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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 March 24, 2019
I've had American Home Shield for over a year and I've renewed it already. Air Creation Heating & Cooling came out for routine maintenance, though it really didn't do much. I thought it should've been covered under the $75. The tech pointed out a couple of things and said if I needed to make a separate appointment, I'd have to do that. Other than that, he seemed to know what he was talking about. There was another time when a part had to be changed in the clothes dryer, and the only difficulty was that the contractor didn't have the part available. It took a little while to get the part but we made it.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
The contractor from Rescue Me Locksmith was nice. He came in and told us what locks he could change with the same key. It's very valuable to have American Home Shield. I have peace of mind that in case something happens, I can call them so they can have someone come out and fix it.
Good morning Jodi,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated regarding the re-key on your home. I hope you continue to enjoy your AHS warranty!
Reviewed March 24, 2019
When the dryer needed to be fixed, I phoned American Home Shield and the claims process was very easy this time around. The contractor, Bryan, did a terrific job. He was a very nice young man who was professional and right to the point. Since the repair, I used the dryer once and it's fine. Last time, the claims process was absolutely terrible. It took forever and I still haven't gotten reimbursed for my microwave that I had purchased. I'm concerned about this reimbursement and I still need it. Their phones are always busy and it's so hard to get ahold of those people. I always give people a couple of chances and if I had the same experience the first time this last time, I wouldn't be with AHS anymore. There is hope now.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
We had a service call with American Home Shield for the sump pump in our house. The guy showed up and did a wonderful job. My interactions with him were wonderful, too. We just moved into the house in February and having a warranty has been very valuable. I would highly recommend AHS.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
Several years ago, we had a problem when we went for months trying to get our cooktop replaced or fixed through American Home Shield. That was when they were using Sears and the repair people sent from there were completely clueless about the GE cooktop and they were ordering wrong parts. After going from September to February, American Home Shield finally told us they couldn't get the parts. Instead, they had a blower motor in the whole country cooktop that would fit the underneath parts because it was a downdraft. So, they sent it out. Gold Star came and installed it.
More recently we had another experience with Gold Star Services for a dishwasher that wasn't washing dishes appropriately and a Whirlpool Cabrio top-loading high-efficiency washer with a glass top that kept exploding off. The normal appliance repair guy who comes to our house is extremely knowledgeable. However, the other two guys who came didn't seem to be as knowledgeable. They admitted that one of them was in training and that the normal guy had gone on vacation for a long weekend. Still, it was no problem and they worked with us. For the washing machine, the lid that was coming off was the third lid already and I was surprised that AHS was okay with replacing it again. It was eventually fixed. For the dishwasher, they were unable to get parts and the replaced it altogether. So, we've recommended AHS to our children as well as our neighbors.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
The toilets were gurgling when I'd take a shower. I called up American Home Shield and they said $75 would be my co-pay. They went ahead and put it on the card and got a hold of the tech guy. Within a short period of time, somebody sent me an email with the time he'd be coming. He was supposed to come that day, but he called and said that he had an emergency, so he asked if he could come the next morning. He got here that next morning like he said he would and took care of everything. He got on the roof, looked down the pipe, rodded it out and it worked out quite nicely.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I’ve been dealing with the same issue with my AC for the past two years. Different technicians go out but they just put a band-aid patch on the issue and it doesn’t do anything to fix it. I gotta keep calling American Home Shield back and pay another $100 for another service call. The techs said it was low on Freon, so they added some. Then, they said it was too much, so they took some Freon out. They said many different things, but it never got fixed. Now, it’s broken again and the technician went out and he said it was the coils and that it needed Freon. I paid $400 for Freon plus the $100 service charge. It was around five times that they came out within the two years and they were $100 each. That was 500 plus the 500, so it is $1000 and I am not too happy with that. Hopefully, the issue is fixed.
For my primary residence, it has been good when they came out and fixed the issue until the last one that my washer went out and the techs came out and they wanted to give me something else that I dislike. They said, “You can have cash and then you can go out and buy something else,” so I bought something else at Costco. I bought a pair of washer and dryer, but instead of giving me $950, they gave me $370. I called them back to see what happened and they said, “Oh, I’m sorry. We made a mistake.” They were supposed to send me another $500 since last week and a half, but I still haven’t received it yet.
The contractors for the AC at the condo were really bad. Nobody wanted to fix it. But the ones that came out to my primary residence, sometimes for my washer and sometimes for my AC, have been good. I just wish they could come out and fix it the first time and won’t be talking around to people and spending money like crazy without even getting it fixed. I am dissatisfied with my experience.
Sergio,
I am saddened to hear 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 March 24, 2019
We couldn’t get the AC to turn on at all and the furnace wouldn’t stop running. It was midnight by the time we figured that out and we had to get the claim in with American Home Shield. We can’t get on the website on our phones, so we had to get on on an actual computer. The site doesn't have very good mobile capability or it's not very user friendly. I wish we could just submit a claim on the phone, but other than that, it’s fine. Then, I was going to be gone half of the day on the next day and we got a text message that said Rescue Heating & Air would contact us to set up the appointment.
The next morning, we got a text saying that Rescue Heating & Air would be at our house at some point between 3:00 and 5:00. I didn't like that as the contractor never actually called to set up the appointment. I called them and they called me back and said that the technician would call me first to make sure I was home. But I didn’t care for that and I would much prefer to have something set up that said they would be here until afternoon as well as make sure that they were coming. Nonetheless, the technician was fantastic and knew exactly what he was doing. He took the thermostat off and knew what the problem was immediately. He explained how to fix it or what I could do to easily fix it. He was in and out within 30 minutes and everything has been working properly since the repair. We bought our house in December, so we’ve been with American Home Shield since December. And as of right now, we’re probably planning on renewing with them.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
American Home Shield was part of the package for the purchase of the home. And so, we extended it after we’d had some initial interaction. I submit claims online because it is quicker. Westside Air Conditioning recently came out for our AC unit. I got a phone call that the contractor had some available time earlier than our initial appointment, and he came several hours early. In the initial set-up, the lady was very professional, and so was the gentleman who actually came out. He was more than timely, and he explained everything and didn’t make us feel stupid when we asked questions. They completed the claim on the same day as when I submitted it. Everything has been fine after the repair.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I filed a claim with American Home Shield for the Garbage Compactor that wasn't working. The contractors were here the next day and they were able to fix the problem. They’ve been to my house several times, and they were always very good. They were efficient and professional.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
We bought our house last year and the previous homeowners offered to buy us a year's warranty. American Home Shield is good to have around if you're not handy. I am capable of doing most things, but plumbing is not my forte, so when our toilets would occasionally back up and wouldn’t fully flush, it was nice to be able to call and get someone out quickly to take care of everything. It was super easy to submit the claim. I applied online and they called or emailed me later that day. They got back to me really quick, and then Metro Heating & Cooling reached out and said that they could have someone out the next day.
It took less than three days between submitting the claim and getting someone out there and it was great. Their thought process was that it would be too cost-prohibitive to go through the toilets and figure out what was causing the issue, so we ended up replacing the toilet and it was super fast. They were back within a few days with new toilets and the contractor replaced them within a couple of hours, and we were good to go.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I normally file claims with American Home Shield on the phone. I like the flexibility, although I have a concern about it when I filed a claim for my dishwasher. I was offered for the person to come in, but the dates were not flexible and I couldn't change that according to my schedule. The people suggested that I take off from work or have a neighbor come to my house to be there for them to do the installation or the repair.
The dishwasher wasn’t draining and drying. I had one guy come out but he came out there twice. First, he said it was the motor, then he came back and fixed another part. I didn’t use the dishwasher or followed up on using the dishwasher for about a month, but when I used it again, the same problem was occurring, it was not draining and not drying. When I called back, the company came back and said that the motor was gone again, although it had not been used one time completely. Another company, Tommy D Appliance Repair, came out and they were great. They were very thorough and very informative with me, so I will recommend that company again. The tech identified the same problem and said that it was not fixable at that point. I got a replacement dishwasher and it was comparable to what we had in the past.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I call AHS when I have a claim and I get an automated service. The turnaround time is typically two days but that is not enough when you have a leak of water in the house like my last claim. Fortunately, they had somebody that was in emergency stand by and they came right away. They came on Saturday and took care of the problem. All in all, AHS handled it excellently.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
The oven part of my stove wasn’t heating up. I would press to heat it up and wait 45 minutes, and it would only go to 170. So, I would have to press "broil" in order to even get it up to 350. I filed a claim with American Home Shield for that appliance issue. Normally, I do that over the phone because we wanna make sure that whatever the issue is, it’s covered before we pay the $100.
The contractor, Appliance Surgeons, came out came out quickly two days after to do the repair. They didn’t have the part so they had to order it and that’s understandable. But once the part came in, they came right out and fixed it, so it was good service. What was wrong was that the bottom heating element was totally burnt out and only the top one that did the broil was working, so they replaced the bottom heating element. My parents are purchasing the house, so they’ll fix anything that’s wrong with it. That’s the only reason why I cancelled my AHS warranty, but I would still have it. AHS has been great and I loved my experience with them. Every single time that I’ve had a problem, the contractors that AHS sent out have been great.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
The pilot lights on my furnace went out. I’m a new homeowner and I never had to experience this, so I didn’t know how to do it myself. So, I submitted a claim to American Home Shield to get somebody out and the process was simple and straightforward. I went online, let AHS know, paid my fee and they had somebody for me. The furnace that we have is an old unit that we bought from another couple and they've had it for a while. The contractor gave me some advice on what I might need to do in the future should that particular furnace go out. He did the job and he was friendly. American Home Shield has been there for us and so far, I haven’t had any serious problems.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I would normally call in my claims to American Home Shield. I've never had a problem talking to their person. But when I had issues with my furnace, I did it online as their phone lines were busy and it said to use their online system. That was very easy to do. I got a text message within a few minutes of my claim submission saying who was assigned to my case. I did my claim at 8:00 pm and their contractor called me at 6:30 the next morning.
I got very knowledgeable and friendly technicians. We had no problems with any of them. This was the fifth time our furnace was fixed. This time, the whole job took over three days. Initially, somebody came out and replaced some kind of motor. But it still wasn't working. We noticed that it would take like 45 minutes for the furnace to turn on. Somebody had to come out and look at it again. It took about two and a half hours trying to figure out what was wrong with the furnace. They said there was a bunch of stuff with the furnace. They called American Home Shield and recommended that they replace it. I got a new furnace and the installation yesterday was from 9:30 am to about 12:30.
We're pleased we have American Home Shield. Their service is good and we're gonna continue to subscribe to it. They're usually very responsive which is nice. We have two young children in our house so it's good to have somebody being responsive, saying, "Yes, this is getting worked on. We know it's cold outside. We know your house is cold. We know you have kids. We're gonna send somebody right out." Their customer service is good.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
Four different parts of the pool were dripping water and something needed to be replaced. I prefer submitting a claim to American Home Shield online. It’s much easier for me, and it’s fast and simple. AHS has sent Knock Out Pools, the contractor, different times. They have always been on time and they do a good job. We’ve had AHS since 2011 when we bought the house and everything has been great for me.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
As our AC wasn’t picking on when we change the temperature, we filed a request online. American Home Shield rang within 24 hours, and the contractor was at my house within 48. The issue was caused by a fuse and the contractor fixed it the same day. All was very good.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
Our water heater was not making hot water, and it was the fourth time that that's happened since we moved into the house. I called American Home Shield, and it was the third time and they finally sent Sirius out. They were able to correct the issue and they provided us with hot water as had been done previously, but it wasn’t a part that was covered. It was like a shutoff that was optional. It's kinda aftermarket, so they just unplugged it for us and got the water working. So, that was fine and we can make do with that and certainly understand there are things they do and don’t cover. We haven't had any issues with that since.
I also had another issue which wasn’t a major deal breaker, by any means, but it was something that while I had a plumbing company out, I wanted them to look at. I've had water backing up within the kitchen sink from one basin to the other. And so when Sirius came out, they snaked part of the line, but they didn’t do it properly and I don’t know if American Home Shield knows this, but it caused a major backup in our house and it was a nightmare. We had water that was backing up in the sinks and from the washing machine. And so, there was a major clog in the line that luckily, Sirius came out and corrected. They didn’t charge us a second service charge. So, they made it all fine, but it was a really unfortunate event because I had a lot going on, and I was able to self mitigate like I had to go get fans.
We feel confident after being with American Home Shield for a year. When the plumbers came out and snaked the line fully, they said all the plumbing looked really good. So, those were the big ticket issues that we would have maintained it for anyway, and we feel comfortable with that. We've been happy, overall. In the beginning, when we had the water heater issue, there was a little bit of a delay in them getting somebody out to us, but the warranty really served its purpose over the course of the year.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
When my water heater wasn't working, I submitted a claim with American Home Shield and navigating through their website was easy. Within seconds, I got a text from NW Sundance Services and then I got a call from them. The guy who came was very knowledgeable. I wouldn’t do anything. He showed up and did everything for me. It went really fast. Everything has been great since the repair.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
We did the spring cleaning tune-up and we had some initial maintenance we wanted to do before summer. When the contractor came out, they found some issues that needed to be repaired, so they came back and took care of that for us. All of the people that we dealt with have been very good. In the beginning, our interactions with the AHS reps weren’t very good because some of the people they had working for them on the phone lines were very hard to understand. On the last couple of issues that we’ve had, they’ve had to call from the authorization department and those have been fine.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I took advantage of a preventive maintenance checkup that American Home Shield offered and everything was good. The scheduling took a little bit because of my work schedule, but we were able to work it out. The contractor that came out was good. The tech was very friendly, very receptive as far as any questions that I asked, and he provided a lot of useful information.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I put in my request online and told American Home Shield that my dryer's drum wouldn't spin. Pender Enterprises called me and a very professional guy came out. He said that he needed to order a couple of parts and that he'd call me on Monday. He did and he came back out on Tuesday. He did a good job and now my dryer is working.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
We called them on Monday night 3/4/19 to fix a water heater that was leaking and destroying our beautiful hardwood flooring. Even in emergencies they tell you plumber won't be out until Friday, 3/8/19 so we without hot water until then. Had to call our own plumber to review it and he shut our water for us. Their plumber came out, looked and said would call AHS to review, then said we needed all this expansion tank and other modifications and the heater. Another plumber reviewed revealed that they were lying to get high charges from us about $1100-$1200. We argued the point with them and they said we could get it fix and they would send us a check. The check turned out being $479.
We ended up paying approximately $750 to get it done on Sat, 3/9/19, hardwood floors destroyed and all. What have we paid AHS for in the last 2-3 years, you cannot get them to do anything, but ask for more, astronomical rates when they come back out? They have received 2-3 times in premiums and they still trying to get more money from customers? And they have the nerve to go up on our premiums without notifying us of the change on our credit card. They also debited our card for two deductible fees for coming out to the house when they didn't even do anything to get our water heater fixed.
We out of money for no service--but for the plumber to look and say what we needed and fixed nothing!!! Please don't use this company, you better off calling a local plumber and paying them to fix whatever AHS suppose to be covering in your premium payments and deductibles, because they are not going to fix anything, and you will be out of money for just calling them!! They did the same thing with my ceiling fan about 1 year ago-- they tried to get $400-$500 from us to fix it! They scammers!!!
Good afternoon Ralph,
Your concerns are greatly understood regarding the water heater experience and non covered cost. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issue resolved.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
One of my colleagues signed up with American Home Shield a couple months ago, and he told me about it and said it was a good idea. I researched it and the price was pretty affordable. I made a recent claim online and the guy came out, assessed the AC and determined that the system is still relatively good, but he found a small leak on the inside unit in the house. He had to order a part, but he said he had to go through the approval process and submit it to American Home Shield. They’re still working through the repair and I'm waiting to hear back from the vendor on when they're gonna be able to fix it. But the experience has been really good.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
American Home Shield has been absolutely excellent. The garbage disposal stopped working, and Adam's On-Time Plumbing came out and said that it was beyond repair. They then replaced it. They had the equipment right on the track and able to do it quickly. The techs were excellent. I submit claims on the phone and the reps have always been very good. I’m fine that they come here as very responsive and does exactly what they said they are going to do. I’ve encouraged my friends and neighbors that they should go with them --- I am an advocate. People should sign up!
Reviewed March 23, 2019
Most of the time, submitting a claim online to American Home Shield has been easy. Their website didn't work once or twice, so I had to call in my claim. Their contractors have been very professional. When I filed a claim when one of the heating units was blowing cold air, AHS sent out A-US Air of Texas and they fixed it. The tech fixed it in just a few minutes.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
We had a little issue with one of our air conditioners and we submitted a claim online to American Home Shield. Getting the claim process started was very easy and I’m totally pleased with the results. The technician who AHS sent out was very knowledgeable, prompt and professional. It was not an easy problem to identify because we had this problem last year and couldn’t resolve it. He was able to resolve it very quickly for us and I was impressed. The performance of the air conditioner has been excellent since the repair and it was what we wanted. We're new customers of AHS and we've had two claims with them. So far, we're very happy with them.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
My hot water heater broke so I filed my claim on American Home Shield's website and it was very easy to use. I fill out all the information and they text me the information on who's gonna get in touch with me, and then I go from there. RK Plumbing contacted me that same day. Also I'm still waiting for somebody to come out and look at my air conditioning. That was on the same day too. American Home Shield passed it off to somebody else. It was Crispy Air & Heating, and I've never got any feedback or any call from them.
Also the last time, my washing machine went out on me, and it took like almost two weeks to get a drain pump. They have them at the appliance stores. I live at Tucson, Arizona, and it's a fairly large area. I could have went and bought the part, and had it at the house for the guy to come out the next day to do it. They didn’t need somebody to come out two weeks later, order the part, and then come back out two weeks later to put it in. Other than that, I would recommend them.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
When the motor on my AC unit went out, I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online. The process to get the claim started was easy. Their contractor called me the next morning and was out of my house an hour later. My son told me that he came in, looked at it, diagnosed the problem, and said that he had to get a part. He went, got the part, came back within two hours and had it fixed. I was very happy with it.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
When our thermostat wasn’t working anymore, I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and it was pretty easy. I then received a text response and AHS was able to get a contractor out within three days. The contractor was professional and the work was performed adequately.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
We had three separate claims for plumbing, appliances, and electrical fans. The valve broke in the shower. My washing machine and dryer was broken. Then I've got two fans in the house that just stopped working. I submitted a claim through messaging. The guy that had helped me online was great and was able to answer any of my questions. So, everything there went really smoothly. The contractors on the appliances and the plumbing came out to help us within a week. But then on the other one, I've actually struggled with. I had to get a hold of American Home Shield because they came out on the 4th of March but as far as my experience directly with AHS, I would definitely recommend them because it's a tremendous service with a tremendous amount of savings.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
After I submitted a claim for our dishwasher, it took about a week before the first guy came out. The contractor was TrueFix Repair and they first checked then replaced our dishwasher. But the first guy actually thought he could do a repair then it turned out the part that he needed was no longer available so it took about 10 days before they came to replace the dishwasher. They kept me very well-informed though.
The technician went to order the part then he called me a couple of days later. He said he had to contact American Home Shield about the part. A few days after that, he called me up and said that he wouldn’t be making his scheduled appointment because the part was no longer available. He said that Home Shield would contact me to set up a replacement and that took another couple of days. But all in all, it was fairly punctual and quick. It was really good service and I was real happy with them. Those people were young, very professional and very courteous.
The process of submitting claims with American Home Shield is real easy too. I use the little questionnaire thing online and that has worked out real well. American Home Shield replaced our air conditioner last year and the folks who came out then were real good. I've been very satisfied with American Home Shield pretty much across the board. In fact, in the last couple of years, I've recommended American Home Shield to half a dozen of my work colleagues who have been getting onboard and using it.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
We had two toilets that were loose. One was leaking water around the base and not flushing properly. My husband submitted a claim online to AHS and within a couple of days, a contractor came out. The techs who came resolved the problem. So, I'd always recommend AHS to everybody.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
Submitting a claim for a water heater with American Home Shield was very easy online. Their website was very friendly. I was given a timeframe of 24 hours to expect contractors but the contractor was actually able to call the morning after, at 10 o’clock, so it was much less than 24 hours. I have tenants living at the property and I was not present when the service was provided but I interacted with the contractor over the phone and he was very pleasant, he explained everything and he arrived at the property right away.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
I called in a claim with American Home Shield when a whole room of my house completely lost power. I had a great interaction with the representative and they did excellent as far as in scheduling the service. Electric Plus came out in 2 days and they were on time, friendly, and precise. They actually wound up having to come back a second time because they didn’t fix the problem completely on the first time. There was also no hassle when they came right back out. And now, I’ve already been trying to push American Home Shield on friends and family.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
I’ve had American Home Shield for a long time and my recent experience with them was very good. I had a kitchen faucet replaced. I usually submit claims online and that has been fine. This time, Discount Contractors came out to do the repair. Rene, the technician, was very good and he cleaned up his mess. He would be the only one that I'd wanna come back.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
Calling American Home Shield on the phone to submit claims is straightforward. When our water heater was not working adequately, they sent a very nice gentleman. He was top notch and talked me through the process of the work he did. He was professional, efficient and knew exactly what he was doing. He knew what to look for and diagnosed the problem in less than 15 minutes. He then called AHS to let them know that the issue was a thermostat that had gone bad. He then fixed it and moved on. It was the best experience with a repair person I've ever had.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
I've only had the service of American Home Shield for a couple of times and I try not to unless the problem is something that I can’t handle myself. I was very pleased with the service that I got from them. But originally, they told me that the issue wasn't covered. So, I called the plumbing service directly, then they called AHS and found out that it was covered. I’m very grateful for that. So, my experience was better with the plumbing company and I highly recommend this company. They’ve been out here a couple of times. They have always been very professional and caring, and they had the problem solved immediately. As for American Home Shield’s customer service, it was originally not so great but then they stepped up and got everything taken care of.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
When I bought my house 6 months ago, somebody suggested that I get American Home Shield so I could get a warranty on all the appliances, and it was a good idea. I used them once when I first moved in 5 months ago. It was for the electric stove. A wire had been disconnected and so they sent a contractor out who fixed it. In a recent experience, Bradley Appliance had to replace a fan in a refrigerator and they were very professional and knowledgeable. The leaking was all plugged up and they did an excellent job. I use email when I submit a claim and the process is very easy. Having American Home Shield is excellent and has been all worthwhile.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
It was easy to submit a claim to American Home Shield for a clogged toilet. I went online and I was able to select which option I needed as it was listed there specifically. It was super easy. I submitted on a Sunday evening and on the following Monday morning I already had a call from the plumber. Water & Drain Works came out within a couple of hours. The contractor exceeded expectations. He was super polite and he took care of the problem. He walked in just a few minutes, and then he was on his way. Things have been working fine since. Overall, it was an excellent experience.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
We're disappointed with American Home Shield's service. The cooktop on our range has been dragged out longer than we anticipated. This is going on a little bit on the third week now. It's supposed to be installed this Friday which will be the week four. I've had to constantly follow up with them, try to get information on it, and there's no communication on their part. The contractors came out and tried to repair it first. We have an old cooktop where they replaced all those with new ones and they didn’t work. They didn’t test them before they left. They came back out and said they can't repair it and that they're gonna have to replace it. It went on for two weeks, not knowing if they had ordered the replacement or if they were gonna try to repair it again.
So finally, I called them and asked what was going on. They said they're gonna order me a new one. I asked how long that is gonna take and they said they will have to email me an approval. That took another four days to get in progress. And so then, I called back and asked where were we a few days later. Then they said my order should be here in 10 days. It has just been one delay after the other. And it has been my response having to initiate, trying to get answers on what's going on. Even so, the general person who came out and did the work was very efficient.
David,
I hate to hear that you were not satisfied with the service received with AHS. 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 March 23, 2019
Having American Home Shield has been extremely valuable for my property. I had an issue with my washing machine. It was not spinning. Submitting a claim to AHS was easy. I just went online and lodged a service call. They said I would have a response from the contractor within 24 hours. After he responded, he was out within 24 hours. The contractor from TriCountry Services was great. He was efficient, timely, professional. He was in and out of here in about 20 minutes.
Good morning Moniece,
It is always a pleasure to hear about our customers good experiences. We encourage you to continue to take advantage of the online access for faster updates.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
Wet Feet provided a second opinion as to what was going on with my pool. However, American Home Shield said the issue wasn't covered. They're very nice and professional, and very prompt to send someone out. But they don't cover anything. We just had an electrical issue and they tried to tell me because I have too many appliances plugged in, so they wouldn't cover it, which is absolutely not true. They always cite part of your policy. Well, what's the point? I tried to cancel the policy but I've had to sit on hold for so long I was like, "All right, I'm not doing this."
I just sent you an email.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
American Home Shield was part of the purchase of the home and I have been with them for less than a year. I usually go online under the account and submit a request for service with American Home Shield. There is a service charge, then they have their selected contractors and within a couple of days, somebody comes out. The process is really easy. I had a claim with American Home Shield recently for an HVAC repair and Comfort First Heating and Cooling came out. The techs were professional and knowledgeable and they were able to troubleshoot the issues and make recommendations for repair, then they got everything taken care of. They got it fixed on the same day. I am happy with American Home Shield. I’ve only had used them once, but it is nice having the security and peace of mind that I can get stuff fixed.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
I have a water leak somewhere on my grounds. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone. The plumber came out the day after. He was excellent, very incisive and covered all bases. He also crawled underneath my pair beam just to make sure that I didn't have any leaks under. The only leak that he found was on the outside spigot. He said it's so small, that for him to blow all the air and everything in there would make it worse. It's one thing he found that he could see unless I want to dig up my front yard and start looking that way. I have a u-shape driveway so that means they will have to break that up and do all that.
The nozzles outside are not in the home, so those are not covered. It was a waste of a $100 for someone to come out and tell me that I have a leak but it's not covered. It's an additional $500 to get it done. My home was built in 1965 and it has been remodeled. Some of the plumbing has not been redone. The problem is an older nozzle and the water hose is connected to the faucet that's leaking. But in order for them to make it covered, they're gonna have to reset it into the brick wall. Nevertheless, I would recommend American Home Shield to others.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
American Home Shield sent Core Electric to provide service for the GFI that's kicking out. I did the claim online and the process was not hard. AHS was able to get the contractor out within 24 hours. All we had to do is push the button to reset it.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
My garbage disposal backed up and clogged up the dishwasher. I tried snaking one of those but it was beyond my knowledge. So, I requested a service from AHS. I did it online which was simpler than doing it over the phone because I didn’t have to deal with a person and I was done with just four clicks. Also, my information was already saved in there, so I just clicked some circles, stopped auto populates, made the payment, and it was a done deal. It was super quick and later, Wright Appliance Service & Repair came out to fix the problem.
All in all, I'm super happy with American Home Shield and I've never had a bad experience. The contractors they've sent out have always been great. They've always contacted me and stayed in touch with me. I had a claim for an AC repair before when it had been raining really bad and the lady at the shop, wherever it was, called me two times a day with weather updates saying that she hoped that the techs would be able to get here. She also told me that if not, they'd go out first thing the next morning.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
American Home Shield is very responsive and we've had really good luck with them. I usually do the online version of the request service and they immediately called and emailed about the company that would get in touch with me. We'd get a call right back quickly and somebody comes out the next day. The first time we had a plumbing issue though, the contractors that they've sent out were sketchy. We had to call them back again not long later because we had the same problem but they never showed up. I called American Home Shield and told them what was going on and they got one of their other contractors to come out very quickly. They handled it very professionally. Recently, AHS sent out Advanced Heating and Air for the yearly maintenance of my air conditioner and the man was very nice. He did everything he was supposed to and he answered all of my questions. He was very professional.
Blair,
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 March 22, 2019
I have been a American Home Shield customer for two years. I recently had a slab leak and American Home shield was prompt in arranging a plumber to come out and evaluate the situation, however; their technician had to come out twice to verify what I already knew was a slab leak. Their technician recommended a re-route of the plumbing and American Home shield declined to cover any portion of the cost. Additionally, the slab leak also led to the discovery that the gate valve for the water shutoff to the house was not closing the valve properly and the main water line had to be shut off. Gate valves are covered, and I had to hire another plumber to come out and complete the repairs because the technician never followed up with me to let me know what American Home shield intended to do.
I also discovered a toilet bolt was broken and needed to be replaced which usually means the toilet will have to be re-seated with a new wax ring. The valve and toilet reset are covered, but American Home shield wanted me to submit another request which means another 125.00. This is horrible service. The plumber I selected to complete the re-route had the best reviews in Orange County compared to no reviews from their choice of plumbing experts. Horrible service and it made no sense to generate another call since I had a plumber already at work on the re-route and the plumber evaluated the situation. I'm seriously thinking of trying another home warranty company like Home Select.
Good afternoon Sunny,
I most certainly understand your concerns and experience regarding the contractor that was dispatched to complete the reroute and plumbing repairs. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
Do not use this service. They charge you to come out and do a visual look. If they see anything that is wrong they cannot repair it. you have to call and make another service call and pay again lucky the service tech was honest with us and told us that AHS will not cover what they found so do not call them again. They will not till you on the phone they wait until the technician comes out and tells you and then the company tries to give you a insanely high quote to to the repairs.
Good afternoon Carl,
I would like to apologize for your most recent experience to have to issue diagnosed. I would be glad to speak with you and reach a resolution.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I sold this house on May 31 2019. I called to cancel this service and got a confirmation number. I keep getting billed. I have now made 5 attempts to close this account without any success. I ended up having to cancel my credit card to stop the billing. This morning I got a past due notice for a service I closed almost a year ago. This is a scam.
Hi Robert,
I understand your frustration regarding the cancellation and ongoing billing issue. I would be glad to look into your AHS account and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
After a week of living in my new home, my water heater stopped working. I called AHS to put in a service request and the lady on the phone was nice. I waited a couple of hours and did not hear back from the company to schedule a repair. I called the plumbing service three times and finally got to someone. They can't have someone come out to look at it for another 3 days. That means I'll be out of water for at least four days. I called back to AHS and they forwarded me to a supervisor. I waited on the line for 30 minutes and then they hung up. I called again and waited for another 40 minutes to talk to a supervisor. Once again I was hung up on. I never got to speak to a supervisor. My wife and I have no hot water, and no help. I just want someone to reach out please because we aren't from here and now we feel like there was no point in getting this home warranty.
Good afternoon Thomas,
Your concerns are greatly understood regarding the water heater experience and non covered cost. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issue resolved.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
Horrible service, the staff attempts to diagnose problems over the phone rather than sending a technician to the property. I called to request service for a garage door and I was told the problem was with the "clicker" and was told that the it was not covered. I called a repair company and they informed me that the Springs were broken and needed to be replaced. The cost for that was $275.00 which we paid to get the work done.
Our Warranty plan is the Shield Plus Plan which costs $655.00 per year with a service call fee of $75.00 per call for covered items with no additional fee for repair or replacement . We checked our contract and the Shield Plus Plan does cover the Garage Door Springs. So we paid $275.00 for a repair that would have cost us only $75.00. This is a classic example of consumer exploitation and breach of contract and the garage door is covered - Awful communication, utter lack of listening skills on the part of the telephone staff. They refuse to escalate the calls to supervisors even after repeated requests.
This company is very deceptive, the new service calls are routed to a US call center and the service request calls are routed to the Philippines and there is a noticeable difference in the communication skills, and speed of comprehension on the part of the call takers. Very frustrating. The following is the language in the contract "4. GARAGE DOOR OPENERS. COVERED ITEMS: Wiring – Motor – Switches – Receiver unit – Rail/Trolley assembly – Hinges – Springs – Remote transmitters."
Good afternoon Bridgette,
Your concerns are greatly understood regarding the garage door coverage that the AHS policy provides. I would be glad to speak with you and address the non covered cost paid for the repair.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I have been with American Home Shield for a couple years. They have continuously denied coverage of claims that I have submitted. For the amount being charged for their monthly fee and service call fee, it's not worth having coverage through this company.
Good afternoon Michele,
Your patronage is greatly appreciated. I would be glad to speak with you and discuss the claims in hopes to reach a resolution.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
My 6 year old LGB refrigerator was a lemon from the start. No qualified tech in the Phoenix area for the first several years. 3 compressors, ice maker and the electronics built into this appliance made me call AHS after it went out again. AHS sent out an appliance company and it was determined that the refrigerator was non repairable. He said he would report back to AHS and he would get us a new refrigerator. I laughed to myself. Big surprise is that AHS told me to purchase a new refrigerator up to $3000.00. As I was told, I received a $3000.00 ten days later. WOW! I never expected that.
Roabert,
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 March 22, 2019
I recently booked my first service appointment through American Home Shield for dryer repair. The first technician walked in and walked out and said he needed to send someone else. The second technician was a no show. Now they are saying another week before they can get someone else out. So we are going on 25 days since I paid $125 service fee through AHS and still no service. After this finally gets fixed, I will be cancelling my account. And to top it off, AHS is nonresponsive, rude and of no help. I will be going with another warranty company.
Hi Anna,
Your concerns are understood regarding the delay in service that you have experienced to have the dryer repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issue resolved.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I open a claim more than 2 month ago and still waiting on the parts to arrive. Very nice on the phone, all they say, "Sorry. We understand your frustration"!!!! But never do anything to solve the problems!!! Going back to my old Warranty co!!!
Hi Iad,
Your concerns are understood regarding the delay in service that you have experienced to have the issue repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issue resolved.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
Our heater wasn't working and the contractor came out. They replaced the propane valve of the heater. We’ve been with American Home Shield just since January but this was our second experience with a claim. I prefer doing it online. It’s handy, faster and seems more convenient. For the most part, the contractors were good. However, I felt like the AC company was trying to upsell me on stuff. They told me they could do the repair and then, they wanted me to get a quote for an entire new AC unit. I told them no. Then, when they came back and did the repair, then they wanted to put me on a surge protector unit which wasn't really necessary. Nevertheless, the service was quick and they did a good job. I don't have a problem with the actual service that they did.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
We had a problem underneath our sink. There was a leak coming from the water disposal unit and it had been leaking for a while. I tried to fix it but I couldn’t, and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield through the internet. Their website was very user-friendly and navigating through it was very easy. The communication was excellent.
The contractor, A Water Solution, came out to do the repair within a day and a half. When the technician arrived, he was fantastic. He was one of the best guys that I’ve ever had in the home. He took his time, looked at what he needed to see, and diagnosed the problem. Luckily, he had the part in his truck and he was able to fix the problem in a very short period of time. Since the repair, everything has been operating and functioning very well and we were able to put everything back under the sink. This made my wife happy which is a very good thing. Having the warranty for our property has been great. We are discussing upping it and doing it again. We’ve used it twice and both times have been very successful. AHS has worked well for us.
Timothy,
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 March 22, 2019
My toilet was leaking and I needed a garbage disposal unit replaced. I normally submitted claims with American Home Shield online, but I had to call to reschedule. The process of filing claims with them has been fairly easy. Once I filed the claim, the contractor, Sun Kings Plumbers, came out within 24 hours. The plumber was nice and did what he needed to do. He did the work and it didn’t take a long time. But the contractor is coming back to reset the toilet. They had to replace the toilet and that was something outside of AHS's coverage because AHS doesn’t cover cracked paint.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I filed a plumbing claim with American Home Shield. The repair company came out and loosened up some pipes underneath my sink to make sure that everything was clear. Now, however, there is a drip that wasn't there before the repair was done. I've already reached up under there once and tightened most of the connectors. I’ll connect them and see if I can tighten them up again before I call the company all the way back out for that. But the problem they came out here for was taken care of.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I made a claim to American Home Shield over the phone for a water heater leak and everything was fine. Once the contractors came in, it was great. However, it took me a long time to talk to somebody. Also, the people that they have working for them speak very little English. I’m 80 years old, I can’t hear too well and I was having a difficult time understanding what they were telling me. When I asked some questions, I had to tell them to repeat slowly. Also, I'm not happy because I didn’t understand that AHS just takes care of the washer, dryer and other minimum things. I had some water damage and at this point, they're not covering it.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
The air conditioning at the home that we purchased was supposedly serviced. But when we arrived, we couldn't get the air conditioning to work. I called American Home Shield and their reps were very good and helpful. I was given an expectation of when I should hear from a contractor and when I might expect them to arrive. Since I was calling on a Friday, I was told there may be a delay because of the weekend and depending on what was going on. But everybody responded very quickly. The technician came right away because it was a really hot time in Florida. He said that he was gonna be coming over at a certain time and he'd give me a heads up that he was coming. He came at the set time. We're in a gated community so a notification had to made in advance to let the technician in the gate.
The people that serviced my unit were really good. If something goes wrong, I would just call that company again. I felt very comfortable with their service and with the person that came out. He said it was just a matter of a few twists and turns of something that had been at the wrong angle. It wasn't a huge problem and he also found a lizard in one of the lines. The service was wonderful and all is well now. The unit has been running well and it's doing what it's supposed to do.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I went online and submitted a claim with American Home Shield for my central heating. While they are 24/7, you have to wait until the local vendor could get out to your house. I wish that they were able to send out a contractor sooner. But the tech team that I had was great. They were very knowledgeable on what to do and were at my house for less than an hour. The unit has been perfect since and it's no longer cold at 2:00 in the morning.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
My late husband had American Home Shield and before we got married, I had it all the time too. I love them. I don’t have any problems whatsoever with anything that has to be done. Their contractors come in and they've been very kind and courteous. They do what has to be done. In my home, the master bedroom bathroom and the regular bathroom are joined together. I told my son that our rug was wet and I didn't know where the water was coming from. We called American Home Shield and told them that we had a leak somewhere. A serviceman came and he said that it was the piping. But he was not going to try to go into it because he didn’t know how big the job was. He said that I have to have someone to come in, check the piping and run pipes into the house. Until they find out exactly what was going on, the serviceman couldn’t do anything at that time because the thing had to be pulled out from the wall.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I had an issue with a dishwasher that had a motor that wouldn't start. I filed a claim over the phone to AHS and their rep worked with me to be able to send someone out to service the appliance. The tech came in two days and everything has been good since.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
Our outlet has stopped working after we had rain. They were in the kitchen, so I had to move my toaster oven to another plug. I submitted the claim with American Home Shield online and the website was very user-friendly and very easy to use. When I first submitted the request, it said that somebody would call me within 24 hours. I submitted the claim in the evening and by the next morning, I already got a call from the company to schedule an appointment for me.They came out that same week. The contractor was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions. The repair made a big difference and everything has been great since then.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
My experience in submitting claims through American Home Shield has been prompt and great so far. Whenever I submit a claim to them, I do it online. It's easier. When my dryer wasn’t heating last month, Donaway Service Company came out for it. They have been very pleasant and helpful. They called me prior to going down. They had to get parts and had the repair done two days later. They did a great work and the dryer is working fine. Just this past week, we had AHS to get our water heater fixed. They told me it was fixed, by a different contractor, but I haven’t been back to see if it was.
If possible, I would like to have a copy of what those people have done so that I can keep them for my records and know what was done, spent on and replaced. The other day, I called the plumbing guy and left him messages, but I haven’t heard anything back yet from him. Other than that, I have American Home Shield's coverage close to three years now and I would say to somebody considering them to definitely use them.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I've called in claims before but I've done it online as well, and American Home Shield seems pretty responsive either case. Generally, the contractors have been pretty good too. This is down in South Hill, so people are nice here. A garbage disposal recently went bad and the techs came out, assessed it and then replaced it.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
My lights were dimming and then they would come on bright. At one point in time, they were flashy. When I turn on any appliance especially any appliance as little as a toaster or the washing machine, it would dim and then come back on bright or it would flash. Filing a claim with American Home Shield for the issue was very easy. They have various entry points. I can use the mobile app or online or I can talk to a live person. I prefer to talk to a live person but for this specific call with the lights, I went online because I was not sure whether the electrical work that was required for my home was covered. I needed a lot more definition of what was covered in that electrical system.
The AHS intake person was very nice. She answered and in the areas where she could not respond, she had me hold very briefly and talked to a manager or some other SME’s. Then, she came back to me with clear, articulate results. She asked me questions to make sure that she understood my problem and she came up with the best solution. She then sent Alejo Electric. She wanted to be specific as to the expertise of the technician she wanted to send me and she sent me a very competent tech.
Alejo called and they gave me a window of when the tech would be arriving. They kept calling to slim the window down to the very point when the tech was even five minutes away. He was here on time, introduced himself and showed me his ID. He came in and we talked about the issue. Then, he went to the power box, worked on it, did some testing, tested all the lines and came back with a resolution. I had the electric company itself earlier come in and it said that the issue was with our breaker box, so the Alejo tech checked the breaker box. He told us that the issue was not from our breaker box.
He went in there and updated all the fuses and made sure everything was okay. We checked and still the problem was not with us, so he tested the electric company’s line and he found out that that was where the issue was. He explained it to us and then he put a notation on the invoice explaining what the issue was. The tech believed that the electric company will have to break the side wall to go to the main light to fix the issue.
We then called the electric company and the electric company came in for a second time and they decided to check the breaker box. We brought the invoice with the explanation out to them. The Alejo guy had done such a great job that the electric company followed his explanation. The electric company tech tested it and he came up with the same result and then he proceeded to tell also that they will have to break the side wall. It would take days because they have to get permission. All in all, American Home Shield provided the best solution, an excellent diagnosis of the issue and they did a very good job up front, so that we’re not going back and forth with the electric company. It’s always a positive experience working with AHS.
Good morning Eliza,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and a pleasure to read. I am pleased to hear that each experience with AHS has been positive. I hope you continue to enjoy us as your home warranty provider.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
When I didn’t have any electricity down in part of my basement, I filed a claim to American Home Shield. I normally put in a service request online and it was easy for me. Their contractor, Queen Electric, came out the following business day. Their technician did an excellent job. He found what the problem was and took care of it. He was only here a couple of hours. Everything he needed to do, he had it with him and was able to fix it then and there.
I've been with AHS for some time. I had them when I was in DC, and when we moved out here in Maryland, I transferred to them last year because I wasn’t very pleased with something that was on the contract when we bought the house in 2017. With American Home Shield, someone comes out and takes care of my problem every time I call in for a service call. The longest thing I had was with the dishwasher that I had in the kitchen because the contractor couldn’t find out what was going on with it, but it got fixed eventually. I would recommend AHS to a friend.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I went online and let American Home Shield know what happened with my dryer and they got somebody here. The process was simple and easy. I had to wait for parts and it took about two weeks. Then, one of the parts that the contractor replaced broke again 10 days after fixing it, so I contacted AHS online again. They helped me out almost immediately. The contractor came and looked at it but they didn’t give a time frame. I don’t have the part right now and I don't have a dryer right now as well. Nevertheless, AHS has been great.
Good morning Marqee,
Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. We love to hear about the great experiences that our customers have.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I've had American Home Shield warranty for about 4 months now and I already filed my first claim. The process was easy and they connected me with a plumber. They scheduled an appointment and someone from All American Plumbing came out within 4 days. He was really polite and he took care of my toilet that wouldn’t flush. Everything’s good and I had an excellent experience.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
We had a problem with our cooktops. I emailed American Home Shield for my claim and it was easy. It's standard nowadays, but sometimes, it's very hard to explain in the email what's going on. If somebody places a claim, they should make sure some human calls them and they understand. Nevertheless, the contractor was good. The actual problem was the breaker, so they replaced the main breaker but then, they said that the stoves are not repairable. I was told that if I didn't choose the one they have, I should buy my own. I bought my own stove, sent the receipt and AHS refunded me around $400.
Good afternoon Parvin,
Your feedback is appreciated regarding your American Home Shield experience and the cooktop replacement. I am pleased to hear about the smooth process of the reimbursement and hope you continue to enjoy your AHS warranty!
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I submitted a claim online due to a small leak in one of the taps and American Home Shield sent out Grade A Plumbing. The guy was here within four hours. He saw the problem and showed me that aside from the leak I had seen in the front, there were also leaks on both the sides and even in the wall. It was a small dripping leak and our biggest concern was that it was wasting water on a daily basis. Initially, I thought it would get corrected by itself as certain things do, but it did not happen. We waited for three days until we realized that the drip was a concern enough to be rectified. It could have been a major expense if it wasn't identified. The guy fixed it within a few minutes and he was gone. I have been using that shower after that and it seems completely fixed.
I've had American Home Shield for about six months now and I've used it a couple of times. I also had a plumbing claim in the past wherein American Home Shield sent Grade A and the person who came in for the second time was the same person who came before. He was able to show me what exactly needed to be done. It basically needed some bolt tightening every time I open and close the tap. The house is a relatively older one and has older plumbing. I also used American Home Shield for winter HVAC cleaning. So far, it has been a good experience and I would recommend American Home Shield to my friends.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I had a breaker box that would trip with the washer and dryer. I made the claim online and someone from American Home Shield called me within 24 hours, and then the tech was out here within two days. He was in and out super fast and solved the problem faster than I expected. Having AHS definitely came in handy.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I host a television show on real estate and American Home Shield used to be a great sponsor with us. We wanna get people buying homes a home protection plan whether or not they pay for it or we pay for it. I have nine properties myself and I've been using American Home Shield for 30 years. When the heater in one of my properties was going on and off, American Home Shield sent a guy who was really good. Sometimes, the vendors that American Home Shield have are not as good. But this guy was really thoughtful in figuring out what was going on. He had to come back about three times because there was a split wire that was shorting out that was really hard to find, but he traced the whole thing. He did a thorough job and my tenant is very happy now.
American Home Shield has always been really good. The first guy that was their representative was the best. But the last girl they had down there was not as receptive. She was okay though. American Home Shield try to use the same vendors and that’s pretty important. But there's just one thing. I always like to talk to the service people that are out working on a property so they can explain to me what is going on. But I was told that it was against policy to allow the service person to call me. That didn’t sit well with me and I didn't necessarily understand why.
I’m the owner of the house. I should be able to talk to the guy who is fixing it. But I don't know if that's an American Home Shield policy or the contractor's policy. Other than that, I usually recommend American Home Shield. I work for a big company, Dickson Realty, and any time we list a property, we automatically have a policy put on the listing and we try to convert that to a sale when the property closes. We are pretty successful with that.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
The heater on my rental property wasn't working and after easily filing a claim with American Home Shield, they immediately confirmed who the contractor was and gave me the number. I then called the contractor and they got to the property that afternoon. They addressed everything and they were very informative on the steps. However, the time it takes for the repair company to come out depends on what the issue is and when it's happening. If the issue was about the AC during summer, the repair company will have taken a couple of weeks to arrive. Anyway, the contractor that did the heating unit went above and beyond and I was impressed with their professionalism. It was fantastic.
Good morning Marie,
We are pleased to hear about your experience and the contractor who went above and beyond to complete the repair. We hope you continue to enjoy AHS!
Reviewed March 22, 2019
My oven door was not closing properly and I started to submit a claim with American Home Shield online for that, but I ended up having to call for other reasons. Everything with the claim process was easy-peasy, and the rep could answer greatly to all questions. The contractor from Limelite was great. We highly recommend them. They ordered hinges and replaced the hinges, and I'm all good. I'm just wondering that when I called American Home Shield, they said my account number was different.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
Our realtor told us that American Home Shield was the best option when it comes to home warranty. My mom also had them continuously since she bought her home over 20 years ago. So we got a policy from them as well. One thing I would like them to do is have an easier way to clarify the difference between what’s covered and what's not. Some of the things that the techs have told us that were needed to be done, AHS has told us were not covered. They would even send us the clause where it states that.
American Home Shield also needs to be more specific about the difference between a major repair and a minor repair, and if our home service is only for minor repairs, like plumbing, because anything beyond that, our coverage truly doesn't cover. I understand that because the warranty is affordable at $53 a month but I'm now wondering if they have a detailed plan where you could buy up. That part to me has been kind of frustrating. Who gets to say what’s covered and not covered?
American Home Shield should vet some of their vendors in terms of presentation. Once, we were having an electrical issue and we couldn't cook. I went online and filed a claim. Being computer literate, doing that was easy for me. The first vendor that came out seemed like they were fishing to see how much work was gonna be involved. They seemed like they weren't interested and told me that I might wanna call AHS back and get someone else. A gentleman from Alejo Electric then came out. I was apprehensive to open up my door for him because he didn't look really professional. He had a van with just a plaster on it that I could’ve made in my class with a paint drawn in. I was glad my husband came home. But the guy was prompt and seemed very knowledgeable. He explained to us what was going on. I was pleased. It took eight days before that claim got completed.
Reviewed March 22, 2019
I've been with American Home Shield for two years and I've had a couple of calls from other companies wherein I told them I’m happy with American Home Shield. I've been submitting claims over the phone and their reps have been great until it came down to the garage door opener. They had a guy come out and he was here for five minutes. He checked the garage door opener out and he said he couldn't guarantee anything but he'd see what he could do for me when he got back to the shop. AHS would not replace it and I was on my own. It was frustrating.
I’m a widow at 63 and I have a hard time opening the garage door manually. Everybody else has been great though. When my disposal was acting up, the contractor brought in a new one and he was in and out in half an hour. When my washing machine went out, the contractor came in, took my old one out (it was not worth repairing), and brought me a brand-new one. They were in and out in 15 minutes.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
Called American Shield this morning for a repair and within 2 hours a repairman was here to fix the problem (gas furnace). It was a faulty circuit board. If I hadn't had this contract, it would have cost $800! Thanks for great service!
Sandra,
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 March 21, 2019
I was having air conditioner and heater issues and so I went online and filed a claim with American Home Shield. That process wasn't difficult at all and I received a response the next day. It was awesome. The tech who then came was really good. He took his time to talk to me and explained everything. I was impressed by his knowledge of what was going on. Since the repair, the unit has been working great. I would definitely recommend American Home Shield. Everybody needs to get a warranty from them. It's good to have, especially if you're a single woman.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
American Home Shield sends out some of the worst rated companies in the area and this becomes a nightmare. When my air went out in the summer with temps averaging 98 degrees, they send a company that did a terrible job. They ordered the wrong part, then almost two weeks later, they sent two kids that look like they were in high school, the repair had to be redone. When my tankless hot water heater broke they sent out someone who didn't know how to fix. I had to contact them and request another company. Needless to say was out of hot water for close to a three weeks.
Just a suggestion, AHS should partner with Angie's List or HomeAdvisor so their customers can get great service quickly the first time. My refrigerator is out now and I will have to wait 3 days before a AHS repair person can get to my home. If you never used HomeAdvisor, once you put in a service request you normally get several phone calls from companies who are more highly rated than those who AHS dispatches to your home. AHS it seems as though they are more content with collection annual and service fees without regard to the level of service the companies they use to do your repairs. (Dec 2017)
Now my Microwave died and my oven is not heating properly, they want to sent a company that I can't find any information on when I searched the internet. The other company they want to send has 2 star ratings from other customers. And I have spent 4 hours total today with service rep. I will definitely be cancelling this contract. Just like I mentioned in my previous comments from Dec 2017 they will sent any 2 star company to your home but the rep was bragging today about having the most advanced technology to request service. What a joke. I will be posting these feedbacks on every and all site to let everyone know AHS is horrible. Oh and I bet I get some generic reply about how sorry they are for my dissatisfaction, blah, blah...all lip and no action!!!
Hello, Monica. I regret to learn that you had some issues that were not resolved in a timely manner. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to discuss your concerns.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
When submitting claims to American Home Shield, I do it online, mostly and sometimes, through a phone call. Navigating through their website is very easy. The customer service is great too and the technicians have been very professional. I had a claim regarding a leak under the sink and I'm assuming the issue got fixed ‘cause I haven’t gotten another phone call.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
One evening, we discovered that the AC unit wasn’t cooling and it was blowing warm air. We submitted a claim with American Home Shield. The contractor, A-US Air Conditioning of Texas, came out. It wasn’t even 15 minutes from the time that the technician got here until the time he was done. He had the part on his truck, he went outside, He diagnosed the issue relatively quickly. Then he went out and had the part on his truck, and he replaced it. So, there was no wait there and it was the fastest repair of any kind that I’ve had.
Then I had one other claim in the same week. Our washing machine was having an issue. This time, the tech didn’t have the part on his truck which is completely understandable. But he diagnosed the problem and explained it to me. It was great that he diagnosed it and prevented a flood from happening in the house. He disconnected everything so that there wouldn’t be an issue while we were waiting for the part to come in. When the part came in, he arrived, replaced it, and was done in 10 minutes. So, the service at that time was painless as well. I filed the first claim over the phone. Then I set up my online account and filed the second claim online. Both were very easy. But I’ll do it online in the future because avoiding a phone call is a comfort for me. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with our experience with AHS.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
I used to have American Home Shield some years ago and they underwent some changes because they seem to be a little bit different than when I had it before. When I submit claims to them, I usually try to do it on the website, but the website is wonky and it won’t change the page so I was sitting there waiting to get the right category. I ended up calling them the latest time. Their customer service reps are professional.
Since I signed up with them again, I've only had Letz Appliance come and I liked them. They put in a new faucet for me and did a great job. The new faucet is working fine because before, it had not been properly put in. It was explained to me how it was fitting and that was why I had that terrible leak. They used plastic parts and that didn’t help. The tech put in my new one and fits it perfectly. I haven’t had any leaks, and there’s been no water coming out from underneath the piece. If I had to have plumbing done again, I want them. I was pleased with the service I got and I’d recommend American Home Shield.
Greetings Debra,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We look forward to handling your future warranty needs. Have an amazing week!
Reviewed March 21, 2019
My experience with American Home Shield for a water heater claim was good. The heater was replaced and it's great. My interaction with their rep was good, too. But I wanna know how much the insurance is paying and how much the contractor is paid. I have not asked anybody, but if I get a report like that, I’ll be happier.
Good morning Shibu,
I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience to have the water heater replaced. It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
Our garage door wouldn't close without being held down. My wife filed a claim online with American Home Shield and she was contacted within 24-48 hours. Someone from Flash Garage Door Services then came out. The garage door was having a laser trip that wasn’t aligned, and so he adjusted it really quickly. The overall experience was good and the door is working fine now. However, we haven't been able to get a door connector to work on it. There's something wrong with the unit, but since we don't wanna submit another claim and pay another service fee, we haven't contacted American Home Shield yet. Still, we like American Home Shield. If things go bad, it's cheaper than having to pay for it normally. I've also referred them to other people in the past.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
The furnace stopped working so we called American Home Shield to file a claim. It was over the weekend, so there wasn’t anybody that could come and get it fixed. The places aren’t open on the weekends so that was a bit of a letdown. It was easy to do the claim which could be done online or through call and text. It was disappointing though that it was wintertime and we had no heat for a whole weekend. Luckily, it was a warmer weekend when it happened. It's hard though to have children and get them ready for school when it's really cold in the house. But by Monday, somebody came and fixed it and got it running.
The guy who came explained things that he was doing. He was friendly, very nice and professional. The furnace has been fine since then. However, there should be a more immediate way to address some life and death conditions than waiting until something is open. There are places that are open 24/7 that respond to emergency calls so they could also expand the amount of contractors that they can use.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
I'm a realtor and I always recommend American Home Shield because I have them and I use them and they’ve always been really good. I have them for eight years now and recently, I submitted a claim for an AC tune-up where they sent out Anthem Mechanical Palm Springs. This one went a little bit quicker than my other claims, which was nice, but maybe it was because it was not 120 degrees out yet, so they weren’t that busy. I called on a Friday and the rep I talked to told me that they could have somebody here on Monday. Then on Monday morning, she called and said that a technician called in sick, so they needed to reschedule. But it was no big deal. The tech was here on Tuesday and he was very professional and on time.
When I have a claim, I just call it in and I speak to a person. I don't usually do the automated thing. For this last claim, it was kinda weird because when I called AHS, I was on hold for quite a while. When I finally got somebody, he gave me a number and told me that I had to call it. So, I hung up and did as he told me. But I called and waited on hold again. It turned out that it was the exact same number that I had called to get with him, so that was strange.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
It’s relatively simple to do claims with AHS. I submit the claim and then the contractor contacts me later that day. The contractors are knowledgeable and they do the job. The rates are high though. The AHS service fee and the monthly rate went up without any notice. Also, it would be excellent if they have a better variety of contractors available. In the past, I had contractors that I didn’t particularly care for but I was stuck with them anyway. Also, we work to be able to afford the service but I had to adjust my schedule around it. If they have more contractors, I wouldn’t have to adjust my schedule. I got friends that also have AHS and we’ve had it for a really long time. We had it at this house and we still got it at our other house and that seemed to be the same thing. I basically have to take off for my appointment because they don’t have enough contractors to work around the schedule.
But other than that, having AHS is really convenient when I don’t have to search for a contractor and take a chance on paying and not getting the service. In fact, I have recommended AHS to people with houses, especially those that work and older people because it’s convenient to not have to deal with strange contractors, not knowing if they’ll like us or abandon us.
Hello, Sonsoray. We definitely understand the issues that can arise with scheduling during the work day and appreciate that you have been able to meet those appointments in order for your concerns to be addressed. Thank you for trusting us enough to recommend us to your friends. Your patronage is truly appreciated.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
I have been with American Home Shield for four years now. Recently I got a heating issue. It was getting too hot and it was running constantly when the heat wasn’t on. AHS sent someone from Ray's Heating out for me. The guy said that some kind of element sticking together that was bad. Once the heat goes off, it was supposed to come apart, which it wouldn't do and it wasn’t telling the thermostat to cool it off. The only thing for me about AHS is just the waiting. I have to stay on the phone for 45 minutes when I am at work trying to call it in.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
Our heater wasn’t turning on in our house. I tried lighting the pilot and it would light, but then when the heater gets turned on, it just would never turn on. So, I called American Home Shield. Their contractor came and quickly fixed the problem and get us on the road. AHS's claims process was easy. I did have another claim that I did earlier and I had to call in, and that took a little longer. I was on hold for quite a while. But beyond that, it wasn’t a big deal. Their reps were very informed and helpful. And the techs that they've sent out were really helpful. The experience was great. I'm very impressed with AHS. For three months that I've been with them, they've been really good.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
The fan of the AC was making some noise outside. I filed a claim with American Home Shield over the phone and the rep who answered was very professional. They sent out Texas Air right the next day. The technician was a very nice guy. He took care of his job and was very professional. They fixed it the first time and the work they did was great. The claim was handled really good and everything went well. And I already recommended AHS to my sister too.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
Our electrical heater was not working and there weren’t many parts. Submitting an online with American Home Shield is simple but in their website, it’s hard to figure out what you owe on your account. They also use people that are so busy that it takes forever for them to come out. It took a week for the contractors to come. They answer back, but they’re pretty booked out. I turned the claim in on January 25th, but we’re still working on it. They can’t seem to find the problem. I put a new heater in and now that they put the covers back on, it’s doing the same thing it did when we had the old heater. It just wouldn’t turn on, and then when it did turn on, it would turn off after it reached a certain temperature.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
I had a bearing problem on the pool motor and American Home Shield handled my claim for it exceedingly well. Backyard Pools came out and fixed it in a timely fashion, and it’s now working very well. I also had a claim for the air conditioner that went out and the contractor who came out to fix it did a great job. I request service online and the website navigation is easy. I used to be bombarded by American Home Shield on email and I have a friend who works for them. My friend recommended them and I've had American Home Shield warranty for a year now. So far, my experience is good.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
The refrigerator was not working and was making noise. We contacted the American Home Shield and submitting the claim online was very easy. The next day we got the appointment. The contractor was excellent. They checked the refrigerator and described the process very well. They ordered a part and mentioned that it was gonna take a number of days. We got whatever we were expecting and the refrigerator has been working fine since the repair. I tell others that they should take AHS' service. We’ve been members of AHS for a long time. They've been helpful and we've had a good experience every time. Plus, it’s easy to get assistance whenever we need it.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
My property in Vegas is a rental and the tenant ordered two services from American Home Shield. I paid the service fee of $75 for the garage door and he paid for the AC but his credit card didn’t go through. Not knowing that he had to pay for a service fee, I thought that my payment bounced. So, I called the billing department and the billing confused me. I didn’t know that there were two different service fees they were talking about. The rep couldn’t explain it to me on the phone. I knew that he wasn’t speaking English and he wasn’t listening.
I was on the phone almost an hour with this guy including being on hold for 45 minutes waiting to speak to a supervisor and he would not let me speak to one. Then, he transferred me to the cancellation department where the lady was nice. She was able to log on to the computer and explained everything to me. She said it was the same system that he was reading. Within five minutes, she cleared everything up and was able to take my payment. Considering she has a rough job of dealing people who want to cancel, she was very nice. She saved AHS from me cancelling.
Since it's a rental, the tenant usually makes the claims. The team and the property management that I hired usually does it but when it comes to the billing part, I get involved. The customer service and the cancelation department were good but I’m irritated with the billing department. I’ve had the warranty for two years and for the most part, my experience has been good. I would still recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
I've had American Home Shield since July and their online process is very easy. The contractors come out and fix what I need fixed once I make a claim. It's mainly been Cabot for my heating, but they've been good.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
I've had two claims with American Home Shield, so far. I've put in a heating claim when I was having issues with my thermostat and another one for a ductwork. The ductwork was more of a foundation issue, the way the house was built. The contractor didn't sound too optimistic that American Home Shield will pay for anything but I'm still waiting to hear from AHS. The first call that I made was because I had a leak in my basement. And for whatever reason, they said AHS didn't cover that either. Nevertheless, the contractors that came out were fine.
Every time I'd call AHS, they'd tell me that my issues would not be covered under the policy. They'd charge me money and would tell me whoever would be coming out to look at my house, and then they wouldn't cover anything. I'm paying for the visits from whoever's coming over to my house, but I didn't pay for the policy. I got the policy after I bought the house and all the text messages I get have the previous owner's name on it. I've called a couple of times to complain about that and they continue to send me text messages with her name on it and not mine.
Somebody has already paid for the policy, so AHS is making on that. On top of that, they're charging me to have these guys come out and tell me that AHS don't cover anything. I understand when something is not covered, but don't charge me to have somebody come out to my house and then not give me my money back. That's not fair. So far, I'm out of pocket of at least $200 and nothing got fixed in my house. Having American Home Shield has been worthless. Instead of helping me save money on things that I need, it has cost me money. I've gotten zero out of having this policy.
Good Afternoon Giuseppe,
Your concerns are understood regarding the claim denials and the service fees paid to AHS. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
When the washer and dryer had gone bad, I couldn’t wash and dry my choices of what I wanted to wear and my gym clothes. My daughter couldn’t wash her dance clothes too. Then it also costs a little more money to go out because we have to go wash and dry. American Home Shield sent Tri City Appliance and diagnosed what was wrong. They were very friendly but didn’t fix it. American Home Shield had to replace both the washer and dryer. The rep gave me the option of choosing one on my own but then they chose one for me. I wish I had chosen though because I do not like the washer now. I’m not satisfied with it.
I called in the claim to American Home Shield for the washer and dryer. But I would rather file claims online ‘cause sometimes there’s such a language barrier talking to the representative on the other end and I cannot understand them. It even seems as though they don’t understand me because they’re not speaking fluent English. However, there's just too much back-and-forth going online. Also, the prices are just so expensive compared to other vendors’ homeowner policies. Other than that, everything was good.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
After my furnace completely shut off on me, I called American Home Shield. After 30 minutes, I got a call from the company that was coming out to take a look at my issue. Then, after an hour, they were already out here getting everything going. I was surprised at how fast everything went. I also had an amazing interaction with the tech. As a first-time homeowner, there are things that I'm still learning and he gave me some advice as far as maintenance and where to turn to help avoid further issues. Since the repair, I haven't had any issues with the furnace. Overall, the experience I had was absolutely phenomenal.
Great Nicole! That's what we like to hear. Thank you for sharing your warranty experience. Have an amazing weekend.
Original Review: March 20, 2019
My refrigerator water line for some reason the water isn't there, so I called AHS on 03-14-2019 for repair and they sent me a plumber who stated I need to run new water line due to the actual water line being too long. AHS stated under my contract agreement C-3-c does not cover modifications, but my contract didn't say that, instead it says:
"Coverage under your Agreement is for a Covered Item malfunction occurring during your Agreement Term caused by: a. Normal wear and tear of the Covered Item; b. Rust or corrosion of the Covered Item; c. Improper installation, repair, or modification of the Covered Item; d. System installation where component units of the Covered Item were not properly matched to each other for proper operation; or e. Insufficient maintenance of the Covered Item." Called several times for many days and put me on hold for more than 45 minutes every time without a solution to my request as of 02-20-2019.
Hello, Walter. I regret to learn that you are having an issue with your refrigerator's water line. Per the policy, any modifications needed to complete any repairs/replacements are not covered. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to discuss possibly having a 2nd opinion company being dispatched.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS HOME "WARRANTY"! I had an emergency - Septic backup on a Saturday - I put a claim in and was told 24 hours until I could get a call. They gave me the name (I submitted claim online) and Googled the plumbing company --- never heard of, no websites, no reviews, no basis that this was a real company. The company never called. Mind you - this is a septic back up - an emergency situation. My family was without water. I called a local major company to come out. I ended up having to replace a septic pump. Again, put a claim in, a different service and got the same, no-name plumbing company out of Detroit with no online presence. Seemed sketchy. So I waited for a call, no call. I again had a major local company come in and fix my septic pump.
I contacted AHS to possibly be reimbursed. I was told to submit a claim, and I sent a letter of explanation why I could not wait for the EMERGENCY situation and they denied my claim. I understand they want you to use their companies - but this was an emergency - there was septic back up --- and they still denied my claim. I got a letter, already saying basically I could not appeal and my file was closed. Also, BTW the letter came from another company called "Front Door" which is odd since AHS is my warranty company. Completely dissatisfied.
Hello, Cynthia. I apologize that you had that issue to occur. It is true, AHS does not guarantee emergency service, but we can definitely offer other options if we are advised of the severity of the situation. A member of our Social Media team will contact you directly.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
My dishwasher keeps breaking every time for the same problem. Every time a service request is done a band aid is placed on the dishwasher. It works for a few months and it break again the same problem. At what time will they decide to replace. I am tired of paying these 100.00. I could have purchased a brand new washer with all the money I have spent for the same repairs. Then when I was asked to speak to a supervisor I was placed on hold for over an hour by the CSR.
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 March 20, 2019
Stay away from this home warranty company. Their agents are extremely well trained and are experts at wiggling out of paying for repairs that are and should be covered under warranty. One agent said “Even the though the contract says it is covered, we are not going to pay for it?” And when asked why, the agent answer “That’s what the back office decided”... Horrible. Put me on hold multiple times, made me wait for over 45 mins only give this answer.
Hello, Joe. I apologize that you have had this level of service. If we do not cover any repairs or replacements, someone should have advised you of information that drove that decision. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist you further.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
Updated on 05/28/2019: I thought after writing my second review about the ongoing issues with this company there was finally a solution! Well that turned out to be more of the same runaround. In the beginning of April I spoke to someone and that person told me "we talked to last company, sent out to look at your stove and we’re replacing it and you have two options. Pick one of the stoves on the list they sent to me or find your own and we’ll send a check for $1200 the cost determined for the stove of no use". Well I go out and purchase one. Notified them that I’ve purchased a stove within that amount and have be waiting on the check for almost two months.
Now we get to last week and today, phone call after phone call to be told it wasn’t approved. They can’t find the information stating it was. "We have claims that have been waiting a year (that was said after I exclaimed this is ridiculous we’ve been without a properly working stove since September of last year). We don’t know who told you that, we can’t find anything but let us go back and check, no one should’ve told you that!" Just ridiculous! When you asks to speak to someone other than the first person you get, the calls are on hold for 15 minutes or longer and they conveniently are disconnected! The last caller hung up and told me they would do so after asking for someone over her! How is it possible for so many “customer service reps” poorly handle one claim and not pass a call through to someone higher up in the company for a proper and final resolution?!
Updated on 03/25/2019: So in my first review last week, I mentioned that “AHS” wanted to send another tech out to look at the stove. He comes out and of course “AHS” hasn’t mentioned or explained to him the reason for the service call, only was told that there was a broke stove. He looked at the stove and made the exact assessment of the previous service tech in January. that it was broke while it was being serviced and it shows that! After taking pictures he explained that when they are sent out that if upon arrival they discover something is broken then they want touch it or work on it, especially if a different service company is responsible for breaking it.
Before leaving he says he’s going to write up his report and get back to me so I wouldn’t have to wait for a response, which I greatly appreciated it! Just got that follow up call and was told that “AHS” told him that the cook top was broke the first time they were sent out! Unbelievable??? Not that I expected anything less after the 7 months of BS customer service, response time, follow up and the run around that has been given to me.
I knew sending out someone would be another day wasted with no resolve and more BS to add to and already unnerving situation! The crack in the cooktop is so large why would they pick it up to attempt working on it (which was the thought of the service tech and myself in the follow up call) if it was in fact there the first service call??? They wouldn’t and it wasn’t and they came back not once but 2 times after the first call and the third visit is what lead to the day they actually cracked it!
Original review: This has been horrible customer service and communication! The company they sent to repair the stove in September for a very minor issue created bigger issues after the first “repair”! After waiting over a month for a part to come in, during the install the two techs cracked the stove top which was on Halloween 2018. I heard the loud thud the tech simply stated use it if it works after inquiring about the thud. Called AHS and explained what happened and told them I have security cameras and it showed what happen. Was told by AHS to tell them when they come back. Which didn’t make since they broke the stove why would you have them come back (which was supposed to be before Thanksgiving)?!
Well nevertheless upon return a week after Thanksgiving it didn’t go very well at all! He stated that he had to replace the part I just waited a month for again and a heated conversation took place about them cracking the cook top last visit! Called AHS back they said they would send someone else. It’s the beginning of December now and a new tech shows up clueless as to any of the ongoing issues that have been going on and explains he just came for a broke stove, didn’t know what kind it was because AHS didn’t tell him and he doesn’t work on induction stoves! So then I call AHS and they tell me someone else will be here to fix the stove, which will make 6 days I took off and 4 different techs. On this particular visit the tech says it’s clear to him that the techs broke it during work on it and that he would write up his assessment as such and let AHS know.
Now we’re into January, spoke to someone from AHS and they said they would order a replacement and apologized for any inconvenience etc. Called last month still trying to find a stove. Called this morning March 20, and was told the claim was denied! How did it go from us waiting since January for a replacement stove to them saying the claim was denied? Miraculously all the previous discussion about them finding a replacement disappeared in the notes and were never logged, yet my payments every month haven’t disappeared!
So after speaking to someone the initial start of the call was transferred to someone in the “resolution” department. Was put on hold a few times why she tried to find any information about the replacement, claimed she had just called the last tech and was told he couldn’t determine what happened. Did she have his number on speed dial, was only on hold for about a min? Funny how customer service calls start with them saying you’re being recorded yet when they need to use their own recordings or grab information from the “recorded calls” they can’t seem to locate the information. Then she says let her send someone else out to finally resolve this problem. To resolve or so he can make an assessment based on what AHS would like him to report back. It seems as if us the customer being frustrated and still going on 7 months without a working stove they want us to cancel the policy. I can tell you this I’m not!
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 March 20, 2019
I have been with AHS for around a year. My first experience with them was actually not too bad except I had to stay on them to replace my microwave. My second experience was a nightmare and I have pictures to prove it. My hot water heater was not heating well so they sent a company that was rated 1.5 stars which I understand happens sometimes. So I was being patient and watched his work. He then proceeded, without draining the water heater which everyone should know to do, he decided to open it up.
Well guess what happened. Around 30 gallons of water sprayed out and went all over him, and later me since I helped do bucket runs to remove water from my garage. My garage was flooded with water and most of my items it it got soaked. The one positive is the guy from the shop stayed with me and help clean up. It took us 2 hours to do it and I lost some items in the process. Everyone makes mistakes and I understand that and it was cool of him to help.
The part I didn't like is AHS called and seemed to be proud that they were not going to fix a few of the items on the repair. Which again I understand. What I don't understand is that when I told them what happened they didn't seem to care. I personally feel for the hell I went through they should have at least not charged me for the call. On top of that which is perfect for me, they sent me my new bill for the year on the same day this happened and it actually went up. I will be looking for a different 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 March 20, 2019
You do not deserve a full one star. I have Called 6 times for 5 days. Absolutely ridiculous. Spoke with supervisor Jom. Constantly put on hold for 15-20 mins. Was given names of companies that don’t exist when I searched them and when I call the number for them it was not a company. Worst experience. Total scam!
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 March 20, 2019
So over the summer, our air compressor was not working properly and living in AZ, the heat is unbearable. It took over 3 weeks for them to solve the issue, and not only that but they did not install the new air compressor properly so, then when winter arrived our heat pumper did not work due to their mistake. When the contractor who came to fix the heater analyzed that the heater was not working because the compressor was installed improperly. The contractor said he will refund the service because he was not able to fix anything. We called again for another contractor to come out for a follow up on our heat pump, and no one has yet to fix it and our service payment was not refunded and it has been OVER A MONTH. Customer service seemed incompetent as well.
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 March 20, 2019
I had a microwave that wasn’t working and American Home Shield's rep took care of business when they needed to. The contractor came out in about two days, but couldn’t do anything for me as far as the work. He sent the work order to AHS and they sent the item to me about a week later. It has to be installed and I'm waiting on the contractor to arrive today.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
I’ve filed multiple claims at American Home Shield over the phone and they narrowed it down. I had plumbing issues where the toilet performance was an old style from the late 80's, and I simply replaced the toilets. The only drawback was that their hold time was enormous. I was on hold for 25 minutes and that was the painful part, especially when I was trying to find contractors. Callbacks are good but sometimes the contractors are limited. Recently, two were not available. I already had two guys out, but they were not resolving the issues. I had to get the company to stretch a little bit and find somebody else. But the contractors were great and very nice. They came in the next day, showed up with the equipment and did the work fine.
In terms of my experience with the reps, there's a communication gap and a language barrier sometimes. Sometimes the English language is a challenge. Other than that, it's not bad. They attempt to resolve the issue and seem positive about trying to resolve it. American Home Shield has been good and I would suggest a friend to at least look into using it for sure.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
We've had our furnace serviced before and then again recently, we had a claim for it with a different reason. I went through the online process and it was very simple. American Home Shield sent Value Heating who I already know 'cause they’ve worked on both of my properties before. They're good guys and they work really well. We explained the problem to them when they came out, and they fixed it. The furnace has been okay since the repair and I've no complaints.
The only thing I have with American Home Shield is that during high-level seasons when it's really cold or really hot, they tend to have only 2 or 3 service companies that they contract within my area. So, I have to wait sometimes. If it's a high summer and it's 105 degrees, and the air conditioning breaks down, one would wind up waiting a few days for help. Same thing happens in the wintertime when it's freezing cold and the furnace breaks. That’s the only rub. Still, American Home Shield is a great service and I've invited many people to get it.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
My recent claim with American Home Shield was having my septic tank pumped. I submitted my claim online. AHS sent Marshall Septic and the tech said that my septic tank needed to be pumped and they were gonna send someone else, but it took a while. I called AHS to find out if they found anyone. They told me to give them a little more time to try to find somebody, and if they didn't, I could go on and find somebody else and then they would reimburse me. The guy from Marshall called and told me I had to pay upfront but AHS told me not to. I started to call Marshall back and told them that I won't pay the tech upfront and if he had a problem we can call AHS. The guy said it was okay and it there was no problem.
My sister has AHS too. Her septic tank had to be pumped just recently and Marshall Septic did her the same way. She ended up not even using them. If the service is for us to not pay somebody upfront, every vendor should know that and not put the customer in stress of worrying about what AHS is saying versus what they're saying.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
My refrigerator water dispenser broke and AHS sent Jones Family. They were really professional guys so nothing against them. They were trying to fix it then American Home Shield offered me to take $64 and call anybody, buy the part for the dispenser and fix it. I told them how this is impossible. Some won't even come. For the part that is like 300 dollars to come and then AHS is offering a $64, it's just like I'm buying a toy from them so I was very unsatisfied. Then they ordered my part which I had to wait three weeks.
Parts came and Jones fixed the water dispenser and then again, it broke. Jones Family had to do step-by-step to do the work. Then they asked us to replace the door. AHS called me back again offering me 500 something dollar just for the door, which is costing them. I had to wait within 10 to 12 weeks for that. I asked AHS why not just replace the whole refrigerator. If they cannot replace it, at least offer me the minimum amount so we can come in the middle and I can put some to buy a new refrigerator. It's going to cost $1,500 before they offered $64 for the part. I'm also working with the water for more than two months and paying for the water outside to be my use.
I picked up AHS on recommendation but this company is worthless to be when it comes to claims or this kind of situation. They play with their customers like they're playing with the children and give them lollipop they just provide. It's not worth to have a company because there's a lot of pain when calling just to resolve the matter. You have to hold the line an hour and a half for somebody to talk to you. I'm just holding to be finished with this claim and I tell them bye.
Good afternoon Ashwani,
Your concerns are understood regarding the refrigerator and water dispenser repairs that needed to be completed. I would be glad to speak with you and assist to reach a resolution.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
American Home Shield's service is very fast. My property is rented out, and normally, I leave my renter’s phone number and name. So, I’m not at the home for the problem fixing. They are charged by my renter. But I place all the orders on the website, and normally, I will receive a phone call within one hour once I have placed my order. The website is very easy to use. It's very convenient. Having the warranty on my property is important for the price. But next year, it will be a little bit expensive for me. It should be increased from 500 per year to $65 per month. Other than that, I've had a very good experience and I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
The American Home Shield representatives knew what they were talking about when I called in claims. We had good, quick and to the point interactions. The contractors also called me right away. When the faucet was not turned correctly, somebody came for it. It was leaking and the guy fixed it. Having the repair done helped. Then I also had an air conditioner issue where United Air Temp came. Overall, whoever AHS sent had been excellent.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
I made a claim over the phone to American Home Shield when my central air unit wasn't blowing hot or cool air, and we had some issues with the processing of the claim. There were four options but it didn't cover my specific product, and the recording said to push. They ended up deducting my deductible out of my bank account two times. It was my fault though, and the rep straightened it out eventually. In addition, I was talking to somebody I didn't understand. She was a foreigner and I had issues understanding her. But as far as the technician, he was great. I called him and he was out here within an hour. What shocked me was he came all the way from Rolla. He was on it and he knew what he was doing. Since the repair, I've had no issues whatsoever.
We also had some issues with our washer and dryer a little over a year ago. We had to have the guy who was working on it come out here. I told him that we'd spent a lot of money on our appliance, and I asked if it would be more economical to go out and buy a new unit instead. He told me that it would be, but they think it's better to rebuild one practically. We had to order three parts because they had problems figuring out what was wrong, but in the end, we got it fixed.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
I called American Home Shield to submit a claim when the belt of my washing machine had come off. The first time the technician from TrueVine Appliance came, he put the belt back on and it lasted for almost a month. Then, the belt came back off again so I had to call for them to come the second time for the same issue. A second technician came and noticed that it looked like the belt might’ve had some weak spots or some grooves in it. He replaced the belt and since then, it has been doing fine. Also, the interactions I had with their technicians had been great.
However, I was advised that there wouldn’t be an additional service charge if the second call was for the same problem. But, when I checked yesterday, American Home Shield is still showing that I didn’t pay the fee. I have called a couple of times and they told me that they were gonna clear it up and take it off. After the first call, I even got a letter stating that I was past due on that fee. It shouldn’t have been a charge because it was a revisit with them in the time frame for the same problem. Despite that, their customer service has been great and it's been a good experience with American Home Shield.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
I was having issues with my stove. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone. The response that I received from the rep was fine. They were always courteous, understanding, and apologetic. The contractor would've been out in about two days, but he ended up canceling because the stove started working fine.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
I just purchased a house and I wanted new keys. I requested for a claim with American Home Shield online and about 15 minutes later, Pop-A-Lock called. Ten minutes later, their guy was here and he was great. He came, explained everything that had to be done, gave me a couple of different options based on what I wanted to be done, and did the work. He did a really good job. It was really simple and very easy.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
My water heater quit giving hot water so I submitted a claim to AHS and the process was fast. I was not happy at first because we had been out of water for a while and they were gonna make me wait another week so I got a little upset. My wife needed the hot water so we had to warm up the water on the stove and wash dishes, etc. But the contractor contacted me and said he’d be here the next day. We were out of water over the weekend and the guy showed up, replaced my water heater, and we’re done. He did a great job. It was an excellent experience.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
I opened a claim online with American Home Shield for my oven and the process was quick. However, the contractor took too long to fix it. I went through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year without my oven. The guy who worked on it has great demeanor and work ethic but when he troubleshot initially, he didn't troubleshoot the right part. And he ordered the wrong parts. I just got the oven fixed a couple of weeks ago. My daughter used it this weekend to bake and they were happy. I live in a house with a bunch of women and they need to have their appliances. If they don't have their appliances, it's not for a good, happy house.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
American Home Shield was recommended to me by a friend that I work with. I trust her judgment and know that she would not pay for a service that is not worth it or that will do a bad job so I was very upset when I had bad experiences. I almost left AHS. I'm very upset and frustrated with my heating problem. I submitted the claim over the phone. The lady I spoke with who scheduled the claim was wonderful. The claim started in October, then I called back in January because I came home and the system was completely off. The person that came out was a kid. He tried to rig things, separate things and do whatever he did with the fuses. Then he said that the heating should work.
Six weeks later, I came home and the same thing happened so obviously, it was not fixed. The kid gave me his card with his personal number on it and told me to call him in case the repair didn’t work. When AHS denied the fact that they sent somebody out in January, I was beyond fuming. I was head over heels angry. I had proof and was not going to pay. I shouldn’t have had to fight to get somebody to listen when I told them that it was an ongoing problem that they didn’t fix and that they needed to get somebody else out.
They knew that the person was out there so when they sent somebody else out, he said that he'd order the part and we'd be all set. It wasn’t covered though and I had to fight for that. That was unacceptable. When the most recent tech came out, they looked at everything, found the problem and said that it was very obvious. When the heating wasn’t working properly, my electric bill tripled. I had to have space heaters in order to be in my house. I was very close to calling and telling AHS that they were going to pay my electric bills, but I refrained.
The guy that fixed my refrigerator was great though. He came out, told me what was wrong and ordered the part. I was extremely satisfied with him. I was fairly satisfied when they came back because it was fixed, but not too happy with the fact that they left all the parts. I have no idea how to dispose of them legally, so it's sitting in my kitchen right now.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
The heater failed and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield. I did it online and it was super easy although we had to wait a couple of days. I made the call on a Wednesday and the techs were here on Friday. The repair couldn't be better and everything has been operating perfectly. AHS should stick with the contractor that they used. The guy did a phenomenal job.
Good morning Andrew,
It was a pleasure to read your review regarding the repairs that were completed on your heating system. I hope your continue to enjoy AHS and have many more great experiences!
Reviewed March 19, 2019
Every time I call to place a service order I end up spending over an hour on the phone. They always say the things I am calling is not covered by them even though they fixed it few months ago. The people who are answering the call are like robots. They do not hear a thing you tell me. They just keep on reading. This is a waste of money to get. I paid over $800 for year and is nothing but frustration. I will never renew it with them ever again.
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 March 19, 2019
I called this company on February 5, 2019 to cancel my policy and was told it would be cancelled but that someone from their company would have to call me to verify the cancellation. I was also told there would be no more payments and indeed the debit to my bank account stopped. I never received a phone call from anyone at AHS. In early March I received a past-due notice from the company that I owed the February and March payments. I called their customer service again and was told my policy was marked for cancellation on 2/5/19 but that it had not been successfully cancelled and wouldn't be until someone from their company called me to confirm. This is March 19, 2019 and I've received no phone call nor any message from anyone at AHS.
Today I received another notice of past-due notice and this time the message said if I didn't make the payment, they would have to pursue collection. I've just hung up from their customer service AGAIN, and the consultant said she would submit the request to cancel again and to have the past-due charges removed. She offered that she would be back at work on Saturday, 3/23, and would check to see if everything went through and would call me. At this point I have absolutely zero confidence that either of these things will happen. I only had this policy a few months and decided I just didn't want the expense of it. I've never experienced anything like this before in trying to cancel a policy.
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 March 19, 2019
I have been without a washing machine since February 23, 2019. AHS sent out two different repair companies, neither of which could do the repairs, the parts were no longer available. The last repair company told me that the AHS rep on the phone said they would be replacing my washer. This was on Saturday, March 16, 2019 and I'm still waiting to be contacted to see how to go about getting a new washer. I tried to call yesterday to talk to someone but the wait on the phone was over 45 minutes. I was unable to wait 45 minutes on the phone and wasn't given the option of having them call me back after the initial greeting. By the time I was able to call back, their service center was closed for the day. I am currently waiting on a call back from them to complete my service call. According to the website, it indicates my call has been completed, and it has not.
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 March 19, 2019
I do want everyone to know that this company is the worst. The technician they sent out from United Air Temp told me right off the bat that it would be better to replace my system and it would cost me 8k. He said AHS would never approve it. I called AHS several times, getting hung up on. I cancelled my warranty with them based on this experience. Being they never fixed the issue, it should have been covered by the warranty regardless until the issue was resolved. They said it was no longer covered since I terminated the policy. I paid for it through until they closed the ticket, marking it as completed.
Regardless, this company marked my repair as complete. They did nothing. He is welcome to come over and spend the night when I have no heat. I am bringing my father to my home for Hospice care and need to have AC and heat. This company is the WORST with everything from contacting them, follow through and honoring their coverage. I wouldn't trust them with a toaster repair.
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 March 19, 2019
It's a scam, buyer beware! I have called on 2 appliances and no repairs have been made nor has a repairman called to make an appointment. This service is not legitimate. It is a scam. I paid too much money for the insurance and nothing has been fixed. The customer service rep just keeps saying someone will call me. Hasn't happened yet. I will be filing for all premiums reimbursed.
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 March 19, 2019
The company that they got to come fix my washing machine and dryer sucks. They told me washing machine was fixed, and the washing machine is still bringing the same sound it was before. The worker knocked the block for the vent out. I called American Home Shield and got transferred almost 7 different times. When asked to speak to a manager they hung up on me.
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 March 19, 2019
I’ve had American Home Shield for about 24 years and I got it on two homes. My homeowners insurance guy introduced me to it and I’ve always found it to be a good deal. Sometimes, they would rule based on underwriting on what they approve so you have to get involved and talk to them a bit. They’re very mechanical and they go through a flowchart, but a flowchart doesn’t explain everything so you have to work with them to help them understand. Sometimes, I spend too much time on the phone with them trying to get stuff taken care of and it’s hard to get a live person, but they’re getting better. They’re also confused about their own policies sometimes, but overall, they've come through. I recommend them to other people all the time.
I called them when our water filter system was leaking and I asked them to send someone out right away. At first, they said it would be a day. I got no toilet and I couldn’t turn the water back because it would leak all over the house. So, then they got the guy out there, and within a half an hour, he fixed it. And it was great. The guy that they sent out had been out before and he was pretty sharp. Sometimes we get guys that aren’t as experienced, but they guarantee their work. A couple of times, there were people who couldn't fix our issues because they didn't have the resources, and AHS would put someone else out there.
It's just frustrating that a lot of times, for my lake home up North, I gotta find and pay the person, then AHS will reimburse me. It's a pain in the butt considering the amount of time I have to spend finding somebody -- just for me to get on the phone or on the internet for it. It’s hard to find people in remote areas, and then this fall, the guy that did the work screwed me. I couldn’t get him to stand by his work. I paid him and AHS paid me, but the issue still needed more work. So, I had to call AHS back and tell them to open up the issue again. I also told them to send someone out because the other guys didn’t do things right. And AHS did it. So overall, I find AHS to be one of my good vendors that I use. And when something works, I stick with it.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
I’m in a condominium complex and I’m in a lower unit. So, my dryer vent attaches to a ceiling pipe that’s coming out. The tech who came had to put a new heating element in my dryer because my dryer wasn’t drying. The unit was moved, the tech put it back, and everything was fine. However, the dryer vent became unattached to its ceiling pipe. My son-in-law came and he tried to fix it as best he could but then I thought I would just call American Home Shield and hopefully, they could take care of it.
I spoke to Kevin and he set up an appointment. I waited for them to contact me and they did. However, they said that they couldn’t repair it. I called AHS back and I spoke to Eloise. I used to work in customer service, so I know you really have to pay attention to people sometimes. There were times where I would ask Eloise a question and I would hear nothing on her end. I'd then go, "Eloise, are you still there?” and she would say yes. I didn't know what she was doing on her end of the phone but it sounded like we were disconnected. AHS should put people who speak better English and who are understandable on the phone. Eloise was very hard to understand but she said she was gonna look into it and get back to me. So, she called me today and let me know that the vent was not covered in the policy. I told her that when it comes to renewal, I’ll have to consider whether I wanna go with American Home Shield again.
I was under the impression that they were gonna be able to fix my vent, but I found out that they’re gonna give me my credit back. I ended up calling and reaching out to another technician to see if they could squeeze me in to get my dryer vent attached properly. Then, I had a stoppage in my sink. AHS called a company out and the gentleman who came was so sweet and nice. He got the sink cleared up. He also told me that there was a 6-month warranty on it. I didn't know that and in fact, when I spoke to Kevin about the warranty, he said that I just missed the 60-day warranty.
When we bought our vacation home in Big Bear, one of my neighbors said to go with American Home Shield, and I did. I've had several claims with them and every one of them has been wonderful. Technicians come out and they take care of the problem. I've been impressed with AHS but I am a little disappointed and I probably will look for another company, for the next time around, that will do a vent because you never know.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
I wasn’t getting any heat with the air conditioner and it was making a lot of noise. I submitted a claim online to American Home Shield. Trying to call them was impossible. I couldn't get through. It was a waste of time even trying to call them, so I was basically forced to go online to get it done. Their response time was great nonetheless. The contractor that came out was a real good guy. He had everything taken apart and then diagnosed the problem, and it was done. However, AHS took almost a week to get the compressor that was needed. The contractor had one but AHS wouldn’t let him use his parts so he had to order it from AHS, which I wasn’t too thrilled about.
The contractor had to come back on a fan because the fan motor went out. I don't know if that was part of the original problem, but they replaced the compressor and the noise was good then. However, a day later, the screeching started back up. It was like an intermittent type thing. But the bearings were shut in the fan and the air conditioner is fine now. I just happened to pay $500 for the Freon which was ridiculously priced and that shouldn’t happen. The other companies that do the same service don’t charge for the Freon. That was my only complaint
Reviewed March 19, 2019
We bought a new house and got an American Home Shield warranty. We made a claim when our dryer stopped heating and our oven did not work. I submitted it via the website and navigating through it was pretty easy. Josh’s Appliance Repair came out to look at our dryer and range. So far, the range is fixed, but the oven is not repaired yet. They had to find the part. They have brought a part out, but that part wasn't what they needed. Now, I'm waiting for another part.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
The washing machine didn't work and was making a horrible noise, so I filed a claim with American Home Shield. I can file a claim with them very easily. I'm used to using AHS whenever I need them which is not frequent. But in this case, the claim got messed up. Somehow, the initial company that came out didn't have the service call down as a request coming from AHS. Instead, they had it down as a personal request so they were gonna charge me. So, we waited to try to get the matter sorted out with their calling AHS, but they never could so they went away.
I called AHS back and that's when they sent another contractor, First Call. First Call was terrific. Everything about them was wonderful and I would recommend them to friends. The repair was easy and not a big deal. A coupler had to be replaced. I've had AHS for years and I've had them for two houses. They've always performed usually very well and sometimes just adequately. But overall, they've been good at what they do.
Hi, Melinda. I apologize that you had an issue with how the request was initially placed but glad to know it was straightened out and that the contractor met your expectations. Thank you for your positive feedback.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
The AC was not giving any heat as well as AC when I turned it up to the appropriate temperature. I went online to submit a claim to American Home Shield and checked out the boxes. The website had very easy steps and it was not complicated at all. It took a day or two to get the contractor out and when he arrived, he was very polite and respectful. He came in, let me know what he was doing and what proper steps I needed to take. He went through what I needed and how long it would take for the parts to come in. Since then, things have been working correctly and I love it. AHS is a great company and the warranty is very affordable.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
I had to get a dishwasher fixed through American Home Shield. Everything was good and the dishwasher has been working since the repair. I would recommend them.
Good morning Phillip,
We are glad to hear that your dishwasher repairs were completed and working as they should.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
We thought there was something majorly wrong with our washer as it was making some crazy sounds. It also had a crazy smell, so we thought there might be something wrong with the motor in it. A tech then came and checked it out, and it ended up being fine. We’ve been using it ever since. We had good interaction with American Home Shield's rep, and even though we did not end up doing a claim, things worked out well with a quick service.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
I do my claims with AHS online, but the latest time, I called a claim in for my hot water heater that went out. It was after hours and I did the prompt. The people that they referred to be in the home took a week to get me on the schedule that they'd get out to my house to even look at it. And then it took them almost another week to get everything. They got everything ordered that night through AHS. But the total time from when I called to when I got hot water was close to about 12 and a half days and it was also winter time. So, that kinda sucked. But I'm sure everybody was busy and the contractors were great. I've had AHS for three and a half years and I haven't had any issues. They could lower down my initial fee for sending somebody out, but other than that, all my experiences were good. I've called and I get the responses through American Home Shield. They've done exactly what I would hope.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
When my garbage disposal wasn’t working properly, I went online to file a claim with AHS. It was pretty easy to do, but it took about a week for the tech to come because I had conflicting things going on and every time he was able to get to me, I wasn’t able to be at home. But he continued to work with me until I was able to actually meet up with him to get it fixed. He was able to get it fixed in the one visit, and everything’s working fine since. The tech has helped me before when I had a water heater issue and he’s very knowledgeable and professional. And I’m very satisfied with American Home Shield.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
The dispenser on the icemaker broke so I filed a claim to American Home Shield. I did it online and the website was friendly. The tech came out, saw what it was and ordered the part. The part came in but it wasn’t the right part. He ordered another one with the tray attached to it and it fit perfectly. The reps were very, very nice and very helpful. The gentleman that came out and fixed the problem was very pleasant. I had another claim on my air conditioner and that went good too. They got here the next day on both incidents and got the problem fixed very quickly. I have recommended AHS to a friend that’s in the market for a house.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
I am concerned about the drains in my kitchen sink. It will be the third time that I had somebody out and they have been doing the very same thing. The contractor was very nice. They put some stuff, drain opens up and works fine as long as they are here. But the problem is it backs up. It's a double sink, and when I open one side of the sink to let the water out, the dirty water comes back up on the other side. I'm going to find somebody else because I'm just tired of the same thing and there’s a charge each time they come here. Nevertheless, I'd recommend AHS, and I've recommended them not a long ago to my grandchild.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
My pool heater stopped working and I had my grandkids coming down for spring break. When I cranked it up, it would start up and then shut off. It was covered by American Home Shield and I submitted a claim with them over the phone. The contractor came up pretty quickly. He seemed to be good, but he didn't 100% fixed it. He put a Band-Aid on it and it went out again. He came back out. But it's still not 100% working right. I'm traveling right now so when I get back home, I may be able to spend a little bit more time in getting it to work right or call AHS if I need somebody else to come out. Other than that, I would recommend American Home Shield.
Good morning Steven,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated regarding your overall experience to have the pool heater repaired. We are pleased to hear about how knowledgeable the technician was and the repairs that were completed. We hope that you continue to enjoy us as your home warranty provider!
Reviewed March 19, 2019
My faucet was broken in the bathroom and I needed a new one. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield and I did it over the phone. The interaction I had with the rep was fine and the contractor that came out explained things to me. I bought a new faucet and he put it in, and it has been fine.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
I have been with American Home Shield for 15 years. When I submit a claim, I do it over the phone. And while their customer service is very good, they could have better English speaking people that you can talk to. I have bad hearing and when I speak to somebody that speaks broken English, I can't understand what they're saying sometimes. Other than that, I've been very pleased with the technicians they've sent out. Most recently, I had an appliance issue and the tech from Allstar Appliance came and gave great information. Another guy diagnosed it being a rubber boot. But then, he realized that it was the tub. It got broken and it has to be replaced. He told me how much he estimated it would cost to repair it, considering what it would cost to have a new one. Allstar Appliance sent the information back to American Home Shield and they honored my request to replace it.
Reviewed March 18, 2019
I do not consider the issue resolved. I stand by my position that AHS is obliged to provide reimbursement for the work their crew performed. The issue was misdiagnosed and the work was unnecessary and I have provided sufficient evidence of such. AHS originally agreed to cover this expense due to the mistake and then reneged once the final bill came in. You have made it clear that AHS will make no effort to provide compensation. You recognize no responsibility for pretty much any part of this fiasco that your representatives caused on my property.
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 March 18, 2019
Horrible! Just horrible people to communicate with! Supervisor was yelling at me... Not willing to work with me at all. Please read your contract folks. It's not all your agent says it is. SHOP AROUND!
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
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