommend them to family and friends.
Michael,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
GE was really good to me. They came out and let me back up really quick. I first contacted American Home Shield about my stove. They sent out another company. That company tried to fix it and less than six months later, that same item broke more of the stove. I've contacted American Home Shield, and the company came out and repaired it again. It broke again. This time, I called American Home Shield and told them I didn't want that company to come out. They sent out GE and within one time, they had the whole thing fixed without a problem. So if I'll ever contact American Home Shield again about my stove or any of my GE Appliances, I’m going to want GE to come out because they were fantastic.
My latest debacle with American Home Shield is my garage door opener stopped working. And it was very intermittent to not working at all. The guy that they sent out turned around and told me that American Home Shield would not allow him to make a claim on my garage door opener because he could get it to work. Even though while he was here, it had stopped working intermittently, and he still said, "No, I can't do nothing about it," and left that it was working even though it wasn't. And then he tried to make dumb claims like it's RF interference. I'm in my 50's and I have over 30-years experience with RF because that's the field I'm in. As I tried to explain it to him that he was sitting here and telling me a fat-face-bold lie to my face, he still wouldn't believe me.
So, my wife turned around and called the company back again. So now, he came out and instead of fixing my garage door, he put a replacement part. It's like an addition. It's like an extra controller. So now, instead of my garage door controlling my garage, I have a remote unit connected to my garage door opener that will now open then close my garage, which has been doing it successfully. Instead of American Home Shield allowing to replace the parts that were actually broken in my garage door, which is probably the logic word, they're making him jump around hoops in doing this. I'm really not happy at all. My garage door is working for the moment because of the workaround he did. But he really didn't fix my garage door. He just put a bandage on it. Also, overall, I've tried calling and waiting, sitting on the phone for over half an hour sometimes, and I can never get anybody at American Home Shield. It's horrible.
Joseph,
I understand you were not happy with the outcome of your experience with AHS. I have sent an email to you hoping to engage more toward a resolution for your issue. Please respond to that email for further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
Our very old water heater was leaking so we submitted a claim online to American Home Shield. Navigating their website was very easy. Thereafter, I was contacted so I knew when their contractor was coming out. The techs who came were ver knowledgeable and they knew exactly what was going on. They took care of the things to make sure that the heater was okay. Thereafter, they submitted the request to AHS to see about replacing it. They did fine and I was very happy with them. I feel very comfortable having a warranty on my property. We've owned the house 30 years and every single year, we've kept the insurance. I would recommend AHS with no problem.
John,
Thanks for letting us know everything worked out great for you. Taking care of our customers is the main goal here at AHS. I am glad that you were happy with the work done. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
The heat wasn’t coming out properly from the furnace and the girl from American Home Shield who set up the claim for me was great. I had messages from the contractor in my email. I got the number and called, and they set up the appointment for the next morning. It was wonderful. The contractor was very efficient and smart. He said he knew where he could get the part. He had three other kinds with him for three different furnace manufacturers, but he didn’t have the one I needed. He went and got it, brought it back, and put the new control panel in. It worked perfectly after that. He was very pleasant about it and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with a workman like that. I’m so happy that I have AHS. They’re the best.
Carolyn,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you. Our goal is to pair you with the best contractor that will provide a quick and final resolution. We look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I had American Home Shield before and I let it go for a while. I decided to pick it up again and I've had two claims with them on this policy. I've always had quick response and the people always come out. The jet tub on our spa wasn't working and when I submitted the claim online, the contractor came out the next day and fixed it. I was very pleased with the service and since the repair, it has been working fine.
Dara,
Your feedback regarding your recent experiences with AHS is greatly appreciated. Our main objective is to provide exceptional service and a quick resolution to all of your home warranty needs. We look forward to servicing you in the future as needed. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
The microwave stopped in the middle of heating something up and it was making noises. We thought it was gonna go out and it seemed like it did. We called American Home Shield and the contractor came out. He was on time, very pleasant, knowledgeable and friendly, so he was good. It turned out to be the circuit breaker and we didn’t even check that but the guy was super nice and pulled it all out, tested it and put it back in, and we were good to go. I have had no problems since then.
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