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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 Feb. 9, 2018
Our furnace wasn’t working. I put the call in. That was an afternoon and I got a call from the company the next day to schedule. And I think they came the following day, or I may have even gotten a call that same day. We usually haven't had it that quick, and then they came that next day. In fact, we only went one night without heat. Everything was perfect. The contractor was professional and quick, and fixed the problem right on the spot. He was able to answer everything. The furnace is working fine now. I think AHS is worth it. I just think of the times when we've called before, and we’ve had to call a company on our own to get them out here that day or next day because they couldn’t have anybody come out for several days. We had a plumbing issue one time and it was going to be days for AHS to have somebody come.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
There were sand coming out inside the pool, so the laterals had to be replaced to make it function properly. I called in because there have been so many problems with American Home Shield. And unfortunately, you’re not allowed to have much opportunities to communicate with anybody via email. Another email to somebody and they do not reply, which is the most inconvenient thing in the world.
I just wrote them a letter regarding a payment - which is the third time I’ve had the same issue with American Home Shield, telling me that we’re delinquent in payment when we paid in advance for a service - rather than wait for a time to call in their phone service at least two to three times, ‘cause it always hangs up on you after waiting about 20 or 30 minutes. So, it can’t be an accident, it's way too coincidental. It’s trying to make it frustrating as hell for everybody so they’d give up and use some other method to contact them. But again, they’ll never provide you an email address to contact anybody for anything. It’s the worst thing I’ve ever dealt with. So, now I’ve just given up on it. Any questions coming, I’m not going to go through all of this nonsense again. I don’t have an hour and a half to waste every time I call this people.
I was very pleased with the contractors. They couldn’t be nicer, and they all did a great job. However, it’s just disorganization and poor customer service as far as American Home Shield keeping their records straight, calling up the vendors, etc.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
We needed some plumbing services and my wife tried filing a claim to American Home Shield online but there was an issue there so it was done over the phone instead. The technician AHS sent was great. He showed up on time and took a proactive approach. There was one problem that he also solved and was able to complete the service even though he didn't have exactly what he needed at the time. Unfortunately, one of the pieces which he said that there was some risk on broke yesterday morning. So, he did three different things and the other two were perfect. AHS do not cover some of the services that we thought would be covered. And we've had some issues with our account due to some confusion on the billing process.
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. 9, 2018
I've been with American Home Shield a little over five years, and I've had some communication issues with them in the past. When you make a claim, they may tell you to go ahead and give it a minute and then call the contractor to set up an appointment on that. Most of the contractors get very mad when they do that. The contractors would say they haven't gotten the request yet, it'll be a while before they get the request and they'll call you when they get it.
Recently, my heater didn’t feel like it was as hot or strong as it once had felt, and before it got very cold outside, I figured it might be a good time to get whatever what was going on fixed. I called Greenway directly because I'd done business with them before and I knew that they dealt with American Home Shield, and they informed me that I needed to talk to AHS first since the policy was changed. But they transferred me to AHS and everything went smoothly. The contractor seemed to be very polite. He explained the issue and fixed it.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
My heater had an intermittent fan activity so the thermostat wouldn’t hold at the proper temperatures. I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online and it was straightforward. I did it over the weekend and I got a call within a couple of hours. I got the text setup but I had to wait a few days to get a part. It was several days before they got there but it was fine. There was a circuit board that was failing. The tech checked and he tried a part that he had but it didn't work so he had to order another. The tech came back when the part came in about three days later. So far, so good. It's doing a better job of keeping heat within the range that I put in on the thermostat. This one was all satisfactory and now, it is very consistent. I recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
I have three properties with American Home Shield warranty. Filing a claim with them was fast. Once I submit a claim, I'll have somebody calling me within 24 hours. I do everything online unless I'm away from my computer. It's quick and it is connected to email on my phone. Their contractors have been good, especially when I don't know what's wrong with something just like what happened to my dishwasher. They came and told me that the issue wasn't the dishwasher but the plumbing in the sink.
I had one issue with the furnace in a rental before. It wasn't covered so the cost had to come out of my pocket. It was a little frustrating because I did not know what the procedure was for me to be able to keep it up and what's in the fine print. So ever since that incident, I just had no issue with them as far as replacing or fixing. Other than that, there's no limit how many claims I could put in. They come and they know that I have the integrity to keep up my stuff and to depend on them. I recommend AHS to anybody. The money that I pay every month is worth it, especially in my rental. I like the peace of mind that I could call them when I do not know what's going on. All I have to do is give the deposit for them to come out.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
Everything went in one week and I had several claims. One was my refrigerator. It was leaking water. The gentleman came out and took care it. Apparently, the model of refrigerator that I had had an old drain plug that was faulty from the get-go. So they replaced it with the latest model for that particular refrigerator. And then I had a dryer claim. The contractor cleaned it out and switched out the heating element. Then I had another claim with my heater, which is powered by propane. It was an igniter issue and it failed to come on. The gentleman came out and took care of the issue. But then I had to call them back and he took care of something else. He said he was going to order some parts and everything seems to be working okay now.
I made one claim online and I another on the phone. I get lazy sometimes and I like to talk to people so often. The website was good too and everything was fine. My techs were great. They were friendly and very knowledgeable. They gave me some good tips. They were also interactive. It was like they were my neighbors. I'm also a licensed realtor and I have the option of using a variety of home warranty products, depending on which side of the transaction I'm on. So I know that everyone has their good and bad stuff. But I’ve had American Home Shield since 2001 and I've really never had an issue at all with them.
I suggest having a warranty to everybody. Everybody who owns, rents or has anything to do with a home should have a warranty company that they value. Because obviously, as any advertising would highlight, the cost of repairs is not getting any cheaper. So sometimes, it's just good to have some backup insurance for those big ticket items.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was opened up because of a pressure regulator that was found to be bad after the installation of a water heater, which was a previous ticket for them. So on the initial case they wouldn't cover it because it wasn't initially authorized the first time, which infuriated me because it didn't have the one problem until they tried to fix the first problem. I was out of more money and more days, waiting for a plumber and potential issues with my water system.
The initial claim was put in online. The follow up I had to speak to an agent in which they sent a plumber out, which then AHS had to call me. And they had to open up another ticket and send out another plumber another day later. Substantially I had no water for five days. You take showers at neighbors' houses and inconvenient them. So American Home Shield's turnaround times aren't quick enough for certain things. The water is going everywhere and all over my basement and I tried to explain to AHS, "If it continues, if I would have left my water on my finished basement it would have been flooded and then we would have a homeowners claim." They do seem not to care. But with most incidents they have been good.
I understand your concerns with the delay service you encountered to have your water heater issues resolved. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve your experience.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
I had mildew on the sofa and it was water-damaged, but the mildew had gone through downstairs and it got my sofa all messed up in the back. Flood Masters was sent out by American Home Shield and they did the evaluation of all the furniture. The rep took pictures but they had everything included except the sofa. He was also upset because I had people coming from the carpet place but he wanted to do everything. So, he was dissatisfied because I had somebody else. I called my son to call State Farm and they told him to send them a picture out and he did. No one got back with me about that.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
Complaint to AHS: First I'd like to say that I have been a customer of AHS for over 10 years - I was at a different address in Edison and then moved to my current address. I've always been satisfied with the work I have had done although I think your prices are increasing too much. However, on July 24, 2017, I had a new garbage disposal (since the old one was faulty) installed by Hanna's Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Dispatch **, (sent to me by AHS). It only took about 30 minutes and the job was done. I had to pay $103.00 for the co-pay (now they charge tax on your co-pay which I think is totally unfair). Just yesterday, I turned on my kitchen sink faucet and water came pouring out underneath the sink into my cabinet. So, I called AHS and asked them to send me a plumber.
Now, I live in an adult community and asked one of our Maintenance people to take a look at it. What he found is NOT acceptable. It seems that when the new garbage disposal was installed, the tech "jerry-rigged" it to fit even though one of the pipes was too small/short. So, he jammed the pipe in and held it with some tape; he also put in the elbow connection incorrectly. It held for 6 months and then the tape fell apart and the flood ensued. According to AHS, I only have a warranty of 60 days with any work order. Obviously, this poor installation lasted for 6 months since it was taped but the use of the garbage disposal caused it to loosen and flood.
Consequently, after the Maintenance person was able to fix it, I cancelled the job I called into AHS. I had to pay him $50 for his labor and new part, but it was less than the $103.00 requested by AHS. Needless to say, I am totally dissatisfied with the AHS service. I think you use inferior, contractors that are cheap and don't have experienced people. What is my recourse with AHS? Can I get reimbursed for the $103.00 I paid for Hanna’s on July 24 for a poor job or can I at least get reimbursed for the $50.00 I had to pay someone else? OR can I get one month free of my monthly service fee to AHS? Please contact me ASAP. Thank you.
Elizabeth, 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. 8, 2018
When creating a new ticket and even checking the status, American Home Shield's website is really good. It's user friendly, too. I submitted a claim for my garage door and the contractors who came over were very good. I had to call them the second time because our heating system was not working as expected. They came and fixed it, and were very professional. Anybody who has come through American Home Shield has been great. They provide great service and that’s why I kept it and I am planning to keep it as long as I have this home. I always recommend American Home Shield to my friends and to whoever has a home. Almost everything in my home is covered, and I don’t have to think about getting different warranties for different appliances and all.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I had a leak in my water heater and American Home Shield got somebody to check it. I called AHS first and the rep I talked to was great. Then I had to give my signature for the paperwork online. The contractor was very informative and polite. He educated me to a lot of what was happening because I've never gone through this before. They bought a unit and brought it over and installed it. It was great service. Everybody was nice and everybody was right on it. Two contractors came to do the installation. They had the material they put on my carpet all the way up to the stairs so they wouldn’t hurt or damage my carpet. Also, they were very considerate of my walls and they never even got close to them. They were really careful with my place and that was really important to me. American Home Shield was great in every aspect and have done well with me and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
There are things that I don’t like about AHS. Number one is that I can't get exact or quality replacements when I always buy quality stuff. AHS did not replace my kitchen sink with what I had and so it doesn't work properly. The other thing is that I can’t seem to get the fireplace covered. The contract states is I put and install something in the house, it’s covered. But with the fireplace installed and in the house, it’s not covered.
The biggest thing is that I could not get a hold of AHS. There's no way to contact the office. I tried to call AHS for an hour and 20 minutes to submit a claim for my heat exchanger because I had some questions with it, but I was kept on hold forever so I filed online but there's no place to ask a question. Then AHS did not allow the service people to get a Lennox weeks ahead when I know Lennox was available. I am not totally dissatisfied with AHS since I just signed a new contract and added insurance to my appliances too. The service that I had from the local vendors have been great.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I've been with AHS for two years now. I called them to submit a claim for our reversible heat pump. It was more personable when I speak to somebody and the reps that I talked to were very polite. The contractors were very courteous, clean and tidy. The interactions with them were good. The first time they came out, they were fairly quick. But when they left, I had a problem. The fan started squealing badly to the point where it was getting ready to lock up, and so I turned it off. Then they came back out and checked it again. They fixed it, but then, it was louder than normal. So I asked them about that and they said that they couldn’t come out just because it was loud. They said it was because of the RPM. It was a newer motor than what they took off. But it’s working fine and I’ve got heat.
I will encourage others to try AHS. I was with their competitor for a while, and they’ve done well with me as well. But I switched because the AHS rates were a bit lower and more affordable for me. It’s good to have an extra policy for my appliances and if something happens in my home, I got that extra peace of mind. I can call somebody and they can come out and fix the problem. It's good and it helps that I don't have to pay this huge fee that most contractors want right up front.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
My HVAC had a coil leak, so it was blowing cold air and would not shut off. So, I called American Home Shield to submit a claim, and their representative was pretty good. They also got me a good rate on my new HVAC system. The contractor that they sent was also pretty good. In fact, it was installed in two days, so I didn’t have to wait. However, there was only one person, and he got here late. He had another brand-new install prior to us, so he arrived a little bit in the evening until about 1 o’clock in the morning to finish up. But other than that, he was an excellent technician. So, I think that it would be more practical if they had a team of two, so they won’t have to send one person out. It was freezing cold and dark, and I think that if they had a team of two, maybe they could have gotten the other installation, as well as my installation, done quicker.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I had very low pressure in my kitchen sink faucet and it was almost down to a drip but the other faucets in the bathrooms were running appropriately. I called AHS and I didn’t have any problems making the claim. It was fast and easy, and I like that I was able to receive an email confirmation when the technician was on the way. The tech was polite and explained thoroughly that he couldn't fix the faucet the first time because he didn’t have the right part and had to order it. Within the next couple of weeks, another appointment was set up and he fixed the faucet. It’s working much better than it was before I filed the claim. The only problem that I have is that I don't agree with having to pay the $100 deductible when I pay so much every month. I thought that my monthly fee would cover repairs. I don't know if having a plumber come out would have been cheaper because I pay so much every month and I pay a deductible on top.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
The door on my dishwasher won't stay closed and I had four different companies sent by AHS down here working on it. The contractors were all nice but they couldn't fix the problem. The last guy who was out to work on it was here three times. He tried something but that didn't work. He came back and tried something else and that didn't work either. He called American Home Shield and he asked them if they wanted him to replace it or to try to repair it. AHS sent him some more parts and he came back and put them in but the dishwasher still didn't work. He said he couldn't do it anymore and that was all he could repair. The dishwasher is still not working and I'm waiting for American Home Shield now to figure out what is going on. They're going to replace it if there's nothing they can do to it.
I haven't had any bad experiences with AHS but it's just waiting for them to make up their mind if they want to replace something or not. When my water heater went out, AHS called somebody and he came out and fixed it. It's not the case with the dishwasher though. The dishwasher works fine if the door would stay closed. In order to use it, I'd have to stand there and hold the door closed so it won't pop open. Overall, I'd tell somebody to go ahead and try American Home Shield if they wanted it.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
The thermostat in my heater needed to be replaced. Filing an online claim with American Home Shield for it was really easy. It was Friday night, and I got a call Saturday morning that they could come out. It was a really big shock since I didn't expect to hear anything from anybody. They said they would give me a callback within 24 business hours, which usually means the business day so I didn't expect to hear anything until Monday. The contractor was really nice and friendly. He called me to let me know he was coming, which is a big help since we work during the week. We also got a text before giving me a time when he was on the way. Then, the repairman showed up at the house, came in, fixed the problem, and made sure that it was working correctly.
I had an issue with another contractor and another appliance. The potential service person wasn't very good at handling callbacks, but they didn't call me back, so I called American Home Shield. AHS said that the contractor was not within the time frame of calling me back and that they'd get somebody else out here. When AHS got someone else to come out and the previous contractor called and asked me if they needed to come back, I said, "No, we have somebody else coming out." They said, "We can cancel," and I replied, "No, I don't want to cancel. You've been putting me off for two weeks." They said," We can come out today." I said, "I don't care. I'll pass. This person, I know they're coming." American Home Shield was really good about dealing with my issue. They asked if I wanted them to give the previous contractor another call or if I wanted to deal with one of them. I'd rather deal with somebody else and they were agreeable to that.
I have had to have somebody come out a total of three times, but the service was really excellent. If I have to make a claim on the same appliance within a certain amount of time, they won't charge me for it. They'll hold my fee for coming back out and I'll be able to get it fixed without having to pay any extra fees. They need to make it so that one can cancel an appointment online. Currently, if I set up an appointment for somebody to come out and look at an appliance, but then realize that it was just a loose hose or wire, I have to call in to cancel. We've had AHS since we bought the house and it is worth the money, especially with an older home. I've had to use them more recently than I did in the beginning since as my house got older, my appliances got older.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I've been with AHS for 17 years and I've never had a problem with them. I recently submitted a claim online when my washing machine wouldn't spin. That has always been easy for me to do and I never had an issue with submitting a claim from the stand point of doing it online. The contractors had to order a part which took about five days, then they called as soon as the part came in and scheduled the repair. Everything has been running fine since then. I'm also fixing to get AHS for my parents who are up in the age and retired. I'd be paying the warranty for them so they don't have to worry about some repairs. I know some of it would be pro-rated, but at least my parents would have something.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I’ve had to use AHS a few times. They did the air conditioner then the heater this past year. I had somebody come out to do my dryer too. Everything’s in great working condition now. AHS is good and they come out and fix the problem. I've had them for years and I have had no problems except getting through them and getting on hold forever. When I finally did get somebody one time, they gave me another number and that number works fabulously. It rings a couple of times and then I get through with an operator in about a minute. With their regular phone line that I call in, I had about a 20-minute wait. It was horrible. If they’re that busy that they need somebody to wait 20 minutes, that’s ridiculous. They should have a better answering service and have another number.
But when I get through a them, it’s fine and they're helpful. And after they get the information, they’re fast with fixing the object that has to be repaired. They solve the problem in a timely manner. I feel like I’m safer having AHS. If something goes wrong with my air conditioner, I have that to fall back on. It's just that prices kept going up now. I just got a new bill and the price went up.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
The drain pipe for the washing machine was stuffed up. The contractors called and said they were coming out. They told what was wrong and they fixed it. They did a good job. I’m satisfied with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
American Home Shield has done a couple of things for us. The contractor that fixed the refrigerator was excellent and the other companies we dealt with were fantastic. Then, when something went wrong with one of our AC units, we called AHS and they sent a group of people in. They said what was wrong then we went and checked, and they were right. They said that the part needed to fix it didn't exist anymore and that they were going to modify some stuff upstairs and charge me $1,100 add-on to whatever my fees would have been. It should have been covered except for our $75 deductible. I said that that didn't make sense so, I called two other HVAC companies. One was my friend and one I didn't know. They both came in and found the part within a couple of minutes.
When I passed that information to American Home Shield, they said they could only use the company that they have, but they could cut me a check for about a third of what the repair would cost. I told them that that was great and to go ahead with it. They got me about 1,100 bucks even though the part was right online, and I sent it to them. So do not use the HVAC company that AHS uses.
Then, the last claim we had was for our washer that stopped working which we submitted online and they took care of it. Within two days, they sent someone out. The contractor diagnosed the problem and fixed it immediately. They did exactly what I hoped for and everything has been perfect since the repair. Overall, we've been AHS members for too long just to drop them because of the one bad time we had.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
Two outlets in the house were out, one in each bathroom and I tried to troubleshoot a little but it might have been a bigger thing that I don’t want to get involved with. So I submitted a claim with American Home Shield. I usually call them but because it has been such a cold winter throughout most of the states, things have been happening, and call times have been longer so I decided to use the online for a change and it worked out well for me. Vlad of VLP Electric came out and he was the nicest person in the world. He did a great diagnostic on our house and the problem and told us what were the possibilities of why it didn’t function. Then, after it was repaired, he explained what he did and how we can alleviate this in the future. He was out of our house within 30 minutes and he did a fine job. I couldn’t ask for a better service than him.
We’ve used American Home Shield since ’92 for four houses that we’ve owned here in California. And each time we’ve had either the simplest thing or very complicated issues that were all resolved very nicely. That’s why we continued to use American Home Shield. And I have recommended them to friends. It’s worth using a company like this because we give a minimal amount and they’ll take care of it and make sure it’s fixed no matter what for that payment. Plus they have good people working for their company. It’s worth having that insurance that we pay for every year just in case of issues with a doorbell, electric garage door opener, outside lights, heating or air conditioning; the mechanical stuff. You never know when something’s gonna go wrong and something that could cost $3,000 is only gonna cost you $100.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I filed a claim with American Home Shield because my refrigerator was leaking. I guess a hose went bad. A gentleman came out and I had a very, very nice experience. He went to the basement, disconnected the water, which we had tried to do on our own. And had to order parts. He nicely called to reschedule and came back with the parts and got it running. He gave me some advice to make sure I depressurize the filter or turn off the water, so that it depressurizes to put the filter in, which I had never heard before so that was helpful.
The same gentleman fixed my dryer. It needed belt or something. The thing is 20 years old but it's miraculously repaired. I've also had him here for my refrigerator and my dishwasher. I really like him. He's very matter-of-factly. He brought in an apprentice one time and asked if that would be okay. He's very thorough. When for my dishwasher, he had a kid down there with him. He's like, "Are you sure?" I said, "I'm sure I don't mind. It's fine." I kept making sure that I was okay with the fact because I don't like a lot of different people in my home.
And then for the disposal it cost me with $100 deductible. All it was a little bit of food trapped in there so he just came in and unscrewed something. The guy couldn't have been here 30 seconds and left. It didn't really need any repair. And I still had to pay the $100. I submit a claim both online and over the phone because some of the categories don't go together.
The dishwasher guy couldn't fix the disposal. I thought that was kind of odd. Even though he does do that but not through Home Shield. He couldn't get that certification. The representative was very nice and very kind -- explained to me why that is. As a consumer I would try to get the most big thing for my buck. So I would want the disposal guy to the be dishwasher guy because it means one visit and one payment so it was disappointing.
But the contractor fixes the issue that he came for. And if he notices something else has got to be done like with the dryer he'll say, "You'll need this and that too so I'm going to reschedule. I'll come back. Let's get the parts and come back." Same with the refrigerator. I would tell a friend to definitely get AHS. I have two properties and I have it for both. I have had to use it at my condo in Wisconsin. I'm happy that I have it. I'm a single woman and it makes it as easier for me. Instead of being at the mercy of contractors that prey on single woman.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
Our dishwasher was not working so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield. I did it online and it was fantastic. The contractor came and he had to order some parts. When the parts came, he fixed the dishwasher but then after he was done and my wife started using it there was a weird noise. I had to call again. He came, checked and said the motor is going away so we need to order the motor for it. The noise is still there. Our machine was so quiet that basically if it was running you couldn't tell it was washing. But now you can tell something is touching something. Even so the contractors were fine. They were also nice and very professional. We've been telling our friends and family about American Home Shield. It's one of the best services within our family. We've been with them for a long time and we are happy.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
My heater in my basement was not heating the basement enough and it was basically blowing cold air. The tech that American Home Shield sent told me I had a heat pump and there was nothing wrong with the system, that it was the way the system is designed to work. I also had a problem with the air conditioning unit before as it was blowing hot hair. They came out and they changed something. I have filed claims online and on the phone. The navigation on their website is easy, while the phone does not take long and they treat me pretty well. Our experiences with the contractors have all been positive. It’s a pretty good deal if you just moved into a new home and that it’s a good idea to have a home warranty.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I’ve been paying for American Home Shield for about two years. I submit claims over the phone and it's easy. I recently made a claim when the ceiling fan and the light switch went dead. It was on the fridge, and the microwave plugged in the plug and they said it needed a separate plug. So, they fixed the light switch but they had to run a new line for the other one and they said that AHS didn't cover that. The repair went 100% as far as the light switch went, but as far as the fridge and the outlet going to it, it’s still the same because they said I needed another line. The reps were great and the contractor knew what he was doing. They did a great job overall.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
Everything has been going well with American Home Shield. Every time I have a repair, they are prompt in getting back to me and I haven't had any trouble with them. I typically submit my claims online. I fill in what the service is needed. Then, I will get an email back almost immediately, and they'll tell me when the company that's servicing will contact me. The last claim I had was for my refrigerator. Slowly, it would not dispense ice. Then it got worse where it wouldn't dispense at all. I have recommended AHS to several people. When I had to call them, their reps have been very good, prompt, and very courteous. The policy is well worth the cost and the contractors they sent out were good, except for the first one I ever had who was slow in responding and didn't get back to me after the initial contact.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I blew a motor on my furnace on my heat and I submitted a claim to AHS online. The contractor they sent has been out before for other problems and I’m glad that they send the same one. The furnace was fixed in a matter of hours. He’s a great guy, he’s knowledgeable, he gets the job done, and explains to me what he’s doing. I would be happy to recommend American Home Shield to everybody. The only thing they need improvement on is when you are trying to call and get a hold of them verbally, person to person. The wait time is outrageous. In my opinion, they ought to do what a lot of companies do, a habit where you leave your name and number and they call you back instead of sitting on hold for 10 to 15 minutes.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
Last year, AmTech came out to fix again my oven. The heat shield broke when the microwave was on clean and the guy ended up spreading broken glass all over our kitchen. He communicated relatively well. He was just extremely careless. I ended up cleaning it up too. In my last dealings with AmTech, I had called American Home Shield and requested them not to send AmTech again but they still did which was so annoying. I put a claim in on December 14th and very quickly, somebody was assigned. He showed up three days later and said he’d get back to us when the parts were in. Two weeks later I started calling for status and I got no response from AmTech. I called again and they didn’t know why it hasn’t been processed but they said they would have the manager contact American Home Shield. But every time I try to call American Home Shield, I have to wait on the phone an hour to unlimited amounts of time and I don't always have an hour.
One time, I wound up with the real estate division answering and they said they can't help me. They were just answering the phone because the other call center was closed because of a snow storm. Normally, the representatives are very cooperative and helpful. Things started changing when AHS lost two call centers in the hurricane and that was why it was all of a sudden the way it was, unendurable. That was what I heard. Prior to eight months ago when the hurricanes came in, I recommended AHS to everybody. I thought very highly of them as a company but not since my last experience. Waiting an hour on the phone is not a reasonable thing to ask people. Plus the hurricane was long enough ago that the wait shouldn’t be that long.
Michael, 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. 8, 2018
I had several issues with appliances and the plumbing. But the biggest issue and the most important thing with American Home Shield was getting someone on the phone. The worst thing about this was that when I called, I was on the phone for 30 minutes, then somebody answered the call and I was put on hold again, then I got disconnected and the whole process started again. I had to wait an hour or more before I actually spoke to somebody on what was wrong. The last time I called and it took a long time to get through to someone, I did not wait anymore to speak to somebody.
But once I got someone to talk to at AHS, we've had good interactions. The reps listened to my problem with what was going on and they were not rude. Then they let me know that they’d send the technician out. Also, once AHS got somebody to come out, that person did what needed to be done. The contractors that they’ve sent out to do some work for me have been good. In one claim, the appointment was changed and the reps failed to relay this to the technician, but he still managed to call back and make the appointment and everything is still okay with what was repaired.
Not too long ago, I called about the stove. The AHS people were supposed to call and get back with me on Monday on whether or not they were able to get the parts for the stove, but I haven’t heard anything from them yet, so I cannot give them a very good rating. Actually, I’m thinking about changing to a home warranty with a lesser fee, as the monthly fee that AHS has been charging was high. Moreover, when I called them for a repair, the problem had to occur while the techs were there, and sometimes that didn't happen but they still charged us the $75 deductible.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I had a secondary furnace that wasn’t working and AHS' folks came out and checked it. They gave me a diagnosis that it was frozen up, but I just thawed it out and it works fine. Nothing needed to be fixed. But I submitted the claim online and that was easy. The contractors who came out were nice and everything was fine. I’ll gladly use them again whenever I need it. I’d recommend AHS and it’s worth the money.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
My 15-year-old electric dryer was not working recently. The technician came, checked it and tried to repair it but it did not work. So he ordered a part and replaced the old one but still, it did not work. He said he had to go for some more replacement. I asked why not get a new piece instead of repairing it. They said that if it can be repaired, they have to repair it. I was not willing to take that because even though they repaired the unit with another part, it could break down again in a few months. I asked them the repair amount that they could offer me so that I would pay from my pocket and get a new one. They offered me a minimum amount and the remaining amount went around. It was resolved and I got a new dryer with my money.
I also had a refrigerator which was almost 15 years old. It broke down a couple of times earlier and AHS fixed it, but it could break down at any moment so I told them that I didn't want to wait for that to happen and wanted to go for a new one. They said that I couldn't do that unless it is broken and they couldn't offer any repair cost to anything. So, I went on my own and bought a new refrigerator. If I bought a $400 refrigerator and they had a policy that could offer me $250, that would be useful. Otherwise, repairing a very old refrigerator would cost us both.
Most of the time, their reps are good. The guys online are knowledgeable who talk in a proper way and address my issues. I had a second-floor heating issue during deep winter a few weeks ago. They understood that my family were there so they escalated the issue quickly, made the calls to different companies and arranged one company within a day. They fixed that issue and they were excellent. But the biggest concern is whenever I talk to them, I have to wait for almost 50 to 75 minutes. I don’t have that much time and patience to sit on the phone. I'm seriously thinking to drop from this company. Otherwise, I would have recommended them to my friends. Other than that, my experience with AHS was still good overall because I have been a customer more than 16 years. But
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
Our refrigerator was leaking and our microwave shut off automatically after two seconds. The claim was perfect. I went online, paid the $75, and they scheduled the guy to come out. The guy that came out was very talkative but he was very polite and knowledgeable. He fixed the refrigerator really quick and then submitted the claim on the microwave 'cause there's nothing he can do about that. It would cost more to fix it than it would to replace it. I'd recommend AHS. It's been about seven or eight years that we've been using them or since we got the house. Without a warranty, it would be too expensive.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
My oven shuts off by itself and the assigned contractor fixed it while we tried to clean it. And it was working when they left but the oven now started having the same problem. So they’re coming back to replace a part. And I’m also a little disappointed that they’re going to replace the part just to make it functional but they’re not going to match the part that I have. I have a white oven and they said they can only get a black one. I filed these claims online because the last time I tried to do it over the phone, I was on hold for more than an hour and a half and had to hang up. It’s a smoother process if I go online and the website is okay.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
American Home Shield gets these people who are an hour or two away from us and I don’t get local people. The workers were knowledgeable but it took three days for them to get here the first time. They came after four days and then put a part in. That same night, the heating unit went out again. The technician said they couldn't fix it until they put certain parts in and American Home Shield won't let them. It was another week before they got everything in. All in all, it took three trips for them to find out what the problem was with my heating unit and get approved. We've got heat now but I asked for an invoice because I upgraded and I haven’t gotten all the information I want from these people who serviced me.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
When I had left the house in evacuation, I had windows opened and cracked and the air conditioner turned on. It was night time. So when I got back, the house was all smoky-smelling. My heater had been working before the fire but then when I got home a week later, the heater wasn’t working and I didn’t want to run the air conditioner because I didn’t know if it has been going off and on during the evacuation period. I called American Home Shield up and I didn’t know if anything was going on with the air conditioner but I didn’t want to turn it on but the heater, I had checked it December 1st and it was working and it wasn’t working. They sent out E & A Mechanical and they gave very good service. It turns out that the heater just need a couple of parts so I had to wait for those. And then they had to wait for me because I’m not home a lot but their service was very efficient.
American Home Shield only pay if it’s broken. It wasn’t broken it turned out but they paid for the examination. Then I have to pay $160 out of pocket for the Freon and then for cleaning all the coils and everything for me because of the Thomas Fire. My whole layout was $125 because I have high deductible for the service fee and then $160 to E & A Mechanical. I got everything fixed and checked for $285 so I was happy.
But in the beginning they told me I needed to pay $250, $125 for the heater and $125 for the air conditioner. I thought I did that online with them but evidently, I didn’t. Then I got a bill so then I called them up again and that person was very helpful. I have no complaints against them and like the idea of paying ahead before the service fee because then it’s out of the way and the technician they send out doesn’t have to deal with it. I use my charge card and pay it online. The second person I talked to caught it and said “No, you don’t have to pay two service fees. It’s the same companies and it’s the same unit. They’re all in one.” So she saved me a $125.
I love American Home Shield but it’s somehow pricey. I go back and forth every year thinking if I should I have it but I’m a single person by myself and I own my mobile home and I think everybody should bite the bullet and have it. You may not use it for two or three years but like in this case, that could have cost a lot more money. So I’m very happy with it. I would tell my friends about American Home Shield and would describe to them what it covers and what it doesn't. But I would recommend that people just take good care of their stuff and then just have AHS because the heating and air conditioning unit for mobile home, you’re probably looking at eight to $10,000 where I only pay $95 every two years with AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I've been very happy with the service of American Home Shield over the years. We had an electronic keypad on our oven which can turn everything on and off and the timer evidently had a short. I called it in and they had the entire keypad replaced. I submitted the claim online and it was the first time I did it. I like it, but sometimes I prefer to talk to somebody. I've had problems in the past where there were changes that were made to my account number, so sometimes talking to a person is a little easier to check than having to figure things out. Their people are very helpful. They open the claim up for me, let me know the particular vendor that’s going to call me, and then I sit back and wait to be contacted by the service provider. I had a gentleman that came out to evaluate the oven and had to order some parts, and it was the same guy that came back to replace it. They were very nice and professional.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I'm glad I got American Home Shield. When my toilet wasn't working properly, I submitted a claim with them and the guy who came in assessed the situation. Then he replaced the defective part and it didn't take him 10 minutes to make the repair. There had been no problem with it ever since. I usually submit my claims to AHS over the phone and their representatives were always good and pretty accurate. Sometimes, it took a long time for them to take the call because everybody was calling all at one time and they were busy. But their service was worth the wait. The contractors they have sent were very professional, too. I had another issue with the garbage disposal and just like the plumbing issue, the contractor came in, assessed it, and replaced the part. He was in and out.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
When I called AHS, I had to wait up over an hour before somebody answers the phone, which was ridiculous. Nevertheless, the contractors who came out were prompt about contacting me and everything was excellent with them. The heater has been working since the repair. I would tell other people to be careful and make sure they know what's covered and what's not covered when dealing with AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I had a water heater that started leaking, and I went to American Home Shield website to file the claim. It asked for my address and what the problem was, and I clicked “water heater”. Then I got an email that tells me who the job had been assigned to, and then I can work with them on the scheduling when they were due to visit. That all worked and my interaction with the contractor went extremely well. He was courteous and he did a good job. However, getting an authorization, because the whole water heater had to be replaced, took longer than I expected. I called American Home Shield to find out why there was a delay. The water heater is fine now, although I have to turn up the temperature because they didn’t have it set high enough for my liking.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I have had this policy for almost a year and every time I've called there has been a problem. The most recent was a pipe leaking in my ceiling. I put in my request Friday night and the repair was finally done today. That's 4 days with turning the breaker on and off on the pump and water running down my wall. The wait times for service technicians is unacceptable and the wait times for a representative to answer a call is always an hour or more. Unless the problem is of the utmost simplicity expect some kind of snafu. The service companies being used are subpar and this stems from AHS being late paying (this feedback from a reputable company who had worked as a provider). AHS needs to shape up. They also need to add an email address to their "Contact Me" site.
Good morning, Sherry. Thank you for taking the time to advise us of your service experiences. We apologize that your service requests have not gone been as seamless as we had intended. A Social Media Specialist will contact you to further discuss your concerns.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
In Dec. we had a plumbing issue. Called AHS and they sent someone out. They fixed the problem but left the hole in the ceiling where they had to access the pipes. They said they would send someone out to finish the repair. No one ever came back. Called AHS twice now and the contractor keeps telling AHS they fixed it. Today I called and now the contractor is saying they were confused as to what was left to do. Really? AHS should have called another vendor to get my repair work done asap. It's now mid-February and I still have a hole in my ceiling which continues to cause my heating bill to go up! I've heated my attic now for 2 months! I am extremely disappointed in AHS. Never had this experience in the years I've been with them. Is something going on at AHS?
Hello, Lori. I apologize that this has not been taken care of on your behalf. Generally, the technician calls us to advise on how many holes were made and at what size they are. That would then drive us to send out a contractor to cover the hole to a rough finish. A Social Media Specialist will be in contact with you to assist you with resolution.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
The toilet in my downstairs guest bathroom didn't work correctly. My husband and I are 74 and 73 years old, and we don’t use a computer so we have to call directly and it takes over an hour to get through American Home Shield unless I call at 8:30 in the morning where I am on hold for about 15 minutes. I put up with it because if I need American Home Shield, then I don’t have any other choice. I understand most of the people in the world use the computer and the internet now, but there are still some older people that don’t.
The contractor who came for the plumbing issue scratched up the whole toilet with the stick that he used. The house is only four years old and I was upset so I called American Home Shield and they sent him again to fix the scratches. It's okay now, maybe 95%. People have been here before from American Home Shield. When I ended up with water damage coming down the walls, I called American Home Shield and they fixed it. They also came to fix the bathroom in the master’s bedroom. I have no problem at all with American Home Shield and I will continue to use them. And if the company came to anything about the amount of time that we stay on the line, I would be immensely grateful. I’m very happy and I’ll continue to renew my contract.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I didn’t appreciate the way that we were treated by American Home Shield the first time. Constantly on the phone, unable to make contact on the phone, on hold forever, and then didn’t answer my emails. When the bathtub didn’t work, the guy came and fixed it. I paid him $75 and we never heard from him again. But American Home Shield cashed the $75 check. I haven’t had real good experience with American Home Shield. My tub is still broken. I had no problem with the guy that they sent out here. I just had a problem with American Home Shield and their customer service.
During the second time, our dryer was making a lot of noise and the roller had gone out. And then the guy came, fixed it and he was gone. Two days later, the heating element went out, and then he came and fixed it again. But I just didn’t feel like making a phone call the second time, so my husband did it. I wouldn’t recommend American Home Shield to anybody else. And I’m trying to get my husband desperately to change to something else. Overall, American Home Shield needs to work on their customer service.
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. 7, 2018
American Home Shield takes care of my problems. I phoned in a claim for my heating system that wasn't working and the contractor that AHS sent out was good. He knew what he was doing and got it fixed.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield regarding my water heater and a leaky pipe. I called them and they asked me if they would be contacting me. The contractor came out and took care of it very quickly. They were on time, they were very nice and they looked at two things I asked them to look at. The heater has been working fine since the repair. American Home Shield has done what I've asked them to do in a timely manner so it has been good. We have been satisfied with the service we’ve received and we have renewed our contract for this year.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I have a side-by-side 7-feet ref and the freezer compartment was not working. Submitting the claim with American Home Shield was fine and I got referred to a contractor right away. But the contractor said that they could not come out for four days and that was a little disappointing. When they came out, they said that the freezer needed some valve and they had to order it. It took a week for that valve to come in and when it did, I had them scheduled again. But the valve didn’t work so I had to call AHS again and a second contractor was able to fix it. The first contractors were professional and they did their best. But the second people knew what they were doing and were better. They identified that I needed a new compressor and it would've been a very costly repair if I did not have a home warranty so I'm thankful about that.
In the end, everything worked and I was happy. The performance of the freezer now is fantastic and it's like I have a new refrigerator. However, my claim was drawn out and I did not have a freezer for about eight weeks. That was a long time to get it resolved. Still, American Home Shield has been great and I would recommend them particularly to those buying a house that is as old as mine because things break. I just wish that my contract number would not change each year of renewal. It's like getting a whole new policy each year.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
There was water gushing out of the furnace so I called American Home Shield. The problem was due to a humidifier that was on the furnace. The contractor said that it wasn’t covered because it wasn’t actually a part of the furnace. I just turned the humidifier off and it’s not functioning anymore. But when my stove broke and they couldn't find a part, they replaced it. They have been good in that department so I can't complain too much. I also had a dryer repaired and I can't believe that they spend so much money on parts as well as two or three visits rather than just replacing something. But it's working now.
My biggest concern is getting in touch with them via the phone. But when I finally get in touch with them their reps have been extremely polite, professional and helpful. I just got a card in the mail yesterday so I’m going to try and start submitting claims online so that I don’t have to be on hold for hours at a time. I renewed my plan for the year and I’m just wondering if I can cancel it at any time since my homeowner’s insurance would actually cover more than American Home Shield if I add a rider to it. I still think American Home Shield have done a good job. It’s just the communication part of it that’s difficult.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I had to call American Home Shield again because they’ve been emailing and sending me a letter which I understood already before but the one thing that I want them to pay attention is that my water heater needs some attention. And they’ve been telling me “No, your faucet is not included in your claim.” I said that I am done with that.
Somebody came over just for plumbing and then they did some adjustment but the faucet is still leaking. I understand that the faucet is not part of the claim but I said, “I have another item that has been checked with this plumbing company and up to now, it’s been a matter of two weeks to three weeks now that they haven’t gotten back to me." I called them already one time and I said, “I understand about the process. I’m not talking about the faucet now. I’m talking about the water heater.” And they said, “We’ll call the plumber and ask them what was done on the water heater.” So up to now I haven’t received anything yet.
The contractor apparently will not contact me, not until American Home Shield talked to them. And I’m waiting for American Home Shield to let me know that they have contacted the plumber and then they’re going to discuss about the water heater. So I’m planning to call American Home Shield again to touch base with them about the water heater claim that I have.
They sent contractors here twice. I did two claims with them. With the dryer claim as soon as they called in, somebody came and looked at the dryer and then after some days they came back and put different thermostat but I noticed that the dryer was not drying the clothes at one time. We had to rerun it. So I called them again and they sent the appliance people again and they looked at it and said that the dryer is working fine. But up to this time we have to rerun the dryer again to complete the drying of the clothes. Also we’ve been with them for a long time and the price is really getting exceedingly high now. We started with 49, now it’s 75.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
My heater would not stay on and submitting the claim online for it was easy. The contractor came in, knew what he was doing and did what he came out to do. However, the heater's not heating again. We have cold weather down here and the heater is not warm enough. I'm going to call American Home Shield and check, but I've been having problems getting through. Otherwise, the service that AHS provides is good and I would recommend them highly.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
American Home Shield's contractors came out twice and worked on our plugged shower drain. They got it somewhat relieved and it still is not perfect but it wasn't their fault. They couldn’t get a snake to go through a certain part of the drain. They left us with some stuff to pour down the drain. They poured half of it down and we’re working on the other half to see if it will finally clear it out before we call again.
I’m a realtor, and I deal with AHS all the time. And I submit claims both online and over the phone. Their website is fine and I've been very pleased with the quick response. We loved the guys who came twice. And the AHS contractors have been really good. Once, when we had had below zero temperatures and there were people with frozen pipes all over, the contractors called and asked if they could come at 7 o’clock at night. And they had been working all day and hadn’t even eaten. I wish AHS has local vendors. Most of ours come out of Wichita and I’m in business in Hutchinson, and I hate to have a Wichita truck in my driveway. But I recommend AHS all the time. It’s a good company.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I call and then leave a message when submitting a claim with American Home Shield. My husband did it online for the electrical problem and it has been resolved. For our claim on the furnace, they replaced the whole thing and I was very pleased with the service. AHS always sent out the same company and they have been wonderful. We've had good experiences with American Home Shield and if you're buying an older home, I'd recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I noticed our tub was leaking. The contractor American Home Shield sent came out and looked and changed something. They said that I needed to re-caulk the tub a little bit and I haven’t finished redoing that. And they went on and off and cleaned. I guess I had some slow drainage on some other sinks. I recently just bought this house about a year ago so that’s where I ended up with American Home Shield and they resolved my slow drainage stuff.
But it takes forever to get them on the phone and then you wait forever when you’re on hold waiting to talk to somebody. It can be 20 minutes or 30 minute. Sometimes you’re just sitting there and just waiting and waiting. But the reps were friendly. The contractors were fine. They were much better than the first ones that I had. I had another plumbing issue earlier in the last year and those people I actually requested that I did not want them back. I wanted somebody else.
The people itself weren’t very efficient, and they tell me it’s going to be this and that and they would turn around and I would have to wait. There was this part that they needed and it took two weeks for them to get this part. But I get along with them really well, it’s just that the experience with them was terrible. That was the deal with them. My contract with AHS ends in November and I’m probably not going to renew with them because of my ceiling fan issue.
I signed up and extended my thing for another year after the first year because we talked about stuff and they said “Yeah, we will replace with the same thing and equivalent of what you have” or whatever if something breaks. My ceiling fans are not most top of the line but they’re not the most basic ceiling fans, neither. I had issues, an electrician came out and said “Oh, I think that’s the receivers in there and they need to be replaced but they’re not under warranty for the manufacturer," or whatever.
And so, “Well, I can replace it but it’s a very basic ceiling fan.” And I’m talking about “basic” basic. Like a white, basic fan. And I’m like “Well, my ceiling fan is not the white, basic fan here and that’s not the equivalent of what I have.” And American Home Shield says, “Well you can deny it and we can give you $75 bucks.” Well, $75 bucks is not going to pay for my ceiling fan, either. If they’re only going to give me $75, okay, that’s fine. I’ll go with that, I’ll take $75. I’ll pay the extra for the rest of the ceiling fan. Give me the $75, let me go buy the same thing with it and have your contractor come back out and at least install it.
Because if I would have said, “Oh yeah, I installed the cheap one,” they would install the cheap one in and I wouldn’t have gotten charged an extra labor charge. They’re saying, “Well, if you take the $75 you got to go buy your own ceiling fan then you’d have to pay to have someone install it." I told them to send the $75 and I took care of it on my own. I ended up looking on the internet to see how to replace it and how to do it but then they said, “If you want your new ceiling fans under warranty, you have to have it professionally installed and send us the receipts saying that you did it and then we’re warrantying them again.” I’m like “If I just put it in myself and those ceiling fans won’t be under warranty.” I got a refrigerator in the garage and I said “Oh, if you want to add that refrigerator." They said it’ll be $15 more to my plan and if it ever breaks down they will replace it with the equivalent of what I have.
I’m thinking now, the equivalent of the ceiling fan wasn’t the same one they were going to give me and the one in the garage wasn’t anything fancy or nothing like that but what are they going to give me like this little bitty box on the floor? The equivalent is not the equivalent is what I see. They got stuff fixed but I’m not happy totally with them. At this time I would say don’t go with them. I wouldn’t. Go for them if it’s minor stuff. But if you’re going to have any refrigerators, stoves, or electronics of any sort or ceiling fans I would not think about using them for that.
Hi Joseph
I hate to hear that you've had less than satisfactory experience with your plumbing request. A social media specialist will follow up with you as soon as possible.
Thanks!
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
Something went wrong with my heater and it wouldn’t cut off. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield. This time I just went online to submit it. I tried to do it over the phone and they put me on hold forever. And the time before that, I did submit a claim and it took me two hours on the phone to get through. And when I got through the first time after an hour, they hung up on me. And so, I called them back, waited another hour, and finally got some results.
Recently, the contractors AHS sent have been okay. I’ve had no issues with them. The time before the claim with the heater, it was the air conditioner and they fixed a fan to the condenser. And then last time with the heater, the contractor diagnosed it and had to special order a part. Then they came back in a week after they got the part and repaired it. It was okay. It didn’t cost that much. I paid $75 and got the thing fixed. I could’ve got it fixed by somebody else, but it would’ve cost me a lot more. So, I just waited the week. The good thing was that it didn’t get real cold so we were lucky that when it did go out, it wasn’t that bad.
AHS is good for people. It helped me out and they fixed whatever was wrong. However, I had an issue with them last year. My refrigerator wasn’t under warranty so I called to add my refrigerator and they said there was an open window around March, I would have to call back. So I called back on March and had them added my refrigerator. So last year when my refrigerator went out, I called them. They said I never did call. That was just odd to me that I added my refrigerator and then they said that I didn’t. They couldn't help me so I had to buy a new refrigerator. I was going to cancel it at that time, but I didn’t. And I'm glad I didn’t because that saved me some money with the air conditioner issue.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
A little cat went down the drain and pretty much clogged the bath tub. I submitted a claim online with American Home Shield and the tech called me before the scheduled time. Then he came in, looked at it, and had it fixed 20 minutes early. The tub's performance has been excellent since the repair. I have AHS for four years now and so far, my experience with them has been pretty straightforward every time.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
On a Saturday, I noticed a problem with the heat pump downstairs. It was fixed the following Tuesday. Air Medics came. They’re the heating and air conditioning people. They’re always on time. They know what’s going on with the system and fix it easily. The only time I ever had to actually wait for a couple of days to get it completed was when they came and diagnosed it. It was for the upstairs about two or three years ago and they had to order a major part that they didn’t have in stock. And it took about three days to get in. But, as soon as they got it in, they got installed and everything was working fine.
And when submitting a claim, I always do it over the phone and the representatives are always very helpful. They're polite and try to work with me and get the contractor that I want to use. I like to talk to a live person when I call for a problem because, that way, I can get Air Medics to come work on my system because they’re the people that maintained it anyway and they’re already familiar with it. Other than that, I wouldn’t have a problem doing the claim submission online. If I don’t talk to a live person, then I can’t ask for a particular contractor. I recommend AHS. All of the contractors I’ve ever had have been professional and knew what they were doing and the cost was not unreasonable.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
AHS is good customer service-wise. My only concern is that the people or companies they are using don't have enough experience. A perfect example was when I had a water leak from the ceiling and I called it in. I asked them to find out where the water leak was coming from. The first guys said it was the grouting. But another guy came in and said it was a pipe leak. When I called AHS, I told them that it was a pipe leak and it should have been covered under the warranty.
But then the guy called and American Home Shield asked if he was sure it was a pipe leak because the previous guy said it's a grouting. The guy then said, "It might be a grouting then." Finally, I had to take care of everything by myself. It had been going on for three months. Also, when my heater was not working, I filed the claim over the phone and the customer service rep was very helpful. But the guy who came was kind of under-experienced because every time he needed to get something done, he was calling and asking what he should do or what was what. He didn't know what he was doing.
I wouldn't renew my service with AHS. I have the service with them because if something goes wrong, I need somebody taking care of it if not right away, at least next day or following day. But with my air conditioning that was not working, they told me that they would have someone there the next month. I asked what I was supposed to do with the whole three weeks, but they said that was all they had. The same thing happened to the heating. I would not recommend them.
I understand your concerns with the delay in service you experienced to have a leak repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve your experience.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
Our furnace was inoperative so I filed a claim online to American Home Shield and the contractors they sent fixed it. They were all excellent. They were very responsive, very respectful, on time and they did the job. It was a good experience.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
Ever since I bought the house in 2013, I've been using AHS. Their coverage is better than the other company that didn't cover my well pump, any parts of my above-ground pool and garbage disposal. And it took me about an hour to cancel with this other company. It was about $30 cheaper with them and American Home Shield is $75, which it went up about a year and a half ago. But Home Shield has been good with the problems I've had. And the contractors are good. They come in and work on the problem. They tell me what was wrong with it and say to give them a call again if I got any problems with it. They call me to tell me what day and what time they're coming. And they're usually on the time. It's usually about a three- or four-hour slot.
It’s just that sometimes when trying to reach AHS back, I’m on the phone for a while. And if I hang up and call them back, I start it all over again. But lately when I called in for the repair, they've been maybe three minutes at the most, and they pick up. It's improved quite a lot. I have a dishwasher that holds on heavy load, goes through the cycles and doesn’t move. They came out and put a part in. But about three days later, it goes the same thing. The first time, I had trouble getting a hold of Home Shield. They told me who to call. They said they'd call within 24 hours but the people repairing it didn't call within 24 hours.
And I called Home Shield back and had to wait on the phone about an hour to talk to somebody. And they said, "Well, it's 48 hours." I said, "That's not what you told me. You told me 24 hours." But they came out the next day. And that's when we thought they had it fixed. Then I had them back again. And this is the third trip coming back. The dishwasher is not that old. It's less than three years old. They'll be back tomorrow and I had to call them again.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I've been with American Home Shield for 30 years and I was always pleased with them. They do a great job and I would promote them very highly. Most recently, I had them come out for my heater. I submitted that claim over the phone and the representative that I spoke with was very cordial. The contractors who went here were very professional and friendly, and my heater was fixed.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
My toilets were running, so I went online and submitted a claim with American Home Shield, and I liked it a lot. It was very easy and was user-friendly. AHS was able to get a plumber out and take care of the problem. They contractor was nice, professional, and the toilets have been excellent since. I had a good experience with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I used to be a realtor so I've always had American Home Shield. And they were recommended by a realtor in town so they're the best one. We've been in the house for 12 years and they've been really good. One time, there was a horrible noise in the washing machine. I submitted the claim online and the site was easy to navigate. The problem with American Home Shield is you can't get through to them if there is any change. They always say they're busy, and that's absolutely horrible. I'd love to see them do what some banks do where you put in your call and then somebody calls you back when they're free. I waited almost an hour one time because they hadn't fixed it properly on another item and I had to have them come back.
I finally got somebody in the billing department so that was helpful. She happened to be a customer service rep, but that was the only way to get through. The contractor was excellent and they were able to fix everything. They showed up when they said they would. One guy had to come back because it didn't get fixed the whole way, but that was fine too. I've been very pleased overall and I've recommended American Home Shield to people selling their house to have them covered so they don't have problems during escrow.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
Sometimes, my experience with AHS is good. But nine times out of ten, it’s not. I’ve been with them for over 20 years because I have some rental properties and I’m too good of a customer for them to have me wait. I understand running a business and I know they have to be careful, but they should fix problems and not put a band-aid on them.
Sometimes, I get people out and they’d fix my problem. Other times, I have to wait for them to order a part. I could wait for weeks, especially with the air conditioner. We’re here in Texas and it’s hot. I just shudder when we’re in the summer because I know that if there’s an air conditioning problem, we would have to wait because they would have to order the part. I don’t know where they get their part or how long it takes, but when I call another AC guy and ask, I'm told they have the part and it's not a part that's hard to get.
I question why it's so hard for American Home Shield to get the part because it’s almost like they’re forcing me to find somebody else to fix the problem instead of using them. It’s like they’re dragging out the repairing part of it. And I’ve invested. I may go for years and not even call American Home Shield for a repair so they’re making money off of me and I feel that. I haven’t called them to come fix something in a couple of years but when I do, it needs to be fixed.
When I had a plumbing issue where the shower was dripping. A tech came in, didn't even look at anything then said, “American Home Shield is not going to honor this, but I can fix this for you.” It would cost me somewhere around $600 and it had to do with pressure. I told the person he didn't even look at what the issue was, was not even been here five minutes and was already making that statement. I called AHS and told them I was going to get a second opinion. I called another company, had them come in and check the water pressure. The guy told me I didn't have a problem there.
What happened was that the contractors, if they are not getting paid by American Home Shield, they are trying to make some money. I got hit with a $75 service fee but the technician didn’t fix anything. We are affected by the techs because they’ll come out and say something is not covered and we're stuck there with them. We end up asking if they could fix the problem instead and then we're paying what we shouldn’t have to pay. Having rental properties for over 30 years, I know what it costs to fix something.
I’ve talked to a lot of their techs and a lot of them leave because they say that AHS is slow and they don’t pay on time. I had an AC guy come out who used to work with them and he said AHS doesn't want them to fix the problem. They want the contractor to put band-aids on the problem and then if the contractor fixes it, they put them at the end of the line as a tech. If a tech is saying all those things, how does that not affect me as the customer? AHS needs to look at that. I was also in real estate with Ebby Halliday and I was told by them that they would no longer be recommending American Home Shield. That’s another thing that AHS needs to look at because there’s a reason for that. But I’m sticking with AHS because I’ve been with them for a long time.
We got summer coming up and I take very good care of my properties. I have good tenants too so there is not a lot of abuse going on with things. But we have an air conditioner and it’s getting old and it may need to be serviced. If the compressor goes out, then AHS should fix it. I paid enough in. Techs shouldn't come in and tell me they have to order a part and it’s a 100 degrees here. But those negative experiences aside, I had two instances where two technicians came over to fix a property, one was a plumber and one was an electrician. They both did a great job and I was very pleased with that. I hope AHS would keep them because they were professional and they knew what they were doing. As far as my experience in the past though, they were not that great.
I would like to thank you for being a customer of AHS for over 20 years. I most certainly understand your frustration with AHS and the delay in service you have experienced to have issues resolve but most importantly the delay when repairing AC issues.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
My under-the-counter microwave recently went out so I called American Home Shield wherein I had to put prompts in to confirm the different dates. The contractor they sent out was wonderful. He came at the time he said he was going to. He had the part on the truck and got the repair done. Since the repair, my microwave has been working and I’m quite pleased.
I've been with American Home Shield for several years but that was the first time that I’ve used them that they actually came out and did the work. Because one time, I called them for my washing machine and the person never showed up. Then when I called back, AHS said they called the contractor who said I wasn’t here but that wasn't true. And then, I made another appointment. He showed up and I told them to cancel the service. But they still wanted to charge me. I told them I was not paying for something that they didn’t do. Other than that, I've gotten people to get American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
On our old contract with American Home Shield, we had some bad experiences in San Angelo before we moved to Georgetown but they were all the vendor and not American Home Shield. But on this contract, we've had one call and it was positive. We were having some thermostat issues and in less than 24 hours, they had a vendor assigned to us and we had been contacted by him. He came out two days later and gave us the information we needed. He was able to manage our expectations.
We have a great big living room on the first floor and we have a heat pump on that unit. That room was freezing cold and the heater was having a hard time keeping up. So, the contractor explained how heat pumps work as compared to electric or gas heat and the reason that it was trying so hard to catch up in that room that it was overheating the other rooms. So, it made sense. I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
I submitted a claim online recently with American Home Shield and their website was good although it was a little tricky as far as the service is. When picking a service, when you check one all the rest of them go away so you pick one service at a time when you start. If I needed two things I had to put in two orders. The most recent claim was for my heating service and the contractors came out explaining to me exactly what was going on and fixed the problem. Things has been working fine since the repair.
American Home Shield did a great job. They always answer the phone if I had any calls and keep me up-to-date on the status of my order and comes out right away as soon as I need them. It’s great to have American Home Shield and always good to have a back-up for the cost of repairs in keeping up the house. There’s a lot to spend and having the insurance behind is a great deal.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
My furnace was making a really loud noise and the gas pipe that goes into the furnace was rattling real bad. It scared me. But come to find out, the way my furnace is set up, you slide the filter on the side. Apparently, one of the old filter pieces broke off from it and it got up in the fan. That was causing it to shake real bad. The contractor who came was professional. At first, he thought he was going to have to replace fan mode. But when he looked at it carefully, he saw a piece of paper sticking out the fan. And that's where the filter part came from. After he poured it out, it stopped. So, the guy was real good. If I ever have any problems, I would love for him to come back again. It was an easy repair and I paid $75 for it.
I've always had a good turnout except for one incident with the young guy that came in. I called AHS out because I had a leak in my tub area and in my sink. And the contractor, probably with same age as my daughter, was like, "Oh, this was put in the wrong way that's why it's leaking. This is not properly done." So, he wouldn't fix the leak and wanted to charge us $200 or $300 for it. That pissed me off 'cause why am I paying for insurance when it's not fixed and when I got problems. But other than that, I haven't had any issues. Since then, I've had both my bathrooms redone.
I’ve had AHS for years. I've been in this house now for 19 years. The owner bought the warranty when we first bought the house. After that, I was paying for it. And then, my husband cooked it up into our mortgage. And so, it's been without mortgage up until I paid the household. And since I paid the household, now, I'm paying for it out of my pocket. When submitting claims, the process is easy but I had to learn again because my husband who always prepared that passed away. I started online but I had a stroke, so I get confused when I read stuff. So, I just got the number and call them. I normally have to wait on hold, but it wasn't long. And I tell everybody about AHS. I told my brother's girlfriend who just bought a house, "You don't want to be in this house without this home warranty."
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
We've had American Home Shield for a while and they have always come through for us. I had an issue with the furnace during the cold snap. The furnace wasn’t kicking on so I submitted a claim using the phone app. It was pretty simple and quick. Then someone called me, and it took AHS a day to send someone out. The first guy that they sent couldn’t repair the furnace, so they had to send a specialist out. But both guys were really nice, very helpful, and very informative. They kept checking with me, and they were able to get the furnace to work during the cold and it is now turning off and on like it is supposed to.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
We smelled something burning from the heater so we turned it off and then we submitted a claim online to American Home Shield. We had to get the part that sticks the heat and then we had to get an electrician to come and fix the emergency switch for the heater. However, the first guy that American Home Shield sent couldn’t do both jobs so we had to wait for the electrician. Hopefully, next time, American Home Shield just send one person to fix both items and I won’t have to wait.
It took about a month to get the issue fixed. But the process could be a little bit shorter. When you don’t have heat, everything is crucial. We shouldn’t have to wait so long to get service done when something is an emergency. And I know they have to reach out to the contractors but then that’s a whole other 24 to 72 hours. Plus, it snowed and it just made it longer than normal. But the heater is working fine now.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
American Home Shield never covers anything. Contractors would, more often than not, come out and say one of two things. One, "That isn’t covered, but we’ll be happy to fix it for you for so and so number of dollars.” Or two, “Nothing’s wrong with it.” I usually submit claims over the phone and submitted one for our General Electric oven, which was not heating properly. The tech came out and said that the motherboard needed to be replaced. They replaced the motherboard but did not cure the problem. They came back out, tested the oven, and said everything was fine. It was not and never has been. The oven does not heat to the required temperature. In other words, I’m crazy, but they’re not. There has been a couple or three claims that I’ve had also had problems with. I haven't had much good experience with American Home Shield and I’d recommend others to check other available service companies.
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. 7, 2018
I had a garbage disposal go out and American Home Shield sent a plumber who replaced it. They were prompt. They came in and did their job, and now it works fine. I filed my claim over the phone and it was terrible because American Home Shield never answers their phone. They do not carry out their commitment to get me somebody within the next 24 hours. I had to make multiple calls. They’re not good with customer service. I haven't and will never use their online system to file a claim. I expect better service than a computer that you never know what’s going to happen. It was like the summer before when I had an issue with the air-conditioner, and the technician they sent was as bad as they were. They got it resolved after 30 days. If there was another option for me to get the insurance, I would change tomorrow.
I would be glad to speak with you in regard to your experience with the online system when placing a service request.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
Our Kenmore dishwasher stopped working right after Christmas dinner. Has been in contact since then. They have assigned an appliance company, they have already changed 3 different parts, 4 different visits. Over 50 calls to set up appointments. Today the technician visited again and after changing 2 new parts states it is still not work and he has to order another piece. So I will be without dishwasher for another few weeks and it is not even sure this new piece will work. Looks like I am being put in a position where I will have no choice than buying a new unit on my own. This is exactly what torture is. This is taking a toll emotionally on me. The appliance company is not reachable easily either. It takes forever to get them here. How much patience AHS wants from customers? Meanwhile appliance company is charging also AHS for their time.
Also AHS has to pay for all these parts so basically AHS prefers all these costs and also torturing customer by the contractors until customer gives up and says they do not want the pain anymore and have to replace a unit on their own. "Wrong" This is "Wrong". Why bother warranty for appliances when it is clear that the game is to disappoint you. They even do not care about who they send, because it is so difficult to get to talk to anyone at this contractor. I just called AHS and asked to talk to manager. The operator has to submit a form and I have to wait for someone to call back until tomorrow.
I am not being unreasonable, at least I think so. I am thinking that dishes I can hand wash for over month and half, if this was let's say refrigerator or cloth washer then what! There is no way that one can be out of appliance for this long. There should be some time limit on how long AHS and contractor can drag this. Or at least how many pieces and how many visits can be done with no results. AHS should stand behind what they sell and help customer resolve the issues as reasonable as possible in a timely manner.
I understand your frustration with the delay in service you have experienced to have your dishwasher repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve your experience as soon as possible.

Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
We suddenly had pipe leaks under our house. This was on a Saturday. We immediately put in a request online for service on the American Home Shield website. Because it was a Saturday there would be no response until Monday. Our request was forwarded to the local plumbing company. When we contacted that local plumbing company they said they were not able to send someone out until the end of February. It's February 6th so that is not acceptable. We called AHS and they said that another company would contact us.
Mind you, we have mentioned that we feel this is an emergency because we have no hot and cold running water. We are not happy with the way we are being treated by both AHS and our local plumbing companies. We feel that the local plumbing company just does not want to deal with our problem because it is a home warranty situation. We feel that they probably lose money on home warranty calls so they are not going to give them priority no matter if the problem is an emergency.
I understand your concerns with the delay in service to have the pipe repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and help resolve the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
My furnace is old and not as efficient as it should be. My friend works with furnaces and he thought that it was giving out some carbon monoxide. I called American Home Shield to make a claim but since the furnace was working fine, I put it off for a while. The tech called us to make an appointment and I didn’t answer. So, they took the claim off the books which was fine because it was after about three weeks. Then when I called in again, the claim was not there anymore but it was not a big deal as they just made another one. The person that AHS sent reassured us that the furnace was still fine. He used two different measurement meters and showed us. He was very good at explaining and we knew him from our air conditioner issues, too. I would recommend AHS especially for a house that's 30 years old because if something in it hasn’t already been replaced, it is ready to be.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I always tell everybody that they should get American Home Shield because it's way cheaper to carry that insurance than to go out and buy one appliance. Recently, I filed a claim for my washing machine over the phone. The drum broke and fell down. The representative, who was very nice, wrote it down and sent somebody out here. When the contractor came, he called and got here on time. He got the stuff done and then he was gone. They sent out a local contractor so I didn't have to wait for two weeks. And since the washer would cost more to repair than to replace it, they bought me a new one. And it didn't take long at all. Once they found the contractor couldn't repair it, I called them the following Monday and I bought a new one and sent the receipt in, and I already got my check for it.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I most recently had to submit a claim to American Home Shield because the air conditioner was not catching up with the heat and submitting was good but most of the time, I have a wait call. During the weekend or afternoon, it's very hard to talk to a rep because of the prolonged wait but I don't have any problem during the weekday around morning and the noon. And the reps are very helping. They listen and they find the company right away who can work on it. The contractors are also very good. The experience has been excellent and I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I've had American Home Shield for many years. Recently I had a claim on my heater. I did it online and their website was user-friendly. The contractor who came to my house was courteous and professional. It was the second time that he came because the first time he checked it he said the problem was the filter. He replaced the filter but it actually was something else. And it wasn't till that second call he was able to fix it, which is fine. It took him about 30 minutes for everything to be repaired. The heater is now working well.
I also had some plumbing issues and AHS sent someone. They had to go outside the wall and fix it from the wall. They did a very minimal fix in the hole that they had created. They didn't bring it back up to the standard or how it looked before. They have put one layer of drywall on it but it takes three layers so I had to pay to have the other two layers put on and have it painted. That's the only complaint I have about them. I'm paying that monthly fee so if they come in and repair something they should restore it back to the original condition.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
Our toilet was stopped up. My grandchild put something down inside it. My grandson submitted a claim online because we had a hard time getting through it by telephone. If it wasn't because him, it would take me forever to get through. That's what I don't like about it. The website was fine as well. The contractor called me the first day that night and the next day, he was there. I liked him and he was very nice. Also, he's very professional. He went down the drain and snaked out something from the toilet. Having a warranty on my property is very good because if something breaks down, they fix it. But I have one problem. I had a furnace replaced a couple of years ago, 2015, and I ended up paying almost $15,000 for it. I checked around and I could've got it a whole lot cheaper. The furnace was almost 20 years old. So they replaced the furnace and the outside air conditioning unit, but they put it on time.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
The lighting on the second floor was partially out so I sent a claim to American Home Shield and it was effortless. I made the request online and they scheduled it lickety-split. The electrician came out and took care of it. It was a good experience. In general, I have not had any difficulties with AHS. There was an occasion where one of the contractors had either dropped out or decided that they couldn't make the repair, and somehow, that didn't get communicated. And so, I wound up having to call American Home Shield and they checked on it. They sent a different contractor out and the problem was solved.
Everything's been good with AHS. Reaching them on the phone takes longer though. You just have to wait until the call goes through. I would always recommend AHS to my friends. That's the way to go because you're always going to have problems. Repairs are always going to be needed. And so, it isn't a matter whether it's going to happen, it's when it will happen. It's going to happen so you might as well be prepared. I've been happy with American Home Shield, and I've been with them since 2000.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
We weren't getting an even distribution of the heat throughout the house. I wanted to find out what the problem on that was and if the duct work for cleaning was covered by American Home Shield so I filed a claim through their website. Unfortunately, it's not something that's covered by the AHS contract. Hopefully, I don't have to use AHS very often. But as far as filing a claim through the website, they were responsive. They're also affordable and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
We filed a plumbing claim over the disposal to American Home Shield via the phone. The rep we spoke to was good, and the contractor knew what he was doing. I told him I had an odd size disposal. I told him upfront what size I had and he brought the right one. Otherwise, he would have come out and had to go back to get another and then come back. So, that worked out well. That was the second time I've used the company. The first experience was over our washing machine that went out, and it was a little rough as the contractor they sent was not good - he did not know what he was doing and was back and forth. I ended up taking the cash and just bought what we wanted, but it took us a while to get through that first deal. It was too complicated for them trying to figure out what we could get because they did not have the exact washer that we needed or wanted.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
The pull-out faucet in our kitchen was leaking so I called AHS and submitted a claim. They then sent a contractor the next day and he was wonderful. He did something in our bathroom a year before and was the one who put the faucet in for me. I showed him all the things under the sink and he said, "Let me just try." He went and checked the faucet, tightened it and now, it's perfect and not leaking.
I've been happy with AHS. I had recommended them to my children because the good thing that about them is that I don’t have to look and find a plumber or whoever. They have somebody ready. The only thing is that they seem to have a different way of billing now. I've always paid a year in advance but this time, I didn't. Usually, all I do is take care of the visit right here but now, the contractor would take the bill back to the company and then they submit it to AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
American Home Shield has been working with us great. I first started calling in to make claims and then one of the young ladies told me I could easily do it on the website. I started doing that and they contacted me right back as soon as I put my claim in. I gave them details and that was it. I like the website because I don't have to wait to be connected. I just go to the website and punch my problem in. The site is not difficult to navigate too. When we called them because something began to tear up, they had someone out the next 24 hours looking at it.
Their contractors have been friendly too. They ask questions, go from the problem, and check and make sure. All of them fixed exactly what was wrong and they made sure that nothing else could activate that problem. Their repairs saved me a lot of money. AHS is a really good company and experience that I had with them, I wouldn't change anything for the world. I don't have to go to my insurance company every time something needs to be fixed. I can just go to AHS and get it done at a cheaper price instead of paying a deductible. You can't beat that.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I was having trouble with the toilet. It wasn’t flushing properly, and also, it was rocking. I submitted a claim and AHS sent out a company, JK Plumbing. The experience was not good, and in fact, he didn’t do the work. He told me, “I can’t fix it”. I said “Well then, fine, goodbye.” So, I called JK Plumbing and they gave me the runaround. I called American Home Shield and I asked for Lex’s Plumbing who has done work for me before, and is on their list. I had to wait several days, a week or so, to get Lex’s Plumbing to come and take care of me. They came and they did a great job. It probably didn’t take them 30 minutes, and they were out of there. Also, they were fine, very polite and clean, and did exactly what they’re supposed to do. My advice to AHS is to take JK Plumbing off their list and not use them, because I’m not the only person that I’ve heard complain about them. Everything's been good with American Home Shield nevertheless.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
It’s my luck this year out of 15 years that I had a problem with American Home Shield. On December 31st I called for emergency, heating pump first. And then soon after that I found out from the tenant that there was a water leakage in my property. I called back and then I reported that also on the same day. From then, it went downhill. The United Air Temp people came in. The guy who came in to fix the valve where it was leaking said he didn’t have the part. The next day was a holiday, January 1st, and he was going to come back on the 2nd. By Tuesday, he couldn’t make it because he said that they didn’t give him an appointment. I’ve been calling American Home Shield every single day, maybe twice a day, which I was also irritated with because each phone call to get through American Home Shield took about an hour and a half to two hours.
By Tuesday my homeowners association came in and shut down the water because it was causing a lot of damage to the two units below me. So, I called and reported that to American Home Shield. They sent United Air again on Wednesday. When the guy arrived, he said it was not replaceable. At that time United Air sent me an email saying, “This is not repairable. It needs to be replaced.”
I called them back again, and I said, “Listen. This is an emergency. It’s causing a lot of issues. The two units below me are severely damaged. I need someone ASAP.” The weather was in a single digit. The people at my unit had a dual function, so when they shut down, not only did they not have heat during that cold time, but also, they did not have hot water going into the property. They had an infant in the property and I reported that to them. I also told American Home Shield that I would take out a cash option because when I called United Air, they said it might take three to five days depending if they had the part. I told them I didn't have that time.
When the homeowners association people reached out to me about the shutdown, someone had somebody else there that could come in the next day and be able to repair it. I specifically called American Home Shield and said, “Give me the cash out option because this has to be fixed ASAP. I cannot have any more damage to the property. We’re still not addressing the heating pump.” They said no and that they still had to send someone out for verification. They said they were not going to pay me if I had somebody else touch it. I had called every single day after that wanting to talk to the manager. For the last two weeks, it was a headache between calling United Air and American Home Shield. And I had been saying, “Get me a manager.” They would tell me, “We don’t have a manager available. Someone will call you within 24 to 48 hours.”
What really frustrated me about this whole thing was my heating pump took two weeks to be delivered and to be replaced. It was reported on the 31st. They came and fixed it on the 12th because they said the part had to be ordered. If there is an emergency, they should assist. I specifically told them if United Air could not do it, they should send me another person.
With the washing machine, I ended up having to take $200 because one company came in and touched it and didn’t put it back together. They said it was too much work and they couldn't deal with it. So, they had to send another company. That company came in and said they could not touch it because somebody else didn’t put it together. And then they sent it over to another people to put it in. A third company had to come and verify. I had to go through the ordering and everything for a whole month. I paid my $200 for the renters because someone did not know who they were sending. If they couldn't handle the job, they should not have been sent to begin with.
Our washing machine took one month to be replaced and this was with the same tenant. Now, for the month of January, they refused to pay. They only paid half of the rent. I’m left with a tenant who doesn’t want to pay me for their rent and with the damage of two units below me. And that’s not fair for me. That assistant should’ve been there to have someone to just give me the cash out options. I needed to do what I needed to do to resolve a lot of the issues. Now, this is going to end up in a court, because they don’t want to pay. Not only am I left with the damage and everything, but I have a tenant who wants to sue me because this was not resolved in a timely manner.
Hiwoto, 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. 6, 2018
I’ve had American Home Shield since 2003. I’ve had a garage go out before and the part wasn’t covered so I had to come out of pocket. I paid the deductible, the fee plus out of pocket for the service. This year, I had the same part go out in the garage and I had to come out of pocket again plus the $75 deductible. And that has left me a little sour because it was the exact same part and it wasn’t covered. I’m up for renewal and I was really having a hard time with renewing because I have another home warranty on the property that I live in. AHS is for our rental property and I'm contemplating whether I'm going to renew it because they’re going to have to do something for me. I’m just not satisfied with that situation.
On the other hand, the contractors were great. They did their part, they repaired the garage. The last gentleman who came out was excellent. He did everything professionally, fixed it the same day, and was very nice to work with. The only problem is not being covered by AHS in the same part twice. I would tell my friends about that experience. I would tell them too that there are times where the warranty has covered me and has done repairs where I only had to pay the deductible. But I would warn them to read the fine print because there are some things that are not covered with a home warranty and it can be misleading.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
We had some pipes that exploded and we've had some washer issues. I submitted a claim online, which I like to use since I don't have to talk to one of reps from American Home Shield. And submitting online is usually the easiest way. Things get sketchy when I have to talk to somebody. We had an issue where we were out of water and the plumber was there and he was prepared to fix two separate problems that were related. We didn't know about the other problem and it was keeping us from getting our water on.
The only reason why we didn't call the first time and tell them about the second problem was that we didn't know it existed until they came out for the first problem. So American Home Shield wouldn't authorize the fixing of the second problem without going through the process of a whole other set of paperwork. We got really upset. The plumber can fix it while he was here and we can have water. But instead, they made us argue and yell at them and everybody was unhappy. It was uncalled for. We even told them that we don't mind paying the extra fee to fix the problem at that time. But the problem ended up not being fixed, which should have been fixed from the get-go.
I ended up filing another claim and they made a big deal about it. We had to wait for 48 hours to file a new claim, let the plumber fix the one problem that we first filed a claim for, and we still had no water. He would have to leave, come back in 48 hours to fix the other part and then we would get to have water. American Home Shield is a necessary service but sometimes it's a pain.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I called AHS because my dryer wasn't heating up. I had to go through the automated system, which I’m not a big fan of since it only tells you that they'll be sending someone out and doesn’t give you the option to give details. Unlike when you’re on the phone with somebody, they give you the actual phone number to the people that are going to be calling you in case they don’t call you. But it's still better than doing it online. The guy who then came out was really nice. He told me that the vents just needed to be cleaned. I recommend American Home Shield a lot to people especially when they’re buying a house so that things are covered.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
The people who came out for my most recent claim were excellent. They did a good job and took care of the issue. But it took a long time to get the claim in this time. I called American Home Shield and it took some time to get through, which may be because we had a bad ice storm in the Houston area and they could have been very busy. This was the first time it took so long to get the call in and then it took exactly two days before anybody called me. That should have been done within 24 hours. If I call at 8:00, I would like to know something at 5:00 so I can fix my schedule to work. But I know it had a lot to do with the ice freeze in Houston and a lot of pipes probably eroded. The plumbers were very busy so I do understand that. At times, I also have issues with the second damages in certain things they don’t cover. But overall, it’s good.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
American Home Shield has the automated system when submitting claims, which is good. It's really not that hard to do it whether via telephone or online. Both seem to get you the same solution in the same amount of time. It works and it's effective. The last time I submitted a claim was when our pool pump was leaking. The seals were coming loose and they needed to be refitted and retightened. They sent a gentleman out that did the work. They worked and that was good. They were pretty responsive.
I've had AHS for two or three years and I'm satisfied with them. I've only had one issue with them where I had to submit a Better Business Bureau complaint because I felt that I was getting the runaround and it never ended up getting resolved in my favor. I felt that I was in the right, and I still do, but nothing was resolved. I would think anybody would be unhappy with that. But other than that, they’ve been stellar.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I had a stopped up drain at my garbage disposal. I submitted a claim over the phone and everything went fine. The contractor came right out and got rid of the clog. Everything was perfect and I had absolutely no issues.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
We had a claim on multiple appliances recently and it was pretty painless when I called in the claims to American Home Shield. They answered it pretty quickly, and their reps were very helpful and just got right to the point. The guys that they sent were great. They keep getting younger but they’re getting knowledgeable. We got a dishwasher and we’re babying it because I like it. We’re trying to hold ourselves right, but it is wearing out. The repairman tried to fix it but he didn’t quite get it done. But he looked it over, and he was willing to help. Then I called AHS because the dryer wasn’t heating. The repairman came but we had to call AHS back so in the meantime, he asked me if I had any other appliances that needed checking. I told him that my refrigerator had a broken shelf, and I appreciated that AHS covered it when I called it in. I loved it.
So I got all three things for the same deductible, which was amazing. I saved up a huge value. Since the repair, the appliances are good so far. It’s a good service but they need to hire more girls. I've recommended AHS and two people have bought it. It’s $49 a month, and people pay for insurance. That amount is budgetable and it is not a bit chunk of change.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I've had issues with the people American Home Shield has sent me, but it has been better than it was before. My water heater wasn't lighting and I submitted the claim over the phone. My girlfriend said that the kid who came was really nice. It was a simple fix. He just cleaned underneath my water heater and was done in 10 minutes. The first time a plumber who came out to my house was super lazy and arrived late at night. He had to come back a couple of times to fix the issue. I didn't care at that point, as long as it was fixed. When my drain was clogged, AHS didn't have anyone available before 48 hours so I had to call someone else. There have been times when I've been put on hold for 30 minutes, but getting AHS is not a bad deal. I get most of the stuff extra cheaper than what it's going to cost to get things fixed. I would recommend them since it’s a smart choice to have, unless you have a crazy amount of money laying around.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
We woke up one morning and the temperature was 50 degrees in the house. The furnace wasn’t working and that was right when the cold snap started. My husband put the claim in online and then he called to make sure it was in the queue. It was only 7:30 when Jerry called us to set up a time to come. He’s done other work for us so we were acquainted with him. He tried a couple of things to fix the furnace but it didn’t work. It wouldn’t stay on for long periods of time. It would kick off, and then all of a sudden, it would come on and we would have the space heaters on then. It was interesting.
We finally had to bite the bullet and go with a new furnace. But they couldn’t get the furnace as quickly as it would have been prudent for us. The problem happened the week before New Year’s Day, on Tuesday and Jerry ordered it by Thursday. We were hoping that it would be here on the following Tuesday but it didn’t come until the following week after that. But we survived. Between the furnace intermittently working and the space heaters that we had, it was okay as long as it didn’t get to be really cold, which for the most part, it was really cold. But it worked out fine. We’re really happy with the furnace we have. We had to spend some money but American Home Shield took care of the majority of it. We were also real pleased with Jerry's work.
I just wish American Home Shield would cover checking out the furnace in the seasons, like checking the air conditioner in the spring and then the furnace in the fall. That would be nice because there were plenty of years that we didn’t have any claims. This was the first claim we had for maybe six years. Other than that, we’ve been very pleased with their service and we’ve had American Home Shield for 20 years between the different houses.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I’m glad I have American Home Shield. It’s a good company to have the home insurance with. They’re fair. They come out and repair stuff and they honor their contract fairly well. When my washing machine stopped working, I called them and the person I spoke with was very good. They have good customer service. Also, my son said the contractor was very nice. Since the repair, my washing machine runs really nice and I’m able to wash my clothes.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I tell everyone about American Home Shield, especially whenever someone is going to get a warranty. I've had a good experience with them. My faucet was leaking and I submitted a claim online. The contractor they sent was good, quick and professional. He called me and asked me what brand the leaking faucet was and if I could take a picture of it and send it to him. That way, it would make it easier for him so he wouldn’t have to come back a second time, which was great because time is important. I did that and it made everything quicker when he got here. He did a great job.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
The flapper valve in the toilet was impossible to operate and test. It was very hard and sticky and we broke the knob at one point. I submitted a claim for that as well as the faucet in the master bedroom shower. Navigating through the American Home Shield website is easy. However, the selections are fairly generic and can't go into detail. I clicked the box that says faucet or the box that says toilet but it doesn't ask what's wrong with it. The toilet handle could be broken or it's the wax ring that is leaking, which are two different jobs for a plumbing guy, and he's not going to know that based on what's submitted on the website. Other than that, the contractor who came out was great. Now, taking a shower is a lot easier and enjoyable and the fixed toilet saves water. Also, on the first call that I put in for the kitchen faucet, the plumber told me that the cartridge to fix the faucet was $85. I paid $75, so it was a good deal. Overall, everything's fine and I'm happy.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I filed a claim to American Home Shield over the phone for an issue with our oven. It was literally impossible to call their contractor during business hours. We attempted for four days to make contact with them and the phone was continually busy. I have spoken with other people that had the same contractor and they said the same thing. The ability to communicate was frustrating. Nonetheless, their contractors were very courteous, and they knew what they were doing. They came out, did their thing and I was very pleased with the outcome. The oven is working properly now and I’m a happy camper. I just had to put a $100 deductible on a card that we had on file with AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I called American Home Shield for my water heater, and the rep asked me what was wrong. He was friendly and got right on it. They said they were going to have a company come out and see what was going on with it. They thought it was a little slow leak. We noticed it when we came home. A little paint that sits on it was starting to fill up. When my husband came home, he realized it was leaking. He thought that the water heater was going out. But we weren’t sure. We also thought something was just loose. But when the guy came and inspected it, he said it would need to be replaced. It took a week or so before he came back to replace it. He was great though. He said it would take about two or three hours to replace it but he did it less than that.
Everything’s fine. The only problem I have is he probably turned it down, and partly we turned it up just a notch. I have two bathrooms. The water gets hot in one of them, and then in the other one, the water gets hot but it doesn’t stay hot that long. Nevertheless, I’ve already recommended American Home Shield to a couple of people and family members have already signed up. I tell them it’s a great service. Without a home warranty, if something breaks down you got to pay out of pocket one time. It gets costly and expensive so might as well just go and pay the monthly fees with American Home Shield. Some people would say that’s not really worth it. But I had a problem with my air-conditioning unit and the contractor came out and fixed it. If you have the money saved up then you don’t have to worry about getting it done. But when you look at $1,200 to get something done one time, it's costly.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I was surprised that American Home Shield charged so much considering that we have a plan. I filed a claim on my water heater that stopped warming up. The plumber came at 7:00 in the morning and I had to get up early for that. He was good but then he didn’t have the second element that he needed so I had to wait another day and I had to wake up early again. So we did not have hot water from Sunday to Wednesday. It's a 2005 heater so the parts are getting harder to find. But, it saved the company a lot of money that he could fix it because, otherwise, they would have to replace it. Since the repair, the heater has been very good -- it is scalding hot. Being that I couldn't get service the same day, that didn’t satisfy me too much. I thought they'd come 24 hours a day but they didn’t. As AHS is expensive, I'm trying to figure whether it's cheaper not to have them and have my problem fixed by hiring my own plumber.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I'm a realtor and I tell all my clients who became my friends that they need do home warranty from American Home Shield. When I had a furnace and a hot water problem recently. I got a hold of an AHS representative the next day and I loved the two contractors who came. They were both very nice to me. The furnace guys were clean and were worried about getting dirt on my carpet. Also, they didn't talk down to me and I was treated awesome. It wasn’t the first time that they were here. I trusted them and they took care of the issue. They were amazing, quick and efficient.
But what wasn't fine was calling in AHS and trying to find out why I was getting emails telling me that I needed to give $75 to American Home Shield when I gave it to the contractor that came out. So I called and the first person I talked to wasn't very nice to me. He told me I needed to read my contract and that the things have changed. He hung up on me. Then when I called back, I got a lady who was really nice. She told me that they have called each contractor and found out that they did have the money and that they fixed it. Another thing that I mentioned with the first guy I spoke to was that I was still getting emails from AHS saying my plan was getting ready to expire. However, I already made an arrangement to pay the payment on it. Another lady stepped in and it went fine.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I have insurance for when my big appliances go down, like the washer, dryer, and fridge. Over the last few years, American Home Shield's service fee has gone up sky high which I’m not happy about but I’m going to keep going with it for this year and I’ll see next year whether I want to continue with that. When I first started with them, it was 50 dollars per service call which made it really worthwhile to call them when I had stuff to do because it was a lot cheaper than getting anybody else in to repair. But now, the service call is 75 dollars and that’s a lot. Still, I would tell others about them. The older your appliances, the more you’re going to need them.
The last claim I had with AHS was for the fridge. One of the lines on the inside froze and the water was getting to the ice maker but not to the water dispenser. I submitted the claim online because I hate phones. Plus, it was easier and faster to do it online. Their website was pretty easy to use and if they needed any other information, they called me back. The contractor called me very soon after they got the notice and I gave them all the information, so that when the guy got here, he knew exactly what was wrong and what he had to do. He got the line defrosted and cleaned it out. Also, if he needed a part, he had it. Not all of them do that so many of the contractors would just come out and say they got to do this and that, then they order a part and say it's going to be another week. This one didn’t do that and he was really good to which I was very grateful. Since then, the fridge has been working great and it’s right back to normal.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
They are great at taking your money but they are terrible at living up to their end of their contract. It took the threat of legal action and tens of hours of time on hold (telephone) to get them to replace a pool heater. THEN when later received a notice that we needed to renew, we cancelled and they kept taking money out of our bank account anyway. And notice, they don't allow you to cancel online. They make you call in and literally stay on hold for hours (that is not an exaggeration). Absolute SCAM.
Hi Barry
I hate to hear that you've had less than satisfactory experience. A social media specialist will follow up with you as soon as possible.
Thanks
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I have had AHS for several years and have found their customer service and response times drop SIGNIFICANTLY. I can assure when they want your money, they will contact you a million times. However, when you submit a claim or they need to pay a claim, it's darn near impossible to get anybody on the phone or to respond to emails. Most recently I have spent over 5 hours ON HOLD waiting for a customer service representative. In some cases I have had to hang up because I just can't wait any longer. Then less than 25% of the time are they able to help you. Typically they transfer you where you have to wait on hold again. After my contract is up this year, I will not be renewing!
Good morning, Tim. I apologize that you have had to endure such long hold times to get a resolution. A Social Media Specialist will contact you to further assist.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
American Home Shield is a great company that provides proficient service. I called them recently for an AC repair and they handled it promptly. They were able to get a tech here the next business day. Moreover, the AC has been working as expected since the repair.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
The sub-contractors AHS hires to make repairs are terrible and impossible to get in contact with. After constantly getting the run-around, I've had enough! Sent a certified letter of cancellation to all four addresses listed on their website. Also called AHS and after an hour finally got to talk to a representative who said my account was canceled. A week later, I received two charges on my credit card (one for the monthly fee and another $100 service fee for God knows what). Do NOT get a contract with this terrible company!
Raphael
I hate to hear you have canceled your warranty due to a past service request experience. A representative will reach out to you further discuss this matter.
Thanks!
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I filed a claim for my heating system with AHS. I called and gave them my information. I called the company that they referred me on a Saturday but I never got a callback and so I had to follow up with that company who AHS contracted with. I left a message and still, no one ever called me. So, I called again and it so happened that one of their techs picked up the phone. He indicated that he could come out around 10:00 or 11:00 but it was not good for me since I go to work at 6:00 in the morning. I had to leave work which was an hour away from home so that he can fix my unit. He waited for me and that was good but as far as the company itself calling me, I never heard from them. He said that their service, as far as the phone, is not good. So he personally told me to reach out to him as he had a number that called me. I finally got my unit fixed and it was one of those times when it was freezing cold. It was on a Monday around noon.
I have referred four neighbors to AHS and out of four, at least two have complained possibly. One said that she called in regards to a dryer that she just recently purchased. It was a new dryer and it went back and forth for a month. She tried to tell AHS that she felt the tech was taking their money and that that should not have been a big issue but AHS did not listen to her. They went with the tech. It was crazy because she was the one who is paying the warranty bill. Nevertheless, I'm satisfied with AHS since the company that they referred me to was very efficient, however, the company that they referred me to repair my heater situation was closed on a weekend when it was freezing. It wasn't the contractor's fault, it was AHS's.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
AHS has gone well with claims I filed. The air conditioning stopped working and the AC people came out and diagnosed it. Then they put in what's needed to be done with American Home Shield. American Home Shield processed it. And the company ordered the part, and then, they came and replaced the compressor. I believe I filed the claim online and it was easy. But I've done before over the phone filing. It's confusing though to try and get a person over the phone. It takes a while to get through and I go through a bunch of different menus. None of them get to a person for a while, and then, when I finally get a person, they're very helpful.
The technicians have all been very professional too. We've been satisfied. They know what they're doing more than we do. We've been pleasantly surprised at how fast they can get the work done. We've had our garbage disposal replaced and then, we also had a leak in our hot water unit that somehow stopped before the technician got there. But they've all been very quick to come. And they've had the part in their vehicles right then and there. So, not too often do they have to pause and order parts. If one is considering renting out their home, it is worth it to have American Home Shield as their home warranty.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I submitted a plumbing claim with American Home Shield over the phone and the contractor they sent was great. They were timely, did their work well and easy to deal with. Plus everything has been working fine since the repair. American Home Shield is of good value for what you get.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
My recent claim was with the company called Mr. Fixit. The issue was with the air duct, the heat pump. The system wasn’t heating the house like it was supposed to. The tenant called me and told me that the bill he got doubled and was $300. I submitted the claim and the Mr. Fixit guy got in touch with them and I gave them the tenant’s phone number. The tenant called them several times to follow up with them. The guy never came through. So, then I called American Home Shield to complained about the company. I never want to use that company again ever. I tried to speak with someone on the phone. They were very helpful and we resubmitted a new claim. That gentleman contacted the tenant so they’re trying to work out something right now on what date they would actually come in and do the work. I've been with American Home Shield since 2005 and I'm pretty satisfied and I’ve actually turned a lot people onto them.
It would be great if there was a rating system for every company on the website. For instance, like that Mr. Fixit company. Since the guy didn’t follow up or contact the tenant back, I should be able to, by the click of a mouse, give them a 1-star or zero rating and explain why.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
Our broiler stopped working so we filed a claim with American Home Shield online and it went fine. The contractor they sent was also good. He was able to fix the broiler. I’ve actually looked into other warranty companies and compared what American Home Shield has with others and American Home Shield offer the most coverage.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I am seriously considering dropping American Home Shield because every time I have some issues, I would call AHS and fight with them which I couldn’t do anymore. They were trying to get me to sign a two-year contract but we’ve been with them since August of 2004 and have never had issues like the ones we have now. They had people come into our house as if it was their house. They would also tell us that if the guy they sent breaks something, AHS would not be responsible for it, even if they were AHS' subcontractor and not mine. I pay them a monthly fee for them to fix up my appliances. In addition, I contact them via phone 90% of the time and they put me on hold for hours and hours. I’m just sick of it.
I am extremely pissed at the kind of service that I’ve been getting lately. There was a guy who came out recently who didn’t do anything. He supposedly replaced a circuit board in my dishwasher but he never even opened it up. A second tech came in and replaced the circuit board. He had to take it all apart. The same thing happened with the refrigerator. The tech said that they fixed but didn't. They then said that both parts AHS supplied were defective. I was shocked at the kind of behavior I get from their people which was unacceptable.
I am paying Sears a lot more for the contract that I’m getting ready to sign with them. I’d probably have more deductible on the service calls than having to put up with AHS. I believe that American Home Shield is becoming a scam because they keep sending the same guy who does nothing. Moreover, if a customer calls in to complain, AHS tells them to go to hell. In addition, when I called and talked to the customer service rep, I said, “This is the guy who called before. Listen to the recording.” However, nobody did anything about it. When people ask me, I tell them to not take American Home Shield. They ripped me off and charged me money but provided me diddly squat.
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. 5, 2018
Our heat wasn’t working so we went to the computer, typed in American Home Shield in Google, and then submitted a claim. A technician came out fast and he was very awesome, professional, courteous, explained what he was doing, and got the job done. Having a home warranty is very valuable if something goes wrong, and I’ve recommended American Home Shield to quite a few people.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I had to file a claim at American Home Shield because the dryer wasn't working, and everything worked out fine. But what happened with another claim that they didn't cover, which was unacceptable, was that I was in the shower and everything started backing up. I was covered with soap and shampoo and I felt cold water coming up around my ankles. So, I immediately shut off the water. And I noticed that the water was backed up so that it was almost to go over the lip where the tile was and it would've gone on to my carpeting. There was nasty water with stuff floating in it and coming up in my bathtub, and it was also coming up in my toilet. So, I got a washcloth and I dried myself off as much as I could. I called my husband and when he got home, he called American Home Shield.
AHS said that we would hear from somebody within 24 to 48 hours, but obviously, we could not wait. They gave my husband the name of the plumbing company that would be calling us but my husband tried to call them and they did not have a 24-hour line. Then we started trying to find someone that could come and help us immediately. We got someone to come out and a plumber that works in our area was nice enough to come out but he doesn't do that kind of work. But he was able to get the water to recede so that we could, at least, use our toilet. And then, he called someone that he knows, also in the area, and had them come out first thing the next morning, which they did. They cleared the line from the house to the streets.
However, American Home Shield refused to reimburse us. I wrote a letter and sent it to them, and they wrote back and said that we needed to wait for their people to contact us and that they were not going to cover it because we used someone outside of the people that they use. So then, they said I could appeal it. I sent a second letter and I explained everything in more detail. My office also sent copies of the bill from the two plumbers. But there was nothing they could do. It's not acceptable that they don't do business with a plumbing company that has a 24-hour line. I heard it's been good to do business with their people, except that when my husband called the company that was going to contact us within 24 to 48 hours, he just got a recording. We had to take action on our own.
Even though we pay American Home Shield every month for our fee, they just let us down. They've been really good in some claims and suddenly, they've been really bad in others. One thing that we learned early on is not to use their automated system because their automated system is not effective. If you stay on hold, you need to be prepared to be on hold for about an hour to an hour and a half each time you call them. It's unacceptable that you pay money and then if you want them to help you, you have to be on hold for an hour to an hour and a half. That's what my husband did the night with the plumbing issue. My cousin lives about a mile away and he's the one that recommended AHS, and she's canceled them a couple of times too. They're not very easy to deal with.
Ellen,
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.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
We had American Home Shield when we bought our house in Morristown six months ago. We had a heating issue there and made a claim to AHS. We usually start submitting the claim online but we go to phone if necessary. Their contractor came within a week of us reporting it and they were out there fairly quickly. The team that set it up was very good, polite, and took care of the issue. They diagnosed that it was something about a switch. It has been working fine and it is better than before. It was not blowing warm air before and it is now. AHS charges more but we are happy with the experience.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
Our HVAC was making a high-pitch noise and it wasn’t throwing heat right. I called American Home Shield and they got a hold of a heating company. They sent a guy who found out it was the induction blower that was bad and he ordered me one right away. And within a day or so, the part came in and another young man had come out, installed it and did a very good job. At no time at all, we had heat and it was working great. I’m noticing a little bit of noise but it doesn’t do it all the time and it hasn’t affected my heating so I haven’t worried about it. It could be just a bearing getting warmed up.
Also, both the guys who came were phenomenal and they cleaned up after themselves. I would take those two gentlemen anytime. Everything went very well and I was thoroughly impressed this time with the contractor. When they called to say that the service person would be here within a certain window, they were very professional, down-to-earth and they made sure I understood what was going to happen. They treated me right and all it cost me was my $75 deductible. Nobody tried to up charges on me and I was happy with them.
It was a good experience, unlike the plumber they sent when I needed one. I had a toilet that had busted down at the johnny boat on the bottom and I thought I’d save the service person some time so I lifted it off and put it in my truck to haul away. I called American Home Shield and told them what happened and they sent a plumber out. He looked at it and he said I hit it with a hammer or something and did it on purpose, which I didn’t. And AHS wouldn’t pay for the toilet because of what he said.
While he was here, he told me that instead of using American Home Shield, he could fix this and that. He kept putting a price tag on everything he could fix. I told him he was very unethical. I pay $75 for him to come out here and he was supposed to be fixing the problems anyhow. He said he didn't have time to fix them but he would come back. And I could just pay him straight out and he'd fix them. It was ridiculous. I didn’t call American Home Shield at the time because I never gave it a thought, but I was infuriated.
Unlike the HVAC contractor, the plumber was the sole owner and plumber himself, all in one. And it showed when he got here and started to say that he could put a better toilet in and that AHS was not going to pay for the one that was broken. He told me he would show me his product that was supposed to do a better flush job. I told him I didn't want his. It was a train wreck. I couldn't remember who he was but if I ever have a plumbing issue, I would tell American Home Shield not to send him again. That aside, American Home Shield treats me really well when I call them and I don’t have any problem with them. They are very efficient and they do a fair job. I recommended my son to them and he had their contractors several times and he was happy with them.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
The emergency electric supplement didn’t kick on about a month ago. I submitted the claim to AHS online and I got a response within 12 hours. Then, the technician showed up the next day. The contractor was in the area and he made an effort to change his schedule and come to our place. He fixed it and the repair went better than expected. Also, I had another claim about six months ago and the same thing happened. They were very responsive, the same technician showed up and fixed it right away. It has been excellent so far and AHS has done a fine job for me.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
We had a clogged sink. Submitting a claim to American Home Shield was easy and great. We did it online because it was easier to do. The contractor they sent was great and the sink has been working fine since the repair. I've had AHS for about five years and they're pretty good.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I submitted a claim with AHS for my refrigerator since it's falling apart and its ice maker wasn't working properly and they got me connected with a local repair shop. The contractors who came were very good and very well-educated on the refrigerator. They ordered two parts for the motor of the ice maker, but they didn't work. I can hear it working, but it wasn’t doing what it was supposed to do. Then, they replaced some of the drawers on the inside, but they were still falling apart. Before I even got them out of the package, they were falling apart. Maybe it was the glue or how they were sealed, but they just were not working. The quality was not good. The unit that I had was probably a lemon and AHS replaced it.
The reps that I dealt with were very nice. They explained to me what they were going to do as far as replacing the item. They then chose the unit for me but they told me that if I wasn’t satisfied with it, I can look for something different and I can upgrade. So if I wanted something different, I could have gotten it. But I was satisfied with what they had chosen. Get AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
My experience with American Home Shield has been very positive and favorable. I submitted claims over the phone and the experience was straightforward. I haven't had any trouble getting somebody on the line. I may have to wait for a bit but their reps have been very responsive and attentive to my problem. They followed up very quickly and I didn’t have to wait for an inordinate period of time so I was quite pleased with the service.
My most recent claim was on my heating and the contractors came out the next day. I've been pleased that I've had the same company to come out each time. When you have that continuity, the contractors know what they're going to be looking at. The same thing happened last year. I had GE products in my home and when I had a problem, they sent out repair people from the same company. That person was familiar with my appliances so, I liked that. A couple of years ago, they sent me a contractor I was not pleased with and I let AHS know that. And I haven't had that contractor since.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I needed AHS to put a new blower for my furnace. I filed a claim over the phone and I was on hold for almost two hours. Normally I don't wait that long but that was the time when it was so cold all over the world so they were probably getting a lot of calls so I understood that. Once I got through to someone, it was good. The contractors they sent were professionals. They were also good since they had come out for the second time since I didn't have a hole and I had to have someone else do it. The issue has now been taken care of and the unit is working well. I'm satisfied with my AHS experience. I would recommend them, and have done so to a few people. The payment is decent and the service is quick.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
We keep having problems with our refrigerator so we had to call American Home Shield about three times. Each time, they sent out someone to try to fix the problem and they continued to send someone out until the problem was fixed. We were really satisfied with them. Whenever we have a claim, we usually call them any time of day. We then get to their automated system and we tell them what the problem is. And then, they'd call back in a few hours to tell us that they have someone they have contracted to do whatever the problem is and give us an appointment date. And then, the technician would call us and let us know when they're on their way and then we had to wait. With our refrigerator, they told us that the earliest that they could get out was a week. But we called back and explained to them how important it was that we had our refrigerator. So, they got someone out within a couple of days to fix the problem for us.
We had to take everything out of the refrigerator and put the food in a cooler until we could get it fixed. Most of the time when the technician came out, he tried to fix the problem, turn it back on, and then he would do something else in the next three or four days. We had to call up and go through the process all over again. So, I did lose some food in the process of getting it fixed. But so far, they had it fixed. Overall, AHS has been helpful to us and our experience with them has been great.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
Years ago, I had a very good relationship with American Home Shield. Then I signed up again and I didn’t have too good of a relationship. I had a little leak in a filter by the pool and I kept calling and calling but they kept putting me on hold. They said, "We'll get back to you." But I never spoke to them and never gave it a courtesy to come back. For a half hour I sat on the phone and there was nothing but music. I had to have somebody else go through different channels to finally get somebody to come out and do that work. I turned over to my daughter and they somehow got directly with somebody and within two days the problem was solved. He was very nice, did a good job, fast, knew what he was doing, and perfect.
I had AHS for many years before with no problem. I picked up the phone, called up, gave them the problem, they called me back, told me they're sending out a repairman and at that time it was just $65.55. But since I signed up again, I had nothing but problems. Also, now, it's $75 for a call and that was it. If I have a problem, I don’t want to have to go through this again. That was a very raw experience. I'm thinking very seriously of continuing because I think my contract is up. I was dissatisfied with my experience.
I understand your concerns with the service you recently experienced to have your pool filter repaired. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve the issue.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I have used American Home Shield one time since I've had them and it has been a nightmare. I cannot talk with them on the phone. I was trying to submit a claim for my garage door opener and I waited an hour one day and then an hour and a half another time. When I got a little perturbed about it, the rep said, "Hang on a second. I'll get right back to you." But, she put me on hold and I thought that she did it on purpose just because. However, the claim went well. Once they got the work done, the people that they got had been good.The techs came out so I paid the $100 service fee through the computer because it was next to impossible to talk with anybody. The garage door people were good and they took care of it but I still got a bill for the $100 which I already paid. Another thing was that my service for the first year went up by $4. I haven't been able to get a hold of them and it went up $4 and nobody can tell me why.
I tried to call them regarding the $100 and I did get through one time. The rep told me not to worry but I still kept getting the bill on my email so I got on my computer on my bank site and I called up where I paid it. The bill was paid and I made a copy of it. I got the bill they sent me and I turned in the bill and I mailed it to them. Finally, on February 1st, I got this letter saying, "Thank you for contacting American Home Shield. This is to verify that your contract has been cleared of a past due trade call fee due on your dispatch number by Overhead Garage Doors. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused".
There's absolutely no reason for American Home Shield nowadays because some of these other places I've called have a deal where you can put your phone number in there and they'll call you back. You don’t have to stand there on the phone for an hour and a half. That's just crazy. Also, I had to have the contractors come back out and adjust it but they gladly did it and I had no problem with them. I would tell my friends to get somebody else. One of the things that I thought was very strange about this was that when I Googled the best home insurance deals, they were one of the best. However, I wouldn't recommend them to anybody.
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. 5, 2018
I’ve been with AHS for many years and they have bought me a new microwave oven, a dryer, and a ceiling fan. I recently submitted a claim because my bathtub was draining slow. I didn’t have anybody to come out for five days. But when the contractor came, he was on time. I had some remodeling done and the technician said this happens all the time. It got some crud in there when they were working on the lines and we were putting in new fixtures. Eventually, he got the tub draining well.
The only thing I would ask AHS is that when we call in, they should answer the phone so I would be able to talk to a person. One time, when I was trying to get all the details worked out with my microwave oven, I stayed on the line for an hour before I spoke to anyone. By the time they get on the phone, I forgot what I was calling about. And when I call in for a service call, they’re more worried about the credit card than anything else. Every month, I pay for service and I know they try to do everything electronic and automatic, but we seniors don’t want the plain, old system.
Also, having to wait an hour on the phone to talk to them to get all the particulars worked out was ridiculous. I’ve wondered whether they would allow me to buy a new microwave. They only responded after I bought the microwave and sent the receipt. I then got my check and things went fine. But they need a lot of help. And they should elevate their music because they play the sorriest music in the world. Nevertheless, I’ve recommended AHS several times. In fact, two of my daughters got AHS.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
Our refrigerator just stopped working, it burned and I don't know how that happened. We made a phone call to American Home Shield and the contractors who came to check it were fine. They told us it needed to be replaced. My husband dealt with everything with the guy that came to the house and everything was fine with the claim. However, when we reported our dryer being messed up before, the contractor who came said that there was a clog and that it needed to be cleaned, but they couldn't do that for us. We needed to get somebody else. And when we actually moved the dryer, the hose was bent. So, I don't know why they didn't do anything. Also, we called to have some service done on the appliances and it took forever. One time, I was on the phone for almost an hour until I finally got somebody. Those were my disappointments so far. Otherwise, they've been very reliable.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
We had an air conditioner problem and American Home Shield sent us some company out and said that our coil was bad. We didn’t think the coil was bad so we questioned it but just said okay. Then, they wanted to charge us to fix the coil and they also wanted to charge us extra money to do all kinds of other stuff so we said we didn’t want to do that.
Then we contacted American Home Shield about replacing the coil and they wanted to give us 300 bucks to replace the coil, but we can’t buy a coil for anywhere near that amount. They gave me some lame excuses that they buy so many that could get it at that price. We talked to Lore’s Air Conditioning Company and they said they can’t do that. We complained and it took a lot of complaining for them to send another company out. It turned out it was not the coil. The other company came out and fixed the problem with no money out of our pocket. Everything went smooth.
Then, we had a problem with the heater. We asked never to do business with the original company again. We have no issue with them except they were trying to gouge me. I didn’t know what they were doing and they were rude. American Home Shield told us that they would not send this company out to us but who did we get? We got that same company. So then we called back and went round and round. Finally, they sent the other company out to do the job.
It was a horrible experience because we had to go days arguing with them without us having heat or air conditioning at their respective times of being broken. Overall, they are satisfactory but the issue has really tarnished my image of American Home Shield. We've been with them for at least about eight years or so or longer and we have two different policies with them. But we’re considering going somewhere else and thinking about not renewing because of this.
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. 5, 2018
My experience with American Home Shield has been good but I still have an issue with my aerobic system. I talked with American Home Shield's rep about my claim and then I sent them the quotation that the aerobic installer service gave me to correct it. I paid $140 for the option to take care of all the aerobic system but the rep said that they do not cover the septic system and that they just cover my ejection pump on the septic system. Over a period of time, the seals between the different sections going down into the ground to the tank have become unsealed so when it rains hard, the water runs into the tanks. The water pump pumps out the water but the water runs right back in there so it runs almost continuously and they said that it's not anything that the contractor do. The pump did go out and it was replaced so that was good.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
My AC wasn't working and it kept aggravating everybody because it's hot at night. We called American Home Shield and they sent someone out right away. The tech guy came and worked on it, and it worked for awhile. Then it got too cold and it froze up and stopped the other night. He came in yesterday and said something about the unit was no good. He talked to me and explained things to me and my daughter. He did very well, and they're usually right on time. The AHS reps were very nice and I've recommended them to several people.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
My recent claim with American Home Shield was excellent. My dryer is now running fine. I went online to tell about my issue then I got an email the next day. I got a call from the repair facility \and told me that they'd be there on Tuesday. My wife was home when they went here and she said everything went fine. The contractor was very polite and professional. He looked at the machine, did some troubleshooting, knew what was the problem, repaired it, and put it back together. I would definitely recommend AHS to anyone who was looking for a home warranty. Keep up the good work and excellent customer service.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I go to AHS's website to submit claims and then because I know who the vendors are, I call them. But AHS usually gets back to me within the same day if I make a request and their reps have been great and very helpful. Also, I manage a lot of property so typically, it's rental and I just give the contractors access to take care of their business. But I have interacted with them before and they're great. All my plumbing claims are always great and Dean's Plumbing takes care of business.
The only problem is there are minimal vendors available that do the work in our area. Some of them are great and some of them, not so great. So, it depends who the vendor is. Sometimes, you don’t have an option and there's a couple of vendors that don’t return phone calls and that are not very good at all. If I get those ones that are supposed to do the work for me, I just call American Home Shield and tell them I don’t want that person, like with their electricians. If it's an electrical issue, it tends to be an issue. But everyone does the best they can. All in all, it's a good experience. And I think it's a great investment and everyone should have one. I try to get all my people that buy real estate and they always get one. Also, I manage over 100 properties and I tell them to buy it. When something major goes wrong, you're going to wish that you had some kind of insurance plan in place and it's not that expensive.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
When I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone, my interaction with their representatives was awesome. It was a plumbing issue on my sink and the company that came over was phenomenal. Their people were very courteous and professional. They got the job done within minutes. And since then, I had no issues. Overall, I've always got good service from American Home Shield. All their reps have been good when they spoke to me on the phone. I have sent 10 people to them already, telling them AHS has helped me save money right on repairs. Out of that 10 I sent, some have signed up and used them and they were happy. They have told me that American Home Shield had saved them.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
One of the coils of my electric stove went out so I filed a claim with American Home Shield online and it was fairly easy. From when I filed the claim to when the contractor came out was around a week and a half. The contractor was very polite and very nice and he knew what he was talking about. But I had to reschedule the installment of the piece. He told me that he would have to send the claim to American Home Shield and they would have to order it.
And then they were saying that they received the part from American Home Shield already and that it would be replaced. Everything with American Home Shield has been good. When my stove about two years ago they gave me a list of different kinds of stoves that I could get from them because they had to replace the whole stove. And we ended up getting a GE appliance.
With the blue stove they were able to order the part but the technician was just telling me that it keeps happening. It's costing them more money to repair the stove than it is to actually just replace it. But until then I guess I have to wait until it keeps breaking. But I recommended AHS to a couple of people. When you're a home owner you don't intend for appliances to break. But one thing I've learned is when one thing goes wrong 500 other things go wrong so it's always something good to have.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
My furnace went out, so I was cold taking a shower in the morning. I called American Home Shield to submit a claim, and they’re always nice. They got somebody out early the next day. He came out quickly, and got it done quickly. Now, I’m nice and warm. I’ve had American Home Shield for 17 years, and I’m satisfied with them.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
My garage door wouldn't close. It will go down partially and come back up. I called American Home Shield. I have been with them for many years and the customer service has always been right on time and within 24 to 72 hours, somebody is calling. I’ve never had any complaint. I’m very gracious about that and as long as I can afford to continue service with American Home Shield, I will. However, I don't like Greenway in my house. They weren’t very considerate of me. They replaced the hot water heater and they messed up. I had to buy the pan for the hot water heater, which I didn’t mind, but at that time, I didn’t know that it was my responsibility. And when they took the pan out, it’s straight beside the place where it sits and then never came to replace the wood.
When I called to report that, the manager from Greenway was very rude to me. I also called American Home Shield about it. At first, I was complaining why should I have to buy the pan and they explained to me that it wasn’t covered, that that was my responsibility and I understood that, but it was just the way they had to remove the pan from the area that it sits in. The contractor had to come back out. He's a nice young man and it didn’t take him a good minute to fix. He fixed the motor and I didn’t think anymore to have him to look at the door opener on the garage for it to go up and down and then I forgot to ask him to look at the outside of the garage where the security code that I have.
Instead, I have to keep a remote in my hands to open the garage where you punch in your code. It doesn’t work, but I don’t worry about that. He came back again and fixed that. It was just screwed behind the pad. I really like him. His name is Justin and he just told me if I have any more problems, just call him. The most important to me is having an insurance on your family because you'll never know when something might break. So I told many people about American Home Shield. To me, American Home Shield is the best.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I had a little bit of an unusual experience with AHS when I filed a claim for my microwave. I tried to get some help at the beginning and the problem was we couldn't find somebody in our local area to take care of the claim because I'm in a somewhat rural place. I had to look for somebody myself. When I found one, they told me they were a representative for American Home Shield and that cleared everything up quickly.
The contractor diagnosed the problem, made the contact with AHS and let them know what was going on. A part had to be ordered and it took a little while for that to come. As soon as that was done, the contractor came and got the microwave fixed and it has been operational. But I'm keeping my fingers crossed because it is getting out there and aging.
Working with representatives who are already part of the AHS system is so much easier. It's wonderful when they have someone they've worked with already. But when I get somebody who I just have to find on my own because of where I am, for AHS to work with them and trust them is sometimes a little bit of a heartache. It takes a while and sometimes they ask them questions that are somewhat embarrassing. There was one occasion when I had to find somebody myself. They did the service but AHS just kept challenging them. So when it's somebody that comes from outside their system, that could get hairy. Sometimes, they aren't been able to work out a relationship with somebody in our local. I hope they find somebody that is in the system.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
We've had American Home Shield a very long time and we've usually had some very good experiences. But this last experience with the cold weather was probably one of the worst experiences that we had with them. I was on the phone waiting for almost two hours for someone to call me back and I did that three times. I asked the lady I talked to to call me back because it takes me forever to get through, and she said it was not a problem. I told the last one I talked to that I wanted to talk to their supervisor because I wasn’t happy. And she said, “I'm going to put it in right now in the system telling the first available supervisor to call you.” They have not called me as of yet and this has been quite a long time now.
We realized, of course, that the weather was going to have a big play in this and I understand that, but if someone said they were going to call you back and they didn’t, and then you had to get back on the phone and ask for another hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes, it's very unprofessional. Finally, since I got an authorization for a person that’s not into American Home Shield's system to work on my problem, I got the service that day and the techs fixed my problem. That’s what I was hoping American Home Shield would do, but it was terrible and I was completely disappointed. We had to pay for the whole system which was $488. Then once it was done, the contractor company gave me receipts, I emailed them to American Home Shield and a couple of weeks later, we got a check. American Home Shield was good in the past, but they’ve shown their true colors in a time of real need. I wouldn’t recommend them.
I understand your concerns with the hold time you encountered, the delay in service to speak with a manager and the out of pocket cost to replace your heating system.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I usually call American Home Shield to submit a claim. I had a water leak and when the contractor came out, he told me that he couldn't fix it because the water heater was installed improperly. They didn't do anything and left. I have to consistently shut my water off. American Home Shield told me the name of the company that was supposed to be calling me but that was over one and a half weeks ago and I still haven't heard anything back. And when I call American Home Shield, I'm placed on hold forever.
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. 5, 2018
If I could get logged in, I submit my claims online with American Home Shield. But sometime I have login issues, and if I couldn't do it on their website, I need to submit my claim on the phone which takes a long time. So online is much better because I'd be on hold a lot more when I'm on the phone. I had a claim for one toilet upstairs that had a sewage smell coming out of it and we had to keep the door closed the entire time. We have a septic system so we could smell that through it. AHS sent two technicians out for our claim. The first one told us that they would be early in the day between eight and twelve, so my wife took off from work to stay here. But we were called close to twelve and their rep said their techs would be out towards the end of the day. My wife voiced her opinion that we were told it would be earlier but he said that he couldn't help it.
When two people finally got here, they spent less than three minutes and left. They said that there was nothing wrong with the toilet and there was nothing to fix. Unfortunately, at the time, one of our children had recently taken a go in the bathroom and left some in the toilet. But he did not flush it because we told them not to use the toilet. So, the techs said the turd flooding in the toilet that wasn’t flushed was why we were smelling sewage. They talked to my wife like she was stupid so she was livid. She reported back to the company, then the head person above those techs was called out later. He was wonderful. He came out, diagnosed the problem, and fixed it within a small amount of time. He had been out here once before for something else and he had been nothing but great both times.
Except for that incident, my experience with American Home Shield has always been pretty good and I would recommend them. However, if I have a concern, they usually sub it out to out of town people in Oklahoma City who have to drive all the way to Tulsa to do it when there are people that are here in Tulsa that would work better with the scheduling. My wife used to be here for those repairs and she said that when the contractors come from Oklahoma City, it's almost like they schedule everything else first and we're the last place on the stop before they head back as we are on the west side. But when it's a Tulsa repair person, they're here on time and there never seems to be a problem.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
A fan was running all the time on our heaters and we couldn't turn it off. So, we contacted AHS to see if they could come and look at it. We called and left a message then their called us back right away and set the appointment. She was very good. Then the kid came over promptly and he was excellent. He was precise and friendly. He was also knowledgeable and explained everything to us. Plus, he talked to us at our level because we didn't know anything about any thing at all. He took care of everything and was absolutely wonderful. Since he took care of the problem, everything's back to normal and nothing bad has happened to our heaters.
This is the second time I filed a claim with AHS and it was a good experience. Compared to that, my first time wasn't a very good one. We had a plumbing issue back then and when the guy came out, he said he couldn't go outside and couldn't do this and that. So, we got no help whatsoever and we had to hire a plumber. But this time, I was very happy with AHS and I praise them very well. One time, when I was at Walgreens, the two ladies were talking about their insurance and said that they were unhappy with it. So, I told them to check with American Home Shield and they said they were going to do that.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
I submitted a claim to American Home Shield for my heating and air conditioning. My hot pump kept going out and I had to call them three or four times to get it straight because one technician put the wire in and according to the third guy when he turned around, he kicked it out. But they finally got it straight and it’s now working. The interactions I’ve had with the reps were good. However, I was very displeased when they could not fix my outside outlet because they said that they had to go underground to get the wiring straight when in actuality, the deck was already up. I’d already taken the deck up and they just had to take it under the deck and it was very convenient.
We also had a problem with the payment. Their rep said I didn’t pay AHS that much. Their rep got my card number before the service was done but I saw that the payment that I made while I was on the phone with her has been recharged to me. Other than that, my experience was okay. I'd tell my friends to jump on AHS because they're good to have.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
I got the dual air conditioning and furnaces, and the one for downstairs was freezing up. We called AHS to make a claim but we couldn’t get through on the telephone. The wait time was at least an hour and we had to go online to get it done. Their website was very smooth to navigate, and submitting the claim was very quick to do. But I could not type in a comment to request the previous contractor that we had and I had to take whoever AHS sent me. Piedmont, our previous contractor, was outstanding and knew what they were doing. They called me and told me that they were on their way. They found the problem in 15 minutes, ordered the electrical panel and in three days, they came back and put it on. Everything was up and running well, and I would like to get them back.
When I talked to the lady from the contractor's office that I got coming in this morning, she was a little abrupt and awful sharp. They called the house phone but I’d rather use my cellphone. I asked her if she wanted a number to contact me with, and she said, “No, they’ll just be out between 3:00 and 6:00.” I finally told her that I wanted to give her my cellphone number in case I was out in the yard. She finally took my cellphone, but I didn’t appreciate the way she was handling things. Other than that, AHS seems to be on the ball. They worked with us and we got the payment set up where it automatically comes on my checking account. I was with another company before AHS, and I didn’t like the way they do things so I dropped them. I’m satisfied with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
I’ve been with American Home Shield for 18 years now and it’s been a great experience. But I spend too much time on hold. They can work on the call center. I guess a lot of people called in when they had the ice storm on the East Coast. But we’re here on the West Coast and we were waiting for an hour and a half on hold. But once we get through, the interactions are always great. The website is also very user-friendly and that’s really nice. Plus, the contractors have been great. I would recommend AHS to others.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
The contractor AHS sent in our most recent claim was good. He brought a shower head and installed it. The one I had was leaking and broken and had to be replaced. I wanted a shower head with a spray on it and that little knob on the end where the spray is is very small and my wife doesn't favor that. She likes that rainfall shower head and I wanted an attachment because being not as young as I used to be, I can’t bend over like before. My wife discussed it with them. She was hoping to get a little larger one but the contractor said they brought the largest one they had. They wouldn't be able to do it. They said they couldn’t do anything unless we start over. Despite that experience, I'll recommend AHS. We've been with them for about a year now.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
I submitted a claim with American Home Shield about a plumbing issue and my experience with them was excellent. I made an appointment and I got a fast reply. The plumbing has been working well since the repair. Everything is perfect and good with American Home Shield and I definitely recommend to get them.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
We had a stoppage. I filed the claim online because I couldn't get through to the company. A tech came, went under the sink, stuck something down and said it was all fixed. It wasn't all fixed because when we ran the water for a little while, it started backing up in both sinks. So I bought Drain-O and tried to fix it myself. It didn't work so I called up to have another company come out again because I didn't trust the previous guy. But from what I was told, American Home Shield's policy is to send the same company out. The same guy came out and tried to snake it, but it didn't work. He told me they have to go in through the roof but they don't do that. My husband said, "Forget about this. I'm calling Roto-Rooter." Someone came with a professional snake and everything was fixed $305 later.
It was a lot of time in between that I was dealing with a backed up sink because the contractor wouldn't cooperate at all. It could have been avoided if the guy knew what he was doing and fixed it the first time. He was walking all over the property and looking for another drainage line. It was ridiculous. I've had good experiences with AHS but this was a very costly one. Not only do they charge the $75 to come out but we're also paying $56 a month for the service. I was very upset about spending all that money for the sink and they should have compensated us in some way.
I understand your concerns with the non covered cost that were paid to correct the stoppage issue. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve your experience.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
We submitted a claim to American Home Shield for our drain and the plumber who came out was nice. He said the same thing our septic guy did, which was not what we wanted to hear, but it was accurate. We were crossing our fingers it would be something covered. We didn't think it would be. The only thing that needs to be improved would be the process of getting through on the phone. My mom has dealt with AHS more and she has had a hard time being able to get through on the phone. The online stuff is all well and good but she's not much of a computer person.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
There was an electrical short in my stove recently and I called American Home Shield and submitted the claim. The rep handled the claim and treated me professionally. The contractor who came out was professional too and he solved the problem. I would recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
When I bought my house, the seller bought American Home Shield for me. They came to rekey my doors and it was good. I submitted that claim over the phone and they contacted me via email before they came out and let me know they were coming. My sister-in-law was there when they rekeyed it and she said they were very nice, really quick, and very informative. They also checked in after they got through and made sure everything was okay. I’m pleased with their service. And when my AHS expired, I went ahead and renewed part of it so that I could get some help with some of my big repairs if I needed it.
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