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AFC Home Warranty Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)
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AFC Home Club is a Georgia-based company focused on providing home warranties to homeowners across the United States. They offer three different plans with varying levels of coverage for appliances and home systems.

Additional coverage can be added easily, making them fully customizable. They are a BBB-accredited company with a B letter rating.

How is AFC Home Warranty rated?

Breakdown

3.5/5
Transparency
3.5/5
Claims Processing
4.0/5
Coverage Options
4.0/5
Additional Benefits
4.5/5
Customer Experience

Overall Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)

America’s First Choice Home Club's in-house service, online member portal, and overall track record make it stand out as one of the most comprehensive home warranty companies.

Their uniform service benefit cap, especially, indicates that AFC is a company that aims to simplify what is normally a very complex service.

Both their generally positive online reviews and their lower-cost, flat-rate service fee make them an excellent choice for a home warranty.

Coverage

Key Facts

Plan Types
Combo Plan
Benefit Limit Type
Per Item
Term Benefit Limit
$10,000
Typical Appliance Benefit Limit
$2,000
Typical Systems Benefit Limit
$2,000

Coverage Options - 4 / 5

AFC Home Club’s hybrid policies cover many of the same systems and appliances as its competitors.

Notwithstanding the lack of included specialty items, a good benefit is their user friendly, every-item service cap of $1,500-$2,000. HVAC systems are subject to no coverage caps, which is a great addition for the company.

AFC Home Club only covers issues that arise after they begin providing service. Exclusions covered in the below link refer to AFC's Platinum plan, which is the most comprehensive.

Exclusions in other plans will be the same as Platinum covers all items one might find in other plans.

What does AFC Home Warranty cover?

Covered Built-In Systems

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Water Heater

Covered Appliances

  • Refrigerators
  • Dishwashers
  • Clothes Dryers
  • Clothes Washers
  • Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops
  • Built-in Microwaves
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Stand Alone Freezer
  • Sump Pump
  • Septic System
  • Hot Water Dispenser
  • Pool & Spa
  • Tankless Water Heater
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Exclusions

For a full list of AFC Home Warranty exclusions, check out this page.

Contract & Price

Contract Details

Annual Premium
Starting at $395
Home Inspection Required for Contract?
No
Online Quote/Application

Contract & Price - 3.5 / 5

AFC Home Club’s base-level contract’s annual premiums begin at $395.

In addition to a personalized quote calculator and sample contract available on the website, a 30-day refund policy is guaranteed, as is a pro-rated version after that period.

The sample contract provided here refers to AFC's Platinum plan, which is its most comprehensive coverage. To see the contracts for the other plans please visit the company website.

Not only is their contract available on their site, but they have a page dedicated to explaining in detailed, user-friendly language exactly what is covered for any give item.

Sample Contract

AFC Home Warranty provides a sample contract for potential customers on its website: AFC Home Warranty Sample Contract

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel the policy any time for any reason for a pro-rated refund. If AFC cancels a customer for non-payment, though, no refund is due.

New members may cancel within the first 30 days of the order date for a full refund of the paid membership. After 30 days, the customer shall be entitled to a pro rata refund of the paid membership fee, less any claims paid or time used in membership by CRAST, and a $75.00 cancellation fee.

Claims & Service

Claims

Service Fee
Service fee is dictated per your Declaration Page
Maintenance Records Required for Service?
Yes
24/7 Claims Department?
Waiting Period
30 days

Contractors & Service

Contractor Selection
Any Contractor

Claims Processing - 3.5 / 5

AFC Home Club's service fees of $75, $100, and $125 keeps them competitive with comparable companies in the industry. Its 30 day waiting period is fairly standard.

AFC allows customers to work with out-of-network contractors of their choosing.

However, they do have to be licensed, bonded and insured. AFC only requires maintenance on HVAC systems in the first year of the contact.

Moreover, if a claim is filed before the 30-day waiting period has expired, the maximum payout amount is limited to $150.

AFC Home Warranty Reputation

Company Details

Year Founded
2009
NHSCA Membership
BBB Rating
B
BBB Positive Reviews
31
BBB Neutral Reviews
0
BBB Negative Reviews
22
Date Collected
2017-07-26

Reputation - 3.5 / 5

AFC Home Club is a member of the NHSCA and has maintained accreditation by the Better Business Bureau since 2009.

Its B rating is supported by 31 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews.

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(866) 242-0629
Headquarters Address
1343 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA, 30066
Mailing Address
1343 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA, 30066
Year Founded
2009

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265 Customer Comments & Reviews

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kaylastover92
8/6/2019
very thankful for everything you all have covered for us! otherwise we would be without working pipes/ac!


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Richard
8/6/2019
Very easy claim origination and processing . Into my 3rd year and will renew for sure.

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AFC C  
Official Response

Responder of AFC Home Warranty
Thanks for the feedback Richard we look forward to servicing you for years to come!

Keeva H
8/5/2019
Overall, the service has been very good. However, this was my first time having to really utilize the service, as I had an after-hours emergency plumbing issue. I was I initially told that $40 of the service fee was refundable, but after my claim was reviewed, I was told that I was not eligible, since it was an “after-hours” service charge. I don’t know why that would matter. I would have gladly waited for any AFC Home Club refereed technician, but couldn’t, as my entire plumbing system was no longer operable. I do appreciate the speed in which my claim was reviewed. All of the service representatives were friendly and informative. Overall, I am still happy with my choice of this... Read More


latiatownsend
8/1/2019
My first experience using the warranty has not been a good one. The first issue was the lack of vendors. I called for an issue and after three days, the company was not able to find a vendor to come out. I finally had to find my own vendor and had that approved. The vendor came and gave an estimate for the work which apparently was higher than what I had paid into the warranty, which was not made clear when I signed up. I was told I would be responsible for the entire amount of the repairs. I spoke with the vendor, who redid the estimate and brought it down considerably. The new estimate was less than the amount I paid into the warranty so should have been covered. I received a call from... Read More

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Official Response

Responder of AFC Home Warranty
Latia, We apologize that you were unhappy with your service. I do show record that you were informed that technicians may not be available on the weekends and you declined to obtain your own technician, asking for us to assign. We are transparent about the service and what you can expect. I show your repairs were paid in full as we were able to negotiate a better rate for you on a brand new unit. Hopefully, you are happier with your next service and we have notated your account of this feedback.

lnseritataylor
7/29/2019
Called about two weeks ago about a plumbing problem. They sent out a contractor and that took another week. I paid my call fee of $75. Guess what the problem is worst today.

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Official Response

Responder of AFC Home Warranty
Mr. Taylor, I see that you spoke with a supervisor and we have refunded your service fee. We apologize that you were not satisfied with the plumber but you can always reach out to us directly concerning this and we will make it right. I see you will be sending over the second opinion when you come back into town. We look forward to servicing your needs and appreciate you working with AFC.

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Noah D
7/25/2019
The process is unwieldy and takes too long. I got an email message telling me to have the service tech contact AFC while he was at my house, but a representative who called me before the appointment gave me the opposite instruction -- the tech doesn't need to call. I had the tech call anyway and he got approval from AFC to order the part and schedule the repair. Then I got a phone call and multiple emails from AFC 5 days later telling me that my service request was in process (even though it had been approved and confirmed). It remains to be seen whether I'm going to be out of pocket any more than the original service call so I reserve judgment on the quality of AFC's warranty.

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AFC C  
Official Response

Responder of AFC Home Warranty
AFC is requesting that you update your star rating. The technician called on 7/24 to advise that the parts needed to be ordered. We requested the place the information in our online portal to review parts. AFC found that we could get the part needed quicker if we ordered it. We ordered the part and the technician called the member to schedule an appointment to install. All services are covered on this request 100% by AFC Home Club which we just informed the member of at 1:54pm EST today. As for the process, we are an administrator and cannot help if there is a delay with technicians available on nonemergency items as we are a requirement to send brand certified technicians and not just anyone to work on Thermodors. We find the average member is happy with the excellence of service and follow up but we can notate your account if you wish to not have followed up preformed. Thank you for your time and we look forward to your updated rating.

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Sergio F
7/23/2019
Be for discriminative of repair personnel. We had dome issues with AB Appliance.


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Dennis C
7/22/2019
All representatives were very helpful and responsive. Appears to be a strong team atmosphere as I communicated with several different representatives and all were up to speed on my claim so there was no reiteration of the issue. Also, my claim was honored even though I had a misunderstanding about the terms of the warranty which could have possibly dis-allowed my claim. Big thanks to AFC for being so understanding and taking care of us!


Mike K
7/22/2019
Lousy customer service. Poor communication. Does not live up to contract. Could not provided a repair service. I had to find one and submit a bill. Pays MUCH less then repair/replacement service cost. Will be canceling my contract in the near future. Completely dissatisfied. Will be filing a complaint with the BBB

AFC C  
Official Response

Responder of AFC Home Warranty
Mike, I show that we paid the full cost of repair for your Microwave unit. The Well request we asked for additional information on age as you disputed the age given by the technician. The document submitted previously by you had no age on it. Please supply that information and we will be happy to review, thank you for your feedback and we hope to resolve this quickly for you.

Madeline B
7/16/2019
Even after explaining the date that I would be able to Re new my services I was contacted way too many times. I gave a specific date of the 12th at the latest that I would re new my services and I was contacted every day for a week until then. Also every time I was contacted by Conor he continued to try to offer me deals that I told him I didn't want because I couldn't afford to pay 3 years service. I could only afford to pay for the one year renewal. On the day of renewal I called, which was fine And still he asked if I wanted to pay for 3 years. Then apologized saying that he got myself confused with another person names Marlene because both of our names start with and M. I decline... Read More

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Official Response

Responder of AFC Home Warranty
Madeline, We apologize that you were unhappy being contacted 3 times concerning renewal. We feel it is our duty to contact you as to not let your coverage lapse but if you gave a specific date on when to contact that should have been notated. We are pleased that you choose AFC for another year and have notated your account to only contact you once concerning renewal next year. Thank you for your feedback.


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