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About American Home Shield

American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider based in Memphis, Tennessee. It offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of coverage, and you can choose either a $100 or $125 service fee. Its plans cover rust, insufficient maintenance, unknown preexisting conditions and faulty repairs, which are often excluded from this type of coverage. AHS is available in 48 U.S. states.

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Pros
  • Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
  • Discounts and promotions available
  • 30-day workmanship guarantee
  • Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
Cons
  • Coverage limits and exclusions
  • Must generally use a contractor from its network
  • Only available in 48 states

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    American Home Shield’s online portal was easy to use and it was what sold us to them. It was also super quick to file a claim. I had a plumbing issue and the contractors sent by American Home Shield sent me a text confirming that they received a request for an appointment and also confirmed the date and time. They also texted me when they were on their way. It was a great interaction. Since the repair, everything was perfect. AHS is worth the home warranty.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    I've been with American Home Shield for about 20 years and I also sell the warranty. When I have a claim with American Home Shield, it's easier to go online and file there if it is only one thing. But I have to call in if the claim is for two items at one time, which is horrible because the wait times are sometimes 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Filing online only allows for one service call for electric, one for plumbing, and so on. They need to have a tab on their website that allows making more than one service call per professional because it would save a lot of phone time, and especially for an electrical issue where one can order three service calls at once and then only need to pay one fee.

    The contractors are usually very professional and very nice when they get here. But the problem is American Home Shield getting them here. There are contractors who don't call or come after the claim was made, so another thing that American Home Shield needs to have is an online request to follow up or call somebody else. One should be able to put online that the contractors didn't come or they tell that they can't come. Because if the contractors don't come, I have to call and that's another 45-minute to an hour and a half wait. Once the situation is resolved, then I don't have to be on the phone. Also, if there's a problem with a service contractor and it's escalated to another level then one should be able to go online and respond online, rather than having to call in. After I call, they'll tell that they'll call back anyway.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Hi Pam,

    I would like to thank you for being a customer of AHS for 20 years and counting. Also, I understand your concerns with the hold times you have experienced as well as the online issue with not being able to add an item to the claim. I would be glad to speak with you and reach a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    The house wasn't getting heated up. The first contractor was a little disappointing because he was in Jacksonville and it will take longer for him to get here. Robert called and asked American Home Shield if the people that put in the unit were still on the listing and they said yes. We prefer for that contractor to come out because they put the unit in and they've been working on it. They swapped out the old unit for another one but it's not a big enough system to keep the house warm. That was what they were able to put in here because the tech said that if we have put anything bigger, it would need rewiring and it wouldn't be covered by American Home Shield.

    We've been great with American Home Shield. The only thing I do have a problem is that they don't refer the same people that had previously done the work. Right now, we have a thing with our refrigerator. We filed a claim and they were supposed to send somebody out. They're coming on Friday but we haven't heard what time they're going to be here. That really confined us to staying home all day and changing our doctor's appointment because we have to wait for them.

    Before, you could put in a claim and they'll say, "This is the day they got. Is this time available for you?" They were here on time like the ones that put in the air conditioner who called after they got notified and they were here that same day. Now, it seems like they are going further out instead of getting some people that are a little bit more local that have done work for them. That's a lot easier than having to wait. Also, nobody calls like they used to and set up the appointments. Other than that, we've been happy with American Home Shield. They are the best investment that anybody can get.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    Our electricity spiked when we had bad weather in our area and it caused problems in our central heating. So I went online and filled out the AHS inquiry. Shortly thereafter, I got an email from them. I also talked with one of their reps, who handled my issue really quickly, and I was told which company would be taking care of the issue and that I will be receiving a call from that company as soon as possible. The company then called that evening and told me that since it was a holiday that day and nobody was working, they would come the next day.

    They sent out two guys and they checked out the heat pump and everything else to make sure that everything was all right. Then, they checked the inside. That's when they informed me that the fuse blew up. They were friendly and professional. They knew what they were doing and went through each checklist to make sure they didn't miss anything. The unit is now working great. American Home Shield is an excellent company. I've been with them for a while now and I've never had any problems. They get in touch with you right away and they explain everything to you. Their price is reasonable as well. And I will recommend them highly.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    American Home Shield has a great service. A few months ago, my heating stopped working. I called them and the person I spoke with gave me a confirmation on my email. The contractor came out the next day. They fixed the heating and everything was nice. We’ve been with AHS for years and we got offers from other people, but we never took them. So far, every time we called, it has been great otherwise, I wouldn’t have kept AHS. I’ve sent a lot of people to them and I just hope AHS stay around a long time.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    We have used AHS twice. Once for the AC, and this was the second time. We needed service from AHS and the guy that came out was nice, took care of the problem and did a good job. We got everything straightened out. That claim was submitted by phone and the interaction with the rep that I spoke with was good. AHS is worth the money. My wife never likes when I invest in stuff like this, but I told her that AHS is a good thing to invest in. She's been happy with the responses we have had from the guys at AHS. Once they make my wife happy, then I'm happy as well. I would recommend AHS to others.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    Our dryer was going crazy, and it would spin and shake and was super loud. My wife submitted a claim to AHS and the contractor came out a couple of days later. The contractor was a good guy and we have no problems with the dryer since then. AHS has been great. I have a property management company, and I do a ton of AHS through work.

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    Claims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    I went online and submitted a claim for my furnace and it was super easy. I just put in my address, then they found my account, and I was able to get right on it. The guys they sent were great. However, it took them two weeks to fix the unit. They had to come out here a couple different times because the furnace was still was not working. They also told me that AHS did not send the part. But, the unit is now good. I am happy that AHS sent people when I needed them and that my claim was covered.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    The heating element was making a big racket and it wasn't blowing any heat out. I made a phone call to American Home Shield because I don't like that online stuff because I can't verify that they received my request. And the lady was really sweet. She said she was going to be as fast as she could, although of course, everybody's furnace is going out on the first bad snow. Surprisingly, I had someone out the very next day. He did a great job. He let me know that it was the motor and that Home Shield won't pay for same-day delivery. He said they could get it in the following day or I could pay for that overnight fee and they'd get it in that night. Then he called me back and said, "I hope it's not too late. We've got it. Can I get it in?" They came in and put the motor in.

    But after that, I still had a couple of issues. It was making a sound and it was almost a high squeal. They came out and adjusted the belt and although it was not as bad, it still made the noise. I called them back and they said they would get somebody out as soon as they could. I said I knew that they were busy and I understood. I had heat so they could take the people who don't have heat first. I just wanted it to be noticed. Nonetheless, I got a call at work the next day. They had somebody in the area and they wanted to know if someone was home. I said no but that I could be there in a half hour. Luckily, I was standing in my boss' office and he heard me talking to them. He told me to go so I told the contractor that I could be there in 15 minutes. They showed up and fixed the problem, and I haven't had any problems since. It was a good experience that time.

    But I have had a bad experience with a contractor from American Home Shield before. But When I called them and expressed my concern, they sent someone else back out. Plus when I called American Home Shield again, they said that the contractor was no longer working for them. They apologized and they said they've had some complaints of people feeling the same way and it only took one for them to get rid of him. They said that if they contract someone, they should be trustworthy. They've done really well and I've had a good relationship with American Home Shield.

    I've had American Home Shield since I bought this house and I've never let it lapse because you never know when something's going to happen. It may be years and I may not use it but home warranty is just like car insurance. You may not need it all the time, but when you need it, you need it. I don't have $1000 or $600 sitting somewhere, and the motor for my furnace was $600. Wouldn't it be cheaper to replace it? But no, if they can repair it, that's what they would do. And that was fine. Paying $10 for a motor is all right with me as I got heat.

    Besides, one time, the washer was dripping water and the dryer had a little crack in the tub. I called and they came out. Even though it was a front loader, they said it was outdated and they couldn't repair it. They scheduled a date for for somebody to bring me another pair out. That was funny to me. The washer and the dryer were newer but they couldn't repair them. But something that was old, they could actually repair. My furnace is called an Armstrong, built in the 70s and still going strong. The motor cost $600 but still going strong. Back in the day, they built things to last. Whereas something in the early 2000s, you can't repair it. Overall, I've had a great experience with American Home Shield.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    We keep renewing with American Home Shield because we like them. It is usually easy and it is affordable. Our home had some older system so having it is appealing. In submitting claims, however, I have called before and they asked me to go and do it online even after waiting on hold, and that was annoying. We recently had a clogged kitchen sink that all the men I know could not unplug. It was needed to be snaked for 20 minutes, and we really liked the plumber that came. The plumbing company called me within two hours. Everybody I speak to is pretty nice. I’m a web developer, so, for me, the user experience is very important and the website is also super, super easy to file a claim, payments, checkup what my coverage is, etc.

    Three or four claims with American Home Shield have all been pretty smooth. However, there have been some less than lovely plumbers in the past, but the one that we just got, Diamond Plumbing, was amazing. I even went to Google and gave them a 5-star review. It’s funny because when I went on to do that, they had some bad reviews. And I thought, “Well, this is the best plumber I’ve ever had. He was super clean.” Snaking a drain can get messy because they have to bring in that machine that sometimes spits oil in places. I’ve had some nasty plumbers. They were physically gross, smelly, or they leave a mess. These guys sent by AHS, on the other hand, were here quickly, and they were clean, nice, and they smelled good like laundry detergent. Since the repair, the sink has been great. I'd tell people who want to make sure they have insurance to do it. We signed up with American Home Shield because a friend told us that in 2014.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    My very first claim with American Home Shield was a very poor experience. It was the policy and procedure's fault. That first one soured us on the whole experience with them but it got better to the point where when our one year that we got with this new home was going to lapse, my wife and I made the decision to re-up and pay the monthly fee. So we are still maintaining coverage through AHS. It's an older house so it helps.

    My most recent claim was a plumbing claim. I had some faucets that were loose and leaking and I submitted an AHS claim on their website. The navigation is pretty easy and it has gotten a little bit better in the last year. Within a couple of days, I had gotten them fixed. There are two things they can improve though. One, the phone wait time with American Home Shield is horrific. It's usually half hour to an hour to get in communication with someone. The only other thing is, although the $75 fee seems fair, if you submit a claim and then a day later, another claim comes up that makes sense with the original one, you have to pay a second fee to initiate a second visit as opposed to just rolling them into the same claim when it makes sense. That aside, the technicians sent by AHS have also been professional, timely and clean. They've had good communication also.

    I would tell others to strongly consider AHS especially if they're purchasing a home that's older. It's ended up saving us thousands of dollars. There's also a peace of mind, especially with an older home, that if something's failing or going to fail, then most likely it's something that's covered. We've had everything from plumbing to electrical, as well as something with our septic system and appliances that they've covered and helped out with. So those have been good and there's a smaller out of pocket fee.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    I was having a plumbing issue. It was going on for two months then, so I called AHS. They told me that I have the option of paying them later but I told them that I want to pay it now in advance. That way, when they come to do the service, I don't have to worry about anything. They’re done, you’re done and everything’s resolved. The plumbing company that came was the company that I always requested because in my mind, they are superior. I cannot say enough good things about them as far as their professionalism, their responsiveness to your needs, and everything. They come out timely like they say they’re going to and they are there to address everything and just be concerned and try to make you feel comfortable about using them.

    I also had electrical companies come out. The first one came to check my track lighting. The guy was very proactive and he did a great job. He was very concerned, like, “This is what we have to check and we’ll find out what’s going on.” When he found out, he told me that he would contact AHS right away to find out what my options are. He took the time to make sure everything was understood and everything like that. The next one, however, was not as great. He came out for the washer and dryer. I told him, “I have a stackable washer and dryer. So, before you get here, you may need help.” He came by himself and told me that he was not moving the unit. That was not the right attitude. But he was able to tell me the problem and the issue was resolved and I never had it again.

    I love American Home Shield's service but their billing system is messed up. I have prepaid a bill, because I paid it when I placed the order. For some reason, they kept sending me texts, as well as physical bills, saying that I was in arrears. When I finally called them, they saw that I actually paid it. One person told me that they were going to straighten it out. Well, they did not. I had to call back a second time. The lady told me, “I see. Well, they didn’t close it out. That’s why you kept getting these bills.” That’s where the issue came in. The nice thing is that me having a credit card ended up being shown on the file with them. By prepaying them, that covered it, so there’s no question if it doesn't show anything on file.

    The first person I talked to didn't understand my problem and my frustration when she told me, “Why don’t you just pay your bill?” I did pay my bill. I kept going back and forth, sort of haggling with her, and she spoke with a supervisor. They got involved, and that’s when they got it resolved. They found out. The second one was very proactive and immediately jumped into action and told me that she sees there's a problem. I explained to her it’s my second time calling. She said, “Let me just look at this right away and get this resolved immediately for you and go from there.”

    There’s always going to be good and bad in anything, and sometimes you’re going to have to deal with the bad when you’re dealing with the good. Right now, I’ve already got four or five people that I have already got to go to join American Home Shield because of my experiences, and they’re all in love with it as well. Do you want peace of mind? Do you want to have someone who will have your back when you really need someone? You need American Home Shield. You don’t have to worry about how much it’s going to cost because the cost factor is like an insurance policy that’s like your health or medical insurance. It’s also difficult searching Yelp or anything else to find out who’s the best contractor out there.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    I was having issues with my sump pump. I put in a request with AHS to have someone come check it out and they had a very reasonable response time. Someone contacted me within 24 hours and came out the following day. The turnaround time has been amazing, especially when I called. We had below freezing temperatures and the plumbing guys were busy with burst pipes, but the time frame it took for them to get to my house was still great. The problem was resolved and I was 100% satisfied. The contractor was very professional and came in the scheduled time frame. Moreover, he was informative and let me know exactly what the problem was. He also showed me what to do if the issue happened again since it was a minor thing that I could have fixed myself. Overall, it was a good experience and I'm happy with the service. I would definitely recommend AHS.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    I had an awesome experience with American Home Shield when I had a claim for an issue with my water heater. The reps treated me well when I called and they asked what they can do for me. I told them my problem and they right away gave me the information I needed. I had a conversation only about the job with the contractor who came, and he did a good job. The water heater was replaced and is now more upgraded than before. I'm very happy and confident that when I call American Home Shield, my problem will be solved. They do an excellent job for a home warranty and I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    We had several issues with our water heater and my boyfriend submitted an online claim to American Home Shield. The contractor came out several times. The first time, he replaced a part. The second, he replaced the water heater and finally he had to install it. He was really nice and always on time. We live out in the middle of nowhere and it didn’t seem to bug him. He really worked hard to take care of the problem and get it resolved quickly. I'd recommend getting AHS.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    My furnace wasn't working. I called American Home Shield and the interaction with the reps was fine. The tech who came was very nice, professional and did a very good job. After the repair, the furnace has been working fine. Having a warranty on my property is very valuable. It’s very comforting to know that if something goes wrong, American Home Shield is there to help. If I have to make a claim about anything in my house like that again, I want them to do it. They were really good. I’m definitely recommending them and told my friends that having a home warranty is a good thing to have.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    We had gotten back from a trip to Louisiana and for some reason, the freezer part of our two-door fridge wasn’t working. AHS' reps were very friendly and helpful, and they answered any questions I asked. I'm good with calling them late at night with less customers on the line. Within a few days, a tech checked out the fridge to see what was wrong and did what he could to fix the problem. But he said to let him know if it didn’t work because it was something he was willing just to see if it will work. We let him know the next day that it wasn’t working. The next guy came and he did whatever he was supposed to do and my fridge is working like brand new. The freezer and fridge get too cold, and we love it.

    My husband and I are retired senior citizens and it is very convenient whenever AHS sets the day for a contractor to come. I'm so glad that I heard about American Home Shield because repairs could have been a lot of money out of my pocket. Before the fridge, I had my Jenn-Air stove that AHS gave me a whole new replacement for. I’ve had AHS since March of last year and this company is the best thing you can ask for. You can't go wrong with them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    American Home Shield is good to have to insure one's property. When I submitted a claim to them online for my furnace, that went well. The contractors came to my rental property and worked on the electric furnace. They did their job efficiently then they took off. The furnace has been excellent since.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    I had a flooding in the house. The water heater cracked, that's what they said it was. I call American Home Shield and they sent plumbers. When they came, there's something in the line, whatever it is that they hook up to, and they disconnected the water. And when they left, water was still running. So I called AHS a few times. They spoke with the plumber and told them that the pressure in the house was what caused it to be running. I had called AHS again for another plumber to make sure that everything with the sink is fine. And when the plumber came in, he saw that the pipes were connected incorrectly.

    I was on the phone with one of the AHS rep and I told the plumber to speak to the rep, and he spoke to him and explained what was happening and the rep told the plumber to correct it, which he did. So that was corrected right away. My home insurance asked me for itemized invoice of what the plumbers did so I'm now waiting for the first plumber to send me the details. Two weeks after, I still haven't received it. My insurance talked to the plumber and they said they'll mail it, but I never got it. Apparently, it was never mailed. I called AHS back and spoke to someone and he said I could be cashed out. I said I'll take the cash out but I'm still waiting to get a plumber to replace the one I have because I'm looking for a detail of what the cost will be because that was what my home insurance is asking for.

    I'm certainly not impressed with American Home Shield. The first that I was told is that I can get my own plumber. And not only that, the replacement cost to me doesn't cover what I have to pay. I've been paying for years and I never had anything with the water heater or anything like that. And now, I'm still looking to find twice as much as what they are offering or more to have it replaced. So to me, that is not acceptable at all. This thing happened on January 2nd. I was in the hospital, my husband had a heart attack. And the call lets me get home quickly because water was coming out of the house. And since then, I've been dealing with this problem.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Hi Mrs. Morris,

    I understand your concerns with your most recent experience to have the plumbing issues repaired in your home that have caused secondary damage. I would be glad to speak with you and help resolve the issues.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    My husband turned the heating on because it was extremely cold that day. He came out of the shower and noticed smoke pouring out of the room where the air conditioner heater is at. So, he immediately ran over there and turned it off and then he called American Home Shield because, obviously, our heater was not working. The contractor was very nice and professional. He got right to the point and found immediately that something in the heater melted and was no longer working and that was the reason for the smoke. He replaced the part immediately and then he ran a diagnostic test on it to make sure everything else is fine. He also gave a tune-up while he was here.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I filed a claim with American Home Shield over the phone for the refrigerator and they told me that they wouldn't be able to commit to come out for a week. But they gave me the number of the person who would be coming out. And when I called them directly they came out the next day. Then they didn't cover what they were supposed to cover as far I was concerned. I called them and they said no.

    The contractor didn't know that the refrigerator would've been covered because I hadn't pulled out the refrigerator and swept the back of the coil although he said that they were fine. He said that they were cleaning up. If they were, it would not have been a problem. But he didn't know if they would cover it because of that. But they didn't cover anything because it basically went down to the circuit. My refrigerator did get fixed but that was a problem that I had because there was an extra circuit breaker that blew that I didn't know.

    Also somebody had come out and I needed a filter. And they said that the technician would replace the filter but I had to pay for the filter, which was fine. The technician came out, pulled the filter out and said, "You don't really need it," and took it out. The next time when they came for the heater they said that it wasn't covered because there was no filter and it was dirty.

    I was just going to discontinue the service and I just never have. But I think that I will when my contract is up for this year. I called around to check on other companies and it's hard for me to decide whether I should bother to do that or just put the money aside. I know that they were a lot more expensive as far as their service cost than the other companies I checked with.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    The water wasn’t getting hot. I called up American Home Shield and made a claim with an automated service. The technicians were willing to go out the next day, but because of the way the tenants' scheduling was, the technicians came out three days later. Everything went out good and they were able to fix it the first time. I recommend them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    My husband went to get something out of the freezer to cook and everything was soft. Our freezer didn’t freeze. I called American Home Shield the next day because I had to throw everything out. Submitting that claim was good. However, I wish I could speak to a representative when I call instead of automated as there is something about an actual human contact which is nice. I also don't like to do it online. Nevertheless, the contractor sent was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He introduced himself, dressed appropriately, and had a well-marked vehicle. He did great, but my freezer has to be on high to get it to freeze. This is my second repair on this particular refrigerator and it’s fairly new -- it’s about two years old. I’ve already spent $200 on copays for this unit. Now, I got to spend another $100 if my freezer is still not working. But, I don’t think it would be the contractor's fault.

    Nevertheless, it’s good to have the insurance in case there’s a big repair. But for the little repairs, I’m not saving much. They might want to reassess their call fee. If you have something repaired and the total bill is $150, but we have to pay a $100 of it, what exactly are we saving? Because if we took that monthly fee from American Home Shield and added it to our $100 copay, we would have been able to cover the repair. They should have it to where it is adjustable on what they are being called out for. They are being called out for a fridge that isn’t working properly. I can see it be more like a $50 fee. If I’m calling somebody out for air conditioner or heating, then I can see the $100.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    Our furnace wasn't working. It would only come on once in a while and while its fan was working, no heat was coming out. We then submitted a claim for it with AHS, and the contractors they sent out did a good job. They identified a problem that a previous person may have made and corrected the real problem of the furnace. The performance of the heater since then has been good but today we noticed that there is moisture underneath the furnace area so my wife is going to call back to see what's going on there. But overall, my experiences with AHS have been good. It tends to take too long to get service but they get things done. Even if you pay $75 monthly, it's a peace of mind thing. I'm probably paying more than I have to, but at least it would be covered if I have a bigger problem.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I had a very bad experience with American Home Shield the last time I submitted a claim and it took me a long time to get it straightened out. The claim was for the furnace and I was very unhappy with the company they sent out. Two guys came out who cut some wires in the furnace, said it was okay, and left. But it went out and I called AHS back.

    They sent three gentlemen this time. They turned the furnace on and listened to it. They said everything sounded okay and that it was just the way I was setting the thermostat. So they put a new thermostat on and they left. Sure enough, my furnace went out and this was before Christmas. I called American Home Shield and told them my problem. I was very unhappy with the lady there that contacted me. I told her that I was out of heat and she said, "Well, there's nothing we can do about it. You'll just have to wait until after Christmas." I told her it was an emergency and I put it as such so I'm sure they can expedite it.

    I got a hold of a lady from the solution department and she was very nice to me. I told her the experience I had and she apologized and said they were going to send somebody out which won't cost me. They're just somebody they call in these cases. After having five people come out, a gentleman came out the day after New Year's. I was up without heat here for about four days. He apologized that he couldn’t get here sooner and he said he didn't get all the message. But he fixed the problem for me and he said that what the other company told me was ridiculous and not true.

    One company tried to tell me that I had to take the whole furnace out. Then, I found out through my neighborhood association that they're telling people the same story. They were also saying that it's something that you have to pay for. Also, if you get on the computer and look through some of these old calls, they have different companies and this seems to be going on quite frequently with Home Shield lately.

    The lady down the street had AHS too and she had to let them go because these same two guys came to her and she said they just messed her up, so she got rid of the whole company. All these people are getting the same thing that I am getting where if they fix it at all, you have to pay the bill. They did pay my bill for me but they did that after this other lady got it straightened out. They've been a good company in the past. I don't know what happened to them. I guess I just got the wrong crew this last time. But I was very unhappy with them and I'm very dissatisfied.

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    Hello, Lois. I apologize that you had so many different issues with that furnace. Seems like there were too many hands in the pot. I am glad to hear that the final technician did resolve the problem. We will have a Social Media Specialist contact you to discuss your concerns.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    The dishwasher wasn’t working and it had something to do with the outlet. That was my one claim with American Home Shield and I did it over the phone. They were very professional and they told me they would take care of me. They were very good. They set up the right time and the gentleman was here on time. He was very pleasant and friendly. He told us not to worry and that he would take care of the problem. He knew what he was doing too. He searched it out, found out what the problem was and took care of it. I haven’t had any more problems with the dishwasher since then. It was a very good experience and I would recommend American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    We recently filed a claim online with American Home Shield for our heater that wasn't working. I ended up going to the website because I couldn’t get through to anyone on the phone. We were without our heat for over a week. The second contractor that came out was courteous. He came in to take a look at everything and the heater is doing good now.

    The service folks that have come out have been good, but we've also had a number of instances where we had folks that came really late at night, past dinner time. With the different communication approach, some contractors were not as professional. We actually requested once to have somebody else to come out. I have been noticing too that I end up going online because I can't get through on the phone. But there aren't specific detailed options online either. It doesn’t get into what the problem is so I've been in a situation wherein I've had a technician and then we had another technician out. I would recommend to others that they check out a couple of places before settling on American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I had clogged toilets so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield and it was easy. I just called them up and the contractor came out and fixed the clogged toilets. He was nice and everything is fine now. The toilet has unclogged. I'd tell others that I got a good plan from AHS and that they have good service, they come out fast and I'm happy with them.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    The technician sent by American Home Shield was really good. He even helped us with a couple of other things and answered some of our questions. But he said that they can't repair my microwave. Apparently, there are no parts to be bought so it's going to be replaced. But they said that that they need to contact someone to find out what it was. They gave me a number and I called it but I couldn't get through. It didn't seem to work right. And then, they put me on hold and I couldn't do that so I waited a little longer then I called again. The last phone call was about an hour but I know it was Christmastime and I understand everything that's going on back East. Other than waiting, the phone calls were very pleasant. Finally, I got an email from them, saying that they are replacing the microwave and asking me about the dimensions of it. I would tell others about American Home Shield and tell them to get it.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    Submitting a claim to American Home Shield was easy. Almost a month ago, I had a problem with the hot water heater. The person who came out spoke English, was pleasant, and took care of the problem. It took a couple of days because they had to order the hot water heater but otherwise, it was great. Recently, I had issues with the toilet which they fixed. And I did have sink foaming and they fixed it too. And both were fine. I've been very happy with American Home Shield. There was only one time in 34 years that I've had a problem and I didn’t agree with them regarding my heater in the garage unit. They said that the coils needed to be cleaned and that was in a sealed unit. I had that one for 24 years and they wouldn't replace it. But I wouldn't be with American Home Shield this long if I had problems with them all the time. So, American Home Shield is great and I'm very satisfied with them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    We had a minor gas leak and we needed to have our furnace repaired. It’s difficult to contact American Home Shield. I don’t think their number is staffed 24 hours a day so when you make the call you’re kind of left up in the air. If the furnace had gone out we wouldn’t have been able to have anybody give us a call from the service people until their people got a hold of them.

    But if they could always have the same contractor that we had the last time I would love it. I don’t like being switched around between contractors. This time we got Aerotek and I wish they could always be the contractor we get. We had them before when they first moved in here and then for a while AHS wasn’t sending calls to them and now this time it went back to them for some reason and I’d prefer to have them if we can have them. Generally we like AHS very much. We’re very happy to have them and it’s good to have the service.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    A month ago, I was without a heating so I called American Home Shield. They called the people that we used in the past and the contractor came within that same day. It was pretty quick. They got it partially fixed. Then they had to come back the next couple of days because they had to order another part. Everything was good.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I still have an ongoing service for the pool because one pump broke and their contractor came here, and then the second pump broke and it has been leaking. So, that's in progress. And then I have one claim for the water heater but I’m waiting for the contractor that always tells me he’s going to call me right back but it did not happen. I know they are busy, but I’m going to bug him because this is a tankless water heater and he needs to shut off the water completely.

    I submitted my claim on the phone for the second one and I stayed there for a long time, around 45 minutes. I wish they had an option online that would let you add a claim just like the one for the pool. However, the online system only has new claims, but it’s not really a new claim if the contractor has not shown up yet and if something breaks in the meantime for the same system. Also, it doesn’t give you an option to see more details regarding a claim. I wish they can fix that. That’s my only complaint, otherwise, AHS is great. It is a really good company and I would recommend them. Compared to what I had before which was a major homeowner’s insurance, AHS is a lot better. I already talked to my daughter that has my previous company, and she said she’s going to AHS when her contract expires. I would tell my friends to get AHS too.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    Both of the representatives I spoke to were very good and knowledgeable. I had a claim with a sink faucet and the technicians installed a new one to replace the old one. Their work was excellent and I never had problems out of Home Shield at all. They're very professional.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I called an AHS rep because I need to have my toilet repaired and it was a very good experience. The contractor was very good as well as prompt. He gave me a call before he got here. He said he had finished the previous job earlier than expected and that he could come then. I’ve used American Home Shield for over 20 years in the different cities that I’ve lived in and have suggested it to friends. I haven’t had a problem with them as far as getting someone out whenever I had an appliance that needed repairs.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I had a problem and I thought it will go away but it didn’t. A week after it started, I called American Home Shield and filed a claim. And then, I called the company and then they set up an appointment and sent someone over. The technician was a nice gentleman and he did a good job. He changed the parts and fixed my problem within half an hour. I have dealt with American Home Shield twice and my experience has been good.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I've had problems with AHS in the past on my AC unit. I was supposed to have the top plan then but they told me that I had to pay $1,000. I wasn't going to pay them that because I was paying them constantly so I got somebody else to do the work. I considered dropping them then but I got them back because I needed to have some kind of insurance. For my most recent claim, however, I was satisfied with what they did. I called and submitted a claim for my heating unit. The rep that I spoke with was good. She immediately processed my claims. The contractors they sent took care of the job, cleaned up after themselves and then left. I asked them for a written contract so they wrote one up and gave it to me. Since the repair, the unit has been doing well.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    American Home Shield was going to send somebody out for our oven, and it was within the 48-hour time frame they respond, but we were on the outer ridges of his area. There was an appliance contractor that we have used before and they were just in the next town, so we requested for them. American Home Shield canceled the first guy, gave the job to this next guy, and he came out that afternoon and the service was good. The tech told us to wait, use the breaker switch, leave the oven off, and then after 30 minutes, reset it and see how it works.

    The problem could have been a power outage, and the oven went off completely as all the power went out in the house. I've got a standby generator which usually works but that was overloaded. The oven had a little sign on it that it cannot communicate with the upper oven, so when the power came back on, I just hit the button and everything seemed to be working fine. But the tech said he would check back with us if it happened again because it could be the board. He was even surprised that there was no serial number in the oven to give us some kind of a date. Overall, the service with American Home Shield varies from time to time, but they always got to be reached.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I submitted a claim for a leak over the phone and the American Home Shield reps handled it fine. They're pretty responsive. Also, the contractor was good. He was on time and it was a minor repair but he was prepared with everything that he needed. His work was successful and he was out of there in 30 minutes. I've used American Home Shield three times now since we bought the house and each time has been a good experience.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    We had some unusually cold winter in Louisiana and my heat pump froze up. When it stopped producing heat, my wife got online with American Home Shield and made a claim and requested if somebody can check the unit. It was 8:00 that night and we got an email that same night saying that the claim was processed. The next morning, we received another three emails. Then somebody called me at around 9:00 in the morning and said that somebody would be here within 24 hours. About an hour later, the local rep who represents American Home Shield in Louisiana called from Lafayette, which was about 18 miles away, and told me that they were going to be here the following morning. He then asked when the problem happened so I told him. I also told him that I had my friend, who is an air conditioner guy, check out the issue and I wanted to make sure.

    The tech did his own independent study and confirmed my friend's assessment. An electronic board was not working right but the tech didn’t have the part because it was an old unit so he had to come back the next day. A different guy came back with the part and fixed the unit, which ran fine afterward. Then I gave him $100, which was my deductible. It's unfortunate that the repair took two days, whereas if I hired a local guy, it could have been fixed right away.

    Even though the contractor came from Lafayette, they shop it around like a national company. It may not have been mighty cost effective but if American Home Shield could use actually local people and businesses who could have come and fix my issue then it would have saved me 24 hours. It has warmed up enough where the air conditioner was needed and I didn’t need the heat pump part of it. But if they knew what board and unit it was then they could have known that they didn’t have the part in stock and that they needed to order it. Still, it was very good service all in all. And the response time in terms of getting the appointment set up was very good.

    I was skeptical at first so I was glad to be able to use American Home Shield on something that wasn't so critical to see the timeframe. It worked out and we were satisfied. I've told a friend that American Home Shield is good and they service all the appliances, the pipes, and air conditioners. However, one has to know that their appliance might be out for a couple of days while the contractors make an assessment on whether it could be fixed or if a new one is needed.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I love submitting a claim with American Home Shield. I do it online and it's very easy. Normally, they'd respond that they got it within a couple of minutes and usually the technician would call me within the same day. Recently, I didn’t have hot water so I called AHS and the techs they sent showed up on time. They fixed the item the first time they were here and I was very pleased. We found out that the pipe was frozen coming in to the hot water tank so, they really didn't have to fix anything. I just had to power up a pipe and now the heater's working good. Overall, AHS was very responsive and very easy to deal with.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I've had my house for 15 years and have called American Home Shield four times. Three out of those four experiences weren't bad. However, recently, my toilet and my bathtub overflowed due to doing a wash in the washing machine. There was a clog in the line so my bathroom in the hallway was flooded. I called and was on hold for an hour to be able to process the claim. But once I got a hold of them, things were very quick.

    Three days later, SWAT Plumbing came out. Initially, they told me that they wouldn't cover everything, but once they contacted American Home Shield, AHS covered everything. The contractor then took the toilet out, snaked the drain, put the toilet back on but didn’t put it on correctly. A guest of mine used it and his got all wet. It was a mess. And now, I'm having to replace the wax ring and the hardware for the toilet. I called American Home Shield to have the contractor come back. But they wanted me to make a new contract and pay another $75 to have that contractor come back out to fix his work. I told them to cancel it. I would just pay the $11 and do it myself.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    We've had an ongoing plumbing issue for about seven months now. It’s in a weird spot so we had to have American Home Shield send a few technicians to work on the little trap underneath the bathtub shower combo. There was a leak right in the connection and because of where the floor joists were, it was very hard to get into. The original company AHS sent said that they needed a special tool and just gave us the runaround. When we called American Home Shield's customer service, they said, “We’re so sorry. We’ve had issues with them so we’re going to go ahead and get another plumber to come out.” The second company that came out was much better than the original place AHS sent and did a really good job. They came out twice and took care of it. They were customer service oriented and explained everything to us as well as our tenants.

    Most of the time, I put the work order in and add all the information on the computer. My wife deals with the rest and I just get filled in. I recommend getting American Home Shield to everyone, even my sellers if they are buying a house as it’s like an insurance policy. Moreover, you don’t know the condition that somebody else left the house in. A pipe might burst three weeks after you move in. It gives me a little peace of mind that in the middle of a snowstorm, I can call AHS and they’ll get somebody to come out. I don’t have to sit there and go through the Yellow Pages to look for somebody and hope that the reviews online aren’t skewed.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I called American Home Shield for my dishwasher. They were polite and to the point. It was a quick call and everything was fine. The company that they hired called me and I set up an appointment. The technician was terrific and got the job done. I have recommended American Home Shield to several friends.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I called American Home Shield to submit a claim as I had an issue with the washer. I waited for an hour but nobody picked up the phone so, I did it online. It was very frustrating but then after I went online, it was pretty fast. That same day after I filed the claim, the contractor called me and then after two days, they came over. They were very friendly and they fixed the problem quickly. They came for two things and then they had to order a part for the dryer. So, they went and ordered that which came after a week. They did something so I was able to use the dryer until the new part came in and then they came and changed it. It has been working good since the repair. However, it was a challenge to get somebody on the phone. I had a question and I didn’t know if I had to pay the contractor when the part gets back or before the part get here. There was nobody to talk to.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    Our heater was making a loud humming noise and the outside was squealing. It was the coldest days we had in forever. When I called AHS, the young lady that I spoke to didn’t put it in as an emergency so, I had to wait. It was a Friday when I called and then on Monday, the guy said he couldn't come until Wednesday and I was like, "Are you kidding me?" It wasn't expedited. But the contractors that came out were fine. They were on time and were very professional. It turned out there was a piece that had to be replaced. But I had to call and they had to come back out because the piece they put in was a bad one and so then they had to replace it again. It's fine now.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    Online submission of claims to American Home Shield is awesome and very user-friendly. Then I receive an email telling me that the contractors are gonna contact me within 24 hours and they do. I love that. The contractors who have been sent out were always on time, very professional, and do what they need to do. They provide good service and I like that they're top-of-the-line. I had a claim for the filler valve of the water tank and the repair was awesome. It works great afterwards.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I made a claim for an electronic board in a washing machine. American Home Shield ordered it, brought it out and it's been working fine ever since. The contractors seem to work well. The last time they came out, they gave us a range of times and it was near the end of it but they were within that range.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    AHS is a great company to do business with. Within the last 18 months, my refrigerator went out. The guy came out on Monday and took a look at the unit and on Tuesday, AHS called and told me to go pick out a new refrigerator since it was more cost-efficient for them to get me a new one. They also told me to make sure it has the features I already had and to call them with the model number and they’ll have it shipped to me. A girlfriend came over and told me that I must have spent a fortune on my new fridge but I told her that it only cost me the deductible on my insurance. She asked what my insurance was, which is AHS, and signed up for it when she got home. They also sent out a pool guy for my worn-out multiport, the spider gasket and the hard gasket just underneath the port handle. I called him Tuesday and he was here fixing it today.

    However, three months ago, I had AHS replace the brain part of my pump, the electric part of it, not the impeller. The pool company that had replaced it, I found out, did not hook it up properly. So, every time it got on it was cutting off the electricity to its end of the house because it was sawing the breaker. Had my house not been made of stone, it would’ve caught my house on fire because it was sawing a short out. I realized what was going on when I walked out there when it did it. My brother is an AHS contractor and he told me to just keep calling them and to make them come out. AHS sent out another pool guy out, but he told me that he doesn't service the kind of pump that I have. I diagnosed what the problem was and called AHS again and told them to send me an electrician.

    The electric guy who came out was the one who told me that it was incorrectly hooked up and that the pool company who did the job has obviously never hooked up such part before. Plus, they didn't put a long enough electrical cord, to go all the way, since it has to be permanently wired in. And so, it was making it pull on it. He also told me that it was getting ready to put a hole through my pump because it was shooting a spark. He then fixed it and it has been wonderful ever since. I, however, paid another fee for that visit, which I still object to doing. It took us more than 90 days to figure out what was going on because when the work was done, it was at winter time and my system comes on automatically if the temperature drops below 32 degrees so it doesn’t freeze up.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    I had a filter with damaged internals so I called the American Home Shield and they sent out a company to replace them and fix it. The technician was out here in two days and I just told him where it was and he just took care of it. Everything was fine after. It's perfect. I've used American Home Shield a lot and I've been happy with them every single time. I wouldn't have a house without it.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    American Home Shield is a good company. They send someone to work with us quickly and easily. However, there’s an issue with when do they replace something, as opposed to when do they continue to fix it. I had one experience with the microwave oven that was in really bad shape and they kept fixing it. The same thing would break and I asked them if it was time for them to consider replacing it. They wouldn’t do it because they could always send somebody to fix it. I ended up paying more for the microwave than I should have getting it repaired, and I finally just replaced it myself.

    That’s the worst experience I’ve had with American Home Shield, but with the furnace, air-conditioner and plumbing, those have been good experiences. I recently needed to change the filters in my furnace and the tech came and said that the big issue was my filters were really dirty. It was causing my furnace to have issues. Other than that, he said it looked really good. I already had filters so I had him install them, though I could have also done that myself. It’s been working fine ever since.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    Our most recent claim with American Home Shield started on the 28th of June of 2017, and the first time somebody came out was the 3rd of July. A free standing ice maker quit producing ice initially, and since then, we have had three different companies out a total of 15 different times. Every single time, they give a four-hour window. So, we've had to take 60 hours of work time off to be home, to have somebody come out that didn't know what they were doing. The first one that came out finally gave up. He also brought his kid with him every time. It wasn't professional at all. The second one said that he didn't work on U-Line, but he came four to five times. 10 days ago, the last company that we worked with finally sent us a technician who actually works on U-Line. They sent him out five times too, but at least now it's working right.

    The American Home Shield representatives are understanding but they couldn't really do anything. At some point, I would think it would be far more cost-effective for them to replace something than to continue to pay for service calls every time when somebody comes out. We requested for a payout and we were told, "We can't do that 'cause we've ordered parts for it". But they ordered parts for it with providers that don't know what they're doing, have never worked on one before and don't know what they were. They kept my claim on file but I'm stuck to call back in every time, and wait on hold for an hour and a half to get somebody. I've got four homes with American Home Shield but when the contracts are up, I don't know if we'll stay with them because of this experience. It took seven months to get an appliance fixed.

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    Ward,

    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.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    The length of time it takes for American Home Shield to go get parts and get the parts to the repair crew is ridiculous. My heat pump went down right after Thanksgiving but it didn’t get repaired until the first week of January. I live in Northern Virginia and it’s been very cold now. I can’t have the house without heat and my electric bill went through the roof because I had to use emergency heat. But they took care of the problem. They ordered the parts and did whatever they needed to do. I just had to wait for the parts to come in and for them to come back out because they can’t come out unless they’ve got parts in hand.

    Now I’ve been waiting on the blower. I need a new blower that they ordered and that’s been sent in the middle of January but here we are in February and I’m still waiting. I’ve got a lot of noise now that comes out of my air handlers so the actual full repairs hasn’t been completed yet. I even have to initiate a call for them to make sure that it hasn’t dropped off of schedule. I have to ask if the part was on order, if the part has come in or what they are doing. I get none of that unless I call. But that aside, it is a good service overall.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    One of my tenants said there was something wrong with the toilet. I submitted a claim to American Home Shield over the phone and then they sent a company that we had used before. Everything was taken care of and everything works now. I called after the contractor did the work and he explained to me what they had to do. Aside from them, the people that AHS has sent have also been quality people so far. I would recommend AHS.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    We've used American Home Shield a good bit and it's been a good experience. I sell a lot of their products as well. Most recently, our stove wouldn't heat up and it was some sort of relay that they had to order. It was easy to submit the claim. Though it took a little longer than expected, they were able to go and find the part somewhere in the world and got it shipped to us on Christmas holiday. American Home Shield sent out Denny's Appliance, and they were good people and we like them. The stove is now working and heating up. American Home Shield has always been good for us and we've renewed our warranty to keep it in the house for another year. I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    Recently the kitchen faucet was broken. The tech sent by AHS tried to fix it and he couldn't, then he called the manufacturer to get a replacement. We got the replacement and the faucet we got was the wrong one. They changed it to the correct one and we got everything new from the manufacturer. The plumber was very polite, and he did what he was supposed to do. It took around more than a month to get the faucet replaced, but it was not his fault. He tried his best to give us the best service. We were happy we got it replaced from the manufacturer because we didn't even know that we had a warranty, and he found that.

    I submitted the claim online for the first time and I found that better than by phone because online, you can see what you’re doing. On the phone, you cannot be sure that the rep has written everything that you've said. Also, if you go by phone, it takes so long. It would help if American Home Shield adds some reps to reduce the call time. We've had issues with some of the contractors, but when we complain, they replace them with another contractor. But I have to pay a copay again if I want a different one. Other than that, I’m happy.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    We had a claim recently with our water heater. We had the contractor, Budget Rooter, out twice. The first time, there was leak and they repaired a valve and it was okay. Then we noticed that our overflow valve outside was leaking so we called them back. They came back and said that that was not covered because our intake or outtake pipes were not up to code. Our home is older so the pipes were going up instead of down so they said that we needed to have those repaired but we would have to pay for it. We waited a week because we had some things going on. I got back with Budget Rooter but I had a very difficult time getting them to call me back.

    I finally contacted American Home Shield and they were very helpful. They contacted the company and the company finally got back in touch with us and we got it resolved. They sent me a text and it said that my appointment for the next day was between 11 and 4. We stayed home all day but the guy didn’t get here until 6:30 in the evening. He said that their company redirected him at 3:30 that afternoon and he asked them specifically to call us but they didn't.

    We ended up not having to have the work done because the second guy that Budget Rooter sent tested the valve and all he had to do was work with it a little bit and got some pressure to release. Lo and behold, it stopped leaking so it was satisfactory. He was very knowledgeable while the first one was not. They could do better to have a better technician. When the first one saw that our pipes weren’t up to code, he wouldn't even touch the valve, which had nothing to do with the pipes. The valve was on the water heater. He wasn't experienced and he was afraid he'd get in trouble. But this second technician was awesome. AHS covered what was done. It was on the same service call and there was no additional cost.

    I maintain AHS mainly because of our heating and air system. In the past, our dryer broke five times within a couple-month period and they kept coming back and replacing the same part. They should just replace the dryer. We went out and bought a new washer and dryer so, in that respect, I'm not overly impressed because sometimes they took the cheapest route out. When something breaks that many times, then there's something wrong.

    Also a few years back, we had new computer board in our 25 years old oven and they had to send it out for repair because they didn’t make them anymore. It took three and a half weeks but it was like 25 degrees off so I adjusted for it. Also, we had something that ended up not being covered one time but I didn't see it anywhere in writing. Our heating and air unit is 17 years old and we had a leak around one of the ducts. The contractor came out and he said that the issue was not covered. I asked what the problem was and he said there was one piece of the intake that wasn’t installed properly. We took his word that he was right and ended up paying $450. Nonetheless, AHS had our heating and air fixed a few times including some plumbing things. Their staff was always very responsive and nice. I recommended them to somebody at work and they got on the plan. One of our sons has their policy on his home as well.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I like American Home Shield. When the shower wasn't working, I submitted the claim online and there didn't seem to be a problem. We couldn't get the hot water out so the contractor had a cartridge that they had to replace something with. They were professional too.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I have American Home Shield the whole time that I've owned my home since 1999. The homeowner was supposed to have some sort of coverage when I first bought the home and I just continued. I usually call them when I file my claims and their reps were knowledgeable and professional. After I put the call in, I normally get a quick response from the contractor. I have also recommended AHS to other people. I haven't had any problems with them with the exception of the co-pay going up $25. Originally, it was $50 and now, it's $75. But the work that I've had done would have cost hundreds of dollars out of my pocket if I didn't have AHS.

    I had a washer-dryer combination and the dryer went out. The contractor couldn't fix it, so I got the replacement at the Sears outlet. With the cash out that they gave me, I was able to get a whole washer-dryer. So AHS was helpful with me purchasing a new set. Also, because AHS contracts business to do the work and don't have workers themselves, sometimes, there's a delay because the contractors don't always work with my schedule. I had an issue with one of the vendors, too, and I told AHS not to send them back at all.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    We set up appointment with American Home Shield through online and it's all worked great. The contractors have been excellent and have always been able to resolve the issue, whatever the item was, except for the refrigerator. But the times that the technician was out here for the refrigerator, everything went fine. He's very courteous. He took the item apart and checked everything out. He was out here on two separate occasions, staying for over an hour but he wasn't fly-by-night. He just couldn't really find the problem. He indicated that if the temperature stayed below a certain digital figure, it was still good. So, we went with that. Sometimes the freezer would go from 0 up to 10 then it would go back down. It was like it was cycling through but never above 10. This is after the second visit.

    Then, we went away on a vacation and came home. And the temperature of the refrigerator this morning was 52 in the freezer and 60 in the rest of the upper part of the refrigerator. So, we called it in again. Typically, if I call in on a Friday, I can't get people out till Monday, which is fine. But I called them, and I said, "Hey, whenever you schedule the appointment for, send somebody out that typically can find the problem. This is our third time." And the service gal that I talked to, goes, "Yeah. Let me talk to the head guy." So, I got a call here about an hour and a half now and they asked us if we were available today. They’re sending their senior technician out. And they're going to be out here sometime between noon and 5:00. We'll see what happens with that. Everything that could be checked has been checked previously. But it hasn't corrected. So, if they can't fix it, I'm going to put in a claim. I will call AHS and do that.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    My heat pump went out, which is a yearly thing. I submitted an online claim with American Home Shield and it was fairly easy. The contractor who came out was excellent. He looked at the unit and determined that it had a leak and the coils on it were in rough shape. He went back and recommended to have it replaced. He had to fill out a work order to justify it being replaced and it took 11 days for the whole process.

    I had to run the emergency heater inside the house because we were in below-freezing temperatures at the time. They’ve had to come back twice. The first time the unit’s heat strip was bad and they had to replace it. Then the second time the Freon wasn’t at the correct level. Both times the unit was icing up but it has been resolved now. I’m confident that AHS would take care of their customers. The timeliness and the cost of the service call is questionable at times but they're still good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I couldn't take a shower and do the laundry because the drain from the house to the sewer system was overflowing into the yard. I called AHS and it was all automated. I would really like the submission of claims not to be automated though, because I like talking to somebody when I’m stressed out. I need an answer right then or at least feel like somebody’s truly interested in what my issue is.

    It took a couple of days for American Home Shield to send out a contractor because they didn’t call me back for 24 hours. Then they had to schedule it. The contractor was a very knowledgeable and friendly fellow. He cleaned the drain out but had to come back because it was still overflowing when I did laundry. He then cleaned it out from the system into the house.

    However, I had an experience with them last year that did not turn out like I wanted it to. We bought our house last year but the seller didn't inform anybody that there were things that were not working. The dishwasher was missing a seal on it but AHS fixed that. Also, the oven didn’t work and it took several trips over two months and two different contractors to get it fixed.

    The first contractor that they sent out chipped my faceplate on the control board of the stove and refused to fix it. American Home Shield wouldn’t fix it either because they didn’t break it. That really upset me because they should insure that the people they send would fix things correctly and not do damage. Also, they didn’t authorize the second one that came out that actually fixed it and the faceplate is still not replaced. I’ve had them out several times and when I put together all the times that they’ve come out, the others will offset this one. Overall, it’s been a pretty good experience but I'm not going to renew my contract with them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I’ve had good and bad experiences with American Home Shield. My most recent claim was for a leaky toilet so I called American Home Shield. Then, I talked to an automated system and I put in a service call. The contractor who came out was fabulous and finished in a timely manner. But I won’t say that it has been peaches and cream. I’ve had issues with them and they didn’t do what I felt that they should have done.

    The issue was that my water heater leaked. I woke up one Christmas morning and it had flooded my kitchen and my dining room. It was back and forth and it took them until after the first of the year to get me a water heater and have it installed. Also, they gave me a very low-end brand. I would not have picked that and I was willing to pay the difference but they wouldn’t allow me. They had to go through their contractor and when I Googled and did a search on that particular brand, it was not a very good one. I got my fingers crossed that it’ll hold up.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I usually submit claims at American Home Shield online and it takes quite a while for someone to come and do the service. I had a plumbing problem one time and I thought that since the plumber was here, he would fix the dripping tap. I didn’t specify that I had dripping taps as well so I still needed to take care of that. But it's hard for me to be home for the window of time that they give, so I haven't called it in yet. It's been dripping for two months since the plumber was here. I also have an electrical problem that hasn’t been fixed because they're telling me that I have to go into the wall to figure it out and that's not covered. So, I just keep going without lights outside.

    My most recent claim with AHS was for a washing machine which started out by not spinning. I went without a washer for over a month. The techs came and they had to analyze what it was. They also had to order parts. They came back a week later and fixed it, but it wasn’t fixed so they had to come back and see what was wrong. They had to get more parts so it went on for quite a while. But other than that, it did get fixed. The people that come here are fine but I'm not thrilled with one of the women on the phone from Accord Appliances. I was calling to get the appointment set up and she answered the phone, but she didn't know she had answered it. She said, "If this person calls me one more time, I'm going to shoot myself." Then I said to her, "Excuse me, but I heard that." She said, "I'm so sorry. I was on my mobile phone." She said she wasn’t talking to me, but I heard the conversation so I was a bit upset about that.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I called American Home Shield in because the freeze guard of our swimming pool failed to operate and they had someone called me the assignment to, in this case, a company called Extreme Pool Service. And then that pool service called and set up and appointment. It was a very easy process. And the contractor was very nice. They had been out once before a couple of years ago. They are very knowledgeable and he said it was just very fortunate and it would have a much bigger loss because they go below freezing there and some of the pipes froze up and none of them broke. So we had a freeze guard replacement. All the times I've had a problem Americah Home Shield was just on it and very quickly and just handled it without any problem at all.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    American Home Shield is usually fast when I call. If I call one day, they're making arrangements the next day. Recently it was cold and the heater went out. The mechanic came, talked to me and told me what was going on. He answered my questions, did excellent work and was very professional. Now my heat is working excellent. American Home Shield is the best thing people can invest in.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    Having to call in a claim to American Home Shield hasn’t been super awesome because I've had to be on hold for a while like when one of the call centers had gone down and I was on hold for over an hour. That was a little upsetting. Then, there was another time that I got disconnected. I had to call back and I wasn't sure if my payment had gone through. I didn’t know if I was going to be charged twice. So, I've been trying to utilize the online service more and online works fine.

    The people that have come out to the house have been great and they've all been very helpful. It's a new house and they've even given me tips like, "Hey, you might keep an eye on this in the future," which has been really helpful for me. Also, there has been some extra work that I needed done and they've been very timely about it and told me exactly step-by-step what I needed to do.

    There was one time I needed a replacement. The water company was very good about letting us know that they need to come back and they'd come back ASAP. But they could only come in the afternoon and they could only come in the daytime and we had to shut off the water. So, that was a slight inconvenience for me. But they wanted it to be as short of a time as possible for my water to be shut off. So, the water was shut off and they were back in the morning.

    One thing that was bad was in May when the GNA put in a brand new furnace through the warranty. This winter, when it was like in the negative here, it started making a really loud banging noise for some reason. I had to call the warranty company because the first time it was getting so loud, it was actually terrifying. It was only seven months since they put it in. There shouldn't be anything wrong with it but it sounded like it was going to explode. I turned it off and it had cooled down. When I turned it back on, they didn’t know what was making that noise, so there was nothing they did about it.

    Then, a day later, it started making that noise again and they couldn't send somebody out for three days. I was like having anxiety attacks because I couldn’t really shut it off because I needed it to be making that noise for when they came out again. When the guy came out the second time, he took everything out and put everything back in. He said I shouldn't have any problems now. They had just sent me a faulty furnace that the motor was put in at an angle and there was a panel that the screws were loose. And because it was so cold, it was overworking and it wasn’t giving itself enough time to cool down.

    But that's the only downside I've had. I wasn’t happy that they sent me really a faulty furnace. I think that's more of the contractor's fault than AHS's fault. I wasn’t happy that I had to call them back because it was an extra $150 because I had to call them twice after that. But I've already told a friend of mine to get a home warranty especially because she just bought a house as well. It could save you money in the long run, especially if you'd have to call them multiple times.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    We've been with American Home Shield for 10 years. Submitting a claim is very easy. I just go online and put in my account number, and if I can't remember my account number, they can pull it up by my address. Then I go through the prompts. It will ask me what it is and if I know who made the appliance that I'm looking to get fixed. And then, they will send an email to me and let me know who they've sent it to, and I hear back from them in 24 hours. And everyone they've sent has been good.

    The contractors sent by AHS come to the door and they identify themselves. A lot of times, if you give them enough information when they call and they know what they're going to be going into, then they know sometimes if it's a part. There are times where they have to come back, but if they know ahead of time and it's something basic, they're prepared to deal with it. The service has been good most of the time. Recently, our dishwasher wasn't draining. We had checked everything out, taken the bottom apart and cleaned the filters. It was a blockage, and the tech pushed the tube down through the tube under the sink. I wish I had gone that one step more 'cause it was exactly what we thought it was, but it was taken care of so it was good. Now it's working perfect.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I got a very good review of AHS from my friend who was their customer. So I signed up with them. Recently, I filed a claim with them for my furnace that broke down. It was a pretty cold weather and it took more than two weeks for things to go around and get fixed. I was scared my pipes were going to get frozen so I would have appreciated it if they did it quicker. The contractors AHS sent came out on a Sunday evening and looked at it. Then they ordered a part and by the time the part came, it got over a week. After that, they came to a conclusion that the whole heater had to be replaced so that took another week. Then, I wanted an upgrade from the system that they gave me. So I went to the same contractor and he told me that I had to go and do a cashout. Then he'd come and fix it for me.

    All in all, the contractor should have done a better diagnosis on the furnace so I did not have to wait so long. Also, it was very hard to get in touch with anybody at AHS. Every time I make a call regarding anything, I had to wait for more than an hour and sometimes the call got dropped. So it would be nice if somebody was there to pick up the call and give me a quick answer.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    My air conditioner was leaking and American Home Shield had people from Crystal Air come out to fix it. However, the techs didn't fix it. They just put Freon and by summer, the Freon was all gone. AHS sent Crystal Air again, but that time the techs thought the air conditioner was too old. So AHS sent EA for a second opinion. They wanted to schedule the appointment, but I had to leave the country for one month. So last December, they came with an all-new air conditioner and Freon. I paid $4,800 for the extra and American Home Shield paid the other part.

    I've been with American Home Shield for at least 20 years. They’re usually good and they respond quickly, but they send a different contractor every time. Some contractors are good, but some like Crystal Air are not. They knew there was a leak and they wanted me to pay for all the Freon. They also said that American Home Shield wasn't going to pay for it, but I thought AHS would pay. They tell AHS something but they tell me something different. EA is more professional.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    American Home Shield is a very good thing to have because I’m not Ms. Fixit, and when I call, I normally get a quick response. And everything is done in a timely manner. I called them the next day after my heater had started to blow cold air. Most people, when you call them for something, they’re rude, but the AHS rep I spoke with was very pleasant and said that they would get somebody out here as soon as they could. The contractor appeared to be very caring, and he said he would do whatever.

    Most of the people that I’ve had to call were fine, but I had one bad experience with one of their contractors, Greenway. One guy came out and he automatically said that my Freon was two pounds low. So, it was almost $200 that I had to pay. I was not even sure that he put it in there. He never even checked it before he said it was low. Also, he said that I had a leak and that he couldn’t check for a leak because AHS didn’t authorize it. But I learned from someone else that they can check for leaks. So, the guy who did my air-conditioning that time wasn’t honest at all. I told AHS about the freon, and they said I had to pay for it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    The outside unit was overheating so I went online, opened up a claim to American Home Shield and their contractor was there within 24 hours. He was also here the last time I had called. He was very professional. He came, explained that the defrost mechanism was broken, we tested it, and everything was fine within half an hour. So far, American Home Shield is doing fine and I would definitely recommend them. Their service has always been prompt and I've never had a problem with them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    My heat exchange had become rusted out and it had some holes in it, and American Home Shield had it replaced. I submitted the claim through the website which is always easy to navigate. The contractors were really good. It was a sensitive piece of thing to put back in the heat exchange. If there's gas here and it's leaking, carbon monoxide could get into the house. There was a newer guy doing the work and the supervisor came and watched him install it, making sure he did it right. They were both nice guys and they came out when it was cold. I've had other contractors that I didn't like, but I liked these guys.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    The day after Christmas, I discovered my furnace was blowing cold air and I called AHS. I got their number programmed in my phone so I don’t have to look for it in emergencies and it has been pretty good so far. We got a guy out here the same day I called him. I was running space heaters all over the house. So, the result was I got $500 higher electric bill than I normally do, but we survived. The local guy they sent out did decent work. He showed up when he said he would. The heater has been working absolutely flawless since the repair. But because of the holidays, it took 14 days to get it fixed.

    However, there was a time that AHS sent a guy from over 100 miles away. Some of the big companies in Nashville won't service my area, so they called someone and tapped out to Alabama to come to Tennessee. The guy had to make three trips out here to get the work finished. He was going on a vacation and his son came out and did a not so good job. I called him back out to finish it and it was a joke. But that was the only time I've had a bad experience. Overall, having AHS is a good deal. I'd rather spend $65 a month than get $2,000 or $3,000 or $5,000 bill. It's a cheap insurance.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for a water heater. There was a bit of a gas smell and it was supposed to be okay, but I wanted to make sure it really was okay. They put a smaller tank on top of the water heater so that if the water pressure increases, the excess pressure dries the water into the smaller tank instead of all over the floor. And I was told if that was cold, there was a problem there. Nevertheless, the heater’s performance has been good since the repair. My interactions with the contractor sent out have been fine.

    However, I’m not that pleased with my experience with American Home Shield. It is impossible to get any kind of online, live, or personal contact. It takes entirely too long to talk to anybody and the computer aspect is very limited and you can’t put anything specific. You put in your request and that’s it. Right now, with my pending request, I can’t ask anyone so that’s not very good. The only thing I don't like is I have a plumber that comes three times and because they are able to replace the parts, even if it’s a major part or if they’re replacing the whole thing, I keep having this call. It is okay, but there are things I’m not too happy about.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I had a plumbing claim where there was a jamming of the drain pipes. The techs were professional and solved the problem completely in less than one hour. The plumbing is working like never before and we were very happy with the service. It was a very good experience. However, we almost never use the service and we pay all year, and when we used them this one time, we expected not to pay $75. But so far we are okay with American Home Shield because we've been satisfied with all the times we have used them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    American Home Shield is great and they’re doing a good job for us. I've been with them for a long time and since then, I'm happy with all they are doing. It's a good company and I love it. I've been telling so many people about them. When I filed my claim over the phone, the representatives I spoke with had been nice. They answered correctly, the timeframe and made sure that my order was according to what I wanted. The people who came were okay but they haven’t finished. They worked on the washer and dryer three times and they did their best but they got to change them because because all upon the changes they were doing but it's still not working right. The washer and dryer are still making a lot of noise and I have to let AHS know. Nevertheless, I've been satisfied with AHS and I've been telling so many people about them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    American Home Shield has been doing a really good job and it will save money in the long run. I usually file claims online, which is easier, and the technicians have been excellent. I'm really impressed by the fact that American Home Shield doesn't send somebody unless they're capable of understanding what needs to be done. And I appreciate that. In my most recent claim, the stove burners were not working right and the technicians took it apart, looked at whatever they had to adjust and fixed some screws. Now, it works.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    We have American Home Shield for six years now and recently, we had a service for the heater. We submitted the claim on the phone and got right through that day. Their reps were easy to work with and the vendor they sent out was amazing. The techs sent me a text before they arrived and now, the heater's working well. I would recommend AHS.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I had our oven on the clean setting when I heard what sounded like a balloon pop. It was locked because of the oven cleaning mode so I couldn’t open it and the digital display wasn't working. So I called Home Shield and they sent somebody out. Apparently, it was a little harder to get somebody to come out here since we live in Bennett and there’s not a lot of people out here that’s in contract with Home Shield. We didn’t hear from the company for five days. When the guy came out, I asked him about it and he said that they kept denying coming out here ‘cause normally, their company doesn’t come out here but then finally, they took the order.

    The technician was wonderful and was able to fix the problem. He had texted me in the morning and asked for the serial number so he had brought everything he would need with him. He said the motherboard got too hot so it kind of exploded. He showed it to me and it was all burnt. He suggested to actually never use the self-cleaning button because it makes ovens too hot. He said that it's stupid that they have it on the oven because more often than not, it actually makes the motherboard fry up. It’s because people like me are lazy and they hear self-cleaning and they buy it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    I submitted a claim with AHS for a continuing plumbing issue we were having and it was very difficult to get a live person on the phone. I had to wait an hour or more. They need to hire more people on their phone lines so that I don’t have to wait an hour to talk to a real person. Also, though the last contractor that they sent was fabulous, I wasn't 100% pleased with the first contractor they sent. I ended up paying out of pocket for work that should have been covered under the contract. They also had to get approval from a supervisor and I got all kinds of mixed messages.

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    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.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    Recently I had a problem where the tap was leaking water and the kitchen sink was clogged. I submitted my claim to American Home Shield online and it was very easy. The contractors who went here to service my claim were good. The first one that came to solve the issue with the tap was able to do it. The second one who came for the kitchen sink had a lot of problems but was also able to fix the issue. Everything is good now and I highly recommend American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    AHS is a better way of taking care of home needs. When I do add the math, I've saved more than I've spent on the service. My house is 12 years old and so the first round of HVAC and appliance stuff is likely to break and need to be replaced. Having AHS makes sense where my family, our home life and our home's age, but if you have a new house, I wouldn't recommend getting them since you're likely not going to need it yet. However, my recent experience hasn’t made me want to continue with them. I had two consecutive claims with AHS. One was for the oven, while the other one was for the water heater. The oven got done quicker. I submitted the claim for it and the next day, I got a call from the contractor and he scheduled an appointment.

    Sometimes, AHS would assign me a contractor from Memphis, which would add a day or two to the process since they're not making that one-way drive on most days. In this case, however, they used a local person and it went well. He was here and fixed the unit. The whole was a smooth process and it only took two days. With the water heater issue, on the other hand, we had to have two contractors come out. The first person couldn't diagnose the problem. It took almost a month because the contractors were from Memphis and they would only come to Jackson, where I live, twice a week. It slowed the process down and we went a month without hot water because it took forever to get resolved. It took way too long to diagnose an apparently simple issue. The difference was night and day between the two experiences. I would like AHS to use more local contractors.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    The light in the bathroom was off and the ceiling fan was not working. I submitted the claim over the phone and the experience was good. Plus, the contractor who came was on time. Everything is working perfectly since the repair. However, when calling AHS, waiting on hold on the phone to speak to somebody is too long. The general wait time is 30 minutes. I've been with them for four years now and their service is good but the price is a little bit high and it keeps going up. I'm thinking of moving to other company.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    When submitting a claim to AHS, the automated system was fine but when I went to do a follow-up, I didn’t understand how the process worked. I thought they were going to deal with everything that was outstanding. And a couple of times, I had to call in and I was on hold for 90 minutes. It was not a good experience. And because it wasn’t setup correctly the first time, they denied the claim. So, I wasn’t happy.

    The first time I talked to their rep, it was awful because the guy's computer was down after waiting on hold 90 minutes and I asked him to transfer me to somebody else and he said he couldn't. I was shocked. He said he was sorry and I have to call back. I was so upset at that moment. AHS is understaffed and they need more people. But when I had a problem with the water pressure regulator as it was broken and there was too much pressure in the house, the contractor they sent out did a good work. I had to go back and do the second thing myself but the main issue, he took care of it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    A lot of things happened. Some things were filed to AHS while some were not covered. Submitting a claim to them has been great. It was automated so I didn't talk to anybody. I called immediately the next morning to confirm my claim and the technician came out that day. The technician was very good. Having a home warranty is very important because when the house is older, there's a lot of things that can go wrong.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    American Home Shield has been very good with issues that I've had to call them for. And having the service has been worth it because if I didn't have them, I would probably be spending more money since I have to look for somebody. American Home Shield already has a network of people which made it a lot easier for me.

    When I had an issue with the furnace, I submitted a claim online and the contractor came out. They thought they corrected it but they had to come back out. I called American Home Shield to get the contractor out again, and the reps were very nice and patient. They worked with me because I had to make several changes to when I was available or when someone was available. So it was quite amenable. The technicians were very nice people as well, and they knew what they were doing. They did all the explanation on everything. The issue has been resolved, and I'm very satisfied with American Home Shield. I always recommend them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    We’ve had American Home Shield since we had this house around 2002. Whenever I submit the claims, I do it via telephone and it’s very simple. And then we’d get someone out real soon and a call within a limited time from the contractor. Occasionally, we also have a follow-up call from Home Shield or a call explaining if they could not provide the service or our contract didn’t call from that service.

    In the past, we had Glen’s Mechanical. They showed up and did good work. They were steady and did not waste our time. Once they have the diagnoses, they sometimes had to get the part. But most of the time, they’ve repaired it on the spot. Since then, the heater has worked beautifully. It was a very good experience.

    The latest claim we filed was for a motor problem in the downstairs heating unit. We could hear a very strange noise coming from it. AHS sent someone out who diagnosed it quickly and then came back when he got off the revision and repaired it. The access was outside the house. So, he called and said it was repaired and operating perfectly, and it was.

    However, there was one time when we waited on a product for a very long time which was very irritating but it wasn’t anything within the last few years. We recommend Home Shield very often to anybody buying a new house. It’s a good and helpful product to own when going into a house and simply taking the word of the people who’ve lived there which is not always 100%. Also, it’s a good product to have to help sell one’s house. The first time we bought a house, in ’98, we felt comfortable with our home warranty. And then, when we moved to the Hot Springs in 2000, we asked the seller to provide it with the new house that we bought and they did. The first night we were there, even though it passed the inspection, there had been a gigantic split in the tub upstairs and the water tank was in the ceiling. Home Shield was the first people to respond to us. And it made us feel good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I had a great experience with American Home Shield. I put in a claim for a refrigerator that was broken. They sent out a serviceman who ordered the parts and repaired it. He was professional and pleasant. It is now working fine. Submitting the claim online was pretty easy, too.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    My refrigerator was broken so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield and they sent one of the company representatives to check on that one. My wife was at home when the contractors came out and she told me that she had a good experience. She didn’t have any problem with them. They determined that the refrigerator was not working at all so they asked for the replacement from AHS.

    I gave American Home Shield a call because I had a few couple of questions to check with them, whether I can get it through Sears or if I should purchase online through GE Appliance. They gave me the option of either choosing one of the appliances from the internet or going to Sears and they will provide the money based on the receipt that we provide. My refrigerator was LG so I decided to go with an LG appliance. I purchased it from Sears and gave them the receipt. They gave me the equivalent amount of almost $2,150 and I got my check within a week so it was a very good experience.

    Also, it was really good with the rep I spoke with. They had good knowledge and shared their experience. They gave me ideas on where to go and what to do in case what happens. They also wrote down on the receipt my email address, phone number, and my contract number so that there won’t be any hassle on getting the money back from the receipt that I gave American Home Shield.

    But one time, we had a claim that got delayed. It took two or three weeks until a replacement was done. That was a difficult time for us because we had to put our food in the freezer down in the basement and then get the food from the basement to up to the kitchen every day. It would be better if they can do more expedited claims, especially with the water or freezer because if those are broken, then there's nothing to do. It would be more ample for the person who has only one freezer in their house. But everything else was good and I have had a good experience with American Home Shield. Their customer service representatives are very awesome. They handled those problems in a very smooth way and it looks like they are experienced personnel. I definitely recommend using American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    Our experience with American Home Shield was good. We called them about two things. One was for electricity issues that we were having where an electrician they sent checked everything in the house. We have two air conditioning units and we thought it was a power surge when they came on, but it turned out it was not the air conditioning, although one of the air conditioners needed Freon. So, he went back and made a recommendation to American Home Shield to send out an AC guy, which AHS did. The AC guy then took care of everything very nicely, and he gave us the best price on the Freon.

    In between that was two visits. We had a guy come out from KitchenAid because the oven was not heating properly or not staying heated properly. When opening the door, the temperature would drop very dramatically. It turned out that it was a thermostat issue. We also had some issues with the sealing on the doors, so he reset the door and fixed the sealing. A couple of days later, another guy came out with the temperature gauge that he needed to replace. And it took him three minutes and he was done. Everything is working beautifully. The oven is working the way it's supposed to.

    There was a little mistake in their billing on the second round, but they got that all cleared up for us in a few minutes on the phone. They really have been fabulous as always and they always send very qualified people. They are very responsive to anything that we need. We've been with American Home Shield now for 10 years. The people they send to do the repairs are always well-trained and well-in-charged of what it is they're supposed to be doing. Lastly, if you call on Monday, you're going to be there for a while. But we typically call late Monday or Tuesday and the wait time is maybe 15 to 20 minutes at most. Most times, we've been even luckier than that. Most times, we call and get not even a 5-minute wait.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    My refrigerator wasn't working. I filed a claim online and I had three different contractors that came out. The first guy said he tightened something up and it worked, but it shut off again that night. Then, another guy came out and figured out the problem. But it was a huge fiasco because I took my garage refrigerator and flipped it with the one in the house that had an issue. He said he couldn't fix it because it was in the garage so, he left. After that, a third guy came out and he was the best. He got it all working, stayed late, checked it out, and did everything awesome. He also answered questions, was very knowledgeable, and he knew what he was doing. He put the Freon in real slow and the refrigerator worked perfectly.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I recently filed a claim online with American Home Shield for a bathroom faucet issue. It was old so some of the rubber from inside had reached inside the faucet. It would not work on the hot water side. Their reps contacted me and told me the name of the company and when to expect their arrival. The contractor assessed what the problem was and then they called AHS to get approval to replace it and they replaced it.

    Our interactions with the contractor were fine. There were no complications and everything was explained to us. The work was done in accordance to what was needed to be done. The line had to be cut loose and then re-soldered. And then the faucet had to be mounted back to the sink after removal of the old one. It was done thoroughly and the faucet is working fine now. The only other problem I have with AHS is it takes a day or two to get someone to come out. Nonetheless, I've had no problems with any of the calls I've made. It's just that some of the things that I've called in have not been covered, which was understandable. It's time for me to renew and this will be my fourth year.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I made a claim for my washing machine and I didn’t have a good service. The people that they recommended to come to my house took so long and I was upset. They were supposed to come out but they called and said that they had two technicians that were out sick. So they set an appointment to come back but they never showed up. I called back again on a Monday and they scheduled to see me on Wednesday. I waited for them to come and I called back AHS and they told me they have no record that I called Monday. Finally, the contractor came out. Then, he came out again yesterday and told me that AHS would probably replace my washer because there was some piece that he couldn't put on.

    AHS replaced my stove which was great. They also replaced my washing machine one time. And I've never had problems with who they sent out. But this washing machine now is broken. I want to get what I'm paying for. And when you call to get service, you got to pay $80 before somebody can come out. I don’t have the money where I can just pay right then 'cause I only get paid once a month and I have other bills. Also, AHS is going up on my contract. I got a letter and the price might be going up again.

    Moreover, I'm a little disturbed because when you call, you can never get anybody and it's hard. I got to work early in the morning and called and still got the funny message on the phone that they were servicing other customers. That time in the morning? That's crazy. I need the service but the way things are with them, I could not talk to their reps to tell them the problems that I have. I got to talk to an answering computer and I don’t have a computer. Somebody asked me if I have AHS and they complained about the same thing of not being able to talk to somebody.

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    Hello Tuwanna.

    Thank you for taking the time out of your day to advise us of your experience. A Social Media Specialist will be in contact with you to assist in resolution.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    There was a fan in the living room that when I pulled the chain down, the chain broke. We had an electrician from AHS come out who put the new switch thing up there for the fan. He fixed it and it worked nicely. Then there was something with the bathroom and we had a plumbing issue before that. All the contractors that AHS sent out have been good. There was a little something with the plumbing guy when he said they would need a different part that would cost $750 and that I would have to pay for it. I didn't think that was right because he should have fixed that himself. Other than him, all the contractors have been very professional and clean.

    I call AHS when submitting our claims but it has been getting more and more difficult to get a hold of their people. One time, I called them to submit a claim for my dryer. I was tired and wanted to make sure the dryer would work but I was on hold for 45 minutes and that upset me. I couldn't even get on the computer to get an appointment since something was going on with the computer at that time. In the end, I cancelled the claim because it was under a Sears Warranty. At another time, I called AHS and I was on hold for so long, I hung up. Their popularity has so increased that I couldn't get their service people on the phone. But whenever I talked to their people, they asked me questions then they sent me an email that said which contractor it was going to be and what the appointment time would be. Then the contractors came right out.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    When submitting a claim to American Home Shield, I call it in or I go to their site which is easier than sitting on the phone. When I call, I usually get put on hold and I wait forever. So, I never really get to talk to someone and I never really get a response from anyone. It just rings and rings and puts you on hold and then you have music playing for forever. The last person I talked to felt like someone that was at home and didn't want to be bothered. But I'm thankful that I have AHS. They always followed through with what the coverage says.

    I have a company that comes and cleans my pool and takes care of everything once a week. And then if anything goes wrong, they let me know so that I can call AHS or get an appointment. AHS sent out a gentleman before who worked on my pool equipment. He messed the board up so he had to rewire everything to get it to run right. But the guy was wonderful and it's been going okay since he rewired it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I filed a claim for the garage door. I just called up American Home Shield like I usually do and spoke to somebody and told them I needed somebody to help me get my garage door open and they came out. They were very polite, very nice guys, identified themselves and went in and said “Boy, I’ve never seen anything like this,” and he said, “Okay” and he fixed it. The garage door is now working excellently. It didn’t take him very long. I've been with American Home Shield for 20 years. I just had excellent service from them. The co-pay keeps going up but I guess that’s the way things are these days. They get the job done and I have recommended them several times.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I called American Home Shield regarding my AC heating unit. Everything went good with the contractor. They did a great job and my unit has been working like a champ ever since. Everything went perfect. I’ve even referred them a couple of times.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    My refrigerator wasn't getting cold at all. I called AHS and everything was good except for the first company they gave me. The company never responded. I called them about 10 to 12 times and was miscalled. I left them a message and they never did call to follow up with me at all. By the end of the day, I was afraid my food will get spoiled.

    When I called AHS back the next day, they did give me PJ Appliance which was excellent. I called the contractor and he called me right back and said he'd be there that evening between 4 and 6 and he came. He took everything out of the freezer and refrigerator. He told us what the problem was right away. Then he said they'll put an order in and see whether or not they have that part 'cause we have with us an old refrigerator. I said we're going to just get another one and he said no. He called that night and said they were able to get the part and he came the next day. The refrigerator is now cold. It's working. It was the best. I’ve had the contractor a couple of times and he is right on point.

    I like AHS. The only thing is that if I submit the claim online, I have to put the credit card information and they take the money out right away. I didn't want that to happen. That's why I went on to call them and I like paying after my service is done. Also, AHS’ fee went up and we only got the notice yesterday. But it's good to have AHS especially with having all the appliances. And I just recommended them to somebody.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    Water and sewage started coming out of the drain by my washer machine. That was the third time that it happened. I called American Home Shield and their reps treated me great. They helped me out and got guys there quick. The guys tried to snake the drain and hit a root. And then, they gave me a business card and I wrote the number of a guy that I could call to take care of that root for me. They were very nice and professional. The second contractor worked great too. They came the next day and did the job, and it’s been working fine. I like how quick AHS sent someone out to me. They're also affordable and their customer service is always good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    My experience with American Home Shield has always been good and the people they send are professional. I normally submit claims over the phone and I only hope there's lesser on-hold time when I call. Other than that, my interactions with the representatives have been fine.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    My washer broke. I called American Home Shield and asked them how would they do it and the rep told me everything I needed to do, and then I submitted the claim online. American Home Shield sent a repair guy out. The repair guy told me that it was something that needed to be done. It was a pretty expensive to fix. He was not very professional though. He took his hammer and banged on its component. My husband thought the guy broke it and they had to reorder one, and they did. They guy told me they shipped the wrong motherboard. I told American Home Shield that I didn’t want those people out anymore. So, they sent me another guy.

    Within two weeks everything was taken care of. American Home Shield cashed me out because the machine was terminal and I’m happy that within two weeks I bought my own washing machine. They were going to provide me with one but it would take two weeks and I needed it right away. I have a small grandson and we didn’t want to go to the laundromat. They gave me an allowance of $629 so I could find a machine on my own.

    I’ve had other things done too. My stove had a problem and they sent a repair guy out and they authorized the repair, and I paid my deductible. The same went with my refrigerator. The reps are good. This is my second year with American Home Shield and the only thing that I don’t like about them now is getting through is a little hard. You call and they answer but then you’re on hold. One time I was on hold for an hour and 45 minutes to speak to somebody. Some places will let you leave your phone number and they’ll call you back so you’re not on hold. I told them that and the rep said that they are working on that.

    American Home Shield has been really good with me. I tried to get them for my son in Virginia because he rented out both of his homes. However, the realtor who's taking care of his homes said that American Home Shield is not good in Virginia. She’s had some run-ins with them. But I would recommend American Home Shield because every claim that I’ve filed with them was taken care of.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    Overnight we found ourselves with the furnace disabled so basically beginning of January we were without heat in the house. I got on the phone with American Home Shield and they dispatched a gentleman out the following day. I've had mixed experiences with Home Shield in the past but this guy was above and beyond. He was really, really good.

    We were within one week of renewing our yearly subscription to American Home Shield and kind of debating if that's something we want to do or not. I had a couple of gentlemen that came over and basically did nothing and then came back. And each time they charged me 75 bucks. And then suddenly they realized, "Oh, we need more parts." So this guy American Home Shield recently sent was unbelievable. He was really sharp and he took care of the problem right on the spot -- kind of the way you expect a professional to respond to you right when you need somebody like that. He replaced a part or two. He actually had them in his truck and you can't expect that.

    This guy has everything that he needed. He told me that the problem was minor and in essence I should keep an eye on and make sure to change the air filters on monthly basis. He took about an hour and a half to finish. And I was blown away with his demeanor, quality of work and personality. He called me before he showed up and I had his number in my cellphone. And I wanted to text him back and thank him. I was really impressed. He was also very modest. I offered him water. He said, "No. I have water in my truck."

    Also the representatives I spoke to over the phone were excellent. I never had a problem once. These people are impeccable. They know what they're doing. You have to give them the time because they do things by the book so that's understandable. They're always top-notch, very responsive and very polite. But then you don't always know who they're sending out. But American Home Shield is an excellent company.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    The house was not heating and it was 40 something degrees inside. I submitted my claim with AHS online and the website was fine. I have done it enough times so I'm familiar with it. It took them a day to get back to me to set an appointment, then the tech they sent out came the day after. The tech said there was nothing wrong with the heater and it just takes a while for the house to heat up. It’s an old furnace and I can't turn it up or down as it only has one level. He could not do anything so I went out and bought some space heaters. Still, the techs have always been very nice. I’ve never had any problems with the techs of the different companies that American Home Shield uses. Further, I have had issues before with some things. In my old house, our furnace went out and they replaced the whole thing. It was a $5,000 product, which was ten years' worth of payments on our house.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    The contractors we've had come out from American Home Shield have been great. They've come when they said they were within the window and within the first hour. And everything has been great when they leave. We've been using Affordable Appliance lately and they have been really, really good. My biggest concern is the wait time when calling AHS. At times, we would be on hold for a good 30 to 45 minutes. That's a long time.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    We had an electrical issue. The dryer cord melted. We called American Home Shield up and they assigned an electrical contractor and he was out within 24 hours. The contractor was very personable and very pleasant. He went ahead and looked at it, explained to me what was going on and what he was going to do to fix it. He had to leave and go get a part and came back but he was still done within an hour and a half. We dealt with another warranty company before them and they were by far have been the best. I just had my furnace fixed like 30 days ago and it broke again and they sent the guy out but there was no charge to have it looked at.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    We recently had a dryer issue. I filed a claim online to American Home Shield and it was very easy. Sears, the first contractor, made us wait a month and then they fixed it. And then, the other dryer went out the next day. I called AHS and it’s going to be another three weeks. I told them that I could not wait another three weeks for them to come out. So, they sent this one guy on the same day and he was awesome. He came and fixed the dryer and then had ordered parts for the other one. So at least, I had one dryer going. If I ever had any other problems, I would ask for him because Sears takes weeks to get them to come out.

    So far, every time I’ve had a claim, I’ve always been satisfied. We recommend AHS to all our friends and family. If you own your house, you better have it. I know there’s a lot of other competitors but we’ve never changed even when the competitors say they’re cheaper. We did look into another one but their ratings weren’t very high. So we pay more to have American Home Shield than the competitors. Sometimes, you pay for what you get.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    The rep we spoke to when we filed a claim with American Home Shield was very nice and very helpful. And the contractor they sent to fix our plumbing were good. The tube in our washing machine was clogged so they unclogged that. They completed the job completely and I didn’t have a problem with them. And I referred them to my aunt.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I had a stopped-up sink, so I couldn’t use the shower or the toilet. It was unbelievable. So, I submitted a claim with American Home Shield through email, and they responded. I like submitting my claims online because I can go ahead and get it done faster that holding on the holding on the line. However, I don’t like paying online, and before they came out. But, other than that, I’ve had good interactions with the contractors that they sent. They called before they came, and they were on time. Everything is good now, and so far, I haven’t had any problems.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    We have a dual sink in our bathroom. One of the sinks wouldn’t drain so we had like a clogged pipe or something. There was a plumbing company that came out two days after we called American Home Shield. The contractor wasn’t even in our house for an hour but he was able to fix it. I’ve been pleased with it. American Home Shield is definitely something you need to look into for sure because it can save you. You pay that certain price a year which isn’t that much when you think of it in the big picture. We actually had to get a new furnace too and instead of paying $2000 we only had to pay a thousand dollars. So that was convenient. I'll definitely recommend AHS. It’s definitely a huge plus.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I had a leaking toilet that I couldn't fix so I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online. They were a little bit slow on sending a technician but it was right at the holidays so it was understandable. As soon as he figured out maybe I was in more of a hurry that what he thought he got back in touch with me to get it figured out so that was good. Everything is working perfectly now. Generally the warranty is little bit expensive for what it is. But it's nice to have when you need it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    We’ve had several claims with American Home Shield. We've had an air conditioner break and we've had a refrigerator break. They handled the air conditioner claim well. When our refrigerator broke, we paid the $100 and they sent out a company. The company said they don't work on built-ins, so they left. They sent out another company. They don't work on built-ins too. They sent out another company and I had to keep paying a $100. Finally, they sent somebody that could fix it. So on the fifth try, they fixed it. It lasted two months and it broke again.

    As I was making all the phone calls, I was waiting two hours to get on the telephone with them saying, "Hey listen, it's a built-in so just ask them before you send dispatch and waste my time. And waste the company’s time." Because they don't get paid to drive out if they don't work on it. I own a real estate brokerage so we recommend a lot of business to them. But after my experience, I'm really hesitant.

    Now the refrigerator broke again and the second time, I reached the real estate department and the lady took care of me quickly. So, my experience the last time was better than the first time. I think they're aware of their issue of not having enough people to answer their phone. But it still diminished my experience. So now, they're sending me a renewal and I'm quite hesitant to renew it. I don't think we're going to renew with them. We're going to try a different company out.

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    Frank,

    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.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    We had a drippy faucet in the bathroom and in the shower. My husband called American Home Shield to file a claim and the contractor that they sent out was very nice and helpful. He fixed our faucet but it's still leaking. So, my husband needs to call him back. It never really completely stopped and it's been four weeks since he has been here. We've had AHS for many years and we enjoy having them. We appreciate knowing that we have that protection, and we don't have to use it very often although there were times that we needed it. So, it's definitely a good protection to have. It would be nice if they could have contractors that were a closer locally. They provided great service but we live in a place where our contractor guy has to come from Phoenix. He's already fixed our faucet once and it's still leaking. So, it's a big trip for him to fix a leaky faucet.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    My fan wouldn’t turn. It would come on and then after a while it would just stop. It would just hum. It was easy to file a claim with American Home Shield. I went on the site and submitted the claim and they called and told me who will be contacting me and around about what time. The contractors were professional, really courteous and they did the work in a very timely manner. Everything went well and the unit was fixed within 24 hours. They had just done a wonderful job getting the contractor and notifying him and him contacting me, and the work getting done. From beginning to end they did an excellent job. They’re wonderful and their home warranty is one of the best. You need to have it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    We kept finding water under the sink. We would dry it up and it would come back. We didn't know if it's something that's sealed underneath it and it wasn't realized that it must be a leak somewhere. My husband filed a claim to American Home Shield. They replaced our washer but then it happened again. I guess there was a problem with the disposal so we had to replace it too.

    We had a little issue with the air conditioner claim before. It was summertime. The contractor came out quick but they had to come out a couple of times to really take care of the issue. Otherwise, it has worked out fine for us. We haven't really had a big issue other than that. So far, they've all been good to get out as soon as they can and it wasn't long as far as getting in touch with us.

    AHS is very good. It works out well because you only have to pay a certain amount and everything that has to be replaced won't cost you. I like the convenience. Also, they give you more than one options as far as who it's going to be your repair service. We've been with American Home Shield for a long time. We had it at our other house and then we bought a new house. We didn't have AHS for the first year and then we picked it right back up. We've been AHS customers for a long time and we've referred AHS to several people.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    We had no hot water and apparently, the pipes had been put in wrong. I called American Home Shield, they sent the plumber out and the problem was fixed in just a few minutes. AHS reps were always nice, very polite and very helpful. They asked about the urgency of the problem whether it's something that we'd like to have taken care of immediately or if it can wait a couple of hours or a day or so. They were very in tune with that. The contractor, on the other hand, was very nice, very polite and very knowledgeable. They didn't try to sell things we don't need. They were excellent. Overall, AHS should keep doing what they're doing because it's obviously working and I'd definitely recommend them to a friend. As a matter of fact, I have recommended them to family members. AHS is something everyone should have. I've had them for a number of years now and they've always come through for me.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I had a problem with my heater and I had no problems submitting the claim at American Home Shield. The contractor was good, and he said to call him back immediately if I had any problem and he'd be back to make sure he got it fixed. They have to come back out 'cause something didn’t go right the first time. However, it is a time factor when they have to give you a window from two to six, which ties my whole day up. I'm home waiting now, and he might not come until six. I wish they had a two-hour window instead. Also, this is the first time in all the years that I had to pay for Freon in my unit that leaked out and I had to cough up $150. I'm already paying $600 a year for a warranty where other companies are charging $350 and they put Freon in. Other than that, I stay with AHS because I get good service. They also answer every time I call.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I've had two heating problems and I submitted a claim to AHS for both of them. One was a rental property and the other one was my home and both of them happened around the same time. One of them went extremely well and they handled it right away. However, I had a big time issue with the other one. All I needed was a thermostat replaced. I put the request in back in November and it did not get handled until two weeks ago. The experience was terrible. I've been with them for a while, so I wasn't that taken aback. I don't think the request got to the vendor initially. And then, when it went to the vendor, that particular vendor came out just to look and I never heard from him again.

    I dealt with the same issue for about three months. The only time I spoke with them was when I initiated it. So, it's as if they didn't give a good crap. They did not do a proper follow-up. I don't think that they did proper vetting in the first place. Had they done that, I wouldn't have experienced this in the second place. And their follow-up after being put on notice several times was little to none. Almost to the point where I am seriously thinking about leaving them and going to another company. And then, when the second service call went out, they handled it so well. They sent out that same vendor that I used that finally fixed my issue regarding the thermostat. I like the service people and that may have saved them.

    I've been with AHS several years and it's been okay until I have this most recent experience. I had another experience with them too about two years ago and ironically, it was the same contractor. When I first dealt with this guy, he was under one name. And then, when they sent them out to me back in November, he was under another name. But it was the same folks and the same issues. So, they need to vet the contractors better. They need to be aware. It appears that when a contractor runs into problems with them all they do is lay off a few months then come back to them under a different name. Also, when a complaint is made AHS need to get back with the customer within 48 hours, and make sure that the issue has been resolved.

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    Joann,

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    The water dispenser on my refrigerator's door was not working and then something was leaking. Also, the hot water on my washer was not coming out as it just dribbled out. I called American Home Shield to submit claims and the contractors came to check. They did a good job and I would recommend them for next time. I was very pleased and the repairs were perfect. The repairs really helped a lot because I was having to get water from the faucet, and I kept one for the refrigerator door and a few times they washed it. And I would have to take hot water and pour it in there and it was driving me crazy.

    American Home Shield saves me from having to go on the phonebook or call somebody and track down a person that I know nothing about, and I don’t like that. Then I'd hope they can do the job and do it right. Having a warranty is valuable but the only time it’s discouraging is if they file before they get to the part or send the part. But at some point when I called American Home Shield to check when I was going to get the ordered parts, I didn't like the way the representative answered. Other than that, my interactions with the rep were good when I submitted the claims.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I’ve had the worst experience. On three different occasions the company double charged me before repairs are complete and marks them as complete. Meaning I have to pay both fees (with what has been false promise of reimbursement) to get them to come out and do the work. Instead of next day as stated they do not send anyone until days or weeks have passed. One time it was a month. The customer service reps hang up on you (twice). Both times it was because I had emergency service request and they won’t let me speak with a supervisor when they cannot help me. I’ve contacted them on Facebook and Twitter. I’ve paid up to 5 service fees for same exact repairs and still have a shower leaking full force hot water. I have to wait again 24-48 hours for a supervisor to return my call. Last time I was two weeks and 3 additional requests before I got that call and another time after that they never called back and I eventually gave up.

    I’m ready to file a complaint on the BBB (they have 10,000 complaints already) but it looks like they do actually help you if you file a claim as the reviews are terrible and they have 10,000 complaints. And I know the score is a combination of reviews and complaints after corrections so if the score is okay with such terrible reviews it must mean that if you file a complaint with BBB they most likely help you and correct their issues. If you’re looking to buy coverage I would keep looking. If you have coverage through them I’d look elsewhere. This is so awful no one should have to put up with this. I will be contacting my Attorney General as well as filing a complaint with the BBB.

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    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.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    Had American Home Shield for a few months when my ice maker lever broke. I called AHS, paid my $100 dollar service fee and was told someone would be out to fix my fridge. They sent out D&D enterprises to work on the fridge. The guy arrived, nice and all but had no clue how to fix my fridge and that he needed to order parts. Well, he left and let me know parts would be in about two weeks. (Funny, because I knew the appliance shop a mile from my house had the part because I looked.) What the guy didn't tell me was that he had hooked up the circuit board incorrectly and had fried this $189 board. I give it the two weeks, call him and set up an appt for him to install the parts. He never shows and when I call him, he says he had the date written down wrong and that he would be there the next day. He never shows.

    I call and text him and no reply. (Multiple times.) I call AHS and sit on hold for over an hour before finally getting them on the phone. I tell them the situation and they tell me "We will get a hold of D&D and send them back out." I tell them D&D is not acceptable and want someone else. "Sir, we will have to charge you another $100 dollars since this will be a second service call." I told them that's unacceptable, to cancel my contract and to refund me my $100 dollars. She says "I can't cancel it but will send the form to the Retention's Department for processing." She then goes on to say that "I have deleted your payment information from the system and you will no longer be charged." Three weeks go by; I get a bill in the mail and a letter that they are attempting to collect a debt. WTF? They never canceled my contract, just deleted my payment information and let the billing continue.

    In that month alone, I spent well over 5 hours on hold awaiting an operator. I called the new contract line and immediately was helped by an operator. Of course she couldn't help me with my contract problems and that she would transfer me to the Retention Department (where I spent another 45 minutes on hold). Finally got it all canceled but they would refund my money nor would they be fixing my refrigerator. I ended up filing a BBB complaint and finally got the attention of one of their leads. They resolved the complaint, ensured my contract was canceled and will be replacing my refrigerator. I DO NOT WANT A SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST (WHATEVER THAT IS) TO CONTACT ME. I just want the world to know AHS is a giant racket and will eventually screw you out of your time (on hold and missed service appt's) and money.

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    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.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    We bought our home in Sept 2016 with an AHS warranty. During the first year we called them out for three different issues -- one was for our heating unit, one was for our water heater, and the other was for our bathtub faucet handle not being able to be adjusted for water temp. For the heating unit, the tech basically made it sound like I didn't know how to run the unit and that I was accidentally turning on the emergency heat and that on cold days it just wouldn't heat like it would on warmer days. He did nothing else. Fast forward to now and the heating unit started causing electrical issues which we have had to have someone out to fix. With the water heater, our old one was leaking water in the pan and the top was all corroded. The first tech said that leaking water was normal and that was why there was a pan. He also explained that corrosion was something that happened with age.

    He refused to do anything. It wasn't until I called back and insisted that a competent tech come out that we finally got a new water heater. We still had to pay for additional parts that were not covered, but guess what. Our new water heater doesn't leak water. As for our faucet handle in our bathtub -- well that is still not fixed. While still under warranty, AHS came out numerous times to "fix" it and said that everything was fine. I continued to complain to them that the water was scalding and couldn't be adjusted by my children but it fell on deaf ears. (Whatever happened to the phone calls being recorded?) I basically gave up and didn't bother to renew our warranty because of the poor service. When AHS called to ask why we were not renewing, I explained our ongoing issue with not being able to adjust the water temp from scalding and they didn't do anything.

    Meanwhile, we have dealt with the water handle issue by adding cold water to baths. Finally we had someone out to fix it by changing out the handle and it turns out that the unit is stripped and so old that it should have been replaced the first time AHS came out. The job is bigger than originally thought because there are no parts for that model anymore -- and guess what -- looks like we are going to be stuck paying for something that should have been covered by AHS -- AGAIN. This is not right. Today I called them and reported the above and they hung up on me!!! This is the worst customer service imaginable. Taking shortcuts, cheap short solutions, and not even acknowledging me as a customer today is why I give AHS this rating.

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    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.

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    Claims HandlingTechPrice

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I recently submitted a claim online to American Home Shield for my heater that wasn't working. The website was easy to navigate. Once I submitted the claim, someone was out the next day. The interaction with the contractor was great. He was very professional. Once he looked at the heater, he explained what needed to be done. He went up in the attic, diagnosed the problem, came back down, told me he had to replace a part and fixed it. The heater is doing great now. However, sometimes I've submitted a claim and the person will contact me, but the contractor can't get out to my house for two or three days. I wish they could come faster or send a different company. Because sometime last year, I had an issue with my hot water heater and I ended up going with somebody else. Nevertheless, having AHS is very valuable. It is very affordable, easy to file claims, and it's saving my family a lot of money.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I didn’t have heat for two days, so I had to have a pallet put in my furnace. I called American Home Shield and told them what was going on, and they told me that I will receive a call, which I did. They also told me when the people would be able come out here. Two wonderful gentlemen came within the time allotted, and both of them were very nice. They were really friendly, and they fixed the problem in no time. They were in and out of here in less than 15 minutes, and everything was working when they left.

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    American Home Shield sent somebody all the way from Georgia to come out here to service my AC unit when I could have gotten a local contractor to come out for the same amount of money that I paid. The contractor was professional and the AC has been fine ever since the repair, but I was surprised that I had to pay $75, which I thought was extremely high to have coverage. So, we weren't happy about that at all. We're gonna go with somebody else, where we don't have to pay such a high fee on our end.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    We had a claim about a back-up in our toilet and it was easy to file online. American Home Shield set us up with a plumbing company and it had been resolved within the day, which was fantastic. That was the fastest that we have ever had somebody come out here. All the technicians have been fantastic too. They've all been very friendly and kind, as well as professional. I've liked all of them very much. They've gotten the work done and so far, it has been great. We haven't had any problems with things after they left. Having a home warranty is worth it because even if you have two things go wrong, you pay for the warranty for the year.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    AHS sent a guy who replaced the washer in my faucet but it continued to leak. It wasn’t coming like it was dripping from the faucet piece, it was coming from another part. I called them back and he came back and he replaced the cartridge. As he was doing so he told me that wasn't going to work and that I was going to need a new faucet. I wanted the brushed chrome and he said okay. I was sent a picture of the faucet and it was ordered. When it came to be put in, there was a pretty small gap between the sink and the plate at the bottom of the faucet. That was not right and the guy said he could fill it with caulking but it still was not right.

    When the guy left, I looked under the sink and I could see light so I called up the plumbing people and told them they needed to come back and take out the faucet. They said it was all AHS would cover and they wouldn't cover anything else. I found that hard to believe because they never measured and the plate should have covered the hole. So I told them to come get the faucet, put back on my old one and I would deal with it myself. I went to Home Depot, measured, found a faucet that fit and I paid a handyman to put it in. I then called Home Shield. I wanted to cancel my policy but then they wouldn’t credit me my $75 if I canceled so I didn't cancel. They credited me my $75 that they automatically took out of my checking account.

    Also, I was on the phone with AHS on three different occasions over this whole thing and each time, I was on hold for at least 45 minutes. They could work on that. I understand they are in the hurricane section and all that was going on, but that was still annoying. And if what the plumber said was true that AHS would not replace the right part, then that’s their bad. But if the plumber was lying, then that’s their bad. I don’t know which is the right story but if it’s American Home Shield, then they’re not worth having because I paid $75 for something that wasn’t right. Plus, it was a bit annoying sitting at home waiting for the guys to come on three different occasions.

    AHS could also improve on sending decent plumbers that knew what they were doing. They also shouldn't take the $75 out of someone’s account until the job is completed, satisfactorily. Somehow, they can check that out so that I don’t look at my checking account and $75 is gone and the work was not done correctly. I’ve had AHS for years since I’ve been in my home and thought I would just keep them in case my air conditioning or heating breaks down. But at this point, I’m about ready to just say “Screw it” because of all the money I spent over the years that I could have saved up instead and use to buy something if it breaks down. I haven’t gotten around to canceling, but it’s probably what I’m going to do. I'd tell others not to do AHS too.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Michelle,

    We still like to follow up with you in regards to your concerns posted on Consumer Affairs. We have reached out to you on different occasions via phone and email on 2/22 and 2/2. Please either email or call me at the phone number provided on your voicemail.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I would recommend AHS. I've had a good experience with them. They're good and they get the work done. I filed a claim with them for my dryer which was not turning on. I had to wait on the phone for a while, but they treated me really nicely and were really courteous to me. They then sent AC Appliances. They were very professional. They even called before they came in. They fixed the issue and I was very happy with them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    The cable of the garage door broke. My husband submitted a claim online with AHS for that. Three guys came and they needed to re-adjust. We ended up with a new bracket where they had to align that to fit. Part of it was covered and part of it was paid by us. The interaction with the contractor was fine and we were satisfied with the spring which was covered by AHS, but we were not satisfied with the other parts that we paid for. Also, this summer, we had a disastrous issue with the air conditioning company, which I will never allow in my house again. The only company that came to our house was called Airboss and they were terrible. I could get a payout but it was not the same as if the company took care of it itself.

    If you need AHS for air conditioning, don't use it. And the wait time on the phone is always three hours. If you can't make an appointment via online, then you're in trouble, so the best way is to wait. When I was trying to talk to people about the Airboss situation, I was on the line for an hour and a half. There was also one time I was on the line for an hour and another time, I got transferred and transferred. It was not an easy process.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I have filed claims with American Home Shield and they sent someone in 24 hours. The plumbing guy they sent out was good but the one that tried to fix the refrigerator had to come back twice and he wasn’t too social. He just went there to do a job. He should speak to a customer better. Overall, my experience with American Home Shield has been good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    My son calls American Home Shield for an appointment as my air condition isn't working and I need to put the unit outside on reset all the time. One contractor came to see the problem and told me that he needed to change something on it. Then another came and worked on the spring, but he left and then came back with the spring. He made the air condition work for 2 days but it stopped again after that and I needed to go outside to reset again today. Contractors came seven times all in all but the air condition continues needing to be put on reset.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I called American Home Shield and submitted a claim for our water heater. And the representative I spoke with was professional. Before that, I had a home inspection and they claimed that there was a leak. And while the water damage before was visible, when the person sent by AHS came, there wasn’t anything.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I went online to submit a claim with American Home Shield since the heat wasn't blowing in certain rooms. Navigating their website was easy to do and the technician came the next day. He was very professional and nice. He told me exactly what he was doing and whatever he was going to do. The heater has been working much better since the repair. I've had American Home Shield for about 14 years and they don't cover as much as they used to.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I had a pool pump go out so I went online to file a claim to American Home Shield and the process was very simple. You just got to have your information before you go to the site. I’ve got that readily available, so I got it filed in three minutes. The contractor was exceptional. I’ve had him twice and in both times, he was very responsive. He asked me for my phone number and he would text me during the day about the issue, etc. I’m very, very pleased with him. There was a secondary visit because they had to order the replacement part but it’s working fine now. I’m very pleased with AHS service, it works out very well for us. It’s nice to have the peace of mind that if something does happen to a major appliance, I have insurance on that piece of equipment. Secondly, the monthly payment allows me to cash flow the cost of the repairs as opposed to having to come up with the money all at one time. It’s all predictable and risk-free.

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    Claims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I called American Home Shield to submit a claim but after waiting for 15 minutes, I got online and went right to it. Navigating through the website was very easy and submitting the claim there was a lot easier than staying on the telephone. The claim was for my clothes washer that would not spin and I got a service person who was wonderful and very professional. He knew exactly what he was doing, let me clean underneath the washer while he was fixing, and fixed it very quickly. So, I've only used our home warranty a couple of times in the last couple of months and having it is quite valuable.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    The swimming pool pump went out and I filed a claim to AHS. When I called them up, they called the swimming pool place and they called me back. It didn’t take more than two days. The contractor they sent was good and professional. He called and let me know that he was about 15 minutes away. He got there in 20 minutes but still, he made it on time. We've had American Home Shield for years and they've been good all this time.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    We recently had someone here when we had a problem with the water heater. The technician checked all the circuits, the water heater and the panel in the garage and reset the temperature on the water heater. It was set too high. And then we spoke about the system that we have through our power company and that was about it. So far, it’s been working. And we’ve been very satisfied with American Home Shield.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    The handyman in the USA cost a lot so if something's broken in my house, I don't want to spend a lot of money. AHS has a good price and their reps were good. When I request something, they call me and they send me somebody right away. Last time, I asked for a plumber for a leaking problem. Their rep took all my information and the contractor that was sent out replaced my faucet with a brand new one. American Home Shield did a good job. They were very professional, very fast and they didn't take long to show up.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    When our garbage disposal went out, I filed a claim with American Home Shield and the wait time to get through was three to five minutes, which was reasonable, and the reps that I spoke with were 100% professional. We prepaid the contractor that AHS had dispatched to us and, in that way, our deductible was paid. The gentleman called us two days before Christmas and he said that the part was in and he would be out to put it in. Then he called back after Christmas and said he was having a problem getting the part in, and that was the last we heard of him. But he had turned in the work ticket to AHS, stating that the job had been completed. If I owned AHS, I would have him taken off of dispatch calls and I would not even use him. He's got a bad reputation in the Greenville area where we are. AHS dispatched another contractor and the techs were out within a day and fixed the problem.

    We've also had another contractor come out due to a problem we had with our AC. The technicians refused to put more Freon into the AC because they thought that it possibly had a leak. But if the AC had a leak, they should have done a pressure test, found out where it was leaking, and fixed the problem, but they still have not done these. This year, our claim for the AC is going to go from simply fixing a leaky line to replacing the whole unit with a 14A unit, and this is going to be way more expensive. If the head pressure runs too low, we've got to turn on the heat pump and this could overheat the system, and then the whole unit would be gone and can't be fixed.

    In another claim that we had, AHS replaced the motor of our washing machine and they wanted to replace the tub too. But the total repair cost would by then have been more than the cost of a whole washing machine, so we didn't let them do that. Instead, we did a buyout and bought a new washing machine to replace the old one, and this was cheaper to do. We've been with AHS for over 15 years. AHS is a company that has a bunch of contractors working for them and I would tell a friend to research all the contractors that AHS uses, compare AHS with other companies, check the ratings, and see which companies have the best contractors working for them.

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    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.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    My heater went out and I submitted a claim with AHS. The contractor they sent was a really nice guy. He came out later in the day. Then, the part he had wasn't working so he had to go back to Austin. He then came back at 8:15 PM to make sure that we had heat. It was nice. If something big goes out, I don’t really have the funds to pay out of pocket for all that. It pays for me to have AHS as an insurance to make sure that everything keeps working. However, the only problem I have with them is reaching them on the phone. If you have a question, to get somebody on the line is almost impossible. Then, once, I submitted my claim online and they wanted my credit card information. Why would they want that? They haven’t been here yet. So then I tried to call someone and find out what was going on. However, their number wasn't updated.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    The heater was making some noise and so I called it in at American Home Shield, and by the time the tech got here, the heater had gone all the way out. When he first got out here, he got the furnace working but he said he heard a sound when he left but he couldn't get it to sound again. So, he made a note in his file and that night, I got woken up with the furnace making that noise again. So, I called it in and they came right back out. It was another 48 hours but it was super cold outside so I'm sure they were backed up. But he got it fixed and so I was only charged one time.

    The AHS reps were able to answer all my questions except for one. They weren’t able to answer whether or not a gas smell in the house was covered under my plumbing. They said it was covered, but the contractor called and told me that I should double check with American Home Shield because they didn’t think it was covered. When I called American Home Shield back, the second lady I talked to didn’t know and could not advise me whether or not it was covered. So I still don’t have that problem fixed and I'd really like to know whether the sewage smell that I'm getting from one of my floor drains is covered or not.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I have filed two claims with AHS online and that's easier compared to giving them a call. I'm fine with the second claim for the plumbing. But I'm not happy with the first claim regarding my washer that stopped working. The technician came over last Christmas time and I have been waiting for the guy to contact me back. He said that he was going to find out what he was supposed to do to be able to get the motor for the dryer, but I've yet to hear back from these people. I've called the appliance company, left a message with them and nobody has answered. Now, I'm in an extremely bad situation since I don't know how I'm going to wash the clothes. They want me to renew my contract and I'm not going to.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    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.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    My refrigerator had a blockage that was not repairable. When I submitted a claim with American Home Shield it was very bumpy at the very beginning. I was very frustrated with the process. There was a delay in communication. But once I communicated that to them they made a 180 and did well. But they sent out a contractor who did not have experience with the LG refrigerator and that caused a delay on the next contractor who did resolve the issue.

    The first contractor was delayed about three weeks to get them out. And then the following one another two weeks to get him out. So the whole process shouldn't have taken almost two months. But the contractors were pleasant and were helpful. Essentially, it was a complete replacement of the refrigerator. The replacement took less than 10 days when they had it ordered out. The new refrigerator is working out great. But the whole process takes months, getting at least 3 hours on hold to get a hold of them for any reason.

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    Claims HandlingTechPriceOnline & App

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    My brother had AHS before me and enjoyed their service. I found his experience to have a positive effect on me getting the service as well. I’ve had AHS for several years now and I have received great benefit from them. The quality of the service has been good and if one needed some type of home repair, the monthly fee far outweighs the cost of the service that one receives. I filed a claim online for an an issue we had with the toilet in the bathroom and the navigation on American Home Shield's website is good. The contractors who came were very professional and explained everything. They resolved the issue by completely replacing all the parts in the tank and did what they said in a timely manner. They even gave us additional advice on how to avoid the problem in the future.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I had a claim in January for the pressure valve of my water meter which was leaking. I did it online and the experience was good. However, it doesn't provide you with anything if you have questions regarding whether your claim is valid or not so I called in to confirm. The contractor then came to the house, did the work and left. I, however, didn't get any kind of invoice receipt. I'd like to have the company information of the person who performed the work because if I don’t have American Home Shield in the future, I'm stuck not knowing who did the work.

    I had intentions of renewing my contract but when their rep called, I was in the middle of a Snowball Dance prep, I had community meetings, and my basement flooded. I told him that it was not a good time. He insisted but I told him I've got to go and hung up. But 20 seconds later he called me back and once again tried to push this renewing the home warranty. In the first call, he gave me a price which it was lower than the price that I had. I was looking at the premium coverage and it was a $100 off but the renew price and the price that he had given me was lower than that price without it. I then I tried calling back in three times. My experience with AHS has been dreadful. Everything was fine for a bit but the communication was just bad.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Hi Shaun,

    I understand your concerns with the issues you have recently encountered with AHS and the lack of communication. I would be glad to speak with you and resolve your experience.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    When I submitted a claim with American Home Shield online for my dishwasher, the contracting company itself was good. However, the employee was a bad egg. He took a month and a half to get it done. They ordered a new circuit board for the dishwasher. It took a month for it to get here and the guy was supposed to deliver it. But then he stole the equipment and then the employer had to threaten him to have the police arrest him to get it back. He eventually brought it back and they terminated him. I've had really good experiences with AHS in the past, it was just this one bad apple employee that clouded the whole thing. The second guy that came out was awesome, professional and polite. He was able to get everything done and the company was very friendly as well.

    I'm on chemotherapy, so I have to use separate plates. Since we didn't have a dishwasher, we have to spend a whole bunch of money on paper plates. The company that did the dishwasher was going to send me a check for 50 bucks to cover the paper products that I had to use, and I never received that. It would be cool if AHS could follow up on that. I also wish AHS can discount the $75 service call that we have to pay out for that month and a half inconvenience. But other than that, the experience with AHS was good and it's a good value. The contracted companies actually follow through with what they're supposed to do.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    We had a water softener that was running water through our system on a constant basis and yielded a water bill that was twice the normal amount so we filed a claim with AHS. I left a number online and they called back. The contractor they sent was very good. He was very thorough and explained what the problem was. He stayed until 8:30 because he wasn’t satisfied with the solution he had. He found one solution, said no, and didn't give up until he got a solution that made more sense. He even came back the next day to double check. Right now the water is offline and we have a solution. My wife is happy so I'm happy.

    AHS has been a very good safety valve for us. We've called them thrice this year and every time we've had to deal with them, they've done what they needed to do and have been diligent in helping us solve our problem at a reasonable expense. They don’t cover everything but they're responsive and the vendors they send out are qualified and are serious about taking care of the problem. They have saved us money and aggravation. We're pleased with their service and we'll continue with them.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I had a problem with the water heater so I called American Home Shield. The only problem was that I waited an hour and 25 minutes before I got a real person. However, the rep whom I spoke with was a phenomenal lady and she apologized for the wait. She really helped me and she went all out to make sure that I was going to be taken care of. I was surprised when I heard text messages coming in and how soon they responded. Also, I was surprised that the whole staff responded and took care of me so I would recommend them in a flash.

    I spoke to the rep on a Friday and the plumber was at the house at about 9:00 o'clock Saturday morning and he took care of the problem. The contractor was awesome. He broke it down to my level and explained what was happening and made suggestions as to what we should do in the event that something happens again. Also, he wouldn't be hesitant to come up if he needs to when something goes wrong within 48 hours. A couple of days later, the water was not as warm as it should be but my folks at home said that the plumber eventually came after a couple of minutes. However, the water is still not coming up as hot as it should be in the bath of the master bedroom. At the basement it's okay but in the bath, it's a struggle. But outside of that, the contractor has been a good man. I want American Home Shield to continue what they're doing and put their best foot forward and also to improve especially with somebody answering.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I put in a claim with American Home Shield for a garbage disposal repair. It was about seven years old and need to be replaced. It was leaking. I did the claim online and the process was smooth, simple and easy. They responded the very next day. They came out, rescheduled an appointment and that was in three days after I made contact with them.

    The contractor was professional, courteous, quick and worked quickly to get it resolved. SInce the repair the garbage disposal has been working great. Everything has worked out well. But if a friend would ask about American Home Shield I would tell them to keep looking at options to expand coverage. For example there are some things like full equipment that cover certain things but it doesn't cover anything that's freeze related or other items like that. So maybe looking at where some of the biggest issues are for consumers and seeing what the opportunities are to expand it.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I called in for the icemaker that went out, and the contractor did really well. I was able to ask him what was going on with it. He showed me some of the stuff, how he put it in and out. So, that was good. The icemaker's now doing great.

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    American Home Shield Company Information

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    Company Name:
    American Home Shield
    Company Type:
    Public
    Ticker Symbol:
    FTDR
    Year Founded:
    1971
    Address:
    3400 Players Club Parkway, Ste. 300
    City:
    Memphis
    State/Province:
    TN
    Postal Code:
    38125
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.ahs.com

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