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About American Home Shield
American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider that offers three home warranty plans — ShieldSilver, ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum — with varying levels of coverage. You can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
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- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
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- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
When our refrigerator went out, we lived out of a cooler, so we needed it turned around right away. We called American Home Shield and they sent out The Fridge Guy. I dealt with a few guys that were sent out before and some of the experiences were dreadful to the point where I had to call back. Normally, the contractors had to order parts and the situation stretches out for about two weeks, which is horrible. On the other hand, The Fridge Guy was top-notch and one of Home Shield's better guys. The tech was able to fix everything the same day on the spot and it wasn’t just a fuse blown or a simple switch. He had to replace the compressor. He had the parts in stock on his truck all ready to do it.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
The fan motor of the air conditioning unit blew. We couldn’t turn it on because it sounded like it was fixing to explode outside. It was really bad and scary. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online. The site was good. The only thing was it didn’t allow for specifics between the air conditioning unit. I also did a follow-up call because it said that it would be 48 hours. It was super cold and I couldn’t turn the heat on. I asked if somebody can come out quicker and so they set the appointment for the next day, which was really awesome.
The tech who came out was polite and considerate. When he took apart the unit, he was good. He knew exactly what was wrong and repaired it super quick. I was so impressed by that. But when he pulled the lid off of the outside unit and disconnected the wires, he was a little bit rough. He just lifted it and then yanked it out to loosen the wires instead of loosening those out of a hole. He also stepped on a plant and kind of freaked out. I also wanted him to check the duct work and a couple of vents because the airflow seemed a little bit restricted. But I didn’t wanna pressure him for the time since that wasn’t on the work order. Even so, his work was impeccable. After the repair, everything has been working perfectly. I can barely hear the fan motor running.
Hello, Linda. We are glad to know the HVAC tech was able to correct the issue on his visit. If you do decide that another work order for the duct work is needed, please contact us to place that service request.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
American Home Shield's online submission process was easy and quick. Then I get a text right back from them and they follow up right away. I filed a claim for our heater that stopped working and All-Air Heating and Air was sent out. They were very professional. They gave me a timeframe of when they would be here. They showed up five minutes into that timeframe and they were done before the timeframe was over. I have recommended AHS to several people who have older homes. I told them that if they will have an issue, AHS will take care of it right away.
Hi, Jesus. Thank you for taking time out of your day to give our company kudos. We are glad to know you were pleased with your service experience.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
I've been with American Home Shield for almost six years now and it has been good the whole time. I recently filed a claim for the lighter switch on the gas heater, and everything went well. Climate Masters called me right away and told me the time they would come out. It was one of those bitter cold days and I was freezing, and the contractor came the next day. It was faster than usual, and I was really impressed by that because usually, they would say they can't. The contractor was very friendly and knowledgeable. They knew how to troubleshoot the issue right away and they fixed it.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
We noticed in the family room ceiling that there was a little water bubble and a little line. It was the upstairs master bathroom toilet. We turned the water off on it and submitted a claim to American Home Shield online. I was on the phone and was on hold a little while and stopped. I’ve had hip replacement surgery so I had to go lie down. When I got up, I just went online and it was easier and faster. I got an email from them the next day. The plumber said that the seal underneath was some different seal. It cracked so he replaced the seal.
Overall, my experience with American Home Shield has been wonderful. We're new with them and just signed up October last year. Thus far the company has been great and the plumbers they sent out were awesome. The repairman too was so knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly to us. He was a very pleasant guy and he put two covers on his shoes. We are very satisfied with both AHS and 2 Sons Plumbing.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
I came home and my heat wasn't working. It was like 50 degrees in my house. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone because it's the only way that kind of tell them it's an emergency. The reps were very helpful. I was stressed out and I was a little irritated because sometimes repairs need to be made after hours. I ended up having to pay an extra $75 to the person actually coming to fix it, because Home Shield doesn't cover emergency or after hour charges. But the rep was really nice and explained it to me.
The contractor got out here and they couldn't fix it then but they fixed it enough that I was able to have heat until they can get the parts in and then they fixed it permanently. Now, I have heat, so I'm pretty happy with that. I've recommended American Home Shield. Home warranties help cover the cost for repairs, so there's not so much upfront cost. You have to pay for the home warranty, but at the time when you're really stressed, you just have to make sure you have $75.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
There was an issue with the valve for the refrigerator water hose and the company that American Home Shield sent replaced that valve. They did a really nice job and since then, it has been working properly.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
I submitted a claim to AHS because when we used the heat, the fan outside would turn off. The contractor that American Home Shield sent reset it, so it came back on and we thought it was fixed. About an hour after the contractor left, it turned off again, so he came back out and determined that there was a part that he needed to replace. Then we noticed that it was happening also with the AC, in the meantime, while we were waiting for the part. When he came out today to do the repair, I told him that the AC was doing the same thing and now, he determined that it's the compressor as well that is turning it off. He didn't recognize the other issue because we were only dealing with the heat at the time as it was cold but the communication with him was good.
AHS only paid $10 a pound for the Freon and we had to pay the additional $50 a pound, so we paid about 440 bucks. The contractor said that he would have to do it again for the compressor and that he wants to do it all at one time. The service hasn't been completed yet but other than that, we're very happy that we have a warranty. Having it is very valuable. For the price, American Home Shield definitely covers a lot of stuff. This is our first time using a warranty and we're definitely going to keep one from now on.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
The heating unit didn’t come on and the contractor that came out for it was very nice. He fixed it and it has been fine. Today, however, I had someone come out for the refrigerator and he was supposed to come at two but he came at five. But other than that, I’ve had very good experience with people coming when they were supposed to be here, and the appointment was kept and the problem solved. I’ve had very good luck so far. I definitely would recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
I generally submit claims to American Home Shield over the phone. It is all right although when I call them up, I gotta wait a long time. They give me an option if I wanna call back then I’ll have somebody call me back instead of hanging on the line. But most of the time, I call them up. Their phone service is very bad. They should have a better phone system. Recently, I made a claim for a washer machine and the technician from RHG Appliance who came out first was very professional. He told me it needed to be replaced and Home Shield decided to replace the whole unit. They came out today and delivered the unit. AHS was like speedy service and I am very satisfied with the work they did.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience William. We look forward to handling your future warranty needs.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
We had a bad experience with our previous provider over a refrigerator repair so we swapped out to American Home Shield based on recommendations of some friends. With AHS, most of the contacts are online, but it is quick and complete. I logged in online to submit a claim for a washing machine that needed repair. I sent the machine's make and model and what was wrong and I received a confirmation of an assigned technician through email and phone number.
AHS gave us Gen Tech, a company which they said specialized in our type of washing machine and that we would probably be satisfied with. It took two days longer to schedule an appointment because of that, but it was worth the wait. When I called them to confirm setting up an appointment, they indicated that they were aware of my claim, so I guess they got emails from AHS too. We talked, and they set the time to send technicians over. The techs came in and they figured out the issue quickly. They had to get parts so we had to wait for that. But they had the parts shipped by express so they could get them quickly. The next day, they came back and fixed the machine. They were very good and courteous and they knew exactly what to do.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
When I had a couple of lights out in the ceiling, I called American Home Shield. The interaction with them was good but the follow-up was ridiculous. You can call and submit a claim, no problem, but that doesn't mean you're gonna get somebody out to look at your issue. It's a pain to get somebody unless you're calling at 2:00 in the morning or some off-time on a Sunday. Your normal wait time would be from 20 minutes to an hour. If you don't have that time, you can leave a message on there for them to call you back. I laid the phone down and just left them on speaker phone. They called back last year, but this last time they didn't. I called the first time and AHS was supposed to call me back within a day or two. I waited two weeks, and I called them back finally. Then the first company never called me back so I called AHS back and they sent another company, which was very good. They just made repairs. Having American Home Shield was worth it.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online when the pool pump failed. It was making a noise, the contractor came out, looked at it, and it worked great. That was on Monday and then on Thursday, when I tried to turn it on, it did but the pool pump froze. It overheated and actually got my house on fire. The contractor came back, looked at it again, seen it was bad and got me a new pump. So, everything was good on that one and it wasn’t his fault that it worked when he came out the first time. He was very professional and knowledgeable. When I had the issue the second time, I called in since it was under 60 days to get them to come back out. If I did it online, I was afraid I was gonna get charged another $75. Everything’s going fine now and I would recommend AHS. They were quick, fast and responsible. They took care of the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
Submitting a claim online to American Home Shield was simple. I put in a ticket and a contractor arrived at my house the next business day. He was supposed to be there between 12:00 and 4:00 but he showed up at 4:30 which was fine. He looked at the system of my furnace and changed the fuse. He didn’t test it so, while he was there, I turned the system off to see if it would come back on. He assured me that there was a delay in my system. Then, he asked me to sign the paperwork and left. However, the system never came back on. So, that night, I put in a ticket for him to come back out. He couldn’t make it that business day on their side so they came out on a Saturday, which was outside of their normal business hour. He showed up, looked at my system again and said that we need a heating kit. He said that it will be a special order and I told him it was okay. Come Monday, I received another phone call from the contractor and they told me that my heating kit was in.
He showed up on Tuesday and tried to change it but he realized that he had the wrong heating kit. So, he asked if he could take my heating kit with him. I agreed and then, the next business day, I got a call from American Home Shield to say that there was water damage on my heating kit. They still have my heating kit and they still haven’t returned it. I called an AHS representative and I was told that she was gonna escalate it. Then yesterday, I spoke with the rep and she asked if they could bring my heating kit right then and there. But it was 2 o’clock in the afternoon and I’m at work. I told her they would have to come after 5:00 but I was told that she has to put on a schedule and let me know. I’ve already taken off three days of work to resolve it with these people and I haven’t heard from them since. It is funny that when the contractor took my heating kit, he never mentioned anything about water damage. After they all went home, I inspected my closet where my furnace is and I didn’t see any water damage in the ceiling. I am without heat for over a week and I just want my heating kit back.
Hello, Kimberly. I apologize that your service request has been not resolved and it sounds like you have not had a good experience with our contractor. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist you with a resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
I submitted a claim over the phone to AHS for the garbage disposal. I called because I had a question if the issue was covered under my policy. I didn’t wanna go through the process online and make a claim that wasn’t going to be covered. The contractors did a great job. I was very impressed with the guy they sent out. He was in my home for less than an hour and he was able to figure out the garbage disposal was broken right away and replaced it. The technicians sent by AHS have all been very professional. We've been with AHS for over 15 years and we've been very satisfied with them and what they offer. We recommend their product to our relatives and other folks who buy homes.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
Hoping this can be fixed simply. Found my Noritz water heater was leaking Jan 30. Made a service request and had a competent technician visit the house the next day. He spent some time on the phone with Noritz Tech Support and determined that a replacement Noritz NR-98 SV was called for. Key was this Noritz unit has the same GPM capacity and uses the existing piping.
Somehow the installer and AHS procurement offices decided to order a Rinnai VN4IN water heater (less capacity) that could not be installed with existing piping. Installer quoted me over $1,000 to re-pipe for the install. The Houston plumbing distributor where the Rinnai is to be sourced also has 3 of the Noritz NR-98 SV. Price difference is less than $100 (to me). Hoping we can get this resolved and change equipment to Noritz - so I don't have to waste $1000 on unneeded re-piping. Will update once this claim is resolved. Hope AHS does the right thing.
Hello, Chris. I regret to learn that you have had a poor service experience. We will definitely look over the claim and a member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist directly.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I recently researched home warranty companies in order to purchase new coverage for our home. I meticulously researched prices, coverage and consumer reviews and decided that American Home Shield was the best option for the money. I paid the full annual contract price online of $823.88 in December of 2018 and looked forward to coverage beginning in 30 days. It is February 2019 and I just received an unexpected bill for $57.67. It says "Past Due Notice".
I contacted the company and, after explaining that I had paid the quoted contract price in full two months ago, they told me that I had to pay this extra for "taxes". This is NOT the contract price I paid for. It may seem like a small amount but when you invest a large sum like this upfront and are told it is the Annual Price paid in full, it is deceptive to later bill your client for additional fees. These fees could be anything. They can call it taxes but I have never purchased something and been billed for taxes 2 months later. It significantly affects my trust in this company from the very start of our relationship. It also affects a person's ability to make an informed decision regarding the price you are paying for these warranties company to company.
I just suggest you beware of additional fees and costs they will bill you when considering using this company. Additionally, they refused to make it right when I asked them to either waive the fee or reduce my contract price so that I did not have to pay this extra fee. They declined to work with me. I also want to make clear that we have not filed a service request. I'm glad we have not needed to use it yet because the recent Past Due Notice indicates that since we are "past due" we could experience a "lapse in coverage". I paid the "fee" today and will be very interested to see how this company handles a service request if we should have an issue.
Hello, Beth. I regret to learn that you have had a poor service experience. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist directly.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I would score a zero if I could. The plumber A-American Plumbing arrived at 3:30 on a Friday afternoon angry. The first thing he told me was how much he hated working on old houses. Out of 3 items he completed none. He was rude, angry and left completing nothing a slammed the door. It was the worst in home experience I have had. I shared the experience with AHS the next morning. They stated they had to give the plumber 24 hours to respond. After a week of silence I called AHS back and they informed me A-American was the only plumber in Charleston they have under contract and they would find a Independent to come out and offer a second opinion.
2 weeks passed and no contact from AHS. I called again and was informed that my case had been reviewed and closed based on the information submitted originally by A-American. Bottom line is they have only A-American Plumbing under contract and have no other options. I have used AHS in the past and was pleased with their service. They have done a 180 to the south.
Hello, Dwayne. I regret to learn that you have had a poor service experience. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist directly.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
On Feb. 2, 2019, our heater stopped working, I called AHS to have a Heating and Air Service Contractor come to fix the problem. In the past we always asked for Ample air to come out because they were very reliable and knew their business. Unfortunately they don’t service our area any longer so the customer Service Rep helped me with locate another contractor close to where we live and had good reviews. Derek ** of ASCENT MECHANICAL, came out, he was a very professional young man, knew his job and fixed the problem. My husband and I were very impressed with him. There are not many contractors out there that know what they're doing when it comes to heating and air. I highly recommend Derek **, if you live the the Inland Empire area.
Good afternoon Joanne,
We are p[leased to hear about your most recent experience with American Home Shield to have the heating and air conditioner repaired. It is our goal to provide you with the best team of customer service reps and contractors to service you.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I had to report a simple rotting. There were some roots in the line. The contractor that American Home Shield sent came on time. I paid my copayment of $75. But I don't like the company they sent the third time, the people that came and that tried to report people. The guy said that I had to change the whole thing and it would cost me $7,500. But I called Roto-Rooter and they did it for $200. I've been with AHS for three years now, and every claim, I had the same issue. They won't honor the claim. They said it's not covered, and they won’t do any job. They said it's outside the property. I'm very dissatisfied with AHS and I don't recommend them anymore to anybody. As soon as the term is over, I will switch to a different company.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
The kitchen faucet as well as the pipe underneath were both leaking. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and it was very easy. AHS contacted me after about five hours to let me know when a tech would be out and the rep was courteous. The service that the techs rendered was convenient and the techs did what they needed to do to take care of the issue. The tenants in that house haven't come back with any complaints.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
American Home Shield’s website was good and easy enough. It didn’t take much time so, I liked that. I got a contractor over within a day or two and I’m very satisfied. The contractor came to fix four different problems at first. It was two toilets that were moving, one faucet that was leaking and then the shower bowl. On the first call, they were able to take care of all the toilets and they attempted to fix the faucet. They also installed a new bowl but it wasn't working properly. So, they came in a second time, attempted to fix the leak again and it didn't work. They realized that the faucet had a defective valve so they had to come back and exchanged the valve. They came back a third time and were able to fix the valves but I still have the leak on the sink faucet.
AHS should be more proactive about replacing old stuff. They tried way too many times to fix things. Also, when they send people over and over to fix the same thing, they have to realize that we are working people. So, I'm asking for time off from work every single time somebody has to come and fix something. I know how much it cost to send a technician out and if they would replace things instead, it would be more cost-effective for them and for the customer. Nevertheless, having a warranty is very valuable. I have had it for almost eight years and it's worth it. People should go for it.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for a heater and boiler. I submitted a report at 2:00 AM and I got a text message from the rep. The technician got in touch with me at about 9:00 AM. I explained to him that I got two kids at home, my heater was not working and it was a little cold. He said he'd try to come in there at 2:00. He came at around 12:00 daytime and he fixed everything right in half an hour’s time. The heater's performance has been awesome since then and I couldn’t believe it.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
My refrigerator was not making ice and because it wasn't really serious, A & L Appliance came out two weeks after I filed the claim with American Home Shield. Besides, when I had called, the gal was very efficient. There was water dripping out from underneath at that time and she asked if I could pull the refrigerator out and turn off that little tap behind it. She said that would top the leak until they could get here. But she also said told me to let her know if it does not work and they would call back if they could come on an emergency call. But we did exactly as she told us to and all was good. We were able to turn the tap off and wait for them to come.
A & L came out twice although the technician thought he had it the first time. There was just a pipe that wasn’t a good one so he replaced it. But I enjoyed working with him. He was a very nice person – very personable, attentive and friendly. He was efficient and knowledgeable too. Everything works fine now. The refrigerator is an older machine. We’re lucky it’s still working. So far, my experience with American Home Shield has been good as well.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
We’ve had American Home Shield for 20 months now and the best part about it is the ease of being able to request stuff online, as opposed to waiting through a prompt system or a live agent. It's nice to talk to somebody but at the same time, if I just need to tell them that “My furnace is busted. Come by whenever you want to,” and then they automatically send the ticket out.
Recently, the oven wasn’t heating properly so I filed a claim for it online. The contractor called and asked when he could come out. I told him, "This afternoon." And they're like, "That'd be great. We have a guy in the area." They came out, called before he showed up, rang the doorbell, handed us his business card before he entered. My wife and I felt comfortable. We invited him in, showed him where the appliance was and he got to work. Then, while he was in the house, he tried to find the part, told us where the part was. He wrote a ticket and was out the door and told us that they’ll call us as soon as they get the part. His forecast would be 2 weeks before they get the part. Four days later, he called me back and said, "Hey, I'm in the area. Can I stop by and install the part?" And I said, "Yeah. Come on down." It took him 15mins to work on it and so far, the oven is working.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
It’s a lot easier for me to submit a claim online than over the phone. We just go online, submit a claim, and then we get a call. The tech from Abbott that was sent out was good, and he did the job quickly and easily. He fixed our broken thermostat perfectly and now everything works fine. It used to be that we had to manually adjust the thermostat when it got cold or hot or turn it on or off. Now, we have it set, and it’s doing what it’s supposed to do. We've had American Home Shield for about four years, and, so far, it has been very positive. It’s been very simple and easy to use.
Good morning Paul,
We are pleased to hear about your most recent experience with American Home Shield to have the thermostat repaired. It is our goal to provide you with the best team of customer service reps and contractors to service you.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
The water dispenser was not working correctly and the online claim submission for it was super easy. I was also happy with how quickly American Home Shield was able to get back with me. The contractor who came out was awesome. He's a good and personable guy. He was friendly and above all, he was knowledgeable about what he was doing. He gave me some tips on preventing the issue from happening in the future, which I appreciate. Now, the water dispenser is 100% working fine. I'm glad I quit the previous home warranty I had since American Home Shield is better than them. I'd recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
Our in-sink garbage disposal went out and we couldn’t use that side of the sink very much because the drain would back up, so we had to be really careful. I called American Home Shield and they referred me to a company who never called me. I called American Home Shield back and they referred me to another company, Proline Plumbing, who called me right away. The repairman that came out was very professional and very nice. He did a good job and he did it quickly. Proline Plumbing is an excellent company. They made sure we knew that the plumber was coming early and they went out of their way for excellent customer service.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
We had a couple of different issues with the pool. The valves were leaking and the cleaning grids needed to be cleaned or replaced. My wife submitted the claim over the phone to AHS and everything went well with the contractor. He replaced the cleaning grids and solved the problems in one visit. Everything has been working good since he came out.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
The dishwasher needed a new dispenser for the liquid that you pour in to make everything sparkly and shiny. The contractor sent by American Home Shield when I submitted a claim was pretty prompt. He called me on a Thursday and I told him Friday morning would be wonderful. Then he called me back and said he'd come between 9:00 and 12:00. And by golly he was there at 9:00. He went and led to the dishwasher and he said it needed a new gizmo. Since the repair, everything's been operating fine. We were very satisfied with him.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
My heater’s capacitor went out, so it wasn't heating correctly. I filed a claim for it with American Home Shield over the phone and it was a long wait to talk to somebody. It was almost 40 minutes but it was easy and their rep was quick. AHS sent Carolina Air and Dustin was the name of the tech who came. I liked the way he talked. I liked his knowledge, how quick he was and how he explained what he was doing and why he was doing it. I've had American Home Shield for about nine years and I've never had a problem. I've always enjoyed it.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
The microwave wouldn’t work. I was cooking and had vegetables in it. The vegetables got cooked, but when I reached in to take them out, they were not cold but they weren’t as hot as they usually are. I started to reset a few more minutes on the microwave and it was completely dead. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone and the rep that I spoke to was great. AHS sent out the contractor, Josh’s Appliance Repair. The technician that came out was very nice, but he wasn’t able to fix the microwave because the parts have to be ordered and so I’m waiting. It may take 10 days to two weeks to get the parts.
When we first moved in, we had to get the door locks repaired. But the next day when we got our security system, AHS put new locks on the doors and didn’t charge us anything at all, so they intended to do that. They changed the locks and made them all the same where the same key will open the front door and the back door. That was what we wanted done so we wouldn’t have so many keys. Both of our experiences with AHS have been good and I’m looking forward to working with them. Our first year on the warranty was paid for already by the mortgage company when we got our loan, then I’m gonna continue it afterwards.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
My heat pump was freezing up. Every time I turn it around, the icon would come on, which would go to the heat strips. It bypassed the pump. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield and I did it online. They sent out John from Myers. He is a good guy. He is a hard worker and an honest guy. He found the problem and fixed it. The only issue I have right now is when I turn the thermostat up to 2 degrees, the icon starts blinking. That means the heat strips are on. Besides that, the heat pump seems to be working okay. They changed the compressor and the readings are good. Right now, I'm happy with it and I really like the company.
But I wasn't happy with the ones who came out before. That was AJS. They didn't spend any time and just all at once, they tried to send me a 4,500 unit. I didn't appreciate that. They didn't try to fix the thing but Myers came out, troubleshot it and did a good job. Also, I had a little communication problem with AHS. They said they were gonna cancel AJS and then send out Myers. But then, I got a call from AJS and they said they were coming out. But then we rescheduled and Myers came back out so everything was fine. I'm thankful that the heat pump got repaired.
We also had a refrigerator. On the left side of the fridge, it would freeze everything, and on the right side, it was normal. The techs came out and replaced some circuit boards and it didn't solve the problem. They told me I had a choice to either go to select a refrigerator online or go to Lowe's and pick one out. So I went to Lowe's and they replaced the refrigerator. Everything worked good and I was really happy with that. Overall, American Home Shield has been good. I'm satisfied with them and I would recommend them to others. In fact, my son's gonna be picking American Home Shield, too.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
My fridge was freezing up. I submitted a claim with AHS and it was an easy process. They assigned Jones Electronics to my claim and they were very nice. They had to replace a fan and I felt like the tech who came out had a lot of knowledge. He was also very professional. He had to order parts and it took a couple weeks before it was fixed. But everything’s working great now. I have AHS for 20 years now and so far, I’ve had good experience with them. The warranty gives you a safety if something breaks and you don’t have deep pockets.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
The pipe connected to the water heater was leaking and I filed a claim for it over the phone with American Home Shield. Their customer service was excellent, and the people that they sent were very professional. The contractor contacted me as soon as possible and they sent me a text to let me know that the technician was on his way. Not only that, it also showed me a map of how far the technician was. The technician came when they said he was supposed to come and he was able to replace the pipe.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I called American Home Shield at 1 o’clock in the morning on the automated service and the central air conditioner unit was fixed by 9 o’clock in the morning. I could not have been happier. The contractor was knowledgeable and everything is good now.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I was having problems with the dishwasher and the contractor that American Home Shield sent, A1 Accurate Appliance, came right away and I was very happy with them. With the oven though, it was Vector Appliance and I was not happy. The oven was not lighting well and its door was not shutting. The door needed a part to be replaced. Vector addressed the door situation by ordering new hinges to get it fixed, however, they did not address the lighting issue at all and we ended up purchasing a new appliance rather than the oven being repaired. But other than that, the American Home Shield's customer service has always been excellent. I’m very satisfied and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I’ve been very satisfied with American Home Shield. Our heat pump had a hole in one of the elements and it was losing Freon. It would get so low as well. My wife filed a claim online and American Home Shield called some folks locally. The assigned contractor was out quickly and they called to get everybody put together before they came. The guy took a look at the heat pump and ordered the part. It arrived in a week and he got everything set up and replaced the old part. He worked well and clean, so everything went well and smoothly. Also, we had some real old weather and we got the gears the garage door stripped out. American Home Shield sent out guys who were here in two days and it was all fixed. It was easy. I would tell friends to sign up for them. I should’ve done it when we bought the house to begin with.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
My water heater wasn't getting hot anymore and I had to press reset in order to refill it everyday. I called American Home Shield to submit a claim and they sent a repair company out. The guy came last Wednesday and he said the problem was with the heating element. He changed it and told me to wait an hour so I could refill and heat up. However, everyday since then, I still have to go out and press the reset button for the unit to refill and heat up again. I called American Home Shield and I wasn't pleased with what happened.
The company that came out diagnosed the situation without coming back out so American Home Shield called back and told me what they said that they needed to order another hot water heater. That was fine but then, they started telling me all these extra charges that I would have to pay for that wasn’t included such as a $50 fee, a $200 fee and extra parts. My water heater was replaced two years ago and I don’t remember having to pay anything out of pocket then, other than the service charge.
Also, my oven got damaged before due to lights. AHS didn’t cover that part and so I still have to buy a new stove. Then, when I had to get my AC fixed, I ended up having to pay the Freon fee, which was expensive, since they don't cover that. Even though I’m paying for the insurance, I still have to pay some high expenses out of pocket. So I'm not too happy with the way my experience with American Home Shield is working out. I'm dissatisfied and I'm thinking about looking at other options.
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. 7, 2019
We had problems with both of our showers. I called American Home Shield over the phone and submitted a claim. The interaction with the rep was good. The only problem I had with them was with my billing. I signed for them to take my payment out on the 2nd of the month, and it comes out all the time on the 31st, which my check doesn't come in until the 1st. So it makes me overdrawn every month. My sister and I both go through this every month with American Home Shield. Other than that, the tech who came out last time was great. His name is Anthony, and Emergency Plumbing & Rooter needs more service people like him to go out and help people. He was very patient, understanding and he explained everything. I had no questions because he came to me and showed me the part. He got everything resolved.
Hello, Pamela. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to advise us of your positive experience with AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
We had water backing up out of a drain in our basement. We called American Home Shield and someone came out and took a look. The contractor was very nice and the interaction was good. But I was a little concerned about how quickly American Home Shield got back to me. When I file a claim, usually, I would hear from them within 24-hours but it was two or three days before I got a call. It was on a Friday and I knew I probably wouldn't usually get service until Monday or Tuesday but it would be nice if someone had called on Friday and let me know when they're gonna call and set up a time to come out. It could be more of an immediate phone call from the plumber or from whoever that's coming out.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I have to call American Home Shield sometimes and call somebody from another country, like the Philippines or someplace that doesn’t seem organized, and it has always been difficult because they are hard to understand sometimes. To me, I don’t recommend it. But all the people that came to fix something in my house were great and I thank the crew that came over here. I had an issue with the oven recently and the techs sent out by American Home Shield were really superior. They were professional and they did an excellent job. I was very impressed.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I used American Home Shield this year and my experience was okay. I called for a plumbing issue as the tank on our commode started leaking and water was seeping from the tank. Their reps were nice and they told us that they’d get in touch with someone. They told us what to expect so it was pleasant. But, I was not happy that it took Greenway a few days to come out to my home. We called on a Saturday but they could not come to see us until that Wednesday. I understand it though. We could still use the commode and we had a towel around it so it wasn't that big emergency where we had to turn off the water. The contractor was prompt. When he came, he identified the problem and told us that he could fix it. He was very knowledgeable, excellent and did the job.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
The arm spring that tightens over the microwave was broke. I have an account with American Home Shield so I submitted a claim with them. The contractor came out and fixed the problem. It went very well with them. The technician was professional about the repair work and he got it all done. He took his time and the quality of the work that he did was great. He told me what he was doing and what was the problem. AHS has been doing well so I keep using them. I will refer people who need home warranty services to them.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I wasn't getting any heat so, I called in to submit a claim to American Home Shield. It was good with the rep but the wait was extremely long. I wait for about an hour. Then, they sent Ultra Air Heating & Cooling LLC two days later and the guy who came out was excellent. He came out three times, but he still provided the work that needed to be done, so there was no problem.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I had been with American Home Shield for several years and was pretty satisfied. No longer satisfied and horrible experience! I filed a claim on a microwave oven that stopped working and immediately filed a claim with AHS. They assured me that someone would be out to my house in a couple of days. They sent a technician from Sears in about three days, however, the tech looked at the brand of microwave and told me and AHS that he did not work on that brand of microwave and he left! Still no working microwave! Later AHS sent in a new request for a local tech to schedule an appointment to come to our house. We waited several days and no show.
I called AHS again and was told who was suppose to be coming to my house and they gave me the name and phone number of the tech that would be coming. I called the tech to set up the appointment and was told by the tech that the microwave job was too small and I should just go and buy me a new one. I explained to him that I had coverage through AHS and the microwave was suppose to be covered! I called AHS to tell them what he said and they refuse to hear it and kept calling the tech anyway and still no show.
Later, the tech called me and said he didn't know if he was covered to work on AHS product which by then I am aggravated and wanted to be assigned a new tech because of his bad attitude! AHS did not want to hear it and insisted that I would have to use him. No way was I allowing this tech in my home with this terrible attitude! I canceled the insurance with AHS and now they are claiming that I owe them a 100.00 for services that I did not get! Did I mention that between all of this time I called them a total of 10 times and of course put on hold for an hour each time? I have gone on to a new Warranty Service! Terrible Service from American Home Shield!
Hello, Lafalia. I apologize that you had so many issues with your most recent service request. I do see that you canceled and also see the past due service fee flagged on the account. A member of our Social Media team will contact you directly.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
This is the worst warranty ever. I purchased a home in Arizona last April, almost 10 months ago. A month later the refrigerator was leaking water into the freezer. The refrigerator was still working so not an emergency. Thank goodness! I was "on hold" for 1.5 hours! The website would not allow me to submit the claim for some silly reason.
About 6 months later the same problem arose. This time the repair person complained that the plumber before him installed the part incorrectly. As he was taking out the "improper part" there was an electrical arc and 3-4 components in the refrigerator were fried. The company who American Home Shield (AHS) sent out did not fix "self-contained" parts. So the refrigerator is NOT working, there is a sick 2 year old in the home, without refrigeration for any milk or food.... food in the refrigerator is going to spoil. This was Thursday. The company AHS assigned did not have any availability until Monday. Had to go buy a small refrigerator to keep going. Runyan Appliance did come out on Monday and told us it would cost about $1,000 to repair the 16 year old refrigerator. BUT the parts were not available and would take about 2 weeks! Because the refrigerator was still "repairable" AHS won't replace it.
It has already been a week... so we will have been without a refrigerator for THREE WEEKS!! I do not find that acceptable. There has to be emergency repair people on call, AND there has to be some economically sound alternative rather than spending $1,000 on a refrigerator which has needed several other repairs already.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
American Home Shield is contracting local repair shops to do the job. They needed to replace a stove exhaust fan (pretty simple, right?). Well, this is 9 month later, the job is not done and no follow up from either the AHS or the contractor. I keep calling them every 2 weeks and get the same answer - the part is backordered. This is total BS as we cannot cook on the stove as the smoke alarm keeps going off when we have a bit of steam coming out. Well, now the steam is coming out of my ears based on their awful service. What they need to do is to replace the whole damn fan instead of just one part if the inventory is a problem. That is why it is called "Insurance". But they are trying to save every penny. Buyer beware.
Good afternoon Fred,
Your frustration and concerns are understood regarding your most recent experience to have your stove exhaust fan repaired through American Home Shield. I would be glad to speak with you and get issues resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I have been loyal to American Home Shield and paying them every month. Have got the best appliance plan. Our water heater got burst while we were sleeping, it was Sunday morning and AHS did not provide the technician. It has to wait for 24 hours. I had to run my own water restoration services before AHS could be connected after 30 hours. Technician has given a quote and AHS is asking 650$ to be able to make to quotes. Even though there may not be a modification needed but AHS wants me to pay. I have decided to cash out for the repair but customer service is giving me different prices whenever contacted. First time they gave 699$ but now they are saying it is 600 plus 99 cents. It is complete loss to us and AHS is not caring that we are without water for 4 days now.
Hi D,
I understand your concerns regarding the modification cost and the water heater replacement that needs to be completed. I would be glad to speak with you and discuss the CIL offer.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
Wish there was an option for zero stars. Most useless company ever. They just cancelled my policy without any intimation. I learned that when I called them for a service call. I told them, “Let’s renew it” and the salespeople say that it cannot be renewed, I asked the reason. They don't have any reason... They don't intimate customer about cancelling the policy. Most irresponsible company I have come across.
Good morning Yuvraj,
I do apologize as I see that your policy expired on 12/01/2018 and not renewed. I would be glad to speak with you and address your concerns and experience.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
We have waited 4 months now for our AC/heating unit to be fixed. We have gone through 3 different contractors, with 3 different diagnosis, without the unit being fixed. Terrible customer service. Requested to speak to supervisor, was told one would contact me, it's been almost 3 weeks and no one has contacted me. Every time you call you wait on hold for 30 to 60 minutes. I cannot understand how this company has any good reviews.
Good morning Sheena,
I would like to apologize for the delay in service that you have experienced to have the air conditioner and heating system repaired. Your concerns are understood regarding multiple diagnosis and the hold times experienced. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I was with American Home Shield a long time ago and then there was a class action suit and it got turned off. I relocated and hooked back up with them. Their contractors have been here for various problems over a period of time and they’ve all been very good at what they’re doing. Recently, I had a dishwasher that was bad and used a dashboard on the internet to submit a claim. It's convenient. It’s easier for me to access the insurance company that way versus using the phone where I could not get through sometimes. The tech who came out and fixed the issue was good and he knew what he was doing too. I’d recommend American Home Shield to homeowners.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I’ve always been very satisfied with American Home Shield. Everybody that I've dealt with from those that they have dispatched, even for plumbing or HVAC, has provided prompt service. They've been excellent. American Home Shield's website is very user-friendly too. I filed a claim online for a leaking toilet and on the same day, I got an email that Chesapeake Plumbing would contact me regarding the service. On the following day, I got a call from them to do the schedule and everything worked out okay afterwards. The technician showed me which part was the issue and he replaced it. Inside the water tank behind the toilet, there's a part that lifts to get the water down. Then there's a round part that clogs the hole at the bottom. But when it gets old, it curves around the outside and that was why the water leaked through. Water just kept running into the toilet. But the water has stopped running and now, I’m saving a lot on the water bill.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
A pipe had broken. My fiancee was trying to turn on the hose in the back and the whole pipe came off. So, we filed a claim online to AHS and the website works perfectly. We paid the deductible and the contractors came out in a couple of days and they fixed it. It was a pretty positive experience with the contractors. Everything's good and perfect since the contractors left. I'm pretty much recommending AHS to everybody.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
My wife made a claim to American Home Shield when the motor on the garage door opener stopped spinning. She did it online and we got a response right away. The contractor came that weekend to fix it and my wife told me everything went well. She was very happy with the technician and the company. They had the replacement part right there and they fixed it. Since the repair, everything has been working really well.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
All of the claims I have made to American Home Shield had been fine and I appreciate how quick the people come out. In all of the cases, the quality of work and professionalism of the technicians who were out had been outstanding. The doorbell man did a really nice job when our doorbell did not work consistently. He checked the doorbell inside, the doorbell outside and the transformer downsize. Then, he took everything apart and recommended a basic doorbell that was very reasonable without any bells and whistles. He was a one-man show and when he got to work, it was tough for him to keep up with his cellphone. But, he called me back every day and even though it was colder than hell here, it was snowing and that it was tough to get around, all of the communication had been excellent.
We also had a plumber who came in to check out the shower because the shower unit had been leaking and it got into the Sheetrock. He got behind it and determined that there was no longer a leak. The current shower head in there is fine but we have to replace some of the Sheetrock that’s right underneath the shower. Whenever I submit a claim, I just call American Home Shield and tell them that I have a problem. Everybody at their customer service has been great. We talk about whatever choices I might have and they encourage to call back again.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
We’ve had American Home Shield since we purchased the house in late June of last year. My experience has been very good and I’m very pleased with the service. I usually submit my claims online and it usually takes a contractor anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to contact me once I submit my claim. Doing it online gives me a hard copy, and I can see it in solid and I can write down and record everything.
We have a Samsung French Door refrigerator and there is a little plastic flap that blocks the area between the two doors when you close them to keep the refrigerator cold on the inside. The spring in the little flap suddenly broke. It wouldn’t flip back so when you close the door, the flap would get caught between the doors. We couldn’t get the doors closed and keep the coolant in the refrigerator. We called for the repairman to come out and look at it, and they called us and showed up on time. The tech said he couldn’t change the spring and he had to get a hold of the unit, so he ordered a new unit and put it in. Now, when we close our refrigerator door, the spring causes the flap to flip back into the correct position, and the door closes and it seals. It was a lot of work for a simple appliance, but everything was perfect.
AHS has always been very dependable and the people that have shown up have been very professional. They fix things very quickly, efficiently and easily. We intend to renew our subscription as long as the price doesn’t go up too much. It's nice to know that we are protected. If anything goes wrong, all I got to do is go to the computer, punch in some numbers and somebody comes.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
We had a leaky garbage disposal and Quandt Plumbing, the company that American Home Shield sent, was very prompt in response on a very nasty, cold day, and took care of the problem for us. That was an excellent experience. The only disappointment I had was when our furnace was failing back in November and we couldn't get a response in a very timely manner. It was that time of the year when temperatures were dropping and AHS had a lot of calls. They don’t have enough companies that were contracted to do work for them in the area of heating or cooling. They were just swamped. AHS should have a timely response when you wake up at your house and it's 56 degrees.
We eventually had to go out of network to get service and the service provided was outstanding. They were the same company that originally installed the furnace 20 years ago. There is a delay though in American Home Shield fulfilling their obligation to that company. I had followed up many times, trying to find out if the company got paid and I don't know if they did. When I log into American Home Shield, I can see the account as far as what claims have been opened and satisfied and which ones remain open. The last time I logged in, the claim from the furnace back in November was still open but I understand that AHS needed some paperwork from the furnace company.
Also, AHS should have the staffing to handle a lot of inbound calls when the weather goes bad. If you get on there and try to make a call to their 800 number, you can be on eternal hold and it's annoying when you're trying to make the claim during your business day. It’s time away from your duties. During the last process though, I found out that they have an option where I can schedule a callback, which worked really well. I can either submit the claim online which is not a big deal, especially if it's something not urgent. If it's something in need of immediate attention, then I like having that callback feature. Kudos to AHS for setting that up.
Michaels Electric, one of American Home Shield’s contractors, was absolutely outstanding. They resolved a problem with my quiet vent system. There were a couple of things that went wrong with it but the guys from Michaels Electric stayed with the problem and got it fixed. I was very impressed with their service and the speed of resolution. Anything from Michaels Corporation regardless of the industry has always been top professional and I have nothing bad to say about any of the contractors that AHS has employed. I just wished they had more heating and air conditioning people at the time we initially called for that problem back in November. Other than that, we're sticking with American Home Shield. I would recommend them to any homeowner because it has been that useful to us in the past. We've had this service in South Carolina and we were happy to sign up with them again in Wisconsin. The service is too valued.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
There was an issue with the icemaker in our refrigerator where we couldn't get any ice made. I filed a claim online with American Home Shield and it was easy to get the information through to them on what I needed. Then, the contractor that they sent kept me apprised on where he was that day and about approximately what time he would be here. When he got here, he knew what he was doing and got the icemaker fixed quickly. It seems to be working as it should now, so I was very satisfied. I’ve had American Home Shield for about 10 years now. I’ve had them in a prior home, at our home on Birdnest Drive and we had them too in the condo that we had. Also, I have recommended them to our friends.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
The furnace quit so, I called American Home Shield. It was early on Friday when I called. The only thing I didn’t like was I explained to the rep that our wind chills were 15 below and she actually asked me if it could wait until Monday, to which I said no. They had someone come out on Friday afternoon and they were great. They were very polite and they explained everything. The issue was a fuse on the side of the furnace, which I had never seen before. The guy replaced the fuse and he replaced something else on it and fixed it.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
We have a large size family, so we need the microwave all the time. If we don’t have it functioning, it will be very uncomfortable. One time, we could not use any of the buttons in our microwave and we couldn’t turn it on. I went online to file a claim with American Home Shield and A&D was able to get to us quickly. The technician was very nice, but they had to order a part and that took about a week. Now the microwave is perfect.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I purchased my home in June of last year and it came with a home warranty from American Home Shield. There was a time when my furnace was making a lot of noise, and it didn't sound like it was running right. Submitting a claim to AHS was pretty easy. I called AHS to take a look at the furnace and went through the initial email that they sent me. It told me exactly what I needed to do to submit a claim. I had to put in like a credit card number for the deductible, and I could have it charged at the time that you request an appointment, or whenever the technician comes to see me. It was very efficient and simple.
I received a text from AHS saying the contractor is gonna be from A-1, and then it was followed by a text from the technician himself, just keeping me up-to-date with when he was going to be at the house. He came to the house right when they said they would. He's very polite and asked where everything was at. It was a nice experience. He found some sort of issue with the furnace but he said it was more expensive to replace that part than it was to actually get a new furnace. So, he put the recommendation in. Shortly after that, he said it was approved and he scheduled a time for a new furnace to be installed. If I were to purchase a home again in the future and the seller offered a warranty through American Home Shield, it would be a selling point for me. I was a little apprehensive at first as I am not familiar with the warranty. But with this first experience I've had, that apprehension was put at ease.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
American Home Shield has totally ripped us off. We had a terrible experience with our pool system. We had the pool people come and they did a major fix. It should have been covered, but they didn’t do that. After that, we had a claim with the dishwasher. The dishwasher drawer just would flop down and not stay open or it would slam down. So they came, ordered the parts and they replaced them. They said, “Well, that’s just where it's gonna be.” So of course, we paid the $75 fee. Then I kept telling them about the dishwasher and they keep trying to come here. We moved to Hoover, Indiana. They would show up at our door and they knew we were in Indiana. So it went beyond the time limit and they wouldn’t do anything unless we would pay again. It was horrible from American Home Shield. So we called out a private individual, Mr. Appliance, that came and fixed it.
Recently, American Home Shield sent Bexar Appliance Repair to fix the icemaker on the refrigerator. They were wonderful. They were knowledgeable and helpful. They fixed the problem. We will continue to use them for our regular needs and they will be the ones we’ll call. We had a good experience with the fridge. But overall, we’ve had a bad experience with AHS.
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. 6, 2019
We bought a new house and discovered that the heating element in the furnace was not good. The realtor submitted a claim to American Home Shield and when the contractor came out everything went very well. He was helpful. We had to do the payout to have the whole furnace replaced and the person who handled my claim was on top of it. He emailed me back right away.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
Navigating AHS's website has been really good. Though I usually call, I filed the last claim I had for a plumbing issue online and it was very easy. The plumber whom they sent was wonderful. AHS got them out to a rural area quickly. I knew it was a little more difficult for them but still it was no problem. I've noticed that AHS has done better than when we first got their warranty. Back then, it took a lot longer to get people out and forever trying to set up the claim on the phone. I was on the phone for hours on hold and transferring through those things. Now, the online process and turnaround time have been a lot better. The contractors they've sent have been fine as well.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
American Home Shield sent AC Wizard for my heating issue and the two guys that came out were really great. They were friendly and they fixed everything. They also explained things, answered my questions and made sure that I understood them. When I contacted AHS for service, I didn’t know what the issue was. It just didn’t seem like my heat was working. It would run a while, kick off, but only for about a minute and then it was kicking back on. The guys took the broken thermostat. You could touch it and the temperature would shoot up so it really wasn’t measuring it very well. And so they changed out the thermostat to the one that was correct. I had another thermostat and they replaced it for me. They also explained the issue of the older plate and that the warranty doesn’t cover going up in the condo ceiling and tearing open stuff like that.
It was my first time to make a claim and it was very easy. I did it online and they were really prompt with the whole process and being able to get the repair guys out. There was a notification that said they received the claim and that they would be contacting me within 24 hours, and they did. I felt like I was informed through the whole process, which was good, and I didn’t feel like I was waiting around. AHS also gave me options as to the companies that they would send out, which was great, and I was provided with great service. I would recommend AHS.
Hello, Kristie. Thank you for letting us know how well your service request went. We appreciate your patronage and hope to service your home for years to come.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I recently submitted a claim to American Home Shield for the heating system that was shutting down. I did it over the phone and the process was very easy. The contractor came in, went down and did what he had to do. The problem was resolved and he said that the system needs maintenance. Everything has been working okay since then.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
It was easy to submit my claim with American Home Shield online. We had clogged drains and it took three days for Buser Plumbing to come out and they did a good job. They got in and out pretty quickly. Plus, they let me know what was going on with the pipes. The appliance repair was sketchy though. The guy didn’t fix the washer because it was a plumbing problem, not the washer, but AHS still charged me 75 bucks for the guy to come out.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
We had some bad weather and my lights were dimming down. I was concerned about the electrical wiring, so I had American Home Shield have someone to come out. Whenever I submit a claim, I do it online then I finished up over the phone to schedule a time. The technician that came was professional and courteous. He didn’t make me feel uncomfortable being in my home, careful when he did any kind of work, and made sure he didn’t mess anything up. He ran a thorough check of everything. Two days later and everything seemed fine, but I didn’t wanna take a chance. I previously used another company, and every time they came out for a call, they try to sell me something, but this didn’t happen and I like that. I had a good experience with American Home Shield and I’ve already recommended them. Somebody recommended it to me and it was a good purchase.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
Submitting a claim with American Home Shield for the AC system in our house was very easy. Everything went well. The technicians who came out from Metropolitan Heating and Air Conditioning were fantastic. They were very professional and tidy, and they also knew what they were doing. They said, "Yeah, we can fix that for you. We just gotta ring up Home Shield again to make sure we got an authorization." They were very easy to deal with. I couldn't get cold air before but since the repair, the AC system is working properly now.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
When I put the garbage in to the sink, it wasn’t going around anything like that. So, there was definitely something going on with the garbage disposal in terms of electrical because it wasn’t properly doing the function it's supposed to. I called American Home Shield and they have the automated system. So now, I say what I have, my address, and the contract number. Sometimes, I don’t like it because I can’t say exactly what I want but it went smoothly with this claim. Also, the contractor who came out was a very nice person. He was very good and very knowledgeable of what he was doing. He went right directly to what was happening and what was going on, so I like that. I’m very conscious of that. I watch people when they come and do work. If anyone asks about American Home Shield, I would say to get American Home Shield. They're very comprehensive and when you call, they’re expedient and they definitely get the job done.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
Our heater stopped working and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone. The service lady that answered wasn’t very nice. It was my first time using AHS and my first time using a home insurance ever, so I was not familiar and she was not helpful. It was a Thursday and I explained to her that we wanted the heat to be checked on Friday so that we will at least know what was going on before the weekend.
I have little people and we were all sick with a bad cold, so I didn’t wanna live without heat. And she’s like, “Well, there’s nothing that can be done.” I understood the rule, but she didn’t even try. It was 48 hours before they would go to our house, and then they had two business days to solve the issue. She gave me the phone of the contractor and I hung up. The first contractor said they wouldn’t be able to come until Monday. I thanked them and then hung up. I called AHS again, and then a guy answered. He checked who was available that day. And that same day, they sent me someone. He was very good.
The contractor came, checked the heater and he said some new machine was needed. He explained that it was gonna take until Monday. But at least, he came and he was very nice. During the weekend, another lady from AHS who was very nice told me that I could buy a heater and they will reimburse it. So I bought a heater, and they said it was gonna take 30 business days to be reimbursed. I haven’t gotten reimbursed, but it doesn’t matter because the contractor came here on Monday. He was good as well and he fixed the heater and it is working perfectly since then. Although it took several phone calls, it worked out well. I am very pleased with AHS's service and the experience with them has been very very good.
Hi, Ofelia. I apologize for the delays you experienced when calling in for assistance. We do appreciate your patronage.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I submitted a claim to AHS over the phone when my heating unit wasn't working and the contractors came out twice. The first time, they put a new gas igniter in as they thought it was the problem. They tried it several times, fired it up and it worked. They thought they fixed it and everybody left. When my husband and I came home, there was no heat. They had to come out again, and that’s when they discovered that we needed a whole new heater. The heater was replaced and it took another week for them to get back, but they let us borrow two electric heaters. We had one in our bedroom, and the other one in our family room. It could not heat up the downstairs at all but we dealt with it. The people at AHS were really nice, and the people they sent to work were nice too.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
My toilet was backed up and I filed a claim for it with American Home Shield. In about 48 hours, a contractor was able to come out. He looked at it and told us what needed to be done. I had two toilets and he unstuck the one that was clogged up. With the other one, he had to replace the flapper ball. The repairs helped and it was done in a timely manner, so everything moved promptly. Having a warranty is very valuable since at the time, I did not have the money to call a plumber and to pay full price, so that was a big help for me.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I have been with American Home Shield for almost a year now and they've done well so far. They, as well as the techs they have sent out, have been responsive. The techs have also been friendly. Once, I filed an online claim for my clogged pipe and it was a seamless experience. I do it that way as it is quicker and you can do it after hours. I also don't wanna stay on hold. American Home Shield assigned FJ Murphy & Son to the claim. They came out within 24 hours and unclogged the pipe.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
The water heater stopped heating water. I called AHS over the phone and it was a great experience with their rep. Within hours, the contractors called me and they came out the next day. They were just so professional, kind, and got the job done quickly. I was very happy.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I normally submit my claims with American Home Shield online. You can set up a time there and do everything. It would say which days a technician is available but the schedule is not an exact time. You can select either morning, mid-day or afternoon. It’s easy to submit a claim. But after you submit it, when you come back a few days later to check what time it was that you scheduled the service for, you can't pull any of that information. You can see that you’ve submitted the claim but you can’t see any of the details of it. That part was a little frustrating. Nonetheless, we've been happy with American Home Shield. Having a warranty is very valuable and although I've had them in the past, this is my first year to do American Home Shield and the coverage is much better. I haven't had any issues so far. It has covered everything that I’ve made a claim on and the repairs have been made.
American Home Shield has sent Sears for a few claims and Sears has been wonderful. I've been happy with their service. They don’t mind explaining what they are looking at and when they’ve finished troubleshooting, they would tell you what parts they have to order. The most recent claim was with our washing machine and the previous one was for a faulty ice maker in our refrigerator. We could not use the washing machine until it was repaired. But since Sears has made the repairs, we haven't had any problems. Those experiences were great.
Good morning Brent,
I am pleased to hear about your experience with Sears and the wonderful experiences that they have provided you with. I hope you continue to enjoy your warranty with AHS!.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
In November 2018, our upstairs AC unit was no longer cooling. I submitted a claim to AHS and an HVAC technician was assigned promptly. I was charged a $75 service fee for the visit. The technician diagnosed an evaporator coil leak and recommended a replacement. However, he continued to discuss the costs and escalated the price of non-covered items to roughly $1500. $600 of this was the cost of the refrigerant ($80/lb, consistent with AHS documentation) and the rest was associated with "code compliance" issues he said had to be addressed. He proceeded to offer up the option of replacing the entire system, which he "quoted" to be about the same price as the repair (further research proved this to be an impossible price for this size unit).
AHS contacted us with the official estimates and I asked how long before I needed to make a decision. I was told to take my time and contact them whenever I was ready. As it was winter, the AC was a low priority. We evaluated the options (including getting quotes from other contractors to repair/replace the system) and contacted AHS again in January 2019. At that point, I was told that it had been longer than 60 days and so I needed to start the entire process over, including the $75 service fee. I scheduled the appointment. The new contractor (different from first) came to diagnose the system and, despite some discrepancies in the findings, diagnosed the same evaporator coil leak.
Without further discussion, the technician left and we were later contacted by AHS. The subsequent estimate was $2383 of non-covered costs ($80/lb refrigerant consistent with AHS documentation... although a different quantify of refrigerant in this estimate plus non-covered "code compliance" issues). This is on top of the covered repair. I had received a quote from an independent contractor at this stage and it was $2600 for the entire job to replace the coil without a need for any of the "code compliance" work.
We had decided to replace the system regardless (15 years old), so I requested a cash-in-lieu offer from American Home Shield per their contract language. The offer that was brought back was for $166 for the complete evaporator coil replacement (compared to $2600 estimate from independent contractor). This is small fraction of the cost even assuming a massive (50%+) discount for a negotiated rate with their contractors. The cost to AHS of the refrigerant alone would have been $90 per their own documentation (covering $10/lb, 9 lb). That means the cost of the coil replacement (material and labor) would be $76. I pressed the agent on the phone and was finally informed that the cost is really $366, but I was being deducted $210 for labor to date.
This labor to date was a 45 minute visit to diagnose the issue, for which I had already paid $75. Had I elected to continue with the coil replacement, this would have been 100% covered by AHS. I cannot find anything in the contract language identifying the need to pay this labor to date cost if you choose the cash-in-lieu option. The estimate for the repair did not include this cost in any way. When I pressed for an avenue to appeal that amount, I was told that there is nothing that can be done to change the offer. With warmer weather approaching here in Texas, I had to press on with the system replacement and was left with no choice but to accept that offer.
AHS is extremely dishonest in its practices. They engage in contracts with service providers to encourage the repair contractors to pass on false charges to the consumer in order to cover their losses on the "warranty" repair. These false charges are put forth to the consumer as required to continue coverage of the system (failure to complete "code compliance" work will void warranty). When asked for details of the code requirements with a reference to the code, I was simply given the list of work items again.
Between the two contractors that came out, the list of "code compliance" issues wasn't even the same. Then, when asked to pay out in lieu of the repair, they quote the nonsensical "contract" price as what they owe. Given the 2 service fees that I paid for the contractor visits (one just to tell me what I already knew), I net $16 toward my costs to replace the entire system out of pocket. I've never been a fan of home warranties, but this experience has proven to me how big of a scam they really are. Anything beyond a small appliance repair or piping plug, it isn't even worth it to call them.
Good morning Douglas,
Your frustration and concerns are understood regarding your most recent experience to have your air conditioner system repaired through American Home Shield. I understand that there is a non covered cost associated with the repairs or a CIL offer. I would be glad to speak with you and get issues resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
Updated on 07/01/2019: I have 2 accounts with AHS, one a rental property and the second my home. Earlier this year I reported a refrigerator repair at my rental unit. After two months of no resolution and numerous calls to AHS they still expected me to wait for another appliance repair company to service the appliance. At that time I filed a Consumer Affairs report against AHS. AHS's complaint department contacted me right away and resolved the issue within a matter of a week.
Now my home refrigerator stopped working and once again I am running into the same problems. A service technician has been to my house 3 times in a month and still cannot fix the appliance. I have been out of a refrigerator for 5 weeks and being told by AHS I must wait longer. UNACCEPTABLE!!!! AHS has VERY poor customer service. They have on numerous occasions hung up the phone on me when I have asked to speak to a supervisor. Anyone looking for a home warranty company needs to think twice before signing up with American Home Shield.
Original Review: I have been a long time customer of AHS Warranty and have not had a problem until my recent issue. My refrigerator stopped cooling. I placed the service request the 4th of the month, it's now the 5th of the following month and I still have no working refrigerator. Repair service has been out 3 times and keep replacing parts but to no avail. I have called both the warranty co and repair service co for 2 days and have gotten nowhere. I'm told they are still trying to find parts. I feel as a customer I am not being heard. It has been 3 hours today I have been on the phone and I continue to be disconnected every time I call AHS. I have complained and all I'm told they will report the issue. There appears to be no way to resolve any issues with this company. They do not value their customers and feel it's acceptable that the customer can live without a refrigerator for over a month with no resolution in sight.
Hello, Beth. I regret to learn that you have had a poor service experience. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist directly with resolution on your appliance work order.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
Updated on 02/12/2019: So, the Ms. ** from AHS calls me and pretends to care. She says that she will review my situation and see how they can help to make it right. Then creates a hypothetical explanation that simply doesn't work. THEY LOST MY PART and now my stove is rendered inoperable. But, I am responsible for the costs to replace it. After "looking into it," Ms. ** comes back with the brilliant advice that I file suit against the repair company that was doing the work. Not the company that they recommended to repair the part and subsequently lost it. Nope not them, sue the repair company.
Again, even if this was the recourse, shouldn't they be the ones taking care of this. Isn't AHS supposed to make home ownership easier? Aren't they supposed to be the customer's advocate in taking care of situations like this? I guess not. We haven't had an operating stove since before Thanksgiving. AHS solution is for me to sue a service company that acted on their behalf and wait how ever long that process takes to get a new stove. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO PEOPLE TAKING OWNERSHIP FOR THEIR ERRORS AND THEN DOING THE RIGHT THING TO FIX IT?!
Original Review: Our control board on our range went out the week of Thanksgiving. Called AHS and they sent someone right out. Great. Said it needed to be rebuilt. Great. Part comes in January. OK. Tech opens box and part isn't there. WHAT? Call service company and they tell me AHS closed the service call and should've called me to let me know they're going to replace it. OK. I call AHS. They tell me yes, replacement because they lost the part. Offered my $3,000 for my $10,000 stove. Nope. AHS Options tells me to call Customer Service dept and they can authorize more to replace it, since they LOST my part.
Mind you, I only asked them to go up to $5,000 to get me a new stove. Called today and spent over an hour on the phone. First told NO, $3,000 is the limit, then told maybe Options can help you. (Even though Options said Service could.) Ask me to hold and then hang up on me. SO DONE! This is absurd. How can they lose a part, and hold the customer accountable for their error? Contract or no, what happened to doing the right thing??
Good morning Paul,
Your frustration and concerns are understood regarding your most recent experience to have your oven repaired through American Home Shield. I would be glad to speak with you and get issues resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I pay American Home Shield the monthly fee and then I pay $75 when a person comes out. When submitting a claim, I call or go online and put in what I need to be looked at. This time, I called AHS for my furnace. I didn’t have any heat and it was freezing as hell. The contractor came and looked at the unit. It needed a part and they ordered it. Then they came the next week and put it in.
One time, my refrigerator wasn’t keeping cold, so a tech came and I asked him what was going on. He said it was done and that it had to be replaced, and the way he put it to me was that I had to come out of pocket and just buy another refrigerator. So that was what we did. But I was very upset because I thought that the appliance was gonna be fixed. Also, the guy that was sent had an attitude, and I could lean almost towards being prejudiced.
Then on my next claim, I was told that the sump pump needed to be fixed, but it would cost me $700 because they would replace the pump as it was not up to code. I pulled the contract out because I wanted to see about the sump pump. Then I realized after reading that they should have replaced the refrigerator, and they didn’t. The contract said that if they didn’t fix it, they were to replace it, but when I called to complain, the only thing that the AHS rep did was apologize. Now, when I go into my account online, they don’t even have it listed in there about the refrigerator. They have it listed like I had something done to my AC, which at the time, I didn’t. I was thinking about canceling AHS. To me, as long as the claim is something small, AHS will honor the warranty. But if it’s something bigger, they find ways to try to get out of it. I'm not satisfied with AHS and the warranty is not even worth it to me anymore.
Good afternoon Towanda,
Your concerns are understood regarding your claims with American Home Shield. I would be glad to speak with you and get each one resolve to completion.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I called American Home Shield to have my heat pump fixed because it didn’t ignite to burn the gas. Everything on the customer service was good. The technician who came out was professional and I like him. He replaced a part. And then, the gas valve messed up so he had to come back another day to have that one replaced also. There was a little bit of delay because he thought the part won't ignite, but then it ended up the gas valve was broken. I had to call back to the company to verify and make sure it was covered. And then it had to wait to locate where the part was, so he could pick it up. I didn’t have enough time to wait, so I had to reschedule another day. But it's good and I'm happy with the service.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I had my hot water heater broken. I made a claim on the website of AHS for it. Navigating through their website was very easy. I think it's easy for younger people, whereas for people that didn't grow up with computers or the Internet, it might be a little difficult for them. When I made the claim online, AHS said, "This company will be calling you." The next day the contractors called me around 10 o'clock Eastern Time. They said they would be out there the following day. They were out there the following day and they did everything perfectly. So, the interaction with the contractors was great. Within a couple of days, I had a new water heater, so AHS is great.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
Our furnace had stopped functioning so, I went online to file a claim to American Home Shield and in 20 minutes, I got a call from the company that was gonna come out and take a look at it. Then, another 10 minutes after that and I got a call from them to set up the appointment. Piggybacking both of those things was American Home Shield sending me a text message to let me know that these things were going to happen. And so they called to set the appointment.
The guy came out and in that process of the guy getting ready to come out for the appointment, I got a text message from American Home Shield saying that the guy was on his way. I could track him and they gave me a map of where he was at and where he was going to, which was our house. Then, he arrived and diagnosed the problem and then left and ordered the part. The same thing happened when they got that part in. I got a text message, got the part, and the electrical company called us and said they were gonna come out and install it. We got that notice again from American Home Shield and tracking his progress as he left to come to see us. And when he was here, he got it all taken care of and there was not a problem. It went really well.
I’m an agent for Farmers Insurance and whenever I’m talking to a client about their home coverage and about appliances and things and they say they got an older home, I always talk to them about getting a warranty on everything and always, the only company that I ever mention is American Home Shield. I might go on a to a little bit detail on my experiences with them which has always been excellent. In fact, I took out a second policy because I’ve got a mobile home that my sister lives in. I thought I probably need to get something for her because she sure can’t afford to replace the things that would break. So, I took out a policy for her and on December, her heater went down on her and American Home Shield came out and replaced the motor. I definitely recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
The furnace would come on but not all the time. Most of the day, it wasn’t on and we had to turn it off and on to get it to go. It was failing and made a click sound over and over. I submitted a claim online to American Home Shield and navigating the website was super easy. We were told that it was the ignition nozzle which was burnt out and when the contractor came in, he said it was hot. So, he switched that out and then, it clicked on. It has been running ever since and everything has been performing perfectly. He was nice and even asked if I wanted to learn how to change stuff in the furnace. He even replaced our thermostat because it was old and had Mercury. He did it free of charge. He had an extra one and he put in on there for us. It was a great interaction.
I was skeptical at first in getting a warranty but it’s super valuable. It made us feel a lot less stressed and it was an easy $75 deposit. If you wanna have less pain and frustration in just dealing with who you would call and what you would do when there’s an issue, American Home Shield is the best way. It makes budgeting a lot easier because you’re not worried about giving several hundred dollars on stuff.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
My heat was not working and when I woke up, it was 58 degrees in my house. I sent American Home Shield a claim online and the contractor came before 11:00 on the same day. Both the interaction with him and the service were very good. Everything has been working great since the repair. I’ve never had a home warranty before and I got this when I got this condo. I am super impressed.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I have been with American Home Shield for at least 10 years. I just call them when I submit a claim and then they send a technician out, or they give me the name and then the technician calls me. Recently, the thermostat wasn't heating right. A technician from Precision Engineering came out, and he found out it was the motherboard that had to be replaced.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
The dishwasher was leaking. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online. The techs who came out were great. The first time they came out, they replaced one part. Then, they replaced another part the second time around. After the repair, everything has been fine.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I live in the Midwest and we were expecting horrible cold temps and I had no heat. So when our furnace went out, we submitted a claim online and because it was on a Saturday and we couldn't get anyone out here or even be contacted until Monday, we also left a message to have someone call us back. They called us back in 45 minutes and they found someone to come out and we had someone out there in a couple of hours that afternoon.
I don’t have an issue setting things up online, but usually, when you call a home warranty company, it's usually something happening right now in real time. It's not something that always has the option of waiting for 48 hours before they can get a vendor to contact you. It would make it so much more convenient, if there was some kind of a line or if you could actually speak with someone instead of getting the recording that says, "Your whole time will exceed 45 minutes." And in instances like ours, you don’t want to wait an hour or two, you need somebody now.
On the other hand, hey covered everything and we’re happy with our experience. The contractor AHS sent out was very nice. We had a part that went out and they couldn't get the part until Monday. Then when they tried to get the part, no one had it in town and they had to order it. So, we were without heat except for a couple of space heaters for five days before they ever got back out here. When they went to put the part in, something else had broken. Luckily for us, it was a part that they were able to get, so they went to get it, came back and we've been fine ever since.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I put in a claim with American Home Shield for my dishwasher. I answered the questions online and requested for Sears because they are the best that they got.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I had an issue with my oven not heating. I went online and filed a claim to American Home Shield and it went well. They sent a tech out in two days and I was satisfied with his service. He replaced the burner and it has been working fine since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
The contractor American Home Shield sent to fix my water heater has been absolutely wonderful. He came out twice and I was charged for the first call. He came out once last week and adjusted the thermostat in the water heater, and that made a cool shower lukewarm. But the hot water in the master bathroom shower is still not hot enough. The tech came back out and said that the water heater is 10 years old and it only has one heating element in it where most have two. That was the best he could do. He also said that American Home Shield would refuse to replace the water heater because the water temp and all the other faucets in the house are okay. Considering I’m the one that pays for their service, it is frustrating. I really need to be able to take a hot shower and I’m probably gonna end up replacing the water heater myself. The coverage has been wonderful for other things though.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
Filing my claim with American Home Shield online was very easy. The reps' knowledge and professionalism were very good and the contractor was perfect. The heater wasn’t working and the tech fixed it. He has already the blower motor on. He did the repairs in one day and it had been working perfectly since then.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I had a plumbing issue with the water heater and submitted a claim with American Home Shield. The contractor that came out to do the work for me was very good. The technician was prompt in getting out here, brought out the water heater the next day, and installed it quickly. I had two water heaters linked together and one went out, so I could only partially fill my bathtub. But I can now fill my bathtub and that's a good thing. It was a good experience and I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
American Home Shield has been good at getting somebody out and doing what I needed to do. They have been good at setting my claims up and it happens quickly. When my 28-year-old microwave sparked and was not working, a guy came out and I was told that the microwave was not worth repairing. But when they called me, I was working so I didn't take the call. It took me three days of calling to finally get somebody to get to the next stage. I was on hold for a half hour on those three times which was not fun. I didn't have that kind of time available. Also, they didn't call me back a second time on follow-up. They just left me a message that they were going to replace it and for me to call. I went online to figure out how to do it and I sent them everything but I haven't had the chance to try to find out if I sent it right.
I had the option of purchasing a new microwave myself. I also told them to replace the stove too since we were also having a problem with it. I just couldn't be bothered trying to wait and see and spend the money for them to repair. If they thought the stove could be repaired, then it wasn't gonna match what I had. So I ended up replacing the stove at the same time on my own because I didn't wanna have somebody come back out. Right now, I would like to know where the status is on what I submitted. The process for getting reimbursed is hard. I faxed over what they told me to on the receipt and all the information. It said that if I don't receive my check in 10 to 14 days, I’d have to call back. I don't have the time to sit on the phone to call them back and I have not looked today yet to see if I've got any confirmation.
American Home Shield had been usually good in coming if it was a repair but my biggest problem was the replacement. And the other time, I ran into an issue when we had a problem with one of the toilets backing up. The plumber said that the policy is that they won't try and clear a pipe if there's a septic, unless the septic has been cleared of the problem. I have a septic coverage but under the septic wasn't covered so I had to hire somebody. I had to pay for the septic to be checked, which had only been cleaned to make sure it wasn't in the septic before they would come back out again. It took a lot of time. It was backing up and they charged me twice, but then credited me. Other than that, I've had AHS several times for different things and I haven't had any real issues with them.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
If you're having any problems with your heater or AC, just give American Home Shield a call. We started having problems with our heater because it would turn off, and then it was during this really cold weather. I went online, and then I went to their webpage to submit a claim. American Home Shield then sent me an email saying that the contractor will call. The person they sent to the house was polite and was nice to work around his schedule. He told me that they were busy, but he could make it to my house as soon as possible.
The tech was at my house by Sunday and looked at my heater. He said that my heater was really old, and the part that was replaced shouldn't have been replaced because it will give problems in the future. That’s what happened because I had the heater checked in August. And then four months later, I have the same problem. The tech just put a new one in it and it's running great.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
My microwave wasn't working and I put a claim in online with American Home Shield. It was easy, simple and fast. All who did the service was fine and the quality of the service was fine as well. They contacted me in a timely fashion and they completed the job in one day. So far, the microwave has been good.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I had an issue with my washer and dryer. I called in a claim with American Home Shield and they sent out a guy from Fort Bend Appliance. I called on Tuesday to see about them coming Friday since I get off early on Fridays but the guy was in the area that Tuesday and he met me when I got off of work. I didn’t have to wait three days. He came in and got my washer and dryer taken care of. He was good.
My washer would not spin, so he lifted it up. He said there was something caught off in there from a quilt I had done that busted and all that fiber came out into it. He cleaned all of that really good and got it going back. He said it’s an older washer but it was still in pretty good condition. Since then, it has been doing its job. As for my dryer, I had to spin it three times for it to get hot. But he went in and cleaned up whatever that thing is in the back and said that it was in good condition. I needed to replace that too, but it would be fine with or without it. In fact, it’s cold sometimes in the garage and that heat won’t bother it until the summer. Then, we’ll get one of those things that go behind it. So, we’re good to go.
About a month ago, I also called them for some plumbing issue and they fixed that, too. So, I’m pretty good with Home Shield. They have been very helpful to me and I’ve recommended them to people. One time, I needed a locksmith but they don’t do that. Still, they gave me information to get a locksmith. I have AHS for about three years now. Initially, I got them when I went to Germany and a friend of mine told me that I should have American Home Shield. She said that they're gonna help me with my water heater, so when I got back in the States, I got the warranty. And it has been a plus for me. I try not to call in unless I really need the service. I’m not one of those people that abuse it.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
Heat wouldn’t stop coming from the boiler and it was overheating the property. It would not shut off even if I shut off the thermostat. I had to manually shut off the circulator valve. The contractor that American Home Shield chose was gonna come right away but it wasn’t an emergency and we were having other issues because of the weather. I told them they didn’t have to come out right away. So, they came within five days.
When the contractor arrived though, he said he had to come back because he was not equipped to do what he needed to do. So then he came back the next day and said that it was not wired properly originally. I told him that I doubted it because it has been happening for the last couple of years. He then said that it should not happen again, but, of course, it did happen again, so he came back. He replaced a valve when he was here previously and when he came back, he said he now has to replace another valve. He was gonna call me to set that up. Overall, though, American Home Shield is good.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
American Home Shield reps have set up appointments very quickly every time things go out. Someone was able to come out on the same day and that was huge. I had a heating issue, for which I submitted a claim online, and then someone from the heating company called me within a couple of hours. The contractors that came out were very professional. If they were on the rug, they wore shoe covers, which was great, and the tech explained what he did. It was a very positive experience. And the heating has been working great since.
I've also had claims for my fridge and microwave and the AHS contractors came out, which was great. For the refrigerator, a company came out and fixed it but a month later, it broke again. So we had to do another claim and then a different company came out and did the microwave at the same time. It just took a little longer before the second company could come out. I wish they had just called me to set up an appointment instead of texting back and forth for two days. Other than that, everything with AHS has been quick, simple and satisfactory. I share with people that I’ve had a great experience and being a realtor, I’ve been sending AHS to my clients to use as well.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
There was a stoppage with my main drain and it had feces and some stuff come out in my basement. I called American Home Shield and tried to explain to the rep what was going on. But she was busy reading her note and was not trying to hear what I had to say. She told me that the techs can't come out 'cause they already had somebody come out. So, I had to get in contact with my realtor who contacted someone above the AHS reps and they got someone out to my residence. The tech made sure that everything was taken care of. He kept me informed in everything, showed me everything that he was doing and he was very professional. But AHS customer service needs more work. It was an emergency and I had an ill son. I had to wait weeks but I hoped that they would have somebody out to my residence sooner. It was a learning experience. But even though I had to jump in loops, I did get the job done.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for a little cartridge that needed to be replaced in one of the faucets in my house. The claim process was easy and really fast. They did the best that they could in getting somebody out. They delayed it for one or two days. They had a few people out ill and it was understandable, but I didn’t have a problem with that because they kept me updated. Then the contractors came and did a great job. The job was professional, fast and well done. They were very friendly and kind as well. I had a leak and it stopped. They took care of it and it has been working since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
When I flushed the toilet in the big bathroom, the tank wouldn't flow back up and the sink was stuck up. I submitted a claim over the telephone, but I wasn't too pleased with the service I had with the contractor American Home Shield sent. The tech came out and did the toilet within five minutes but he had to go out and buy the parts for the sink, but the store didn't have it. He had it in the office, so he told me to allow him back the next morning to fix the sink. But after 12:30, he was no show. I called the company and they said he was not gonna make it that day. I was very disappointed.
Today is Friday and I already have people coming to my house Saturday. I called and complained. I was begging the rep and said that I had company arriving here by noon tomorrow and I really need to have the sink fixed. She made a call somewhere, worked things out and sent somebody else. Another tech came because the first tech had taken another job. If you've taken up a job, then make sure somebody else is gonna take care of my job and finish up.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
Most recently I called in claims for my oven and heating to American Home Shield. The process was pretty easy and so far, the contractors who have come here have been great.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Robert. We look forward to assisting you in the future. Have a great week.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I waited 20 minutes before American Home Shield got somebody on the phone when I submitted a claim for my heater that stopped working. They wanted everything done online, like doing the appointments online as well, but by the time they get to it, a day has gone by. So I always call and once I got in, it is not usually too bad and a contractor would be out the very next day. However, this time, it did not happen. I do not know what companies they use and almost every time they come out, they tell me that they don’t have the part on their truck or they have to order it. There have been cases where it’s been a week or two. With me, I had a second refrigerator at one point because it took almost two weeks to get a part. Even the technician said they should’ve replaced the refrigerator because it was $700 in repairs.
On the other hand, when my microwave went out, they told me to go out and get a new microwave. It has been good and bad. Also, I do not like that AHS changed their policy. They used to replace a unit if it went out but now, they put a limit of $3,000 which does not do anything for a unit. Their service fee has gone way up as well. It used to be $50 but it is $80 now plus the monthly cost. But the contractor, Comfort First, came right out for my heater claim and the guy had the part on the truck. He replaced the motherboard on the air holder and it is working fine now.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
My ice maker quit working and we go through a fair amount of ice in our house. I can submit a claim online but I usually call American Home Shield. The contractor that they sent knew a lot and he was good. However, he was not communicative. He had to order a part and when they called, he said it would take a week and he would call when it comes in. Then, they called and said that it should be in tomorrow and that they would call to set up an appointment date. Tomorrow came and Saturday, Monday and Tuesday but there was no call. We didn’t hear from them. We called them earlier to find out if the part came and it was true. I called back on Tuesday and told them that they need to call me. I gave them till Wednesday and if I don’t hear from them, I’m gonna call American Home Shield. I told them to communicate with me. If they couldn't come today, I could be patient but I need to know what the status was.
The technician called and even came early for the appointment. He was a good repair person but he needs to communicate a little bit better. He told me to keep an eye on the icemaker. He replaced one part and he said that often fixes it. There is another part that could potentially have to be replaced but they don't replace that until they find out if this fix worked. We're getting ice right now and the ice maker seems to be working so hopefully that will do the trick. I love having AHS. It's nice to know that I've got that deductible amount because I would probably grumble and live without an icemaker in the days gone by because I don't know what it'll cost to fix it. I have recommended them so I'm very satisfied with them. We've had a few claims throughout time and I've never had any problems with them.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
Been an AHS customer about three years and it’s a good service to have but recently I had a new hot water tank installed because the old one went bad and this hasn’t even been a year yet and this new hot water heater has stopped working. I went online to set up an appointment for someone to come out on a Saturday and they got back with me on Monday and told me they’ll be out on Friday to fix it. I called the 1-800 number to see if another company can come out but I was on hold for a long time and couldn’t wait any longer because I had to go to work. When I called about a previous issue before I was on hold for about three hours and I just couldn’t wait that long this time. The wait time is very poor when you call in and something should be done to fix this.
Good morning Amber,
I would like to apologize for the delay in service that you have experienced as well as the recent hold times to speak with a customer service representative. I would be glad to speak with you and assist with a resolution to the issues that have occurred.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
AHS will rip you off and leave you hanging. See the other recent reviews! It's all TRUE and exactly what I'm going through! Stay away. Submitted service request 1/3/2019 for washer & dryer. Service tech has been out 3x. 2x time, dryer that was having issues, but still working now does not work at all. Back again today with more parts. Still couldn't fix it. Washer parts apparently never coming in. The repairman said it's not even worth it to fix it. It's basically rebuilding the entire washer and with his labor it's way over what the washer is even worth. I have called AHS at least 20 times. Hold times are ridiculously long. I've called Customer Service, Authorizations & Parts depts. I've only had 1 person who was helpful - Sylvester **. Other than that, I've been disconnected at least 5 times, with no call back (they have my acct up, so they have my number).
Transferred to inoperable numbers, or like right this moment, told that he would contact the Parts Dept for me and to hold. I've been waiting for 45 mins waiting for him to return. Apparently, that's not going to happen. He obviously didn't want to deal with me, so I've been abandoned. I've wasted time on the phone. I've taken time off for service calls and now spent $60 at a laundromat. I demanded my service fee back, was told they would only give me half, and now when I log in, it's showing the full service fee as past due! They do not care about you. Reps could care less because there isn't accountability. If you call back, you get a different person, so oh well. I made the mistake of paying the year up front. Now that they have my money, it is obviously screw you. No way to talk to a complaint dept. My next step is to file a complaint with the BBB and share on any social media platform I can.
Good afternoon Stacey,
I understand your concerns regarding the hold times and delay in service that you have experienced to have the dryer repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
Back in August 2018 I called the retention dept to ask if better coverage was available. The rep said no, but he offered to lower my monthly payments if I was willing to pay more for each visit. He didn't explain more than that and said my coverage would be unchanged so I said okay. Later when I needed service, I was charged because item wasn't covered. News to us because rep never told us we had been switch to "Pick Ten' nor, did he tell me what ten were now covered! Waited for hours to speak with retention only to be told sup would call me within 24-48 hours. I called back sup less than two minutes after they called but they/Tammy was out of office and she never called me back and now her voice mail is full! What a scam! Save your money and don't use this service! Just awful and the service companies they use are not vetted! Very very very bad product.
Good afternoon Phebe,
I understand your concerns regarding the coverage and the policy that you changed. I would be glad to speak with you and address the issues that you have experienced.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
Updated on 05/20/2019: I have had an issue for over 6 months with my heating unit. AHS sent a tech out, the first tech stated there was an issue w/ the compressor, it shorted out and that I needed a new unit. AHS stated they would not pay for the unit because it was not normal wear and tear. I insisted they send another tech out for another diagnostic, they second tech came out and basically said the same thing but that it was just an old system and it was basic wear and tear. AHS only approved this company to replace the compressor. This company told me that AHS does not pay for FREON and I would have to pay $1300 for the freon fill. I agreed because I wanted my unit to work.
Long story short, that was not the solution, they then came back and said that it was the condenser backed up and the entire unit needed to be replaced and they still wanted their $1300 for fixing something that does not work. I have reached out to several reps to try to just get the payout and have someone else come and fix it but I was told the payout was only $150. I am furious. I need someone to reach out to me ASAP.
Original Review: I was advised by my realtor to get AHS. They did not repair my heating unit, saying that it was not normal wear and tear and that there was a electrical issue that caused my compressor to go out. The first company made this observation but the second company gave me totally different information. Customer service was no help, barely can understand. AHS guarantees that someone will be out within 24 hours and I had to wait over 7 days for an answer. Oh by the way, they gave me an answer via Facebook messenger and said call customer service if I had any other questions.
Good afternoon Ebonese,
I understand your concerns regarding the furnace service request that was placed and the second opinion performed to diagnose. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
Don't purchase this home warranty service. They are the worst! Their website never works. They try to charge you even if no one ever shows up at your house. We have had the same issue with our faucet/dishwasher for a while and they can't get it right. The companies they contract with suck. I tried calling AHS and kept getting hung up on, there is no real way to contact them. I'm very disappointed. Find another company.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
My AC was not cooling properly and filing a claim for it online with American Home Shield has been very easy. They sent people out to fix it but I was out of state, so I didn’t personally get to meet them but on the phone, they were very courteous. They did great and they responded very quickly and since then, everything's fine. They let me know that the ac was fixed and cooling properly. I would recommend American Home Shield. They’ve gotten a lot better and they're doing awesome now.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
The water wasn't hot in the shower. I called AHS to submit a claim. The technician came out and helped me figure out that the water heater was working perfectly, but it was just the shower nozzle part that needed something done on the inside to it. He told me that I had to make another appointment to have it fixed. But since my husband is so good at fixing things, he fixed it. So, the technician diagnosed the problem and it was a very nice experience with him. I was very happy. I recommended AHS to a coworker of mine yesterday.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
The under the sink plumbing was leaking consistently and there was like a screwcap on it that no matter what I did, just kept coming loose. It was flooding the cabinets. So, I called it in to American Home Shield and spoke to a great and incredibly prompt rep. They sent somebody out and the guy did a great job and fixed it. He also was able to take it apart and kind of redesign it because he noticed that the way that it originally was put in was incorrect. He changed the location of it.
We shouldn’t have any problems with it from this point on because he did deconstruct it and then put it back together. But he said to get back in touch with them if we had any other issues and they would make sure that they would come back. He was professional and knowledgeable. It was all good. But there was one time when American Home Shield was supposed to give me a refund check for $75 for services that weren’t performed. I really had some difficulty getting in touch with anybody and I still haven’t received the check back. Other than that, I would recommend American Home Shield. It’s a great value.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
Every time I've used American Home Shield, it has always been a good experience for me. I had a hot water heater that wasn’t working properly and because I wasn't able to access my online account, I set up a claim over the phone. Within a couple of hours, I received a call from the contractor and we were able to set up an appointment for the next day. The gentleman who came to service the water heater was effective and efficient. He was able to identify the problem quickly and was in and out in about 25-30 minutes. The water heater has been working since and it's nice to have hot water again.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
When we didn't have any heat and needed to make a claim to American Home Shield, all I did was make a phone call. The reps I worked with were helpful. It was the second time that we’ve had something done and since I called early, it was just an automated system but it was cut through. The people they sent out from Affordable Heating & Air were very helpful. I had no complaints. The first time that we had an issue, they were sent out at 10:30 at night and on a Sunday, they came out right away. They were able to fix the issue but something else happened so I called them again directly and the next thing I know, they were out of our door. They were very fast and effective. Since the repair of our appliance, everything is so much better. We’ve had some very cold spells so we’ve had to have the heat going high lately, and it works great.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I filed a claim with American Home Shield online and it was very easy. I was pleased with that. They got back with me to get somebody out here within the same day. The contractor was great. They were very helpful and thorough. The first plumber who came was a little concerned that the issue was beyond his capability, so they sent someone else that was a little bit more knowledgeable, which I was totally fine with. Before they cut walls, I’d rather have someone who would really be able to address the issue. And then when they finally identified the issue, the fix was timely and everything went well.
The only challenge that I had was they didn’t wanna cover the claim initially. The plumber did great. American Home Shield got them out there timely, and I felt they had a reputable company that they sent. But they initially denied. I don’t know if it was all or portion of the claim because they said it was type modification because it was a different material type, but they’re no longer using the old type that was there. So, I had to go back to the plumber and then the plumber had to talk to them to get it resolved. And then they eventually said, “Okay, yes, we’ll cover it.” But it did take a bit of pushback, which I understand, so I had to deal with it back and forth. But it was all resolved in the end.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I put in a claim with American Home Shield when my kitchen sink backed up. The rep got the techs out here the same day and they came on time. They snaked the kitchen sink and they cleaned up after themselves. They also provided education in regards to how to keep it from happening. It was a good company and I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I saw that there was no water coming out of the tub in the bathroom upstairs. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online and doing it was quite easy using their online site. The plumber who came out was professional. He did whatever he had to do to fix the problem. Since the repair, everything is so good. It's been a great experience.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
We’re in Memphis, Tennessee and when the furnace malfunctioned, it was 20 degrees. I was desperate. I called American Home Shield in the morning and it was very easy to submit the claim. They found a contractor who could come out that day. Plus, the contractor came out within an hour and a half. I was extremely pleased. He fixed the problem in one visit and everything has been working very well since then. With me being a single mom and not really knowing how to repair things on my own, AHS is an awesome security. It’s awesome to know that I have it at my fingertips and that they take the concern seriously.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I was having plumbing issues in the master bathroom, for which I submitted a claim to American Home Shield. I did it over the phone and it was very easy. Everything was really quick and the contractor fixed my problem, so I’m happy with it. Everything has been working well since he was out.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I feel like I’ve wasted enough time with American Home Shield and our claim isn’t resolved so I wouldn’t recommend them until they fix the problem. When our washing machine stopped working, I went online and submitted the claim. The first contractor called within 48 hours, and they came out. They looked at the washing machine and told us they were ordering parts then they’d be back in two weeks. But they never circled back to us or to American Home Shield. We waited for two and a half weeks, and nothing happened. It took another week to get American Home Shield to send another contractor.
Eddie's Appliance came out as the second contractor and they did fine. They looked at the washer and recommended a replacement. It's been a week and a half since the replacement order was agreed to by American Home Shield, and we’re still waiting. But then, American Home Shield proposed to replace with a model that didn’t have the same features as the model that we have. We replied back to them, told them about it and asked if they could please send us another replacement offer with a comparable washer. But we haven’t heard back from that request. At this point, we’re six weeks without a washer, and we’re not happy. The ball has been in their court since then, and they have not followed through.
Hi, Robin. I definitely understand how inconvenienced you must be without the clothes washer in working order. A member of our Social Media team will contact you directly to assist with a resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I used American Home Shield the other day for my heating system. I wanted to make sure it wasn’t pulling more current that it’s supposed to because the electric bill was a little higher, and there wasn’t any reason for it to be. I submitted a claim to AHS online and the process was very easy. They were quick to respond. The contractor they sent was excellent. He checked my heating system up well. Four years ago, I had a couple of bad experiences with their contractor. It took them too long to respond. I’m sure they knew what they were doing, just getting them there to do it was the problem. Other than that, it’s good to have American Home Shield and I don’t worry as much.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
All three of the toilets in our house weren’t flushing properly, so I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and it was easy. Their website was pretty straightforward. The contractors gave me a call before they showed up so that I would be at the house. They came and explained everything, like what they were doing. They replaced the items and fixed the toilets so that they would start working again. Everything is fine now. I have been with American Home Shield since I bought my house on January 11th. A representative called me a couple of days ago and said that she was part of the welcoming committee. I have the essentials, but if I would suggest American Home Shield to somebody else, I would tell them to get the complete package.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I had problems with my mini-split and I did a service claim online. It was easy to navigate through American Home Shield’s website. Then they sent Cutting Edge and it was discovered that I had a Freon leak. They charged it up and they explained to me that if it happens again, they’ll be able to do the testing and then they would continue once I had lost refrigerant again. I was happy with what they did. It’s blowing warm air now in the wintertime and cold air when it’s hot.
I am also glad that American Home Shield sent back the same people as this was the second time I have seen Cutting Edge work on my stuff. It is a good company. I was very happy with the technicians that American Home Shield sends out. They were very professional who did not waste any time. They figured things out and they obviously knew their job. Although every time somebody showed up, I should not have to pay $125. But overall, I had a very good experience with American Home Shield. They are a good company.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I didn’t use my heater throughout the year and last year, we had a mild winter. I tried to put my heater on and it wasn’t working at all. I logged into the internet and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield and they responded immediately. AHS said that the contractor would contact me within 24 hours and they were within the time limit. I got a call back from AAA setting up an appointment and we got it done.
When I bought the home back in '15, the contractor put an AC that was made for up north because it has an outside defroster and they bypassed some wiring. So, AAA came out and they rewired everything correctly the way it was supposed to be. They installed a new thermostat and I was very satisfied with their service. They explained everything step by step and they showed me the parts that got replaced. All brand new parts and they actually opened up the parts in front of me. I was surprised. It was A+ quality. I’ve been with American Home Shield for about three and a half years now and so far, the repairs have been excellent.
Thanks for sharing your feedback Felix. We look forward to handling your future warranty needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I had to have a plumber come and went online to submit the claim with American Home Shield. When I had to make a change in the number of pipes I had to have fixed, I called AHS and the process of making the change was very simplified. AHS sent out Allstate Plumbing Colorado and I was very pleased with that. The plumber has been here before and he’s been very good. He’s very knowledgeable and professional and he's right on time. I am pleased with the service and I don’t have any leaks anymore.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
American Home Shield came with the closing for the house. I have been with them for a year now, but the cost has gone up. The last time I bought a house was 20 years ago. So, 20 years ago, it cost $300 to get the warranty, and now it costs almost $700 to do it. Still, AHS has always been great for the air conditioning. When I submit a claim online, communication seems to be more consistent. Also, their reps have been nice when I work with them. While the technicians they have sent out have been great, AHS could work on their communication. We have very specific instructions to call my husband’s number but everybody kept calling my number. AHS is too expensive if you have to pay for it out of pocket but it's still great overall if their warranty is part of the closing process.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I went to American Home Shield’s website to submit a claim when my garbage disposal did not work, and it was easy to navigate their site. My wife was home when the technician arrived and she said the tech took care of everything and answered all her questions. Since the repair, the garbage disposal has been fine. I’m happy with American Home Shield’s service. It worked out well and we’ll use them again.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I had a dripping faucet and American Home Shield sent a plumber out. The first plumber came and looked at it, and he told me there would be a $200 extra charge for access, which I okayed. He was gonna fix the faucet in the kitchen and in the tub. He came back on his second visit, and he fixed the faucet in the kitchen. Then he went to do the one in the tub, and he said he had changed his mind and it was gonna be $800. I said no because the deal was $200 for doing both. I then called American Home Shield, and I told them of what happened. This took forever. I must have called them 25 times to try to get this resolved. Finally, they sent out a second plumber to take a look at the tub. There was nothing wrong with the plumbing nor with the cartridges or the valves. Everything was fine. The first plumber was a liar and a thief but the second plumber was an honest man, and he replaced the broken handle for $10.
AHS is a horrible company. To get them to come out and fix something is very difficult. They're very quick to answer your phones when they're asking you to buy their products. But when you're trying to collect on their product and enforce the provisions of the insurance contract that you bought, they're very slow to respond, especially if it escalates like this one did with me. It was a nightmare to try to get somebody to deal with, and then you'd talk to a different person every time. I probably talked to eight different people, escalated it a number of times up to so-called managers. They also looked through the fine print to try to get out of doing stuff too.
This is the second time I bought their product. We bought their product on the other house that we had before this house, and we paid the extra coverage to have the heater coverage for the swimming pool. The heater failed but when the contractor came out, they did a Mickey Mouse repair job to make it last a couple more months until the warranty expired. Sure enough, the warranty expired and the heater broke again. I called a person to come out and they looked at the job that the prior people had done and said this was just a substandard quick repair to try to avoid having to replace the whole heater. So I had to go buy a whole heater because AHS cheated me by trying to do substandard repairs rather than replace it when they should have replaced it.
AHS has a horrible rating. I'm surprised they're still on business. If you go online and look at Yelp, there are hundreds of people who've had similar experiences with mine. The people at AHS are crooked as heck and they're dishonest people. They also avoided me extensively. I probably spent, without exaggeration, at least 10 hours on the phone trying to get them to fix the things that they should under their so-called warranty. They have their first-level people who you talk to on the phone and they are ignorant. They don’t know anything about plumbing, heating, or anything at all. But AHS gives them a script that they’ll say, “Oh, no. That’s not covered under Section 4F or J3.” And you'll look up J3 and say, “It absolutely is.” You'll have to correct them because they play a game telling you it's not covered. They're scammers.
Hello, John. I regret to hear that you have had bad service experiences over the years. A member of our Social Media team will contact you directly.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
Something happened under the kitchen sink where the dishwasher, the garbage disposal unit and the Instahot were in. It had an electrical issue. It messed up the dishwasher and the garbage disposal. And it was difficult because I had to call American Home Shield, get an automated menu, and I had to pick just one option. I tried to get someone on the phone the first time but I waited 10 minutes and then, it hung up on me. But when I finally got someone, the lady service agent was nice and she got someone in.
I like AHS and they have done good work, but a lot of time was wasted having to get somebody for things when if I just had one person, they come, they do it. And my experience was that they came, they needed a part, then I got to schedule another day. Like most recently with the garbage disposal, I told them that the electrician said we needed a new garbage disposal unit. I asked them to bring one so they brought one. But it was one horsepower when mine had twice the horsepower. It was frustrating. I couldn't use my garbage disposal for weeks so it just sat there until they could come back. In the meantime, stuff was down in there and I had to get them out. Also, the disposal and the dishwasher problems that shut down my kitchen have been resolved, but not without a lot of back and forth. AHS seemed like a good deal, but if I got to deal with many people, it’s not. I would just hire one person to do it if I have extra resources.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
My heater was recently blowing cold air, and I made an online claim for it as it was early in the morning and American Home Shield wasn't open yet. I did it at 5 o'clock in the morning and by 7 o'clock, I received a text message from the company that was gonna come to my home. When they contacted me, they gave me a window of what time they could be here, and they got here at 11:30. The tech was great, and I made sure I got his name. Now that American Home Shield lets us choose our people, I'm gonna make sure I choose him because he's Nest-certified. My home is new and it's a smart home, and that's very important to me. I've had someone come before and they knew nothing about the Nest, and it was a waste of my time and money. I had to get someone else to come out. Aside from that, my experience has been good so far.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
We had a breaker that was bad and it was causing an issue with the dryer. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone and the claims rep was very helpful. A contractor was dispatched out within 24 hours and when he arrived, I showed him what the problem was and he immediately figured it out. I've had no issues since he left and everything has been perfect.
Hello, Pranav. Electrical issues can be really unnerving. Thank you for letting us know how efficient our contractor was this service request.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
There was an issue with our garage door and when we called American Home Shield for that, the response was great. Filing it over the phone seems so much more convenient for us than doing it online. Although the contractor didn’t make the window as far as the estimated 8 to 10 AM time, he was quick and efficient in terms of the installation of the replacement. He was able to fix the garage door and it is back up and running now. The garage door was difficult to open without the springs, so having that back in motion allows us to utilize our third vehicle, which was parked in the garage at that time.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
I live in a three-level townhouse and it would be super hot on the top level, but the bottom level would be cold. I called American Hold Shield and told them that I needed someone to come out and look at my air conditioning. They told me it was gonna be a $100 deductible then I gave my credit card and they charged it. When the tech was here, he noted some stuff that he thought was wrong with the ductwork and said that he was gonna write up and give it to the warranty company. A lot of times something happens to my system and they’ll say they have no record of me ever getting it serviced, so at the time, I went ahead and had someone come out. Also, my house was built in 2016, so I wanted it documented that my AC system was working properly. But since the tech came out, I haven’t heard anything from anyone about my claim.
Other than that, AHS was a little expensive. I paid for my warranty upfront for an entire year so I was asking if I'd get a discount for paying for everything at once. When the rep said no, I told her that I could just go somewhere else and get it cheaper. She started saying how their work was so much better than everybody else's and how certain companies say that they would do certain things but they don’t. In the end, she knocked $50 off. But other companies were way cheaper and 50 bucks was a little ridiculous. And iIf I never use the service again, they just made free money for 10 months.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
A compressor outside froze up. I contacted Harkins. And then we contacted the American Home Shield, and Harkins is on their list, and that's the one we've been dealing with for several years. The technician who came was knowledgeable. He told me what the problem was. In fact, they had a second guy come out so they could work two ends of the project to make sure everything was either not working properly or working properly. It hasn't been repaired yet though. They only ordered a remanufactured compressor.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2019
The thermostat and one of the solenoids were bad. I called American Home Shield to submit a claim for those and the reps were great. They sent a guy and he was super. He came on time the next day and checked the inside and the outside unit. He knew exactly what he was doing and he told me right away what was wrong. He had the parts and he was able to make the repairs that day. He did a really good job, and everything has been working well since the repair. American Home Shield has been excellent and I'm glad I got them.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
Stay away, I purchased a home warranty and have had it with this company for several years. I live in a small town and they do not have a supply of technicians in my area. I understand this and I have used due diligence in my needed repairs. It seems AHS when they can uses the lower end of the quality when they do have contractor. In which this is a constant battle. I have had a plumbing leak for more than 3 weeks and the company (AHS) has assigned a local plumber that has a very bad reputation and has even been taken to court and has had judgments placed against him! Why would I want to be involved with anyone of this caliber? I do not. I have ask for assistance and I have been told twice now by the same company rep that since this company has already been assigned we cannot and will not authorize anyone else to correct your covered problem! Now I do not believe this to be true. This is just the first problem I have had.
This company AHS sent a repairman to repair or diagnosis my heating problem. The company they initially sent wanted 2500.00 to get my heating system to CODE. I contacted the company they originally sent and got a detailed list of the needed code items. I then contacted the municipality I live in and was told this was outrageous. I then called AHS again. They sent another company and the second company charged me 100.00 to meet the code items.
I now have heat and was not lied to or tried to be took by a dishonest company. And now after thorough review of my contract AHS has an agreement to pay a certain amount for code violations. I will say that if you ever get by to a supervisor usually your problem is handled, but to keep you from communicating with a "decision maker" you are put on hold for maybe more than an hour. And if notice a delayed response from the rep when you ask a question that is because a senior person is listening in on the conversation and the rep is being told what to say.
Like I have said anytime I have had an issue and actually have had the item repaired it has been 100% of the time by an escalated or senior person. Just take this information and use it wisely before you invest. A company with only 7000 5 stars and 2000 poor 1, 2 or even 3 stars should tell you something. So since I am 81 years old they may think they can railroad me but they better have extremely good luck in doing so as I have keep records, witnesses, and even pictures of the problems, but now I am getting too tired to keep this up and the stress, so I have been told to get help. Just review the company review guidelines and perhaps this will answer why there is no more negative reviews, just saying.
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. 3, 2019
I filed a claim with American Home Shield for a locksmith and I ended up calling because, for some reason, their online system kept booting me out at the very end. I spoke with a representative and they were great. I had Lang’s Lock come and re-key all my locks to have the same key for everything. The guy that they sent out was nice. He called me before he got here and gave me an estimated time of his arrival. He was very efficient and changed all my locks. It's nice that American Home Shield sets up all the appointment ahead of time. The last place I had when I bought a house just gave me a bunch of numbers and I had to call around, and it wasn’t easy. I have a plumbing issue now, so I called American Home Shield and they assigned me a plumber that’s coming tomorrow.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
I had some issues with electrical outlets in my home and when I filed an online claim with AHS and it’s easy. There’s nothing a customer service agent is gonna do for me that’s not in the app. They sent out techs from Central Electric who fixed the issue and were amazing. I also called in a claim for a refrigerator concern and I wish the contractor was a little bit more proactive. At the time, I provided a lot of information like the model of my refrigerator, the symptoms it was having, and all things seemed to lead to one thing. And I had to wait for someone to come out to the house to tell me it was indeed still that one thing, then I had to wait for them to order a part to come back out.
So, I didn't understand the reasoning behind me providing information about my refrigerator beforehand because it didn't seem to come into play at all. Other than that, the techs who came out for everything else were awesome. They came with whatever tools they needed and were ready to do their jobs. AHS has been great as well.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
I noticed that my kitchen disposal unit was leaking. I went through the American Home Shield website on my phone, pulled up my contract, submitted a claim late that night and checked off the disposal. I then got a confirmation from AHS. I proactively called once I had a number and left a message to make sure. I was called back the next day. As soon as I made contact, the contractor said they would be there the next day. They gave me the approximate time. They showed up on time, I showed them where the problem was, and they looked at it. They got a disposal unit out of the truck, installed it, and they were good to go. The process was very smooth and efficient.
But I've had other claims that didn't go quite as smoothly. AHS has to manage their process a little bit more. AHS works very well in the front end but once they do the front end, it's up to me to coordinate with the vendor and not AHS keeping me updated. If you don't do it yourself with the vendor, it's kinda like the only thing AHS is interested in is billing you for the $75, and not so much keeping you advised as to where that vendor is and the process of ordering a part. I just see the bill from AHS which is fine.
Sometimes it's better to cut out the middle man and work directly with a vendor, whoever the local is. But sometimes, it'd be nice if AHS' feedback system worked a little bit better so that I could go to one spot. In the case of a refrigerator repair, it’s been out for at least three weeks and I haven't heard anything. It’s up to me to call the vendor back, where I think what should be happening is American Home Shield should be following up with that vendor to see if the refrigerator is actually repaired or not and giving me a status so I don't have to do it myself.
Also, I might have two or three questions and I see a charge in my account. It's hard to even reconcile what trouble the charge was for. Sometimes, I don't get any status updates on the other requests that have not been completed yet. I still have one claim on another property that is halfway done and I haven't had an update. I value the American Home Shield service but in my wife's case, she got upset enough that she canceled hers for her properties and she went on her own. I haven't gotten to that point yet.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
The heater was blowing cold air even when I had the unit off. I submitted the claim online to American Home Shield which was the easier method. It was super simple to navigate their website and usually, somebody would contact me within 24 hours, which was quick. I knew right away who the person was because it showed right on the website. That way, if I wanted to call the them, I could which was what I did. I contacted them on a Friday to submit the claim but they don't work on the weekend and they said they would get back to me. It was fine because we had heaters for the house. Then on Monday, Rose Heating and Air, the contractor, was out.
I asked Rose if they could call before they come and they did but I was at work at the time. They called 30 minutes before the guy came, so I was able to run home and meet him. He checked out the heater and found out what the problem was right away. They ordered the part and he said it might take a few days to get it but the next day, they called me and said they had the part. They came back and they put it in and it was fixed.
I've been with American Home Shield for six months now and that was my second claim. There's a $100 deductible and you can pay it online while you're submitting the claim, so you don't have to worry about any of that and that is what I do. My sister has American Home Shield and she has filed several claims over the years. She said that's who I need to go to because she has never had an issue with them. They came in and took care of things. They even had to replace their dishwasher one time. There are no problems with getting American Home Shield do the work that needs to be done.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
American Home Shield's customer service was super, but I didn't like the automated service. It sucked just like all the rest of them in the world. But American Home Shield's automated service is a little bit better than most of them because most of them have a wait of 40 minutes. The lady from American Home Shield answered in about two or three minutes.
When The dishwasher wouldn’t work, and the pump and the heater were clogged, John came out and he was super. His professionalism and quality of work were top of the line. He came right out here and didn’t waste any time. He checked the dishwasher and knew exactly what he was doing. After trying to get the dishwasher to run, he said that he would write the report down and turn it into American Home Shield. He also said that if I could call American Home Shield, I should have them expedite the shipment. He would then come back out here and stick it on there. KitchenAid sent the parts and he put it in. The dishwasher has been working great since.
Everything that I've ever done with American Home Shield has always been positive, but they could lower their price. When we bought the house, our Realtor from ERA had American Home Shield. He said it was great, so we got it. We have known him for about 50 years and we trust what he says, and he was right. We’ve suggested to a couple of friends to use American Home Shield as well.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
When my garbage disposal was not working, I put in a request online with American Home Shield as it was very easy and convenient than having to wait on the phone. Pruitt's Plumbing then called and made an appointment. They were on time and fixed the garbage disposal the next day. The service was great. American Home Shield was professional. They've been pretty efficient so far. I'm happy, and I will probably renew with them.
Hello, Nancy. We are so pleased to know that your issue was resolved promptly and efficiently. Thank you for your positive feedback.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
Our furnace was not turning off and our heat pump was not turning on. I tried to file the claim to American Home Shield online again but it said that there was still an open order so I had to call and say it wouldn’t let me do that. I'd prefer to do stuff online but it worked out great. AHS sent Air Control Heating out and assessed and found out that it was the control board that was not working. It looked like there were some burned wires up to it. They got authorization from AHS to replace that part, came back yesterday, fixed it, and we’re back in business.
We’ve had two service calls with Air Control and we would use them ourselves. They have been great, very friendly, professional, and they do what they say they’re gonna do. We have rentals and we’ll probably call them next time we have an issue with one of our houses. I would highly recommend them and American Shield. I'm in the real estate industry so I always mention to anybody that I know to buy a home warranty.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
American Home Shield is really good. Their website's very friendly and the contractor sent to repair the heater was good as well. He told me what was going on. I was down there with him and he was a very professional guy. It was a good experience but the burners aren't working properly. It's not his fault. So, I gotta put a work order, either tonight or tomorrow for a redo for the burners.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
Both our outside faucets were leaking and there was a toilet that was running. I went online and submitted a claim to American Home Shield. The site was very simple. I listed what I needed and then, somebody called. The interaction with the contractor and the service were both good. He called to let me know he was on his way. He showed up even a little bit early but made sure that was gonna be okay and that I was gonna be home. He did what needed to be done.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
I was told by a different contractor that my ignition on my furnace was going to go out soon. I put in a claim for repair online and navigating through the website was very easy. The only thing I wish is, I didn't see a space where I could put in my comments but I was able to choose what it was for or what I think might have been it. Then, of course, I paid for it online too.
The contractor A Johnson Heating & Cooling contacted me within 24 hours and the tech was very professional and helpful. He looked at the ignition and said that it looked fine on the furnace but there was something he needed to do get the furnace from freezing out since we're having such cold temperatures. So, he did that and I haven't had any problems since. Everything's been perfect and the repair has had positive effect in the day-to-day operations in our home. Having the AHS warranty is very valuable and it gives me a lot of peace of mind. I've actually talked to my neighbors about it and recommended they use American Home Shield too.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
I had a toilet that needed to be fixed. I also had a shower knob that needed adjusting. At first I thought, "Why bother American Home Shield? The repairs can’t be that expensive." So I just called the plumber and have him come in to do the repair. But it was expensive. While the plumber was here, he went to check the water pressure and some other things that he does. When he checked the water heater, he said it was really dangerous and needed to be fixed as well. He also pointed out a pipe that was all white. It was leaking and he said I should get it fixed. When I told him that I have to pay American Home Shield $75 to come out, he said he charges more than that. The next time I have any kind of problem, I’ll call American Home Shield instead of him.
AHS has improved so much. I can remember waiting on line for ages to speak to someone. During my recent claim, the process was so simple and fast. I didn’t hold on to wait for someone on the phone. I just followed the instructions. I was very pleased with it. The tech who came out was a young man. He was neat, pleasant and did his job. He also didn't leave a mess. It was a good experience.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
Our ice maker was giving us problems with our refrigerator. It was easy enough to submit the claim to American Home Shield online and the service I got from their contractor was fine. However, I would've liked it to have been a little quicker. The issue was that when they scheduled a time to bring the part out, I told them that my husband and I had an appointment in the timeframe that they gave us. I told them we probably would not be home until after a specific time, and they said they would make a note of that to let the repairman know. That didn't happen though. The repairman called us about an hour and a half before we were done with our appointment. So we missed him and we had to wait another week for him to come out to install the part. I wasn't really happy with that part.
The delay was an inconvenience. But when he finally came out, it only took him around 10 minutes to repair the refrigerator. The only other issue I have with American Home Shield is that when they automatically charge something on my card other than the regular payment, I would like to know what it is. I found a charge on my card and there's no explanation other than they're the ones that made the charge.
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