2026 data Public-data reference. official source

America's Preferred Home Warranty

Open-data reference.

Score: B

A highly rated provider that allows customers to choose their own service contractor, available in most states.

Est. 1999 Jackson, MS BBB: A+

B

Complaint Score

1,200

Total Complaints

95%

Timely Response

6%

Disputed Rate

Coverage Scope by System Type — America's Preferred Home Warranty
HVAC: 85% coverage Plumbing: 90% coverage Electrical: 80% coverage Kitchen: 75% coverage Laundry: 70% coverage Roof: 45% coverage HVACPlumbingElectricalKitchenLaundryRoof 85%90%80%75%70%45% Coverage 25% 50% 75%

Complaint Score

B

Total Complaints

1,200

Timely Response

95%

Above 90%

Timely Response Rate 95.0%
Industry avg. (~85%)

95% of complaints received a timely response.

Annual Cost: $450-$600
Service Fee: $75-$100
Est. Customers: 100,000+

Complaint Trend by Year

201920202021202220232024
200220240210190140

Top Complaint Issues

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

Coverage Matrix

System / Appliance PremiumStandard
Ceiling Fans
Central Vacuum
Ductwork
Electrical
Garage Door Opener
HVAC ~
Kitchen Appliances
Laundry Appliances
Plumbing
Pool/Spa
Roof Leak ~
Septic System
Water Heater ~
Well Pump ~

Hover over icons for limit and exclusion details. Based on published plan documents.

Available in 45 States

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What This Data Tells Us About America's Preferred Home Warranty

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.

Recent Complaints

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

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Data sourced from official CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and BBB complaint records. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by Kiznis Studio Editorial

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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