Toll-free · 24 hours, 7 days · After recording, say "Representative" (you will be asked twice). Say "Representative" again. Then, when asked if you want to speak to a representative, say "Yes." · If something in your home is broken, say "service request." To get the status of a request, say "status update." To cancel a request, say "cancel." For payments and billing, say "billing." Or you can say "what's covered" or say, "repeat those choices." · Free tools available: Talk for me, Skip the wait, Schedule my call
24 hours, 7 days · Press 0 then 0 then 2 then 2 · Front Door Corporate Office - Place a new request, status of a request, service issues, billing or payment issues, press 1. Purchase, renew, or modify home mortgage coverage, press 2. Contractors, contact your contractor relations manager. For all other questions, press 3.
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GetHuman researchers routinely call this American Home Shield phone number to document the phone system.
Here is how our research team describes the way the American Home Shield phone system greets you: Place a new request, status of the request, service issues, billing or payment issues, press 1. Purchase, renew, or modify home mortgage coverage, press 2. Contractors, contact your contractor relations manager. For all other questions, press 3.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Say "Agent" at each prompt
Below are some clips we've found from American Home Shield's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
Heard when the phone system first answers
"Be sure with the shield, American Home Shield.
Thank you for calling American Home Shield.
To request service or check the status of an existing request, press one.
For real estate agents or customers buying or selling a home, press two."
Excerpt from a call with American Home Shield
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 7:11 PM
They may need the phone number on your account
"You can also say, I don't have No problem.
We can still look up your contract beginning with the area code."
Excerpt from a call with American Home Shield
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:18 PM
They may ask you to say or enter information
"Be sure with the shield.
American Home Shield.
Thank you for calling American Home Shield.
To request service or check the status of an existing request, press one.
For real estate agents or customers buying or selling a home,
If something in your home is broken, say service request.
If you want to know the status of an existing request, say status update.
Or if you want to cancel a request, say cancel.
For payments and billing, say billing.
Otherwise, you can say what's covered or repeat those choices."
Excerpt from a call with American Home Shield
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:30 PM
The first phone menu
"American Home Shield Don't worry.
The warranty. Thank you for calling American Home Shield.
To request service or check the status of an existing request, press one.
For real estate agents or customers buying or selling a home, press two."
Excerpt from a call with American Home Shield
Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:27 PM
After you press 3
"To renew or add options to an existing existing home warranty, press one.
If you are buying or selling a home or for real estate agents, press two."
Excerpt from a call with American Home Shield
Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:30 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
American Home Shield operates the call center for this 888-429-8247 phone number 24 hours, 7 days.The short answer is that you should call on a Friday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 538 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the American Home Shield call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this American Home Shield phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like American Home Shield staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call American Home Shield is Saturday.The most busy day to call is Monday, which averages 272% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 538 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Monday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Friday.
Calling American Home Shield's customer service line was helpful, but was a little pushy and over the top as it tried to get me to sign up with American Home Shield. When I dialed, I was first taken to the automated system, where I was asked to provide things information about where my home was dialed and what things I wanted to protect.
I said that I would be a new customer and needed to get information about setting up an account, and the system immediately started the process of connecting me with someone who could help. I was put through after about a single minute and was asked for my information, such as the zip code I was in. Once I had provided all of that, I was quickly connected with a representative, who asked me to confirm my full address so that he could give me the most accurate quote.
I gave my address, and the representative welcomed me to the call and asked what the purpose was for my interest in a policy with American Home Shield. I said I wanted to get all of my appliances well protected in case they broke down, and the representative asked how old my appliances were so that he could give me a full idea of what a quote might cost.
When he finished, he said that he was recommending that I opt for the Gold protection plan, as it would provide the highest amount of services for my money. Because I had mentioned that I wanted to protect my appliances the representative said that the lowest tier would not work for me, as I needed some coverage that the lowest tier would not provide. On the other hand, with mostly newer appliances, I wouldn't need all of the coverage that the highest tier provided.
The representative proceeded to explain the benefits that the middle tier covered and why it was a good choice for many drivers. He went through line by line, making sure not to miss covering any one of the positives available with coverage. He then said that it would cost $40 per month for me to secure coverage, and I could go ahead and make the coverage start retroactive to 30 days or less from the time when I made my first payment. With that being the case, the representative said that he could get me started on my policy, with no waiting required on my part.
I said that I did not want to make a decision today, and he expressed surprise that I wasn't yet willing to decide on getting a policy. He then asked for my e-mail so he could send me updates, and I instead ended the call there without progressing further.
I thought the representative was helpful, but the pushy nature at the end of the call was off-putting. I wanted information from this call, not a sales attempt. Based off that, I'd call this number because I trust the information, but I'd be hesitant to call it again in the future if I needed it.
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Why Customers Call American Home Shield
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call American Home Shield, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
American Home Shield is a leading provider of home warranty plans and services in the United States. With a history spanning more than 45 years, American Home Shield provides protection for homeowners by offering comprehensive coverage for major home systems and appliances. They ensure peace of mind by handling the costs and arrangements of repairs and replacements when covered items break down due to normal wear and tear. American Home Shield has a large network of skilled and professional service contractors who are readily available to assist homeowners with their repair needs. By offering flexible plans and customizable coverage options, American Home Shield aims to protect homeowners from unexpected and costly breakdowns, helping to safeguard their budgets and providing them with a simplified solution for home repairs.
American Home Shield is a home warranty provider that offers coverage for major home systems and appliances. When a covered item breaks down due to normal wear and tear, customers can request service online or via phone. American Home Shield then assigns a qualified, pre-screened contractor from their network to diagnose and repair the issue. Customers pay a service fee for each trade service visit, and American Home Shield covers the remaining cost as per the terms of the service agreement. However, coverage exclusions and limitations apply, and it's essential to review the contract for details. With American Home Shield, homeowners can have peace of mind knowing that unexpected breakdowns can be handled efficiently and affordably.
An American Home Shield home warranty provides coverage for the repair or replacement of essential home systems and appliances. The warranty covers a range of items, including air conditioning units, heating systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, water heaters, refrigerators, dishwashers, built-in microwaves, ovens, and stovetops. Additionally, the warranty may also cover items like garage door openers, garbage disposals, and ceiling fans. With American Home Shield, homeowners are protected from unexpected repair costs, as the warranty helps with the expenses associated with the normal wear and tear of covered items. It offers peace of mind by providing reliable and affordable solutions for maintaining home systems and appliances, minimizing the inconvenience and financial burden of unexpected breakdowns.
Click the link above to get answers to just about any American Home Shield customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to American Home Shield, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Plan number issue: "They said the plan number didn't might match, but that's what I have."
- From a call lasting 17m 21s , Sep 26, 2024 8:02 PM
Dishwasher repair issue: "We have been calling American Home Shield for the past about two, two and a half weeks for our rental property dishwasher issue."
- From a call lasting 6m 45s , Sep 13, 2024 6:03 PM
Requesting vendor contact: "I was supposed to get a phone number or a contact number to a new garage company to come look at my garage door."
- From a call lasting 12m 27s , Sep 13, 2024 4:07 PM
Change home warranty plan: "I'm actually looking to change my current home warranty plan to one that doesn't include the appliances option."
- From a call lasting 3m 39s , Sep 3, 2024 9:10 PM
Inquiry about warranty pricing: "I was looking at the plans earlier, and it seems that we're paying double what we should be paying."
- From a call lasting 4m 41s , Sep 3, 2024 9:05 PM
Requesting contract copies: "Yeah. I asked for a copy of my American Home Shield contract I haven't received any in the mail."
- From a call lasting 8m 57s , Aug 27, 2024 11:35 PM
Information about why customers call American Home Shield is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
As a last, sometimes only, resort- American Home Shield customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.
Conclusion and closing notes
This is American Home Shield's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a American Home Shield agent. This phone number is American Home Shield's best phone number because 29,532 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 888-429-8247 include Overcharge/Strange charge, Complaint, Setup service, Change or cancel account, Make a claim and other customer service issues. The American Home Shield call center that you call into has employees from Arizona, Iowa and is open 24 hours, 7 days according to customers. In total, American Home Shield has 3 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to American Home Shield representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
GetHuman does not provide call center services or customer support operations for American Home Shield. The two organizations are not related. GetHuman builds free tools and shares information to help customers of companies like American Home Shield. For large companies that includes tools such as our GetHuman Phone, which allows you to call a company but skip the part where you wait on the line to get a live human rep. We continue to work on these tools to help customers like you (and ourselves!) navigate the messy phone menus, hold times, and confusion with customer service. As long as you keep sharing it with your friends and loved ones, we'll keep doing it.
