American Home Shield Reviews

AHS was on the job quickly. My air conditioner had stopped running. The temperature in my home was 88 degrees. My poor dog was panting and restless. I was hot, and miserable in spite of the fans. I contacted AHS via email. Entered my info and the problem I was having. AHS response was quick, informing me that a technician will be contacting me shortly. I just knew that shortly meant weeks from now since this was the time of the season when people are getting their air conditioners maintenanced. I was wrong and surprised, I was contacted by the technician the same day and an appointment was made for the next day. A technician came out the next day, saw the problem and solved it in less than ten minutes. I am very happy that I have AHS and really appreciate how efficient they are. Hats off to AHS!

One situation and the response was quickly, the professional person they sent was exactly what I was looking for. He address and corrected my problem. The first time I called was an issue of removing one old washer and connecting a new one. That was in January and I wish I would have gotten the same person to schedule, but he said they could not schedule it. There was no explanation for it except no. As a result I had to hire a dishonest plumber who cheated me on price and stated he did more than he did. I disputed his work with the credit card company, he lost and now is threatening me that he is turning me over to collections when he paid half of his cheating request. I only would like to know why I got a refusal from American Shield, and I am not through with the other man’s threats. This could have ended differently.

Because they are very Best at what they do most of the time, sometimes the contractors they send to us need to be really checked out. We were tricked by once into making a purchase ourselves for over $5200 When we should have just said no, we will let AHS do the purchasing, but the contractors were fast talker and offered us a deal that only caused us heartaches, headaches etc. into buying a new Air condition/heater, our old one could not be repaired it was well over 12 years old. We spent $5200 that we should not have paid for. So we have to let AHS to investigate the contractors they send to us. Some of the vendors are out to rob the system. AHS is really a great company - Been with them over 20 years..

They were very quick to respond to the issue(s) we had. The first contractor they sent out just was not up to the task and could not finish the needed work. After I contacted them anout this they profusely appologized and immediately sent out a second contractor who fixed the problem in a fraction of the time the first contractor took on his failed attempt. I am sure that the first contractor will never be called on again by AHS, and that is just as it should be. I do not fault AHS for the failure on the first attempt. They worked with us 100% and we are more than satisfied with the result.

Still working out some kinks closing out our contract  (as it is a process). We got this home warranty because a friend recommended it she has had a great experience with them.We encountered various problems and for several months it was a very distressing, frustrating situation;  finally we got in contact with an excellent  E-Service Supervisor, Tara has been very  empathetic and an employee with a high degree of professionalism.  Tara did apologize for the miscommunication and  explained that the home warranty will not always fit all consumer needs, it didn't work for us, however we have heard great reviews. Tara is still working on our contract and she promised that we will receive a refund when this is complete: A grand total of $574.99. What feedback would you give the company directly? Recommended Strategies to AHS to improve Customer relationship management Turn Mistakes Into Unforgettable Experiences: It shows people how much your company really cares about costumers, and it really takes the people  by surprise in a pleasant way. Provide Fast, Convenient Customer SupportWhen consumers encounter a problem with your services they expect you to offer a fairly quickly, decent response. Think about it – people today don’t have a lot of free time. Thus, having to spend even half an hour on dealing with customer support can seriously harm customer satisfaction levels. The best thing a company can do to offer them great customer support is to “value their time.” Offer Omnichannel SupportHow easy is it for your customers to contact you? One of the most common complaints is that getting in touch with support – particularly a real, live person. Consumers nowadays use multiple channels and devices to shop around to ensure the customer has a seamless experience no matter the channel they use.Your strategy should cover:Email supportPhone supportLive chat supportSocial media support (the exact platform/platforms your customers use) Focus on Common Complaints & Provide SolutionsThis is something your management team should primarily handle. The idea is for them to take a really close look at your customers’ feedback, and identify the main 3 common, recurring complaints people have. What recommendations would you give others who are considering this company? Recommendations for new customers ... Questions to Ask About Coverage Before you buy a home warranty, consider how comfortable you are with the answers to these queries. How much will this warranty cost? The answer depends on the kind of plan you buy and the provider you choose.  In addition to the cost of the plan, there are additional expenses. If you have a problem with an appliance or system, even one that's covered, you’ll have to make a copayment when the contractor comes in to do the work.  Am I clear about what the warranty covers? Be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully. Sometimes, if your appliance breaks under certain circumstances —that allows the provider to deny coverage of the item. Will this plan repair or replace a broken item? Most home warranties explain that if a repair is considered too expensive, the provider might offer to replace the broken item instead. Some home warranty companies may give you only the depreciated value, requiring you to pay the difference out of pocket to get the same model you had before.

Customer Service & Professionalism. We were extremely impressed with the display of determination that HomeShield gave our family in completing the service to our A/C Unit especially given the heat at the time. The Tech was very trained as he was able ti repair the problem is a fast and efficient time. The customer service we received from both HomeShield and the Contracter was impeccable. With 5 children and a Grandbaby my wife and i were pleased to have experienced the treatment we received. It was a pleasant experience and we will reference and refer HomeShield to all our family and friends. Thanks again.

I have been with American Home Shield for about 7 years. They completely had my washing machine rebuild, new tub new everything, six months later the door latch and could not be replaced. So they bought me a brand new washer! A couple of years ago late at night my H Vac system tarted to put out propane fumes on a very cold night. I was able to get someone one the phone, she as me to hold and a few minutes later she came back on line to say the only person she could get out was about 2 hours away but that he was on the way. The system could not be repaired so they called me to say my new system was being shipped that day and would arrive within 4 days! Even the person that had originally came out was shocked at that awesome service. America Home Shield has also replaced my double oven and my microwave! You can put a work order in lat at night on line and the next morning a service company is calling to set up a convenient time to come to my home!

Quick Response. This is my second full year. Prior when I bought my first house part of the deal was them providing a decent home warranty company. Despite two inspections 30 days after I moved in the HVAC unit died on a snowstorm. I tried to go through my home warranty and not only was I not able to speak to anybody they made it very clear with their automated response via online, that I would be Serviced in the next 1 to 2 weeks. At the time I had a child under the age of one and a parent over the age of 60 staying with me with no heat. I ended up having to go outside them and find a company that was willing to come out to service my unit. When I found out that the unit needed to be replaced I try to contact the home warranty company again finally received a live person. Explained what happened and gave them the reference receipts of me trying to get a hold of them. They were adamant that they would take care of it but I would have to wait almost 2 weeks for somebody to come out and re-investigate the results that there’s a reputable HVAC company had already given. It was then I decided that I would not use them ever again considering it was no exceptions there was no emergency response other than the answers that I received. Thank God I have not really been in such a similar situation since, but anytime that I have had to use My home warranty with American Home Shield, the online responsiveness is amazing. There’s no need for multiple questions for clarity because it’s given right up front. I get email confirmations and text confirmations from them and immediately from whoever they dispatched my ticket to. I don’t think I waited more than 30 minutes before they called to schedule an appointment to come out. And when I came out they were prompt professional and was able to resolve the issues or in some cases educate me being a new homeowner so I would not make the same mistake again. It’s worth every penny.

I would rate AHS five Stars for many reasons. First, was the quality of the vendors who responded to our need to repair/replace or 15 year old refrigerator. Prompt, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The first technician saw the need for two parts which he ordered. Our rep from AHS, Megan, assured me that she would follow-up on that order and expedite it as quickly as possible. After those parts were installed, the real problem emerged; a defective "motherboard." The technician quickly checked its availability and found that it was no longer available. Once again, Megan stepped in and contacted the replacement department at AHS so that we could be reimbursed for a replacement refrigerator of a similar nature. Megan was amazing. She often checked back with me to see how things were going and even offered to pay for a small refrigerator until ours was repaired or replaced. Her kind, professional demeanor was much appreciated. Customer service like that, especially today, is often a rare commodity. I strongly recommend this company for all home warranty issues. Thank you, AHS. While it was unfortunate to be without a fridge for a few days, I feel like we gained a few new friends along the way not to mention a beautiful new refrigerator!

At first, I was beginning to think that I had made a mistake paying for this home warranty every month. I was having an air conditioning problem during an unusually record breaking heat wave in Tucson Arizona. The first company that was sent to me was no help. I then called American Home multiple times to get my system fixed after I went through multiple days with temperatures at 89 degrees which is unbearable to live in and sleep in. I kept getting a different agent each time I called including one that I could hear a rooster crowing in the background. I really wondered what type of company this was until Wendy from Iowa answered! She personally took my problem as her very own. She became my 1 point of contact. She quickly called and coordinated between another reputable air conditioning company and a wonderful electrician. She called me multiple times to follow up on my problem. She had empathy and great understanding for what I was going through especially being quarantined in a house that felt like a sauna. She is my hero! And I hope that she will be recognized for her attention to detail, and bringing the personal touch back in between the customer and the company. Bill Richard's was the electrician that came out expediently and even came back out a second time all on his own to try and fix the problem. He was amazing! Lastly, Smart Choice heating and cooling was very professional! The technician was on time and came first thing in the morning. But none of this would have happened without Wendy orchestrating all of it! If I could, I would give them all a reward and a hug!! From a 22 year Veteran United States Airforce.

American Home Shield has been a wonderful company to work with. I have several properties and use their services several times a year. It is easy to make appointments and the services are performed in a timely fashion not like other similar programs offered by other companies. AHS coverage is far more extensive that other plans I have used and other plans I have evaluated. It is easy to reach a person if you have questions. Their online interface is also easy to use and one of the easiest to understand. I think AHS policies are the best plans on the market and I would strongly recommend them.

If I could give 5💩, instead ⭐️, I would give AHS FIVE💩! We had AHS Warranty over 10 years. Last week MONDAY we had a serious emergency with a broken cold water pipe between the kitchen wall under our sink. AHS DROPPED THE BALL😡 Unable to speak to a representative, to explain we were without city water throughout our entire house. AHS emailed us that a plumber would contact us in a day or so. We called the plumber AHS assigned for the service repair. We explained to them our emergency situation & the plumber scheduled us for service for the following day. The plumber was there for 1 hour after doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! All he did was complain how AHS was awful with getting authorization & how long it took for AHS to respond to their vendors to get fast authorization. It takes DAYS, he said😰 AND he said he didn’t have the tool needed to cut into the back cabinet & sheet rock to get at the broken pipe😡He stated his time was up & he had more calls to tend to & left us hanging ⚠️He left us with PLUS he called EcoDry to our house to access the problem, no charge to us, only to find out that EcoDry was trying to SCAM us by scaring us during a time we were vulnerable for help. We NEVER heard a word from AHS ‘s plumber or AHS, BUT we DID hear from EcoDry who wanted to come out to start demo!🤔😳 He explained our Homeowner’s Insurance deductible wouldn’t be enough & he got authorization from our Homeowner Insurance company, because, according to EcoDry, the cost would be well over $8,000.00‼️ ⚠️ONE QUESTIONS: ARE THESE COMPANIES, AHS, AHS’s PLUMBING SERVICE & EcoDry WORKING TOGETHER TO SCAM PEOPLE TO MAKE MORE MONEY⁉️ All the while the CUSTOMERS out $$$$ AS WELL AS HOMEOWNER INSURANCE COMPANIES, who will in turn increase the customers premiums or possibly drop them! ⚠️AHS has gone down hill fast & taking advantage of customers by only servicing minor problems. In case of a true emergency AHS S U C K S⚠️ On Wednesday we called AHS explaining the seriousness of the broken water line & needing to get buckets of water from neighbors to flush the toilets & having to buy gallons of water to wash, drink & brush our teeth! They said they couldn’t do anything until they hear from the plumber to get authorization. By late Wednesday we had searched for another plumber & got a name of a good plumber that came out that day & after 4 hours the job was complete. His price was reasonable, he was very clean & EXTREMELY HELPFUL! We had AHS more than a decade. During that time we seldom used their service unless we felt it was an emergency: Heat-pump, washer or water heater. We spent over $1,000 for their GOLD MEMBERSHIP & they can’t provide service when their customers are in an emergency situation! What our total cost for the plumber & a leak locating service was FAR LESS than our annual AHS premiums.

It is my home warranty, however every time I have a problem it is difficult to get items repaired between AHS and vendor sent. I also do not like Appliance Inc, who is usually who you send. In my experience with them they do not fix the items they are sent out to fix, they only fix part of the problem or none of the problems. They like to fix 1 part vs 3 when there are other parts needed too. Then I have to call back. Not happy with their services on any service call. I have had this plan for over 6 years and they have not been easy to work with for any of my service requests/repairs.

My home is over 20 years old. Things are starting to break down. Most of theses things we can fix or replace ourselves. Some of them we need a reliable professional. AHS provides that. They check up on the progress and keep in contact with the service provider. Thanks

I am so disappointed with the HVAC service technicians that have visited my home. It's just one nightmare after another, no fault of AHS I guess, but it is crazy that since I started using the HVAC warranty service provided by AHS I have been having so many minor issues with my HVAC unit! This is crazy...either the staff with the HVAC companies are setting me up to spend more money or they just don't have a clue as to what they are doing....in all my years, I have not had so many issues with my HVAC unit. And that said, I am disappointed with the HVAC service; all other service requests I guess were okay.

Every time I’ve had to call HOME shield warranty. My issues were solved. Immediately. The staff and the service people are great! Everything was taken care of above and beyond. I highly recommend this warranty for every homeowner.

The service I received was so professional and very reasonable. AHS is great at matching contractors to my needs. The contractors for this recent job were CNG. They repaired a leak under my slab and did an amazing job! They did the job in 2 days and cleaned up after themselves. They did the least amount of damage possible so that when they were done, they could restore my space like they found it. They were courteous, on time, and diligent about the work they did. I'd recommend to anyone for any plumbing needs.

I couldn't be happier. My fridge died, they came out quickly and determined it couldn't be repaired. Within 48 hours they had approved a payout since they didn't have a comparable replacement in inventory. The payout hit my account with 48 hours. Thank you! Previously I had a contract with Choice Home Warranty and it was a nightmare. They only payout wholesale cost with a Lowe's gift card and it took 30 days to receive the gift card. Horrible service.

Amazing to work with American Home Shield and the very professional delivery and installation gentlemen who assisted me with my new washer. The process was so very smooth, the delivery was flawless and they were not only professional but were very thoughtful with the process of ensuring everything was clean and safely done. Thank you again for everything and I fully support and encourage you to consider American Home Shield!

The best experience ever of getting exactly what you are paying for, 1st of all we are talking about being in the dead of wintertime with freezing cold temperatures outside, i play my online claim which with an hour AHS had contacted a supplier to repair my heating system, and they reached in within another hour to say they were coming the very next day and within 24 hours it was repaired,

I've had AHS for more than 20 years on 4 different homes. Over The years I've had 4 heat pumps replaced 2 dishwashers, 3 hot water heaters repair to two fridges and 2 washers. People think that home warranties aren't really needed, but when you're looking at replacing a six or seven thousand dollar heat pump.Sometimes this money you just don't have. This is an essential policy fir any home owner Highly recommend will always have one

I was very happy with the entire transaction. American Home Shield contacted the company to look at my central heating unit and they came out the next day and found out that it was my blower. He had to wait until the next day to get a part to replace with the newer blower, but arrived on time and had it repaired with no problem. The technician was friendly and professional and really did a good job.

very easy application to schedule repairs. Great tech's doing the service. Has been a great help to me this year. I had two plumbing issues both handled quickly. Just had issue with my free-standing range. Has to be replaced. I really like how the replacement options were presented. I have a new range hopefully coming 2/02/2025. No cost to me. So thankful for the warranty program this year.

I had an electrical problem. The process was quick and problem resolved in less than one hour. AHS processed the claim. Contractor called me the same day. We set appt. up for two days later. Problem in circuit was a easily solved and my Christmas lights were on again that evening. I was with another company previous to AHS. Took days to get anyone to return my call. AHS, BIG IMPROVEMENTS. I highly recommend AHS.

Customer service is outstanding :) We live rural, so trying to find a contractor to come to us is hard. With AHS we don't have to find our own contractor, we submit the claim, pay the deductible, and they take care of the rest :) The last Home Warranty we had, I had to find the contractor, pay the bill up front, and then wait to be reimbursed. I spent the better part of two days making phone calls, sending emails, waiting for contractors to get back to me, all while my sewer was backed up.

Sometimes they don't fix the problem while they are there and even though they know you will be calling back with the same issue they take your money and leave. Example: Microwave door when shut it runs fan but not heat even when the buttons are on "off." The repair main kept closing the door until it finally didn't run. then he opened and closed and it ran again in "off" position and he kept slamming it until it didn't run and said "ok you are good." But then I opened and closed door and it ran again and he said just keep slamming it a few times. that is not fixed to me and they charged me $100 to tell me something I already knew. You also have to be willing upfront to know that it can take up to five days to get a repair assessment and then more time to order parts etc. Knowing this ahead of time allows me to set the expectation that can be met not something that will frustrate me when not met.

We've had AHS for over 25 years and have never received anything other than absolutely stellar service, both from AHS and from its contract providers. I recommend it to everyone. Over this long period of time, AHS has repaired or replaced everything from the HVAC to the kitchen sink garbage disposal to the garage door opener. We rest easy knowing that we're not going to be hit with a huge bill to replace a major appliance. AHS is the best!

Adam came about our garage door opener not working. He checked it all out and found that it needed to be replaced. Adam was very efficient and has a great demeanor. I would highly recommend him. Ben came because our refrigerator was not working. He found that the compressor needed to be replaced. I appreciated his demeanor too. I would highly recommend him too!

I left AHS to try out another company. AHS has always treated me well. Didn't leave them because of bad service, just was trying out a new company. I came back to AHS because I haven't experienced the level of excellent service with any other company. Great company! I never have to do all the footwork like I did with this other company. Great customer service! AHS took good care of me when I came back to them. Of you want a good home warranty company, I highly recommend American Home Shield !!

Great communication, expediency and responsiveness regarding a service call and appliance replacement. Each service person was polite and knowledgeable throughout my experience. Although I have had a policy with AHS for almost 2 years, this was my first contact and request for a covered service. I have been very well taken care of, and have recommended AHS to several of my friends. Highly recommended!

It is nice to have a home warranty program to manage those unanticipated repair bills. That said AHS is really just a broker of hundreds if not thousands of local repair specialists and what typically happens is AHS reaches out to their network of repair specialists who you then have to wait for their respective appointment scheduling process just to get a troubleshooting appointment scheduled. That can be 2 to weeks out. Then once the technician arrives and completes the troubleshooting then he/she/they have to submit a report to AHS when then determines whether or not the problem is covered if yes then AHS must approve of any parts required. So all told it can take several weeks to get a covered repair completed. If you have a larger appliance like a hot water heater, oven, stove or other code regulated appliance ( i.e. , one that requires a government issued permit and inspection) you could be facing some big out of pocket expenses for the permitting and inspection and any upgrades required to meet new/update code requirements if you don’t have the top of the line warranty plan (Platinum Shield). The other thing to be aware of is there appears to be a shortage of qualified certain types of appliance repair techs across the country and OEMs give priority response to customers who purchased extended warranties vs AHS customers.

Overall AHS had been a great help to us in our time of need. There are some things that could probably be improved. For example we called regarding our A/C being out. The company AHS use to care for their service calls was closed. (It was after hours) It’s the middle of the summer here in Texas. We would have had to wait until the next day to even be scheduled. We ended up using a company that would come out that evening but had to paid full price. :-(

I am happy with my home shield policy, but I was very unhappy with the last service from A1 Plumbing. The workers did not seem to understand my problem. The spent about 5 minutes turning the disposal on and off but did not address the fact I felt there was a clog in the pipe because the water drained slow. They then said there was no problem and left. The problem has not presented itself again, but I felt they dismissed it too quickly.

We have had AHS for more than 30 years, for 5 different homes and I have yet to have a situation that they did not resolve by repair or replacement. We have had repairs and replacements for plumbing , electric, air conditioners, furnaces, stove, garage door opener, pool pump, sump pump, water heater, garbage disposal, and microwave oven. We have had an outstanding relationship with AHS since 1994 and I plan to continue that relationship until I an no longer a home owner.

My recent service with AHS was a great experience. I was able to schedule my service online in minutes. The service provider they sent was from GE (General Electric) and was topnotch! He repaired my refrigerator ice machine and even made another repair we weren't even aware was needed. I've been with AHS for 5 years, and my only complaint is they have steadily been raising my rates every year. My rate has almost doubled since the first year, but I've also had a lot of items repaired, so overall, it has been worth the money so far.

So far American home shield has performed well on all the small issues over the years. Bigger issues seem to take a long time to get settled , I understand that dealing with contractors and getting estimates is a time consuming ordeal . American home has done well with removing my pool issue , I am waiting for the reimbursement to be sent to me…..also I under This can take some time. My main concern is my second home , I contacted sales to get the same warranty for that property but , after paying the premium for six months I finally requested a copy of the contract and it was not the same contract , I was informed that I could not change contracts till this one has expired . It truly was my own fault for not verifying what contract I was paying for. I have no appliance issues at that property but was surprised that appliances were not covered. Perhaps AHS should look into changing their policy of no upgrades during the contact period. AHS has been very responsive and I have trust in the service they provide. Thanks …….

My wife and I love the service how everybody was so helpful. The technicians for servicing our appliances were always on time and very professional. When we called your company, they were all very helpful in helping us solve our problems, great job. Making arrangements for new appliance was done very well and we are completely satisfied . Thank you soon much

We got a lifesaver in AHS and are happy with their customer facing team representative's and the online app to request service. The service providers are very professional and are able to fix most of the issues reported. If there are any parts, further authorizations needed it adds to the time it takes to address but the job is completed to satisfaction. Kudos to American Home Shield. They are a must have for a property or home owner!!

So I have been using AHS for about two years and have had great success with their venders. The venders contact me via text with updates as well as AHS to confirm appointments. Sometimes the wait time from inspection to repair takes longer than I like but the text with updates allows me to remain calm. I have recommended them to others and I feel their fee structure gives me options.

I like being protected. I don't like some of the technicians that get sent out. On my hot water heater, the technician did not listen to me. So I ended up paying out of pocket for a new one. I submitted a claim to AHS but never heard anything back. That was disappointing. I had documentation and the water heater was over 15 years old. It wore out but the technician said it was caused by lighting or something and burned the circuit. Not true.

I've had AHS coverage for over 20 years and they've never let me down. I like the majority of the companies that they select for my repair services and on the very few occasions that there's been a problem with a particular repair company, AHS has fixed that situation too. Over the past 20 years, my AHS coverage has been flawless, including my most recent problem with a garbage disposal. I've recommended AHS to mulitple friends.

AHS is great and I wouldn't be without it. I'd like to see them be a little faster is all -- that would get them five stars from me. When my AC broke a couple months ago I was dealing with 100+ degree temps for almost three days before a service technician contacted me. Of course, HVAC companies were really busy then, so maybe it wasn't their fault entirely. But I had a similar wait time for a dishwasher repair a few years back. I can do dishes by hand for three days. I was less able to handle the heat. Buying a couple of small window AC units helped, but that cost more than the eventual repair would have, so this time I'd have come out ahead by just calling someone and paying out of pocket.

I have been with AHS since 2006. I currently have two homes covered under policy, and they have been paramount to maintain my properties in top shape. The services have gotten much better with the increase in contractor competence. Usually I get an immediate response with most professional visits on the same day. I have no complaints with their customer services and their professional contractors have been exactly that, professional.

We have been with AHS a long time. We are very pleased. We appreciate the Customer Service Representatives’. At times, we are greeted by a Representative which there is a language barrier and we work together until we figure it out. The contractors we are scheduled with are wonderful. We recommend AHS to all our family and friends and have sent and will continue to refer potential customers to AMH.

I used AHS' website to create a service request. The transition was quick and smooth - The assigned service provider (United Garage Doors Inc.) was also promptly responding and contacting me for resolution, and didn't mind putting extra effort to take care of my trouble as early as possible. I am much grateful and completely satisfied with the overall services from AHS and its affiliated service provider. Thank you so much!!

Great service - over the phone and the contracted techs that were sent out to address my washer issue. Tech made a recommendation to replace it after it was beyond repair, and American home shield approved it within mins. I’ve already recommended AHS to friends ! The washer arrives days ahead of schedule and was set up in less than 30 mins! 10/10 I highly recommend !