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About American Home Shield

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

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

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I've been going in to request service on the computer. I'm not really good on the computer but so far I've had good experience with submitting claims to AHS. It's been easy. Their technicians have all been very nice, professional and courteous. They come on time. They don't make a mess. They clean up whatever they mess up. It's been good so far though my washer is still broke. But other than that, I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I had American Home Shield when we lived in California. I moved to Arizona and when I bought my home the sellers offered me a different company's home warranty plan. When that plan expired, I went back to American Home Shield expecting good coverage and service. Two and a half weeks ago I called for service on my furnace. The contractor called me Friday but I wasn't able to talk at the time he called. He said he would call me back in one hour, which was a good time for me. He didn't call. I tried calling him and finally reached him on Saturday late afternoon. He could not come out until the follow Friday, 10 days after my initial call.

    My furnace has not been working properly and it's over 25 years old. I am concerned about carbon monoxide; he didn't have a CO monitor with him - he said he had two but they were both at his shop, charging. Who comes to check an old furnace without one of those? He was sloppy, dirty; his and his assistants' shoes were muddy, and they didn't have shoe covers; I have a wood floor. I didn't want to ask them to take their shoes off because they were so filthy I was afraid it would stink and I'd never get rid of the smell. Both men didn't smell so great anyway.

    He told me the furnace needed replacing and would recommend it to AHS. I didn't hear from AHS, so I called on Tuesday of this week - two weeks after my initial call. The contractor had not contacted them with a "diagnosis." The woman with whom I spoke called the contractor while I was on the line and the secretary said he was out; she left a message to call AHS. I told her I wanted another contractor. She asked me to wait 24 hours to give him a chance to provide a diagnosis. I didn't hear back from AHS so I called this morning. The first woman I spoke with told me that they had to wait for this slob to give them a diagnosis and I could not have another contractor. She said she would send it to "contractor relations."

    I called again and asked for a supervisor. This time, the woman (a different one) said there was no supervisor available. She again called the contractor and she again left a message. She said she saw the note in the file to send it to contractor relations, and would call me by the end of the day, 5:00 Eastern Time (I am on Mountain Time). I am so frustrated. I am paying money for a policy in an attempt to save money when these things happen. We have already had a dusting of snow here (I live at 7,000 ft altitude) and I need a new furnace. How long is it going to take for someone at AHS to do something about this? I told the women I spoke with that this is unacceptable and I want another contractor. Who do I call now??? Please consider this when choosing your plan.

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    Hello Cynthia, I am sorry to hear about your recent experience , and I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. I will have a case manager to contact you soon.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I was very pleased with American Home Shield and had no problems submitting a claim for my AC. The people there were good and very accommodating. Furthermore, the contractors they sent were very nice - I would have them again. I would recommend AHS to a friend.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    My most recent experience with American Home Shield was quite pleasurable. I had them out here for an air-conditioning issue in the summer and a heating issue about 3 weeks ago. Both times, everything got handled beautifully. They were good. He kept me abreast of what he was doing, why he was doing that, what may have been the problem all the way to improve the system. When he was here about the heater, I talked to him about long-term: How was the heater, what it would cost moving forward if we chose to replace it. I have a buddy who's also in the same industry that everything he told me was dead on and right within that price range of what I expected.

    When that air-conditioning thing happened, everyone I knew was having air-conditioning trouble too. And they were paying 400-500 dollars to have a technician come out. I paid a hundred and I thought I saved a ton of money. Submitting a claim was easy too. I just had to go online and submit it. I got a call within the scheduled time frame from the technician. No complaints. I haven't had to do a heavy-duty claim yet. So everything that I've been exposed to has been good.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    We had a well go out on us and we had no water and AHS actually sent somebody out on a Sunday. It’s the only time I’ve ever had to use them and they provided fast service. The people that they work with was great that they would come out on a Sunday.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I have a French-door refrigerator that freezes on the bottom and the back wall was icing up. It was affecting the ice maker as well, which was higher up on the left hand side of the door. I was having a hair dryer to try to thaw it out every couple of days. The technician that American Home Shield sent was able to get it all fixed and handled within 2 hours. He was a nice man, knew exactly what the problem was, explained everything to me, and got it fixed. It was a great experience. The whole deal was exceptionally easy, painless and prompt, which was fantastic.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    American Home Shield recently attended to our water heater, we had a gas leak. It was relatively easy submitting the claim when I realized that American Home Shield covered it. AHS sent a contractor who did a super job. I thought there would be more than just a leak with the water heater, but the contractor checked it out, and everything was OK, and we've had no problems. They're very helpful.

    We've had AHS for a number of years and they have been very helpful in the things that we've had to deal with. In the past we have gone through several microwaves that they had to fix over and over, then finally, they just got tired of it and bought us a new one. Things like that get a little frustrating sometimes, but at least we didn't have to pay the service charge each time. Overall, I'm pleased with AHS. They didn't replace our garbage disposal but I'm glad we have their service and they have been most helpful in the past..

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    With regards my AC, AHS covered everything and I had a great contractor come out. They replaced the whole unit. I've had to call a couple of times this month for my AC and then I had to call for a plumber. Both times I had a really good experience. They took care of everything.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    A couple of months ago, I had a claim with AHS for a refrigerator repair. I was satisfied. The AHS rep was very nice and the contractor who came out seemed to know what he was doing. He fixed the refrigerator and it's been fine since.

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    Claims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    We contacted AHS for something that wasn't working. We needed a plumber to fix a couple of things in the house. Submitting the claim was very nice and so was the guy who came over. He came on time and everything was perfect.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    We recently submitted a claim with American Home Shield for our air conditioner and it was very easy. We called them and they had to make several trips out and they were always on time. Our air conditioner has been working fine since the repair. To sum it up, we had a very good experience with AHS.

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    CoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I have three cats and had a wonderful stoppage in the bathroom sink. I tried to fix it a few times with Drano but it wasn't working anymore. It was a pain because it was running very slow. American Home Shield sent somebody out who had to use the auger, that's how bad it was. The snake wouldn't do it. He also put a new thing in the toilet, fixed the water level and now it works very well. I was very happy with the company that came out because I was getting ready to go on a trip and I wasn’t going to leave a potential problem. They have done work previously with the kitchen sink not too long ago.

    American Home Shield also did an expensive furnace rebuild a few years ago. I've been happy with their work and the vendors that they sent. They've been good and gotten people out right away. I heard there were some complaints about it but when I asked one of the vendors that was here previously, he said in his opinion it was people not reading their contracts thinking that they were covered for things that they weren't covered for.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    One of my policies is on a rental house and I had tenants from hell who tore up a lot of things. The kitchen sink was gushing water so I called for a plumber. Submitting the claim was very efficient. AHS got right to it and told me who would be calling, and they did and came out two days later. They showed it wasn't actually in their line of work because my tenant had cut the supply line but they were very polite. It was a waste of $75 on my part but that wasn't their fault. I had to call in another plumber to replace the kitchen faucet and sprayer. I also had a problem with the ceiling fan. It was dangling by the wires and AHS fixed that. They were efficient, on time, knew what they were doing, and I was pleased with them. I have recommended them to some friends and family members.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    American Home Shield has always prepared for my needs and serviced me well. I've not had one problem with them. It's been easy submitting a claim and their contractors have been personable too. They know what they're doing.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    American Home Shield was really great. We had a problem with the air conditioning in the house and we called them. They sent out a company that they work with and they were very, very professional, did a great job and I was more than happy with the experience. It was excellent and I would recommend them to anyone.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    My experiences with American Home Shield have been almost 180 degree turnaround for me. Last two years or so, I would've said I was not at all pleased because I'd have to wait for hours. I'd stay up until 2 o'clock in the morning so I could get the line through. Then the person that I would talk to obviously didn't care. They were not interested really in your problem. One time, it took me almost six weeks to get my air conditioning fixed in the middle of the summer because they kept sending me people that would say they knew how to fix it but they really didn't. Back then, we have a Daikin system, an old and Japanese made mini level system and very difficult to work on.

    I took my contracts out and then they had given me what is called outside authorization, where I could get anybody I want. Then Geri called me, she said: “Lloydelle, I know we've already authorized for you to use someone that you know to do it but I want to tell you about this Roberts Heat and Air.” And I said: “Look, I'd rather work within your network so lets try them." Now its been wonderful. They're wonderful service people.

    Since I had Roberts, we are delighted. The other day when I called, I immediately reached a young lady who was very professional and nice. We had service the next day. At this point in time, we are extremely pleased with American Home Shield. It has improved tremendously for us. As long as they will stick with Roberts or somebody really is certified in Daikin, we don't have that long three and four week wait while they send people out and then people will come and walk off and say, “We don't know how to work on that unit.” And then they have to go back to the deal again and sometimes we've gone through as many as five different service people coming out. That's not happening now.

    Two years ago when I took out my first policy it was like $560, now were up to $740 or something like that. I think that's a little high and I think it's going to scare unless they are just going up on us, I don't know, I would like to do two more. I want to put two other townhouses with them but they've gone up in price quite a bit.

    Currently I would say AHS is professional in how they handle themselves. Another thing, is that they've improved when I call for service. They didn't used to be because we couldn't get through to them. But these last two experiences we had with the young ladies have been very professional, seem to be very caring, they're interested it was just better. I've gotten them about three contracts here in our subdivision by recommending them. They're seeing what good luck were having with American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    My most recent claim with American Home Shield was with my air conditioning. I'm having no problems with it now. My only concern with AHS is that they kicked me off of the automatic bills payment without informing me so they had me missing payments but I got it straight. A couple of months ago, I called them inquiring about something I wanted to do. I didn't want to disrupt anything. The rep at the end of time did not say, "Hey, okay we're taking you off online billing." It was clearly a misunderstanding and miscommunication. I'm very dissatisfied with them.

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    Hello Lester, I am sorry to hear about this issue. I can see how that can be frustrating, if you are still in need of assistance please let me know and I will be more tha happy to follow up with you. Thanks! ^CW

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    Since I used American Home Shield, I really like it. However, I called in the first part of October for a plumber. If I needed my bathroom, I needed a plumber right away. But the people that AHS sent out to me never did show up and never did call. It was Plumbline Plumbing. I had to keep calling them and then a guy finally called me last week. If I ever call back again, I don't want Plumbline anymore. But as far as the other experiences go, they've been okay. So far, I'm satisfied with AHS.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I had a garage door problem and American Home Shield replaced it but it wasn't the same accommodation I had before. I had an older system where I could use the remote from my car but then I had to have a hand remote for myself and my husband. I thought that if the car could perform the service of opening the garage door initially, it should be able to do it when the service was completed. I didn't feel that the job was complete. So I called, they sent someone out, and I had to purchase something extra that was about $8.50.

    I didn't know whether it was a new service call or just a completion of a service call. They said that the time limit had expired for me to make any adjustments to the service and that I owed another service call to the vendor that provided the service and I understood that I would have to pay it. Despite that, the experience was a good one. They were very nice people to deal with and I would deal with them again. I would use the contracting company even as a private vendor. American Home Shield has always been good. I've use them for the last 40 years. Both were very, very professional.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    We had a clog in our drain behind the washer so a plumber was sent out by American Home Shield. He was very professional and competent. The drain has been performing very well. AHS is trustworthy and we like them a lot.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I did my claim submission online for my garage door opener and that was easy. The only problem was because it was a weekend, it took an extra day and I had to call the company. But other than that, it was OK. The technicians that AHS sent have been very pleasant and I haven't had any real challenge with any of them. At the moment, I can say that my experience with American Home Shield has been great and I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I had issue with my pool pump and contacted AHS and they sent out a repairman in a timely manner.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I have a claim with AHS that's currently pending, but the one I submitted for a faucet that was leaking was completed on the 17th of October. It was excellent. I got a same day response and the repair was done the same day. The contractor they sent was friendly, came on time and worked very quickly. He even gave some suggestions on some other issues that I was having in my house. Most of my experiences with AHS have been good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    The heat pump always goes out on weekends, so I left a message and filed a claim with AHS. They contacted us first thing on Monday and said I'd be hearing from the person they set up. By the end of the day, the fellow called and said, "I'm on my way over." So they got it fixed and they also ordered a part that will go into our electric box that we need. It's running without it, but it needs to be replaced and they'll be doing that in the future. Overall, it has worked out good. I actually have American Home Shield on two homes and I've been very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    My water heater is old and I've had it when I moved in in 1990. It was leaking so I filed a claim to AHS. That was easy, but I was a little disappointed that I had to call the actual vendor. Once that happened, it was efficient, though. The person who came was really nice and accommodating. He was professional and explained everything he did. He ended up replacing my water heater.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015

    I recently made a claim with the company when my AC went out. I had a good experience with American Home Shield when I was submitting the claim. They got back to me within an hour as soon as they got the claim. The contractor that was sent to my home was a professional who told me what was wrong with my AC unit, what was going to be done and how long it was going to take. Ever since the repairs were made, the performance has been great. I'm very satisfied and would recommend them to anybody.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    Every time American Home Shield's contractor comes out, we're totally satisfied. The last time we called them was to deal with our spa. We called them and got the information after talking to the contractor. When they came, they changed it and had it back up and running within the day. They were great. I've always had a good experience with American Home Shield. I didn't have any problem since I've had them and I've had them for years.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    Our experience with American Home Shields has been very positive so far. We had a plumbing issue about two months ago and it reoccurred. They came back and redid it and it has been fine since then. Initially, I tried calling them and I don't like their computer system. So I called the plumbing company that had fixed it the first time and they told me I would have to make another request to American Home Shield for another repair even though it would still be under their warranty. So I requested service and she called me back about 10 minutes later to set up an appointment. The plumber was there at the time set and they repaired the plumbing.

    The people were very courteous and they don't treat you like you're just a dummy. Their work was excellent. The owner came out the second time and performed the services. He did a more thorough job. They were very professional and I even commented to him to thank his secretary for following through the way that she did because she gave me the appointment and she confirmed it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I had a garage door opener replaced by AHS. I called them and that same afternoon, I got a call from a local distributor. They then came out and decided that I needed a new garage door opener and installed it. The guy who installed it was very professional. As advertised, AHS came through as expected. I'd definitely recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I had a great experience with American Home Shield. They are always helpful and explained things if I don't understand. I always recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I don't have any complaints with American Home Shield. I have it at my rental home. Their contractor, Platinum Electrical, was very good about trying to contact me in order to get the work done but I couldn't give them a date because I'm not in the house. I have an issue with them before because they also were called about heating and air. They went out to fix the problem and came back saying it can't be fixed and that it needs an electrician. We recently hired an air-conditioning person at our own home and he said, "That is crazy because if they are a heating and air-conditioning company, they ought to know how to fix that problem. You shouldn't have had to call an electrician." It's hard to get them on the phone, there was long wait. If I call them, I have to wait for somebody to give me an information. I have no idea what the last person did. But after being with my older home warranty company, this is such an improvement already.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    When we submitted our claim to AHS, it was easy. However, it didn't come out as advertised because the guy got sick. But the second time around, he came out and fixed our AC with no problems. He was courteous and efficient. It's been good since he left. There have been no further issues.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    My most recent claim with AHS was for the dryer. The contractor was great. He was on time, told us about the issue right away and took care of it very promptly. He was very observant and caring for his work and made sure that whatever he needed to take care of was done within a reasonable time. AHS is quick, trustworthy and prompt.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    AHS fixed my kitchen sink recently. I was initially a little miffed because I have wanted a particular plumber and they didn't send that guy. However, after the guy came, he turned out to be a very nice guy. So in the end, it worked out fine. We've had AHS for many years and I will continue to renew my policy. I bought another policy for my son and daughter-in-law so I am clearly a satisfied customer. I am very happy with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I have been a big fan of American Home Shield. My sister-in-law told me about them a year ago and we decided to get their services. We've been in a home for 18 years without a home warranty and my sister-in-law told us it's great value because when something breaks, I can call, AHS would give me the number of the company that's gonna fix it, and I'll get the service in a short period of time. I find that AHS comes through with what they say. Their warranty is of great value to me and I've promoted them to a lot of people.

    I wasn't happy the first time with the company that came to fix my air conditioning though. I mentioned this to AHS but the company ended up having to come back because I had a problem with their work and I would have to pay another $75 if I use a different company. When they came back, they had to replace the unit but it was still not working afterwards. Another guy had to come back because the drain was unclogged. This was a little disconcerting because it was the same company that had to come back three times within a short period of time. The first guy who came should have recognized that it needed more than just a little of this or that. Furthermore, when it got replaced, they should have made sure everything was exactly the way it was in the house. The person who coordinated the calls was also incredibly rude and unaccommodating. In the end though, they did a good job fixing the issue, so I've been very happy.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    My recent claim was for a bad outlet in the bathroom and the kitchen. It was easy in that I did everything online - set up an appointment online, reported the claim online. The technician who came out was very kind and informative of what was going on and now everything has been working great since the repairs.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    We've had a good experience with AHS. They were responsive to everything that we did and they had good contractors. They did exactly what they said they were going to do and everyone that worked for them were responsive, too. When we talked to them on the phone they were helpful and expedient. For all of the repairs - for the stove and toilet - everyone called and made their appointments immediately and they fixed it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    My experience with American Home Shield has been good so far. I recently had a plumbing issue. There was a toilet that was leaking and they fixed the leak. We use Syracuse Plumbing over here and they've been here a number of times to fix stuff that goes wrong in the house and they always get things done. They're always in contact with me within a day unless they're really busy and then they tell me that they won't be able to get to me because they're backlogged with something. But usually, they're here within a day. They've always been excellent. Whoever American Home Shield sends here has always been good whether it's an electrician, a plumber or for appliances. They do a good job. I've recommended them to a lot of people already.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I got my air conditioning cleaned in a recent claim that I did with AHS. I submitted the claim online and it was very easy. The contractor they sent was excellent. During that experience, AHS made quick response and was very easy to work with.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    My most recent claim with American Home Shield was regarding a burned up instant hot water maker underneath the sink. I had filled out my claim online, got an email back right away and they dispatched the guy the day after they set up the appointment. Then the next day the guy showed up. He had anticipated that it was in fact burned out and brought a new instant hot water maker out. All done in two days. It works better than the old one since the repair. All my experiences with American Home Shield have been wonderful. I've had 5 or 6 issues in the last two years and every one of them have been resolved. They're always understanding and responsive. I highly recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I had an electrical issue- one of the breakers in my box were bad. The contractor AHS sent to my home was great, nice, friendly, courteous and very professional. He was in and out of here real quick. He fixed the problem, so that's the most important thing. I haven't had any issue since the repair. Overall, I had a hassle-free experience with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I've had several instances to use American Home Shield's service and I've been very satisfied with the whole program. For my recent claim, I requested service, AHS scheduled the date, they came to fix it, and it has been excellent since the repair.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    Most recently, we had somebody that AHS sent come out here and he said that since there wasn't a problem detected, there wouldn't be a charge. However since that time, we've gotten a bill for $75, which I paid anyway. Nevertheless, we've always had wonderful, positive experiences with AHS and I've made many referrals already.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    My air conditioning went out so I placed a service call to American Home Shield. They gave me a company, I was scheduled really quickly, and I was able to get somebody out the following business day. The American Home Shield representatives I spoke to seemed knowledgeable, was able to put in my request pretty quickly, and the contractor seemed very knowledgeable and professional as well. They seemed to know what they were doing, isolated the problem pretty quickly and fixed it without much delay. It's the second time I've called American Home Shield for air conditioning, for two different repairs. So far it's still working but I'm hoping this is the last time.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    American Home Shield was excellent. We were having problems with the General Electric refrigerator because the waterline was blocked. The GE technician who came knew what he was doing. He was very good and absolutely fantastic. The waiting time for the call was not very good though.

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    Hello Mrs. Seetharam, I am glad to hear you had a great experience with our vendor! I do apologize for the wait time it is our peak season so call volume is higher than normal. I do appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of this feedback we will use it to better our products and services. Thanks! ^CW

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    My experience with American Home Shield has been good so far. They definitely solved my problem.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I’ve been very happy with American Home Shield. I’ve had a really wonderful experience with everybody that they’ve sent out. The contractors did everything they were supposed to do. They are courteous, helpful and fixed the repairs right away. I’ve heard a lot of terrible things about these home warranties. In the short time I’ve had American Home Shield, I’m always pleased with it all. They did repairs on my oven and the dryer and I haven't had a problem since the repairs. The representative when I filed a claim was very helpful and pleasant. I don’t have a single complaint. As a matter fact I did refer American Home Shield to my niece and American Home Shield said that they’re going to send us out an Amazon gift card but we haven’t received it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I submitted a claim online to AHS because of a clogged drain in our basement. It was the floor drain that backed up on the basement floor. The contractor called us within 24 hours. They came out and got the blockage opened and the thing doesn't seem to have any problems so far. They're good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I'm very happy with American Home Shield. I put a ticket in online for anything that goes wrong and within the same day or next, they call me, they send somebody to take care of it and close the ticket. So far everything the contractors have done has been good work. I had about 3 service calls last year and everything worked perfectly. We don't have any recalls, so everything has worked as it should. Overall, we exerted very low effort and have had good results.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    We've had AHS for a number of years and we're very happy with them. Recently, they sent out somebody to regulate the furnace and they took care of replacing the hot water heater. Everybody from their side have been really nice and professional and the repairs worked well.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    We've only had to call AHS one time since we purchased our home. It was for a plumbing situation and they turned it over to the local plumbing service in the area, whom my husband and I mostly dealt with. We were under the impression that certain things were to be included into the repair but weren't. However, we did what we had to do to get the problem resolved, and overall, we're very satisfied.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    The needs we have has been covered so far by American Home Shield. We are satisfied with the services.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    Submitting the claim for my washing machine was extremely easy. The first contractor was about a mile away so they gave me a new guy, came out in a day or two for the repair and the machine now works as normal. I've been with them for some time now and they've always been fair, efficient and fast.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    We had an issue with the plumbing for the kitchen garbage disposal and so we contacted AHS. I was very happy and they helped me right away. The contractor was very nice, knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He showed me where the button is, pushed it underneath and cleaned the garbage disposal up. I did not have problems since the repair.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    The contractor was extremely knowledgeable. He had the parts with him in his truck. He had the AC running within 10 minutes after he stuck the replacement part in. AC has been running good since then.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    On Sept/21/15 put a service request for my Dryer. Service Contractor Assigned. They gave me an appointment. They came. Since then I have called many times. The Insurance and Contractor finally they gave me an Appointment Oct/20/15, a Month without my dryer, only to get a call from the Contractor to let me know that they did a mistake and some parts from the order did not arrived. So they are in back order and they will call me back when they will get the parts. I contact to Insurance to complain just to get a Rude Agent telling me that there is nothing they can do... ONE MONTH WITH NO DRYER BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO..... WHY TO HAVE AN INSURANCE WITH THEM. WORST COMPANY EVER.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    Recent claim with them was with my air conditioner. Service personnel was great. He was really good, very courteous, knowledgeable and nice. Its been good. No complaints.

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    Hi Lisa, I am glad to hear that you are satisfied with your warranty! Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. ^CW

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I recently submitted a claim to American Home Shield for my air conditioning and had no problems with it. Their representatives were great. The service contractor called and got straight to the point and explained everything that needed to be done and whether they can do it. Since the repair, the AC has been very great. I've been with AHS for over 10 years now and I won't change for anything.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    Our recent claim with AHS was an air conditioner problem. Their reps has been great on everything, they were very polite, helpful and told us what to expect and they gave us a number to contact the air conditioning place if we hadn't heard from them. My husband said the contractor that was sent was very knowledgeable and he explained things. Everything has been fine after the repair. They did wonderful.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    My AC unit started making a funny noise and it quit altogether. I filed a claim to AHS, and the technician came out on a Friday and diagnosed the problem. They said that a bracket had broken and the fan motor had fallen down. They had to order a new fan motor, and came back on Monday and fixed the unit. And it's been perfect since.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    My AC stopped working when it was hot so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield to repair it. After the repair, my AC is working. My experience with them was awesome.and would definitely recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I purchased my new home the first week of October and with that came a home warranty from your company. After being in the house for a week, the hot water heater was not working properly so I called American Home Shield on Thursday, October 8th. I did not hear back from anyone that day so I called again the next morning on Friday, October 9th to find out the status of my order. I was told that the company that you contract with was 2 weeks out and they were trying to find another company to do the repair. Do you only have one company that you work with in my area?

    I waited all day but still did not receive a call back so I called again around 4:30 pm to find out what the situation was. I was told they were still looking but if I wanted to find a company that was licensed and insured, then they would give me an authorization code to move forward with that. I was told I would have to pay the company upfront and then I would be reimbursed for that service. However, before the company was allowed to do any work, they were to call American Home Shield back and give an estimate of the cost. Once I got off the phone with American Home Shield at 4:45 pm that Friday, I called a heating and cooling company and I was told that is would cost $108 just to come into my house as it was an after-hours call. I then called American Home Shield back and asked if that was covered in my policy and I was told it was not.

    Not only was I doing the work of your company, American Home Shield, by finding my own contractor but I had to pay the fees upfront along with an after-hours fee. Needless to say, I did not have them come and fix the hot water heater as I was not going to pay that after-hours fee. I have come to the conclusion that anything after 5 pm and on the weekend, I am out of luck as the companies you contract with will not do service calls during those times. This is not good customer service.

    After being without hot water going on 5 days, I made an appointment on Monday, October 12th. The repair man showed up and I explained that we needed to contact American Home Shield before he could fix anything and give an estimate for the repairs. After being on phone with American Home Shield for over 45 minutes, we were able to get the authorization code for the hot water heater to be fixed.

    Not only was I very discouraged with the customer service I received during this entire ordeal, the repair man was exasperated. As you can imagine, my first experience with American Home Shield was anything was pleasant. I will think long and hard about renew my home warranty with your company for next year. I strongly encourage you to revamp your policies and improve your customer service to all or your clients.

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    Hi Jo, I am sorry to hear about this recent experience. I do understand that it can be frustrating. American Home Shield does offer in the event we do not have a company to service for you to get the work done on your own and we would reimburse for the covered repairs. I do again apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. I do appreciate your feedback and if you are still in need of assistance please let me know. Thanks! ^CW

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    The coils went out in our air conditioning unit and I submitted a claim with AHS. The claims rep was very good. We assumed it just took time to order the part and I had to go live with somebody else as it was 110 here. But ever since the repair the unit is working normal. American Home Shield is very efficient and they know what they're doing.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I had some repairs done and did a survey. I wasn't happy with how long it took for AHS to come out here to fix my washing machine. I have put down a whole lot of money out of pocket because they failed. Then when they ordered a part, the wrong part showed up, I had to wait almost a month without a washing machine and I wasn't happy about that. I have been very satisfied with Home Shield but for this one account. I was not satisfied with the service I got from the provider. Also, nobody called to see if I have got serviced when served with a form. I'm struck out because I was out of washing machine for a month and I don't hear from anybody.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    Very good service, would recommend AHS 100%.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I've been an AHS customer for twelve years and my experiences with them have been very good over the years. Every once in a while there's a glitch but most of the time, they respond well and get the job done. I recommended them to many friends over the years and several of them have signed up. If I wasn't happy with AHS, I wouldn't be advising my friends to join up. For my most recent claim for the GE gas oven though, it took several days for GE to get back to me and it was over a week before they could schedule the repair. However the repair was done quickly with no further problems when the repairman came. He replaced the electronic device used to start the oven and it was done with my $75 service charge.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    The guy AHS sent came out and fixed my washing machine a few weeks ago. But the guy told me it might not last. It might really need a part so I've had to call them and they're going to come back again another time. They haven't set up the appointment to put a part in it. But still I'm satisfied with it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    My husband submitted a claim for the air conditioner. American Home Shield accommodated us just like we’ve hoped they would. The unit was repaired and it worked perfect all summer. We’ve been very pleased with American Home Shield and we’ve told a lot of our friends about it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    American Home Shield is very good. Their crew just did the job and left. Everything is fine and I would recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    We've always loved American Home Shield. Submitting a claim was very easy and we've never had a problem. It's very easy to work with and everything has been absolutely fantastic. In fact, we have already recommended them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I've been very pleased with American Home Shield. I had two recent claims which were both for my dryer. At first, the guy thought he had it taken care and we thought so, too. It turned out we needed to put a thermostat in instead and that has corrected the situation. Since the repair, the dryer has been operating the way it's supposed to. The communication and the response were very good. The contractor was prompt and very knowledgeable. When he said he was going to be out, he was out. Everything worked really good, so I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    The latest claim I submitted with American Home Shield was to replace a dryer. The submission process was very easy and the people were very knowledgeable and helpful. They got back with me on the same day that they had it and set the time for the replacement and were here for it on time. I had a great experience and would refer them to others.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I've had a great experience submitting a claim with American Home Shield when I had an issue with my water heater at the townhouse I own. They're always very helpful, friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. They were able to fix the water heater.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I filed a claim online because of a blown motor for the air conditioner. I wasn't expecting a call back as fast as I got, and I was happy all the way around. My wife dealt with the contractor for the most part. They went right to the air conditioner, opened it up, put a new motor in, and fixed it. The contractor did exactly what we needed done, and the air conditioner is working perfectly after the repair. Overall, I'm highly satisfied with my experience, and have recommend American Home Shield several times.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    The motor on my pool pump and the timer on the clock went out. I called American Home Shield (all the pool companies in town were swamped during the heavy rains that we had here). The tech came out in a timely manner which was in about two days, found the problem, replaced the motor, and replaced the timing switch. He was here and gone in three hours. Everything is working great since then.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    Claims process was very smooth. AHS sent a contractor out pretty quickly and their contractor got the job done. The people who came out were very nice and professional. When it wasn’t their thing then they sent somebody else to do it. The claim was for a leak and everything’s been working fine since they fixed it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    Everything has been great with American Home Shield. I'm a realtor so I'm very familiar with it and we purchased it for our own residence that we're renting out. I recommend them all the time.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    We needed to get a plumber to come out to fix a minor leak, so we called American Home Shield. We got turned around really fast when we submitted the claim, and the contractor came out. They found two small leaks - one was at the gas meter, and the other one was attached to the water heater. They took care of the leaks and that worked out really good. We had a positive experience with the contractor and had no problems since the repair. So far, every experience we’ve had with American Home Shield has been great.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I've used American Home Shield twice and the first time was perfect. Then I've had this AC claim and the same people went out. They told me that my AC had frozen up like a block of ice and he couldn't do anything until it was thawed out. So he came back the next day. It was my filters that were not letting enough air in and that's what made the unit freeze up. So the system was okay, but I needed to change those filters. The technician pulled the dirty filters out and left them downstairs. I didn't get them changed. I had to buy the filters and give the 100 bucks to the contractor. Those guys were nice, but I found this odd and didn't know if that was how this should be handled, and I wasn't there to question it. I agreed to pay the $100 charge and I ended up paying $180. I'd like that disclosed a little better. I want to find out if that’s normally how that is taken care of.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    American Home Shields been good so far. I do not like the billing system though. I think it's very disrespectful to not be able to send an invoice to a person and allow them the opportunity to see to pay the bill before they get a notice saying the pay is due. I can't stand that and I just found out that my bill is due on the 28th of every month. I didn't really know that because I'm depending on American Home Shield to send me an invoice so that I could pay my bill on time. I tried to pay a month in advance to avoid getting that horrifying notice that my bill is past due. It wouldnt let me do it. It only allowed me to pay one month at a time. So now that I know that my bill is due on the 28th, I'm going to make every attempt to be sure that I pay that. There's no reason for them not to have a system that allows a person to pay the bill and not receive one of those horrible notices stating that my bill is past due.

    I think they're doing a good job in terms of hiring some really good people but some of them are not as knowledgeable as others. American Home Shield needs to realize that they need to invest the money and being sure that customer satisfaction is of the essence. One of the greatest downfalls of a lowest company is customer service. The other part of that is when one calls a company to talk to a live person and they're just going through a whole series of telephone prompts that by the time one gets to a live person, they're annoyed. All I want to do is talk to a live person that can help me.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    We had a difficulty with our dishwasher. I was concerned that there was something wrong with the way it was operating and I thought I'd better get something checked out on it before it does quit altogether so I called American Home Shield for that. The service man came out and took care of it very judiciously and accurately, and was very polite. He took plenty of time to explain what the situation was. So far the machine is working fine. It was a good experience. American Home Shield does their job in terms of supporting us for what we're paying for the service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I had a service call for my cooktop. The contractor came and looked at it but he has not fixed it yet because he says I have to order the parts. I spoke with an American Home Shield representative and he told me that he would order the part and would inform me as soon as it comes but I have not heard anything yet.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    We've used AHS for years and years. The response this time is quick, so competent and knew exactly what to do. Ordered the parts and they were here when they said they would be. They did everything right. I was very impressed.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I've had some nasty experiences with American Home Shield's office but the people that have come here to do the work are excellent. The plumber from Glendale was excellent. He had come here previously for all the water heater, and I had him come back to do some minor plumbing. They were absolutely the greatest.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    AHS had the refrigerator and dishwasher repaired. Both are working fine.

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    Hi Jacqueline, many thanks for the feedback! We're pleased to hear you're satisfied with our warranty. If there is anything we can do to improve please let us know! ^CW

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for a plugged toilet. They were fast and efficient and got it done in no time. The contractor was excellent.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015

    I was very happy with the service of American Home Shield. They went to fix the incinerator and they were in and out in a few minutes. It is working great. AHS has been very wonderful.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I called in to submit a claim for the air conditioner, and the process was simple.​ The contractor was good, and the unit is working as normal. Every time I use American Home Shield, it's been okay.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I filed a claim online for the air conditioner. AHS assigned me a company so I went online and read the comments that customers had, and they were negative. I called AHS and spoke to a representative and asked if they could send one of the companies that have come here before to service me. She said no because this would have been assigned and that was the available one. I told her about what I read online and she said, "You can't take that as real. Let them come out or you can cancel if you want and then resubmit." I said "No, I don't want that because it's hot and I need my air." So the company came and they were punctual. The guy checked the unit, discovered what it was, went to his truck, got the part and put it in. He was professional, courteous and took care of the unit. He thanked me and I gave him the $75 check.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    People only remember the ones that were bad news but my AHS experiences have all gone very smoothly so I don't even think about it - that's the biggest testimony of how good their service is. The folks that AHS sent came right out after I submitted my claim, and it was approved. The guy who came works with garbage disposal so he had the needed part; he put it on and we were done. Whenever we file a claim online, we get immediate acknowledgement and rapid contact from the local service contractor. We've been very pleased with AHS and we've recommended them to a number of folks.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    The contractors did a very nice job on the water heater. They looked at the situation and had a fix within a couple of days. Everything is good now.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for my air conditioning system, a central air unit. The coils were damaged and leaking in the house resulting in a lot of water damage and black mold. But American Home Shield isn't responsible for secondary damage. I called American Home Shield August 15th as soon as I saw the water on the floor. First, I assumed it was the water heater because it was coming from that area. So we took off the paneling to expose it. And then I could see the water was cold and it was coming from the air conditioning unit so I opened it up and it had been spraying water in there. So I called them right away. The next day, they sent a contractor, Bay Mechanical. They're good and conscientious.

    They sent out a gentleman to look at the unit and he said, "You need to have this whole unit replaced." Initially, it got okay to adjust the top section. It took 45 days before the bottom line was completed. Had it not been for Daryl from social media department, the job won't get done. They did get it done but they procrastinated. It's fixed but I have all this residual damage, my floor is buckled and my homeowners may not cover it. It's a substantial repair and a health hazard since I'm disabled with breathing issues. They could have done a lot better than what they did. I think they should have stood up and offered to pay the repairs of damage because in part, they were responsible. They were somewhat complacent in it. And the 90-degree weather, we had a very hot summer down here, especially towards the end and not much rain. I'm not happy

    The humidity is what did it. If the air conditioner was dry, there was no problem because there's really not much condensation. Even though they were leaking, the coils weren't quite as bad but still leak to the point where I was putting down like 3 bath towels to collect the water everyday. And in the afternoon, I check in and they're completely sopping wet. This is ice-cold water so I know where it's coming from. Cant go without air. They finally did but they first ordered the wrong unit. They ordered an upflow unit which is designed for something that goes in the basement. Now, I needed a downflow because this is a single oval house.

    Sunny, the person that works in purchasing sucks. She doesn't know what she's doing. She was trying to order parts from vendors that don't participate with American Home Shield. We had the contractors offering to drive 50 or 60 miles to go get parts to get this job completed. They felt so badly for us. That's why I say Bay Mechanical is awesome. The best part of the experience was them. Because they steered me right the whole way. And then I think they helped get it done quicker than it might have otherwise gotten done.

    The value of my house is going down as a result of this according to the person that works for a restoration company. I'm disabled and my wife is having surgery next week. This is not good. I'm really left in a bind because of this. Quite frankly, I'm lost and they're complacent in this. This is how I feel. I'm kind of angry at them right now. There's been other people that had similar experiences and they're not the only company that does this. A lot of people think these home repair things are scams. Its an evil necessity. If I had to go and pay out of pocket to get this replaced, it might have been maybe $6,000 to get the central air unit replaced. The damages that this cost pretty much equal to that whole unit. I don't have anywhere to turn for that. And I'm hoping my homeowners will come through and do the right thing. I'm waiting to see an adjuster.

    My contract expires in 4 days and I didn't renew. They got to the point where they offered to pay my service fee for the job. Well, $75 isn't gonna make me do cartwheels. Pay for this expense for all the repairs of my house, which they have disclaimers in the fine print. They pretty much disclaim anything. Heed the warning. I'm not saying it's bad for everybody. You might have better luck. They don't have a lot of contractors in this area that work with them so we were limited. But Bay Mechanical is a pretty big name. They did all the air conditioning work on the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, which is a huge job. I would totally recommend them if you're lucky enough to get them. Their hands are tied too. They're willing to do the labor. They had guys waiting there with no work, waiting on Home Shield. And mine wasn't the only case.

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    Hello John, I am sorry to hear about your recent experience with your service. We value your feedback and the chance to resolve any issues that our customers may have.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I recently submitted claims for my stove and washing machine. Everything went smooth. Martin Appliances out of Nashville called back right away, made an appointment to come out and they were here exactly when they said they would be and fixed everything. They had to order one part for my stove but as soon as that was in, they came right back out. The technician did a tremendous job. He was very thorough, efficient, personable and nice. He's been here before and he had done an excellent job.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    Submitting a claim with American Home Shield for my refrigerator's icemaker went very quickly. Shortly after I called them I got a callback that somebody was gonna call me to schedule an appointment, and somebody did call right away. The contractor came out and repaired it. The gentleman kept me filled in on what was going on with the icemaker and showed me the part that was messed up. I appreciated that because I understood what was wrong with it. Also, he was very polite. It was a very good experience and my fridge has been working perfectly since the repair.

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    After a positive interaction with American Home Shield, Daphne increased their star rating on Oct. 21, 2015.

    Updated review: Oct. 21, 2015

    I appreciate the response and action from American Home Shield. This matter has been resolved. It is unfortunate that a customer has to resort to this type of forum, but I'm grateful it helped provide a fast solution.

    Original Review: Oct. 19, 2015

    I have tried multiple times to speak to someone about my contract which I have had for 2 years and never used. I no longer want the service but this company will not let me speak to someone who can take care of this issue. I have called 4 times and sent emails and still no one will communicate with me. Either they tell me they will return my call within 24 hours or they just provide an automated messages saying they are too busy to take my call and then hang up. My only option is to cancel the card they are charging which is an inconvenience but what choice do I have? I thought this would be a helpful tool for a rental property but I see it's just a scam. I will never use them again nor will I ever recommend them to anyone I know. FRUSTRATED!

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    Hello Daphne, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I do apologize for this inconvenience and will have a case manager to follow up with you soon.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    It was definitely an excellent experience we had with American Home Shield and especially with their customer service. The American Home Shield reps returned my calls promptly and dealing with their contractors overall was excellent too. I had no concerns at all and I'm very satisfied. In our most recent claim with them, it was the AC unit not working properly. Everybody was very helpful and it was very easy to submit the claim. The service of the contractor who was sent out was very good and the installation went well. My AC's performance since the repair has been fine and I haven't had any issues. Every homeowner should have American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    Very good experience, contractor was on time and finished the work quickly.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    We have had several issues with AHS - a leaky toilet took 3 attempts to be fixed properly, a leaky faucet is still under review and nothing has happened for almost a year!! They are awful in returning calls and providing good customer care!

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    Hi Nausheen, I am sorry to hear about this experience. I will be in contact with you shortly to get this resolved. Thanks! ^CW

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    This was the first time I submitted a claim online and it was fairly easy. It took about six days for a person to physically get out there. I bought a mobile home for my sister and got her the plan because she's disabled. I turned it in on a Friday or Saturday then got a call on Monday. They came out Thursday and found out the thermostat got bad and they replaced it. Everything was good. American Home Shield is great but sometimes the contractors are not on the ball.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    Everything went as planned with American Home Shield so it was a very good experience. I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    AHS is a rip-off scam company. I had an issue with my old heating and leaking ducting system. I called AHS, reported the problem and was told that my heating and ducting system issues would be covered. I was very adamant in my questioning of the AHS agent about coverage of my system and I was assured that I would have coverage for "Leaking heating ducting".

    Their first assigned technician, "Rick's Heating" never contacted me even though I called them personally and left them all my information. The 2nd technician "AMPKO Heating and AC" came out 10 days after my initial call to AHS. The technician saw the failed and leaking ducting areas during his inspection. This technician basically told me because my aged system had not totally failed and my leaky ducting was not apart and falling from the hangers, that HS would most likely not cover anything.

    I heard nothing from AMPKO Heating about their inspection and I called AHS to check on the status of my claim. I was told by the AHS agent the AMPKO technician had put in his report that I was remodeling my house and that he found no issues. I was remodeling my upstairs bathroom!! What does that have to do with my heating system!!! I contacted PG&E to inspect my heating system after the AHS contractors inspection said there was nothing wrong. PG&E arrived and "red Tagged" my heating system. I honestly think that AHS rewards their contractors to avoid any report that will necessitate repair. AHS has since sent me a service fee invoice for AMPKO on top of this for something that their agent knew they wouldn't cover. I would also like to add that the AHS agents that take your phone call are all ignorant and rude. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND AHS for your home warranty!!!

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    Hello Steve, All feedback is important to us and we apologize for the inconvenience that this experience has caused and we value the chance to resolve any issues that our customers may have.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    We contacted American Home Shield when our AC quit working and it was 100 degrees out. The AHS contractor came the next day and did a good job. The AC was low on Freon so he filled it with Freon and it’s been working fine since. I think the unit had a little leak but the guy said he couldn't search for it. He told us American Home Shield wouldn't let him check for leaks but he can come back and do leak tests if it happens again. Which makes sense.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I have had a great experience with American Home Shield for the property I'm renting out. AHS is very responsive and efficient. It doesn't take long for someone to give them a call and contact the management company to have someone to arrange to go out there and take care of whatever service that may be. I haven't had any complaints from my tenants and I've also recommended them to my friend who has a house in Texas.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    About a month ago I submitted a claim because the air conditioning was making a lot of noise. The rep whom I spoke to was nice and the contractor that came out was very knowledgeable. It was a good experience.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    Our air conditioner went out and American Home Shield came and did a kind of a patch-up job to get it running again but this time it failed for good and we needed a new coil in the attic. So they came and did it and it's been fine ever since. This happened just before we were leaving the country on vacation so we had to have a neighbor come and sit on it while they fix it. But it was done fine. We had no problems getting the person scheduled to come here and then to come back and complete the repair once they got all the parts. Their contractor were very good about getting it fixed as soon as they possibly could. The house is actually more comfortable than it's been since I moved here. So it evidently needed fixing. I would recommend them to everybody I know and the air conditioning people were very good too. So I would recommend them as well.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    American Home Shield promptly took care of my claim for our pool. They gave me information on who to call, then I called them and they responded well. The contractor came and their work was satisfactory. Our interaction with him was very pleasant and he even pointed out some things to us that we could correct, and we did have them corrected which was very beneficial. Everything has been working well since the repair.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I recently filed an online claim with American Home Shield for my disposal and it was easy. The contractors they sent were excellent. They were running late, but they kept me informed. The performance has been perfect since the repair. Also, I'd like to highlight something that I was unhappy about, but not for the recent one. Our air conditioner went out during the summer and it was very hot. The contractor was sketchy, and my first dealings with the person was not a very good one. He was not sure when they'll come. I called back and said I need a time so I can take off from work, but he said he's not sure. I went ahead and called the person who I used to use through AHS who serviced our air conditioner every year for a maintenance. They came out, fixed it and they charged me $60. I get that they won't pay premium rates for someone to come on the weekend.

    We've been AHS customers since we've lived in the house for 16 years, and when our air conditioner went out when we first moved in, they put us up in a hotel at that time for one night. It was over 96 degrees and the contract says that they would pay for a hotel if it was a certain degree over, which was wonderful. We only used it for one night and it was great. I should have read my policy better as years have gone through. I wish AHS would go back to their program that if it's over a certain degree which can be verified through the National Weather Service - they will pay up to $90 a night until the air conditioner technicians could come to the house.

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    Hello Sandy, I am sorry to hear about your experience with your service. We value your feedback and the chance to resolve any issues that our customers may have.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I was in the process of selling my house and everything wasn't fixed to the new buyer's satisfaction. I submitted a claim to fix a couple of loose bolts and a drainage leak. The contractor they sent showed up on time, was totally professional and honest. Everything was great after the repair. I'd recommend American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    My experience with American Home Shield has been very good. I had a problem with our plumbing so I applied a claim online. They were prompt and the service person was very cordial and fun.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I had a claim on my dryer and the contractor sent by AHS knew right away what it was. The unit needed a new starter. Since the repair, the dryer's performance has been excellent.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I had the freezer of my refrigerator done by AHS. I have called them and told that my refrigerator wasn’t working. They came and fixed it but I didn't file a claim. After that, it has been great. But mind you, the lady that I had to talk with to file a claim was very rude. She doesn't talk to you good on the phone. I've had her twice, she's not a very nice person. On my first call she would not let me pass my claim, I had to wait like 2 days before somebody would call me back. I wasn't happy then. Then the second time I called about my refrigerator, they called that same day. However, the contractor was very good. He knew what had to be done and he went right ahead and fixed it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    The tech that came out to fix the system was very professional, direct, and got it done very prompt and quickly. Hopefully, what he fixed is what caused the spike in the electric bill.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    Everything went perfect when American Home Shield replaced the garbage disposal. They were in touch with me within 24 hours and then the contractor, Myers, came within two days. He told me he would be here from 12 to 4 and on the day he was coming he called me about 30 minutes ahead of time. He got here about 12:30 and did what he's supposed to. He didn't keep me waiting until after 4 o'clock to come. He knew exactly what he was doing and had what he needed when he got here. He changed everything out, went outside, wrote the report up, came in and it took only about 20 minutes. Then I spent 10 minutes talking to him. He was very clean and presentable. He was here about 30 minutes and was gone. I was impressed with the man. No complaints whatsoever.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    We had a problem with our hot water tank, so I called AHS and gave them the information and they got it all setup. The only problem that we had was trying to find a plumber who was available in a shorter timeframe in the area. The first one couldn't get out right away, but they helped us find a second one that could come sooner. The contractor did a good job in the installation and getting all the things he needed. Although their communication style is a little different, he informed us of everything upfront and appropriately. Needless to say, I have told other people about AHS.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I had a problem with my air conditioning unit so I filed a claim with American Home Shield. I put in one service call and they sent me two different air conditioner dues worth about $75 for the problem. But that's been resolved. Overall, they were very pleasant, prompt and efficient.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I submitted a claim with American Home Shield for the AC. It was a really good experience because they responded within 24 hours of the call. I already had a repair guy here who fixed the problem right at the 24-hour mark. He was excellent and the ac has been working great. However, all my other previous experiences haven't been so good because of the long periods of time or them sending a technician that wasn't qualified. I had that issue last year with the AC. They sent 2 guys out of Copperas Cove, Texas, and they weren't so cool. They came here but didn't fix the problem. Then it took another week to get them back over here. By that time, I ended up calling a manager at American Home Shield.

    I'm satisfied with AHS but when it comes to customer service, they do not answer the phone. In order to get with the customer service supervisor, I had to call a supervisor from sales and it wasn't even 30 seconds before they picked up. I told them to get me with an associate in the customer service department. Once that happened, I had the supervisor handle it and they fixed the problem. We customers comply by paying the monthly premiums as agreed so customer service needs to be forthcoming and answer their phones especially when it comes to cooling or heating. That affects the quality of life especially if someone lives in Texas.

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    Hi Ismael, I am sorry to hear that you had an issue with getting through to us on the phone. I do appreciate your feedback and we will use it to better our products and services. Thanks! ^CW

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    Water was leaking from the refrigerator and everything went well with the American Home Shield representative when we submitted the claim and in our conversation with the person who arranged for the contractor. But there was a time delay in the repair. We wanted to have the repair done a little bit sooner than when we were able to get it, but that was the only thing I wish we could have changed. We called and tried to get a hold of the contractor, but we couldn't leave a message with his voice mail. The American Home Shield rep tried to get a hold of the contractor, but he was busy with other customers. So we couldn't get service on a Saturday when the problem had occurred on Thursday.

    The contractor sent by American Home Shield had to go in and fix the freezer side, plus the rack underneath for the water. He was very good and knew exactly what the problem was. He explained what he was going to do and what the problem was, and of course we knew what the cost was. Also, the time he spent fixing the problem was good because he was fast and efficient. Since the repair, the performance of our refrigerator has been fine and we've had no problems with it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    We had a problem with our air conditioning in the bedroom. Submitting the claim was good, and so was the performance of the unit after the repair was made. I was very satisfied with the experience.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    We had some electrical issues with the vent fan in our bathroom recently and it was very easy to submit the claim with American Home Shield. But there was some miscommunication. When we finally figured out what all three - me, the American Home Shield guys, and the service provider -- were thinking and talking about, when we finally got around to everybody being on the same page, things went very smoothly and everything worked beautifully. The contractor who was sent out was nice, very thoughtful, and neat. I liked the guy. While he was working, he was showing me what he was doing and why he was doing it, and I liked this because I'm a mechanical kind of person. That contractors were good people.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I had a drain stoppage and went online to file a claim. It was easy and American Home Shield took care of it right away. It was a return so it didn't cost me anything. The contractor came in and took care of the problem. Everything works like it's supposed to after the repair. I'm not complaining about American Home Shield but it took a bit longer for the contractor to answer the call and for them to get to me, especially when it was a return. Maybe they were backlogged but that doesn't help when I'm waiting to have a drain installed and I have to wash.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    Our air conditioner went out and we had American Home Shield take care of repairing it through one of their vendors. Their representative was excellent, very professional. No problems. The contractor they sent was very professional as well and everything went smoothly. They diagnosed the problem, we kind of already had an idea what it was and felt confident of their diagnosis. They were very prompt too and quick to get a part. In two days we had air conditioning from the time they took a look at it. It's been doing better since then, it's been great. Thus, I have recommended them. It was just excellent and seamless. I wouldn't want to change American Home Shield, they're just terrific. They're a great company.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    Our most recent claim was for our refrigerator. Claim submission was excellent, and our experience with the contractors was perfect. We no longer had problems after the repair.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I usually submit a claim online with American Home Shield. If I don't, I'll call which was how I submitted my most recent claim about my pool. I couldn't do it online because it was an emergency. Online, it usually takes a day longer. And if I do it talking to them on the phone, they'll get them out here right away. So, I've had wonderful experience. I love American Home Shield. Their reps are very courteous. I haven't had a complaint on any of them. I've gotten different ones but all of them have been great. They always call the same contractor for my pool which I'm glad because there was one other time they called a different one and I didn't like that one. They got it done very fast and explained everything to me. Since the repair, the pool's been working great and I have not had problems with it.

    I've had American Home Shield for years now and I plan on keeping them. They always send me a survey on the internet and I like that they do that because if there's a complaint, I'd like to put there I would. I recommended them to my son who has a home in Lake City and he blesses me everyday. Every time he has to call American Home Shield, he thanks me cause we don't spend a whole lot of money to call out a repairman. It's gonna cost hundreds of dollars when we only have to pay our deductible and the monthly payment. I also have a co-worker that now has American Home Shield.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I submitted a claim for my air conditioning since it didn't come on at all and wasn't able to get any cool air out of it. The representative was very polite and professional which I appreciated. The contractor that came to my house was very knowledgeable about their work, professional and respectful. They told me everything they were going to do step by step as well as the representative that I talked to on the phone at American Home Shield. They told me the procedure, that they would be contracting it out and somebody contacting me. Everyone came on time. Since the repair, everything is working according to the way it should. I would definitely recommend them to a friend and I hope they keep it up. They are exceptional and really care for what they were doing and my needs.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I've been with American Home shield since 1990 and I've always gotten good service with the contractors they sent out. Recently, I had a plumbing fixed in the bathroom and I had my washing machine repaired because it wasn't starting when we close the lid. I normally submit claims online but for this, my wife called it in, and I haven't had any problems since the repair.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I had the ice maker fixed through American Home Shield. The contractor had to order a part but he knows, so everything was good and I'm pleased with the service. Overall, excellent. I'm very satisfied with the experience.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    American Home Shield has been very good for the most part. We've had some plumbing experience. We bought an old house and my realtor daughter said it would be a really good idea to sign up with AHS and it's been a very good relationship since then. Their representatives have all been great. However, when we got the service 6 years ago, they were sending Sears and they're awful. We had a zero deductible contract with AHS for that year and SEARS are ripping AHS off like crazy.

    But when dealing with the private contractors, we've been very satisfied. We've only had one that wasn't really good but the rest of them have been great. We're retired people in our 70s now and not very keen with mechanical stuff. It cost a little bit of money to have a service and but it's a lot better than just getting on the phone or hiring somebody. We know how much it's gonna cost if we do that. Thankfully their service has been good. That's why we recommended them to a lot of people.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    Different people from the company American Home Shield contracted for the evaporative cooler came a couple of times and were efficient and didn’t interrupt the whole space too much. They're highly recommendable! I’ve enjoyed the connection and hope to use AHS again.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    American Home Shield provides good and prompt service. I called them about my air conditioner and it's been in excellent condition since the repair. The representative was good, helpful. The contractor they sent were professionals who knew what they're doing.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I had difficulty getting through the phones submitting a claim. Whoever I spoke with told me that the best time to call is on the weekend but there are times I would connect 30 minutes on hold. Timing for making phone calls is very hard but once I get online things went well. It's the most effective way. The contractors were great. It took them a little bit to get the parts but what he told me was, "I guess I didn't get the email right away on the confirmation that things are delivered."

    It took longer than expected which was very hard because my whole AC was out and we have babies and children but when they came out, they did a really good job of fixing it. My AC is working perfectly now. I've already recommended them to many people. I have had great experiences and I'm so happy with their service. My brother has rented his house out and has his own home and he's going to get American Home Shield on both of his houses.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    First contractor did not show. Second contractor came out and for 2 weeks I called to get the results and finally had to have AHS call and he said he doesn't service ductless heat pumps. AHS sent out first guy and said he does service ductless heat pumps. He walked in and said they said nothing to him about it being ductless and he doesn't service it. Called AHS and told we could get our own contractor and if approved, we would be reimbursed our out of pocket cost. I asked if there was something in writing about the process and told no. Got a contractor who gave an estimate and told they had to call AHS. They did and AHS was very rude and told our contractor she did not know what she was talking about and so she gave the call to her boss. AHS said he has to tell them the cause of the problem and he went into the technical issues and AHS kept saying he wasn't saying the cause and the conversation went nowhere.

    I called AHS and was bounced around and put on hold about 1/2 hour and finally gave the phone to my husband who was then bounced around for 2 hours and given the same script over and over and told there was nobody else he could talk as no manager was available nor would be available. No additional information except AHS needs to know the "cause" which was given over and over by our contractor. We asked our contractor to call AHS back and now it will take a few days as he is not real motivated to be treated unprofessionally again. So, after 2 months, taking 3 days off from work, we are still at ground zero with AHS and very unhappy customers.

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    Hello Beth, I apologize for any inconvenience and regret the experience that you have had. I will schedule a case manager to contact you soon.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    American Home Shield is very good and it's easy to submit a claim. My husband was in the day their contractor came and everything went smoothly then. Our AC is working well now. The only thing that bothers me is when you live in a very hot state and your air condition goes, they would tell you they can't come until the next day. They really should try to make it within a couple of hours where people live in hot states that are ridiculous. They should hire people who could do that. They're asking somebody to wait an entire day or night before they can fix the AC and that's not comfortable. They need to change that.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I've never had problems with AHS. Everything we've had, has always been taken care of. Submitting the claim for the air condition was easy and it's been fine since.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    Been a customer of American Home Shield for almost 20 years. Many disputes over their making repairs, but usually they came through with satisfactory results - after the fight! Last week, instead of requesting a repair online, I telephoned the request so that I could make sure the item was covered under my policy (had an exterior leaky faucet). I was not allowed to talk to a "live person", but explained in detail what the problem was. The next thing I know, there was a call from a plumber who said he was in the area and would be by in 30 minutes. I told him what the problem was.

    When he arrived, he looked at the faucet and said he would have to call the company to make sure it was covered. That alarmed me as I could not understand why they were here if it was not covered. He said that was what they did and if it was not covered, I would still owe the $75 fee. He called the company and came to the door and said it was not covered, but that he could fix it for $295. I slammed the door in his face and called the company and cancelled my membership. This is a terrible scam from a company I have recommended to hundreds of people in the past (I was a top producing realtor for over 30 years and made a practice of giving a membership to AHS as a gift to new homeowner). DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO THIS COMPANY!!!

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    Hello Nancy I sincerely apologize about your experience with your service. I do regret the experience that you have had.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I'd recommend American Home Shield. I called my claim in and went through prompts which went very smoothly. Then they called 30 minutes before the time frame and the repair was done well. It was just like a friend coming over which is very nice. Also, there's follow up or there's some surveys. There are call backs to make sure things are fine. There were no issues and everything was very professional. I've even renewed with American Home Shield for next year.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I called about my dishwasher and American Home Shield came out right away. The guy was a gentleman, very professional and nice to deal with. He had to come back because he had to get a part. He came back within a couple of days and fixed it. It's working fine. Also, the woman I talked to was very helpful and she scheduled this so, it was a very good experience. I would recommend them and I've already told other people. I have a girlfriend who has gone through American Home Shield. She did not know she was able to do that, and she's very pleased.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    My water heater was the reason I submitted a claim to American Home Shield. A nice gentleman from AHS processed my claim, and ever since the repair was done, I haven't had any problems with my heater. They gave me a new hot water tank. Overall, I know that AHS has always been good and my experiences with them have been great. They've been prompt, although a long time ago when my air conditioner went out, that took a while, but that's normal. They're great, and if they weren't, I would have searched for someone else.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I didn't have a problem submitting the claim for our air with American Home Shield. The contractor sent was good and knew what he was doing. Overall, the experience was pleasant and there were no issues in getting the work done.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I've only had one claim with American Home Shield. I had a bit of trouble with my air conditioning and they called me immediately, first thing the next morning, and got everything done very quickly and well. It has been fine since the repair. I was asked, "Why did you choose Home Shield?" My answer was because everything is old in this place that I just bought. I can't expect things to last forever but if AHS can hold it together to last a few more months, that'll be fine with me until they have to be replaced. I don't have great expectations but it's still working very well.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    My washing machine went out and couldn't be repaired so AHS gave me another one. In the 10 years that I've had their policy, the only problem I've ever had was when my dryer was not working and AHS sent out a repairman from Sears who said he wasn't licensed so he could not touch the machine, but I still paid $85. He gave me some suggestions what I could do, but it's something that I did, not him. However, I wouldn't have known unless he came, so I'm truly satisfied. A year ago, AHS sent out a gas company and they found out that my furnace was emitting bad air so I had to get a new furnace. AHS was Johnny-on-the-spot, somebody came out and put one in right away. I wouldn't have AHS if I wasn't satisfied with their service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    American Home Shield has an easy claims submission. Anytime that my husband had to call over anything, it's never been an issue. Someone always responds. Someone comes the next day, and if that's not possible, then as soon as possible they come. And people that have represented Home Shield, like the plumbers, are always very considerate, very polite. Recently, our hot water tank went out. It was just the flame thing that went out, and it was back up and going within minutes. They don't sit and dally around like some people do. They come in, do their job, and go. I'd highly recommend American Home Shield as they do efficient and outstanding work.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    The last time I called AHS during the summer when our air conditioning unit wasn't working, I was on hold for 45 minutes. No one ever came to the phone so I got off the phone and put my claim in on the computer. I got a quick response online but I didn't like the idea of holding for 45 minutes. I prefer using the telephone as opposed to doing it by computer and a lot of times I don't have access to a computer. Everything else was excellent including the performance of the air conditioner since the repair. The service was great.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    We usually submit our claims to American Home Shield over the computer. It's easy to do. The guys there are thorough and courteous too. After that, the contractors they send show up, do the work and then leave. They're professionals who fix whatever's broken. We've never had any bad experiences so far. In fact, the most recent claim I had with them has been good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I used the automated system to submit a claim for my air conditioning - it's easy to use. All the contractors have been really nice and knowledgeable. It's nice to know I can call them and get a contractor who can come out, diagnose and fix the problem. They already know how much it's going to cost and I can trust whoever is coming out. I had a pleasant experience. AHS is reliable and efficient.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I called American Home Shield recently about my pool plumbing and their claims process was extremely easy. Their technician called me back within an hour and got out of here the same day. By the end of the week, it was taken care of. I've also spoken to one AHS representative about my previous policy and that was because the technicians weren't getting my trash compactor fixed. As soon as I got in touch with an AHS representative, I had a specialist that took care of it and it was taken care of and done within two weeks. They got me a new one. Everything was very good. I recommend American Home Shield all the time to anybody I know that has any problem with anything. I have nothing but good experience with them. I was with them for the first year that I moved here and I renewed with them, and now I'm moving again once I get my place built and after the initial warranty is over, I'm definitely calling back.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I called American Home Shield because we were having trouble with the air conditioning unit. I told them I was having problems. I requested service and they immediately told me they would contact someone and that they would get back in touch with me. In just a couple of hours, D&G called me and scheduled an appointment for somebody to come by. He came by the very next day and was very professional. On the day of the appointment they called before they came to the house to let me know that they were on their way. He came in, looked at it, discovered what the problem was and took care of it. He told me that the service visit was good for 30 days and said if I have any additional problems with it within that time, that there would be no additional service fee. My unit has been fine since the repair. It was a very good experience.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I had a problem with some of my pool equipment. I called in a service request with American Home Shield and it was fulfilled by Summit Pool. They came out initially and did an evaluation as to what needed to be done. They determined that a multiport was defective, but they didn't have it on their truck. It would have to be ordered which would take a number of days and they told me approximately how long it would be.

    We made a tentative appointment, they said that they would coordinate with their scheduler to firm up the appointment date and they collected the $75 service fee which is what's under my contract. They were very professional. They called me in advance to coordinate the schedule and they sent me an email. I got everything with a confirmation number and points of contact. They followed up with the service appointment, gave me an estimate and what was going to be done and the work was done per the schedule that we set up. They were on time, cleaned up and there wasn't any problem after the work was done. They were very courteous in both appointments and everything was all done very professionally. I would certainly use AHS and Summit Pool again. I've been very satisfied with the work they have done.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    I had a problem with one contractor that AHS have for the AC. I didn’t want him to come back to my house. He was very unprofessional and did not do the job. But other than that I'm satisfied with the service I get. I've had AHS for a number of years and all my claims are handled professionally. I’m continuing my contract with them. If I have a problem they resolve it. They phoned someone to take care of my AC when I needed it.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    Submitting a claim to American Home Shield was effortless. From calling to setting up to immediately hearing back from the technician, him coming, checking on my time and coming earlier than I had hope, the time frame was wonderful. He made sure it was okay for me to have him come early because I didn't plan for that, and it's always nice when they come early. As it turns out my AC didn't need anything repaired so that was nice. He checked everything and there was nothing wrong with it. He was very professional, very knowledgeable, very thorough and he did his job well.

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    Claims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015

    The contractor that AHS was great. He was very professional and zeroed in on the problem really quickly, had it fixed and was out there in no time at all. We haven't had any problems since. That most recent claim for the AC was good, and I would recommend American Home Shield.

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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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