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First American Home Warranty

Open-data reference.

Score: C

A well-established warranty provider with strong real estate industry partnerships and flexible plan options.

Est. 1984 Santa Rosa, CA BBB: A Parent: First American Financial Corporation

C

Complaint Score

8,400

Total Complaints

91%

Timely Response

14%

Disputed Rate

Coverage Scope by System Type — First American 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

C

Total Complaints

8,400

Timely Response

91%

Above 90%

Timely Response Rate 91.0%
Industry avg. (~85%)

91% of complaints received a timely response.

Annual Cost: $350-$600
Service Fee: $75-$100
Est. Customers: 500,000+

Complaint Trend by Year

201920202021202220232024
1,4001,6001,7001,5001,300900

Top Complaint Issues

Claim Denial

2,800 complaints

Slow Response Time

2,000 complaints

Contractor Quality

1,400 complaints

Low Coverage Limits

1,000 complaints

Pre-existing Condition Exclusion

600 complaints

Cancellation Difficulties

350 complaints

Coverage Matrix

System / Appliance BasicPremierPremier+
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 48 States

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What This Data Tells Us About First American Home Warranty

First American Home Warranty has logged 8,400 complaints in the CFPB consumer database and receives a composite complaint score of C based on volume relative to customer base, response behavior, and dispute patterns. Timely response rate sits at 91% against the CFPB's 15-day window, while the consumer dispute rate — the share of resolutions consumers reject as inadequate — runs at 14%. With an estimated 500,000+ 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 $350-$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 48 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 1984, First American Home Warranty operates under parent company First American Financial Corporation, a corporate relationship that can affect claim funding, underwriting standards, and complaint-handling policy. 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
2024-12-28 Pre-existing Condition Exclusion
2024-12-28 Pre-existing Condition Exclusion
2024-12-27 Billing Issues
2024-12-27 Low Coverage Limits
2024-12-27 Cancellation Difficulties
2024-12-26 Low Coverage Limits
2024-12-26 Claim Denial
2024-12-26 Billing Issues
2024-12-26 Contractor Quality
2024-12-25 Low Coverage Limits

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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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