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American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider based in Memphis, Tennessee. It offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of coverage, and you can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
- Discounts and promotions available
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Coverage limits and exclusions
- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
Once my claim was out of American Home Shield's hands, it went really quickly. The guy from Affordable Comfort and Construction called me and said that he was on his way. He got here and told me what the repair still needs. He ordered the stuff and came back out to fix my problem. However, we were still having trouble after that. He then found out that there was another issue on top of the one that he fixed.
Still, AHS has been a pain. I called to try to get copies of my paid invoices for 2018, not for callouts, but for me, paying for American Home Shield for the house. I was put on hold for 40 minutes and then I hung up and called back. I was told by the person whom I spoke to that they were sorry about that and that it wouldn't happen again. But then, I was on hold for another 40 minutes. There was no way for me to get copies of invoices that I paid for my monthly fee, that I had to pay American Home Shield online. I still haven’t gotten them and I need them for tax purposes. Their reps just pass the buck. I’m seriously thinking about cancelling and going with somewhere like Republic.
Hello, Stephen. I apologize for the issues you have experienced with reaching someone to assist you with your payment history. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist you further.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
The interaction with Total Air Care, the company AHS sent, was great. The AC wasn't working. It was hot and uncomfortable.The technician went beyond everything to find out what the problem was. He stayed for about 30 minutes. Now that the AC is up and running, everything is back to normal. I'm glad we got AHS. We've been using them for about five years and have never had a problem with them. We usually phone claims in and normally they get someone out right away.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
We had low water pressure so I filed a claim to American Home Shield over the phone. Patriot Plumbing came out and they had very good service. The guy was very professional, he knew his job really well, was very courteous, and he did it in a timely manner. It was my first time having to call American Home Shield and it was great. I didn't have problems at all.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
My dishwasher was not drying properly and my dryer was overheating so, I contacted American Home Shield. I filed a claim over the phone because I wanted to make sure I didn’t have to pay two prices for two appliances. It was fairly easy getting the claim process started and they were able to get somebody out here quicker than I expected so I had to push them out a few days. They were very efficient. The contractor that was sent out was very friendly, cordial, and respectful. I was definitely happy when somebody kinda scheduled coming out though, they're very professional. Everything is working well since the repair. We've had American Home Shield for a year and a half now. We finally had to use it and I was very happy that it worked out as well as it has.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
When our dryer went out, it took about a week for American Home Shield to get somebody out to my home. While the tech got the dryer working, he didn't check to see if it was right. We had to have him come back out to deal with the issue. Still, the process of submitting the claim was easy.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I submitted two claims to American Home Shield online and I wish that there was a way I could put more information. When the contractors texted me, I felt that I wanted the ability to tell the technician about what area of the problem was so that they would make sure to have the right part. And I don’t even know if contacting them, if I provided that information, would get to the contractor. So I’m a little hesitant.
The microwave was not heating, and the oven area was having difficulty lighting the electric ignition. The gentleman was very prompt, contacted me several times to say he was gonna be early and asked if that was convenient. He called me before he arrived, came in, and completely unassembled my microwave. It’s a wall unit. He did diagnostics, replaced the part, put it back in, confirmed that it was working properly, and then, left the replaced part with me, and then took a look at my ignition. It was interesting because it worked right away and he couldn’t see any issues with it. He took a look at some other parts, and then, reminded me of the proper way of cleaning it. He felt that potentially, some chemicals were getting on the part of the ignition. I have had no problems with either. It was great and I'm completely satisfied.
However, I also had a plumber come out and at this point I’m not thrilled. I had reported a plumbing leak from my second story bathroom. There was water coming down through the light fixture of the formal dining room and it got flooded. I went through AHS online and it was on a Friday and I had no way of getting a hold of anybody for the technician to try to come out sooner, so we shut down that bathroom. When the plumber showed up, there was no leak going on. Everything was dried up. My acoustic ceiling is stained and he said there’s still a leak there but since he can’t visually see it coming through our light, there’s nothing he can do. So I still have a leak, and I’m not responsible for trying to make it a visual water leak, even though we know what happened.
They told me I had up to two months to try to make the leak happen, and then, the guy could come back out. So now, I’m looking at having to tear down my ceiling and my drywall just to be able to prove it. I’m really concerned about molds. The plumber wasn’t thrilled about the fact that it’s a second story bathroom, and leaking down to the first. American Home Shield contacted me because I also had made a claim for a stoppage. But I didn’t really know that the contract for the stoppage is only included within the foundation of my property, that it didn’t include the outside. But they called and were prompt about it. They showed me where in the contract it was not covered, so I was pleased with that.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
We bought the house in late October. I had someone work on the furnace because there was actually a problem with the thermostat and the furnace. Neither one worked when we bought the house. They got it going, but then it went out when we had it really cold. We called AHS and they sent a company out from the Columbus area. They told us it was a power surge issue, but they also said there would be someone else who would do a follow-up just to make sure that that was the issue.
However, they dropped the ball there. The guy who looked at the furnace told us the company would contact us within two days, but it was about four or five days. I had to end up calling AHS back and they apologized for it. And then, they sent somebody out the next day and that’s when JFK company came out and told us that the furnace was bad and there was no fixing it. That part was great because they took good care of us there. The new heater has been performing well.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
We made a claim over the phone to American Home Shield for our air conditioning and the interaction with the rep was very good. The contractor who came out seemed knowledgeable and was able to complete the repair on the same day. Since then, the air conditioning has been working great.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I filed a claim with American Home Shield and the two people that came to my house were lousy. They came into my house like two homeless people from the street looking for a job. I'm very good-hearted person so I told them my husband, who just passed away, got a lot of tools because he was a handyman and they were welcome to use my husband’s tools. Then, they said that they needed parts and because they didn't have a vehicle, I needed to give them a ride to Lowe's. So I took them to Lowe's and they got the parts.
When we came back, they opened my ceiling and they messed it up. My husband got an exhaust fan up there right behind the water pipe. They ripped them up and they didn't put them up. They also didn't cover the hole so now, there is still a hole in my ceiling. I have their phone number. I called them but I never heard from them again. Then the pipe broke again. It burst all over my basement and everything in there got wet. I called American Home Shield again and they sent another company, MMG. This time, the people who came were very good. When they came to my house they saw the water and all the buckets of water still in my bathroom, sunroom and basement. They fixed it. I also told them what the first company did to me.
My six children are all on an American Home Shield warranty. I make automatic payments with a check from my checking account every month and I've never missed a payment. I was very disappointed with the company that they sent me. I told them to never send me those people again. Also, American Home Shield has never given me a discount. I am 72 years old and I live on a fixed income. My husband was a retired military man and I have his ID. I have a lot of older friends and they told me that other companies give a discount for military and old people. Since they don't give a discount and they don't do anything for me, I'm thinking of cancelling my contract by the end of next month.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
One of the plugs in our second bedroom broke inside and caused the whole back of our house not to have power. My wife told American Home Shield what the problem was and within a couple of days, their contractor was here. The tech who arrived was very polite and professional. He explained the situation and told me what he was gonna do. He went through every circuit in the house and checked every one of them. He then checked the fuse box at the back and he found out we had power there. Afterwards, he replaced the circuit breaker in our bathroom but then there was still no power in the other rooms.
So, he started going with his tester, plugging it in and going through certain areas to find out what wasn't working properly. When he found what was wrong, he took it apart and replaced it. I gave him the right color of replacement which I had in the garage because what he had was a different color than the ones I already had on my wall. Still, he plugged it in and everything worked. He checked the rest of the house again and everything was fine.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
My refrigerator was freezing over underneath the bottom shelf and I filed a claim for it online, which is easier than doing it over the phone. The tech AHS sent was very professional, knowledgeable and nice. He knew exactly what needed to be replaced and so far, it looks like he has fixed it. I'm very happy. Sometimes though, it takes up to two weeks to receive the parts, but everything else is very smooth. American Home Shield is absolutely worth the time and money.
We are happy to hear that we were able to get your refrigerator issue resolved. Thanks for sharing your experience Isaura. We look forward to handling your warranty needs.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I'm surprisingly happy with the service that I've gotten with American Home Shield. I recently made a claim to them when water from the bathtub on the second floor started pouring in all of a sudden and water came through the first-floor ceiling. I filed the claim online and it was easy. But I prefer to talk to a person and the way they handled the situation had been really good. Everyone was professional, accommodating and explained what was covered and what wasn’t. It was straightforward. We got contractors who did a good job and for the most part, they were excellent.
I had one contractor who was there to fix a washing machine and he told me it was a stacked washer dryer and that the problem was with the washing machine. He said I was gonna have to hire another contractor myself to take the dryer off because it wasn’t covered. I am generally fine with whatever is being covered and there is a very specific list of what's covered or not and what's their responsibility. The contractor said it would take two people to remove the dryer, and he is a one-man band. But I always want one contractor to do the job for me from start to finish and I don’t want people pointing their fingers at each other.
So, I called AHS and I told them that I need a contractor who could do the whole job even if I have to pay for the dryer to be removed. I can't have two separate contractors doing the job. AHS called the contractor who said that he could do it without removing the dryer. Then, he came and did it though it was a bit of a harder way for him to do it. He fixed it fine and it was finished in 45 minutes once he got the part. I don’t know what would have happened if he said he couldn’t do it that way and I would have been really upset with him. If there's ever a situation like that, I would like AHS to be flexible in that case because I don’t have an issue with paying for what's not covered. They would have let me switch contractors at that point if he couldn’t handle the contractor was able to handle it without the more expensive route.
Furthermore, I always have a problem with waste and I don’t want an appliance to be replaced just because one part is broken. And when you don’t have insurance, you call a plumber or whatever kind of contractor and they all say that it can’t be fixed. When we had a faucet crack in the kitchen backhouse, a contractor came as I also have coverage under my policy. It was annoying that they couldn’t just give me a new faucet, but they got the manufacturer to send the replacement part. That was the way it should be done anyway and it shouldn’t always have to be replaced because there was a minor problem. I like the way the policy works where the contractor is supposed to fix the problem and not replace it unless it's absolutely necessary. I'm all for that. Overall, I like American Home Shield so much. I've even mentioned it to people that they should get it.
Hi, Sherry. We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to advise us of your service experiences. Thank you for your patronage.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I had some issues with my plumbing and the contractor that American Home Shield sent out stuck the snake thing down in the drain. I thought that they were gonna drain it out because I’ve had a plumber that came out here once before and did that same thing, and three months later, I got the same thing going on. So, I was hoping for a different outlook with it when they came out, but that was what he did. And so, I just left it at that. I was kinda thinking it would’ve went a little different, but he kept telling me that it was something that was probably going on with the city line.
They had the city come out. They said that it was not anything that’s on the city’s side. So, I’m praying that I don’t have to go through it again. But it was the same thing that’s happening. After we run the water for so long, we can kinda hear it doing like, “Bloop bloop.” And that was the same thing it was doing before the contractor came out and did that snake thing. But other than that, he's a good guy. He had a great attitude.
Hi, Jamie. Thank you for letting us know how the service request went for your plumbing issue. You should have a 60-day recall period, please let us know if the plumber needs to come back out.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I filed a claim for plumbing with American Home Shield and I did it over the phone because I could not find the specifics online. The representative was okay, although I had a little trouble understanding him. I kept asking him to repeat and he got a little frustrated because I cannot understand what he was saying. It was not a great experience, but it was okay. The contractor, on the other hand, was awesome. He was very pleasant and very knowledgeable and he was on time. While the shower valves were fixed, the air conditioning was not and I’m still having issues with it. Still, the tech was able to perform the repair on the same day.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
My freezer was badly frozen up inside and the ice maker wasn’t working. I filed a claim with AHS online and it’s a little bit difficult to figure out where to submit it. It’s in a fine print, way down at the bottom of the page. But once I figured it out the first time, then I know where to go. The contractor was great. He was there promptly, took care of it quickly and was really professional guy. Things have also been working great since then.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
The blower went out on my back AC so I called the number that American Home Shield told me to call. I got a service contract with a local contractor and they are part of American Home Shield. I asked for them and I got them. I had cut the unit off and it had cooled off. The capacitor was getting overheated and kicking out and by the time the guy got here, it had a chance to cool off, so he couldn’t find the problem. The unit ran that day but it happened again the next night and in the morning, I called American Home Shield again. They rebooted the request and the contractor came back out. I had left it down and they were able to find the capacitor had overheated. I’m very satisfied with the work that was done and their response.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
My AC unit went out and when I called it in, the reps were nice but it took a few different techs to come out to tell me what the initial problem with the unit was. The first one told me that it was the batteries in the thermostat and to me, he didn’t have time. I told him that I didn’t pay $75 for him to tell me about a $6 battery. The second one came at midnight and he didn’t leave until after 2 o’clock in the morning. He said it was sparking fire. He showed me where it was being sparked off and he changed that piece, but not even the next afternoon, it was still doing the same thing, so I called and AHS sent out somebody else who said the furnace has gone out.
It took that many people for them to tell me it was the furnace. That’s ridiculous. The tech told me the furnace needs to be out and what our out-of-pocket expense will be versus what they were gonna do. It took them several days or so to come out to fix it and I keep children. It went from cold to hot in here. Also, when they were taking the furnace out, they scratched my floor and damaged it a bit. I let them know that and I still haven’t heard anything from that. Other than that, the whole furnace was replaced. American Home Shield is a really good company and they try to send the best out to you. In fact, I have been recommending them.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I just bought the house and wanted to get the house rekeyed because I wanted to make sure that we’re the only ones that had keys to the house. I filed a claim with American Home Shield over the phone and the interactions I had with their rep was awesome. They called me and told me the contractor would be out, and then they told me that he was on the way. I was very up-to-date on when the contractor would be here and was informed 100% of the way. The guy that showed up helped me out a lot and he was very knowledgeable about his part of the trade. He was very trustworthy and everything that he did was great.
I wanted all the keys on one key, so I didn’t have to juggle through two keys for one door. Apparently, there’s something called the SmartKey that I didn’t even know is available. The contractor was able to do that for me, and that was of no cost to me. It was awesome. It was a great experience with AHS and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I only have AHS for another three months. But I’m definitely using them to my full advantage right now. I used the rekey and the plumber already, and everything I can with AHS. I loved everything.
Hi Adam,
Your kind words and feedback are greatly appreciated!
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I'm pretty miffed with American Home Shield right now. The dishwasher wasn’t pumping out the water at the end of a cycle, and the pump, the tube, and the control unit were replaced. The 2 Bald Guys have been out five times and they told American Home Shield there was nothing else they could do. American Home Shield said they wanted a second opinion and they sent out a guy from Sears. And now, they're gonna change something that was already been changed once. The 2 Bald Guys' repair service was wonderful. But we could not understand the Sears guy. His English was very poor.
Hi, Cynthia. I apologize that you have had to endure so many service visits to correct your appliance issue. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist you with a resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
There was a plumbing leak in my basement and I called American Home Shield to have a plumber come out. I felt good about how their reps handled the situation. Within a couple of hours, the contractor came out and he was very professional and the service that he provided was really good. He spent time explaining what needed to happen and fixed the problem. He also identified a few other things down the road that could’ve been improved. The issue needs some follow-up at some point as there are other items that need to be fixed but that’s outside the service. Other than that, I would recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
The dryer started to take longer runs and take an extremely long time. It would take all day and it wouldn't dry. It was also making a loud racket. When I called American Home Shield to file the claim, the rep was good and took down the information. AHS sent somebody over who said it was my fault and I wasn't caring for it properly. This was the first time that somebody came over and tried to point a finger at me, which was very unusual. This guy came late and was very unprofessional. When he talked to me, he didn't give me any indication. He thought that the reason it wasn't working was something that I did, except it was wear and tear. It turned out that American Home Shield didn't want to pay for it because they thought it was poor care on my part, which was not true.
I called up American Home Shield and they sent a guy for a second opinion. He was from Barfield's, who right away said that he knew what the problem was and that he knew what it was gonna take to fix it. He came back with the parts and did whatever he needed to do, and it works great. He was out to my house before and was here for my dishwasher some years ago.
I’ve been with AHS since I moved here, which will be 12 years in June. This was the one my sister told me she was using in Miami and had for years and had good experiences. However, different people seem to have different cost involved depending on when they started working with them. My sister was with them so much longer in the past. Her cost for a home visit was $65 and mine's 100. Nevertheless, AHS is excellent. I've had people come in for other reasons in the building trade and some of them make disparaging remarks about American Home Shield, but my experience has only been positive. I've had a very good experience over all the years I've had it and it has more than paid for itself with all the different things that I've had them come out and do.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
We just purchased the house in December and we have been with American Home Shield for two months. My most recent claim was for a water heater problem. It was leaking water from the pressure valve. I submitted the claim online and it was very convenient. The technician came two times to try to fix the issue but the valve was overheating. We couldn’t even touch it. A good amount of water was also coming out of the pipe. It was really a problem but Diamond Plumbing was good and the technician was great. He came whenever I requested and he came three times. The third time was the day he replaced it and it was a great experience from the get-go.
Hi, Ugur. Thank you for letting us know how well your service experience went for you. We do hope that you continue to remain an AHS customer.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
My thermostat quit working and so I called American Home Shield. The rep I spoke with was very professional and Piedmont Mechanical Contractors was sent out. The technician that came out was very good. That'd been raining out, so he made sure his feet were covered. He said it was a bad thermostat and had to replace it and rewire it. He did a really good job. The only thing is when we moved, AHS is still sending past due on my other account, which we haven't been there in a month so I don't know how to address that. But it was a fine experience.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I wasn’t getting any heat so I made my claim to American Home Shield online. This was easier than trying to call them. When I call, it takes a while to get through. You need a lot of steps to go through to get to talk to somebody. AHS contracted World Class ACa and until the techs showed up, I had to get the electric blanket out. The guys who came were great.
But the whole new guys that I had out the other day is a totally different story. They were a couple of hours late and the lady on the phone was very rude. A guy took the shower and sink apart and said he would come back the next day because he was gonna go get the valves needed to stop the leaks. But he texted me the next day saying they didn't have the valves. The office would have to order parts.
My shower and my sink are both torn apart right now as that was how the guy left them. I was told the parts should be in on the 28th. But the tech guys should have put my shower and sink back together. When I called yesterday, after the rep left me on hold forever again, she said that the tech told her it had to stay apart which was BS. Other than that, American Home Shield has been great and it's pretty valuable having it.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
The solenoid that switched back and forth between the air conditioning unit failed. The unit was only heating the house if I turn the emergency heat or the electric heat strip on. It wasn't working on heat pump mode, and unfortunately, it was during the wintertime. But everything came together promptly once I filed a claim with American Home Shield. I had a technician out who went for a couple of days, and they ordered the part. The last time that the tech came out, he was very thorough. Everything is working fine now.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I called American Home Shield for a claim and they actually took care of it pretty quickly. But this was followed by a long drawn out process. I had my own heat and air conditioning electric person who personally diagnosed the problem. I told AHS exactly what the problem was. I had to get two different companies to come out to evaluate the problem then to finally get it fixed. The first contractor who came out couldn’t even deal with the dampers and that was a waste of time. After that, they sent somebody else out.
I also noticed that I was getting information that was not accurate. I had three people tell me that under my policy, my claim was completely covered. But I was later told it was not. I was very dissatisfied. I already reported everything to the Better Business Bureau. I just want the problem corrected and I want somebody to acknowledge that they were in the wrong to begin with. My plan is to use American Home Shield until it runs out then I’ll switch to a different company.
Good morning Rosalie,
I understand your concerns regarding the miscommunication and information regarding the coverage. Per every AHS contract dampers are not covered. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
Sometimes the wait to get a operator with AHS is a little time-consuming. But they reach out within 24 hours and the contractors are very nice and professional as well. We filed a claim for our washer that was not turning and they ended saying that the washer couldn’t be repaired or it would take more to fix it than it was worth. So they damaged it out and I'm waiting now for reimbursement on the washer I purchased. I returned the receipt online. AHS had been a wonderful experience. I'm glad we have that service on our home, that it makes it easy that when something happens that you could just pick up a phone or go on the internet and make the claim, and then someone calls you, and from there it's on them.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
The motor in our air handler had burned up and I called American Home Shield to file a claim. The rep that I talked to was polite and she made it very easy to do. Dynamic Air Flow came out the next day to see what the problem was, but the motor didn’t get replaced. They replaced the motor in the air handler, and I’m getting ready to call them again because the heat pump won’t shut off and it just stays on, and that is what may have burned up the motor in the air handler. Nonetheless, the tech that came was very polite and he came out on a Sunday, his day-off, to make sure that we had heat.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
We had some clogged pipes that caused backing up into our house. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and their website was laid out very well. Whenever I submit a claim, I get an email notification right afterwards informing me of the company information. Everything is then set up with the contractor within 24 hours. We got a great guy for our issue with the pipes and he informed us that the flushable wipes are not actually flushable, and that’s what was clogging our pipes. He gave us little tips on certain things to do.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
My air conditioner quit working and American Home Shield's contractor replaced my thermostat. Everybody at AHS was prompt and the repair got scheduled the next day. The gentleman called me and told me that he was on his way. He was able to diagnose the problem immediately and he fixed it. The air conditioner worked and it was a wonderful experience. I'm a Realtor and I never had a home warranty before. But when I got one and I've had things go wrong, they fixed them. So, the experience has been good. It's 100% valuable and in every real estate transaction I perform, I either have one bought or I pay for one. I don't require my clients to have one, but I strongly suggest that they should.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
The pan under the AC was filling up and it was overflowing into the ceiling. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and navigating through their website was very easy. It took a while to get a contractor dispatched out, which was about three weeks because they were very busy. But when the contractor arrived, they were very nice and professional. They came out at three different times over the course of four months to figure out what the problem was. And they came out for free the next two times. The performance of the AC has not been 100% perfect though. They had to put in four new parts and AHS covered that. And now, it’s working perfectly fine. Having a warranty for my property is very valuable since things are covered. So, when something breaks, we can put in a request and have it fixed through them.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I used American Home Shield's website to submit my latest claim and somebody got back to me quickly. The appointment lady called me to make the appointment and everything was fixed in two days. The issue was regarding my plumbing, wherein I had a faucet and a toilet leaking. The plumbing guy that came out was not that friendly but he was professional. They fixed things quickly. After two weeks, everything works fine. So, that is very good.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
It's been an outstanding experience with American Home Shield every time. When we had a squealing exhaust motor on our furnace, I submitted a claim online and it was easy navigating their website. The tech from Johnson Heating & Cooling came and inspected it. He determined that it was still functional and a replacement was not needed at that time. He did an excellent job of explaining the warranty process, and also what the issues were and what to look for. I was satisfied with the outstanding job he did. He was very straightforward and made everything very easy. From the people we've had in and out of our house in the past year, Johnson Heating & Cooling's techs were definitely the best.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I’ve had American Home Shield since 2015. There was a time when had a problem with my water heater and the icemaker on my refrigerator. Whenever I call them, they make an appointment right away with whatever company they are contracted with that addresses the issue. Usually, someone comes within 48 hours, sometimes sooner, but no later than that. When I submit a claim through the phone, I don’t ever seem to get the feeling that I am an inconvenience whenever I've spoken with the reps. They are always very upbeat and wanting to resolve whatever my issue is.
The contractors that AHS sends are very good because they are usually educational. They explain what they are doing and what I can do to prevent future problems. It was very helpful in my water heater because I had never been told what I could do to make sure I didn’t have any problems. I also had them come out one time for my forced air heating and they took care of that, too. Also, recently, the door of my microwave would not stay closed and I had had that problem before. Another company had come out two months prior and fixed it, but it broke again. The representative from Jones Family Appliance Repair explained to me why it happened to break again. He fixed it and he told me it would not ever break again. It was the way the other company had repaired it.
AHS has been on point with me and I would tell others if they felt they could use an insurance program like that, then they should. It takes a lot of stress out of my life when I have an appliance issue. I don’t have to call around and get prices and do reviews on Facebook or Yelp or any place to check other people’s experiences. I don’t have to do any of that legwork. I just call American Home Shield and they take care of it, so for me, having the warranty is very much worth it.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
American Home Shield's website was user-friendly and easy to navigate through. I submitted a claim for a water leak and they gave me a two-day timeframe for the contractor to come out. The contractor was professional and met expectations. He had to put in a new piece of pipe and he had the parts he needed. I had no water in the whole house for three days before the repair happened. But everything is performing well so far. Having AHS is very valuable. If I had to call in technicians every single moment, I would have paid a lot more than a $75 service fee.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
I'm happy to have American Home Shield. They have more than you pay for. I referred them to homeowners I know when they told me they needed a home warranty. When I have a claim, I do it over the phone with AHS and it goes pretty well. I would speak with a rep and they'd get someone to call me. I'd take the call and we'd set the date and time. I called AHS when my furnace was not working. We would turn the thermostat on and set it at a given temperature. It would go for hours and days but it would not come on. AHS sent out K & W Heating And Air. Their guy went in, looked at the furnace and made an assessment. He said that there was a switch going bad. He replaced the switch and the furnace has been running. I think it still has a bit of a problem, but for the most part, the technician worked out the most recent bug on it.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2019
The garage door had gotten loose and wouldn't open. We contacted American Home Shield on the phone and asked them for a service request. It was very seamless and it wasn’t too long before the contractor came. The tech was very patient and thorough. He took the time to explain to me what was wrong and how to fix it. I was very satisfied with him. The garage door has been great since. And as far as our experience with AHS, they're doing fine.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
If I could give them ZERO stars, I would! I have been chasing a reimbursement check since December of 2018. Every time I call them, they keep pushing me away saying my check is in the mail. Today, a representative says, it doesn’t look like we processed a reimbursement for you, after I requested to speak with a manager, he hung up on me! They are horrible liars and scammers!
Good morning Mayy,
I would be glad to look into your reimbursement request and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I am extremely upset and disappointed by the level of service provided and lack of responsibility American Home Shield has taken. Here is my story: On Feb 8th, I called in a request to fix a small leak in our clothes washer. Feb 12th, Dan Gleason Appliance repair in AZ came to my home to inspect. Said "easy fix" and ordered a part. Feb 20th, came back to my home to install. Feb 22nd - came home from work to a FLOOD in my house coming from the washer! Damage done: There is water in the laundry room, linen closet, under the stairwell, in the garage, and in the half bath, which mean the water went through the walls and into the other rooms.
Feb 22nd - I called into customer service to inform of the damage and the issue. They said they will send the same guy back out to fix the washer. I refused, why would I let someone back into my house who caused thousands of dollars in damage. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was condescendingly told "Oh that's how it is, you can hold". Then the manager states he sent an email to contractor relations. I asked "What should I do about the ACTIVE leak in my home right now? How do I fix this, can you send someone out in an emergency to help?" "NO. We have to wait for an email back from contractor relations." It was Friday evening, it's now Saturday morning and the damage continues.
I sent a message to their Facebook profile. The person who handles it replied by saying "We don't cover any secondary damage". Excuse me? YOUR chosen contractor caused this damage, yet you won't take responsibility? I expect a full refund of my full premium. The ENTIRE extent of the damage to be remedied. And my washer to be repaired correctly. If these things are not done, legal action will be taken. Waiting on their reply, will update once received... Sincerely, Incompetence Victim.
Good morning Jerry,
Your concerns and frustration are understood regarding your most recent experience to have the stoppage repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved as soon as possible.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
When I had a problem with the garbage disposal unit, I called American Home Shield to submit a claim for repair and they quickly dispatched the contractor, Abe’s Plumbing. The tech was fine when he arrived and the garbage disposal unit has been working fine since the repair. But when I had an issue with the dishwasher, AHS did nothing. They claimed that the reason my dishwasher wasn’t working was that it had gotten infested with insects and insect infestation was not covered by the warranty. They said that there was a dead roach in the electronics of the dishwasher. But we don’t know whether that happened before or after the dishwasher stopped working. I needed to buy a new dishwasher instead. But other than that, I’ve used other home warranty companies and AHS is a bit better than some of them.
Good morning Coco,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated to allow us to improve your customer service experience.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
My family moved into our very first home back in September of 2018, a few months went by and started having electrical issues. I requested Service from AHS. Paid the $75 service fee. Electrician arrived and explained to my girlfriend that our washer and dryer were wired in the same circuit as my living room and kitchen. Electrician proceeded to disconnect our washer and dryer from that circuit, told us he would contact us and provide our next steps.
2 weeks passed, I contacted AHS by phone and they proceeded to explain that the repairs to split the circuit and replace the main circuit would not be covered due to a circuit overload. I then explained to the representative that the electrician has already fixed the circuit overload issue by disconnecting the washer and dryer. Representative then placed me on hold for several minutes and explained that the labor for the electrician for future repairs would be covered, I would be responsible for the physical costs.
I didn't hear from AHS or AJ Moore Electric. Contacted AHS after another 2 weeks and representative explained only the past labor was covered and no future repairs would be covered and just apologized about the conflicting information that was provided 2 weeks prior. AHS has now left me without a washer and dryer with a 7 person household and only provided half their service.
Good morning Justin,
I understand your concerns regarding your most recent experience and the miscommunication to have the washer and dryer repaired. I would be glad to assist you regarding the electrical repairs that need to be completed.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
Made a service request on 2/22/19 and was assigned a previous contractor who lied about the problem with ac. Called and cancelled request with real person at AHS and requested a different contractor. This happened 3 times. Each time I was told they would find a different contractor for me. Each time the same contractor was assigned...ughhh! Finally, on the fourth service request and no heat I settled for the contractor. Well, guess what??? I was charged for 4 service visits at $75 a pop. Called to request reimbursement and was told first they have to verify the number of services provided by contractor and then it would take 14 to 21 days to get my money back! Trying it to figure out why they can draft my act in 24 hours but it takes 14-21 to give my money back!!! Horrible customer service and ridiculous policies! I don’t recommend AHS and will cancel my policy ASAP!
Good morning Tracy,
I would be glad to speak with you regarding the service fee charge for the air conditioner request that was cancelled. I would be glad to speak with you and have the issue resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I called American Home Shield when I was having problems with the AC unit, and it took two days for the contractor to come out. The contractor did a good job. He fixed the AC and had it running back up again in no time. Everything was fine.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
My air conditioning has no power in it. I'm in a third floor condo in Florida and it has been very warm so we had to have the air conditioning running. I'm getting ready to sell my condo and air conditioning is very important. I have called American Home Shield a few times about different things and their reps have always been extremely nice and very efficient.
Their contractor, Comfort Pro, Inc., came out. There were two gentlemen and they were very respectful. The rain was pouring severely outside, and they were very careful about having wet clothes, which would have been fine because I have tiled floors. They couldn’t go outside to check the outer portion of it so they were checking in the inside and asked me if I had done anything with the thermostat. I said that I've been here for seven years and I've never taken it off. I was afraid to. I never even gave it a second thought if there were batteries in there, but there were. He popped the thermostat off and there were two dead batteries in it. I gave him two new ones and it worked.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I had problems with my oven last year and this was the fourth time that a contractor had come out for it. When I submitted a claim with American Home Shield, they sent an email back but I must have deleted it by mistake. I was gonna see my email, but I spoke to a young lady from AHS and then she emailed me the information. The guy that they sent out was very professional. He checked out the oven and said that it is old and they don't make them anymore. He also said that it needed to be replaced. I just have to call them back and let them know that I accept the oven that they offer. Everything went well, so far. And I have recommended AHS to people.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
There was a problem with my refrigerator freezer and filing a claim for it over the phone with American Home Shield was a good experience. It took about a week for the contractor to come out but he was really good. I liked the way he checked out the appliance and the way he explained it to me. The refrigerator is all fixed now.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
The warranty with American Home Shield came with a year with the purchase of the home but we've already renewed because the $75 copay could be the difference even if you have to replace your appliance. That is a lot of money. Then even if something can be fixed, you usually are not gonna get a repair for $75, especially on an appliance. It is like health insurance, you may not need it, but when you do, you are sure glad you have it. I usually file my claims online. I have an account so all I do is log on and put what the issue is. I usually get an email back within 24 hours. They give me the name of who’s gonna come out and say that they’re gonna call within 24 hours. Then the company calls me and I schedule an appointment with them then they come directly. The process is pretty streamlined. I haven't had an issue and I get somebody over in a timely manner.
When I called on American Home Shield for my dishwasher, they sent Sears. But it turned out that it was a water issue with the pressure coming from the water pipe from underneath the sink. So it actually wasn't the dishwasher. Still, the gentleman was able to change a filter in the dishwasher to check and see if that is what it was. But after he did, he ran the dishwasher with the hose and the water connection off, and it was very apparent there wasn't enough water coming through. So because it was more of a plumbing issue, he wasn't able to fix it. But my husband was able to replace the pipe that went from the main line into the dishwasher.
Then recently, the baking igniter in my oven failed. American Home Shield sent out a gentleman from HCH and he was great. When he came but didn’t have any parts, I thought we would have to wait until they ordered the part. But it worked out fine. He got on the phone, called some place, found the part and then went to pick it up. It was excellent. Then he came back and fixed the issue. It was done before 12:30 that day. That tells me that American Home Shield hires people who are from the area. They are local and they know where to find their parts. Then as far as the $75 copay, it can't be beaten either because I don’t know how to fix an oven.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I submitted a claim with AHS over the phone, but I was put on hold. So I started doing it online because I thought it was gonna be faster. I like the convenience of submitting claims online, but there was a piece of information that was incorrect. It was saying that my warranty had expired and I needed to renew it. I needed to talk to somebody with that because we are on auto payment and we have two houses on our property. One was showing that it was fine, while the other one was showing it wasn’t, and it was weird because they are both on the same account.
Nevertheless, the most recent claim experience that we had was good. The response time was great and the people on both ends, especially the contractor, who kept me very informed on the status of our claim. It was nice to be able to check stuff with the claim online. We were very happy with the contractor and the service. I was impressed by the contractor's demeanor. He was very open with us about everything and stayed in contact with us. He was prompt and he let us know when he was gonna be on his way. He let us know when he was around 15 minutes out. It made it a lot easier for us to plan our day around when someone was gonna be here working on stuff.
Good morning Laurie,
I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience with AHS and the contractors that completed the repairs.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I filed a claim for my dryer through American Home Shield's website, and a guy from Coastline Appliance came. He took time to explain the work that he was doing and what was needed. Nothing was amiss.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
The refrigerator wasn't keeping its temperature so I called American Home Shield. They sent out a contractor and he fixed it on the same day. Everything was good.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I had a great time on my claim with American Home Shield. The hot water on the tub wouldn’t come out and On Time Plumbing & Heating came out. Well, they’ve been here several times. Everything worked fine with this claim. But American Home Shield has also always done a fine job for me. I’ve had great response with them and the experience has been good. I will recommend. When I initially called American Home Shield for this claim, I talked to the representative and we had a good relationship too. I told him what I needed and it was taken care of immediately.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I've had American Home Shield for quite some time and they've been good. I recently filed a claim to them online and it was a really nice experience that was done in a very short time. The appointment was good as well. Gaithersburg Plumbing came to our home two days after filing the claim and they did some work on the toilet bowl. They did well and they were clear on what was needed. They explained what was supposed to be done, then they got with it and installed. Everything is okay now. It was tested and everything went well.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I have used American Home Shield twice and both times, the problem was resolved. They have been for small items but God forbid when something big goes. The reps that I speak to on the phone when I filed claims were helpful. The contractors contacted me right away and we set up an appointment. They pretty much work with me on my time. They put cloths over their shoes and were very respectful. Most recently, we had a ceiling fan that the contractor fixed and then, it just quit working. Still, it wasn’t his fault that another piece had gone out. We also had a light circuit that wasn’t working right which he fixed too. Overall, I’m happy with American Home Shield. When they say something, they do it so I put a lot of store in that.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
American Home Shield had very professional reps when I called because my heater wasn't working. MJS Mechanical Services was out there on the same day. It was very fast. They installed another heater for me because the element in the one I had burnt out. They did the work in about four hours. They did a very good job. It was perfect and we've had no more issues with the heater.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
The reps from American Home Shield whom I spoke to were good when I called in to submit a claim for an AC issue. It was telling me probe failure but when the person came out to fix it, he did not work on those types of air conditioners. He was great and really helpful though. He also gave me some suggestions on how to handle the problem.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
Submitting the claim for the kitchen leak was very intuitive. It was just online and it took less than a minute. American Home Shield is contracted with just one company here. But luckily, they're amazing. Aladdin came and he was amazing. He walked us through it, and where he thought the leak was and he opened it. He walked us through the whole protocol, what to do next, and the following steps. It was quite detailed.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
When I turned on the garbage disposal, I noticed that something was down underneath the sink. The garbage disposal was still running after I turned it off. I went back and checked, then I noticed there was water leaking through but I couldn't easily target from where. I called American Home Shield and they helped me set up an appointment with Alladin's Plumbing. The technician came and looked at the garbage disposal, but he saw that the leak was coming from my pipe. One of the packing things was broken and he replaced it.
When I submitted claims through AHS, I called them up first. Then they helped me out to do it online and I have learned to do it. The contractors they sent were very timely. They took 24 hours to call me back. I used to have something similar in the past when I first bought the property but since I'm getting deployed, I needed to have something in place for my family if they had to go through issues while I'm not around. I've been with AHS for two months now and everything's been good so far. I would definitely recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
My dryer was not heating up when I was trying to dry my clothes. I usually submitted my claims with American Home Shield over the phone and getting the claim process started was very easy. For my claim with the dryer, their response time in calling me back and getting somebody out here was good. It was a weekend, but a date for the service appointment was scheduled. The contractor sent out by Home Shield was great. The technician identified the issue quickly, explained it, and then indicated that he was gonna have to come back with a new part. He came back for a second visit, appeared to fix the issue, and the dryer worked for a bit. But now, it’s not working again. I have to reopen my claim because my issue didn’t get resolved and I hope they would sort it out. But even if my issue is still ongoing, my overall experience with Home Shield has been good so far.
Hi Ethan,
We are pleased to hear that your overall experience with American Home Shield has been good.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
Our furnace was making a loud noise and my daughter said that it sounded like a helicopter. I called American Home Shield late on a Friday and the contractor contacted me by Saturday morning. Unfortunately, at that time, I didn’t have someone to be at the house so we waited a couple of days. The gal who was answering the phone calls and returning messages was excellent. She kept me updated and she knows exactly how the program worked and what I could expect.
The chosen contractor was excellent. Once they got out to our house, they called to inform me that there was a large crack in the furnace so it was unsafe. We already had two days of 30 below 0 in the entire Chicago area, but they kept me apprised and American Home Shield did too. When everything was approved, they were able to replace it within two days. So, they got what they promised and everything they needed ‘cause it’s an old home. Once they got there the second day, they had the furnace replaced within an hour and a half. That was very quick and they also made sure everything was fitted in properly. The furnace is now up and running.
I’ve had American Home Shield since I bought my home and it has been 12 years now. I was a little scared because it's an older home and what could happen. Each time I needed service, they have been prompt and I have not had a problem. I also don’t have to go to the house since every contractor has been excellent the few times they were there. I always recommend people to get American Home Shield. Some people think, “Why don’t you just put in a savings account?” But one doesn’t know how much they’re gonna need. That’s why we’re paying the premium because we don’t know exactly what might happen.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
Our furnace wasn't working and when I submitted a claim with American Home Shield, the experience was very good. The rep, Edna, went above and beyond in helping me get someone to wind up. She got the contractor dispatched out the next morning. My son was there when the contractor come and when I got home, he told me exactly the piece that had been replaced. They explained to him what they were doing and they repaired the furnace quickly. Since the repair, everything has been functioning fine. The furnace kept me warm and that was pretty good. I was satisfied with American Home Shield's service.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I always recommend American Home Shield to everybody. There was some minor leak on the floor from the heater, so I needed to check what was going on there. American Home Shield responded fairly quickly after I submitted a claim online. I did it at night and we got a call in the morning. They didn't promise that the contractor would come the next day, but there was a cancellation, so I caught an open spot. The contractor fixed the problem, he explained, and he answered a ton of my questions which were not even related to this issue. It was about the heaters and plumbing because there is nobody to ask about that around. He was really nice and very knowledgeable.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
We needed our heater since we had snow here in Tucson, and so I turned it on and it ran, then it stopped working. I called American Home Shield to set up an appointment but the company they got couldn't come until about three days. The heater then came back on so I just cancelled it. But the heater went back off again so I redid the claim. This time, it went to Ambient Air who then came and looked at it. The guy who did the initial problem-shooting was really nice and friendly. He figured out that it was a sensor issue and it wasn’t detecting the heat. They had to replace a couple of little parts, and now it’s fixed. I’m going to renew with American Home Shield before my year is over.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
Aaron, the first guy from Plumbers Incorporated, came out and fixed the master shower. Then, there was a call that he had parts for the toilet, which was okay and he fixed that as well. He was a pleasant person, nice and he got to the issue. However, I had a few more items that needed to be fixed. I couldn’t turn the left hot water handle on one of the sinks in the master bathroom and that needed to be done as well as the kitchen spray. There was also the bathtub button for the Jacuzzi that was sticking and needed to be straightened out. The whole bathroom had a slow drain flow as well. I asked Aaron if he was going to look at the other items that were on the list. He said he was sorry that he could only work with what was on his phone. I said I didn’t understand because I gave a list to AHS and he was very apologetic but he could not go any further.
I called AHS and asked them if they sent the entire list that I gave them over to the plumbing company. They said they did and I told them that my complaint was why they didn’t give the entire list to the guy technician. They did not have an answer for that. I waited for another week and I asked if anybody was coming out. Plumbers Inc. wanted to give me the number to American Home Shield, but I told them I had it. I called AHS since I wanted to know why am I not getting a call for the rest of the items that's on the list. I got a call after the complaint and I was told that somebody was gonna be out there to see what was going on. The appointment was made and I waited.
Jake came out and he was very kind and I gave him a walkthrough of what was going on. The downstairs toilet was running for two or three days and I did not know that I simply have to flush the toilet. Then, he went to the master bathroom and he said there was corrosion on the hot water handle. He took it a few pieces apart and they still lay where he put them. It's been almost a week or so and I haven't gotten a call either if they were gonna get the part. I also pointed out the bathtub and the kitchen spray but AHS said that it was a cosmetic issue. However, it didn't show when I called and they took the order. Now, all of a sudden, it's an issue to replace the tub or sink.
I made mention to the technicians Jake and Aaron that if they were going to replace the sink, I didn't want an inferior part come into my home. When they were building the house, I selected everything the model had and that was a part of it. After Jake and Aaron took pictures, I haven't heard anything since Jake left. I was looking at my bathroom sink this morning and was thinking when they would come out and fix this stuff. My 10-year-old niece said the bathroom hall was an easy fix because a hair thing was stuck down there. He pulled it out and that was okay but I’m still waiting on the kitchen sink, the bathroom faucet, and the bathtub.
I had AHS previously at that same house and no changes have been made. It's ridiculous if some clerk didn't put my list in the guy's phone but only two items that he could look at. Aaron did what he could do and I don't blame him but I blame AHS. I have an issue with the technician not getting the entire list. If it was one item or the maximum they would take for a plumbing issue, they gotta give me the list. I have recommended AHS even to my niece and she has them. However, I was regretting going back to them. When I used to call, a technician would come out, do whatever, pay or hand the money and it’s good to go. This time, I don't understand it.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
We had a problem with the furnace and when A&A Precision Heating & Cooling came out, the guy put up a new thermostat. He had also put in new burners at one time because the old ones were rusted out. Then the last time I contacted American Home Shield, I thought the furnace wasn't working for some reason. The thermostat was set on 73 but it dropped down to 72 and I thought it was not working. But then the room temperature dropped down to 72 and then the furnace kicked on. It started working. So everything was fine. All in all, American Home Shield is doing okay.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
The filter on my swimming pool had started leaking and there was a crack on the filter so I called American Home Shield over the phone. I was on hold for a little while. It said they were experiencing a high volume of calls but once I got a hold of them, it was pretty easy. Backyard Pools came on the same day. It was pretty prompt. They assessed the situation and indicated that the size of the top part of my filter was no longer made so they ordered the larger version. Then they said that they wanted me to clean the remaining filters, that American Home Shield doesn’t pay them to do maintenance so I did that.
They also asked if I needed to buy powder which is part of the filtration system that goes into the pool filter, and that if they would pick up the filters if I wanted to pay for that in cash. American Home Shield would not cover that so I paid them $10 in cash to pick up a bag of powder and they brought it back and left the remaining powder with me that they didn’t use, and replaced the manifold, filters, and the top part of the filter. Before they left, they turned the filter on and they had it running. I checked it then and I didn’t see any leaks. It seemed like it was functioning fine. Everything has been good since the repairs. I haven’t had a chance to really monitor it. The filter comes on at night, it’s on a timer.
I had a different home protection company before called Old Republic, who a number of times I called, they almost seemed like the people that were called out were trying to find ways to show that the company would not cover issues, and a number of times, they didn’t. They always had some excuse to what part they didn’t cover and what part was covered, and my claim fitted somehow outside of their coverage. With American Home Shield, however, I called and told them what I thought was going on and they said that the would send someone out to check it. The person came in, went right to work, said what they would replace. There was no hassle, no argument. It felt much less stressful than what I experienced before with the other home protection company.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
We had a broken garbage disposal and the problem was that it was draining into the tub. It was after hours and I called American Home Shield. I couldn’t explain the entire problem because the phone answering system won’t let me mention more than one problem. So, they called back in the morning and set up the appointment right away. AHS sent out TMD Plumbing and the contractor was very good. He had been to our house before, so he was familiar with us and the situation we had. He was extremely friendly and had the repairs done very quickly. There's a follow-up issue on one of the issues that I'm gonna talk to them about, and I’d like them to come back and take a look at fixing it. I called them directly because it’s still part of the same thing.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
When our toilet was making weird sounds, I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online and within 24 hours, someone from Premium One Plumbing responded. The service was great. The tech was very professional and he cleaned everything. He was a pleasure to work with. Since the repair, our toilet has been working perfectly.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
American Home Shield is great. I had a plumbing issue for which I filed a claim over the phone. That was very easy and the response time was excellent. The contractor was very professional and knowledgeable too. The problem is still ongoing but American Home Shield is done. The other part of the problem is being dealt with by my homeowners insurance.
Hi, Mario. Thank you for providing us with your positive feedback. We appreciate your patronage.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
My toilet wouldn’t stop running and I filed a claim for it over the phone with American Home Shield. It was easy and it was really fast to get somebody out here. They sent Gregory and it was not the first time that they sent that plumber out to me. He’s a good person. He’s very professional, knowledgeable and he would do his work and he leaves. My experience with American Home Shield has been good.
Good morning Stacey,
We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your home warranty. It is our goal to provide you with the best possible experience and team of contractors to service you.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I saw American Home Shield’s advertisement when I was watching TV one night. I thought it would be a good idea so I decided to give it a try that night too. I have had them for a couple of months and I just added my second home with them. I have also recommended it to four other people. The first time I submitted a claim to American Home Shield was easy. It was for my dishwasher. However, the first technician did not feel like he wanted it. He tried to diagnose over the phone and when it didn’t work, he cancelled my order and I was charged another $100. American Home Shield immediately set up another contractor, Ellis Appliance, and the guy was absolutely excellent. It took him about a week as he had to order the part. It was very convenient and he worked with my schedule.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I had a water leak and I was able to submit a claim to American Home Shield with ease. I just called and they had someone call me, then a guy was sent out. He was able to narrow it down to the leak during his initial visit, which AHS covered. From that point, however, AHS didn’t cover anything. Still, he was very professional and he explained everything to me.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I tell people about American Home Shield all the time. I'm always trying to get people to buy it. Whenever we have a problem, we just normally log on to American Home Shield's website to submit our claim. Not knowing what's wrong, we would pay, and then their contractor would come out and fix it. And all of their contractors that we've used have been good. The Dill guys came out for my gas stove when one of the burners would not ignite, which turned out that there was a broken seal. And so, the gas was leaking out on one side and not going around and then igniting. It took them a long time to get the part, but we had eight burners, so it was no big deal. They were to be back out in a week, and then a week turned into three. I don't think it was their fault, though. I think they just couldn't get the part from the manufacturer.
Good morning Darrell,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.I am glad to hear that the technician was able to locate the part and repairs the igniters.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
American Home Shield has been okay as far as claims submission. I usually do it over the phone. The reps are very thorough, ask questions and listen to what I have to say. Sometimes, they go right down all the details. There was particular claim that was a mess, but it got handled. They followed through with it and got everything taken care of. With this last claim when the plumber came out, he gave reassurance of what was going on. But there were things on the notes that were not given to him, so I reiterated everything. Other than that, the guy was fantastic. It was kind of an emergency where we had water that would not stop running. What I appreciated was that the AHS representative said, “I will do what I can to get somebody there right away. I wish I can promise that, but I can’t.” I understand that because it’s not like he knows their schedule. But within an hour and a half, somebody was out here.
I've been with AHS for a year now and I plan on renewing. But I’m trying to do my research because there was a company that had sent me a letter in regards to the things covered. The deductible was slightly less by $10 but it was about $150 difference if I paid it upfront. I wish that AHS would be really thorough on what’s needed because there was one incident where it got confused. So you'll have to really do research on the availability and what’s covered. Still, AHS was great with the last claim. They didn’t hesitate one bit, and the service was very efficient.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
Last year, I went the whole summer without AC. I have two units and both of them were down. Extreme Heating & Air put the heating system years ago and I told AHS to send them out again. But AHS sent another contractor, telling me that I had to go with that contractor first. The contractor came out, charged me Freon on two different occasions, told me what was wrong with my unit, and kept charging me.
Then Southern Comfort came out. They said that I needed a new upstairs unit and a compressor for my downstairs unit. All this time it was going on, I was here burning up with heat. With $100 dollar light bills, I could keep my blowers on and it ended up running all the time. I’ve gone through summertime to keep cool with a portable AC unit but then I had a $900 electric bill. I finally got the upstairs unit installed in August. For the downstairs unit, they sent my compressor to Texas which delayed the unit from getting fixed. When they finally fixed it, it was making a crazy noise because it was old.
This year, the heater of the downstairs unit that they’ve replaced is working, but it was blowing cold air. I called American Home Shield and the people they’re gonna send out here to look at my AC unit was Extreme Heating & Air so I immediately called AHS after I saw it and cancelled the service call. They sent out Southern Comfort, but they still charged me the $75 service fee when I thought they cancelled it. Southern Comfort told me that my AC unit possibly had a power surge, and AHS said they won’t pay for that.
But my house hadn’t had a power surge. I even called two separate people out here to look at my unit and paid out-of-pocket. Each one of them could not say that it was a power surge. AHS wanted to send Southern Comfort back out to my house. I was already frustrated with AHS on how last year went and I did not wanna go a whole winter without heat. The third company that came out was Hammond Heating & Air Services and also Reliable. I asked Reliable to come out so I could get a brand new heating system and they gave me one. But they said that I haven’t had a power surge and I don’t have any burnt wires. So, I just paid out-of-pocket last week to get a $7,000 unit put in for my dual-fuel system that failed.
I’m not feeling good about AHS. I’ve had a broken toilet upstairs since the beginning of February that’s not resolved yet. The second to the last person that came out was BestWay Mechanical and I told AHS that I don’t like them. The guy worked on my master bedroom toilet and fixed that one. The upstairs toilet was still running.
BestWay sent another tech to take care of that one. The tech was belligerent and ugly rude. I told AHS about it and called them three different times. The tech tried to put something on my sprayer in the kitchen to find out that AHS didn’t cover it. I said that he should not put a $100,000 fixture on a million-dollar home. AHS said that I was wrong. I told them that he was trying to put something universal from probably Walmart that wouldn’t work in my house that was not acceptable. The tech was upset. He went upstairs and made my toilet worse than it was before he even came. I had to turn my water off upstairs because it was running.
Now, the only thing was the flap because the water in the tank on the back of the toilet wouldn’t fill up. AHS sent a person last night. The man said he was gonna fix that. I had to go pick up my son at 6:00 and left him here with my daughter. When I went back to the house, he came downstairs and told me he took my whole toilet off and said about something stuck down in my drain. Water was just running and that did not constitute to my toilet being destroyed. He did something that teared it up. Now, the man said my toilet won’t flush. I haven't gone upstairs myself to see because I'm tired of dealing with this.
I called American Home Shield and they got people coming to houses. They get low-ratings online for these companies they choose and all they're trying to do is take more money out of pocket. I even found that out with them this morning. The guy told me that they didn’t take my money and I told him yes. He looked at my records and said that it was called in on the 28th. I asked what the status was and he said that it would take 7 to 10 business days to get the money back in my account. But I told him that they didn’t do that as I told them to do it. I’m cancelling the service with AHS and I’ve already told them that. They’re not even ratable.
Good morning Melinda,
You concerns are deeply understood regarding the ongoing AC and Heating issues that you have experienced. I would be glad to discuss the issues and non covered cost paid to complete each repair through AHS and your own companies.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I submitted a claim for my furnace with American Home Shield. It was convenient doing it online. Freedom Heating & Cooling came out and the guy fixed the problem with my heater as well as my problem with my air conditioning. Everything was fine and it didn’t take long.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
My dryer wasn’t drying, although it was turning on. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online which was easy and quicker than doing it by phone. The technician that came out replaced the drying unit itself and made a better connection in the back. There was a short at the back of the dryer and he fixed that also. He was very professional and very knowledgeable. Everything has been good so far since the repair. However, I’ve had some issues before where I gave AHS the model number and even told them exactly what was wrong with it, but I still had to go through an extra step.
They sent the technician out, but some of the information AHS told me didn’t get referred to the tech. They didn’t know anything about the unit and the unit number, so the techs were coming out blind. Some of the technicians have been doing it long enough that they know exactly what is wrong with it. That way, I don’t have to sit there and wait another whole week to get the unit fixed. If the information gets to them, the whole process would go a lot faster.
Also, the repair companies don’t make any money off the repairs that AHS has them to come out. What they make their money on is bringing everything up to code. I’ve had the issue before where the contractor would replace one thing but it’s gonna cost me $1,500 to bring the unit up to code. However, everything was fine and all I needed them to do was fix it. They say they can't legally go out and fix that unit unless we bring everything up to code. That is where they make their bread and butter. Still, I like that AHS offers to give me the cash value to fix the unit and get it fixed myself, and that is awesome. I’ve talked to other people that absolutely hate American Home Shield, but I’ve never had any problems with AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
My heat was not getting to my front two bedrooms, into the master bedroom, so I called American Home Shield over the phone to see what they could do as far as see what the problem was. The service was scheduled right away and it was for the next week, but I did not get the issue fixed. Service One Air needed to do extra work to get it done and AHS doesn’t cover that work, which I don’t understand how we can get somebody from them to come out, but it’s not covered. We also wanted a second opinion on what needed to be done and we had to go with a separate company because with American Home Shield, if I asked somebody else to come out, that’s another $75 and if I had somebody come out on my own accord, it’s free.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
My furnace first went out on Martin Luther King weekend and I had issues prior to that. The first guy who came out in October weatherized the furnace. I told him the furnace was leaking and asked if he could fix whatever that crack was. He said okay and that was an additional $75 because that was a totally separate policy. I didn’t understand that but I just went on to pay. That was 150 for that visit. The first guy told me my furnace was good and that I was gonna have it for another five years.
But in January, I had to have somebody come back out. The second technician came twice in one day then had to come back another day. For the first day he came, he got the furnace back running but said he couldn’t find anything wrong. But about an hour after he left, the furnace went out again. When he came back, he said it was a crack. I asked why he didn’t see the issue when he was here earlier. He told me my furnace was old and was probably gonna need repair. On the 21st I called back as the heat was out again. The same gentleman came back out. He said that the furnace was cracked to where it was leaking carbon monoxide in the house. The furnace was unrepairable and that was when he reported to AHS that my furnace needed to be replaced. I was in my house without heat for a week.
I called in a few times trying to get information but AHS kept telling me that I had to wait until I received a call because they had no information, so I waited. Someone finally called me to let me know. They left me a voicemail because I was away from my desk then. The furnace needed to be replaced and they were ordering it. But I had to pay for a modification. They listed everything that I was paying for and gave me the total on the voicemail. I called to see when my appointment would be and they let me know. The contracted company called and let me know when they were coming. They replaced my furnace and everything was fine.
I am thankful for this home warranty as I was able to get a new furnace. It saved so much money. I just moved into this house in October and there are more stuff that I need done. My Realtor pushed for me to have American Home Shield and I’m so glad she did. The policy is a phenomenal thing that AHS offers for people with homes. I’ve told people about the company too so that they can give AHS a policy and set them up with a home warranty because it is definitely something one needs to have. I’m very happy with the service. The website and setting the appointment is easy. The people that come are friendly, professional and timely. They do a good job. I definitely am gonna extend it another year when my contract is up. The only thing is customer service. AHS needs to have better customer service skills with some of the employees.
Calling was frustrating because there was a language barrier with a lot of their employees. They don’t understand when you’re trying to explain or ask questions and you kinda get the runaround. That was frustrating. But when I spoke to a young lady from a totally different department, she was able to explain all the steps like what I needed to do and how the process works. The initial representative I had couldn’t explain anything to me. There was another department and they couldn’t give me any reason. I asked why I couldn't be credited since I was constantly paying for the same issue. They just said that they would send someone back out and that I won’t be charged. But I already paid almost $300 for the same furnace. But I just left that alone.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I have multiple properties and AHS has been a good thing. Sometimes I call AHS to do my claims and sometimes I do it online. The overall claims process seemed great. The most recent one that I filed was due to the heater not turning on, and their contractor communicated before coming out and when he got there. It was a professional experience. Everything has been working perfectly since.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
I've had electric and plumbing claims with American Home Shield, and both experiences have been good. I went online, submitted the claim, and shortly after, they sent me a text and email telling me who would be contacting me to set up an appointment. The contractor contacted me within a few hours and set everything up. Both the contractors were really good. They were very, very friendly, professional, and very quick.
The plumbing claim was for the toilet. The pressure was dropping in the tank and the plumber came and took care of everything. But I’m still waiting on the information from the electrician for the electric claim. He had sent a request to change a light fixture, and I'm waiting for someone to call me back on that to determine how that's gonna work out. The light in my daughter’s room still have a malfunction, so she’s been using the spare bedroom. But overall, American Home Shield has been really good and easy to work with.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I am very displeased with AHS. For 30 days they have added an additional Trade call service fee to my account which needs to be removed. I cannot request any services and it’s still not resolved. Just sad.
Good morning Rakitra,
I would be glad to speak with you regarding the additional service fee charge and have the issue resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
We had an electric issue, called American Home Shield, contractor sent out and repaired. Electric repair was unsatisfactory, called AHS back and we had to reach back out to the contractor who then refused to return to our property because he lived too far away. Not only is the electric system not working properly; the contractor did extensive damage to the stonework on our house during the install of a new breaker box leaving holes around the box and told us we needed to fill them in with insulating foam. This has reduced the curb appeal of the home, and we are currently in the process of having home appraised and worried about the depreciation because of this fix.
Because AHS did not have another electric contractor in their network, we were told that any repairs had to be pre-authorized by them, the money paid out of our pocket and then AHS would reimburse. The whole purpose of having home warranty insurance is to avoid paying a high out of pocket amount. Also, why does AHS make a point of only using licensed/bonded repairmen if they won't guarantee their work. Additionally, the customer service hold time can easily exceed an hour at a time.
Good morning Amy,
I understand your concerns regarding your most recent experience and the coverage in your area. I would be glad to assist you regarding the electrical repairs that need to be completed.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
My tenant at my home is a family with 2 young kids. They called me and let me know their master bathroom faucet had broke and the angle stop also broke. I know this family to be honest and trustworthy and take good care of the home. So I called AHS and asked if this is covered and they said yes and opened a service request. They assigned One Stop Plumbing and Rooters.
AHS just called me to tell me the plumbers diagnosis was it was not wear and tear. They basically said it was intentional. I paid $75 service fee that is lost now. They said if I didn't agree with the diagnosis, I could pay another $75 service fee with another vendor. I said that is ridiculous and was furious. This is terrible. I also told them that they chose One Stop Plumbing who has terrible reviews on Yelp! They said they don't go by Yelp or other online reviews and have their own and said One Stop Plumbing gets great reviews. Not happy with AHS and will do everything I can to not use them.
Good morning Ashish,
I understand your concerns regarding the faucet diagnosis and the second opinion request. I would be glad to speak with you and assist with a resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I always do my claims with American Home Shield over the phone and I recently had one due to a leak from the filter in the pool. It was all handled very well and I find the procedure where they take the money ahead of time to work out better instead of the old way with the checks to the person. I was also impressed with the guy that worked on the issue. I felt very comfortable with his choices and what he was doing for us. He was very prompt, professional and was really forthcoming as far as what the problem was and what needed to be done. He didn't make it a bigger issue than it had to. He found the parts that were needed, came back right away and had it up and running within 48 hours. I was very pleased. It went quickly and smoothly, and it's perfectly fine for way less than my pool company was gonna do. All I had to pay was the $75 fee, so it was a huge saving.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I had an issue with my washing machine., and I couldn’t wash clothes for about four days. I called American Home Shield and checked to see if the washing machine was covered by my policy and they said that it was. They then set me up for an appointment. The gentleman came out and assessed that I had a leak in the washing machine. And so he ordered the parts, came back, and fixed it. He was a nice young man who was very professional and courteous. Overall I'm pleased with American Home Shield and I've already recommended it to several people.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Darlene. We look forward to handling your warranty needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
On the same day, I had two claims. I had a washing machine and an oven door looked at. The handle of the oven came off and everything fell to the floor. The techs asked me to try to be gentle. But you can’t open up an oven door gently. With the washing machine, it was no good for any repair and I replaced it with another one, and just cashed the check that I got today.
The techs who came over happened to have been the same two teams from Star. They knew what they were doing. The first time, they put plugs into the washing machine but it just continued to bang so much. The techs advised me not to use it. They explained the banging and the wear and tear nicks the rubber and it could have a leak. I was so grateful for that advice because I probably would have continued using it. For the oven door, it has been working fine after the repair. But I really couldn’t use the oven door because it only had one tiny screw holding both sides and the techs replaced it with a larger screw. But the oven itself and the heating elements work just fine.
I usually submit a claim to American Home Shield over the phone. For my first experience doing it, the woman who I spoke to guided me with what I needed to do and I did it. She also provided me with the necessary information and the claim number. The process was very easy. I called and in three days, the techs for the stove were there.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I've been with American Home Shield for over 10 years. They have been the ones giving me a hard time instead of their contractors. I had a problem with my garbage disposal recently and their contractor did well. Most of the time, customer service at AHS has been okay. However, I stay on the phone for hours before someone answers my call. I also find that they deal with too many canned questions and responses and it impacts the user or the person that’s paying the money.
As clients of American Home Shield, we should have a choice of contractors we want to choose instead of dealing with this monopoly. With it, we get what AHS gives us and nothing else. I find that to be ridiculous. Most people won't even get this type of warranty. Instead, they would take the money paid in a month and put it in the bank and save it for emergencies, because having the warranty is too much of a hassle.
If I have a contractor and I didn't like the work they did, I would just have to deal with it. AHS would end me to the outrageous internal process of keeping that contractor and putting in my complaint. It has to meet certain criteria that even the contractors deal with a hard time. Most of their contractors are small businesses that need this type of work.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
My water heater wasn't hot enough. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone and it was a very pleasant discussion with their rep. He was very good and he knew what he was doing. They sent PK Plumbing out and the contractor did a good job. I had to pay for the guy coming out, but he didn’t have to do too much. It was fine, though. I would have paid another plumber the same amount to come out and take a look at what it was. Overall, I was satisfied with the service and the turnaround time.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
There was some sort of a leak in the basement. It was not a big leak and it was something that happens now and then. Filing the claim for it with American Home Shield went well. The contractor responded to the request for service very quickly and I'm happy with that. He was good and I like him. He was pretty thorough, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Although the leak didn’t happen while he was here, he saw that there was a leak, but he couldn't see what was causing it and nothing has gotten fixed yet. He said to give a call if I figure out where the leak was coming from. The whole experience was good.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
The hot water heater gave out. I submitted a claim for it with American Home Shield over the phone and their rep was excellent. Then a couple of hours later, they got a contractor out and he was on top of the issue. He was very polite and experienced. It was a very good service. Since the repair, the water heater is working perfectly.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
Our air conditioner's heater froze up and wasn't pumping at all. I went online and filed a claim with American Home Shield and they responded right away. The first time the contractor came out, he told us that we needed a new panel board and a new fan. When he came back out, however, it wasn't the fan. It was the fan motor. So, he came back out again and he put on the new fan motor. The following week, he came back with the fan. Five minutes after he left, the fan fell off. He didn’t come back for three days and then the unit was still not working right. He had to come back out again. The defrost timer was wrong. There was just something every time.
Finally, I requested for another company. American Home Shield was great when I called them. I was calling the contractor every time there was a problem and they told me that I should have called them instead and that they would have taken care of it immediately. Another company then came out and they told me that the problem was that the first company got the wrong fan motor size and it was not defrosting things correctly. That was the reason the unit kept freezing up and not working. They then did the repair. They also took over the servicing agreement.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
Our air conditioner had quit working and AHS sent a technician out. It was the capacitor that had a problem and it was a simple fix. Luckily, it was not the dead of summer. We live in Florida and even the tech guys, sometimes, they get backed up in the summer, and you can wait several days. But this was a seamless moment and the tech did a good job.
Good morning Wendyl,
It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience and technicians that can complete the repairs.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
The igniter went out in our furnace. I just bought a house and this issue coincidentally happened around two weeks after my purchase. I called American Home Shield to submit the claim and they contracted with Doctor Cool. Their technician came out and he was phenomenal and very quick. The work done was perfect and the furnace has been performing excellently since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
The furnace stopped heating. The fan was going but there was no heat. I called AHS on a Sunday night and I got a call back first thing Monday morning. The contractor, Climate King, was courteous from the outset, making the arrangements for the service person who would come out. Then, the time was set up and the technician came right away. He was very good, and he was very professional in his behavior. He put his little slippers over his shoes. He was courteous and efficient too. There were two problems and they were taken care of. The unit is working fine now.
I would love to not be dealing with the computer when filing a claim. I don’t like that I’m not calling a human being. A human being can say, “I’m sorry. That’s not a part of your contract.” I called about my garage door, which I thought was covered. It was the garage door company who told me that it was not covered. I had to have them come anyway but that was different. There was also one other time I thought I was covered and I wasn’t. So, understanding my policy is perhaps a problem because there are so many things about your house that you don’t know. My daughter strongly recommended I not have American Home Shield but I have had two experiences with them, and they've been both wonderful. I’m glad AHS is there and that I have them.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I had three faucets that were not working properly. One would drip and never stay tight, while another one for the hot water on the tub became really tight to the point where I could hardly turn it. The other one was another loose issue where I’d tighten it up and tighten it up again, but it didn’t stay tight. I called American Home Shield and the representatives were helpful. The technicians were timely and I knew ahead of time about when they were gonna be here. They had those things to cover their shoes too, so they were respectful.
They took things apart and replaced something in one, fixed something in the other, and cleaned off something in the third one. They were professional and got their work done efficiently, so I appreciated it. However, I realized that they tend to not replace the things that are kinda ratty. They just fix them or repair them. I wish there was a way to step it up a little -- to replace something rather than just give a band-aid solution. Nevertheless, everything has been working well since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
When I submit a claim to American Home Shield, I do it online. Usually, the company calls within 24 hours after I have filed my claim. When we first got them, I would call and we would be on hold for 45 minutes. No one ever gave me an explanation. It was just a heavy call volume. So I don't call anymore. I just do it online and that seems to be faster.
Recently, the refrigerator's ice maker wasn't dispensing ice and the freezer drain line was clogged so there was ice at the bottom. I couldn't keep the door shut. While the technician sent out from All Brands Appliance Repair Service was good, he didn't anticipate a clog in the drain itself which is a common problem. I was told to unplug the refrigerator, let it thaw, and drain out, and turn it back on. I did that but it’s clogged again. I’m wondering if there is some clog in the drain line itself because we have hard water here. I’m gonna have them come back out and take a look at it.
Hi, Lisa. Thank you for letting us know how easy it has been for you to place your service requests online. Definitely place a recall to have that company come back out to re-diagnosis that issue with the ice maker.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I had a pipe that was loose and it created a sudden leak through my wall. I called American Home Shield to file a claim and within three days, two techs from Kelsch Services came to my house. They were very professional and did a good job. However, I still had to get someone to come out and paint the area that was repaired. I hope American Home Shield makes sure that everything is set back into its proper place so that the homeowner doesn't have to pay out of pocket when they're already paying for a warranty to have things remain in their place.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
My dishwasher stopped working. I filed a claim online with American Home Shield and the process was easy. Within a couple of days, a contractor came out. He provided very good quality of service and I was impressed with his professionalism. He had to order a part and come back, and he met the time frame he gave me. Now, my dishwasher is working perfectly.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
Perry Mechanical, which is under the American Home Shield warranty that I had, said that they would come out and do a yearly inspection of the air conditioning, so I took advantage of that. I had called AHS and had set up the inspection with Perry Mechanical, and the interaction with the AHS rep was very good. I had scheduled the inspection on a Friday, and I was able to set up an appointment for that following Monday.
A tech from Perry came out and he found a problem with the capacitor outside on the air conditioner and it needed to be replaced. That was something that was very good in a sense that if I had waited until the capacitor completely fails, then I wouldn’t have had any conditioner. He did the repair while he was there which was even better. This is the first policy that I’ve had that had central air conditioning so when he came out to check it, I was close by and asked him questions and he gave me the answers. He was very professional. He knew about the central air conditioning system so he was excellent. Since the repair, the air conditioner has been working very well.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
There was a problem with my stove. I submitted a claim online to American Home Shield and it was easy to do. They were able to get someone out very quickly, so I'm satisfied. The tech saw what was wrong with the stove and ordered the parts. And as soon as the parts came in, I called in and the tech came right back out the next day to fix the stove. There was a very little lag time between me notifying them, them scheduling and coming out, and me re-notifying them when the parts were delivered to the house. I’ve also used American Home Shield on some stuff in my rental house. When I had an issue with the garage door, they came out and fixed it real quick.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I was very satisfied with American Home Shield. I submitted a claim online for a leak on the boiler and it was easy to get the process started. I received an email from AHS about who was gonna come out to my house, and so then they called me and they scheduled the appointment and they made it. And I haven't had any issues since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
The washer wasn’t spinning out. Also, the bottom part of the oven had stopped working. I called American Home Shield and submitted a claim. The techs came out but they didn’t have the part. They ordered the part that was supposed to fix the problem but the wrong part came. So they had to send that part back. They came out three times for the washer and the stove. But everything was fine. Both the stove and the washer are still working now.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
My air conditioning system was making noises so I wanted it checked out. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone and in less than a week, their contractor came out. They were professional and seemed to know what they were doing. I was happy with them. We’re still in limbo with our AC and I’m thinking about getting a new system, so the idea is still up in the air.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
Whenever I have a problem, I submit my claim to American Home Shield online, which is faster, than trying to do it over the phone. One time, I had some leaking water under the sink and I noticed that it was coming out of the garbage disposal quite rapidly. The contractor that came out was nice, very business-oriented and got the work done. My garbage disposal was replaced and my problem was solved. I’ve also had my refrigerator go out the first week I moved in to my house and my experience with them was really nice.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
Our furnace wasn’t heating. I filed a claim with American Home Shield and though they have an app that we can use to file a claim, we have a preferred provider so I had to do it over the phone. I was on hold for a really long time, around 45 minutes, and then there was an issue with our guy being in their system. So, they had to get that worked out. But once that was worked out, they were able to set us up for service and it was pretty easy. The furnace guy came out either that same day or the next and we loved him. He had fixed our furnace before under our previous warranty and he was the one who recommended that we get AHS. He has come to our home several times and he’s always honest and fair. He does a really good job.
Hi, Christine. We apologize for the hold time and are pleased to know that the representative was able to get the work order dispatched to the company of your preference. Thank you for the positive feedback.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
American Home Shield had a promotional deal on the website for a pre-season check-up for the AC. There was a prompt online to take advantage of the deal, so I clicked on the button and had someone come out and he checked the coolant levels.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
Submitting the claim for my furnace was a very positive experience. The tech who came from Koning Mechanical Services was really excellent. We had called on President's weekend and we thought we would have to wait until Monday. But he called us back on Sunday and even came out that day to diagnose what the problem was. I was very impressed. The amazing thing with him too is that although he needed to get a part, he was able to bypass it so that we could have heating until he got it. It was freezing cold but we were without heat for a very short period of time because he was able to do that for us.
We've been with American Home Shield for at least 10 years now and generally, we've been satisfied. I even recommend them all the time. Once in a while, I get a technician who is not so good. But now that I've been using American Home Shield long enough, I've accumulated the names of the people who do a better job. Once I’ve found people that I'm comfortable with, things have been really good. For example, my washing machine broke yesterday but I know that I like Richard Appliance so I was able to communicate with them and they're gonna come out to look at it tomorrow.
I usually submit claims by phone, which is convenient. Sometimes, I'd like to speak to a representative especially if I'd like to request a certain technician that I've used before and who knows my appliance. It doesn’t work if you do it online. They automatically send you to whoever is available. That's actually what happened when I put in a claim yesterday for my washer. I had to call in and redo it. I was told that if I need to request someone, I would have to speak to an agent.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I have to go through the online service when I submit a claim to American Home Shield because their phone service sucks. Still, they're good. Recently, I had a plumbing issue with my sink, my shower and my drain. All Phases came out, and they took care of everything. The contractor was amazing and by far, the best plumber I've seen in my 47 years. He was knowledgeable, and he got everything right on the spot. He was on time every time, and he had his equipment ready. He knew his stuff and he did it organizationally. He knew where the problem was and he got to it right there and then. He tried to do it in a method where he made sure the customers are comfortable.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone to have the pool worked on. The rep was very professional and knew what the problem was. The techs who came out were great as well. The issue was solved quickly. After the repair, the pool has been working fine.
Good afternoon James,
I am glad to hear about your experience to have the pool repaired. I hope you continue to enjoy your AHS warranty!
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
We had been having problems with the motor on the pool pump and when Sun Bright Pool came out, they said they would fix whatever. They would change it and it would be working. But as soon as they left the property, something would happen and it wouldn't work anymore. Every time the pool pump was set into start in the schedule time, it would throw the breaker down. The pump wasn't working for close to a week.
When I called Sun Bright through the number on the ticket of the repair, they couldn't be more rude. So I called American Home Shield and requested not to have Sun Bright work on anything related to my house. I also asked them to send somebody else and they were very responsive. They sent Aaron Pools and their guy was excellent. The pool pump is now working how it should be working. He also called me out and showed me what had happened. This motor was all melted and fused inside. I guess it got so hot that it fused all of the parts inside of the motor together. In hindsight, Sun Bright could have actually caused issues like a fire because all the plants around the area were dry because of the winter. They're a huge hazard. American Home Shield was really good about not sending them back. But they shouldn't be doing business with that contractor, period.
It also looks like American Home Shield's policy is to replace motors with refurbished ones. But that would actually cost more because then those refurbished things would end up breaking again and they would have to send somebody else back out. So I think it's crazy that they have that policy in an area like Arizona, where the heat is the way it is, and those things are normally outside, exposed to the weather. But overall, my experience with American Home Shield has been good. They've been responsive.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
My dishwasher was not functioning correctly so I submitted a claim through American Home Shield and the rep I spoke with did well to field my issue out to the appropriate department that it needed to go to. I've called about appliances on three separate occasions and Amtec has been the only company that came out and the same exact techs has all been fine. They've always had to order parts but they follow up and once they got it, they came out to fix the issue. It took about a week to order the part and for someone to get here. It has been a great service from what I've seen. They’ve done great with handling things that have occurred with anything I've had an issue with. I've recommended AHS to several people and several of them signed up.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
A compressor in one of our heat pumps went out. It's an older unit, and it went out completely. I submitted the claim for it to American Home Shield and my experience was very easy and efficient. It was done in a timely fashion. The contractor that came did a good job. They had to order the part, but as soon as it came in, they came out and put it in. Everything worked like it was supposed to.
Good morning Dennis,
It is our goal to provide you with the best team of customer service reps and contractors to service you. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and I enjoyed reading about your experience to have the heat pump repaired.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
The heater wasn't working and I submitted a claim to American Home Shield. When I first called, the rep said that they couldn't get anybody until the next day. I called them back to tell them that it was an emergency and we had to get a heater. It was snowing in minus 15s and I have older people with me. The lady on the phone seemed didn't feel like looking up another place. I told her that every single time we call, we have issues. I asked her to please get me somebody out here that day. After 15 minutes, she said she found a company that will do it that day, and I thanked her. The contractor that came was all very nice. They were very truthful. They even said that they would not charge us for this and that. I liked them a lot. We put in two claims on the same day, and it was the same company, just two different heaters. They said that one of them was just because of how cold it was, and that ended up being what the truth was.
Hi, Christina. You did the right thing in asking that representative to escalate your service request and I am glad she was successful. Thank you for letting us know how well it all worked out.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I initially had one plumber come out to take a look at a clogged drain and he thought that it was a collapsed line. He wanted to do an additional $275 to put a camera down the drain. This guy didn’t really do anything and he lacked customer service. Then, an American Home Shield lady called me to say that they wanted to get a second opinion. The next day, another guy, Bradley, came out and he was good. He put in the effort to get the solution rather than just immediately go to a more expensive alternative. He was able to get the drain unclogged. It wasn’t a collapsed line and it didn’t cost any more money, so it was a very good experience. We’ve owned our house for four years and we’ve had American Home Shield the whole time. We’ve used so many claims through them. We’ve had the dishwasher, water heater and the air conditioner.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I had a plumbing problem and I initially filed a claim with American Home Shield online, but then I never got a call from them. So I called them, and then they scheduled somebody to come out. The online process was easy, but I don't know if the claim never got through to the right person. After a day of them not contacting me, I had to reach back out again. The interaction with the AHS rep was fine, although it was a little confusing because I had already set up something online. It took a while because she was trying to figure out that if I was calling, then why did I put a claim online? But once we got past that, it was good.
The contractor who came out was good. It was the fifth time that I had somebody come out for the same problem, and everybody said the same thing - that something is going on in the ground and it needs to be investigated. I thought it needed a new trap. The response I got from AHS was that the problem was now fixed. However, it would be fixed for six months, but it would come back again. It was a temporary fix and AHS didn't do extra investigating of what the actual problem was.
If it's the same problem that’s occurring multiple times in a year or multiple times in a couple of years, AHS needs to do a bit more and that they should listen to the contractors because it almost seemed like the contractors only wanna do the bare minimum. But they're telling me that there's more that needs to be done. Out of the six times that I had to call AHS for the same issue, I had to pay the fee five times. And then, the most recent claim, they said that the place where I am no longer have the fee. So, they didn’t charge me at that point. But before, AHS gave me a 30 or 45-day warranty. So, if the problem does come back at 30 or 45 days, they wouldn’t charge me. But now, they're saying that there's no fee associated with it.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
We had a microwave convection oven that was bad, and the guy from Morgan Henry Company came out. He attempted to fix it but could not because the parts cost more. So he totaled it out then went back to American Home Shield. They got back with me on the phone to tell me to go on a website and they provided me with a cost of a new microwave. We purchased that and had it delivered. Unfortunately, the company it was purchased through, which was GE, sent their own people out here to put it up. They made a mistake and American Home Shield then had to send someone else out here to redo the work. But in that sense, American Home Shield did a wonderful job.
I also didn't get charged anything that I'm aware of. The representative said I wouldn't be charged anything because they bought the product that was supposed to be delivered and then once it was delivered, their understanding was that GE would call back and then they would send someone out here to install it. But in the future, I will make sure that if anything goes out, the delivery people would just deliver it and not install it.
In terms of filing claims, I always prefer the human contact because there is no loss in communication. But for ease of use, American Home Shield's website was great. I initially did this claim online and American Home Shield took the payments. As far as the technicians American Home Shield has sent, one was great but the second technician was not so great. They were dealing with the water leak and he talked more about his personal business than what I had going on. It was totally inappropriate. The experience depends on the vendor that's sent out. But I have the choice to say I don't want a certain guy here and to ask American Home Shield to send someone else out. Then we would've dealt with that issue.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
We have the original stovetop that came with the house and it's 30 years old. Two of the burners were broken. We've been cooking on the stovetop with the burners out of whack for a while and I decided enough was enough. My husband filed the claim online with American Home Shield and he said it was simple. Then, a really nice gentleman came. He was super and did a great job. The burners couldn’t be fixed and he got me some new ones. He took his time. It was the first time he'd ever replaced burners like that on the stove. He told us that and got them working fine. We've recommended Home Shield to a neighbor.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I came home one night and didn't have any heat. I called American Home Shield and they sent someone out the next morning. The tech had to order a part and it was a day and a half to get the piece in. As soon as it came in, they were back and they installed it. Everything was great. It was my first time to submit a claim and I did it over the phone. The AHS reps were really courteous and kind, and they helped me quickly with no problems. I am satisfied and I will use them again. A good friend of mine told me about them and I thanked her for letting me know about it. I have been telling all of my friends and family about it.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I called American Home Shield for the garbage disposal that was out of order and I also had a drip in the faucet. I got a live person then and their customer service was very good. The contractor they sent out was very professional and he knew what he was doing. He checked the garbage disposal and took that up. He then tried to fix the faucet two or three times but it kept on leaking. It was unfixable so we had to put in another one. Everything works very well now. It was a good experience, and I would recommend AHS.
Original Review: Feb. 22, 2019
The springs on my washer that keep the drum from flailing around broke. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone and it was difficult to get the process started due to the communication issues with the person that was outsourced. The English of the rep, who I talked to when I called AHS' 800 number, wasn't good and didn't have a good understanding of the words I was using.
Still, the guy who came out was great. I had great communication with him and he kept me updated on when he would be out. He didn't waste any time when he was here. He also came out for the icemaker. The icemaker was leaking in the refrigerator and got the parts ordered for that quickly. Since the repair of the washer and icemaker, they've been working great. However, I'm having an issue with AHS right now. AHS can't get the contractor who came out to call them back. At the same time, AHS can't dispatch a new tech until that contractor calls them back. I'm stuck in a state where I can't get something fixed.
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 Feb. 22, 2019
The oven part of our stove was not turning on. My wife submitted a claim to American Home Shield. The contractors who came out were good. They were helpful and they got it fixed quickly and were on their way. Everything has been good since then.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
My experience with American Home Shield has been good. There have been times where it took a few days to get someone out to the house to inspect the problem and that's the only problem I've had. Recently my dryer was making a loud noise. I called in to submit a claim to AHS. Then they scheduled someone to call me and make an appointment to come out and look at it. It took four days for Premier Appliance Services to get out to our home. Still, he was very honest and he took care of the problem. So far, it's been working fine.
There was one time when I called about the furnace. They sent someone out, but they were really outrageous. They wanted to overcharge and I would have to pay a lot of money out of pocket. I wasn't happy about that. I then hired someone else and when I showed them all the list of the things that the other person claimed needed to be done, he said he didn't even know what the other tech was talking about.
I also had an issue when I had a leak in my roof and I explained that to the lady and I wasn't sure if it was covered. So, she sent a plumber and I told her that my problem was not a plumbing issue but with my roof. Then they told me that the roof wasn't covered. So why did they send a plumber then? They should have told me it wasn't covered. I refused to pay for my deductible because I didn't need a plumber. Another claim that I've had was for my bathroom where my faucets went bad. Then AHS sent someone out and he wanted to overcharge as well. So I requested the money from AHS and hired someone else who took care of the problem without the overcharge. I also had another claim for my garage door. That was taken care of without a problem either.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
I usually submit claims with American Home Shield over the phone. That process was a little automated initially, but it was not difficult at all. Recently, I submitted a claim with AHS when my stove top went out. It was 31 years old and the technician said that was the only reason why he couldn’t find any replacement parts. So, it was replaced by a couple of young guys, but I had to redo my drawer because the piping was a little different. Every homeowner should have AHS, especially as things start getting old and problems start happening. I had a wonderful and fantastic experience, and I surely appreciate AHS. I’m gonna keep them as long as they hang on to me and I would recommend them.
Hello, Gordon. We are glad that you found the website to be helpful and quick Thank you for your positive feedback.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
30-40 minute waits to talk to customer service. Then transferred to someone else who doesnt have answers. Attempting to get microwave fixed since 12/7/18. No updates, no repair and it's the end of February 2019. Horrible service!
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
I was told when I purchased the policy 2 years ago, my only out of pocket expense would be a $100.00 service call. The are now wanting to charge me an additional $475.00 for "modifications". I am very upset and angry. Why wasn't I told there could be additional expenses for me when I bought the policy? They better fix this or I am going to complain to someone who can.
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 Feb. 21, 2019
This has to be the worst experience I have ever had. I was with American Home Shield for 3 years and every year my service fee went up. It started at $75 if we needed someone to come out and it is now at $135. I was placed on hold for 25 minutes and finally hung up and called back to be placed on hold again when trying to cancel my plan. I would highly recommend you go with Choice Home Warranty - $45 a month and $60 service fee and it never goes up, they also cover more.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
On 2/4 I spoke with American Home Shield staff regarding my ceiling fan. He stated they will not replace my ceiling fan because of abuse to the fan. How can you abuse a fan? He also stated I need to pay a second services fee payment of $75.00 for this service. I have already paid 75$ for one electrician to come out three days ago to check my ceiling fan. The 1st services provider failed to open the base/motor of the fan and repair the broken part. The second services provider open the inside of the fan and repaired the fan. I am now receiving an email stating I need to pay an additional $75 because the first electrician failed to open the base of the fan and repaired. Why should I pay a second fee if the technicians don't do their job properly and they are not qualified?
A second concern with American Home Shield, the staff stated they are not paying for my AC damper and I must pay $550. The staff stated I am under an old contract that no longer exists in their program. So I have been paying on this same contract since 2009 and no one from American Home Shield notified me that they do not offer my contract plan anymore. I spoke to American Home Shield staff to closed out my account and I wanted to speak with a supervisor. He stated no supervisor was available. They will call me within 24 hours.
I also sent an email to American Home Shield from my account to speak with a supervisor and to close my account. I received a message stated someone will call me within 24 hours regarding canceling my account, as of today, I keep receiving an email bill requesting a payment of $75 for a second visit which I should not pay because the 1st technician didn't repair the fan. He didn't open the base as the 2nd technician did. I just paid them $225 within a month for three services calls. Heating they did not repair. Still not working. Stating it is not cover under their old plan and the fan as well they stated they will not replace. I have already cancel my plan after being a member since 2009.
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 Feb. 21, 2019
Our garage door would open for us but it wouldn’t close. We submitted a claim to American Home Shield and the contractor came out immediately. I was amazed at how fast it happened. The guy was very helpful and we were very happy with him. Since the repair, the garage door has been working perfectly and it has been a very good improvement in the day-to-day operations of our home. I was very pleased with my experience and I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
We had an issue with ceiling fan, wasn't getting power. Electrician was sent to house, he busted his butt to find problem. Even though he contacted AHS and we have electrical coverage in our contract, they refused to pay for necessary repair, company told me on phone we would be paying for junction box and wire. Wiring was finally accomplished. We got to pay 1028 dollars, WTF.
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 Feb. 21, 2019
I recently had a plumbing issue and I submitted the claim with American Home Shield online. At first, I called a plumber, but I realized I had the warranty, so I called them and submitted the ticket with them. They got the plumbing contractor, then he called to arrange an appointment and he came out. He had to order a part and go back to American Home Shield with what the problem was to get their approval for the case. The valve coming in from the main water connection in the garage was replaced and it took around three days to get the repair done. The contractor was professional and I had no issues. It was my first experience with American Home Shield and it went well.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
An appliance was making some noises, so I submitted a claim with American Home Shield. I did it online and the process was easy. It took 24 hours before they called me. The representative and the contractor knew what they were doing and they did it in a timely manner. The repair was all done the same day and the appliance has been working fine since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
American Home Shield has been very helpful in recommending services and contractors that we needed. When I called them the first time to figure out exactly how to get to the website and log in, they helped me with no issues at all. They have a very user-friendly website, where submitting claims is very straightforward. I didn't have to work too hard for whatever I was looking for. It was easy to find everything I needed. They are usually able to offer somebody to come out within two days, but the longest they took was a week, just because my schedule didn’t allow it at the time.
Dealing with AHS' contractors has also been very easy, super-fast and professional. JET Mechanical Contractors came out for a leak behind the shower head. There was a seal that was worn out, leaking down and has damaged the roof. The guy we had for that knew what I had put in for the report when he came out but he also asked exactly what the issue was and asked me to show him. Then, he told me what he thought it was, looked at it, told me what he was gonna do to fix it and then fixed it. He also told me to watch out for it in the future and to call back if it leaks again. We weren't able to shower for a week but since it has been repaired, we have been able to use the shower. Having the warranty is extremely valuable for these small fixes that would normally cost a couple of hundred dollars in one simple payment, so it's definitely worth it, especially on a new house if you don't know exactly what issues might arise.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
The most recent claim we had with American Home Shield was for an ejector pump repair or replacement. I filed the claim online and it was extremely easy. It was filed over the weekend and when something happens on a weekend, most of the businesses won't contact us back until Monday. So luckily, the ejector pump I have doesn’t have that many items for you to get into it. So, it wasn’t an issue. But the contractors never showed up. When I called, they said they were trying to squeeze me in and there was some kind of miscommunication with them. I won't know for sure until they come out to actually do the repair. Other than that, the contractors that have been sent out have been excellent. I highly recommend American Home Shield.
Hello, Anthony. We are pleased to know that you have had good service experiences. I apologize for the scheduling delay with the most recent work order. Please let us know if you need any further assistance.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
My garage door opener motor stopped working and the first people that American Home Shield wrote my claim through didn’t show up or give me any warning, so I had to call back. AHS then gave me Muscle Shoals and they were quick to react. The tech was thorough and he did a good job.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
There was a problem with the water heater so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield. I did that online and the site was great. The techs who came over were very informative. We thought we had a major problem, but they came in and it was a couple of hoses that needed replacing. They took care of it, handled it and they informed us what was going on through the whole process. After the repair, there have been no problems at all. American Home Shield is great and gave fast service. From the time I filed the claim to the time that the techs were out here was within the same week so it was a good experience.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
When the refrigerator's ice maker was not working, I submitted an online claim with American Home Shield. It was the first time I used them and I found their site to be very easy. I put in the claim on a Saturday and Joplin Repair came out the following Monday. The guy did a great job, was very efficient, and showed up when he said he would. I got a notice when he was leaving, where he was on his route and how long it was gonna take him to get here. Now, the ice maker is working but it's not producing ice 'cause apparently, there's no water getting to it. I've got to call the guy back and figure it right out although I don't think that was due to him. Overall, it worked great and awesome with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
My air conditioner wouldn't go on and filing the claim with AHS was fine. They got somebody out within two days to take a look at it. He said that some part was going out on it. When they tried to order the part, it turned out that there was only one manufacturer for the part and they were back in Florida where they were having bad weather so a lot of airports were closed down. It took over 12 days to get the part back over here and during that time, we were sitting in the cold without any heat.
AHS wanted to ship the part through the US postal service and nobody had the brains to use a different method to get it to the people who were freezing. It was hard to believe that AHS doesn't have somebody else that warehouses some of these parts on the West Coast in case of that situation. Other than that, Empire, the final vendor that put the part in, was excellent. Their technician, Jack, was a really good guy. He analyzed the problem correctly and got the right part. Then on the day that the part finally came, he waited at the warehouse an hour and a half away from here. He picked it up and drove it over. I have nothing but kudos and accolades for Empire. If not for their professionalism and their service, this claim would've been a total wreck. Jack saved it for us. Everything is working great now and we're happy.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
The water on the washer wasn't filling up properly and it was easy to submit a claim with American Home Shield over the phone. They sent out the contractor, RC Appliance, for the repair. The tech came back out in a couple of days, but he was knowledgeable and I’m happy with the service. Everything has been working fine since the repair and I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
When our kitchen sink was clogged and there was water leaking from the toilet tank, AHS addressed those issues. I did my claim over the phone. For the first time, it took a while for me to talk with someone. But the second time I called, they had the option to call me back and I found that very helpful. AHS had Grade A Plumbing as our contractor and a very professional technician from there came out. He took care of both of the problems with experience. He had all the tools necessary and all the parts in his truck. He fixed the toilet leak by replacing the gasket. He knew what he was doing so I was pretty happy with him. We got AHS through our real estate transaction and we've had it for a couple of months now. I have a positive experience with them. But I don’t like that I don’t have the option to choose my own contractor. I find that troubling.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
There was some stoppage in the bathtub and filing a claim for it to American Home Shield was easy. I usually do it online. This time, there was a little bit of trouble because of the last vendor, but other than that, it was super easy. I scheduled On Time Plumbing and Heating for a few days later and they were out here on time. It was super fast. They were here for about 30 minutes and they were better than the last people I got. Since the repair, everything has been working great.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
Joann, my landlady, has the warranty with American Home Shield and when I called her and told her that there was a problem with the garage door, she called them. The rep from Aces, the contractor that AHS sent, called ahead and used the application to tell me that he was on his way. There was an issue with a gear and he replaced some components there. There were also some issues with the sensors and the door would not go all the way down without me needing to hold down the button. He got everything fixed well in about a half hour. Everything was done quickly and professionally, which I was extremely happy with. Aces did a good job and everything is still working great.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
My refrigerator was freezing everything in it. I called American Home Shield and submitted a claim. The claims process was great. The tech who came out was awesome and he did a great job. He also explained things to me. I also had another problem and the techs had to come out again. The service has been good. But the price they're quoting me now is $1,068 a year. It’s such a huge increase, but it’s fine with me. Also, I’ve had to call them twice but they wouldn’t work on my icemaker and mixer. I haven’t had any problems but that’s the weird part because they didn’t take care of that.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
I submit my claims to American Home Shield over the phone and their service has been very well. The contractor they sent out for the icemaker was on time. He was very professional and he was a good guy. The repair took five minutes and the icemaker has been okay since. AHS called because I didn't pay but I had my bank confirm that I did. Other than that, everything was great.
Good afternoon Jaleh,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated regarding your most recent customer service experience.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
My AC wasn't cooling and I logged on to the American Home Shield website and submitted the claim. Navigating through their website was easy. I was given a timeframe on when to expect the contractor and they met the time specification. The guy said it was a capacitor or some little part that had gone bad and that is known to go bad, and he replaced it. That corrected the issue and the AC was running the last time we had to use it. So far, I see a good amount of value in having the warranty.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
I called American Home Shield to file a claim as I had 3 leaky valves. Once I've gone through the automation for all the identification process, they gave me different options. One option they do not give is to automatically speak to a representative and that should be an option so I don't have to sit there and go through a bunch of rigmarole before I can actually talk to a representative.
Nonetheless, Rapps Heating and Air Conditioning was sent out and the gentleman was of great assistance. He was very professional, nice, and polite. He fixed the leaks in the bathroom and the leaking hot water heater which was the main one. After he left, another leak popped up on the hot water heater. I called him up and he told me what to do right away to fix it. It was a simple two-second fix. The gentleman was very good and is one of the best repair person that I've had in a long time. We've had American Home Shield for about 15 years and they're great. I'd recommend everybody to get them.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for my furnace. I called them, then I heard from the heating and cooling place within the next 45 minutes. I liked the company. I explained to the contractor what the furnace was doing, then they did their thing. They were able to figure out what it was doing and they were able to fix it, and it has been performing well since the contractor has left. I’ve been a customer for 15 years and I’ve referred a lot of people to American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
The safety valve in our furnace wasn’t operable, so the whole water heater wouldn’t work. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone and Fast Response Heating and Cooling came out really fast. They picked the part we needed and came back super quick and fixed the problem. It was awesome.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
I would recommend American Home Shield. My experience was perfect when I submitted a claim. The contractors called in, and they took care of the problem very quickly. The technician knew what he was doing. He was very quiet, congenial and was very good.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
When my dishwasher quit working, there were three different repairs made on it. Two by the first company and they could never correct the problem. The last company, a gal from Sears called in and told American Home Shield what was going on. AHS calculated how much they had put into it and decided that they would let me go ahead and get a new dishwasher, which I did. The replacement was done within seven days. Cribbs & Son Plumbing Company came over, put the dishwasher in, and took the old one away. Everything was fine. The new dishwasher is very nice and it’s everything that I had before. I like the improvement on the cutlery basket that fits on the side as opposed to in the middle. It lets me put more plates in there. In this case, everything was topnotch. I’ve had a couple of times where American Home Shield fell short of their commitment, but they always treated me right for the most part.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2019
Every time I’ve called in to American Home Shield, I’ve gotten directed to somebody who doesn’t understand or speak English very well. I wanted to see if my dryer vent cleanout would be covered but the rep kept asking me what kind of dryer I had. He was sending a dryer person when my dryer wasn’t even broken. The vent just needed to be cleaned out. I also had a bad experience with American Home Shield in the past where an air conditioner technician showed up drunk. Because of that, I didn’t use American Home Shield for 10 years. If it is not to my standard, I will not use it.
But for my most recent claim, I went online to file that. My oven didn’t seem to be heating correctly but when the tech tested the unit, he said that it was within standards. There was a standard measurement that he gave me and basically if the temperature is within five degrees of what you set it at, it’s supposed to be good. But when I had somebody else come out, he explained to me how it needed a whole new heating element. He explained to me thoroughly how it worked and that the other person was basically ripping me off. So I was very happy with American Home Shield’s service. The technician was perfect.
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