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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. 3, 2018
AHS was running a special for furnace tune-ups for going into the fall. I scheduled the furnace check-up online and the service technician came out and did the check-up. They were good, courteous, and nice, but they made a mistake and inadvertently left a wire unconnected. I called AHS for the follow-up. They initially were gonna charge me for the second visit. I said that was not right and that the furnace was working beforehand. So, we got that resolved. The second technician opened up the panel and immediately saw what the problem was. He corrected it and did another couple of checks just to make sure everything was working as it should. In both cases, the technicians were professional.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
When I submitted my claim over the phone.with American Home Shield for the turbo set and the thermostats in our heating, I was on hold for 40 minutes before somebody answered. But the service was fine per year. It's just the hold time is too long. Whenever the contractors are here, we can't complain. I will recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
The furnace sensor needed to be cleaned and American Home Shield handled it right away. I submitted the claim online and navigating their website was easy and painless. Then someone came out and fixed it. I really like this technician. He was super professional, and he spoke English. I understood him. For the past year, I've had three services and my last two were excellent but the other one was terrible.
I had a technician in the past that I had a huge problem with. Something was wrong with my refrigerator, and the guy came out to fix it. He pulled the fridge out so he could look at it and scratched my floor. I pointed out that he scratched my floor, but he just said “Oh,” and “Okay.” So I told him that I wanted him to indicate on the form that he scratched my floor. He replied that he couldn't do that. Then he called his boss, and all of a sudden, he said he didn’t scratch it. It was there.
I called his boss and his boss would never return my calls. I called American Home Shield and they said that was not right and that they would give me $100 service credit for it. It was like I didn’t have to pay for the service. It was okay, but my floor is still scratched. Then they told me that I could take it up with my insurance or try to get the money from the service people. But they wouldn’t return my call and they were saying they didn’t do it. So it became my word against this guy’s word. I was really upset with that, and bottomline, I still have the scratch in the floor.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
When our heater broke and our heat went out, I went online and submitted a claim to American Home Shield. We got an immediate response. The tech came the very next morning to fix the unit. He was very professional.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
My kitchen sink was clogged and would not clear by any means that I do. I tried to submit a claim for it earlier in November because I signed up with American Home Shield a few weeks before that. I was already three weeks into my plan. I tried to file my claim online at first. I had an account and it showed it, but it wouldn’t let me ask for service. I then called in and I didn’t enjoy my interaction with the American Home Shield rep. I told her I could see myself but I couldn’t get service. She told me that was because I was not live yet and that I wouldn't go live until the last day of the month. I was surprised to find out that the policy didn’t activate till weeks after one initiates it.
I asked the woman if for an upcharge I could have the policy activated. The rep was giving me an answer I didn’t like and that answer really made me wonder if I should get the home warranty or not. The question with the clogged sink for me was if I should wait like this for 10 days or if I should call a service provider like a normal plumber. But if I called a service provider, then the perceived value to me of the whole home warranty thing was not as good. It was weird that I couldn't pay more to have my policy activated sooner because that was the moment when American Home Shield could lose clients like me. It’s something that they should consider.
I bought a house two years ago and got a home warranty with it. I chose not to renew the home warranty and I kept getting renewal notices from rival companies. I decided to do the home warranty this year and went with American Home Shield just because I wanted to try another company. With my previous home warranty, I only called once to have a small thing fixed on the compressor of my air conditioner. That company was much easier to get in touch with them and it was much faster to speak with them. With American Home Shield, it took a while to talk to somebody who didn’t give me the best answer.
On the very first day my policy kicked in, I asked for a service call. Once they scheduled the service call, I had a 2:00 to 6:00 service window and no one called me. At 4 o’clock, I got a little worried and I thought I could just keep waiting till 6:00. But I also thought about calling to make sure that somehow everything transferred through and someone was really on their way to my house.
I called the service provider whose name I was given on an email from American Home Shield, and they told me that they close at 4 o’clock but that I could leave a message. I did that because it was exactly 4 o’clock. I then called American Home Shield and I was on hold for 40 minutes when the service provider showed up at my door. It was possible that it was a really busy time for American Home Shield, but it was also possible that they were understaffed in their phone center.
Also, when I called in to schedule the service, they asked for me to give them an account to debit my payment from. That was a new experience for me. In my past, whenever I had a home warranty, I always ended up paying somebody directly for a service call. But this was American Home Shield saying, "We're pre-arranging to be able to suck out your money," which was a little scary. It’s supposed to be a set amount of money but if you do that, you never know what they’re gonna take. Also, it was $75 when I thought I signed up for the plan where it was $50.
The plumber who came out was very knowledgeable and persistent. He made a guess about what it was and he used a long steel snake. He said he thought it was grease and it was 30 feet away from my house. I actually don’t cook with any oil and don’t put anything like that down the drain so it was probably long-term stuff that built up from the previous people who stayed in the house. The plumber also cleaned up after himself which is a miracle these days.
Hopefully my succeeding experience with American Home Shield wouldn't always take forever to reach them. And it could be bad luck or it could be that is the way they are. In which case, I can’t recommend them because with mine it was just an inconvenience. But the waiting forever and the rep telling me that the policy doesn’t initiate were not her fault as much as it was American Home Shield’s standards. But if your house is flooding, you can’t be waiting two hours. It would be better to call someone for whatever cost to immediately start dealing with it.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
I've called American Home Shield a few times, and they've always been very professional. Then most recently I submitted a claim to them online because I didn't have any heat, and the claims process went fine. I got in touch with their contractor on a Tuesday and that afternoon they told me they would be out here on Wednesday or the next day. The young man that came was a very nice man and was very, very professional.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
I've made two claims to American Home Shield and I did both of them online. On the first one, I had a sink stopped-up in the bathroom and couldn't get it unstopped myself. The second one was when my heater was not blowing hot air and was making a little bit of noise. They had to order a part and the repair took a week. The contractors they sent were quick. They made their appointment, got in here quickly and resolved the problem within a reasonable amount of time. I live in an older house so, I had a lot of things done when I first moved in and I knew that there would be things coming up along the way. I have been with AHS for a year and I enjoy having them. I would recommend them.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Debra. We value your business and look forward to handling future warranty claims. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
My compressor went out on one of my air conditioning units. I called up American Home Shield and then I was contacted by the repair person. They said they'd call within a certain amount of time and they did. And then within that certain amount of time, they came out and everything went well. The technician was great and everything was done properly.
Hi, Anthony. Thank you for letting us know how well your service request went. We appreciate your positive feedback.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
I went on American Home Shield's website and submitted a claim for my heating unit. The process was easy and I was contacted within 24 hours. A guy then came out the next day. He was fantastic and he fixed the unit.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
There was something wrong with my washer door, so I called the gentleman who came out for my washer before. He thought that it was the lock, so he replaced the lock but it still didn’t work. He then called American Home Shield. AHS then told me to go down to a dealer and take a look of what they were going to be replacing my washer with and make sure it would fit. But then they didn’t have that washer available, so AHS called me back to say that they were upgrading me. So, I got a wonderful Whirlpool washer and I really like it a lot. It has a steam clean in it and my other one did not. The only bad thing is I couldn’t use my pedestal that I used to have and now, I have to go buy another pedestal because now I have a dryer high and a washer low. All the manufacturers use different connection gizmos for their appliances.
The guy that they sent for my washer was absolutely wonderful. He called me right away, set me up an appointment and he came when he said he would. Also, my last two claims with AHS had been simple but before that, it was horrible. It was 115 degrees and my air conditioner wasn’t working. I had to wait almost 13 days for somebody to come out and look at it. Also, when I called, I was waiting on the line forever but that was the only negative.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
I filed a claim for a washing machine online and navigating through the website was comfortable. I’ve done it many times. The contractors replied within 24 hours. I had them come right away because of my scheduling. The contractor who came was courteous, professional, and on time. I haven’t had any problems since the repair. I bought the property 10 years ago. The appliances were brand new and I figured that having a warranty was the best thing to do. It has paid off. I have peace of mind knowing that my expense is my copay. I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
It was starting to get cold and we were freezing in the second floor of the house. I did the claim for our heating system online and it's faster. We've been with American Home Shield for four years now and sometimes, calling on the phone takes some time. When the contractor came and solved the issue very quickly, he had everything he needed. It was efficient. I will recommend American Home Shield.
Good afternoon Jeff,
I am pleased to hear about the heating repairs that were completed. O hope you continue to enjoy your home warranty with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
We call American Home Shield to file claims and their reps have been very friendly and helpful. We've had claims for the water heater and the dishwasher and also had a problem a couple of years ago with the toilet that finally got resolved. The contractors have been very nice and helpful and the work quality has been excellent.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
I have nothing but good experiences with American Home Shield. When there was an issue with the microwave, I submitted a claim for that with AHS online. The technicians who were sent were very professional and polite. They looked at the microwave and tried to repair it. A couple of days later, my wife said it was still acting up. So the techs came back out and realized it couldn’t be repaired, so they suggested the microwave be replaced. AHS got in contact with me and said they would do that. I just a got call earlier today about the microwave and from what I could tell, it shouldn’t be that long for it to be replaced. I have to pick out which one and what style. Once I do that and get that back to them, they would submit it and get the microwave to me. So far, AHS has been great and I'm glad I signed up with them.
I'm happy to hear that we were able to resolve your issue Melvin. We look forward to handling your warranty needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
The water heater burst and I filed a claim for it with American Home Shield over the phone. The experience with the tech that was sent out was fine and I had no complaints. The only thing was that the AHS technicians or some of their contractors were sometimes a little overpriced. I feel like they try to increase the rate just to get more money. But everything seems to be working fine since the latest repair.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
I had a problem with my AC which stopped working. I called American Home Shield and had them schedule a company to come out. The company they chose was Total Air Care, also known as Polar Plumbing, and they came out promptly. However, that was the start of a nightmare after that, taking up almost a month of time.
The tech was a very pleasant person and I let him go outside to work on the AC. About 40 minutes later, he showed me two pipes that were going to the condenser coil and they looked like they had been cut and separated. He said that I was missing parts, took pictures and sent them in. The first response was that there was a problem with the unit and they probably needed to have the compressor replaced. Then, they said there were missing parts, which was one of the things that American Home Shield didn't cover. They also told me there was an uncovered cost of $849 and asked if I was willing to pay to get it fixed. It was in the middle of summer in Florida, so I told them to get it done, although I was not happy about it.
From that point on, it took weeks of trying to get in touch with them. I called the AC company up and was on hold for about 15 minutes. Then, I got to the receptionist who really couldn't do anything and said she gotta transfer me to the appropriate department. I waited on hold for another 30 minutes and asked the secretary to transfer me to the person I needed to speak with. However, the secretary said that they couldn't call them directly and that they had to leave them an email, then they would get back in 24 to 48 hours. They left a message and it just perpetuated the phone tag, and I had to go through that over and over again.
They finally had the technician call me who said he was ready to come out. He told me they've got everything they need for my system and the cost was gonna be $4,900. I asked what happened to the $850 and was told they decided that my system had been open to the elements for way too long for them to guarantee that would fix it, so they had to replace the whole system. I called AHS back after doing the dance with the contractor for a while and AHS said that I could get a second opinion. They also asked if I would like to have them send another company out and I said yes.
The next company they sent out was Comfort Zone. I looked up the two companies after they dispatched the second company to see what kind of a ride I was in for. The first company was rated as an F by Better Bureau until their status was revoked. They had a long-standing, repetitive cycle of complaints and an inability to contact anybody from management. The second company, on the other hand, still had zero complaints on BBB.
The tech from Comfort Zone came out, opened up the AC, looked at it and told me there were no missing parts and that somebody disconnected the condenser coil because they suspected there was a leak there. He sprayed some soapy water on it, hooked up the pressure and it started bubbling down at the bottom. He then said there was a hole in the compressor. It was aluminum and since it couldn't be fixed, it had to be replaced. He wrote up the order and sent it in.
AHS said it was something they covered. They ordered the part and then, they discovered how expensive that part was and decided to replace it, which was a little more expensive to me. It went from $300 to $500 but I had a brand new system. In the end, they covered it and I only needed to pay the out-of-pocket expenses that they didn't cover and I was cool with that.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
I typically submit claims online. It's easy although not nearly as specific. It's tailored for people who are lazy, and who are not really good at describing issues. The only frustration I've got is I can't provide American Home Shield the level of detail before they decide who to send out and how to address the issue that I'd like to be able to give them, because all I can do is check a box that says 'washing machine's broken'. The online claims process works but I feel there's so much more I could contribute and I don't get the opportunity to.
In Midland Odessa in West Texas, half the multitude is Mexican and we've had folks show up that couldn't even speak English. But they know how to fix things, which doesn't give you a warm, fuzzy feeling about the confidence of the individual you've got, or recourse, if he decides to go to Mexico when he gets in trouble. I'm not a happy camper but I understand that is the nature of the workforce out here.
The latest claim that we had was for the washing machine and American Home Shield sent one of these clowns out. He fixed the problem, but four months later, it broke again. At that time, I spoke to somebody at American Home Shield and told them what I thought, and within two days, they just agreed and told me they were gonna send me a new washer. American Home Shield is an excellent service provider. They're responsive and they're doing the best they can to support my needs. Unfortunately, I don't think they have the kind of tools they deserve to do that in the form of the repair people. Still, I'd recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
Our garage door came off-track so I went online and told AHS that I needed someone to come out and look at it. They sent a contractor and everything has been good since the repair.
Hi, Freddy. Garage doors can be tricky. Thank you for letting us know our contractor was able to repair it quickly.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
Customers for almost 20 yrs, we have made approximately five claims and only had minimal difficulty with AHS until last month. We initiated repairs for multiple appliances on 11/9, during that call we were assured that multiple appliances can be included under one work order for a single charge. Although we asked that the initial service fee not be debited until 24-48 hrs after the technician completed svc, it was debited immediately. The 1st technician arrived on 11/15 with only one appliance on his work order. The parts for that repair were not ordered until 11/29 and we were finally told today they will not arrive until after 12/6!
Another tech came out on 11/17 and after two more visits, on 11/29 completed repair on the dishwasher but only partial repair of refrigerator because ice and water dispensers are not covered. We have spent 40-60 minutes on hold with AHS FIVE different times to determine the status of the outstanding repair only to have the svc rep claim to be unable to give us that information and promise to call back within 24 hrs. No one calls back.
Our account has also been charged for two more service calls and we have been told that is because we requested add-on services for the additional appliances. The original tech did not have a complete work order and a different tech was dispatched to complete the work, we are being charged repeatedly and our appliances are not even repaired! Customer service has been virtually nonexistent and when we have finally gotten someone on the phone they have been rude and provided no assistance at all. It's a shame this company has gone downhill since we first purchased our warranty. After the remaining repairs are completed to our satisfaction we will no longer be AHS customers.
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. 2, 2018
I've had American Home Shield come out and it has gone okay. I typically submit claims online. Most recently, the sewer line is broken and I'm trying to find out why. If it’s not broken by tree roots, they would pay for it. But if not, they wouldn't pay for it. I would have to pay somebody to come out to tell me and then I would tell them. It would have been better if they would just say it, or will come out and figure out why it's broken. Other than that, their contractors have been fine and professionals. They've come out and done what they were supposed to do.
Hi, Pamela. I apologize that you are having an issue with your sewer line. I do hope that you have received the assistance that you need in order to resolve this matter. Thank you for the feedback and let us know if we can assist you in any way.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I had a plumbing issue and I submitted my claim online to American Home Shield. Their website was very user-friendly but I wish it could give you an opportunity to make a comment other than just submitting the basic description of plumbing. Doing this will make it easier for them. The first contractor called me immediately and he set the appointment. I explained to them that I own the home but I have a renter in there. I asked them to call her to set the appointment.
A couple of days went by, nothing happened, so I kept calling them and their voicemail was full. You couldn’t leave a message and you could only send them a sim text. No one ever called me back. I notified American Home Shield and they immediately dispatched another plumber and they went out and took care of everything immediately. The whole process took about eight days but I blame it on the first plumber. My renter could not use the master bathroom shower through that whole time and it was an inconvenience to her. But since the repair, my renter said it was perfect and the contractor did an excellent job.
I have multiple homes with American Home Shield and not all the claims that I’ve had to use them have been perfect. I have two homes in remote areas in North Georgia and you can’t always dispatch a vendor to take care of the issue that’s over 100 miles away. You sometimes have to go out of the realm and find one within the local area. But with the house that I have in Stone Mountain, they’ve always immediately sent out someone because they have more vendors available within that range.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
The coil went out on the air conditioner and the contractor that American Home Shield sent out tried to push us to get a whole new air conditioning system instead of letting AHS do the repair. They also told us that it takes American Home Shield 48 or more hours to reply to a claim. My brother, however, works for an air conditioning company and he works for American Home Shield. He said that was a lie because it doesn't take that long. The contractors were holding out on us. They were trying to push this big unit on us knowing we could afford it.
We told the contractor that we would rather have the unit repaired as we are gonna move out of this house next year and put it up for sale. However, the guy got mad when we said that we just wanna get it fixed, and they never got back with us. We waited over a week and did not hear anything. So we had to call American Home Shield, and when we did, they said they never got the claim. We called the contractor and told them that AHS said it was closed and they have to put a new coil in. They said they would see what was going on and they must have turned the claim in immediately because AHS called us within the hour, telling me what my part was gonna be and what I was gonna have to pay for out of pocket.
AHS was doing a great job on that part and I love them but sometimes, I'm not comfortable with the service people they send out such as this one. The contractors are here today putting in the new coil and the guy that came out before didn't come out again. They just sent two installers. They were very nice and charming, but it was hard to communicate with them. They are re-fixing the unit and they're doing a good job. It's very valuable having the warranty on the property because if we would have to pay for that coil, it would have cost thousands of dollars but we only had to pay $1,400, so that was good. I've had AHS before with other homes and they have sent people out that were wonderful. I would recommend them.
Good afternoon Janet,
I would like to thank you for the through and wonderful feedback regarding your AHS experience. I am pleased to hear that our contractors are completing the repairs and doing a good job.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
We purchased a house and a washing machine came with it. However, the washer's spin cycle wasn’t working. My wife submitted the claim to American Home Shield. The communications were clear and the contractor that came out was super helpful, friendly, fast, trustworthy, professional and productive. He had a high quality of work and accomplished the task. I would recommend American Home Shield. It gives a peace of mind for appliances for we would never know when they are gonna break. It can be a real pain in the neck when they do and we may not have enough savings so it’s nice to have a system to protect you.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I was having issues with my air conditioning as it wasn't blowing out cold air. I submitted the claim to American Home Shield online and it was simple to file the claim. The contractor went out after 16 hours. They're informative and made sure that they tell me exactly what was going on. They were clean and conscious about not tracking any dirt. Their service was good and the air conditioner has been working well since the repair. American Home Shield is beneficial and it saved me money with all the issue I've had.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
American Home Shield has a user-friendly online site and I used that to file a claim for my water heater. Their contractor then sent me a text that they will contact me within the next two days, and they did. They set up an appointment and their guy showed up on time then took a look at it. Apparently, it was a leak in the roof and the water was falling on the water heater, so it was external to the actual water heater, and there wasn't anything they could do. So he was just here 10 minutes, still we paid the $75, and I think that's something that could be changed. Other than that, AHS has sent contractors that also did well. We had techs for the AC thermostat, they came out twice and they fixed it.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
There were a couple of valves on our cooktop that became frozen and would not work. We submitted the claim to American Home Shield over the phone and it took four days for someone to come out. The original contractor that came out looked like they were not interested in doing the work as soon as they walked in the door. The claim was denied and they claimed something that had nothing to do with this claim at all. We protested that and finally got the results that we wanted.
Foster's Appliance was great. Our interaction with their technician was cordial and we showed him what the problem was. He knew we were calling him for second opinion and he was very nice about it. We explained what was not working, he looked over the stove and checked it out. The cooktop could not be repaired and they couldn’t get those parts anymore. But American Home Shield replaced it with a very nice unit and it’s working great now. Having a warranty is extremely valuable. It would have been very expensive. We’re very satisfied with our overall experience with AHS since we got what we wanted.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for both of the air conditioning units in the Florida house. Everything was fine and going perfectly. The techs had to change a part and they couldn’t do it while I was there. Then I had to leave on an emergency yesterday. They were supposed to come and install the part today, but I said I had to leave, so they told me to give them a call when I came back. I said I would be back, then I would call them, and they would come and install the part.
I've done claims with AHS a couple of times and everything was taken care of properly. This warranty has been excellent and of very good value to me, and I would tell people to get it. I was in a party last night and told four or five people that AHS has been excellent. They’re thinking of getting the warranty and I told them to call AHS. This way, they would have less headache at home to worry about.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
Our washing machine quit working. I submitted a claim online with American Home Shield and they responded immediately back to me. They sent One Choice Appliance out to service it then the service people called me within an hour and I set up the appointment. They wanted to come the next day but I wasn’t available so we set it up the day after that. When they got out here to service it, repairing it was going to cost more than what the appliance was valued at, so they replaced the washing machine. They bought me a front-end loader with the same cycles that my Maytag had on it. I’m very happy with American Home Shield and I could not ask for anyone to be any better to their customers than what they are. I would recommend anybody buying a home to buy that protection from them.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
American Home Shield does good work and I've had a fine experience with them. When there was a problem with my refrigerator, AHS replaced it. Also, I do my claims on the internet and the navigation is good.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
Our heater stopped working and so I called American Home Shield and filed a claim. They handled it well, were very to-the-point and got the claim addressed. The contractors AHS has sent us haven't taken very long to come out - in one call, someone was out here the same day while on the other, someone came out within 24-48 hours. In this heater claim, the repair company that came was very responsive and did a good job - they fixed the problem, were polite, and were in and out reasonably quickly. Overall, we've had a positive experience with AHS and we're planning on renewing our contract with them.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Robert. I'm glad that we were able to resolve your issue. We look forward to handling your needs. Have a great weekend!
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
Our three most recent claims to AHS were for our air conditioner. The air conditioner was just going hot. This last serviceman said there should be a leak but he couldn't find the leak. So he tested the air, replaced a coil and refilled up the refrigerant. AHS didn't cover that so that had to come out of our pocket. But everything has been working perfectly since he came out. The contractor that was sent out was very sweet, professional and thorough. It's winter and we didn't really need the air conditioner, but it was just nice to know that he came out so quickly and it was resolved in one day.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
Have the coverage with American Home Shield is very valuable, especially in this town. It was more valuable when I was working because I was on the road a lot and they could get a contractor to come out here. But even when I was around, it was difficult to get a contractor in this town to show up. I’ve been doing most of the claims online if the software lets me do it. But sometimes, you can’t describe it and they don’t have enough options to say what it is that you want done. I’ve got two furnaces in the house, one out in the pool and one for air. If I have a problem with the furnace and then go back with another furnace problem, the website tells me, “You already recorded that.” I don’t have an ability to say I’ve got another problem with the furnace if I have one of those claims already underway.
On another note, Air Service Heating & Air Conditioning came out when the furnace wasn’t coming on and those guys were good. I told them what was wrong so they looked about the furnace and then traced the issue back. It wasn’t the furnace. It was the thermostat that wasn’t working. So they replaced the thermostat and then the furnace came back on again. Everything’s okay now.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I was doing a lot of laundry and the water started backing up out of the drainage area, so I called American Home Shield to have that cleaned out. I submitted the claim on a Sunday and they responded that evening. We had used the contractor who came out six months ago when we had a sewer issue and I was not happy with the person that was sent out that time. So, the company had somebody else sent out this time and he was great, very professional and polite. Respectful that this is my home, he took off his shoes off the floor. He explained everything to me and he was done in 15 minutes. I was very happy with the process and the contractor and I haven’t had any other issue since he came out.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
We always recommend American Home Shield to our friends. Recently, we had a problem with our water heater and I went online and submitted a claim. It was an easy process to do with the whole frontend to backend. The repair company then came and since the service, the water heater has been performing better than before.
Thanks for sharing your experience Scott. We appreciate you taking time to update your claim. We look forward to handling your future warranty needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I requested service to American Home Shield on one of my air conditioning units. It started back in June and the company that they used went twice to my house. But the second time, they find out that there was a bigger issue instead of the first time. My tenant was without air conditioning for at least three months. So, I had requested another company that was closer to my house and then finally, they got it figured out and they fixed it.
Also, the first company was trying to charge me at least over $500 to just service the air conditioning unit again, when it was serviced the first time. American Home Shield kinda helped me out in a way that, "Okay. Who's gonna pay for it and why the charges were so high and then all that?" But Home Shield went through the whole process, getting the supervisor, the financials and everything else, and it was perfect. So, I was happy with it. I will keep in until I have the house. AHS has a good coverage. They got good plans and I will use them for all the needs for my house. I will recommend it to a friend.
Hi, Ruben. I regret to hear that your tenant was without A/C for that amount of time but glad that the issue was fully resolved. Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
We have American Home Shield as our home warranty provider for four years and they’ve been great for us. It has definitely worth the investment in. They’ve been pretty responsive, and the technicians have all been pretty good. Recently, our hot water heater stopped working. Someone came and took a look at it and he said he fixed it. Then it stopped working again. So I resubmitted online again. And that’s when they told me that they had to replace it, and they had to order the part.
My question to them was they said they are replacing the water heater only but they said they had some modifications that had to be done and I had to pay for. I don't understand it. I looked at the contract and I read the limitation and exclusions. Any modifications that they are doing is supposed to be determined to be defective by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, or a manufacturer has to do a recall with the determination that it’s been defective. That’s the way I understood it. I’ve talked to six different people, and they couldn’t explain it thoroughly enough that I could make a decision. They’re supposed to get the part and come out today to install it. I’d have to pay it if AHS doesn’t cover it. Nevertheless, I’d definitely recommend AHS to my friends.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I had an electricity issue and I went online to submit a claim with AHS. The tech they sent out was very professional, very nice, and took care of the issue even though it wasn't a covered issue. He said he couldn't do it because it was not covered by the warranty, so we contracted with him to privately do what we needed and his work was excellent. However, in Phoenix, when my AC goes out or something goes wrong with it, I have to wait up to four days to have somebody come to even see what's wrong and that is awful because my house will get to be 100 degrees. But other than that, I'd recommend AHS to others.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
My husband called American Home Shield to submit a claim for our water heater as the water wasn't coming warm enough. The contractor sent me a text message with an appointment and it took them less than 24 hours to come out. I had my husband on the phone talking to the guy that came over, explaining to him the problem on the water heater. When the guy got here, he went upstairs in the attic. He wrote down what he did on the water heater, said that everything was okay and it's functioning. He gave me the paperwork and told me that there is a 60-day warranty on it.
The heater went off again and my husband tried to call the AHS, and they sent me a text message with an appointment. But I sent a text message back, rescheduling it for this coming Saturday because the appointment was today and I have to go to work, and on Saturday my husband will be at home. Other than that, I'm very satisfied with American Home Shield. I've been with them since we bought the house in 2006 and I highly recommend them. I have two other properties, and I have those with them also.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I’m really happy with how American Home Shield's system works. I can place a claim online and I don’t have to worry about being on hold and dealing with people on the phone. I just type in what’s going on with the problem, and it gets it take care of. I made a claim online and as soon as AHS got the claim, they got a tech out and the tech got me taken care of. It was just a couple days in between the tech getting called out and getting here. The heater in the house was not kicking on and the tech had to replace some diodes and reset them. As soon as he did that, the heater kicked on and started working fine. He showed me what needed to be done, explained to me what he was gonna do and why he was gonna do it. He made sure that I knew what was going on the whole time. He also showed me how, in case it happens in the future, I can reset the diodes.
Good morning Richard,
It is our pleasure to provide you with a great American Home Shield experience. I am glad to hear that you have not endured any wait times and have received exceptional service.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I'm pleased with American Home Shield. I use the warranty for my rental house and I get my money's worth out of it every year. If I have to submit a claim, I just call the American Home Shield phone number. There was once though that I was on hold for about an hour. That wasn’t good but that’s the only complaint I have. American Home Shield even contacts me and the tenant so it’s really nice. That’s what needs to happen and it didn’t that much to get that organized. American Home Shield has already sent people out there twice this year, once for plumbing and once for electrical. The garbage disposal was replaced and then an electrical problem in the patio room was fixed. I was really happy. There was another time for a leak but they didn't find anything wrong.
Most recently, Royal Air came out to fix the heater. They had to clean it and that wasn't covered. But they were there and they got everything done right away. I was pleased with that. The tenants had a new baby in the house and I wanted heat in there. In fact, I’m gonna use that company for the summer check-up. I do two check-ups in a year, for the winter and for the summer. I used someone else for the winter check-up and they didn't catch that the heater was dirty. They charged me $200 just to go in there and look at it. That was the second air conditioning and heating company that screwed me over. So I was happy with Royal Air. I needed a company that I could rely on.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I had a garage door that wasn't functioning correctly due to a bad fuse within the motor. I called AHS and the interaction was good and didn't take too long. Everything has all been working fine since the repair. The garage door guy did a fantastic job and he was great to work with. I also had pool pumps that were leaking and faulty. After the repair, the pool pump still leaks a bit periodically, but it works all right. It'll be fine for now. I work for a contractor myself and the way these guys conduct business is all very good. Having AHS is a good investment and a good idea, especially for a new house.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
The furnace wouldn’t come on and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online. Somebody responded very quickly and was able to send a technician to our home within 24 to 48 hours. The techs have been very helpful since they addressed the issues. However, I would like AHS to have an online feasibility of letting me describe that I have one or two furnaces and I need the serviceman to look at both of them. Their website didn’t have a place for me to put that. If there had been a place to put that comment in, then I wouldn’t have to call back and ask another company to come out and look at the second one.
I have two furnaces, but I didn’t know that I could have asked for the serviceman to look at both of them because they said AHS has to authorize them in order for them to look at both furnaces. When the first serviceman came out, he only serviced one of the two, and he told me he was not authorized to look at the other one. So, I paid the service fee once, then I had to go back and pay the service fee again for another company to come out and look at the second furnace. Nevertheless, the second company was good and the issue was resolved.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I called American Home Shield to submit claims for the clogged drains and I thought the other one was a valve problem. However, it turned out to be the innards of the toilet itself. Then, I had an AC problem where the thermostat went blank. The contractors were very good, knowledgeable, polite and they took care of the problems.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
The people at American Home Shield are wonderful whenever I call to submit a claim. I know other people that have home warranties where they paid for the warranty and they don't get anything out of it. With AHS, there's no hassle. When I couldn’t get the outlets to work, the contractor that AHS sent out went through and tested them all. There was a light switch that we thought went to a different thing on there, and it fixed the bedroom one. Then in the basement, it took him a while but there was a GFI on the outside of the house that had tripped the outlet. The repair made the outlets work, which was a good thing. I was very pleased.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
The ice maker stopped working on my refrigerator. It would stop making ice cubes and it wasn’t getting cold in the fridge part. It was all messed up. The milk would go bad in a couple of days then the stuff in the freezer would melt. I submitted a claim online with AHS and it was easy to do. Unfortunately, one guy came out four or five times but he couldn't fix it. He gave up then AHS got these other guys who knew what they were doing and fixed it. They were all good. It was the stuff that took so long but it did get fixed.
I'm glad that we were able to resolve your ice maker issues Bryan. Hopefully you next claim will flow a lot smoother. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I filed a plumbing claim with AHS online and it was a fine experience. The website was user-friendly. I’ve been using it for years. The contractor was here and gone within 10 minutes. However, the fixture wasn't covered. We went out, bought the fixture and put it in ourselves to save $130.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
American Home Shield is the worst. I’m on hold right now and have been waiting for them for an hour. It’s ridiculous. They have around two hours wait time then when the reps get on the phone, they act stupid like they don’t know what you're talking about. You ask for a supervisor and you gotta wait another hour. They disconnect your call and they never call back. They are horrible people. They take your money and don’t give you anything for your money but a hard time. They charge you for the contractor before the contractors come. With my refrigerator, the guy came but never looked at my unit, and I still got charged $150. I called AHS and they said they would send somebody else. That other person came but did not look at my unit either. They charged me $320 just to go upstairs and fill the refrigerator up.
As for my heater, I got charged twice but no one has ever come and look at the unit yet in my house. Service people have told me they can't come out that far, and if they come to my house, I would have to wait all day long because I’m too far from them. There is no way possible that I can take a day off of work, sit in my house all day long and wait for someone to come. That’s asinine. Meanwhile, I’m paying AHS money every month. I had thought of using them again for the last six months and I’m regretting it. I used them years ago, had problems with them, didn’t use them, used another company and then I ended up coming back to American Home Shield. It’s the worst mistake I ever made.
Hello, Waverly. I apologize that you have not had a satisfactory experience with the services that you have requested. A member of our Social Media team will contact you directly.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
American Home Shield is fine in all respects except when it comes to replacing water heaters, they mislead you and I'm not too happy with the procedure. They tell you it's an insurance policy, but I've had two water heaters replaced. They came out for one, and it didn't need to be replaced. I always end up paying $400 to $500 for the replacement and they call it code enhancement, but it's not. The last time, the guy said he'd have to do some work, which was essentially the work done to replace the water heater.
On a different note, I did a claim online for two appliances and the site worked well. The contractor who came out thought the stovetop was okay, fixed the broken microwave and it turned out that the stovetop wasn't okay. I called and they came back a day later. A part was replaced and it cured the problem. The contractor was very professional and I was pleased.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
On October 31, 2018 my washing machine started smoking and it smelled like burning rubber, I turned it off and called American Home Shield. After being on hold for 1 hour and 50 minutes, the representative said she’d arrange for a contractor to call me. Impressively, they did within minutes. The contractor came out the following morning and said that it could not be fixed and needed to be replaced. That afternoon, I received a call from another contractor that said they were my second opinion and said it would be a week before they could come out. Contractor number 2 comes out and says he can fix it. 2 1/2 weeks later it wasn’t fixed and after calling AHS found out that the parts had just been ordered the day before and would take another 7-10 days to receive them.
Roughly a week later, the contractor called and made appointment to come over the following day on 11/24/18. He couldn’t fix it, in fact further broke it trying to remove a part. He left. I kept expecting a call from AHS and nothing. I called them on 11/27. It is December 1st and I still don’t have a washing machine. I understand that there is a process but this is ridiculous. Twice, I was told that a dispatcher or supervisor would call me back but never did. Communication is horrible! I’m leaving on the 3rd for a trip and have to do laundry before I go. I have spent so much money going to laundromats and the inconvenience is even more frustrating than the money being spent. I live 89 miles from work, I get home about 8:30pm and then I need to get to the laundromat before 9pm or they’re closed. It’s been over a month! Get your act together AHS! When my contract is up, I’m trying a different home warranty company.
Good afternoon Tina,
I understand your concerns regarding your most recent experience and the inconvenience that the delay in service has caused. I would be glad to speak with you and assist with a replacement of your washer machine.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
To: CEO of AHS ONLY. This is not owed per Lynn in billing, located in Georgia. Your company owes us $150.00. I will turn you in if you continue harassing us and do not return the money. You now also owe us what is left of over $500.00 that we paid for our home in Ohio: **. You have received a quote from Anytime Home Services for a Hot water tank at our AZ home... **. I expect AHS to honor this quote-paying it in full... My husband, James has heart issues... as he has tried to reconcile the issues regarding the hot water tank. Due to the stress he has endured he has been having chest pains. I can only hope he does not have a heart attack over all the difficulty AHS has caused him. I expect the CEO to call my husband to apologize for the poor customer service AHS has provided.
Good afternoon Wendy,
I understand your concerns and frustration regarding your experience with American Home Shield to have the water heater repaired and the health risk. I would be glad to speak with you on behalf of American Home Shield and assist with a resolution to have the repairs completed.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
We've had American Home Shield warranty since August and it was provided when we bought our condo. We had a problem with the refrigerator and filing the claim online was very simple and quicker than filing over the phone. I scheduled a visit and got a call back where it was said that the contractor would be out within a day or two. The contractor came out, looked at the problem, assessed it, and had it resolved in a really short period of time. They were terrific and there were no issues since. American Home Shield was great and the vendor that they sent was outstanding.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Scott. I'm happy to know that we were able to provide satisfactory service.have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I filed a claim with American Home Shield online and it was super easy. The contractor came to pre-season check my furnace and the guy was very pleasant. He did everything he was supposed to do and did it very quickly. The contractors usually come out the next or they call the next day and I'm very satisfied with their work. I just wish it was cheaper but other than that, I'm very happy with American Home Shield's service.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
My water heater element was damaged and I filed a claim for it the next day. American Home Shield's rep was very helpful and the contractor who came was very knowledgeable. When I bought the house, I didn’t realize when the home inspection was done that the water tank was extremely out of regulation very badly. I had to put in a new tank and redo all the wiring and everything else because it was so far out of code. I figured that the heater wouldn’t be covered under the insurance. But it was a good thing somebody came to take a look at it because the element was out and it was fried bad. The water tank is from 2009 so it’s already almost 10 years old.
Hi, Daysha. I apologize that you had that happen as soon as you moved into your home but glad that you were able to get it all resolved. Thank you for your patronage.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
We received a notification from American Home Shield that we should get our furnace winterized or checked because we just moved in and everything. We did that. AHS selected Schramm Plumbing, Heating, & A/C to come out. The contractor was very nice. He was very good, efficient, and friendly. He checked everything and made sure everything was in working order for the winter. We would use him again. It was very easy on the whole.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I mostly submit my claims to American Home Shield on the phone and their reps have been very good and very helpful. They send a technician within one or two days and those who came out have all been professional except for one who said something to me and AHS. I have my house and two more townhomes with AHS. I recently filed a claim to them for our fridge that was not working. The contractor who came out was good and prompt. He checked the fridge and he saw that we needed to replace the part. After two days, I got a call that AHS decided that the part is not available. They offered me some money wherein I can buy a fridge and bring it to my house, and they will pay for it. I've had AHS service for about five years now and I'm pleased with them.
Great Shahab! We are happy to hear that we were able to resolve your appliance issues. We look forward to handling your warranty needs. have an amazing week.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I made a claim with American Home Shield last week for our refrigerator. The icemaker was not working. The gentleman came out, said we need a new icemaker and it will be sent to us in about 10 days, and we haven't received it as yet. He was very nice and he was a day early. He called and said he was in the neighborhood and asked if he could come in, which was fine. The price is a little high, but I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I usually call on the phone to file claims and in all those times, my very first encounter with American Home Shield was very bad and disappointing. The water heater had burst and I was out of state. I was up in the mountains that time, I had no internet access, and I had to drive down a really bad road to get to a phone that would work. I called and waited and waited and waited and couldn't get through to them. I had to go ahead and have it fixed then I tried and tried to retroactively get them to deal with it, but they wouldn’t have anything to do with it. But after that, it’s been good. I had a claim with for the refrigerator in my rental property and calling in for that was easy then Gulf Appliance Repair came out. I've also had excellent interactions with American Home Shield contractors.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I’ve got a few friends who are using American Home Shield and they said it’s a great warranty. I got a little bit fed up with my previous warranty company in their customer service and the technicians that they would send out to the house. Talking to American Home Shield and the variety of experienced technicians that they have, I went that way and so far, so good. In my first experience as a new customer with American Home Shield, I have no issues and I was very satisfied. I had an issue with my HVAC where the power supply to the compressor went out. With no AC in my house, it was hot. I filed the claim online and it was a straightforward experience. The tech who was sent was good and he actually dealt with my wife but I was able to talk to him since we did a three-way phone call. He was able to isolate the problem and fixed it relatively quickly. I had the HVAC's problematic part replaced, which restored my upstairs AC unit.
Good afternoon Leroy,
I am pleased to hear about your recent decision to become a member of American Home Shield! Also, I am glad to hear about the level of customer service and professionalism that our contractor provided you with.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
When I had an electrical problem, I submitted a claim with American Home Shield. The claim process had been easy in the past. This time, an account representative oversaw that the issue was taken care of. But I still have an ongoing problem with one of the technicians, Flory. When he was sent out the first time to work on the air conditioner, the drain hose needed to be cleaned out and he only did it halfway. A few days later, it backed up and damaged my ceiling, wall and carpet. I spoke with the AHS reps about this but they said that I needed to deal with Flory. But other than that experience with Flory, I've had excellent service and feedback from AHS.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
My son was telling me that the AC wasn’t blowing cold air in his room so instead of me changing out the thermostat which I already knew was the problem, I put in a request to American Home Shield so their contractor can also look at it as well. Their contractor, Comfort First Heating & Cooling, dropped in a basic gray thermostat but I don’t even think it was comparable to what I had already. I asked him about it and they did check it out. But for my son’s room, they weren’t able to do anything so I was a little bit disappointed in that.
At one point, it blew cold air in the room and they just told me that it’s because I have a split-level unit. They just told me I have to turn the thermostat down downstairs to make it cool upstairs. I did that but it still didn’t change and it was still hot. I felt like I wasted my money because I already knew I needed a thermostat. It was something that my husband could’ve just popped in and I could’ve bought a digital one for the price that I paid for somebody to come out.
I have had American Home Shield for five years and submitting a claim to them was really simple. I just go online, submit the claim, then in 24 hours, somebody will call me to say that they will gonna come out and give me the date that they will come in. I only used AHS twice and both claims were all right. I was just disappointed with the last one with what they told me and I felt they could have done something more. Other than that, I would definitely recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I had a problem with the garage door opener and I had a good experience in the claim process with American Home Shield. I called them and the customer service was fast and quick. They sent a technician from Lake Anna Doors to check it out. At first, they couldn’t identify the main problem ‘cause I had claims for the same thing for three times in the past six months. But the second time, they were able to fix it. My demands are met even though it was overlooked at first and they couldn’t fix it. I had to resubmit the claim and go over all that stuff. I don't know if it's gonna happen again or not, but American Home Shield should talk to their contractors to look at the problem and see what the main problem is. It might not be the problem that the customers put the application for or reporting the problem, but it could be a different issue. Overall, I have a great experience with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I had an electrical issue and the garage door wouldn’t open or close and the lights all of a sudden went out. Everything went out on certain areas and I just bought this house, so I didn’t know where the problem was. I called American Home Shield and told them what was going on and they sent out an electrician. He was very professional, went right to the source, and did some backchecking. He found out that there was a neutral and a light that worked fine and that it was just a loose neutral and this was the issue. He was able to take care of it and everything has been great since.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
The rinse cycle of our washer was not working. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and if you've got two brain cells that rub together, that's easy to do. The contractor that came out to service us was Sears. Their technician was very nice and thorough. He knew his stuff and how to do the repair, and he got in and did it. He did it right and didn't lag and lollygag around. Our washer has been working fine since the repair. AHS is doing a good job and living up to what I pay for.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Darryl. We look forward to handling your warranty needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
When our oven wasn’t working, I went online and made a claim to American Home Shield. The contractor texted me and we scheduled an appointment, and they were able to come after a few days. They evaluated the problem and they said they would need to come back with someone else. They came back and they said they would contact me to tell me details of the problem. They never did. I received an email from someone saying that I would need to make another appointment with another provider. So, I requested another service and I didn’t have to pay again for the fee that I pay every time. The new provider came right away the same day. He evaluated the oven and ordered the piece. When he came back, he took care of it.
I also had an issue with the thing that regulates the water pressure. It was broken and I had a lot of water coming out of a pipe. I had to turn off the hot water for the whole house. It took three days for the contractor to come over, but when he came he took care of it right away. Overall, I’m very happy with AHS. It takes several days for service providers to come over because AHS has a limited number of providers. Their customer service is not always so great, too. But still, I have already recommended them to several friends.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
When my air conditioner broke down, it took almost 10 days for American Home Shield to resolve it. I live in Florida and it is over 90 degrees every day. I have kids in this house and was fighting with them. The first people came and said it was just a minor wire and that it was working fine. They called me while I was at work, and then I came home, and it was not working. I called them back and they said they couldn't come back for another three or four days. So then I called AHS and told them not to send those people back to my house. They sent a person from another company and he said that the motor was gone. I started crying because it's 90 degrees every day. We were putting portable air conditioners in the window to cool off my house, which is big and it could not do it. The guy felt bad for me, so he told his workers to find the piece of the motor for me. They came back and put it in the very next day, which was really good.
I'm tired of AHS always using their people. The people that they utilize might be 80 miles away from my house. That doesn't make any sense. I've been dealing with AHS for a few years now, and I'm in the process of trying to decide if I still wanna be bothered by them. They're always costing me money. I can never just pay the $100 service fee, which is what I'm supposed to pay. I always gotta come out of pocket for additional fees. It's like they automatically figure most things they do not cover then they'd add those to the not covered list. So when they come out, I'm always gonna have to pay enough. They really need to step up their game.
And then sometimes, they double bill me. They used to make me pay the $100 service fee when they came. And now, they don't do that anymore. They just bill me, or they take it out of my account because they have a credit card. I would tell others that they need to research other facilities before they try going with AHS. I will also tell them the problems that I had with American Home Shield.
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. 1, 2018
We had some plumbing leaks and the dryer quit working. It was making a noise and we had to call American Home Shield twice. We talked to a live person and the interaction was very good. They sent somebody out and immediately took care of the problem. The contractor fixed the dryer but we had to call again for the leaks. It will be in a couple of days before they can get out so we can’t use one of the showers. Nevertheless, he did the work. We were very impressed with them and we would recommend them. AHS was there for us when we needed them and so, we were very satisfied with them.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
A guy I know in real estate recommended AHS to me so I got a policy when I bought the house last April and I’ve been satisfied with them. I had them out here twice. Typically, I use their website and schedule it. I would then pay a flat fee and then they would take care of the rest. The contractors they've sent out have all been cooperative, nice, polite, clean and professional. And so far, the stuff that they've fixed are still fixed. The most recent one was for the vent hood over my stove. The motor had gone out on it which they replaced.
Hi Jimmy,
I would like to thank you for choosing AHS as your hoe warranty provider. Also, I am glad to hear that the online portal is easy to access. It is our goal to make every customer service experience and contractor interaction simply the best!
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
We had an issue with our outside HVAC unit so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone. The contractor came out and the part is supposed to be here Thursday or Friday. It has been a good experience with AHS so far.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Kayla. We look forward to handling your future warranty needs. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
My hot water heater failed and it had to be replaced. I went online and requested service to American Home Shield and unfortunately, they dispatched a firm out of California. So, I paid my $75 fee and that was sent to that firm in California. When I called the next day to find out when the service was gonna happen, the firm in California said they don’t service Arizona. They turned it back to American Home Shield and they picked a local company in Arizona. It took two days to get them out.
The tech found out what the problem was with the hot water heater and he told me that he had to bypass some kind of sensor. It left me feeling a little uneasy that he bypassed something and so I called somebody else and had them take a look at it. What he had bypassed was the sensor that detects how hot the water is. That contractor had called American Home Shield and said the hot water heater does need to be replaced. On AHS's end, they allowed me to go ahead and get that replaced which I did with a different contractor. Then I submitted my bill and I got reimbursed for that.
Unfortunately, I'm still getting billed by American Home Shield to pay the Arizona firm. I paid it and then I realized I had paid it. I called American Home Shield and talked to a lady there who said I had paid and they paid the wrong vendor. She said they would refund the extra payment, make the adjustment, and it would take care of itself. But I'm still getting invoiced. Other than that, it was a positive experience overall because they followed through and my hot water got replaced.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I’m having some problem with my refrigerator. It was not working, but the service of AHS was excellent. Everything was fine with their contractors. I had no complaints whatsoever and everything has been working fine ever since.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
American Home Shield has been okay, but it's a little difficult when you need to make some changes online with your claim, because it would just direct you back to call. There's no place where I can put comments, so I have to sit online for 30 or 40 minutes. That part of the process needs to be looked at. When I had a claim for the hot water heater, the service provider that American Home Shield sent was the worst that I've ever dealt with. I still do not have my hot water replaced. They have $335 of my money that I had to pay upfront before they gave me an appointment when I called to change the appointment. Then they said I had to pay another $100 upfront before they give me an appointment. I never paid for services beforehand. So I asked yesterday for American Home Shield to give me another company to deal with.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
The AHS rep's customer service was excellent. She said she would do what she normally does and had gotten somebody out here. She was really nice. The contractor was excellent too. He was really explanatory, nice and professional. He tried to catch the issue. The AC would be good most of the day and it would be blowing cold air. Then it would blow warm air, usually at bedtime. When the heat comes on, I don’t think it’s blowing cold air, but it is supposed to be hot. The AC unit was also heating, which was outside, and a fan motor was replaced. I’ve told people how good AHS is.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Gale. I am happy that we ere able to resolve your A/C issue. Have a great week.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I had two claims in the last month and a half and it was not the most pleasant experience in the world. I've always preferred calling in the claims over the phone than online since it's more personal. The claim that was done from my house at Dandridge Drive for the garbage disposal was perfect. The guys were in and out, great, and professional. However, with the company that American Home Shield used to fix my dryer for my rental property in Pennsylvania, the guy who came out said that he knew what the problem was. When he said he fixed it, something else happened. He broke something putting it back together. So then, they were gonna charge me another $100 service fee for him to come out ‘cause they said it was a different issue, which clearly wasn’t. It took him three weeks to come out the second time and when he did, the washer doesn’t really work as well as it used to. I let it go ‘cause it's such a pain and so that wasn’t super great.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
AHS is the only one I would choose and I wouldn’t have another warranty company. I would probably go without a warranty if I didn’t have AHS. I've had them, for 10 years and I trust them. They are also rated number one on the internet. I call and set up an appointment for somebody to come out for my claims. I pretty much know what's covered before I call. When my washer wasn’t working, AHS sent Early Bird Appliance Repair Company which is one of the best companies I've ever had come out. They had been to my house before to fix a fridge. I would recommend Early Bird on anything.
AHS also sent out TLC to my home as well as a pool company. The people of those companies were polite, efficient, and good. They fixed the problems. Also, the contractors AHS sent out came out very quickly, around a day or two. The contractors that are really good are great. But AHS has a couple of contractors that I have used and wouldn't use again. If AHS gives me somebody I'm not familiar with, I don’t accept it until I looked at the reviews on the internet.
Hi Stephen,
Thank you for your patronage to AHS! We are pleased to hear about your experiences and the great customer service that has been provided.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
Our microwave oven stopped working. I opened a case with American Home Shield for the repair of that appliance. I opened a ticket online for the problem and they assigned me to the contractor that will perform the repair, but I also made a phone call to AHS to find out something. We were rendered the service and I paid the fee. The GE tech that came out was very professional. He had to order some parts and he came back after a week when the parts came in. Everything has been smooth and perfect since the repair. I could see that the case was open for some time, then finally it changed to closed status. I would definitely give a positive feedback for AHS based on my recent seamless experience with them.
Good morning Sreenivas,
I would like to thank you for the positive feedback that you have shared regarding your experience. I am glad to hear how professional the GE tech was whom serviced the microwave. I hope you continue to enjoy AHS!
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
The second company that AHS sent out to do the water heater did a great job, but the first one really messed it up. The first company came out and said the water heater wasn’t leaking and that the leak was coming from somewhere else. We then hired a plumber who came in and said that the bottom of the water heater is completely leaking out. We ended up having to pay $400 out of pocket, plus the service fee and another call from AHS. The interactions with the AHS reps were great though.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
For convenience, I usually go online to submit a claim to American Home Shield. I’ve been using them for six months and we’ve called them a few times. I have no issues at all with the reps when I’ve spoken with. I have some other friends who had other home warranty services that didn’t work out quite well. So, AHS is great.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2018
I couldn't use my kitchen sink because of the faucet and I might be put on hold for 10 or 15 minutes on the phone, so I filled out a form for my claim with American Home Shield. After four days, the contractor came in, told me when he was done and our interaction was straightforward.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Be prepared to stay on the phone for hours! We decided to use the service to rekey our new home. I was set up with a contractor that never picked up their phone. I requested a new contractor - but was never given one. I called and requested a new contractor once again and was told there wasn't one available but that I could use any contractor and they would reimburse me for the amount I pay them as long as the contractor I use calls them to give them a quote and have the service approved. With their current hold times I knew this would never happen.
I then asked for a refund and was told it would be 21 days. I stated that was unacceptable. I then spoke to Anthony ** - a supervisor who stated I would be receiving a refund within 3-5 business days. I was on the phone for 2 and a half hours trying to resolve this. It has now been 10 business days and I have been on hold 45 minutes trying to see what is the status of my refund. Biggest waste of time & money.
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 Nov. 30, 2018
AHS is working with crook companies such as Live Green Plumbing Services. I placed a complaint against Live Green Plumbing Services with AHS. I called AHS customer service several times, shared my concerns regarding this company. They promised to take care of the issue. They did not. I am canceling my membership with AHS.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I have had two experiences with AHS since purchasing a warranty in August. When the refrigerator wasn't working properly, the technician who arrived was not informative or easily understandable. After waiting two months for parts that were backordered, I canceled the repair and opted for replacement in order to have a functioning refrigerator. The technician did not call me to inform about the delay, I repeatedly called him for updates as weeks went by, otherwise I would still be waiting for to hear from him about parts.
My second experience was better with a Kenmore stove where a Sears technician was sent out. He was very informative and clear about what was needed. Unfortunately, the repair scheduled to take place yesterday (2 weeks later) did not happen as neither part has arrived. One will come in 2 days, but the other is... backordered. Sears was better about providing information when I called to find out why the repair had not taken place, but also warned if I did not get an email response about when the part will come in to call back. I don't like having to chase down the information, that's why I bought a warranty.
Lastly, I am attempting to reach AHS on the phone to get the information on where to send my replacement refrigerator information to get reimbursed. This is the third attempt I have made over a week to speak to someone. The first time, I hung up after an hour. The next time, I hung up after 45 minutes. Right now, I have been waiting over 20 minutes. I am calling at different times of day, days of the week, etc., but the service by phone is really lacking as who can wait for hours to be responded to? The website does not contain information on how to send in the information and neither does my contract. That makes speaking to someone the only way to get this information. At this point, I will not renew my contract when it is due as I have not seen a great benefit to this 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 Nov. 30, 2018
This is a very negative review, but completely justified. I want to make sure no one else is stuck with the worst home warranty and service ever. Our water heater broke on Saturday, November 24 and my husband put in an order the same date. We were contacted the following Monday and had an appointment set up for Tuesday. After the appointment, we called American Home Shield that evening to try and schedule replacement. We did not receive confirmation to move forward until Wednesday night when we told them to proceed and order our water heater.
I called Thursday morning and spoke with the supervisor and she said that it had not yet been ordered, even though we had given the okay 14 hours early! Obviously, they are not in a rush at all! I called back and spoke to supervisor in the evening and it was only at 1:30 that day when they actually ordered the water heater. Now, I received word it is going to be at least 1 week before the water heater arrives. This is completely unacceptable. I don’t understand how American Home Shield expects their customers to go without water for over two weeks. You are a large company. You should, and I bet you can, expedite orders!
The most frustrating part of all this, besides the fact that we are expected to wait two plus weeks from when our water heater breaks to receive a new one with absolutely no source of water at our house and I’m currently pregnant, is the runaround we received from the customer service line. Their hold times are completely unreasonable. I had to wait an hour and 15 mins one day before speaking with a rep. That is completely unacceptable. Then when you actually speak with someone, they have no idea of their job or what they are talking about.
I asked to speak with a supervisor and when I asked her when we could expect our water heater, she said she didn’t know. Isn’t it your job to know? It’s your business and you’re a supervisor. She then told me it may take 2-3 weeks. You are a large company. You can do better than this. We absolutely will not be renewing our warranty at the end of the cycle, and would never, ever recommend American Home Shield to our friends, family or anyone for that matter.
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 Nov. 30, 2018
I've had a claim filed since 11/7/18. The tech came out, called AHS on speaker and nothing transpired. I had to call both AHS and the contractor company to have them come out again and do an estimate on the cost. That was on 11/20/18. I still have heard nothing back and the service is for a gas furnace in Michigan. It's been below freezing for almost a month now and we have no heat. I would not recommend American Home Shield to anyone and I'm thinking of calling the Better Business Bureau.
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 Nov. 30, 2018
AHS has generally been great. But recently they sent us an awful "plumber" who had no idea what he was doing. Said he could not fix it, mis-diagnosed the problem, then waiting too long to file his report (during which time we had our hands tied and could not send out a second opinion). TURNS OUT THIS PLUMBER IS NOT LICENSED!! His incompetence caused a giant chain reaction, which lead to over 1k in damages!! AHS is refusing to cover this cost, because they say they are not responsible for secondary damage. EXCUSE ME - THEY SENT US A FAKE PLUMBER and it is BECAUSE OF HIM that we had the damages! When we signed up with AHS we were told that they screen and do a background check on all their vendors. We expected quality and I feel they should be held accountable and responsible for the damages caused.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I had an issue with my furnace and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield. Within a day or two, they sent out Sweet Mountain Air Cooling & Heating and their tech did the fall tune-up for the furnace. Then he turned it on and it worked. But I haven't had to use it since then. In general, if people ask about home warranties, I always tell them what I have. I have kept my warranty with AHS for six years straight now and I had it on my other house before I got there, so that says a lot.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
So far, I'm happy with American Home Shield. I usually file my claims online which takes a little longer than just calling somebody since it takes an extra step. But as soon as I figure out who AHS is assigning my claim to, I don’t wait for that company to call me - I would just call them. Once, I had a plumbing claim and the contractor who came didn't fix the issue completely on the first visit. He had to come back out and finish the job. But the gentleman was nice to deal with and the whole thing was handled well. The contractor was also very good to work with and I would recommend them. The plumbing is all good now.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Whenever I call American Home Shield, my experience is sometimes good and sometimes not. I have to wait a long time to get through to them and I don’t know if they have enough people working there. Sometimes, they don’t get back to me or it takes them a while to get back to me. But when they do, they send very professional men. The ice maker in my refrigerator was icing up and there was a recall on a part. American Home Shield got it replaced and everything has been working fine since the service.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I normally go ahead and call American Home Shield when I submit claims. It's usually good with the claims reps and the only issue I've had was trying to find out if something was covered. I had an issue with my drainpipe coming out of my shower. A guy came out and he clocked caulked it instead of replacing the pipe with a broken piece. Now, the caulk has worn down, so I called again. The little screw holes that hold the plate on the drain were broken and everybody I talked to said, “Why didn't they just replace the drainpipe, I mean, the pipe itself?” And then we wouldn’t have to be putting in a call again. But when I called, I talked to a girl and she made me sound like it was covered and everything. I called back and I got somebody else and the guy was real sketchy about whether or not it would be covered. I told them I didn’t wanna pay $75 to have them come out and not fix it.
I've also had claims for a receptacle that went out in the bathrooms. A piece broke on it and they replaced that. And then, my stove outlet was coming off the wall and I reported that because I couldn’t blow the stove out. I thought it was like a safety hazard. So, they remounted that on the wall for me securely. Also, I had some fan that went out and they fixed that. The last thing I had done was that drain in my bathroom shower and the guy was in and out and wasn't very insightful. But the electrician that came out one time was really friendly. They explained everything to me and were talkative.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
It was very easy submitting a claim for my HVAC unit with American Home Shield. Their rep was very professional and knowledgeable. They gave me some feedback and told me the contractor would be late. When the contractor arrived, he was very courteous. He also seemed competent and understood his job. When I explained or asked questions, he answered them. He even went above and beyond and taught me things I didn’t know. Since the repair, my HVAC has been working perfectly. I’m pleased I invested in their service. If something else comes up, I’d probably use it.
Great James! That's exactly what we like to hear. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
My upstairs AC unit was not working. I went online and filed a claim with American Home Shield, which was quick. I just had to go log in to my account and make a few clicks. I’ve been submitting claims after hours at night and usually, by lunch the next day, I get a response. For my AC claim, I received a call the next day that somebody was coming out to the house. The contractors have been really nice, quick and professional. Luckily, I haven’t had to replace the AC yet as they’ve been able to fix it. So far, I’ve been pleased with AHS.
Good morning Krystal,
I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience to have your AC unit repaired. It is our goal to provide you with professional and efficient customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I was changing my locks out. I submitted a claim online with American Home Shield and they sent out North West Keys and Locksmiths to help me out. The tech came out two days after I submitted a claim and he was good. He did his job quickly and simply. Everything’s been fine since then.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I had an issue with our garage door opener and submitted a claim to American Home Shield online. They then called me and somebody was here the same day to fix it. I was impressed. I've been with AHS for two years now and from the first time I submitted a claim to them, I did it online. It works well 'cause I can just choose what is it online. If I had to call, I'll wait on hold for an hour. They have the company who’s gonna fix it call me, instead of me contacting them. The company puts me in direct contact with the company that will be coming over.
We had some contact issues with the Elite Heating and Cooling where they couldn’t set up when they're gonna be here. They’re either here early or late. They said they're gonna do something and they didn't do it. They came back three months later, then did it. But as soon as I wrote a crappy review, AHS contacted me right afterward.
I got the home warranty for free the first year then used it, then I paid for three years for the service. I kept AHS because I've been satisfied with the quality of the repairs that their contractors did. I've shared AHS with a lot of friends and a lot of them have gotten it and are happy with it. American Home Shield is the best one out there.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
We moved in here two years ago and we don’t know how old anything is so the home warranty is very valuable for us. In fact, we recommended American Home Shield to our kids and they signed up about two months after did. It was very easy to submit a claim when our garage door wouldn't open. I called American Home Shield up and talked to someone. They gave me the name of Cactus Garage Doors and I called them up directly. They came out right when they said they were coming and it wasn’t too long. It was a couple of days and the technician was a very polite and knowledgeable guy. My husband chit-chatted with him for a while. He was professional and friendly. At that time, the garage door would only open once in a while by the wall control inside. But our remotes wouldn’t work. The keypad wouldn’t work. Nothing would work. He had to put a new motherboard in the whole computer and it's working fine now.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I'm very satisfied with American Home Shield. I make phone calls to file claims and it has always worked great and there's very prompt response. My most recent claim was for an attic fan and my claim experience was flawless. The contractor showed up on time, took care of the problem, and were gone. Overall, my interactions with the contractors that American Home Shield send out are first class. When I listen to some of the problems that people have had with home services in the Denver area, I realize what a great warranty provider AHS is. I recommend American Home Shield highly. In fact, I just recommended them to my son, who just bought a home in New York, and he has signed up with AHS.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Our house is almost 13 years old so it has hit that life stage when some of the operational parts of it are gonna start to fail. So, we went with American Home Shield and I'm glad we did. We have felt like we had gotten a great value out of our AHS warranty. Recently, I submitted an HVAC claim with them online and the process was easy. I've been using them for several years and the online process seems to have improved in format. The contractor that AHS sent out for the HVAC repair was great. Their techs were very informative and quick. They were able to get the repair done in one day and the performance of the HVAC has been fine since the repair.
Good morning Steve,
Thank you for sharing positive feedback regarding your experience to have the HVAC system repaired. It is our goal to provide you with the best technicians and service to ensure great home repairs.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
The drain pan of the AC was leaking water, and then my ceiling was getting wet. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield online and they called me back and said the guy that was coming to fix our AC was gonna call me. He called and he came by and fixed it up for me, which was fine. It got my problem resolved for now. He was also professional and explained everything to me. When he found something, he would come down and explain to me, and I called my husband and put us on speakerphone. So when he told me something, my husband had heard it and he was satisfied with it. I already told one of my co-workers about American Home Shield.
Hi, Leslie. A wet ceiling can be a scary incident. Thank you for letting us know that AHS resolved your A/C issues and that the tech was forthcoming with information that helped you understand.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
The water in our toilet was continuously running. I called American Home Shield and filed a claim. The contractor that came out had been here before for another claim. I was glad that he was the one that came out because he was professional and he did a good job. He happens to be the owner of his company. And when I offered to give him an extra tip, he wouldn't take it. So, that to me says a lot. I would recommend AHS.
Good morning Thomas,
I would like to thank you for the positive feedback regarding your most recent AHS experience. It is our goal to provide you with the best contractors and exceptional service.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I called in a clogged tub at American Home Shield and went through the automated thing. The contractors were two days early. They set me up for three days down and they had an opening so they could get here. They got the tub unclogged and it works well now. They did a real good job and were real prompt about getting here. However, sometimes stuff is covered and sometimes it’s not. I used AHS four times and out of those times, I paid twice and didn’t get service. They need to explain more what’s covered and what’s not ‘cause they’re pretty basic. It’s not worth the money.
Hello, Donald. Often times, it is difficult for us to state what is and what is not covered until a technician actually diagnoses the issue. I apologize if you did not receive an ample explanation regarding the denials for repairs. A member of our Social Media team will be in direct contact with you for further assistance.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I couldn’t figure out what was happening with my garbage disposal. It was leaking all the way out of my kitchen to my living room carpet, so I called American Home Shield. Within minutes, I got a text that the technician was on the way and it was somebody plumbing so it was handled very efficiently. The technician was here within the hour, found the problem right away, and before I knew it, he had it done. The only thing was that I had to pay $100 out-of-pocket. But I'm very well-pleased with them and I'm very happy. I was gonna call AHS to find out about my refrigerator ‘cause I couldn't get my cold water to come out dispense, it's not working. I thought if I just change the filter, it would work, but it still doesn't. I think that’s covered as well.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I had a claim with American Home Shield when the blower wasn’t working and my air conditioning wasn’t cooling. United Air Tampa, Florida came out and the technician opened up the system and said that the motor part was broken and needed to be replaced. But he didn’t have the part in the truck and he had to order it, which he said might take a couple days. But for whatever reason, when he was trying to test the motor, he had the system turned off. I asked him whether he should have it turned on but he said no. Even though I know nothing about HVAC, the way he was testing it didn't make sense. But he put everything back together and when he left, something told me to turn the air conditioning on. So I turned it on and it was working fine.
It was about a week before he came back out to replace the part and since I knew I had already paid American Home Shield, I told him to go ahead and replace the part because I was not going back and reverse the charges. He went ahead and replaced the part and I watched him to make sure that he actually replaced it. It’s been fine from there. But something that was supposed to be a couple days took over a week. United Air Tampa, Florida is supposed to be so high rated but each time American Home Shield sends those guys out to me, they're always wanting to do something. I understand it’s their job to try to upsell. But I don’t ever get the extra services.
The very first time their technician came out to clean the unit, it was a brand new unit and he said, “Oh, it’s really clean.” The guy also went outside to check the outside unit because the fan wasn’t working. I told him it was a brand new unit and it had been working fine for the last year. I didn't have any problems with it so I told him that whatever he was going disconnect, he needed to go back and reconnect. But since that first incident, whenever that unit turns on outside, it pops.
But I don’t want American Home Shield to call them because the unit is actually working. I’m afraid they’re gonna do something that’s gonna cost more money. I don’t mind paying American Home Shield for the insurance service that they provide for me but I also don’t want them taken for a ride because someone’s doing something underhandedly. When I called out for the next claim, I told them that I prefer not to have that contractor sent out again. But they were the ones that American Home Shield sent out again and I didn't fight it because my air conditioning was broken. So I needed it to be fixed.
My air conditioner works fine now but the outside unit has that noise. I actually called United Tampa and told them about it and they told me they would have someone check. But no one ever came back to me again about that and that was several years ago. Nonetheless, American Home Shield is fine and I have even recommended them.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
While there's a language barrier with the American Home Shield reps and it's hard to communicate with some of them, they are nice. My air conditioning stopped working and I talked to a representative to submit the claim. The contractor from Climate Zone came out and she was very nice. She pinpointed the problem really quickly. It was a master fuse for the AC which I didn’t know it had. She got the AC fixed and up and running in no time at all and it's been good since.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I was in need of some repairs to a washing machine. The AHS rep on the phone line had a very pleasant attitude, was very helpful and answered everything that I needed to know. Then, they came out, assessed it, came back and said that it would be too costly to repair it. So, they suggested that they'd replace the unit. The contractor delivered the unit but didn’t hook it up, so I had to get my own engineer to do that. But American Home Shield sent me a $25 check for that. Since then, the washing machine is working fine. Once again, my experience with American Home Shield went well. Any individual that is a homeowner or a rentor, get a contract with American Home Shield because it's good to have somebody in your corner that you can call 'cause you just don’t know when something's gonna go wrong.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
There was a clog in a drain in the washer and water was backing up. I submitted a claim online and Central Ohio Home Maintenance came out on the same day. The technician did everything perfectly. He explained everything and broke down what he had to do. He kept me informed and cleared the clog. It was a good experience overall.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
American Home Shield is great and I would recommend them. I had to file a claim over the phone for our broken pool pump because I wasn’t able to do it online. It doesn’t have the right little click button. Filing over the phone was good, fast, and easy. Submitting claims through the website is usually easy except when it doesn’t have the right option. Other than that, the pool pump was replaced and it was great. American Home Shield has been wonderful so far.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I usually call American Home Shield and have someone to help me with my claim. Recently, I had problems with my garbage disposal and I had to be careful what I washed. It was in the kitchen, so it affected my daily operation. When I called AHS, the interaction I had with the rep was very professional and positive.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for the water dispenser on our refrigerator. I filed it online, which was the first time I did that, and the process was a lot more streamlined and time efficient than calling. The first time the contractor came out, he looked at the unit and had to order a part. The part came in in three business days, I received a call, the guy came back out, and he did the fix within 10 minutes. The contractor was super friendly and professional and we were very pleased. We've used American Home Shield on a couple of different homes for the past few years and we have always been pleased with them. We love them.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Two months ago, my refrigerator and freezer stopped working. I called American Home Shield, and it was easy submitting a claim. They sent me a company, but the lady could never schedule the service because I had to get her some information about the fridge. So I called AHS and they sent a different company, which was great. They came out but had to order the parts. When the parts came in, they were prompt to come back out. Our fridge was fixed. I like American Home Shield and I've used it like four times on various things around the house. So, it has definitely saved me money.
Hello Katherine. Thank you for letting us know how easy it was to request, receive and resolve your service request. We appreciate your positive feedback.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
My washer stopped working. I submitted a claim on the phone with AHS and the live agent I spoke with was very nice. The contractor was also very nice person and this was the third time that he had been here. He fixed the washer on the first visit but I have not been able to get down there and wash yet. So, I haven't tried it but he said that it is working already. Other than that, I have complaint about AHS' rules. When I have an appliance that's not working and I call them for that, if at the same time I have something electrical, the appliance person who came out couldn't work on it even though he does electricity. He'll say that I have to call and make another claim for that.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
The central air and the heating mechanism on my heater wasn’t coming on. I filed a claim over the phone with AHS, which was easy to do, and they very quickly got somebody out here. It was 100% good and I was amazed. When the contractor came out, I greeted him and told him what happened. Then he was able to find where he needed to go and to fix it. He fixed it very quickly and it's been working great ever since. Other than that, I also had a claim for a leaky pipe and so far, I've been extremely pleased with the service I got from AHS as well as from the people that they sent.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
American Home Shield's website is good and I submitted my claim online for the refrigerator. The contractor that came out was from a local company. They were good and professional, but they weren't able to fix the unit in one visit. This is a freezer, so I had to get this thing to cool and buy ice. I called American Home Shield and they said that was the earliest service I could get.
Then two weeks later, the GE people were available. So, American Home Shield sent a GE professional technician to try to fix the refrigerator the second time, and finally, they were able to repair this thing. But the time frame was too long. Why didn't they send the GE people the first time? It took almost a month from the time I submitted the claim to when it was repaired, and I didn't feel too satisfied. I was certain that I could get a temporary unit if they still couldn't speed up the service, but American Home Shield said they were unable to do that. Nevertheless, the refrigerator is working again, although it's making a very loud noise. I don't want to bother American Home Shield again, however. I feel their rescheduling department must improve their service. They said they know they have to send GE to check this again.
I agree, four weeks is a long time to be without the use of your refrigerator. I apologize that you had that delay in resolution. A member of our Social Media team will contact you to discuss your concerns.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I bought the house three years ago and every year, something breaks down in the house. So, staying with American Home Shield seemed like a good deal. When the spring on the garage door broke, I contacted American Home Shield and they contacted Garage Door Repair. They came out the next day and fixed it quite fast. They were done in 30 minutes. They already knew what was wrong and they had the part. However, I wished they narrowed down the time that they gave me to two hours or maybe even down to the hour. That would be a lot better instead of wasting all day waiting for them to show up. Nevertheless, AHS is a good company to deal with.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
I had two issues on one invoice. I had a leak in the foundation. I came in and saw the garage was full of water. I walked in my home and I could feel the warm water on the floor, in the concrete and under the tile. And so, I got on the phone and made a call to somebody that could locate the leak and stop it, but they didn’t cover that. AHS then sent Habit Plumbing to reroute the plumbing ‘cause it went through the slab. It was the hot water for the kitchen. They sent one guy out and he was awesome. He busted his tail all day and all night. Using American Home Shield is worth the money.
And then the other claim was for my shower's diverter, the one that you pull up so you could either have the tub or the shower head to operate. The rep said I need to put in a new claim so I did and then they gave me the runaround. So, I just put it on hold. Other than that, they’ve all been professional and all in all, I'm satisfied with their service and the contractors, especially Habit.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Had a new home with a burned breaker inside main panel that melted. The electrician they sent wanted to replace the panel and make it safe. American Home Shield refused to replace the panel and opted to go cheap and take out the bad breaker and spread the load to other breakers. Not safe, not acceptable. Complaints made and they had no interest in doing it properly and safely even though I told them children occupied the home. We moved, and got these same clowns for warranty of our home.
So I hired a proper electrical company and they won’t cover because it’s out of network and that’s fine, but now the septic is backed up and needs fixing and guess what? It’s outside the foundation so they won’t cover it only inside. So basically this warranty is worthless and waste of money and I hope I save someone the grief my family has endured. Don’t use these clowns, they’re condescending on phone including supervisions. Very mean hearted folks who could care less their impacting children’s safety.
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 Nov. 29, 2018
I reported a claim 10 days ago. The wait time on the phone is over 45 minutes each time I need to call. AHS website was not effective at all. The technician never showed up when scheduled. I tried numerous times to reach out to the technician, but their mailbox was full and I could not leave a message. AHS has no problem collecting the payments, but really does not have very good 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 Nov. 29, 2018
I been trying to have a gas leak fixed for over a week. American Home Shield has failed to resolve my issue even though it’s a covered problem. I’ve had to schedule 3 separate appointments because the companies they sent did not have proper equipment and the last company they sent provided me detailed information about the gas leak, yet American Home Shield has failed to provide anything in writing to indicate basis for denial. Their customer service people have hung up on me several times and failed to call back to address my concerns, which results in needing to call back, go through an extensive hold process only to get nowhere. I will never use this company again.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. I will follow up with you as soon as possible in an effort to assist with unresolved issues. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
It is impossible to get a hold of anyone in customer service when you have an issue with American Home Shield. The only way to connect with someone is over the phone and you will wait on hold for at least 45 minutes before speaking to someone. A company of this size with such a lack of service over the phone ought to have other means to connect with customer service representatives. Email, chat, etc. Most people do not have an hour to spare sitting on the phone waiting to speak to someone, let alone have that person actually resolve their issue. American Home Shield: If you have numerous grouchy telephone customers, this is likely the reason why! Potential New Warranty Customers: If you want access to decent customer service at ALL, you will not find it at American Home Shield... Do look into other warranty companies!
Here is a specific example: I recently scheduled a follow-up service for an issue with my dishwasher that a service contractor had been out previously to fix. The issue was not fixed, so I scheduled a follow-up order. I was not to be charged since I had already paid for the previous work order to fix the issue. I received a work order email saying the service contractor would contact me within 24 hours. Three business days later I had still not heard from anyone. Come to find out someone WITHIN AMERICAN HOME SHIELD cancelled my follow-up service request! They did not contact me first, just cancelled it.
When I called AHS to reschedule the follow-up service, it took 45 min to get a human voice on the line. Then they tell me they cannot expedite the request, even though the cancellation mistake was on their end. So here I am starting the process again. By the way I have been on the phone with them for 59 minutes and 53 seconds and have yet to have this resolved. Bottom line, this warranty is a hassle. Their customer service process is a hassle.
Furthermore, AHS is rarely willing to replace anything of value. We have been customers for over 15 years and they have fully replaced one item in those 15 years which was a water heater. In these 15 years our air conditioner and dishwasher have also been due for replacement. Almost all of the technicians sent out to fix these appliances have repeatedly said the same. However AHS will only cover continual band-aid repairs. The amount they offer to "help" you replace an appliance that really NEEDS to be replaced (but that they prefer to cover with a band-aid repair) is meager. After 15 years with an AHS warranty, we find ourselves considering cancelling our policy.
Hello, Erin. I do hope that the replacement process goes smoothly for you and please contact me if you need any assistance.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
As a customer of American Home Shield, I am very disappointed with their service. If unrepairable, their warranty covers a replacement appliance of equal features. It is understandable that they don't match the brand when choosing an equivalent. In my case, they matched the features with a different brand, but that brand had completely different dimensions and would not physically fit within my kitchen space. I notified them that the appliance wasn't a suitable replacement because it would be impossible to install.
Both customer associates AND their managers held the line that the dimensions of the appliance and ability to physically install it are NOT a criteria. They further stated that any required modifications to the home, counters, walls, electric, etc to accommodate the new device they chose are not covered, either. They would only offer an appliance they KNEW wouldn't be installable. I am very disappointed that this kind of illogical service is what is not only offered, but upheld by all levels of management.
Hi, Andrew. I have sent an email advising of the current progress regarding the reimbursement. Thank you.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
The A/C needed 3.4 pounds of refrigerant and the company charged $100 per pound. AHS only pays $10 per pound, so I ended up paying $75 for the service call and $306 for the refrigerant and $316 for the policy. AHS ended up paying $34 for refrigerant.
Thank you for your response to my email. Have a great holiday season, Donald.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
In the beginning of my contract I asked the agent to arrange a visit for them to come and check my appliances. The agent said that they don’t need to check the appliances. I had a water heater problem and your agent came to see the problem. You told me you not going to cover the water heater problem. I am so disappointed with your service, I feel that you set me up! You company should be ashamed! You can not ask me to pay $100 to a company that did not give me the service I was promised by you. I don’t want to have any connection to a company like yours, and please return the one month payment you charge me, ASAP.
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 Nov. 29, 2018
While American Home Shield's automated system is okay, I prefer talking to a real person. If it's automated, then I'm not sure what key to hit on the phone. They don't give me any suggestion on what key to hit or the automated person doesn't say, "Hit this for a live person." I filed a claim over the phone when my garbage disposal wasn't working and I had great interaction with the contractor who came out. He was a very nice gentleman, was very knowledgeable, and fixed the problem in no time at all. It happened that a switch had to be turned back on and that was it, but it was very nice. Now, everything's been working fantastic.
A couple of years ago, American Home Shield also sent out a repairman to fix my furnace a couple of times and they did a fantastic job. The furnace is old, but it's still working. The contractor told me what the problem was, he fixed it, and there was no problem since. Overall, my experience with American Home Shield is fantastic. I'd tell others to get a home warranty program from them.
Good evening James,
I would like to thank you for the feedback regarding your experience to have the garbage disposal repaired. It is our goal to provide you with knowledgeable and friendly technicians that can service your issue within a timely manner. I hope you continue to enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Unresponsive and Unprofessional. I've been on the phone with American Home Shield for over two hours. They customer service reps do not want to let me speak with a manager and keep putting me back in the call line. The complaints for the company go all the way back to 2015. Everyone is making the same complaints and have the same problems. American Home Shield is unresponsive to the needs of the customer. I was informed that they have other companies to do the same type of work and AHS is continuing to use this unprofessional, unethical, trifling company.
Good morning Jerri,
I understand your frustration regarding the hold time you have experienced to have and issue resolved through AHS. I would be glad to speak with you and reach resolution to your ongoing experience.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I've always had good experiences with them. Every time that I called, I could assure that whatever information their reps provided was accurate. The people that they had to fix my claims were very professional and they got the job done. I recently filed a claim for my range and the contractor they sent were friendly, very professional, knowledgeable of what they were doing. They were able to explain anything that they were doing that I wasn't familiar with and they always addressed all my concerns. So, I was happy with American Home Shield, as well as the contractors that they sent out.
Good afternoon Amy,
It was a pleasure to read your positive feedback regarding your overall American Home Shield experience. I hope you continue to enjoy your warranty!
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
American Home Shield had my washing machine fixed. They had to wait on a replacement, and they had to fix the button that makes it so that the washing machine starts. I submitted the claim online and the website was simple. I also like the contractor. The only thing I didn’t like is the fact that I had to wait 2 weeks on a part to come. But they were able ro repair the washing machine in no time at all, like maybe 15 minutes.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
We bought a new house and we wanted different locks so I called American Home Shield. I told them what I wanted and within 24 hours, somebody called me back with an appointment time. The contractor set up a time and they came out and did the locks. The guy that came out was very polite and very professional. AHS service was easy to use.
Good afternoon Judy,
I am pleased to hear about your most recent experience to have your locks changed. It is our goal to provide you with professional and efficient customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I've been with American Home Shield for three years now and they have an excellent work quality. They are great, timely and I appreciate their service. When my furnace went out and I submitted a claim, it was faster doing it online and they did everything I needed. The contractors were good and professional. The technician from Budget AC, Heating and Plumbing went in and I told him what kind of problem I was having. He was able to diagnose what was wrong with my furnace fairly quickly, and he was able to fix it in a matter of minutes.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
American Home Shield sent me Handy Randy to help me with my microwave and refrigerator. But when the refrigerator was acting up they sent somebody else out there first and he was just really arrogant. He was saying the refrigerator was abused and that he needed the claim to not be submitted because there had been an abuse, wear and tear. It’s just me and my wife. We go to get a cup of ice, get a glass of water and walk away from it. How the hell can you abuse a refrigerator? He was just lazy.
I told Home Shield I would make a deal with them and it was gonna be fair. I’m not one of those that want something for nothing. How about have somebody back out there, different person. If they felt like it was abused, I would pay the extra $100, and I would call it in and buy a new refrigerator. When the man got there, he was very friendly and thorough. He explained what was going on and why it happened. I learned a lot about refrigerator. If he had told me first, I could have done it myself, which was cool. So we got done with it. He got the parts in fast, got here and it was fixed. We haven’t had a bit of problem.
But it took a week to finally get a hold of somebody. You would sit on hold, and sit on hold, and sit on hold. That was just to submit a claim from the very beginning. It was real bad. When they do decide to do the repair, it also took forever to get a hold of somebody on my end. The claims end of it, it wasn’t as bad. When I finally got a hold of somebody, I voiced my opinion. It sucked. I’ve never had such a customer service, without customer service. I could tell that was corporate, not hiring enough help. So why would I club somebody that hasn’t have no control over that.
We’ve had Home Shield on our family for years and I had it many years ago. I never had this problem, ever -- none of my aunts, uncles or mom. There’s like 10 of us that have Home Shield. There has been a change about four years ago. My mom was telling me she had a problem with her pool pump and at that point, she's only had to call them three times in 10 years, and it just took her forever to get a hold of somebody.
But the workmanship from the technicians, other than that one, was great. It always has been. I would recommend American Home Shield. Their corporate office needs to hire more help. But other than that, I have no problems with it. I like AHS. When I first signed up for it many years ago, it was like $30 of co-pay. Service is good once you got a hold of somebody.
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 Nov. 29, 2018
I usually submitted my claims to American Home Shield over the phone. The claims process was very simple. I had a claim for the HVAC and the contractors that came out were great. The unit was repaired and I would use them again. I left the policy for my buyers and told them it was great. The buyers of my house took over that policy and I'm gonna call for a new policy on the home I just bought. I would recommend AHS.
Thanks for sharing your warranty experience Judy. I'm happy that we were able to provide satisfactory service. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I had an issue with my breaker box. I filed the claim online with AHS and using their online site was a piece of cake. Then they got ahold of the electrical technician the next day and had the breaker box fixed in three days. The tech they sent out was professional, too. He came in, did a quick assessment, and realized what the problem was. Then he called me, told me about the problem, and what he was gonna do to fix it. The next day, he had it all fixed up and everything has been amazing since the repair.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
American Home Shield's claims process is not always easy but this time, when I made a claim for my heater over the phone, it was easy. Their reps are great. Once you get to them, they're very helpful and they call you back. I really appreciate the interaction. Most of time, we have a very good experience with AHS. There were a couple of times that the person they sent me was not as good as some of the others that I've used in the past. For my heater, a guy came and he was very respectful and nice and fixed it and was on his way in about 20 minutes. So, it was a great experience. The heater has been working since the repair.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I moved into my house back in January and the dishwasher never worked. So I got around to calling American Home Shield to get it fixed. I did it on an evening and the next morning before 8am, I got a call from the appliance guy. He came within three to five days and took care of it. It was an extremely smooth process. Also, the tech who came out was professional, timely and very nice. He called me afterwards and explained what was going on and what he did to fix it because I was not home when he came. But everything went well.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I call to submit my claims with AHS and it's a quick process. Way back early on when I first enrolled, I had problems with some of the workers they sent, but recently, it's been all good. They knew what they were doing and they were on time.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I call American Home Shield when I have a claim and they take it from there. The contractors that they have sent out to us have all been friendly, have come out on time, and have done the work the days it was supposed to be done. Once, I filed a claim for our air conditioner. We had to replace the air conditioner and they did that in a timely manner and did it right. It works really good since.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
There was constant water in the kitchen so I submitted a plumbing claim online to American Home Shield. The website is good and easy to use. The contractor who came was a good guy and he did a nice job. I also recommended American Home Shield to one guy and he already joined.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
American Home Shield's online claim submission is a lot easier for me. I go online and enter the claim, they assign the claim to a contractor, and the contractor contacts me and we set up an appointment to get the claim resolved. My most recent claim was a plumbing issue and I had to call the contractor this time. I've had a couple of problems and follow up with them. The contractor didn't have the part when he was out before and they were supposed to get back to me but they never did so I called a couple of days ago. They have not resolved anything yet and they're supposed to be here on Friday to complete the work that they started back the 1st of November. Still, I have a good experience with American Home Shield so far. While it's rocky sometimes, issues normally get resolved.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
The air conditioner was not staying on. It would go on for a little bit and cut out and on for a little bit and cut out. I submitted a claim online with American Home Shield and their website was easy to use. I was told that they would schedule something within that day or the next day, and they were dead on in meeting that timeframe. When the tech from Hickenbottom Heat and AC came out, we shook hands and he introduced himself. He asked me what the problem was then he went up and fixed it. Having the warranty makes it easier for me. Rather than having to track down people who can fix various things if they’re broken, I just go to one source and AHS handles it.
Good morning David,
I am pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your warranty with American Home Shield. We strive to provide you withe the best contractors and customer service experience.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
We’ve had an excellent experience with American Home Shield with the exception of one time, on the air conditioning, wherein we had to wait a month and a half for a compressor to come in and right in the middle of July. But they were very good. They let us go and buy two fans to set up and cool around. It wasn’t their fault because the wrong compressor was sent and then the guys who did the work were 45 miles away. Other than that, I’ve been very pleased with AHS. We’ve had them for several things and my only complaint is when you call in to turn in a work order or a product that’s not working properly, you don’t get a live human, just a recording. Now, I would get a text message. It would be nice sometimes if you could get somebody on the phone. Sometimes, if I wanna just talk to somebody, it’s hard. You have to wait an hour or so to get to speak to somebody.
They’ve sent out one contractor for plumbing here, from Indianola. We had a hot water heater that burst and flooded the garage and a part of the house. I took care of all that and sucked it all up. They sent somebody who has been here twice and they were excellent. The people they sent out on plumbing and the guy that comes out on the air conditioning from Henryetta, were excellent, too. However, we had one bad experience with Appliance Experts who came out on a refrigerator. He was ugly and rude to me, and talked smart to me. I told AHS about it and they sent somebody in his place and they said, “We’d never have to use him ever again if we call an appliance man.”
American Home Shield has a really good service and they do a really good work. There was not a problem with their process at all. However, they changed it recently and I don’t like how they do things. We pay by the month and you give them your debit card and take it out of the account each month. And that’s okay, but I told them that we would prefer paying six months at a time and just send them a check but they don’t really do that. They wanna take it out of your debit card each month and we don’t like that. I had to write them a special thing so I’d remember to take it our every month. Other than that, AHS is a very good company and I have recommended them to other people.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I got American Home Shield back in April when I bought my house. The first time I filed a claim with them, I did it over the phone. The second time, I did it online. I kinda like the online better, but sometimes it’s kinda hard since all my stuff doesn’t really fit the categories there. It’s just like a checkbox where you pick this and pick that. It doesn’t show you a comment box. Otherwise, I like AHS' service and I would recommend them.
I had problems with some pipes, one in my kitchen and one in my bedroom. One of them had a leak and one of them was plugged up. It wasn’t draining. The first AHS rep I spoke with was pretty good. She was kind of abrupt but it was okay. AHS sent out a really thorough plumber who explained to me what was going on. I felt really comfortable with what he was doing. He was great. But the guy AHS sent out for my air conditioner, I questioned some of what he’s doing. He was kinda helter-skelter. I asked, “What’s this?” And then he’d go out. He was okay on the whole, but I’ve worked with better.
Hello, Tanya. Thank you for your positive feedback. I am pleased to know that your issues were resolved.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I go online when submitting a claim and it seems easier. American Home Shield says the turnaround time is three days but I'm pretty it's less than that. After I submitted the claim regarding the dryer that wouldn't tumble and wouldn't start at all, I heard from them within three days. The contractor said he gotta go order the parts so he had to come back. He was really helpful and informative. He told me what was wrong and fixed the problem. I've been with AHS for a while now, but I have a friend who uses a different one that's cheaper and I might go with them.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
The air was not getting cool. It was just constantly blowing hot air. We got in touch with American Home Shield and it took a while. I had to go through so many steps and get put on hold. The first time, it was sent to a contractor who didn't service the area and they said that if they did come out, it would be a couple of weeks. I couldn't wait that long because I had a sick relative that we needed air-conditioning and their temperature was running in the 100. Then, AHS gave me another vendor and that vendor didn't service this area. They said it would be another week or two weeks or so before they could go out.
Finally, I told AHS they gotta give me somebody that can help me so, they gave me A-1 Service who came out and did a great job. The tech was friendly, professional, asked what problem I was having, and went straight to it. I would use them again anytime. If any other issues occur, I would want them to come back out. Having a home warranty is very, very valuable. I wish American Home Shield would get more people to assist because there has been a certain time in the day that I would call and it would be a long, long wait time. I would sit on the phone for, at least, over an hour waiting for a rep to come. But I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I submitted online my claim for my furnace which was not blowing heat and it was extremely easy. The contractor called me 30 minutes before they were coming to tell me they were on their way. And then once I got there, they dealt with my tenants who then had nothing but good things to say about them. They said they worked in a timely fashion, cleaned up after themselves and they fixed everything. On the previous call, they fixed an air conditioner for me. There were some things that weren't included so they called me, let me know and told me the price. I had a really good experience. I was very happy with their service.
American Home Shield has been very easy to deal with. The rep calls me first. But every time it seemed things happened on a weekend or for our recent one, on Thanksgiving, so they've all sent me a message, "Hey, we're gonna contact you" and they contact me on the next working day. We set everything up, then they send their people out. The people that they contract call me and set up appointment. They're there on time and they finish timely. And then American Home Shield calls me and asks me if everything went okay. I've been extremely pleased with everything they've done so far.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I called and told American Home Shield when I was having problems with my air conditioner. It wouldn’t come on. They said they would have someone call me and Webb’s Heating and Air LLC did. They scheduled a time for them to come out. The technician who was here was courteous, friendly and very knowledgeable of what was going on. He said the issue was the relay and everything works really good now. American Home Shield is also a really good company. They helped me because when I called, I didn’t have the $100. I asked them to give me a chance to pay it and they were willing to do that. I thought that was great too. A lot of times when these things happen, you just don’t have it. I have also recommended them to someone.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
The AC wasn't running and the fan had stopped running. I called on the telephone to submit a claim with American Home Shield for that. When I spoke with the reps, the customer service they offered and their level of knowledge were very good. Comfort First Heating and Cooling was the contractor that was sent out by AHS. They were very good and they let me know what was going on. They said the condenser coil of my AC unit was bad. They ended up putting a new unit in. AHS suggested that they replace the whole unit because just to replace one part would have cost $3,500 and then they would have had to add the Freon. AHS said that in the long run it was better to get the new unit.
It took two to three weeks from the time I called until the time Comfort First got the work done and approved because they had to do something for part of it and they had to get a permit. When they first put the new AC unit in, I had a couple of problems, such as when the pipe was clogged. I called Comfort First and they came back two or three times. They got the AC all straightened up and everything is great with its performance now.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I had a good experience in my claim with American Home Shield for the air conditioning. I called and inquired about it, and a contractor came. They were very nice, did the job fairly quick, and then left. We haven't had any problems and the AC is working now. Having American Home Shield is worth it. It's very easy to submit claims and contractors are out the next business day. We didn't wait for hours.
Great Brittany. That's what we like to hear. We appreciate you sharing your warranty experience. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
The sink in the kitchen wasn’t working. We needed the whole spray piece and the faucets, and underneath the sink the pipe wasn’t working right either. I normally call American Home Shield to submit a claim. After a lot of pressing numbers, you'll get somebody if it’s in the hours that you should call. Otherwise, the reps will tell you to go online. If you don’t have a computer, you stay on the phone and you’ll get somebody. Then, after you get somebody on the phone, you might have to be put you on hold two or three times before you get to somebody again. But when I got to a live person, our interactions were not bad at all.
The last time, I requested that AHS send another plumber out because it wasn't a nice experience we had with that contractor. It took a little time for them to find another contractor, but the company that they sent out, Family Plumbing, was excellent. If I had a problem again, I don’t wanna see anybody but this contractor. When their two techs came in, they looked and assessed the damage. They were knowledgeable about what needed to be done and they didn’t tell me that the problem may be due to something that I did wrong. They had to replace the pipe. Also, they had to come back a second time because they had to get approval to do the work. But when they came back, they were prepared and didn't have to run to Home Depot to get the part. They were able to fix the problem at the second visit.
AHS said, though, that they didn’t cover plumbing, so we had to pay the contractor out of our pocket to do the repair. We had to pay them two hundred dollars. Plus, we had to pay $108.63 for the service fee, which is what it’s gonna cost you if you make a call and somebody comes out. So, all in all, the whole cost was $300. AHS told me that I needed another coverage, so I had to add another coverage to my warranty and I hope I never have that problem with them again. But despite all that, I was glad to get the problem fixed and have the repair done by people that really knew what they were doing.
I’ve also had problems with my oven and with my microwave. Sometimes, AHS had to go all the way to another state to get a contractor to come out, but they took care of the problem. If you have an emergency, you have to tell them. If you have one bathroom like we do in this old house and your bathroom is down, they consider that an emergency and they’ll get someone to come out to your house that same day.
I recommended AHS to my brother and to my sister because I’ve had them for a while. But there were some experiences I had with them that I wouldn’t like to repeat. But the last one was very good and I really liked those guys that came out. When they got here and found out that the repair was not covered, they still tried to work with us. They knew we were elderly and they were not trying to take advantage of us. Working with them was very positive.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I went online for my original claim with American Home Shield. It was for a plumbing problem. The turnaround time was almost immediate because the contractor was in the area. But with this particular case, I had a lot of problems with the plumber. The plumber said the issue was with the air conditioning so AHS called for Waggoner AC & Refrigeration. But the plumber was wrong and I didn’t need someone for the air conditioning at all. The air conditioning people were fine, though. I deal with American Home Shield for two different houses and it has always been good. Even the technicians have been good, except for that plumber.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I had a plumbing issue claim to American Home Shield which I submitted to them online. The submission process was easy. At first, I was hesitant but the three times that I’ve used this, it turns to be very easy. When we submit the claim, within 24 hours, I get a call from somebody that was gonna do the job. The three contractors came in. They were all on time, did the job, and explained what they did. I’m happy with it so far and it has been good overall.
Great Tariq! That's what we would like to hear. Thanks for sharing your warranty experience. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Our washer was backing up and the hose was popping out of the wall and pumping water on our floor. I called it in and there was a bit of difficulty getting the rep I spoke with to understand what it was I was talking about, but once we got through that, I had no issues with the plumbing service they sent out or having the work done. The contractors were great, professional and very nice. The guys came in, took care of business quickly, and addressed the issue. They ran a snake from the washer drain in the wall up to the main on the side of our house. I thought that while they were there, they would run a snake through each one of the cleanouts to make sure, but the guy said that this claim just covers out one issue. I wish it had been a more thorough check of the entire system, but I was satisfied with everything and I’d still recommend AHS.
Good morning Andrew,
It is our goal to provide you with a great customer service experience and contractors to provide with you great repairs. I hope you continue to enjoy your warranty with AHS!
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
My furnace had stopped working. It was blowing but it wasn’t putting out air. So, American Home Shield sent a technician out, and he was able to come in and found out that some part had burnt out. He was able to replace it. Unfortunately, I had to call him back about two weeks later because some other little glitch on the furnace was going on. He came back and 20 minutes later, he fixed it. So far, it’s been great. When I originally put in the claim, I did it online. But then, when I had to call them back, I was able to call them. And I really appreciated that on the day I called them, the technician was already out. And they said, "We can send him out." The next three hours, he was here.
I also had an electrical problem earlier in the year, which they fixed right away. I’m comfortable having the warranty just in case. The contractors that have come out have been excellent and professional. They were able to come in, diagnose the problem, and take care of it. I was kinda hesitant when I first got Home Shield. I wasn’t gonna get it. And then, just talking to other people, saying the coverage is good, I ended up getting it, and I’ve been pleased in the last couple of years. I will recommend them. It’s a very good service. I’m pleased with the service that I have.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2018
Since August of 2018, I have been trying to call them of which they have you on hold with music forever to come back to my home to fix my ice maker. They keep telling me that the company that came out to look at my ice maker added a part but that never happened. This is ridiculous. They do not keep their promises and are not professional and they keep you on hold forever and give you the same information and the issue never gets resolved.
Good morning Connie,
I understand your concerns regarding the hold time to speak with a customer service representative and have your ice maker repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and get the issues resolved.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2018
Save your money and sanity & don't use American Home Shield. Difficult to schedule service calls and, once scheduled, they send inferior contractors who don't know how to identify and fix issues. Was charged close to $500, because HVAC/heating issue wasn't covered under the warranty. (Of course it wouldn't be!) The tech wasn't gone for thirty minutes when the system stopped working again - money down the drain. And then he said it wasn't an HVAC problem but an electric issue, but of course he wouldn't return the $$.
Took a week for electrician to come out and he said it wasn't an electric issue but HVAC. Arrrrggghhh - another 4 days for a service call. Meanwhile, no heat and freezing temps. This has already been going on for 2 weeks so I called a local service company, they came out within an hour and diagnosed & fixed problem. Immediately called AHS to cancel contract - they bent over backwards to try to convince me to keep contract, but totally not worth it.
Good afternoon Maddy,
I understand your frustrations regarding your experience to have the HVAC system repaired through your warranty with AHS. Per the review, I see that your contract has been cancelled due to the service. I would be glad to speak with you and address all of your concerns.
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