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American Home Shield [AHS] unethical behaviour

I requested AHS to service a broken Fujitsu A/C system sometime in September. They sent the name of a company that was supposed to contact me regarding this. We never received any call from them and when we attempted to contact the business they did not respond to emails or phone calls. I contacted AHS again and asked for a new company and to never use this company for us again. After telling them this they set up an appointment with the same company again, and again we did not receive any phone calls. I told AHS not to use them and find us another company in which they replied that they couldn't find anyone else and for us to locate a AC technician and send the invoice in to the reimbursement department. We had the work completed in November and the whole unit had to be replaced and when I sent in the reimbursement paperwork to AHS I received an email from them stating they would not reimburse me because I failed to contact them prior to having the work done. At no time during my conversation did they mention this or provide any documentation supporting it. They have a growing list of complaints against them and I suggest you save your money and just pay out of pocket instead of paying for their services and paying out of your own pocket like I did.

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I requested AHS to service a broken Fujitsu A/C system sometime in September. They sent the name of a company that was supposed to contact me regarding this. We never received any call from them and when we attempted to contact the business they did not respond to emails or phone calls. I contacted AHS again and asked for a new company and to never use this company for us again. After telling them this they set up an appointment with the same company again, and again we did not receive any phone calls. I told AHS not to use them and find us another company in which they replied that they couldn't find anyone else and for us to locate a AC technician and send the invoice in to the reimbursement department. We had the work completed in November and the whole unit had to be replaced and when I sent in the reimbursement paperwork to AHS I received an email from them stating they would not reimburse me because I failed to contact them prior to having the work done. At no time during my conversation did they mention this or provide any documentation supporting it. This is a horrible company with a growing list of complaints and you would be better off paying out of your own pocket than paying for their services and then paying out of your own pocket like I did.

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American Home Shield [AHS] repair not completed/complete runaround

Our case was assigned to a technician from Air Pro Master {Jose}. He came out on 12/7/2015 to repair a gasket leaking in the master bathroom tub. He reviewed the leak which was leaking into the downstairs condo. He told us he did not have the part so he would order it and return. To this date 1/4/2016 we have not heard from him. We have tried to get resolution with AHS as well as Air Pro Master both to no avail. We are being threatened by the HOA to get this resolved or they will levy a fine. We have already been issued a bill for investigation of the leak for 340.00 and a proposal to repair for 1500.00 which we will have to pay to avoid any further damage. We offered to AHS to have the repair made by the HOA contractor but they declined saying they would have to get Air Pro Master to rescind the contract. Air Pro Master declined stating they are waiting on a part ordered to come in. We need resolution.

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American Home Shield [AHS] customer service, poor choice of contractors

April 2015 we were without hot water due to a problem with our water heater. AHS wanted to only take the advice of their " preferred" contractor who could not see us until a week later, even after we demanded for a second contractor who indeed came out within 24 hours. The second contractor gave their opinion of what was needed but AHS WANTED TO HEAR FROM THEIR " preferred" contractor, so we wait and low and behold, SAME OPINION. Then we have to wait to have the water heater (a special ) order from the "preferred contractor's" preferred supplier. The second contractor had one we could use. So we were without hot water for 3 weeks all because of AHS attitude of not being responsive to our needs. Now, we are facing the exact situation again. The water heater is faulty and now we are waiting again a week for the same preferred contractor

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American Home Shield [AHS] hvac

Not being an american home shield contractor we were contacted by them to effect an emergency change out of an evaporative cooler just outside our service area. We calculated the charges, they agreed to them and delivered the equipment to us. Repairs were completed, and we waited for payment. And waited. And waited, and waited, until we contacted them again. They told us that they paid it. Uh hell no. Oh, they sent a joint check to the home owner. And refused to pay us. The homeowner has been paying us minimally, never do business with these low life # pos's its not my fault nor my problem that they mis-paid on this bill. They neither honor nor pay on their agreements.

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American Home Shield [AHS] terrible service and mismanagement of repair orders

I waited long enough to have enough facts to be able to conclude the terrible service I have received by American Home Shield. This one star represents how they failed on two occasions to proper delivery their services and overall carelessness of the staff taking information or providing status. 1. My water heater broke down producing hot water. It had to be replaced when AHS Plumber came to inspect it. I learned AHS only covered $1, 500 as the hot water was a dual system to also provide heating. Therefore it fell under Air/Heat of contract with max $1, 500 coverage. So, I authorize AHS immediately to proceed, and provided payment method to the plumber for the remaining charges of $1, 882. At the time while I was out of the country I called 2 days later to make sure they had placed the order for a new WH for my tenant, only to learn that they had not proceeded with the order. I called 5 more times to only provide the same authorization (customer service and status check, plus the plumber) as each time AHS stated they didn't have records of my authorization. The 2-3 day delivery of the Water Heater ended up 14 days later. At some point, AHS had dropped the ball and had not placed the order; one of the representatives had also admitted it. Only after my 8th call, they told me they had just placed the order. This is in the East Coast, late October, and my tenants didn't have their water heater for 15 days. They requested for credit for their rent due to this delay. I was very frustrated to hear from AHS this statement several times: that per the contract a delay in parts is not our responsibility. However, this was clearly not a part delay; it was negligence to record my authorization, delay in placing the order, coordinate and follow up. My out of pocket loss was much higher than what AHS has paid. This was simply due to their company negligence and mismanagement. By then I had spent $50 on overseas calls and providing $200 rent reduction and much time lost after over 12 days delay. The 2nd repair, according to my tenant, the washer had a gas smell and started making noise when turned on. We placed the order through AHS. First technician from PRO APPLIANCE SERVICES came, didn't see anything wrong, and turned on the machine and left. However, didn't test to see if it is properly functioning all the way. After he left, the tenant tried to use it, but it wouldn't drain. We had the technician come back for a recall. His second time, he wasn’t sure and left by saying he will consult Maytag. A week passed without any notification, we followed up with AHS learning that his diagnosis was that this is a plumbing issue not appliance. This time a plumber came, but he also said there is no issue with plumbing, it is appliance problem. Keep in mind that each time there was a wait to schedule a time for each visit and many calls to follow up. I had called AHS, the Appliance Technician and the plumber to find out why it is so hard to fix this maytag washer. I told AHS, their responsibility is to send a technician who knows how to fix Maytag brand. This time, they sent another technician (from ATECHDMV) who diagnosed that the pump needs replacement. Then again, we had to wait for parts. Now we are into the 4th week. The part arrives on Nov 27th. However, on Dec. 1st. When I called AHS and the appliance Tech. neither told me that the part had arrived. In fact, AHS stated that the part is schedule to arrive Dec 2nd (the following day) and the Technician had not returned my call. On Dec. 3rd when we didn't hear back about the part arrival, my tenant followed up and asked if he can schedule a time frame for installation as a place holder in case the part would arrive later that week. That day, after several calls and investigation, my tenant learned that the part was indeed delivered on Nov 27th. However, no one let us know. The Technician was as un-organized as AHS. So, at that time, they refused to schedule it earlier knowing that they had the part and failed to call for scheduling the repair. Therefore the installation is still set for next week, delaying this repair for 5 weeks. I called AHS, they have no justification. Each representative has his or her option, and mostly not taking responsibility for their actions. I am again to provide credit towards my tenant’s rent due to not having a washer for 5 weeks. This is a good washer. The same washer is in all the other owners of the building. The fact is that AHS failed to have the right technician to come out from the beginning, plus not following through. I am still hoping that the technician will be able to fix it with the identified part. In conclusion, I am very dissatisfied with AHS services. It has been a lot of headaches and wasted time, plus I have paid tenant to compensate for AHS delays, negligence and mishandling of my repair orders.

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American Home Shield [AHS] home warranty

I called AHS for info on their home warranty plans. The rep I spoke with assured me that if I signed up I would have until Nov 28, 2015 to cancel if I decided that it was not for me. Against my better judgement I signed up. I called to cancel the contract which had not even started on Nov. 25, 2015. I was told that it had expired on Nov 14, 2015. Again I was assured that nothing would be taken from my account. On Nov 29, 2015 they took $69. 42 from account. I called on that date and was told that it would be returned to my account. I called Dec 5, 2015 and got some recording that said before I can get service I needed to pay the balance of $69.42 ( I went through service because I thought I would be able to get a live person). This is Dec. 5, 2015 and it still has not been returned. I have found out that someone at AHS was very irresponsible in handling my situation. They cancelled the contract but failed to cancel the ACH draft. Now I have to wait for possibly 2 more weeks before I get reimbursed because the request was sent in on Dec 2 (a week later). Bad business dealings. So it doesn't matter one iota to them that my account was messed up due to their irresponsible customer service representative. I will never do business with that company again.

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American Home Shield [AHS] they are a scam

This is a scam company. I don't know how they stay in business. I have had the "insurance" for 16 months. After almost a year, I filed a claim for an electrical problem. No one ever came. Then the hot water heater burned out. I filed a claim. No one came to repair it. I called, but no one answered 2 different times, so I left messages. After 4 days of no hot water, I had no choice but to hire a plumber. I wrote to AHS to get reimbursed. They refused, saying that they will not cover costs if I hire the plumber directly. Of course, they never hired the plumber, so I had to. Now, to my disbelief, they finally have an electrician coming, and this is after 4 months since I filed the claim. This company is a scam. Stay away from them.

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American Home Shield [AHS] customer service

I had to talk to several reps, many difficult to understand and wrote down incorrect info. Just trying to fix a 4 yr old maytag frig, was told by ahs staff time frame of 7-14 days! hello thousands in food and frozen meat, will not keep! the only help was the sears service tech, who could hear me talking to ahs, the sears tech, edward called his boss found part and said they can come out day after thanksgiving, he is a wonderful technician, i believe based out of winter park florida, thanks edward!

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Nov 25, 2015 8:31 pm EST

sears home sevice help solved my problems with my broken frig, thanks to Edward the service tech. who came to try to fix my frig. AHS has the worst customer service, no one took down correct info or relayed correct info to sears, the last AHS rep was so rude will never recommend them.

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American Home Shield [AHS] home repair warranty

I have a warranty with AHS for home repairs. Thursday, November 12, 2015, my hot water heater leaked all over my bedroom and hall. I contacted AHS and was told a plumber would be out Friday, November 13. He was a no show. When I called AHS (still Friday) I was told that no one else could be sent, that someone would be out on Monday, November 16. On Monday, the plumber came out and said that the hot water heater needed to be replaced, and that he would be out in the morning to take care of it. That night (still Monday) the plumber called and said that he couldn't use his supplier, that AHS had ordered it from Home Depot and that it would take a week. I called AHS (still Monday) and was told that they would ok with the plumber for him to use his own supplier. It is now Tuesday, November 17. The plumber called to tell me that AHS still would not let him use his supplier. AHS states that a hot water heater should be delivered by Friday, and that if they try to get one from somewhere else that I have to pay a restocking fee. After 45 minutes on hold, I finally spoke to someone who is supposed to be a supervisor (Melissa). She told me that she would investigate and call me back in 30minutes. That was three hours ago. These people are thieves.

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American Home Shield [AHS] garage door repair/opener plus an outlet in garage.

My name is Sheila Harrell and my contract # is [protected]. Today is Nov 09, 2015 and I have had 3 visits for a repair and have the same problem... Here's the facts: 1 ) garage door acts if its coming off rails 2) the noise is horrendous and is so loud, that my neighbor came out to see what the noise was. 3) The garage door repairman says I need an electrician to install a dedicated outlet in order complete the repair 4) On Friday, Nov 07, 2015 the electrician told me to contact AHS again to settle this. 5) I am going to sue if that door falls onto my only car or cause harm to me or my family or friends. 6) This is a dangerous situation and I WILL SUE ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN THIS REPAIR

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American Home Shield [AHS] warranty services

Here is a story I wanted to share with everyone about how some companies are deceptive regarding their services that they provide to the public. I have bought membership from American Home Shield (AHS) earlier this year. On Wednesday September 30th our water heater leaked and flooded half my home. We drained and disconnected the water heater, and as a result, had no hot water. The next day I called AHS to have someone come out and fix the problem. They sent their work order to a plumbing company, Quality Plumbing Solution, to complete the work. Mr. Chris of Quality Plumbing Solution reached out to me to set up an appointment. We scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th between 10:00am to 3:00pm. I took the day off from work and waited for the technician, but nobody showed. I called Chris at Quality Plumbing Solution and inquired, to which he replied, “Sorry, the technician had an emergency and couldn’t show up.” I asked why I was not informed, to which he replied with an apology. Chris set up an appointment for the next day, Thursday, October 8th between 1:00pm to 3:00pm and assured me the technician will be there. I had to take another half day off from work to accommodate, but come Thursday, nobody showed. Again. I called Chris back at Quality Plumbing Solution and inquired about the technician, to which he replied, “We can’t reach him and he hasn’t responded to any of his appointments for the day.” He then told me they couldn’t do anything for me anymore and to find another plumbing company. At this point (Thursday evening), I was unsure how to proceed and called AHS for assistance. I explained what happened and received an apology, but was told they had to confirm with Quality Plumbing Solutions why the service was not performed before they could send another vendor to complete the work. AHS stated they would call me back to confirm. Since I did not receive a call by the next evening, Friday October 9th, I called AHS for a status update. At that time, ASH set up an appointment for today, 8:00am, October 10th. In fact, they made sure to schedule the appointment for first thing in the morning due to its urgent nature. I was also provided with the telephone number of the new vendor, AZ Remodeling & Plumbing, Inc. By 9:00am, no technician had arrived, so I called AZ Plumbing to inquire. I spoke with a gentleman by the name of Paul. Paul told me he has the work order, but received a cancellation from AHS. You can imagine by now, I was annoyed. I called AHS and asked to speak with a supervisor to sort out these issues. After being placed on hold for 45 minutes (really, AHS?), a supervisor by the name of Brittany came on the line. I explained all the events that had transpired in the last 10 days and asked for an explanation, to which she replied, “We have to confirm with the first company (Quality Plumbing Solutions) before we can provide another vendor.” I clarified that the confirmation must have taken place if the appointment with the new vendor, AZ Plumbing, was given to me when I called on Friday (why else schedule the new appointment, AHS?). Disregarding my statement, she simply restated herself. I questioned the integrity and business ethics of AHS for handling this situation as poorly as they have. I have been a real estate professional for a number of years, and as part of our incentives, we have always recommended top services, such as home warranty, moving and storage, etc. to our clients. Personally, I have always recommended AHS to all of my clients for their home warranty needs. I have also taken the AHS services for my own home. At this juncture, I am sorry to say, that I will no longer recommend AHS services to my clients. In fact, I will highly discourage anybody – clients, friends, relatives – from subscribing to AHS for home warranty services. Shame on you, AHS.

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American Home Shield [AHS] home warranty

I called regarding my dishwasher and to have someone come out to fix it. American Home shield (headquarters in Tennessee) then charged me $75 claiming they sent someone out to fix my dishwater even though no one did come. When I asked them to provide proof, ie, signed service order or something or look into it with the company they contracted with they say they couldn't provide proof, just another verbal confirmation from the contracted company that they sent someone out to fish my dishwasher which still has not been fixed and no one came!. I asked to put me in contact with the contracted company and they said it's against their policy. I've been dealing with this for the past 2 months. Every time I call I'm on hold for at least 45 minutes and again was told they can't provide me with any documentation. I am so fed up with this. I've been paying my monthly fees to a company that is not doing anything. I think I'm doing to be filing complaints with anyone who is willing to look into this company to if their business is legit. I will definitely be contacting the news channel to look into this company. I urge anyone who has problems with this company to do the same.

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American Home Shield [AHS] air condition

I rent my home to a military family... In July which is one of the hottest times of the year here in Columbia, SC. My tenants called me stating the air condition unit was out. I called American Home Shield (AHS). They said it would take a few days to come out. That wouldn't work it's over 100 degrees and I have a infant and a lady that is pregnant in the home. The said that's all they could do. So I called Spring Valley and they came out the same day and replaced the motor for $488 plus service call. A few days later the tenants called and told me the AC was making noise... I stated I'll call the AHS company and see what they can do. This time they sent out a technician who replaced the fan blade and left. Everything was working when he left. That next thing I know I get a call again saying the AC was making noise and the top of the AC unit has a hole in it. I called the AHS again, and they send the technician back out, same person. He took the motor and the blade out and said he will have to order the parts and that it would take a month before he can fix it. This was unacceptable and I again called AHS. They said they would talk to the technician, it was a week before any from there contacted us. The came me the number to the technician's office. I called there and they knew nothing as far as information, they said they will have the technician call me. I called AHS again and told them I have to get AC in that house, so I called another company to go out. The new Technician said the motor was gone and the top was missing. That was when I realized that the AHS technician had taking the motor, fan blade and top with him. I was never told he was doing that. I had to pay the new technician $512 for a motor blade and top. Now I have contacted AHS again, explained to them what has taken place. I was told to send in the documents for review and they would give me a refund. During this entire time with each and every call, their customer service department was very rude and nasty. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, they would say they didn't have a supervisor, or the supervisor wasn't at work that day. Always another excuse after another. Finally a very nice lady told us that the technician hadn't reported to them as per the policy. He was suppose to have 24 hrs. to inform them and up to that day he hadn't reported. She told me to fax in the documents and she would take care of the reimbursement. Today is Oct 5th, 2015. Just got off the phone with another poor customer service individual and she stated she wasn't going to pay for the motor or the top, only the fan. When asked why not, she stated because she said so. She stated she will call the technician and have him bring the motor fan and top back. Lets see, he took it in July, this is Oct. Why is it taking this long for them to get my motor back when I told him to bring it back in July, and in Aug. Now they're not going to pay me for getting something fix that I pay them to fix. This place is a rip off and so it the technician they sent out. Stay away for this people. STAY AWAY FROM AMERICAN HOME SHIELD!

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American Home Shield [AHS] air conditioner/ services under warranty were never resolved

The date I started having problems with American Home Shield was March 17, 2015. I requested them to check my air conditioner because it was blowing air in one room only. They sent out provider in my area (Platinum Repair Inc.) He checked the air conditioner and listed the problems on the work order, he stated he would turn it into American Home Shield and I would hear from them in 24 hrs. I didn't. I called AMS a few days later to find out the status of the report and was told the problem was not covered in the contract. I checked my contract and found the problem was covered and called them back. (The problem was with the duct in the air conditioner and it is located in the wall.) I was then told by a representative that in order to fix the problem they would have to break the wall to get to the duct. I informed her that that process is in my contract and was covered. She responded it wasn't and they would not fix it. I asked to speak to a supervisor and she told me she would have to have the supervisor call me back. Upset I gave her the number. A supervisor did call back, checked the contract and told me the problem was covered. He said he would take care of the problem and someone would come out to repair the air conditioner. Another company came out West Coast Chief Repair this was around the end of April. I was told the same thing, the problem was the duct, but he said he would need a camera to find out exactly where the problem was. He does the work order and same thing "I would hear from AHS within 24 hrs. again nothing from them I call them a week later and they tell me again I'm not covered. I go through the same thing again, they send me letters saying the request is denied and they closed the case. I call them the representative tells me they closed it. I talked to another supervisor and we go through the same thing. it is covered we'll send somebody out and you won't have to pay another co-payment. Well they sent another company out. Relaxed Heating and Air inc.. When this man comes out checks the air conditioner and tells me exactly what needs to be done and where he would have to break the wall to fix it. He turns in his report to AHS and tells me when his company hears from them I would be notified. Of course I don't hear from AHS until I call them. They tell me that company doesn't have the camera to find the problem but as I said this man new exactly what needed to be done. So now they want to send somebody else out to look at it. A this point I am thoroughly frustrated because everyone they sent out didn't have the camera that was supposedly needed to find the problem. Oh now we are in June when relaxed came out. and all this time I'm still paying the premium for this insurance. Well I talked to another representative that was very apologetic and she stated the representative I talked to before was going to return my premium for a month because of the problems I was having. That never happen. Finally they found a company that had the camera they needed to go in and find where the problem. This man takes his camera, goes in the heater/air part takes pictures and tells me the problem is the unit needed to be cleaned and that's why the air conditioner is not working. Now mind you yes the pictures I saw had a lot of dust and dirt and it does need to be cleaned but that had nothing to do with the fact that the air was going inside the wall and not coming out and that is because the duct needed to be fixed. So when he sent his report to AHS they ran with it. They said the problem was a maintenance problem and that was not covered in the contract. I guess you know I was livid and I realized all they were looking for was a reason not to fix my air conditioner and I found out the same way about that as everything else. The man comes out, sends his report to AHS, they don't call me, I call them, they look it up and tell me. then they send me a denial letter, but this time I was so frustrated that I told them to cancel my insurance. That was another problem because I told them to cancel earlier and I was told I had to complete a form that another representative completed over the phone and that took about 2 weeks before they called me to verify it and in the mean time they send another air conditioner person out with no camera to tell me he could do nothing because he didn't have a camera. Well when they processed the cancellation the second time, I was fed up and just let it happen. I ended up finding a person that works for an air conditioner company that (without a camera) found the problem which was (as said in the beginning) the duct was not connected and the air was going inside the wall. He opened the wall exactly where the duct was fixed it and took pictures of what he did. Now I'm paying somebody to fix it when I took out this insurance to do exactly what I ended up having to pay someone else to do. I have attached pictures of the person fixing the air conditioner, notes from the conversations I had with the people at AHS and work orders from two of the companies that came out. Thank you Sharon Kelley 775 W. Palm St. Compton, Ca 90220

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American Home Shield [AHS] refrigerator

To: American Home Shield Complaint Department
My name is Robbin Thomas, account# [protected]. I called AHS August 15, 2015 to report my refrigerator was not working. A request was sent to LAHA Repair, they were due to come out on
August 19, 2015, the technician (Andy) called to say he was having issues with his truck, so I called
AHS back to find out if they had another company. I was given DK Appliance Repair, Technician Kris
came out on August 21, 2015. Kris stayed 10 minutes, he said it was a circuit & he replaced the circuit,
Kris said the refrigerator would be working within 24 hours.
After 24 hours the refrigerator still was not working, at this point my troubles began. I called
DK Appliance on August 24, 2015, no one was there I left voice message, Dawn called me back the next day, she said we needed a compressor & Dawn said she called AHS to order the compressor, AHS gave me an ETA of August 31, 2015, I began calling Dawn on September 1, 2015 trying to setup an appointment, after calling DK Appliance twice a day & AHS. I found out DK Appliance cancelled the ordered. They were lying to me the whole time & AHS never said the part was cancelled by DK Appliance. No one from AHS ever told me anything until I called on September 3, 2015 this when Swanesse told me what was going on.
I the think it's sad no one at AHS never told me DK Appliance did not have the part, It's also, sad
DK Appliance was able to continue lying to me they should be removed as a contractor for AHS.
Not to mention, DK Appliance conned me out of $75.00 once Kris got the money he was gone never to return. My understanding it's not AHS responsibility to resolve my complaint with DK Appliance, it's the local management, which is code for I'm out $75.00 for no service.
I am now back to where I began with LAHA Repair, I have an additional account # [protected] with AHS, since August 15, 2015 I have spent over $100.00 on two bags of ice daily & having to eat take out, plus I purchased a dorm size refrigerator for $82.00 as well. I would thank since there are other warranty companies, AHS would provide better service (What a joke). As of September 9, 2015 we are out a refrigerator, AHS now says it will be another 5-7 business days before the compressor comes in. Then we will need to wait for LAHA Appliance to call to give us an appointment. I feel since we have been without a refrigerator since August 15, 2015, I feel AHS should expedite to compressor. I WHAT MY REFRIGERATOR FIXED.

Sincerely!
Robbin Thomas
902, Golden Crest Dr.
Durham, NC 27704
Tel: [protected]

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American Home Shield [AHS] water chiller

my kitchen water chiller which is part of my reverse osmosis system is not working properly. the compressor runs 24/7 really loudly and the water is lukewarm. used to run quietly and serve freezing cold water. so i wait 20 minutes every time i call, finally they send a guy down who has never seen anything like this and has no idea what to do about it, goes back to his office to ask his boss, never gets back to me. i spend another 30 minutes following up, they tell me it's not covered since its not completely dead. then i get a bill for $100 for the pleasure not getting it fixed. if you live in an old wreck or buy an old house get american home shield and have them replace all your appliances and toilets one by one. if you have a meticulously updated and maintained home, as i do, don't waste your time or money. better off with service people you know and trust.

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American Home Shield [AHS] bad faith

We carried AHS for 3 years, each time a call was made for AC repair, a different company would come out and either add Freon or take Freon. No-one ever fixed the AC. Recently, we were on the road and a tenant called to say there was a leak in the crawl space. We did not have internet coverage to look up the phone number for AHS. We told the tenant to call a plumber to get the leak fixed; later I called AHS to see if they would cover part of the bill. They said to submit a request which we did which led no-where except to more frustration. After many attempts to get some response, we got a denial letter for reimbursement of a water heater! We did not have a water heater replaced. Obviously, they didn't even read the information we sent. To top it all off, they will not let you talk to the claims department, "they don't take calls." Off to small claims court we go!

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American Home Shield [AHS] not reliable/really sticks it to you

Do not use american home shield. They really stick it to you. The companies that come out to fix "things", don't really fix them and you still have to pay for it.
No matter what you have fixed.
I had it happen several times and one time I fixed the toilet and someone came out and they charged me for it.
It is a rip off.
I have asked for a manager and they put me on hold for 25 min now. So I know they are doing this on purpose.
Don't use them.

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mdbrand
Laurel, US
Aug 18, 2012 11:34 am EDT
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I was thinking about switching from my current home warranty company (i.e., AHS) to Choice Home Warranty because of AHS's high rates (for both the annual premium & service calls) and mediocre service, but after reading all of the poor reviews of CHS on this website, I think that I'll keep looking for another option. Does anyone have any recommendations for a better company?

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Deirdra Daniels
Indian Head, US
Jun 10, 2011 3:59 am EDT

Paid AHS for services. Sent out company that is charging me for services that has already been paid to AHS. AHS is a fraud they are doing bad and fraudulant business. They companies that they are contracting out is doing bad business as well. They did not charge my sister, cousin nor friend for the same exact services that they are charging me for.

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DeanaP
Valencia, US
May 18, 2011 9:31 pm EDT

I have been with American Home Shield for 3 years and two houses, had numerous calls in for repairs and not one thing has been covered. I have now spent many of thousands of dollars on insurance and co-pays and they always found a reason for something not to be covered. I give up, cancelling my coverage and going back to Fidelity. AHS is a scam !

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Arnon
Beverly Hills, US
Nov 04, 2010 4:41 am EDT
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After 5 weeks of warranty repairs, American Home Shield's appliance repair vendor Magic Appliance, Inc. of Sherman Oaks, California still did not repair our washer machine. We ended up buying a new machine at a cost of over $ 880.00. American Home Shield then offered us $ 55.00 as a pay-off for the washer. I would never recommend AHS to anyone.

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Alan Davis
Winston Salem, US
Jun 16, 2010 3:20 pm EDT

I could "comment" on every complaint listed on the Board and agree with them all. I have asked AHS if the company is simply a scam. It took me too long, after doing battle with them re AC unit, to realize I was never going to get it resolved...after having been a client for years...
If you are smart enough to do your research before "joining" hopefully you will see all of these complaints and avoid the company.

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Grayson, US
Aug 18, 2011 8:23 pm EDT

I have had 4 different technicans to look at my dishwasher and it is still holding water. How many people does it take to try to repair something that can not be fixed. AHS is awful, their service is awful. I am canceling my contract ASAP!

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Redemptrer
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Jul 09, 2010 2:39 pm EDT

Every time I have someone come out they charge me a service fee with no intention or tools to fix the problem and when they find out the problem it is never covered. As well as being put on hold for hours just to ask a question. Bad Company and Bad News for me.

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Stanley
, US
Jul 11, 2009 10:33 am EDT

Would not honor the policy to repair or replace refrigerator. Falsely advertises what they will do and then squirms out of any commitment. Total sham!

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V Collins
Caryville, US
May 12, 2009 7:40 pm EDT

Had American Home Shield home warranty for 15 months, and when I needed repair of my a/c unit there was no provider in my area. Big rip-off if you live in a rural area. I am in process of filing complaints.

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Dominic
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May 11, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

Arrogant and untruthful in all aspects. Refused to honor policy to repair/replace refrigerator. Total sham!

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American Home Shield [AHS] Criminal Trespass

I requested a service call about a problem with our pool equipment. American Home Shield (AHS) contacted All-Clear Pool Service and emailed their contact info. That was on Thursday, I called All-Clear on Friday to see when to expect them; but I was told that my specific problem (Fault in Chlorination System) was not covered by AHS warranty. So I told All-Clear Pool Service to cancel the service call and he said no problem, thanks. (meanwhile, I called another local pool service and had the problem fixed on Saturday - NOT by AHS). Well, on Tuesday my pool failed to start at the usual 9:00 am filtering cycle! I discovered that someone had placed the pool control system in Service Mode, changed the manual control valves, and disabled our regular control settings. What happened? So I called All-Clear Pool Services and spoke to the owner, he final confessed that he and his son did go to our address, entered our property (without permission), found nothing needing repair, and then left (nobody was home he said)! My next call was to AHS where I explained and I was told " I'm sorry that happened. Don't worry about it. We will take care of the situation with the contractor so it doesn't happen again. Thanks for calling to let us know what happened." Well, the next month I received a bill from AHS for a Service Fee (All-Clear Pool Service). I called AHS again, was told I had to pay the service call because I FAILED TO CANCEL THE SERVICE CALL THROUGH AHS. I explained again that I did cancel the service call, but AHS would not remove or cancel the balance due($75). AHS even put my call on hold, called the All-Clear Pool Service to verify my claim as to what happened. AHS then told me that I had to pay because the service call was made to that address (even though I called the Friday before to cancel, and that NOBODY WAS HOME when the service call was made, and the servicing personnel entered onto our property - without any permission of the home owner. They left no intentional evidence of their visit - no invoice, no notice, only disabling and changing the pool system controls.). I told AHS that there would be no repeat of this kind of service and that if it happens again I am calling the police to charge them with criminal trespass (I still do not know what did occur while the service personnel where alone, on my property ). Beware of ANY Servicemaster Company.

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American Home Shield [AHS] claims denials

I’m writing to you seeking help. I have been an AHS customer for over two years. Back in [protected] my husband and I purchased a policy from AHS, shortly after our ceiling fan broke, we called AHS and were told that the ceiling fan was not covered so we bought a new ceiling fan. Then I found out that the fan “was” covered and when I called AHS they said that because we purchased the fan and installed it they could not refund us for the fan and installation.

Sometime in early 2014 our washer and dryer malfunctioned. I called AHS and they sent a technician who did not fix it. We called AHS to follow up and they said the repairs were not covered.

In mid-2014 a button from our stove stopped working, we called AHS who sent a technician who said that if we pressed the button real hard with our fingernail the button would work, well now there’s a hole where the button is from “pressing w/ our fingernail”. AHS said that the repair was not covered because “technically” it still worked.

Recently the lights in our kitchen kept flickering and our microwave completely stopped working. We called AHS and they sent someone to look at it. We received a denial letter from AHS saying that nothing was covered because it was caused by an “audio circuit overload”.

After paying over $1200.00 in premiums and service call fees we decided to cancel the contract. I called AHS to cancel and in an attempt to keep my business they said they were really sorry and promised to make things better by fixing the lights and replacing the microwave but first they would send another technician to look at the problem again. This was about three weeks ago. We never heard from AHS after that. Last week I called AHS to follow up and was told that nothing will be fixed. I asked to speak to a supervisor and my request was denied multiple times. Then I requested that my contract be cancelled and that they honor the promise of replacing our microwave and fixing the lights.

Today I received a voicemail stating my contract was cancelled but there was no mention of my microwave or lights. Had my contract been cancelled last month I wouldn’t have had to pay for this month’s premium and that money could have gone to a new microwave.

I’m saddened because I feel like I have been taken advantage of and robbed, and I am hoping that you can refund my premiums or replace my microwave and stove. I think that AHS has failed to honor the contract which I paid for and never had any intention of repairing any items in the contract. The repair for the lighting was quoted at $280.00 and a microwave costs about $100.00, it saddens me that AHS would not even honor a minor repair. I look forward to hearing from you.

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American Home Shield [AHS] In-depth Review

Overview:

American Home Shield (AHS) is a leading home warranty provider that has been serving customers for several decades. With a rich history and background in the industry, AHS has established itself as a trusted name in home protection. The company's mission is to provide peace of mind to homeowners by offering reliable and comprehensive coverage for their essential home systems and appliances.

Services Offered:

AHS offers a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of homeowners. Their plans cover major home systems such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, as well as essential appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines. Customers can choose from different coverage options and plans based on their specific requirements. Additionally, AHS provides additional services and add-ons, such as pool and spa coverage, to enhance the level of protection.

Pricing and Plans:

AHS offers a transparent and competitive pricing structure for their home warranty plans. The pricing is based on the chosen coverage options and the level of protection required. Customers can easily compare different plans and their features to find the one that best suits their needs and budget. It is important to note that AHS does not have any hidden fees or charges, ensuring that customers have a clear understanding of their expenses.

Coverage and Claims Process:

AHS provides extensive coverage for a wide range of home systems and appliances. However, it is essential to review the limitations and exclusions of coverage to have a complete understanding of what is included. In the event of a covered breakdown, AHS offers a straightforward and efficient claims process. Customers can easily file a claim online or through their dedicated customer support. A step-by-step guide is provided to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Customer Experience:

AHS has consistently received positive customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Customers appreciate the ease of contacting their customer support team, who are readily available to address any queries or concerns. AHS also prides itself on its quick response time for claims and service requests, ensuring that customers receive timely assistance when they need it the most.

Contractor Network:

AHS maintains a vast network of qualified and reliable contractors across different areas. These contractors are carefully selected to ensure high-quality service and workmanship. Customers can have peace of mind knowing that their repairs and replacements will be handled by experienced professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results.

Transparency and Communication:

AHS places great importance on transparency and communication with its customers. The terms and conditions of their plans are clearly outlined, providing customers with a comprehensive understanding of their coverage. Pricing and coverage details are transparent, allowing customers to make informed decisions. AHS also offers various communication channels and is responsive to customer inquiries, ensuring that their needs are met promptly.

Pros and Cons:

AHS has several strengths that make it a preferred choice for many homeowners. Their comprehensive coverage, competitive pricing, and reliable contractor network are some of the key advantages. However, there are areas for improvement, such as the need for more flexibility in plan customization. Additionally, some customers have reported occasional delays in claim processing.

Comparison with Competitors:

When compared to other home warranty providers in the industry, AHS stands out with its extensive coverage options and reliable service. The company's pricing, coverage, and customer satisfaction ratings are competitive, making it a strong contender in the market. However, it is important for customers to compare different providers based on their specific needs to make an informed decision.

Final Verdict:

Overall, American Home Shield (AHS) offers reliable and comprehensive home warranty services that provide peace of mind to homeowners. Their extensive coverage, transparent pricing, and responsive customer support make them a recommended choice. AHS is particularly beneficial for homeowners who value the convenience of having their essential home systems and appliances protected. With AHS, customers can rest assured that their homes are in good hands.

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