Complaint Score
B
Open-data reference.
A highly rated provider that allows customers to choose their own service contractor, available in most states.
B
Complaint Score
1,200
Total Complaints
95%
Timely Response
6%
Disputed Rate
Complaint Score
B
Total Complaints
1,200
Timely Response
95%
Above 90%
95% of complaints received a timely response.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 220 | 240 | 210 | 190 | 140 |
Claim Denial
350 complaints
Slow Response Time
280 complaints
Low Coverage Limits
220 complaints
Contractor Quality
150 complaints
Pre-existing Condition Exclusion
100 complaints
Cancellation Difficulties
60 complaints
| System / Appliance | Premium | Standard |
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| Roof Leak | ~ | |
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| Water Heater | ~ | |
| Well Pump | ~ |
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America's Preferred Home Warranty has logged 1,200 complaints in the CFPB consumer database and receives a composite complaint score of B based on volume relative to customer base, response behavior, and dispute patterns. Timely response rate sits at 95% against the CFPB's 15-day window, while the consumer dispute rate — the share of resolutions consumers reject as inadequate — runs at 6%. With an estimated 100,000+ customer base, these figures are most useful when indexed to company size: a large insurer can accumulate high raw complaint counts while still delivering average-to-good per-customer performance.
Pricing and reach tell the second half of the story. Annual plan cost ranges $450-$600, with service fees in the $75-$100 window per call — numbers that matter because total cost of ownership combines premium, deductible, and exclusions, not premium alone. The company's Better Business Bureau rating is A+, a signal that tracks response speed to BBB-mediated complaints and adherence to advertising standards. Coverage footprint extends to 45 states, which both expands the potential complaint pool and indicates scale of operations.
The most common complaint category is "Claim Denial" — which concentrates disputes and points to where plan language, claim adjudication, or repair-network capacity most often break down. Founded in 1999, For homeowners weighing this provider, the combined signal — complaint score, response and dispute rates, BBB rating, and state availability — is more informative than any single metric, and should be compared against at least two peer companies before committing.
| Date | Issue |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-25 | Low Coverage Limits |
| 2024-12-20 | Contractor Quality |
| 2024-12-20 | Low Coverage Limits |
| 2024-12-19 | Low Coverage Limits |
| 2024-12-15 | Cancellation Difficulties |
| 2024-12-13 | Slow Response Time |
| 2024-12-13 | Contractor Quality |
| 2024-12-12 | Slow Response Time |
| 2024-12-11 | Billing Issues |
| 2024-12-06 | Contractor Quality |
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from CFPB complaint database, state insurance department records and public complaint data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.