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About American Home Shield
American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider based in Memphis, Tennessee. It offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of coverage, and you can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
- Discounts and promotions available
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Coverage limits and exclusions
- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed Dec. 20, 2018
I always recommend American Home Shield to everybody I know. I filed a claim over the telephone for my heat pump that was frozen. I had a lot of problems with a contractor. They wouldn’t do the work for me, and American Home Shield was very good about getting that straightened out and got me hooked up with Holder’s Heating and Air and got the problem taken care of. I was sleeping the whole time and the tech knew exactly what he was doing. He corrected the problem really fast. That spurred me away.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2018
I live in Minnesota and last winter, it was below 0 and my furnace went out. I called American Home Shield and they couldn’t get somebody that is a normal vendor. They let me immediately go find a vendor then they reimbursed them quickly and in a timely manner. I was very pleased with the way they handled my claim. When I submit my claims, I like to talk to a person so I always wait to get ahold of a person. Then sometimes, I pay with a credit card ahead of time before the guy comes out. Sometimes, I wait until the guy comes out and they just hold my credit card, then I pay after the visit.
So far, AHS replaced my water heater and fixed my dishwasher, refrigerator, furnace, and air conditioning. I also get furnace check-ups at the beginning of every year. The contractors they have sent have always been very good. If I ask questions, they answer them and they have been friendly. Most of the people that come are local and they’ve always responded to me in a timely manner. Most of my claims have been handled in one appointment, too, though the one time the guy fixed the water heater, he went back the next day doing it. Then he came right back out in two days and replaced it. Overall, I’m very pleased with AHS.
Good morning Janice,
I hope you continue to enjoy your experience with American Home Shield as your warranty provider!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
Terribly disappointed with the customer service! I have been trying to get service on my tankless hot water heater since Monday night. The original contractor they set me up with wasn’t available until Thursday. When I called back to see if there was someone else that could come out, they cancelled the original contractor and sent me a referral to someone that doesn’t even work on my type of hot water heater. When I got rescheduled with the original contractor the Thursday spot was full and now they can’t come until Saturday!!!
I tried calling back to see if we could get our own contractor to come out and get reimbursed, I waited 25 minutes to speak to someone and then was placed on hold for over 45 minutes when I asked to speak to a supervisor! The telephone representatives speak very poor English and are hard to understand. There is no reason anyone should have to wait over an hour to speak to a human being when there are almost 8 billion people on the planet. The final frustration is that I never did speak to a supervisor to get my question answered. I was told that someone will call me back. I’m not holding my breath. I just hope the rep didn’t cancel my Saturday appointment too. Disgusted and frustrated and unable to take a hot shower.
Good afternoon Laurie,
Your frustration is understood regarding the delay in service you experienced to have you water heater repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and ensure that the repairs have been completed.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
Prior to purchasing a policy with AHS, I gathered as much information as I could and with both good and bad reviews I decided to give it a try. I am completely disgusted with the lack of communication and failure to resolve the issue of a nonrepairable appliance. I have called 7 times in 2 days and still have no answer regarding my oven that has been out since before Thanksgiving. It is now 1 week before Christmas and the company that was sent out to my home that could not fix my oven is nowhere to be found, neither are they responding to any of AHS calls nor emails. Was this even a legitimate company sent out to my home? There are many questions I have and every time I call, I'm placed on hold and hung up on. This is the worst experience I have ever had with any company and I am thoroughly upset.
Good afternoon Kia,
I understand your concerns regarding the delay in service you have experienced to have your oven repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issue resolved.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
My washer is broken and it's been over a month and the guy that is supposed to fix my washer said he called when he did not and went straight back not even coming to my house. Nothing in my call history or from my cameras outside my house. The parts to fix my washer took over 2 weeks and when the parts finally came in he did not want to come back and fix my washer because he supposedly called? Horrible system and service. He even works only Monday and Wednesdays. What type of service is that? It's almost 2019 so there going to fix my washer next year? This is not customer service.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
Minimum of 25 minutes waiting to speak with representative, and then when we are disconnected - she fails to call me back! So after ANOTHER 30 minutes on hold, I speak with someone about a $75 service call fee that was taken from my bank account for a service that was NEVER done. Now I have to wait 10-14 business days for a refund. Every single time I try to contact them, it is an ordeal. Hold times are ridiculous and there is no other way to contact them - not email, live chat or carrier pigeon.
When I complain about the hold times - as I said previously, minimum of 25 minutes every single time - they said they are experiencing high call volumes. For 16 years! HA. It has definitely gotten worse over the last several years. They used to allow me to choose my service provider from their list, but this last time they said it was computer-generated and chose some random company. If I am satisfied and want to use a provider from a previous problem - I should be able to choose them. In summation, customer service has steadily declined over the last 16 years and I am strongly considering changing home warranty companies to someone that values me as a customer and values my time.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
Our furnace went out on October 26, 2018. We easily went to the website and filed a claim. It took 4 days before a contractor came to our home. That contractor disassembled our unit and left with the promise we would hear from him the next day. A week passed and we had not heard from anyone. We called AHS and we were on hold for an hour and a half. Another contractor was sent out who also gave us a runaround.
We checked both contractors with the BBB. Both contractors were rated F by the BBB. When we brought this to the attention of AHS, we were quickly informed that AHS is not responsible for damage or neglect by any contractor and any damage in result was not their liability. Wow! Today is December 19th 2018 and we just had a new unit installed with no assistance from AHS. I would recommend keeping money in a special account for home repairs and not waste your money on AHS. They did nothing for us, and they offer no customer service for large system issues.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online for a water heater issue. Navigating through their website was easy and the contractor that hey sent out was good. He explained everything he was doing. So far, everything has been great. Since you’ll never know when you’re gonna have an unexpected expense, having a home warranty is very valuable. I would tell others that they should purchase AHS too.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
Having our American Home Shield warranty is very good. We don’t have to spend time trying to check prices and find somebody who is available and willing to come to our house. It’s very easy. Recently, our heater that's on our lower level was making some noise upstairs, but it was not forcing any air out of the vent so we weren’t getting any heat. I went online to submit a claim with American Home Shield and it was very easy to navigate through their website. The contractor was supposed to come the next day, but they had a cancellation, so they came the same day, six hours after I called. The technician that came was very polite and friendly, and he explained everything very well. There have been no problems with our heater's functioning since the repair. Over the years that we’ve had AHS, we’ve had no problems so I would tell people to sign up with them.
Good morning Lorna,
I would like to thank you for sharing your experience regarding the heater repairs that were completed. Also, it was a pleasure to read about the contractor that serviced yo in a timely manner while working around your schedule. I hope you continue to enjoy AHS!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
I had no heat and I filed a claim for it with American Home Shield online. They were then able to send a guy out the next day. He was very pleasant and he seemed to know what the issue was. He put in a new thermostat and fixed it. I’ve been with AHS for about 15 years now and most of the time, except for an incident with an air conditioning contractor about six years ago which AHS changed anyway, I got good service.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
American Home Shield sent out the first electrician to take care of the electrical switch that went out in our panel box. We also had a heater fan in one of the bathroom that needed to be repaired. The electrician fixed that, but said that he thought the electrical problem was a power surge or overloading of the circuit, and so, he wasn't willing to fix it. He was friendly and polite enough, but was unwilling to spend the time to figure out what the problem was. So, we got a second opinion which I liked. AHS said that we'd have to pay the service fee if it was the same opinion as the first electrician. But if they would come up with a different opinion for the repair, then we wouldn't be charged.
A second electrician was sent out. He took his time to explain and figure out what was causing the breaker to switch off. He was great and figured it out in 20 minutes. And since he had a different opinion with the first guy, then we didn't have to pay anything for it. Everything's perfect and so far, we've been really happy with their service.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
We had American Home Shield before and if I needed a water faucet replaced, I would get a really cheap water faucet from them. They replaced my garbage disposal several years ago and they put in a quarter-horse garbage disposal that wasn't the same quality as what I had. I was disgruntled about that so I stopped using them. I went back to them and I recently had my refrigerator fixed as it stopped cooling and there was a problem with the ice maker door. I made the claim for it online and it was pretty simple. It took a little longer than I would’ve liked to get a contractor out, but my son was there when he arrived and he just let him into the house and let him do his thing. Now everything is perfect, though it would’ve been nice to have an email that says, “This is what we found. This is what we’re gonna do.”
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
Our kitchen sink was not draining and I filed a claim online with American Home Shield. Their plumbers, in general, don't seem to keep weekend hours. Some plumbers clearly do but both of the last plumbers that we had American Home Shield contact didn't call us back until the weekday after. In this particular case, the plumber called the Monday after and then came out on Wednesday. He was great though. He was very quick and efficient. He has been to our house before when we had a clog in a bathroom drain, so he knew us and we knew him. He was done within 10 minutes and the quality of work was A-plus. I wish that AHS would work with contractors who are available all days of the week though because sometimes, you can't wait for four days to clear your kitchen sink. Other than that, American Home Shield is a great service.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Tom. I'm glad that we were able resolve your issue. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
The refrigerator's ice maker wasn’t working. I called AHS and the interactions with the rep were fine. It took a week for the contractor to come out and he was fine. The ice maker wasn't repaired but AHS sent a new refrigerator and it has been working well. Overall, they did what they said they'd do. Having AHS is valuable and I’d recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
American Home Shield is doing great and I'm very happy with them. I called a claim in and had a wonderful experience with their claims representative. The contractor came that day and he didn't mess around. He knew what was wrong and went right to work and was very professional and polite. He fixed the furnace and put a new transformer in it. I'd tell everybody to not even think of buying a house without AHS.
Good morning Joy,
I am glad to hear about your most recent service experience and the contractor that serviced you. I hope you continue to enjoy your warranty with AHS!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
My microwave broke, I called in a repairman and he tried to fix it. The door and instrument panel weren't repairable. He fixed them but it didn't work, so he said he ordered new parts, but one part was backordered to February according to American Home Shield. I verified it and it's January-something. However, they said that even though the contract says they can repair or replace, there are two different paragraphs in the contract. They want to go with the one that says they can offer us cash, but not install. They want to give us $366 instead of just getting a new one and installing it. They want to give us a flat amount, which isn't enough to install it. I asked them to explain to me why they're not honoring the wording in the contract, and they just kept repeating that same thing over and over.
If American Home Shield is not gonna replace and install, then I'll wait. I'll just learn to live without a microwave. I've been doing that since December 1st and I'm just waiting for them to call back. They haven't gotten back to me for two days now. So, I'm not happy. They're not happy with me either 'cause they wanna just bulldoze and ignore the contract that says they can repair or replace, and they wanna go by the one where they'll just give me some cash and it's my problem. Another time, they repaired my air conditioners after we were gone for literally six weeks. I called for that, and that took months. Everything seems to take months.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
One of my first claims with American Home Shield was for a pipe that was leaking. It was a weird experience. They were sending in multiple people, one for the Sheetrock, one for the pipe, and I was getting told that the pipe wouldn’t be covered for certain reasons. It was just new to me to know that it would've been covered if it was a natural shifting. It seemed that there was a lot of loopholes. So that first experience wasn’t the best, but ever since then, everything else have been up and up. I like that American Home Shield allows you to pay after or before the service is done.
When I was having issues with my heater, I put in a claim with American Home Shield through their website. I noticed it’s always faster over the website. Submitting the claim over the phone is not as user-friendly. It brings them to another part, to another part, to another part, and it takes me to a part, to a part, to a part that I never seem to get directed to where I wanna go. It is much easier when I go through the website. After submitting the claim, I'll receive an email containing the company's name that is going to come.
The same air company has been coming to fix my air issues. It's been pretty much the same tech who comes out. He is very knowledgeable and informative. He went through all the tips. For my heater claim, the tech told me the problem was my thermostat. I have a smart thermostat, and he was able to bypass it and the heat came on. But he couldn’t fix it that day and he told me that I had to call my security company. And then my security company had to come to change the thermostat.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
I went through all the programs and American Home Shield has been the best. Plus, I called American Home Shield and talked to the reps and I was happy with them. One time, my tenant's heater and air conditioner system was down. So, I had them call the claim in to American Home Shield and I followed up thereafter. It has gotten a little cold this time of the year so we had to get the issue taken care of right away. Within 48 hours, it was taken care of and it was a fantastic experience for us. I recommend AHS.
Good morning Richard,
It is always a pleasure to hear about the wonderful experiences that our customers encounter. I hope you continue to enjoy your AHS warranty!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
We’ve been with American Home Shield for many years. We’ve done claims both online and over the phone, and we’ve always had excellent service. When our food disposal broke, we called them. They set it up with the plumber who came in and fixed it. The plumber was a very professional and nice man. As a woman answering the door, I get kind of scared of what is gonna walk into my home while I’m alone. But I’ve never been afraid of every contractor with AHS. I just wish that AHS' rates weren't so high and that they wouldn’t go off on their rates every year. I wish that the rates would stay kind of steady or that AHS would give a discount to people who have been with them for so many years - a discount for loyalty.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
I filed three claims with American Home Shield over the phone and they responded immediately. Usually, I have a question that I need to talk to a person and doing it online takes longer. One of my claims was for a dishwasher which started about three months ago. AHS went through two companies who replaced seals and the felt thing in the door but that didn’t resolve the problem. So, I reached out to Sears and they were prompt in my call. They are coming out next week to fix the dishwasher. I also had an electrician come out for an outlet that wasn’t working and he fixed that but then it stopped working again a week later, so he's coming tonight to revisit that problem. Nevertheless, the contractors that AHS has sent have been very nice, personable and polite and overall, AHS has done what they said they would do.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
My freezer has an ice maker built in it from Samsung and air was getting in it such that the ice was looking like it was wet all the time. Also, it was building up the ice on the top of the motor. I put in the claim in early July through my smartphone and the American Home Shield website was very easy to work with. The first guy who came out said that it wasn't fixable. He could replace everything in there, but I'm gonna have the same issue. He took almost over a month. Then the second guy changed everything except for one part. Finally, the third guy thought that changing that part will fix it. So after a taking a long time, the ice maker was fixed 3 weeks ago.
All the techs were good and knew what they were talking about but it would be great if American Home Shield could improve on the timing. When we request something next time, it shouldn't take that long and three different shops. Still, American Home Shield is a good warranty and service. It's good to have the protection versus not having warranty. So definitely, I would recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
The AC didn’t work and it was really easy then to place a claim online with AHS but the vendor was a little bit harder to get in contact with. When I had trouble contacting the vendor, I called American Home Shield and that person was very, very helpful. She tried the HVAC vendor's phone numbers to try to get ahold of them and then when she couldn't, she offered to let me choose a different vendor. While she was trying to do that, the vendor reached to me coincidentally, but she was very helpful.
The first gentleman that came out there did not fix the issue. He came out there again and did not fix the issue. We didn’t have a lot of confidence at the time but we asked the vendor and told them we didn’t want that guy to come back out here again. They asked if I wanted a second opinion from another one of their workers and I said, "Yes, please." The second gentleman came out there and he thought it was a really simple fix. All of this took place over several weeks. But I thought American Home Shield was good. Any vendor that you work with, you might have some people that are great and some people that are not so great. We've had other previous good experiences, so I'm thinking that the HVAC hopefully was just a fluke. We had to do a claim on our dryer when we first got the home warranty and that was through a vendor that they used with Sears and that was a good experience.
Hi, Jennifer. We appreciate the positive feedback. I apologize for the delay you experienced in repair for your A/C but glad to know we took the time to listen to your concerns and send out a new technician.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
The dishwasher started acting up, making this loud noise and not pumping out. So I went online and submitted a claim. It was the first time I ever did it but it went well. I'm almost 65 and it was easy for me to do. It was a good experience. The man who came out was very courteous. He was a nice young man. He found what appeared to be a nail. But our dishwasher's about 10 years old and after he left, we noticed one of the spindle things, the things that come up that set your plates, was broken off. So what we thought was a nail was actually that. It had broken off, went down in and was grinding. I thought it was really silly but we wouldn't have known. It was a simple fix too. The contractor cleaned the dishwasher out and showed us what the problem was. He also gave us his card and said that if the dishwasher starts acting up again within the next 30 days, to call him and that we wouldn't be charged again. And so far, we've had no problems.
So far, I've been very pleased with American Home Shield. I've seen negative comments with people on the website that I found. They were saying things like not getting their contract. But I told them it must the area that they're in because American Home Shield emailed me my contract as soon as I signed up and I haven't had any issues at all.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
We filed a claim for the furnace through the automated system on the phone and it was easy. It just didn't give the opportunity to add any extra comments when needed. The contractor sent by American Home Shield was on time. He did his job and fixed the issue in one visit. It was something minor that needed to be exchanged. Now, we're working on the water heater. The contractor came out to look at it and they told us what was wrong with it. We just gotta figure out how to come up with the rest of the money. Overall, everything's fine with American Home Shield.
Good morning Teresa,
I would like to thank you for your feedback regarding your experience to have the heating system repaired. I hope you continue to enjoy your warranty and the customer service that we provide.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
I contacted American Home Shield to submit a claim for the air conditioning and they gave me a company by the name of Myers. I called in again and I complained about the young man because he blocked my way, in my hallway, in my own home. The first time he came out here, I asked him why he didn't it out. The thing was still freezing up. He wanted to be argumentative and wouldn't let me pass him. I was trying to be very polite about it. He ordered a bunch of stuff and he said that I needed more Freon. The unit was one year old and he said I needed all kinds of items underneath the house to upgrade. When I found that out, I told AHS to send me somebody else and send me the ones that were out here before, which was Affordable Heating and Air. When they came out, the Freon was not low and the unit only needed one part. They fixed it and I've had no issues whatsoever since
AHS didn't give me a choice to choose whoever I wanted. They automatically sent Myers out here and I had trouble with them. I would rather go online and pick who I want -- somebody that I dealt with before and somebody that I can trust that they work with, which is Affordable Heating and Air. They were the ones that put in the system initially.
The techs at Affordable Heating and Air are super nice people. They will listen and they will ask questions first about what's going on. It gives them a feel of what may be going on. They found out the problem. Affordable Heating and Air is number one. They are a 5-star company and they are very nice, polite people. I don't care for Myers now because I felt like they threatened me in my own home. I called American Home Shield and Myers, but they just blew it off like it was nothing to it. They also had the nerve or the audacity to give me a call about a month later.
They said that they got our parts in and that they were gonna come out and fix it. I was feeling irritated and I went off on those people and told them not to ever call me again. I've had people out here from other various companies to fix the refrigerator and the leaking pan, Anybody that I've ever had out here that worked through American Home Shield had been 5-star people, except Myers Heating and Air.
After Affordable Heating and Air came back out, the unit has been working great. I showed them the copy that the young man gave me and they said that my unit was not low, and the tech thought that Myers wanted to add another eight pounds. I knew something was wrong and I was right about getting a second opinion. When I first signed up with American Home Shield, I wasn't quite sure. I’m a hard guy to sell, but my sister had been with them for a few years and she said that they are good people and I oughta give them a try. When we bought the house, it came with the package deal and any time I've ever called in and talked to any representative, they have always been very kind and helpful and thoughtful, so I can't complain about American Home Shield. They are number one, 5-star in my book.
Good morning James,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated regarding your most recent experience to have your heating system repaired. I am glad to hear about how nice the technicians at Affordable Heating and Air were as well as them completing the job. I hope you continue to enjoy a 5-star experience.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
The air conditioner at my home stopped working and I used American Home Shield's website to submit a claim. It was easy navigating through the site. I've been using it for more than a year. Then, they got a contractor out in two days and they said they need to order some part. The air conditioner is not yet repaired and it has been almost a month. Other than that, American Home Shield has some of the best warranty. I've had a good experience.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
The main chandelier in my main dining room was out and parts of my electrical sockets were not working. I called it in at American Home Shield and then I called back again because the original contractor couldn’t get to me until the next week. They then tried to get someone sooner but that was the shortest amount of time that I could get any service. The guy that I talked to was very professional though and since the service, everything has been operating fine. Having a warranty on my property is very valuable. It helps me sleep at night knowing that I have coverage that I can call if I have an issue. AHS works well and I've enjoyed my experience with them. It's very convenient and everybody gets it done very quickly majority of the time.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I am very disgusted by this company. They have contracted two companies to come out and they have not fixed something as a simple leak. Now my basement is flooding and no one has contacted me or called back. Almost every time I call them, I am spending hours on hold just for them to get disconnected and never call me back. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau and declining any cost I have paid to them on my credit card. They are ripoffs.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I have many horror stories. American Home Shield does not have procedures in place to protect their homeowners from contractors. Once the contractor said nothing was wrong with a water heater and 3 days later it flooded my home. AHS didn't pay for the replacement. Once AHS said they would pay for a toilet flange replacement, but the contractor wanted to charge me $800 to move the toilet.
Good morning Antoinette,
I would be glad to speak with you regarding the feedback you have provided us with and the issues that occurred.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I recently purchased a condo/townhome. My husband is a stroke survivor and has lost speech and I have to work full time to make ends meet etc, etc, etc. So when I got the condo my realtor said that it came with a home warranty program through AHS - thought I really hit the lottery and was so thankful. The first week we moved in to the condo - the outlets were 'shorting" out as soon as we plugged a lamp with 2 bulbs!! My ordeal started with me trying to get a service call placed with AHS. I have attempted 5 times to get through in the last 3 weeks. Every time I called in between my 15 min break or 30 min lunch break - since I worked at a call center- I was on hold with music and message telling me- "my call is important etc, etc" but never got to any rep.
One time I even put the request to call me after the 40 or 50 min wait and when the callback came - quickly answered it but to my amazement it still went to a 20 min hold that I had to end the call to get back to my work. So today I called around 7.40 am while driving to work (at 8.00 am) and got to speak with Miriam who mentioned that I had to mention how many outlets etc, etc, and where all it was not working - I mentioned I had not checked everything but wanted someone to come and check everything - she said it did not work like that since if they did not put down what needed to be looked at they will not check that!!!
I then asked if I could get the name and number of a supervisor (since I was nearing my time to log in to my job). At first she said there was not one and then she said they could not give the direct number. Then when I mentioned, "You know I can still get this info if I go online and then I would also have to mention your details"- she gave me Rhonda ** as the name... So I am still hanging in the air to get some service. (;<).
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
Paid $75 service fee just to call someone else - I had a backed up main sewer line when I got up on Saturday December 8th in my new home. I remembered that I bought a home warranty with AHS so initiated a claim through their website. $75 and 30 minutes later a plumbing company called to set up an appointment. GREAT! For Tuesday (four days later). NOT GREAT. I called AHS to tell them that this is an emergency and that I needed to be able to use my toilet, showers, kitchen sink, etc. After being on hold for one hour AHS agreed to send someone else. They suggested SDL PLUMBING INC which I searched online and found that they have terrible reviews on Yelp. I asked if there is another company they can contact and was told that they're the only one they can send.
SDL PLUMBING INC sent out one plumber who inspected my house to find the clean out. I pointed out the clean out outside of my bathroom and he said the pipe is for something else. I was quoted $620 to get the pipes cleaned through the roof which was not covered by AHS home warranty. Since AHS told me that there is no other company who they could send out I contacted several plumbers myself. Roto-Rooter came out around 7pm on that day and was able to clean my pipes through the clean out I had pointed out to the plumber that AHS had sent. Their service cost me $350.
When I called AHS to get reimbursed they said that the plumber who fixed my issue was not authorized by AHS and therefore they could not pay me back. I am concerned that they do authorize the use of a plumber that obviously does not know his trade, yet cannot support their customers when they do find a qualified service provider, who not only was able to resolve the issue well under 4 days and correctly identify the clean out pipe. I am highly dissatisfied with the service received by AHS and will be reporting this to the Better Business Bureau.
Good afternoon Noel,
I understand your concerns regarding your most recent experience and the contractor that was unable to complete the repairs. Per the review, I am aware that you are seeking a reimbursement for the outside contractor repairs. I would be glad to speak with you and reach a resolution.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
We had a leak coming into our bedroom from the master bath. The plumber not only left all the sheetrock dust, and pieces all over the carpet, he neither had a shop vac with him to clean up, nor did he soak up the water to test the patches, neither did he ask my husband for a vacuum, at least. I was not present when this happened, my husband was. My husband was in the Navy for a big part of his life, so he did not find it odd when the plumber basically told him to clean up himself, and put a fan on the area that was wet to see if it would dry. Which it did not, and we had to make call after call to get them to come finish the job correctly. And this was not the end of it, he left the pipes loose, and the shower head moved all over the place. When I called to get this fixed, it took a week's worth of calls to finally get in touch with someone, and not even then was it done.
The plumber blamed it on the previous owner, and said he would charge $225 for an "easy fix," basically telling us to fix it ourselves. But if that was the case, how come we'd never had a problem with the shower head until he came? Not only this, he also told my husband to call AHS back, and see if they had anyone to cover the holes he made on our wall. I called, and AHS told me the plumber himself should've called them to give them the dimensions of the holes, and they could not do anything without the plumber's information. So, there went another week. I thought that maybe this had been a lone contractor issue, but the sheetrock guys who came out did the same thing. I also had to pick up after them, and I have pictures that show the mess they left behind.
Every time I try calling, I am put on at least a 45 minute hold, sometimes even hung up on. When I finally got through to someone, they informed me the warranty only covered the patching up of holes, not repainting. So their contractors leave a mess in the house, don't finish their job properly, and make holes in my wall that they're only partially responsible for. Forget going 'above and beyond' for the customer, the bare minimum would've sufficed. At this point, we'd much rather bring in our own contractors, and pay full price than to deal with this incompetence. We have let our realtor know, because there is no way we will ever purchase this again for any future properties.
Good afternoon Giovanna,
I understand your concerns regarding the delay in service you have experienced to have the plumbing repaired through AHS. I would be glad to speak with you and help get the repairs completed.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I called AHS on a drain. It was stopped up. Their contractor came in and did it, then it stopped up again so I called them back. They sent somebody else back on a recall. And now, the third time I called them back because the same drain that they were working on all of a sudden, developed a leak. They were out two weeks ago and he put some high pressure thing on here, and now, my pipes are leaking. I called them back and they said, "It's not a repeat. It's a new claim." I don't know if it's them or the company they get to come out. Something is really bad.
The contractor cut a hole in the wall and said he couldn’t fix it. He could see the pipe, but he didn’t do anything else. So I got a big hole in my wall and then he told me he might be able to get to me next week. He had to go check back in with American Shield. So I'm very disappointed. I got a guest over my house and I can't use my bathroom. The man said he had to move the toilet to go behind the wall. He said he can't move the toilet. It was his job to pick the toilet up. He said, “Yeah, but it’d be a extra $100 just to pick the toilet up." So I'm not happy at all. So, now, I gotta go and do some plumbing work to help the plumber. I called them back and asked them, “Why is it gonna take so long?” They told me it's just the process. They're really looking out for me. They really care.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I was getting my HVAC inspected and the inspector said that the Freon was low. But I put in a claim earlier in the year for the Freon and they filled it up so the fact that it was low, I knew there was a leak. So I put in a claim to see where the leak was coming from. The technician came out and said that there were a couple of caps that were loose which was the cause of the leak. They fixed the problem and although I didn't have the ability to test the Freon levels myself, I assumed that everything was good and the heater was working.
I submitted the request online and it was pretty convenient. But, I didn't know the reviews on the companies that they chose and the techs didn't do a very good job of explaining what they were doing and the causes and solutions. Nevertheless, it's a pretty quick turnaround getting someone assigned and out to the house to look at the problem and I haven't had any bad experiences with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
Having a warranty on my property gives me peace of mind, however, I was disappointed on my first claim with AHS because they considered it as a preexisting condition so they didn’t cover it. I didn’t agree but I wasn’t in the mood to fight it. On the other hand, I recently had a problem with the attic fan and AHS sent a contractor within their timeframe of 24hrs after I submitted the claim for it. The contractor came in and I told him what the problem was. Since it was in the attic it was hard to get to and I had to help him up with that. They did great, so I’d probably call them for a problem that I have that’s not covered by AHS.
Good morning Chad,
Thank you for sharing great feedback regarding your experience. I hope you continue to enjoy great service for the items that are covered under your warranty.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
Stewart’s Appliances came out recently and they were very professional. They inspected the oven and decided it was one of the computer PCMs. There are two of them on this particular oven range and one of them was bad, so he went back to order the part. Then upon further determination by American Home Shield, they figured they would replace the whole oven. The only bad part of it was that the oven that we had was more expensive than the money they allotted us to purchase a new item up to the quality. We had to pitch in a little bit more money to get the same type of oven in our house.
It also took too long for American Home Shield to decide. It was a couple of weeks that we had our oven down before they decided. Plus I had to pay for the item that I wanted and then wait to get reimbursed. They should've provided a check to begin with. They told me they were gonna pay me up to $819 and some change, and the cost of the unit was originally $1,600. We ended up paying $1,100 with a discount I got through a military discount, but they wanted a proof of purchase prior to giving us the money. Nonetheless, they did what they said they would do. The service paid for itself in this particular instance.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
When I made a claim for a plumbing issue, it took me more than a week for the contractors to come out. The first plumber never contacted me and would not return my call so I had to call and get a second plumber. The plumber who did the service was excellent and he explained it. The repair was done yesterday and everything seems to be fine. My home is only two years old so I have not experienced a lot of breaks and so, I paid into the warranty more than I have gotten out of it. But, American Home Shield is a good service. I have used them more than this time and I would recommend them. Also, I submit claims online and the website is fine.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
We had our water heater replaced by American Home Shield. After we submitted the claim online, somebody came out within a couple of days which was quick. The contractor was from Moreno Plumbing in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and he was very professional. He assessed that the water heater was leaking and needed to be replaced. Now, everything has been operating fine and I’m very satisfied. Having the AHS warranty is definitely worth the cost. It’s been a good value for the money.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
We've had a good experience with American Home Shield so far. They've been prompt and they've been able to fix a couple of issues that we've had. When we had some plumbing issue, I filed a claim over the phone and the whole process was easy. We had one issue with the dishwasher and we had a flood underneath the house. They had to unplug one of the lines going out to the street and they did a few visits. Considering the angle, he actually had to come in from the roof and the warranty didn't take care of that. I had to pay $300 but I understood. The plumber did what he could and they were very good in explaining that. They handled everything very professionally. Both outfits were excellent. The response was prompt and there was good communication.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
The dishwasher was leaving grime on the door and on the dishes and the soap dispenser wasn’t opening. I submitted the claim online and the website is easy to navigate through. A contractor arrived in 48 hours and they asked me a lot of questions about the dishwasher. Then they checked it and discussed with me. They ordered a part for repair and it took a week to get it back. We still had a second and third repair, and it seems that there were actually more issues going on than just the original issue. But eventually, it got fixed and it’s fine now. Having a warranty has been valuable. We rethink it and decide every year, and it’s been proven to save us money every year. I would recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
The small heater in the bedroom area of the house wasn't engaging. I had to call it in to American Home Shield and speak with someone and get the right person that could go ahead and insert in there the company's name that we've used in the past. In the past, we could call that company and they would go ahead and do the report to American Home Shield and dispatch them out. But now, we have to call and we can't go online and ask for the company. We have to ask for a person and go through the manual method to get the people who know our own heating and air conditioning system. But the AHS reps were always good. They have very good customer service. The contractor came out right away. There were two things wrong with the heater and they fixed those right away. So, we're very pleased. American Home Shield is a good company. I'm very pleased with them.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
American Home Shield get us taken care of. They're awesome. I made a claim for my dryer that was messing up and the contractor that they sent was great. He came in, diagnosed the issue, and he ordered the parts. Then within two days, he came back out with the parts in and fixed it. He was fast, professional and got the job done.
Good morning Christy,
I enjoyed reading your review about your most recent experience with the American Home Shield contractor that repaired your dryer. It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I needed my dishwasher repaired so I called American Home Shield to submit a claim and my entire experience was positive. The claims rep worked around my schedule, whatever day I was off, and the contractor that came was very professional. He came in and checked the problem, and explained to me which part needed to be replaced. I like that AHS sends out people who are experts on the products and not just a regular plumber. Since then, everything has been operating perfectly.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
Our spa's filter was cracked and it was not allowing the debris to properly filter back into the spa. I submitted the claim to American Home Shield over the phone and interacted congenially with their reps. However, it took a long time to get through. Though the contractor that they sent out replaced the part that needed to be replaced, I was not that pleased with them. They want to find so many other things to replace that they know the insurance company doesn't cover.
I had a water heater go out and aside from the $75 deductible, the contractor wanted $575 more than what the insurance company would pay. I went out, bought a water heater for $450, paid $125 to have it installed, and I came out the better. Other than that, American Home Shield is a good thing to have. I'm going on my second year with them and the ease made me keep them. It'll also insure my cost if something breaks.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
Our heater didn't work and we had already called it in once to American Home Shield but the contractor didn’t fix it right the first time. We called in Saturday and the contractor came on Monday and they did a great job. Everything’s working now. I like having the AHS warranty and it’s of value every year. Get it too.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I've dealt with American Home Shield for six years now. I've got them on multiple properties and I'm absolutely happy with them. When I file a claim, they would send someone out within a week. My last claim was for the washing machine at my rental house and Dan Allan Appliance Repair LLC came out. The contractors AHS has sent us have done a good job and I've had a good experience every time. I would recommend American Home Shield to anybody.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
American Home Shield is something that you need to have. They've helped out a lot, especially dealing with HVAC units. They've saved me a little bit of extra money. When you're dealing directly with the contractors coming to the home, a lot of times their prices inflated. When you cut that all off, you don’t have to worry about that.
When there was something wrong with my heat pump, I called American Home Shield because I was trying to schedule with the people that came up the first time. I spoke with a very personable rep and it was lovely. AHS' subcontractor emailed me within a day and was able to schedule an appointment three days later. My wife was here when the technician came and she didn’t have any problems at all. She said that the person was very helpful and pleasant. He told my wife what he was fixing and he also took a picture of the items.
Hi, Willie. Thank you for letting us know about your service experience. The HVAC system can lead to a bunch of headaches and I am pleased to know that we have handled your requests as they should have been.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
When I submitted my request online for my microwave, I got an email from American Home Shield within 24 hours saying who was coming to inspect it. I then got a phone call from the company that came to inspect it. The tech looked at the microwave and he knew what was wrong with it right away. He said he was gonna order the pieces to be repaired, but it took about two weeks before we heard anything and then they said there was nothing they could do because they didn't make those parts anymore, so they were going to give us a new microwave.
We haven't submitted the claim yet because the ones that was online from American Home Shield were not anything that we were looking for. So AHS told us that we could buy our own microwave. Our new microwave arrived today, so I'll get my ticket and then submit it for reimbursement. I like the online submission of the claims, but sometimes when you wanna talk to a representative, it is a very lengthy call. It takes a while for somebody to answer.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
We've had filed several claims to American Home Shield before and since aside from the initial fee, the only thing I've had to pay was Freon for the air conditioner, so I'm satisfied. Also, the contractors that were sent out were knowledgeable. Recently, our cooktop was not working well. Somebody came out and then, they eventually decided it needed to be replaced. They gave me a new cooktop and the people came and installed it. However, they were not able to complete the installation because it was a downdraft. Apparently, someone from an air conditioning service had to do the fan portion. So, they set me up with someone else to come out and do that. That person was barely out of business because after three days, they gave me another person. While the fan doesn't work still, the new stovetop is usable.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I had a plumbing issue and I filed a claim for it to American Home Shield online. The site is very easy and it serves the purpose. The service rendered by the contractor who was sent out was great. He came on time, was very professional and thorough, did a quick job, and then he left. Everything has been great since the repair. I'd also recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
American Home Shield is accommodating especially when they know it’s an emergency. I had a water leak and I called them to get someone sooner since the leak was pretty bad. If I hadn't called, the next contractor wouldn’t have come out for a week. The contractor that came was really professional and nice. The first time, he looked around and thought it was our tile, but then it ended up still leaking after that. AHS sent out another contractor as soon as I called, and the different contractor found the problem and resolved it. He did it in two days because he had to special-order the part. Recently it started to leak again, but AHS sent another tech out who said it wasn’t from that pipe. They think it’s the overflow, but it hasn’t leaked again so we’re watching for it. Having AHS has saved me a lot of time and definitely a lot of money.
Thank you for your positive feedback, Nataly. We appreciate your patronage.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
We had American Home Shield send a contractor out to fix our kitchen faucet and it was very easy to submit the claim online. The contractors were very pleasant and since the repair, our kitchen faucet works perfectly. The only issue I've ever had with AHS was when my bathroom sink had a problem that couldn’t be resolved. It was a major problem and I was frustrated that I had to pay the $100 for them to come out for 30 seconds to say that they were sorry and that they couldn’t fix it. I wished there was someone to talk about it with or maybe get half of the price back.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
There was a problem that we had repaired with the dryer, but the noise came back, so we called American Home Shield back. The service company that originally did the repair said they would send somebody out and they did. The tech checked the same back apart and said that it needed a brand-specific part. She wrote down a number on the thing and the part and she gave me the receipt.
When I didn’t hear back for two weeks, I called and left a message, but I didn’t hear back. I checked with the number they originally texted me and finally when I called a third time, I got them on the phone. The tech said that the warranty company had not approved it and that they couldn’t do the work. I was perplexed. I called American Home Shield and the operator said they would call the service person and find out what the problem was because they didn’t decline it. The company sent them something and it didn’t have enough explanation.
The dryer was making that noise and rattle and I couldn’t even use it. I had been using my neighbor’s. When the tech called back to schedule the service, she said that my warranty wouldn’t cover it. She also said that it was not a warranty item and they didn’t cover it if there was a noise in my washer. I said it was more than a noise. She asked if the heating element was still working and I said that I thought so, but I couldn’t use the washer when it was making the screeching and it sounded like something was scraping. It was worse than when the sound originally appeared.
She said that it was not an item that was covered by warranty and that they couldn't help me. They couldn't send somebody out. I said that they sent somebody out originally and they made whatever was happening worse, so she should at least take a look at it, but she said no. I called American Home Shield back and they sent the second service company. He came, took the part again, and put it together, and the noise was gone. The second contractor was great. It has been two weeks now since he was here and the dryer has been working fine. I still feel a little rumble, but I don’t care about that. It's drying and it’s not scraping. Whatever was scraping and making a very high sound is gone, so it’s good to go.
The experience with the other company was weird and bizarre. They wouldn’t even call back and it was almost like they had let us lapse and they just made up a story. It was very strange. In the past, I've also had my fridge and freezer serviced and the guy was excellent. I've had the dryer serviced and the washer too, and they were excellent. It was just hit or miss.
I've had some really good service people and some whopper bad ones with American Home Shield, and I don’t know if I’ll be renewing with them. We had an issue with the plumbing and one of the people they sent was a disaster. They caused a leak in our bathroom which totaled $1,600 to repair all the siding near our toilet because the toilet wasn’t filled properly. When you have things like that, I'm a little hesitant to have faith in the people they send initially. The bathroom thing bugged me. I thought AHS would try to help more and I was disappointed.
Good afternoon Laura,
I understand your concerns regarding the delay in service you have experienced to have the dryer repaired through AHS. I would be glad to speak with you and help get the repairs completed
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
I recently made a claim for a garbage disposal issue to American Home Shield. I did it online and the process was a piece of cake. The contractors had very good service. The garbage disposal has been great since it was repaired. I have recommended American Home Shield to everyone. I've had them for about 30 years and I would hate not to have it.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
Called to cancel my policy due to significant increase in monthly charge. A charge that was increased without notification. Placed on hold with periodic notification that my call was important however no one responded for 23 minutes. After explaining why I wanted to cancel I was told that I had to be transferred to the cancellation department. This transfer again put me on hold for another 7 minutes after which the original person returned to the line and indicated that she indeed was able to cancel my contract because the cancellation department was experiencing a high volume of calls.
Good morning Thomas,
I understand your concerns regarding your most recent experience and the delay in service to speak with a representative and cancel your contract. I would be glad to speak with you and address the issues that occurred.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
It has been 10 days, still no repair. We have been told 3 to 5 days for the third time. Still have not been able to speak to a supervisor. My husband is 70 years old and handicapped and it is very difficult to do without heat in a home for this length of time. My husband tried again this morning to contact you and after 30 minutes, we were disconnected. This is very disappointing and I am trying not to get so upset but when you are cold in your own home, it is not easy.
Good morning Donna,
I understand your concerns regarding the delay in service you have experienced to have the furnace repaired through AHS. I would be glad to speak with you and help get the repairs completed.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
3 months of being on hold, shuffled around, lied to and just flat out TERRIBLE service!! My fridge is still broken after 3 months and I can't get in touch with anyone. On hold for HOURS at a time & no call backs!
Hello, Susan. Thank you for sending me the invoice for reimbursement. Have a great rest of your day.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
I was renting my home and had American Home Shield as "extra insurance" in case things needed repair. When my furnace died they sent one of their selected contractors to have a look. Nothing was happening in time, while my tenants were freezing. I had to pay for the new furnace and AHS provided no assistance. My furnace was covered by the contract, but they paid nothing. They made excuses and blamed the contractor (the one they selected). Bottom line - I felt cheated and AHS provided no help. The contract I has was useless.
Hello, Mark. I apologize that your rental home was not serviced as it should have been. A member of our Social Media team will be in direct contact for more information.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
I had an electrical issue and I was very pleased with the response and professionalism of the technician that American Home Shield sent. He was also very diligent to make sure the repair was done correctly and timely. My only concern with American Home Shield is that when I go online to file a claim, I can only request one repair at a time. And this time I requested repair, it was $100 service fee. I prefer that there would be multiple services to a request, particularly, if there are minor repairs that could be done at the same time.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
American Home Shield has been wonderful with their response. They were efficient and we were satisfied. The dryer and washer stopped working on the same day. They were brand new when I purchased them, and they both didn’t work that night when my wife was doing the laundry. I call in my claims and the reps have been perfect. The contractors had to order parts, and it took about six days to get the parts.
There wasn’t a lot of clothes to be washed so the waiting period was okay. And they did come and fix it, so everything was okay. The warranty has been extremely important. We bought new appliances for the whole house, but we don’t know how long they’re gonna last. And with those emergencies, it’s good to know that you can just call and have somebody come and take care of it without meeting extreme expenses.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
American Home Shield was great. I called in to submit my claim for my toilet that was clogged and backing up. The claims representative I spoke to gave me some insights that I didn't know about, and I was very happy. The contractor who came out did a great job. I didn't know it was the drainage pipe that was the problem. He had to clean it out outside. Some things had changed in the yard and I couldn't tell him where it was. He went around that and still unclogged the toilet. He was great, and he stayed until he got it. Before these two things that happened, I didn't really like using AHS, but they turned it around. I'm feeling 100% better with them.
Hello, Debra. That is great to hear. Thank you for letting us know about your service experience.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
I call in the claims with American Home Shield and the lady reps on the other end are fantastic. They're really good and they get back to me. AHS could get more people on the phone. The waiting is hard, but that's normal when you're calling a service department. Also, everybody speaks English well, so I have no problem. The contractors that were sent were fine. They got right back to me as well and they gave me advance notice when they were coming. They were very good. I have been with AHS since August, and then things were breaking, so getting the policy was a perfect timing.
One time, AHS sent a guy to fix my refrigerator but the problem was more detailed than he realized. So they called another guy that specializes in the anti-freeze. Then that second guy solved the problem the very next day. He did a great job. I'm supposed to call the appliance man today. I'm getting my dishwasher replaced. AHS is very fair on that also and it's only gonna cost me $20 or $30 because I'm gonna upgrade to a different model.
My home upstate is also covered by AHS, and now, it's going through a guy upstate. But he just gave me a quote on how much it would be to repair the appliance, because he's not hired by AHS and AHS doesn't have a person in my area upstate. They told me to get the guy, and I got him. That was when I bought the machine many years ago. He's talking to AHS and giving them the part numbers needed. I don't know yet how that claim is gonna turn out because that was just opened, but I'm very satisfied with AHS. I'm glad I got the policy.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
So far, American Home Shield has been helpful in terms of the price and what’s needed to be done. I filed a claim for my forced-air gas furnace over the phone. It’s easy to do that. The first time I called in, I got the automated system. But the most recent was with a live person. The contractor they sent out was willing to do what was needed to make the furnace work properly again. The furnace was back up and running after the first visit. But the second visit with a different contractor was much more insightful. There were more things pointed out that needed to be done to avoid these problems in the future. So there were things that could’ve also been said and done during the first visit and that really needed to be done then. Nonetheless, everything’s been working well and American Home Shield did a good job.
It’s definitely good to have American Home Shield for the first year any time you’re moving into a new home. I would recommend for anyone buying a home that if it’s brand new specs or if it’s an older home, to always push to get the American Home Shield for the first year. Then after that, they should really dive into whether it make sense for me or whether they should hire another company.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
The heater element in the dryer had gone out so I contacted American Home Shield to have it looked at and possibly replaced or repaired. When the contractor came out, he knew what was wrong with the dryer from my explanation of what had happened over the past couple of days. Then he was able to get the part from his warehouse and repair it, and it worked. The warranty is good to have. It saves you a little bit of money.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
I called American Home Shield when their contractor came out to service my furnace. When I call them to make the claim and they talk to me, everybody's nice, very helpful, and I haven't had a problem so far. Their technicians are very professional and the quality of their work is high. I like this one much better than the one that used to do it. The one in the past gave us spiels, and when we really need them, you can even find them anymore. After the technician left, for some reason, the furnace was not heating. It was running, but its temperature was going down so I called them back to come on and check it, and they said they didn't find anything wrong. All they did was to tap on the pipe and it started working fine then.
I called AHS back because it started doing the same thing again. But I didn't even have them come out. I tried their technique, shut it off myself and turned it back on. It was working fine and it's still working fine so far. I haven't had any problem with the company itself, but there's something freaky with my thermostat. AHS is a good company and they've been good for me. It was something about their service, the one that serviced it. I've been with American Home Shield for quite a number of years now, and I'm planning to continue. I would highly recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
We called American Home Shield to file a claim for our water heater that wasn’t working. The technician that they sent out was excellent. They had really great customer service. They had a job before us but they came right over after that and they did a good job. Others should pursue American Home Shield too. It's a good company to work with.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
The back shower that we had was working really slowly and then a day or so after we moved in, it completely blocked up and would not drain at all. I tried a bunch of different things. I used a chemical cleaner to try and help drain it. Also, I tried to use a hand snake, but it couldn’t get it to go. The next best thing I could do was call a plumber through American Home Shield. I called AHS and the person they sent over was really professional.
He asked me questions about it, trying to help gauge what exactly was going on with the pipes. He eventually just used an electronic snake for about 20 minutes and he said no hair or anything came up. His take was that when the work was being done on the house, either painters or construction workers were washing their tools in the shower instead of cleaning them outside until that clogged the drain with paints and all kinds of stuff. He got the job done really well and it has been running even better than it did when I looked at the house originally.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
My shower was clogged and I submitted a claim on American Home Shield's website. Their customer service sent me emails and text messages, and the contractor that they sent out was good. He was professional, explained the root of the problem and was able to fix my shower. He continued to try different techniques until a solution worked. Since I submitted the request on a Friday night, it'd be nice though if they contacted us on the weekend. Nevertheless, AHS is worth it.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
We had a leaky pipe in our basement utility room and I went online to submit a claim with American Home Shield. Their website was definitely user-friendly and navigating through it was fine. The contractors were very quick in coming out to our property. I was surprised that they responded on a Sunday. We set up an appointment with them and they could have come earlier, but they worked around our availability, so they were super responsive. The water had to be shut off during the repair, but thankfully everything has been fine since then. It's very valuable having this warranty on our property. My wife has talked about getting rid of it, but every time we think about it something comes up. We've utilized our AHS warranty and it has been helpful for us.
Good morning James,
I would like to thank you for sharing your experience regarding the leak repairs that were completed. Also, it was a pleasure to read about the contractor that serviced yo in a timely manner while working around your schedule. I hope you continue to enjoy AHS!
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
My central heating was not working. I submitted a claim to AHS online and it was good and prompt. The contractor was good too. He changed the central panel and he did his job well. AHS provides an excellent service.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
When submitting claims, I could talk to AHS' reps a little bit more and tell them what the problem when done via phone. Some of the contractors they've sent out were really good like this guy who put the right part in my water heater. He knew what he was doing, did the job really well, fixed the water heater and smiled. I also like a certain company for my pool. They've been here before and they know my pool so I know if I'm not here, I could trust them to be here to do the job. The only reason I keep AHS is for the pool.
Otherwise, I'd get rid of them 'cause there are some that don't do everything they should and doesn't even give their names when they walk in. Some also forget to bring their tools along so I had to give them mine to get anything done. I had a plumbing problem in one of the bathrooms. I bought the whole kit myself to put it in, and the contractor would only put a washer in ‘cause American Home Shield told him all he could do is minimal. So, after about six months, it started leaking again. I like things fixed like everybody else.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
American Home Shield sent someone to fix my shower but it started leaking again less than a week later. And I only have one bathroom so it affects me. I called back today to reopen the claim and I was on hold for an hour for that. In fact, I submitted that claim online initially even though I would rather submit claims by calling. It just takes too long to be on hold. Also, when American Home Shield took the service fee out of my checking account, it was a couple of days before the contractor even came out to do the service call. I don’t think that that’s right. They should wait until the service call has been completed.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
I have American Home Shield for a few years now. I had their warranty at my last home and transferred it over here. They were good up until the last problem I had. My heater wasn’t working and they sent someone. The heater is called the package unit and it is a heater and air conditioner in one. I didn’t know exactly what was wrong with it but the guy seemed to get it going. He said that it was fixed but when I came home, it was not. It was hot for half an hour in my home but after that, it was cold again. I called them back and they said that it was over a $2,000 fix and that they had to wait for American Home Shield to approve it.
I called American Home Shield and they said that they were gonna get back to me and that they haven’t received the report from the company yet. They were blaming each other on why it was not getting fixed and I’ve been going back and forth with them the last week. I made the call early December and they came out on December 11th, but it is still not fixed until now.
Before that, my issues were mostly plumbing issues and it would always be small. Something would get clogged and I’d call American Home Shield, then they would come and unclog it. I also had one heater issue two years ago and it was fixed right away. However, with the recent heater issue, AHS is probably going with a new company. It looked like they opened the unit up and put a lighter on it so that it could go. If I wanted to heat my house, I could stay up there with a lighter but that is not something I wanna do. That was what the guy did and just left.
I usually submit my claims online and this is the most phone calls I’ve had with AHS. This is now a major issue, although it would be different if they said that they couldn't fix it. They are not responding at all and I just keep getting the runaround. They could at least be straightforward in saying that whatever I paid for doesn’t cover whatever I’m trying to get. Every other time, AHS have come through. But this is the first time that they are not coming through and are ignoring the situation.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
I recently filed a claim for the swimming pool and everything's great. In the past, I made a complaint about the pool guy we had because I didn't like what he said to me, plus four days after his appointment he was supposed to call, and never returned my call. They sent a different pool guy this time and they were a better service. He did what they had to do and it has been perfect since he came out.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
They fixed the unit before and it was working fine, then it stopped. So, they were coming back out and I wasn't charged another $75 because it was with the same occurrence.
So far, all the contractors that AHS sent out were really good, except for the one time when I was having an electrical problem with the air conditioner. They sent the one company out that fixed it but it didn't work. They had to come back out again a second time and fix it, but still it didn't work. That was at the end of the summer. Then the next year, the air conditioning did the same thing. They came out and fixed it for several times then the one company that they've been sending at one point said that they were not going back out there anymore. But I told them that they had to. So, that became a real problem with that company that was dealing with the air conditioning.
If AHS would look back in the history where one company has been taking care of something that's been a repetitive issue, they need to keep sending that same company. Because what I ran into was the one company was telling me I needed a new air conditioning unit then the next company they sent when it failed the third time said that since they didn't work on it the first time, they couldn't verify if I was with the same company and they gave me the runaround. So, keeping a log of what companies are sent and trying to keep some continuity with that would be nice. Other than that, I've recommended people to AHS. I told them that AHS always helps me out and that their reps were always courteous. You just really need to keep up with which contractors don't do well for you then let them know and they'll get you another contractor.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
My latest contract with American Home Shield is only six months old, but I used them in my first house for many years. I recently filed a claim for a spa issue. After that, I had a claim for my dishwasher which was making strange noises while it was running and wasn't getting the dishes clean. Submitting a claim with AHS is a piece of cake. Years ago, when I owned my own home and had their warranty, I would call in and make an appointment, then somebody would show up. But now, I just go and click on the website, then I get a text message a few minutes later saying the service company was being contacted. The claims submission couldn't be any easier than it is. In fact, it's much better now than it used to be.
In the two claims that I submitted, the contractors were really good and quick. One tech found a piece of plastic that had worked its way into the pump motor. The other tech had to come out a couple of times because it was one of those things where you couldn't see right away if the fix was right. But they both came back quickly. There was no delays, no waiting, no calling, and no crying. So far, so good. Everything has been fine since they came out. I have recommended AHS to my mom and she got both her houses on their warranty.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I had a claim for my washing machine and American Home Shield sent out a service technician. He said that the drum had detached from the washer and that they could repair it, but because it was so old, it’s probably best to replace it. But when I followed up on it, American Home Shield said that the service technician told them it was due to overloading the machine and that they are not going to cover the cost. I asked for a second opinion and they sent someone else out. That service technician said it was a plumbing job and that he did not find anything wrong with the machine.
Usually, Home Shield would call and tell me if a plumber is gonna be coming out, but this time, I was not informed that a plumber was going to come out. Still, I received a call from a plumber without knowing what was going on and once we got clarity on why the plumber was involved, I scheduled the appointment for the plumber to come out. But the plumber said it wasn’t a plumbing issue. He said he did not find anything clogged in the pipes and since he was not an appliance person, he said he really didn't know what was wrong with the machine.
Then the next correspondence I received was American Home Shield sending me a letter saying that they weren’t going to cover the repair because it was due to overloading. So, I really wasn’t pleased with how my claim was handled. But in the past, I haven't had a problem with American Home Shield. All in all, it’s a good company and the warranty is worth having. However, sometimes you may need to advocate for yourself when you are not getting clear responses or when you’re not getting clarification on your claims.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
We had a faulty ground at one of my electrical outlets. We submitted a claim online with AHS and it was easy. It took about a week for the contractor, South Plains Services, to get out there and my interaction with their tech was great. He answered all my questions and he did a thorough job. Everything has been working perfectly since the repair. All in all, the warranty is very valuable to me because it's for an older house that I bought and I would tell others to use AHS.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Eric. We look forward to handling your warranty needs. Have an amazing year.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I called American Home Shield to submit a claim for a leak in the water pipe in the ceiling of the basement. This was kind of an emergency because I had water coming down to my light fixtures in my basement that has just been completely remodeled, with a brand-new carpet. AHS gave me to Budget and I was then able to call Budget and tell them what was going on. They said they had somebody in the area and he was working that time, but they would get him out to me next. That was really helpful and I really appreciated that, but that reflects more on Budget probably than it does on AHS.
The Budget contractor that was sent out was very quick, helpful, professional and knowledgeable. He did a great job. I've had AHS for 20 years and that service call was the most positive experience I've had with them. I think I was just lucky that a contractor was here within a couple of hours because other times, AHS gets back to me within 24 hours. It has changed over the years on how long it was supposed to be. Some of the reps I talk to, however, are rude. They assign a contractor to come out even though I've said that I'm dissatisfied with that person. I have people from a heating and cooling company that does the maintenance of my unit, so I'd like them to come out. But the AHS reps said they just chose and they didn't have anything.
One time I looked up Better Business Bureau markings on a contractor and they have a very poor rating, so I didn't want them. But AHS said they do their own rating and they cannot change it once they've told me who it is. But that sounded like that’s not true. If it is, then it is their computer program that won't let them alter because that was before they've actually given me the name, but the person hasn't been contacted yet. Other times, the AHS reps have been efficient at sending out the request to the contracting agency. But other times, I've called several hours later and they haven't gotten it yet and there was never a request.
We always have people go back to where they were, and I complained about that. But with AHS, I never get to say who I want. After I had another person out for air conditioning four times within a month, the next time I called AHS, I said I'd like the contractor to be different. Originally, AHS said no. But they agreed eventually, and the email I got was with a different name. They gave me Budget, which was great, but I didn't get to say that I wanted Budget and AHS doesn't wait for a request. If I say, "Here's what my problem is," they’ll say, "What's the nature of your problem?" That is why I submit claims on the phone. Otherwise, there are no ways to fill in the information on the issue. If AHS happens to plug somebody that I’m not happy with, that's too bad because they cannot change it. It's very frustrating.
I got divorced and I live alone. This is a different house, so it's a different policy. But it is the same things with AHS, apparently, and I like a little respect. I pay my $55 every less than a month and I'm not somebody that calls and complains about things a lot, but I like to feel that I'm the important part of this unit, not that American Home Shield is the most important part of this unit. The only reason that I keep the AHS warranty is because I've been here in this house for 13 years and I know things are gonna start breaking down. I paid all that money every blasted month and several years in a row, there was no claim. If I stop with AHS now, it will seem like I just threw away all of that money. The impression that somebody gets with AHS is pretty consistent, however. AHS doesn't give a damn. They're trying to think of ways where they can get out of helping you, and they don't care whether you're happy with it.
There was one AHS rep who was outrageously rude and I somehow tried to make a complaint about that. She wouldn't change anything. Still, other reps have been very nice and said that they were sorry that that has happened, and that they would send somebody out, that kind of thing. With the reps at AHS, it's 50/50 at best. It depends on who you get. There's a good chance that it's a rep that you won't like, that treats you like, "What are you doing calling us?"
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
My husband started getting information about AHS through emails. My father also has American Home Shield on his house in West Virginia and he's had to use it several times for different things, and he's been very happy. So, it was something that I wanted to do. Our most recent experience with AHS was when our lights started flickering and we weren't sure if there was a short. We sent an email to AHS. We did it online and then I got a callback and we set it up. The technician came out and he was wonderful, very courteous, very professional, explained to me what was going on and what had happened.
He was incredible. He told me that we had smart switches and they had gone bad, so he could replace them with a smart switch or he could put a regular switch in. I just had him put regular switches in because it was one in the garage and one in our bedroom, and we had an outlet replaced in our bathroom. I would love to have him come back for any electrical issue.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
American Home Shield doesn't hire the best companies to resolve home repairs. In the last couple of months, it seems that the issues are never resolved the first time. The contractors seem to have to come back out at least a second time to look at the issue again and fix it. I’m still having an issue with my plumbing in the bathtub, which has been going on since December. Today was the third visit from the contractor that they use, High Priority Plumbing, and the issue is still unresolved. That's frustrating because the work that they're doing is impacting the work that I would have to have on my home by my insurance company. Until the plumbing issue is resolved, it doesn’t make sense to tear up my hardwood floors or the ceiling where the leak is coming from because a week or two months later, the plumbing issues may still come up.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
We have a salt generator pool and the motor and the cell went out. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online and the guy from Varner Spa & Pool LLC was out the next day. He was prompt and he did a really good job. It was resolved and the pool stuff was great. We had them before when we first bought the house and the Polaris motor wasn't working. He came out and did that. So, we've had him three times and he has been good. But we had an issue with the refrigerator that took five months to resolve. It was a very bad experience. If that had been my only experience with AHS this year, I wouldn't have renewed my contract. But because of the ones with the Varner and when we had to have somebody come out and do something with the heat pump which were all good, I renewed it for next year.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I submitted claims online with AHS for my dryer and my ice-maker and their website was very user friendly. I got everything I needed done. The contractor was wonderful. That was his second time coming out to my house and he took care of everything he needed. The first time I had experience with him, he had to order the part and then come back. But this time, he had everything he needed, so everything was taken care of at one time. Everything has been working fine since then.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
Our pool pump stopped running. My wife made a phone call to American Home Shield, they contacted us and the process went well. The interactions with the contractor were very good. He was very friendly, very nice and pleasant. So far, AHS has been doing good and we're very happy with them. It's something we never had before in our previous homes, and it's been very beneficial. We've used them three times in the last two years and we're very thankful we got them. In fact, we told most people about them.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
People should get American Home Shield. They will not regret it. I'm really proud and honored that I am a member of the company. They're always on it whenever I make contact with them. I call them for my claims since I'm not an online person. I'm 70 years old and I'm old school. With American Home Shield, I have a peace that I can call them and I don’t have to go in the pocket with a whole lot of expenses. I just have to pay the $75 deductible and the claim is gonna be taken care of.
I contacted American Home Shield for my two commodes in my guest bathroom and in my master bedroom. They would steadily run and you just work with the handle. The fixtures were very old and were probably in at the beginning when the house was built in 2005. They needed to be replaced. American Home Shield is always on it with the people that they contract with and some of them are very good. They told me who was gonna do the work. The technicians came right on out the same day when I got in touch with AHS and they got right on it. They were very cordial.
There were two guys and one of them was in training. He was the one who worked on the guest bathroom. The other went into the master bedroom and made adjustments to the commode. I thought the fixtures were gonna be replaced but the technician said the adjustments were all it needed. I haven't heard it run when it flushes so it worked out. But the commode in the guest bathroom just kept running when the technician released it. It kinda stopped then it just ran. I had to call back the company and the guy came back out. AHS replaced that commode.
Hello, Gussie. Thank you for letting us know how pleased you have been with us over the years. We truly appreciate your patronage.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I had a couple of issues recently and one of them was a clogged or leaky drain. AHS sent someone out to repair it and he did really well. Then I had an issue with my refrigerator. I submitted a claim online then I talked to one guy. I asked him a question and he answered that for me. Then he said that the contractor would be out to repair it. But the problem with American Home Shield is, you have no access to them. You have to wait and when you call them, you're put on hold and you may sit there for an hour or an hour and a half before you talk to anybody. I also don't like the time that it takes for AHS to make up their mind on what they're gonna do. This has been a long repair and I've been without my refrigerator since before Thanksgiving.
But AHS has gotten in touch with me about it. The first repair person that they sent out was from Galloway Plumbing and he was the one that really slowed this things down. It was a disaster. That guy came out, opened it up, looked at it, and said that he didn't know what was wrong with it. He said that it froze up and needed a defrost kit. He said he'd have to order the part and he would be back. When he came back, he put it in and said that everything should be okay. But the next morning, it was doing the same thing. It only cools in the bottom half of the refrigerator and the freezer.
So, I called him the very next morning and he told me that he needed to get a hold of AHS and see what they wanted him to do. Then he said he'd get back with me. This happened on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and I waited for his call Finally, I called and got his answering machine. I told him that I gotta go to town and asked him to call and let me know if he was coming or not. But I never heard from him. So, I went through Thanksgiving without a refrigerator. This guy's name was Allen and that Monday morning, I called him again bright and early. I told him who I was and that the refrigerator still wasn't working. He said that he knew me and that I bugged him all weekend long over the holidays. He also said that it was a holiday and he didn't answer his phone on a holiday to spend time with his family. But I told him that I never talked to him and I just left him a message on Wednesday, so I didn't bug him.
Then, AHS sent another guy out for a second opinion the day before yesterday and he said that the computer board went out on the refrigerator. Now, I'm waiting on parts. And if he doesn't fix it, then I gotta wait forever to get another refrigerator. They were supposed to order them yesterday and they were supposed to be shipped here. And this guy told me to call him as soon as I get them, then he'll come put them on. But I could go through Christmas without a refrigerator. Also, the company that AHS first sent out is 45 minutes away while the guy that they sent out who's gonna probably end up fixing it and can do the best job is 15 minutes away.
Good morning Dennis,
I understand your concerns regarding your most recent experience to have the plumbing repairs completed by an American Home Shield contractor. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
The refrigerator started making a noise and the temperature rose to 54 degrees. This happened four times with the same refrigerator so I called American Home Shield. It was very good taking to the claims rep. She said that the contractor would call me within 24 hours and they did. When the technician arrived, he was awesome. I had a first meeting to diagnose what the problem was and he was more thorough than anybody that has ever been out there. He went through the diagnostics, the computer system and through the refrigerator. He had to get what he replaced but he said he was gonna have to order the part, and it should be within a week. A week later, he came in and installed it. Since then, it’s been good. We had another refrigerator but it was very important for them to fix it and they did. Having the warranty has been great and I would tell my neighbors to get it. American Home Shield is worth it.
Good morning John,
I would like to thank you for sharing your feedback with me regarding your most recent experience to have the refrigerators replaced and repaired. It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience and team of contractors.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I went online and submitted a work order to American Home Shield for the hot water tank that was leaking, flooding. The online process worked good for me. The contractor who came out did a good job. He ordered what he needed, came back and had the item replaced. It has been working fine since then. However, I had to pay extra for some part that he wanted to put on the hot water tank when in fact, I already paid the $75 I was supposed to pay. He said that some part wasn’t covered so I had to pay extra for that. Other than that, everything was good and everything works fine. I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
My husband submitted a claim for our HVAC system online with American Home Shield, and the contractor that came out was pleasant. We were happy with him and we had no issues. The unit was working fine after he repaired it. However, we had the same issue come up after around 12 days and the contractor was supposed to come back out again. I was at home when it went out. When I walked to my house, the whole house smelled like it was on fire because it was smoking. This could be a fire hazard.
Our only issue with American Home Shield is the timeliness of the contractors getting out. We had the initial issue and it was right before our coldest month, and we had no heat for several days because it fell right on the weekend. They had around 64 business hours to get out here. Also, the technicians have a hard time. The system needs to be replaced, but they are instructed to put band-aids on the systems even if that may be a major repair. So if the tech that was supposed to come out tried to do that again, then we would not be happy about it. However, the technician never showed up. We had an appointment between 12:00 and 4:00 and my husband called to follow up to make sure they were coming and to make sure someone was gonna call.
I took off from work and was home from 12:00 until my husband got home from work at about 3:30. I looked at the status update at about 4:45 and it had a note that a technician stopped by at 4:30, but no one was home, which was not accurate because we were home. We tried to call the provider several times and my husband called American Home Shield last night and spoke to someone who was going to leave a message with the provider and to ask that they call us, but we’ve not heard from them at all.
My husband is an attorney and he wanted to be there when the techs came. He had to move around clients and had to push a court hearing up, so he can be at the house. It was the second time that it happened, so that affected his workload. I’m fine with there being a timeframe, but we called the contractor both times and asked for the courtesy if they could come out or at least call us 30 minutes before. I was at the house, so there was somebody there, but we never got a call the last time.
At this point, we are not pleased at all with the service. We paid $600 for a warranty and this is the same issue that we’ve been dealing with for a couple of weeks. What happened was the fan in the air conditioner was running even though the unit turned off, so it was overheating. If I have not come in, that could endanger not only our home but also our dog in the house, and that was upsetting as well. We’ve had the unit turned off at the breaker and we have absolutely no heat. It’s frustrating because if I could deal directly with the provider, then we could reach out to someone that has a good reputation and that has good ratings, and we could get it resolved.
We are at the mercy of the American Home Shield process, which really handcuffs us from being able to get the issue resolved and I feel bad. We had an issue last year with our water heater and, other than it took a while, the experience overall was fine. But with this particular air conditioner issue, the provider has been really unreliable as far as my experience. I don’t wanna reach out to someone directly even though we’re anxious to get it fixed because our house is freezing. I paid money, so I wanna use the warranty. However, we felt like we are at a loss of what we need to do to get the issue fixed.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I always call whenever I submit claims to AHS. But sometimes, the wait would take 15 minutes, but I usually get through. And then, I would get a number, find out who’s going to come, and then go from there. Recently, I called in for my hot water tank and the faucets in the bathtub. The technicians who came were fine and professional. They listened to what I had them here for and did everything to correct it. We’ve been an American Home Shield customer for quite a while and we’ve always been satisfied.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Sharon. I'm happy to know that we were able to resolve your plumbing issue. Have a great week.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for my washer and talked to their representative. Everything was cool but I had to wait for about 30 minutes to get an active representative. Then the contractors who came and did the repair were very certain of what they were doing. We had gone on 3 weeks without doing laundry in the house but then we're very satisfied with our experience with American Home Shield overall.
I am happy to hear that we were able to resolve your issue Sigfrido. We look forward to handling your warranty needs.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I had a different home warranty provider first that did not give the customer service that I was paying for. It was also more expensive. I switched to American Home Shield January of this year. Every claim that I’ve had with them, they handled within a 24-hour turnaround. I’m very pleased with what they provided and the services that they give. American Home Shield is worth its weight in gold. People should definitely get it for the peace of mind that it provides.
I filed a claim online for the heat exchanger on my air conditioner. Within that afternoon, I got a phone call from a provider. The technician was above board. He was upfront and he told me everything that was happening. He gave me great updates as far as the time and when he would be making it to the area and to the house.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I submitted a claim for the dryer over the phone to AHS. The submission process was easy. The contractor was very polite and nice. He also came out in a timely fashion. He did a good job and resolved the issue. The dryer has been fine since the repair. I’ve had AHS for a few years and I’ve always been very pleased. They’ve had to replace a washing machine and it was very easy to get that done and taken care of.
Great Derrick! That's what we like to hear. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I've had a number of different services that American Home Shield has taken care of, and they've always been very good about it. I had a fine experience with my last claim, but the company they sent out for my microwave was horrible. They're giving me problems. The smart board went out on my microwave and then I submitted a claim online to AHS. The vendors took my microwave out had my microwave for a month. There were a lot of calls back and forth between me and American Home Shield to try to get my microwave issue resolved. The contractor's rep was not helpful at all. When I said I wanted to speak with somebody above her, she said, "Well, they're gonna tell you the same thing I told you." So I said, "Well, then let them tell me that." Nevertheless, I've recommended AHS to other people. They're good about taking care of warrantable items.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
The compressor out back was being very loud. I submitted a claim online and the AHS website was easily usable. The repair company that came was very professional and provided a fine quality of work. They assessed the problem and they determined that the unit needed a new part. They ordered it and then they came back and put it in. I was very pleased with the service and I would highly recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
As of mid-December 2018 it's been nearly 2 months since they can't repair our washer. The contractor dispatched by them doesn't communicate with us unless I call American Home Shield customer service and insist on contacting him. They call him, then, if it's a lucky day, he gives some info. I don't know who is lying, but 1st the "part was not in production anymore", then "oh, I didn't have time to call and order the part". Then it was "oh, the contractor was on hold with the part company for too long, he didn't have time anymore and had to hang up", then "oh, we called the contractor, but he was on the way to client and couldn't talk". Then the part arrive, got installed, and, by the contractor's words, exploded, therefore he promised to explain to the American HS that we need a new washer.
No communication after that from anyone for another week. When I called, the answer was, "Oh, he JUST called the part in. No, no new washer, the contractor said the washer is repairable." Another week passed - no communication. The customer service refused to provide the contact phone for the contractor and refused to dispatched a different one who can do it quicker. Now, I am with 2 toddlers, husband in cancer treatment, full time job and no washer. Have to PAY these scammers every month on the contract, PAY for the service call, and still PAY to take laundry to a laundromat risking to bring home an infection. I hate American Home Shield with all my guts.
Hello, Eleonora. I apologize that you have experienced a delay in getting your clothes washer repaired. Unfortunately, there are no notes from the technician stating your unit is unrepairable and I see that parts were ordered twice. We definitely want to assist you in reaching a resolution. A member of our Social Media team will be in contact with you.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
We put in a call for a leak in our master bedroom. Plumbing company 1 arrived and it turned out to be our sink that needed replacing. The plumbing company said they would follow up with AHS to see if sinks were covered. They did not. I called. I explained the situation in detail. I was told by the AHS representative that sinks were covered and a person would be sent out. Instead, AHS sent out plumbing company 2 to do the same assessment and charge us $75 dollars again. I messaged the company and was told the charge would be removed and sinks were not covered.
I never got a reimbursement from AHS. I'm still being charged twice for the same assessment and the repair isn't even fixed. I just spent over 20 minutes on hold trying to get a person to talk to to dispute the charge. Very disappointed. As a new homeowner I was hoping to stay with AHS for my homeowner's insurance, but I am going to look elsewhere, and suggest other people do the same.
Hello, Jyoti. I apologize that someone misinformed you about coverage and that resulted in two service fee's being paid. A member of our Social Media team will be reaching out to you directly to assist.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
Our dishwasher which is only a couple years old suddenly started to leak onto our hardwood floors in the kitchen. When we called AHS about our dishwasher leak back a few months ago (October - it’s now December) they were great and assured us that all would be taken care of and that someone would contact us shortly. We did receive a call from the appliance company to come check it out. When they arrived they couldn’t figure out exactly what the problem was so they ordered some parts guessing what the problem might be. The guy was professional and tried everything he could think of before requesting that it be replaced.
Once AHS reached out to us for the replacement dishwasher, we chose one very similar and waited to hear about the delivery. Keep in mind we have gone now about 2.5 months with no dishwasher including Thanksgiving and now Christmas is coming up. They tell us they can deliver it January 6th - What??? It should NOT take over 3 months for us to have working dishwasher. My husband even offered to go pick up the dishwasher at their warehouse and we’ve received no response. Meanwhile, the appliance repair guy is ready to install a new dishwasher immediately... It shouldn’t be this difficult. On top of everything else, our floors are ruined but AHS doesn’t cover that so it’s been an overall very disappointing experience.
Hello, Nick. I apologize that you have had an issue with your dishwasher that resulted in the leaking and damage to your floor. Not to mention a delay in receiving the new unit. That delay is not by our design as the appliances do not actually ship from our location. A member of our Social Media team will reach out to you to discuss your concerns.
Original Review: Dec. 15, 2018
I want to start out by saying we've been with AHS for 10 years and had stellar experience although we haven't used them a lot thankfully because everything has been working in our house. The times we did use them, they were prompt to respond and get someone to our home immediately. I didn't wait more than 20 mins on the phone to talk to a representative.
We rented our home and used a property management company but still continued to have AHS for the warranty as they had been so excellent beforehand. We have had a couple issues now where we have had to contact AHS. We had our washer start acting up and after two contractors came out, they both agreed the washing machine needed to be replaced. After many hours on the phone (myself and the prop mgmt company), they denied the claim and said that I had to purchase a new washing machine. The property management called them constantly to find out the status on the claim and if the replacement had been approved and we kept on getting different answers.
After several hours wasted on the phone we still didn't get a yes or no answer from them. I have never had so many problems with AHS before. The only thing that has changed is that our property is now a rental and I'm wondering if they won't cover a lot of the items that is stated in the contract because of that. It's sad because we were so happy with the level of service they provided but waiting on the phone (which is the only way you can contact them) for hours on end and not getting the appropriate answers is now making us wonder if having this coverage is worth it. If they won't cover or replace anything, then it's a waste of $.
Hello, Cara. I apologize that you have experienced some issues with the services from the warranty over this past visit. A member of our Social Media team will be in direct contact with you.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I'm 67 years old and I have been disabled since 2001. I have a warranty from American Home Shield and it is very valuable to me. They have sent out people who knew what they were doing and were very polite and friendly. Once, I called them and filed a claim for our electric outlet outside and our ceiling fan in the living room. The repair company came within a couple of days and they were great. I would highly recommend them. Since the repair, both the outlet and the ceiling fan have been working well.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
We wanted to rekey the locks on the doors. American Home Shield arranged for a contractor to come by after their rep contacted me and it was all taken care of within a week. The technician that came by was very knowledgeable, full of information and answered all of my questions. He took care of the problem very nicely, he was very professional and his work was satisfactory. My experience with American Home Shield has been good.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I had a leaking valve underneath the sink in my son's bathroom. When I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone, they gave me a number to a contractor. I called but since it was the day after Thanksgiving, the contractor informed me that they didn't have any technicians working, and they didn't do any dispatch work on Saturdays and Sundays. The only way that I could have the dispatch work done was if I had water damage done to my house. I thought it was very un-businesslike.
Because I had a leaky faucet and since I'm not a plumber, I don't know how bad it leaks. I don't even know it was leaking, and my wife wanted the water to stop leaking. As for American Home Shield, I have no problem with them. In fact, I've been referring them to all of my friends or family members that have houses. It's a great business with a great service. It's just that I had one bad instance with this contractor. When the contractor dispatched the technician, I was very satisfied and grateful to him. He was at my house for five minutes and got my problem fixed.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
Every time I went and spoke with someone at American Home Shield I've had good, professional and courteous customer service. The contractors were professional as well. They explained what was going on and everything was fine. I like AHS and the copayment has been fine. But every year, the annual payment goes up and I'm not getting anything extra on my contract. My take is that I can see it go up every so many years, but for it to go up every year I don't like that.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
Out heater kept kicking out. It just wasn’t staying lit throughout the night. I called American Home Shield for a claim. The contractors who came out here were awesome. They’re very informative and did a great job. They had to replace the whole unit. The inside and outside unit had so much filth on it that it was actually back-feeding air, which is blowing the flame out. They said I was lucky it didn’t catch fire as it could’ve blown up. Nevertheless, the unit that they've put in flows nicely and everything seems to be a lot better.
I'm glad that we were able to resolve your issue Troy. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I had an inside electrical panel box. It was going bad. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online and they sent a company out. Company came and checked it and they sent the paperwork back to American Home Shield. About a week later, I got a phone call saying that they were gonna pay for it to be fixed and asked when was a good time for the construction company to come in and fix it. Then, they came in and fixed it with no problem. Everything has been great since the repair. I'm glad I got American Home Shield. It's a good thing to have.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
A couple of years ago, when I first bought the house, I had American Home Shield for a year just as I moved into the new house. I had them come out and fix my brand-new dishwasher. It was covered under the warranty and it turned out that there was a drain plug or something like that that was incorrect on it. They came out and they fixed it.
I've got tenants in the house and they claimed the refrigerator just stopped working. Logging into the web browser or the application is sometimes easier to submit claims to American Home Shield because I can upload pictures and stuff like that. However, I'm not present there, so I couldn't take any pictures to upload. I called American Home Shield and they dispatched somebody out there to take a look at it. Also, I gave them my tenant's number so that they could coordinate through them. It's good to have something where I can call up and have somebody come in and fix it for 100 bucks.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I had a leaky pressure valve on my water heater. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online and the site is easy to use. The contractor was good and I was kept updated of his arrival time, which had shifted because the schedule changed. But I didn't mind because they kept telling me when he was coming. Then, he was quick, professional, accurate, and took pictures of the things that I may be concerned about. The issue was resolved in one visit and everything's been working great since the repair. I always recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I recently submitted a claim with American Home Shield for an overflowing toilet. They were all very thorough and they completed the work. I had a ton of plumbing issues, so I got to know all the plumbers in there. AHS was also helpful when I had to call them when I was trying to figure out how to coordinate with insurance on some damage a couple of years ago. It’s a lot of peace of mind to know that whatever comes up, I could call AHS. I'd recommend them to friends.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Anna. We look forward to handling your future warranty needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
My hot water heater was acting crazy so I submitted a claim with AHS online. Their site was extremely friendly and everything went beautifully. Once I put in my request, I got immediate feedback that there would be someone calling to set up the appointment for the next day, and that was done within five minutes. Then, they confirmed who the technician would be with a picture so I knew who I would greet at the door. The next morning, I got a notice so I’d know how soon the driver would be at my home. He got here within the time frame and was very polite. I told him what the problem was and showed him where. Within 30 minutes, he was knocking on my door to say he was finished. He explained to me what he had replaced. I’m new to American Home Shield and I'm surprised with how smoothly and quickly everything went. I was really pleased.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
We had a leak underneath one of our bathroom sinks and it looked like it was coming from a supply tube. We filed the claim electronically on a Sunday, then the company called us on Monday and the contractor showed up Wednesday. My wife said the contractor was great and quick. When he got here, he couldn’t find the leak. He got on the phone with me and I told him where it was leaking. So, he replaced that supply line and we haven’t had any trouble since.
I've been using American Home Shield for 17 years already and 90% of the time, they're great. We had an issue with the rent house in Louisiana last year, where AHS sent out a contractor for a garage door repair and it turned into a nightmare. He wouldn’t come back and missed two appointments in a row. We could’ve bailed from American Home Shield and just called a contractor, but we’d already paid upfront for it. Plus, the lady I talked to at American Home Shield was rude and wouldn’t give me the money back. She also wouldn’t let us pick another vendor with American Home Shield until she personally was able to contact the contractor. So, I jumped on LinkedIn and found one of the top dogs of American Home Shield. I messaged him directly and told him what was going on. The next day, it was resolved.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
It only took a day for the contractors to come out for my dishwasher that's not working. They replaced the part which didn’t fix it. Then, they came back out but it hasn't been fixed yet. We're still waiting on a part. Overall, American Home Shield sometimes does not send out the best contractors.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I needed someone to come out for the furnace and I spoke with a live person over the phone. It was good dealing with that person. The only thing I didn’t like was that one woman told me they wouldn’t take out the $100 for 48 hours, which was good because I had to go to the bank, but they took it out that day. Nonetheless, I like American Home Shield. I’ve had them before then I quit them but then I have them again now. The contractor they sent out was also good. He got the furnace fixed right away and it's been good since.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I submitted a claim online with American Home Shield for a water heater replacement and it was easy. It looks like the website's format has changed though. It used to give me a place where I can give an explanation, but I didn’t find that this time. But their response was good. It was better than in the past and that has a lot to do with my schedule and coordinating it with the people that came out. And the water heater's performance since the replacement has been good so far.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I had a leaking faucet and two leaking toilets, for which I called American Home Shield. I talked to a lady and she said I needed a plumber, so they sent a plumber. The guy they sent was a superb mechanic who did exactly what he needed to do and did it very speedily. This is the second time that we’ve used AHS and we're very pleased.
Good morning Jack,
I enjoyed reading your review about your most recent experience with the American Home Shield contractor that repaired your faucet and toilets. It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience and contractors to complete the repairs.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
My heat wasn’t working, so I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online since it's easier and quicker that way. However, I had terrible interactions with the contractors that they sent out. Airtronics is one of them. They left a disastrous mess and didn’t fix the problem. The heat went out again one day later. We tried to get them back out but they couldn’t come out for another week. They came back out but we missed them because of my husband’s work schedule. We called them that night to try to reschedule and explain the situation and no one answered. They told us because of our warranty, they can't come out on a weekend. So, we had to wait through the weekend. I called them Monday and then they told me that they can't schedule because we were through warranty even if they had never fixed the problem.
They came back out, messed up a bunch of more stuff with the heating, and then the next they told us was that it was unserviceable and that there was no way to fix our heating, which is incorrect. They lied to us multiple times. They left us open everything to dust. So, we didn’t want this company to come back. We've been without heat for three weeks now. AHS had everything documented. I think AHS doesn't know that this is an ongoing problem with Airtronics because Airtronics has a 1-star review online for the company and everybody is talking about AHS in every single one of their reviews. So, AHS ought to get rid of them completely.
Nevertheless, a different company came out today. This is MJS and it sounded like they're doing a better job. Their tech knew what he was doing. He said that there needs to be a switch replaced and that was it. He's coming back on Monday. He needed to go order a part, and he told us if we had any problems that he would come out on a weekend if he needed to. It was a completely different experience.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
My dishwasher quit working and I submitted an online claim with American Home Shield. Their website has been simple and straightforward. I called the company and they scheduled for someone to come out within a day. The technicians were extremely professional and I couldn't be happier with their timeliness. Initially, they replaced the heating element of the unit, which didn't fix the problem completely. They also had to replace the system board and they had to order a new part, which took five days to arrive. The repair company then made an appointment that was convenient for me, met me at that time, and replaced the part. The dishwasher is working well.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for my pool pump over the phone and the whole process was easy. However, I wanted to talk to an agent since I didn’t know if the claim was covered or not. I kept calling back, trying to see if I can get an agent but the system wouldn't let me so I just said, “Screw it. When they come, they’ll tell me yes or no.” And the claim was taken care of - I didn't even see the contractor. He called me and I gave him the code to my backyard gate. He called me again and told me that he was there, what was wrong with the pump and that he would come back the next day. The next day, he called me and told me that everything was installed and the pump was working as it should. The performance of the pump has been excellent since the repair.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I couldn’t use the bathroom for a time and I called up American Home Shield to make a claim. They processed it on the spot and I had a service call in the next 24 hours. The tech called up ahead of time to confirm the appointment and he was very flexible about coming. I had to come even earlier but he wasn’t able to. Then he came at the time we discussed and he got the job done very quickly. He was professional and he did a good job. He replaced a part and the system is working fine now. Also the expense was reasonable.
Good morning Daniel,
I enjoyed reading your review about your experience with the American Home Shield contractor that repaired the plumbing. I hope you continue to enjoy!
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
When our dryer quit, American Home Shield's contractors came down here, checked it out, and one of the technicians said it wasn’t getting enough electricity. It’s only getting 110 and it should have been 220. They sent the electricians down in the switch box in the room and they changed that little thing, put a larger one in there, and it's been doing all right since then.
My experience in submitting the claim was good. The only thing I disagree with was when my stove went out, we had to go without any stove in the kitchen for four weeks. That was the only thing that I thought would be noted. The contractor had to order the thing then somebody came down, saw what was wrong with the thing, and they put in the order for the stove. It took two weeks before we got the order for the stove, and two weeks later before anybody came down and hooked it up. There are different people that came to hook it up than the ones that came to start with, to see what was wrong with the thing. It just took a long time.
I called out there and a lady answered the phone. I asked how would she feel if her stove went out, and she wasn't able to cook a thing for four weeks, and she said she'd feel just like I did. I asked her to speak to the supervisor, and she said he wasn't available. I never heard anything. One needs to speed up when somebody got a complaint, and something's completely out and it’ll take four weeks to get the thing started back up. When we first took the home warranty out, it didn’t seem years. When we call AHS, it used to be where somebody would come the next day. Now, we call them and sometimes they'd take two weeks before anybody comes to check out what's wrong.
Their contractors do a good job when they first come, but it always seems like they would come but never have what they needed. Even with the dryer, they took two weeks to get the part and to come back to put the thing on. I'm not dissatisfied with their work but with the length of time that it takes to get things done. Other than that, we've had American Home Shield for more than 20 years and I've it recommended several people.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
I needed a garage door fixed. AHS couldn’t find a repair company and authorized me to select one after two weeks of begging. (Important note: I live in a community of over a million people but AHS had no garage door repair providers.) I hired and paid in full a company to fix the problem. At the same time the contractor was there, we called AHS and received confirmation of reimbursement authorization code and work order number (The contract pays for approved service minus a $75.00 deductible). AHS took the $75.00 deductible from a credit card they had on file and after 7 weeks, will not reimburse the money paid for services or the double deductible fraud.
I’ve tried for hours to speak to a representative. Stayed on hold for 41 minutes. They hung up on me. I called them back and stayed on hold the second time that day for 1 hour and 41 minutes. Four hours in one day attempting to speak w customer service. It’s been a nightmare. I can prove with documentation every word of this. Please make educated decisions and research this terrible company. The bottom line is I have paid AHS $75.00 and the cost of the full repair.
Hello, Michael. Thank you for providing me with the invoice so that your reimbursement could be processed. Have a great day.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Kevin from All Pro Air solutions in Livingston Texas was sent to my home to check my thermostat 'cause it would click on and off and wouldn’t turn on when it was supposed to. He took 3 hrs and diagnosed it as 3 different problems but finally said it was fixed. Then said he wanted to look at my outside unit. He goes outside, comes back in to get me and I go outside with him and he states the coils on my AC are so dirty it blew up my hard start and now I have no cold air. I haven’t used my cold air in weeks and the hard start was not burned or melted. It looked like someone had busted and the coils weren’t dirty. Just one small section. He then tells me home warranty won’t pay for the hard start cause it’s a maintenance issue and if I give him $70 he will clean it then write it up so that the home warranty will pay for hard start and a new thermostat.
I tell him no, get him out of my house 'cause now I feel unsafe, turn around and call a reputable HVAC repair company in Lufkin Texas and they come out within 10 minutes of Kevin leaving. I show them the invoice he left me with all the supposed things wrong with my unit and they go and check it. Guy states hard start has nothing to do with my air. I still have cold air and that the hard start doesn't look like it exploded. It look like it was cut or ripped out. He also stated coils weren’t even dirty enough to cause this to happen. He tells me I need to have all Pro Air solutions come back out and fix it but I’m afraid of this company so I let the second HVAC company that I trust fix problem and it costs me $355.
Guy leaves me a detailed invoice in hopes that I can contact AHS, tell them what happened and maybe recoup some of my money. I called and spoke to Kimberly at AHS. Told them all of the above Info and told her I had an invoice from the crook stating all these lies and from an unbiased third party reputable HVAC repairer and she did nothing. She said they’d have to send the same crooks out to my house to check my unit and see if I was telling the truth and she would barely even listen to me. Who are these people sending to our homes and then they don’t care what happens. They get the cheapest, seediest people to come in our homes. But the guy wasn’t only trying to cheat me but them as well. I don’t know if she didn't want the bad report or what but she wouldn’t even listen to anything I said. Beware of AHS. They have no care for the customers except to get our money. And the guy didn’t even fix my thermostat!!!
Hello, Ms. C. I apologize for all of the issues you encountered but thank you for allowing me to assist you.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
I have left several messages for a supervisor to call me regarding an issue I have with the plumber. Nobody calls back and when they did I asked for a supervisor and was immediately disconnected. Have been put on hold for hours. Very dissatisfied with service.
Thank you for responding to my email to you. Have a great day.
Original Review: Dec. 14, 2018
My husband and I initially purchased our policy 10 years ago, believe we had a lapse due to our credit card expiration. Live in Texas and have had air issues since 2008. Every year we call, sometimes multiple times per year and the air gets fixed maybe the 2nd or 3rd time a technician come out. More recently, this summer our air was not working from June 18-Aug 30. We had no AIR in Texas this summer. Last technician, the 4th one, replaced the condenser (even though the first technician replaced the condenser in June 2018). Now our heat is not working.
Same technician who replaced our condenser in Aug 2018 came out this week and said our unit needs to be replaced. Just received a call from AHS stating we must pay $700 for parts because of wear/tear and get our unit up to code (house built 2004). Looks like they will not replace our unit. Customer of 10 years and have had approximately 20+ air technicians to come out since 2008 for AIR issues. We've paid over $7,000 in monthly fees, parts, Freon, and service calls but AHS refuses to buy us a new unit. I would not recommend this company to anyone.
I apologize that you are experiencing issues with your unit again this winter season. A Social Media team member will be in contact with you to offer some direct assistance.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
I am a member of American Home Shield warranty company. My refrigerator went out & I have had 3 different companies contracted by American Home Shield come out & give the same diagnosis. It seems they’re trying to get the cheapest contractor to bid the job & I have been without a refrigerator for over a month! I had to cancel Thanksgiving dinner. When I call they must have my phone number on file because I waited on hold 38 minutes then they disconnected my calI. Am so frustrated with this company. I’ve taken too many days off work & my family has suffered enough. Save your money & just buy a new refrigerator.
Hello, Kelly. I regret to hear that you are having issues with your refrigerator being repaired. A Social Media team member will be in contact with you to assist directly.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Read the fine print! I have been paying American Home Shield for over 16 months now, and have never had to make a claim. When it unfortunately came time to do so, I was told that the washer and dryer that were in my home when I purchased the home (that were only 2 years old) were not going to be cover due to the fact that the stacking units "stacking kit" was improperly done originally. So after paying over $1,000.00 I was told a $50 part was not going to be covered and there was nothing they could do.
The dryer sits atop the washer, and has been rocking when in use, so much so that the dryer rocks forward and has even crushed the top of the washing unit. But, due to the fact that the washer is being crushed due to the stacking kit issue, that is not covered! I guess I should have gone back to school to become an appliance repair specialist prior to purchasing my home, I would have then known that this stacking kit deal was improper, and could have replaced it myself in the beginning and that would have been easier than dealing with the folks at American Home Shield.
Due to the crushing, the dryer walks forward and almost falls off after every other use. With a one year old kiddo running around the house, this is obviously an immediate concern. After three different contractors coming out (the first two contractors didn't work on my brand of washer/dryer even though when scheduling the service appointment they asked for make and model number and serial numbers which I happily provided), the third finally did service our brand (Samsung). I was told that this would not be covered because the part isn't covered. So much for a home warranty!!! I have now cancelled service with these terrible people, and moved to a company that will actually cover my concerns!
Side note: when signing up if you do chose to move forward with American Home Shield, be sure to ask about levels of contracts they offer! Apparently there are levels of contracts you can have that will cover ALL parts of appliances, and not just certain parts that they pick and choose. When I signed up, I was told the only difference in contracts they offer is how you pay - but the claims department feels much differently about that. Long story short, I am left with paying this company $1,000.00, plus a $135.00 service fee (that the contractor told me would only be $50.00 had I called him separately from my Home Warranty with American Home Shield) all to learn that I need a $50.00 part!! Save yourself the grief and go with another home warranty company - there are plenty out there!
Hello, Rodney. I apologize for the denial that you received for the repairs that are needed. A member of our Social Media team will be in contact with you to discuss your concerns regarding the coverage.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Our dryer was making a really horrible noise, and I wanted that looked at. I submitted the claims with AHS online, which is easier. I have small kids, so talking on the phone is not always the best thing to do. The contractor arrived early, in the time slot they said. They got right to it, fixed the problem, and everything was great. He finished it in 20 minutes.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Everything went well with American Home SHield's reps. They took my claim, assigned me a contractor, and everything went smoothly. They were responsive. and addressed my issue in a timely manner. However, the contractor didn't do anything when he was here. The pilot lit as soon as we turned up the thermostat. With that, I wanted to know if I still would be held liable for the deductible amount of $125. Nevertheless, I would recommend them to a friend. And they could call me with more questions with this experience.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
My husband submitted a claim with American Home Shield for our garbage disposal unit. He did this on the phone and the process was easy. The tech that came out was super nice. He replaced our garbage disposal unit and it has been working like a champ since then. Every experience that we’ve had with AHS has been great.
Good morning Monica,
It is our goal to provide you with the best American Home Shield experiences. I am pleased to hear about the garbage disposal replacement that was completed.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Our dishwasher was leaking so I called American Home Shield. They sent someone out and the guy found the leak but it returned. Then, the second time that these people came out, he came with another guy. He kept telling me there was no leak. They could have found the leak. They were here for half an hour but they were in a hurry. I could tell. They didn’t let the dishwasher cycle through. As soon as they left, I ran it and it leaked again. It’s still leaking and I said they have to come out again. Other than that, I like American Home Shield. It’s just this particular plumbing company.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
This is my first time being a homeowner and I got American Home Shield's service knowing very little about these types of things. They sent someone because the air conditioning stopped working, and the company they sent fixed it. Apparently, it broke again and I called the company back. They went back and said that they fixed it, but the problem was gonna continue as it was a plumbing problem. So, I went back to AHS and asked them to send a plumber.
They sent a plumber that went to my house a week later instead of 24 hours like they promised, and this plumber came to my house without being briefed. I was expecting for Home Shield or the air conditioning person to do some type of report to be given to the plumbing company, but the plumber came to my house on Wednesday knowing nothing of the problem and not understanding what he was doing there. He said that there was nothing broken or damaged in terms of plumbing and that everything was working perfectly.
I went back to Home Shield, and they said that they wanted to send a second plumbing company to have a second opinion. The second plumbing company asked me to be home yesterday. I rely on my work so if I don’t work, I don’t make money and I don’t pay my bills. Yesterday I had to be home in the morning during the time range that they gave. The company called me at 9:00 AM telling me that they were not gonna be able to make it. So, I asked for time off on my job for no reason because these people didn’t show up. They say that they could come in the afternoon, but I cannot be away from my job the whole day. If I asked for the morning, I have to catch up in the afternoon. If they said that they couldn't come in the morning and then I have to be there in the afternoon, it doesn’t look good for me in terms of my work.
I got upset with this situation. I explained to AHS that this company was so unprofessional and unreliable to be taking care of the plumbing problem. They sent somebody else today who seems like a very serious company, and the guy took the time to explain to me even though I know very little. Now it seems that the problem is not plumbing, it's air conditioning. Between one company and another, nobody seems to get with the problem. The air conditioning blamed it on plumbing, while the plumbing explained to me that it has nothing to do with plumbing.
In the meantime, AHS refers me to companies that are not professional, not serious and don’t show up on time, and it's causing me a lot of inconvenience. This is the second time that I have to use this service and my experience has not been very good. I pay every month and when I have a problem, I don’t get a solution. Also, the waiting time on the phone is very long. They ask for you to leave a number so they can call you back, but when they call you back, they also put you on hold. So, if you are first on the queue and they call you back, you expect for them to be ready for you, not to have you again for another 10 or 8 minutes waiting for somebody to take the call. You expect for them to call you back when they are ready and that’s not the case. I'm very dissatisfied.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Having American Home Shield is pretty valuable and is worth having. I had problems with the furnace when I first moved in and they helped me with that. Recently, the garbage disposal would not drain properly, so we filed a claim for it online. The contractors were there after 2 days and the disposal is now working.
Hello, Kimberly. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to let us know that you are pleased with our service. We appreciate your patronage.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Initially, I had service to have my heating system checked, and then I was advised that there was an issue and something had to be replaced. The company that did the inspection then submitted a claim with American Home Shield for me. The claim process was easy overall, and I like the fact that claims can be reported over the phone or through the internet.
The service that we got from the contractor was wonderful. They were very professional and they let me know what was gonna happen in the process being that my heating system is 20 years old. They had to get the part. And when they scheduled the appointment, nothing was cancelled. They were on-time, they fixed it and everything was well. My heating system is doing wonderful.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Our dishwasher stopped working for no apparent reason, the day after Thanksgiving. I suspected I knew what was wrong, but it wasn't something that I could easily access. So I called AHS. I was able to get through very quickly. Within three days, they had somebody out there. The contractor came, he knew exactly what was wrong. He opened up the panel and reset it. He was very professional. The contractors were literally in and out of my house in less than 10 minutes. I've had American Home Shield for years. Everything was very timely and very swift from the point of calling, interactions, setting the claim, and then the people contacting me. I've never had an issue. I would highly recommend using them.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
I recently submitted four claims to American Home Shield and they were fine. I usually do it online which is easy and they responded in a timely manner. Some were sooner than the others. However, AHS didn’t cover the dishwasher which was not properly working because of something that was broken inside. The contracting company kept saying that there were missing parts and stuff, even though the parts were there. Still, my overall experience with American Home Shield was good.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
For my most recent claim with American Home Shield, trying to get a hold of a contractor that could get out to the property in a timely manner was a problem. AHS was not intuitive enough to be able to handle every issue immediately. I’ve called before on different occasions and tried to get some help or at least some information on it. And they said they had to send it off to their dispatch because they had no one available. I understand companies are busy and people are busy but I’ve had to wait days sometimes to get a dispatch person to call me back.
I have mostly submitted claims online because it’s simpler to do it online. But the time that I’ve had to call in to try to fill in for the information, I normally have to get them a blood sample, a fingerprint scan, and make sure they understand that I’m the property manager trying to handle this claim. But the contractors have been courteous for the most part. They contact my tenants and they go ahead and go from there. The work gets done. One time, I had an AC issue and the contractor went out there. He looked at it and he said he had to order parts. It took him anywhere from five to seven days to order the parts and these tenants were out without AC in one of the hottest months we’ve had so far. They were cooking like bacon on a fryer. It’s like you would think certain days could be simpler, but I guess not.
The contractors are either too busy or they just don’t care because they’re getting so much work in that they can just slack it off and be like, “Hey, we’re waiting and there’s nothing we can do.” Which I understand because you can’t water out of thin air without having actually anything else to make it with. But it’s a situation that you just gotta take a cup of tea with. Other than that, for the price, AHS is not bad. I just renewed one of my contracts with them because they gave me a great deal to renew. It's $100 cheaper than anywhere else. As a company, they are recommendable, but always call at night. Just be patient because they have no control over their vendors and contractors that they work with because they have their own schedule and things.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
Navigating through the American Home Shield’s website is a lot better than it used to be. It’s pretty easy now. Submitting claims online is straightforward which I recently did for the doorbell. All I did was fill out the form and submit it. They called me the next day and would have been able to come out that same day if I had been available. But I ended up scheduling it two days out. Working with the contractor was extremely beneficial. He was a really good guy and was able to fix it and is now working great. In addition, he showed me a couple things about what I could do if I was ever in trouble and changing it myself.
Having warranty for some of the little stuff when it costs me $75 each time, is not really a good deal because, for some things, it costs less than that if I just paid somebody to come and do it. But I didn't get the warranty for that, I have it just in case anything big ever happens, like if ever we have problems with the water heater or the air conditioner and for that, it’s worth its weight in gold. American Home Shield’s service is good. They have a good network of contractors for the various things that they need to support. I’ve had them for years, and they’ve been very timely every time I call. It’s been a very positive experience.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
American Home Shield is worth it. Every experience that I have had with them has been a good one. The contractors that have been sent to us have always done a great job. They've always come promptly, fixed everything, and gone beyond expectations. They've also been really nice and they like to talk to us. When one of the tubs in our bathroom got clogged, I went online and filed a claim and American Home Shield's site was really easy to use. The repair company then came the next day and they fixed everything for us.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
My refrigerator’s doors started not opening properly, and we just noticed it. That day we contacted American Home Shield online and put in a request for a service call. They set up an appointment with the service company. They were good repairs. They came in and assessed the situation, and had to order a part. And then when the part came in, they set up another service call, and came in, and replaced the part, and everything’s working great now. I’m continuing the service with AHS. It’s a peace of mind for a whole house coverage.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
My air conditioner was freezing up. I spoke with someone at American Home Shield to file a claim and that person was very professional, intelligent, and courteous. The contractor that they sent out was also great and they fixed my air conditioner to where it worked when it gets warm enough to where I can’t breathe. But the weather was too cool at the time and they said they’re gonna need to come back in the spring when it warms up a little bit. Aside from that, the tech put some Freon in the air conditioner to keep the wheelwork, but it’s losing some Freon now.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
I had a heater go out, and AHS sent somebody out to fix it within a couple days. The contractor was professional, and he got it done quickly. AHS is of good value. It’s working out good so far. It was gonna be a big hassle to actually get them to cover anything, and that wasn’t my experience at all. AHS is super easy to use and I may renew it at the end of the year. They do what they said they’re gonna do, and it seems like a good deal to me.
Good afternoon Jeremy,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. I am pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your AHS experience. I hope that you continue to enjoy the professional service that we provide.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
The dude from First Choice Appliance and Repair that came to my house that worked on my microwave needs to be out of American Home Shield's program. I haven't had my microwave since August and he was due to come in and fix it. The keyboard wasn’t working and there was some stuff going on with the power. He came in, he took the parts, ran off with them for a month, then he came back. When he fixed it, he didn’t quite fix it. So, now it’s working, but it only does one speed and the light doesn’t come on. It doesn’t rotate anymore. He told my wife it was fixed and he didn't say he was coming back.
Every holiday, I don't have my microwave. He was telling my wife one thing and telling me another. And every time we called them, we would call them on three-way and they act like, “We don’t know what you’re talking about.” They don’t understand you or they don’t know what’s going on. Also, he was a little weird. He was kind of just looking and wasn’t giving too much feedback. Then, he said he had to get the part and he would be back. And then they kept telling me the part was either back ordered or he didn’t order it. He got one lady that answered the phone who I think is probably a family member or something. They have a terrible customer service and terrible interaction. They really don’t need to be in a program like American Home Shield.
The last time, it took him a month to come back. I figured that’s what he was. Also, I found out he closed the case. I'm trying to complain and get in touch with American Home Shield but I couldn't. I had been calling in during the day and the phone would just be ringing and then they would tell me, "Go online." I called a couple of times.
American Home Shield needs to have more people answering the phone. There’s no way they're that busy all the time every day. They want everybody to wanna use the app or automated. But they need to switch that out and make it a little more personable. I need to call them right now and get my icemaker fixed now. I can't get them on the phone and I was gonna tell them about that. But I tried to just to do it through the app. Other than that, AHS is pretty good. I put my claim in through the little app or the site and they would call. Then, somebody would show up. I've had no complaints. They're pretty good about getting somebody out within the 48-hour or 72-hour window.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
I had an issue with the faucet in the kitchen because the flow coming out was really minimal. I went online to submit a claim with American Home Shield then they called me. After I put the request in, I had to call to schedule the appointment. The technician came out and the problem was fixed. So far, it's been good. American Home Shield did an awesome job and I would tell others that it's definitely something to look into.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
The top rack of my dishwasher was falling off and it didn’t seem to be cleaning well. American Home Shield's contractor fixed the top rack. As for the other issue, i just didn’t realize about certain settings. Whenever I file a claim, I either go online or I call. But online is faster for me. So far, everyone has been professional and very friendly.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Kathryn. I am happy that we were able to resolve your issue. Have a great weekend.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
The furnace of my upstairs heater would turn itself on and off and not stay on. At right around the same time, I also had a problem with my water heater in the basement. I submitted claims with American Home Shield then usually, within a few hours, I got a call from the service company that was assigned and they made an appointment. Their contractors were great. The heater contractor, as well as the plumber who came out for the water heater contact were they were very personable and professional. I liked them. They explained what they were gonna do, called before they came back, and let me know a half an hour before they were gonna show up. They did great and everything seems to be in working order.
Good morning Belinda,
I would like to thank you for sharing your feedback with me regarding your most recent experience to have the heat and water heater repaired. It is our goal to provide you with the best customer service experience and team of contractors.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
It is a good thing that I have American Home Shield. My water heater started leaking in front of the house over the weekend so I got online and put in a claim right away. I had to rig a bucket with a hose and it stayed like that for a couple of days. Luckily, it was not a completely catastrophic failure. AHS got somebody to come out not too long and he was able to fix it. He explained that it was due to the age of the appliance.
Also, on my other claim, the guy who came was completely professional and super punctual. Both times that he met with me, he was exactly at the time he said he would be. When he said he'd see me at 12, at 11:55, I saw him parked out in front of my house and at 12, he rang the doorbell. He was very knowledgeable and did a nice work. There were some issues where the codes have changed since 2002 in certain ways. The equipment had to be secured and he took care of the issues for me. I had to pay a little extra out of pocket but I am not concerned about. So far, my experience with American Home Shield has all been positive. It is a good peace of mind knowing I have somewhere to turn to when something unexpected happens.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
I submitted a request for service last week for a water heater leak. I was contacted within 24 hours by a plumber assigned by American Home Shield. The plumber said they would send someone maybe Friday, but for sure by Monday before 3 pm. Monday at 1, the plumber showed up at my home. Immediately greeted me with a profanity laced sentence regarding how long it took to get to my home. The plumber then carried his profane speech into my home where he observed the leaking water heater; continuing about how "** difficult this will be" and how the previous installer "** it all up." The plumber took several photos, said I was "**, but he would hook me up."
I called American Home Shield to tell of my terrible experience and was asked to leave a message for them to call back. I never received a call. I emailed AHS and the plumber to ask what the follow up timeline was to be as the plumber was not very forthcoming with a timeline. I did not hear back. I called the next day, now 6 days after my water heater leaking and had to leave another message for AHS to call back and I also left a message for the plumber. I received a call back from AHS about 49 minutes later, the woman said she would call the plumber and let me know, but her records showed they had ordered a new water heater.
3 hours later, I received a call that the water heater was not covered under the 3x3 warranty that specifically covered it because "the plumber said it had been leaking for days." When I asked how he could tell, the woman said "he sent photos." I said it was ridiculous, I had a warranty on the water heater and it was in force. The woman said I could ask for a 2nd opinion, but most likely the next plumber would say the same thing. I asked to speak to her supervisor and she referred me to the contract stating the plumber was the expert and my only solution was to hire a 2nd opinion plumber of AHS choosing, the customer service rep for AHS then disconnected me.
Hello, Todd. I regret to hear that the technician spoke in that manner while at your home. A Social Media team member will contact you to assist you with the work order.
Updated review: Dec. 29, 2018
After I wrote the original report here the company contacted me and the issue was resolved. It took a total of 5 secheduled visits, including 2 no-shows, one diagnosis visit without follow up, one diagnosis visit with follow up, and one actual fix visit. I had to be on site several hours each time, plus spend some hours in total waiting on hold on the phone. Quite stressful and time consuming.
On the plus side, the washer was eventually fixed and what would have probably cost approx. $700-900 was done for a $75 service charge (plus $500 warranty). Also, a fridge was fixed without incident earlier this year on the same annual warranty. So overall financially it worked out.
If it was not for the extreme hassle getting the washer fixed I would have given the service a high rating. I've adjusted it to middling to factor in the easy fridge fix and the eventual but stressful washer fix.
Original Review: Dec. 13, 2018
I have been trying for a month or more to get our washer fixed via AHS. They scheduled Sears to come fix it. Sears never showed. One week wasted. They scheduled Sears again. Sears never showed. Another 10 days wasted. They scheduled a local firm to come. The guy came, said he needed parts and another person to help him, said someone would be in touch. That was 1 week ago.
Called AHS - waited 45 minutes on hold, had to hang up when battery died. Charged the phone, called the firm that had come out last week, they claimed they had no record of ever inspecting the device, and no idea what to do next. Called again, requested call back, got a callback, waited 15 minutes on hold, phone was answered, silence... No one on the line. Waited 5-10 minutes. Nothing. Called again... endless wait... no option to be called back offered. Battery died while waiting. Charged battery, called again, endless wait again, no offer to be called back, no estimate of wait time provided. AHS service is absolutely appalling.
Hi, Gordon. Thank you for advising that the issue was resolved.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
We have AHS for 20 years. Not once has the repair/experience been smooth and hassle-free. This time is no different. I had a technician out the day after Thanksgiving for a broken dishwasher. (Technician took almost a week to get here). Said AHS would need to order the part and we would be contacted. Tried and tried to call technician and rang busy nonstop.
Finally after two calls to AHS (wait time to reach them over 20 mins) I got someone to call the tech to check status update, only to tell me the part was delivered the same day it was ordered, which is obviously impossible! Still not resolved and even when it is I would not rate them a "0" stars! With over 11K invested in this warranty it is hard to let it go, however I have NOT come close to getting my money's worth, and the service call amounts continue to increase year after year. We have given up and called outside help many times, especially when AC isn't working and they cannot come help for over a week. Do yourself a favor. Put the $60 month in a savings account, and you will have more than enough to take care of repairs around your home yourself.
Hi, Jennifer. I regret to hear that you have not received satisfactory service over all of these years and that the most recent work order is still on-going. A member of our Social Media team will be in contact with you to assist you directly.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
I called AHS to get help with water in my basement and told them that it was not coming from any of the water pipes. Yet, they sent a plumber who failed to identify the root cause and did not even check the sump pump. I'd to hire another contractor who identify a failed sump pump. I called AHS again and they wanted another service fee for the same issue. I agreed to pay that but when another plumber showed up he told me that AHS would not cover the pump because the furnace water is also coming into the pit. He wanted exorbitant amount to change the pump which I refused to pay.
No one from AHS ever contacted me on both occasions to give me an update on my service request. I called them again and they told me the same story about the clause which does not cover the sump pump replacement. I asked them to cancel my contract and agent told me that it won't be canceled until retainer department calls. After waiting 15 days I called them to find out the status of cancellation and found that contract was cancelled the same day when I called. They are worst because of sneaky practices, worst communication and no value for your money.
Hello. I regret to hear that you had no direct assistance in reaching a resolution for your request. A Social Media team member will contact you to discuss your concerns.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
Too bad I can't rate it as a zero. When you taking this insurance they will promise you great service, but when you need them you get in trouble. Had a problem with my stove. Call American Home Shield. Was waiting for the technician to come for about 2 weeks. The guy came look at my stove said, "Sorry I couldn't fix it," and left. Call them again. In about a week another guy came, knock in my door and said; "I am a technician guy but my partner got sick. There is nothing I can do, I just came to say that, bye." I just went to the store and bought another stove. But you still need to pay 75$ service fee (for what). Think twice before you'll take that insurance.
Hello, Alina. I apologize that you have had some delays with your service and had to pay the service fee regardless of those delays. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to assist you with this situation.
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