American home shield

[horns07]

Does anybody have it? If so how do you like it and what are the ups and downs of it. Me and my wife are looking into it.

Thanks
Justin

[Atfulldraw]

No.

Just say no.

[bowhunter45]

we have it, and have used it. you pick the appliances in your house that are covered. furnace, stove, air conditioner, etc..... they add monthly charge to CPS or public service bill. and if it goes out or breaks, they fix it. worth every penny

[horns07]

What problems have you had fulldraw.

[ecallarman]

never had any problems with them. Been worth every dollar as they have replaced/repaired many appliances, ac and fixed a wirig issue.

[Atfulldraw]

I know you can find bad things about any company on the web, but just search and decide for yourself.

I can't comment on the specifics of the issue I had with them....

however, several items of interest show up on a web search.

Real estate brokers and agents were paid to sell the plans - there is a class action regarding this issue....

Bad faith claim settlement.....

http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/bad-faith-insurance-lawsuit-american-home-shield/bad-faith-insurance-lawsuit-american-home-shield-17328.html#.UBCljkS_cy4

and just breeze through some BBB listings.

[Coach W]

I had AHS on my house for 5 years.... Worth every penny.

We are in a rent house now... so no need. But when we buy again we will have AHS cover it.

Easy, and Saves you TONS of money... especailly on an older home where something is breaking bi weekly.

[CWKATTNER]

I have had it twice, used it twice. American Home Shield is easy to deal with, but the low grade contractors they use can cause you grief. That being said, I did get two new HVAC units replaced at a time I could not otherwise afford.

[IowaHunter]

Reading the reviews - everyone trashes them.

Most people I've spoken with like it.

I have it but haven't needed it for the first year.

[Rotney]

Yep, 75.00 for a new outside unit. Gotta love it.

[Stins]

I hated dealing with them

[ATControlFreak]

Just got it last month. Dryer quit the other day and called them up. Took 2 days to schedule an appt, but they came out and fixed it. I asked the service tech what it would have cost me without the AHS plan and he told me that I had saved about $200. The repair guy was from Sears. I love having the piece of mind that most things are now covered.

[horns07]

Thanks to all so far sounds like a good deal. With any big company you are going to have a couple problems.

[Bowhunter9790]

No complaints

[ckuehl]

We have them have used them twice on stuff in the house. Worth it in my opinion. But I am not an expert and I know there are probably better deals out there. 42.00 bucks a month is what we pay.