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American Home Shield is a home warranty provider that offers service plans throughout the contiguous United States. It offers three home warranty plan options, priced from $29.99 to $89.99 per month, with either a $100 or $125 service fee. In addition to normal wear and tear, plans cover breakdowns from rust, insufficient maintenance and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from home warranty coverage.
- Three plan options
- High coverage limits
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Relatively high service fees
- Not available in all states
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Reviewed July 10, 2014
Have had account for 8 years. Water heater died and was covered. This covered item cost me $950 out of pocket to bring up to code. Leak was created by contractor that he refused to repair. I contacted AHS and they could only refer me to the plumber. They provided no assistance other than to contact the contractor to contact me. NO SUPPORT. Plus their internal communications were terrible. No one ever seemed to be able to communicate about what the issue was. Every time I spoke to a new person, there was confusion as to what the issue was. I am disappointed and am terminating my contract.
Hi Elbert, I am sorry to hear that there was an issue with the plumbing contractor that came to service your water heater. I would be glad to review this request and see if there is something that can be done. We would hate to lose you as a customer. Would it be okay if I give you a call regarding this issue?
Reviewed July 10, 2014
The service was set up quickly on Sunday and the tech was there next day. We had a mix-up & he ordered the wrong water heater but got that straightened out. So by Friday, our showers were hot again!
Reviewed July 10, 2014
I got services the day I called in so I'm very satisfied. I just called on the phone and told them I had a flooding issue. It turned out to be a leaky faucet, it was under the kitchen sink which was kind of a pain in the neck. And they had somebody out here. I called in the morning during 9 AM eastern and the guy was here about 10 after 5. It's the second time I've had to call somebody within a month. The other thing was on my AC and he also showed up that same day and got it done. It was a matter of like 4 hours when the AC guy came out. So I was very satisfied. I always recommend them to my purchasers.
Reviewed July 9, 2014
I have had AHS for 20+ years. The quality of service has diminished rapidly over the past few years. The service fees and "non-code" fees have surpassed the value of the service received. I have two hot water tanks in my house. One was leaking and I requested replacement. The extra fees to replace the tank exceeded the value of replacement. I chose to replace the other tank without turning in a claim. The full cost of replacement was less than the extras charged. I have found that paying directly for the repair is cheaper than turning in a claim. I canceled my coverage.
Reviewed July 9, 2014
The contractor came to my house to evaluate the problem. He stated he needed to order a part, 3 weeks later the part comes in. It's the wrong part. So I wait for another week and a half. I called the contractor 4 times, I leave a message, and no reply. I call AHS and ask to speak to a supervisor. They put me on a list for a call back, I never received a call back. Everything in my refrigerator had to be trashed. I have to buy food everyday for my family to eat because I have nowhere to keep food. Would you let this happen to your family???
Hello Sammie, thank you for bringing this to my attention. I apologize for the delay. Would it be okay if I reviewed this service request and contacted you to try to resolve this matter?
Updated review: Aug. 18, 2014
Very satisfied with the assistance after I posted this review. The representative assigned to me followed up with me almost every day to check the status of repair. After the technician deemed that my refrigerator could not be repaired, AHS immediately approved a new comparable fridge to be delivered to my home.
Original Review: July 9, 2014
I chose American Home Shield for the peace of mind when purchasing my first home. A week into move-in, the fridge electrical went out. Technician came out promptly and knew it was the motherboard and that AHS would order it. Two weeks later, I am told that the part is not made anymore (this fridge isn't that old). My two options are to take the $275 for the part and apply it to a new fridge or wait another 5 weeks (almost 2 months total without a working fridge) while the part gets repaired.
The comparable fridge they offered to sell me was almost $1300. Oh, so I only have to come up with the $1000 out of my own pocket?! You would think that if they can't repair it in a timely manner, then the item would be replaced, but instead I'll be without a fridge for 2 months. I could have been a customer for the life of my mortgage. Now I'll be looking for another company that won't leave me out to dry.
Reviewed July 9, 2014
AHSW has the worst customer service. They will not give you any information on what you need done. They use you as the middle man between them and the contractor. I called to see what I was going to have to pay additional to my $75 and they told me that I needed to call the contractor. I will absolutely not renew my policy with them.
Hello Aimee I am sorry to hear about the issue with your service request. Would you mind if I gave you a call to try to resolve this matter?
Reviewed July 9, 2014
After 56 hours the AC company finally contacted me. They are on the way. I called AHS yesterday and told them I had to get an electrician to check the air handler in my attic because it smelled like something electrical was burning. This rude woman tells me they have 48 hours to come to my house and I need to read my contract and if I think it's an emergency then call the fire department. Last time I checked I paid for AHS, and for this woman to treat me with such disrespect was uncalled for! I will be dropping them after my issue gets fixed if it ever does!!
Hi Kari, I am sorry to hear about the delay in service. I would like to give you a call and review this service request to see if I can assist. Is that okay?
Reviewed July 9, 2014
Let me start by saying that I have an American Home Shield warranty. Greenway Home Services is one of their vendors and I have two cases that were assigned to them and are still unresolved. First, my washing machine decided to stop working properly a couple of weeks ago. No problem, I thought. Perfect time to use this home warranty that I purchased with AHS. The repairman came out a week ago today. He claimed he reset the machine and that it should be working properly. I tried to wash a load of laundry and it was not working. I called Greenway that same day and the repairman that came to my house said he would have to order a part. Sill waiting on the part and I am the one that is doing all of the follow up with Greenway to see when it will be coming in. This is Nashville, TN. I can't imagine that a washing machine part takes more than a week to obtain. I'm currently doing my laundry at my neighbor's house and hope this gets resolved soon.
Next, my central air conditioning unit control panel decided to catch on fire....a week ago yesterday (yesterday was the 4th of July). So, on Thursday (July 3rd) I had an appointment scheduled for someone to be at my house between 8 AM and noon. The repairman from Greenway arrived somewhere around 1 PM. He came inside, looked at the unit and said he would need to order the part. After going without air conditioning for almost a week, I was in near tears. I begged him to see if he could find the part in Nashville. I even offered to go get it myself and bring it back. He refused and stated that he had to go to the other side of town after leaving my house (???). I called AHS and I called Greenway. They assured me they would have the part in two days (Saturday) and that someone would arrive at 8 AM to make the repair.
Cut to Saturday. The repairman (who was super nice) showed up at 8:45 AM. He proceeded to make several calls to OTHER REPAIRMEN asking them to walk him through the process of fixing my air conditioner. Go ahead and read that sentence again...let it sink in. He finally got it running and said that it SHOULDN'T catch on fire again (words that will make you have a wonderful night of sweet slumber, right?). He also left sooty fingerprints all over my utility closet door. You know, soot from the FIRE. I cleaned it up after he left. At least he swept up the mess he made with everything else. The air proceeded to run constantly from about 11:30 AM until around 5 PM, never shutting off. I called and he said that it might take a while for the house to cool back down. Okay, fair enough...BUT the temperature was set on 74 and the thermostat read 77 ALL DAY UNTIL it started to creep upwards 78.
I called and got the after hours line. Left a message and my call was returned shortly. I was told that a different technician had been immediately dispatched to my house....now over an hour ago. I called back...now they can't seem to locate the technician. Still waiting. Needless to say, I have contacted AHS and am going to try to cancel my contract with them all together. I have also already paid for two separate services from Greenway that have yet to be performed. Word to the wise....don't buy an AHS home warranty unless you like to suffer. I would give zero stars, if I could.
UPDATE: Saturday, July 5, 2014 - It's now two hours after I was told that someone had been immediately dispatched to my house. Guess what? No one ever showed up. I talked to Emily with Greenway who said that she would now have their "Emergency On Call Technician" (Terrence) immediately come to my house because the other guy "Reggie" can't be located. Emily then called me back to inform me that their "emergency on call technician" is out of town. Why is he on call and out of town??? Soooo...I am NOW being told that someone (who hopefully knows what they are doing) will be at my house tomorrow (Sunday) morning between 8 and 9 AM.
UPDATE: Emily with Greenway had her husband come out on Saturday night around 8 PM to look at my air conditioning. It appeared to be working when he left and I appreciate that they went the extra mile to send someone over. Update: Guess what? The AC isn't working. It is Monday, July 7, and I called Greenway to see if they could send someone out for the 4TH TIME. They agreed to send someone between 3pm and 7pm that day. He showed up at 9:30 pm and had to rewire the unit. This is because the person that came on Saturday (the one who had to get instructions from the other mechanics) rewired it so that the heat and air came on at the same time. He finished up at around 11:30 PM...after using my bathroom TWICE to, um, defecate. Yes. I can't make this stuff up. Not to mention he was in his sock feet and downstairs was beginning not to smell so fresh.
So far, the AC is working. For now. I have zero confidence in this company and AHS was zero help to me after contacting them several times. My washing machine part that was ordered has been sent to who knows where and I paid for a service that has yet to be done. I called AHS this morning (now Wednesday, July 9, 2014) and cancelled my contract. I also asked them for a total of $188.28 that I paid to basically have a wide awake nightmare for the past few weeks. They aren't really cooperating with me but I will dispute the charges with my credit card company if they don't. The warranty they offer is useless because they send incompetent people to complete the jobs. I'm afraid to ask about my washing machine.
Reviewed July 9, 2014
I had to make my first call after about 10 months of coverage for water dripping from my Air Conditioner. I figured it was simply a backed up drain pipe, but since I had no way of fixing it I figured it was worth having a technician come in to look at it. He believed this was the case as well, but after clearing the pipe, found there was still a drip. Turns out there was a crack in the drip pan, and he would need a replacement pan, which he would order. After taking my $75 copay, I never heard from the company again. The first time I called the contractor was three weeks later, and I was told they had to wait on the part coming in, and as such couldn't repair yet (understandable). The second time I called four weeks after the initial house call, I was told I would receive a call back the next day, which never happened.
Then this morning, I was left a message from an AHS representative saying that the technician apparently told them the only way the crack could have occurred is from someone kicking the pipe or putting something on it, not normal wear and tear. I am the only person in my home, and know the pipe has not been touched, and yet AHS after four weeks of no service is now hoping to wiggle out of covering the pan. I am amazed at how poor their service has been, and have no intention of renewing my insurance policy as it has thus far proved less than useless.
Hi Tom, I would be more than happy to take a look at this service request to see if I can assist with this issue. Would you mind if I gave you a call?
Reviewed July 9, 2014
We have used AHS for over 14 years and have never had a bad experience. We have had numerous service calls on our A/C units over the years. AHS was prompt and assigned a vendor within 30 minutes. Their service has paid for itself many times over. I wish they still offered the free air filter program.
Bob,
Thank you for sharing your recent experiences with AHS. We are happy that we were able to get the issue resolved for you and we look forward to our continued business together. Enjoy your day.
Reviewed July 9, 2014
Our garbage disposal gave out. We submitted the claim with American Home Shield. Everything went very smoothly. We had a quick response. It occurred over the weekend and I called and left a message on Friday and it was certainly not something that needed an urgent repair. The gentleman came the following week. We paid for the service and the contractor came and went through everything we did and found that it was nothing that could be fixed and it needed to be replaced. He was excellent and very professional. He explained what the problem was and why it wasn't repairable. Then he called American Home Shield and they approved the replacement.
Hi Sandra, thank you for leaving positive feedback! We are happy to hear that your garbage disposal issue got resolved to your satisfaction!
Reviewed July 9, 2014
Contractor responded in a timely manner and had problem fixed within minutes. Unreal...very honest and professional.
Reviewed July 9, 2014
We’ve been satisfied with American Home Shield. Our most recent claim was for our bathroom. AHS sent a plumber first but it turned out it was an electrical problem, a wiring problem. Electricians came out. There were two wires that had short circuited and they just turned them off and rewired them. And that was it. Every time we submit a claim, AHS is really fast. They did their best to get out there and get our problem taken care of. We've had many claims, and every time it’s been really good. Every time they made us happy.
Reviewed July 9, 2014
I've had this warranty for years and have used it only once before when their contractors took at least FIFTEEN (I lost count) service calls to fix a simple issue with my washing machine. Yesterday, I called because of a significant plumbing issue that required the water be shut off at the main. I was told a plumber would be at my home between noon and 4 PM today. It is now after SEVEN PM and I haven't even received a courtesy call from the contractor or AHS. I did call the contractor at 4 PM and was told "the service techs are behind". I called AHS at around 6 PM, held for 20 minutes, and was finally told they left a message on the contractor's emergency line and that they would follow up with me in an hour.
Hello Nicholas, I can have someone follow up with you concerning this service request. I am sorry to hear there were delays in getting this resolved. Would you mind if I give you a call? Or has this issue already been taken care of?
Reviewed July 9, 2014
I have paid for this service for four years. I have had 3 service calls in four years with simple fixes. Then, 2.5 weeks ago, my fridge broke. After two service calls and two flooded kitchens, it was determined that it was not possible to fix it. Since then, I have spent 20 minutes minimum per day on hold chasing AHS down to push every step through. They have made it nearly impossible. I'm sure some people just give up. It is my opinion that this reluctance and self sabotage that they employ is a purposeful ploy to not honor the contract we have. The last straw is the fridge delivery people were told to just deliver my fridge to the doorstep. I had to offer to pay $100 cash to get them to bring it inside. They regularly install but I'm told today, after 35 minutes on hold, that I have to wait several more days for another person to come install. I am furious with this ridiculous unethical business practice and I will be seeking out a different company and very carefully reading the reviews. Simply inexcusable time on hold every time. They have wasted hours of my life and taken years off my life. And now the unit arrived scratched!! I can't possibly send it back. I have events to cook for. I cannot imagine the repercussions if I treated my client base in this manner. Use a different company!!
Hi Sara, I apologize for the inconvenience. Would you mind if I give you a call to discuss this matter? I would like to see if there is something I can do for you concerning this service request.
Reviewed July 8, 2014
0 stars, nothing but a waste of time. They take your money, then when you put in a work order on emergency status that suppose to be fixed within 24 hours, you don't hear nothing back ever. It's been a week since my sewage has been backed up and leaking onto my wooden floors inside my house and I am yet to receive 1 phone call.
Hi Antonio, I would like to contact you in regards to your sewage service work order. Do I have your permission to call you?
Reviewed July 8, 2014
I had a microwave problem and garbage disposal problem. I called and placed a request for service. Within 30 minutes, received two phone calls from the repairers. They came the next day and my microwave was checked and repaired immediately. The garbage disposal was replaced but there was still an issue. I was told that it was an electrical problem and a request was submitted to an electrician. He came the following day and the problem was a wiring issue and that was repaired immediately. I was impressed with the professionalism, the knowledge of the repairers and how nice they cleaned up their mess. Overall I am a very satisfied customer!
Reviewed July 8, 2014
AHS has been my home warranty provider for 11 years now and I have been very pleased with the service provided by AHS contractors. So much so, that I have recommended family members, friends, and co-worker to choose AHS as their home warranty provider. However, over the last year or so, I have experienced questionable service from the contractors sent out by AHS. Once on last year when placed a ticket for a leaking pan on the air conditioning unit and again on yesterday when I placed a ticket for a leaking shower faucet. Each time the contractor came out, looked (not touched) the needed repairs and reported to AHS that the problem was related to improperly installed (the air conditioner pan) and the contractor on yesterday stated he needed to order a part and would return shortly. Yet, about two hours later, I receive a call from AHS stating the repair would not be covered by AHS because of misuse. Misuse?!? Each contractor was paid $75.00 for a visual inspection lasting about 2 minutes. This was the final straw! I am calling today to cancel my plan with AHS!!!!
Hello Juanita, I would be glad to review this service request you are referring to. Would you mind providing the covered property address this is regarding? Is it okay if I give you a call to discuss this matter?
Reviewed July 8, 2014
Knowing what repair will cost even before repairman arrives is why I have been an American Shield customer for years.
Reviewed July 8, 2014
My AC broke and it is 107 degrees out. It has been a MONTH and still not repaired. We waited for a new compressor for 3 weeks and when it arrived we were told AHS ordered and sent the wrong one. After many conversations I asked that my calls be recorded and documented as I felt they were unwilling to expedite service and clearly do not care that it is unbearable in this heat. I have left 3 voice mails with a supervisor who has not returned phone calls. Obvious that AHS is about collecting monthly fee and not customer service oriented, they seem accustomed to the standard answer, "we can't". I know there are other warranty companies and any suggestions for a service company in AZ would be welcomed.
Hello Julie, I will forward this feedback to our complaints department. I do apologize for any delays you have experienced on this service request. I show this was already escalated to our Customer Relations Department. I will send a request to ensure a supervisor as well as your case manager gives you a follow up call.
Reviewed July 8, 2014
Phoned in a request for repair and was denied because I didn't have code coverage. Told that coverage was not available when I started. Not in contract. No notices are sent to update customers about additions. Past 60 days to add it. I had to ask or check web to know about coverage change. Customer for 9+ years.
Hi Yvette, I apologize for any confusion in the contract and contract verbiage for coverage. I would like to have a case manager contact you to discuss. Is it OK to give you a call?
Reviewed July 8, 2014
This company hires the most incompetent contractors that are in the state of Delaware. The company is a total Rip-off as well as the people they hire to do service calls for them. I have been ripped off of the co-pay of $100.00 twice and they refuse to refund any of it. The BBB will be getting this info also.
Hi Marie, we have reviewed your contract regarding your complaint. Have you had a plumbing contractor out to confirm anything different from the two plumbing contractors that we sent out? If so, and your company was able to repair or resolve the issue I would be more than happy to contact you concerning the $100 service fees. I also show two $100 service fee coupons that were offered to resolve your previous complaint on this. Would you mind if I give you a call concerning this?
Reviewed July 8, 2014
It was electrical problem and I called it in. When I called American Home Shield, it was automated system that answered, like a robot. They came our right way and fixed it. The contractor was very polite and very nice and knew what he was doing. It was an easy process. It's fixed and it works. I'm satisfied. They are fast, reliable and good. They back their work up.
Hi John, good to hear that your electrical request was fulfilled to your satisfactory!
Reviewed July 8, 2014
Good communication, follows instructions and good cooperation with me and the realtor, etc.
Thank you Mark for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 8, 2014
I have used AHS for 13 years and have had nothing but great experiences. That was until this week. I opened a ticket on my in-ground spa last Monday via the web app. The ticket was assigned and the company came out on Wednesday 7/2. The tech advised that the spa jets were clogged and that his company were not able to resolve the issue but that he was contact AHS and ask them to dispatch a different vendor. I called in on the afternoon of the 3rd to see what was happening and was told that the tech had not called in his report and they would put a chase on it. I asked the AHS rep if the issue was covered under my contract and was told it was.
I heard nothing over the weekend and called again this morning. The rep advised that she would call the service vendor and get back with me. She called about 4 hrs later to let me know that she had heard back from the tech who advised that the jets were clogged and that this was not covered. I advised her that this was not what her colleague had advised on the 3rd and she said she would have a supervisor listen to that call and contact me. Two hours later an email was received saying the ticket had been dispatched to the same vendor who could not fix it before.
I called back in and the rep, Andrew, said he would transfer me to a supervisor. He duly transferred me and after a 5-minute wait, the call was answered by a dead line and the call terminated 2 minutes later. I then called back And after waiting 15 minutes for a rep, I was told it was not possible to transfer a call to a Supervisor. So either one of the two individuals didn't know the process, but was promised that one would call. Still no response. I also looked again at the contract and per section H6, plumbing which is above ground and accessible is covered, the line that needs to be blown with compressed air is both above ground and accessible. Looks like I am going to have start recording these calls myself.
Hello Gerry, thank you for bringing this to our attention. I am sorry for the confusion and do apologize for the inconvenience. I would like to take a closer look at your pool request. Would it be okay if I give you a call concerning this matter? I would like to see if I can assist in getting this problem fixed.
Reviewed July 8, 2014
American Home Shield gives me such peace of mind....Our refrigerator was leaking water the other day, so I got online and requested service. The repair service company called me the same day and I set up an appointment for service the next day. Everything is handled so quickly and the service person was great! Took care of the problem right away.
Reviewed July 8, 2014
We just bought our very first house. We have no idea what we are doing as this is completely new to us. The AC went out on a Thursday night so my husband gets the AC unit info and googles them. He then finds someone that works on that type of unit and calls. They can't come out until Tuesday the next week. So 5 days. When the guy got out here he checked out the unit and within 5 mins he had the problem diagnosed. He was great. He had the part in his truck and stayed until he knew the unit was blowing cool air. He then asks if we have the home insurance policy. I said homeowners insurance yes. Then he asked about American Home Shield. I didn't know/remember that we had it.
We dug in our homeowner paperwork and found the American Home Shield papers. Yes I have it!!! I was excited. Then he tells me that they as a company dropped American Home Shield. (What!). They stopped doing business for them because they repeatedly send technicians to "fix" the problem and not replace the unit (Seriously). This made me upset but not destroyed since we only had a small part that needed fixed. I called American Home Shield the next day. Talked to Naomi at the call center. She was helpful and gave me the info I needed. The Address to the legal department to ask for a reimbursement since that is not something she can help with. Ok? But she flat out told me not to get my hopes up and that she was sure they would deny it. This is GREAT news since every other insurance company will give reimbursements if the customer has to foot a bill that the insurance policy would have covered.
I know that because I am also an insurance agent. Anyway I wrote a letter. It was very kind. Asking to please reimburse us for this small cost to fix our air conditioner since we are very new to this owning a house/being an adult thing and did not remember/know that we had this policy or that we needed to contact American Home Shield first to have them contact the service agency of their choice. We were proud we even found someone that still works on the air unit we have that looks 30+ years old. Needless to say, I received the response from the legal department today. No we will not reimburse you. I really want to cancel our American Home Shield policy we have now. We will for sure not be renewing. I believe we will be shopping around to find a different company.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
Incomplete service repairs on multiple projects with contractors refusing to return calls. Being charged $125 just to be told AHS doesn't cover a repair is absurd and goes against putting the "customer" first. With this company... you are LAST and it's your money they want and that's all. It turns out AHS collects at least $80 of the $125, leaving the contractor with little to nothing. Best advice if you're considering AHS.... Run away fast. Try using services like Angie's list or Craigslist to find an honest handyman able to do the job for 1/2 the cost and with the "Customer" in mind.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
I called today to renew my existing contract and was advised it was in a non-renewal status and to get a new contract the premium was twice what I have been paying for the past 8 years, and that my coverage would be limited. I have a letter from the company dated May 12, 2014 that states "renew before 7/13/2014" and expect this letter to be honored. I have not been advised prior to today on the phone of this, and find it totally unacceptable and unethical that this close to my renewal date this has happened. When I complained to the agent about this I was advised they did not have any phone contacts for the corporate offices and complaints must be in writing. My contract will expire before this is possible. This is no way to conduct business.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
American Home Shield has been great. My recent claim was for my garage door opener. I submitted the claim online, and the contractors they sent were fine. They were able to fix half of the problem and we had to fix the rest. I think it's great.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
American Home Shield initially answered the phone very promptly. Once they found out that I wanted to cancel, they put me on hold. 35 minutes later no one had picked up yet. Alerted the bank to the problem and they said it would cost about $35 for each stop payment request. Called American Home Shield again and was promptly answered again. As soon as they found out I wanted to cancel my policy, they wanted to put me on hold again. I said please don't do this because I waited 35 minutes before without anyone answering the phone. He called over and said that it looks like they weren't answering the phone. Then without any kind of heads up or warning, he switched me over to an automated response that said someone would contact me within 24 hours.
The reason I was cancelling was that I called out an A/C guy to check my air conditioning unit out. He said it had plenty of life, but also said they won't deal with any of the home warranty companies because they tie his hands on how to fix the unit and are slow paying. I have decided to just take the money that I am paying them and put it into savings so I can make my own decisions on the best way to handle any service call. I also think it is very disreputable to not answer the phone when someone wants to cancel. I would be very cautious about dealing with American Home Shield.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
Zero stars. I am a first time home buyer and the seller sold us into American home shield. They could have impressed us and we would have been loyal customers. Our ACs broke down last week - two units and the contractor came in told us that it needs compressor replacement for one unit and asked us to wait on the other unit and if it doesn't work call Home shield and add that as well for replacement. This was on Thursday the day before July 4th. We called on Saturday and conveyed to AHS that the second unit was not working and wanted to know where we were with the first unit. They said they will call the service contractor and keep us updated. We didn't hear back until Monday - from the service contractor saying that they will be getting the parts on Friday and will be there on Friday to fix that and the second unit. I called AHS and asked about the second unit and they said the service contractors are coming in on Friday. I was sweating while I was calling from outside my office and I told them that my wife and kids are sitting in our home and sweating and all they can do was read me out the notes from the service contractors.
Hi Montfort, holidays can cause delays in service however I would like to take a closer look at your service request. The representatives should have offered alternative options if the contractors were not going to be able to contact you until monday. I apologize for the inconvenience. Can I contact you regarding this matter to see if I can assist?
Reviewed July 7, 2014
A/C contractor indicated that wires had burned up causing a need for the capacitor to be replaced. The cost was going to be in excess of $300.00. I told him I couldn't it and he offered to drop the price by $100.00. I had local A/C contractor perform the work. He replaced ONE wire and the capacitor worked just fine. Plumbing contractor tried to unstop sink drain with snake. When that didn't work he said he would have to go up on the roof and snake the vent for several hundred dollars. Told him I couldn't afford it and he offered to drop the price. Used different plumber and he disconnected elbow and snaked the line. Cost $124.00 and took 15 minutes. No need to go up on roof. I did not renew my contract with AHS.
Hi Paul, thank you for bringing this to our attention. I do apologize for any inconvenience you experienced regarding these service requests. I will forward this complaint to our contractor relations department to ensure they review both of the contractors that serviced you. We are sorry to see you leave, but we appreciate you doing business with us!
Reviewed July 7, 2014
In May 23 2013, one of AC units needed repairs, a repair company was dispatched but in retrospect they did a patch up job and the problem of poor performance reappeared in late May 2014. Since our request for service was over 365 days (by about 9 days), AHS dispatched another AC repair company to attend to our case. On June 3-2014 a representative of this latter company came to the house for assessment of the situation. To my great surprise, he was more of a salesman than a technical and expert individual. Without any test of the leakage at the condenser level, he proceeded to the main unit and after forcibly bending (and damaging) a face-plate, again without any testing declared that the evaporator is leaking. This action further deteriorated the performance of the unit to the point that the poor performance of the unit became a no performance at all!.
Furthermore, we received their repair estimate through AHS to be $1450 despite the AHS cost coverage for the evaporator coil and $10/pound of the refrigerant. After proper due diligence and background check of this company and realizing the charges and complaints against them, and due to the urgency of the situation (excessive heat on the second floor of the house and medical condition of my spouse), we called a repair company on June 7-2014 who professionally verified and repaired the system (checking/tightening valve at the condenser and adding additional refrigerant). The charges for this service has been $227.32. The cash option offered by AHS has been $397.00.
Despite many detailed explanation to different agents and departments of AHS and a letter requesting a reimbursement of the $227.32, the request is denied.My family and I are severely dismayed considering the we have been the loyal AHS customers and during our long association have had so few request for service and compensation. We consider and hope that the SHIELD to be an instrument of protection and not the object to harm.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I would like to give you a call regarding this service request. Can I contact you to resolve this matter?
Reviewed July 7, 2014
Contractor responded quickly, was professional & friendly & called us personally to ensure he had all the correct information prior to arriving at our home. Once there, he diagnosed the problem & was able to replace the broken component right then. He called when the work was completed to let us know what he had done & that everything was working again. It was a huge relief to have the issue resolved so quickly!
Reviewed July 7, 2014
We have been pleased with all of our requests for service. We also purchased an additional heat/ac maintenance contract. The company who performed this check was professional, knowledgeable, arrived on time and seemed thorough. The pool service was slow and did not communicate well about 6 years ago, but there are new providers now who are great. Had our microwave completely replaced about 2 years ago, and the pool filter as well. Hopefully we won't need other replacements, but have trust in AHS to come through if we do.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
My fridge broke and the repairs were done to my satisfaction. I would appreciate Sunday repairs for fridges and freezers though. Had a rough time conserving my food till repair day.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
Our AC went out last week for the second time that we have been in our house that we bought in February. We had the sellers get it serviced before we moved in since it was almost 15 years old. A few weeks ago the AC quit working and after about a day it started working again. Then last Saturday (June 28) the AC went out for good. The AC company came and said the compressor was busted and I would get a call about setting up a time to fix it.
The next day I get a call from the AC people telling me my options were to get the compressor fixed or to get a new condenser installed since it was a 15-year old unit and that a compressor would only "fix" the issue for a short time. That sounds to me like a new condenser was needed. They also said it would be covered by AHS. Come to find out when they came the next day, I had to pay the $1900 for the condenser and now AHS is telling me I will not get reimbursed because they didn't approve a new condenser and said it wasn't required. This goes against what I was told by the AC company told me.
Also, the AC is broken again as of yesterday (July 6). My house is 80+ degrees and I have a drip pan that is almost full. That does not sound like something a compressor would fix does it, AHS? I looked at some of the other reviews and see that someone is having the same exact issue and claiming that "I have the right with my warranty company to request cash payout option to replace the outside unit and not repair". If this is true, I demand to hear from someone high up because the service line will not put me through. I don't want to be put through a circus to get what should be mine, from everything I have read in my contract and from the AC repair company.
Hi Robert, I am sorry to hear about the delay with your repair. I would be more than happy to contact you and review any invoice that you may have concerning the replacement of your system. Can I give you a call regarding this matter?
Reviewed July 7, 2014
My toilet "clogged", called AHS and they sent out ADVANCED DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES. They took 3 hours to try to unclog me. They said they turned OFF the water to the toilet. Said they needed to take the toilet off but needed permission. They would call me later after AHS gave them permission. Waited 2 days and nothing. Called each day. "We will call you." Finally I went downstairs FIVE days later to find my kitchen light would not work and I stepped in water. it was dripping from the light fixture. Call AHS, found out policy cancelled since I "put a foreign object down the toilet"". I did?? what? Why didn't they call? Why didn't the plumber call to let me know.
I called another company and they came right out and within 16 seconds got the cleaning rag out with NO problem. The dripping stopped...but the damage is done. I need a whole new kitchen floor (warped), over 8 feet of new ceiling and lighting. My insurance company hopefully will go after AHS and the first plumbers since the 2nd plumber said the water was ON the whole time. I got NOT phone calls, emails nor any idea that this was a "problem". I certainly did NOT put something down there on purpose. Not to mention the plumber wanting to take advantage of more money by taking off the toilet....and if they KNEW at the time it was not going to go thru, they should have said something. Leaving the water on for five days caused a problem.
Why didn't I notice...I'm blind. So I didn't SEE anything fall down nor did I notice the ceiling getting wet and the light fixture filling up with water. Sad sad business practices. Thank heavens for MICHAEL AND SONS who came out right away and fixed things within hours of me calling them. But now I got bigger problems with warped floor and wet ceiling... And bills until the insurance comes in. NEVER USE AHS...
Hi Rose, I would like to take a closer look at your service request and also review any invoice that you have from your plumbing contractor. I am sorry to hear about the damage you incurred. Can I give you a call concerning this matter?
Reviewed July 7, 2014
I am very please with the company they sent out to fix our A/C unit. The man was very knowledgeable and was fast at fixing it.
Thank you for the positive feedback Terry! I am happy to hear that the service contractor was easy to deal with and knowledgeable.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
We have had American home shield for over a month now and called about our a/c not keeping up with the temperature. They sent out ACS absolute comfort to look at our unit. The repairman determined the compressor was bad and said he would contact AHS to replace BUT AHS only covers freon $10 per pound and we would need 7lbs at $70 per pound. I looked up the cost of freon and got a second opinion. Freon is indeed $10 per pound and more importantly they aren't allowed to release freon into the atmosphere so what they intend to do is capture MY freon then charge me $70 a pound to put my own freon back into my a/c unit.
We contacted AHS about the price gouging which is this company's obvious attempt to make money that AHS isn't giving them. AHS told us that they were contracted and could charge us as much as they would like. 3 days later we call AHS and are told that our unit isn't covered because it didn't pass the test to see if it was working right. Despite not carrying out an inspection of the appliances when the policy was issued. There was a lawsuit in 2011 for this very thing! We are canceling our policy and contacting anyone that may be able to help. AHS is a crooked company!
Hello Amanda, I would be happy to take a closer look at this request for your air conditioner. Can I give you a call to discuss this matter? We would like to resolve any issues that you may have. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
I am wasting my time writing this solely to protect others from what we have gone through. It does me no other good to waste the time needed to write this. AHS has been one of the worst companies I have ever interacted with in my life. We required the sellers of our home to purchase a home warranty and they selected AHS. We had the home inspected and all was found to be in working order. Upon moving in, everything was still in working order, including the air conditioning. Unfortunately, within 2 weeks of moving in we did have the HVAC stop cooling in our upstairs portion of our home.
We called AHS and they had a tech come out a few days later. That tech was there a couple minutes and said we need a whole new unit. He said AHS will take care of it and they will contact us. A few minutes later AHS called and said the claim was denied due to ongoing issues. I understand the initial denial due to the timing of warranty inception and we appealed it with Inspection reports and whatnot and they agreed to cover the repairs. This is where things get really weird. They sent the same company out again later that week and the 2nd tech, now dealing with a covered loss, stated it just needs a new evaporator coil. We asked how the repairs changed based on the approval or denial and he said he can't speak to that, just that it needs a new coil only. We went along with that and the 3rd tech who came out to do the coil said we need a blower motor too. He said someone would come out to install that later. The next day a 4th tech came out and said the blower motor was fine. It has been the strangest interactions with a contractor we've ever had. I called AHS multiple times all throughout this process and half of the time they told us our claim was still denied, then other times they would see where it had been overturned but then could never help out with anything.
Our file was referred to their "Contractor relations Dept" which we hold little hope in anything ever coming out of that. AHS told us we need to pay the contractor $50 per lb of freon (which I fully understand) and that it takes 14 lbs ($50 x 14 = $700). Little did we know until the next day that the unit holds 81 ozs, or 5.1lbs!!! We had the unit inspected this morning and they said if it was 100% empty they may be able to squeeze up to 7 lbs in the system because the lines hold a small amount as well. Piedmont Mechanical managed to snag an extra $350 out of us just in freon. AHS told me this morning that this is my problem to sort out with the contractor but that they would let their "Contractor relations dept" know as that means AHS was overcharged too.
In summary, the needed repairs will change based on if your loss is covered or not, AHS will provide you with terrible service along the way, with absolutely no concern for timeliness of contractors' or their own response (HVAC out in Atlanta for weeks in July stinks), you will cuss, cry, become frustrated with everyone you speak to, and in the end you'll likely be dealing with it again when the patch work repair job fails. Please, save your $550 or whatever it is and put it in your savings account for any issues that may come up. This honestly has been the worst experience we have ever had and will continue to spread the word through Realtor groups, BBB, Consumer Affairs, etc as people need to hear our story along with all of the similar ones out there.
Hi Roger, I am sorry to hear about the inconvenience you incurred. I can have this service request looked into further for reviewing. Can I give you a call concerning this service request to resolve any concerns that you have?
Reviewed July 7, 2014
The smartest decision I ever made was getting and renewing my American Home Shield home warranty. There is so much more peace of mind in my house in case something goes wrong. I've had to call a few times and I always receive excellent customer service from the American Home Shield operators as well as any service contractor that has come to my house. I highly recommend American Home Shield without any hesitation!
Reviewed July 7, 2014
On May 10 our downstairs ac unit went out. It was allegedly repaired on May 23 (13 days later). June 16th same unit out with same problem. Nightmare repairing unit and not completed until July 3 after many calls to Total Air and AHS. During this time, on June 29th, the upstairs Trane blower motor burned out so no ac for upstairs nor downstairs. There was a time period with completely no ac upstairs and downstairs in blistering humidity and heat for elderly 75-year-old husband with heart condition and lymphoma. Numerous calls to both the ac provider and to keep AHS abreast of the difficulties, and finally downstairs unit repaired July 3rd (May 10th to July 3rd) and we slept downstairs still awaiting upstairs unit repair (which I believe burned out due to the excess work the poor thing had to do awaiting the repair to the downstairs unit).
Today, July 7th, still no ac to upstairs but we are sleeping downstairs on chairs and couches. Totally poor repair service time for a necessary home system especially in Florida during the heat of the summer. Feel the ac provider has dropped the ball... First ordering the part (also incidentally giving our part to someone else), delay in repairs... and we are still awaiting service to the upstairs unit as I type this note. We were so hoping that having AHS would make things easier for us and not more difficult. Thank you for wanting our input on this particular service issue. (P.S. The upstairs/Downstairs is starting to smell musty now and I fear that I will need to order a compete cleaning of the upstairs and possibly downstairs of this home).
Hi Karen, I am showing that you are being assisted by a case manager. Please let us know if your issue does not get resolved. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I do apologize for the inconvenience.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
I had a good experience with the plumbing contractor. He was prompt and did a great job replacing the parts needed. Happy to be saving water and money.
Hi Karen, we are happy to hear that our plumbing contractor took care of your service need. Thank you for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 7, 2014
Love the quick response, 100% recommend.
Reviewed July 7, 2014
American Home Shield is an excellent service. We have no problems at all.
Thank you Carolyn for the feedback!
Reviewed July 7, 2014
AHS representatives were very nice, knowledgeable, and efficient. The contractor was a joy to work with! He expertly replaced our leaking hot water heater so quickly that we were only without hot water for one day. Yay!
Reviewed July 7, 2014
Very happy with all services that have been performed! Highly recommend.
Thank you for the positive feedback Michelle!
Reviewed July 6, 2014
I recently submitted a claim for the garage door opener to American Home Shield and it was a good experience. The door wouldn't open so I called them and they sent somebody out. I visited with the contractor while he was working and he was in and out pretty quick. He fixed it and it's working fine now.
Reviewed July 6, 2014
A/C unit went out on Friday of Memorial Day weekend. As soon as Air Doctor received the order we were called. This was exceptional service. He wanted to know how we were impacted and if it was really hot. The owner was so concerned he called on Saturday and sent a representative to see if the A/C could be repaired. It could not but they made sure on the next working day when they could get the part that was necessary they called and came out to repair and we have not had a problem. The customer service from this service provider is the best we have experienced from any of AHS service providers. We would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Reviewed July 6, 2014
Great customer service! I've had to call for service a few times and each time I was able to get in touch with a customer service representative immediately. They were always friendly and helpful. In addition, a contracted service provider (i.e. plumber) contacted me right away. The service providers were able to schedule appointments that fit my schedule. I've had to contact a plumber late at night and AHS put me in touch with a 24-Hour plumber who came out to resolve the problem. I am grateful for AHS and will not let them go.
Reviewed July 6, 2014
My husband and I just purchased our first home which came with a year of AHS service. We have only been in the home for a month and are BEYOND disappointed with the customer service that they provide to their paying customers. Being first home buyers, they had the opportunity to really sell us their product and keep as a life longer paying customers, but unfortunately, they have done nothing disappoint and frustrate us. I have already determined that I will not continue services when it comes time to renew next year.
We have had an AC issue since day one of moving into the home. Originally, I thought it was a plumbing issue. So I called and hired a plumber. When I discovered what the real issue was, I cancelled the plumber and asked for an HVAC company instead. They billed me for services that I cancelled and were never rendered by the plumber. To this day, they have still NOT cancelled the bill and have begun charging me late fees for the unpaid bill. They claim that they are waiting for the technician to call them back from the plumbing company to confirm that the technician did not render any services. I am STILL arguing with them about this bill three weeks later (I called every day for an entire week). It is to the point where I asked for a supervisor and only received a voice mail. I will be calling back tomorrow as well to once again, follow up in hopes that they can give me some answers.
Also, when we had the HVAC technicians come out, the technicians openly admitted to my husband and I that they are required to do ANYTHING they can in order to "fix" the machine because AHS will rarely replace what should be replaced. They would rather the technicians jerry-rig items to make them work a little longer than replace what should ultimately be replaced. This made my stomach turn. Oh, and for the record, my husband and I had to pay out of pocket for our new air conditioning unit one month into moving into our first home. Mind you, it passed home inspection (which is why we bought the home, we knew everything was in great working condition and nothing needed me be done - we were wrong). Buyer beware!
Hi Dani, I am sorry to hear about the inconvenience. Would you mind if I give you a call concerning this matter? I want to take a closer look at the bill and service request for the a/c. Thank you.
Reviewed July 6, 2014
I love the quick response time to my request for service. The service company used was very professional. I am very satisfied with AHS.
Reviewed July 6, 2014
We had no water. It stopped working so I submitted an online request to American Home Shield and then I called also. The representatives were very responsive. The contractor called me first chance he had and was very responsive. He got over here in a very short time, and was able to solve the problem quickly. He knew exactly what he was doing. It was a good experience and everything is working fine.
Reviewed July 5, 2014
Very, very happy about with your company. Happy to be a member with you.
Reviewed July 5, 2014
Repeated phone calls, repeated promises from you guys. But you broke every promise. Still no AC. After days of waiting, I'm going to another company for repairs. I'd like a refund on the contract. You get zero stars, and I'd love to join a class-action lawsuit against you.
Hi, I am sorry to hear that you had an issue with your service request. I would like to give you a call regarding the delay. Is it okay if I give you a call Charles?
Reviewed July 5, 2014
We have had our AC and washer repaired. Both experiences were completed in a timely manner. With the repairs we have had in the past year, having AHS has definitely paid for itself. Repairs can be costly, but with AHS, they are affordable.
Reviewed July 5, 2014
In using AHS I found the agent to be very helpful. The agent took my reported problem, assigned a contractor to fix the issue. I spent less than 5 minutes on the phone. I received a call from the assigned contractor shortly and we arranged an appointment time to repair the lines connected to my hot water heater. The agent from the contractor was neat and very courteous. He replaced defective water lines. I have used AHS twice before with the service and results being as good as my last experience. I am well satisfied with AHS and the contractors they provide.
Reviewed July 5, 2014
I have used AHS since the mid 90's on 3 homes to this point. I was very satisfied with the service, responsiveness as well as the overall coverage up until the last 5 years or so. When I have sent in service request, it has become much more about what they don't cover and why than actually trying to get my problem resolved. My latest and most aggravating situation has to do with my AC unit and the fact that I seem to paying more out of pocket for the repairs than "supposedly" what the contractor is being reimbursed by AHS. Like many of you in the southern part of the US, Texas specifically, I experienced an A/C issue where my downstairs’ unit quit working, this is a 5 ton unit that does the vast majority of the overall cooling of our home. Within the last 6-8 months we had to replace bad evaporator coils on our unit in the attic where we paid over $1000 for our portion and according to their tech, AHS paid around $600 to them. But I had to pay to update the unit to R410a Freon from my current 22A system that is about 13 years old.
Now we called in a condensation line issue, of which they have been out on and I have had to pay $75 trip charge multiple times since summer of 2013 and had multiple techs give multiple reasons for the problem but it never got fixed. So the tech comes out this time on July 3rd and cuts and redesigns drain lines from the unit and then goes outside to the condensing unit and does something, which I assume was checking pressure to the unit etc. Well approximate 2 hours or so later, I start to feel warmer air coming out of my vents and see the temp in the downstairs starting to go up. Call the technician’s main office and they send him back out where he diagnosis that the compressor on my condenser has gone out and needs to be replaced (not accusing but I find it odd that I am having no problems with the unit and he goes out there for no apparent reason and 2 hours later I have a problem).
Instead of calling it in then and getting a part going, he tells me the office has to do that and that it would be possibly Monday before that happens and so it could be Thursday or Friday before they will get authorization and parts to come make the repair. Of which I am going to pay at least $440 for 11lbs of Freon but his scheduler said he has seen it take as much as 14lbs to fill the lines back up or $560. I had asked about expedited service as we are in the 90's here over the 4th holiday going into next week where it will be warmer and they both said it is the best that can happen going through warranty approval procedures. However they both quickly added that if I want to drop, to them, $2300 they can put an entirely new outside condenser in on Saturday the 5th instead of repairing by the 11th.
So I contact a home builder friend of mine and he turns me over to his AC contractor, who tells me he used to work with AHS but about 10-12 years ago, he stopped because of low reimbursement rates and because of their policies with the customers, he was catching the brunt of hostility from the customers. Therefore, he didn't want to ruin his relationship in the community with his customer base. (I checked his company as well as the company that AHS contracted to do this work for me and he had 0 complaints and was actually registered with the BBB with an A+ rating; the AHS contractor had over 43 complaints, several never addressed, and were not registered or rated with the BBB.)
Anyway, he tells me that as a consumer I have the right with my warranty company to request "cash payout option to replace the outside unit and not repair" in order to use my on contractor and get reimbursed what AHS would cover to replace. Both he and the AHS technician agreed that replacing the compressor would be a temporary fix and that it would cost more the next time possibly in less than 12 months with the heat we experience here, and that it is not worth putting money into the existing 13 year old unit. The AHS tech told me he has to tell me to repair because of AHS rules to them but that it really is going to be a ongoing problem and cost more in the long run.
When speaking to AHS rep this morning and telling them that I want to get replacement cost -reimbursement not repair - she begins to quote line x sub-section x of the contract that says they don't do that. Again this former contractor from AHS is telling me by law that as the consumer with coverage and a unit that is this old with a compressor failing and also we had other repairs done to it previously; that AHS has to give me the reimbursement rate, cash out option, so that I can use the contractor of my choice.
I would love to hear from anyone higher up than the call center from AHS about this but as I was told repeatedly it won’t do any good and that they have to submit a form for someone to call me back within 24-48 hours but they cannot put me directly through to a supervisor and or the "Cash out" department. I ready to cancel and never deal with these guys again and just set aside the money I pay for the contract and service calls and handle it myself. Because if this is what I have to go through to talk to someone in authority, I don't understand how this can be considered a "Service" contract because that is exactly what is extremely absent, Service.
Hi Russ, I can have a case manager reach out to you concerning this issue with your a/c. Please confirm the covered property address and contact information that we can refer to. I will have someone give you a call as soon as possible.
Updated review: July 10, 2014
After filing this complaint, AHS was able to get someone to the house to fix the air conditioner on Monday. I am happy that the air conditioner is fixed but I am only giving two stars because it should have been taken care of without having to file a complaint. The personnel in the complaint department seem to be good at assisting the customer. The personnel in customer service are the first people the customer comes in contact with. They should be better trained in satisfying customer needs.
Original Review: July 5, 2014
Enough is enough. I am so sick of the poor customer service at American Home Shield. I had a plumber come out because the toilet was broken. While he was at the house, I asked him to look at the leaking faucet in the tub. The response I received was "it is not on the work order so I cannot look at it." The next time I had to use AHS, I made sure to list everything that I wanted repaired. I made a point of having the person I was talking to repeat back to me everything on the list. When the electrician arrived at the house, 90% of the items on the list were not covered by my warranty. When the electrician showed me the work order, none of the items on my list that my warranty did not cover were listed. If the AHS representative had told me most of the items were not covered by my warranty, I would not have had the electrician come out.
This brings me to today. My air conditioner stopped working. I could not get anyone on the phone because of the 4th of July holiday. I made an appointment using the automated system. I called the company that was given the contract and the response I received was "the earliest we can get out there is the 8th." We live in Las Vegas and the temperature gets over 100 degrees. When I called back to AHS the response I get is "there is nothing we can do because you have another air conditioner that covers the master bedroom." I guess my wife and I will be living in the bedroom for the next few days.
Hi Ken, we have expedited service available when the customer requests. I would like to give you a call concerning this request to make sure that a contractor comes out to resolve your a/c issue. May I give you a call to assist?
Reviewed July 5, 2014
Excellent quick service.
Reviewed July 5, 2014
I noticed when the cabinets had gotten wet that the dishwasher was leaking. I made a claim over the phone and it was no problem. It went very smoothly and I understood everything. It was very clear. The repairmen have all been very nice. It's still on-going but everybody's been fine. I haven't had any issues. AHS has done a really good job and I already have recommended them.
Reviewed July 5, 2014
I was told a repair would be covered. When the vender submitted the repair bill, AHS refused to cover the cost. I called and spoke to a number of your people. Each one stated that someone would call me back. That never happened. Very poor customer service. Finally after 1.5 weeks I got a call from Delphine (**) and was told that AHS would send me a $75 gift card to use on my next repair call. She told me that she would not cover the repair cost but that the card would be sent in an effort to make up for the poor service. I have never received this card and am very disappointed in your customer service.
Hello Greg, I would like to take a closer look at this service request. I am sorry to hear that you have not received the gift card. Would you mind if I give you a call concerning this service request?
Reviewed July 5, 2014
I purchased a home and added Home Shield. About a month later my hot water started giving me trouble. I called Home Shield. Plumber came the next day. Installed a new thermostat. Had trouble again the following week.... same drill. Hot water heater kept blowing the thermostats. Plumber told Home Shield was time for new hot water heater because the problem was internal with the electrical function. There was no problem having it replaced. The plumber was wonderful and very concerned for the safety of my family.
Reviewed July 5, 2014
It was last summer when we called about our air conditioner. It was 94 degrees in the house and not getting any cooler. We called and someone was here within the hour. They cleaned it out and serviced it and soon had it running nice and smooth. We paid our co-fee and they were on their way. Have not had to call them since. Knock, knock. We realize that it is on it's last leg, so we have been very satisfied.
Reviewed July 5, 2014
We recently submitted a claim to AHS for the air conditioner. It wasn't blowing. I made a phone call and followed up with the name we were given the next day. The contractor came by and looked at the part to order and left. It was very in and out - very quick - and came back 5 or 6 days later and installed it. It took quite a while but they got it taken care of and left before we knew it. It’s working perfect now. We took care of the check. It was a simple and easy process.
Hi Angie, we appreciate the positive feedback! Glad to hear the process was easy and quick!
Reviewed July 4, 2014
We had a leak in a kitchen water line. Set up the appointment online. The response was quick and efficient. Have nothing but praise for the whole experience.
Reviewed July 4, 2014
5 days to repair an a/c issue in Florida where it's currently 95 degrees plus is absolutely unacceptable. Add to this that we actually reported the issue on Wednesday and no one got back to us until 2pm Thursday before a holiday weekend....you get the picture - total lack of urgency. We asked for an alternate and they refused.....Really a waste of money - this is not service. We asked for a supervisor and were directed to an answering machine (** who didn't call back). The last time we had an a/c issue we actually lost a tenant due to a similar circumstance.
Hi Jackie, I do apologize for the delay you experienced. I would be more than happy to call you concerning this issue. Would you mind providing the covered property address and contact information?
Reviewed July 4, 2014
The contractor was on time. Very knowledgeable about my AC system. After troubleshooting the system, he was certain it was the exterior portion fan motor. He had to order one as he did not have the required fan in his vehicle. When he returned the following week with the fan, it only took him about 10 minutes to replace it. He was not satisfied with the way my system was operating so he did some more troubleshooting and discerned a wiring error left over from some earlier technician's efforts - prior to AHS contract. Repairing the wiring error resolved all problems. This was accomplished in about 40 minutes from his arrival at my house. Great job as the system now runs more efficiently at a lower operating cost! The tech was very informative and kept me informed of what he was doing and why the whole time.
Reviewed July 4, 2014
I have not had an unpleasant experience yet with AHS. All the contractors that have been sent to address warranty issues have been very professional in their manner of work.
Reviewed July 4, 2014
One call to AHS was all it took and my problem was resolved. Fast and courteous service was provided by the AHS call center representative. The contractor was at my home within 48 hours. He assessed the problem and had the parts he needed to repair the problem right in his truck.
Hi Miguel, we are happy to know that your service was fast and courteous! Thank you for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 4, 2014
AHS is easy to contact and their repairmen are always on time. They fix your appliance effectively.
We appreciate the positive feedback Marci. Thank you for being a customer!
Reviewed July 4, 2014
We've always been very, very happy with American Home Shield and who they sent to us. Except for the last one and that was Plumbing CNJ. It was not a good experience. The guy kind of ignored the problem and we ended up with a really big problem. And then the next plumber that came out said that people have had bad experiences with CNJ. But we’ve just been really happy with American Home Shield over all the years that we've had it. And we've had it for so long.
Reviewed July 4, 2014
Live in Georgia. Air Conditioning Units not cooling house properly. Call AHS (which we have had for around 15 years). They assigned to Piedmont Mechanical. Piedmont came out, determined that main unit needed Freon. Filled it up, without showing gauges to my wife, and charged $350. Sent a report, without our knowledge, to AHS that second unit was not maintained properly, so not under warranty. This despite the fact that he asked if we had just changed filters, because they were clean.
We explained facts to AHS, so they agreed to send a second company, Appliances Comfort Air for a second opinion. Nice guy, told me coil was leaking on this second unit, and they would get authorization from AHS. (Their written service order confirms this.) Get call from AHS that company declares unit not maintained inside or out, not covering replacement of coils. Trust me, my units are clean and maintained, but yes, they are 15 years old. The facts tell me that AHS and these companies are complicit in a scheme for AHS to avoid payment. Will have to contact the Attorney General.
Hi Diran, I apologize for the inconvenience and would like to have a case manager contact you. Would you mind us contacting you?
Reviewed July 4, 2014
We contacted AHS on June 12 when our air conditioning stopped working. We contacted AHS and then contacted the area service company that was over 90 minutes away. We were not offered a local service shop, just an extremely questionable company. It is now July 3rd and our air condition is still not working. We call AHS several times per week, sometimes several times per day when we are not called back as they said they would. The service company does not return calls or furnish information regarding a date when we might have our unit repaired. No one at AHS seems interested in trying to help us, just give us lip service.
We asked for a detailed invoice of the charges we will be responsible for and we were told we would have to pay for our unit to be brought up to code. We had a local company check our unit and they informed us our unit is within code (house is only 10 years old). They are also attempting to over charge us by 50% for freon. The local company we contacted to verify the costs could have fixed our unit in 48 hours.... and came out the same day we called.
We had our water heater replaced and that contracted tried to charge us to "bring our unit up to code" too. Our first experience with an AHS contracted cost us $1,500 with a misdiagnosed repair that wasn't needed. Of course the repair wasn't covered by AHS. I wish I could find anyone at AHS to help or even act like they care.
Hi Randy, I would like an opportunity to assist you. Do you mind if I give you a call?
Reviewed July 3, 2014
Submitted a request for service on an ac unit. Of course it went out on a Friday in Georgia. They will not dispatch a contractor for any emergency. They actually have no emergency calls regardless of what they tell you. So 4 days later a contractor called to schedule a time. So in all it was 7 days until contractor was at house. He could not find a freon leak. Did not spend much time looking either and 100 dollars later he topped off the freon and left. AHS only pays $10 per pound btw and the going rate is around $50-60.
Two weeks later I opened another request due to freon leak again in same unit. Had trouble getting a contractor to the house. So after several days and time taking off of work, I was promised by a manager that a contractor was finally going to be at my house between 5 and 6 pm that I did not mutually agree on, but whatever. So I took off work 2 hours to be home and he didn't show up until 8:30. Two and a half hours later and 2 hours taken off work later he just looks at it and says there a leak and he has to resend a request back to AHS to get approval to diagnose and order parts if needed. He asked me if I wanted to pay him to add freon and I said "no, I have already done that already." He knew this and he still asked. He didn't care about the federal laws and regulations because they state you can't fill a unit twice without fixing or replacing the bad part. He had no intentions of finding the bad part, just said probably in the indoor coil.
Few days later I called AHS to find out the status because I hadn't heard from them and they told me the request the contractor turned in said I denied him permission to diagnose the system and find the leak. At this point I contacted several managers being upset. Here I am over a month later still without ac and not any closer to having it fixed and contractors are lying about their customer and AHS is washing their hands of any delay in response time of the repair being fixed. I was told by a manager when upset about not having it fixed after almost a month and a half that if I looked in their policy it states they are not responsible of any problems in scheduling with contractors or if the contractors are already busy for the week. Also their policies wash their hands of any freon leaks in the coils, FYI if there's rust on them, when I know rust only gets on them from water, water gets on them from ice, ice gets on the coils from a leak. So they can find a way around any repair if they want.
So be prepared to fight for everything you are entitled to in their policies. So at the time I found out the contractor lied, I told them to cancel my policy immediately and send me a refund. Can you believe I even had to fight for that. I was even told it can't be refunded because there's an open service request. After many phone calls I finally got them to say ok but I had to speak to two managers. Crazy thing is I had two requests in the past year contract and none were fixed, so I wanted full refund and my $100 for freon I wasted. Well they said that's not how it works. They pro rate the refund for the year and do not reimburse the cost of freon they washed their hands off to fix.
My intentions were like most of a security blanket of your home by having a home warranty. Some may be ok but my experience was not. Only a joke to have wasting my time more than anything. People need to know first hand experiences that are real and not paid fakes. I promise you that you're better off without having an AHS warranty contract. It's not a real thing, only a joke.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
First HVAC service call was made on Feb 14. I was told service man never entered the property and that he told the tenants the problem was the way they set the thermostat. Second HVAC call was made Mar 10. Repairs were made. On June 25 I received a bill for the Feb 14 service call. I called on June 26 and asked why I was paying a service fee when the service provider never performed any service. I was told I had to pay a service call fee whenever anyone makes a service call, even if they perform no service.
I then asked to talk to a supervisor and after being on hold for 30 additional minutes (NO LIE!) and on the phone a total of 55 minutes, I hung up. On July 2 my tenants had another HVAC issue, no A/C. American Home Shield denied the service call request because of the unpaid service call bill that I had only received 8 days prior. My property management folks were forced to call in another HVAC repair company since the heat index was over 90. American Home Shield has breached their contract with me. I will definitely NOT renew with them. Thankfully there are other insurance agencies out there.
Hi Alan, I apologize for the experience you had concerning the bill and service request. Can I call you to discuss this matter?
Reviewed July 3, 2014
I could write a book of all the horrible experiences I and my tenants have had over the years with AHS, and it keeps getting worse each year, to where the last straw was broken in June, and I cancelled my policy and went with another company, and am considering doing the SAME thing with FOUR more contracts. The person I talked to when cancelling didn't even care after I said that, which just goes to show you where their customer service priorities are now. I can't believe all the 4 and 5 star ratings I see for them on this and other review sites.
The customer support people are usually very cordial and nice, and seem to understand the problem and urgency of the situation, but that doesn't get written down, nor passed on to the dispatcher nor the service company they send out, and then when you don't hear from anyone (even after "one to two business days" as is allowed by their "policies", even in an "emergency"), you ask to speak to a supervisor and are told that the rep will send an EMAIL to them, and I should hear back in (get this - "24 to 48 hours").
NO company takes that long to get back to you for an ESCALATED call, which was ONLY escalated due to not hearing from the service company (or the service company not being able to get out for three or four days due to being so busy, so you're trying to get a different company to go out, only the warranty company's policy doesn't allow that or some other stupid "rule", for the service company did in fact call within the required time frame, but that time frame hasn't gone past, so AHS can't do anything until time has gone beyond that), all the while I just want to take my hand thru the phone and literally KILL the rep and the people that make these stupid rules up. Sure, companies have to have policies and rules, but they are just GUIDELINES, and should not be followed LITERALLY for ALL conditions. That's why we have BRAINS and we are supposed to be able to THINK and weigh the pro's and con's - does this make sense to stick to the rules in this situation?
And then a tech goes out, finds something wrong to an old ac compressor unit that should actually be replaced instead of repaired, but the tech gives me some story that AHS keeps asking the tech if it can be fixed or if it needs to be replaced, and the tech tells me he doesn't want to look bad, and if it was his ac, he would replace it due to the age, 'cause if one keeps repairing it, it will probably keep breaking due to the age. But the AHS person in the approval dept never asks the specific question as to what the tech would do - is it cost effective to keep fixing this, but rather can it be fixed, not caring how many call outs will happen on this unit (which has been happening at least one or two times the past FOUR years, all documented with AHS), and the tech doesn't want to lose his job (so he tells me anyway), so he says it can be fixed, and it gets fixed, only to break again THREE more times in less than TWO months - all different parts and places of course, and keeps getting fixed instead of REPLACED.
Meanwhile, I keep calling AHS and trying to ESCALATE to higher ups and ask to speak to someone in Corporate also, but never talk to anyone from corporate. Supposedly a supervisor from Customer Relations (different from Customer Service), and a supervisor from the Authorization dept called me back, but of course my complaints and even suggestions fell on deaf ears - they wouldn't replace my unit. "We don't have a 3 call outs and then it's replaced policy - only on the exact SAME PART". The 1st call-out was to replace the compressor, but of course I had to pay for most of the Freon. The tech said it would be $400, or I could pay $2000 for a new unit. AHS should have REPLACED the OLD unit. I chose to replace the compressor for I didn't have $1600 more dollars to just throw to the wind, that in turn, ended up to be $600. When I asked the mgr of the service company why it was more, he said they needed more Freon.
This was at a tenant's home with kids - they had already been w/o ac for almost a week - I had no idea what the tech or company would do if I said I was only going to pay the $400, so I spent more than I was planning, and then as I said above, over the next two months, three more call-outs. The disconnect box went out, then a contractor, and then a leak NEAR the coil, but since it wasn't in the coil it could still be repaired. I am just waiting for something else to go bad, and we'll see what the NEW Warranty Company does - if it will be any better than AHS or not.
In looking at hundreds of reviews for at least TEN different companies, it seems that most if not ALL companies are out to take your money. IF the companies would just do what they are SUPPOSED to do (while taking some things into account such as the age of the device and ask QUESTIONS that will get a true ADVICE from the service company, instead of just asking if it can be repaired which is about all any company wants to know and do), there would be way LESS complaints for ALL companies, but no, that is NOT what the companies do - they want to make the customer keep calling, getting upset, not getting things REPLACED, until the customer can't take it anymore and decides to leave.
AMERICA was NOT built with this poor attitude and lack of caring, but it certainly is being ingrained in every company now, and it's no wonder AMERICA is falling behind in so many areas compared with other countries. Keep being GREEDY and not caring, and we will become a third world country very soon, not because of being poor, but because of something much worse. And don't tell me it's not happening, 'cause I know it is for I see signs of it EVERY DAY. The Auto Industry, Banking, Wall Street, Insurance (of which AHS is a similar industry), on and on.... I'm not saying every person in every company is like this, 'cause they're not, but more and more people are becoming like the above, even if that is not who they originally started out being, just 'cause it's EASIER to JOIN the people that are already like that, rather than FIGHT for what is RIGHT.
Another property we have, the evaporator coil had a leak and thankfully needed to be replaced 'cause it couldn't be fixed (or the tech didn't want to fix it), but the company that came out to find the leak, wanted to charge me almost $2000, on top of what AHS would pay the service company. I called other companies for quotes, and while the amount that the service company would charge me wasn't that much out of line with other companies, AHS would reimburse almost HALF that amount, thus my out of pocket should have only been HALF of what I was being charged by the 1st company that came out, but they wanted me to pay the full price, so I went with another company and get reimbursed from AHS (for once to my surprise).
So in my opinion, the company's that AHS gets gouge the customer one way or another, and one of the reasons I say all the above. IF ALL companies and PEOPLE would treat each other as they WANT TO BE TREATED with HONESTY and THINKING of what is RIGHT to do, and Charged fairly and HONESTLY, there would be far fewer complaints from anyone, but no, some people try to get by with what they can do to overcharge, or not do a good job, or any # of other things, and thus, why America is like it is now.
Hello Paul, I understand you frustrations with your a/c service work orders. A case manager is willing to assist you with this. Do you mind if we contacted you to discuss?
Reviewed July 3, 2014
My experience with AHS has been wonderful. It had started the night that I made the phone call and then the technician came out the next morning. Submitting a claim was wonderful. It was fast and easy. The contractor they sent was courteous, professional and polite. He called before he came. He ended up coming earlier than he had originally mentioned and he gave me a call to ask if that was okay and it worked out better. He was very determined to fix the problem. We haven't had any issue since.
Hi Jennifer, we are glad to know that we took care of your service needs! Thank you for the feedback!
Reviewed July 3, 2014
American Home Shield customer service was quick in contacting the contractor to repair my air conditioner. The contractor scheduled my appointment and arrived on time. The contractor was very polite and knew what he was doing. I would definitely use that contractor again.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
We called for a/c repair. We paid the service fee. Tech said they had to order a part. When they came to back, we were told to pay $400 for refrigerant. Not even a week later we were having the same issue. The tech came back out and put a kick start on the "new"compressor. Unit still not working properly. Tech comes back and says it’s the coil. So problem wasn't diagnosed correct. Now they want an additional $350. We spoke with Leroy and the authorization dept and he said we would only have to pay $75.
A day later we get a call from the repair company saying we have to pay $350. We've spoken to several people at AHS and all have different reasons as to why we have to come out of pocket again for this same issue. This is the biggest waste. My out of pocket money and the cost of the warranty is more than the cost of the repair. There is no need to have AHS because we are paying for our own repairs. We are looking for new warranty company that values the customer.
Hi Lamara, we definitely value you as a customer. I would like to have a case manager contact you to assist with this work order. Do you mind if we give you a call?
Reviewed July 3, 2014
AHS agents are very knowledgeable and helpful. If you live in a small area, the appointment windows may be unsatisfactory, since the contractor comes from out of town.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
Replaced old dishwasher when parts were discontinued. I chose to upgrade to a different model. The cost to me was minimal. The staff was very informative and helpful.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
I was able to take care of a tenant in Florida remotely from Alaska with prompt and professional service over a weekend!!!
Reviewed July 3, 2014
My upstairs air conditioner was blowing out hot air on one of the hottest days this year! It was a bit of a challenge but the technician finally solved my problem. Thank you so much, it seem to be running better than new!
Reviewed July 3, 2014
The contractor was great, I had made another App. for the same day. The contractor worked around the other person. He was neatly dress and very professional. AHS, the only one I will use for all my repair needs.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
When we replaced our HVAC last year, AHS was there every step of the way, even correcting the HVAC company in what was covered to our advantage and costing AHS. AHS is peace of mind.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
My pool filter broke and the gaskets were not replaceable. With AHS after sending the technician I was approved for a new unit saving me close to a $1,000 repair that I would have not been ready for.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
Have used American Home Shield since 05-06. Over the years I have witnessed several visits where technicians try to find something not covered to charge you with. We have 2 water heaters. First one went out and a tech came out and replaced. It went smooth. Second one went out a year later, and a different tech came out to inform us he would need to replace but needed to add an expansion tank due to code restrictions. No such thing. I manage a home improvement store and know for a fact there is no code. The expansion tank isn't needed in our area due to the way it's set up. Plus there isn't a code restriction. It's simply an extra $150. Funny thing is, at my store the part is $60 and we simply charge $40 for labor. But their tech wouldn't do it without adding the expansion tank and American Home Shield low balls you on payout so it wouldn't cover the purchase of a water heater at regular store retail. We had no choice but to go with the expansion tank.
Later we had an issue with HVAC. Tech came out to work on it and then told us we would need to replace an exhaust vent not covered under warranty. It was a recall and found out it was an $800 repair. We took a paid out and had someone else fix it. Each year we have some form of HVAC issue and they simply do a patch job to get us by. One time a tech came out and it was his last day on the job. He was quite informative on their system. He told us American Home Shield pays them bottom dollar on service issues. As a 3rd party, the techs try to find other things to repair not covered so they can make it worthwhile.
My latest service issue involved placing a call on 5/21. Tech came out all the way form Edgefield SC. We live in Greenville area. Looking at the HVAC I figured fan motor or capacitor. Tech comes out and determines it's burnt wires and burnt contact. He replaces. The unit quit working a week later. Same thing, I figured fan motor or capacitor. We called the repairman and he came back out and replaced fan. He left wires zip-tied to top of unit and left without paperwork or explanation.
Now it's July 4th weekend and my unit has stopped again. The fan's not turning. We called American Home Shield and they will be charging us another service fee and it will be next week before someone can come out. I was quickly explained to by Vivian (customer service rep in Ga) how we may incur additional costs for Freon and warranty was for 30 days or 90 on parts. I asked for a manager and was told it would be 2 business days. Nothing but inconveniences as far as I'm concerned. No reassurance and no caring whatsoever over the phone from a rep who represents the company you are paying good money to cover you in case something goes wrong with a appliance etc.. in your house. Nothing but matter of fact, you'll be paying for this and that and quick reminders of this is what's in your contract (fine print).
It is 4th of July weekend and we are without air due to poor service provided on initial visit back in May. You'd think a company as big as American Home Shield would take that into consideration when it's over a month and you are still having issues with the unit that was suppose to be fixed in May instead of reminding you and ensuring you understand it's another $75 to get someone to come back out and look at the unit. I'm sure there are other Home Warranties out there that value their reputation and provide better service when the time comes.. I'm sure there are Home Warranty companies out there that uses professional contractors. American Home Shield must pull from the bottom of the list and find anyone out there with duct tape and a screwdriver. In addition I would think there is one out there with a better customer service dept where you actually get somewhere on the call instead of an earful about what they can't do for you.
Shopper Beware. They quickly explain the fine print about extra service fees and multiple visits for the same repair instead of fixing it on the first visit correctly. You'd think there would be more profit made in providing a+ repair to get better reviews to help build business and increase contracts instead of milking the existing contracts through repeat service calls on same unit month after month, year after year.
Hi Scott, I would like an opportunity to assist you the problems you're experiencing with your a/c service work order. Would you mind if I contact you in regards to this?
Reviewed July 3, 2014
I don't know of any way it benefits anyone having coverage through AHS. My premiums amount to $452.04 a year plus so far I've called them twice this year and with the trade service call fee at $100 each time that's $200 more for the year for a total of 652.04. Plus, I had to pay $22.92 additional on the May 8, 2014 call because they claimed that a T & P valve on the hot water heater was not covered and was secondary. It was leaking and that was the reason for the call.
Under Water Heaters on the contract it states: Covered: All components and parts, including tankless water heaters and circulating pumps, etc. I'm canceling my contract today. I would rather save that $452.04 a year to apply to service calls with technicians that I can call myself. AHS has their contract designed and worded so that they can apply most any situation to their advantage it appears to me. Why pay them, it's simply a no brainer.
Hi Suzanne, thank you for your feedback. I see where you've spoken to our Cancellations Department today. They're able to assist you with a possible resolution to your contract fees. If you would like to discuss, please contact that department between the hours of 7am-6pm CDT.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
I have had American Home Shield for years. We've been in this house 18-20 years and we put it in our house. My husband, who just died last August, had put a service before on our heating and air conditioning service to keep it tuned up, and it turned out to be just a fraud. And American Home Shield with my air conditioner just suddenly cut off last week or so, and American Home Shield sent out a new group. They were excellent. They were out here the same day I called. I never had them ever come that quick. I guess they were over in this area and they just responded. I showed them what the problem I was having with another company, and he helped me understand. And so I have terminated that company. I haven't gotten a letter from them yet. But American Home Shield is excellent. I would not ever be without it. I'm glad it clicked with me.
So now the air conditioner is working fine. It has been repaired before through American Home Shield. In fact, just a couple of years ago, it was also replaced by American Home Shield. But it was doing fine and all of a sudden, it went off and when I went out and checked it, the heating system where it comes through was off. I didn't really know what had happened, so I just called it in and the new people that came out found the error. It was actually some wires that had not been connected correctly I guess. He repaired them quickly and fixed it and had the air conditioning going and checked over things.
I told him about this service I had and how I wanted to discontinue it. He explained how it could be discontinued, because they actually changed how my heating system filters work, and he told me how that could be taken care of and restored. As soon as I get this other company's verification that they've been terminated, I'll have AHS come out and fix it, then it will be fine again. So I consider them to be excellent, even polite, clean, knew what they were doing. They're the best people that have ever come out for the air conditioner and the wiring system in the house.
Now that my husband has passed away, it just gives me a tremendous sense of security. So I'm real pleased with the agency, and I tell people all the time.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
I had to call for my furnace. It took a day before they arrived, but the technician fixed so fast and I had heat.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
Fixed the air conditioner with great service.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
A/c was not working and they were able to fix in a timely manner.
Reviewed July 3, 2014
Comprehensive coverage and quality service partners. Far better than Old Republic Home Warranty.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
The worst customer service ever!!!!! We went without heat during our ice storm for about two weeks. I involved the district manager. It didn't help. Once again, we are without air in 100 degree weather. I contacted AHS. I went online per their suggestion. They could not fulfill my online request. Therefore, I have been online waiting 25 minutes plus waiting on them. I am a real estate agent. I will Never Ever send anyone to them again. We had three companies to come during the winter months before, they were able to fix the problem. This was not due to waiting on a part. I will keep you posted as to the outcome. I was told to call the company and schedule an appointment if I did not hear from them. Wow! Customer Service at its finest.
Hi Sharon, I do apologize for the inconvenience. I would be more than happy to have a case manager call you concerning this service request. May I have someone give you a call to assist?
Reviewed July 2, 2014
The repairman that came was very knowledgeable with the unit, fixed it promptly and cleaned the air filter in a very short time.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
We have been without A/C for a week and now we have to wait another week. We cannot stay in our home and the inconvenience factor is enormous.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
From the time I placed my call to AHS, I was contacted within 24 hours of my call from the contractor. I have had AHS for over 7 years and this was the first time my problem was not fixed on the first attempt. However, they were quick to respond and fix it right away. Customer service was very professional and helpful.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
I Had to have Hot Water Heater replied recently. AHS was "Johnny on Spot". No problems, I would recommend AHS to every Home Owner.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
I've always had good results with American Home Shield. The companies they use to perform the maintenance have always been professional and have taken the time to explain any and all problems.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
It seems that every renewal period the monthly charges go up. I don't understand why. It also seems to happen without any warning. Happy with service, but very disappointed with the increase in monthly fees. You would think there could be a discount for being a longtime customer. Guess, that's just wishful thinking on my part!
Hi Ronald, we appreciate the feedback! We will make sure we look into our contract pricing based on your concerns. Hopefully we can come up with a discount program for loyal customers.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
The wall oven was out of order. The response was fast, a technician came and identified the problem, since there was a need of a spare part that was not on stock it was back ordered. It arrived on time and the technician came and fix the oven.
Thank you Maria for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 2, 2014
I have been with AHS since 2009. It was recommended to me by a friend. I have found their staff helpful and friendly. Their contractors have always been the best and quickly diagnosed the problems. So far the warranty has covered my repairs in full. AHS is well priced.
Thank you for being a loyal customer Kim! We appreciate the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 2, 2014
Timely service by friendly, competent individuals on a very timely basis.
Thank you for the positive feedback Charles!
Reviewed July 2, 2014
Refrigerator repair - Technician was very prompt, had the needed parts and did a great job repairing the problem on first visit.
We are glad to hear that you service needs were met. Thank you for the positive feedback Donna!
Reviewed July 2, 2014
AHS has always been prompt in response to service request and dispatch of technicians. They diagnose the problem and get a solution in place quickly. If they don't get it right the first time, they will come back at no charge until the problem is fixed. A part went out on my A/C and the technician diagnosed it and it was fixed within the hour. They were out on the same day I called. That is saying something for Arizona!
Thank you Tonya for your positive feedback! We are glad that we could assist with your service need.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
Submitting a claim to American Home Shield was great. All I had to do was get online and explain what was wrong and just put it through. I sent a claim for my air conditioner two weeks ago on a Saturday evening. I put it in an email and it went to Crouch Plumbing and they got it early at 7:00 AM. They came out immediately and diagnosed the problem and got it fixed that day. The contractors were just great, very positive, polite, and helpful. It was a very helpful experience and it was one that was just pleasant and very efficient and helpful. It's efficient and I have recommended it to everyone I know who owns a home.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
I felt the the uncovered replacement by the company sent by AHS, overcharged for a new installed garage disposal.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
I have truly been satisfied with services from American Home Shield Warranty program. This program has been a blessing to me in many ways. It has saved me a great deal of money and etc. I remember when my air condition went completely out and could not be repaired. They immediately did the necessary paper work and the unit was here the next day and properly installed by Myers Air Condition service. They were kind, courteous and very prompt with their services. Due to the fact I have a medical condition they wasted no time in ordering the unit and getting it running.
Next, my stove went out and the technician was prompt with their service. I have told everybody that I could contact about the great service with American Home Shield Warranty and this program can't be beat. I've tried others in my life time but they are the greatest as far as I am concerned.
Reviewed July 2, 2014
The coverage is a bit limited, but when a covered item needs repair, it is handled quickly and professionally.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The baffle broke in my Neptune Front Load Washing Machine. At first, they thought it was my fault. After further inspection by Dino Factory Authorized Service, they discovered my stainless steel tub had what you call Oil Can Syndrome. Dino's is excellent and they are very knowledgeable. AHS is now replacing my machine at no charge to me through your appliance replacement service.
Hi Barbara, we are happy to know that the appliance contractor was professional! Glad that we could help resolve the problem with your washing machine.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
My oven decided to chose its own temperature instead of the temperature we set on the dial. I called AHS, and a very polite gal helped me open a work-order, and schedule the service call. The Tech arrive right on time, diagnosed a bad temperature control unit. He checked to see if the part was still available for my 23 y/o GE Oven. Well, it turns out the temp. unit's been discontinued for several years, and no longer available. He explained the process of replacing my de-funked oven at no charge to me (beyond the $75.00 service call fee). Since all this transpired on a Friday, I figured that it would be at least the end of the following week before I heard from AHS. Wrong! I received an e-mail first thing the following Monday, that contained 3 new oven models to chose from. I made my choice, and returned e-mailed it to them. My new oven arrived Wednesday morning, along with two installers swap old for new. An hour later they were gone! And so was my old oven and all the trash. My new oven is in place and working great! Thanks AHS!!
We are happy that we took care of your appliance repair need! Thank you for the positive feedback Jack!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Nothing is scarier or more aggravating for a South Florida homeowner than air conditioning trouble in the summer. But between American Home Shield and Automatic Control Air Conditioning, I had no fears and no worries when my A/C system developed problems. AHS processed my service request quickly. Automatic Control responded likewise, showed up on time and quickly diagnosed the problem. Within 48 hours, it was all taken care of.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Called AHS when our tenant said the disposal was not working. By the next day the replacement was in and all was well. We are happy with the service, as we are 1000 miles away from our house and have to rely on AHS for service. Things just work smoothly. Thanks!
Hi Page-Ann thanks for being a loyal customer, even with being miles away from your covered property! We are glad that we can assist with your service needs!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The move into my first home was very difficult. American Home Shield has helped us immensely, we are forever grateful that someone was on our side helping us!!
Thank you Jay! We are glad to have helped with your repair need!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Air conditioning was not working. Called American Home Shield and they were quick to have someone call me to schedule an appointment. Due to the floods on the day I called, the repair was completed the following day. Communication was excellent and I would recommend this service.
Hi Paula, thanks for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The call for service was handled professionally and expeditiously.
Thank you Charmaine! We appreciate the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I have just finished my first year with American Home Shield. I had to call them on three issues and each one was handled exceptionally. Their operators are friendly and helpful and their contractors have been highly professional and very prompt. I recommended them to a friend and he called me to thank me after his first call to American Home Shield. Very good company and very good value.
We are glad to be there when you need us! Thank you for being a loyal customer Lawrence!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I was very satisfied with my 1st experience with AHS. Thank you for delivering!!!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Absolutely worth the premium...this has been a particularly bad year for my HVAC system at my house. My furnace went out during the coldest few days of the winter when the temps and wind chills were in the negative 20's. My service was restored within just 2 days. Then at the beginning of the summer, my AC went out as well...both systems were replaced with new more efficient systems in a short amount of time and mimic all out of pocket expense to me, a single mom without the means to replace either system. I am eternally grateful to the guys at M-K Butler for all of the help they gave me.
Thank you for the positive feedback Jennifer! We are glad to know that our contractor took care of you repairs needs when you needed it most.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I have had a number of occasions to have service under my policy. To date, i have been extremely satisfied with the quality of service and the responsiveness of the contractors.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The first company you sent was not good. Quickly said what was wrong and changed a part. Refrigerator did not work after he left. Second company you sent was excellent. Did extensive work and made sure unit was running prior to leaving.
Hi Nan, I am sorry to hear that the first contractor was not good to work with. But happy to hear that the second contractor took care of your refrigerator issue. Thank you for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The contractor was here within 24 hours of our call and cleared the drain stoppage within the hour after arriving.
We are excited to hear that your service was completed promptly! Thank you Debbie for providing positive feedback!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I highly recommend American Home Shield. The service and promptness are superb. My old refrigerator stopped working. AHS replaced the old unit with a wonderful unit. I paid a $75.00 service call fee and AHS replaced my unit with a $1199.00 new unit. I worry about a lot of things, but I never have to worry about American Home Shield.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
After waiting a week in ninety degrees temperature and having to make an appointment with a new company that addressed the problem but did not fix it However my house is cool.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Very happy with the technician - neat, professional, on time. The only issue was that it took multiple visits to fix the problem.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Awesome!! The A/C contractor was on time, resolved the problem by calling AHS to report the problem and get approval for the replacement. All was repaired within a matter of an hour.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Fast, friendly and efficient; quick and professional vendors! Great customer service!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
We had our pool filter that the bottom part of the housing had sprung a leak. The first contractor (Champion Pools) came out and denied service without even attempting to do anything, due to I had sprayed some stop leak material on the leak in an attempt to stop the water from coming out. I feel like the contractor was lazy, it was hot and it was my wife that was there. After discussion with AHS, they sent a second contractor out (Expert Pools) who agreed with me because it was very apparent that the stuff I had sprayed on in no way damaged anything. It scraped off rather easily and he wound up finding the leak and replacing the bottom housing. This was thanks to you at AHS who trusted us that the first contractor did not do what they should have and Expert Pools.
Thank you Russ for being a part of American Home Shield! We are glad to hear your pool request was complete. We will pass along your feedback concerning the pool contractors!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Our 30 year old washing machine had served us well but eventually gave out. Unable to find the parts, AHS gave us a reasonable amount to buy a replacement. The contractor was efficient and coordinated everything with AHS. A no-hassle experience.
Thank you Wayne for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Our heat pump and inside unit needed replaced. Three guys came and worked all afternoon. Our old unit was not cooling and we couldn't keep warm in the winter.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Very happy with the quick service on my repair. Air Pro Master was very speedy and helpful on the repair.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I had a issue with my washer and they had it fixed for me in no time at all. I was really surprised.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The professionals who came to attend to problems in our home on both our central air conditioning and on our pool equipment were very responsive, arrived on time, and performed their work thoroughly and in good spirits.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I have been a member of American Home Shield since 2003 and have used their services many times. I have mostly had good service (there was a bad service rep in Johnson City, TN but was able to get a replacement rep) reps and the service has always been honored by AHS. I have recommended AHS to all my neighbors wherever I live and have done so with the greatest of confidence in the referral. I have now built a new home and was offered a great deal on service protection for a new build. I have used AHS for this home several times and the reps they send have always been knowledgeable and courteous. I would not think of owning a home without have an AHS service contract on it.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I contacted AHS in April because the downstairs central air was not cooling. Tri's Heating and Air was the company that provided service. The tech added freon and said to call back withing 60 days if the unit did not cool the house. I contacted AHS again in June because the upstairs unit was not cooling and the downstairs unit was making an unusual noise. A tech from Tri's came and told me that there was a leak in the downstairs unit. He added nitrogen with more freon to determine where the leak was located. He also added freon to the upstairs unit. AHS approved a return service call and the tech came today. He said the evaporator coil needed to be replaced. He will return when the part comes in.
I have been pleased with the service from AHS and in particular, Tri's. The only negative experience with a AHS service contractor was when the central heating unit was leaking gas and the first company sent to service it (AHS Heating and Air) did not find it. The techs were defensive in stating that they had fixed what was wrong. The smell and leak continued. When a second company (TD Refrigeration, Inc.) came, the tech said we were at risk of an explosion because of the gas leak. I contacted AHS to say I would NOT accept AHS Heating and Air for any other service. AHS has been a good choice for our home repair service.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The job was completed June 30th at about 2 pm by D & G Garage Doors. A part had to be ordered with the approval of AHS. It was definitely worth waiting for and I will recommend this company. I am so glad I am a member of AHS.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The warranty co was a god-sent for my repair needs. My only concern is there is no emergency #. Had to call another repairman for the overflowing toilet.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Did an outstanding job making minor repair of a/c. Best company I have ever dealt with... I highly recommend!!!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I called and the response time was very quick, the company that did the repair call to set an appointment with me. And when they came the next day they got the job done. Turns out I needed a new control panel and now my oven is as good as new again. I feel happy and safe to have AHS in my corner for any of my household needs.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
June 23rd, Home Owner called American Home Shield (AHS) requesting service on Hot Water "Pilot Light not staying Lit" AHS Dispatch: 290389782 Vendor: The Plumber". June 26, VENDOR COMES OUT, does not diagnose problem, only lights heater and leaves indicating if problem exists: “Pilot goes out" call back. Day 2, June 25, Home Owner calls AHS back again requesting SAME Service on SAME water Heater - "Pilot light" not staying lit, Dispatch# 290703572 Vendor: The Plumber. Vendor comes out, same results: "ONLY LIGHTS PILOT" and again does not DIAGNOSE ACCURATELY PROBLEM, only tells Home Owner pilot "NOT GETTING PROPER CIRCULATION in ATTIC".
As result, Home Owner makes modifications to attic at allow circulation, result again Heater Pilot goes out again. Day# 3, Home Owner calls AHS Customer Service "PLEADING for EMERGENCY SERVICE" due to # of days Home Owner has been without HOT WATER AHS: NOT EMERGENCY. Home Owner talks with 2 Separate Supervisors at AHS "Justin and Donna", response from Supervisor: “NOT EMERGENCY". Home Owner very very very frustrated with AHS lack of response and non response.
DAY # 4, Home Owner calls back AHS requesting service DISPATCH# 290998862 for NEW Vendor : Vendor: ARS (Saturday). Sunday: NO HOT WATER and NO Service Call. Monday, DAY #7, Home Owner called AHS "EXPRESSING DEEP DISSATISFACTION with the POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE", as result of POOR and SLOW Non-Emergency Request from AHS.
HOME OWNER CALLED SEPARATE PLUMBER AND PAID OUT OF POCKET FEES TO PLUMBER TO RESOLVE HOT WATER HEATER PROBLEM. BEEN TRYING GET AHS TO RESOLVE FOR 7 DAYS NOW. HOME OWNER HAS PAID $800 OUT OF POCKET TO RESOLVE HOT WATER ISSUE. AS RESULT OF POOR AND UNREASONABLE SERVICE FROM AHS: HOME OWNER IS REQUESTING AS OF TUESDAY JULY 1, 2014, THAT MY CONTRACT BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.
Hi Michael, I do apologize for the inconvenience. I would like to reach out to you regarding this service issue to reach resolution. Would it be okay if I gave you a call to discuss this?
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The contractor was prompt and courteous. He took the time to explain what happened and what he would do to repair it. Your customer service staff are the best. They are always willing to understand the problem and to get it resolved. I could not be happier with your warranty and do not plan to be without it.
Thank you Thomas for the positive feedback! We are glad to assist with your service needs.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
It is very easy to get service for whatever is broken in my house.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Excellent service! Thanks.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
My experience with American Home Shield has been good so far. I'd recommend them.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
My washing machine was making a lot of noise and I assumed it was the bearings. I called American Home Shield and they sent someone out right away. They required a second opinion because of the cost they were told it would take to repair it. I was told Sears couldn't be here for another week, but after calling Home Shield and explaining I couldn't wait that long, they called Sears and got them out much sooner. I was given the option to have it repaired, or given the amount it was going to cost to have repaired, put towards a new washing machine. I decided to purchase a new machine since I needed a larger machine. I feel they went out of their way to accommodate me, and am very happy with their service.
Thank you for the positive feedback Pamela! We are happy that we were able to provide you with the right options to resolve your washer issue!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I had RELAXED HEATING AND AIR come out to fix the A/C and furnace. I had asked to be the first call on the serviceman's route. I am a sales rep. I normally leave the house at 6:30 or 7 am. Relaxed's idea of early is 9 am. The serviceman didn't arrive until 10:30 am. He was not finished until 12:30. I think you need to find service agencies close to your subscribers' zip codes. Also, find companies that are able to have their techs come out at 7 or 8 am.
The serviceman came back on Saturday to finish the job. This time he was here closer to 9. He did a good job. I just wanted them to come out earlier than their start time.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Technicians were friendly and knowledgeable. They came prepared with the proper tools and replacement parts to facilitate a quick and effective repair. Couldn't have asked for more!
Hi Michael, we are happy to hear that our service contractor took care of your repair need! Thank you for the feedback!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
We bought an existing home and had been in it less than 6 months when the water heater broke and flooded the utility room. We called AHS for the first time (and wondered would it really work or would we get some kind of run around). I'm pleased to report that the entire experience was fantastic from the CSR at AHS to the CSR at the contractor to the tech that came out and installed the replacement water heater. Professionals all the way. And to top it off, the replacement water heater was a top of the line unit, not some cheapie from a discount retailer. All it cost me was $75.00. No hassles at all!
Thank you Russ for providing positive feedback! Being a new home warranty customer can be concerning. We appreciate you allowing us to resolve your water heater replacement need!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I have only been a member of AHS for a few years and had never heard of this service before I was introduced to it. My real estate agent recommended it so I signed up for it. They told me exactly what was covered and I have contacted them about 4 times, 2 times for an a/c problem and 2 times for an electrical problem, and each time my problem was addressed immediately and I was very impressed with the service I received. I would highly recommend AHS.
Hi Delores, we are happy that we could assist with your electrical and air conditioning repairs. Thank you for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Unit outside making a loud and squeaking noise. Call and next day someone was there to repair.
Thank you Janice for the positive feedback!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I was well pleased with the service and speed of my service request order. I went online with request and a repair person phoned me right away. The repair was done and I am happy. Thank you AHS.
Thank you Glenda for allowing us to assist with you online service request!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I have several of my properties insured by AHS and have been with you for many years. I am a real estate broker and would not go with any other company. So far so good!
We are happy to have you as a loyal customer and your referrals are appreciated. Thank you for the positive feedback Consuelo!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
In one word, Super! The contractor called to let me know he was on his way. He was on time, clean and friendly. He explained what went bad and why. To my surprise he even had the replacement part with him. No return visit required. I don't think it could be any better.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Second service call within one month. Serviceman said thermostat cover was calibrated with thermostat and it's not. Air went out twice within one month. Had to wait days to get service both times. Same service people forgot me last year.
Hello Cheryl, I do apologize for the inconvenience. I would be glad to give you a call to discuss this service request. Can I contact you and the contractor to help resolve this issue?
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Heat and Air & Dryer - Very please with both to the service techs.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I have always received great service from American Home Shield. Fast and professional service every time!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I have had several claims with American Home Shield. They have made several repairs to my A/C and heating unit. They have replaced my hot water heater when it blew out. Repair work was done correctly and efficiently by their contracted vendors. It has saved me several thousand dollars. Glad I have the coverage.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Our central air unit went out and American Home sent out a repairman within a few days. We had some trouble with the first man. I believe maybe you should screen the people better that you send to our houses. As customers, we need to feel safe with the knowledge that the people you're sending to us aren't ripping us off. In the end, as usual, you came out on top and we would highly recommend you to all of our friends.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
I'm very impressed with AHS and the company they used to replace my hot water heater. I entered a claim in the morning, and had a brand new heater by the afternoon. The workmen were knowledgeable and fast!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
We have had occasion to use plumbing and electrical services this year. We have been contacted quickly after notifying AHS of a need for service, and those rendering service have been competent and quick in restoring service. In fact, all of the service personnel who have come to our home over the last many years have been of high quality.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
American Home Shield Is The Greatest
When purchasing a newer home than one previously owns you would expect fewer problems right? WRONG.....Thank goodness for American Home Shield because our newer home was a basket of problems. I'm talking A/C, microwave, refrigerator. When I call American Home Shield I cringe thinking OK how many times are these people going to put up with me?? Answer: EVERY TIME... They are always concerned about my problem and passionate to the situation at hand. They are always sorry to hear that I have been inconvenienced and get me a repair person close to our home immediately.
Without AHS we do not even want to begin to think where we would be. I can honestly say for me it would not be a good place. But these people ease the pain of broken down appliances in your home. They are eager to get you back on track and back to the comfort level in your home that you once enjoyed. They always ask who do they have the pleasure of speaking with and always end the call thanking us for choosing them and calling in for our repair needs. Where in the world today do you get that kind of service? I ask you again where? NO WHERE but at AMERICAN HOME SHIELD because they are like I stated in my subject line simply THE GREATEST!!!! Thank you AHS for making our lives and our home enjoyable and comfortable and last but not least let's not forget AFFORDABLE thanks to you. YOU ROCK!!!!!
We are grateful to have you as a loyal customer Tina! Thanks for sharing the positive feedback!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Air conditioner had to get fluid to improve the coolness. The company had to come twice but everything worked out. They were fast and courteous.
Thank you Linda for allowing us to service your repair need!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I don't know the order number, but my electric stove coils in the oven started burning and burn completely out and American Home Shield sent out a repairman and I had my oven back in working order the next. I was very happy to go back to my baking.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Good experience in dealing with the air conditioner company Aldco. They repaired my unit and are knowledge, polite, courteous, professional. They know air conditioners.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Vendors are always courteous, show up on time, complete the job competently.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
We have been very pleased with our home warranty. We purchased our new home, and after we moved in, our water heater needed extensive repairs. It took a while for the service technician to order the correct repair parts in, but once they were in, we were fixed up in no time. The cost of this repair alone more than paid for the home warranty. The new appliances have MUCH more technology, and parts can be very expensive, compared to just a few short years ago. Not to mention, even if you are pretty handy and could fix your older appliances, things have changed. My wife & I are 100% satisfied with our home warranty. It was a great choice!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
No hot water from water heater. Contractor was on time and within 20 minutes he knew what the problem was.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Everything went ok. Had to wait on a second opinion, just made it take longer to be repaired, was out of air conditioning longer. I have asthma and so does two of my grandchildren. This made it rough on us. So madee to help your customers have less down time, you might want to make sure you are hiring the right people to do what you want done. Thank you.
Thanks Randy! We appreciate the positive feedback! I do apologize if you experienced any service delays!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Washing machine not working. Most of the help has been very good but response time could be better.
Hi Thomas, thank you for the feedback! We will work on improving the repair response time.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I left and went to another warranty service for a slightly cheaper price. I found during the year I was away that the other company's contractors did not contact me or return calls right away, even for some minor repairs. Then I had a biggie, a leak in a slab. I found out that their coverage was only half what I would have gotten with AHS. I am so glad to be back with a company I can trust to take care of my problems!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Ahs is very quick to respond when service is required, the only draw back is some of the company that they uses is questionable. But if you are dissatisfied for any reason with the services that is provided, they will do everything in their power to rectified the situation.
Hi Inez, thank you for sharing that feedback! We are glad that we could assist with handling your service repair needs.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I had listed my home for sale with a realtor & was going to offer a AHS home warranty. Big, big, big, mistake. Once you list your home and you sign up for the home warranty, the realtor calls it in. Well, we were gone for the weekend and 4 days after signing up with AHS, which is for home buyers and sellers, we discovered a water leak but could not determine were it was coming from. It was coming between the walls. The hot water heater was leaking from underneath. It soaked the carpet in the bedroom downstairs. The first technician came out in two days and didn't even think it was the hot water heater & it was called in 2 days later. They denied it saying that it was pre-existing before the contract. So after some complaining and calls from the realtor, they sent another company out for a second opinion. They found the water leak underneath and said they would call it in and I got a call about an hour later claiming that it had been denied again because it was detectable. Duh, it is obvious that it is detectable.
As a professional myself, I would not recommend this company at all. It is suppose to be about customer service and fixing what is covered under a home warranty plan regardless if it was prior to and not noticed until days later. That is what you sign up for, right. Poor, poor, business decision. I will never use this company ever and I thought about going in real estate and it makes me sick to see, hear, and now experience this company poor customer service. Go with other companies other than AHS and please do yourself a favor and check with other companies and their reviews before you make a decision and don't go by just the BBB reviews because there is 19%, now 20% angry people which is the second highest percentage reviews with Consumer Affairs.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
My Tenants called me about the washer drain issue & they are on the 2nd floor condo. They also referred me to a Plumber that would give me a quick service @ a great price. He was late for the appointment by 45+ minutes. He told me that he needed to get a longer cleaning coil and it could take a few hours for $150 - $200. I declined the offer and called AHS. To no surprise your attendant/service was Great! On Time and completed the job in 30 Min. I've been with AHS for over 20 years & very satisfied with your services. I think you should hire Tony The Tiger for AHS Advertising, i.e. "AHS Service is Grrrrreat"!
Thank you Gary for being a loyal customer! We are glad you chose us for your home warranty company!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
The first vendor referred to me by AHS came out 2-separate times (first time on 3 June) and the problems with my A/C units was not resolved. It is now 30 June and the A/C downstairs still does not work. And now AHS is making me pay a second $100 deductible, though I reported both problems when I made my original request (my A/C unit was leaking water AND it was not cooling off my home).
Hi A.L. Thank you for making me aware of this. I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Would you mind if I gave you a call? I would like to take a closer look at your service issue.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Motor had to be replaced. Did a good job.
Thank you Doyle for the positive feedback!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I am very pleased with the way American Home Shield handles my issues, whether it be with my central air or appliances. The peace of mind knowing that any problem that occurs will be taken care of without a hassle is well worth the price.
Hi David, we are glad to hear that we could make your service repair need hassle-free! Thank you for the positive feedback!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
American Home Shield is such a great company. You contact them day or night and the turn around time to having someone help you with your home issue is quick.
Thank you for the positive feedback Cherie!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I had problems with my hallway sink clogging. AHS sent out a plumber and the problem happened again. I want to personally thank them for addressing my needs immediately. Thank you for being there when I needed you.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Any and all experiences that I have with any work orders I've called in have always been handled very professionally and with the problems corrected in the least amount of time. Two of the problems I've had was handled by Bissett plumbing and a/c and was corrected in a very professional manner. I would highly recommend American Home Shield for any home repairs needed. This I would rate as a 10 plus.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Easy one stop shopping for all our home repair needs. Once you subscribe to their service, you simply go to their website and submit your needs. They will then schedule an appointment with one of their services and the bill is covered by AHS, after your deductible. Have several services done from appliance repair to AC to Plumbing issues and although I had an issue with one of their service providers, AHS was quick to take note of my problem and offered a solution I was happy with. SO yes I would recommend them.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Our service call was assigned to Arctic Air Service & Maintenance. They came the next day after I walked into a pool of water in the hallway. The air conditioner had leaked enough that it was in the hallway and two bedrooms. I was very glad that they came out and repaired the leak. The service personnel that came was very quick in finding the problem and repairing the problem.
Hi Connie, we are happy to hear that Arctic Air took care of your service repair need. I will forward this feedback to our contractors division. Thank you!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I have ask for service and got service in one or two days is some times ok. And the same day. Thank you A.H.S.
Thank you Reggie for the positive feedback!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
When my hvac system failed earlier this year, it was not a stressful time because I had American Home Shield. Just a phone call to set up a service visit. We were back online the next day. No surprise costs, no stress.
We appreciate the positive feedback regarding your hvac system Fred. Thanks for being a loyal customer! It makes us happy that we can relieve stress from our customers!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Our gas range needed fixing because we could smell gas when we tried to light the oven. AHS sent a repairman, who found the trouble and found that the range manufacturer no longer made the needed part. The gas problem could have resulted in an explosion, destruction of our kitchen, and injury to us. AHS replaced our range with a new one.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
This man is to be commended for an excellent job! He came out to clear a slow drain in my kitchen and he got it draining again. But he said it wasn't draining fast enough, so he went out in the 101 degree heat, up on my metal roof, and spent half an hour clearing the vent pipe. It was a brutal job and he could have gotten away without doing it, as I wouldn't have known any better. As a result, my sink drains beautifully AND my dishwasher performs much better. I am so impressed and so grateful to this man! He is an excellent representative of your company!
Thank you Louise for the positive feedback!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
American Home Shield did an excellent job for me recently getting my problem fixed quickly. I explained that I have a family member on hospice care and needed my a/c fixed that day and they were able to find a service agent that came out and fixed the problem that same day! I was very happy with the results!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
The Air Conditioner was sweating and we had to call AHS who in turn called JMC Quality air to fix the problem who fixed it.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
It took two different techs to fix my refrigerator, but the second tech done a great job!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
My A/C went out just as I was getting ready to go a week long business trip. YOUR REP was AWESOME, the service request out and was rec'd by the AC company within 10 minutes. AC tech at my home the next morning first thing. New unit approved and installed the day I left. YOU MADE it so EASY!! I have always been very satisfied with your company and have given out your info to neighbors but after this experience, everyone was impressed and several have purchased your plan. CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I called AHS to report that I was experiencing problems with my pool. The pump was no longer working. I placed the call and a repairmen was notified within a very reasonable amount of time. Needless to say, the job was done in a timely and very satisfactory manner. The repairman was exceptionally friendly and very professional.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
The cost to fix our old washer was too much and it's age, so they offered $'s for the purchase of new one and we accepted.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
The repairman who came to fix the refrigerator was excellent. He dealt with the problem efficiently, arrived on time and was very courteous. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
The call was handled promptly, repairman came on the scheduled time and the part replaced on the first call.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Personnel was professional, explaining the problem and solutions. His work was exceptional!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
Our request for service was handled quickly and efficiently and we were completely satisfied with the performance of AHS.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I contacted American Home Shield regarding my air conditioning that went out in the middle of the night. They responded with a few hours and had a serviceman out the same day. While he was here, he checked the entire system and replaced what parts were not working property. I only paid the service fee... the rest was on American Home Shield's nickel. Thank goodness I had them.
Thank you Brenda! Your feedback is greatly appreciated! I am happy to hear that we could assist with getting your air conditioning unit fixed when needed.
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