ComplaintsforA.B. May

• Initial Complaint

  07/25/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  On July 19th my wife contacted AB may to clear aa clog in our line through the toilet in the master bath. A young technician named ****** was dispatched to our residence. He removed our toilet and ran what seemed like a snake like plunger through our line. While conducting his work he set out a tarp to place the toilet on, but then tracked sewage on the floor while working. Part of the way into his work he went to the basement and discovered that raw sewage was now in the unfinished area of our basement due to his work. A manger was called to the property as my wife was very upset. The tech tried to clean the mess, but the manager eventually told my wife it wasn't their responsibility and she needed to call a bio hazard cleaning company and gave her a name to call. The cleaning company charged her $1960 to clean the mess. They also told her that this happens all the time. I spoke with a manager who told me the sewage was not their responsibility, and that there was no way they could have known it would happen. They are the professionals. It is their responsibility to know the risks of their service, and to properly inform customers of risk prior to providing service. I question the method they used to clear the clog is the best way to do it to avoid risk. Since this has certainly happened to them before, I am surprised they don't examine the property to identify risk points. Regardless, I believe that since they made the mess, they should have been responsible to clean it up, something they seemed to agree with since they initially tried. I called their main office and asked to file a claim with their insurance company. The lady on the phone took my information and told me she was initiating the process. This was Tues July 23rd. I received a call Wed the 24th from a man who identified himself as a manager. He was rude and refused any responsibility, insisting that it was our fault for clogging the drain. I let him know I would be suing for the damages.

  

  Business response

  07/26/2024

  Dear Mr. ******, 

   

  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are sorry for any inconvenience that you have experienced. We will do everything we can to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. I have forwarded your information over to the operations manager for further review. 

  
  If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  
  Sincerely,

  AB May 

• Initial Complaint

  07/18/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  My wife and I have the highest warranty plan through AB May for our rental to assist with peace of mind while trying to provide a quality experience for our tenants. We were informed of a water heater leak on Sunday. We called on Monday to get someone out. They arrived on Wednesday and gave us a quote which is attached. I have worked in construction before and thought it was crazy to have a quote for a water heater with expansion tank come in over $3400 so I called. ***** a technician shared with me companies in the area have the same price. I thought $1000/hour for labor is crazy. I called to four different local places for the same work and it came in at under $2000. Not to mention the pressure regulator is a couple hundred cheaper elsewhere as well. So I again called back. They sent another technician who quoted me $81 less with maybe another $250 off. All the while our water heater is being suggested by the second tech to turn off until fixed. I reached out to speak to a plumbing supervisor (one of who I know is out of town...I asked for the other one)...guess who is not available while all of this is happening? This person. So here we are, paying a monthly fee (being raised to $100 in August) and being quoted a higher amount for repair services that are cheaper EVERYWHERE else I called who they say they connect with to have a common price point. I feel quite sorry for those who just accept the contract and sign...sure hoping this supervisor gives me a call back soon. $4192 for a water heater, expansion tank and regulator...still shaking my head at the audacity of AB May. To their credit they did say they do not purchase their State water heaters from **** *****. They are the BEST and their technicians will do it right. And they do understand my frustration.

  Customer response

  07/19/2024

  The company and I settled on a price. The agreement was for the water heater and pressure regulator to be installed this evening with the chimney liner to be done later when coordinated with the chimney company. When the tech arrived he called to let me know the payment would need to be made in full in order to move forward. I shared with him that was not part of the agreement. He called his supervisor back and then called me back stating we could pay half now and then half when the other work was completed. Or he could do no work tonight and we could pay it all when all the work was completed. I asked him to have his supervisor call me directly as these were not the previous agreements. I have screenshot what I signed where it states the money will be paid upon completion. 

  

  Business response

  07/22/2024

  Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. After looking into your account it seems we have settled this with you over the phone and have made an adjustment on your behalf. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with. We can be reached at ###-###-####

• Initial Complaint

  06/21/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Charged 80.00 for **** Plan but we canceled it before being charged.

  

  Business response

  06/24/2024

  Dear *** **********, 

   

  Thank you for letting us know about your charge after the plan was cancelled. We will be refunding you $80 for the gold plan. Hopefully you decide to use us again in the future!  

  Thank you for choose AB May. 

   

• Initial Complaint

  06/14/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  We purchased a new Daikin heat pump furnace in February 2022. It has been nothing but trouble since then. They have replaced 3 control boards; one of those was within an entirely new heat pump. We called because we had a problem today (this is the 10th time we've needed them to come and fix a problem since February 2022). This is an $18000 unit (or at least it was in 2022, probably a lot more now). They have been unable to figure out the problem and just string us along. I am beyond angry and frustrated. Didn't upload documents. AB May is very aware of our problems. They claim they try to fix them but 10 problems in 28 months seems like a lemon unit or A B May not sending qualified technicians to fix the darn problem.

  

  Business response

  06/19/2024

  Dear ********** 

  
  I’m sorry to hear that you’re not satisfied with the quality of our Unit. We aim for nothing less than top-notch quality. Thanks for bringing this to our attention!  I’ve forwarded your complaint to the management team. 

  Your satisfaction is important to us, and we’re committed to making this right for you. We will be reaching out soon! 

  
  Sincerely,

  AB May 

  

  Business response

  07/01/2024

  Good morning, 

   

  Thank you for reaching back out to us. We completely understand your frustration. Someone from our customer resolutions team will be reaching out to you this morning so we can sort through everything and get you taken care of. We want to make this right for you. 

  Customer response

  07/01/2024

   
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:  AB May proposes to bring out the Daiken tech rep and a senior tech at AB May. Because AB May has not actually scheduled this nor fulfilled their offer to send out a Daiken rep and AB May Senior tech, and because no actual solution has been proposed, there is nothing to 'accept'. Thus, at this time I chose 'reject' because there is literally no actual solution to even consider. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ********* **************

• Initial Complaint

  05/10/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  3/19/2024 to 3/20/2024 I called AB May to do a drain cleaning and camera scope. The camera technician ****** ******* came and scoped my drain, finding what I have now been told by numerous other plumbers to be a minor issue in the cast drain under my house. However, AB May decided to try and scare me into paying 17,000 for a repair- stating that my house would back up and flood with sewage within 48 hours. When told that I would not schedule a repair I could not afford, they then started trying to get me to finance the repair, and have called me numerous times, including at my professional work line, to solicit financing and scheduling of the repair. Each time I tell them I will not finance an almost $18,000 repair and I ask them to stop calling me. The most recent call was today, almost two months after declining the service. Then, when I got onto the BBB website today I saw that just a week ago a woman named ***** experienced the same situation and was charged 16k for the repair, but when the repair was done to her main drain it was done incorrectly and severe flood damage was done to her house. AB May refused to take accountability or help fix their mistakes and her insurance stated the damages were due to a poor repair and could not help beyond the possessions destroyed by sewage water. Now she can’t get ahold of anyone with the company. I also read NUMEROUS reviews of AB May using fear tactics to coerce customers into paying for repairs. One woman even said they told her on an HVAC quote that if she didn’t pay 30k for the repair that day, she would likely die of CO2 poisoning: another company got it done for 10k. The only reason that I’m not one of those unfortunate victims, is because I was smart enough to not be bullied into an outrageously overpriced and under qualified repair.

  

  Business response

  05/13/2024

  Dear ******** 

   

  We apologize for not offering the best service for you. We appreciate you informing us about this. Your suggestions enable us to improve. As we are investigating this matter to find a speedy and precise solution- We have marked your account so we are not reaching out to you especially at your place of work.  

   

  Thank you,

  AB May 

  Customer response

  05/14/2024

  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** ****

• Initial Complaint

  05/09/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Customer Service Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  We had abmay come out twice and had a great worker that was very careful in snaking/ cleaning out the pipes/drains due to toilet not draining out. Due to more access needed, we had our own plumber change the toilets piping so abmay could come back out and get their mechanical "snake" all the way through. Welo they sent out the supervisor whom didn't care at all! Wasn't careful at all and everyone heard a loud bang and yes he got it through but completely destroyed the pipes. The water now just stands in them and toilet can't flush at all. We are using buckets. We believe he broke and pushed through a pipe . He simply left. This is 1000s of dollars of damage likely and we don't have the money. We are looking to hire roto rooter with a camera to see what this irresponsible jerk did to our pipes. Law suit will be filed

  

  Business response

  05/10/2024

  Dear *** ********

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We constantly strive to provide a wonderful experience and are devastated when we fall short.  I will be forwarding this over to the trade manager for review. We will contact you as soon as possible. 

   

  Thank you 

  AB May 

• Initial Complaint

  04/29/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  I have had the **** **** Warranty plan with AB May for over 10 years. On April 2nd 2024 I needed to get a new water heater as mine stopped heating water. The technician came over and verbally gave me my options to purchase a new water heater. It was important to me to choose a model that my $2000 warranty could cover. I chose the $1700 50 gallon model. I was charged an additional $1830 over my $2000 dollar coverage. My technician would not give or email me my invoice with details of why I was overcharged so much. I called customer support multiple times and was given multiple guarantees of a call back which I never got. Eventually I was emailed my invoice. Despite the fact that I CHOSE the $1700 model my technician instead chose the model costing $3356! My tech apparently felt he could intentionally lie and manipulate for a commission. As a home owner with a home warranty I trust in a company that gives quality and sound advice to do their best to help me when I’m a difficult position. This was clearly not the case. On top of that I requested 3 years ago to not send this technician over to my home! He is rude, argumentative, and rolls his eyes if you don’t purchase what he tells you to purchase. I find it ridiculous that no one would ever reach out to me to take care of this clear unethical behavior from a technician.

  

  Business response

  04/30/2024

  Dear *** ********* 

  
  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are sorry for any inconvenience that you have experienced. We will do everything we can to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
  Our customer resolutions team is working hard to look over your account and get you some answers. We will reach out soon. 

  
  Sincerely,
  AB May

  Customer response

  04/30/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********* and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ********

• Initial Complaint

  04/15/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  AB May used predatory practices on my 98 year old grandmother ******* ****** who has been a long standing customer. Apparently they had installed the wrong size furnace originally which caused a system malfunction back during the freeze this last year. Rather then fixing their error the sold my grandmother a new HVAC/Furnace at a ridiculous price of $13k+ after a $2250 “discount”. The neighbor ***** is always contacted when AB May is to come out even when doing something as simple as changing a filter, however they did not contact the neighbor for this transaction. Instead took full advantage of the elderly. This needs to rectify and ASAP. I am also prepared to contact local media in regards to AB May’s actions. A swift resolution is needed.

  

  Business response

  04/16/2024

  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are sorry for any inconvenience that you have experienced.  I see our customer advocacy team is already working with you. We will reach out to you soon

• Initial Complaint

  04/10/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Customers should exercise caution and avoid using ABMAY. Please beware DO NOT use ABMAY. I had damages to my house because an ABMAY tech made an error, I consulted with a manager who denied any wrong doing, this resulted in me challenging her authority and seeking out a claim with their insurance company, which is a dispute I ultimately won. I intended to sever ties with ABMAY once repairs to my home were completed, to guard against any further issues. As I began to file this complaint I came across another complaint on the BBB site which echoes my own predicament exactly. My water heater failed, and I was quoted $4000 for a replacement, with a $2000 discount due to my AB MAY warranty. This left me paying $2000 out of pocket, the same amount I would have incurred without any home warranty service through another company, this fact just highlights the LACK of value in their service plan. In a different incident, during a routine AC/Furnace maintenance check which is included in the service plan, I was informed that my AC unit was irreparable and needed replacement, costing nearly $15,000. Surprisingly after asking for a second opinion, a subsequent ABMAY technician was able to repair it, saving me from an unnecessary expense. The last straw came when, after deciding to cancel my service, the retention department contacted me to negotiate a new agreement. We settled on a $9000 deal for a new AC, furnace, and tankless water heater. After I signed the estimate, they retracted the offer, claiming a mistake had been made and only a traditional 50-gallon water heater could be provided at that price. Despite my protests that our agreement specifically included a tankless model, they refused to honor the original terms, offering only a 50-gallon heater as a compromise. These incidents are just a few examples of the numerous problems I've encountered with the company over the years. I strongly advise AGAINST using ABMAY, rating my recommendation at a firm -10/10. I DO NOT advise using this company for a home warranty.

  

  Business response

  04/11/2024

  Dear *** ***** 

  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are sorry for any inconvenience that you have experienced. We will do everything we can to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
  If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  
  Sincerely,
  AB May 

• Initial Complaint

  03/31/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  On March 14, 2024 at approximately 1:00pm a plumber, Michael, from AB May came to my home. The plumber came to repair the handles on my son’s bathroom shower. He recently switched those handles out, but one came loose. And finally he switched out a valve on his toilet. After he finished, my son and I went to the movies. When we came home, it was raining in our living room. Another plumber from AB May came, ***** and told us the the valve was NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. He said that the previous plumber, “tightened the supply line to the tank, but did not get the supply line to the shut off tightened, properly”. I spoke with ***** ****** on Friday and he told me that whatever AB May was responsible for, AB May would fixed. March 14 was the first and last time I spoke with *****. I have called consecutively since the 14th, ***** refuses to return any calls, his supervisor refuses to take or return my calls, customer help wasn’t helpful. Paint is chipping off my ceiling, my paint job on the wall near my kitchen, bubbled up and paint came off, my carpet, which is less than two years old is missing part of the carpet pad. I’ve been a customer with AB May since August 2025. It is typical and disgusting that ***** would rather cover his bottom line and just expect the problem to go away. —I want my ceiling, scraped, repaired and repainted —I want my wall repaired and repainted —I want my carpet pad replaced and stretched. —I want my fee waived for April It is outrageous that I am spending my Easter Sunday filing a claim.

  

  Business response

  04/02/2024

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I’m so sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I understand your frustration and we are working to get you taken care of.  I have forwarded your information and claim to the supervisor and will be following up to make sure you are reached out to regarding this matter.  I am also going to waive two months of your agreement  April and May. 

  Customer response

  04/05/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID *********  I will accept the fee being waived for April and May.  However, I've already been charged for April, So I would need to either be reimbursed for April and having my fee waived in May or having my fee waived for May and June.  I am also willing to work with the insurance company.

  
  ********** ****** *******

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