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American Home Shield is a home warranty provider that offers service plans throughout most of the contiguous United States. It has three home warranty plan options, which allow you to choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options
- High coverage limits
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Relatively high service fees
- Not available in all states
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Reviewed March 2, 2018
I filed a claim online with American Home Shield for the trash compactor and I had a good experience in using their website. I would recommend this company. The trash compactor is working okay now too.
Hi, Tosi. Thank you for letting us know how easy it was for you to receive the service you needed.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I've had the warranty for about 10 years and I'm happy with it. I don’t have to shell out so much money when I get the repair. When the washer wasn't draining, I submitted a claim with American Home Shield. I did it online, which was easy, and the contractor came a day after. My interaction with the contractor was really good. He told me exactly what he's doing and what was broken and explained it thoroughly. He had to go to the appliance store to get a couple of extra parts.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I normally submit my claims by phone. A girl took my information and got the detail of what I needed to be repaired with no issues and it's scheduled when your repair service guy to come out with. And she gave me either a work or reference number and she was very pleasant. I have a service guy out from Airtronic about two weeks ago because I had some issues with the air condition. He scheduled an appointment, came in and did the repair which was from what he spoke about was something very simple. It was a fuse and he gave me his card. I had a time period that he will come back if it was an issue again but everything went fine. I haven't had any issue with the service the guy had done. A co-worker already got his mom set up with American Home Shield from my recommendation. I recommend them.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I most recently submitted a claim to American Home Shield for fixing burners on the stove. They responded quickly and a person came out to the house within 24 hours. The contractors had to come back a second time because they didn't have the stuff in the truck that they needed, but they got it fixed. One of the burners is still little off but it's an old stove and we're going to be putting a new one in so it's all right. I don't think they could have done any better. I've submitted two or three claims which I do over the phone and the reps have been friendly and accommodating. The contractors were accommodating as well. I have recommended American Home Shield and these people have purchased it. If you have appliances that have no warranties, especially if they're older and you don't want to put a lot of money into major repairs, American Home Shield is a good insurance to have.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
A leak showed up one day and I called American Home Shield to submit a claim. The rep was very helpful and responsive, and my interaction with the contractor went very well. The plumber paid attention, listened to what I had to say, gave me some feedback, and we went from there. I have really enjoyed having the service available to me. It’s a good service and I will continue to have it. I’ve used American Home Shield several times and it’s worth what I put into it. I told a few people about American Home Shield and I recommend other people who have houses to look into it.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
When we purchased the plan from American Home Shield, everything was new in our new house but we also knew that everything would start breaking on us. We have the plan for a while now and January of last year, I had a claim for my microwave oven which stopped heating. AHS sent out somebody and he fixed it. In the process though, he messed up a vent. The oven was so loud when it was on. So the contractor came back out and tried to fix it the best that he could. A few weeks down the road, the microwave again went out, so they came out and fixed it again. A few months later, it quit heating up. It was a nightmare trying to get on the line with AHS and getting somebody. Everybody kept pointing the finger. The contractor was blaming AHS and AHS was blaming the contractor.
It was the only time I was really unhappy because AHS kept saying that the technicians were the ones that came out and they were the specialist and if they said that the oven needed to be replaced, it would be replaced. But technicians told us that was not the case. But at the end of the day, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that it was the third time that it happened in one year and that should tell them that the oven needed to be replaced. I could’ve bought one or two new microwaves at that price. I got it replaced eventually at the beginning of this year but that should have been done from the get-go.
During another time, I had a garage door opener issue, but AHS took care of that. And recently, my heater was not heating. The contractor fixed it but about three weeks later, it started acting up again, so I called them. I did not want to file a claim online as I needed to talk to somebody because it was an ongoing issue. I waited over an hour and a half which was ridiculous when I didn’t have that kind of time. It turned out that another part was broken which took a bit to get here but they got it and now the heater is working really good. The contractor that I dealt with was really pleasant. It was just one of those hit and miss type of thing.
When things go down, I get it that sometimes they couldn't come out immediately because there’s a process and they got to get it approved. Then sometimes, they have to wait for the parts. But I don’t like being without an appliance for three weeks, especially something that I use on a daily basis. But still, I'm satisfied with AHS because at the end of the day, whatever was broken was either replaced or has been taken care of. It may not be in the timely manner that I would like it to be done, but still, it gets done. Also, the people that came out were very pleasant and helpful so I would recommend them. In fact, I have referred them to a couple of friends and they have purchased the warranty.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I've had American Home Shield for nine years since I bought my house. I had filed claims with them before and I followed the 50-50 arrangement for simple repairs such as for my garbage disposal and they covered that, and they also fixed the inside of my toilet. But for big repairs such as for my water heater, AHS paid for a new one. I'm glad I have AHS, but it would have been nice if they also paid for all the upgrades where most of the money went. I've mostly had plumbing issues and the plumbers were great. Recently, my toilet was leaking, so I called AHS and they sent a plumber out to fix it. But they denied the claim because they said that the pipe was disintegrated on one side. Overall, I would recommend AHS. They've saved me quite a bit of money, so having a home warranty with them is worth the cost.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I had a really really bad experience with the previous homeowner warranty company so I changed to American Home Shield. I had two claims on the plumbing and they were handled very well. I had one bad experience with them but compared to the previous warranty company, I'm happy with AHS. I'm not a handyman, so I can't fix anything, and having a warranty is the best thing. It's convenient and I saved a lot of time and money.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
You don’t have to worry about more expenses when you have a home warranty. I have one with American Home Shield and I recently used it for the repair of my air-conditioning unit. I went online to submit my claim and their website was easier to use than calling. I already knew what was the problem and I told their contractor about it. So when he came out, all he had to do was replace the compact relay. For some reason, this was the second time that that relay was replaced and I don't know if the parts they were putting in are not lasting. Other than that, everything has been good since the repair. My son has the same home warranty and every time he has a problem with his appliances, his experience with AHS has been just as easy. The only thing is, we have to wait for the parts if they don’t have that.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
We had an issue with our dishwasher before and Home Shield sent somebody who fixed it. And then I submitted a claim online for my clothes washer but when the contractor called for the service appointment this time, she said it was for the dishwasher. I told her it was the clothes washer and so she asked me to call Home Shield and get it fixed. It took a couple of calls to get back and they had to put in another service call on it and kept telling me to pay them again. The website kept telling that I owe them and so I had to call again. It took a while to adjust the account from them to the website getting to match up for a couple of weeks. But once the techs got here, they’ve been really good. And we’ve been happy with our Home Shield experience.
I am so happy that we have been able to properly service you Brian. We are also graceful that you have taken time to post your experience. Have an amazing week.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
My experience with American Home Shield has been fine most of the time. But this last time, I requested a plumber to come out to do some repairs on some faucets and things because the whole shower faucet was making a noise. But on the American Home Shield site where you would put in for the detailed description of whatever it is they’re coming out to do, there’s no detailed description that I can put in. It's checkboxes. The contractor said it was not part of the work order so he left without fixing the actual faucet handle. The AHS website doesn’t provide the opportunity to make a detailed work order list of items so for the contractor to turn around and say that was bull because I told them to come out to repair the faucet in the whole bathroom. I had to have somebody else come out and pay another service fee for them to come out and do it, which was ridiculous.
It’s a lot easier and more efficient to get a claim submitted via online, but I don’t get a full work order. So the people that come here to work on stuff don’t have to do anything really because all they have to do is say that they checked whatever it was that I checked on the box. I don’t like having to pay multiple times to get things done that should have been done the first time. I would tell my friends to make sure they check the coverage because some of AHS's coverage is lacking.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
My husband handles the claims and does it online. He says that it’s very easy. He goes online and puts in the request and AHS sets an appointment. It always goes very smoothly. After we submitted the claim, the tech quickly came on a Tuesday afternoon. The gentleman that came was not a major company guy. He didn’t have a van from one of the major companies that come and repair equipment. However, he was professional, introduced himself and took care of everything. He did a good job.
He looked at the washing machine and determined what was going on. The locking mechanism wasn’t working so he had to order a part, which came a day or two later. He then installed the part. Moreover, he said that there were a couple of things that could use some oil. The washing machine has worked like a charm since. American Home Shield has been great and we like it. We’ve had to use it several times and we’ve had to have one thing replaced, but even that was very smooth and quick. We’re very pleased.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I have three different accounts with American Home Shield. My personal home and two rent houses. One of my houses had a plumbing issue. It leaks underneath the sink and needed some replacement on some faucets. And a couple of months earlier it needed a new water heater, so AHS handled both of those. Submitting a claim was easy. I go online, submit it and the website pulls up all three different accounts. I select which account and it gets assigned the same day and the vendor calls me the next day to make arrangements. That process was all within 24 hours.
I've had interactions with every contractor. For the most part, they've been professional and on time. The contractor I had with my garage had to come back three times and two of those times fell underneath the same $100 deductible. One time, my pool pump in my personal house was rattling and going out. I had to listen to it scream for another four months. It made a lot of noise and my neighbors were complaining. But AHS wouldn't fix it until it completely broke. That aggravated me because it was clearly going out and I had to wait until it completely broke before I could get it fixed. Other than that, American Home Shield's quality of work has been high. They fix the issue and get on out, they don't waste any time.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
The old water heater broke down and needed to be fixed. I called American Home Shield to file a claim. The water heater is perfect and I'm done with it. The other issue I applied for was getting the front door re-coded or re-keyed. So, AHS sent out a company out and a technician got here at 12-ish and she didn’t' leave till close to 6:00. She was having issues all day with it. The main door getting re-keyed didn’t happen. She only re-keyed the back door but that wasn't our main concern. She said that they were going to come back again another day because she has to talk to her supervisor. She didn’t tell me she was struggling the whole day at my house when I thought it was going to be a 30-minute to an hour job, and she didn’t contact her boss to say she couldn't do it.
The technician would disappear into her vehicle for an hour and come back saying she didn’t have the part and it was broken. She left for Home Depot, came back an hour later and tried to work on it. We couldn't leave the house until she was gone. She informed us of what she was doing mostly through text. I contacted her Sunday and I paid AHS $75. I texted her to let me know when were they coming back. At the end of the day, I had to text her because they didn’t bother to contact me. Tuesday, Wednesday passed, and nothing. So on Thursday, I contacted her to see what was going on. She told me that her boss won’t be free until Saturday. We've been having issues with the door locking and closing. So, I accidentally left my keys inside and I closed the door because I didn’t want the dog to get out of the house, and the door locked itself which I didn’t even lock it.
So, we were outside the house the whole time and I called American Shield for help, asking people what has been going on. AHS told me they couldn’t send out somebody to unlock my door because they can't do it and gave me a bunch of excuses. I told them that they sent me a potluck guy on Sunday and I was trying to send this door fixed. I was stuck out with my wife and son in the cold for two hours and we couldn’t get inside. So, I had to call someone to unlock my door which cost me $290 to get the backdoor re-keyed the backdoor. He broke in through the door and had to re-key. I ended up paying for it.
So, the technician over at American Shield denied me because her boss denied me. I was pretty pissed off of what they did yesterday when they should have fixed the door last Sunday. There was no real reason to have this much difficult time. I called American Shield on Monday to explain what happened with the company and they contacted the company. They also were able to contact the manager of that company and immediately I got a text from that technician that came out. AHS needed to get a refund of the money from that company and I want my refund from American Shield.
I understand your concerns with the re-key service request and the noncovered cost paid to have the malfunction repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve the issues that have occurred.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I'm grateful for American Home Shield because whenever anything goes out, which is rare, I get great service and I don't have to pay much. Everybody has been really positive and smiling. I submitted a claim for my heater over the phone and the representative I spoke to was really nice. The contractor changed the motherboard and tuned it up a little bit. It has been working great ever since so I'm really pleased. I would recommend AHS to all my friends.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
We have three different houses covered by American Home Shield and we’re very satisfied with it and I feel very comfortable with having a warranty on my property. I’ve had it on for five or six years at my first house while my daughter has had it for a year and a half to two years. My son-in-law and daughter submit their claims online but I do it over the phone. The claims reps have always been very helpful. My biggest complaint is that I’d like the contractors to come out next day but it takes them two to three days max.
I was also very dissatisfied one time, and am still dissatisfied with it when I had to replace my whole air conditioning unit. My next-door neighbor, who I also recommended American Home Shield to, had her whole thing covered but they wouldn’t cover mine at all. I was livid about that but that was the only time I’ve ever been dissatisfied. Nonetheless, I would recommend American Home Shield to anybody and I’ve brought a lot of customers to them.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
We contacted American Home Shield when our refrigerator broke more than a month ago. The entire process has been a nightmare. American Home Shield required two service contractors to look at the unit before agreeing that it needed to be replaced. I was told many times by multiple people at American Home Shield that someone would follow up with me after each phone call, only to have no one follow through. Every time I called, there was a breakdown in communication, and multiple people gave me many different excuses. When I was finally transferred to the department that handles ordering replacement refrigerators, it was the same story, with the only difference being made to wait on hold for 50+ minutes before speaking with an agent. We feel trapped.
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 March 1, 2018
American Home Shield is the worst company I have ever dealt with. We had a backup on Saturday. They said someone was coming out Sunday. Someone called in. The plumber said they could not get here till Monday but if we had water they could not get their feet wet so they couldn't come. Tuesday we're still waiting for someone. They call Tuesday night at 8 p.m. and say they couldn't make it out. Wednesday No One still showed up. They took our $75.
We canceled our service and they still took the money out for the following month and said they didn't get our cancellation notice. They didn't refund her $75 or on other money. Did nothing for us. Was very rude and nasty. We call in 32 * and never got one service from them. Reset for 6 days. They even said they would authorize someone. Well that didn't work. Nobody wanted to deal with them it when they hurt their companies name. They refused us. What a waste of time and money. I didn't get a refund or anything. They were the most disrespectful people I've ever in my life. I am sorry I ever signed up with that company and I would never refer them to anyone.
I understand your concerns with the delay in service you have experienced to have the stoppage repaired. Also, I understand that there are some concerns with the service fee. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve the issues.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I submitted my claim to AHS for my water heater and it was very easy. Within the next day, I heard from the company that was supposed to come, take a look at it and fix it. The guy went in there, figured out what was wrong, replaced the part and was done with it. I wasn't home but my brother was there and he seemed to be happy with it. It was fixed within a couple of days and I was happy. It's nice to have hot water and take a shower. I've dealt with other home insurance companies before and had miserable experiences, so I was glad that this one worked out fine and I'd recommend it.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
When I bought the house, it came with the AHS warranty and so far, they seemed to be doing a really good job at the times I’ve needed them. I was having a problem with my air conditioning unit recently so I submitted a claim over the phone. Their reps were wonderful and really understanding like the couple of time that I had to use them. I didn't have to go into a bunch of details and I just told them what was wrong. Then by the next day, I got a call back from the contractor like I usually do.
The first company that AHS sent out said the problem was the motor so they brought a new motor and put it in. Then they said it was the compressor motor so they said they had to come back and replace that. In the mean time, I called the company that services my unit and when they came out, they said it was just a resistor problem. That cost me 250 bucks out of my own pocket to get the air conditioning working right and through this winter, it did okay. But it got back to where it was getting hot. I knew my air conditioning unit wasn’t blowing out right so I called AHS again. They sent a contractor out and he said that some of the wirings were run wrong by the first company that came out and repaired it. The contractor wired it correctly and it seems to be working better now.
All in all, the first company was trying to rip off American Home Shield because they were trying to charge for a second motor that didn’t need to be replaced. But this last guy that came out seemed to be very knowledgeable. I’m happy with AHS and I’ve recommended them to friends. I was also trying to get my best friend who just bought a house about a year ago to sign up with them.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I contacted American Home Shield when my washing machine stopped spinning a couple of months ago. I usually submit my claim by phone but I did this one online. Klenk Appliance came out, looked at it, ordered the part, came back out and fixed it, and now it's working. I really like Klenk Appliance and the tech has always been good to us when he's sent out. We've had good and bad experiences with AHS but overall, we've been grateful and I'm glad we have them. They've been willing to bring people out and service our stuff. If I ever built another house or if we sold our house and bought another home, I would try to get American Home Shield to cover it again.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I had American Home Shield when I lived in Greenville, Texas and I used them three times and saved a ton of money. So, I renewed it and used it again. They're the best bang for your buck. When I got here, I didn't even think about not having them. AHS has always been there to answer calls and they always got right back. The service people that do the repairs call within a couple of hours to get something done. It has been really good. AHS has also changed the claims process to where it is much better. I used to have to be here or leave a check for somebody to show up with the check and now, they just charge the fee to my credit card after they do the service.
Most recently it was 13 degrees below and my furnace quit working. It was running for a while and then it kicked off, then it ran for a while and kicked off again. American Home Shield was great in getting somebody out here on the day I called. Also, a couple of months before that, I had a pool pump go out and they had somebody out here the very next day.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
We filed claims with American Home Shield over the phone for our range. It was automated because it was on a Saturday. The contractor who came out was fine. He came out on the day and quickly diagnosed the range. However, the complaint that I had with him was that I called the next week and it had been five business days since he had been here at my house. I checked to see if anything had come from his part search to fix our range. He said that he didn't locate anything and contacted American Home Shield so I called AHS to get an update but I found out he only called AHS to update them with the part search immediately after I got off the phone with him. He delayed the process for a week because he didn't call like he was supposed to.
There was also some sort of miscommunication. AHS went back and forth with us over the course of almost two weeks about the part search. Unfortunately, we also encountered some holidays in there so we lost a few days. They eventually did a part search and once we got on, we had to stay on them about it. After that was done, they got with us about what we wanted to do. We opted to take a cash settlement as opposed to having them select a range from their website because, then, it would take another 14 business days after that for them to be able to deliver it to us. So, we went ahead and bought one on our own and submitted a receipt to American Home Shield. It took approximately a week to a week and a half for them to reimburse us. In the meantime, during all of that, we bought a toaster oven to carry us through. So, they reimbursed us $75 for the $130 we paid for a nice toaster oven.
We got really upset with them and complained to the Better Business Bureau, who intervened briefly. AHS also refunded us the deductible that we initially paid for the inconvenience. All in all, between the miscommunication and us contacting the Better Business Bureau, it took about a month for us to get everything fixed and get our range back. It was a bit of a hassle. Before, when we had the issue with our dryer, everything was quick. The total downtime with that with the weekend was nine days, which wasn't too bad. But the case with the range was a bit of a nightmare. We were frustrated with them for a while but the end result was we were able to buy a nice range, and we only paid $20 more than what they reimbursed us to get the one that we wanted.
We have had a good experience with AHS, except for the last time. It's worth having AHS especially if a large piece of your house goes out like your air conditioning unit. It's worth having the service so we'd still recommend it. Just make sure that you have arrangements made in case something’s not necessarily considered an emergency replacement.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
We called American Home Shield to submit a claim for the heating unit. The interactions with the contractor were good and the heater has been working out very well after the repair. Every time we use them, the service has been good. They came out, they had been on time and things worked out good. And if they thought there were some additional things they needed to do, they set up another appointment, came promptly and got it done. I'd definitely recommend AHS.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I had a leaky kitchen faucet. I tried to submit my claim to American Home Shield online but I live in the country and they never assign someone in my area. I got a letter from them before saying that if the contractors are not in my area, I have to notify them. That happened several times. I had to request for somebody but that couldn't be done online. So, I called in and requested a certain plumber. The particular plumber who came was great, he works red. I've had an air conditioning man as well. I've had no problem with them once I could get them here. Other than the fact that they did a good job, they were on time too in calling me and checking with me. When they said they'd be here, they were here.
However, the contractor couldn't repair the faucet and they're supposed to be getting me another one or giving me what they call a buyout because they can't replace it. I'm still waiting to hear from them. They came here last Friday and they said that they would contact me by Monday. Monday is about over and I haven't heard from them. Other than that I'm very satisfied with AHS.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
When we first got American Home Shield warranty, it was good. But then they started not doing the right thing, and everything started getting really expensive. Every summer, we had to call them to come and fix because they didn’t do whatever they were supposed to have done the previous time. And every summer, we had to get stuff done to the air conditioner. Every time we call American Home Shield, we pay $75 and they could never do anything for us. So it's $75 for nothing and they don’t cover this and they don’t cover that, so we just canceled it. I am dissatisfied with American Home Shield. The problem wasn’t the attitude of the reps, it was the service itself.
Brenda,
Thank you for bringing your concern to our attention. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding your overall customer experience. A social media specialist from American Home Shield will be in contact with you soon to further assist. Thanks!
Reviewed March 1, 2018
The guy from Total Air was very nice and informative. He knew what he was talking about because my husband was out there with him, and he was very thorough. He was trying to get the air conditioner system running and when he got it done, I was inside and I thought that it was my neighbor’s lawn mower running. It made the worst sound and noise. He said it was malfunctioning badly and it definitely needed to be replaced. He told me that it was covered by American Home Shield and he was going to come back because he didn’t have the part. He came on a Saturday and I was already irritated and upset because he was trying to get somebody to come by and see me.
The worst part was he told me that under my plan that even if I needed the part, I would have to pay $660 for some coolant stuff to make the system cool. It was something that he had to inform me of because he didn’t want to surprise me when he came back out. It totally blew my mind. I didn’t have $660 with me to give somebody. I know for a fact that there are other companies that don’t charge their customers. My girlfriend goes to another company that does not pay Freon that goes into the unit.
I'm a little perturbed with American Home Shield and I am so ready to leave them. I got an 85-year-old mother that has Alzheimer's and dementia, and right now, we are struggling. For some of the past years that I've been with American Home Shield, it was fine because they've done all of the small things. We've had them for so long and this is the first time I've had something big and major like this. They took my money and they have yet to come and fix the problem.
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 March 1, 2018
I filed a claim with American Home Shield over the phone when my heat pump would not go into the defrost cycle. That went well, although I was put on hold for a long time before I eventually got through. There might have been some bad weather and it took a while to get through to somebody. The representative I spoke with took my information and told me that they would have a contractor contact me. Our interaction was good and fairly simple.
The first contractor that came out was not good at all. I waited for him for four hours, but he was here for only 10 minutes. He called first before he came over and I told him what the problem was. But when he came, all he did was take pictures of the heat pump and the nomenclature panel on the heat pump. He said that he would have to get a defrost board and a sensor, and he would try to get back the next day. The next day, he called and said that he was coming back. I told him that I couldn’t be here, but he said that was fine because the unit is outside and he wouldn’t need me here. So, he came back and did whatever work he was going to do.
But the heat pump frosted up again and I called AHS back. They lined me up with another contractor who came out and looked at the defrost board and the sensor. The second contractor was very good. He showed me everything, step by step, with what he was doing, and he showed me the board and the sensor. It turned out that although the defrost board was replaced, the sensor was never replaced. When he pulled the sensor out, it was old and dirty, and it wasn't new. He had to get a part and he said that he’d be back the next day. He came back the next day, put the new sensor in, checked everything out, and everything worked fine from there. AHS and the claim process were good, but the selection of the first contractor that came out was not very good.
Hello, George. We hate to hear that the first contractor did not do what he stated needed to be done. Thankful for the second technician. Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I initiated a claim with American Home Shield back in July for my washing machine and it took about seven visits to resolve the issue in about eight months. The contractor said that they were going to order parts. They ordered the parts but they’re not the right parts. Then they marked the claim as finished, which is not. So, I tried to get a hold of American Home Shield and let them know that it was not done and I was still on hold for hours at a time. The contractor said that he is going to let American Home Shield know that the washing machine cannot be fixed and AHS kept saying that the contractor has not contacted them. So, the left hand didn't know what the right hand was doing and I ended up waiting ever since. It is ridiculous. AHS finally replaced the washing machine because it wasn't repairable.
The only way one can get a resolution with AHS is to pick up the phone every single day and call and wait on hold for hours. I spent hours on hold on the phone, talked to different people, and never got the same answer twice. They made a lot of empty promises that they would escalate things and never did. They would escalate to their contractor resolution department and they would have 24 hours to respond then a week would go by. It usually took a couple of weeks for them to send a contractor out but I always had to push for the appointments. In fact, I'm still waiting for somebody from social media to contact me with my issues and it's horrible. I had an oven issue that never even got resolved and I finally gave up on that. Also, one cannot cancel their contract as they have to do it in writing but AHS ignores it and continues to bill. The only way to do it is to cancel the account that it is being drawn on. It is crazy.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
When our dryer quit working, I submitted a claim online and the next day, I already had a contractor. It was smooth and very quick. The contractors were awesome. As soon as they got assigned, they called and made their appointment. They came out and explained the whole process. They were amazing. Everything has been going well after the fix and I would recommend American Home Shield.
Hello, Emily. We are so happy to know that your service request was seamless.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I have been with American Home Shield for eight years. I called them because there was a condensation in the rear of my refrigerator and also, the steel needed to be replaced. The guy from American Home Shield fixed the condensation and then he had to order the seal. But it was several months for the seal to come in. It was a Sub-Zero. Even so, the guy who came and his son were both wonderful. However, when I called American Home Shield, I was put on hold for 50 minutes. It was very frustrating. AHS should answer their phones and put more people on it. My time's more valuable to me than their time. And I pay them for their time.
I wasn't trying to order a repair. I was trying to respond to their email, which said that my credit card wasn't going through. I went online and it was going through. And then this morning again, I called again. They were more responsive if you email them. But in this case, it was a "Do not reply." email address. So I could not respond to that. Nevertheless, I have recommended AHS multiple times. I referred them to my sister, my father, my brother-in-law, and other people. Overall, I'm very happy I could get a lot of value for the cost. The product is excellent indeed.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I noticed a smell in the bathroom then the light switch and the outlet there quit working. I submitted a claim online with American Home Shield and within a few days, the contractor came. He was fantastic. He fixed the issue and gave me a lot of information about my older house, how it was wired and things like that. It was all great. My only issue was the way American Home Shield handled it because we were unaware that we were not supposed to pay the contractor.
We gave him a check. It got deposited and then shortly, we got a withdrawal. American Home Shield charged us the $75 copay. My wife had to call them and tell them that we already paid and that the company already deposited it, so we paid twice. They told us, “Fine. We’ll give you a refund.” They then gave us a refund but then I got four separate e-mails saying that we have an outstanding bill with American Home Shield. We had to keep calling every time that happens and it takes time. I'm hoping they got it taken care of but I would not be surprised if I get another e-mail.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
The air condition stopped working. I called AHS. They sent out a tech and he needed some Freon to it, then told me that the air condition would be fine. He said that he could only pressurize it up, put the Freon in, and make sure it holds the pressure, but it was not going to resolve the problem. He also said that I have a pinhole somewhere along the way where it found a weak spot and leaked out.
He charged me for some sealer. They kept this chemical which they put in first before the Freon, and then the Freon behind it. It would go through the whole system. There were very small pinhole leaks and the chemical would seal it and then it would hold the Freon. The sealer lasted for four months, but then again, no air conditioning. AHS sent the technician out again and this time, he said that the air condition was burned dry and that AHS won't pay to fill it up. He said it was going to be six dollars a pound. But when it was all said and done, it was around $600 to $700. There seemed to be an issue here, that was why it was losing the Freon.
AHS didn't pay for the Freon and they probably wouldn't pay if we replaced the air conditioner since it was out several times and they couldn't find the leak. I had to step forward when they indicated that there was no warrant to replace the air conditioning. So, I kept requesting to speak with a manager, who had more information than what the current person had. They said that someone would be in touch with me. The following day, a young lady called, went through the whole thing and she said that she has all my records.
I told AHS that I would have someone come out and that I was installing a new air conditioner since I needed one as my wife was in pain and we live in Florida. The company came out and I had a builder, which was fine. Then, the lady from AHS called back and wanted some additional information from the insurance company that would help make a decision where we're headed. I supplied that to her and then, she called back and said that in reviewing everything and that I'm a loyal customer, they appreciate my business and that they were willing to give me what was considered a value of the price it goes towards the air conditioner.
But I didn't expect them to pay for the full unit. We came up with a figure which was $1,500. And she said it would take a couple of weeks for everything to work out. In the meantime, I had air condition, so I was happy. It was all handled well. However, I realized whenever I called American Home Shield and they sent out an individual, I should receive a receipt that they were here and what was done for my record. But they didn't do that. But I would still tell a friend that AHS is a very reputable company and I've had good experiences with them when I used to live in Pennsylvania.
Thank you for letting us know about your service.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
My furnace went out and I went online to submit the claim to American Home Shield. The wait time on the phone takes a long time for me. AHS sent a great contractor and he answered all my questions. He replaced the furnace and it’s working great. My experience with AHS had been solid and good. And I'd tell my friends that it’s good to have AHS especially if they have an older home with older appliances and electrical work.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I'm very impressed with American Home Shield. We've owned this home for 18 years and we have had quite a number of issues with different appliances and things. AHS has been very good and we've been very pleased with them. Recently, my husband submitted a claim for an electrical issue where the outlet box had to be replaced. He moved something that bumped and blew out the fuse. It sparked, was black around the outlet, and the whole room didn't have electricity. It took us a little while to get the appointment because of a lot of things. It was during the time of all the snow and AHS sent a company that was not local, so they had to come from afar. We waited and when the contractor came, it only took him 30 minutes max to fix the issue. He was very professional and the outlet box worked well after the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
This is the worst experience I've ever had with a home warranty company. It is nearly impossible to speak to anyone, they contract with vendors that have terrible reviews and can't get the job done, there is no escalation process (like when you have a broken dishwasher for 7 weeks and have had the service guy come out 5 times and it still isn't working). It's unbelievable to me. They obviously care more about procuring new business than keeping existing customers. There is no way I will renew my contract with this company.
Sally, I regret to hear about your recent experience with American Home Shield. A social media specialist will follow up with you as quickly as possible regarding the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
We had an issue with the dryer recently as it was making a rattling noise. The contractor that American Home Shield sent out was extremely courteous and professional, got in and out in an experienced manner, and was able to find the problem and fix the issue within 40 minutes. When we called the company at other times, the contractors that came out have been extremely professional as well and they've been knowledgeable of the job at hand. So, I have nothing but positive feedback for AHS and the contractors that they've recently sent to us, and I'd recommend AHS to a friend.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield over the phone. It was for my refrigerator, but they could not fix it. I had to change the door. Moreover, I had to do that out of pocket. The contractors who came were very professional and treated me well.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
There was flooding in my basement that had to do with the water heater and the toilet. The debris from the toilet got into the basement and it got to the point where it was really unsafe for the people in the household because it smelled. At first, it seemed like AHS was putting me off since it went on for a while. I kept trying to tell them that the people who had originally taken care of it were no longer available but they wouldn't listen to me. So finally, after I threatened to call the Health Department, they decided that they would do something. Once the ball started working, they went on along with me.
I had to find someone who could come and help me because they couldn't find anybody. They went along with who I chose, which was a wonderful thing and I appreciated it. Also, since the debris went inside the heater, it broke and they replaced it. The guy they sent did a wonderful work. The only problem I had was that they did not want to accept the bottom of the claim. They said that there were wipes on the inside of the water, but nobody uses wipes in our house. I've had a wonderful experience with AHS. I've been with them forever and they have been there for us and have always come through. One little bump in the road means nothing to me, and I would never change.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
The pressure gauge of the water heater in one of our rental units was broken and the first company that American Home Shield sent out tried to gyp everybody to have it replaced. They were trying to charge us $900 for it and initially American Home Shield said it wasn't covered by the warranty but when my husband called and asked over and over why it was not covered when it is part of the water heater until they finally said that my husband was right. We got a second company to come out and they ended up covering it. They wouldn’t have if my husband hadn’t gotten on the phone.
So we got a water heater out of the policy but for the most part, it wasn’t even worth calling them because we knew the majority of the things weren’t going to be covered. They would find some excuse not to cover them and it didn’t make sense for us to spend that much money on a warranty when we’re going to end up spending money on repairs anyway. Also, I didn’t trust most of the contractors except for the last guy we had. So we didn't renew our policy and if anyone is going with a warranty company, I would tell them to shop around and they might have a better experience than we did.
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 Feb. 28, 2018
I had an issue with an electrical outlet in our kitchen. We plugged in there for several years and then, all of a sudden, we noticed that when the device that we had was plugged into the side of the wall, it was causing a power surge on that side of the house. So, it ended up having to be switched out. We had discovered what the problem was late at night so rather than wait on the phone, we ended up submitting the claim through the website. The contractor who came out was excellent. He was very attentive to detail and very helpful. He went above and beyond what he needed to do. He explained everything and he looked at other areas too where he could change something. But he'd say, "Oh, well, I don't necessarily need to change it now. But just so you're aware."
Submitting claims online is a bit different. When he had to deal through the call-in service, it would be almost two hours before we can get someone on the phone. There were a few reps we had dealt with where it seemed they were trying to get us off the phone as quickly as possible and were not really taking the time to understand what our need is. So, we had to end up calling back because they've communicated something incorrectly to the contractor. And then, we have to go around and round and round, it becomes frustrating to deal with. But when we're dealing with the online service, it wasn't as bad. But there were some reps too that helped us, were on top of the situation and were more than helpful.
We had an issue that wasn't an electrical but was more of an AC-related issue and AHS ended up sending an electrician out. They ended up wasting time and essentially money on American Home Shield's part because we pay for our service in installment payments. And then, we also pay for the service calls they have done. But with that, if it doesn't work within a certain amount of time, if it goes and it breaks down again, then we call back and we have AHS send someone out and it becomes not at our cost at that point because it's related to that same call. So, it's money wasted for American Home Shield, which in turn raises our rates because they've got to recoup that money somehow. So, in the end, it becomes a bit of a concern on that level.
So far, majority of our experiences have been good and easy to deal with. But there have been times where either things weren't covered or we have issues with the service or the contractor. Nevertheless, if someone would ask, "What do you use or what did you use before?" I could tell them American Home Shield. I wouldn't feel bad to give them my recommendation.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
We've had American Home Shield for quite a long time and they've always done a good job for us. I had a heating issue and when I submitted a claim, it was really easy. I did it online since I needed to get somebody to come out and look at it. The reps scheduled it for the next Monday when I called on a Friday. AHS sent out a contractor and when he came, he told me who he was, what he was going to do and what he did. He took care of the issue but it took two service calls.
The first call was for a capacitor out in the outside unit that wouldn't run and he fixed it. It wasn’t much longer and then it quit working again outside. When I sent the info to AHS, a different tech came out very quickly. He went out and looked. He said, "There was too much pressure and that locked it out.” I have two big air returns up in the house which have filters in them that I didn’t know. It was right above where it goes into the air and takes down the basement. It happened to be the filter was covered up by some piping. We started looking around and he found that filter. Since the repair, the heater is fine and we’re getting some heat now, though we don’t turn the heat up as much as we used to.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
I am with American Home Shield for four years now and everything has been extremely positive for as long as I've been with them. I had a very positive experience. My recent claim was just to have the washer and dryer double checked and I did it over the phone. It was just a maintenance check. The reps I talked to asked what the issues were and then confirmed that everything was fine. Everything was very simple and I am very pleased with what they have to offer. All the contractors who came out had been extremely helpful and very cooperative. I had zero problems. I've already been recommending American Home Shield. Several of my friends and also family members have already signed up based on my experience.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
I called three times for my dishwasher. The first time, it was not heating. American Home Shield had Rand's Appliances send out a man and a heating unit had to be put in it. The second time, something flipped and they came back and fixed that. The third time, I had to call them to come back and re-attach the dishwasher into the cabinet under the granite countertop. I opened the dishwasher door one day and the tiny screws popped out which caused my dishwasher to fall forward. The tech put in larger screws and now it is fine.
The only problem that I had was in trying to get through to American Home Shield or in trying to call Rand's Appliances back if I miss their call. Some male voice comes on the recording saying that they were very busy, to leave my name and number and that they would call me back as soon as they can. Two days went by and I did not hear anything, so I went through the motions again. I called and waited for them to call me. When you hear that recording, you might as well hang up 'cause you're not gonna hear. Finally, the last time I called, I was lucky. A real person answered the phone. I was even shocked. They immediately came out and fixed the dishwasher. The representatives themselves are fine but it takes forever and a day to reach them. I mentioned this to them and they said that they were very busy. That was my only complaint. That aside, they were prompt in getting the repairmen out here.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
My microwave was not working and I submitted the claim online to AHS. My experience during claim submission was fine and I got a response right away. AHS sent GE first and GE changed some parts and it started working. But then again, suddenly it didn’t work so I called again and they sent somebody out. He came and looked at the part that we need. But instead of the part, they brought a microwave door. It’s been ongoing since last year so I'm not having a good experience right now. Other than that, I like American Home Shield and this is my second year with them. Before that, I had them and I was fine. They’re good and reliable.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
When my heater wasn’t working, I called American Home Shield to submit a claim and had a good experience with the rep I spoke with. It took a few days for them to get a contractor out here. The contractor was quick and efficient, and he fixed the heater and then left. It was a convenient and positive experience with AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
I went online to submit a claim to AHS. It was for the ice maker on the refrigerator. The contractor had to order the part, but they ended up going back the very next day and got the ice maker fixed. The icemaker now produces solid ice cubes, not hollow. On the other hand, AHS has my first and last name wrong. I've asked them several times to correct it but they don't get it done. But other than that, I'd recommend American Home Shield.
Hi, Rachelle. Thank you for letting us know about your service experience. We will reach out to you about that name correction.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
A wall furnace in my basement needed to be repaired. I filed a claim online with American Home Shield because I wasn't given the options to talk to a person. It was very quick to get a contractor out for the repair and he was very friendly and efficient. Now, the furnace is heating, but it is making a loud and unusual noise. The contractor warned me about that and said there was nothing we could do about the vibration. There's also nobody I can call at American Home Shield to address that. So the furnace wasn’t completely fixed and I'm not totally happy with the repair, but it was a good experience.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
I had a bad experience with AHS and it took three months to get everything situated. They even overcharged me and yet they did not produce and I had to contact them several times. I had issues with three appliances and the people they got to come out to my house were terrible. They didn’t know what they were doing. For my dishwasher, the technicians had to order parts for it, but they took it apart and they did not put it back together properly when the part came in. I couldn't even run the dishwasher 'cause the cord that goes in the dishwasher was still not put back. I had to call them again to have the technician come out there and put the cord back on properly.
Then, I had a problem with my refrigerator but they sent a guy who said that the problem was not my refrigerator. It was the water coming from the house to the refrigerator. So, AHS transferred that tech call to a plumber. When the plumber came out there, he unscrewed the valve from the house to the refrigerator and water just gushed in there, going everywhere. And I was there with him. So it was not the house per se. It was the refrigerator. They pushed it back to the plumber but I asked AHS to send me a different plumber since that first one didn’t know what he was doing. They sent out another plumber and it took longer than a month since they had to get parts but they finally fixed it.
But the person who came out to fix my refrigerator cut a hole in the wall. I talked to the lady from AHS since we got permission from them to cut the hole and they said that they would replace it. But she said that they were going to give me $100 instead because they couldn’t find anyone to come out there and do the job. I refused that offer since I probably wouldn’t be able to find anyone to come out there to do the job for $100 either. She said that might be true but their policy wouldn't allow them to pay more than $100 for the part to get it reattached.
I got in a fit and I kept on the phone for another 30-minutes so she finally said that they would give me $150. But if she knew she could give me $150, then she could probably give me $200 or even go as far as finding someone to come out here and fix this problem. But she was either lazy or she didn’t want to spend the money to get my property fixed like they agreed to. But she said that all she could do was give me the $150 and make sure that I would get the amount.
Another thing that was crazy was my AC unit. It makes a squeaky noise and at the same time, if it's 80 to 90 degrees outside, it's probably 110 degrees in my three-bedroom, two-bathroom home of roughly about 1,200 sq. ft. AHS was telling me that all the parts are moving and it’s blowing air so they don't want to change it or fix it. The AC is working but it was no longer strong enough to keep up with the house. Then that’s not working properly. It was so unfair because they told me that if a part isn’t working, they are going to change it and either give me a new one of the same brand or fix the one I have. But they didn't do anything so we got ceiling fans instead.
AHS overcharged us too. They would charge me a tech fee and then the technician would come out here and not fix the issue or they would only give me 30 to 90 days so if anything happens again after that time frame, they would want a new service fee even though they know it’s the exact same problem I was having the first time they came out. It's like a trick and it's not fair for me to have to continue paying AHS for the same thing.
Plus when I put a call request, I put in my credit card and it pays AHS upfront. But then, I've had a technician on the backend saying that AHS told them to collect $75. I called AHS and they said that they didn't see evidence of me paying so I have to take screenshots from my phone. But I would prefer AHS to get a better system of how they collect the money and keep track of it.
My wife and I have also probably lost a few hundred dollars dealing with AHS just for them not being honest and not telling us about the amount of money they had charged us twice. There were a few times where they charged us the monthly fee twice in one month and I had to get them to send the checks back. It was bad. I've been with American Home Shield for about three years now but if they had any competition, I probably wouldn’t be with them. But I'm a landlord so I need my things to be safe even if it takes two months for them to finally fix and get things right.
Paul,
Thank you for bringing your concern to our attention. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding your overall customer experience. A social media specialist from American Home Shield will be in contact with you soon to further assist. Thanks!
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
So far, we've been doing great with AHS. Back in January, two of my AC units went out. They need some Freon on them to keep the heat going. I submitted a claim and the contractors that AHS sent were awesome. We enjoyed the service. They're very professional and timely, and that's what you need. If anybody would ask me, I would tell them to try out American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for our heat pump which wouldn't heat above 60-something. It was 14 degrees and the heat pump was supposed to kick over to emergency heat, but it didn't. The technician found a wire and he fixed the heat pump, and it's working great now. It has been a year that we've had AHS warranty for this house and our experience with them has been fine. This is the third house for which we got a warranty, but this is the first time that we've ever renewed our warranty since we liked AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
I submitted claims with American Home Shield before for my stove and refrigerator. The most recent claim was for my microwave which I filed online. Their website was very user-friendly. A very timely and professional contractor came who did the job very well. He fixed the microwave immediately and it has been excellent since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
I have two policies with American Home Shield for different locations which are going on for about five years now. One for the home we live in and one for another home that I own. Recently, I made a claim for the refrigerator's icemaker in our home. I submitted it on the phone to American Home Shield and it wasn't a very pleasant experience. The first time I called, I waited for an hour and 44 minutes. On the second time, I was on hold and whenever the call got completed, I was disconnected right away. I called back again and it was an hour and 38 minutes.
We finally ended up calling the headquarters. My wife had a number and she called there and got them involved. Then there was a mix up because they sent the fellow to the wrong address. They tried to put it on me that I gave them the wrong address and contract number, but I didn't. In fact, whenever the tech called, he called my home phone number. But when he said he was at my front door, I was sitting here waiting for him and I could see out the front door that he wasn’t there. I knew right away what happened.
So I gave him the right address and when he came, he had to order a part. Then, lo and behold, they canceled the claim. I had to call them back and we got the main office involved. The lady there took care of it and she got another contractor to come out. That contractor looked at the icemaker and ordered the same part. We waited a week for the part to come in then he came back and fixed it. And because we had so much trouble and so much confusion, the lady at corporate headquarters waived the service fee.
Still, I was very disappointed with my experience. The long wait time was inexcusable and if AHS doesn't have enough people to answer the telephone, that’s their business. But people have to contact them and they should understand that not everybody in this world is a computer person. I am one of those people as I have a trembling in my arms and my hands. I can’t run a computer keyboard that way because before I get my finger off of a button, I’ve clicked that three times. Another thing is, I’ve spent a lot of money on the monthly fees and I have to direct pay for my credit card. Then all of a sudden the monthly fee went up and I didn’t know anything about it until I saw it on my credit receipt.
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 Feb. 27, 2018
I’ve been with American Home Shield for seven years and our most recent claim went well but the one that we had three weeks ago did not. They didn’t follow up after the technician came out to see if the job was actually done. So I had to go re-request for someone else to come out and then that person came out and it's working great. So maybe that was just bad luck that I had for the request time. You basically cannot get ahold of them over the phone. The wait time was over a half hour so it all has to be done online through sending through their web page. But if you need to get ahold of someone online you'll get to their sales team no problem. American Home Shield is good if the appliance gets repaired but if it doesn’t and if you have a problem with your service call they're hard to get ahold of so you'd have to start sending emails but I don't know if they're responding to those though either. So I go back on the line and just re-request it.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
I submitted a claim for my dishwasher, which was making a noise even if it was not in use, and dryer with AHS. I did it through their app and it was good. If you do it over the phone, you'd stay there forever a day. The contractor they sent was really good. He took 20 minutes to do the dryer then he checked the dishwasher. I waited for him to order the part for it but it wasn't available anymore, so AHS replaced the whole thing. I had to call them back about the appliance and then they sent me an email on choosing my electronics. I liked it because I'm a computer person. The contractor then told me about a leak that I had to have repaired before he could install the unit.
The only thing I didn’t like about American Home Shield was about the ants in my AC. They did something there but then they didn't cover it and I had to pay $300. Overall, it's nice to have AHS and I've recommended them to a friend. I am a female without a male to work on things, so they’re the best ones to have come out and do my repairs.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
I made a claim recently with AHS for our washing machine. The contractor who came out was knowledgeable, knew what he was doing and fixed the problem. He needed to get some parts and we had to wait for them to come in so the repair took a few weeks. But since the repair, the washer has been keeping everything clean. AHS does an adequate job and they take care of things the way they should. They are a great value and I recommend them to others.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
There had been a couple of times when I've had difficulties with one thing with American Home Shield like when there was something stuck in the toilet. I found out after I ended up having to spend nearly $600 to have somebody install a new toilet that the toilet was bad. Overall, I couldn't complain. It was unfortunate that it did not cover my refrigerator. The ice in my refrigerator worked fine but the water thing stopped working and it was all the same thing so I know it wasn't covered. The waiting time over the phone was too long. It had to be at least five minutes.
However, the last experience with American Home Shield was very good. It was a claim for the oven. I waited because I wanted a black oven instead of a white one. I had no problem there. But the people that they sent out to install it couldn't do it. There was an electrical outlet that they were not qualified to do. They had to leave the oven in a big box in my family room because there was no room in the garage. I had to wait until I got another gentleman in, Jeremy, who I really like because he was very good. He took care of fixing the electrical, installed the oven and took the box away. And then he came back. I had an open space around or above the oven that had to be covered. We did that on our own. That was not him and it had nothing to do with American Home Shield but Jeremy was very diligent about that.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
I needed to have an electrical issue taken care of and so I went online and scheduled for service with American Home Shield. It was very easy. I did everything online and then I received an email telling me who would be calling me to set up an appointment. The contractor then called me to set up a day and time and then they took care of my service. I was very well satisfied.
I’ve had American Home Shield since 2009, when we purchased this property, and the seller gave us the first year free. And we've decided to keep it ever since. I like everything about AHS except that my premium goes up every year. But when I compare it to others, I cannot complain about my premium. I have another home and I thought about getting a policy for it. I went online and it would have been more than what I'm paying for the home that I do have covered. I chose not to do it because I didn’t want to pay that premium.
I've been very satisfied with Home Shield. It's very easy to schedule service. One thing that I would like, however, is to have a choice of who I can have service from. But I can't complain about any of the service people they have sent me. And so a couple of weeks ago, I sent the "Refer a Friend" email to a friend of mine because they were talking about a Home Shield policy and so I told them about mine and I sent them the information.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
My downstairs toilet wouldn't flush without me holding it down. Also, the water in the upstairs toilet would always keep running and it would never shut off. I submitted a claim to AHS and I love the online claims process of American Home Shield. It was very quick and user-friendly. The contractor who came out was a great and nice guy too. He let me know when he was finished and told me what he had done. However, the tank in my downstairs toilet was too small and the contractor who put it in when the house was built didn’t use the best toilet that they could find. So, I don't think there's much I can do about that until I replace the toilet. But the toilets are much better now since the repair. Overall, I’ve been satisfied with my experience with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
My faucet wasn't working and I had no water in my kitchen sink. I filed a claim for it with American Home Shield over the phone and their representative was distant. The technician was here in about two days and they let me know that they would order the part then they would call me back in 10 to 14 days and come out to fix it. I called AHS and asked the man how his wife would like to go without water in her kitchen sink for 14 days. It was a huge issue and what he offered to do was to pay me and let me have somebody else come out to fix it. Having a home warranty is terribly important. I am 72 years old and a single lady with a handicapped son. I have had American Home Shield over 20 years on my property, but right now I am researching to find somebody else.
I would first like to thank you for being a customer of AHS for over 20 years. Also, I understand your concerns with the delay in service you experienced to have your faucet repaired and the reimbursement that was offered. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve the issues.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
We filed a claim with American Home Shield for our water heater which wasn’t heating up. The first time, we got an appointment and when the contractor called, we told him that nobody was going to be there on that date, so the appointment was rescheduled. But the second time, the man just came out without calling first, waited 20 minutes, and then he left. Nobody was there because we were at work and we didn’t know that he was coming. We had already paid him $100 to come out, but when we asked him to come back, we were told that we had to pay another $100 for him to come back.
My wife wrote a letter to AHS, explaining to them what the situation was. The contractor should have called first to inform us that he was coming and we could have sent someone over. So, we went with somebody else for that repair since doing so would cost us less money. Nevertheless, I would still recommend AHS. Although we didn’t have a good experience the last time, we've had experiences with them before that were okay and I was satisfied.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
I would highly recommend American Home Shield. I simply go online to submit a claim and whoever has it calls me, schedules an appointment and gets it taken care of. The contractors have been very qualified people. Once they get in, they know what they're doing. I have a hot water heater upstairs in my attic which the technicians came out for. They were saying it was one problem, but they did not know exactly what the problem was. It turned out to be something totally different. The first try, they didn't get it right but they did exactly what they needed to do and they repaired it. The water heater has been excellent since it was fixed. AHS has done everything that I've ever asked them to do when I have a problem so, they're well worth whatever I pay on a monthly or annual basis. I will tell everybody that they need to be part of American Home Shield.
Hi, Barbara. I am so glad to know that although your request was not resolved initially, our techs were able to correct the issue once and for all. Thank you for letting us know about your service experience.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
When I filed a claim with American Home Shield for my garage door, the repairman they sent out didn’t have the parts with him and had to come back the next week. It was my first time to file a claim and I never set up an account online. When I did and I figured out how to sign in, I realized that my bill was overdue. So I paid it instantly. But initially, I didn't even know that I had to pay the bill because the guy said that if I got a credit card on file, that’d be charged automatically.
Then I had another claim for my washing machine for which American Home Shield referred me to Sears. When I didn’t hear from the contractor, I called them. They said they have been out here already and that I wasn't at home when they did. But they didn’t even call and I was sure they didn’t come because I have a security gate that no one could get through unless I knew they were coming. We argued back and forth a while then their rep checked and said that I would have to call back AHS and request the service again. So I did and I ended up waiting 50 something minutes to talk to somebody. I couldn’t do that online because their website said I already had a call on the washer.
In the meantime, I kept getting notices from American Home Shield that I hadn’t paid the service fee. I put a hold on that since no one showed up yet but there was no place on their website to say why I wasn't paying the bill. So I had to call in for the second time and I waited well over 50 minutes again to talk to someone. It’d be nice if their customers could correspond by email rather than having to wait on the line for long. When I talked to them, the rep said that there was nothing she could do to take that bill off. But I kept getting overdue notices so finally, I gave up and paid a notice that said January 10th even though they didn’t come out until the 15th of January. That delay caused me to miss my washing machine for several weeks.
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 Feb. 27, 2018
I called American Home Shield to file a claim for a washing machine that I had a problem with, and my interaction with the reps was positive. They helped me out, and they told me the options that were available to me because they weren't able to repair it. Then we went out, and we got one and had it installed about two weeks ago. The people at Majestic Appliance, the company that I bought the washer and dryers from, were absolutely fantastic, and the technician, Joe, was amazing. Joe was my primary contact at Majestic, and he was doing follow-up calls all the time. We wanted the washer and dryer to match, but the dryer wasn't broken. That was the only thing that was disappointing. So, we had to get a matching set, and we gave the dryer away to charity.
The American Home Shield reps told me that they would give me credit for $633.30, which was approximately what it cost me because I also got the pedestal that it sits on. But they were fair. They also told me over the phone that they were going to send me the amount once I send them a paid invoice. It has to say ‘paid’ on it because I got one, but it didn't say that, so I had to send it back. I've already paid Majestic Appliance, but I need a hard copy of the bill, and I’m waiting for it. My wife was handling it, and it got confusing. Nevertheless, I would absolutely recommend American Home Shield. They did as much as they could, and I was happy with the service. The warranty is a good product and it's worth the money. I've been paying over the years and this is the first time we really had an issue, and they were amazing. And the subcontractor that came out on their behalf was really good.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for a garage door opener and it was okay. I usually do it online and over the phone depending if I'm home or in the car. Now, I did it online and everything was good. However, I had bad experiences with American Home Shield too. I had lots of problems in the past with air conditioning units and lots of the companies that they refer you to had low ratings and that is not a good thing. I had about 20 minute hold time with a contractor and they took too long to get here. When the techs came, they didn't know what they were doing. They came out one day and it was fixed temporarily for about an hour and then someone else had to come back out a couple of days later. However, I had good interactions with the contractors that came out for the garage door.
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 Feb. 27, 2018
Everything works fine when we call American Home Shield. We get fast and good service. Also, they make the appointments quickly. Our AC heating unit sounded like it was going to blow up and we found out there wasn't enough oxygen getting through the unit. We filed the claim online and they sent out a very kind contractor, but it was something he couldn't do. We fixed the problem, so it's been fine.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
I had a pipe that was frozen and busted, and it was leaking down into the basement. When I typed in the phone number on the internet to file a claim, it said to file the claim online. The contractor did a great job. He fixed it in 30 minutes. My experience with American Home Shield has been wonderful and I recommend it to everybody. I talk about them and I say, “Hey, this is what you need to use. It’s great to have in your back pocket in case something happens.”
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
I had a little problem with American Home Shield. I'm about to cut off my contracts which I have for both of my properties. I had called for a dispatch for my washer and dryer. I paid with the credit card but they also debited my checking account. It almost put me into overdrive because that’s not my business account. It was hell and back to get my $75. Nobody seemed to understand what was going on each time I would call. It was disturbing. They said to call back and that they were going to put it through. Finally, I called OneAffiniti two weeks ago, I got the check last week.
The technician who came was very professional. But when he left, my washer was pouring out hot water. So, I had to call him back. He handled it very well this time. I asked him to check the wiring just to see if it's connected correctly. He did and he confirmed it was switched. Hot was on cold while cold was on hot. I was really upset. My husband's uniform was ruined. It could have been mine. I'm a nurse and my uniform probably would have been more expensive.
I use American Home Shield's online method of submitting claims. It's beautiful and I love it. I would click on whatever service I need for my appliance and that’s it. It's very easy instead of having to wait seven hours for someone to get on the phone. It's very difficult to get through to them. The people who answer the phone were very professional but they weren't getting what I was saying. The different accounts that I have were throwing them off and it shouldn’t because I've been with them for years. They weren't probably looking at the numbers versus me verbalizing to them that it's two different accounts.
AHS should give us more opportunity where we could work something on the internet. They should also have a little more time for their customer and they have to remember this is a United Nation. I don't know if it's my accent or what. They weren't understanding. They should have patience. That would have solved everything. They were good in the beginning honestly, but then, in the end, they got too comfortable with me. And once they did, it's like I'm nothing. That's what I felt. So it's time for me to change and go to somebody else.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
We had a claim for our heating and air system. The heating system would not blow hot air and it kept running. The first time the contractor came, we thought the Freon that goes into the system was out. He checked that, which was wonderful, so he worked on it and everything was good. Then we had to call back a month later and that time, we thought it was freezing up but it turned out to be the thermostat so it was replaced. I found out that the last several times I've used American Home Shield, I have gone online and within the same day, someone responded to me. When I have called over the phone in the past, it took them a couple of days to get back to me so the online service has been wonderful and I have been doing that lately. It was Comfort Heating and Air out of Sanford who serviced us. They've been here three times, and they were the best people that have serviced us.
I would highly recommend them to anyone because they got right back with us. They were very professional and their van was smart. The gentleman put on the booties over his shoes before he came in and he was very knowledgeable. He was excellent. In fact, when I had to have them in again, I asked for the same gentleman. We've had American Home Shield for several years now and we had some trouble with a washing machine. They had to come several times but they finally ended up replacing my washing machine. American Home Shield has been really good to us and my experiences have been very good as well. My sister-in-law had American Home Shield and she upped her package deal to what I have.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
I've been with American Home Shield probably for 30 years, and I've always loved them. But in the last couple of years, they don't answer their phones. It's really frustrating because we're older and so I file a claim online. But sometimes, I'm not really sure about the make or model for something that’s broken and I would still rather talk to somebody. The only complaint I've got against American Home Shield is that they are terrible about answering their phone and I sit on hold for 45 minutes. Recently, the pump went out of my washing machine. I called American Home Shield and the contractor was here in about three days. He was lovely, very friendly and knowledgeable. He put in a new pump and he did a wonderful job. American Home Shield does a great service and everything's working fine, but I wish that they had a better phone service.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
Purchasing a home is a stressful experience, especially when within a week of closing the HVAC system starts having issues. My real estate agent spoke so highly of AHS and the Real Estate Edition, even though I have not had great success with this organization in the past. But it has been several years, so I remained optimistic. I attempted to request service for my HVAC via the website, and due to the premium not being paid from the closing a week ago, I was unable. I attempted to call into the 1-800 number, and proceeded to wait over one and a half hours to speak to someone.
With no success, I took matters into my own hand and called a contractor out that I have used in the past. He was licensed and I trust his work from previous experience. He came on-site, worked on the system for several hours trying to get it to hold freon. After no success, he advised that with a system 15+ years old, replacing the compressor would just be a band-aid on the bigger issue. He also mentioned that the company who made the unit was no longer in business, and finding a replacement compressor could prove to be difficult. He told me he could replace the unit, and offered me a discount on the unit being a returning customer to him. Not something he had to do.
I then proceeded to email my real-estate agent and the "account manager" that was assigned to me when the plan was selected. As a typical corporate response, she initiated the communication via email with an apology and advised that she could enter a ticket, but since it was after hours it would be tomorrow before I would be contacted. The contractor that was assigned, has no website, no real email address, no listing with the Secretary of State for any type of licensing, and the state corporation’s division shows the company was administratively dissolved in 2016.
It is clear that AHS wants to make the process of home warranty as difficult as possible when a homeowner tries to follow the process. Additionally, the companies they select to complete the work on their behalf are not only not licensed, it appears they do not even operate legal businesses. I would urge caution letting someone unknown into your home to work on anything, especially without some sort of verification that they are a reputable company.
Jarid, I regret to hear about your recent experience with American Home Shield. While all service providers that work through American Home SHield are licensed and insured, the work order has been transferred, as the company was scheduling outside of guidelines. A social media specialist will follow up with you as quickly as possible regarding the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
American Home Shield sent out contractors to fix my refrigerator and my stove. The two that came out did a great job. The refrigerator got fixed and it’s doing great. But the stove is still not fixed. Not all the parts got replaced to fix like I had explained to the guy who came out to fix it. He was okay but he was a bit distracted when he came because he had lost his wallet that morning. He kept on talking about it and was hoping he would get done in time to go retrace his steps, which I could understand. I tried to explain to him that day the problems I’m having with the oven, but it's still not baking like it should. Only half the stuff is turning out overbaked while the other stuff is not baking at all. And that was the same problem I had to begin with. So I don’t know whether it was him being distracted or what the problem was.
I've been with American Home Shield since 2014 and this is my second claim with them. They’ve been really great. I filed my claims on the phone and their reps were awesome. And if I could get my oven fixed or replaced so I could go back to doing the baking I love to do, it would be fantastic. I would tell my friends that American Home Shield has been very understanding and I’m happy with their service.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
My heat went out overnight. I called American Home Shield the next morning to have someone come and look at my HVAC system. Their contractor called and told me what time he could be here. He called when he was in the area and he called when he was here. He was here on time and he took care of the problem within an hour. I posted the request at about 6:00 in the morning and the contractor came within three hours which was great. He was very pleasant and he knew what he was doing. He went straight to work and he gave me some tips to look for if a problem happens in the future. He also told me that I could call them to see if I had any other problems and he would come back if I needed him to. He was very professional.
I would recommend American Home Shield, especially for someone who does not know anything about fixing appliances. It is very convenient. American Home Shield chooses great companies that come out and know what they are doing. They rarely have to come back a second or a third time. They are typically able to take care of the problem on the same day. American Home Shield is a good warranty as far as keeping up when you pay so much for your appliances. Having it is a good way to take care of your appliances.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
We have used AHS several times and the warranty has value to us. When we filed a claim online for the filters in our pool area, the contractor that they sent took the filters apart and replaced the ones that were broken. He fixed everything that was needed then there was one other thing that he found that needed to be fixed and he fixed that at the same time. We were very satisfied with our experience.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
The tank with the stoppers wasn't working. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield and the rep got back to me quickly. The tech had to change the stopper and the pump inside the tank. He did a good job and finished the repair in half an hour. Sometimes I still have all the problems with the tank and I have to double-click on it to make sure the stopper works. Otherwise, the water is still leaking. But most of the time it's good.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
My recent experience with American Home Shield has been perfect. I filed a claim over the phone for a plumbing issue and everything went smoothly. The contractors that AHS sent went above and beyond. The only negative is that AHS doesn't cover everything in regards to the air conditioner, such as the coolant, which gets really pricey. That's a lot less expensive than covering your entire air conditioner. And the air conditioner is our number one concern being that we live in Arizona.
Hello, Alexis. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to let us know how your service has gone.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
I got my house in 1993 and I had American Home Shield. There was a period of time that I was laid off so I canceled it but just as soon as I went back to work, I started it back up again. I've been a customer for like 25 years and I've recommended them to everybody. I tell them that AHS is the only way to go beyond now. If you own a house, you have to have some type of home warranty plan to help you with the maintenance. I've always had really good results with AHS and whenever I used them. 99% of the time, if something breaks down, I don't have $1000 or $2000 sitting there waiting to determine what it's going to cost and I'd never know.
For example, I had a problem with my washer where lint had gotten backed up in the drain where the washer flows into. After it would spin for a while, it would overflow. I had to stop the washer and let the water go down then start it back up again. I was afraid it was getting worse. The guy sent by AHS from Webb Plumbing came and ran a snake down. The service cost me $75 for that. And when my kitchen faucet was dripping, he brought in a new little thing. We could've done it for $75 but he went and got in there and said I needed that.
AHS is the only insurance that I have ever owned that doesn't penalize me when I use it. But I won't ever use their online service because if I do, then AHS won't let me choose which contractor is going to come out. They always try to send A1 to me and they're horrible. If A1 were the only people I could get, then I would give up my American Home Shield.
The contractor AHS sent for my washer was fantastic and they're the only people I'll use. I keep my receipts so that any time that I have to do something, I make sure I get the same people. They came out and worked on my refrigerator last year. A part went out and it was over a month that we were out of the refrigerator. American Home Shield said we could just do a buyout. But we told them we were fine without a refrigerator. They never one time failed to do anything. They were even sorry even though it was Samsung's fault. Samsung listed on their website the heater repair part for the freezer and AHS needed one for the refrigerator. But Samsung was dragging their butt getting the part to them. AHS couldn't do anything more than what Samsung could do.
Hi, Rita. Thank you for your confidence in the services that we provide. Please let us know when we can be of assistance.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
American Home Shield had to send a contractor out to fix a broken faucet that was 21 years old. But they initially disputed my claim and they weren’t going to fix it so I had to call them a second time. I had a second plumber come out who talked with the Home Office at American Home Shield and they replaced my faucet. It wasn’t the greatest experience and at times, American Home Shield can be a difficult company to work with.
I had a phone conversation a couple of weeks ago with a young lady from AHS after I received an email, saying that my contract was eligible for rekeying. I thought that was great because it’s a rental property that the contract is on. But after I spoke with her, she came back and said I didn't qualify for it and that it was only for realtors. And I thought that was lousy. The email that I had clearly stated that I was eligible for it.
But otherwise, I had used them several times over the years and overall, they’re pretty good, except for some circumstances especially when you’re dealing with rental property. I have tenants that are coming down on me as a landlord and I need my home warranty company to expeditiously fix the items that are requested, as long as they’re within the contract boundaries, and they were. I should be taken care of as a business to a business client.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
I recently called in an air conditioner issue with American Home. It had previously been an air conditioner issue but apparently, it wasn’t. It was a frozen pipe issue. I got an automated response and the contractor that they sent was early. I’ve had him here before and he was fine. He was able to diagnose the problem in two minutes because I had the same problem as everybody else did. Those of us in the Southeast do not cover up something on the outside of the house because it doesn't get that cold and what it does is it causes something on the inside of the house to freeze. So, water drips out of the condensation unit, which is where I had issues before. Once it warmed up, it thawed out then that stuff was leaking water into my basement.
Another time, I was complaining because I wanted a silver microwave and not the black or white one that they were going to give me. AHS was supposed to give me an identical unit. They said that the units were identical but they were not. So, they told me that that I could buy it online, then they would install it. But once I bought the microwave online, they said they were no longer responsible. We had to go back and listen to the conversation where, in fact, they did tell me that I could buy it and they would install it. So, they had somebody come out and install it at their expense. But it took me a while to get it taken care of.
I've used AHS for a lot of years and I've had some issues with them in the past but for the most part, they've been okay. I tried talking a real live person and I am lucky if I get somebody after an hour. It was difficult to get the issue reconciled but I did get my issue reconciled. They owed me money. AHS is an expensive service. I'm paying $65 a month and I only use them once a year. But it's nice to have that in your pocket if you do have a very expensive service to get fixed. Also, there's a lot of hidden things. You’d think that you're covered for leakage and you're not. Nonetheless, I’m still satisfied with AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
I’ve been with American Home Shield for a year and a half and I've had a good experience with them. My microwave stopped working recently and it was a huge inconvenience, so I filed a claim for it to be fixed. I did it online and AHS responded and set up an appointment. The contractor came and fixed it within 30 minutes. He was very nice and very polite. He let me know he was coming and came early. It was easy breezy. I've recommended AHS to people and told them how easy they were to deal with. If they own a home, they need to have it. Having things covered by American Home Shield is the way to go.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
My kitchen sink was clogged and American Home Shield sent people a day after my initial call to snake out the kitchen sink. We've had AHS for a couple of years now and the contractors that they have sent out for any job that we have called for are pretty prompt. They come within the time frame that they say they're going to. They're polite, courteous and they get the job done quickly if it's a quick fix.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
I've had AHS since 2012. They’re easy to deal with and they usually get everything done. I can go online or make a phone call to make a schedule, and they'll have whoever is going to fix my things come out and take it from there. My washer stopped working correctly and I went online to make a claim. My washer also had an issue and the technician came out and checked both of them. He told me what he needed to do and left. He needed to order parts for both of them. When he came back, he brought the part, installed them and gave me a copy of the work order. But when I broke my faucet, I did not the vendor that AHS used and I asked them to never, ever have him be the person to work on anything for me. They haven't had him come back and other than that, I've had good experiences with AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
I am dissatisfied with American Home Shield. We most recently turned in a dryer and a refrigerator repair at the same time. I usually call them for claims and I had to wait for about 20 or 30 minutes to get somebody on the phone. You can't always handle everything online. There are some things that you need to talk to somebody. And to wait 30 minutes to get somebody on the phone is not good. But then, they're always really nice. They just didn't have good service.
They assigned Sears to come work on the dryer and they said somebody from GE would contact me for the refrigerator but GE never did. AHS should know whether the vendor contacted the customer because they've got to pay them. Then, for me to get it covered again, I had to call again and wait 30 minutes on the phone to get a representative from American Home Shield to assign it to somebody else. And they charged me another home visit which I shouldn't have had to pay because it was on the claim with the dryer. I already paid for it. They said they've gotten it taken care of but I just got another bill for it last week.
This issue has been ongoing for four or five months now. They had to order a door for the refrigerator so we're still waiting to be contacted by the vendor that they've received the door. Since then I've signed on with a different home warranty company but I'm hoping I'll get the refrigerator fixed from American Home Shield.
I understand your concerns with the hold times you have experienced and the ongoing issue. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve your experience.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
I have a hard time getting AHS on the phone and it takes a while. One time, I stayed on the phone for an hour to get someone. Other than that, they have been fine every time I have been able to get them on the phone. I had it bad with my dryer and the tech came in, fixed my dryer and it's working well now. I also had somebody come out to help me get the filter inside of my air conditioner. There's a flap that I had to open up to put the filter in. I'm 61 years old and there is no way in the world I could do what the contractor said I could do. I've been meaning to call somebody out to look again but I have to pay $75 if somebody comes out.
Hello, Rosemary. I do hope you can get that filter installed. The policy itself does not cover for any maintenance type of work so I would hate for you to pay a service fee for that.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
My furnace stopped working. I submitted my claim online and it was easy to do on the AHS website. The contractor they sent was good. He was fast and efficient. He was here for half an hour. However, I've also filed a claim on a toilet before that didn't work out so well but for some appliances, AHS's services are really worth it.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
I've had two claims with American Home Shield in the last three months. One for my property here in Raleigh and one for the property in another location. We had a heating claim for both properties which I submitted on the telephone and I had to wait on the line for several hours which was very disconcerting. I didn't have any help and I was laying up in my bed holding on for several hours because it was too cold for me to walk around and do anything in my house. Fifteen minutes is reasonable but two hours or more is way out of line. So AHS needs to have more people to answer the phone. Other than that, all the representatives that I talked to have been very good and very helpful. Plus, the contractor that came to my Raleigh home, Ian, was excellent. Our issue was taken care of really well and he told us not to hesitate to call him if anything broke down.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
Our heat wasn’t working as nothing would come out of the vent when we turn it on. Some electrical component in the actual unit wasn’t telling it to kick it on. We submitted the claim online since it was easier to pull up the computer and do it that way. Also, it was fairly user-friendly. The contractor called us the same night we put in the request which was super nice. He was great. He had to go back to get a port but he came right back the same day, so it was very quick. The heater is good since the repair. Now, it’s warm so we all could sleep compared to the week when it was cold down here in South Louisiana. That particular service call we requested went exceedingly well and was an ‘A Plus’ on the scale. We’ve had really good customer service with American Home Shield even at our previous home.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
My fan on the ceiling screwed up and when the people AHS sent came to repair the fan, they discovered the fan hadn’t been installed properly. Now, the fan had been there for years and I didn’t know when the official code changed from just "put the fan up, putting it in a special square." They took the fan and they did not put it back so I paid the money and then I had to find somebody else. I had to buy another fan for the house and I had to find someone to put it in. It was a remote problem but by the time I knew it was a remote problem the fan was in pieces on the floor. That was not a very happy experience.
The next claim that happened, unfortunately, I wasn’t in town. My roommate was there when the tech came because my VAL heater, which is the main heat in the house, was not working. It's a wall heater and it's an old house. My roommate just went across the street to the neighbor's and when he got back the tech was gone. My roommate has been playing around with the heater, trying to make it work. He had taken the thermostat and installed a new one but we found out it wasn’t the thermostat. The heater itself would not turn on and the problem was with some kind of controller. Then, AHS contacted me and I asked when are they coming to replace it or do whatever they're going to do. AHS said the contractor canceled the appointment because it was denied.
The claim was denied because the case was that there was a missing thermostat and that's what was wrong with the wall heater, which is not true. Somebody somewhere read the tech's report and he said that the thermostat was sitting on a table. They interpreted that as, "That's why it's not working because the thermostat's not on the wall." The rest of the report stated that the controller was not working and he found the thermostat on the table. The first guy really did say what was wrong with it but whoever read the report didn’t read the whole report thoroughly.
It took a very long time for me to get them to decide to send another person out to take a look at it. When that person came out I had found a report of that other guy that had been in there and it said something about a controller. It's a very old house and it turns out that there's no way to get the controller without removing the whole thing. By removing the whole thing, there was no guarantee that something that was added was going to go back in. But in order to replace they had to make sure that it was broken. It was broken and it was not installed. A new one was required. However, these new gas connections and any adjustments to put the new flue in was extra. After all this I also had to pay almost $500.
Granted that's a whole lot less than having to replace it because the new heater would be $1,200 plus installation. I eventually get it but it was a Williams wall heater. It's almost like one of two wall manufacturers that even make this anymore. The thermostat that was provided with it, you could set the temperature but you couldn't see what the ambient temperature was to see if it was turned on at the right time. I ordered a replacement, Honeywell thermostat, that tells me the ambient temperature as well the setting. On the other hand the guy who eventually replaced the unit worked with me very carefully.
If something's going to be replaced, the required replacement should all be covered. I would expect that my warranty would replace a required thing and it didn’t because of paragraph number blah, blah. They very carefully read me the paragraph several times because that extra cost me an extra almost $500. I'm retired and my Social Security income is less than a $1,000. Now I have other income but it's not a retirement. It's because I happen to have an old house. The minute I sell that house I'm not going to get any more income except Social Security and my roommate who pays rent.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
My house was turning 13 years old and I needed to look into something, so I started researching and saw the reviews on American Home Shield were mostly good. I typically call them when submitting a claim but when my shower had a little leak, I filed the claim online. The contractor was amazing. They came, fixed my shower and everything has gone well since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
If a problem comes up, it's very easy to use American Home Shield's online system. So, when my house wasn’t heating right, I went online and had someone have it checked because everybody was cold. They then assigned a vendor that could help with the house and take a look. When they came out, I had already made my $75 co-pay and they told me that the heater is running, so they're not supposed to work on it. That was the first thing they said. So I told them just because it's running it doesn’t mean it's producing any heat. Then, they went up and looked and there's a sensor for the heater that was dirty. They said that was a homeowner responsibility and for them to clean it, there's an extra charge.
While the contractor wasn't rude, they figured they could make a few extra bucks by charging somebody for money. I was more interested in getting the house warmer than I was about cleaning it. Additionally, they charged an extra fee, which wasn’t something that they were supposed to service. And I've never had this problem with any other service people that came out to my house when I called American Home Shield. So I would look for that company’s name if they put it on, I would say no and ask them to send somebody else. Overall, I have some of my relatives use American Home Shield because I told them about it and that they’ve given good service in the past. Also, when something breaks, they're spending a couple of thousand dollars and you get it done cheaply.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Our heater was making a noise before it turned on and I made a phone call to American Home Shield. They arranged for someone to come out and I paid them $49. The tech said that it was fixed and that he took some stuff out which probably caused the rattle. However, it’s still making a whirring noise before it starts and, as far as I’m concerned, they did not correct the problem. The tech was, nevertheless, very courteous and nice. Aside from the fact that the furnace is still making noise, everything went well and was beautiful. I’ve had experience with them before and it has been quite satisfactory.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
My washing machine was making a loud noise when it went to the spin cycle. I called American Home Shield and gave them the information. They set it up for someone to come out and took my payment. Then the technician came out and they were backed up so the repair took a little longer than usual but it all finally got fixed. The machine is now working but it's making different noises all of a sudden. I'm still within the window to call them back but I haven't had an opportunity yet. I would recommend American Home Shield because I've always had good service from them. They have reasonable pricing, too.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
My dishwasher broke so I called American Home Shield to file a claim. I can never remember my account number so I usually call and they can find it for me. I’ve had good experience with the reps I’ve spoken to. One time though they were overwhelmed because there was a catastrophe somewhere. But other than that, they’ve been great. The contractors have all been great as well except for one issue. It wasn’t the work that the contractor did but the time frame that they gave. It was a six-hour window. And when someone worked, I’ll make sure how they can really work with a six-hour time frame. Other than that, I’ve had no issues.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
I submitted a claim for my washing machine and the process was very good. The contractor who came out was very good too. He was very polite and responsive. He fixed the unit, and it was a very good experience.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Our relay switch was loose and I called AHS to make a claim but I had a little problem with getting connected to do the claim. When the technician came, he taped the relay switch up and it was making a good connection. He also did another adjustment to it. The people who came were very good and I have no complaints. However, the heater is still not doing what it’s supposed to do which is warming the house and I’m going to need them to come out. Other than that, my experience with AHS has been very satisfactory.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
I have been with American Home Shield for five years and last year, they were great. But this year, I was pissed off because of the last two claims I filed with them. When my garage door that was not lifting, the gentleman they sent out was nice and a professional kind of guy. He got up there and did all these testing. Then he told me that it was not something that American Home Shield covered and that I would have to pay if I wanted it fixed. American Home Shield also called and said there was nothing they could do about the stuff they didn’t cover. I had a plumbing problem as well that they wouldn’t pay for. So it's not going to do me any good to pay $700 a year if they’re not going to cover anything. And when I mentioned this, their representative was rude and didn’t care.
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 Feb. 25, 2018
We have a front loading washing machine and it was leaking out of the bottom door. American Home Shield sent a contractor and the technician they sent was very good. But it still leaks once in a while but it hasn’t done it now for about two weeks. He came out twice and he can't duplicate the situation on the two times he's been out here. And this was the same technician both times and he just wasn’t able to reproduce the leak and it doesn’t do it but every so often. I don't know what's going on but he said he would come out again if it starts leaking again.
Overall, although there were a few surprises occasionally with some stuff that wasn’t covered, that might have been more of my fault. We’ve been with AHS for at least 20 years and I ran into a situation a couple of times where something was covered in the past like the ice maker bit on the refrigerator freezer so I just called them but now it's not covered. Still, I have recommended them many times.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
The HVAC stopped working in the middle of the night and we called American Home Shield the next morning. The contractors took care of the problem and the HVAC has been working fine since the repair. However, I wish American Home Shield would allow us to do two claims in one submission so we don’t have to pay two deductibles. HMS does that. I have two homes, one has American Home Shield and my other home has HMS, and I like HMS better. But American Home Shield is okay although I know people who had problems with them where they did not cover the system that needed to be replaced. They did that in my home as well. Also, the people that were sent out have to do a better job of making sure that the people are covered because customers pay the high amount every year to keep the warranty program.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
My washing machine stopped spinning so I went online and got a really speedy response from American Home Shield. I generally don’t like stuff like that because I prefer to speak to a human being but I immediately got a text message, "Yes, we received your inquiry.” They gave me the name of the company, GL Appliance, and said they would be contacting me. That happened the next day so that process is fine. GL Appliance came out and the young man said, "I can tell you what it is right away. You're using too much soap. I've seen this a lot." He did some digital and electronic stuff with the machine and he ran it through a couple of cycles and said it was fine. However, the first time I used it, it wouldn't spin. Although I prefer to speak to a human being especially since I had the problem when I realized that the machine wasn’t working, I wasn’t sure where to go from there so I started by calling GL, but they said I had to go back to AHS.
I had to go back and forth a little bit but now I know that if I have any other issues, to come back to AHS directly. AHS immediately hooked me up with Golden Appliance, which is also local to Fredericksburg, and a really nice guy came out. He worked on it for about an hour and said, "It's the cam." He found it almost right away. He fitted up the bottom machine and kept asking me questions like what I was hearing, and beyond it doesn’t spin. He went out to his truck, got the part, put it in, ran a couple of cycles and it's been working fine. I've run five loads since he fixed it.
This is the first time I've used AHS and it's good. I like it considering I had to go through two companies and get a part. The $100 service charge was reasonable because if I had gone to two independent companies when you consider labor plus the cost of the part, it would have been much more than that. I've had other companies when I moved to other regions that do the same thing and so far, this one has been really good. American Home Shield is awesome and their service was excellent.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
I have been a member of American Home Shield for several years and so far, it gives me a lot of security that nothing can happen that won't be able to be fixed quickly. Recently, I came home on a really cold night from work and we had no heat. So I called American Home Shield and someone responded and I told them there's wrong with the heat pump that is associated with a particular furnace. We got a call very shortly after that from someone from a local company who said they would be out the next day, early in the morning, to resolve it and they came.
We have a dual heating system, so we were able to stay in the home because we could go to another location in the house where the heat was working well. We have a furnace there so this was more of the heat pump that covers upstairs. When the technician arrived, he did his due diligence and in a few minutes, he told us there was something wrong with the thermostat that had been improperly wired in the upstairs unit. We always had a problem with getting good heat up here in the winter time. Even when I would put on emergency heat, it seemed like it was overcompensating on the unit. But we never thought about it. We had guards come through routinely. We also have a contract with another company called SMO and they come out twice a year to inspect our equipment and our systems and make sure everything is functioning right. They've always thought everything's fine.
So this technician rewired the thermostat and then he went down to the pump and said that the motor had gone in the heat pump. I got to replace that. When he did those things, we've had heat and we haven't had any problems since then. In addition to this, whoever I interacted with at AHS was perfect. There was never any questions. They looked at my contract and made sure that I was entitled to the service I was requesting. Once they confirmed that, they said someone would call me and everything went smoothly. Overall, I had really superb service, especially with this experience. The response was prompt and there was a quick turnaround, especially over a weekend. And the gentleman that came in handled himself and explained everything to me. I thought I had to pay him for something but he said I just paid the deductible and everything was covered.
Hello, Sullivan. Thank you for letting us know about your service experience. So glad that the technicians figured out your issue and got it repaired.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Our microwave suddenly stopped working. I followed the power cord as far as I could but I didn’t look any further. Then, I tried all kinds of switches and everything on the wall was working, so I didn’t think it could be electric. I then called AHS and submitted a claim. The rep that I talked to was very good. She was very quick to ask the right kind of questions. She told me that I would hear from the appliance service center and they called.
The contractor then came out when he said he would. He called 15 minutes before he came to confirm. He was very business-like. Within five minutes of him being here, he found where the cord went to. It was in the back of the closet with a bunch of cups and glasses covering it. He told me that it could have been a broken slip circuit breaker. We then went to the actual circuit breaker and sure enough, that was it. It was just a loss of power. He then fixed it right away. I was happy to know that the microwave was on its own breaker on that wall.
Having AHS gives me a sense of security and makes me feel less anxious when something goes wrong. Originally, I thought, "Do we really need this? This place is not old." Then within just a couple of months, we got a problem with the dishwasher. We've used them thrice this year and each time it came across so well. I encourage people to sign up.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Originally, I called for service right around the holidays, but I did not get a call back from the assigned vendor. I called them a few times and I received an email that the service had been completed, so I called AHS and said that I had not received a call from the vendor and the service had not been completed. They then sent me to a different vendor who came out and quickly fixed the problem. Although they had to get the part and then come back another day to put it in, it was not a problem. The other claim was for a plumbing issue. We had a sewer smell coming out of my toilet. The plumber came and took a look but said that my coverage didn't cover smells. We did a few things to try to relieve the problem, but it did not work, so I just called my local plumber outside of Home Shield.
I did both claims online, which I liked. But I did not like that I can't add information about the problem. I basically just had to click on "furnace." You should be able to describe your problem or be more specific about what appliance and give more information instead of just clicking, "I'm having a problem with the toilet." Because that doesn't really describe the issue and it doesn't give the contractor any idea why or how long the service might take or what the issue was. On the whole, my home warranty has paid for itself. But one has to be very careful because some of the vendors they send out are really sketchy and creepy. I've had a couple of very sketchy vendors and I have said that I'm not working with those people anymore. But some were generally fine.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
We've had a couple of calls to American Home Shield in the last few months. One of the calls was for our dishwasher which was not working properly. The company they sent out determined what needed to be done but when the next gentleman came out to actually fix it he didn’t do the other item the first gentleman wrote down. He just replaced a rubber around our dishwasher. And it seemed like he still invoiced them for what was originally said that needed to be done. So I called the company to let them know and they said that as long as they come out, they didn’t care much about whether they did everything that was supposed to have been, as long as it was working. We can use our dishwasher now but it still doesn’t work properly. We can close the door, press the button for it to come on and it doesn’t come on. It's like it kicks it off. It takes a while then we'll try it again. And then it will work.
And the problem now is that we had paid the $100 but AHS keep saying they didn’t get the $100. So, I called the company that came out and they said, "Yes, we did send it to them." And so, my husband has been taking care of that with AHS but it's hard to get someone at customer service. He might be on the phone an hour or so. They need to revamp their customer service line.
Angela, I regret to hear about your recent experience with American Home Shield. A social media specialist will follow up with you as quickly as possible regarding the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Our hot water tank went out on us and I submitted a claim with AHS, which I did online. I've also submitted claims over the phone but it's a bit easier to do it online as it's very simple to do. The contractors who came to our house were good. We ended up getting a new water tank. I had a problem one time and talked to another rep and they got it done. They were very quick. AHS is professional in the way that they talk to people on the phone. They get the job done when needed and I've recommended them.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
I went through the automated system when I filed a claim to AHS for our leaking water heater. Sometimes, when I go online, it’s tricky how to pick things, but other than that, even when I’m speaking to a representative, or calling directly and using the automated system, I’ve never had any kind of problems with filing a claim. Every contractor that they sent out for me has been excellent. I’ve had problems like plumbing, refrigeration and dishwasher and the contractors were all prompt, on time and they called back. We just had an air-conditioning system put in and the guy that they sent out was amazing.
But I’ve only had one contractor I had a problem with when I had some issues with my washer and dryer. It took them a month to fix my washer. They came out three times. They didn’t fix the washer properly the first time they came out. It ran for a while and then they had to come back out again. It took them a month to fix it. They came back out when we had issues with the dryer and it took them many times to fix the dryer. So, I didn’t want them back to my home, but for some strange reason, AHS kept sending those particular people back, so I wasn’t too happy when it came to my washer and dryer.
I understand small businesses need help and everybody needs a chance. But if someone is telling them that they don’t want these people in their home because they’re not comfortable with their job, then AHS should be taking note. That made me want to leave American Home Shield, but because of all the rest of the good service I had for them, it outweighed the bad service I got with the washer and dryer.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
Signed up on-line at American Home Shield to receive a quote for appliance home warranty coverage, got the response below for "low as $29.95" but when I spoke with representative and tried to sign up online the lowest price given was $54.95. It also took three transfers for them to send me to the right department. The lady called me and when she found out we had a newer home and in it less than one year she transferred me to real estate sales but then they told me I needed to go back to consumer sales since it was over 30 days in home. I told them I was given the online price of $29.95 but they would not honor the price shown with no explanation as to why.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
I have been with American Home Shield since 2011 and my experience with them has been good. Generally, I'd call when I submit a claim and it was great. When I made a heating claim, I didn't interact with the contractor because it's a rental property but I didn't hear any complaints from the tenant, so I assumed it went well. For convenience, besides from getting the time when the person will be there, I think it will be better if AHS manage the scheduling and the whole process of getting contractors out there.
Updated review: March 17, 2018
American Home Shield compensated me fully for the purchase and installation of a new faucet since the two contractors they had originally assigned to the job were not willing to touch the faucet. One claiming it was a specialty item and the other claiming we had mold under the sink. I wish it had not taken two full months to end this process but once their corporate resolution team got on the job they came through.
Original Review: Feb. 24, 2018
After 25 years of dealing with American Home Shield, I am no longer interested in their services. Their phone service has gotten worse and worse throughout the years. Their reps are basically script readers and they’re not there to help anybody do anything. They steer you to their website, which is okay. I’m the director of information security for a large agency and I know my way around the computer, but sometimes their website is obtuse. I needed help but I have never gotten any luck with them by calling and having someone speak to me right away. There is usually a half hour wait on the phone, and then they switch me to here and switch me to there. It’s not a good experience. I have used them on two out of my three properties and had to cancel because they were unresponsive.
Their contract has gotten more and more expensive and I have spent a lot of money. I pay for the entire year. We started paying very little, but their monthly fee has tripled. I now pay $75 a month. I know things go up in price so I di not mind. However, any time I have a service call, I have to pay another $75, when it used to be $25 per services call. Nevertheless, AHS has a very good appliance service provider. Whenever we needed appliance service, the same company comes out and they have done a good job. We were happy with that part of the service and not everything has been bad. They have been good, but overall, their services have declined. My recent experience was the icing on the cake and the cherry on top.
On January 4th, we noticed that we had a leak in the kitchen faucet and we asked American Home Shield for a plumber. The plumber came after several calls, but he said, “I can’t touch that. The fixture is protected by a lifetime warranty.” He wouldn’t even look at it or tell us what was wrong. We called the manufacturer, which was local, but they didn't make that part anymore. They said that the broken part is a generic part and I could get it there then the plumber can install it. I called the plumbing company but they said they cannot install local parts. It was like a vicious circle. I told AHS that they have to do something since the plumber won't repair my faucet.
The plumber also noticed a small leak underneath the sink but said that it was inconsequential. It flooded the inside of the cabinet but we didn't know since don’t go in there all the time. Moreover, we have bottles in there in front and it was leaking towards the back. I said, "Okay," then called American Home Shield again. We went around and around. They said that the plumber couldn’t take off the fixture for me to have it fixed. On top of that, I got a $700 water bill because of the leak. AHS sent a second opinion plumber. The plumber said, “I can’t touch that. There’s mold in there. I’m going to send the mold remediation company.” He sent the mold remediation company who said, “You have to call your insurance company since it’s major. We’re going to tear up the whole kitchen.” I said, "No."
I called the insurance company and they sent their own drying out company that they paid without costing me anything. It’s a small area underneath the sink and they’re evaluating the situation to see if I need a complete mold remediation process. It is now February 17th and I don’t have a sink. It has been a month a half and American Home Shield said they do not touch mold. They do not do this and they do not do that. I said, “Okay, then. I don’t need you. Goodbye.”
Teresa, I regret to hear about your recent experience with American Home Shield. A social media specialist will follow up with you as quickly as possible regarding the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
I had a heating issue and I submitted a claim with AHS. One of the pieces that were in the back of the heating unit stopped working. The tech had to take a poke and sandpaper it down. After that, I had no issues with it. The only downside is that when I call, I'm on hold for a whole hour. I'd call, leave a work order and they'd call me right back. So after that, I decided to go online.
Hello, Julius. I do understand that the hold times can be a big turn-off. We are working to completely staff our call centers. Our hope is that when you do need to call us, you are not holding for an hour. Thank you for letting us know that your furnace work order was taken care of with no issues.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
We have a house rented by a single mother of four, and the heat went out during the freezing time. American Home Shield sent out a company the next day after we called, which was great. But the company said that American Home Shield won’t cover the issue, but they would charge us $750 to do it. They were trying to get my tenant to do it right then and there and were convincing me to do it as well. He spent 10 minutes looking at it and then left. It was not a $750 problem and they were being ridiculous. We knew what he said was wrong and that the needed claim was not covered under the warranty. So, we called an outside company. They came in and looked at it and said that the guy did absolutely nothing, and he didn’t even look at it because it wasn’t even dirty. So, what the first guy said was false, and he also said he turned off the machine which he did not do either.
The outside company that we had wrote a very detailed report of what they did and what they found upon their conclusion. Nothing was wrong except it needed to have Freon taken out of it. So, even though Freon itself is not covered by the warranty, they could take it out. I called American Home Shield and told them that I’m not asking for a reimbursement of my $300 that I had to spend on the outside technician, but I’m asking for a reimbursement of $75 fee for having the company come out that didn’t do anything. And American Home Shield said that the company did, but they could’ve fixed the problem that same day and the guy just didn’t want to do it. So I just gave up. I called them for weeks and there were records, and I even sent them the email with the detailed invoice from my guy and I still have a copy of the invoice from the company that they sent out. But I haven't heard anything back so it puts a sour taste in my mouth.
This was the first bad experience we’ve had which was why it hit so hard. We’ve been using American Home Shield for years. My mom used them for eight years before I started using them and she’s never had a problem. They’ve been very communicative and reassuring and on point. But I’m still going to use American Home Shield and they’re still a great company. They just have to have better steps for customers to take in terms of reporting a fraudulent or inadequate company that comes through the property. But if it happens again, I’m definitely going to have to cut ties.
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 Feb. 24, 2018
When I had to submit a claim over the phone to American Home Shield for a plumbing issue, it took a long time on hold to get somebody. The representative was fine, though, and the contractors were fast. Since it was more expensive than what is covered, they didn’t repair the plumbing issue. Still, I'm happy to cash out.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
Every time I used my warranty with American Home Shield, I have not been disappointed. They always find someone who is dependable and trustworthy to the job for me. Recently, I had a plumbing issue with a diverter in the shower. I tried to submit the claim online but there was nothing that really described what the problem was. So I called and the lady put it in for me. She was very polite and was very good about helping me. We figured out what I needed then the contractor came within a day or two. The contractor was very nice. He checked several things to narrow down the problem and the plumbing has been working very well since. I would highly recommend American Home Shield.
Hi, Jossie. I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying the services through our warranty. Thank you for letting us know how well we have been doing.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
I’ve been having trouble with my air conditioning. It would run forever and still wouldn’t cool down enough. I used American Home Shield's automated system in submitting a claim and it was great. Then the contractor who came out took care of the problem. He was very knowledgeable and on time. The air conditioning is running a little better now.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
I called American Home Shield on a washer that wasn’t draining properly and they said they would have someone come out and they’d contact us within 24 to 48 hours. I was contacted later on that day. Later that evening, I noticed that my icemaker wasn’t working properly, so I called the company they were sending out and they were able to take care of the two appliances. The washer was taken care of within 48 hours, but they had to order a part for the icemaker from the refrigerator. I was also shown what to do in the meantime because it was leaking. A bit of water was causing the arm not to work properly for the icemaker. I have recommended AHS to a couple of people, and I used them a couple of years ago for the same washer. The repair was made in a timely fashion and there were no problems for a couple of years. I'm 69 years old and I don’t have a whole lot of money. I'd rather pay a little bit each month than to pay it all at one time.
Hello, Harry. We are so happy to hear that you were happy enough with our services to recommend us to your family or friends. We appreciate you!!
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
American Home Shield’s online submission was good. I tried to call first, but I sat on the phone for 45 minutes and finally hung up. The contractor came and they said they fixed the leak, but they didn’t turn the hot water back on. Once we turned it back on, it was still leaking. They came back and fixed it and said they were supposed to replace the sink for them to fix the faucet. They didn’t and then, they did. It was frustrating. It took longer than we would have liked and they had to come back multiple times. We also had a little bit of trouble with the plumber at first since he was unprofessional. He was cussing in front of my child and made me uncomfortable.
I called American Home Shield to tell them about it and that he didn’t even fix the problem when he was here. AHS said that we still had to use him and we couldn’t go with a different company because it was still within the 60 or 90-day window of their warranty. In order to get somebody back out there to fix it, it would have to be the same people. So, my husband took off work so he could be here, and that plumbing company gave our appointment away to somebody. I would have never given them my money for them to come back in my house. The contractors were really aggressive. When I looked at their reviews online, a ton of people had the same kind of complaints and the owner of that company was arguing with them on a public forum.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
I called American Home Shield to submit a claim when our refrigerator wasn’t working right and the electricity went out in the outlets in the kitchen. The reps were really good and fast about getting somebody to contact us. The contractor that they sent out to fix the issue was great. The two electricians that came out were done in five minutes. They just had to replace the little outlet where we press the button and the electricity turns back on. The techs that worked on the refrigerator consisted of a man and a woman. They were here longer and they had to replace something in the refrigerator, but they were great and everything worked terrific after the repair. AHS did a great job and I’d tell people to get them.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
We were referred to American Home Shield by our realtor as she's had it for over 20 years. She said if we didn’t buy it, she would pay half of it because she felt that strongly about the company. However, it's been a little dicey because they don’t cover anything that's not in the main home. We have a detached garage and a garage apartment above the garage which is part of our home. The first request I made had to with a water pipe in our garage and they ended up saying they weren’t going to cover it because it wasn’t in the main home. But it was a washer and dryer so, it set me off on a bad start with them.
My realtor said, "You need to re-engage with them because they'll try to do something like that but if you re-engage, they often will relent and see that they really should be taking care of it." This wasn't disclosed to us when we bought our house. They also weren’t even able to snake the pipe in the garage apartment or in the garage. It's downstairs and it's not in the apartment itself where we have the washer and dryer hooked up. We've learned since that they actually had to redo the foundation and half of our garage. We just moved in and we bought our house in April. Our house was unoccupied for a year and a half so, a lot of it is burping the system and getting our house going again.
Recently, we were living in Germany and my sister and her family were here this summer and occupied our home. Our septic pipe broke and I submitted the claim over the phone since we were in Germany for Christmas. Then our house guest informed me the night we were coming back that the water well pump was also broke. I was frantic and in a panic because I didn’t know what was wrong. I didn’t know what to tell the rep other than the two things that my house sitter had told me. The rep said, "I need to know what to put in the computer. Is it the water well pump or is it the septic tank?" The call was going south very quickly and I asked to speak to her supervisor. She changed her tone at that point and we were okay. Their reps need to realize that they're dealing with people that are under stress when these people are calling about something that's gone wrong with their house.
We got home from the flight and the contractor was finishing. It was really cold so it was a delayed amount of time for the glue to dry on the septic pipe and the water well pump guy came while we were in the air. He left me several messages but I couldn’t answer my phone. The contractors we were able to meet were both great. Plus the website is very user-friendly. I'm also very glad that the pool is included in the warranty because that too has been an issue. We think we have a crack in it and we had someone that was honest to look at it yesterday. He said I might have a clogged outlet valve. Every contractor that American Home Shield uses, we've been very pleased with.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
American Home Shield has been fine for the 2 times I called them and the representatives have always been very good. I recently called in a claim for the vent over the stove. It has power but the motor doesn't run. I’m staying home from work today because the tech said he’d be here between 12:00 and 2:00 but he isn't here yet. Still, I'm very happy with American Home Shield out there.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
In November, I got an error code on my washer. I called in a service request with American Home Shield then they sent someone out and fixed it. In December, I hadn't really washed any laundry but I got another error code. So the contractor came out again and AHS covered the repair because it was within 70 days of the original call. That happened a couple more times. Finally, AHS decided that it would be a better idea to replace it. They sent me an option and they told me to either accept it or not. I accepted it and they got me a new washer.
I filed the very first claim online but each one after that had to be done over the phone because I was going off of an existing claim. The hold times are ridiculous and I wish there was a better way to file online. But their reps were all very nice. I was emailing one person and sometimes I would not get a response but if I CC that person, I would get an immediate response. Also, everyone who came was nice. The appliance guy explained to me what he was doing, and he wanted to make sure that I was aware and that I agreed. When the new washer was installed, the people who delivered and installed had knocked the vent off when they moved the dryer a little. But I had my dad fix it, so it's not a problem anymore. The washer is now performing really well. AHS is definitely worth the money because it saved me a lot of money.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
Our most recent claim with American Home Shield was for a leak in our sink in the bathroom downstairs. The claiming process went fine. My wife called and used AHS' automated system. Then we were contacted within a day to tell us who was going to be the repair person coming and set up the appointment. She was very gracious and professional and my wife felt very comfortable talking to her.
The contractor was very professional in his tone of voice and was as cordial as he could be considering what he had to work with. The original piping was brass and he explained that they no longer install that anymore at least not for repair so they used a flexible piping. The length that was needed to fix it was only 12 inches but the only tubing the plumber had on his truck was 20 inches.
It’s been working fine since the repair but the overall appearance is not the most desirable. When I look straight to the sink, the piping won't be seen but when I’m sitting on the toilet, I could see on the side that it was looped around from both the hot and the cold pipes behind the pedestal which left an unsightly exposure on our pedestal sink. Also, when he had the pipes loose, the valves were off but there would be some lingering water in the piping from the faucet to the valve. He either could have a towel or asked me for one because the water spilled on the floor and we have hardwood in that bathroom. But I was able to give him a towel for when he disconnected the second one.
My only thing with this type of policy is that I don't get any proactive work. When there is something to be repaired, as long as they could repair it, then it is fine. However, as far as the replacement part of it, especially for an older equipment, they wouldn't do it unless it's unrepairable. But other than that, I would still recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
My husband is in the military and apparently there are a lot of people talking about American Home Shield and always recommending them. We have American Home Shield and they ended up replacing our 12-year-old washer in our most recent claim. It was making noises and it was cheaper to replace than repair. I always submit a claim online since no one picks up when I do it over the phone, and there was a time I was on hold for 40 minutes. Submitting online is easier. The contractors that American Home Shield sent out were good and very accommodating. For the 2 claims I submitted, the experiences were very professional. They came in on time and made sure that we knew what was going on. I recommended them to 7 people already and I like their $25 gift card.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
My wife was satisfied with AHS the first year we had them when the microwave failed. We also called them to unscrew our heating and AC's fake cover which needed precision screwdrivers. However, in one of our claims, we had to have another plumber come out because the first plumber, C & P Plumbing, only tightened a knot which compressed the washer more. Inside of a faucet is an inner fit neck and when I turn the faucet on, that part keeps the water from going to the handle. But every time it gets compressed, it gets worn out. What they really needed to do was take the unit apart and replace the washer because that was the problem to start with.
It took a long time for the wife to tell AHS that it was on the hot water side. It also took a long time to realize that what he did didn’t work. We had to call back and the plumber had to go under the house to cut the water off just to replace the washer. The two plumbers who came out said it would only take a month. I was not happy about AHS' service on that.
Also, the year before that, we were having a backup in the master bathroom. C & P Plumbing snaked it out and said that we didn’t have a problem. But it kept backing up and the last time, it over flooded and got under the tiles around the toilet so they cut out a circle around the toilet to set the toilet and so the drainage would get down The wife cleaned up as best she could but it got up under the tiles and in a few weeks it started stinking like a cat. AHS told me that it was not a commercial toilet and that they wouldn't be covering the damage on and around the toilet. We were going to remodel our bathroom because that was one of my wife’s big plans since our hose is 35 years old already. It was very high on the list because it was hard for me to get in and out of the shower, but we weren’t looking to do it so soon.
I was really upset because we didn’t have enough money to be doing that at that time because we just hadn’t saved up enough money. My wife works two jobs to take care of me because I’m 100% disabled. We’ve been saving for tax returns for several years and also got a loan to get into this house. We tried to get them to pay just to do the floor and asked them to pay half of it but they said they weren’t going to pay a penny. And the worst thing was that because we had to deal with the contractor to do the work, they wouldn’t cover the toilet we had just put in because it wasn’t a licensed plumber who did it which was ridiculous.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
When I had an issue with my heater, I made a claim with AHs over the phone. Getting somebody to talk to over the phone was always long and the longest wait time was 45 minutes. I would prefer talking to a person as opposed to trying to get something done through a machine. There was a time where I waited for a long time and when a person finally came on the line, I picked up the wrong phone and got cut off. So, I had to start the whole cycle all over again. But, the employees were very nice and were usually apologetic for making me wait for so long. Also, the contractors that came to our house did a very good job. I've been recommending AHS to others. They service their people and they're a good company.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
I had heard of American Home Shield for the first time a long time ago when we bought a new house. For our current house, I had already used AHS before so I got them again. Recently, we had an appliance that was failing because the range hood wasn’t going up. We submitted a claim with AHS and that was very easy. The contractor was fantastic and the technician was very knowledgeable. The contracting company followed up on the parts that were needed and scheduling with them was easy, and we had a great experience all around with them. The service of AHS has been good and worth every penny.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
I had two claims in one day. I used their automated system and they said, “You can only do one at the time.” So for the other one, I waited for a couple of hours when I got to work and did the other one. American Home Shield sent somebody out to fix the plumbing, and the plumbers said they couldn’t fix it. If they're a plumber, they should know how to do plumbing. I was very disappointed to spend $75 on doing nothing. So I hired somebody else (not through AHS) to come and all they had to do is make an adjustment on the hose bib. AHS sometimes works and sometimes, it doesn't.
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 Feb. 24, 2018
We’ve been getting strange black stuff through our water heater as there was a crack in it. I filed a claim for it with American Home Shield online and the contractors that they sent were lovely. Two different sets of plumbers came from the same company. The first person came out to look at what the matter was and another came out to actually replace the water heater. They did great and the water heater is working fine now. I’d recommend AHS. They’ve been very easy and prompt. They also respond very quickly.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
Every year, I have someone come out and check to make sure my heating is working properly. Then recently, when that person came out to look at it, he said there was something wrong with the board. It needed to be repaired before they could do any inspection. So I called American Home Shield to submit a ticket. I tried it online and got assigned a repairman and he gave me the name and number of the vendor. After three days have passed and I didn't hear from him, I attempted to contact them but I didn’t get any answers from that vendor as well. So I called back American Home Shield and I ended up talking to a representative who also attempted to reach out to the vendor and they couldn’t get any response too.
At that point, they reassigned a new vendor but then, a couple of days had passed and I didn't hear from them also. So I eventually called and the guy came out. He looked at it, checked, and then he said that whatever the repair was he didn’t have the parts. He had to order them. Then he called back about a week later and told me that Home Shield said it was too expensive to repair so they were going to replace it. Almost a month had already passed and I still don't have heat and it was starting to get cold. About a week before Thanksgiving, I was at a banquet when I got a call. They were saying they're going to replace it, however, I was going to incur a fee because of the way the heater is located in my house. It required a lot of moving. So they told me how much it was going to be. I said that's fine and they said I'll be hearing from someone.
And then about a month had passed again and I kept calling. I called the vendor and they told me they haven't heard anything. I called American Home Shield and they haven't heard anything as well. By now, it was about a week before Christmas and I live in Chicago where it was below zero temperatures. They eventually called and told me they would do the major replacement a couple of days before Christmas. So I took off from work to set things up and made sure I was home. They said I need to be home all day. The guy showed up that morning as planned but he got a perplexed look on his face so I asked what's wrong. It turned out, he didn't have the furnace.
So I was back doing several calls to American Home Shield trying to figure out what happened. Apparently, the warehouse where the furnace went to said it had been sitting there a couple of days after Thanksgiving and they sent it back because no one came to pick it up. And everybody was pointing fingers. American Home Shield was saying they never got a notification that it was there. They called and everybody said it's not in. So I had to end up doing another order and I ended up not getting it done until after Christmas. It was just so cold that weekend that I had to stay at a hotel and other days I had to stay with friends and family.
They did come out two days later after Christmas and that's when they finally installed it. It was almost a two-month odyssey before it got resolved. While it's now working fine, it was horrible. I had a couple of close friends that I had recommended to American Home Shield. I had sent them a referral and they were very interested in signing up. But after explaining my odyssey, both of them changed their minds because of it. Overall, I have dealt with American Home Shield before and I've never had any issues. It was prompt and they came out and did what they were supposed to do. This one was a comedy of errors.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
I made a claim last year about some air-conditioning unit that was broken and it took American Home Shield around three months in summer and a hundred calls just to give me an answer and fix my unit. Summer in San Antonio, Texas is like hell so it was really frustrating and my wife was really angry. It was 90 degrees inside the house and it was impossible to live in it. I made the claim online, then everything else was done by calling. I called at least once every day and then, they sent a company who gave them the result. American Home Shield kept on sending somebody else in a month.
They needed to talk to some supervisor and that supervisor was supposed to call me. However, I only received two calls from them in the whole three months. I tried to contact the supervisor but it was almost impossible to talk to somebody that had any positive answer. I needed to wait and check with our technician, then the technician needed to check with the authorization department, and the authorization department needed to go back to a technician. So there was a lot of paperwork or bureaucracy. But the good thing was they always had somebody pick up the phone. Finally, I talked to somebody who took my case because he knew that it was a big case and it was three months long trying to fix it. Then, they sent me a check after that. They replaced one of the units and fixed the older one.
There were three companies that came and explained everything to me. They told me that American Home Shield sends them to me and they try to fix the orders in the cheapest way with parts that are not original. They get the parts from China. And if the parts get broken again in two months, they would try to fix it again in the cheapest way. They also told me that they wouldn’t recommend the things they were doing to my unit if I had a contract with them because it was a 50-year-old unit and putting a $1,000-part in it wouldn’t work because they knew that there was no life in the unit anymore. Their recommendation was to change the unit. But they couldn’t do anything because they needed American Home Shield’s approval.
The business model that works for AHS does not work for the clients. So I hired a contractor by myself, took the money from AHS and did the right thing. The minimum charge was $100 which was expensive. But after I talked to everybody there, they finally paid for the units. So if people were not persistent like me, definitely, American Home Shield would not pay. I wouldn’t recommend American Home Shield. I could save the monthly payment and take the risk that if something breaks in my house, I could have it fixed with the money that I would be saving every month.
I understand your concerns with the service fee cost and the ongoing issues that you have experienced to have your air conditioner unit repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve the issues you have experienced.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
My water heater quit working so I put in a claim on American Home Shield's online system and their website was easy to navigate. American Home Shield was awesome but then the company that they partnered with took a little bit longer to get back to me than like the other experiences I’ve had. Still, they had called and showed up at my house and had done all the work behind the scenes with American Home Shield. I’ve taken pictures and I sent the company a bunch of information about my water heater and showed them pictures of what I thought was happening and the description that I had detailed to them. And they came out prepared for the worst case situation which was the replacement of the water heater. There were two representatives who came out from the company and they brought the backup water heater with them. My water heater ended up having to be replaced with a brand new one.
I tell everybody that they should have American Home Shield if they’re a homeowner. It’s amazing that American Home Shield insured us and I recommend them to everybody. I feel like the money that comes out of my checking account every single month paid for itself. And it’s relatively inexpensive for a situation that comes up that most of the time, the majority of people don’t have money in the bank for. So, it’s kind of a little built-in savings account for one's appliances, furnace, or water heater.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
We had a problem with the heat and air-conditioning working properly. When I submitted the claim, the experience was horrible. They asked if it was a heating or air-conditioning and I said that I don’t know because both of them were coming out of the vent so I don’t know how to assign it. I said, “Whichever way works to be able to have the guy come out that came out last summer.” They said that because our unit was installed the previous summer, we would have to go through the manufacturer and not through them. I was on hold a long time for each one of the four calls that I had all together. The girl that I spoke with first assured me that I was doing the right thing by making another phone call to the manufacturer. Then, in the meantime, they would have the previous installer from the summer before, call me with that information so that I can talk to the manufacturer in a satisfactory way.
I got a call from the installer immediately and he said, “No. The manufacturers don’t send anybody up. It doesn’t work that way. I need to come out and take a look at it and if there’s a problem that’s related to the manufacturing warranty, then I’ll contact them and we’ll go from there.” I said, “Okay. So let me call back American Home Shield again.” I called, talked to the first person, and I was on hold forever. They had to do research online with their research department. Then the research department said that I have to go to the manufacturer. I told him I’ve been told that the manufacturer does not send out anybody to the site and it was clear that I made the purchase last summer, it was not functioning. All AHS needed to do was send the guy out that worked on it last year.
Everywhere I turn, they tried to avoid doing the right thing. Instead of the AC problem, which was over a year ago, we had the outside air-conditioning piece fixed. They picked heating which was not necessarily the right thing and it turned out it was an AC related thing. I told them that I’ve had enough of waiting for this and it was clear what the right thing to do was so we could either do it the hard way or do it in any way. I told them I was happy to contact a lawyer and would do whatever I have to in order to make sure we get this thing done. Within 10 seconds, the girl came back and said that they’ve decided to approve my request. All of a sudden, because I was going to make this thing, they decided to go forward with it. The guy that installed it the previous summer came out and fixed it. He doesn’t speak English very proficiently, but he was thorough and awesome. He found the part that was causing a problem and got several things.
AHS had a hard time doing the right thing all along and they never did what they say they were going to do. They pass you off to somebody else and end up making repeated phone calls. They never passed me to a supervisor and it was a waste of time. They ended up doing the right thing and produced a satisfactory result but the process to get there was a nightmare. I was very disappointed and disgusted by the whole thing.
Rod, I regret to hear about your recent experience with American Home Shield. A social media specialist will follow up with you as quickly as possible regarding the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
I called AHS due to a problem with my heater. Usually, their people on the phone were pretty good. However, the claim process was lengthy and it was a nightmare to get a hold of them. It took me almost an hour to get somebody. We also got disconnected so, I had to start all over. But the contractor was very good and he kept me updated more than AHS. He was also very polite and cordial at the house. AHS would order the appliances when they had to replace them. I had to wait an hour to get them on the line and then I'd get tired of that and I'd call the contractor. I could get a hold of him a lot quicker. Nonetheless, it was a pleasant experience and the heater has been working great since it got fixed. AHS did a good job whenever I needed them but I just couldn't get a hold of them unless I would go online but I don't know how.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
I typically submit the claims with American Home Shield online and it's quick, efficient and the navigation is easy. My interactions with them was sometimes frustrating like when we had an air conditioning issue. The rep whom I talked with said that the others had to come ahead of us because the temperatures in the city at the time didn't justify an emergency visit. It's a policy issue and it was explained in a very polite and courteous terms. But with the rest of the time, it has been really quite good.
We had guests coming and the bathroom faucet upstairs wasn't producing any water so I called American Home Shield. There was another item that I had asked the contractor, when we were on the phone, to add on that and I was willing to pay for separately from the American Home Shield ticket. The contractor told me what it would cost and I told him that it's okay since I needed it done. The tech who came was extremely efficient. He found out that a little area in the faucet was clogged so he cleaned it and he just asked for 20 bucks for the additional request. I had another guy who ended up working on the air conditioner which another contractor had told me that the unit is just about to go out so I needed to be real cautious with it. That didn't turn out to be true at all because the tech sent by American Home Shield came in, saw the problem and fixed it. If a friend is looking for that kind of a home warranty, I would recommend it wholeheartedly.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
My experience with American Home Shield was good. Bobby called American Home Shield to file a claim with the heater and the contractor called them. The techs came right on and they fixed the problem. I tell people that American Home Shield are good and I love them. They're prompt and efficient.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
I had a claim with American Home Shield for a heating unit. I submitted it over the phone and their reps helped me when I didn't know what to explain and walked me through the process. About five minutes later, the company that was going to repair the unit called and we set up a date and time. Then the technicians came, repaired it, and it worked. They were knowledgeable, pleasant, and they knew what they were doing. I'm satisfied with American Home Shield. Their contractors came when they said they were and their reps were very polite and always put me in touch with a contractor.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
My air conditioner went down as there was a problem with the heat pump. I called AHS to make a claim and their reps were cooperative and very nice. I told them what I needed and they told me who they were going to call. My air conditioner went down on a Friday night and it was Tuesday when the contractor came. The contractor that they sent, Air Doctor, was very good. The gentleman was young but he knew what he was doing. I have a very old air conditioner and he knew exactly what the problem was. He fixed it and I've had no problems since. I've had AHS for several years and I've always had good results with them. If something goes wrong, they are there. It's well worth the money, especially as an older person with a house and doesn't have anybody around to be able to help with the repairs.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
American Home Shield is great overall, but trying to deal with customer service was horrible. We filed a claim because my dishwasher wasn't working. We had someone come to work on it and they decided it was irreparable. We submitted a claim online since calling in was a horrible experience. The shortest hold time was 45 minutes, while the longest was an hour and a half. Since I needed a dishwasher, I wouldn’t give up. Other than that, the contractors they sent were great.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
We called American Home Shield and they sent a person out to look at the washing machine. He had to order a piece for it and then came back. They fixed it and it's been running like a champ ever since. The contractor was a nice guy and he was very polite. He did his work and took the old parts, and cleaned up when he took off. And we were satisfied with it.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
There was a leak in our bathroom so I called AHS and submitted the claim on the automated system. The contractor then came out in a couple of days and she was really good. They were going to get a new faucet but they couldn’t find the same color of faucet any longer. It was an antique brass gold that matched the sink that's built into the counter. They said that they've tried calling everybody they do business with but they couldn't even find anything close. They said we need to call AHS but I'm going to try and find one myself and if there's none, we'd have to get a whole new cabinet or counter with the sink.
Otherwise, having AHS on my property is convenient. I’ve told people about how they work, how good and professional their contractors are and how easy it is to call in or go to their website to make the service request and the people I have told have actually used them. I’ve had houses I’ve sold which had AHS and the people who've bought them have turned around and got a contract with them too.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
The dishwasher was not drying the dishes and it was becoming fairly loud. The dispenser wasn’t opening all the way and when you open the door, you would hear it snap all the way open. There was also water in the bottom of it. I submitted the claim to American Home Shield online and their website was okay. It took the technician 24 hours to get to my property and he was professional and courteous but seemed to be in a bit of a rush. The issue is still not fixed and I’m still waiting for another appointment and more parts. I’ve had three subsequent appointments for technicians to come out with a different diagnosis and different parts. I had an appointment last Monday with a window from 1:00 to 5:00 but it was a no show, no call from them so it’s been a train wreck. Having a warranty on your property is valuable when you need it but it’s a pain and very difficult process to go through. I would tell others to steer clear of American Home Shield.
I understand your concerns with the delay in service you have experienced to have the dishwasher repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and help reach a resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
We had a policy with American Home Shield for quite a while. Our washing machine broke and we made a claim. I prefer calling them because it’s easier for me to get my words out than to type it. I spoke with their representatives and they were positive and good. They asked questions and told us the timeline. They hired a subcontractor to come in and the contractor was the one who did our refrigerator one-time. They came this time for the washing machine and they were really good and positive.
They were not able to fix the washer. AHS issued us a check and we had the check within 7 to 10 days. So, we went out and bought a new washer. It has been a pretty positive experience all in all. Although, we’ve had other people come out for a pump issue in our swimming pool that needed to be fixed and the contractors weren’t as positive. They told us to just clean our filter then left us a note and left. We ended up resolving the pool issue ourselves.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
I called American Home Shield and they got in touch with the contractor people and those people got in touch with me and set up a time to come. Then they came and they had to order a part. When they got the part, they called me and they came. They were very professional and courteous people. They told me what they were going to do and they solved the problem. Overall, AHS is excellent and I’ve recommended a few people to them.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
My drain got clogged, and the whole claim experience with AHS was very positive. The contractor was very prompt, thorough, and in and out. There were two of them together and they were here within a day. They were efficient, professional, very knowledgeable, and courteous. They had the right tools and equipment. They took care of their business and didn’t make a mess. I've recommended AHS to my sister because she had a few issues. I said, “You need to get the same thing I have,” and she’s in the process of doing it.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
The microwave door had busted and the next day, I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online. A rep called us and the rep was informative and let us know what was needed to be done. The contractors came in early the next day and it didn't take them long to get the job done. They put in a new microwave and it works great. Also, they didn't make a mess and it was excellent. I was very satisfied. I would tell a friend to get the warranty with American Home Shield because if something goes out you're going to be paying a bunch of money so the warranty is well worth the money.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
I submitted the claim for my plumbing issue over the phone. I would rather speak to a person when it comes to these types of issues because it’s hard to put everything in writing and what exactly the problem is. But I hope that they can try and fix the wait time. Sometimes, it’s an hour to get to a customer service agent. The last time when the first person came out, it took a while and then it takes sometimes two to five days before they show up. I didn’t have a sink to work in for five days the first time then I had to wait another five days. I understand that this wasn’t their fault because it was the holiday too, but I’m paying my insurance including the fee when they come out on top of it for someone to come out and do the services as soon as possible
There was a person that came out the first time, and they didn’t do the job adequately so the leak came back. I have called American Home Shield and told them that this was the issue that I needed to have them come out. The technician came out, replaced the parts of my sink and fixed the problem. They did a good job because they fixed it better than what it was. I was grateful for that because the first time, the person didn’t know what he was doing. Then I kept getting a bill for $75 for the fee for somebody to come out in an email. I called the first time and they said they will contact them and it was taken care of. But then the second month came by and the same issue occurred, that I was getting an email saying I owe the money.
I called up the customer service lady and she could not figure out how to help me ‘cause she just said, “Please ignore it.” I said, “I don’t like receiving something where I have to repeatedly show that I’m owing a bill because I not only got an email but I also got an invoice in the mail.” She took a while for her to refer me to one of the customer service agents beyond her who knew what the codes were because she was trying to make it seem like it was my fault. She was like, “You’re the one that is calling when we keep telling you to ignore it.” And I said, “How would you feel if you keep getting bills? And how would you feel if you get an email as well plus the paper invoice? How would you handle it?”
She finally transferred me to an upper-level customer service agent and she said to call her if I had any more issues with American Home Shield. She figured out the codes and everything of what happened why I received the email. It was because the US Plumbing had not rectified their records and was sending out an invoice request so it was showing that I was past due. I was upset, not because of getting an invoice but showing that I was not doing my due diligence which I had done.
The other thing I was asking for was an email confirmation of whatever we talked about so that way, in future if the bill was problematic, I could say I talked to this person on this date. Unfortunately, they won’t even send an email. They said that they can’t send emails so I had to call back the second time with the same issue. Everything all over again and it was very time-consuming. Other than that, AHS is not bad and they do follow through but it takes time, and they need to fix some of these issues.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
I'm very happy with American Home Shield. When we bought the house, the Realtor had American Home Shield as an option for home warranty so we took it. I'm not mechanically inclined at all, so we continued to renew our warranty with them. We have been in this house since February of '05 and we have placed a half dozen calls. Recently, our dishwasher died. I went over the phone to submit a claim and their rep was professional. The technician came out very timely after my call and surveyed the problem and determined that it was a switch contact issue and repaired it on the spot. It has been working great ever since. While mechanical devices frustrate me and sometimes, dealing with the paperwork and the qualifications, there are rules and procedures that the host goes through.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
The refrigerator wouldn’t get cold so I got on the computer and filed a claim with American Home Shield. I'm 74, so it's not like I'm supposed to know how to do that, but it was that easy. And then the man came out and checked it over and he told me the refrigerator needs a heater. He put it in and it worked perfectly. He knew exactly what happened. He’s been out before for another refrigerator we had and he did so well. I told him I have had a couple that has come out for the air conditioner and I told him I didn’t ever want to see them back in the house again.
American Home Shield followed up with me to make sure that the person came, which I thought was out of the ordinary and they checked to make sure that they did everything. They were nice and they cleaned up after themselves. I have recommended them to several people and said that they're very reasonably priced and they do very good work. I've had Choice Warranty call me several times and they want me to change to them and I just won't. If I'm happy with something, I'm going to stay with it.
Hi, Ms. Diane. I am so happy to know that you had a good service experience. Thank you for letting us know how easy the online process was for you.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
My furnace quit working during the coldest day of the year. I called American Home Shield and they set everything up and went from there. The contractor was very professional. They came in and went through the system, ran a bunch of tests and determined what the problem was. They had to order a part and said it may take up to two days to get, but they had it the next morning. I was very pleased. I'm a retired contractor myself and I've worked with a lot of guys who do this kind of work and they were real good. They took care of everything that they had to deal with down there, and now the furnace works great.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
I've had a few little gadgets and American Home Shield looks them over. My garage wasn't going down all the way, and the contractor from Flash Garage came out the next day. He was late when he got here but he came to do what he needed to do, and the garage works fine. I always recommend American Home Shield to my friends. I tell all my girlfriends that are single parents to get them.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for our washing machine and I submitted the claim through a representative. I had a good experience with the rep but the washing machine is doing the same thing again. The only problem I have with American Home Shield is that they keep on telling me that I owe the service fee, which I've already spoken to them about four times. They've also spoken to the people that came out and they’ve said that I paid but American Home Shield continues to tell me that I still need to pay it. I've also asked American Home Shield for one of the contractors not to come to my house again. However, when I don’t call them and talk to them specifically, even though they have it on my account, they would still send out that same contractor to my house. I then call back and tell them not to send those contractors to my house.
When I'm not there, my mother's the only one that's there and she doesn’t know who I've asked not to come to my house. I've been looking at other companies to see if I could find a better one out there. I'm not that impressed although I used to be impressed with American Home Shield. I've even heard some of the contractors say, "You might as well go ahead -- you're going to have to fix this because they're not going to pay for that." There's so much which American Home Shield doesn’t pay for that I need to look around. That's what I've been doing to see what's out there.
Sylvia, I regret to hear about your recent experience with American Home Shield. A social media specialist will follow up with you as quickly as possible regarding the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
My heating unit stopped working. It was just blowing cool air continually and would not turn off. I logged on to the American Home Shield website to submit a claim for it. Then, the contractor contacted us and set up a time shortly afterwards. He was out within the day. He found that it was something with the circuit board on the unit, so he replaced that. It was working but then it happened again, so we had to call an electrician. When we contacted the electrician, we had to call the AHS customer service to let them know what we were requesting. Contacting their customer service was very easy and respectful. They even stayed on the line, called the electrician and helped coordinate that appointment there on the phone. It was very convenient to get that resolved. The contractors that they sent were very good and professional. They identified the issues and fixed it pretty quickly. I would have them out again if I have the option to.
My limited experience with AHS has been good. As far as corresponding and communicating with AHS, it has always been very quick, efficient and quiet. The contractors would then essentially follow up and confirm appointments to us and come out. AHS helps facilitate getting the people to fix the issues pretty quickly which I appreciate. They were helpful in getting the callbacks straightened out and to make sure that we have the correct issues identified. They were responsive and easy to deal with. With them, it is easy to get the service out to the house and get the problem resolved.
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