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American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider based in Memphis, Tennessee. It offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of coverage, and you can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
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- 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 April 6, 2018
The freezer would make a train sound so I went online, put the order with American Home Shield to have someone come out and look at it. I paid online, and they gave me the company’s number. They said they would probably get in touch with me within 24 to 48 hours. I submitted the claim late in the evening, almost 5:00. They didn’t get the request until the next day, so it was fine.
I had a class, so I asked maybe the owner of the company if the contractor could call me on his way and so I wouldn't be late for school. He called me about 30 minutes before he was coming and he got here and introduced himself. Before the contractor came, he asked me if I would take care of the freezer, and I had that ready for him. I showed him where the kitchen was and where the thing was. He had all his equipment, got in and stayed there. Then on his way out, I signed some paperwork. He helped me pull the refrigerator back, so I could sweep behind it. He was very helpful and did great.
I put everything back in the freezer, and it has been fine. He showed to me the whole thing was cracked and so I have a new motor and fan. I haven't had any trouble since he left and it hasn’t made a noise since he replaced the old one. Then I called the contractor 'cause I didn’t receive a receipt, but he said that they would mail it. Yet I still haven't received anything from them. I have school and the kids are in school too, so I just let all things fly. I have the invoice from my bank and stuff, but they didn’t have a copy. I thought that was a little odd.
I'm happy with American Home Shield. We had them in Kentucky since the seller of the first home we bought gave us a year of warranty. So when we sold our home, we also gave a year of warranty. And we wanted to go with American Home Shield, but they went through another one because they were a little cheaper. When we got here in St. Louis, we called American Home Shield and got everything back because we enjoy having their coverage.
When we were visiting St. Louis again and had just gotten home by 2:00 in the morning, I walked downstairs and there was a ton of water at the bottom step. The hot water heater had just burst so I came out and American Home Shield sent someone out who got there as soon as day broke and got everything replaced and had it vacuumed. So as long as they would cover it, that’s fine. And I told all my friends about them. Three days ago, I told my girlfriend a lot about the refrigerator and she may even look into it. Overall, I enjoy the service and I never had any trouble. I also never waited over two days, so I'm happy about that.
We certainly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience Tara. We look forward to servicing your future claims. Have a good week!
Reviewed April 6, 2018
My neighbor downstairs thought that there was a water leak in my shower. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone, and the techs came out the next day but they found out that there was no leak. They were really good and I'm so glad they came out because they were very helpful. It's very hard to find a plumber on my own. And I was just glad that I had American Home Shield so I could have someone come out. American Home Shield is worth the money, and the one time that you don’t have it, that’s when you need it the most.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
We were having a water leak so I went online and filed a claim. The filing process was very easy. Then the guy American Home Shield sent was very courteous and professional. I would recommend American Home Shield to anybody.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
We never had water in the basement for three years then our basement gave out. Our sump pump had an issue and I filed a claim to American Home Shield over the phone. They were really good. I called them at 4 o’clock and I cried telling them there were two inches of water in the basement. My husband and my daughter pumped out 250 gallons but it was futile. Two hours later, AHS got someone in and the same lady who started off with me called me back to ask if the contractor was here. I was super impressed. The contractor sent was great. He was a nice guy, well presented, and knew what he was doing.
The sump pump was fixed in one appointment and it was running by 8 pm. The contractor used the old pump and he was able to get the pump to run enough to pump out the basement water and then swapped it out with a new pump really quick so that it wouldn’t get any higher than it did. The old pump continually ran until the water was out and then he put the new pump in, so he didn’t burn out my new pump. And by the time all the water was out, the old pump was no good and got totaled in the end.
We’ve been with AHS for two years. We’re in our third year starting April 20th. It’s not cheap but then we’re covered for every single appliance and all the plumbing. It’s $625 a year but they gave me a $25 discount because I just set it up so they take it on April 20th of each year. The first time I called them out, we had to wait two days for them to get to us and I didn’t like waiting two days because we have people coming from England. We were above 80 degrees and that was like a wet flannel in our face. Our visitors aren’t used to an Indiana summer and I had to pressure AHS. It was bad but the guy that came out was great.
We told our daughter to use AHS in her house that they’re renting out at the moment and she never got the discount because the guy said they could do it at the end as a referral. They also told her that she can’t and that she had to do it at the beginning. So I was kind of annoyed about that. That was why they gave me the additional discount for this year.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
I had American Home Shield on two houses and I had them for about 15 years. When the spring on the garage door broke, the guy told me that the warranty didn’t cover the spring. Then I told them it had to be fixed. Then I still had to pay the $75 charge just to have the guy come out. It would’ve cost the same thing if I just called that guy and have him come out and fix it. But he did an excellent job and everything is fine since the repair.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
I have a leak and I have a claim that's pending for American Home Shield's contractor to come out tomorrow. To submit a claim, I just had to go online, hit Request Service and fill out my information. American Home Shield customer service has been fine. They were easy to deal with. They're good. I had one problem with the contractor but I've already called a dispute for that, so that's fine. They took care of it. They sent me letters, answered my phone calls, called me and followed up.
Hi, Kathy. Definitely, let us know if you need any further assistance. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how pleased you have been thus far.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
AHS is awesome, they’re the best out there and they’re respectful. I appreciate them each and every day of my life. They have been a blessing to me. Their customer service is concerned, and I like the idea that they stopped having us pay the contractor, they pay them. I like the contractors that came out here and I like the fact AHS does a background check. They make sure that these contractors are respectful to us and if we don’t have priority when we call them, AHS will change the company out. They support their people, they support us and they’re appreciative of their clients.
The plumber that American Home Shield sent here was awesome, on time and professional. He cleaned up and checked everything out. He went above and beyond, let the waters run and make sure the drains were clear. He checked his work and asked me if I wanted to come up under the house and take a look. Anybody that has a child that has asthma or any kind of medical need has to have AHS if they’re a homeowner because they support that. There was a time when my air-conditioner went out in my other house and AHS offered me to go to the hotel after a 72 hour period. That was awesome and I didn’t go but they also told me that if I wanted to buy fans, to just keep the receipts and they’d reimburse it. Anybody that has a home today, needs to have American Home Shield.
I just sold my house and I paid for an AHS plan for the new people that would be coming in my house. That was how pleased I was with AHS and I wanted buyers to become comfortable when they come here. If I was going to buy another house, I would not do without American Home Shield. What I pay American Home Shield is nothing compared to what I would have to pay one contractor on their one visit. I've usually filed my claims by phone and it could be any hour of the night that I’ve called them and they’ve responded to me.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
My daughter-in-law submitted a claim with American Home Shield on my behalf for my air conditioner that was running constantly and had ice buildup on the outside. The length of time that they sent out someone after the claim was filed was excellent. The tech who came was very professional and great too. So far, the AC has been running great since the service. I would highly recommend American Home Shield.
Great Sylvia. I see you are in the south and the heat can be unbearable at times. Good thing your a/c is up and running before the Summer hits. We look forward handling your warranty needs. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
We had a problem with the igniter of our heater so my daughter called American Home Shield to submit the claim. The tech fixed the heater but apparently, we needed another thermostat because it didn't cut on and off like it was supposed to. But, I like that it could be turned on now because before, it would take a long time to light up and after that, there would be exploding sounds and the tech fixed that. Now, I could turn my heater on without being afraid. I was satisfied with my experience and I was happy with the heater being repaired.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
Submitting the claim was easy. I just went online and put in the claim for our heater that wasn't working. However, it took about five weeks for the issue to be resolved. It was a nightmare. We had the contractor come out pretty quickly and they thought that it needed to be replaced. American Home Shield claimed that they never called in. But then, we talked to the company and they said that they've called in and they said it needed to be replaced. So American Home Shield fired them and asked for a second company to come out and looked at it, but we never heard from the second company. So then, they contacted a third company who came out and replaced the internal portion of the unit. It wasn't working so they ended up replacing the external portion of the unit.
But even with the new unit, something seemed off. We still have questions about it. We just moved in June, so it's all new to us too. We have two different units and there was an addition put on the house 20 years ago and it services that area. So, it's with our whole kitchen area, bathroom, and upstairs. But it's all kind of open. I don't even know what our bill was because the other one just constantly runs and runs and runs, trying to make up for it.
The communication should be hugely improved. Our Realtor got involved and got us in touch with like the local rep to try and get some answers. And even then, it still was weeks before things were resolved. I called numerous times and had to wait over 45 minutes each time I called. And I have three small kids, so I don't have time to just like sit around and be on the phone.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. A social media specialist will follow up with you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
Our water heater was leaking so we called American Home Shield to submit a claim. I kept trying to do it automatically on the phone but I didn’t have my account set up, so it wouldn’t let me. And then, I had to go on chat and they told me what I needed to do. The rep knew exactly what needed to happen and once I did that, I went online and took care of it all. Once I was able to get my password for my account, I went on and did my request for a service order. And then, we had somebody come out.
Massena Plumbing and Mechanical was our contractor and Mister Massena was the best person we’ve ever had to take care of our stuff. He’d been out more than once and it doesn’t matter what time of the day it is, he comes out and he ensured everything was good to go. They had been out before and this time he could actually see it leaking. Since the repair, the performance of the heater has been great. Now, we have hot water on a regular basis and no leaks, so we’re good. Massena Plumbing and Mechanical is really good. In fact, if I could always have them come out to my house, I would. This is the second home that we’ve had with AHS. We had another house, we sold it and bought this one, so it’s probably been at least three years that we've had AHS. AHS is great and you don't have to worry about a large sum of money coming out of your pockets. You already know what it would cost you.
Thanks for sharing your experience Tina. We are happy to know that we have been able to provide you with satisfactory service. It means the world that you would take the time to post a positive review. Thanks for choosing American Home Shield. Have a beautiful weekend.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
My stove died and the guy fixed it supposedly but then I had to call him back because it was still doing the same thing. American Home Shield was wonderful there. They immediately gave me a stove that was comparable with the one I had. I was happy with what they chose and they delivered it. Everything was wonderful. In five years I had not had to put in a claim and I kept thinking every month that I was going to stop sending the money for nothing. But with that stove experience, I was completely thrilled. I thought they've changed.
But two months later, my washing machine died. I had somebody come look at it first but I asked the local appliance service company, Big Kountry, to give me the first appointment in the morning. I am going through radiation for cancer and I have to go everyday at 11:00 then from radiation, I go to work. I was not asking much. They could give me whatever day they wanted. I just wanted them to give me the first appointment in the morning and they never would. They were being absolutely horrible and insensitive, and they won't work with me. I had begged them, sent them emails and talked to them on phone. But the guy showed up at 10:30 and I told him I had been waiting all morning and that I had to leave.
He asked me how long I had and I said 10 minutes. He said he would check it for me in 10 minutes and that nobody had told him that he needed to come earlier. He told me my washer is a real good washer and that it's better than the one you buy nowadays. He said all I needed to do was change the transmission if I was gonna find it. So I was perfectly content with that. He was so helpful and he tried to get the parts for the transmission. He was very nice. But the place was not.
I was sent an email saying that the part was going to get in on Saturday and that was wonderful. But the next thing I know is I can't get through to American Home Shield. Two times I was on the phone for two hours waiting for a customer representative to come to the phone and pick it up. That is not acceptable. Plus the phone died both times. I guess the limit of the battery on my cordless is two hours and I never got anybody to answer the phone. Another time, I called for an hour and a half at night, thinking it may be better. I called at 9:00 at night and at 10:30 I hung up my cell because I wanted to go to sleep. I had not been able to talk to anybody so I wrote a letter to the customer service manager in the headquarters. They should have gotten it already but I have not heard from them.
Sometimes I feel like I was calling the wrong number and they have more than one number. The guy who called me about the stove stayed on the phone with me for an hour. He would show me pictures then I would go to the computer and see the pictures then we talked and decided. He was absolutely wonderful. In fact in the letter I wrote, I said, "Please find out his name and get him for me. I need him."
Apparently they couldn't find the part and American Home Shield decided they have to replace the washer. I understand that the problem is that because it's an old washer. But Big Kountry could come and take out the transmission and with that model number, they would probably be able to get it. American Home Shield sent me an email about two weeks ago and they were offering me these rinky-dinky little washers. But I have said that I would take mine and if they just put the transmission, it would be cheaper. When they showed me the stove, I was thrilled. They were really doing a comparison and they gave me each and every one of the points that my stove had. But this time there was a picture there and if I don't like that one, which was smaller, rinkier, dinkier and junkier, then I have to pay $400 and they were still not even comparable. But that's not what I'm paying that insurance for. In the stove, I didn't have to pay one penny.
I've been without a washer for six weeks now and I am just furious. I have had the worst month between the radiation and the weather. Plus I have to go to the laundromat to wash clothes and I'm 72 years old. I am not happy with American Home Shield. Sometimes I think they're Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and I have been trying to deal with the bad one the last couple of times.
Hello, Vanessa. I am sorry to hear that you had such an issue with your clothes washer service request. Unfortunately, we were unable to order parts for your washer and had no choice but to replace that. I do see that you received a cash-out. We will have a Social Media Specialist contact you directly.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
I've had three claims with American Home Shield so far and I typically go to their website to submit my claim as it is easier that way. The most recent one we submitted was for our air conditioning that was running but wasn’t blowing cold. I've had two contractors and claims on that issue. The first guy who was out here has obviously been doing his trade for a while but his presentation wasn’t professional. His demeanor left something to be desired but he got the job done. Then it was thought that the problem was electrical so an electrical contractor from Turner Electrical and Lighting was sent. They were great and very friendly. They were here for about an hour and presented themselves exceptionally well. They told us what they were doing and the issue was taken care of. Everything is fine now.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
I had an electrical issue with the garage door. When I submitted the claim to American Home Shield online, my experience had been terrific. AHS sent out Garage Door Corporation. The guy was fantastic, very helpful, very knowledgeable, smart and on time.
I'm happy to hear that we were able to provide satisfactory service Tom. We appreciate your feedback. Thanks for choosing AHS.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
We just purchased a new home in Arizona and we needed to have the locks rekeyed. My real estate agent sent me an email saying it was an option and to use it so we did it with AHS. We were on the road and driving the U-Haul truck there. We were called and told, “We’ll be there whenever you’re there.” It worked out perfectly. The guy from Realty Rekey was great. He came out to the house, had everything with him, went around, and rekeyed all the locks. He got it done really fast and showed us how to do all of them, made sure they all worked before he left. He was very pleasant.
We are happy to hear that your re-key work order was a success. Thanks for posting your experience Peggy. We look forward to servicing your warranty needs. Have a great week.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
American Home Shield's representatives have been awesome to work with. I filed a claim for a pressure regulator. And the guy from JED Mechanical Contractors was awesome as well. There was a little problem with the communication with his office and him on the day that it was actually scheduled and I had to reschedule but it ended up working out. Everything’s working perfectly now. I’m very happy with the service that I’m getting from AHS. I tell people the experience that I had with AHS so far. Speaking with them is easy. If you call the number they have listed online, you’ll probably never talk to somebody. But I got a number where I get someone every single time.
Hi Victoria,
I enjoyed reading your review about your experience to have the pressure regulator repaired. I am glad the contractor from JED was able to get the repairs completed and provide you with a good experience that makes you want to tell others about.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
My dishwasher leaked, I went online to fill out a claim form and it was easy. The communication, as far as the text message and the call from the actual contractor was good. However, I had to put the call in twice for him to come out. The first time the contractor came, he looked at the dishwasher and tried to run it through a couple of cycles but couldn't get it to leak, so he tried to tell us that the type of soap we were using caused it to bubble up and it sounded like he was not talking factually. He left and we ran the dishwasher, thinking that everything was going to be fine but it leaked again. This time, it leaked through the ceiling down in one of the downstairs rooms. A place for a motherboard and something else had burned through and created a hole which was causing it to leak, not because of soap. Right now, we're waiting on a part.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
I have American Home Shield on my rental property and it helps out a lot. My property manager files the claims for me. The contractors were helpful people. Everything is great and I will recommend AHS.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
When I submitted a claim to American Home Shield about my garbage disposal, the plumber did not get it right and it was leaking the first go-round. But then, he came the second time and that got it squared away. Everything has been good since. On the other hand, I had a claim where rainwater was dripping off in a certain way to where it's causing water damage to the plywood outside my house and underneath the vinyl siding. It was an old damage from the previous owner, and while they got it fixed, they did not correct the damage to the wood.
And because it is connected to the flue, which is connected to a gas fireplace, I can't file a claim for that. Basically, once you get into the fine writing and you start looking through it, you realize they have this facade where the whole house is covered but then, the only things that are covered are the washer and dryer and the basic appliances and nothing else. And it is not worth the money paid and I wouldn’t have gotten it had I known because I work for a company where I can get garbage disposals and appliances at a fraction of the cost. I should have read all the fine prints. Other than that, they have a straightforward, user-friendly website.
Hi, Matthew. I am sorry to hear that you have had some issues that were not covered under the policy. I agree, it is important to look at the fine print to confirm what you are paying for.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
Submitting a claim with American Home Shield has been pretty easy. I just go online and log on to my account. I’d submit my issue, then nine times out of 10, the call gets dispatched through a service provider. I had a bunch of different claims with AHS and the one with my washer took them a little over a month to get resolved. But it was not an American Home Shield issue. That was with the service provider that they dispatched. Also, there was one issue where I was being billed for something that I did not receive service for and I called them up and two days later, the matter was resolved.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
I needed to have our lock rekeyed. I put the request in online with American Home Shield and the next person whom I spoke with was the actual locksmith company. The locksmith did a great job. He came in and got it done pretty fast.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
I had an issue with the refrigerator and I called it in to American Home Shield. It was a very positive interaction with the rep and the contractor was very personable and knowledgeable. Quality-wise, it was great and since the repair, it’s been working very well.
Hello Avery. Thank you for the positive feedback.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Honestly, I don’t know where to start. When I called Drain Doctors for the first time, the person who answered the phone “YO!” It was very unprofessional and I had no clue who I was calling, so I had to ask, “Did I call Drain Doctors?” And then he said "yes" and continued to talk to another person in the background before he came back to the phone and attempted to resolve my issue. That was only day one.
Day two, Dwayne from Drain Doctors told me that someone would be coming the following day between 8:00 a.m-noon, then a couple hrs later after I had planned with my family and work to be there, another Drain Doctors representative called me and said that time won’t work because the vendor most likely won’t have the part ready for pickup. So I had to call American Home Shield in order for them to could contact the vendor. Then I had to contact Drain Doctors again and relay the information that I received from AHS regarding the vendor and again, and another unprofessional conversation with Drain Doctors.
Long story somewhat short, the next day Drain Doctors comes out, the technician installed the unit and left. I tried the hot water and it never provided hot water. We let it run for 30 mins and it was still ice cold. I called the technician and explained that I have my sister, brother-in-law, and sister visiting from out of town and we have already been without hot water for three days and now we just spend over $1,000 on a new unit and it doesn’t work. He said that he was on his way and will check it out. Once again, not apologetic, not caring, and unprofessional. An hour later and he still didn’t show up. I called him again and same thing, he said he was on his way. This is the worst experience ever! American Home Shield appears to be a good company but they hire the lowest bidder for the job and they ARE BAD!
Reviewed April 5, 2018
American Home Shield sent out a technician from Accurate Appliance Repair Las Vegas, he removed the cabinet and had look inside then turned on the spin cycle and listened to the loud bumping noise and vibrating, of course the machine was empty at this time. He concluded that there was a problem with the transmission and didn't investigate any further. The tech replaced the cabinet and informed me that American Home Shield would not repair the problem as no fault was found. I phoned Home Shield and was informed the machine was still in working condition. No fault was found. In conclusion I think I would have been better off without the "Real estate home protection plan" and used the $500.00 cost of the policy and the $75.00 call out charge towards repairing the Whirlpool washer or buying a new model.
Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I apologize that your issue was not resolved through the company that was sent to service your clothes washer. A Social Media Specialist will be in contact with you to further assist.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Canceling a plan with them is near to impossible. They will never cancel your plan after you tell them to do so. They will take your request by phone or online but will refer you to a cancellation department that is never available to receive your calls and will never return calls. In the meantime they'll keep charging your credit card month after month. It does not matter how many times you call them to cancel the account or how many times you change your credit card number. They will keep your plan "active" charging you ad-infinitum. Once the new card is activated they will get the info from the financial institution issuing your card somehow and will charge you for all the months they did not receive payment. It doesn't matter you told them months before to cancel the policy. It's a scam.
Hello, Dorven. I apologize that you had a hard time canceling your policy with us. Per our notes, you requested to cancel on 03-29-2018 and the policy was officially canceled on 04-05-2018. There were no other payments collected. A Social Media Specialist will be in contact with you to discuss your concerns.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I called for repair of my air conditioning. AHC repaired with after-market parts and it never worked the same again. Despite repeated attempts to get AHC service techs to restore the performance of the air conditioning units, the units never worked right again. I ended up buying a new air conditioner. Seems AHC is more interested in doing cheap repairs than effective repairs.
Hello, David. I apologize if you were not satisfied with your A/C repairs. We will have a Social Media Specialist contact you to discuss your service request.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I had a claim when our water heater was not heating properly, but it ended up being really stupid on my part because it had been turned down. So it was an easy fix. I also had my stove fixed because one of the knobs wasn’t turning. The contractors we've had were good. They seemed like they knew what they were doing and they did a good and thorough job. American Home Shield does come and fix things so it’s good. But they also deny things and there’s no way to communicate. People need to beware. I usually submit claims online which is easier. I don't need to talk to anyone. But one of the things that I don’t like is that you can’t talk to anybody about anything. We had submitted claims ‘cause we’ve had problems with our ductwork for our furnace and they’ve denied them, saying that they’re not covered, but it says ductwork is covered on our coverage.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I had a water heater replacement and then a recirculation pump that was repaired. The whole process as well as submitting both those claims with American Home Shield was a hassle. First of all, there was an hour and a half wait time at minimum when I called them to discuss any problem that I had. And then they sent out companies who did substandard work and provided inadequate information. They tried to replace my 50 gallon water heater with a 30 gallon water heater. I called AHS again and that was another hour and a half to wait on hold. And then the company who came back out left the water heater and it took them a month to pick up the heater when they were supposed to pick it up in the beginning. The old water heater sat outside my house for a month.
The next claim was a recirculation pump which sits next to my other water heater. And when they came out, they caused the problem with the shutoff valve. So now, I have very little hot water flow to half of my house, and I have no instant hot water to the other half of the house. That was a poor experience as well. They still have yet to fix that.
I also had a refrigerator broken since September and it's now January. AHS kept contacting the contractor relations and then they were going to replace it. However, they don’t have a replacement and so, they’re going to do cash in lieu of that. But then, they can’t come up with the figure. The will go back to customer relations and then call me back. We’re talking about at least 20 different occasions of phone calls and 20 hours of waiting on hold. AHS doesn't want to step up and get things done. I've been with them since July and if I had known that the service is going to be like this, I would have stayed with Old Republic. The only thing that was smooth sailing was that one claim that we had with our dryer.
I would be glad to speak with you and resolve your concerns with the water heater replacement, the circulation pump that has not been repaired, and the refrigerator that needs to be repaired.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
When my air conditioner wouldn't stay on I submitted a claim online to American Home Shield and navigating their website was easy. The technician that they sent out took a day to come out. He was friendly and very informative of what was going on. He had to order a part after he looked at the air conditioner and got it back up to me within 24 hours. He was very helpful and really quick with the turnaround time so it was very appreciated. They were really nice. Everything has been performing great since then. That one visit saved me $1,700 so having a warranty is very valuable.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
My wife submitted a claim with American Home Shield for our refrigerator that went out. The contractor that came was able to fix the problem and the refrigerator has been okay since the repair. The contractors were professional and did what I asked them to do the two times they came out.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I've been living in this home for about 10 months and I've used AHS services at least five times. Most recently, I made a claim with AHS for an electrician to go and take a look at some of our electrical outlets at my home. I submitted that claim online and afterward, I received a phone call from AHS that I would be contacted by the provider, who contacted me within 48 hours, set up the appointment, came and completed the work. It was seamless. The contractor was pleasant, punctual and knowledgeable. It was a simple task for him which was replacing an exterior outlet I have in the home. That was only one job for him. He checked multiple outlets which, I believed, were inoperable but they were fine. When he was done, I received a receipt and was billed subsequently afterward per the guidelines for AHS. They gave me the option online whether I wanted to pay immediately or within two days afterward.
On the five instances in which I have used AHS, I had one perplexing case here at my home where I received a huge water bill. This was back in about January timeframe. And we had AHS sent out a service technician to go and try to troubleshoot and detect where the leak was coming from our home, but they never were able to go and determine it. But from that month, I had never received a high bill afterward. So, in my estimation, there was some other cause for that huge bill. I stayed in contact with AHS on the matter. We also had the local water authority representatives come out and do their due diligence as well.
I also have had a number of faucets replaced here and they did that on two occasions. I had one kitchen faucet replaced and another time where they actually swapped out three faucets. One thing that occurred about five months ago was when they initially came to look at the faucets. They, for whatever reason, determined that they were not going to cover the replacement of the faucets themselves and I have to go and purchase my own faucets. They were claiming that the faucets were not working due to wear and tear. I do not know what it could have been but I just moved into the home months prior.
As time passed and I was working with other matters in the house, we ended up purchasing three faucets to get swapped out and then we made the call back to AHS and told them that we've got these faucets. But we're in the new year and they weren’t able to reach back on the system. The tech came out and said that these faucets need to be swapped out, and they honored the warranty then. I was stuck with three faucets but that was fine. They did a good job swapping them out, but I had hoped that they should have been able to go and cover those faucets initially and not having me have to go through them. That was the only thing that could have been improved.
But other than that, they usually were very professional, they didn’t leave a mess, they didn’t cause any more damage, and we haven't had any complaints with all the services that they provided. We had another technician come out and swapped out the keys because it was a rekeying that we requested since we were in a new home and we wanted to think on the security side. So, we've been taking advantage of everything that we could on the AHS and thus far, we're very satisfied. I'd tell others that if they were a homeowner, I'd highly recommend AHS. As a matter of fact, when I purchased the home, we paid a year upfront for the service.
Wow! Thanks for letting us know of your positive experience. We look forward to serving you in the future.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Half of my power in the house wasn’t working so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield and it was fine. The technician that came in was very polite and shook my hand. He fixed it and it was really quick. Everything has worked well since the repair and I'd tell friends to get AHS.
Justin,
I am glad that you allowed American Home Shield the chance restore your power. I enjoyed reading your review of the polite technician who serviced you as well as your good experience!
Reviewed April 5, 2018
We had a faulty wall socket and it was replaced by the electrician that AHS sent out. It works perfectly now. So the issue was resolved quickly and AHS' service was excellent.
Nothing like prompt service Micheal! I am happy that we were able to resolve your electrical issue in a timely manner. Thanks for your sharing your experience. Have an amazing weekend.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
American Home Shield's response to my claim for my washer and dryer was pretty timely. And I had a pleasant experience with the contractor that came. However, the issue was not repaired. Someone came out to see what needed to be done to it and I talked to them today and they said that they were ordering the parts. Other than that, I haven't had any problem with American Home Shield and I'm glad I joined them.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Submitting a claim to American Home Shield is super easy. They have a really quick thing that I fill out online, and it is very simple to pay online too. Then they'll send me an email right away that says who they contract with that would do the work. And then American Home Shield will say that that contracting company will contact me within 24 or 48 hrs. And if the contractor doesn't contact me, there's a number that American Home Shield gives just in case. My refrigerator broke and the company that I had was the same company that serviced my washer and dryer a couple of months ago. And they did an amazing job. It took a little longer for them to come out for the refrigerator but that was more of my fault than theirs.
I had them come out twice for the refrigerator. They thought they had the problem fixed, but then it was doing the same thing, so I called American Home Shield back and they put in a new claim. I didn't have to pay anything that second time. It was still covered because it was within the 60 days as stated in my contract. The same guy from the same company came out, looked at the problem and said that the refrigerator needed to be replaced. He said that American Home Shield would contact me but I hadn't heard anything in a couple of days, so I called American Home Shield. It was a super quick and easy phone call, and all I had to do was give them my claim number. They gave me a different phone number to call, and I called and gave the rep the model and the serial number of my current fridge. They pulled up an equivalent model and they sent the information to me in an email. I ordered my fridge online and I had the unit within a week.
Also, I have an air conditioner on the roof of my two-story condo complex and I had to have it repaired last summer. The contractor said the unit needed to be replaced as there was a ton of hail damage. American Home Shield called me almost immediately and said they were not going to replace that and were also never going to pay for any repair unless I have it replaced. That is my only problem with American Home Shield. I understood why they wouldn't cover it because the damage was caused more by a storm than from a supposed maintenance issue. Now, I have to replace that AC on my own if I want to.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Our ice maker had quit working so I put in the claim online with American Home Shield. Their website was very simple and easy to use. The contractor, Mr. Appliance, called at least within two days, then came out, ordered the parts needed and fixed the ice maker. The tech was very nice, knowledgeable, quick and on-time. I would recommend my friends to go ahead and purchase AHS' services.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
We filed a claim with American Home Shield for the dryer. It was easy but we had wait forever on the line. They were busy so it was hard to get through. But the interactions with their reps have always been good. They either contact the contractor or tell us which repair folks they have contracted. Then the contractor usually calls us quickly. The rep who helped me was very positive. The contractor they sent was super nice and very knowledgeable. He knew the dryer like the palm of his hand so he was able to fix it very quickly. However, we've had a lot of trouble with our heating and air system. It has been crazy. The tech has been out 15 times for that and kept recommending that they have to replace the whole system but AHS refused to do it. They just do parts at a time and now they’ve sent someone different out. AHS has not been consistent.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
My doorbell went bad and I filed a claim for it online with American Home Shield. The company that they sent, Ryan Electric, checked everything out. I had their tech install the ring doorbell and that went smooth but he had to come back because one screw was loose. He came back right away and fixed it. The whole thing was fairly seamless, timely and trouble-free, which is what I like.
I had one issue with a vendor that AHS used though. I got an e-mail saying that he’ll be handling it, so I called him and he told me that AHS didn’t pay their bills with him, so he’s not dealing with them that time. I called in and explained it to AHS and that’s when they connected me to Ryan Electric. Then a week later, that contractor who said that AHS didn’t pay him told me that everything has been corrected and that he can come out to look at my issue and fix it. But I told him not to because I wasn’t given authorization by AHS to deal with him. So, that caught me off guard. Ryan Electric said they've had a long-term relationship with AHS and there have been no issues so I did not know what the deal was with that guy.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I had a fantastic experience with American Home Shield. I have used them twice and it was great both times. Recently, I contacted them about my garbage disposal that wasn't working. Someone came out right away and he fixed it in a couple of minutes. Everything happened in one day. I can now use the garbage disposal again. I’m happy that I have American Home Shield and I was very pleased with the gentleman that came out here.
Hi, Barbara. I am so happy to know your service requests have gone as their intended, no issues, no road blocks.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
We've had our policy for 14 years now with American Home Shield and we haven't had any problem with them. At one point in time, we had to replace our microwave and we spoke with them several times because that was a long process. Recently, our claim was for the disposal because it quit working. My husband submitted that claim by phone.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Our heat pump went out. I called American Home Shield to submit a claim and I got great help from their reps. They were really nice to me. I couldn't have asked for better technicians, too. We also had a claim for our washer and dryer but it was so old and out of date that AHS couldn't find parts to fix it. So, it was time to get new one.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
The ice maker on my refrigerator won't make an ice so I made an online claim to American Home Shield. Their technician came out the next day and it was quick. He was pleasant too. I was satisfied with my experience and now, we get too much ice. Having a warranty is like having a life insurance and I would recommend American Home Shield in a heartbeat. I've had no problem and I see all the advertisement about it. AHS has the best plan.
Hi Robert. Thank you for your positive feedback. We hope that you continue to allow AHS to Shield your home from costly repairs in the future.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I did a claim submission online for our cooktop range and it was fairly easy. However, I wasn’t sure if I would be charged before or not so, I tried to call and I was on hold for a very long time. I went ahead and processed it with my credit card, and then I saw that I wasn’t gonna be charged. I had the option. The contractors were in pretty quickly. I asked if they could show me what the issue was because they said it was something very simple. And the contractor did show me but he was a little reluctant.
I said, "Listen, I don’t wanna have to pay somebody $75 if something's just detached as what you're saying. It took you less than five minutes to find it so, if you can show me what it is and save me the inconvenience of waiting a week to get you out here and a week before I could even stop and get online to go out and log in, I would appreciate it." He showed it to me after that. It was just a little wire that had disconnected. And the range is fine now. One should read the contract before purchasing the warranty. I purchased it because it was what our agent recommended when we were buying the house.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for my refrigerator and I had to do that twice. The first time, they chose a contractor and the contractor called and made an appointment. But then the contractor called back and said that they don't service our area, and I figured that was something that American Home Shield should have known. Then I thought that American Home Shield would call me and reschedule the service, but I ended up having to call them again to file another claim for my refrigerator.
The second time, the contractor that American Home Shield chose to do the repair came out, but the contractor told me that there was nothing they could do because the part that was broken was under warranty with the manufacturer. But American Home Shield never called me and said anything, and they left me hanging there, so I was a little disappointed. The warranty pays for itself, but it's a bit annoying when the contractor comes out and tells me that there's nothing they can do and I still have to pay the service fee. So, American Home Shield has left me in the lurch twice. Another thing was, although I could make appointments online, I sat on the phone for over an hour trying to get in touch with American Home Shield and that was disappointing, so I just decided to give up.
I understand your concerns with the delay in service to have your refrigerator repaired. I hope that we continue to service you and provide a better experience.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
We submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and the experience was nice and easy. We had another company that we worked with before but I couldn't believe how much smoother this went. The contractor was good and I was impressed with his timeliness to get back with me. He was more than happy and he gave me his card. I liked to know what was going on so he explained everything he was doing with the furnace. The performance of the furnace has been good so far.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
We had a leak in the upstairs shower on our other house in Madison. I always call American Home Shield when I submit a claim, and it is easy. I had a great experience. The contractor that was sent out was one of the best in San Angelo. I have used him before and their service was excellent. Plus, they were prompt, professional and neat. The contractor went up here and fixed it. Everything was cool. I highly recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
There was a misunderstanding with me getting the warranty when I closed on the house I purchased. I also haven't received the paperwork for the policy so I called American Home Shield to find out where it was. At the same time, I had to call them about my dishwasher because it would not start. The lady I talked to told me that my policy had been sent out and that I should receive it in a couple of days. But she told me that they would take my claim because i was on file and I didn’t need to wait. That was amazing and I was pleasantly surprised. I expected to be told that since the paperwork would be arriving in a couple of days, I should just wait for it and call the right number. So submitting the claim was quick, smooth and easy.
When the contractor came out, he explained who he was and the reason he came. I showed him the dishwasher and he went to work on it. It turned out to be a problem with the motherboard and control board. He called me over and explained what happened. Then, as he was repairing it, he noticed that a couple of wires were broken off. He explained to me that the dishwasher was an older model and that it has been discontinued. And if it gets broken in the future, it’ll be continued to be repaired until the parts couldn't be repaired or becomes unavailable. He told me that I would have to expect that eventually, it could get to a point where the dishwasher could not be repaired anymore and would have to be replaced. He was very professional in warning me in advance about that.
He had the job done quickly within 30 minutes and he was in and out of the house in less than 45 minutes. I told him that I needed to sign something but he said that I didn't as he already notified the warranty company and bid me to have a nice day. Since the repair, I had no problems and the dishwasher has been doing great.
Compared to the warranty company I had in my previous home that flooded, American Home Shield spent very little time getting the work done. Also, the processing with the other company involved a lot of operators and my experience with AHS was much more pleasant. I would recommend them and continue to renew my contract each year while I have the home. I would tell my friends that American Home Shiled took care of my first claim and that they should try them out for themselves. They'd like AHS.
Hello, Rita. Thank you for letting us know about your experience with AHS. We look forward to Shielding your home for many years to come.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
The furnace wouldn't run and it has been going along for about a month. I've done both going online and calling AHS to submit the claim and everything was great. Their representatives were very helpful. I had a couple different contractors. They were responsive, professional and they got to the bottom of the problem. They were also very good with me. The repair has been very good and my entire experience has been quite awesome. I would recommend American Home Shield.
Hi, Donya. We are so pleased to know that your request was resolved and you were happy with the contractors as well as the overall process. Thank you.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I wish American Home Shield would repair things that were damaged when something surges. We had an electrical surge and they don't repair for that, and I am dissatisfied with it. Also, the price has gone up. But we recently had a leak that was going through the ceiling, and we called a plumber and he fixed it. We had some damage because of the leaking so we're having to go through the repair of that with our insurance company, but the work he did was fine.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Both of our hot water heaters got filled up with silk and needed to be drained. I went online and submitted a claim with American Home Shield. The contractors who came out were nice but they just didn’t do a very good job. They didn’t get much of the silk out and my hot water heaters were basically the same as they were. I called them and they said they had to review everything and would get back to me but they haven’t.
I would be glad to speak with you in regard to the water heater service claim and help get the issues resolved. I have sent an email providing you with my contact information.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I needed to have my doorbell replaced. I called American Home Shield and talked to a person and told him what the problem was. He gave me the contractor’s number, the work order number and told me who the person was that would be coming out. It was really easy for me to do. The tech told us what time he would be here and he was 10 minutes early. He was very professional and courteous. He was only here about 15 minutes as the only thing he had to do was replace the actual button that you push on the outside and he did something with the actual doorbell itself and it started working.
Before we got the doorbell fixed, my wife would have to sit here with the door open. Now, we don’t have to worry about sitting here with the door open, especially if we aren't expecting somebody to come. We can just close the door and they will just ring the bell and we’ll let them in. Every time I called AHS, they have taken care of stuff. I called a couple of weeks before because the heating element went out in the stove and a guy came out for that.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I'm a realtor and I always sell American Home Shield to my clients. But since I'm getting quite too many complaints, I've decided to use some other company. My word has to become worth it. I've already complained to the salesperson because this should not be like that. I had an issue with the plumbing and it took too much time to file a claim with AHS. My client asked me to file a claim and said he was on the line for one hour. When I called, I had to wait 45 minutes to get that claim done. It was terrible.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. A social media specialist will follow up with you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
A pharmacist in Mantua Station Drug advised me to get the American Home Shield warranty and I was happy that he did. I couldn't ask for a better service. Kyle was here and he did some plumbing for me. He fixed the shower. I was totally satisfied with him. He was polite, courteous and quick. We had his friend come with him too and both men were awesome. I had no fear of them. They put on their booties and they showed a lot of respect. Now, I can shower in the morning when I get up. I don't have to walk halfway across the house to go take a shower. It is very convenient, thanks to Kyle. I would advise friends to get the warranty, especially when a woman is alone and she doesn't have her husband. I also recommend this for senior citizens. Their income is very restricted. If anything happened to my refrigerator, I couldn't afford it. I would have to finance it, which would cost me more money.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
The microwave's door wouldn’t shut. The microwave wouldn’t be able to tell if its door was shut and it wouldn't start intermittently. Navigating the site of American Home Shield to file the claim online was easy. The contractor that came out to fix the microwave door was great. They were courteous and seemed efficient. I told them that the microwave's functioning was spotty, so they tested it a few times. It seemed to be working after they repaired it, but then two days after they left the problem occurred again. Unfortunately, I've got to call them back out because the issue's popping up again.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I had a leak and by the next day, it was fixed. American Home Shield sent somebody out and was very prompt. It was very efficient, timely and professional.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I submitted my claim online to American Home Shield when our microwave quit functioning and they got it resolved for me. The website navigation was fine and the technician that came out was excellent. I've been with AHS for twenty years and they are efficient. They recommended one service organization who I contacted first but they were disinterested and told me it would be a week or two before they could get out. I called AHS back and they got somebody else and he was here within 24 hours after I heard from him.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate your business.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I had a claim with American Home Shield for the dishwasher which the contractor they sent out is still having problems with. The company that is repairing the dishwasher ordered the part but then the part is broken. It took the tech two hours to get it on and when he got it on, the dishwasher kept leaking. So he said, "I'll call you when we get another part," and I haven't heard from him since. But the contractor American Home Shield sent out to do the furnace, Furnace Doctors, was good and should be on top of their list for everybody. They came out the same day, ordered the part, and constantly called me to keep me updated. It took them hours to put the part on but they came out and were willing to do that.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Sparks started flying at the back of my oven and it shorted itself out on the panel. And we just had a claim on it through American Home Shield. Like everything else, you fix one thing and something else happens. I submitted the claim online then I got a text message and an e-mail that said I had submitted the claim and somebody was going to contact me in 24 hours. We had used the contractor they sent before and they’ve been great. I wasn’t going to be able to be there and I left them a key. The part is not available and I have not heard anything from American Home Shield at this point to see what they’re supposed to do. There’s no way to fix the oven so I’m assuming they’re going to have to replace it.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
The heater thing in the refrigerator wasn't working properly so I submitted the claim online and the AHS website was very user-friendly. Then I got an email telling me who the provider would be. The contractor they sent was very thorough, knew what he was talking about and corrected the problem. Since then the refrigerator has been working fine.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I've had a claim with American Home Shield. The agitator had disconnected from my washing machine. I submitted my claim online and the online submission was great. It was user-friendly and simple. The contractor who came out here was great. He tried to get the screw out there and it was not successful. The screw was lodged in the middle part of the agitator and it broke whenever he put it in. I'm in the next step of trying to get it replaced with American Home Shield. I've spoken with their representative and I've given her all the information about the washing machine that I have now but I have not heard anything yet.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I recently submitted a claim with American Home Shield for a water heater. I did it online and it was fine. It was a lot quicker than doing it on the phone and I didn’t have to wait on hold forever to talk to somebody. The technician that came out did a good job but he muttered and complained the whole time he was working so it was weird. But the repair has been fine and smooth, other than the few hours that had taken the tech to get the water heater in. But American Home Shield has been very good for us in terms of providing help when we needed it. I would certainly recommend them. I would also tell my friends that American Home Shield is a good way. We have already shared with people that it’s great to have them in case you have an emergency repair. It provides some good peace of mind knowing that it can be taken care of quickly and easily.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
American Home Shield’s process when submitting a claim works great. I can use the online thing any time of the day and can check the status online and what's going on. It works and it’s up to the modern standards. Most of the things happen online and I can keep an eye on the status. I don’t mind doing phone calls, but in some cases, the online system is more visual. There were some connection issues with the air conditioner recently and the electrician was able to get things aligned. He was very quick and professional. It worked out great and I was very satisfied.
I also like that I have two different options for payment and it's convenient. I had another claim that all of a sudden corrected itself. And then I had the option to either pay now or pay later. I paid the $100 anyway, but in that one claim that I had regarding the pool, all of a sudden, the technicians came back on their own. We called online and canceled that because they hadn't ordered the technician yet. That was cool and it saved everybody’s time and efforts.
Hi, Petri. We agree that the website is so easy to manage. Thank you for letting us know about your experience.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I've had AHS for a couple of years and I'm pretty happy with it. We filed a claim for our dryer and the contractor AHS sent figured out the problem for me really quickly. The problem ended up being the plug that the dryer was going into. Since the contractor was an appliance guy, he couldn't fix it. I didn't think it was covered by AHS so I just called an electrician to fix it. Everything has been fine since the repair.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
We've been satisfied with American Home Shield over the years that we've had them. And most of the time, we submit our claims online because it's convenient. When we didn't have any hot water, we filed a request to have someone come and look at our water heater. And they came out, they were prompt and very good. But they didn't have to do anything because we found out that my husband had accidentally turned off the hot water, so it was a $100 really wasted. We're getting ready to move. And we're going to continue to have the service when we move to our new home as well.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Our freezer was not functioning well. The temperature would increase so we could not plug it in. Also, there would be ice at the back. We would like to take it apart and blow dry with a hairdryer and try to get all the ice melted. It was not a one-time fix and we did it twice already. So, we decided to use our insurance. I filed a claim using our account and we have been doing it online. It was easy and self-explanatory. The contractors that came out have all been great. But there was one where we submitted a trouble ticket for our disposal and nobody came out, which worked out great because no one ever confirmed and we were able to fix the disposal. I didn't get a chance to cancel the ticket and they still did not come out.
Working with American Home Shield is amazing because I know that every single time there is something wrong with the house. When we purchased the warranty, one of our concerns was the fact that our house is 30 years old and some of the appliances have been there for a little while. And what is nice is that it is going to cost me $75 for a minimum or maximum. It is nice to have that coverage and not have to worry financially which is what I like. You have peace of mind when you know that your appliances are covered. I love American Home Shield and I would totally recommend using it.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I had a plumbing issue with the washer and dryer. The shut-off valve was all rusted and leaking and the people that came to hook it up would not run the cycle through it because they didn’t want to turn that valve on. They said that if they turned it on, it could bust and rupture and they didn’t want to take the chance. So I called American Home Shield and it took almost an hour to get through.
The plumber was very good and he explained everything to me. He looked at the valve, turned it on and it started leaking really bad. I told him that it needs to be replaced, but he said that he didn’t have that type of a valve system that was on there so he had to cut my pipes off for him to put on a tub faucet. And then he said that since it had to be modified, they wouldn't cover the expense so I had to pay out of pocket on that besides the $75 service charge. It only took him 15 minutes to pull it off and put the valve on and he charged me $225, but he let it go for $190 so he helped me out that way a bit.
And then, on the electrical issue with the breaker, the contractor reset it and it was fine so they didn’t do anything. Of course, he had to come out for the service call. He said he couldn't do anything for the bedroom light, fan, and light that comes on at different hours. So, I wasn’t too happy with the service. I thought AHS should have covered the plumbing at least and they didn’t.
In the patio, I had installed this aluminum wood cabinet system in between the rafters. It was leaking bad and so I'm going there and put some kind of a shield in since they'll rot up the roof there. I figured AHS isn't going to cover that either so I'm going to take care of that myself because I hate to charge a call and come look at it and then they're going tell me that it had nothing to do with them. I'm very dissatisfied with AHS's service and I'm seriously thinking that if something happens, I'm going to just have someone else fix it for me and hopefully, it won't be as much. I wouldn't recommend AHS to my friends because I wouldn't want them to go through the same experience that I had.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. A social media specialist will follow up with you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
My most recent claim experience with American Home Shield was excellent. Everything was handled and they got it all done within a week so I was happy. There was a failure on the gas line and there was a leak. American Home Shield sent a plumber out, but he couldn't find the leak so they sent another for detection. But another company had to come out the next morning because the original company they sent out couldn't come out for four or five more days. And the guy fixed it and then he went and pulled the permit. He got the inspector out there the first thing in the morning. So, I had gas after going without gas for 48 hours and I was very happy.
And then they sent a drywaller out toward the end of the week. He came all the way down from Edmond and he didn't realize that the ceiling was high so he came out first thing Monday morning and got it all patched up and I painted it that night. I'm really happy with it as well. The whole procedure took a week, but the actual leak was fixed within 24 hours and that was all inspected and put back together within 48 hours. American Home Shield was on the ball and has always stayed on top of things.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
American Home Shield is worth the try. I've only used them a couple of times but so far, so good. My last completed claim was for the air conditioner that wasn't cooling. They guy that they sent knew what he was doing and fixed me up. Then a little over a week ago, I filed a claim for the ice maker but the contractor didn't have the part so he had to order it. When he will back depends on how long it will take for the part to come in, maybe three to five business days. Still, it was simple to file a claim. I just did it online.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
Holy cow, what a scam. On Friday late afternoon, February 23, 2018, our furnace went out. It was a freezing night so we immediately contacted American Home Shield for help. The next day, they informed us that they were overbooked and so they authorized us to find our own vendor. The following Monday, we obtained a quote from the only vendor able to respond on short notice. The quote was submitted to AHS the following day.
Once the quote was submitted AHS waited another three days and then told us they wanted a second opinion from a firm that is miles and miles away. Or in plain English, an hour drive and then another hour ferry boat ride. That firm, after a two-day delay, came out and confirmed the first opinion as to the condition of the furnace. Then after another delay, AHS informed us that they would install a furnace (of their choice within the range of specifications of our existing furnace.) When we ask, as they anticipated, if they had a cash-in-lieu of installation provision, their response was lightning fast. "Sure" they told us and here is the amount, $1,484.79, which is a fraction of the cost quoted by every other servers we approached.
Every HVAC vendor in our county refused to deal with this company. Then, the vendor that rendered the second opinion told us that they deal with AHS as a means for obtaining additional business. In other words, we believe that they low-ball their labor quotes to AHS to obtain new customer's business. They then offered to send us a quote for a "much better" system that we would pay for out of our own pocket.
Guess what, the quote was ($13,581.03) much, much, higher than any of the five other firms we approached for the same model inverter heat pump system. And that was without 8.9% sales tax or the $1400 out of pocket expenses we were told to pay to deal with electrical issues. By coincidence, the five quotes were obtained before the furnace went out. We had explored the option of a heat pump system and obtained quotes before rejecting that approach as impractical for this specific location. Those quotes were all in the $7,000 to $9,000 range.
The lesson here is simple: AHS delays just enough (12 frigid days) to make an old couple desperate. They might have mentioned "their firm" right at the beginning, but did not even hint about that possibility. Their "second opinion" firm agrees to work at well below industry rates as a means to obtain much higher priced business at the back end. Then, AHS low-balls us with their designated firm and their furnace, setting the stage for us to accept a reduced cash out. Meanwhile, their designated firm offers to come in and install a system at a rate far higher than anyone else in the neighborhood.
This all makes bait and switch look like child's play. AHS has no business operating in this marketplace. For a $620 policy and a $75 service fee, no one should seek this insurance if their appliances are more costly then a dishwasher. Because AHS is not going to come through in a timely fashion, if our experience is any indication. These are the tactics that give insurance a terrible reputation and we are frankly both very cold and very offended by their treatment of us. I spent 7.5 hours on the telephone over ten days trying to get simple answers to our questions. Simply pathetic!
Hello, Richard. I do apologize that you had to endure low temps for so many days before a resolution was reached. No one should have to be in frigid temps for that amount of time. A Social Media Specialist will be contacting you to discuss this service request in more detail.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I called American Home Shield on the 9th for a microwave claim. It is going to be a month and I still don’t have a workable microwave. It was a Friday, and they didn't tell me that it would take business days to get the problem corrected. I was assuming they would call me back on Saturday. Then the guy who did the initial visit just took a flashlight, looked at it and said, “Oh, I have this problem all the time.” He said that I needed a fuse and a new C-board so I was thinking he had the part in his car but he didn't. He said that he was going to submit my information to American Home Shield and send it right back. But he didn’t. I called them on Saturday but I couldn't get anybody. I called back Monday and American Home Shield told me that they didn't receive the information. So I called the company again and they said they mailed it out Friday. So then I called back to AHS and was a little irate. Then all of a sudden they found the information.
They told me that they have to put the thing into a part where they have to send away for the part. That has never happened before. I always had a contractor that had the part in his car. So I didn't understand me sending away and getting a newer part. They said it would take between five and seven business days and they kept jumping me around from person to person. I felt like I was at city hall. Every time I talked to somebody different, I had to go through the whole process of telling my story over and over. I got to the point where I started writing things down from the different times I called. It was pathetic.
Finally, the part came back between the 16th and 20th. Another guy brought the part in, put it in and made the microwave beep. But then he said that the microwave was going to have to be replaced. At that point, I was really upset because I had been without a microwave since the 9th of March. He said that I have to put a request in for AHS to order a new microwave, or that they can buy one and it would take between 7 to 10 days for AHS to refund our money. I said that I was already paying a service fee. Why would I go out here and spend money when they were supposed to supply it? That didn’t make sense to me so I said that I was not doing it.
Over the last week, I've been having issues with American Home Shield calling me back. The person who’s supposed to get new appliances don't take in calls. They only call back. They said that they would call back within 24 to 48 hours but I told them that I work all day so I will not be available for them to be calling me in between those hours. I gave them a time in which they could call me and I also said that if they couldn't call me, then they should call my husband and I gave them his number. A lot of times, they called when I couldn't talk to them. Finally, somebody called me back. We just got the number of the microwave that we're going to use today. They gave us the date when they are supposed to come back and put the new microwave in and it would be April 10th.
I asked them if there was anything they could do for me because I was not satisfied with my service. They said that I have to write a letter. They gave me the address so I could write to the corporation itself. The contractor wants to blame American Home Shield and American Home Shield wants to blame the contractor. Anybody wants to blame somebody, but in the end I'm the one who’s suffering. I work all the time and I have microwavable food so I can just come in and cook my food. But I can't even do that now. I have to turn my oven on to get something done.
All I kept getting was, "Oh, I'm sorry. Is there anything else I can help you with?” I don’t need help with anything else. I need this problem resolved. I never could talk to a supervisor or anybody in charge either. It's like there’s no accountability. It would do them justice if they have contractors that can be depended on. They need contractors that have the parts available for people. If AHS is taking all the information down on a certain appliance that we're using, the contractors should already know what part to have and to have it ready on the double when they come back to the house. It shouldn't take more than a week. It used to be that way when the contractor took money upfront once they finished the job. But now, AHS takes the money off the credit card or they wait till after.
Around the same time I submitted the claim for the microwave, I had a plumbing issue fixed. And because I was having so much problems with the microwave, I went in with the garbage disposal claim and did the lay work. I put the claim in over the phone and once they told me who the plumber was and it was someone I had used before, I called the plumber and made the appointment myself. The garbage disposal was dripping water so the plumber put a new part in, and he had the part in his car. So I don’t understand how American Home Shield has contractors that have parts and other contractors that don’t. I told American Home Shield to not give me the same contractor back that has to put the microwave in, although I have to use them now because they already took their service fee. But after that, I told them to take me off the list for this contractor.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. A social media specialist will follow up with you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I've had American Home Shield for about 14 years and I've only had one claim on the Chicago property so far. It was for the toilet and the sink and the first guy that we had on the service order wouldn't call me back even though I called them four times. But the replacement person has been amazing. I'm waiting for the part for the sink and he texts me everything. I have never seen anybody do so much follow up in my life. The stuff now in Chicago has been good but Vegas has been a little irritating. Generally my experience with American Home Shield is that the staff doesn't know the policies. The Vegas property is a rental and they told my realtor that the faucet was not covered but I knew the faucet was. I told them I have the ultimate upgrade and they don't get it. Plus, I had to spend an hour trying to get through and battle with them, tell the realtor and then the realtor's got to call. It's ridiculous.
If you have to call American Home Shield, you're going to be on the phone for at least an hour. You're on hold for 30 minutes at least then you get to talk to somebody. It's an ordeal and it's hard to be happy when you get put to the ringer constantly. Their customer service is not very good and they need to hire more people. But I like the basis of the home warranty. It is a good value if you know how to use the policy. I signed up my brother in Alabama and I've recommended it to people here.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
American Home Shield has been great. My dishwasher was leaking and the fan on my HVAC unit wasn’t shutting off automatically. I did both with them a couple weeks of each other. Within the week that I noticed the issues were going on, I went online to submit the claims and within half an hour, they let me know which contractor they contacted and to expect a call from them. At both times that I filed, they had somebody at my house within 24 hours.
The contractors were cool, professional, really thorough and they fixed whatever was wrong. Both Julio, the guy that came to service my HVAC, and Jaren, who fixed my dishwasher, were awesome dudes and they knew what they were talking about. I don’t know anything about dishwashers or HVACs and they simplified it as much as possible for me and I was able to understand what the problem was. My dishwasher no longer leaks and my fan turns off automatically. My experience with American Home Shield has been hassle-free. Go with them.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
American Home Shield's online submission process was easy, intuitive and worked just fine. I submitted a claim for a heating issue three months ago and they handled it perfectly. The contractor was on time, polite and took care of the issue within two days because he had to order a part. It was resolved to my satisfaction and I have recommended AHS.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
When I tried to turn the heat on, it just didn’t come on downstairs. I got online to submit a claim with American Home Shield and scheduled for someone to come out. Every time I called them, it was always trying to find someone to come out and they sent somebody out. The contractor that came out for the heater knew what he was doing. He fixed it and it has been performing well since then.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I called the toll-free number for American Home Shield to submit a claim for my washer. They were very professional. The contractor who came did what he said and did an excellent job. He ordered the part and when the part came back in, AHS called me and let me know that the part was available and that the tech was ready to come back and put it in. Everything has been working properly now.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I had a plumbing claim submitted online. The website was good but I did not get a notification real quick so I called American Home Shield. Then, the tech from Drain Masters came out and did a great job, and I was extremely happy with him. He got things working and left. We didn’t have any issues. I've always thought American Home Shield is a rip-off. I'm like a gambler who thinks I'm not going to need it, so I don’t use it. Probably wouldn’t have bought it except we weren’t too sure about the house, but it has completely changed my thinking on it. It's well worthwhile. I've seen that there are a couple of other people that are getting ready to buy a home and I told them to get a hold of American Home Shield to purchase it.
Hi, Brad. I completely understand your train of thought in regards to the policy not being worth your money. Usually, after a few work orders, you realize that it is worth the money after all. We are happy to Shield your home from costly repairs.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
My shower had a leak so I called American Home Shield and told them what I needed. They sent a guy out here and he explained everything to me and told me what he was going to do and how he’s going to fix it. He had the work order and I signed it when he finished the job. He was very professional and the shower has been wonderful since. AHS has been great for me. They've been very responsive and I’ve had nothing but good rapport with them. Sign up!
Reviewed April 4, 2018
My washing machine has not worked since November. I normally submit my claims with American Home Shield by going online and leaving a message as to what is not working. I can hardly get a person on the line, so I don’t have a choice but to do it online. If I get a person on the line, I will hold for over an hour. I had a good interaction with the contractor that came out to repair my washing machine. Since I dealt with this company for the last two or three times that they came out, they've been fine. They told me that they were there to put the new part in and that it was virtually a new machine that they had rebuilt after all the updates that they had done to my washing machine. The last time that they were here was on Tuesday and I had good service from them. The washing machine has been performing well since the repair.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
The heater wasn't turning on. I had a claim for it about four months before that and it came on and it stayed on for about 15 seconds, then it clicked off. This time, it didn't do anything. I filed the claim for it online and the contractors that they sent were pretty good and very professional. They came in and pretty much knew what the issue was. When they started troubleshooting the problem, they pulled out the fuse, got another fuse and put it in. As they were putting that second fuse in, it started arcing and it blew that fuse. So, they said that there were some wires that were rubbing. They took it off and got another fuse and put it back in. Everything was working fine as advertised. I had American Home Shield since around 2000 and I was always the one who waits for an operator. But this time, I did everything online and it was really quick. It was on a Sunday and I heard back from them, and the next day, Monday, the contractors were here.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield regarding my oven. I did it online and navigating through their website was fine and easy. However, it took them about four days to finally get it to work the way it is supposed to. The first time the contractors came out, they fixed the igniter switch for the oven. A week later, I tried to use the boiler and it didn't work so they came back for that. But, they had trouble with that. The first tech ordered the part but the other tech came out and thought the first one didn't order it right. I had to call Sears several times then we finally got that ordered. The last tech who came the other day finally figured out that the first tech had wired it wrong and the part wasn't defective to begin with. But everything has been performing fine now. The warranty is valuable for certain things. I had a pipe break this winter but the warranty didn't work for that. But, I understand that it has its purpose and overall, it's a good value.
I am pleased to hear that you found it easy to navigate through our online portal. Also, I am glad that everything worked out and the contractors were able to order the right part and repair your oven. I hope that you American Home Shield warranty continues to serve its value to you.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I had several electrical outlets that were not working right and I went online and submitted a claim for that with American Home Shield. I had a link on my phone and then I signed in. It found me right away and then I submitted it. The online submission process was really easy. The contractors contacted me, set up a time, came out when they said they were going to, and did what they said they were going to. Overall, their work was good.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
When our swimming pool thing got broken, I called American Home Shield and told them to come out and fix it. I also told them what exactly was going with it. I always call anything in that needs repairs. So they came out and said they can do the job. However, a specific thing on it was not covered under the policy. And it would have been nicer if they could have told us that over the phone when we were specific with them and we told them the issue, particularly the crack on it. They could have said they don't cover that, instead of sending somebody out and have anyone come out and tell us the same thing.
After they said it wasn't covered, I called the company and told them what the contractors had told me. Also, I didn't feel that I needed to pay that copay because they should have told us that from the get-go. The representative from AHS offered a refund for the money we had already paid out and we're still waiting for it. This was a better experience than the last experience we had where they didn't cover something as well. And we told them right off the bat what it was and attempted them to give us the refund but they didn't. So I tipped on to get it to higher-ups and for whatever reason, they just negated that. I even told them that I don't understand why they would do that when they know it wasn't covered. They said it was my responsibility as a homeowner to check out our policy and read the fine print so I will know exactly what's covered and what isn't.
I said to them that I thought all I had to do is pick up the phone and tell them what's going on and ask if it is covered or not, They told me that it was covered, it's recorded that it was covered but they didn't want to refund the money. So, we almost quit the company at that point in time, and we ended up not. We ended up staying with it.
Another thing is that we have another property on the same block and it's already been two and a half months and they're trying to fix our refrigerator. It's been months of just waiting and I just wish they would have told me that I could buy a little tiny fridge for my mom. She's elderly and then I have a brother who is handicapped. The representative from AHS told me that I could buy a tiny fridge and then they can reimburse me up to $75. I wish they would have told us that a long time ago. I submitted the request for the $75, so hopefully, they'll refund that.
Additionally, they came back out again recently and there's something wrong with the compressor still. So I called American Home Shield and told them the inconvenience is awful. Plus the oil from the refrigerator was so heavy and there was so much of it that it saturated the house. We had to open up the doors and everything. I asked them if there's anything they can do because I don't want them to come back out again and also put my mom and my brother through that experience.
The representative double checked on it and called the company up and the company said the compressor's under warranty. She would have offered a cashout but then, they cannot do that because it's under warranty. So now, it's just a matter of waiting again and seeing how long it takes for them to come out. On the other hand, what we're going to do is as soon as they fix this refrigerator, I'm going to cancel both policies, on the two houses. Although the guys that came out were doing their job to the best of their ability. I've just been very gracious but I'm just tired and had enough.
We would love to hear more about your experience in an effort to resolve your issue, social media rep will follow up with you soon.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
Our air conditioner wasn't working properly. I called American Home Shield, which was my first time calling them out since I had them. I told them what was going on and they sent a technician out. The technician called me 30 minutes prior to ask if it was a good time to come out and check. He came, looked at the AC and found the problem. He told me what was going on with the unit and what he needed to do to make it work properly. The AC was out for a week because they had to contact American Home Shield and get the approval first to get the part that was needed. He ordered a new part and he came back as soon as they got it. He installed it and fixed the air conditioner. We got air and everything is working now.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
We filed our most recent claim with American Home Shield for a heater. Andy, the contractor, hasn’t shown up yet, and the heater still has a problem, so I’m waiting for him to contact me. Another issue that I’m trying to resolve is regarding a downdraft for a kitchen cooktop that I wanted to get installed. AHS already gave me the total part but no one seems to want to set it up, and I’m not getting much satisfaction with that issue. And every time I’ve had a guy out there, they said that they wouldn’t fix it and they wouldn’t do a replacement. My cooktop was damaged, so we’re cooking in this house with pins. I also had a Russian from Colorado Springs look at the cooktop and the downdraft, and he said he couldn't fix it as it was broken. And he didn’t want to come back and fix it because he took it apart.
This cooktop is what affected us the most as it needs a bit of work, too. I was trying to get somebody I could count on and AHS gave me a name. I’m waiting for them to give me a callback and set it up. I’m trying at least to have the contractors come out and if they can’t fix it, American Home Shield should try and resolve it someway as that’s what they advertised. I’m not too happy with my experience with American Home Shield.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I've had the washer for 12 years when American Home Shield replaced it. There had been previous repairs on it. It started having problems with leakage, not spinning out, and getting the water out of it. I submitted a claim over the phone, which I prefer because I'd rather talk to someone. And, the claims rep handled everything very well. The service I had with the contractors was very good too.
Every time I ever spoke with anyone, they just handle it right away and get on top of it. It was an inconvenience not to be able to use your washing machine. We have to go to a laundromat. The technicians decided that the replacement parts were going to be more expensive than what the washing machine was worth. So far, the replacement washing machine is working great. My experience with American Home Shield has all been positive.
Yesssssss! Now that is what we like to hear Laura. Thank you for taking the time to post your positive experience with American Home Shield. We look forward to taking care of your warranty needs. Have a beautiful week!
Reviewed April 4, 2018
My dishwasher wasn't working so I put in a work order for it for someone to come out with American Home Shield. They sent an email right away on who was going to be contacting me and their contractor contacted me right away. The technician came out and he was on time. He got straight to the dishwasher, showed us what the problem was and fixed it. He was quick. It was a really good experience and I would highly recommend American Home Shield.
Channion,
I enjoyed reading your review about your most recent experience to have your dishwasher repaired. At American Home Shield we thrive to send contractors that will deliver you with fast service and a good experience. I hope that you continue to have a good experience.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
The dryer was making a funny noise. The contractor got right to work and saw the problem. It turned out that when the contractor opened it up, he found a sponge had somehow gotten down there. He explained what had happened and he was gone. He was very professional. If anyone asks me about American Home Shield, I would tell them that it's a good deal.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
The hot water wasn’t shutting off in the secondary bathroom, so I had to get the technicians out here and change the steel. I submitted the claim with American Home Shield over the phone and the interaction I had with the representative quick and cordial. It took two days to see the contractor but he was professional and on time. I’m happy with American Home Shield and they’ve taken care of everything that I’ve had to take care of.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
My washing machine wasn’t working. It was turning on, but the water was coming out from the bottom and I was afraid of my laundry room. It's up on the second floor and the floor is getting wet. It was damaged like my ceiling and everything, but AHS came through. Submitting the claim was a very easy process. The contractors came on the second day, but they had to order the part. They had to replace the pump and that took almost a week. The contractor was excellent and he was a very quick worker. However, the fee went up to $145. It should be $125 the last time I put a claim in and that was less than a year ago and then it went up to $135. Other than that, everything was excellent and AHS took care of the problem. If anybody was looking for a home warranty, I will recommend AHS because I haven't had a bad experience with them.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I have a claim for our dryer. The contractor identified the problem very quickly and ordered the parts. The parts came in and I got the phone call this morning but we had an issue with one of the service guys. He wasn’t able to come out and meet the deadline so we rescheduled for Monday afternoon which is fine. So far, I’m fine with American Home Shield and I’m happy with the providers. I file my claims on the phone instead of online because I want to talk to a live person. I want some responsibility and accountability. I don’t want to just schedule online and hope that somebody’s going to call me. If something’s broken and I wanted some help right now, I will be told that they will get to me within 24-48 hours. We’re on the back side of the contract when it comes to the time to renew the warranty for our house and we’re probably going to open up an American Home Shield account.
My wife and I have been selling real estate since 2000 and we’ve been recommending First American and then they literally fell off. It’s sad to say that they haven’t been treating our customers well and us too. We mandate that all of our buyers or sellers use a home warranty company. The home inspection is very good but I’ve had situations that during the first week after closing, something bad has happened. It’s either the refrigerator, air conditioner, a washing machine, a dryer, a plumbing leak or an electrical problem that wasn’t discovered. And when you have a buyer who spent all the money in their account plus borrowing a lot of money in the form of a mortgage and the last thing they want to have is a washing machine that isn’t working and the laundry for two kids piling up. So it's a great peace of mind having a home warranty that’s why we believe in them now. I have recommended American Home Shield to everybody I know.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I phoned American Home Shield to file a claim for the stove and set up an appointment. The contractor came out, looked at it, ordered the part and repaired it. The stove has been excellent since then.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
The fan of the heater was blowing but no heat was coming out. I went over the phone and submitted a claim. And the guy that American Home Shield sent fixed the fan. My son was at home when the contractor came and he said that the contractor was a nice guy. Now, the heater is working. I love American Home Shield and I highly recommend anybody to go through them. I have told people about them already. Their service is quick and you get results. Everything that I've called to American Home Shield has been remedied and been taken care of.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
We bought the house and closed in on August 1. The garage door opener was working just fine back then, but within four months it wasn’t working at all. I didn’t even know if that was covered or not, but I looked at the policy and saw that it was. I filed a claim with American Home Shield and was told there would be a $75 charge for it, which was fine. The company that American Home Shield called could not have been any better. They were superb.
The guy came and found out that the garage opener was improperly installed. And he was amazed that it was functioning at all or that it had functioned for six years. Because of the nature of the problem, it wasn’t covered under my policy, but I was so impressed with the folks that came out that I negotiated a deal with them to replace it with me paying for it. And that’s exactly what we did and it now works like a charm, so I was very satisfied. In effect, I paid American Home Shield $75 to send me to the right people, but that was fine.
The guy that came out was on time, polite, competent and thorough. I liked him very much. He called his brother, who owns the company and has a lot more experience than him, because it was such an unusual situation. He had never seen it before, and his brother said that it was put in essentially backwards as far as the tension is concerned. When they came out in a few weeks later to put the new one in, they had to be very careful about how they took the old one down because it had been put in so wrong. I paid Them $330 for labor and I bought the new controller for $150. So, it was about $500 to get my whole problem solved, plus the $75 to American Home Shield.
The online process for filing the claim was just fine. And American Home Shield communicated with me several times, asking me how things were going, and I communicated back. I didn’t have a single problem with them and hopefully in the remainder of this year I won’t file any more claims, but if I do I’m sure I’ll have a good experience. I've also recommended them.
Hi, Don. Although your issue was not covered, we are pleased to know that you enlisted the services of the contractor that we dispatched to your home. We look forward to servicing your home for many years to come.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
There was a problem with my air conditioner. I called American Home Shield and asked for a service. The experience submitting a claim was fine. The techs came out and fixed the air conditioner. Their service was fine as well.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
There was a leak in the new house that I bought. I called AHS on the phone and the rep was very helpful and knowledgeable. The contractor was cool, nice and quiet too. He came, did his job and left. He didn’t really talk much. This was my first experience with AHS and I'm pretty sure I'll use them down the line for more.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
It takes so long for American Home Shield to get a contractor out. When I had a claim for the air conditioner, I had to wait a week for the air conditioner people to come out. And it was so hot in the summer that I had to go to my sisters because we could not stay in the house. Then when I filed a claim for the water heater leak, I had explained to them that it was leaking water and I needed someone to come out immediately to cut it off. But they said that the water tank was probably just emptying out and that it was not an emergency. but as the night went on, it was still leaking.
I had to call AHS back and tell them that it was an emergency because water was running in my garage and messing up the wall. So they said that they would get the people to come out the next morning, which was a Saturday. The leak also set up black mold around the little wooden stand that the water heater sits down. And by the time the guy from the company that AHS was sending showed up, I had found somebody and had it cut off already.
That guy sent by AHS just looked at the water heater and said that I needed a new one. I asked him if he could do it today, but he said that he had to get an approval from AHS first, so he could probably do it on Monday. By that time, I had found someone to put in the water heater. Though he did do a good job replacing the knobs on my shower.
I called American Home Shield and told them that I had someone else put in the water heater for me, and so they said that they would pay for the water heater because the guy they sent out would have figured that this other company wanted $900 out of my pocket, including a $289 charge for the pan which only cost $35 when the guy, who I had it done, got it. It was ridiculous. But AHS ended up giving me the money for the cost of the water heater.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I called in the claim for our stove and AHS sent New Life Appliances. The guy who came was brilliant and outstanding. AHS ended up buying us out. They paid for the stove, we went and bought a new unit, and it works great. AHS' monthly premium is expensive but so far, it's been good and worth it.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
We had the same issues come back that were not fixed. The first time, we had somebody that American Home Shield sent out to fix the refrigerator as there was something with the refrigerator not cooling properly. The guy that fixed it the first time said it was a seal, but two weeks later, we had the same problem. There was another contractor that came out and discussed to order a part. The experience has been okay as far as getting to us quickly. But the problem was not solved the first time around. Now we're having to pay another $100 deductible, which is not good. But we submitted that claim online and navigating through their website was easy. The techs who came were very good, quick and professional. Although the refrigerator hasn't been repaired yet and we're waiting for a part, American Home Shield has been good. It's a good thing to have and I'll recommend it to people.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I had an excellent experience with my most recent claim with AHS. Navigating their site was very easy when I made my claim. A very professional guy came and he was really good. He told me what was going on and the parts that we needed. I was having trouble with my ice maker and he found another problem and he ended up taking care of both of them. He was done really quickly and the refrigerator has been working great after his repair. Having the warranty has been very valuable and I'd highly recommend AHS.
Hi, Louis. We are so happy to hear that your service request was taken care of promptly and efficiently. Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
The rollers in my dryer had broken. I went online to American Home Shield and then usually it takes about three days. But I was really forcing it and the contractor they had chosen had a cancellation so he showed up within 15 minutes so I was really satisfied. Everything was fixed right away and he replaced the rollers. The dryer now works the same as it did before but without the loud noise that it had with the broken rollers. He did a great job.
I had some very bad feedback for American Home Shield in the past and it was a horrific time, so I was very surprised with this most recent claim. I had an air-conditioner that was broken and the contractor came out and looked at it. He quoted me a different price and I was made to pay for the Freon to put in there which was as much as $1,000 additional cost. So I was just going to buy the Freon myself and have my friend fix the problem. But the contractor said it was part of their contract and that they were required to do it. I ended up buying a brand new air-conditioner because of that.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
My dryer had an issue and I filed a claim for it with American Home Shield over the phone. I told them what the problem was and they set up an appointment with one of their vendors. The tech came in but he had to come back a second time wherein he found out what the problem was and fixed it. But I have to pay an initial fee anytime the vendor comes out and if they don't fix it on the first time, I am charged $100 which the vendor said that I wasn’t supposed to be charged at all.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
My garage door opener quit. I submitted a claim online and then I got an email saying they received it and they had contacted Precision Garage Door Openers and that I would be expecting a call from them. Within an hour, I got a call from Precision Garage Door to set up an appointment. The tech who came was exactly on time. He messed around with my opener, figured out what the problem was, went to his truck and had the part. It took him a couple of adjustments but he was in and out of there within an hour and a half and it's working better than it worked before.
I also had American Home Shield last Summer for my AC unit and it was the same thing. They were prompt in responding to me. I live in Bakersfield which is hot, so it was really hot during the time I called. I heard from American Home Shield right away. They scheduled with the air conditioner people but they were backed up on their end, so it took a couple of days. But once they came out, they had to order the part, they got it after a couple of days and they got it fixed. I've had no problems with them.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I had work done with AHS and they have all been good. But I couldn't get service when I needed it and I had to wait for three to five days because of where I live. It's my choice where I live but I still think AHS could do a better job in sending somebody out within 24 hours versus 72 hours. I usually call in and I tell them what my issue is, then they find somebody. But sometimes that contractor couldn't see me until they were out here doing other jobs because they didn't want to come here. I'm about 20 minutes away from the city and they didn't want to make that just one trip. Then AHS would tell me that that was my only choice if I wanted to use them.
Also, I was never told that I didn't have a water softener coverage. I was supposed to read the contract thoroughly and I knew it was part of signing it, but I assumed that would have been covered. When I purchased this house three years ago, I wanted to make sure I had something just in case because it's an older house for 20 years old. When I got the paperwork from AHS, there were so many fine lines in them. The rep went over everything with me on the contract but I didn’t feel like she was doing her job. So, I went and got my own coverage for the water softener.
Another issue I have with AHS is that sometimes when I call something in, they'll tell me I don't have enough warranty. That's impossible and I was never notified of anything. When I had issues in the past about getting a straight answer and knowing what was going on, I'd say, "Okay, thank you" and I'd hang up. When I called again, they'd say that my contract was all good. I came to find out later, too, that there are a lot of places that AHS doesn't cover either. It’s like a give and take. When I had to get my radiant heat fixed during Christmas, it took me two to three weeks to get it fixed. It didn't really bother me because I wasn't home. American Home Shield said they had some space heaters and they put them in the house for me. In the other house in San Antonio, I had a problem with the rubber that seals my dishwasher. I called AHS to fix it but it never got really fixed. Then, they turned around and said that it was not under warranty.
Other than that, the contractors who made it out were good. When I first had an issue, they sent out Stuart Plumbing and they took care of the problem. The second time that I had an issue, AHS told me that Stuart Plumbing couldn't come out because they no longer had a contract with them. But when I called Stuart Plumbing, they said, "What are they talking about?" So sometimes, it seems like the people at AHS that answer the phone don't have very much knowledge. When I called AHS back, the rep I talked to said that Stuart Plumbing could come out and that they would send them whatever was needed so that they could accept the job. So, there was a lot of contradiction and it could be frustrating.
Then, when I called AHS for the 3rd time, they told me that Stuart Plumbing couldn't come out, so they sent another company called Moreno to fix my water heater. Then, I found out from the 5th guy who came out for the same appliance when I had trouble later that the job wasn't done right through Moreno. I had an issue again after I had Moreno here and when I asked AHS for Stuart Plumbing, they told me that I didn’t have an option and that the contractor would be whoever they could get a hold of. But I didn't like everybody coming in my house and I would rather keep that same person or company coming, if possible, because I live up in the mountain. The last contractor that came out was Rex Plumbing and they were great. Now, everything has been taken care of.
All in all, I just take AHS with a grain of salt. Eventually, if they continue having issues I'm sure I'll start looking elsewhere. But I tend to just let things go and keep on going back to American Home Shield. I've never used anybody else because, in the past, the house that we lived in was under a warranty of some sort, so warranties come out taking care of stuff. My father-in-law had AHS and he recently canceled the warranty on March 19th. But AHS billed him until the end of March. When he called them about it, they said that they bill throughout for the following month after canceling his contract.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
The garage door opener went bad and needed to be replaced. I called American Home Shield and they submitted the claim to whoever they deal with in the city here. American Home Shield gave me the contractor's phone number, and either he called me or I called him. Then it was taken care of from there without any problem. The contractor that came out was very good and the garage door has no problems now. We haven't had major issues, but there are a few things I wish they would cover that they don’t, though I can understand why. Other than that, I would recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
AHS has been good to us and I would recommend them. We had a plumbing issue in the laundry room and we called American Home Shield to make a claim. They scheduled someone very quickly and their rep was very good. The contractor who came out was very professional and courteous. The pipe that comes off the wall was broken and he had to put in a new one then he sealed it. Everything was good. Then, we have a leak and it looks like it's coming from the toilet tank in another bathroom. We thought AHS would get the thing fixed sooner, but the first appointment available is on Saturday so we'd be getting it fixed by then.
Hi, Yaman. Plumbing issues can be THE WORST! Thank you for letting us know that your requests for service were resolved.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
We had a heating issue and I submitted a claim for that with American Home Shield online. The contractor who came out was very professional and very nice. One of the fans was busted so they had to replace that and the heater works fine now. The temperatures outside weren’t such that it was a major issue and the contractor got there within three days. If it would have been freezing temperatures, we might have been hurting. We’ve always had good service from AHS and we have recommended them to others. We tell them that AHS is worth having.
Hello, Debra. Thank you for letting us know about your service experience. I am also glad that the temps were not too low.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
American Home Shield was amazing. Our heater wasn't blowing warm air and was using a lot of energy. My husband submitted a claim with them online and the contractor came the next day. The contractor was prompt and really good. We have a two-story house and he went up, explained everything in detail, how everything works, and what the problem was. He then fixed the problem and he was gone. Everything is fine now.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
About a week ago, I had our air conditioner checked and it went really well. When I filed the claim with AHS over the phone, their reps were really good and then the guy they sent out was good. He fixed the air conditioner right away, though I was disappointed in how much I had to pay for the Freon.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
We have a washing machine that had a huge power surge with a snowstorm that we had. I filed a claim online with American Home Shield, which was a very easy process, and they were able to send someone out quickly. The gentleman who came was knowledgeable and very professional and quick. He was the same guy who fixed our refrigerator.
When he came out for the washing machine, he looked over the appliance and got the part for that problem. We waited a couple of days for the part to come in, but when it finally came, the contractor noticed that the washing machine also had a problem with the motor. That was over the threshold for American Home Shield to the money that they wanted to put in that appliance, so now, we're in the process of trying to get it replaced. We never had to have something fully replaced with them and this last one is taking us some extra time, but we're hoping that it can be remedied soon. Still, it's been good with American Home Shield. They are a great company and they'll definitely help you out when you have an appliance that isn't working.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I had a clogged drain. I filed this plumbing claim to AHS online. The process was quick and friendly. The contractors got the repair done really quickly too. It was short and sweet. I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I called American Home Shield for a gas leak and I was on hold for about two hours. And I only stayed on hold that long just because it was a gas leak. I would think that because it was a gas leak, she would have expedited the call. But I had to wait 48-hours for a gas leak. But the agent was pleasant and the contractor was personable, professional and on time.
We found the gas leak because the city had come out and shut off my gas because of the leak. So the contractor had already pinpoint at the leak that the city found and he was supposed to see if he could make sure that those are the only leaks. But the contractor just fixed the leaks that the city guy found. And then when he came back the next time he had missed the leak. I thought it was already fine but shortly thereafter I went home for the holidays and I've been gone for a month. And so now I'm back and it still smells like gas so I really need to call the contractor.
Also AHS could come on board to the 2018 era and maybe have a way for customers to see their billing history online or at least get an invoice of some sort on a regular basis showing what they've spent and what their contract price is. I've never seen anything like that from them and that's crazy. Lately, I had to file a dispute with the Better Business Bureau to find out what happened to the money from the credit I got from when I sold my house. And it was a back and forth tug of war with them through the Better Business Bureau just to get a simple answer on what credit card they refunded the money to. Because they're claiming that they refunded it to my credit card
The fact that I even had to go that far and go to the Better Business Bureau says enough. I've been with American Home Shield since 2008 and here and there there has been a problem with the service contractors and that's to be expected. But there's a system issue with American Home Shield. And I stay with them because I have real property and it was easier to deal with the devil that you know than the one you don't so at least I know what to expect from them. They can do better with their customer service just in general.
And the whole time, from when you call, when you make a request to have something done, nobody calls you back. You ask for a supervisor, you never get to speak to a supervisor or one never calls you back. So overall, if you’re looking for quality service technicians and work then they’re great. If you're looking for quality customer service I would not recommend them. If you're okay with sacrificing one for the other, meaning quality workmanship, then go with them.
I certainly hate to hear that you have received less than satisfactory service. A social media specialist will follow up with you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone for my microwave. The contractor was sent out uninformed about the thing that they’re going to do so they came out and said they don’t do construction. They wouldn’t take my microwave down because it was mounted on my ceramic. I told them that the ceramic was old and out there to my kitchen and they can still go ahead and bother me but they didn’t do that and they left. And then, AHS sent another man and they told him that it was just for a maintenance call. So he had to get another guy with him and had to reschedule another date. But that was the only problem I had with AHS as they were able to fix the microwave. It performs nicely since the repair. If my friends would ask about AHS, I would tell them to go ahead and do it.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
A couple of outlets in my master bedroom had blown fuses. When I plugged my computer into it, every once in a while, my computer would completely shut off then it would no longer work with the outlet. I'd switch power strips and changed the top one to the bottom one. It’d work for a couple of hours then it would completely shut off again. So, I had to switch to different outlets. Late at night when I got off work, I submitted a claim online and navigating through the AHS site was very easy. I was contacted first thing in the morning. I’ve used AHS three or four times now and their response was quick each time. The services were also great with the companies that were outsourced. I have been recommending AHS to others. My sister bought a home and she had nothing but trouble with the home insurance company she went through. She's so jealous of AHS since I’ve got nothing but help and she's had nothing but trouble.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I've been a customer of American Home Shield for many years. But upon selling my home, and cancelling the warranty, they have left a seriously bad taste in my mouth, and I won't ever be using them again. Their coverage was acceptable. When I sold my house and cancelled my warranty, I was told that there would be no additional payments required, and that my business with them had concluded. As it turns out this was not true at all. Without informing me, they had already begun processing another payment, which as luck would have it, came out of an account without sufficient funds to cover this payment (I was in the process of closing all my accounts with this financial institution upon the sale of my home).
I was hit with an overdraft fee from my bank, so I called them. They were very rude on the phone, and then informed me that there is an "administrative fee" that is incurred whenever a customer cancels their account, equal to one month's payment, which was not disclosed to me upon cancellation. So they refused to refund me the monthly fee (even though I no longer have a warranty for that month), or even reimburse me for the overdraft fee for posting an unauthorized transaction to my account. The representative informed me that "There's not gonna be any refund!". Worst customer service ever.
Hi, Matt. I do apologize that last payment was deducted without your knowledge. A Social Media Specialist will contact you directly to further discuss your payment.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Requested a service for 3 items and I was never contacted by the contractor. Called AHS where they apologized and assigned me a different contractor that called and told me about 1 item only, eventually AHS made a mistake with the new contractor. I cancelled the request where it said on the website, "You'll be refunded the service fee." Waited a week and the money wasn't refunded. Called them and asked for the refund where they said that it takes up to 10 B days from the cancellation day, it was almost 5 days already. Waited another 5 B days, but nothing. When I called them again they said that the refund was processed (when I called them first time, not when I cancelled the request) and it takes 10 B days. Bottom line: if I didn't call them asking for my money back that was supposed to be refunded automatically, they would keep it and never refunded. It doesn't make any sense!
Hello, Sargon. I apologize that you have had issues with the payment that you made. Could you please provide your property address where you are experiencing these payment issues? The address listed, your name, nor the phone number listed produces a policy in our system.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I will say I have had the worse experience with American Home Shield. I had someone to come out and look at my garbage disposal, the contractor that Home Shield sent out to my home they took the disposal apart and when the claim was denied for services with Home Shield they did not replace the garbage disposal back on correctly. The technicians that did come out they gave me the impression that they both was trainee because they did not know what they was doing. They did not replace my disposal back on correctly and my disposal was leaking water. When I call for someone to come back out and fix what they mess up they claim it was already leaking water and they was not coming back out. I would not refer this company to anyone. Please stay away from Home Shield. Get a home warranty with anyone else. I have had other friends experience the same problems as customer services has gone downhill.
Hello, Shiela. I apologize that you have had a bad service experience. I have read through the notes and will have a Social Media Specialist contact you directly.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
When I submitted a claim over the phone to American Home Shield for my leaking fridge, their representative was very nice and helpful. Her system was down but she tried to help me out and she called back when her system came back. While she expedited my service request, the contractor said he could be there by Friday. But he didn't show up until Tuesday and he didn't answer mine or my husband’s phone calls all Monday. American Home Shield said that they would send somebody else out that Tuesday, but then he showed up. The contractor was okay, he wasn't overly friendly but he wasn’t hostile. He was just there to get the job done. So far, he did a decent work. It still worked so I'm happy with it. Overall, I'm very happy that I bought American Home Shield. They're honest and they do what they say they're going to do. I would recommend them.
Hi, Rhonda. I am sorry that the technician did not arrive for expedited service. Thank you for letting us know that your request was resolved.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I went to American Home Shield's website and put in a request for a technician. I called the tech and he came out the next day. Our heater wasn’t heating our home, which started the night before the tech came out. And out of nowhere it just started working again. The tech cleaned a couple of different little sensors in there and put it back together, and said that it seemed to be working normally and it does.
Hi Bernard,
I would like to thank you for being a customer of American Home Shield and leaving such good feedback about your most recent experience to have your heating system repaired. I am glad to hear that the technician made a point of contact so quick and cleaned up the sensors. I hope that we continue to service your issues quickly and provide you with a great experience!
Reviewed April 3, 2018
The tech American Home Shield sent had the right part but it didn't work. When they finally figured out what was wrong with it, they told me they had to call me the next day, which is Thursday, and let me know when the part would come in. But, I've never heard anything from them. I waited until Monday and I called them. I kept getting excuses after excuse why they weren't out there. One time they told me that the parts man has gone to pick up the part so I told them to have him call me whenever he gets back. He called me and he said that they didn't have the part and that they'll have to get another one.
I was unhappy with the vendor. I called them back in a couple of days since I didn't hear anything from them. The part still didn't come in. Then I called them back a day after that and they said that the parts man has gone to pick up the part. I told them to have him call me and when he called, he said that the parts were out there. I called American Home Shield and told them what was going on. American Home Shield called them and then within 30 minutes, they called me and said the contractor would be out the next day to install the part. The air conditioner was fixed but they said that we can't really judge it in cold weather so I don't know if it's going to work properly or not.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
We had problems with the heater and the repair work was done by American Home Shield's contractor, Complete Residential Services. They were marvelous and responsive. We had snow here in the Washington area right about that time and everything was closed on the day I put a call in but they went out of their way to have the owner call me back to set up the appointment. Their technician, Isaiah, came on March 22, then he had to get a part and he came back with that. I called American Home Shield and told them how wonderful he was and that I was very pleased. I also had an issue with my washer and AHS sent PJ Appliance for that. Hugh, the gentleman who came, was very professional and knowledgeable. Even American Home Shield's office staff was very helpful in getting the services scheduled and following up. I was very impressed.
I always take note of whoever American Home Shield sends out. I made notes for the ones that were really good and the ones that I didn’t want back. And Complete Residential Services and PJ Appliance were both excellent. I had some experience that didn’t turn out the way it did with these guys but American Home Shield followed through whenever I had a problem and made it right. At one point, they even had to put a substitute company in and did not charge me a second fee. So far, I’ve had very good success over many years with American Home Shield and I’d recommend them. I went with them back in ’99 then, when I was flooded out, I put in all new appliances so I stopped for a couple of years because the appliances were still under warranty. As they got a little older, I went back to American Home Shield.
Hello, Barbara. We are so happy that you have been pleased with the services that we provide. Keeping tech and company info is such a smart thing to do!
Reviewed April 3, 2018
A very disturbing smell was emanating from our refrigerator so we called American Home Shield. We filed a claim on a weekend and the tech was able to come out the next Friday so we were without a refrigerator for about six days. The tech who came was professional and mostly positive. He couldn't find the problem for a long time but eventually, he did. He helped us find out that the coolant has sprayed at the back of the refrigerator and when the technician cleaned the material off, the smell went away. However, while cleaning out the compressor was helpful and the smell did went away, we think that it is not the full solution to the problem. The refrigerator still has a very loud thump every once in a while that is happening several times a day. It didn’t happen while the technician was there so it was hard to show him.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I've been having problems with my air-conditioning unit since last year. There were some leaks in the system, one of which was a significant one that went through my ceiling because my main unit is in my attic. After going through a couple of rounds, AHS replaced it. Then, I had a situation where when I came back from out of town doing some hurricane relief, I realized that the money wasn't deducted out of my pay like it usually is. I called AHS about it and they said they cancelled it because there was something with the routing number or card that I used, so I fixed that. Then, they told me that instead of paying $79 a month, I needed to pay an increased fee of $110 because of the number of calls for stuff around the house.
My house is going on 10 years. It's still a fairly modern home and it's close to 4,000 square feet. It's a huge home so there are different things that go wrong and that's the reason behind having a home warranty. I felt I was penalized for having too many service calls and I didn't think that was fair. But right now, I don’t have a choice because AHS is the best thing going.
Recently, my A/C unit outside was making a very loud noise. The contractor came out and worked on it. They said the reason that some pressure was making so much noise was because the A/C was low on Freon. So, they replaced that and I had to pay $170. Freon does not come cheap these days. Plus, I paid my $75 for the contractors to come out. Now, we got everything working properly again. Then I had to call AHS back for a recall because the compressor was still making a loud noise. When the guy came out, he was very understanding and he told me that he wanted to be the best so he could fix the problem but AHS would not pay to replace the unit until it goes out. I asked him how much does one unit cost and when he told me how much, I knew why AHS didn’t want to pay to get it replaced because the outside unit is expensive.
But at the same time, the inside unit that's in my attic was expensive, too. It's just so much a point in time where I have fair wear and tear and things start going out. I live in Texas and it gets hot here. I was talking to the technician and I told him that I understood what he said but I’m afraid that what happened to me last summer would happen again. When the unit in my attic went out, my family and I were in a hot house for almost two weeks before the replacement unit came in. It had to be ordered but I dealt with it.
Now that I'm dealing with the outside unit that's going on over 10 years old with a compressor that's on its last leg, I have a strong feeling that it will go out in the sweltering 100 degree heat in Texas and when it does, I'm going to have to wait again until the new unit comes in then wait for AHS to put me in the lineup to get it installed. All in all, I'm not dissatisfied with AHS and it's better to have the warranty than not have it. However, the reason behind raising my monthly fee and the fact that my outside unit is on its last leg but I have to wait until it goes completely out before I can get a replacement, are ridiculous.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
The house that I moved into had three leaks, two under the sink and one in the commode in the master bath. I called AHS to submit the claim and it was easy. I was told that someone will call me within a certain length of time. I was assigned Hardy Plumbing and they called me and set up the appointment really quickly. They then came out within a day or two, did the service, and they did a great job. Then another time, my son came to visit from California for Thanksgiving. He used the guest bathroom to shower and it squealed. I called AHS for it and requested the same contractors and two guys came out, one of which was a lot experienced and very knowledgeable and the other one was in training. That experience went very nicely and I was very pleased.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
When I purchased the house, the safety cut-off switch on my furnace didn’t work. Part of the sale contingency was that the sellers would provide the warranty so I could get that switch fixed and I was given one with American Home Shield. Submitting the claim with them was easy. I did it through their online process then the contractor contacted me. They were quick to schedule and their guy came out on a Saturday, which was great. He took a look at the system and he seemed well informed and knowledgeable about it. He didn’t have the part so he said that he was going to go back to the office and order it. But he never followed up to have the piece installed and they never rescheduled an installation date. So I haven’t had the problem resolved yet and I've been waiting for a month now. AHS should follow up with the contractors to make sure that the job was actually done.
The other thing was that they didn’t have a way to give details about the claim. All I could say was that I had a heating problem. If there was a way that they could add a little more detail, like if I knew what the issue was or that I needed a part replaced, they could have had somebody come out that had the part or they could have asked me what the model number for my heater was so they could have gotten it resolved more quickly. Other than that, when I got to talk with AHS' reps, they were very polite and informative.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Recently, I had a pool related issue which I thought was an air leak. Whenever the pump starts up, in just 30 seconds, the bubbles come out. And that would eventually burn out the motor and create all other problems, so I had it taken a look at. I called whatever number was on my policy, reported the issue, and American Home Shield got a hold of a local pool company. The representative from AHS was excellent. My whole experience was good with them. The contractor came out and took a look at it. The guy was very informative and knew what he was doing. He found one little problem, fixed that, then explained the system better to me, which had to do with solar heaters. So, I felt very comfortable after he left. The tech was excellent. The unit is better and performing excellently. I would recommend American Home Shield to my friends asking about them.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
When the stopper of our bathtub would not stay down for the water to drain out, my daughter filed a claim over the phone to American Home Shield. The contractor who came out was nice and they did a good job. They knew what was wrong and did it. This was their second time to be here and they did well on both times. I will recommend them to my friends. And if a friend of mine asks me about American Home Shield, I will tell them that all they do is call and tell them what they need to fix and they'll tell them what you got to do. They do well and stand behind their work.
Bobby,
We appreciate your positive feedback. American Home Shield looks forward to standing behind our work for you for many years to come!
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Our AC went out recently and my husband sent a claim to American Home Shield. The contractor came out right away and was on time. He was nice and prompt. The AC just needed Freon and everything's working as it should be now. I'd recommend AHS.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Recently, we filed a claim over the phone for our toilet that was blocked. The American Home Shield rep was nice, she understood very easily, and she right away assigned the case. The contractor came in at the scheduled time. He brought some tools with him and he put them in the toilet and took the blockage out. The contractor fixed the toilet in just five minutes and left, and everything was good since the repair. However, last time there was a bit of a confusion and it had something to do with the service three months back when I had an AC problem. AHS opened a case and everything was scheduled, and a service company, some Green Service, was supposed to come. However, all of a sudden, without any information, Green canceled the service. I was waiting for them, and when I tried to call them, they said the service request was canceled.
But I didn’t cancel because that was the peak of winter. It was snowing outside and the heater was not working. When I called AHS, they said I could find any vendor, and they were ready to pay for it. So, I called another local vendor and they came here. That was a last-minute service call on a Saturday. It was actually scheduled at 3:00 but nobody showed up, and I was trying to get the person at 4:00. The vendor fixed the AC, and they helped me through all this process to submit the paperwork to AHS. I paid around $200 because they were charging extra for the weekend and also for the night service. AHS reimbursed me but I had to spend two hours on the phone with all the vendors to find one who could come out. And I don’t blame AHS because it was Green that canceled the service. That was the only bad experience I have had and apart from that, everything was done at the scheduled time.
I referred American Home Shield to two of my friends, so I'm okay with the service. We are in the same community and our builder finds vendors for us. However, the vendors were a bit rude so we didn’t like everyone. When I found AHS and I did the two services, I explained to my friends what happened and they signed up for AHS too. I told them that we don’t need to depend on only one vendor because AHS has multiple vendors. The company can assign whoever is available, so the work is faster than what we expect.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I had a bad technician once. But I know things are going to break down so I have been an American Home Shield customer since 2001. I use them when I need them like one time when the toilet was leaking. I got a text with the plumber's name. He was from Third Generation Plumbing and he was very nice. Since the repair, the toilet has been very good.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
The hot water heater was leaking. The online submission of the claim through AHS' website was really simple. The technicians were very professional, very informative and cleaned up after themselves. The water heater has been working great since the repair. I was very satisfied and I recommended AHS to a friend.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Earlier last week, I went online and ordered to have a plumber come in and take a look at some leaks. It was a simple process but I did it late at night and then the next day, I hadn’t received a call and I was confused because the first time I filed a claim with American Home Shield, they called me almost immediately. I didn’t read the email closely that said that I had to call them, so after waiting a little while and then realizing my error, I called them. Then a couple of days later, they came out. They were very professional and they got here when they said they would. Then they did a test on the plumbing. We thought we had a leak, but the plumber said we were good. As a realtor, I've had experience with several different home warranty companies and American Home Shield is on top of my list that I recommend.
Hello, Nick. Thank you for advising us about your home warranty experience. We appreciate your feedback.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Submitting a claim online for the air conditioning was perfectly okay. However, when the contractor tried to fix the issue, he fixed the motor on the A/C condenser when he already knew that the top part where that's set down was bent so it was making the fan blades wobble and he even told me that the motor was going to be bad again. So, I don’t understand why he did not try to fix or order the top part of it as well. Still, American Home Shield is good. That was more of the contractor's fault. I have the tech company coming again today.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
We called American Home Shield to submit a claim. They dispatched the plumber and our problem was taken care of the next day. It was very quick and efficient. The plumber was a gentleman and respectful and he took care of business. He found a spoon was jammed in something and there was something in the dishwasher. Even as something as simple as this, it encouraged me that AHS would be a good thing for us.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
When we first moved in, there was an electric oven here. I plugged it in, and it shorted out. So we went and bought another one. I plugged it in but it didn’t short out. Then I realized we had a problem. There was no power on one side of that outlet going to it, and so we had to file a claim with American Home Shield. I did that over the phone and the interaction with the claims rep was great. They got someone scheduled right away, but the people they scheduled, the whole company, came down with the flu. I called AHS back to see if they could get someone else here faster but that contractor was the only one they have where we live. So it ended up being two weeks before we could actually get someone here. But when the contractor finally came here, they were great. They were professional and fast. After the repair, the oven worked great. It was a wonderful experience and I've already told a few guys about AHS.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I’ve been with American Home Shield since December 2017 and when I submitted a claim online, their website was easy to follow. I also called them and the reps were fine. There was a leak from the back panel of the refrigerator over the freezer side. The guy came out, unclogged the line and the problem was fixed. I need to set up another appointment because they were supposed to follow up about the icemaker and they haven’t done so yet. But if my friends ask about AHS, I would tell them that they need to get it.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
The last time that I had American Home Shield send someone out was for the faucet on the west side of my house where the garden hose connects. The day before, my neighbor had come over and told me that there was a pile of ice underneath the dripping faucet. He had tried to turn it off and he couldn't stop the dripping, although I had already shut off the water from my vault. It was already cold weather and he said that I wouldn't want the faucet dripping all winter as this could freeze the water back up inside the faucet, so he advised that I call and get somebody to take care of it. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online. I also called and told them what the problem was and they sent the plumbers out. The customer service level was super when I spoke with the rep.
There were two fairly young guys who came and they were very observant. They told me all the way through what they were going to do. They said they had to replace the faucet and the pipes that came into the side of the house and because it was a more than $200 repair job, they had to get permission. They moved the freezer that was on that wall and a couple of other things for me, then they put all these back together when they were done. After they had taken the outer thing off, they told me that a screw had broken off inside the faucet. Since the repair, the performance of the plumbing has been very good.
I got the information about American Home Shield from my lady neighbor who has the service and has been fairly satisfied with it. Likewise, I would highly recommend American Home Shield to people, especially if they're in my situation. I would like to be able to take care of this house, but I live alone and I'm 73 years old, and I can't do the hard things. I'd like, though, to have a card with American Home Shield's phone number because if my computer was off, then I wouldn't be able to get a hold of them. When I can't move a refrigerator or repair a faucet, I'm going to have to call somebody.
We appreciate you sharing your experience Donna.We value your opinion and look forward to servicing you in the future. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I had repeated issues with my garage door and the company American Home Shield sent out was out a couple of times. I paid for it the initial time and the guy fixed it the first time he came out. Then, he came back out because it wasn't working again and then on the third time, he had to replace a part. He was very nice about it. On the whole, it was a really good experience but it would be nice if AHS would answer their phone. The wait times are ridiculous.
Hi, Kathy. Glad to hear that the issue was finally resolved completely. We are aware of the hold times and are doing all that we can to properly staff the call centers. Thank you for allowing us to service your home.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I submitted my claim to American Home Shield on the phone and online. The reps told me what to expect and it was everything they said. The unit's performance is incredible since the repair. It was like day and night and I never realized that I had such an issue. I enjoyed the person who came out here, looked at the issue and then called American Home Shield. She was very personable so I highly recommend her for the company. And the people that did the work, the contractor, were precise, very much to the point and accurate in the timing of everything. I was very pleased and very happy that I have this Home Shield because it saved me time and money. I'm very impressed.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I called American Home Shield and told them that the heater wasn’t working anymore. They told me they would call somebody to schedule the service, and they would be calling the place that they contracted for them to go out and fix it and then let me know. The representative was great. Also, the contractor was nice. He showed up when he was supposed to and did a good job.
The only thing that I was shocked and frustrated about was that I was under the impression that the warranty covered everything that needed to be fixed to get a particular thing working, but then American Home Shield only paid for the heater part and not for the new gas line to have it operate correctly. I had to pay out of pocket for any other part that needed to be updated. At that point, I was pushed against the rock in a hard spot. I didn't have a choice and I had to get the heater fixed, so I told them to go ahead and replace the two things that were not covered. I paid $475 and an additional $100 for the service call. I wasn't happy because I've had the warranty for over a year and a half and I've been paying on it, then on the one time I used it, I still have to come up with $475 more. But after the repair, the heater is working and everything has been great.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I had an issue with the garburator and I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone. I had a fine interaction with the claims reps and they were able to get someone out quickly to fix the issue. The guy that came out was excellent. He looked at the garburator and the blades were seized, so he replaced the garburator.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I’m extremely happy with American Home Shield. I had a sewage line clog up. The plumber that AHS was going to send got to me and said he couldn’t make it for two weeks. I got ahold of AHS and they immediately rescheduled and had somebody out here the next day. He was very professional and extremely nice. I was just a little surprised when I saw how old his equipment was. The other company that had been out before some time ago had brand new equipment. Nevertheless, he got the job done. It took him some time but everything’s running good now.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
My water heater wasn't warm and its pilot light was out. When I submitted the claim to American Home Shield, I had a great experience with them. Every time I call them, they're responsive and they give me a callback within 24 hours. They're always courteous on the phone, they take the information down and explain to me the process. The contractor who came out was very helpful. They were on time and came quickly. They fit me in between two jobs since it was something important. And they were able to find the access tunnel, gave me few minutes to clear it out, and explained to me that the access tunnel should be ventilated since they left it in a way that it was better for it.
The contractor went around back and checked trying to find out why the pilot light went out. And it shouldn't have so he was a little perplexed on that part but he was able to get it up and running in 5 minutes. They tested it a few times and it continued to ignite every time. He left and explained to me the process of my claim would be open and if anything else should occur, I could get them back there as soon as possible. It was my second time to use American Home Shield and I've been very satisfied every time. And even on this one, I had put it on a credit card but it didn't go through and apparently, it was maxed out. They gave me a couple notices via email which I didn't check recently, but they didn't hassle me. Once I realized it, I contacted them and they let me take care of it.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I've had two claims since I bought my house in November of 2017. The first one was a blower on my furnace. And the furnace was probably 25 years old. We couldn't get someone the same day and it was 16 degrees so I had to go out and find somebody else. And then they called American Home Shield and requested a dispatch number and then they were allowed to perform the service and I had the new part in the same day which was great. The only confusion was that because I found my own service provider and American Home Shield didn't send me one, they charged me $75 even though I found my own. They have to get compensated for doing the paperwork or whatever that it takes to have the whole claim in process.
My other claim was my oven. I would set it on broil or set it on a high temperature and the electric part of it would go out. It's a gas range, but has the electricity temperature touch screen on the top, and it would go out. First, we had someone come out to look at the oven and he determined that it wasn't the oven. They determined it was an electrical problem so an electrician came and it all went fine. Everything was done and I just had to pay the $75 both times. It was timely and the quality of the service was good.
I filed my claims online and American Home Shield's website was good. I'm an IT person so I'm pretty much familiar with different things. It was pretty simple. My experience has been great and I'm really happy I have American Home Shield because I feel very secure. I have a 25-year-old house with appliances that are older. And although some of the appliances are brand new that the previous owners purchased, you still never know.
The septic tank, I've never had one of those before. I'd never know if that's going to go out, have a problem or back up. So it really gives me peace of mind having the Home Shield warranty, which the home seller paid for. I'd tell others about my experience and that they should definitely get a warranty no more matter who they go with. But I'm with American Home Shield and they've been fine and they covered both items.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Our water heater was leaking and we talked with American Home Shield over the phone. Whenever I call them to submit a claim, it has been a good and easy experience. The contractor that AHS sent out was really nice, and he knew what he was doing. The water heater has been excellent since the repair. AHS took care of things for me very well, so I would recommend them to my friends.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I recently had a plumbing issue outside the house. I submitted the claim online and it was nice and easy. The tech called within two hours and made up the schedule. He came out and did something where he disconnected our sprinkler, and so the sprinkler system wouldn’t work. When we tried contacting them back to say that it wasn’t working, the person that we talked to on the phone said that they’re not sprinkler people. The sprinkler was working fine the week before the tech came here. I was told that it was not their problem. We had to get another guy to come out here and do that, and it was a nightmare. It cost another $200.
The contractors were extremely nice, although some of them didn’t know anything about sprinklers. I’m also not a big fan of the person that American Home Shield first sent out and the company that completely screwed us over. We had to pay more money to have the sprinkler fixed. But American Home Shield was awesome and they were friendly and informative. I’m extremely satisfied with them. They cover a wide variety of stuff inside the house and outside and they’re really good at getting in contact with you right away regarding your issue. They send out the appropriate person to fix the issue.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
American Home Shield is good unless you have an immediate emergency because it sometimes takes up to 24 hours. So, if you have a plumbing issue, which we had with the house when we first moved in, we needed to call an emergency plumber. But our experience with American Home Shield worked out very well and we had a pretty quick service from them.
We were having an electrical issue with the house. Half the electricity was gone. We had the electrical company come out, and they said the problem was with the house. Then we went through American Home Shield. I submitted the claim online as I don’t like talking on the phone. They brought an electrician in who looked at the problem and said that it was actually the electrical company's concern. So the contractor contacted the electrical company, and let them know exactly what they foresaw the problem was, and then the electrical company came back out and fixed it. The repair was not done by the electricians that were contacted through American Home Shield, but we needed electricity and we got it back on in our house.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for an AC repair online and their website was very user-friendly. We were contacted by the contractor almost immediately and they set up a scheduled appointment. They showed up on time and were very professional. They told us what we needed and although we had multiple visits, I didn't have any problems whatsoever. There were just some things that needed to be done and parts that needed to be purchased. My AC is working fine now. We were advised that the system has probably another year or two left but we haven't had any problems since the last time they were here. I'd recommend American Home Shield and tell others that they need to make contact with them.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Our water heater went out and about two weeks later, the garbage disposal went out. I got over the phone and called up American Home Shield. And then the contractors suddenly came. Both contractors were good to go and were knowledgeable about the product. Moreover, they were in and out and did the work quickly. The water heater cost me an extra $400 since they had to do some modification. They did some work on the fuel lines and the water lines, but it didn't seem like $400 of work. But the water heater got replaced as well as the garbage disposal.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I just had an electrical problem and I have submitted my claim to AHS online. The contractors who were sent out were perfect. They were quite knowledgeable and were very courteous and professional. They did a great job. The repair they did was very helpful. I would recommend AHS.
Hi Xiao,
I would like to thank you for choosing American Home Shield as your home warranty provider. I am glad to hear about your experience and how professional and courteous the contractor was. I hope that we continue to provide you with good experiences.
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Having a warranty on your property is very valuable. We just moved into a home in December and we already had two claims. Within two months, the hot water heater and the refrigerator broke. The freezer was warm, it melted ice cream, and the refrigerator was 50 degrees. I submitted a claim online with American Home Shield and navigating their website was easy. The following day, a technician came and my husband liked him. He said he was nice. But even after he was there, the temperature was still in the 50 but it finally dropped and I put some groceries then. We keep monitoring the refrigerator though. I don't want to buy groceries and lose a whole another refrigerator of groceries again. The technician did the best he could but he said it may or may not hold. AHS is definitely great and the serviceman said that it's a really good company so that made me feel good.
Hi, Mrs. Ziemba. I do hope your refrigerator issue is resolved. Please reach out to us as soon as you notice that it is not operating as it should. We hope to Shield your home for many years to come.
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