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About American Home Shield

American Home Shield (AHS) is a home warranty provider that offers three home warranty plans — ShieldSilver, ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum — with varying levels of coverage. 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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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2024

    American Home Shield is horrible. Their phone calls' response is poor, and they don't pick the top people out there. Their contractors range anywhere from horrible to okay. We had a washer dryer guy who was great, but outside of him, my experience has been poor as well. There was one case wherein the contractor they sent out ghosted me for three weeks. He wouldn't return a call or a text and didn't let me know what was going on. I tried to call American Home Shield and they referred me straight back to the contractor who wasn't getting back to me. One morning, I got a letter in the mail stating my claim was denied. I paid extra premium for pool equipment coverage, but they said the pool controller is not covered because it's electronic. I'm filing a complaint with the Department of Insurance later today.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

    Sincerely,

    Stacy

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    CoverageTechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2024

    Precision Appliance Repair came out recently for our microwave. It was a simple fix. They came and they took care of it. It was all smooth, no issues. It's functioning well now. I had another claim. It was for electrical and I did not like that overall. I'm not satisfied. I had my home AC stopped working. They came out and they took a look at it. They said that's not covered through insurance. They always find reasons to not cover a claim and that's what they did. I had to pay out-of-pocket almost $2,000 to get it fixed. They said it was because of a short circuit, like a power surge. But there's no way to prove a power surge. It is one of those debatable things. You could just say power surge. Power surge, it could not be a power surge. But they said power surge. Because a power surge is not a claimable thing, they said they wouldn't cover it.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2024

    I thought there was a leak under my house, so I had a plumber out there first. The plumber came to the conclusion that my AC drain was draining underneath my trailer, which was what was causing the leak. So the HVAC company came out and fixed it. I submitted the service request through the AHS online portal and it worked as it should. I then received an email and a text saying that somebody was assigned to it and they'd reach out to me with the name and information of the company. The tech who came out was super professional. He knew exactly what he thought it was and based on what was relayed to him from the other company that was out there, he had it fixed in two hours. He had to run a new pipe so it would drain out from underneath the trailer for the AC drain. Since then, I no longer have a lake underneath my house.

    I would recommend AHS. I've had the company for a few years now and only had to use them a few times. But every time, I've gotten something fixed and it's been right the first time. The one time it wasn't right the first time wasn't the fault of either AHS or the company that came out. It was just a lack of parts. So we had to wait for some parts to come in for my dryer. I would tell my friends that if they want to protect themselves from huge bills later on, and they got a little bit of money at their disposal income, they should sign up with AHS too.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsStaffEase of UseValue

    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2024

    I had a claim with AHS for the AC when the fans weren't spinning up and the compressor wasn't working. It was a simple capacitor fix but the tech from Comfort Pros isolated it in seconds. He looked at the panel and he was very knowledgeable. He showed me how I could fix it myself in the future and gave me a couple tips outside of the scope of work. So, he was very helpful. I had Comfort Pros again out from American Home Shield for a furnace issue, which also was very fast and professional. The tech also provided guidance to not need further services, something that I could do myself at home, which was very much appreciated. So, Comfort Pros is an excellent service and I have recommended it to others.

    I've used AHS four times now and the service has been worth the money. I make my claims on their website and everything is very easy. And I get as immediate a response as possible through business days. So, I'm stunned because I figured it wouldn't be as good as it is, but it has been. With each individual service call I've had, it would have been more money out of pocket to call these individual companies myself rather than using American Home Shield. The value's there.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    American Home Shield sent RAM Appliances for my clothes dryer that wouldn't start. They ordered a part which they said was a motor that was defective. Before they ordered the part, I told them I had trouble with this dryer a year ago and the tech that came out had told me that there are no parts available for the dryer because it's old. But RAM Appliances said they are universal parts. When the part came, they set a schedule to repair the dryer. Supposedly, it was fixed but I was leery when the guy was forcing the part into the dryer. The next day, I tried to use the dryer, but it didn't work. When I had asked the repairman if the part was under warranty, he told me it was anywhere between 30 and 90 days.

    When the dryer didn't work the next day, I called the repair service, and they said they have closed that ticket and that I needed to call AHS which I did. They set up another video call, and they supposedly ordered a part. This started in May, and we were then in July. They ordered a part which came in 10 days later. They called and set up an appointment to fix the unit but the appointment was gonna be over a week out. It was not acceptable to me. I got in touch with AHS, and they said, “Maybe they can move the appointment up.” But I never heard anything more from either one, so I went and bought a new dryer. It was too aggravating and I'm not one to love to go to the laundromat. If I were to have another issue with an appliance and file a claim, I would definitely ask not to have RAM Appliances.

    I had a leak and thought the water heater was leaking, but it turned out it was a plumbing leak under the water heater. The estimate of the people that AHS sent out to repair the problem was very high so I got an estimate from somewhere else. I went with the other company to repair it. But I probably should have reached out to American Home Shield before I allowed the second people to fix it because they stopped with the claim right there at the previous people. They allow so much for certain things and the allowance on that leak was $1,000. They wound up paying $450 for the leak detector. When I was questioning the thing about the plumbing and the dryer, I had to do a chat. I couldn't get them on the phone. But I wasn't satisfied with their answers on the chat. In the past, I have recommended people to go with AHS but I don't think I'll do that anymore.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    American Home Shield's response was quick and prompt. Also, the techs were very knowledgeable.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

    Sincerely,

    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    Whenever I call American Home Shield, they would call right back or answer all my questions. I submitted my claim online and talked to a representative to make sure I did everything right. The contractor explained what needed to be done, and he was a very good guy. He kept me informed on everything. All he did was take out the old one and replaced it with the new one. I told a few people they need to get AHS.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    The last repair was not good. I did not like the company because they had to come out several times. I had to stick with them until they corrected the problem. I could not get someone else to come and fix their mess. The company that American Home Shield kept sending out kept making it worse. I asked them not to send them. They told me they couldn't do it because they would have to send them back to fix whatever they messed up. That was our worst experience that I've had with them in all these years. And it was because of that one company. I've had some other companies that were not good. But they didn't keep messing up, so I was able to get rid of them. Other than that, I like that I can call AHS and if I have any replacements to be done, I don't have to worry about shoving up a lot of money at one time even though I know I've probably paid for it over the years.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    The washing machine was not draining so the tub would fill up with water when we weren't using it. A technician came out fairly quickly to assess it. He had to order a part and it was another week before he could finish the repair. Since we got American Home Shield, we've had problems with our air conditioner leaking. It does not seem to be leaking this year but in the past, we had problems with it dripping water on the floor. Their contractors have never been able to fix that so we called someone on our own to repair it 'cause the technicians that were sent never would do it.

    They said the problem was a cracked drain pan. The first guy came out and tried to repair the drain pan. Then he said it was not cracked once he took everything apart and drained all the freon. We had to pay to put freon back in it. Every other person they’ve sent has said it's a cracked drain pan or the unit is not levelled and that's what was causing the dripping. Everything is something we need to repair and nothing that American Home Shield will cover. The person we paid out of pocket said that the problem was there was so much humidity in the room that the insulation in the unit was getting saturated with water and that was what was dripping. He dried it all out and it's been fine since then. It was a very minimal cost.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

    Sincerely,

    Stacy

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    I set a claim to American Home Shield up online. That was a great experience. The plumber came in and got straight to work. He was surprised I knew where some of the drainage pipes were. Once I showed him where it was, he got straight to work and completed it in over an hour. I'd tell others to get AHS because they'll never know what might happen. If AHS could fix it, they'll fix it.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

    Sincerely,

    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    American Home Shield recently repaired my dishwasher. The techs were fine this time. There was one I asked about when Home Shield sent out information about having your furnace ready for the winter. Normally, I don't use Home Shield. So, I went on and paid for the service at once. They sent some jackleg out here. That was the problem I had. This guy came out here supposedly just to clean the furnace. I don't care how old it is, but my furnace still works. But he took it apart and turned off my heat. It wasn't the dead of winter, but winter had already set in. So, my husband was so upset. We had to call around to find someone to come out here to turn back on my heat. That Friday, they came. And that young man who did that didn't know what he was doing.

    I called and complained. AHS said they would send someone. It was four days later. The problem was already resolved. The company that came out went on and cleaned the furnace like what they were supposed to do. It's an older system, but it's a good system and it's still working. All they had to do was continue cleaning it. I want an established company to come out to do the repair work. We're senior citizens. We sat here in a cold house. We had to pay for that service, yet we already paid them to send someone out here and never got reimbursed.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    When I had water coming up out of the yard, I reached out to American Home Shield and requested a plumber to come and check on it. It was the quickest turnaround time that I had, which was 24 hours. High Priority Plumbing was great but told me it was my irrigation system, not my plumbing. I don't like that I have to do my claims online because they just give you options to guess from and I guessed it was plumbing. I would have to talk to somebody to describe the problem. I still had to pay the plumber 125 and another 125 for the irrigation because I didn't know what the issue was. I don't think I would recommend American Home Shield. I've been waiting two months for my microwave to be fixed. They take no responsibility and keep putting it off on the company, Sears. They always tell me it's the contractor but the company I'm working with is American Home Shield.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

    Sincerely,

    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    My experience with Dockside was excellent. They replaced a garbage disposal underneath the kitchen sink and they also did a couple of things in the bathroom that needed to be done and taken care of. It was on the schedule to be taken care of. My experience with American Home Shield was absolutely horrible because there were eight things that needed to be taken care of and what showed up on the list were only three.

    I spoke to an actual person that did not speak English well. I talked to her for 40 minutes explaining what needed to be done. I ended up having to call back because I got a copy of the request and it only had one thing on it, and then I called back and I talked to another person and that only took 20 minutes. It's just that the eight things came out as three things.

    The gentleman showed up only with three things. I was able to get in touch with American Home Shield while he was there. They said that they would take care of it. That didn't happen. He couldn't do anything beyond what was on the current list. So my understanding is, American Home Shield wants me to pay the other $100 to have the other five things taken care of.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

    Sincerely,

    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceTechStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    Our hot water heater wasn't working. We had no hot water in the house at all. Also, there was a drain that was clogged. American Home Shield sent M & P Plumbing, and they fixed both of those issues. The techs were really nice and very professional. They unclogged the drain, and they did something to the water heater. They explained it to me. I did the claims to AHS online. I've been calling in before, but I thought I would try it on the web and it ended up being really easy to use. I was really impressed. I was given the name and contact number of the service people and I was tols that they would be contacting me.

    I had American Home Shield for 12 years at my other house. I moved to my new house, and they signed me up with a different one since it was a new house but I really didn't like them. So, I switched back to AHS and I've been with them for the last few years now. They are really easy to work with and they're very responsive and they listen to the customer.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    CoverageTechPriceMaintenanceStaffResolution

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    The tech who came the first time didn't do a good job. He said that he came to the house and didn't fix the issue because there was a dog in the yard. I don't have a dog, so I don't know why he said that and he never came back. So, when we let American Home Shield know that, they did send another young man out that so happened to live in my neighborhood and he was able to fix it. He gave us some pointers on what's the better upgrade to do and all that for our American Home Shield because we've been with them for a while.

    AHS does automatic deductions from our account before something is even fixed. I got no problem with that, but they tried to charge me a second time and I was like, "No, you're not gonna charge me a second time 'cause the first guy did not fix the problem." The rep said, "'Cause they had to come out a second time." I said, "But that's not my problem because your guy didn't fix it the first time. He said I had a dog and I don't have a dog. My neighbor got a dog, but I don't have a dog." He was at the right place, but the houses are just that close together. Other than that, everything is going well now.

    I've been with American Home Shield for over 20 years, and it does help when you have items break down quite a bit and I have had several things replaced, not having to pay all that money versus going to the store again at one time. So, I've been very satisfied with that type of service. I love AHS. It's just like I'm putting money in the bank to keep until something breaks down and it's there. I don't have to get up all $600 for a brand-new washer when I know there are certain ones that they can get. With the ones that were offered, everything has seemed to be working to my advantage and it's not a cheap brand. So, I'm greatly satisfied.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    CoverageTechMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    There was no heat in the dryer. A tech from Sears came and he ordered some parts and then they took the longest time to fix it. Before they came back, it was like six weeks or so. The guy who came out first was really nice and he was the one that wound up coming to fix it because he saw that there was a problem. He ordered the part and the part came and then it was probably 10 times the serviceman was supposed to come and they kept canceling. And then a couple of times, they didn't even cancel, they just didn't show up. I threatened to drop Home Shield and then they sent somebody out and it was the same guy who came in the first time. He fixed the dryer. He put on the thermostat that he ordered. American Home Shield did what they were supposed to do, but Sears didn't do what they were supposed to do. I have peace of mind with American Home Shield.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    Some of the technicians are better than others. This last one, the air conditioner people asked me to call them because they ended up costing me an extra $100 to go back to the people that installed it. I'm not happy about that. It's not American Home Shield's problem. But I do not intend to keep them long.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

    Sincerely,

    Stacy

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    TechFollow-ThroughHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    American Home Shield has been honest and fair. They do what they say they would do. The contractor worked on my refrigerator, washing machine, and a washer.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    The claim with the dryer went well. The only issue was the technician didn't speak English. He did a good job but it would have been better if I could have communicated with him. I had AHS for five years but I changed it out a couple of days ago for a different policy.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    AHS makes it easy to make a claim and they have a quality network of people. I had an AC issue where it was making a noise that was concerning and a tech came over and had a look. He suggested that it wasn't a problem and that there was nothing wrong with the unit. Then, there was a system-wide flush of the AC system in the building and I haven't heard the noise since.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Max, We greatly appreciate your loyalty to us and thank you again for sharing your experience.

    Sincerely,

    Mariah

    CoverageTechMaintenanceTransparency

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    Had a/c problems that started first of July. Tech said it was missing an air gap and Ptrap. AHS said they would not cover because of missing parts. They said they could not send paperwork to tell me which parts were missing. No it's Aug. 16th and still do not have any paperwork to tell me how I can fix the problem. Talked to 8 different people over a 30 day period and have gotten 8 different explanations.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

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    Stacy

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceResolutionTimelinessHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    I have been an AHS customer since 2017. This summer my air conditioner Lennox 12J20 started giving me problems. AHS assigned a contractor - BB Mechanical Technologies. They came, but checked only the outside unit and told me that it is very low on Freon and that there's a leak and the fix will cost me $1,200 cash, since it's not covered by my contract with AHS. I asked AHS to send another contractor for the second opinion, but they refused and sent the same one again with the same result. I had no options, but to call an independent contractor, who came right away.

    The real problem was in the expansion valve inside the attic unit, which needed to be replaced. Freon was normal and there was no leak. They fixed the issue the next day. I asked AHS to reimburse me the money I paid to the independent contractor, since this issue was covered by my contract with AHS, but they refused again! I contacted the Better Business Bureau and complain about this situation with AHS. Now I have a chance to get my money back, because AHS takes BBB seriously. All in all this American Home Shield is not an honest business!

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Stacy

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    CoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    I like that the people come out punctual. But I don't like that they band-aid your issue. I have an air conditioner issue and they band-aid it instead of fixing it or giving a replacement. They said it might go out in a few weeks or months. They don't know exactly so we've been on on pins and needles wondering when it's going out because it makes noise sometimes. We also had a claim for our stove and American Home Shield had different contractors come out. They replaced the boiler element and that took care of it. Overall, the contractors are okay. But their hands are tied because American Home Shield only let them do so much.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Lorell, We greatly appreciate your loyalty to us and thank you again for sharing your experience.

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    Mariah

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingRatesCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    For the most part, we've been happy with American Home Shield. But I tried to cancel it last month because our son is working for a handyman service now and he can do most of the things. American Home Shield made it very hard for us to try to get out of the contract. I was getting the runaround, getting transferred and hung up on. I had to call back and start all over. The guy was not too keen on me. He said, “I'll give you two free months." I’m too nice and I don't like confrontation so I said yes. All four of the guys I spoke to were very friendly but persistent. They were not wanting me to cancel the service.

    American Home Shield has also gone up a lot in price. We have to pay every time a contractor comes out. It used to be 60, then it was 75. Now it's 100. Our monthly payment also went from 70 or 80 a month up to almost double. Additionally, we've noticed that in the last few years, they're having a hard time finding providers in the Manhattan area that are willing to work for them. They end up getting people from one to two hours away so it's taking longer to get people out here.

    When our AC went out, the company they assigned us to was out of Topeka, which is an hour away. That was a pain. Earlier this year, we had some water leaking in my sons' rooms. I filed a claim but they couldn't find a plumber in the area. I ended up calling a plumber that used to work with American Home Shield on my own to come out. They came out and figured out where the leak was. But we had to pay out of pocket for that. It was five days later. There was water leaking in the house, so it was not something we could wait on. That one made me a little bit angry too. I don't think anyone in the area wanted to work with them because they make it hard to get parts. I tried submitting my receipt for a reimbursement, but I didn't even get a response back to my email.

    Recently, I needed our fan in our bathroom fixed. A guy came out and he was from Wichita which is two hours away. He did a great job, but it's hard when they're coming from so far away to work around that schedule. In the past up until the last couple years, I normally heard back from a provider within 24 hours. But lately, even when I did the one for the fan in the bathroom a couple months ago, I got the name of the company from American Home Shield, but the company itself didn't reach out to me right away. I finally had to start texting them asking them if they were gonna be able to come out.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Nancy, We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We appreciate the great review and look forward to working with you again soon.

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    Mariah

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    CoverageMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    My AC was working fine then, then it stopped working. American Home Shield assigned Tempest HVAC, and the guy came but he didn't do anything. He just put on the report that something was missing on the unit, and it was not true. If American Home Shield doesn't do anything like they don't care, then I don't need this insurance. They don't even wanna talk nice. I'm not happy.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    My HVAC system is a specialized system and not every company can work on it. I've had issues with American Home Shield where I've placed a call and 24 hours later, a company would respond to tell me they don't work on those. I've had to start the whole process over, which put me back at the beginning of the line. Recently, a tech had to come out a couple of times for the leaking washer. Whatever he did the first time didn't solve the issue. But in the end, it was repaired.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    The contractor said my air conditioner that wasn't cooling needed to be replaced. But they never sent me anything. They were gonna replace it, but they were talking about how much it was gonna cost me to replace it. I called them several times to find out what kind of air conditioner and what size it was but I never got a call back so I dumped them including American Home Shield.

    That’s the second claim I had that American Home Shield screwed around. They didn't pay the first one. This was over a freaking pool pump. They said it was a power surge. If it was, it would have blown up the first time we turned it on. I was standing there when the spark shot and I turned it back off. That was the first thing that annoyed me with them. They gave me three months free to stay with them, which I did. But I would never ever recommend them to anybody ‘cause they will find any way they can to screw you over and not pay for what they need to pay for. I also could never got rid of them. They kept sending me a notice thanking me for renewing. But I did not renew. I spent 10 hours on the phone fighting with them. To fix that, I went to my bank and told them American Home Shield is not to take one more penny out of my bank account.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    I am not happy at all with American Home Shield and I've been trying to cancel it. A couple of times, they've serviced my AC. It's been ongoing for almost a year. I got an opinion from a third party and they told me that whoever serviced it the first time did it incorrectly. The way he explained it to me was that they put diesel fuel on an engine that needs regular unleaded gasoline. I sent a request for someone to contact me, but they never have. They never followed up, not even an email to make sure that the thing got fixed. We ended up buying one of those small units that you put individually because that's all we can afford. But it doesn't cool down the whole house. Our house sits on a hill so around noon, it gets super hot. My mom's a senior and she's on oxygen. She's been struggling the whole summer and we can't get the financing because it's 9,000 for a brand new AC.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaffRates

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    It's taken American Home Shield to two months to try to get the issue with the air conditioner resolved. The coil needed to be replaced. I had requested that management call me on a couple occasions but I never received a turn back call. Every time that the technician would put in for equipment for them to purchase, for some reason, it wasn't available. I went through that process four times, so it was not a good experience.

    The value or what they wanted to give me as credit towards that system was not appropriate. They wanted to give $600 for a system that costs over $4,000. Eventually, I ended up finding someone who was able to do it, but it was not who American Home Shield suggested. I still need to get the cash-out amount from American Home Shield at this point. They're fine when it comes to smaller appliances. But when it comes to big purchase items such as air conditioner, they rate poorly for that. I thought they were to repair or replace but that was not the case.

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    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

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    CoverageTechPriceStaffValue

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    United Air Temp was great. I had a leak, which is what caused them to come out. They fixed my issue and took care of everything we had going on. I've been with American Home Shield for almost 10 years, and I'd tell people to go for it. It's worth the money.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    The AC unit stopped working. The compressor went out and it increased my power bill two-fold. A repairman came in, said he was gonna check a few things, stayed outside and fixed it. It was very quick. However, I've had some issues with American Home Shield in the past. M online policy said that things were covered, but when I called them about it, they said that they weren't covered. When I requested that they send me the policy on two separate occasions, they didn't send me the policy. When I referenced what was attached to my online account, the girl kept saying, "Yes, it's on your account, but that's not your policy." They corrected it but for quite a while there, it was showing that things were covered but weren't.

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    TechMaintenanceResolution

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    Wades Plumbing recently came out, and the plumber is coming back to fix the issue. He's doing a very good job. I've recommended my brothers and my friends to American Home Shield.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    I like that American Home Shield pays a portion of the expenses when things go wrong. Recently, we had a flood and we were concerned about starting the fuel oil furnace after the flood. So, we submitted a claim and the tech who came out was fine. I would recommend AHS to other people who own homes.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    American Home Shield’s service has been wonderful. I submitted a service request for an AC that went out, and they made things happen quickly. It was over 100 degrees outside, and the contractor was very pleasant and professional. He was there within a day and took about 30 minutes to fix the unit. He came with parts.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    I'm very disappointed with AHS. I've been with them since 1995 but I'm leaving them now. It started out to be a fairly good service that they would help repair things for reasonable prices. But over the years, the prices kept going up and the quality went down. And recently, they became very stiff on something about a warranty that we called on and refused to budge on it. We called on June 4th, about a problem with our kitchen faucet and the contract coming in said that the faucets were covered. Then they told us that they wouldn't cover it because it's not covered under the new contract which started June 5th and we called on June 4th, one day ahead.

    When I asked if they'd cover it since it was just a 24-hour period, they said no and that because we called on it June 4th, on the old contract, it's now considered a preexisting problem. I tried to ask them several times about that and again reminded them that I've been a loyal customer since 1995, paying quite regularly, and they refused to work with me. Their solution to me was I could go ahead and fix it with my own money. And if I could show proof that it was fixed, then if it breaks down again sometime in the future, they might fix it for me.

    This infuriated me because over the years, I've had to pay extra money out of my pocket above and beyond what American Home Shield offered. And I didn't complain. When I had to put a new double oven in, because the oven I wanted wasn't available during COVID, I had to pay extra out of my own pocket to get the upgrade for the oven I needed, plus, pay for a carpenter to come in and do the changes to wood. Also, when I had a plumbing thing, AHS had no problem paying for the guy to cut the hole in the wall to fix it, but they didn't cover the money for fixing the hole in the wall.

    AHS has also been hounding us. Every time I've tried to ask about talking to a supervisor about trying to alleviate this problem and come to some kind of mutual agreement on how to work it, I couldn't get anybody to chat with me on that. Yet they call me on a regular basis to remind me that I haven't paid my monthly fee and it became quite apparent to me that they were a whole lot more concerned about collecting their money than their customer service. When I told them that I'd cancel the contract, they said they wanted to work with me. I told them to have somebody call me who could work with me but I heard nothing except for another person calling and asking when I wanted to pay and if they could get my credit card info. When I told them that I still have a problem and I need that problem fixed, I heard a click and they hanged up.

    Other than that, I've talked to some people at AHS and they've been very cordial. One time when I had to talk to them, they were always quick to say that I could do do the transaction online. At another time, when I had to talk to them about a problem I had with my oven, I was on the phone for over three and a half hours waiting for somebody to get on the line. I had the phone sitting next to me while I was watching TV and it was ridiculous. Then, for this last incident, I kept getting the same runaround and the reps I talked to kept repeating over and over the same thing. There was no indication of them asking what they could do to help.

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    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    Most recently, I did a claim on our roof and American Home Shield sent Elite Roofing. They were great. They called one day and came out the next. They kept in touch with us all the time. They were like, “Hey, we're coming out this day. We're gonna do this. We're gonna do that.” We had some non-covered charges that we had to pay, which were minimal. It was like $125 and their billing department kept up and sent us an invoice, and everything was hunky dory.

    It's rained a couple of times since they repaired the roof, and it hasn't leaked. We have renters in our house while we're traveling. They’re house sitters, and American Home Shield has been great. We've been able to just set it up with them to call AHS when they needed them. That way, If we're 1,000 miles away, we don't have to run home to fix something.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    There was something about the fridge and American Home Shield sent Angel Appliance out. Everything was great. They did a professional job and it was done in a timely manner. Overall, I have peace of mind having American Home Shield. I'm satisfied with the fix that they did at home.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    M&D has worked on several appliances for me. The most recent one was the refrigerator. I usually file my service requests online, and American Home Shield's website is fine. The initial response to let me know that they've assigned someone to contact me is usually good.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimelinessNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    I was very disappointed with American Home Shield. I'm no longer with them, and I'm never gonna go back to them. They're horrible. My air conditioner broke on a Friday. So, I called in. I understand it was gonna take time for them to come out. They said, "Oh, they will come out on Monday between..." It took them a long time for them to come out, and they scheduled me from 5:00 to 9:00 in Vegas time. So, the guy didn't show up until 8:30 pm at nighttime and it was already dark. You couldn't see anything outside. The guy was on the roof for a little bit. He said, "Yeah, nothing wrong with it. It's fine," and he left.

    We ran the AC all night long, and nothing happened. It was still hot. So the next day, I called them, they gave me different people to come over and I have a hard time to schedule with them. They tried to make up some different day. During that time in Vegas, it was over 100 degrees. So, I ended up finding my own people to come out. It cost me 600 bucks to repair the AC. All they did was just repair the modem. It went out. They didn't know how to do it. So, I had to hire my own guy. I'm mad. I just cancelled with them. I went with a different company.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    I had a kitchen sink faucet leak. I called in to AHS because the first company didn't install it correctly and it was leaking. Then Air Pro Masters came out. They installed it, but they said that their part had a manufacturer's defect. It started pouring instead of just leaking. They came in to do the repair and ended up using a box that I asked them not to use, my ManaBloc, and that caused a leak, which caused a major issue in my home which I'm still dealing with. So I'm not very happy with Air Pro Masters.

    The leak had gotten so bad it went into my walls in my kitchen. They took responsibility for the manufacturer's defect on their part, then they paid to get the wall fixed, the wood dried out, and everything that came with that. However, they didn't want to take responsibility for the ManaBloc, even though I asked the plumber not to touch my ManaBloc because I've been told in the past by other plumbers not to touch it and that a lot of times the ManaBloc that were built with these houses are not good. They usually leak if you touch them. But when the tech was here, I was in Arizona while my roommate was here with him, and he still chose to use the ManaBloc. And it really pissed me off because it started leaking from the second floor to the garage ceiling.

    It's still under repair and they had to pull out carpet. My son's room is halfway destroyed and he hasn't been able to use his room for weeks. It's a nightmare right now. The homeowners insurance got involved and they'll pay for the water damage, but they don't want to pay for the ManaBloc. I had to come out of pocket for that. So, Air Pro Masters is not ever coming into my home again.

    Other than that, I like that AHS is very timely in that they always get someone on the job right away. They're very kind when you call and most of everything about them is good. The only thing I think they could do better is possibly have more coverage because they deny a lot of things. But it's worth having that coverage because you have that peace of mind that if something goes wrong, you can call American Home Shield. And most of the time, they'll come out and fix it or at least let you know what the problem is.

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    TechMaintenanceNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    We've had a couple of water leaks in our bathroom due to poor house maintenance before we bought it. AHS had people come out to take a look at it and gotten it sorted each time we needed them. I would be happy to have their contractors come out and work on our home any time. The last one we had was KS Wilson and everything's been fine after their visit. We've had nothing but a great experience with AHS and we haven't had any problems with claims being denied unjustly.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

    One of my claims to American Home Shield was wonderful and another one was not so good. The not so good one was when I had to go through Sears and there was a lot of difficulties going through them. The man that came out was okay, but he didn't get any information. I gave them tons of information about the serial numbers, and when he got here, he didn't know one word about it. It was three times that he had to come out because he did not get any information when he came here. The claims process also got terribly mixed up. They were taking hundreds out and putting it back in and it messed me up and I was very disappointed about that. Other than that, everything else has always been wonderful. So far, everyone that comes out to my home has been fine.

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    CoverageTechOnline & AppMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    American Home Shield has been great. We recently had a tech come out to work on a stove. It took a long time for it to heat, and it wouldn't get past 177. Then it started smelling like there was gas. I did the claim online, and we had no problems utilizing their website. The tech came out and replaced the part and it was fixed. It took less than 15 minutes from start to finish. I've used AHS three times, and each time was not an issue. The first time was with the microwave, and it had to be replaced. They were able to give me a selection to choose from to replace it. And then another time, it was one of the air conditioners where a piece needed to be replaced. Overall, AHS covers quite a bit.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    Every time I've had to call AHS, they've been very professional. Recently, the hot water tank was leaking from everywhere. I called AHS and I told them my water heater was dripping. They sent somebody and I had to have a pipe replaced. They ran a pipe that looks terrible from my washroom into the half-bath. I also needed a new water heater and they replaced it. Plus, the plumbing was not up to code, so they had to repair that. All in all, I would tell my friends that they need to get the AHS warranty because it repairs a lot of your stuff.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I've had AHS since 2008 and their customer service has not been good for years. When I told them that I didn't want a specific person coming out here to my house, they've had issues with it. They weren't really wanting to follow up with that or do that because X, Y, and Z. And that happened a few times. But there was a reason why I did not want that particular person to come back to my house. In the area I was living in as an African American woman, I asked AHS if there was any African American contractors that they have on their listing and they said no. So that's a little bit concerning because everyone is not always comfortable. But AHS had a hard time accepting the fact that everyone's not going to just go along because they're sending this and doing that.

    Recently, one of my outlets was not working at all. I called AHS and let them know what was going on. Then they sent me something online and I got to pay ahead of time since they wouldn't do anything until you make a payment. After that, the tech came out. All in all, AHS is okay, but you might want to look at some other options in terms of coverage for your house, apartment, or condo. You want to make sure you're getting what you want and if there's an issue with the program, you want to make sure they're listening. They had a hard time listening to a lot of things.

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I submitted a claim when the air conditioner was freezing. But it didn't get fixed because of the coverage problem. But the tech that came out was very good. Overall, American Home Shield's contractors are not so good. A lot of them just don't know what they're doing. Some of them are good. Some of them are not great.

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    TechMaintenanceStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    A number of the outlets in the home were not working. I sent in a claim through the American Home Shield website. The contractor came out and they were good. They went around and tested a number of the different outlets, and did some other tests on the boxes. The technician was friendly and communicated what he was up to. It's all functioning properly since then. The problem was resolved.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I submitted a claim for my AC unit. I need to call Trane because this unit’s been giving me problems since I built my home. They're saying that it's the condenser. The evaporator coil pan is cracked and another part was broke on the evaporator coil. So, they took pictures and stuff. And they gotta follow back up with American Home Shield and call Trane for the part to figure out what they're gonna do. The service person just came out to check.

    The annual service fee with American Home Shield has been continuously creep up. So I need to also look at my coverage to make sure nothing is changing there. But so far, I haven't experienced anything. But if I didn't have it, if I'm paying 160 something times 12, I'm sure the repairs on my AC unit from the annual standpoint probably been costing more than what I've been paying since having the insurance. So it's been balancing out.

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    TechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    MY wife sent in a claim when the air conditioner wasn't working and the coils kept freezing. The technician that came out was a great guy. I really liked him. He was super helpful, and understanding. He said that the refrigerant was a little low and he needed to add some, and that would probably fix the problem. Ever since he done that, we haven't had a problem.

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    CoverageRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I've had a terrible experience with American Home Shield. They don't pay for what they say they cover.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    We couldn't close the door on the pellet. It flipped back open. So I called up and talked to the people at American Home Shield. My experience with Sears was fine. They changed that part. It still wouldn't start. They changed three other parts on three separate occasions, and then said that Home Shield would be in touch with me. It was three weeks or more before they, in fact did. Then they said it'd be a little bit before they got it done. But that was three or four more weeks. It was a long time. They said they would replace it. So that happened. Everything's great now. But I'm very dissatisfied with Home Shield. I used to have Home Shield when I was on a farm and they were excellent. None of this delay or going through hoops.

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    Hi Fred, I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceValue

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    The garbage disposal wouldn't turn on. I called American Home Shield and the contractor that they sent out was awesome. Using American Home Shield is easy and I don't ever feel that risk that I might not have the money to replace a necessary appliance. It's worth every penny when you need it.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I have a request right now for the water heater and it could be better. I should not have to come out of pocket for no hot water heater, but I do. The company is supposed to do the work tomorrow. But I have a problem with American Home Shield taking so long to get the issue fixed. I had a air conditioner compressor that went out and it took nearly a month for me to finally get that taken care of. The company said they were waiting for them to receive the part from American Home Shield. It was just going back and forth. They had not heard back. It took about a week and a half before the company even came out to even diagnose my problem because they had 40 other customers ahead of me. American Home Shield had no other company that they could have had bypass that company, got someone out sooner for me.

    American Home Shield did that with every company that I had dealt with. Whoever they send out, you're stuck with that company. It's not like they don't have other companies that can do the work, it’s that whoever they pick at that moment, that's the one that from start to finish, you stuck with that particular company. I wasn't pleased with this other company, not pleased with this company on tomorrow that's gonna do the hot water heater.

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    Hi John, I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    A repairman came out to check my washing machine. He told me the problem was something about the lid that was popped in. While he was there, he checked the entire washing machine. He found out the balances were broken. After he left, I was gonna wash clothes but it would not do a complete cycle and the liquid dispenser top would not stay on. It snapped off in the process of him fixing. I reached out and kept calling. Now, they said they have ordered the correct part to fix the washing machine. When the guy got there, he was extremely nice but the time span is horrible. Right now, when I'm washing clothes, I gotta stand back there and hold the lid down the entire time which is ridiculous.

    American Home Shield is good to have to cover your appliances. This year, I extended the different types of coverage. I had the major appliances, and now they cover everything including the microwave. The only bad part is there are only a couple of contractors that they use. I've paid my co-pay but I still had to wait three months. Even when they came out for my microwave, I had almost a month's wait after I've already paid for a service that I didn't get. The first thing they do is take your $100 co-pay but it takes extremely too long for a response.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    When I had a leak, a contractor came out and fixed it. But there was another situation where I had a plumbing issue and we had a dispute. I called American Home Shield and told the young lady that I had some plumbing issues near my pool. They told me they'd send somebody right out. The person came out, looked at it and told me he couldn't fix it because it's outside and they don't fix anything outside the house. I told him the person I talked to on the phone never told me that or I would've never paid the money for him to come out. That was left undone so I had to get a friend of mine who did a little bit of plumbing. He adjusted it somehow and stopped it from leaking.

    I called American Home Shield and told them their person didn't tell me that they don't do anything outside. I had it done once and they did it so when I complained about it, they refunded my money without any further dispute. However, even if I'm paying every month and don't use them, I still gotta pay the deductible when someone comes out. But with American Home Shield, I'm taken care of right away. I've already recommended them to some family members, and a couple of them have signed up.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I like the promptness of American Home Shield in handling my claims. We also had them at our condo so it's been at least five years that we've been with them. United Air Temp has been out a few times and they're great. Recently, I did a claim for a clogged toilet. They called me and set something up. They came out, went through the problem and told me what they needed to do and what my options were. Everything is great now.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceRates

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    Yesterday, I canceled my contract with American Home Shield. I've been with them 11 years and I had enough of their price increase every year and their service degradation every year. They always tell me why they couldn't fix something. I was not impressed with the last person that came. My air conditioning unit upstairs was running, but it was blowing hot air. He told me the unit was shot. He went in my attic and told me I don't have enough insulation. This was fourth time in over two years that I've had someone come and take a look at that same unit. It was making a lot of noise hence I knew there was something going on with it. But they said there was nothing they could do. I got a second opinion and they told me the compressor was going out that was why I was getting the loud noise. I called back in and told American Home Shield about it. They said there was nothing they could do until the unit goes out.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Michael, I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingRatesCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    The washer was making excruciating noise. When it was spinning, it had my whole house shaking. Carolina Appliance and Repair came out quickly, but after they checked my washer, they said it was more serious than they thought and they thought I needed another one. They told me what was going on and that it would cost more to repair than to get another unit. The only trouble I had was with American Home Shield and Carolina Appliance corresponding with each other. They were slow in doing what they needed to do. I had to eventually call back to Carolina Appliance because it had been a week and a half and I heard nothing. When I called back to American Home Shield, they told me to call Carolina Appliance, then Carolina Appliance told me that they had submitted the order to American Home Shield and they hadn't heard back.

    I had to keep calling. Finally, Carolina Appliance told me to call American Home Shield and tell them that I had contacted them and to put in an order. I did that, and that was what got the ball rolling. Usually, I don't have much problems with American Home Shield. But this time, it was back and forth. It was three weeks before I got a new machine. Taking as long as it did, that didn't seem professional. Also, the prices keep going up and I don't like that. I keep hearing from some people that there are some cheaper home warranty companies out there, but I don't know how the cheaper ones work. I thought I was up to $75 to pay when I call in, but now I found out it's $100, and it keeps going up. The payment each month went up as well. I could just put the $75 and the money I pay each month in the bank and save it, so when something goes wrong, I can just go ahead and fix it myself. But overall, I like American Home Shield.

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    The contractor who came out for the upstairs air conditioning unit that wasn't working was good. I've been with American Home Shield for five years and when I was looking to get some coverage, I didn't know about them, but they've been good as well.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    American Home Shield never solved my problems. Every time I call for service, they always put a lot of excuses. I'm not happy with them or with the companies they've sent. Viking Air came out for the AC unit. I asked if it could be fixed and they said according to the company, it was missing parts that was why they couldn't get it fixed. They requested for a brand-new AC unit which was $7000 that American Home Shield wouldn't cover. The repairman wanted to fix it on the side, not through American Home Shield, for $4000. I put another request before that one and it never got fixed as well. The first time the guy went over there was in December. It was not heating and he said it was low on freon. He wanted to charge $700 for freon that was not covered by American Home Shield. I sent a friend of mine over there to check the AC and it had nothing to do with freon. It was a thermostat problem and he fixed it.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Ricardo, I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com. Sincerely, Mariah

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    CoverageTechMaintenanceResolution

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I did a claim for the filter of the pool that wasn't working. It looked terrible when the contractor took it out and started taking some of those things out. They were great people and I would use them again. American Home Shield has really improved. They've been doing a wonderful job. Back in the day, sometimes it wasn't so easy to deal with them. I had to battle every time there was a problem. Someone came out here for the faucet in the kitchen sink. He wanted to put one of those small faucets, and we had a large faucet in there. I went to Home Depot and bought my own faucet.

    One guy came out here to fix my toilet, and it was an awful experience. My home is not a sloppy, run-down place. When I told him he was not fixing the issue close enough, he said, "Don't tell me how to do my business. I can tell them that the place was trashy and I wouldn't have to even finish this job." He talked down to me so bad, and I'd never had that experience before. I had my doorbell Ring fixed the other week and a guy came in and they felt comfortable. But with the plumbing company, that was the worst thing I ever had in my life and the issue wasn't even fixed the proper way. I felt so intimidated and was so upset. He told me he could get me kicked out of the service and I've been with American Home Shield a long time.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    TechStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    When I did a claim for my garage door, the repairman fixed everything. He explained all details and was excellent. We pay American Home Shield monthly so there could be a reduction in the service when their contractors come out 'cause it's not like every month we use them.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    The tenant was complaining about the house not cooling down properly. A contractor with American Home Shield went out there and did some work that cost me 600 and something dollars according to our property manager, which I was unaware about. I wish I would have known about it before the repair was done. I didn't even know they were changing out anything in the house and whatever they did, it did not fix the problem because I still had to pay over $9,500 for a new AC and heating unit a month later.

    There was a time when I was satisfied with the service with American Home Shield. But now, no, after experiencing the long holds, trying to get in touch with a human on the phone when I have an issue. I've waited over an hour on the phone. There have been times where communication was fine. But there are other times where I'm not being made aware of expenses that I'm gonna be held responsible for. I would think that American Home Shield would get the landlord's approval before they go and order something to get it fixed but I didn't get that. They rarely pay the claims as well.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffRatesCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I had some duct work up in the attic that needed to be fixed. The first gentleman American Home Shield sent out didn't catch the problem so I had to call them back up to have somebody else come out. They sent out the same company and the same person who did the same bad diagnosis. I called them back again to send out another person. When that guy came out, he told me there's a big hole in my vent. When I contacted American Home Shield, they said that particular thing is not covered under my warranty which in my estimation should be because that was part of the deal.

    I've been arguing with myself whether I wanna keep American Home Shield or not. Prior to that, they've been great. I had an air conditioning unit that broke. I called them up and they sent somebody out. They decided to put a new AC unit in. Then the compressor went out after six months so I called them back. I had to pay another 125 for the guy to come out. The people who installed it contacted the manufacturer, and the manufacturer said it was a bad unit and that they were gonna me a brand new unit. They gave me a better unit. But I can't say that was American Home Shield that did that. It was the installer and working with the manufacturers.

    What I found with American Home Shield is you gotta be on your toes. You're the one that's gotta be proactive. You're the one that has to push them and get them to do things. If you can get them to see it the right way, then they'll take care of it. But it's work on your part. Also, their price has gone up twice. I don't like going online to file a claim as well. I usually end up talking to a person. They answer very quickly but half the time, they don't speak English very well. I've had to call back to get somebody else to talk to.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    CoverageTechRates

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    Lake Area Appliance Services has been out a couple of times and they do quality work. But I wouldn't recommend American Home Shield. I've been with them going on 10 years, and I'm paying $146. I opened up a policy on another house, and that policy is 40 bucks a month. You would think as a loyal customer, that American Home Shield would try and make the necessary adjustments, but they won't. You have to cancel your contract in order to get a better rate. They could fix my current rate to where it is reasonable, given the fact that I have two. I shouldn't have to cancel the contract and start all the way over just for them to do something, and that's what I gotta do.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Jazmin, I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    My daughter and Kevin, a distant family member, live in the house that we own in Amarillo and they never told me what happened as a result of the call. It had to do with the water heater and somebody came out and took care of it. Kevin was there when it happened. It is fixed or they would've been calling me. The service needs to be prompt. That’s important. It took about an hour to get the issue fixed. But we appreciate how AHS has helped us repair things and keep that house repaired. I’ve used American Home Shield for a long time and we've stayed with them. We are very loyal. If they didn't perform, I would have left a long time ago. I went off for one year but I decided to go back. I don’t live in Amarillo anymore which was why I decided to get AHS on it. It’s gonna be easier for our kids. At various times in their lives, they've all lived in that house. It’s our family house where we raised our kids so, I needed to get it protected.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Sherri, We greatly appreciate your loyalty to us and thank you again for sharing your experience.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I file claims with AHS online. It's easy and self-explanatory. Also, I've told several friends that so far, I haven't had any issues with them. It's been great. Recently, Appliance Nerd came out and they were great. The tech was Will and he's been out to our house a couple of times. We had a really good experience with them.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I had a sink faucet that pulls out that was leaking and as it was leaking, it leaked down into the bottom under the sink and created a mess. My garbage disposal was messed up, too. AHS took good care of me and got back with me the next day after I filed a claim and had somebody coming out. AR Plumbing came out and took care of both things and I haven't had any problems since. Also, the tech did a good job. He came out when he was supposed to, actually a couple of minutes early. He replaced the disposal first and got a part for the faucet. He came out the very next day and replaced it and made it work. If you're gonna have a house, you need a good way to insure all your items and AHS is great. I've done a few other claims since I've been here, and every time, they took care of me pretty good.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    Our experience wasn't great this last time. We had an AC claim and this all occurred around the 4th of July so I knew that it was gonna be a little bit of a wait, but we weren't going to be at the house. They said it would be Wednesday before they could come out so, my husband took off work and went during the hours that they said they were gonna be there and nobody ever showed up. It was at our second home, which is away from our home, and he sat out there in a hot house for eight hours waiting for somebody to show up and they never did.

    We called American Home Shield and told them the contractor stood us up. They wanted to send the same company but I refused. I had to fight with American Home Shield through four phone calls and talking to a supervisor because they were refusing to get a different contractor out there. I them that they needed to get a different contractor and take that other one off of their list because nobody's gonna want to go through that. They sent a different company out but it was a lot of garbage stuff that the consumer should not have to go through.

    Also, they had to put in a new compressor, and I got a notice that American Home Shield was only paying like $400 of the $2000. I didn't really understand why it was such a small amount for that compressor because the house is 13 years old and I've had American Home Shield for the whole life of that house. What's so irritating about it is we've paid in more than we've ever received on that house. We have three homes under them and there was no respect for our tenure or the fact that we have multiple properties.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Jan, I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceStaffCommunicationValue

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    My husband is really unhappy with AHS at the moment because we had someone come a month ago to fix our dishwasher and they needed to get another part, which took three or four weeks to come. The part came and they came and put in the new part, but the guy who put it in did not know what he was doing and broke the dishwasher further. My husband complained to the company and said the guy that came did not know what he was doing. When he put it back together, he threw away two of the screws and there were screws missing from the dishwasher. The dishwasher couldn't work and would have leaked, the kick plate was ruined, and all our buttons didn't work. He broke it further.

    The owner of the company came back last week and he looked at it. He said there was no way the dishwasher was gonna work. He said he was gonna get us a new motherboard for the buttons that don't work and screws that were missing. He said he'd come back and fix it. He was supposed to come today but my husband and I have gotten no communication from them. When my husband called them last night, they said there was a part that was on order but he was supposed to order the part last week and come today. So if he just ordered the part yesterday or the day before, there's no way he was coming today. My husband is beside himself, not because we don't feel like the guy can actually fix the problem but the communication is so bad and the fact that the guy that he hired to come to fix it broke it further. That was the worst part of it.

    We just need some communication from this company. If the guy wants to come back and fix it as soon as that part comes in, maybe my husband will be a little bit less upset. But even American Home Shield is not all that responsive as far as following up. We've been using them for a long time. Is it worth the money to keep American Home Shield if this is how our experience is gonna be every single time? If we called the repair company directly, maybe we would have gotten faster service.

    We've had AHS for many years and we've had at least three claims a year. We did have another issue earlier this year and they sent someone out in two hours. We had a pipe burst in the ceiling of our kitchen and we didn't have to pay the emergency plumbing fee and that was great. I think it just depends on who is coming. It seems like the repair people are not as great as the plumbing or electrical people are. If we have a plumbing issue, there's usually a plumber who can come right away. It's more the appliance repair things are always a pain. Overall, our experience with AHS has been okay but lately, it hasn't been great.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    My oven went out so I called in a claim to AHS. I spoke with a person and paid $125. The claims process went through fairly smooth. Then, they said Diaz Sons and Daughter would be out at a certain time. They called me and then we set up an appointment with them. They came out and they were very professional, did the work, and ordered a part. They came back with the part on the second day and they were on time and did what they needed to do. AHS is a very good company. One time, I came home from the hospital and my air conditioner was totally shot. I called them and they had someone out there right away. Also, one of the features is that I can get a second opinion regarding my issue and I've taken advantage of that. I would recommend AHS highly.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    CoverageTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    The ease of putting in a ticket and the automated process are good. I like that. The company usually reaches out in 24 hours but sometimes the contractor would come visit multiple days later and it could be a week before I see somebody. I also don't like that when somebody comes out, there's always inevitably something that's not covered. There's extra work and extra cost involved. Last time, All-out Plumbing worked on my garbage disposal, which wasn't working. It wasn't turning on and it wasn't locked up so they replaced it -- love that. But the disposal they replaced was a lower horsepower, not the same model that I had. The service is great but the output is usually not 100%. It's not set it and forget it, like you would hope to have from a home warranty. But my interactions with the American Home Shield folks has always been good.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Stephen, We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We appreciate the great review and look forward to working with you again soon.

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    Mariah

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    My last claim with American Home Shield for the AC went perfectly as expected. It's working as it should. All companies in that realm have too many exceptions to what they offer. So, you have to read the fine print of what you get and don't get. They're not perfect but they did what I expected them to do.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    Recently, United Air Temp came out and worked on our AC. The unit broke down with the motor. They had to order a part, so it took a couple of days. But they got it fixed and the air back on. I like AHS because I don't have to have a person. They handle that for me. I don't have to search and read reviews and figure out who to pick locally. I let them do it and I’m happy pretty much.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I called AHS and I went through the automated system and it told me what issue I have. I told them about the air conditioner. They explained what was happening and they said that they would assign someone. I got an email saying who it would be. After that, the tech called me and finally, he came out and took care of business. When he arrived, it was a matter of minutes and he had it fixed. We've been with AHS for 18 years now and they're very responsive and I haven't had any issues since I've had them. They've always rectified the problem. I would recommend AHS.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    Clubb’s Home Remodeling & Plumbing Services came out for our AHS claim. They had to do pressure to fix the shower. For the bathroom, as it was leaking a lot, they had to do something where someone else came out, and all they did was change something. The tech told me that he was gonna leave and come back with the tools to fix the bathroom. But they called me and said that they couldn't come out because it would cost more for them to fix it.

    The toilet had to be fixed as well. Sometimes, the toilet didn't flush, sometimes, it would. But they couldn't do it because the toilet was dirty at the time. It didn't flush at the time. But later on, it did. I removed all that. But they were still saying that they needed $500 to fix everything. They didn't come out because I told them that I didn't wanna pay $500. I have been with American Home Shield for a long time. I hadn't had any problems before until this came up. I felt like I was paying every month and I was being overcharged, because I never told them to increase. They were taking out more than I thought. I wasn't checking.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Belinda, I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    CJA Mechanical came out and worked on some plumbing. They had to cut a hole in the ceiling to access the pipe. While doing so, he cut an electric line and would not make good on fixing it. He said he didn't do it, but I was sitting right there, and when he was using the saw, it broke the circuit. The circuit breaker went off. He was denying that he did it. American Home Shield said I have to take that up with them, that they don't have any responsibility for that. I'm not happy with that. It’s very dissatisfying. It‘s also very difficult to get through to a human when you try to call AHS and you're on hold for extensive periods of time.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Hi Chet,

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss this further. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffRates

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I've had American Home Shield for four years, and I refer my friends all the time. Their price is good. Recently, I submitted a claim for my dryer. It wasn't heating up, and the timer was messed up. I'm one of those people who find it easier to call, so I called, and it was good. I don't memorize my account number but they were able to look everything up by my phone number, then they just asked for a name and what the problem was, then I paid my deductible. Within 48 hours, I had a technician calling me to set up an appointment.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    My claim for the air conditioning unit didn't go well. I had to follow up three to four times on it. Every time the technicians came back, they were saying there was a problem with the Google thermostat. I contacted Google and got a new one. But again, the technicians were reluctant to fix it. They were saying Google thermostats are junk, and they didn't want to fix it. I have heard of similar issues from other people where a technician came and they were able to fix it, and people are using it. I don't know why these guys were reluctant. They don't want to use that Google product itself. What they did was put back the conventional one which is the Honeywell.

    The main reason I got the Google thermostat was to get my power bill reduced. I spent $200. Then I had to pay American Home Shield $125 to visit, but they didn't solve the issue. On top of that, it's a lot of stress and it's time-consuming to reach out to people. The contractors who are tied up with American Home Shield don't have much technical expertise. They just come in and tell you what they know. They don't even try to solve the issue.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I have my AC coverage, and when I signed up with American Home Shield, they said they replace appliances if they go out. If it can't be repaired, then they will replace it. When my AC went out, I called the home warranty company and the repair people tried to fix it, but it couldn't be fixed. They sent out a second contractor, A & C Heating & Cooling. They came, but they hardly fixed my unit. I had to be calling American Home Shield for A & C because they wouldn't just call. It was a bad headache and my AC still is not working, but I refuse to just call and stress myself out. So I didn't call back A & C. I still owe them too, and as soon as I get some money, I'm gonna pay them. However, if I have a home warranty and I was paying every month, why should I owe a contractor?

    A & C has not done the job as well. Even though they know what's wrong, they wouldn't tell it to American Home Shield. When I called American Home Shield, they said A & C did not put that in their report. I thought, "So what was the sense having it? What was the sense in me paying all that money?" I paid too much for something that the home warranty company didn't do. My washer went out and I thought that they were gonna replace what I had. I had a LG washer, but they sent me the cheapest manual washer. I was pissed about that. I would not recommend American Home Shield to anyone and I already told them that because they're a ripoff.

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    Response from American Home Shield
    Hi Patrece,

    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss this further. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    The repairman who came out and worked on my central heat and air did a good job. He came when he was supposed to. My thermostat was messed up. There was a sensor that wasn't getting enough power to it. It was supposed to read one thing, but it was reading real low. He worked on it and I haven't had any trouble since. When I bought my house almost 11 years ago, the previous owner had American Home Shield. He paid for it for a year and I took it up after that. I like that I can call any time, day or night, if something happens, and they get right on it. I like American Home Shield and recommend them to family members all the time. I wish the rate didn't go up from when I first started paying for it, but everything is going up.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I had two major water leaks under the house, one was under the kitchen slab, and the other one was under the bathroom slab. I worked with the plumbers, and they were fast in coming and taking care of the issue. USAA would not cover the pipe that goes under the slab and that was where American Home Shield came in. It was around 2500 for each pipe and I was able to get back a credit of $1000 because Johnny from Second Opinion Plumbing said that once a year, American Home Shield pays for that type of pipe. For the bathroom slab, I needed a letter from Second Opinion Plumbing that stated that Johnny had done the static test and there were no more leaks under the house. That test was supposed to have been done after the foundation got repaired.

    At that point, I did not have Johnny's email and he wasn't calling me or sending me an email confirming that he had done it. He had a death in the family and that was why he was not able to contact anybody. When A & M Plumbing came, they told me that they could do it, but it would not be covered by American Home Shield. They were charging around $250. Then they told me about another test which was more expensive. It was around $700. But I eventually received the email from Johnny saying that he had done the static test and there were no more leaks under the house so I did not hire A & M to do another static test.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I did a claim for my spa, and it went great. The tech was very prompt. He had to order something and come back and fix it, and he did it in a timely manner. We've always had a good experience with American Home Shield, and my daughter just went back to them as well.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I had American Home Shield for 15 years on a different residence, and in this house, I've had them since 2018. It's been a good. This year I qualified for AARP discount so the price went down further. I got a notification from AARP telling me that we should get $155 off American Home Shield. I called them and they divided it per month and dropped the rate for me. I used them when my AC capacitor went out. In less than 24 hours, a repairman came in and did a replacement of the capacitor this summer. I placed the claim on a Saturday, and he was here Sunday morning. He was friendly.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    Reaching out to American Home Shield has been easy. I always do it online. I'm an old guy, and it's simple. I put my order in, then they respond and make sure I know what's going on. They tell me who's coming. They'll send a text about if I need to call the company, then I should be getting in touch with them on a certain time. I've never had to wait on that certain time because they've always gotten in touch beforehand. They're good.

    The only problem I had was with the very first plumber that was sent. He didn't do a good job, and American Home Shield got rid of that company 'cause it wasn't a good one. On the other hand, Patriot Plumbing has been outstanding. The people are personable. The guy knows what he's doing. He's seen some stuff in here that I needed to get fixed and helped me get it done. I would call them. I would also tell anyone that gets a house that the first thing they should do is to get American Home Shield. I've seen Angie's List. I've been over there and saw how they do. I did the right thing with American Home Shield.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    It's been positive with American Home Shield. There's a monthly fee that they charge and that has pretty much remained the same. But whenever you call and make a claim, there is a service charge that's over $100 that they ask that it be paid before they give your order to a contractor. That's a little bit bothersome because you're paying a monthly fee plus a service fee. If the service charge was something like $80 per claim, that would be preferable.

    But overall, it's still a good deal. When we remodeled the kitchen, we bought top of the line appliances. A year or so later, some of the appliance companies offered extended warranties that were for three to five years which added up to quite a bit of money. If you compare that to what I'm paying now for a claim and for the monthly fee, what I'm getting with American Home Shield is not a bad deal. I've had them for six years, and every year, there's always an appliance issue. If I didn't have American Home Shield then, and in the absence of extended warranties, there would be some pretty huge expenses. Recently, a contractor came out, corrected the problem, and we haven't had any problems since then.

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    Hi Dennis, We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We appreciate the great review and look forward to working with you again soon.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    We have AHS for over five years and we had numerous issues with them on more than one occasion. Recently, our air went out, it was in the worst heat it, and it took AHS over a month and a half to do anything. They kept saying the condenser unit was ordered, but it wasn't ordered. Then they finally let the contractor get their own unit so we could get some air. I had to fight with them to pay for a window unit that we had to purchase or we'd had to move out. But the techs were fine.

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    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss this further. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Customer ServiceTechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I've had American Home Shield for about 15 years. I like knowing that if anything goes wrong in my house, like my washer or my dryer, I can call them and they will send someone out and fix them. Last time, my fan wouldn't go off and it wasn't putting out cool air. The repair people had to put in two parts for that and something else, and now, everything's working good. The first tech came when my kids were here, but I didn't see him. I was just coming in the door, and then the one that really did the repairing of the air was a very good technician. I really liked him.

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    Hi Marie, We greatly appreciate your loyalty to us and thank you again for sharing your experience.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I called American Home Shield because my room was hot. It was easy to submit a service request for my air conditioning unit, but when tech came out, all he did was look around and make some suggestions. He said that one of the ducts going into our room was a bit too small, then he said that the outside unit needed to be cleaned. American Home Shield said they wouldn't pay for it, so I'll have to find someone else to do that.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I've enjoyed American Home Shield so far. They've been really good. I call and they send somebody out right away. The recent one was for a plumbing problem. There was a leak and we didn't know where it was, but then I found it up under the sink in my kitchen. American Home Shield sent out Ken Tyler Plumbing, and the plumber was supposed to get here about 10:30 that morning, but he didn't get here till about 1:00. He was working on another job and he delayed on it, but he kept calling me. He got here about 1:00 and he was gone about 3:30.

    When the plumber was leaving, I thought he was gonna have to come back. So I asked him, "So what's gonna take place? What are you gonna have to do and when you're coming back?" He said, "I fixed it." I said, "You fixed it already?" He said, "Yes, ma'am." The plumber cut out a spot and fixed the leak and he did a good job. It's still holding. He's also been out here three other times and he's always cleaned up after himself. One time I found something that I didn't think was right a day or two later, so I called him and he came back out here and redid it. He's a good plumber.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    American Home Shield's price is good with what they've done. They have to take care of some things for me though. I'm still waiting on the repair people to complete my dryer claim. They came out and put a new motor and something else on it, but I still have a part here. They haven't finished the job. I've been talking to them for about a month now, and they were supposed to schedule the service, but they never called me.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I'm very satisfied with American Home Shield and I've recommended them to other people. I’ve had to call in a few claims and they've always been very responsive. Recently, my wife did a claim for our heat and air unit that wasn't working. The technician who came did a good job. There was a replacement made on that unit. We've had to do a hot water heater claim as well. The bottom of it had started leaking and it was deemed unrepairable. American Home Shield had to replace it. I'm paying them $100 a month but they help to cover unexpected expenses.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    American Home Shield has been very efficient executing the plan that I have with them. I've been with them for over 10 years and I got two policies with them. If I have any issues, they’re usually quick about getting them resolved. They're dealing with a lot of people and they might not have a company available that day but I don't have to wait too long for it. They would send someone out and most of the time, the companies are efficient and prompt about getting out and taking care of the issue. When they come in and do any work, they ensure that they pick up the items that they have and the area they are working on is clean. I recently had an electrical problem. The contractor called American Home Shield back and told them that they had to do some wiring and something additional. American Home Shield was able to approve it and the guys came back out later and got it done.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    I've had AHS for years. For my recent claim with them, the techs fixed my air conditioner. They came out once and they had to come out because they had to order a part. Everything is fine now. They did a good job.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    TechMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    We had a recent claim with AHS for our refrigerator. The techs came when they said they would come and they did the repair. It went fine.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    My recent claim with AHS when Efficiency Experts came out was okay. Except that they had to come back twice because something still wasn't working. The air conditioner was not cooling and it was continuously running. But everything's working now.

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    Hi Erma, , We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We appreciate the great review and look forward to working with you again soon.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

    Flash Garage Door Service came out for my recent claim with AHS. I pushed the button to open the garage door and it didn't come up. The tech was prompt. He got it repaired. He showed me some different things to do with the garage door in the future. The garage door squeaks, but it's fine now. It works. I've never had any problem with AHS. It's easy to file a claim, and American Home Shield has been extremely responsive.

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    Hi Suzanne, , We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We appreciate the great review and look forward to working with you again soon.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2024

    A wire panel had burned up and AHS assigned Red Line Electrical Services to my claim. It took them a month to come out and I kept calling and complaining. Nobody wanted to do it and they said that AHS didn't pay people. In the end, a tech came out and replaced one wire. Everything is good now with the electrical stuff. My dishwasher is messed up at the moment but I won’t make a claim on that because AHS is not going to do anything about it. Also, I initially switched to AHS from another insurance company because they were cheaper. But now they went up. Their claims process is difficult, too. I pay them money, then I got to wait three to four days for somebody to contact me back. I’d tell my friends that I got a bad experience with AHS and I’d tell them to shop around. But I have a sister that got American Home Shield in Jacksonville and she said they were really good.

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    Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. Please know that I'd like to look into this further. Send your contact information to consumeraffairs@ahs.com and I'll be back in touch with you soon.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2024

    My refrigerator stopped cooling, so I paid $133 for a service appointment. Unfortunately, the technician from Sears was unprofessional and unhelpful. He incorrectly diagnosed the issue, claiming that the compressor was faulty and that the refrigerator, being an LG, was still under warranty. He ordered the necessary parts, but as of today, August 13th, I have been without a refrigerator for a month with no update on when the parts will arrive. Despite numerous calls to both American Home Shield and Sears, there has been no resolution or communication regarding the delay. I purchased home insurance for peace of mind, not for this level of inconvenience and frustration. What a scam.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2024

    I have had the worst service ever. Don't bother with AHS. If I had to rate their horrible service I would give them a 10 for the worst service. Their customer service is horrible. They never call you when they say. They deny claims. They never put anything in writing. They have technicians working for them that are very unprofessional and rude. They will charge you a service fee and then never show up for your appointment but they say they did. The technician never answer their phone or come out on time. They have poor communication. They are not worth having as your home warranty company. I wouldn't even give them one star but I had to. If you have any of these problems call the California Department of Insurance and they will investigate. It's a wonder how they're still in business.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2024

    This company is engaged in unethical business practices. After taking my $100 every month, I called for a water heater repair. After taking $100 for service call, they decided to replace the water heater, but before, I have to pay $870 for extra repairs. This company is trash!!

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    Hi Anait,
    I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2024

    The person that came out to check the AC said it was leaking and that I needed a new unit. So, they put the claim in. But when I got a second opinion, that was not what was wrong with the unit. It just needed Freon. I contacted the vendor and the lady said, "I guess that's what our technician said and I guess..." All I asked was for the $100 back, because their diagnosis was wrong. I didn't get resolution with it. I just let it go. I said, "Okay. I got it fixed." No harm, no foul. I tried. I'm not gonna fight with them because I've never had a problem with American Home Shield as far as fixing anything around my house. I've had a good relationship with them. So, I don't know where the hiccup was.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

    I've been with American Home Shield for years and I'm happy with the service that I get. If I've got a leaky drain or a toilet that needs to be fixed, the contractors locally have always been quick to respond. So, it's very helpful for me. But the annual fee keeps going up and it's almost impossible to afford. So, that got me a little upset. It's always a surprise and I always have to stay on top of it. I may have to come to a point where I can't do it anymore. The annual membership may be $1000+ and then you have a co-pay every time someone comes out. But I see the value in it. And AHS had worked with me. In the last couple of years, they gave me one free co-pay. I'm on a fixed income, so I appreciate anything that they're willing to do for me. But it is getting more difficult to work with them because the majority of the people that I'm speaking to online are not located in the United States.

    My garbage disposal stopped working and I did not know it was leaking. So, it was several days later when I went to get something under the sink and discovered a bunch of water. I called AHS and they sent out a plumber. The plumber assessed the situation, replaced the garbage disposal and mopped up the leak. There was a lot of water under there and he cleaned it all up. I asked if I needed to be worried about this and he said to have it checked out if I was worried. He was very honest and friendly. I asked if he could recommend someone and he did. When I called that company, they came over that same day. I told them that I'm reactive to mold and they didn't want me to get sick. The contractors for the most part have been very good and polite. They show up when they say they're gonna show up and they get the job done. So, whether it's a sink or a toilet, they've been helpful.

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    We appreciate the fantastic review and are glad we could be of service. If you have any further needs or questions, please reach out to us again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

    I did a claim for the AC unit that was turning off intermittently by itself. The repairman who came was fine. He repaired the AC unit on the same day he came out.

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    Hi Mike, , We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We appreciate the great review and look forward to working with you again soon.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

    When the air conditioner was leaking, the repairman said that it wasn't covered by American Home Shield so I had to pay $399 out of pocket. I had complained that there were so many other issues other than the leaking. It wasn't maintaining its temperature. If I set the thermostat at 70, it was still 80 in my house. It was 80 outside. They put a condensate pump in but that didn't relieve the problem of the air conditioning temperature so it continued to remain hot in my home.

    I had them come back again. The next guy who came out wasn't paying attention to anything I had to say. He was blaming it on all these variables like where it was located. It's the same air conditioner for 23 years in the same spot. He opened it up, looked at it and told me it's old and that I need a new one. He was not helpful. He was rude. I kept calling but everyone was blowing me off. Finally, I got a guy come out yesterday and he said the wires were chewed up in one spot. He replaced the wire. When he was here, he was here earlier in the morning. He turned my air conditioning on. It was at a pleasant 76. He left my house and it started rumbling and making sounds, which I told them about earlier. It was so loud to the point where my neighbors told me to turn it off.

    Every time I turned around, it was something else. He said we needed to replace the freon which costs $1,600. He also said American Home Shield won't cover it. I'm not paying $1,600 on an old unit. That's a lot of money. He told me I need a new air conditioner. He said, "You're gonna get two emails. The first email is gonna have a price along with payment plans. The second email is gonna have better prices." So far I've gotten one email. I didn't get the second one yet.

    American Home Shield's customer support has been very difficult to navigate and I feel they don't get back to me. Right now, I'm still waiting. When the contractor made me pay that $399, I immediately called American Home Shield. They said that might have been covered. I talked to five different people and they told me that they were supposed to send it to a claims department for a review. It's been months now but I've still not heard back on it. Every time I call, they put me off. I also had asked for a second opinion on my air conditioning unit 'cause I felt ignored. I don't normally call and complain but I've been calling for three months now. I've spent now $1,500 on small units around my house so that we could sleep at night and American Home Shield is not helping me.

    I have been with them since 2019. I wanted to have a plan so that when there are repairs that needed to be done, I have someone to call. I won't have to go through the whole process of looking for someone. I also like knowing that I'm only paying a fixed amount for someone to come out versus something real unpredictable. But my air conditioner still doesn't work. I still didn't get any service out of my American Home Shield warranty and I'm super frustrated.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Stacy

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

    American Home Shield is great. As soon I put the request in, they dispatch to the appropriate contractor who contacts me in 24 hours. The only thing is the premium keeps going up. Other than that, the techs have been great. Recently, I had the water heater replaced. It was leaking and the contractor came out and ordered a part. Home Shield told me which portion was covered and that I have to pay for my portion.

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    We appreciate your business and value your feedback. If there is anything else we can do for you, please let us know.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

    We've had American Home Shield since we've owned this house and we've owned this house for almost 30 years. We've filed many claims with them and for the most part, they've been good about all of them. There was one time where we had to file a complaint against them with the Better Business Bureau. 24 hours after we filed the complaint, they did what we had been asking them to do for months.

    Recently, the spa heater kept coming up with a service indicator so we had American Home Shield dispatch somebody out. They said something about it needing a part replacement so they replaced the part. Three weeks later, the same thing happened again so we had them come out again and paid the fee again for the same thing. They told us that it needed a heat shield or windshield, and that would not be covered. I argued with American Home Shield. If it needed a part, they should have put the part in because they were the ones that installed this heater.

    They put this here 15 years ago and it only started happening two months ago. They said that the heater now needs some aftermarket part that we're responsible for. If it needed this part this whole time, why have we all of a sudden started having this issue? But they couldn't answer that and didn't follow up. I asked them for pricing on what it would cost. They told me to get with the provider but the provider never got back with me. We just figure that every time it faults, we'll call American Home Shield and have their contractor come out and fix it. But I don't agree with the path they're taking on this heater. We keep saying we're gonna cancel them, but I'm too lazy to do it. But eventually, I'll do it

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

    I had a claim for an air handler that moves the air for the heat and the HVAC, and it was easier than I thought. The contractor was personable and the tech showed me what needed to be done. He did the repair, tested it in front of me and showed me that it was working. It was great. They were there when they said they would be. They did the work they said they would do and left it better than it was. I've been an American Home Shield customer for at least eight years and when I've needed them, I'm glad I had them. If somebody asked me if they thought they should do it, I'd tell them yes.

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    It’s because of members like you that we continue to improve as a business. Please feel free to call on us again when you need us. Thanks again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

    The master bathroom shower had an issue that B&L Plumbing had to fix so we were using the other shower upstairs. It was leaking, but we never use it. I tried fixing it but couldn't. The plumber fixed it but we wouldn't know until 48 hours later whether it worked. It was still leaking. It was a slight leak but it stained the ceiling in the downstairs bathroom.

    I was told that American Home Shield would take care of the hole. The plumber had to cut two holes in it so we could see up in there. He figured out what the problem was and fixed it. I called American Home Shield and told them the hole was ready to be patched. The first person I talked to offered me $110. I told her it costs a lot more than that to get somebody out here to look at it. She said, "Get some bids on it and see what it's gonna cost." A repair service came out, and it was $682. I shot that to American Home Shield but they refused to pay anything more than $110. I was supposed to have one of the giant supervisors call me. He did twice, but it was from a private phone. I don't answer those so I never got to talk to them.

    I called back and American Home Shield said they'd already sent me the check for $110. They have done me good more than bad but sometimes you gotta fight them to get what you want and I lost this one. There's another home warranty company that's local here in Kansas City that my stepdaughter has. From what I've seen her go through, I would rather have American Home Shield than what she has. I've had them for years. The big deal is you need to know who you want to come out to the house for what the problem is. Once I find a good person, I write them down, tell American Home Shield that's who I want and they give them to me. B&L Plumbing is a good company. I ask for them any time any plumbing things need to be done around here.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

    American Home Shield paid to replace the hot water heater that blew up and leaked all over. But the plumbing company very much upset me. There were two issues that I called American Home Shield at once. One was a leak in the wall in one of the apartments. They said they couldn't do anything about repairing the shower valve because I'd have to remove the wall completely for them to get access back there to see what exactly was going on. That ended up being an insurance claim. Then the plumber looked at the hot water heater and told me it was gonna cost me $1,000 out of pocket on top of what American Home Shield was paying. Something didn't add up so I called American Home Shield. I asked, “Are you guys covering the expense of the hot water heater? The contractor tried to get me to pay them an extra $1,000 and sign off on the work.” They said no. The plumber tried to steal $1,000 from me.

    I researched the company afterwards and found out that there are a lot of complaints against them. I told American Home Shield I never wanted to see that company near any one of my properties again. They tried to send them out a few months ago when I called them, but I told them to send anybody else. I ended up hiring my own plumber to come out and replace the hot water heater. American Home Shield allowed me to do my own repair, and they reimbursed me $1500. So far, American Home Shield seems to be the only company that honors the things in the policy.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    Access Appliance has been out on the air conditioning. The condenser was not operating properly on the outside of the home. I called the claim in via telephone the same way I do always. I don't find dealing with American Home Shield easy. I made it clear that they assigned another vendor and I made it clear that it needed to be that specific vendor who's also on their list. It takes three calls to get it done. And then I had to call and verify with the actual service provider because within the past 60 days, they had done work on that unit, and I didn't want anybody else to work on it except for them. Other than that, everything is fine.

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    It’s because of members like you that we continue to improve as a business. Please feel free to call on us again when you need us. Thanks again.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    I was shocked because I thought I had my garage door covered through American Home Shield and then when somebody came to fix it, they said, "Oh, well, the rules were changed in last year. It's not covered." My garage door wouldn't go up and down anymore, and they had to put a new motor. I paid the $100 before the tech came and he said, "That'd be $600." I said, "I've already paid 100." "Okay. That'll be $500." Then I said, "I'm a senior." He took $25 off.

    The guy who came out prior was such a good salesman, I just dished out the money. So, I was disappointed not being covered all of a sudden. I've never had somebody say, "Oh, the rules, the laws were changed." Also, the price on American Home Shield keeps going up. And as far as the customer service, often times, it was someone foreign and it was so difficult to understand, but then it got better.

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    Hi Lynda,
    I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    My air conditioner claim with American Home Shield went fine. It was set up, the repair guy came out, he looked at the problem, and he fixed it quickly. I had another claim after that for the bathroom sink and for a leak in one of the bedrooms. On that one, the plumber who came out was very nice, but he had to come out a second time because he fixed it, and then it still was leaking. For the one in the bathroom, that was a claim that I had submitted a long time ago, which I called AHS about. The person said that they called me and it was like they were waiting for my faucet. So, for a long time, I couldn't use my faucet in my bathroom because they said that they were ordering a part, but it never came.

    Finally after months, they told me I had to resubmit another claim and pay the deductible, and then that was when they ordered the part and I got a new sink. I called AHS several times and they were like, "We're gonna reach out to the servicer," and I never got anything. I thought they were doing their job. By the time I called again because it still wasn't resolved, they were like, "It's been too long. You need to submit another claim." I was like, "Why do I need to submit another claim when this was something that was never resolved?"

    The technicians have been fine except for one that I had submitted for electrical where I had no power in one of my bedrooms and he could not find the problem. I had no power in my bedroom. I couldn't watch TV. When it was starting to just get warm, I didn't have any air. I had to hire my own electrician and it was something as simple as it was some frayed wires in the hallway. The electrician told me, "They're gonna have to knock your wall out and it's a problem behind a wall," when that really wasn't a problem. Because of the issues that I had, I got another home warranty company. I just haven't canceled American Home Shield yet and I'm planning on canceling.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    When I first started with American Home Shield, my issues were fixed the first time. I didn't have to call them back. But I noticed towards the end, they were sending people that were new at what they were doing. Phil's AC had to come out four times before they got the air conditioner working the way it was supposed to. Also, being a customer for 16 years, one would think that there would be something a little different for me. But instead of American Home Shield staying balanced, they increase every year so I'm no longer with them. I couldn't afford it anymore. I started out with them with $69 and it went up to almost $169.

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    It’s because of members like you that we continue to improve as a business. Please feel free to call on us again when you need us. Thanks again.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    I like having the peace of mind with American Home Shield. When we got our first house, we had some issues and somebody recommended them. Since then, we've had them. When something unexpected happens, we don't have to worry about selling out. The last call we've had with them was regarding our dishwasher that was leaking water. With Sears, they send you a message right away, letting you know the appointment it said. I receive the same communication from American Home Shield stating who has been assigned. Sears even send their person's information. The person who came was very professional and got the job done on time. He ordered the parts that were needed then came as soon as the parts were delivered to install them.

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    It’s because of members like you that we continue to improve as a business. Please feel free to call on us again when you need us. Thanks again.

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    Contract & TermsCoverageSales & MarketingPriceMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    American Home Shield is the worst company ever invented. They're a scam. I've used them twice, one time for my water softener. They told me in order to replace the water softener, it was gonna cost $1,100. I can go buy a water softener and put it myself for less than that. Recently, the air conditioner wouldn't turn on. I straight up asked the guy how much was it gonna cost me if this has to be completely replaced out-of-pocket. He said 2,000 to 3,000. In this area, I can buy a brand new one, have it installed with $2,500 without having a warranty. American Home Shield is a waste of money.

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    Hi Todd,
    I'd like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. I apologize for the difficulties you've been experiencing and would like to discuss this more. Feel free to contact me at consumeraffairs@ahs.com.

    Sincerely, Mariah

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    TechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    We had something stuck in our sink and our garbage disposal was not working. The repairman came out right away. We reported it on a Friday, and he was out first thing on Monday. He was very nice and took care of everything.

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    It’s because of members like you that we continue to improve as a business. Please feel free to call on us again when you need us. Thanks again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    I have been trying to get my dryer fixed and AHS is using Sears Home Service. This is the worst company I have ever dealt with. I haven’t even been able to deal with anyone local so I’m not sure about the Leesville techs, I’m sure they are great. The actual Sears Home Service company is trash. I have been trying to get my dryer fixed for two months. I have paid for the service but received nothing. I have had five scheduled appointments and no one has showed up. My status on their website keeps saying parts ordered and I have told them multiple times that I received the parts but the system isn’t updating. I haven’t been able to speak with a manager or supervisor. All the call centers are in India and they have not been able to help me at all. The only reason I am keeping this appointment is because it’s through my American Home Shield. When I speak to AHS I get about the same type of customer service. Nothing has been resolved. Unbelievably bad service.

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    Hi Corey, I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss this further. Sincerely, Mariah

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    PriceOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    I've always had a good experience with Competition Pool & Spa. They're very knowledgeable. I have requested them through American Home Shield because they do a good job when they come here. I had a claim for a pump recently. They took care of it. They usually come within a day or two of me sending in a request and they take care of it while they're here. We've had AHS for close to 30 years we've been dealing with them, in this house and the one that we had before. I've told a lot of people and my kids that they should go with them because repairs happen sometimes and you're not financially ready for something like that. It's a blow when it's a big one. For the copay that they charge, it has gone up recently again. But I understand, everything else has. But it's still a lot cheaper than having to pay it out of pocket. I'm also not big on computers, but their website is easy to use. I've not had a problem with it.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    Dave did a good job. But I had a little bit of an issue, and it wasn't covered on the callback policy. The toilet runs a little bit. It needs to be adjusted which I'll do. But most of the time, I'm happy with American Home Shield. In more than five years, they're the best ones.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    CoverageTechStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    I had a leak in my heating system. I had a good experience with the tech that AHS sent out. He explained everything. It was an expansion tank, and it was a check valve. They ordered the part and came back the next day and fixed it. It's good now. I've had no problems with American Home Shield. If I had a problem with the technician before, any other jobs, they would right it. They would just send somebody else over.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    American Home Shield is very much easier to work with than my previous provider. When I had a problem with the controller board on stand alone range, I called American Home Shield and they had a technician out within two days. He expertly diagnosed it. It was a little bit difficult to find parts but they found it and it was repaired within three weeks. It was the same thing with my dishwasher. It took a little bit longer. It was fixed within a week and a half. But the contractors are wonderful. They're local people. I live in Bakersfield, California and this guy works for a company based out of Los Angeles, but he's part of the Bakersfield team. He knows the area and the people. I've been very happy for the service. They're timely and friendly to talk to and that's all that matters.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffResolution

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    The service is real and the $100 deductible is great. Recently, the AC went out and we couldn't figure out what was going on. A repairman came out and checked the thermostat. But something upstairs was causing it to click off so he went upstairs into the attic to find what the missing piece was. He found the missing piece, replaced it and the air came right back on. But some of the contractors aren't that personable. It's almost as if they're standoffish like, "Let me get my work done and bounce." That's cool but inquiring minds wanna know so that I can be better prepared in the future.

    Sometimes, it's a hit or miss depending upon who you're getting when you call the line. Sometimes, you get someone that's compassionate but sometimes, you get someone that's not so. Sometimes you get someone that you can have a conversation with clearly. Then you got someone where my country voice is difficult to understand, and their voice at times is difficult to understand as well.

    My wife has a high-end version of MS and her sister has sickle cell disease so both of them can't be too hot. Once the temperature gets above 82 with the AC on, I immediately call American Home Shield. I put my wife and sister-in-law in a bunch of fans and sometimes, I have to move them out of the house to another house or take them to the mall or let them sit in the car until it's fixed. But American Home Shield understanding that this is a major emergency doesn't click. Sometimes, it's a whole week, so I have to go outside of them but I still pay for them. American Home Shield would give me the number to the 24-hour people but when I would call them to verify that they received an invoice, they would say they didn't get anything. Then they'd say, "We can still come out but it won't be covered under American Home Shield." For two instances, I had to call a 24-hour service provider that was not related to American Home Shield so they could fix the issue.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    CoverageTechPriceOnline & AppMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    American Home Shield replaced a refrigerator, an Advantium oven and several other things. We've also had some repairs on products in the home. We had become their BFF for a while to get them to move, but they moved. Also, given the web form does not permit a lot of description, we've had to have different contractors come out that were specialists in those areas we needed specializing in. Once I find out who the contractor is, I contact the contractor and let them know exactly what the problem is ‘cause pretty much American Home Shield asks if it's working or not working. Their website sucks and the price is not great. But what we get is pretty good and we've renewed the contract with them.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    The tech from Rick's Appliances who came out for the microwave was very good. They ordered parts, but it still wouldn't work so they went ahead and got me a new one.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    American Home Shield has been great. I don't have any problems with them at all. They're quick. I go on their website to let them know that I have an issue. I fill out what my complaint is, and the site gives me all these different options to narrow it down. I hit submit and then they refer it to whatever companies they have. Once an appointment is set, they charge the deductible and then the company comes out.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    It was a very good experience with City First Electric. It turned out it was just a GFCI breaker that had tripped. I had put an expanded outlet on it that had USB and a night light and did not remember that it was a GFCI. The electrician went above and beyond to look at everything in the circuit panel and make sure everything was good. I was very pleased.

    I recently had an issue with my air conditioning system. American Home Shield sent out Starlight HVAC out of Irvine and Starlight tried to rip me off for close to $700. I'm very mechanically inclined and I've been ASA certified since the early 80s so I know better. The technician came out and said, "That switch being cut like that made the circuit board go bad." I told him I was not a fool and that was not the case. But he had to turn in his paperwork to American Home Shield and when he did, American Home Shield said, "Due to the fact that the wires were cut to the switch, it caused the circuit board to go bad. We are not gonna cover that component. It's not due to a failed component. It was something else that somebody cut."

    We've had the mobile home two years and that wire was cut. They twisted the wire together and put a wire net on it to complete that circuit. That has absolutely zero to do with that. Starlight had emailed me and sent me a text message. I said, "You wanna hit me for almost $700 in repairs, $149 for the switch, and another 460 something for the circuit board. I know better. That switch has nothing to do with it and you know that you're trying to stick me for almost a $700 repair."

    I called up American Home Shield and told them that I'm pissed off that Starlight tried to stick me for a $700 repair. It's a senior mobile home park. I'm only 61 but if you got a 80-year-old lady in there, they're gonna probably take them to the cleaners for a $700 repair. I told American Home Shield that I wanted to have a second opinion from another AC repair facility. The rep said, "We can do that. But if they diagnose it as the same exact thing, you'll have to pay the service fee, which is 125 bucks." They set it up and a technician called me. They're from Irvine as well. He probed it with his volt-ohm-meter and did a couple of things. He said that switch had nothing to do with anything and that he was gonna fix it for me for free. He went to his van and got a circuit board out. He put a circuit board on it and said, "I'll make sure that American Home Shield gets the paperwork so they're gonna cover this service call," and it was a done deal.

    I upgraded my plan from the lowest that American Home Shield has to the silver plan. The bad part is, it's only for catastrophic failure. The HVAC system is so old and I paid three times for service calls since February. They should have been able to step up and take care of it by now and replace the unit 'cause it's costing them. It cost them probably more than $125 for a service fee and I'm out 375 bucks. I'm also very displeased with Starlight HVAC and I told the representative at American Home Shield they need to think about using reputable people. There's a lot of crooked people out there.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    CoverageTechPriceOnline & AppMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    The repair guy came out to fix a toilet at my house. He replaced the mechanism inside part so it'd stop running. I've had American Home Shield for three years and I like that I don't have to worry about contacting somebody else to come out. I can do it right through their website. American Home Shield is pricey but it's worth it overall. It's easy to deal with. You just do the claim on the site, and somebody comes out and fixes your issue. You don't have to worry about anything else.

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    It’s because of members like you that we continue to improve as a business. Please feel free to call on us again when you need us. Thanks again.

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    I had to go through a couple of different vendors for my dryer, but we were able to get it resolved. The first company said they showed up, but they didn't. The second company got part of the work order resolved. The second part of the work order, which was on my stove, we weren't able to resolve that. But the third company that I worked with was able to get that situated. In the past, I didn't have many issues with American Home Shield. But through my experience now, I try to recommend the technician or the company based on previous experience and I request certain companies now. If the person or company is not one of their vendors, it's usually a issue. But they try to work with you to find somebody that you agree to, if possible.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechMaintenanceStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    American Home Shield does their job. I would like to do things with person to person, but AHS kept encouraging me to do it online. They would act like they don't want me calling customer service. But when I had to call customer service, they were very professional. Also, it would be the third time the contractor would come out to fix my refrigerator and I'm not happy. I will call AHS and submit a complaint about them. But the recent contractor, Beverly Garage Doors, was in and out. The tech told me that kind of work that he did would have been only a $50 service fee, but I had to pay 125. I wish I didn't have to pay that much. He did the service.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    3 months of chasing the company they hired to repair my heat pump and living in 90° heat in the summer in Florida. They finally gave in and offered a cash in lieu. I accepted expecting them to pay the labor and coil at least. I paid $2,056 out of pocket and AHS slapped me in the face offering me $600. How does $600 cover the coils and labor? I truly do not understand. I'm out $1,4056. After paying the $75 a month for almost 3 years. Never again will I use AHS.

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    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    Elite Air did great repair. They were on point. We had to wait on parts because we had to wait on American Home Shield to do the part. I put a call in around the weekend, and a week and a half later, they were saying, "Oh, well, we'll do it over this weekend." I was like, "Well, you didn't do anything originally when I put the claim in on the weekend.” Things happen after hours. Things happen on the weekend. That's why we have the protection that we have. If they're not gonna take care of it, then why do we use them? I wasn't very happy with American Home Shield with that claim.

    Also, after I put that claim in, they added electronics to my policy. Now, they want to get more money. I have major appliances under the policy. Then a couple of weeks later, all of a sudden, I get a different statement telling me that all my appliances and all my electronics are covered, too. I was like, "I didn't call you and ask you to add anything to my policy." They did that on their own. I didn't cancel it because it wasn't too much more. I thought about it for a couple of days and with my experience with their customer service, I really didn't wanna call and cancel it because it wasn't that expensive. If it was double what I was paying, I would have called and canceled. They did it on their own to get more money because I put a claim in.

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    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss further.

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    I had a plumbing issue. My showers weren't working and American Home Shield sent somebody out. They sent a good company. They fixed it within a day. It was great. Everything seems to be work fine.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffResolution

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    I put a request in with American Home Shield for my washing machine in February and I didn't get it resolved until May. The motor was going bad. It made a lot of squealing noises. The technician came and said there was something wrong with the motor and base. He said he would order the parts right. But AHS couldn't find the parts. And they had me wait. I kept calling. They said they couldn't find the parts. They would pay me for it, and it took forever. It was resolved in three months. But I was paid for it. Also, the ice maker didn't work that good. I wish AHS would act a little quicker when people have problems. Because if people had a problem with their refrigerator and they need it, it shouldn't take months to resolve it. Also, people have to wash at least every week but it would take three months to resolve a washer problem. That's not good.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    American Home Shield would give someone to turn to in the state when I am not able to have to deal with that stress. I immediately know who to call, and I know what to do. I would pay for that initial 125 or 100. And I know that within two days, I would have somebody coming out to the house. AHS would bring someone immediately to contact when there was a problem. I have a go-to person immediately. The cost is up there. But I'm happy with them. The website was very straightforward. Recently, the oven was not coming up to temperature. The contractor had to replace the probe. The tech from Cooper Appliances was very good, so much so that so that I have told people that have asked me, "I have an appliance broke. Does anyone know anyone I could call?" and I have sent them to Cooper.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    Company doesn’t live up to their contractual agreement. Been having ac problems since 6/7/2024, sent Fast Response to resolve the problem which I had to pay out of pocket over $900 before they would fix it. Problem still wasn’t resolved after several times revisiting to see about the issue. AHS hasn’t returned my calls with a supervisor until this day and it’s been over 2 months since the initial order date.

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    I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss this further. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    American Home Shield has improved their service since we got them. I put my claim on the weekend and the contractor texted me the previous day they don't work on weekends. They would be there Monday around 9 a.m. to look at it. They had an idea of what it was, but once they saw it, they said, “We're gonna have to replace this part, so we'll get back to you.” They waited for parts, and it took them four days probably before they got the parts. It went well.

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    It’s because of members like you that we continue to improve as a business. Please feel free to call on us again when you need us. Thanks again.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    The person that American Home Shield sent out was fixing a symptom and not the actual problem. It got until I had to threaten AHS and say that he had replaced the same two parts that have burned up and they’ve got to fix the problem. It was a struggle to get them to send somebody else and to see that this was a priority. The technician said it was fixed. But it's not. And it turned out the whole heating element had completely warped. I had to finally say it doesn't have any different heat settings and it has one heat, which is burning hot, to get them to pay attention. It was a huge fire hazard. But AHS sent somebody else and he fixed it. And it's good to go.

    The dryer shut down and did not work at one point, and the contractor didn't know why. But we got it back running. The plumbing guy AHS sent out was a joke. He would not do anything, even though it's under our coverage, and we gave up. It was the same with electrical. The contractor came up with a reason not to fix what needed to be fixed and just refused to do it. So, we’re not super happy. We like AHS and what they've done. We appreciate the service. But some of the people that they're working with aren't the best. We probably spent $500 on tickets for the dryer. I wish they would just say it’s not feasible. Or when they fix it, refund us the tickets that we had to keep calling in.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    Putting in the claim and going online was an easy process but overall, dealing with the contractor was slow. You gotta put the claim in and then, you wait for them to call. I had to call them to make sure that they had received it and when they were planning on coming out because it was extremely warm in my parents’ home. But it was over the weekend and it may have been because of that.

    The first person that American Home Shield sent out was not helpful at all and as a result, he said he couldn't figure out why the AC was leaking. But the second guy who came out was able to find the problem and according to my parents, the AC is working perfectly well. AHS should have more individuals who speak English well and not just those who speak English because they've been trained to talk. Sometimes, they cannot understand well what people are saying. Also, there's no number to call for a live person to answer in regards to a matter, except for billing issues.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Hi Said, I'm so sorry for the problems you've been experiencing. Please reach out to us at consumeraffairs@ahs.com so we can discuss this further. Sincerely, Mariah

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTechStaffNetwork Quality

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    American Home Shield's claims process works pretty good and their contractors are very professional. But it took a million years to repair my microwave. It was nobody's fault though because things fell through the cracks. Sears didn't send enough parts, but that was a Sears problem, not American Home Shield's. It finally got resolved and it was just a mixup on the guy getting the right parts here.

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    Response from American Home Shield

    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Stacy

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    My air conditioner stopped working. I called AHS and the tech came very quickly, within 24 hours. He was a very nice man. But within 20 minutes after he came, it was working. And it's been working ever since. I have had AHS for 20 years and I am a widow. Without them, I'd probably would have gone bankrupt. They saved me and I tell everyone about them. I'm their biggest promoter.

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    We greatly appreciate your loyalty to us and thank you again for sharing your experience.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceResolution

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    All the pipes were gurgling, so I thought there was a blockage. I would flush the toilet and there would be bubbling from both of the sinks in the bathroom and sometimes from the shower. I submitted a claim with AHS, but when the techs called me, they made me go back and add stoppage to my claim. They said it fell more under that. Then, the two young guys who came out were pretty chill. But they told me they weren't able to fix the issue because it was not a stoppage. They said that most likely I needed to get the pipes cleaned and that was something that they couldn't do.

    I would love to do it, but my husband is currently out of town and getting contractors to come over is a navigation on top of all of my other appointments. So, technically, they did something because the bubbling stopped for a little bit. But it's coming back and there's a sewage-y smell when I walk past the toilet. Despite that, the service from AHS has been good so far. I had my roof replaced and I haven't gotten word as to whether my roof has been covered again. But other than that, I haven't really had a problem.

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    We greatly appreciate your loyalty to us and thank you again for sharing your experience.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    I always contact American Home Shield by phone, so I know that I'm speaking with a real person and my request won't slip through the cracks. The customer service reps are nice and cordial. AHS takes the $100 service charge and they'll put you in touch with companies like Nola Aquatics and what they do depends upon their workload. Nola Aquatics came out and worked on my washer. They ran one cycle and did not submit the report. I had to call American Home Shield a number of times to ensure that the report was submitted so we could go on with the process and it was about a month without the report being submitted. AHS said they would try to get in touch with somebody from Nola Aquatics to find out where we can go, if my washer could be fixed.

    The initial call with AHS for service is fine but on the follow-up when you try to get a response or information, they don't give you any definite answers. You can't get a definite direction of when, why, and what will happen next. I called AHS for my central air on two occasions and the first time they sent a company to take a look at the unit, the technician of the company was garbage. He wanted to charge me for putting refrigerant in the system. I asked him if that was covered by American Home Shield and he backed down after I questioned him about it. He put it in but didn't charge me. But if I didn't ask that question, he was gonna charge me.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Stacy

    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    AHS is a scam. Their insurance barely covers anything, and the customer service is the worst I've experienced. They keep making empty promises to their customers and will never call you back. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this company.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPriceMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    I called AHS for a plumbing claim and the contractor they assigned was professional and on time. They did their job and they solved the problem. I ain't had a problem since. But I've been with AHS since '07 and I don't appreciate them going up on the prices on us old customers. They bait the new customers in and give them a break. But the old customers are the ones that should be getting a break because they've been with them so long. As far as the service, they dispatch the ones that are supposed to come out and do the work and I have nothing against them. Some of their reps are foreign and they do their best, but you can't hardly make it clear what they're saying. You got to go over and over again. But I would still recommend them.

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    Thank you so much for the great review! If there are any other services you need, please visit our website ahs.com.

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    Stacy

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    Customer ServiceTechPrice

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    I've had a lot of issues lately. One was a leaky faucet, one was an air conditioner that didn't work, and one was the washing machine. The air conditioner was not handled well. I had to have the techs come out three times. For the faucet, it started leaking again after it had been fixed. I had to call them again. They were gonna charge me because it was beyond 30 days and it was 32 days. I told them I wasn't gonna pay because it was 32 days since it had been fixed. Finally, they waived that fee. The third one was a leaking washing machine and that was a multiple one too.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Stacy

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

    For my recent claim with AHS, my washer was not draining during the wash cycle. It would not empty the water. The tech that AHS sent came out and put a new lid switch in it. And that's what fixed it. He was amazing. He reached out personally and he talked to me about exactly what my washer was doing. He narrowed it down to the lid switch. He went ahead and ordered that part to have it on hand when he came for the house visit. He worked with me to make sure that he wouldn't have to come out multiple times. I really appreciated that. Each time I've reached out to AHS, it's been amazing. It's comforting to know that I can just call them and then they find me the vendor. I've had great experiences.

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    We greatly appreciate your loyalty to us and thank you again for sharing your experience.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceMaintenanceStaffCoverage Limits

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2024

    American Home Shield is a great plan and a great service. I would absolutely recommend it. They're very responsive. Their customer service reps are always there to answer, and they send somebody out, and if they can't get them here within 24 hours and you call back, they're following up to try to see what's going on with that person or they try to connect you with somebody else.

    We have different plans and I have American Home Shield on my personal home, and I've had that since I purchased my house in 2004. I like having the protection that I know if something goes wrong, they would usually respond and have somebody out within at least 24 hours. I had an issue years ago with my hot water tank, and they wouldn't replace that even though they were the ones who set it where it was. They said it was too high, but they put it there. They wouldn't replace it, so I didn't like that. That was one of the things that I wasn't crazy about. Otherwise, they're good about repairing things and if it doesn't work after a couple tries, then they replace it. So, that's great.

    Some of the things could be worked on in terms of their replacement and how they do things. It takes a lot for them to get to that point, which, as much as they charge for someone to come out and do something. That could be better but overall, I'm satisfied with it. At this point now, it's harder to understand the customer service because of the language barrier. So, that's very hard.

    I had an air conditioner claim where Jacob Heating & Cooling came out. Something was wrong with the fan. Doing it online, I don't think their site gives you something to choose from to address this particular issue. Other than that, the contractors were very nice. They had to come out a couple times because this couldn't be addressed in one issue. They thought they had it fixed the first time, and it kicked on, but then it went right back off. It wasn't getting the house cool. The fan would come on, but then the air wouldn't blow. So, it has something to do with the motor.

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    We greatly appreciate your loyalty to us and thank you again for sharing your experience.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2024

    We had AHS for almost 20 years in Jacksonville, FL on 2 homes at the same time and were very happy with their service contractors and with the customer service staff. They even replaced an air conditioner in one home after it had been repaired three times for the same problem (as they are supposed to). THEN, we moved to the Orlando area in 2018 and, again, had coverage on two homes. Our daughter’s home had an air conditioner that continually quit cooling when it was 95 and humid and she was VERY pregnant. AHS couldn’t find anyone to come out and then when I said I’d find my own service company to look at it, AHS couldn’t guarantee that we would be reimbursed if the problem wasn’t one that was covered.

    The problem continued after the baby was born-we’re talking months - in FLORIDA - in the SUMMER. I would spend HOURS on the phone with customer service staff for whom English was not their first language trying to get service! The A/C companies refused to come out any more because the unit needed to be replaced but AHS wouldn’t do it. I spent way too much time in tears that summer simply due to frustration. I canceled my policy and would NEVER recommend AHS to anyone after 2018. I have had a policy with Choice Home Warranty for 3 years now and so far so good.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Stacy

    Verified purchase
    CoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2024

    It was a terrible experience. American Home Shield took forever to help us out. Took 17 days to fix our issue the first time. They didn't fix it right, and it took another two weeks the second time. It's a swimming pool, and it was a swimming pool and spa. It was the pump, and it was very hot. We couldn't go for three weeks with a pool pump working, so the pool went green. We had to pay all kinds of extra costs to have the water changed and the pool acid washed because of AHS' delays. It's their strategy. They try to delay everything until I would get frustrated to fix, and I would pay to have it fixed myself.

    The whole thing is a fraud. We've been clients for many years, and when we needed AHS, they didn't come through. We could have had anybody fix it in a day or two. There are hundreds of local pool companies that could have done it, but we had to use AHS' company, which is a very long process for fixing it. We've had very little satisfaction from them. They don't care that we incurred a bunch of extra cost. They wouldn't cover it. They just repeat back what I said to them and say they were sorry, but they didn't try to fix anything. We will not renew with them, and we will tell all of our friends about our experience and how bad it was.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'd like to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that our team will be using your feedback to prevent this from happening again in the future.

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    Stacy

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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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