Compare American Home Shield vs. TotalProtect Home Warranties
What’s the difference between American Home Shield and TotalProtect Home Warranty? See how our editors compare the two companies below.
Last Updated: April 16, 2024
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Key Facts
SAVE 40% On Our Most Popular Plan
- No age limit on systems & appliances
- Home warranty plans available
- No inspection or maintenance records required
- If a covered item can’t be repaired, they replace it
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- 30-day money back guarantee
- 6-month guarantee on covered repairs
- 24/7 support team
- 3 home warranty plans to choose from
- 40,000 pre-screened service technicians
- Save $100 when you sign up by phone, choose a Combo Plan, and pay your annual premium at time of purchase (not valid in all states; call to see if you qualify)
OVERALL RATINGS
| American Home Shield | TotalProtect | |
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| Transparency | 4.8/5 | 0.0/5 |
| Claims Processing | 4.8/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coverage Options | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Additional Benefits | 4.7/5 | 0.0/5 |
| Customer Experience | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
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Final Verdict
American Home Shield has a higher overall rating than TotalProtect Home Warranty. American Home Shield scores better than TotalProtect across: Reputation, Contractor Network, Contract & Price, Transparency, Claims Processing, Additional Benefits, and Customer Experience. Both companies score similarly on Coverage Options.
Customer Comments & Reviews
American Home Shield review
We just received a new rate for 2024 which is higher. Our service fee also went up. We'll be shopping around to compare prices. Last year I received lower rates on a new contract. I've never been able to log into that contract to update my credit card. For service I've had to call rather than order online. I need some help.
American Home Shield review
I have had their coverage for almost 40 years. One item I noticed in my current contract is the refrigerator ice maker is no longer covered. When I read their standard contract for the 2022-23 year it shows it's covered. So my question is, why, as a customer for almost 40 years, was this exclusion made in my contract.
TotalProtect Home Warranty review
they covered my Ac system paying for a new unit. It was not easy as I would have liked but they covered a 5k expense . The co pay for repairs was 85 so you were not fast to call on something you could fix yourself.
When they were called they did respond and had great tech who did a good job. I would even say the tech were outstanding not trying to sell up service. etc...My only complaint was cost of coverage and the cost of co pay. after experience another service I got a idea of value.
TotalProtect Home Warranty review
We had a refrigerator problem in our home in North Carolina, we live in New York but luckily our daughter lives around the corner. We went online to put in our claim and within minutes received a call back with a claim number and setup to GE repair through Sears. They came and fixed it on the days we needed and the time we wanted so she could be there and get to work on time. The whole process was so professional and devoid of problems that could have been an issue was handled smoothly. TotalProtect even called back to see if everything was repaired and if we needed any further assistance. We highly recommend this program to protect all your appliances worry free.
TotalProtect Home Warranty review
I've had pretty good experience with the company. I find that a lot of the companies in their database are very small and often not the best. One strong exception is a plumbing company I've used through Total Protect. They're excellent but I have to fight to get work assigned to them since the want to "rotate " among some losers in their database. I had a terrible experience regarding clothes dryer and finally gave up and bought a new dryer at my total expense. That is NOT the way this is supposed to work. I may change to AHS if things continue badly.
American Home Shield review
Our hot water heater leaked and the contractor responded quickly and repaired the problem. He also recommended the Dry Wall Service that we would need to dry the walls surrounding the water heater. We were pleased with the time it took to restore everything to normal. The contractors were very polite, efficient and punctual. They did a marvelous job of cleaning up when they were finished.
American Home Shield review
It was 20degres,was very cold my heather fan went out,I call Home shield,in 20min.i receive a call from a vendor in less of 2 Hrs.a Tech show up,he adjust the Fan to work until he pick up the new part,he return the next day first thing in the morning,and install the New a Fan,the Tech was very resourful,he was well,presented,left the area very clean on both times he work on my Unit.imwas very please,with the customer service,they understud my problem and act very fast,looking for a Contractor that was available .
