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First American Home Warranty Review


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First American Home Warranty is a California-based company founded in 1984 for the purpose of providing home warranty products and services in the United States.

They provide coverage for home systems and appliance repairs for homeowners, sellers, buyers. The company is BBB-accredited, with a B+ rating, and a four-star TrustPilot score.

How is First American rated?

Breakdown

4.5/5
Transparency
4.0/5
Claims Processing
4.1/5
Coverage Options
4.0/5
Additional Benefits
3.5/5
Customer Experience

Overall Rating: 4 / 5 (Very good)

With more than 30 years of experience, First American has proven itself a leader in the home warranty industry.

The company serves over 450,000 customers across the nation, offering year-round repair and replacement services, even on holidays.
Some of the most attractive features of First American home warranty plans are their comprehensive coverages, standard prices, and lower-than-average service call fees.
First American is an excellent option for anyone looking to protect their homes at a reasonable price and receive quality service 365 days a year.

Coverage

Key Facts

Plan Types
Appliances
Combo Plan
Benefit Limit Type
Per Item
Unlimited

Coverage Options - 4.1 / 5

First American offers two plans, the Basic coverage, and Premier coverage.

While their basic coverage protects mainly kitchen appliances, their Premier plan offers complete protection for all main home systems as well as appliances.

In line with most businesses in the industry, however, they will not cover cosmetic damages, damages due to improper maintenance or installation, and any known or unknown pre-existing conditions.

Coverage amounts differ by contract, yet their limits range around $3,000 in the aggregate for kitchen refrigerators, $1,500 for heating systems, and $500 for ductwork, which are substantially higher than comparable companies.

What does First American cover?

Covered Built-In Systems

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

Covered Appliances

  • Refrigerators
  • Clothes Dryers
  • Clothes Washers

Exclusions

For a full list of First American exclusions, check out this page.

Specialty Items

  • Pool/Spa
  • Well Pump

Contract & Price

Contract Details

Annual Premium
Starting at $300
Minimum Contract Length
12 month(s)
Online Quote/Application

Contract & Price - 3.8 / 5

Annual premiums with First American can range from $300 to $500+ depending on the plan and option selections, quite reasonable within the home warranty industry.

The company extends a standard 12-month contract term and allows customers to obtain quotes and enroll online. Contracts seem to have different cancellation policies according to geographical location, so customers are advised to read their warranty agreements thoroughly before signing.

For instance, Texas residents may cancel their plans within the first seven days of coverage for a full refund, whereas Virginia residents have 20 days to cancel and receive back the entirety of their payment, provided they have not filed any claims under said contract.

Sample Contract

First American provides a sample contract for potential customers on its website: First American Sample Contract

Claims & Service

Claims

Service Fee
$75 - $100
24/7 Claims Department?
Waiting Period
30 days

Contractors & Service

Contractor Selection
In-Network Only
Service Recall Period
0 days

Claims Processing - 4 / 5

First American has some of the most affordable service call fees in the industry, which range from $75 to $100, depending on the plan selected and state.

The company also offers a vast network of pre-screened contractors and technicians, as well as a 24/7 claims department.

Although their service offer is similar to that some competitors, it must be noted that First American contracts are short and easy to understand, which is another feature that potential clients will surely appreciate.

First American Reputation

Company Details

Year Founded
1984
NHSCA Membership
Number of Customers
450,000
Number of Employees
351
TrustPilot Rating
8.0 out of 5
BBB Rating
B+
BBB Positive Reviews
6
BBB Neutral Reviews
4
BBB Negative Reviews
277

Reputation - 4 / 5

First American is a BBB-accredited business with a B+ rating and composite score of 2.82 out of 5 stars based on 321 customer reviews.

Although they have received a considerable amount of negative client feedback at the Better Business Bureau's website, the agency has granted them accreditation based on their commitment to making a good faith effort to resolve consumer complaints.

Additionally, the company is a member of the NHSCA and holds a noteworthy Trustpilot score of 8.0 (Great).

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(800) 992-3400
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7248, Santa Rosa, CA, 95407
Year Founded
1984

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564 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Ron D
10/18/2018
Length of time taken to replace washer was 2 weeks. Too long.


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Forest
10/16/2018
Price might be good. One case: Summer, hot, A/C problem took about 6 weeks to repair. Tenants moved to hotel, have to buy two standalone A/C, and pregnant mom, all above scenarios didn't move the repair process quicker. We spend extra more than $1500 ... ...


James A
10/9/2018
Need someone with authority to resolve my issue your assistance request# 307762331. My request has been open for approximately 1 1/2 months. The assigned vendor (Greenway Services) has not been truthful with your company. Greenway said they was rebuilding the control board for my oven. I spoke the tech from Greenway and he had no knowledge the board was being rebuilt. I made my assigned rep (Elias Patzan) aware of this and he has not done anything. I just want my issue resolve as soon as possible.


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Wegdan N
10/4/2018
This company is a rip off. They take your money and give you bad service. My dish washer had a bad pump and they send a service man to fix it. I had it fixed 3 times in 6 months The service man told me that it has a bad pump and it will continue to go bad yet the company would not replace it. The money I paid and the repairs cost would have allowed me to get 3 new dishwashers. Do not waist your money with this company


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Breana
9/5/2018
HORRIABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Please shop around for other services, I have been waiting to get my air conditioner fixed all summer, OVER TWO MONTHS of no air conditioning. The contractor they assigned us does not call, when you try to call them they do not answer and the home warranty representives only repeat the same thing and refuse to intervene beyond sending emails telling the contractor to contact you. The person who is handeling our claim hung up on my husband, who at this point is extremely fusterated after 2 months of trying to get answers and help. After speaking to over 5 different people here, and a supervisor we can’t get ahold of again, I can honestly say this company has a... Read More


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Scott
9/4/2018
Contractor doesn't contact me twice and I wait for them to find another contractor only to be told they won't switch contractors to one that will actually call me back. HORRIBLE customer service. I was actually told not all employee know the correct information when they tell me what is covered. I would never use them again.


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Dennis C
9/2/2018
The company is not able to override their computer system to assign me an approved contractor that they assigned to me 4 days ago that I canceled because I was able to fix the problem myself before the came to the house. I have been assigned this company on past claims successfully. I had another A/C problem today and entered a new claim with a contractor I didn't want to use. They couldn't change unless they had assigned them to me in the past and I entered a complaint against them. They are mandated to follow their system, period! Even their resolution department cannot do something as simple as this to satisfy their customer's request. I realize they have this system so as to not... Read More


Mike H
8/30/2018
CONSUMER BEWARE!!! OPENLY ADMITTED TO COMMITING FRAUD!!! THEY DIDNT WANT TO PAY FOR A CLAIM THAT IS CLEARLY STATED AS COVERED SO THEY HAD THEIR PEOPLE CALL IT SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NOT COVERED!!! My fuse box shorted out. This is clearly covered by contract under electrical. (fuses, fuse panel, junction box, wiring, circuit breakers, switches/fuses, plugs, and conduit all covered. The electrician they sent out said: "I wont even touch it because I don't want to be responsible for the fire it causes".Then said "they try not to pay for these repairs based on cost, and usually have to pay out 50/50 (about half the time"). so they call it "inadequate wiring" and claim this in not covered,... Read More


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greatoz+consumeradvodate
8/30/2018
First Ameican Home Warranty - unethical, immoral, fraudulent. Avoid at all costs. Our A/C died 24 July 2018 and we contacted First American Home Warranty (FAH) the next morning via their on-line appointment request and via telephone. Three days later (!!!) Total Air Care (TAC)'s tech came out, saw that pressure was low in our condenser, and topped it off. Two days later, the same problem happens again. Obviously there's a leak somewhere. Second visit took FOUR days to get the technician out - he diagnosed a bad condenser coil (leaking) and told me they would replace it provided the home warranty covered it. FAH decided to replace it, and here's where it goes sideways - well.... Read More


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Roxsand D
8/30/2018
This warranty company is terrible . I have been lied to for two day by the customer service agents. They are vey unprofessional and rule. No one is willing assist you to keep your business.



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