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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.
Visit www.ahs.com- Three plan options, plus add-on coverage
- Discounts and promotions available
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Covers rust, corrosion and sediment damage
- Coverage limits and exclusions
- Must generally use a contractor from its network
- Only available in 48 states
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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015
I've had a problem with the heat pump of our air conditioning. Apparently, one of the fans was either powered up in some way but it was making a high pitched noise that went on and on. AHS contacted a very helpful company for the job. Instead of jumping out here and giving me a hundred dollar bill for nothing, the contractor simply called to figure out what was going on with the heat pump. He worked the problem through. He said he'd keep a ticket open and if that hadn't resolved the problem he'd come, but no more help was needed. He was great, just like the first contractor I've had from AHS before.
The first contractor was sent for a problem with the water pump in the water well. The guy came out and found out there was an undersized breaker in the panel outside the house that had been installed. He replaced the breaker and checked things out. He was very professional and we are pleased to have had him. I'd recommend AHS to others. Their contractors have been very good.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Submitting the claim for the air conditioning was easy to do. I put the claim in, got my confirmation number, and received a phone call within a day from the guy setting up the appointment. When the contractor came out, I asked some questions about what was going on and he explained things to me. In a prior visit almost a year ago, the fan had to be replaced and I used American Home Shield for it - they came out, and did the fans. The contractor told me that during that visit a year ago, they probably should’ve taken and done the capacitor at that time also, because the two capacitors were not in sync. One was on its way out, and the other one was gone already, but they should’ve done both of them. But I can understand it, and I was satisfied with the interaction with the contractors that American Home Shield sent out. After the repair, the air conditioning is performing well, and so far, American Home Shield has met my expectations.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
The ceiling in our garage fell and all I wanted was to have it checked out to make sure that it was not damaged. I had also submitted a claim for the fan vents in our two bathrooms, and I wanted to pay them rather than just getting the information on the garage door opener. The one that came out last time for the garage door opener didn't like that idea, and he wanted me to pay him $75. They wanted the insurance company to call them or they were going to call the insurance company and talk to them about it. That's the only thing I've had that is negative so I would definitely recommend AHS.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
My dishwasher went out so I went online and American Home Shield didn't have my brand of dishwasher so I clicked "other." It went through the automated process and they ended up selecting a service provider that didn't service ASKO which was a pain. I had to call them and do it manually and that made me go jump through hoops to get it done. The contractor was good. Since it was ASKO, they had to order the parts and that took a week but they did good work, got here on time and fixed it right. It's working now.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Normally we don't have any problems with American Home Shield; however, there was a delay in our most recent claim with them. It was about a blocked toilet. We got sidetracked for about three days and I had to give them another ring to make sure that the plumber would be notified. It turned out someone made a mistake and had forgotten to pass a message. It was a communication problem between AHS and the plumber. It might have been the plumber's fault. But that same morning that I rang, the plumber contacted us straight away within ten minutes. He drove down our house within half an hour, sorted it all out, and that was done within an hour. It's been fine since then. On the whole, though, it has been an excellent experience for us with American Home Shield.
Hi Dennis, I regret to hear that you had that delay but I am glad to hear that it got straightened out. I appreciate the time you have taken to make us aware of this your feedback is important! Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
The experience I had when I submitted my claim for the ceiling fan was good. The AHS contractor was great. He was professional, courteous, and knew what he was doing. Everything has been working smoothly now.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
The furnace was making a loud noise so I submitted a claim online. It was easy except for the fact that it was a repeat issue and there was nowhere to indicate that online so I ended up having to pay twice. It's an ongoing issue because the furnace part is fixed but their contractor said that there was some pipe leaking now because of what was happening with the furnace. And the plumber was gonna have to come out but I have a problem with the plumber. They sent the same plumber a few times and they do a terrible work. So I didn't want them and I can't get through to anybody else.
I called to get a refund for that double payment and American Home Shield wont give it to me. My biggest issue is not being able to speak to anyone at customer service. I called and asked for a manager and the manager took 4 days to call me back and then never left a phone number for me to get a hold of her. If I can't get a hold of a manager or somebody who's in charge to explain the further circumstance of what happened, I don't think it's worth it. They double charge me and then they want to have another charge for the plumber to come out. I'm not gonna pay $300 for something that's supposed to be covered by my warranty. So, at this point, seeing that I'm gonna have to double pay for it and I don't seem to be able to get my money back, I would not recommend them to anyone at all.
Hello Rebecca, I appreciate the time you have taken to make us aware of this experience. Our records indicate that a HVAC company has came out and did work on your unit and did request that a plumber needs to come to your home. The contract does state there is a service fee per trade, since the plumbing is a seperate issue/trade than the HVAC there would be an additional service fee. I do understand the frustration with this and if you are still in need of assistance please let me know. Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
My bathtub had some issues so I submitted a plumbing claim recently. The plumber came, examined the bathtub and said that it has moved its position and bended a little bit therefore the water is leaking on the floor and going to the bedroom. He called Home Shield and Home Shield said "We do not cover it" and so he left. He was very polite and professional. But after that I was sent a bill for the $100 and I paid it even though no repair took place and he just explained things for 5-10 minutes. I did not like that.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
I had an excellent experience with American Home Shield. I finally found a good plumbing company, it was B & B. Everything's working fine now. The contractor they sent was excellent. He was one of the best. He did a good job and did it thoroughly. He went a little above aboard to make sure it was done right so I was very pleased with him. I even kept his card for my customers because I sell real estate.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Submitting a claim to AHS is a piece of cake and very convenient. The contractor and I worked together well and the AC's performance has been outstanding since the repair. The contractor was always on time and did the job well.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
The problems that we have experienced with American Home Shield are a little bit prohibiting. One, its extremely hard to get through to somebody. If we want to cancel an appointment because something came up or we wont be physically present at the time that the service man has sent out, there's no way. It takes 45 minutes, sometimes they put you on hold. We've been on hold for a very long time and there's no way to cancel or adjust an appointment once its been cancelled. They're somewhat responsive online to file a complaint but if anything else needs to be addressed about it, you need to speak to a person that's extremely difficult to get through. That's the most significant thing that we've been experiencing.
The second thing that we've experienced is that one service person that we've experienced so far has said that they were licensed to work on something so we requested to American Home Shield that they don't send that service person. And that service person contacted us personally and there was little bit of harassment. That service person is related to another service person that they tried to send us. So it got to be like very uncomfortable situation in our home. And then, to say that we didn't want that person to come to our house was a very big deal.
They shouldn't have done that. It is dangerous in our part. They know where we live. They know the information. We felt that was really not ethical for them to do that. And then the people that we said we didn't want to come, filed the bill saying that they came for a service call which they did not. So, that was disputed. But they won. We ended up having to pay for them. Cause we had another issue and they wouldnt send another person out to fix another issue without that getting paid. It showed up as a balance. So we paid it.
With regards to the repairs, everybody else that they have sent has come promptly and we do benefit from having American Home Shield. We want to absolutely continue the service and we think its a wonderful thing. The problems are quite frustrating and I hope that American Home Shield can work through some of that. Whether they hire more operators or just a little, but should be more careful about some of the complaints. Or even put a place to file the complaints on the website, that might be a little more interactive. We have recommended them to a lot of people. Just hoping they could straighten out the communication issue cause I know several people have had that same problem.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
I filed a claim with AHS for my stove recently and it was easy. Their representatives were very friendly, professional, and they took care of me right away. The contractor was very kind, knowledgeable and knew exactly how to fix the problem. Since the repair, the stove has been in excellent condition. I recommend AHS - my experience with them was easy, fast and convenient.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
I would recommend American Home Shield. My overall experience with them was great.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for our air conditioner. The contractor was really great and very efficient. He worked around a schedule, told us what the problem was and fixed it. I like AHS and have not had a problem with them. When our air conditioner went out, they made sure they found a contractor that could get to us, right away. I also got my brother-in-law to sign up with them.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
We submitted a claim with American Home Shield when our washer quit working. They contacted us back and said when they would be out. The contractor was very professional and courteous. The service person explained everything that was going on, explained what was wrong and fixed it. If there will be any issues afterwards, he said to make sure to call them back and let them know. Otherwise, they felt everything was fixed and correct and it was. I'd recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Submitting the claim for my water leak was easy and professionally handled. They've reacted in a timely manner and took care of all my problems correctly. I wasn't home when the contractor came but my daughter reported that he was very courteous, professional and took care of the work very well. I was very pleased with it. Since the repair, I've had no further problems so apparently it was great. AHS is competent and proficient.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
I didn't have any issues with AHS contractor coming out, ordering the part, coming back out and fixing our refrigerator. The contractor didn't only fix the refrigerator, he went over it with me as well. I did have an issue with the air conditioner service, but it wasn't big and everything turned out okay. Everything else has been outstanding.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Submitting the claim with American Home Shield was perfect, their people were really nice. However the first of the two guys they sent out was horrible and thoroughly unprofessional. He lengthened the time he would be able to come out and on the day he was supposed to come, he never showed up or even called to say he wasn't going to show up. I called him and he said he'd come in an hour and then two hours, but he never came nor did he call back. I called American Home Shield and all of a sudden, the guy was able to make it out. When he came however, he denied the claim and refused to talk about it. I refuse to have that company in my house or anywhere near a 50-mile radius from where I am. It was frustrating.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
I have two recent claims with American Home Shield, leak that comes from the ceiling and one from the head shower. For the head shower, I made the order for it last August 19. Some technician from Living Green company came and fixed it. Now there's a little bit of water coming from the head shower. All of the service I had with the reps are excellent. They answer right away and the company that comes is professional. Good experience with American Home Shield. One time, my washer broke and they brought me a new one. Everything I have in my home is good and I’m happy with the service from American Home Shield.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
It was very easy to submit a claim for my air conditioning. The contractor called us right away and made an appointment for the next day. It was in the heat of the summer so I figured we'd have to wait but they came right out. He was very good and went above and beyond. Since the repair, the unit's performance has been perfect. It was a good experience with AHS.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
My most recent claim with AHS was for a blocked up sink where the plug came up. Submitting a claim was quick and easy. The contractor was very nice. I spoke to his wife and she was very accommodating because it happened over a weekend. He came out and was very nice to me and explained what had happened. It now works great. My dishwasher, kitchen sink and washing machine are tied together so when one goes down, they all go down. I'm pleased with my experience with AHS. It was wonderful.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Everything has been easy with AHS. I submitted a claim for my air conditioning system and it was fabulous. The first person that they were going to send out couldn't come for a couple of weeks and it was hot so we couldn't wait that long. All I did was call them and say that maybe they got somebody else. They sent out somebody else right away and I got somebody out that afternoon. The guy was right on top of it and did a fantastic job. I would call him to do any kind of maintenance or service we needed. In fact, I'll request him if we have to have it or any kind of service done again. AHS is always reliable.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
My air conditioner quit working on one of the hottest days of the year. I put an online claim with AHS since the phones were busy - which sucked - but I got such a fast response. Mine broke on a Sunday and by Monday noon, the service provider came for the repair. One couldn't ask for a better experience on somebody coming out to fix it. Luckily, they also didn't have to order parts so they were able to finish the repair then. The AC unit has been humming at this point and it rode up the rest of summer just fine. AHS totally exceeded expectations.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
I had a problem with my furnace under the house so American Home Shield sent a company and the guy crawled under there and came out with more excuses than a pregnant nun. “Oh, it’s flooded.” “Oh, your duct lines have been knocked down.” That doesn’t have anything to do with anything but that’s what they said. “We’ve got to send another guy.” So another guy came down, said they have to order a part and disappeared. Then came the third guy, and said “Oh my god, it’s flooded and it’s all terrible. I can’t work.” So I called them up and I told them and they sent a guy down from Oxford. Oddly enough, the company that finally got the furnace running asked me if one of the companies was named Oxford and I said yes. He said, “We’ve always heard they’re pretty bad.”
In the meantime, I had got the duct lines flipped back on. I’d had it checked for water and there wasn’t any. It was dry under there. And this guy pokes his head under there came out and told me, “To tell you the truth, sir. You’re going to have to put a lining in there on the dirt floor.” I expected him to request fluorescent lighting and an air conditioning unit however I got fed up with all of this. To get the duct lines put on it cost me 400 bucks. I had some pipe tore out of there just in case it was leaking and replaced that and it cost me about $200. I used to be a chief engineer for Courtyard and Holiday Inn so I called them. And they come under and got the heater running and that cost me another $250. In other words, American Home Shield did nothing.
Moreover, I had billing problems with AHS. Why all of a sudden, “I cannot take it no longer out of your bank account.” So I sent them a check and I can see on my computer it’s been taken out of my bank account. Then I got a paper bill in the mail about a week later for the same thing. So I send them an email letter and I said “What are you doing? Which is it?” And I’ve never gotten a reply. Now that was just lately. In the past I haven’t had that much problem with them.
I always had a bit of a suspicion about the people they send down. There’s this time when my stovetop needed gas and replacing. They came in, the guy said, “Oh the pan underneath is all rotted out. We won’t replace it because of that.” “My god, do you mean while boiling water it overflowed and went into the pan underneath like it’s supposed to and that got rusty? Oh, horrors. Let’s not have that happen.” I had to pay for it myself. But I go ahead and keep hoping for the best. I’m not really thrilled to death with AHS’s service lately. I’m going to get rid of them. Just one more time I call for something and I get that kind of stuff where it ends up costing me 800 bucks out of my own pocket. Because every time they send this clown I’ve got to give them 75 bucks.
Hello Alfred, I am sorry to hear about your experience. All feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took to tell us about it. We will have a case manager to contact you soon.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
My overall experience with AHS has been very good so I would recommend them to friends.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
My latest claim with American Home Shield hasn't been fixed yet. I had to postpone one time and yesterday, it was difficult for them to get someone out at the only time I could be home to get the job done. They said they were going to come by today instead. I have some further concerns with my air conditioning system. That job went on for maybe 2 weeks and I thought AHS could have done more to promote urgency to get this job done. The guy that came out was okay, but he came out one time with the wrong equipment and AHS had to give me another appointment. It wasn't pleasant.
I also think the copay is too high. I spent two to three hundred dollars beyond the copay for the air conditioning system service call. I had to pay for the Freon - they paid me the first $10 and then we pay everything else and they were charging me about $70 a pound as well. I think that's putting too much on the customer and AHS needs to take on more. They charge too much and they don't give the time and customer support needed to be received by the customer. I also think that if the contractor's not doing what they're supposed to be doing, AHS should be able to call them and tell them to get on the job. But in my experience, what I got was that contractors have other customers. I don't pay AHS for that, I pay them to get me someone to get the job done expeditiously, especially if it has something to do with the air conditioning and the temperature is about 300 degrees.
I tried to reflect on what do I really have in American Home Shield. I pay $50 every month and hardly ever use their services. Then when the contractors come out, I got to pay another $70-75 even when sometimes I don't get good service. I'm sort of cool on American Home Shield at this point. If I could find someone better, I'd probably drop it.
Hi Edward, I am sorry to hear about this experience. I do understand that is frustrating and I am glad that you have taken the time to make us aware of this. We will use this feedback to better our products and services. If you are still in need of assistance please let me know. Thank you! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
Filing the claim online was easy. My wife was home for all the repairs and didn't have any issues or complaints she told me about. Since the repair the AC works fine.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
American Home Shield is great! I'd recommend them. So far, any claims I’ve had, everything’s been taken care of properly. Submitting a claim is very easy. Our most recent claim was for a plumbing problem in the kitchen, there was a leak in the pipe under the sink and it was taken care of right away. The contractor they sent was very knowledgeable. He explained to me what he was doing and what he found and he did the job within a very short period of time. Since then, I haven’t had any problems whatsoever. On both American Home Shield and the plumber they sent out, an excellent job was done.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
Our air conditioning went out and I had a technician repair it. I had a previous contract and they gave me an estimate but it was something that was totally wrong. The American Home Shield contractor came by, diagnosed something different, and fixed the problem. The contractor was outstanding and professional and knew exactly what he was doing and took care of the issue in 5 minutes. Everything is working now. I'm putting in to AHS to get the heating system checked up and inspected and to make sure they’re okay for the winter.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
I was very pleased that it all went smoothly, they took care of it in a fair amount of time and the contractor they sent was nice. He was knowledgeable about Subzeros and not everybody is. I paid $125 for the service call and that was great.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
They will find a way to wriggle out of paying for the big ticket items. We've had 4 appliance repairs denied and when one technician sides in your favor they will send out another who will back them up. I have filed a complaint with the California Insurance Dept. $75 dollars each time for someone to come out and tell me "it's not covered" – I could have bought new appliances for the cost of this "service".
Hi Antony,I am sorry to hear that the items that you have had serviced has not been covered. The service fee is due when the technician comes out to diagnosis. If you would like I can look into the denials to see what other options there may be? Please let me know if you would like assistance. Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
We came home from vacation and the air conditioning was out. It was a late Friday night event. When I called in the person at American Home Shield said, "It's Friday night, no vendor will be contacting you until minimum, sometime in Monday." I said, "It's 90 degrees here in Florida. We can't do that." So on Monday, she went ahead and submitted it. That Monday the first vendor called and said that they would be happy to work me in the following Friday so my air would have been off 7 complete days. I was most unhappy with that, called back American Home Shield, talked to a second person who was most kind and very sympathetic to what has happening.
She put me on hold and called vendors in Orlando until she could find one and they came out that day. So I was most happy with the second person from AHS and she needs to be commended. She went above and beyond to help us out. I was not happy with the first one. There was no effort on her part to give me any assistance on Friday night unless I wanted to pay the emergency call rate while the second person completely helped me avoid it because we already had to wait 48 hours and had then learned we were going to wait another 5 days. The bad taste in my mouth from the first one is somewhat gone but I don't think it should go unnoticed. Then we got an excellent repair company, Air Doctor. They had been here before and they were most accommodating. They worked us in and they were excellent. The air conditioner since then has been working fine.
Hello Betty, thank you for providing your feedback. All feedback is important to us and we will use it to better our products and services! Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
Our AC wasn't cooling and then problem went away. It cured itself. The technician really didn't do anything but American Home Shield was fine and I was satisfied.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
We submitted a claim to American Home Shield for the water heater, and a service guy came out on a Saturday to take a look at the water heater and prepped it. Then on Monday, all the service guy had to do was come out, pull the old one out and put the new one in. A neighbor of mine had mentioned that we needed to have an inspector come out and inspect it, and it was our responsibility to take care of that. So my wife and I said, “Well, I don’t know if we want to do that or not.” But then American Home Shield called and says they’ve already scheduled an inspector to come out, which was something that they did, and it was awesome. The inspector came out but he red tagged it due to some new ventilation code. So as soon as we found out it was red tagged, we called American Home Shield back and they were out the next day to fix it. Overall, American Home Shield did a fantastic job.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for a second attempt to fix a blockage in a line that was backing up into the house. I was a little frustrated that they didn't fix it the first time, but I had a good interaction with the contractor. On the first attempt, he called me to know some stuff. But on the second time, he got busy and didn't call me back with any feedback. So, I called him, and he said that he found something like feces when he snaked the drain. So there possibly could have been a blockage but he wasn't sure.
Everything seemed clear from the house to the main drain for the first month. However, it happened again and again and the only thing the contractor said he could do is to figure out a way to fix it. Hence the issue is still unresolved right now, and we would have to wait for a third episode to actually do something about it. I think it's BS.
Hi Eric, I am sorry to hear about this and if you are still in need of assistance please let me know! I would be happy to look into this further if there is a current malfunction. Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
Our AC claim with AHS was a good experience. My only gripe with them is that it is nearly impossible to get anybody on the phone from AHS. Apparently, they don't have enough operators. If you don't do everything online, if you have a question, which I did have, to speak with somebody at some point and it was very difficult. I was on hold at least three times for at least 15 to 20 minutes. One time I was on hold for about 35 to 40 minutes. Another time it was 20 to 25 minutes. Neither of those times anybody picked up, and I just had to hang up and go. In another time I finally got somebody holding on for about 15 minutes.
The contractor we had was very good though. He had to come back and I had to open up another ticket, which went fine as I wasn't charged for it. I had another experience where I had a plumber come where he put a new garbage disposal on my sink. The next day, I was using the dishwasher and I had water and stuff coming back up into the sink. I called and he came, and it didn't seem to be a problem anymore, but there wasn't supposed to be a charge for that call and then I ended up getting a charge. I sent a letter to American Home Shield and got a call from a girl saying that they had waived the charge. That worked good and I'm happy so far with everything.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
My experience with AHS was all right although their customer service representatives dropped the ball. Because on my renewal this year, if I don’t use a free service call which I was granted on last year’s renewal, it does not carry over to the next year. In other words, I can’t make it have two. If I don’t use it within the year, I lose it. So I had another one this year when I re-upped and the lady says, “Now, you have one free service call.” Okay, that’s great. So I put in the service request for the air conditioning repair. The guy comes out and says, “Hey, you’ve got to pay $75 service call.” “Whoa, wait a minute. I had a freebie.”
I called back and the customer service representative initially failed to inform me that I have to call in before I make the service call to say, “I’ll take my free service call, $75.” So we finally got it squared away, had the air conditioners fixed. What do I get in the mail? I get an invoice for a service call for $75. It wasn’t paid. Their right hand and left hand are not working in concert. But, the contractor was great and did a fantastic job. Had nothing to do with the contractor, has to do with American Home Shield. They need more customer service representatives. Every time I have called I have waited, on an average, 15-20 minutes to get in touch with someone. That’s absolutely unacceptable. I even wrote to their parent company in Memphis but nothing’s changed. They need a lot of improvement.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
The latest claim we filed with American Home Shield was for our air conditioner. It stopped running so we called and they came right out on a Saturday. The contractor was professional. He replaced the part and then checked to make sure we had enough Freon in there. He did a quick and good job. I was very happy. We also had a plumber here before and he was great.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
Several months ago AHS repaired a toilet for me. I put the call on Friday and Monday they were here and it was all fixed in half an hour. The service of the contractors has been excellent. I've been with American Home Shield for 15 years and the people they send out here are all professional. I would recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
I called American Home Shield to repair my Maytag washer. I was not pleased with the extent of time that it took to get it done. I made the first call to them on September 4th and I was given some advice to check a couple of elements of the washer, and it did start to work. Maybe the next couple of days still, I was experiencing the same problem which initiated with an LD light coming on which means long drain.
I called back and with the company that they outsource to, which is ASI Plumbing - the tech came out and this problem I have is intermittent. One day it will be there and the next day not. When he came out he adjusted the drain a little bit or the hose and within 24 hours I was calling them back. From that point, they were delayed. The delay stemmed from the day the tech was to come back. He called from his truck and said, "Oh, there was a pump that I needed to put with it and I'm going to have to call American Home Shield to see if the pump is approved and I'll call you back." I didn't hear from them and there was a week of time between that conversation.
I called back. That's what I didn't like because he said he'll call me back, but I called back in a week. The company contacted the tech who then called to see if the part had come in and the company told me it had not come in, but he would call me back. I had to call back and that's when the operator put me on hold, called the tech, and to my disappointment the tech was now going to call and see if the part was in. In other words, my call initiated their follow up. They did come in and they did come out and replaced a pump and the panel or the board. I have a list of 7 itemized things that the washer was doing and he said that that would take care of all but one of the items which was where the inner tub wobbles a bit could not be fixed. That's a general flaw or fault with that type of machine.
That's it in a nutshell. There were two things that I didn't like. I have to call to have them follow up and there was another time the tech said he was here but he actually had just called me. The main complaint was I was without my fairly expensive washing machine for at least a month. That's my report of that. He was just here last Tuesday and it seems to be working well now. This is the first time and I do believe in giving people second chances so I'll give them a second try.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
American Home Shield did everything they said they would do. Like the usual, it was easy to submit claim to fix the washing machine. The AHS rep was very friendly and the contractor that was sent out was very good. It was good since the repair but we decided to get a new washing machine because our old one was much shot and we're trying to keep fixing it. The washing machine had its better days. Sometimes these appliances bite the dust.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
Our outside air conditioning went out so we filed a claim with AHS and it was easy. Both the contractors and their repair work have been excellent. I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
My most recent claim with AHS was for my water heater downstairs. It was an emergency as water was in the basement and it was handled quickly and extremely timely so we appreciated that. The contractor that was sent explained everything down to the level of my understanding with not a lot of technical terms. He answered all my questions and I was very pleased. At that same time, I questioned something he was saying when he said that the check had to be provided right away. American Home Shield representative called as he was here and I was able to clarify that question with her and she set me on the right track. We've had no issues to date since the repair.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
I'm really impressed with the girl that AHS sent who did a really good job on my most recent claim. I also just made another claim this morning for a leak in the house but the technician won't be here until Monday. Nevertheless, AHS' contractors have been really nice and polite to me, and their quality of work has been good. AHS has been good to me as well, with the exception for a stove hood, which we haven't gotten yet and been waiting for a long time.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
AHS was very prompt in getting a contractor to call us back - well within the possible timeframe given. The contractor called us the same day, but couldn't get to us until the following week, which was about a 5-business day wait for us. When he arrived, he immediately diagnosed the issue, but the part he needed would have to be ordered, which necessitated another seven days of waiting. When he came with the part, he installed it within fifteen minutes and the washer worked like a charm. He was knowledgeable and professional.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
On October 6, 2015 I contacted American Home Shield (AHS) for a broken microwave oven. A service technician was promptly assigned and Dale from Pac Tech Services came 2 days later and advised that there were 3 major issues with it. And that it would likely be replaced as it was not cost effective to repair it as IT IS OVER 17 YEARS OLD. A new replacement over-the-stove microwave would cost around $200-$240 online or at any of the big box stores. Oh yeah, this is the second repair on this microwave in about a year, so I'm now $200 in deductibles into it myself. Imagine my shock when I was advised by an AHS rep that it was scheduled for repair "because" the technician had listed what it would take to repair it and "did not" recommend replacement.
On Oct 10 I was then assured that I could expect a call-back from AHS offering a replacement on the microwave. NO CALL-BACK. I contacted AHS again on Oct 13 and after a short conversation was AGAIN assured I would receive a call-back that day for a replacement offer. NO CALL-BACK. On Oct 15 I was contacted by Pac Tech stating they were scheduled to come repair the microwave. I then contacted AHS AGAIN and was advised that I was NOT authorized for a replacement now. I am very upset over the deceptive promises made by AHS representatives who were likely well-meaning. It makes no sense for myself to spend $200 on a 17+ year old microwave, nor for AHS to spend hundreds of dollars on the same! I was told on the 15th that I could indeed expect a call-back in reference to my concern in the order in which my call was received... Still waiting.
Hello Ruben, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience of this recent experience. We strive to provide excellent customer service, and regret the experience you've had. I will have a case manager contact you regarding this matter.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
It was an easy process submitting my claim with American Home Shield. But interacting with their technicians should’ve been good if I can get somebody to do the work. It’s questionable who AHS sends sometimes, and my experience hasn’t been good. But overall, I would recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
Knowledgeable contractors with many years of experience in service trade combined. Issues quickly known and plan of action just as fast. If another associate needs to be sent on job, the timely matter of resolution remains the same. Step by step of needed materials, etc… and what performed, is laid out and understood.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
Submitting a claim with American Home Shield for my air conditioner was an easy process. The contractors they sent and the repairs they did have been fine.
Hi Mary, many thanks for the feedback. We're pleased to hear you're satified with our services. If there is anything we can do to improve tell us about it. All feedback is important! Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
American Home Shield replaced a water heater that failed. It was a pleasant experience. The contractor was very helpful and confident. It was excellent all the way through.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
We've always felt that the people sent to us to address our claims were good. The most recent one we've had was when the refrigerator froze up. We called AHS and they sent these young men who were very professional, courteous, and made sure they didn't get any water on the floor while doing the repair. Everything is fine now and we're good to go. For a time, I was worried about having to get a new refrigerator but they fixed it. I also felt comfortable that the technicians explained what was happening because it's an area I don't know anything about. We've had nothing but good luck with AHS and I'd recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
Submitting my claim with American Home Shield was an easy process. They set the appointment up according to the time that I would be available. Also, the guy that they use to come out was professional, and was able to fix the problem. It was a good experience and I didn’t have any problems with it. I’ve recommended them.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
I'm a satisfied American Home Shield customer for years. I'm a former customer in a different state for many years so I continued using their services. Recently, I filed a claim for our central air conditioning. Submitting it through the operator and their response were very quick. They looked at it and that was a very good service. The contractor they sent was outstanding and my air conditioner has been excellent since the repair.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
I had a problem with my air conditioning and called AHS. Then they called me and gave me a number saying I'd hear from my contact. I didn't hear from him until Friday. Someone came over, looked at it and told me what needed to be done. It's not fixed yet because he'll get a part. Other than that, I've had a good experience with AHS. Every time, the contractor that they send out has done the job and usually did it quite well and quickly. I'm glad I got them!
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
I called American Home Shield for my furnace and submitting the claim was okay. The contractors were fine. They did the work and everything is working better since the repair. The only thing I'm dissatisfied with was that I had to pay $1,700 which I thought was overboard and I didn't expect to pay as much.
Hello Jane, I am sorry to hear about your recent experience . I value your feedback and the chance to resolve any issues that our customers may have.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
We had American Home Shield coverage on our other house. We've always had good experiences with them and it has always been easy submitting a claim. As for the technician, we always had the same one. He was very cordial and got the job done for us.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
An excellent gentleman from Dean Family Service was sent by AHS for our claim for an air conditioning unit. He has been out here before and he knows the system. He did a fabulous job and we were very happy with the service we received from their company. The AC unit is working fine for four or five months now. AHS very punctual with this claim - they made an appointment right away after we submitted the service call - and we were very pleased with this great experience. They're an excellent company which I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
Recently, AHS repaired my air conditioning unit. I spoke with an agent over the phone because I thought it was more effective than trying to do it online, which worked out well. She was very helpful. The contractor that came was very knowledgeable, efficient, and did it in a timely fashion and had the necessary parts on his truck. He repaired the unit and it's worked fine ever since. I'd recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
I am a realtor and I recommend American Home Shield to all my buyers, particularly in homes that have older things. But sometimes, there's a little bit of a delay because it's very hard to get a hold of a person. You can easily put in claims online but when you need to have an answer from a human being, the call-in number is close to impossible to get through. I have sat with my phone on speakerphone sometimes for 45 minutes and then given up. There should be something done about it because some of my elderly clients don't wanna set up their claims on the internet and rely on the telephone. So that's been the biggest negative. The positive is that I've been pleased with the technicians that have come out and done the work.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
Although I'm new to AHS, it seems like it's working. Submitting a claim was easy but sometimes I just got to follow-up. I had one when I first got it and the work was done excellent and great. However, I had made a claim a couple of days ago and no one responded. I had two people respond today but I got one person to set an appointment for tomorrow to have a look at my heater.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
I called American Home Shield because I had a refrigerator that wasn't working. They gave me a name but then because they couldn't come right away, they called a second one. He came but I don't think he knew what he was doing. He looked at it and said it might need a part. So he goes and comes back two days later and says he got some parts for it now. I put everything in and it's gonna take at least 5:00 that night before it's running well. That was is in the morning. I said okay. In the meantime, I still don't have a refrigerator.
Well, 5:00 came, the next day came, and at 6:00 Saturday night, I heard one ice cube go down and the rest of it never worked. So they said they were gonna give me a new refrigerator. I said, "Fine. I've been looking at refrigerators just in case." They said "No. We want one that's as close to what you own." I said, "Fine. Perfect." So I told them about that one. I have saved all my information papers. I told them the exact GE model and that I want a black one.
They did send me a model that was close to the one that I had except that it's stainless steel, not a black one. It's sitting on the driveway. I have to make a decision whether I wanna keep it or not because they took it out of the box on my driveway. I thought, if it took them 3 and a half weeks to get this, I better keep it. For the other times I've had them, they've been great. But this is unreal - three and a half weeks without a refrigerator. It's a good thing I had a little one in my garage. Every time I wanted something, I had to go out to the garage. I didn't eat well during those three weeks.
In the first place, the first guy who came should have known that the fridge should have been replaced and not had its parts replaced. I should have had a fridge within 3 or 4 days. They told me they were gonna get me a unit as close to my unit as they possibly can. And my unit was a very expensive one. I would have picked one out cheaper and they would have saved money. They don't have many great people to send but I've always been happy with the different people that come even though they'd come from far away. In fact, when I had a problem with my garage door, they said they'd send someone from Houston and that's an hour drive. So I've been happy. I would tell friends to go with them, but I'd say, I'd be careful.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for the toilet. They sent someone out and they couldn’t do the job because they said it was not in the contract. I had to get someone to do it. I was pretty pissed about it because I thought AHS would cover it.
Hello Leslie, I am sorry to hear that you had that experience with a item not being covered by your contract. Our records indiciate the issue was the stoppage needed to be cleared through the roof vent. Our contract does state clearing of stoppages through roof vents are not covered by AHS. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
Worst company I have ever dealt with. They are scammers and wouldn't recommend anyone to buy a warranty from them. Here's my story... I purchased a new home and my realtor recommended getting this company due to in anything goes bad, it would be able to get fixed. I called them 7 months after my services had started to tell them I needed a contractor to check the central air flow because it wasn't hitting my one room enough. They sent over a company that looked like it was run by 13-yr old kids and they had no idea what they were doing.
An hour into working on my air blower system, they told me they couldn't figure out why it wasn't getting air and left. 20 mins after they left my whole first floor airflow shut down!!! Called American Home Shield back to complain and they sent out another contractor who wrote a report stating that the original contractor tried to play with ductwork and rewired my unit. (I still have the work report from them.)
American Home Shield refused to fix the problem and said it's not their fault the original contractor messed the system up so bad. A small problem, maybe a $50 fix now turned into $3800 since I have to replace my entire unit since they basically fried the motors and other things. We currently spoke with an attorney and will be dealing with these scammers!!! Stay away from them - if you're smart, you're better off just getting a reputable contractor to do the work. Oh and they charge me $125 for each service call so I basically paid $250 for my unit to be broke.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I had some problems with AHS at the begining but that last repair for my kitchen faucet was very good. The contractor that AHS sent was very professional and I was very satisfied with it. I even suggested AHS to my neighbors.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I recently had a claim with American Home Shield about our evaporative cooler. Submitting a claim was always easy but the problem this time is I have waited on the phone for two hours and that’s a lot of time. The technicians that came for the repair worked very well. They’ve checked the frame of the cooler four times but when they repaired it, they thought it was okay but no. About a week later, the wind blew and the frames climbed up. We had to do by ourselves, we had to climb to the roof and we used some tapes as a temporary fix. I asked for a service call and somebody told me that I have to pay which I did not agree. Because when somebody came to repair my cooler, they should at least help me to fix it or let me know what had to be replaced. I should be 100% satisfied with their work first.
There was another thing that I was very angry about AHS. Their contractor already came to my house a number of times to repair my appliances and I always pay the reconnection fee on time. But one time I failed to do so because I was not at home. I told them that I was working and requested to send me the bill and I’ll pay. Then a lady called me when I was driving on the freeway. I told her to call me after 15 minutes because it’s very dangerous. She then called me again at lunch time. Unfortunately I was very busy that day and I told her to call me again an hour later. But then a man was talking to me, telling that he will send me to collection because I have to pay the recon fee. I explained to him that I was busy with work. He replied to me by saying that I don’t want to pay the fee. He talked too much. I'm not like what he's accusing me of.
I am not avoiding any payment of fee or costs that I have with AHS. That was the first time I was very angry on them. Their representatives should be careful when talking with their customers. I understand English much but my vocabulary is not enough to explain what I am doing with my work. I was also driving when they first called. I am just requesting for some time then. I love American Home Shield. I love them because they take very good care of their customers. I just have some complaints about their employees.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
There was a plumbing issue in my kitchen which was immediately assisted and helped. AHS referred me to a fast provider so everything worked out great. I'm very satisfied with the experience. They need just to keep up the great service that they are providing to the customers. They are doing a good job.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
We filed a claim on Friday because of an air-conditioner that started to leak and water ran out on the floor. The temperature went up and the air-conditioner fan wouldn't stay on. American Home Shield couldn't get anybody out here and everything straightened itself out eventually. But I called this morning because someone called to schedule to come out when it's working fine now. I talked with Claudia and explained to her that on August 21st, they sent 2 vendors out here, an air-conditioning person and a plumbing company for the same problem. They did the same thing in June, and we've had problems prior to that. She said she didn't see anything that said we've had any problems prior to June but said she would turn the problem over to the diagnostic department so that they could see what’s going on and see what might be the best way to proceed.
Since the problem was temporarily solved, there was no need to send anybody out here right now. We would wait until we have the problem again. American Home Shield has always responded favorably but we don't have what they used to do for us over the years. Hope they'll give us the credits if we’d already paid 3 times for the same problem. We always recommend them to a friend and have had good experiences. We’ve had washer, dryer, dishwasher and other items that have gone bad that have been replaced. We’ve been members for a long time.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
American Home Shield is a great company to work and be associated with. They've always come through and repaired what needed to be repaired. We're completely satisfied with it. I submitted my claim for a leaking pipe online, as I always do, and then got a call the next day from the company who will make the repair and everything went well. It came to a point where I might have to have those pipes replaced, but they repaired them every time. We've had three or four repairs along those lines and everything's working now. I've already recommended AHS to many friends.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I am satisfied with American Home Shield. The most recent repair we asked was done even though I was away from home. When there are times that I have had items that required something be done, I call American Home Shield and they gave me the number for the organization if they didn’t get out in time. They are good in making follow-ups and they always have been very prompt. The repair work that they’ve done was always exemplary. There was one exception and it wasn’t the fault of the individual. It happened to be something that existed, and he thought he had it accomplished and he didn’t, so it just upset my lady very much. It’s more the emotion than anything else.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I have had AHS for almost 5 years. They have always been very professional and easy to work with. When I did have a problem with one of the contractors, they were quick to get it resolved.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I've been with American Home Shield for a while and I've never had a bad experience. I've always had good and trained people, and they put us in touch with the right person who knows exactly what to do when I call and talk with them. I recently submitted a claim for the washer and they set up the appointment for the serviceman to come out. But it was un-repairable so when the serviceman contacted them, AHS immediately sent me instructions on how to go about finding the exact replacement for it through e-mail and a text. Needless to say, we are more than pleased with them and we appreciate their good service. We highly recommend them. In fact, I have 6 married kids and they've all gone with AHS around the country and that's the best decision they can make.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I had an issue with my bedroom where it was the only place that didn’t have power and contacted American Shield. In 30 minutes, they had a contractor contact me. Within a couple of days, he was over there fixing the problem and didn’t leave until he made sure that everything is completed and correct. They’re always very professional and it's been convenient.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I had a refrigerator repair through AHS and it went like clockwork. This experience stands out because it went so smooth and very effortlessly as far as the process is concerned. I called AHS to file the claim, spoke to somebody online, and they hooked me up with a provider on the same day. I then set an appointment with the provider and they came within a couple of days. They had to order a part, which came in about a week, they installed it then and that was it. The specialist did a very efficient job, he got the project done in about an hour. I was very satisfied with it.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I made a claim with American Home Shield to have our evaporator coils changed. It was very easy. The contractors that they’ve sent were great and very professional. The quality of the repair work was great as well.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I have a bedroom I don't use often and I had company in it. When they did close the door that night, it was just hot in there and I couldn't figure out why. I called American Home Shield because of that. I suspected it must be something to do with the dock work. I remembered that they put some plastic under my house and put it in sump pump. I told the guy and he went under there and in no time, he came back out. He had found that that particular vent had a lever on it that open and close the vent because it was the closest one to the heating system. It had evidently gotten not closed or almost closed during that work under the house they were doing on that sump pump. He said it was right over the sump pump, so he just opened it up and that's all.
Submitting a claim was very easy. I've had a good number of things done including a new furnace put in, a new heat pump, and an air conditioner. One time, the heat went off. This is before the new furnace. I called and they told me it's going to be three days before somebody will get out here. It's 20 degrees outside and I said, "Oh. Three days is so long. I don't know if I can handle that." The contractor said, "Well, wait just a minute." In about one minute he came back. He said somebody will be there in a little while. They were there in 30 minutes. It just so happened somebody was working, they probably work overtime. The company was in Charland but they were in town.
Also, I've had a garbage disposal that stopped and a microwave-oven combination wherein the microwave stopped working and the dishwasher wasn't washing dishes good. They took that out and repaired that. It's old but they fixed it. I've just been real pleased with the service, the politeness of the guys, and the knowledge. I have had really pleasant experiences with all of the workmen. They've done a great job quickly and, they've gotten back to me quickly. I've recommended them to a lot of people.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
The responsiveness from American Home Shield is fine and they've got a good product overall. But their vendor selection needs to be revisited in terms of making sure that they have the right vendors in place. I hadn't been too pleased with the vendors that they sent out the last couple of times. I've had 2 different service requests and with each request, I haven't been pleased at all with the type and level of service that I received from either vendor. But when I called American Home Shield back to complain, they sent these vendors back out there. It’s having to take time to do all of that, which doesn't set up well for a very favorable customer experience.
Hello Levas, Thank you for providing feedback about your experiences with our vendors. We appreciate the opportunity to improve our customer experience. Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
My experiences have been generally good with American Home Shield. Our latest claim was for a broken pipe under our slab and they paid me for a limited amount that they pay. They also supplied me with a plumber to do the work, and his work was quite excellent (I’ve added him to the list of plumbers that I use). The repair was timely and well completed. Overall, it was just what I needed at the time. We had no hot water for a couple of days but that was just a matter of getting the work done. I’m quite happy with my experience.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I was claiming with American Home Shield about a little pin that needed to go in the sump pump of our house. A technician did come for repair and he did what he could. He said he need that little piece when something happens again. I called the insurance and told me they would not pay for that. I learned that this pin was very inexpensive then why they wouldn’t pay for it? Tech said we can go purchase the pin and then the valve. He said we can go purchase the valve and then we had to call him back out to put it back in. I don’t appreciate that.
Hello Rosa, I am sorry to hear about your recent experience and value your feedback and the chance to resolve any issues that our customers may have.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
All the experiences I've had with American Home Shield have been very good. My latest claim was a repair on my air conditioning unit and submitting it was just a matter of contacting them and then waiting for someone to come out. I used them three times and in all of them, they came out fairly quickly. The last time was very good. They came out and solved the problem quickly. The technician was excellent.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I had a good experience with the electrical guy that AHS sent but the plumber was the nightmare. I filed a complaint with American Home Shield. I talked to a representative and I sent an email to the company that the plumber worked for and he got back with me and responded and apologized. What happened was he was really rude and sounded like he was angry when he called to set up the appointment to come by. He said he was somebody from whatever plumbing and he said, “What you got going on over there?” Those were his exact words and I was like, “I don’t know. I think that’s why you’re coming to tell me.”
He said, “Well, I’ll be there in 15 to 20 minutes,” and then when he got here and I opened the door, he just walked in and told me that he was the plumber and I said, “So where do you want to start first?” And he said, “I don’t really care.” He talked to me like he knew me, and was very unprofessional. He went through and looked at the problem and didn’t really assess it and what he told me was wrong. He told me the problem I have was the toilet in the other bathroom was a foundation issue and and that was not something that was covered onto my warranty.
My complaint is about the whole demeanor and I have been at home at this same house for 45 years and there were many service people I’ve had in and out of here, but I’ve never had anyone that treated me that way, that was that unprofessional ever. And when I told him that, he said, “Well, I wasn’t rude and you have a nice day ma’am.” He was that abrupt, left and didn’t even give me a chance to pay him, which I was happy about because I didn’t think that he deserved to be paid.
Hello Lois, I sincerely apologize about your experience with your services. We strive to provide excellent service and regret this experience. I value your feedback and the chance to resolve any issues that our customers may have.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
The guy that AHS sent to address our plumbing issue was a young kid, and at first, I thought that he can't know what he's doing. He did a good job however, and the plumbing has been working fine since the repair. It was a wonderful experience, and if I had another plumbing need, I’d call him again.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
American Home Shield has really been useful and the contractors that they sent have all been good.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
Submitting a claim for our pool pump was very easy and we had no problems with the AHS reps. We were responded to immediately. Everything was taken care of as they said and there were follow-ups. Everything was fantastic. With buying a new home and not really knowing about appliances and all the stuff about the pool, it was very helpful.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I did not see the Yelp reviews before purchasing, please read the Yelp reviews first before making a decision. I called AHS when my air conditioner stopped cooling, and Barnett Air Conditioning came out and said it was the coil. He said he would have to call AHS and would be in touch. I did not hear anything for 3 days and finally called AHS. They said Barnett Air Conditioning stated that this was a pre-existing condition and would not be covered. I asked for an explanation of how they determined it was pre-existing.
After putting me on hold, she stated that I would have to ask Barnett about that, maybe the system was dirty. Sigh... I knew then they were not interested in good customer service, only making money. I cancelled my contract. I would not recommend AHS unless you are elderly. This may be good for older customers, that call for every little thing, and pay a $75 fee for toasters, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, etc. But if you call for anything major, "Houston we have a problem."
Hello Anita, All feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took to tell us about this matter, as we strive to provide excellent customer service. We sincerely regret the experience you have had.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I recently submitted a claim for my air conditioning. They were very prompt in sending a technician, professional and answered all of my questions. When the contractor came, they're very professional and knowledgeable about their field. They did it pretty quickly. Everyone at American Home Shield were really nice. At first I was still having the old problems. They came back and they put the needed part to adjust the temperature for the AC. And then they put another one, a digital one, because the one I had was old. And so it's working pretty good now. I'd recommend them to my friends. I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
We were satisfied with American Home Shield. We've been pleased during the times that we've had to have service. Things were taken cared of right away and in a good manner. If something needs to be replaced, I haven't found that to be a problem. I feel like it has been a good investment for us. I have recommended them to other people.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I submitted a claim for my ice maker with American Home Shield recently and they called us back. Within 24 hours they told us when the appointment was, and it had to be farther ahead since we were dealing with Sears and they had scheduling to work around. Their contractor was very pleasant and walked me through what he was doing. He told me what he was going to need, and they had it on hand. He fixed it and my unit has been excellent since. I’m very satisfied with my experience. It was pain free.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
Over the years, we’ve had AHS on three different properties and we’ve never had any problems. It’s a good deal. In our most recent claim we had some type of electrical shortage at the house that we were selling. The contractor went up there and fixed the problem. He was pleasant and the service was price efficient.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
We have had the same electrician and he is very personable and capable. Made sure our issues were completely solved.
Updated review: Oct. 15, 2015
I received a call promptly and requested a cancellation of my contract. DB assured me he would forward my request to the appropriate department and it would be expedited. Therefore, I consider this resolved. Thanks!
Original Review: Oct. 13, 2015
My first service request was far from satisfactory. My plumbing was backed up and draining very slowly on the Friday before Labor Day. I submitted my request and received the name of the company who would be calling me. I waited several hours, and then called and left a message with the company to see when they would be coming. After another hour, I called them back, and a woman answered the call. I told her I was checking to see when she would be sending someone. She replied that they would not be able to come until the Tuesday after Labor Day! I asked her how I was supposed to do laundry or anything over the long weekend. She said that was the best she could do.
So, I called another company and they came out immediately. So, I ended up paying a service call along with my monthly fee to AHS! I called AHS to cancel the service request and told the operator of my disappointment. She didn't apologize or ask if she could transfer me to someone. She just replied that the service call had been cancelled. I recently sent a request to cancel my contract, but no one has called me back.
Hello Vickie, I am sorry to hear about your recent experience with your service. I value your feedback and the chance to resolve any issues that our customers may have. I will have a case manager to contact you soon. Thanks
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
My most recent claim with American Home Shield concerned my light fixtures. Submitting the claim was pretty easy and talking with the rep was good as they answered all my questions. The contractor they sent was great and professional. Since the repair, my light fixtures' performance has been great. All parties were real professional and got the job done and did a real good job. The whole experience was great so I'd refer them to my friends.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
My plan more than paid for itself the first year. I'm sold, AHS is well worth it.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
My experience with AHS was great. The contractors that have been sent out from Greenway were all highly intelligent and very well-mannered. They seemed to understand what they're doing which is always a plus and I've been real happy with them. However, one time when I asked them on the front end if something was covered and I thought they were confirming it, but they didn't. That taught me a lesson and from then on I will call my own claims in and not go through them doing it. AHS gives me peace of mind. The service has been good and I appreciate it. I hope I don't have anything else go wrong but just knowing I've got that because my house is a little over ten years old and one never knows when something can go out.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
We got a refrigerator repair and the motherboard went out in it. The AHS rep was very polite and the contractor they sent knew what he was doing. We had videotaped the ref going on and off but he could solve the problem. He said that if we told him what it was, he would've known. He also told us about other problems that we were hearing and that it was the motherboard. Overall, we've liked American Home Shield because we had a problem with our air conditioner and it's been fixed. One thing we didn't like is they wouldn't fix our freezer because it's not an indoor appliance. They will fix the refrigerator/freezer but we have a standup freezer that's in the garage and they said that they don't do those. Nevertheless, they were very good.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
American Home Shield has been good and I am going to renew. I'm just waiting closer to the expiration date then it will be renewed. It has all worked out well for us and we've enjoyed our experience very much.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
We had a fan that needed to be replaced and contacted American Home Shield. The contractor came out right away and then they had to order the fan. They’ve gotten it in and would come back to replace it. Overall it's been fine.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I submitted a claim to AHS and had them lay a piping to divert water from the city line, the pipe coming into the basement. I called them and made an appointment for them to come in the area and they were prompt. They assess the area, asked questions, agreed to the terms and conditions and they sat with me and spoke to me about what was actually going to occur and approximately how long it would take for them to process everything. And everything went very smoothly just as they stated on the initial confrontation that I have with them. I've never had a problem with them at all. They've been very courteous and I've never had to call back to say if there was something wrong with kind of installment that they had done for me. I have been recommending them to my co-workers.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I had a little place in the back, about 30 feet from the house, and I thought that was insured since AHS told me it was covered. One time I had a problem with my bathroom heater and it ended up I had to pay the $75. I didn't pay the technician when he came; he called and said they wouldn't include it and they wouldn't fix it. But then when I had my most recent claim for my icebox (where I had to pay another $75), I had to pay a total of $150 worth of co-pay to pick up the first $75 that I didn't pay before. I don't think that was right because I was told that this separate place would be covered under the plan that I have with AHS, but apparently it's a separate big claim. Although they didn't do anything on the claim for the separate place, everything was fine on the repair they did for the icebox - it's working fine now. I have no complaints about the latter and I'd recommend AHS based on what the technician did.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I submitted a claim for my refrigerator and it took three days for somebody to get out and look at it. I had to pay the $75 for the people to visit but they didn't fix anything because the part was not covered. He told me what was the matter with it but nothing else happened. The American Home Shield representative I talked to was courteous and friendly. But ever since then, the same bust on it with the freezer, the water, the ice and stuff that had broken off of it. AHS told me to cover everything until something breaks and then it covers nothing. The way things are going is that I'm going to have to buy a whole new refrigerator. It was not a good experience.
Hi Elaine, I am glad that you have taken the time to make us aware of this experience. If you are still in need of assistance please let me know. Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I purchased a home from a builder, it was completely remodeled but had an old A/C unit so my realtor offers to buy a home warranty to get me to buy the house just in case the air stops working. I agreed. I was living in my home for a month and I get a huge arc in my basement at the A/C ductwork. I shut the main breaker off and researched what had caused the sparking (almost a fire) it burned a large part of my ductwork. I go to tape up the burned area and I get shocked! I called AHS and explained what happened. They send out an HVAC guy, he looks around and says this should all be replaced, he also says my warranty covers pre-existing problems (as did the email I received from AHS). He says "I'll write up a report and send it to AHS and they will contact you so we can come back and fix everything."
I get a call from AHS two and a half weeks later, the representative informs me that the spark was caused by a faulty switch and therefore none of the ductwork is covered under the warranty. What??? So I had to pay that HVAC guy $75.00 for a service fee of which he did absolutely nothing. I also had to pay an electrician $75.00 to replace a $2.00 switch that apparently was faulty going to the radon fan. So I dropped $150.00 for a $2.00 switch to get replaced. Then I call AHS because my drains are gargling, they send a plumber to my home. He says he can't find the vent outside so he had to leave and he told me he wasn't going to charge me the $75.00 service fee since he didn't do anything. I called the PA Sewer Dept. and they found the vent (it was covered by some dirt during the construction). The plumber never returned my calls or came back. Next thing I know I get a bill from AHS for $75.00 from that plumber.
I called AHS and explained what happened, they put me on hold and come back and tell me the $75.00 is still due. After this I was very upset and dissatisfied with AHS service and customer service. I contacted the BBB and logged a complaint. Long story short... AHS ended up "letting" me cancel the contract. They stated it was cancelled as of June 1st, 2015... This warranty was purchased on May 18th, 2015 for $450.00 from my realtor on my behalf. I expected a full refund. They sent me a check in the amount of $26.00. So I had this "warranty" for a half of a month and that cost me $424.00 plus two payments of $75.00 for an HVAC guy and an electrician. And I had to pay to have all of my ductwork repaired on my own. I think the only thing they really intended to cover under the warranty was the appliances... But all of my appliances are brand new with their own warranty.
All of the AHS representatives I spoke to over the phone were unprofessional and had no interest in doing the right thing. I asked to speak to a manager and the one woman said "They just gonna tell you the same thing" then I was put on hold for 17 minutes until I got disconnected. I was not treated fairly and I am totally unsatisfied with AHS customer service and relations. I would not recommended this company to anyone.
Hello David, 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.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
Made the call, set up the appointment, quickly as possible, problem solved. I have required their services several times in the past years and have always been pleased with the service I have received from AHS professionals sent to handle the problem. Only good things to say about American Home Shield.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
American Home Shield did our hot water tank and it's been excellent. I submitted my claim online and within a very short amount of time, I had a gentleman called me back from the company that was contracted to do the work. They came out, saw that we were in dire need of some help, and got us all fixed up. It was a one-day process. We had excellent customer service from the plumber that came. We've always had excellent customer service with AHS. I've never had a problem except for one when we did not have the person contracted. I had to submit the claim twice and they never called me to come fix the problem but aside from that same contractor, everybody else has been fabulous. It was an easy, no hassle, and very good experience.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
The first claim I had was for my septic system. I made a phone call and email to submit a claim, and it was perfect. AHS sent out a local company that handled it and they did as well as anybody could. Everything's been good so far with AHS. They're easy to work with and have a really good website where it's easy to sign up and enroll, and include their features. Based on the one experience with their customer support on the phone, they did well.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
My most recent claim with American Home Shield was for the leaking AC unit in my attic. Submitting the claim was generally fast. I called it in and they informed me of the company that would be coming out and within a day, the company called me and set up a schedule for the technician to come out and fix the issue. The representatives were very informative, helpful and responsive and the contractors they sent were very professional and flexible with the scheduling. Overall, I like the service. They are reliable and always very conscious and willing to be very helpful when needed in times of issues. I really respect that and that's why I've been with them for almost three years since I've been in my home.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
I filed a claim with AHS for my air conditioning, I would've wanted to talk to a person for the filing but it was fine in the end since I still got the order put in. The contractor who took care of the issue was very polite, knowledgeable, and explained the work to me. The air conditioning is now working great.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
Their contractors have been great and the people that I spoke to on the phone had been wonderful. I love American Home Shield.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
One of the worst customer service experiences of my life. In fact there was no customer service. I guess they just don't care... was on the phone with them for 58 minutes of which I talked to a representative. Maybe a total of 5 minutes... on hold the rest of the time.. still didn't get my problem resolved. I then asked to talk to a supervisor and was on hold for another 23 minutes when I finally hung up. For sure will not be renewing or recommending them.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
It's been a couple of months ago since American Home Shield did my plumbing. Their contractor did a superb job. He set up the appointment and he was right on time. He was nice to work with. We haven't had any more problems since the repair. And he left his number for us to call if we needed help and left products we could use in our septic tank and keep it clean. It was a great experience. I'd recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
Our recent claim with American Home Shield was for our refrigerator door. The contractors came in the middle of the day and the refrigerator was fixed in 2 minutes. I always get good customer service from them. They’re always very responsive. The contractors are always very courteous, on time, and professional. I don’t have any complaints or negative feedback with American Home Shield or the contractor that fixed my refrigerator. I’ve had the service for several years and it’s always been very good.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
I have had great experience with American Home Shield so far. The plumber Joe ** has helped me few times. He is timely, courteous, friendly and always helps.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
My most recent claim was with the refrigerator and my stove. I specifically requested for Advanced Appliance Repair Services. I also had a plumber before that and it was American Rooter in Park Ridge, and they're both excellent. The repair was very successful, very neat and and clean. Once I had a pipe that had to be replaced. He did the job without wasting time. A couple of the appliances' parts had to be ordered. They came back, called me periodically to tell me the status if the parts were coming or if they had notice.
American Home Shield representatives are fine. Sometimes, they refuse my request and then I tell them I've been with them for 20 years and they understand that I've had bad service also. All the people are very nice and accommodating. I call, make an appointment and they show up. There's no hassle. I've been with American Home Shield long enough so I know both ends, and I don't always get that because I've had other experiences. But for both claims, it was wonderful.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
Our pool pump was not working so I sent in a claim. The contractor did a great job and everything went great. Our experience with American Home Shield has been wonderful. People came within less than 24 hours and fixed whatever needed to be fixed. I'm glad that I have American Home Shield. That's what I tell my friends too.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
We had a leak in our toilet. A young man fixed it quick, cleaned up, did what he was supposed to do, and it's working fine. The gentleman did a great job. Since the repairs of our plumbing, it works good. I would recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
My most recent claim was for an air conditioning repair. I called American Home Shield, and they came right away and fixed it for me. Every time I called, they've always been nice. I never had any major issues except for one bad experience with a company that they had sent out before for an air conditioning repair. I spent about a month and a half without air conditioning. The guy was using used parts and as soon as he turned the corner, it was back out again. They kept sending him out and each time I had to wait for an extended period for him to get back to me. I've told them not to send him back and they haven't. Other than that, my experience with AHS had been great. I don't have any issues with them and I recommended them to friends at work.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
My garage door keypad opener wasn't working and made the claim online. I immediately got a response back confirming it, that a local repair person would be in touch with me in which they were right away. They worked with me on the time convenient to get them to my house. When they arrived, they were polite, professional, did the job, explained what they were doing, and were out in a reasonable amount of time. So far, American Home Shield's superior and they've been really good.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
My most recent claim was our air-conditioner. I submitted the claim online and had to speak to someone eventually but it was very simple. I was very happy with the results. The American Home Shield representative was very pleasant and took care of everything. They had scheduled one company to do the job but it was Monday before they should get out. So, they cancelled that one and sent another company that could come out at least for $12 but I really appreciated that. It was a Saturday when we called and I was like, "Oh no, not Monday!" That can't happen and it was in the 100's at that time here in Texas.
The contractor came on Sunday and got the job done and did it quickly. He knew exactly what was talked about and got it taken care of within a few minutes. However, he could've been a little more professionally dressed. My AC bill has gone down since the repair. Apparently, my AC was having to work overtime when it spins a lot making my bill extremely high. Overall, the experience was fantastic.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
I was having trouble with my washer and dryer and a man from AHS' contractor company came on Monday and figured out what was wrong with both of them. He had to order parts and he said he'd call me in the afternoon to let me know if the part was in stock or not. I never heard from him so I called again on Wednesday and the girl on the phone was real snippy to me. She said they have the parts but they could not come for the service until next Tuesday since the technician was going to be out of town over the weekend and they don't have any other technicians. I called American Home Shield and spoke with one of their ladies who was the nicest person ever, and she called contractor directly. As a result, the contractor is supposed to contact me about coming tomorrow.
We love American Home Shield, they have always been very good to us. I have recommended them a few times already to others. I've been very happy with the other contractor AHS sent in the past since their technicians knew what they were doing. It was just the contractor that I couldn't understand - they had the parts, my laundry's piling up, my machines are going crazy and for me, they should just come and fix it.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
My water heater broke and we placed a service call. They let me know who's going to be doing it and you have the opportunity to call them before the service person can call you. The guy called the same day and then came the next day. He said that it was broken and we needed a new one. That was a Friday and he ordered it at 8:00 and installed it. We had hot water that day. He was very good so I'm very satisfied with American Home Shield. I'm glad that I have the service.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
Our AC was not working. American Home Shield sent out service technicians who determined the problem and did the repair. They said the same thing that our other AC people had said last year - our AC unit is on its last leg but it still has its knees on up, it's still functioning and not ready to be replaced. They were very good and we were satisfied with them. We gave them a check and they went home. Nothing else was involved. We asked, they came, we were happy. They have already come out on two different events and they have been very good. I would recommend AHS.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
We like American Home Shield, except for the fact that they keep going up on the price. We only had one claim with them and the contractors they sent to my home were efficient, professional and cleaned up after themselves. They came out in a timely manner, they're quick and everything was well done. Everything is working with what they fixed. It doesn't break down anymore.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
There are two things that American Home Shield did and the hot water heater was one of them. That was a change out because it was rusted out at the bottom and leaking. We had some stool problems and they fixed a stool too. Everything went through them fine. I didn't have any problems at all with submitting the claim because it's handled between the plumber and American Home Shield. All we did was sign the voucher when the work was done. I don't have any complaints at all. Everything went smooth.
I had one bad experience with American Home Shield though, and that was quite a while ago. We were supposed fix something as the furnace went bad. It didn't have any extra heat strips in it. They were needed and I never pursued it, but if we have a cold winter we'll never keep up. It was just enough to protect the AC. It should've been a board in there. I expect the board was in the other one to fire a couple more heat strips so that it could warm the house up whenever it got down. The company bought the thing and sent it here to be installed, and it just didn't match the existing. I always thought it should, but I never pursued it. I would like to be able to get those heat strips in that furnace, but I don't know what it costs. Overall, everything went fine and it's the best thing that could happen except for the one experience on the furnace that was replaced and the company replaced, shipped it and bought it. That was a screw-up.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
The most recent claim I had with American Home Shield was for my refrigerator ice maker. The representative was very professional and responsive. The contractor arrived within the time they set and he went straight to the problem. He found it and he explained what was going to happen next. The ice maker's performance has been very good since the repair. They met my expectations. I was pleased with the experience.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
So unhappy and so frustrated of the service offered by AHS. Take money is always easy but make customers happy is another thing. I've been with AHS for more than 5 years. I've requested very few services as my house was built in 2005, and I bought it in 2010 and also bought all my appliances new at the end of 2010. All the money I've paid to AHS is much higher than the services I've requested, but that's fine, because I just wanted to have the service rendered correctly to the money I've paid. Unfortunately, AHS really turned me down this time.
09/22, I submitted a service requested for my washer. 09/24, a technician (Home Appliances Services) came to my house to diagnose the problem and end up ordered a new lock. 10/01, the technician came back, changed the lock. It hasn't worked. So he believed that the motor was bad. So he ordered a new motor. The only thing was that to order the part, he had follow AHS's procedure, and couldn't order where he wanted. And I was informed that the part was back ordered and might be available on 10/14, but nothing was sure. Home Appliances Services told me that they could order the motor easily elsewhere, but AHS hadn't let them do that. And AHS hasn't cared about how I did with my dirty clothes. No solution, no offer have been made to me, and I have to wait at least until 10/14.
10/05, I called AHS to ask for option cash out. I thought with this option I could go faster and get the money and buy a new washer. But no, I have had to wait until the cash department calculated how much they could offer me for my washer. Today is 10/11, no news from cash department!! Of course, they wanted to wait until 10/19 to withdraw money from my account until finding another easy solution for them, but not for me. Conclusion: I really hate this company, and will never, never recommend to anyone. And of course, I will not stay with company any longer.
Hello Khoa, All feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took to tell us about your experience. I will have a case manager to look into this matter and follow up with you.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
I had plumbing issues so I submitted a claim to American Home Shield. It was a very positive experience. The service person who came out was polite, professional, and got everything taken care of quickly. They did what I needed them to do so I would recommend.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
AHS insists they only contract with licensed repairmen. In February 2015, they sent a technician to service my refrigerator. He told me the ice maker needed to be replaced and was not covered under the warranty. He charged me $477 to replace the ice maker. It did not solve the problem, and he refused to return to my home. I hired someone else on my own and found the problem was a frozen water line in the rear of the freezer, which should have been covered under the warranty.
I called the ROC and learned the technician AHS sent was not licensed. AHS insists the technician was licensed at the time they dispatched him, but they could not provide me with his license number. His invoice does not include a license number or even a business address, and the website listed is bogus. I recommend checking the ROC's website to see if the repairmen they propose to send are licensed before making an appointment to let them into your home. If the technicians tell you the item you need fixed is not covered, pay them the $75 service fee and hire a certified technician from the manufacturer because you are about to get ripped off.
Hello Jake, I sincerely apologize about this situation with and regret this experience that you have had. I will have a case manager to look into this matter and follow up with you soon.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
The air conditioner was acting up so we filed a claim with American Home Shield and the company they sent out was superb. It was one the nicest contractors that ever came to our house in regards to our appliances. He came and actually had the part on his truck. We’ve never had any contractor having what we need on their vehicle. He’s like, “It’s either this. This is the least expensive thing. I’m going to try it first,” and that's it. “I have it on the truck.” He was done in 15 minutes flat and it was fabulous.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
Our recent claim with American Home Shield was when we had an issue with the refrigerator's ice maker. AHS got confused by saying it's a Sears to begin with. But when we contacted Sears, it took them took four days to respond and then they said it would be a week. So Sears messed it up, but as soon as I called AHS back and told them the situation, they had somebody out the next day. Their contractor is very good and was actually the best appliance guy that I ever dealt with. I’m very satisfied with my experience with them.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
We had American Home Shield Homeowner insurance for many years. It was good in the beginning, but then got progressively worse. We recently canceled and never even got a call as to why, or to try and get our business back. We experienced many canceled appointments with no notice. I tried to contact the supervisor three times. She called me back the first time to try and resolve my problem, but never returned my calls after that. I was calling to let her know that my appointments had been canceled or rescheduled with no notice and no input on the new scheduled time from me. Turn around from when I called for service was also often too long.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
My experience with American Home Shield has been very good. They have somebody taking care of the problem either the same day or the next day of our filing a claim, so it's been good for us up living in South Dakota and having a property in Arizona.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
American Home Shield used a local vendor for my most recent claim which was for a washing machine. However, what should have taken 5 days took over a month. The vendor claimed they had to order a part which would take 5-7 business days. I waited patiently, called them, and left messages after messages but they never returned my calls. Since I couldn't get a response from them, I checked with American Home Shield two or three times and found out the part had never been ordered through them.
When American Home Shield got in contact with the vendor, they told AHS that the part was on order and that it should be here on a Friday. That Friday rode around but the part wasn't here. I left messages to the vendor again and called American Home Shield back. They said it would be here a week that it had been shipped. At that point, I asked them to check to see when it was ordered because I didn't feel like it has ever been ordered. That's the runaround. We were over a month without a washing machine for one part. The same company had worked 8 years ago on my refrigerator which never did get the part needed. It ended up with American Shield replacing the $5,000 refrigerator but I had a problem with the replacement because it was unnecessary. This company did not do what they should have done with the refrigerator and I feel the same with the washing machine.
Nevertheless, I'd recommend AHS to friends. Submitting the claim with them was not a problem but it's very frustrating having a vendor like that. I called AHS and told them I don't want that vendor back in my house because they did not do what they were supposed to do. I expressed my concern that if they're doing me like that then they're doing their other customers the same way, too which is not giving American Home Shield a very good reputation.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
My overall experience with American Home Shield has been good. They're very prompt and gets the job done. I'm happy with them.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
I've had American Home Shield for a very long time. They've always sent good subcontractors. I had an issue with my plumbing and it was done absolutely perfect. They've been excellent until I had a problem with my garage door. They sent a man out from a central garage door openers. I had to give him first the $75. He then looked at it and said, "Oh, you got a broken spring." It ended up that the springs were not covered. The person that took my call in American Home Shield should have said that they would only cover garage door openers and that the spring is not counted as part of the opener. I have them in my three properties and this is the first time I've ever been disappointed with them.
Hello Ann, I am sorry to hear about your recent experience with your service .I value your feedback and the chance to resolve any issues that our customers may have.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
American Home Shield comes out pretty quick and takes care of the problem when we file claims. Their service was generally good except for a plumbing issue we had. We called the plumber, he came out, charged us $75 but he couldn't do the repair unless he knocked down a bunch of tile in front of our tub. It looked like he added a product. I was a little disappointed with losing $75 on that. Other than that, we're happy with AHS.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
I'm using American Home Shield for my rental. It had a plumbing issue and it was very easy submitting the claim with AHS. They sent somebody as soon as possible and the tenants were pleased with the contractor who was sent. They did an excellent job and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
American Home Shield is fine and I got what I expected from them. I would recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
I've had no problem submitting my claim to American Home Shield. I just call them and set it up. I can also submit the claim online but I'm paying for two different policies, so I prefer to call them to make sure they come to my house and not go to my daughter’s house. With the contractors, I like Big Country employees better than Sears employees. So next time I need a repairman I'll ask for Big Country. The repairman from Big Country was very efficient and fixed the problem. So far, I've been happy with American Home Shield.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
Submitting the claim with Home Shield is simple. I just let the representative know about my air conditioner and they called the contractor and I dealt with the contractor from thereon out. Contractors were very professional. I wouldn't live without AHS. Once we got them they took a lot of headaches away and take care of everything about our rentals and we could forget about it but I wish they would do a few more things. It would be nice if they can do something about the time. They don't hire the best big companies because they probably can't afford them, so they find local people who I'm sure they don't pay as much. Big companies guarantee you more work but you take a dump in pay. We've been lucky that the people they use were very nice and efficient. Problem is can't have them the next day. There was a summer it's 110 degrees out and my air conditioning goes down. I had to wait four days because the big companies get booked up.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
My garbage disposal wasn't working. I called American Home Shield and told them the problem. They said that somebody would call me to schedule an appointment and a repairman called right on the day I called AHS. At first, the contractor couldn't come for three days but they called me to say there was a cancellation. A repairman came the next day, fixed the problem, and everything has been working fine since. I was very happy with the whole process - from calling AHS to getting the service, everything worked really well and easy. It was a very good experience and I had good results.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
The latest claim we had was quick and easy. The repairman was very confident and got the job done. Everything's working fine. However, in our previous claim (for the garage door) the man made a call supposedly to AHS, described the situation and AHS allegedly denied the claim and we had to have a whole new unit installed. When we called AHS to find out why it was denied, they had no record of the call. I'm not overly thrilled with some of the folks and the unit that they put in is a piece of junk.
Hi Michael, I do apologize to hear about this experience with your garage door opener. Our records do show that we did authorized the vendor to repair the traveler which is part of the garage door opener. Please let me know if you are in need of assistance still! Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
My most recent claim with American Home Shield went excellent even though I had to wait a long time. My interactions with their representative and contractor went excellent, too. I live 75 miles away and can't get anybody out here so the contractor should be put on AHS' list to serve this area. Overall, they are very knowledgeable and professional. I'd recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
I have American Home Shield for a few months now and I've used them once for my AC, to which I was very satisfied. I paid the co-pay, the contractor was out here right away, and the AC was fixed. At first, I was wasn't sure if I had to call because I have never used them. I had the customer service number and some other number but I called the wrong one to begin with. Then I called the customer service and they told me that they would handle it, and that the AC people would contact me. I didn't understand that but once it was straightened out, a young man came the same day. He was very courteous and clean, and I felt easy having him in my home. He had to go back and forth, he talked to his boss on the phone about something and next thing I knew, it was fixed and he was out of here. So far, I'm very happy with AHS but I pray I don't have to use them for a long time though.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
I had one time experience with American Home Shield and it was great from the point that they picked up the phone and the order, until the technician came and repaired the problem. Something didn't work with my air condition. Their contractor fixed it quickly. He was a very nice and knew exactly what to do. Everything is working good since then. It's terrible when you live in Florida without AC, but they responded very fast.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
American Home Shield told us we could renew one of our properties for twice as much as it was before, and I said, “No, thank you,” and went with another home warranty. I’m not happy that they dropped it. Another thing we found out is that the vendors that they’re sending out are not following through with things that need to be done and they want to extend their exorbitant charges. I just had a water heater claim. We can buy a hot water heater for around $400 and they wanted almost $500 for it and things that needed to be changed around the hot water heater. I said, “No. No way.” My husband is a contractor and has built homes - he knows what needs to be done and the prices on them. And that’s not the first vendor that’s told us something like that. I’m a realtor, and recommend American Home Shield and warranty companies out to people that purchase homes but American Home Shield now is at the bottom of our list.
Hello Connie, I am sorry to hear about this experience. I do appreciate your feedback we will use it to better our products and services. Please let me know if you are still in need of assistance. Thanks! ^CW
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
I submitted a claim to AHS for an AC checkup and it was very easy. The man who came was great. He was on time, courteous, and cleaned up the room before he left. The job was well done. All in all, it was fast and the service provided by AHS was very good. It was amazing.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
I had a claim for the air conditioner, and the technicians were very professional and did their job. They found the problem, fixed it, and left. They were very cordial and informative. I would recommend American Home Shield.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
The most recent claim I had with American Home Shield was for the air conditioner. The claims reps answered all of my questions and got my appointment set up, they were good. The people they sent were very nice. Two people came out the first time to diagnose the problem, then they sent the guy to do the repair. I talked to him and he was receptive and explained to me what he was doing. They all introduced themselves and said who they were from before I let them in the house, which was good. They were all very professional. I'd recommend American Home Shield all the time. It's very nice for somebody like me, at 77 who lives alone. With them, I know that I can call a place and they're going to send reputable people, and I don't have to worry about letting strangers into my house.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
I went on American Home Shield's website and described exactly what was going on with my washer and dryer. After that, they contacted me regarding a nearby repair person and arranged an appointment. The contractor was great, prompt, very knowledgeable and knew what he was doing. It only took him about 30-40 minutes to take care of both the washer and the dryer. It's comforting to know that I didn't have to go out and buy a brand new washer or dryer. I had a couple of simple wear and tear repairs and we're back to be able to wash again.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
Over the years American Home Shield has fixed our dryer, washer, and stuff like that. I ran into some problems when I submitted a claim but it's not their fault because I was working with new people that didn't know how to get around and meet up their clients. It happened to us a couple of times but when it came to getting work done, it was done right. The contractors have been very good people. They've been helpful and I haven't had any problems with them at all. The repairman went as far as to show me how to keep things from breaking again so it wouldn't cost anybody any money. I had to get a new dryer but that was after they tried to fix it 2-3 times. They thought it has died and Home Shield was good in getting us a new dryer. The garbage disposal works fine. It's all been working since.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
The contractor showed up on time and didn't cost us a fortune. He was honest with us so we were happy.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
American Home Shield has always been fine. Submitting the claim about the AC was quick and easy. My husband spoke with their representative, and everything was good. We like the contractor they sent a lot. I like it when we can use people that we've used before. Ever since the repair, it's been fine, I don't have any complaints. I recommend AHS.
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