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About First American Home Warranty
First American Home Warranty is a home warranty company that’s been in business for over 40 years. Its plans protect homeowners' budgets from unforeseen expenses due to normal wear and tear of a home's major systems and appliances.
- HVAC tuneup coverage available
- No age limit on appliances
- Discounts on related products and services
- Not available in all states
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Reviewed July 1, 2014
After numerous attempts to have items covered, First American seems to do anything to not cover. The latest of several attempts was a plumbing issue, a stopper in my studio would not come up and the bathtub faucet was loose. They first said why they wouldn't fix the stopper in my bathroom was because I didn't provide access- which meant me ripping apart a 7 year old pedestal sink so the "plumber" could get to it, it's a large bathroom with a foot clearance on each side- I said if I could take it apart why would I need them and how in the world would anyone know that "access" means me taking apart the sink? He pulled out the plunger and just left it there! So now I have to hire a real plumber to fix it- that company name is Home Warranty Plumbing. The faucet for my tub has two access panels, the same plumber didn't even attempt to unscrew the panel directly behind the 12 year old tub.
This company will try anything to not cover what they stated they would. Essentially they want the service fee and want to be out ASAP. Earlier in the year it took them 3 service calls to check a pipe that may be leaky under the house. The first plumber said he can't go under the house because of his back; I specifically stated that someone would be going under to check and this same type of scenario went on and on. One excuse after another; currently I am on hold for a 27 minute wait for a return phone call on "the bill," third attempt by me at resolution. The goal at first is to wait you out, then if you wait them out, an excuse is made so the item needn't be covered. CONSUMERS BEWARE. You will be throwing your time and money out of the window when dealing with this company!
Hi J. We appreciate you addressing your concerns and we are glad resolution was brought to your claim. Thank you, Stephanie.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
The owner of the house I bought or my realtor provided First American and I just continued it. Submitting claims has been fairly easy and good. If I didn't have to talk to that automated thing, it would be just fine. I would rather talk to a human, not an automated thing. Everybody has been professional, courteous and helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Janie!
Reviewed July 1, 2014
This is the worst of the worst. First of all when you call in for service, you're left on hold over an hour, just so the co will not cover the costs. If the repairs or maintenance is over $200.00 they will refuse to cover and make up every excuse to get out of it. When you submit a request online they will auto state it's "resolved" when no one has called to come out to repair. After my 12 mon contract was up, I called to tell them I do not want to renew after 11 mon, they ignored all messages online. I called of course on hold over an hour. I called again and finally after 1 hr they answered and switched me to another dept and hung up. Don't waste your money with this pitiful, bogus home warranty as you will waste a lot of time and money.
Reviewed July 1, 2014
At times, I was satisfied and at other times it was very frustrating trying to get what you needed from First American. They've treated me well and they're very efficient. I can’t really complain because they've pulled me out of some tight spots but it’s been so many years I thought I would have just a bit more consideration since I’ve kept them for 25 years. There was one thing and it's probably my fault. I didn't read all the fine print. My air condenser and conditioner went out, and I didn't know that there was going to be so many different modifications that you had to do to bring it up to scale. Consequently I spent $2,000 on just the upgrades and the company bought the heater and the air-conditioner, which I can't complain. I thought they could have done a little bit more in terms of explaining that they only fix the problem. Then there was a problem with the toilet and all they wanted to do was take the back of the toilet which holds the water and fix it, and leave the other bowl part there. Now after 25 years, it’s just going to be a matter of time before that springs a leak. So what I did was, I let them go ahead on and put the tank part back and then I bought a new bowl out of my own pocket so that the whole apparatus would be new.
Thank you for your continued business, Dexter!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
This company does not seem to care about their customers. I have been with them for almost 2 years. The 2 claims I have had this year, each costing $65 a piece, did nothing. The company they recently sent out told me there was a part that needed to be ordered and it would be a week, 2 weeks tops. It's 2 months later and still no part! The kicker, they have waited until it was past the 30 days it's "guaranteed" and suddenly- oh no parts we are done. The warranty company response - sorry we can send another company out for $65 more to fix your original problem. Um, what? They do not stand behind their claims or companies, nor do they seem to care. Oh and when you call it's a minimum 20 minute wait, today's "average wait time is 51 minutes". DO NOT USE THEM. Waste of money and time!
Hi Paige. We are glad to have resolved your claim. Thank you, Shanee.
Reviewed June 30, 2014
I signed up with them because of the price and the amount of coverage they give for that particular price. It's been very quick and easy submitting a claim. I get to do all my claims over the internet now. They're doing exactly what I needed them to do. They send out somebody to fix whenever something breaks and with minimal contact. I'm satisfied with the service they provide and have recommended them to a few of my friends.
Happy to hear that you're satisfied with our service, Gregory!
Reviewed June 30, 2014
The insurance policy is well worth it. I've had a couple of claims. #1 I had my air conditioning replaced. My co-pay was $65 at the time. The contractor wanted me to pay $800 and it took 21 days to get my air conditioning installed after. First American finally agreed that I didn't have to pay it, so that was fine. The only other glitch that I've had is my air conditioning quit working and the contractor they sent out did a fine job. They fixed everything and I made my $65 co-pay. But I received a bill from them for $80. I don't understand why and I've been meaning to call First American to ask. But other than that I’m very satisfied.
Glad your a/c is up and running, Clifton! Please contact us if you have additional questions around your service fee.
Reviewed June 29, 2014
To have a home warranty is amazing because whenever you have any problems, you don’t have to spend money from your pocket. That’s why I like this warranty. They answer quickly when I needed, and I was very satisfied with them. And the claims representatives treat me well.
Glad to hear that you had a great experience with us, Walter!
Reviewed June 28, 2014
I got First American with the house I bought. Because I was buying my first house, I went and paid the full price for it. It has been easy submitting a claim but I'd rather talk to somebody over the phone than just push buttons... They always take care of me when I need it.
We appreciate your business, Willena.
Reviewed June 28, 2014
I heard about First American a long time ago. I worked in a mortgage business so there were a lot of buyers that were using First American for their home warranty. We had built a home from scratch and it was 15 years old. We decided to call First American to see if I could do it, and they told me I could. Everything has been excellent - from the claims to the people who came to do the work. I have recommended First American. Excellent customer service.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, Debra!
Reviewed June 27, 2014
First American has been reasonably efficient and responsive to my needs. I'm not sure if the people handling the particular cases know all the specifics of what's covered under the contract so they have to go back and check with a supervisor from time to time to find out what's covered and what isn't covered but generally they get back in a pretty prompt manner and are able to answer my questions and give me the service that I need, so overall it's been satisfactory.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Larry.
Reviewed June 27, 2014
Buyer beware and read the small print. A zone controller, an integral part of my air conditioning unit, is not covered by their insurance plan - even when you pay for their Premium plan and additional Central Air Conditioning (electric) add-on to ensure complete coverage. After fully explaining the issue to the rep when we opened our issue with the caller, then again explaining the problem with the contractor who scheduled the tech visit, we were informed by the tech when he showed up that the zone controller is not covered and we would still be required to pay the $60 deductible. Seems really sad that a part costing less than $200 will be the end of my 9 year commitment. Apparently leaving the customers to deal with a smoking electrical hazard is ok with FAHBP.
Hi Sheldon. We appreciate your feedback. Per our phone conversation on July 29, 2014, zone controllers are listed on your home warranty contract as a not covered item under Central Air Conditioning. Please contact me if further assistance is needed. Thank you. Natalie.
Reviewed June 27, 2014
I'm so thankful that I required the seller to pay for the first year through First American Home Warranty. I live in Florida. My a/c lost Freon and I wanted to get the unit fixed as soon as possible. I had a warranty through the company, from the sale of the cottage, that sold the unit to the seller. It transferred to me, the buyer. Freon wasn't covered and that's fine but they came out right away, fixed it and I maintain my relationship with the original people who put in the a/c. I call it maintaining a business relationship and supporting those companies that I like and that work for me. With places like First American, your hands are tied. You can't be a grown up homeowner by being allowed to call those people that you do business with in order to maintain that relationship. They force you to go with who they deal with so that they can maintain THEIR relationship with them under a contract. My a/c unit was fixed in a timely manner.
I called First American to see if I could file the claim, attach the paperwork that the company gave me and then they can decide if they will pay on it (similar to a health insurance claim) and then let me know what my share would be. I paid my guy in full. All I was asking for is to see if they can be the cushion on the warranty for further savings. I guess it doesn't work that way. You have to call First American, file the claim, they give you a number to call for repair and then you wait. Notice I said that THEY give you a number to call for repair. They do nothing for you. Had this claim paid for some of what I gave to my guy, it would have paid for the yearly warranty premium but this is actually how they want it. They don't want you to save on what you paid. It isn't rocket science. We live in a century that times should change for these warranty companies and to tell you the truth, they don't give me "peace of mind" like they boast by buying into one. So to go back to being thankful I had the seller buy the first year of the warranty at closing was awesome. When it comes time to renew, forget it. They've lost a customer.
Reviewed June 27, 2014
They did a very good job with the pool, but with the air conditioning the guy that was provided didn't know what was going on with it, so we had to hire somebody around. We had a brand of air conditioning that was the pre-high-tech system and the company didn't have a clue. He wasn't able to fix it, so we went without air conditioning for nearly a month. I finally hired a company that was like a brand specialist and they were able to fix it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Ellen.
Reviewed June 26, 2014
We had three things that was broke: the refrigerator, the hot water heater, and First American did pretty well. The claim process wasn't bad at all. Their claims reps were very polite and friendly. There's one dealer that came. It was for the refrigerator. He checked it out and did a swell job. First American is excellent.
Thanks for your feedback, Lextur!
Reviewed June 26, 2014
I called to receive assistance for a leaking A/C unit. FAHBP noted it as an emergency since it was leaking through ceiling & said someone would contact within 3 hrs. However, 4 days later, I got a call/visit and contractor did nothing to fix it. Had to have a revisit, but had to go without air for 2 more days before someone else could come out. TERRIBLE FOLLOW THROUGH!
Reviewed June 26, 2014
My husband learned about First American from one of his real estate agents. We had it because of its reputation. It's been great submitting a claim and the process was easy. I had a washing machine that died basically. It was beyond repair, so the person from First American or someone contacted me and said that they had a model, gave me the model number, told me how to look it up online, and made sure it was delivered. Everything was handled great. I have no complaints. I may have in the middle of a process of a claim on a refrigerator and ice maker, but so far everything's been a nice job and we will continue and we have recommended to other people. It's convenient, pain-free, easy, and they did the job. I'd have to say that I've been very pleased; it's definitely well worth it for us and we've recommended it to a lot of people.
Thank you for your continued business, Cary! Happy to hear that we could be of service.
Reviewed June 25, 2014
My sister told me to use First American because she used them when she bought her home and she said that they're good. Indeed, submitting a claim to them was very easy and they tend to respond pretty quickly. So far, I have no complaints and they've been very helpful. Once I was having some issues with my electrical box because it was sparking. I had no power because I had to shut it off, and I don't want my house to burn down either. So they sent somebody out on Easter and they took care of it. I've already told friends who bought house to go with First American. It may be pricey, but it's worth it.
Happy we could be of service, Susan!
Reviewed June 25, 2014
My real estate agent had actually purchased my first year's home warranty with First American for me and I just continued it. Everyone on the phone has been pretty helpful when submitting a claim. It's always been an excellent experience. Everyone has really been easy to work with, always very knowledgeable and always able to answer the questions that I have. It's simple, easy, and very efficient.
Thank you for your continued business, Carolyn!
Reviewed June 25, 2014
I got First American when we purchased our house. They immediately got to all of our needs when I submitted a claim. Everybody does a great job and everything gets taken care of timely. I'm really happy and totally satisfied with the service that they provided, and I tell all my friends that are homeowners that they need to look into having First American as their home warranty.
Happy to hear we met all of your needs, Miguel!
Reviewed June 24, 2014
First American has been very helpful. We had it when we bought the house. Submitting claims to them has been very easy and very helpful. The claims representative has been very kind. The response when we had the problems and when someone came out to fix it was very quick. I would highly recommend them.
Thank you for your continued business, Heidi!
Reviewed June 24, 2014
First American seemed like such a good idea for what you get for your money. We didn't know this kind of insurance existed until our neighbors told us about it. We have been very pleased with them and our son has now joined in. I would recommend them to anyone. They have been very prompt to answer any claims we've had and they've sent professional people out to do the work. We can't complain.
Thank you for recommending us to your friends and family, Barbara!
Reviewed June 24, 2014
I got the first american home warranty with the purchase of my home, like most of them do. I never have renewed with them for the past 2 homes and I don't intend to this time either. I had my first claim of the year to replace the kitchen faucet. The contractor comes in and puts in a silver color faucet on a white countertop to stop the leak and tells us the leak is stopped and I need to call First american again to get the white one to match with the aesthetics of the kitchen.
I call them and the rep tells me that I should go back and read my contract. It was clear that First American is only responsible for a standard silver faucet and the aesthetics is not their responsibility. I should have done my homework before I signed with them. He says there is a standard equipment for every section that First American determines and that is what I should expect. He says he is not going to just send a service person because I don't like the color of your service. So, if I have refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher break in my house, I will complete all the color combinations - thanks to First American's generous contract terms!
If you haven't run into an issue yet, sooner or later you will and First American will hide behind their contract and leave you high and dry. They don't care about their customers. They have set up their business with a steady stream of customers from home closing and hence they have a customer based that they feel will never run out.
To be fair, I have had home warranty for 15 years and never had such a horrible customer service with any other home warranty company or even with First American during previous encounters. The Sales rep keeps calling me to renew the contract which is 30% higher than the nearest quote I am getting from others. She insists that First Am is the best in the business and their protection is so much more superior to others which is why it costs more.
Please do your homework. Read all reviews on many sites and make a wise decision. We should keep these kind of scam companies out, which first write a contract with small print and clauses that suit them first not the consumers. And the reps on the line are there to defend the contract.
Reviewed June 23, 2014
I heard about them through my daughter. The service from First American was fast and good. When the lady came out for the refrigerator, it was good because she knew exactly what to do. She cleaned it out and then there was no problem after that. Overall, it's a good program. I would recommend it to anybody that doesn't have protection on their homes.
Glad to hear that your refrigerator is now working, Georgia!
Reviewed June 23, 2014
When I purchased my home, First American was the home warranty company from my first year and so I just stayed with them. So far it's been great on all of my properties. I have it on my home and six months ago, put the warranty on two duplexes. I've had to use it three times - plumber and appliance. I just basically call the rep and tell him who I am and what property I need to have addressed, and they'll say, "Fine. We'll contact whoever we need to contact." Excellent company to work with.
Thank you for your continued business, Roxanne!
Reviewed June 22, 2014
When I submitted a claim, I normally got a call within a day and a half or two days. And then they took care of it. They got somebody out to our house and I had to pay more money to have it done. The only frustrating part of it is I've had two appliances replaced and the length of time they take to get another appliance is atrocious. That may sound picky but when you have a house with four people in it, and you got a washer and a dryer that's down for three weeks, that to me is a long time. I do understand the fact they have to shop around for the best deal they can get on getting you a new appliance. When it's a new appliance, I understand they have to have time to look for it and find it. So other than that, everything was just fine. With stuff that's worked on in the house, it was done in a couple of days. No argument whatsoever.
Happy to hear that your appliances are now working, Thomas!
Reviewed June 22, 2014
They were professional and nice. They knew what the problem was once they checked it out and took care of it. I'd recommend them.
Thank you for recommending us, Pamela!
Reviewed June 21, 2014
When we bought the house, First American is already with it. So far, submitting a claim was great. I didn't have any problems. Great customer service, amazing response time, overall a wonderful experience.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Leanna. We certainly appreciate it.
Reviewed June 21, 2014
We’ve had First American since we purchased the house. The claims process is very easy. When I called, it was “This is what I got." And the answer was, "No problem. We'll take care of it. We'll refer whoever we need to send out to take a look at it." It was great. Everything has been handled the right way. I never had an issue with the appliance, we never had any problems with taking care of it.
Our interactions with the claims representative have been very good. They just take the information and whoever the person that is gonna call us back. I had issues with the company doing the work but that has nothing to do with you. I just had awesome service from First American. I've never had any problems on being given a run around on anything. It's been good. I didn't have any headaches with it.
Happy to hear that we could be of service, Jose.
Reviewed June 20, 2014
I first heard about First American from the real estate agent when I closed on the property. Submitting a claim was pretty good. There's been a couple of instances where the person they're sending the claim to said they didn't receive it. But I don't know if that's the warranty American's issue or if it's the contractor's issue. But the claims representatives were good, always courteous and answered all my questions. Overall, it's been a fairly good experience.
Glad to hear that you had a good experience, Justin.
Reviewed June 20, 2014
Have been with First American for two years and won't be renewing next year if things don't get better regarding follow up, follow through and customer service. Air issues three weeks ago so I called to set up a work order, 29 minutes on hold and finally got someone. Set up the work order and had to work around horrible times. Asked a friend to meet them at the house. They came said it was coils cleaned them and said all was good. The next day I call back because the air still is doing the exact same thing. They tell me I have to call First American to get permission for them to come back out, insane. I called and this time had an option to get a call back as opposed to staying on hold. They called back while I was in a meeting and never called back again.
So I called them back...28 minutes on hold. Finally the contractor reschedules again horrible windows so I had to ask a friend to meet them again. They come and claim the thermostat was set wrong, mind you that was already checked by myself and two others...it wasn't set wrong. He got on the phone with me and I tried to tell him that the thermostat is broken then but he argued that was it and it was fixed and working. Next day air does the exact same thing, now we are two weeks with out air working right. Call First American again and am on hold forever no option for call back..finally hand up and go on their site to send a customer message. It says I would hear back from a rep...never heard from anyone and no place on there you can get a manager so back on hold I go.
Held for nearly 30 minutes got a rep they couldn't have a manager call me and I would have to hold, not an option as I was working. I called the contractor directly and they said they would come back out but then the times didn't work and they wouldn't work with me, which I thought odd given they had already been there twice and failed to do their job. So now the air doesn't work, the contractor isn't coming and no manager is available there. I call First American now for the 5th time, wait 13 minutes and then get an option to get a call back. I choose that and they call when I am on another call..I know they don't follow up so I go to the website and file another customer message BEGGING for help. This company has horrible customer service, needs more help so that customers are not holding half an hour and they need contractors who give a darn. SO disappointed.....and still no resolution on my air. I am going to just pay another company at this point.
Hi Tod. Per your correspondence, you have an appointment with the contractor. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Audrey.
Reviewed June 20, 2014
Five service calls in 5 weeks for the air conditioning unit and each time they discern it's something different thus having to order parts and my having to pay "non covered" fees in spite of me having their top of the line plan. The contractors are neither thorough nor concerned; they are simply trying to figure out how to take in more than the $60 service fee. Horrific Service!
Reviewed June 20, 2014
We were with First American for about three years. We never had any problem with them. This is our third renewal period, though we don't use them much. We keep it as a protection. The claims representative, for the most part, were courteous and able to answer our questions, though sometimes we had delay for the contractors to come. Overall, we highly recommend them.
Thank you for your continued business, Thayil!
Reviewed June 20, 2014
I had a great experience with First American Home Buyers Protection.
Glad to hear you had a great experience with us, Lisa.
Reviewed June 19, 2014
I was looking for a home warranty service and a friend recommended First American. The experience that we had with them was great. My wife has more dealings with them but everything I heard was fine. Submitting a claim was very easy.
Happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience, James!
Reviewed June 19, 2014
I chose First American for my most recent policy because I have it in my other house where it covers what I needed and my claims before were taken care of very easily. I call them and they get someone out really quickly. I write a $65 check and everything is good.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Felicia!
Reviewed June 18, 2014
It's not very difficult at all to file a claim with First American. They listened to it and they were quite prompt with processing everything. They attended to my needs in a timely fashion. I'd recommend First American.
Glad to hear that we met your expectations, Wendy!
Reviewed June 18, 2014
When we bought the home, we had the warranty policy included in it; First American was part of it. Submitting a claim was easy. We had a problem with the garage door, it came off the tracks. So we called up, a gentleman came out and fixed it and did a few other things that helped us out, as far as passwords go and stuff, and it was very good. It’s quick and prompt. The guy came on time. It was a good experience. I have no issues with it.
Happy to hear that we could be of service, Ronald.
Reviewed June 17, 2014
I had a really good experience with First American. I have no complaints whatsoever. I'm happy that I have the insurance. I was given the opportunity to buy it when I bought this mobile home, through the real estate and it has been 3 or 4 years that I've had it. I've had to use it, three times and it has been great because I don't have to worry about getting a repairman out. They come out when they say they do and they're professional.
Glad your repairs went smoothly, Mary.
Reviewed June 17, 2014
We have been with this company for close to 6 years now. We have had to call them out several times. The people they sent out were always rude and we would pay them $75 for them to say, "Nothing I can do". Our main complaint is that they do NOT care about their customers at all. Their employees are very rude and do not know the first thing about customer service. We have attempted to cancel MANY times and every time they "did not" get the email. When my husband called, he was told that the card number they had was expired so that it would just run out on it's own and not to worry about it. Well, obviously we should have worried. We had $53 come out on 6/12/14 and another processing on 6/13/14. They told us they will not give any of our money back. Thanks to them, we will be overdrawn in our account and we have 2 kids we have to provide for. This company is a scam and I will make sure to send everyone I know away from them. I really wish we would have looked up reviews first.
Reviewed June 17, 2014
When I called to submit a claim, they asked for information, what's the name of the appliance and what's wrong with it and I give it to them. They said that someone would be calling me to come out and look at it, and that I need to pay them when they come out to look at it. I said, "Okay and thank you very much." And they say, "You're welcome." They were always courteous and they answered all my questions.
I would recommend First American. They are excellent, I believe in them, and I trust them.
Thank you for your comments, Irene. Glad we could be of service.
Reviewed June 17, 2014
Trash compactor broke in April. Waited more than 40 hours for repair people over several days. No show. No Call. First American does not care about its customers. Their customer service people are nice, but the job never gets done. Also, they replace broken equipment with the least expensive option available. They are a horrible company. I am still waiting.
Hi Geri. Per our conversation, you have accepted the offer we proposed to you. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Audrey.
Reviewed June 16, 2014
I learned about First American through my realtor. They're good and dependable. Submitting a claim was fast and the claims representatives were nice.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Julio!

Reviewed June 16, 2014
I filed a claim >6 weeks ago about my AC. FAHBP had just sent out a company who replaced the heat pump 2-3 months prior. Now the AC is out on that same unit. I requested that they send out the same contractor since they were familiar and had done the work. Instead they said they could not. They sent some guy with a junky old truck, no identifying markers and quite unprofessional. I called and called then I get Johnathan the "Claim Management Specialist" who has diddled around for the last 2 weeks. He has been unable to contact this clown. Then he says it "has been escalated to his claims manager." After 4 weeks "It's escalated"?!!!! It has been 90+ degrees and they have offered so much as a fan!
We called the contractor again and it said his VM box was full. 6 weeks!!!! They tell me the parts have been ordered and the contractor will call to make an appointment, still nothing. Worse yet when he did come I paid the service deductible and the work is not done. I have had it up to the neck with this crappy company. I will find another warranty company when this contract is up. I will be filing a complaint with the BBB. All they had to do was send out the previous contractor - totally unacceptable.
Hi Michael. We appreciate your feedback and are happy we were able to assist you with your air conditioning claim. Thank you, Shanee
Reviewed June 16, 2014
We just kept First American when we bought the house. They had it for a year, paid for by the homeowners that were in here first. First American was very prompt. We don't have any problems. Somebody usually gets back with us right away. Claiming process was easy. We just called a number and gave them our claim, a reason why we're calling, and then they get somebody to call us back that they set us up with. We don't even have to do that, they do that for us. We’re satisfied with First American. We've been in this house going on 5 years so we just went ahead and stayed with them.
Thank you for your continued business, Dennis and Frances!
Reviewed June 16, 2014
My dad, who is a Realtor, received a lot of good feedback on First American from his contracts that is why we went with them. Our claim submission was fairly easy since it's either online or on the phone. Different vendors do different things, but they're pretty reactive. If we say that person didn't provide the service, they tend to take them off the service and it seems to be working out pretty well. They have been fast, friendly, and efficient.
Thank you for your feedback, Robert.
Reviewed June 15, 2014
We bought our home in June of last year. The sellers had a First American Home Buyers insurance policy that they purchased for us for the first year coverage on the home, so we continued the coverage. We had a good experience when submitting a claim. Our interactions with the claims representative have been pretty straightforward. I’m very satisfied with First American.
Glad to hear we could be of service, Claudine!
Reviewed June 15, 2014
First American has been really helpful in working with me when we had any issues. Even if the initial contractor didn't work out, we resolved any issues. And the systems that they came out to repair have been good. There has only been one that we've had an issue with.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Kathy. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments in the future.
Reviewed June 14, 2014
The company that was fixing our pool recommended First American highly. We have used them a few times for stuff. They're very prompt and we liked their service so we really trusted their opinion. We have submitted a claim with First American and the repair people were here the next day. It was great. It was very fast and really easy. We're very pleased. It's reliable and a good deal.
Happy to hear it, Susan!
Reviewed June 14, 2014
Submitting a claim was pretty good. I thought the process was fairly easy. I was surprised. My call with the claims representative went pretty smooth. I told them what the problem was, they gave me a name of a local contractor, I called him and they said they'd be out within 24 hours and they were. I thought it was a very good experience...
My broker was the one who told me about First American. She had used them in the past and had pretty good luck with them.
Glad to hear it, Randy!
Reviewed June 13, 2014
I have a good experience with First American. Their representatives are always courteous whenever I submit claims. I'd recommend having First American.
Glad to hear it, Toni!
Reviewed June 13, 2014
First American was recommended to me by a friend when I bought my first home. They're exactly how I'd want an insurance company interaction to go - quick, easy and friendly.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, James!
Reviewed June 13, 2014
When I bought the place, I asked for a home warranty and they selected First American, and so I've used it since six years ago. It’s always been great submitting a claim, never had a problem. It’s just very simple. The claims representative was excellent. They've been extremely positive up until now. I just recently had called somebody up because our dishwasher wasn't working and it’s been several weeks. They told me that they were going to try to get the part and it might take 5-10 days. I have never heard from them again. I've left a phone call for them to let them know I was going to be out of town, so I think it’s been like 5 or 6 weeks and I still have not heard back from them.
Jeanette,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please contact us with any comments or questions regarding your claim and we'd be happy to assist you.
Reviewed June 12, 2014
I first heard about First American through the real estate company. I have no particular reason I chose First American over another provider, it’s just everyone’s talking about them. My experience when submitting a claim has been great and easy. Claims representative has been good. Just the turnaround time is what’s so great, and the people that work are awesome. The air conditioner people have by far been the best; they’ve all be good but they went above and beyond. If I would summarize my experience with First American in a few words, I would say it’s the lifesaver.
Thank you for being a loyal customer and for your continued business, Matthew. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Reviewed June 11, 2014
My realtor negotiated a home warranty with First American. Submitting a claim was easy and quick. I had somebody call me on Monday, having gotten the claim on Friday. The quick response is awesome. I like the ease of being able to make the claim online and then having it processed. It's an awesome program and very easy to use.
Happy to hear everything went smoothly, Mike!
Reviewed June 11, 2014
We submitted three different claims with First American. We had an AC issue, a sink issue, and a garage door issue. The claims process was pretty easy and the representatives were great. They contact very good subcontractors. It has been excellent but it would be nice if there's like a policy review of what we currently have. If we had known of other options, we wouldn't mind paying a few dollars more a month to get more things that would have been covered. We realize that we don't know what we have or don't have until we actually had to submit a claim.
Thank you for your continued business, Orlando!
Reviewed June 10, 2014
It was my spouse who got me with First American. Quick and great customer service. I don't have any complaints.
Glad to hear it, Vincent!
Reviewed June 10, 2014
I have had this home warranty service for 6 years. They have the worst customer service. You are placed on hold for over 30 minutes. They sent someone to repair my air conditioner and his response to the call was "there is nothing I can do". And left. The air conditioner clearly does not work. If you set it for 75 degrees it runs nonstop and never gets past 85 degrees. The company that came out no longer even works for them. Then they dispatch a company that does not even service our area. Then they dispatch another company that is 2 1/2 hours away. I call them and they say they have not even been dispatched so I call FAHB again and they tell me they are dispatched. And the representative has the nerve to ask me what I want her to do.
I am beyond frustrated. Am to the point that I am ready to take them to court. Someone also commented a class action suit should be made against them and I totally agree with them. If you have them as your home warranty service and have not needed to use them, cancel your policy with them and go with someone else before you may need repairs. When you rate them you have to mark at least one star and they do not even deserve that.
Hi Becky. Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to have resolved your issues. Thank you, Shanee
Reviewed June 10, 2014
I didn't have any problem submitting a claim with First American. They got to it very quick and they were very professional.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Rodney.
Reviewed June 9, 2014
I am here to help people make decisions about home warranty companies. Please DO NOT use First American. They are a scam and I would love nothing more but to run them out of business. We purchased a home and the warranty came with the purchase. Since moving in, my dryer broke because of the excessive debris in the wall vent, which first American SPECIFICALLY does NOT cover. Then my sprinkler system was not working, which first American does not cover. Then the top of my electric cook top cracked, which first American does not cover because it was not due to "normal wear and tear. " And finally most recently, my AC went out on the Sunday of memorial day weekend in which we were hosting a large party, so I had an AC repairman come out on holiday pay expecting first American to reimburse the cost because I know my AC is covered under my warranty.
I spoke to customer service representative who informed me that first American does not reimburse for repairs. So my $450 AC repair that should be covered by first American is left for me to cover because they have no company morals and no desire to keep their customers happy. First American would have to BEG me to renew my contract with them because I believe they are more trouble than they are worth. Good luck with your home warranty decision. Please look for a company that will honor their contracts and support you in a time of need.
Reviewed June 9, 2014
I believe that First American offered us the best deal and everything, the lowest price and what not, and was able to work with us a lot. Its easier than other providers. When I submitting a claim, such as our washing machine, it was a quick response. They're either out the same day or it takes at least a day to get them out, and they're able to fix it quick, and it makes me not need to mutter obscenities under my breath. It was a great experience. I've never had an issue, I've never had to wait longer than expected to get the situation resolved.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Andrea. If you have any comments or questions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Reviewed June 8, 2014
I’m glad to have First American Home Buyers Protection. It’s wonderful to have them.
Glad to hear it, Charlette!
Reviewed June 7, 2014
Submitting a claim was quite simple, and I had a response within a day or so. The guy from First American came out a few days after that and it worked out great. I had no issues at all, just pleased with the quickness of the response and the result. I had a very good experience, very satisfactory.
Happy to hear that everything went smoothly, David.
Reviewed June 7, 2014
We purchased our home about one year ago and have submitted about a half dozen claims in that time. Almost without exception we are eventually told by First American that they cannot find a contractor, and instruct us to find our own contractor (and if cheap enough they will reimburse us later). If finding a contractor is part of their function, then how are we expected to be able to find one when we work full-time jobs? What if we don't have the money to pay upfront? What is my $60 per month really getting me? When we do call we are invariably on hold for 20 - 30 minutes, transferred multiple times to "other agents," and ultimately we go in circles until somebody hangs up on us. We have 3 claims outstanding now (one of which is more than two weeks old) and we cannot get anything at all done with it when we call because of the aforementioned problems. As of right now we feel like we are being ripped off. We are going to change home warranty companies if possible.
Hi Jonathan. We have contacted you with a solution with the issue with your claims. Please feel free to contact us if you need further assistance. Thank you, Audrey.
Reviewed June 7, 2014
One of my neighbors told me about them. Our electrician, our plumber, our air conditioning person have always been very prompt. First American always gives me the company’s phone number in case the company doesn’t call me within a certain length of time. They’re a good company to deal with. I’ve recommended them to our daughter.
Happy to hear that you've had positive experiences with our contractors, Marie!
Reviewed June 6, 2014
First American was the warranty that came with our home when we purchased it. Our experience when submitting a claim has been good. It was fast and we didn’t have to do that much. The claims representative was friendly and helpful. Dealing with them was pleasant and easy.
We're delighted to hear that your experience was pleasant, Jennifer!
Reviewed June 5, 2014
We bought a house back in 2007 and First American was the home owner's warranty and we just kept it. We now own two houses and we kept it. It's been good and the claims process has been easy. The claims reps are very nice. It has been an easy company to work with, and that's why we still have them with the other house. We got them when we purchased this other house. It's a great company.
Thank you for being a loyal customer, Royann!
Reviewed June 4, 2014
I've known First American for a long time. Home warranty was given to me when I bought the house. My experience with submitting a claim was very good. I was actually impressed because it was so easy and the reps were courteous in answering my questions. I would recommend them.
Hi Josif,
Thank you for your comments. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.
Reviewed June 4, 2014
I submitted a claim this past year and they came out almost immediately and fixed the problem. The past owners of my house used to have them and I just continued it and now it's been several years since I first had them. They've always taken care of me when I called, and submitting the claim wasn't difficult so I would recommend them.
Mary, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
Reviewed June 3, 2014
First American was great. The claims rep knew exactly what the issue was so I was able to relay that to the contractor easily. It's also less expensive than the others.
Glad to hear you had a pleasant experience, Jymmi!
Updated review: June 20, 2014
In fairness, have to say once I posted my complaint against First American, (thank you consumer affairs.com) I was contacted by a live customer service representative who apologized for excessive wait times and getting hung up, and had already arranged for a contractor to get my garage open the next day (rather than wait 4 days as the original assigned contractor suggested.) When I told First American's rep I had my own contractor arranged to come that day, they offered that I could submit my bill for review for at least a partial reimbursement. I canceled my contractor and waited until the next day for First American's contractor who was competent and courteous. I also appreciate that the customer service rep called to follow up and has given me her phone and email should I have any issues in the future. Fair is Fair, and they made good got my car out of the garage with a day, followed up and I am now satisfied.
Original Review: June 3, 2014
I have been a customer of First American Home Warranty for 26 years, have recommended them even to my children but will not be renewing my contract or theirs. The last two times I need to make a claim, I had to hold for 15 or more minutes. I used the online claim but the contractor for my garage door can't come for 5 days and my car is stuck in there. I held for 13 minutes and operator answered and said their system was down, so I held for 27 minutes and then the operator could not hear me. There is no way to contact this company to speak to anyone without waiting over a 1/3 hour. I am done, will not renew and will find an alternative insurance company.
Hi Jeffrey. Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to see your claim has been resolved. Thank you, Natalie
Reviewed June 3, 2014
Our realtor told us about First American. It was the only one we had information on so we went with them. The claims that we've had basically related around through our air conditioning system. It has been handled efficiently, effectively and with complete satisfaction. The only downside is that they have never been able to find anyone in Victoria. They always have to send someone from cities far away - Corpus Christi, El Campo or places like that. But the people that have provided services have done good work for us and we're very satisfied.
Bobby,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. If you have any comments or questions in the future, please contact us.
Reviewed June 3, 2014
When I bought my house, the sellers had purchased a contract with First American and the first year home warranty was provided. I've had excellent service from them. They’ve always processed my claims very promptly and any time I had a question, they answered my questions. I've had great communication with the claims representative. I'm very satisfied with the service that I've received from First American.
Happy that we could be of service, Bobby!
Reviewed June 2, 2014
First American was offered from the seller of my home. We've only submitted a claim once. We called and the next afternoon, there was someone there actually fixing our air conditioner, so I can't ask for better service than that. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable and very helpful. Overall, outstanding and quick customer service in terms of getting someone actually there to do the job.
Jodi,
We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
Updated review: July 11, 2014
After writing the review, Stephanie of claims resolution contacted me and at that point she worked to resolve the claim. The company agreed to pay for the new condenser and a relay. I would rate that a "5". The technician was experienced and nice to desk with, even coming after hours for the installation. Again, a "5". It took from the end of May to the first part of June to complete the work that's unacceptable and I would rate that a "1". We waited 2 weeks for a part that we were told would take 3 days to get. The parts company have relays in stock and is within 10 miles of our house. Also, the AC company did not return voice mail or email messages for days.
Original Review: June 2, 2014
AC went out and contacted FA since the unit was running but just blowing hot air. Tech came out a few days later and in 10 minutes was finished. Ran water on outside unit and told me to clean the coils myself since he didn't do that sort of thing - he considered that maintenance and he doesn't do maintenance. He told me if that didn't work, call him back, but he didn't know what he would do because he couldn't find anything wrong. I cleaned the coil but the temperature continued to rise.
I have an illness and the heat can be dangerous to me. I called another company that night to come the next day Saturday. They diagnosed a bad compressor, but FA doesn't accept outside reports. So now they are sending the original tech out who can't diagnose the issue. Two weeks without a diagnosis using FA. Poor.
Hello Ms. Hundley, we appreciate your feedback. We have reached resolution, so your claim is closed. Thank you, Stephanie.
Reviewed June 2, 2014
I was connected to First American when I bought my house. I've kept them because they're more reasonable, convenient to call and they're there for me when I need them. Everything was great and I like it. I'd recommend it to a friend.
Hi Dennis, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
Reviewed June 1, 2014
We had First American with our first house, so when we got our new house, we just used it. We spoke to a few of our friends and they used First American too. We call them and then they call the people that will fix the stuff, and they just come and fix it. We give them a check and that's it. They're pretty helpful. Everything was great with them.
We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience, Maribic!
Reviewed June 1, 2014
I've only had one experience with First American and it's been good. The only problem that I had and it's not with them; it's with the service. It took two weeks. They came within about 36 hours and they did the estimate. They didn't have the part; they said they had to order it. It was on a Friday, I believe, and they ordered the part on Monday. They called me on Thursday and said they plan to come out Thursday or Friday, but they got a little behind and they couldn't get to me until next week. I reported this to First American and they talked to them.
Carl,
Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We look forward to servicing your claims in the future.
Reviewed June 1, 2014
I had American Home Shield, and one of the guys that had come out and worked for me through American Home Shield was telling me that he had changed over to First American so I told him, Okay, I would look into it. So my sister and I looked into it and decided that since our contract was almost up, we would try something different, because I've always had home warranty on the house. He said, this one's better.
We went online and did some research and it sounded good and the price was reasonable, so we just signed up. And so far, submitting a claim was really easy. The claims representative that I talked to was very courteous, let me know when the contractor was going to be here and the contractor called me when he was en route. I had him call me so that I could leave work and meet him here, and they did, so I was happy. The guy that they sent out was really nice. He explained what he was doing, what my problem was, and he fixed it. My experience was fantastic.
Hi Fay,
Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We look forward to servicing your claims in the future.
Reviewed May 31, 2014
My realtor recommended First American Home Buyers Protection. I thought it was a good idea since the condo is 20 years old. Submitting a claim was easy. Communicating with their claims rep has been very good. The service was prompt, easy and satisfactory.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, Mary!
Reviewed May 31, 2014
I contacted First American in early May for my air conditioning blowing warm air. They had a contractor (Heating & Cooling Inc) dispatched to address the issue. The technician showed up in a unmarked vehicle and no visible badge. He spent about 40mins working on it and put new refrigerant into the unit. 1 day later the system failed again. This process repeated for 5 visits over the next few weeks. Heating and Cooling never provided any documentation to me or the warranty company about their visits. On the third visit, the tech said he was going to report the outside unit needed totally replaced because it was "end of life". Next visit, tech came out to repair, not replace. I called and reported my issues to both companies with no action from anyone. I have a 6-month old son and wife that have had enough of this heat and it's just the beginning of summer.
So First American went to another company that was supposed to be here today and they have yet to call me or return any of my many voice mails. First American said they have spoke the company and assure me someone is coming out. I am beyond frustrated and upset my family and I have to endure the heat in our home. First American did offer $150 to buy fans or window ac units but denied my $139 fan claim that I submitted to them. I have contacted the Ohio Attorney General, local news stations, and a lawyer to get help. First American is in clear breach of contract and they are refusing to just have the unit replaced. I have missed hours of work and now a entire Saturday. I have no idea what to do next. They are an awful company and I will never suggest anyone using them. I will also continue to report negatively on any website or social media that I can. Awful company! If my AC unit is not end of life, I would like to see one that is. In addition, since there have been so many service calls, the outside unit has not been put back together properly. I have nothing positive to say about any of these companies, it is the worst customer service I have had in my life!
Hi Kerry. Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to see a resolution has been made. Thank you, Sandra.
Reviewed May 31, 2014
I first heard about First American through the realtor. I was buying a house and I was told they had better coverage. So far, my experience has been fine when submitting a claim. The claims process was easy and the claims representative I spoke to was good. He took care of it. The first people they called I had problems with, so I called them back. He called and sent them right away and he did a good job.
Thanks for your comments, Lindon!
Reviewed May 31, 2014
Our real estate agent told us about First American. We thought it would be safer to have it in case something went wrong. We wanted to be able to have something to fall back on. The claims process was pretty easy. We just made a call and a day later they fixed it. They did the job well for us and took care of us. First American was very helpful. They did what we needed them to do.
Glad we could be of service, Paula!
Reviewed May 31, 2014
When we bought this home, the realtor got First American for us. They are quick to find a resolution so I don't have to wait or nothing. A couple of times they even made the appointment for us so that the people could come in and do the work that needed to be done. So that meant a lot to me. The claims representatives have been fantastic. They're great so I thank them for being so considerate. It's been a very gratifying experience.
Hi Rosa,
We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience! Please contact us with any future questions or comments.
Reviewed May 30, 2014
A friend of ours told my wife about First American years ago. They sent out a literature and I liked what they were offering, and the rest is history. They were pretty efficient. If something happened, they pretty much got them taken care of in less than a day. The claims process was pretty easy and I had pretty good interactions with the claims representatives. They were very sure and efficient, explained everything and they were pretty precise in their delivery of what needed to be done. Everything's just pretty simple and easy. They do a good job so every experience I had with them had been awesome and efficient.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, Sterling and Janie!
Reviewed May 30, 2014
My only complaint: they send out somebody different all the time and everybody has their own idea of what the fix is but I never can talk to the same company so I just never feel like I got to the bottom of my furnace issue. I ran into trouble with my furnace and I just never felt like I got the same company helping me with the situation. The furnace really needed to be replaced. But as far as their service goes, it’s been very good. I would recommend them.
We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our customer service department, Lauren. Please let us know if you have any comments or questions in the future.
Reviewed May 30, 2014
I first heard about First American when I bought my home. I got the home warranty for security. Everything’s been fine so far. I had no problems submitting a claim and it was very easy. Overall, I've been very happy with the process.
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Reviewed May 30, 2014
I’ve been with American Home Shield and they raised their prices, so I thought I’d check around and check your prices and you were a little bit more reasonable on the house calls. They were 175 and you take 65. They took the claim good. It was getting it filled that was the problem. They had to keep coming back and coming back and it was just a mess. I was without my refrigerator in the house for almost a week and it seemed like I had a lot of problems to get my refrigerator fixed. It got fixed but it just took a while. We'll just see how it works the next time I need them.
Reviewed May 30, 2014
I decided to have a home warranty because last time I bought a home, it didn't have a home warranty and when stuff broke, I had to come out from my own pocket. I chose First American because they have a pool coverage. The claims process was very easy. You just call them and they take care of it right away. The contractors were very polite. It's the best experience ever. I would recommend it to anyone who's buying a home.
Steven,
Happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
Reviewed May 29, 2014
We love First American. The seller of our first home gave us the warranty and thats how we first heard of First American. Submitting a claim was perfect. The claims representative I spoke to was very good, very courteous. They were direct, no **, we went direct to the point and was very satisfied. All good stuff from First American.
We love you too, Erico! Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback.
Reviewed May 29, 2014
We've had three homes with First American. A friend suggested it to me several years ago. He told me this is the place to go and it made sense. He's a good friend, so his advice was wonderful and I'm very happy with it. I started with one, then I had two more, so now I have three. You've got a great staff - wonderful people to work with, very helpful, right to the point, make sure it’s clear and understood, and any questions... please call - all good. It's something every homeowner should have. I would suggest your company and nobody else.
Thank you for your continued business, Tom!
Reviewed May 29, 2014
Even though my appliances were new, they have had some use so I figured some kind of protection would come in handy. My realtor got the home warranty for me. He gave us three choices to pick, but she picked First American and we just went with it. My experience with them was not the best but certainly not the worst. Most of the home warranty companies work in a certain manner and I've had few claims submitted so far. The first one we had plumbing issues and nobody followed up. We phoned First American and they said the claim was closed. Nobody showed up but their record shows the work was completed. I'm not sure how that happened. The second time, I called them with AC; they did follow up and the problem was taken care of.
It was fairly easy to submit a claim and most of the paperwork is done by the contractor. The claims representative was not the friendliest but there's nothing in particular to complain about. They're open late in the evening so I have a chance to call them up from work. They had some caveats in terms of what they had to offer. I did not find that certain things aren't until the claim was filed, so I had to pay more from pocket. Had I known earlier, then I probably would have an expanded coverage. If I had gone to another warranty company, I'd probably be facing similar issues. The experience with them has been helpful and frustrating.
Reviewed May 29, 2014
We've had First American since about 2004 or 2005. It’s been a while. I’m very satisfied with my experience in submitting a claim to them. It’s very easy. Interacting with their claims rep has been excellent. The only thing that I would probably change if I could: If a person came out, you only have 30 days to have the person come back out if you have any problem. Well, if like on the 35th day, I have an exact same problem, but I only have a 30-day period, they would have the person come back out without additional charge. I would probably lift that to at least 60 days, because 30 days is certainly not enough time. It should last longer than 30 days. But overall, it’s very good company. I would highly recommend.
June,
Thank you for being a loyal First American! Please let us know if you have questions or comments in the future.
Reviewed May 28, 2014
A friend of mine worked for First American. I don't have anybody to fix anything so I got them. Submitting a claim was very simple and the experience with the claims rep was very good. Everything went smoothly and as planned. They got it fixed and everybody was able to move on with their lives.
Happy to hear that everything went smoothly, Teresa!
Reviewed May 28, 2014
The overall experience with First American is good. I would recommend them.
Happy to head you had a good experience, Mary!
Reviewed May 28, 2014
My former wife suggested that I give First American a call and join them as a home warranty company, so I did that, and because I know it's a good company I feel confident having them as my home warranty company. When I had a problem, I gave First American a call. They handled the call very professionally and I have no complaints. It’s just the servicing company – I needed them to repair my dishwasher but the job wasn't done properly. I don’t feel good about these lights on the dishwasher remaining on and that makes me feel insecure. I will hold my judgment until I get the service company come out and handle the correction.
Thank you for your business, Tony!
Reviewed May 28, 2014
We decided to have a home warranty because of our appliances. We had built this house in 2000 and we felt it would be a good investment, like insurance. My daughter had good experience with First American and she really liked it, so that’s why we went with them. Filing a claim to them was very easy and quick, and they would call up whenever I needed, that same day that I was talking to them, to set up an appointment for them to come in.
First American either calls me for an appointment or to set up the appointment themselves, to have somebody come and fix our stuff. They are very efficient and the people that they send out, especially Sears, are really great. We really like for them to come and repair our stuff because they know what they’re doing, they do it quickly, and if they can’t, they call us and tell us what to expect. Overall, First American is professional and courteous and really efficient.
Barbara,
We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
Reviewed May 28, 2014
We've been with First American since we bought the home. When we bought the home, it was mandatory to get a home warranty. The folks who sold the house had the warranty and we just took that. So far so good. We haven't submitted anything but just open service requests and those have been answered and fixed for us. Interactions with the claims representative have been good. They did a very good job of handling work from one vendor to another and have taken care of things right away. They've been very professional.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Srikanth!
Reviewed May 27, 2014
Submitting a claim to First American has been very good. So far, I like that they're dependable. I have no problem with them.
Thanks for your comments, Floretta!
Reviewed May 27, 2014
I'm satisfied with First American.
We're happy you're happy, Emily! Please let us know if there is anything we can assist you with in the future.
Reviewed May 27, 2014
My realtor told me about First American. Our warranty was about to run out on the house and they recommended that we get you all. Submitting a claim was a very good experience. It was easy. The claims representative that I talked to was good. They were courteous, answered all my questions. Overall, First American was very good.
Happy to hear you had a nice experience with us, Towanda!
Reviewed May 27, 2014
The overall experience with First American is excellent and I would recommend it.
Glad to hear you had an excellent experience, Linda!
Reviewed May 26, 2014
My experience with First American was excellent. We had no problems with them. I don't know if there was one particular time I had to call them more than once and they answered our questions. The service people were prompt and they were good.
Happy to hear you had an excellent customer service experience, Marlene!
Reviewed May 26, 2014
First American has been fine, very good. I had two claims and they were satisfactorily handled, on a timely basis and the contractors were good.
Glad we could be of service, Mark!
Reviewed May 25, 2014
I heard First American from the realtor and it was recommended by my friend. I chose this home warranty for a little bit of extra peace of mind if something goes wrong. Submitting a claim was fairly easy. They've had some issues locating contractors in my area but they've always stayed on top of it and had somebody, so its been positive. Claims reps were helpful and persistent. They were great and am satisfied.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Andrew!
Reviewed May 25, 2014
To say the least, I am extremely disappointed in this home warranty and consider it a waste of money and will be letting the masses know on social media sites what a rip-off and play on words your associates use to get out of what should be covered by your brochure. The company should be ashamed of itself as it uses unethical tactics and wordsmiths to get out of covering home issues
I have a blockage in my kitchen sink, to which we called your company who promptly sent out the plumber. The plumbers evaluation required that 7 ft of pipe be replaced due to rust, corrosion and sediment build up in the pipes. He called in the claim which your company denied because it was not specifically listed under the plumbing covered section. It was also not listed under the not covered section of the contract as not being covered. The warranty has a general statement that it covers unknown conditions which can include rust, corrosion, sediment problems but was not specific to what it actually covers.
The agent said that for blockages only snaking and hydro jetting is allowed, but the contract never states that plumbing stoppages are only limited to those 2 actions and once again, it is not mentioned under the not covered section of the stoppages. I have one area of the contract that states I am covered by unknowns conditions which can include rust, corrosion and sediment buildup which is not specific to anything. A plumbing stoppages section that states that they can use snaking and hydro jetting but it is never stated that it was limited to just those two actions for stoppages and the not covered section never mentions that replacing pipes because of sediment build up is not covered. Additionally, the plumbing covered section speaks to leaks and breaks with replacement of pipes but in the not covered section. It never mentions that replacing pipes due to buildup causing stoppage is not covered nor does it default to the stoppage section even though your contract states it is. It makes no sense to have a leaking pipe which causes damage replaced but a corroded pipe which also causes damage is not replaceable.
Once again, your tactics for not covering items which should be according to your warranty is both unethical and you should be considered thieves. I will warning other potential buyers of your warranty not to waste their time and money via social media sites, and am very disappointed in which this was all handled.
Hi Linda. Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to inform that your plumbing claim has been resolved. Thank you, Shanee
Reviewed May 25, 2014
The real estate agent provided the First American home warranty when we purchased the house, and we kept it. It seemed like a good deal. I did not have any bad experience when submitting claims except for one person but the people seemed to be handpicked by the company. They've all been really good. The home warranty is worth the money and First American is very good.
Thanks for the feedback, Lucille!
Reviewed May 25, 2014
I heard about First American through the previous owners; they had one. When we submitted a claim with them we found out that the problem we had wasn't covered, but as far as getting someone out there to look at it to see what was going on, it was pretty good. In terms of the claims process, it was easy - my wife did it. Overall, it’s good service. I have recommended them.
We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience, Kendal!
Reviewed May 24, 2014
My overall experience with First American Home Buyers Protection was good.
Glad to hear it, Otha!
Reviewed May 24, 2014
Whenever I call First American, they call me back in a timely manner, give me the quote and tell me up front what I owe. They come when they're supposed to and do a good job, so overall it's a positive experience. It's great.
Thanks for the feedback, Liz!
Reviewed May 23, 2014
First American home warranty was on the house when I bought the house. There hasn't been a problem in submitting a claim. The process is easy. The claims reps have been helpful and courteous from the start. It's been a good experience.
Happy to hear that you had a good experience, Lena!
Reviewed May 23, 2014
We purchased our house less than 2 years ago. The sellers paid for First American for the first year. We had a few claims pertaining to a/c and the service was adequate. When it came time to renew, we thought the product was worth the money since the house was built in 1995. Now, we have an issue in our bathroom from the previous owner's lack of competent contractors. When the bathroom was torn apart for a complete remodel, we noticed that the Jacuzzi tub was not plugged into a GFI. You can only see this when the tile surrounding the tub and shower were torn down.
We also found out that the Jacuzzi is on the same circuit breaker as the air conditioner and alarm system. We called First American Home Warranty and they sent out an electrician. He said that to put in a new GFI and a new circuit will be covered. That was 1 1/2 weeks ago. Today, we get a call saying that it is not covered. What changed??? Why did my husband have to make the call to find out where the electrician was? Why weren't we called to inform us of the change? The amount of money we spend on this company monthly is not worth the lies. I think I will be calling to cancel my coverage and contacting their biggest competitor.
Reviewed May 23, 2014
My overall experience with First American had been good. I would recommend it to my friends.
Thanks for the feedback, Justin!
Reviewed May 22, 2014
When I bought the house, the realtor told me about First American. My most recent claim was very good. It would be a year ago in November when my furnace quit, so I called. Submitting a claim was very easy. They do everything they can to help you. My experience with the sales rep went fine. They sent out a person to ascertain the problem. To make a long story short, the repair person burned off the furnace and had to rebuild it. They broke something in the heat pump and I had to wait for those repairs. It ended up that it was January before everything was put back together. It was miserable, it was cold and I was very frustrated. But it wasn't First Americans fault, it was the contractors; the people that came out to do the repairs. They need to be more careful about who they hire to do the repair work and they shouldn't have done business with that contractor. This spring, my stove microwave blew up but it was taken care of and I'm very happy about it.
Thanks for the feedback, Margaret. Please contact us if you have any comments or questions in the future.
Reviewed May 22, 2014
I've had First American for years now and I keep it and it's always good. It's been perfect. The only time I had a little bit of trouble was I had a sump pump that was broken and it was starting to flood the basement, but they got somebody out here. It was great and I tell other people about it.
Thanks for the feedback, Maureen!
Reviewed May 21, 2014
We've had First American ever since we bought our house. Filing a claim to them is pretty easy. I just call it in and then they're really helpful. I usually have somebody give me a call back within 24 hours. Their representatives are good. They are polite and my claim went through real quick. I would recommend them.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Dedra!
Reviewed May 21, 2014
My experience with First American has been fine. Submitting a claim was very easy. I would recommend them.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Gloria!
Reviewed May 21, 2014
When I bought the policy I was specific about pool coverage. Everything except the vacuum. I called for service and now told the chlorinator is not covered. They lied to me. Would not recommend First American to my worst enemy.
Reviewed May 21, 2014
I had a leak in my furnace and I thought the furnace wasn’t working. The contractor that came out to check it worked with me to get it fixed. It was some added cost because of the age and the difference, the upgrade. I was impressed that they took care of my problem. We’re getting our money’s worth with First American. Very good, and excellent service!
Happy to hear that your furnace has been fixed, Mary!
Reviewed May 21, 2014
First American was offered when we bought the home. They gave us a year, so we just continued on acquiring the home warranty. We had an issue with the stove and it took a while for them to come. They came several months, to get them to replace and they finally replaced the stove. It did a take a while but it's a good investment.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Diane!
Reviewed May 21, 2014
I heard about getting a home warranty from some of my friends. I went online and one of the First American reps called me to tell me about the program. That young lady who called me made me decide to go with First American over a different warranty provider. Submitting a claim to First American was really easy. I called in, they gave me the name and phone number of the person that was supposed to be contacting me, and the person contacted me. They weren't able to get to me for over a week, so I call back and they found somebody else that could get here quicker.
My communication with the claims rep was very good. They kept calling me, contacting me, letting me know that they were working on finding me someone else, to make sure that I got somebody, because it was my stove and I didn't want to go over a week without it. First American is refreshing. They have customer survey - we don’t get that much anymore. I plan to keep them. As a matter of fact, I plan to enroll my parent’s house.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Phyllis!
Reviewed May 20, 2014
I decided to acquire a home warranty through First American to make sure we have protection on the home. Still haven't got a claim because we can't find a dry-wall person. We're still looking for someone.
Reviewed May 20, 2014
Working with this company has been a negative experience for us. Despite being a customer for 7+ years, they seem unable or unwilling to help when I call customer service. We had three different service calls come out regarding sump pump. First two times (same contractor), we were told nothing was wrong. They also gave us a hard time because they didn't want to reinstall the cover (we have small children so it's a safety issue). Finally the last contractor (just a month or so later) acknowledged it needed to be replaced. We 'settled' with First American so we could have our own contractor replace it. They deducted money from the refund to pay their contractor even though we already paid the service fee directly to them. Then we get a letter that we owe them for the first contractor- not sure why they didn't charge us at the time (maybe because it was their second visit and they did not do or find anything), and that they are going to send us to collections if we don't pay it within 15 days, despite no previous attempts to contact us about this. Not planning to renew our contract.
Hi Laura. Thank you for your feedback. First American’s records indicate that a service call fee is no longer due. Thank you, Shanee
Reviewed May 20, 2014
On December 24, 2013, our water heater blew. We contacted First American customer service and were advised by the answering service that claims couldn't be submitted until 12/27, and they couldn't get anyone out to look at the heater before 12/27 at the earliest. (The wait recording says that service is available 24/7). Maria advised that we should get the heater taken care of and to submit the claim on 12/27, which we did. We were fortunate enough to get a local plumber on Christmas eve. The heater was not repairable so we had to replace it at a very reasonable cost. We did as directed by Maria, however, when we submitted the invoice we were advised that we weren't covered because we didn't receive prior approval. Not only did First American not provide service as contracted they initially denied the claim. When they finally did agree to some reimbursement, it was well below industry standards.
In addition, there was no speaking to the "claim adjuster" it was only through email. What kind of customer service is that? She would leave voice mails with no call back number. There was no way of contacting her other than email.
Reviewed May 20, 2014
First American Home Buyers Protection was offered when I bought the house and because of the age of the home and it seemed reasonably priced, I took it. It's easy to use and affordable. I do all my claims online and it's streamlined and has a quick turnaround. My interaction with the claims representative was great. They're really good and very informative.
Hhappy to hear that you had a pleasant experience, Mike!
Reviewed May 20, 2014
I had First American several times and they've always selected the people that did a good job. The people that owned this house before me had it when I took over the house and I just continued the policy. When you call them, they usually get back to you pretty quick. You can get a claim if somethings are not working and you can call them at the office. It wasn't difficult at all if you know how to talk. And then they call somebody else. Somebody comes out to check and fix it. My interaction with the sales rep has been good. I had no problems with any of them.
Happy to hear that you had a nice experience with us, Ruth!
Reviewed May 20, 2014
My experience with First American was good. One of their customers recommended them. They've had good luck with them and they got one, so I decided to get one. Submitting the claim was frustrating at first because I couldn't get a hold of anybody, but then afterwards everything just fell into place. It took about two weeks to finalize everything. I called and talked to two or three people in the process of getting a washing machine replaced and each one was helpful. I'm glad I had it because I wasn't expecting the washing machine to break down and it's terrible to go without one.
Glad we could be of service, Larry!
Reviewed May 19, 2014
After an hour and 8 minutes of holding neither of the reps I briefly spoke with could sufficiently explain why FAHW will only cover $300 of the $1,000+ cost to replace my hot water heater. This is our FIRST major claim (other claim: disposal), and my house is only 8 years old. So disappointed in the huge waste of money this warranty has turned out to be!
Hi Lauren. We have received your request and have proceeded accordingly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Audrey.
Reviewed May 19, 2014
I'd recommend the home warranty... but not the recent experience I had with a contractor: We got a home warranty with our home purchase and have been very pleased with the services we've received, up until this last time. We had a fan motor blow in our air conditioner and we were assigned Jay Jay Mechanical in Harrisburg for our services. This contractor is horrific.
Day One: (First vacation day I used) He never called me, so I ended up calling him around 4pm. He said, "Oh, I was just about to check my email" and ended up coming out that evening. He informed us we had a bad motor and that our a/c needed to be serviced, which was not covered by the plan. He said he had ordered the part and would be back the next day to install it.
Day Two: (Second vacation day I used, so that I could be there while he installed the part) He never called or showed up. After several attempts to call him, he finally called me back around 4pm and said that he had just gotten the approval from you all to order the part and had just done so (considering the contractors prior to that had been able to get immediate approvals from you, this was fishy) and would be at my house no later than 11:30 the next morning.
Day Three: (Third and last of my available vacation days) No call and no show by 12:30, I called every hour until 2:30, when I finally got a call back. He said "I am on my way and will be there by 3:30 - but I have a Dr. appointment, so if I don't get there by then, it'll be 4:30". I informed him that this was the last of my vacation days, so the work had to be done. At 5:00pm, when I hadn't heard from him, I began calling again. He finally showed up to my home at 5:45, ensuring that I had completely wasted my last 3 vacation days at work, which I had planned to use next month for a visit from my mother. All 3 days COMPLETELY wasted because he showed up after I would have gotten off work the 2 times he bothered to show up at all.
He came in, installed the motor - we had a pest issue at that point, so additional work (not covered) would have to be completed. He and my husband chatted and as an apology, he said, he would come back Saturday, repair the part and would also complete the service for free. On Friday afternoon, he contacted my husband via email to confirm the Saturday morning appointment, my husband confirmed that we would be there at 8am Saturday. He never showed up.
At 8:45, my husband called his phone, only to be told via the voice mail that this man was on vacation until June 27th. Around 9:15, another contractor showed up. We never heard from Jay Jay Mechanical that they would be sending anyone different, so we had no idea who this man was. Thankfully, he was able to complete a portion of the work, but we never did get the a/c service done, which is imperative.
This has been a disgusting example of probably the worst customer service I have ever personally dealt with. Every other contractor you have assigned us to for other things have been wonderful. This guy? I won't ever use him again and have taken to social media to warn others. He's unreliable, untrustworthy and lies through his teeth each time he opens his mouth. I sincerely hope you'll consider dropping him from your contract roster.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with such detailed feedback. We will be addressing your concerns about the contractor accordingly. Thank you for your business!!
Reviewed May 19, 2014
Our house sold on Friday, May 16, 2014 and a warranty that we have purchased on the property for the last six years renewed on the 17th of May. I called to cancel the warranty on Friday, May 9, 2014 and learned that First American Home had already put a charge thru on my credit card and now after numerous emails to their customer support email address, no one is responding to my emails. We have purchased a new home and the Seller has purchased us a new home warranty and we requested First American Home Buyers to warranty the new residence, but I may be having second thoughts about this since no one will respond to my emails to cancel the warranty on a home I do not even own. At this point, would like a response from someone confirming the receipt of my emails and the status!!!
As per our conversation we have processed your request. We apolgoize for any inconvenience you may have encountered.
Reviewed May 19, 2014
When I first bought my house, my realtor recommended getting a home warranty, First American. I've had three claims in a span of two weeks and the whole time, it was very positive. They showed up when they were supposed to. The call was made reputably, in each case a different person. The claims process was very easy and I'm very pleased with the experience.
Glad you've had pleasant experiences with us, Andrew!.
Reviewed May 19, 2014
A real estate agent set everything up with First American. So far, it's good. I submitted claims over the phone and it was easy. The only issue I had is when I tried to log in, for some reason they couldn't find me in the system so I haven't tried to log in since. The representatives were knowledgeable. It's a pretty clear home warranty protection.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Eliot!
Reviewed May 18, 2014
When we bought the house, the house came with the First American warranty so we just kept it. It hasn't always been the best with them. I've had a number of incidents where I've had issues. In fact, I had one yesterday. I submitted a claim to have the valve on my bath toilet replaced because the system was just filling up or was not retaining water. Unfortunately when the tech called, I was actually stranded on a boat, so I asked him if he could go to his next appointment and maybe fit me in because I know that my problem is a ten-minute affair and wouldn't take very long to fix . He said he would call me back after his appointment that he was actually going to in place of mine, and he never called me back even after I left multiple messages for him on his cell phone. So as of now, I have a toilet that's unfixed. I'm about to call the company again to see if I can reschedule it. But then again, I felt that was poor customer service on their part.
I've had numerous problems with my air conditioning. Every year I put in a call to have at least one or two of my air conditioning units fixed, and every time it’s like a patch-up job. They work for a little bit and then it breaks down again. I call them, I pay another $75. Last summer I paid close to $3,500 (I have the receipts) in air conditioning repairs in addition to what I pay for the cost of my home warranty and the service fees that I pay to the tech, the $75, plus parts that are not covered. I’m fine with that but if I’m paying close to $3500, I expect my air conditioner to work, right? I called them six times in the course of a summer to repair the same air conditioning. Then this summer, the first day, the temperature went to 90 degrees. Guess what happened? My air conditioner doesn't work. Again, I’m writing another check for $75, and that’s the first check I’ll probably write for this summer. So am I happy? No, not particularly!
They replaced one, but again they were trying to extract more money out of me. I raised hell and I’m like, “No! This is why I have a home warranty. If it’s broken, it needs to be replaced. I need a new one.” With all the money that I paid in the last two years, I could have probably used that myself, forgotten about the home warranty, and just bought myself a new air conditioning unit. I stick with them because I keep thinking it’s going to be fine but no.
Then the second time, this is just another incident... The two years before that, my thermostat control unit was broken, the downstairs unit, and needed to be replaced. The guy came, took a look at my unit and said, “Oh, I have one in the truck.” So he went out and he brought this tiny control panel. It wasn’t the same brand, it wasn’t the same size, and even worse, it was one of those that had an on and an off switch. There was no control to set the temperature, to raise the temperature, to lower the temperature, there were no timer buttons – nothing.
When I questioned him and said, “You’re giving me an inferior model from what I had before,” he tried to tell me that my home warranty doesn’t cover. When I said, “Listen, hang on one second, I know what my home warranty covers, okay?” he said, “No, no, no. I just dealt with the woman right before you, an elderly lady, and she had the same problem as you, and you know, it says that I just have to give you what I have.” I said, “No, sir, you have to give me the equivalent, or if I’m not mistaken, upgrade me. I’m willing to pay for an upgrade, I’m willing to pay the difference, but you cannot put a substandard AC temperature control in my house. I’d sooner pay for the upgrade than have a downgrade.” He said, “No, no, no.” He said I don’t know what I’m talking about. So I said, “Hold on one second. I’m calling First American.”
So as I was on the phone with a customer service rep who very kindly assured me, “No, Mrs. **, you’re absolutely right. We have to, according to what it says on your policy, we have to give you exactly what you have there or something comparable. If we don’t have either, we have to upgrade you, and there is no additional cost to you, ma’am.” As soon as I came off the phone, he’s gone slipping across my front lawn. He said, “Oh, guess what, I found one.” And so I think what was happening was he was going to try to pull one over on me and substitute my good control for an inferior value and bill First American what it would have really cost. So he would have made a little something on the side. Anyway, I’m glad you no longer have them. They are not who they say they are. There are some companies out there who are not legit, who are trying to make a fast buck, who are abusing the right that they have to service clients by using First American and are ripping off clients, not doing a proper job and are trying to make a quick buck...
Don't get me wrong. In the six years that I've had First American, I've had some good experiences too, usually with the smaller companies, the mom-and-pop companies who are people like us and you are their bread and butter and they value the business; the bigger companies, not so much. But would I recommend First American to a friend? Probably not. In fact, I’m personally thinking about switching. They are inconsistent.
Reviewed May 18, 2014
We've only had to submit just two claims to First American and both of them worked pretty smoothly. Everything worked out well. It was an easy process filing the claims. Everybody was courteous and informative.
Happy to hear that everything went smoothly, Brent!
Reviewed May 18, 2014
My realtor introduced me to First American when I bought my property. I got it just to have an insurance to cover my home in case something occurred. I've had it for years and I've seen a progression of improvement, because now they give you the contact information of the contractor and your reference number as soon as you made the claim, so you can even call the contractor yourself to set it up, they’ll even email you. They handle things really quickly when I submit a claim.
Overall, the process is very easy. They’re just very efficient and their timeliness is very good. I did have only one bad experience and that was actually within the last 30 days, when I called and they were busy so I had to settle for the automated system. It said that somebody will call me back and no one ever did. So I needed to call them and reschedule. But aside from that instance, I’m very satisfied. It’s been good.
Thanks for your feedback, Danita! Please feel free to contact us in the future with any comments or questions.
Reviewed May 17, 2014
I heard about First American Buyers Protection from my realtor who purchased the first year when I bought a house from him. Submitting a claim was easy. The representatives have been good. I did submit a claim for my dishwasher, and the company that they contracted out wasn't very good. He had a very limited schedule, which didn't work with my mine. So that claim ended up going unfulfilled. But I haven't had a problem with it since, so I didn't see to redo the claim. I had one for a garbage disposal, and the company came out the next day and completely replaced everything. It was simple, easy and I'll renew every year.
Glad that your garbage disposal is up and running, Chris!
Reviewed May 17, 2014
First American was recommended by my realtor. Submitting a claim through them was easy, so simple and efficient. The claims representative was good and the contractor who came out and fixed the dishwasher was great so it was overall a very positive experience for me.
Josh,
Glad your dishwasher is working! Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.
Reviewed May 16, 2014
My real estate agent told me about First American and recommended it to me. I submitted one claim for plumbing and it was easy. The plumber was scheduled literally within 24-48 hours and was in my home within 48 hours. They're very efficient, reliable and had a quick service. I paid $60.
Thank you for your feebdack. We appreciate you taking the time to do so.
Reviewed May 16, 2014
My refrigerator broke and after 15 days, the issue is still not resolved. We filed a complaint against one of their trusted contractors b/c he was lying about ordering parts. After calling daily, I still do not have a resolution to my problem and am without a working refrigerator. We are cancelling our contract with them.
We are sorry to hear that you did not have a pleasant experience. We will be reaching out to you today to discuss your concerns with you.
Updated review: June 4, 2014
Upon filing a complaint here, I was contacted by Stephanie from First American. She was extremely helpful and set up an appointment with a new plumber. They contacted me the same day, were out to my house the next day, and were able to fix all but one issue that same day. The plumber answered all of my questions, crawled under my house to check for additional leaks, and came back the next day to complete the job since he did not have the parts to complete the job. The first plumbing company suggested a complete piping overhaul of my home.
The second company reassured me the job would be done correctly and in a timely manner, and they did just that. Stephanie followed up with me once the job was completed, and I let her know how happy we were with the service provided. In my opinion, it shouldn't have taken a negative review from me to receive this type of service. I am relieved to see there are employees within First American that care enough to help out as much as they possibly can.
Original Review: May 16, 2014
First American was the home warranty my home had when I purchased it 3 years ago. I have filed approximately 6 claims since then. There has been a problem with every single one. A busted water heater where certain parts weren't covered meant I had to pay an additional $300, a water leak in my kitchen sink that took 2 different contracting companies to fix, an exhaust fan in my master bathroom that took 5 visits to get fixed, 3 visits to replace a dimmer switch (yes, 3 visits) and service 3 ceiling fans, and now, a contractor that says he can't fix a leak under my bathroom sink unless I remove the cabinets and granite countertop. His solution? Replace entire piping under the house. This company uses third rate contractors that are unwilling to fix problems, but are more than willing to collect $60 every time they come out. First American's reps don't fair much better. Many are rude and unwilling to assist you. First American has poor ratings folks. Do some research, something I should have done. Needless to say, I will be canceling my contract and looking for a reputable company that will do what they're supposed to do - help paying customers.
Thank you for your feedback. Someone will be reaching out to you today to discuss your concerns. We look forward to being able to rectify the situation.
Reviewed May 16, 2014
I chose First American because of their reputation. Submitting a claim with them has been good. The process was okay and the experience was very good.
Glad you had a positive experience, David!
Reviewed May 16, 2014
Originally it was my aunt's house and she already had their coverage. When the renewal came around, it was easy to just go ahead and do it... I've had to use First American's services twice now. It's not a long process. They're pretty on top of it. Also the employees of the companies that they use are very nice.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Michelle!
Reviewed May 16, 2014
I did some research, called First American and checked with them since things can come in the home that would absolutely require for a warranty. I went with them because they offer more. More things are covered than their competitors, and it's more affordable. They're not nickel-and-diming for every little thing. Submitting a claim was very quick and easy, and they follow up very appropriately as well as the vendors. Everything has been good, from AC to a dishwasher, and it was very good and quick. They're very customer friendly and very thorough. If I have any questions or if I actually leave a message for someone, they call back timely, so I'm very pleased with them. It was awesome.
Glad we could be of service, Latasha!
Reviewed May 15, 2014
I heard about First American when I purchased my property. The realtor hinted about them as possible home protection. I didn't really have any information about them but decided to get them. I had a problem with my water heater about a month or two ago. I noticed that the water temperature was erratic and it didn't seem to be working properly. I called First American and they sent a plumber out that morning. He arrived fairly quickly, considering there was a big traffic jam on the freeway. He was very courteous and knowledgeable. He diagnosed it and fixed it within an hour or two. The only hang-up was him calling the insurance company to get approval or something. It didn't take too long, and he replaced it. Overall the experience was good.
Thank you for your feedback Tom. We appreciate the time it took to do so.
Reviewed May 15, 2014
The experience with First American Home Buyers Protection was very good. We had a problem, I called them and they sent a plumber out. He fixed what was wrong and I was very satisfied.
Nita, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your business!
Reviewed May 15, 2014
My husband bought the First American plan. Submitting a claim with them is a little challenging but it's been a good experience. The claims representative was good and courteous and answered all my questions.
Debbie, thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. You may also submit a claim online by registering with our homeowner center at www.firstam.com/warranty.
Reviewed May 15, 2014
We've had First American since we bought our house. We always get good service and never had a problem. The claims process was easy and the rep was great. Things get taken care of pretty quick. You won't regret it.
Carmen, thank you for your feedback. We apprciate you taking the time to do so.
Reviewed May 14, 2014
First American was introduced by my real estate agent. I chose it because he recommended them. Submitting a claim was pretty good for the most part - not too hard. The claims representative was good. They are courteous and they answer my questions. They've always pretty much taken care of everything that I didn't mess up myself. It was good.
Dwayne, thank you for the feedback. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Reviewed May 14, 2014
This is no warranty to rely on. After purchasing our home we discovered 2 cast iron pipes that had cracked in our walls. They would not approve the replacement of pipes as it was not "normal wear & tear". How could it be anything other than that? The pipes were behind walls for 35 years with no work done on them at all.... untouched by anything but water. They eroded over time and cracked. Somehow this "warranty" finds a way to deny your claim. Save your money- don't buy this joke of a warranty and instead place your money in a bank account so you have discretionary funds available should you need them for repairs on your home-- because you cannot rely on first American Home Warranty to offer insurance on your purchase as they claim to do.
Thank you for your feedback. Natalie will be continuing to work with you to answer your concerns and address any issues.
Sincerely,Kristin
Reviewed May 14, 2014
I found out about First American doing research on the computer. I decided to continue carrying a home warranty. It’s better to file claims through a home warranty than to start using my home insurance. I'm saving that for a big disaster. I chose them over different warranty providers because of their ratings. My experience in submitting a claim with them has been great. It’s not difficult at all. The claims representatives were very nice. They were very customer service-oriented. We only had one claim that we filed and the guy came and took care of it. It’s been pretty good. I would recommend it to those that are searching for a home warranty protection. They are affordable and efficient.
Carlos, we are happy to hear that you are making use of your warranty and that everything is running smoothly. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
Reviewed May 14, 2014
I was referred to them when I bought my house, so it's been close to 15 years since I've been with First American. They were wonderful when I submitted a claim. Everyone was very helpful and I have no problems with them. Just recently they got in contact with a contractor and the next day he was there. They're very good to have and very convenient.
Carla, thank you for your continued business and your positive feedback.
Sincerely,Kristin
Reviewed May 14, 2014
When I bought the house, First American was one of the options that we could get. It was a foreclosure and we went through Home Pass to get the house. As I was buying a home that was a few years old, I wanted to make sure that everything was going to be working when I bought the house and it was the only one that was actually offered to me at the time, so I just went with it. It’s very simple to submit a claim.
Most of the time, I do it on the internet, but when I did have the problem, the claims representative helped me out. They were very quick and looked right into it and took care of it for me. I did have one time where they had to come out and fix something that they had done before and it was because they had done it wrong the first time, and they gave me back my $60, which I was very happy with. They've been very helpful and very efficient. I was able to get what I needed fixed, like the heater in my pool that blew up and they replaced that with no question whatsoever.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback! We appreciate your business.
Reviewed May 13, 2014
One of my nieces referred me to First American. She had done research as far as other companies and told me that they (First American) were the best, because the other ones weren’t rated too well. First American is very reliable and has great customer service. As far as calling in to submit a claim, they’re pretty much easy; however, there was one contractor that I wasn't too happy about, but they went ahead and took care of it and called in another contractor to take care of the problem. As far as quick service, they take care of things. Within the 24 hours, I get a service taken care of right away.
Thank you for your feedback Sandy. We will definitely make note of the contractor situation.
Sincerely,Kristin
Reviewed May 13, 2014
My friend told me about his experience with First American a couple of times so I got it too. It's very excellent! I've recommended it to a couple of people.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Cecil!
Reviewed May 13, 2014
First American came with the house we bought. Submitting a claim with them was one of the easiest things I've ever had to do. We've filed three claims since we've been in that house for a little over two years. Any time we've had to deal with anybody from there, it has been great. They've been very professional, very helpful and very friendly. Even on the phone you just say, "Hey, this is wrong. This is what it's doing." They get somebody out and no "we can't do that." It was always really simple to get a hold of somebody and have them come out and deal with it.
Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We look forward to servicing your claims in the future.
Reviewed May 12, 2014
They’re all very pleasant, very nice – very easy to place a claim. They’re very efficient.
Thank you for your feedback. If you have any questions or concerns in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,Kristin
Reviewed May 12, 2014
First American has been fine. The contractors that they've sent out is something entirely different. We've already raised a formal complaint with First American and they fixed it. They jumped in and did everything they could to make it right. I've got no complaints when submitting a claim to them. I enjoy the timeliness of getting an appointment scheduled. They’re trying to do the right thing. I've just had really bad luck with contractors so far but First American themselves have done a good job.
Thank you Jamie for providing us with your feedback. If you have any questions or concerns in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Reviewed May 11, 2014
My wife's a realtor and uses First American a lot when she sells homes and I have had several of my own homes insured with them, too. I've had very good experience with First American compared with my experiences with others. The claims I submit are handled quickly and the claims representative takes the information and gets some help going, so everything’s been positive and quick. In fact, the contractor that they sent out for the last case we had was very professional and did an excellent job. He’s done more than what was expected of him and was probably one of the most professional contractors that First American has ever sent out. I recommend First American because their services are worth every penny.
Thank you for your positive feedback about First American and the contractor. We appreciate your business!
Kristin
Reviewed May 11, 2014
I got First American through my escrow. I didn't know anything else at the time so I just went by what they recommended. Submitting a claim was okay but then when I asked questions, I wasn't answered properly. They didn't answer the questions the way they were supposed to and I wasn't satisfied with their responses. When the person came to do the work, I told them I did not appreciate it and that I was going to get somebody else to do it. And the response was very unprofessional to me. So I said if I had another choice I would look for somebody else.
I didn't have to complain about the second incident, but the first was not too good for me. If I could have changed them, I would. If I knew what to do, I could have gone with somebody else. Nobody gave me an option at the time. They were just thrown into my face and I just accepted. They need to know so they can do better next time.
Reviewed May 10, 2014
Submitting a claim to First American was fine. One of the contractors had to come back because they didn't fix the problem. They were just a little slow; it took like over a week for them to call back and come out. But it wasn't First American's fault. I guess they were busy or whatever, but they were okay. Then after the contractor left, it was leaking again. First American took care of their side of the problem right away. We had a good experience with them.
Thank you for your feedback. We will be addressing your concerns with the contractor. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kristin
Reviewed May 10, 2014
I have had this warranty since 2001. Each and every time I have needed a repair, they came out within 48 hours and completed the repair. Some of my appliances are older and they would order the part and come back a couple days later but only charged me for the one co-pay. I have had my old dryer repaired about once a year, washer, refrigerator and my A/C which is most important when living in the Phoenix area. They have been courteous and prompt in response to my claims and while in my home doing repairs.
Thank you Kathy for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are happy to hear about your pleasant experience.
Reviewed May 10, 2014
I got rid of First American last Thursday. They wanted to charge me over $3,000 for my house insurance, and so I found another group that is charging me less than half that, who does the same stuff. I would not recommend them to anybody. I'm dissatisfied with them.
Reviewed May 9, 2014
A friend of mine told me about First American and they were also recommended by a family member. Submitting a claim with First American was very easy and very helpful, the claims representatives were very good, and we were very happy with the fast response and everything. Overall, I've had a very good experience with them.
Thank you for your feedback and business.
SincerelyKristin
Reviewed May 9, 2014
I had a very good experience with First American. I did not have a problem with them. They helped me out. We tried to solve the issue with finding a part, and couldn't find a part. So they just replaced it with a whole new unit. I've had them for over four or five years. Their prices were very reasonable and better than a lot of other people. At the time, I went with them on price and eventually they proved themselves to be very good. It's very easy and simple to submit a claim. You can do it either automated or you can talk to a customer service. I always like talking to somebody, instead of doing it automated.
The claims representatives were knowledgeable and very helpful. The only issue I had was with the lack of communication with the technician. On the First American side, I had to do a lot of following up myself. I couldn't contact him so I had to go back to First American. When First American was aware of my situation, they got a hold of him right away and resolved everything so I know it had nothing to do with First American.
Thank you for the awesome feedback. We look forward to servicing your claims in the future.
Reviewed May 8, 2014
First American was suggested by the realtor. Submitting a claim was very easy and good. The claim representatives have all been great, very much courteous and answered my questions. Well worth the money.
Thank you for your feedback Kevin! We are happy to hear your claim experience went smoothly.
Reviewed May 8, 2014
This company is a JOKE! We had a problem with a refrigerator and called First American to file a claim. They sent a technician out to take a look and promised to be repaired within the week..... Six weeks later I finally call someone else and the problem was fixed in TWO DAYS! We also filled an electrical claim that First American stated would be covered under our policy. They sent a technician to come out to take a look at the problem. He was at the property no more than 5min and charged me the $65.00 service fee. A few days later First American called us and stated that the work would NOT BE COVERED! Their tech did not even know what the problem was nor did he do a complete diagnoses. We again called a private company and after $150.00 the problem was fixed that day.
Now the latest as of 5/8/2014. First American authorized a repair to be done on an oven that had an electrical malfunction. Instead of just replacing the electrical board they tried to repair it and again charged us $65.00. After 33 days we encountered the same problem. I call First American to let them know. They told me that since it had been over 30 days that I would need to pay another service fee of $65.00! THIS IS A TOTAL SCAM... and I will be posting this on every social media I can find to warn people of this company.
Good day,
Stephanie will continue to follow up with you regarding your claim. Your business is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Reviewed May 8, 2014
I chose First American because of the different appliances that were offered and the prices after I called and found out how much it was annually. Everything went smoothly when I submitted a claim. There were no hitches or problems. The representatives were fine, very cooperative and showed a lot of professionalism. It's a wonderful type of insurance to be in and I would definitely recommend it to any homeowner. It's one of the best companies that I've encountered so far.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We appricate it.
Reviewed May 7, 2014
When I bought the house I decided to look into getting a home warranty because the house was built in 2001, and in case something breaks down, I have to pay out of pocket and I decided it having insurance. I'm happy, when I call them, they contact me back and they'd sent out the people right away. Everything's perfect. I'll recommend this company.
We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. We thank you for your feedback and business.
Kristin
Reviewed May 7, 2014
Called in repair of broken AC 4/1/14. It was fixed and then broke again within two weeks. Contractor was to call with an update by 5/1/14. On 5/5/14 I called the warranty co who had never gotten in touch with the contractor when he did not call with an update 5/1. He apparently is waiting on a part that had it even been shipped from outer space would have been here already. On a side note the Contractor stated that the warranty co would not replace the unit and it was up to the homeowner to replace. After 7 phone calls, 4 service reps, 1 claims rep (Jennifer **) and 2 Managers (Mark **) for one I can't get anyone to call me back. The manager asked to have the call transferred from the rep to himself at which point he let it go to voicemail and still has not returned the call.
I have been told that there is no timeframe as to when I should expect the AC up and running again despite the weeks that have passed. I have been told that while it will be 90 degrees on Thursday it will cool off by Friday. I was treated as if I was attempting to fraudulently obtain a replacement AC unit as if I had not been a customer for 4 years now and switched from AHS as I thought First American was better. Boy was I wrong. To top it off there is a minor child in the home and First American does not care. I would avoid this company at all cost. Believe all the reviews you read as we all have the same complaints and are treated the same when it comes to First American not holding up their end of the bargain.
Reviewed May 7, 2014
I signed up for First American so long ago online and its been fine. Submitting claims had also been fine. They answer me as soon as I give them a call, so its been really good. Very responsive and very professional. I had a good experience.
Thank you for the awesome feedback. If you have any questions or concerns in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Reviewed May 6, 2014
I took First American when I bought my house. Submitting a claim to them had been an easy process. It was good, they took care of everything. And the claims representative, they were very nice and very helpful. My experience with First American was very good. I would recommend them to my friends.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We appreciate your business and look forward to being able to assist you in the future.
Kristin
Reviewed May 6, 2014
I've had First American coverage probably for around the past four or five years. A friend of mine recommended it to me and since my home is 17 years old, then I figured it's about time to get a home warranty. The process was fine, and everything worked out great. Good experience.
Jeffery, thank you for your continued business and your feedback!
Reviewed May 5, 2014
When we purchased our house, it was part of the package that the seller put together. We were given it for one year but we were pleased with the company, so we decided to renew it since 2010. It is very easy to submit a claim. I can just go online and I could be extremely specific with what the problem is. It gives me the ability to describe in my own words about what our issue is, so they know exactly who to send out. And then every single time somebody is sent out here, they've been very pleasant, approachable and easy to talk to. They've explained the entire process so that's why we continue to renew our contract with First American Home Buyers Protection.
The worker they had sent out discovered that there was some wiring issues up in our attic and was able to take care of that for us, which was a huge relief. And then we had the issue with our dishwasher one day and the one that was sent out was just a really nice great guy. He explained everything and walked us through everything and it was all covered under. I think it's $70 for them to come out? Well, everything was just covered underneath that fee so it's reassuring and comforting for me to know who I'll be working with, and have an idea what the cost will be before we call anybody out. So it's nice to have that loyalty to a company and have that reassurance.They create ease of mind and gain confidence in the service that you'll be getting is gonna be fair and good. I'd recommend First American Home Buyers Protection.
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are happy to be able to assist you. If you have any questions or concerns in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,Kristin
Reviewed May 5, 2014
The realtor introduced First American when I bought my last house, and the real estate company recommended it so I just thought it was a good idea. It worked out well and submitting a claim had been fine and easy. The claims representative were courteous. I would recommend them to my friends.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feebdack. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you
Reviewed May 4, 2014
I wouldn't change from First American ever. I recommend them.
Thank you Jo for the feedback!! We look forward to doing business with you in the future.
Reviewed May 4, 2014
When I first got this house, the real estate agent got First American for me. I decided to get a home warranty because I had a feeling that with the house being 10 or 11 years old, some things are going to go out. And they have, like the water heater and garbage disposal. I haven't had any problem with them. It wasn't very difficult to submit a claim. I just called them up. However, when your water heater goes out and you need hot water obviously, I wish it could have been a bit faster. They had to wait for authorization. It has been a good experience though.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.
Reviewed May 3, 2014
I always had home warranties on my houses. I wasn't satisfied with the one I had before so I called First American. We set up an appointment and that's what I have now. Submitting a claim was a good experience. The representatives were real good. I was very satisfied.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy that we were able to meet your expectations. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions or concerns.
Regards,Kristin
Reviewed May 2, 2014
We love it and we are very pleased with First American. The first year that we were here, the air conditioning went out. It went out four times within a month or two and they repaired it. It has saved our lives that first year. All the other claims have been really small, but the air conditioning was a huge problem. It's been working fine ever since. We've been given excellent service.
Thank you for the positive feedback! We are happy to hear that we were able to help.
Sincerely,Kristin
Reviewed May 1, 2014
When I was buying my house, my realtor recommended it that is why I went with First American. Submitting a claim has been fine. All you do is call and they do everything else. And then the person calls and sets up a time. It's pretty smooth. My interactions with the claims representative were pretty good. It was a great experience. When you try to get stuff done at your house, I don't have to get on the phone and try to find who we'll gonna get to do it because they do everything.
Derek, thank you for the feedback. We are happy to hear that you are happy with the service provided.
Sincerely,Kristin
Updated review: May 7, 2014
Upon posting my complain at consumer affair, First American representative Shanee has promptly contact me to solve the issue I posted. The resolution is First American will reimburse my garage door with check. While I'm still waiting for the check to arrive, I think my general experience this time with Shanee is much better than before. It is as prompt as it could be, and I think this effort should be credited.
However, if the honesty and promptness is shown in the very beginning of this claim, this experience will definitely be more than satisfying. Since my case being resolved with a reasonable solution, I am satisfied with the solution. But other consumers should know where to find helps when such a issue happens.
Original Review: April 28, 2014
I had a garage door issue that the door cannot close properly. It would go down and back up again from time to time. I called First American and they said it is covered and send a technician. However, when the technician came, they only inspected my garage door for less than 5 minutes and said it is the garage opener's design issue and First American wouldn't cover it. Later on I also got a call from First American saying that they will not cover that repair. Nevertheless, the issue still need to be resolved so I paid by my own and found another technician to have the job done (since the technician First American sent is talking to me with a very provoking tone and attitude, I didn't let them do the work that I have to pay from my pocket).
However, I recently got a service charge of $60 from First American. The technician did nothing to my garage door besides inspecting, which I could ask any garage door repairer to come and give me a quote without a charge. When I called First American service line to see if they can remove the charge, they said to me because the technician has come, even without doing any repair and First American refused to repair my garage door issue, they still have to charge it.
It sounds very sarcastic since the service representative mentioned to me that "Delaying the payment might delay your repair service." Since I got no repair service done by them, does it mean I can delay the payment for how long I ever wanted? Anyhow, I might still pay that $60 service charge to avoid the hassle and time wasted, but it definitely worth my time to post my bad experience here if someone read my comments and made a better decision when they want to purchase a home warranty.
Hi Yen. We thank you for your feedback. We are happy to resolve the issue you were encountering. Thank you, Shanee.
Reviewed April 25, 2014
We purchased our new, old (28 years old) home last Fall. It came with a one year warranty with this company. Right away we had electric issues and within a few months had issues with the air. We called and made claims both times and paid our $60 each time they sent someone out. The did not come prepare to fix anything so both times nothing was done and with the air the warranty company refused to pay because the unit had work to it done before. Work that the past owners had done and through the same warranty company. We will let everyone we know to never use this company.
Reviewed April 21, 2014
Live in Costa Mesa. Got warranty via seller in home buy. Woke up to gushing water in closet where water heater located. Could it be a pipe break in the floor? Saw WH shutoff valve and tried to turn it - stuck open (so much for inspection) and could not locate whole house shutoff (outside behind some bushes). In a panic with gushing water, I picked up local Penny Saver magazine and left messages with several plumbers - one calls back 10 minutes later and walks me through shutoff process. Comes out less than an hour later and replaces shutoff valve and defective Home Depot WH supply tubes where the leak really was. $400 no big deal. Called FirstAm via their 800 number tree system (took a while) and sent info. After 10 days, no response so called again.
Sent info again (and both times the phone reps were very responsive in taking the info), and 3 days later through a rather brusque phone message was told that while it may have been covered, by not calling them first via the same 800 number everybody has to wade through, it cannot be covered. FirstAm at a minimum should spell out what to do in an emergency in its booklet. Also, provide a sticker with the number to call (hopefully an expedited service number versus a general 800 number). By doing what I did, I avoided a lot of consequential damage. IMO for this situation and after reading other reviews, FirstAm is very inflexible. At renewal time, NO WAY, and every chance I get, I will badmouth them.
Hi Andy. Thank you for your feedback. First American will be in touch with you shortly to address any concerns you may have. Thank you, Shanee.
Reviewed April 14, 2014
I had several warranties with this company for rental properties but never filed a claim. When the warranties expired, I did not renew. The company began calling me last November, and hasn't stopped (it is now April) in spite of numerous requests to STOP CONTACTING ME. They have badgered me relentlessly to renew my coverage, although they no longer provide warranties in the areas where I need it. I get calls early in the morning, throughout the day, and late in the evening - it is non-stop. They leave messages that say, "We need to speak to you about your warranty on XYZ Address" - leading me to believe I somehow have coverage that I didn't sign up for. They engage in slippery verbiage and promise each time to take me off their calling list, but the calls continue.
Thank you for taking the time to address your concerns. I am happy that we were able to address your concerns.
Reviewed April 12, 2014
First American Home Warranty used to be a decent company that provided services for home owners and I used to recommend this company to all of my friends and clients. But in the past couple of years it has gone downhill big time.
I had requested a repair on my Air Heating because it stopped working during the cold weather. A Technician came out and gave me an estimate of $1500.00 for the service and a modification of the units for re-installment of the iron pipes and requested to pay a $60.00 charge for the service fee!!! I refused to pay the 60.00 service fee for the 1500.00 estimate of the service invoice. I called a regular air conditioning company and requested the same service; they came out immediately and fixed the problem for an exact fee of just $45.00.
Couple of weeks later, my garage door spring's broke. I then again called and a technician arrived in couple of days and told me that my policy does not cover the springs replacement and requested to pay $60.00 for the service fee!!! I refused to pay the 60.00 and the Technician couldn't leave my house because his car broke all of the sudden and on top of everything he left his car keys inside his car. I spend a couple of hours helping this guy to open his truck fixing his car. Does that mean I have to charge the Garage repair company (North Star Mechanical) to pay me for my time and effort??
With all of these issues caused by this company, I now have to advice all my of friends and clients to be very careful with the First American Home Warranty before they make any business decisions on choosing the Home Warranty providers. This company taught me and opened my eyes about what kind of issues can arise in the services we are paying for. Such a horrible experience and I do not recommend this company to anyone unless you want to deal with major issues.
Reviewed April 5, 2014
I have had First American for a few years now and have submitted less than 4 claims. Each claim was one disaster after another. They have sent unlicensed repair people to my house to do repairs. They have sent electricians to do plumbing repairs. Each repair job the individual sent out was unprepared to accomplish the required work. Looked at what needed to be done and charged $60.00. When and if they returned they said it was another $60.00 to actually do the repair and then the repair wouldn't even be done correctly. This repair person extremely unprofessional and continually insulted my wife. I was not at home at the time but when she told me about it I immediately called First American.
Sure they apologized about it and I informed them that this repair company will not do any additional repairs at my residence. They sent another company out to do the repairs and still had the same poor workmanship. First American contacted the company that I had an issue with and the owner actually called me and said he was going to come to my residence and confront me in person for lodging such a complaint. I have reviewed several other complaints concerning this company and they all have the same issue.
This is a poor company and I would recommend staying away from them. There are other home warranty companies with positive reviews and excellent customer service. First American has poor service, poor contracts (please read them carefully each time - They do change them when they want to without your knowledge and approval), poor contractors working for them (unprofessional and unlicensed).
Hi Delos. As per our conversation yesterday, we have agreed to reimburse you your service call fee as a one-time courtesy. Please advise if you have any further questions. If so, please contact Stephanie. Thank you.
Reviewed April 2, 2014
At first, I loved my warranty company. Loved the low monthly payments and service fees. Unfortunately, it took more than one time to fix each thing that went out. My a/c went out and they came out and fixed it. Two weeks later, it went out again. Luckily since then, it's been working fine. And since GA summer is coming up, I'm glad it's working. My heater wasn't working properly and it took them 5x to fix the problem. Of course a new problem each time within a month. But now it works and all is well.
Then it was my garbage disposal. They installed a new one that same day but then my dishwasher stopped working!!! I knew it had to do something with the new garbage disposal. They had them come back out but they said everything was fine. So I had to file a new claim for my dishwasher. He came out and guess what? The garbage disposal wasn't installed properly. So not only did I have to pay him the deductible for the dishwasher when he did nothing to it but I had to wait a month before they issued me a refund. The plumber came back out and fixed the problem with the garbage disposal and all was well.
My toilet was leaking and filed yet another claim. Fixed done good! A week later, my water heater busted. I file an EMERGENCY CLAIM and it's taken 2 weeks and still have yet to get a water heater. I have two toddlers and I'm currently pregnant and not being able to have hot water has sucked. Apparently you can't use your bath tub or dishwasher unless you have a water heater. So the past two weeks with the kids and I have been pretty hectic. Over the past two weeks I have spoken to 10 different reps trying to address this issue and see where the hell my water heater is that was suppose to be here 3 days after the claim was made. They have spun me around so many ways it's ridiculous. Got hung up on twice. They had the nerve to offer a cash out of $408 to pay for a water heater and labor.
I'm sorry but that will only cover 1/2 the cost. So is shelling out $400-$500 of my money for something that is covered under my warranty. Now how is this fair? The plumbing company who is suppose to install the water heater has spent all day doing First American's job and calling the supplier and doing everything in their power to get my family a water heater ASAP. It's suppose to be here tomorrow. Fingers crossed. The claim agent supposedly working on my claim didn't read Into any of her notes from today and called me and asked if I was interested in the cash out. Um no, sorry that's not going to cover the cost so no I'm not interested. And if you'd paid attention to my file, you would see in there that there's a water heater being sent out yet again that should have been sent out last week when the other one went "missing". Came to find out it was never ordered in the first place!!!!
Hi April, thank you for taking the time to address your concerns. As per our telephone conversation we have been able to resolve your claim. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Thank you Shanee
Reviewed March 28, 2014
After 14 years of paying for my warranty, I actually had to submit a claim. I guess that's where the problem started. It wasn't a big claim - only $1500. They sent out a contractor to fix a leak from the upstairs bathroom. It was only a few hundred dollars. Fixed... sure... 3 months later, there was mold growing in the downstairs bathroom ceiling. Had to call out a service repair company. Apparently the first time, the leak wasn't properly sealed. First American claimed it was not their problem and refused to cover the damage at all. I had to hire an independent remediation company to come fix the leak that wasn't fixed right the first time, repair the ceiling and get rid of the little bit of mold that had started.
A year later I am STILL TRYING TO GET A RETURN PHONE CALL FROM THEM asking them why they don't back the vendor that they claim they "screen and select only the best vendors". So after 14 years of paying my premiums, they refuse to pay the $1500 out of pocket fees for the remediation company because their "hand selected vendor" couldn't fix a simple leak in the first place. I will be contacting Dept of Consumer Affairs on this as I see that there have been many complaints filed against First American in the last 30 days on this web page... How they can they even stay in business at this point? I suggest everyone do the same. This company does not deserve ANYONE'S business.
Reviewed March 25, 2014
I'd been with this company for several years. When my furnace was reported to have a cracked block, the company covered nothing, even though the contract led me to believe they'd replace the furnace.
Reviewed March 15, 2014
In a four letter word all I can say is SCAM! This company will do whatever they can to get out of actually taking care of their customers under their contract. In the year that we suffered with their extremely poor customer service and lack of communication on their website we are done! We scheduled a service request for a plumber to come out and it was all scheduled. The contractor even called us to confirm. Then today I go on the website only to see the service request shows that is has been closed and completed. I called and they said that the kind of plumbing problem we were having was not covered and the appointment never should have been accepted by their system.
Two weeks later I find this out! Typical Also I received a very rude phone call from First Ham trying to get me to renew our contract for another year and when I told them I didn't want to for various reasons they would not take no for an answer. It actually turned into an argument and I just hung up. A class action lawsuit needs to be filed against this company. I have already notified the California Board of Realtors and my next step is the BBB and anywhere else on the web and I can get the word out that this company has to be closed. But if they continue down the path they are going they will mostly get caught at some point and I will do my best to see that this happens. Enough is Enough.
Reviewed March 7, 2014
Called and reported a bad blower in the heater unit. Technician came out and wanted 3' access to the blower. I moved a 2x4 in 5 minutes in the attic following a knee surgery and in recovery (really complicated). Days later, they dispatched the technician (on a Friday). He came back without the part, (instructed by FA to pull the fan only).
He pulled the fan in less than 5 minutes and took it to the shop. Of course, everything is closed on Saturday. So if we are lucky they can order the part on Monday. It will be at least 10 days before this simple blower is fixed. This is not as bad as the A/C that went out 2 years ago in 100 + degree heat in Houston and it took them over a month to get it fixed. Do not sign up with them whatever you do.
Reviewed March 5, 2014
FAHBP has extremely poor customer service. Trying to reach someone is a chore. We were assigned a contractor who was rude and over priced. We asked for another contractor to get another opinion. That request was denied. The "uncovered" costs were overpriced. The line from FAHBP was, "we don't get involved in "uncovered" costs," yet they assigned the contractor. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. Google search, they have many complaints against them.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2014
I have paid for a warranty for 13 years. Feb 3 I called regarding a refrigerator that had died after 13 years and my heat pump system. My heat pump system is 29 years old. I received a $262 electric bill for one month so knew something was wrong as I live in a 1000 foot townhouse. Turns out I was using my aux heat as the pump outside had stopped completely. The contractor put more Freon in and plugged a leak and he also admitted he had used a starter the 2nd time he came out, when a day later I realized the system was using aux still. He came out and said he would send an estimate to FAHB. This took many phone calls and over an week with the only offer from the company was to replace the compressor at a rate of $869 or I could accept that amount as a buyout. For a $5000 heat pump that I had insured this whole time.
They were unbending and didn't care to any logic. I have spoken to several HVAC specialists and they are clear that it is insane to put a new compressor in an 29 year old system as the remaining system would not be able to handle and parts of that system would break down which would be an additional $65 every time I had to call for an additional repair. I have been a good consumer, paying on time always and not using the warranty except when needed. In addition, I am suppose to pay my monthly fee until then end of July even when they are not acting ethically or responsible. The refrigerator is the same story. I have to now decide what to do about the heat pump as it is costing me everyday to heat with the aux.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2014
I have had this home warranty for 4 years but did not have to use them for anything more than a handful of very minor issues. This winter, 4 weeks ago, my heat went out and I needed a furnace replacement. I have never been so incensed by a company from which I am paying for services. They have absolutely no sense of urgency, follow-up or customer care. It is like spinning on a wheel that gets you nowhere. I am the one that has had to initiate things to get done throughout the process. This one instance, among many, in my recent claim is a great example of who they really are because they are definitely not the company they claim to be.
I live in a condo building and like most condos we require proof in licensure and insurance in order to complete any work. The contractor that First Am assigned me to was asked to provide these documents. I called the contractor to make sure this was getting done and was told they were in the mail. I called again a few days later and told the same thing. At this point I called First Am who regurgitated what the contractors were saying. That was 8 days before my scheduled work with them. By the night before my appointment we had still not received the documents. I called First Am and told them for the third time that I had not received them.
Their response was that I had to get them from the contractor. Enraged, I said "if they won't provide them, and you won't provide them, how am I supposed to get them?" This was a supervisor, mind you, who hung up on me. No return call, no nothing. I let the contractors show up. They came without any paperwork and were told to leave. I called First Am to let them know that the work could not be completed because the contractor THEY assigned to me did not submit the docs. That was yesterday morning and I have yet to get call back from them. Obviously, I am done with everyone involved and moving on to more reputable businesses. Overall - First American is as shady, dishonest and indifferent as the companies they contract with!!!!
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2014
I was stuck with this company when I purchased my home. It was part of a deal I believe the company and the real estate agent had. When I contacted her with the first issue she told me that she had a relationship with them and always used them. Personally I think she gets kickbacks from them. Anyway, after living in the home less than a month, my toilet got stopped up. I am a single older woman with a small dog. Evidently there was something stuck in the toilet when I purchased the home. The plumber said the only way to fix it was to replace the toilet.
FAHB said all they do is unclog and if I need the toilet fixed I had to do it myself, regardless of the fact that I purchased the upgraded version and am suppose to have replacements if the original cannot be fixed. So if I want to use my own toilet, I need to replace it myself. Anyway, no way around this. Spoke with 3 different folks about this all were not helpful and the last guy was downright rude. I am trying to cancel my contract however you can only do it in writing, guess no one in cancellation talks on the phone.... I am sure I will be out the money paid for this plan. I can’t see the cancellation department being any more customer service oriented than the company. BEWARE!!!! I would not purchase or advise anyone to purchase a plan from this company... I'm fairly positive they will have some kind of excuse why they do not have to pay with every claim submitted.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2014
I am one of many who were stuck with First American due to the sellers choosing them as the home warranty company. We received poor service from the very beginning. They never want to cover any work because the technicians didn't include key information in their reports back to the claims desk, so we need to pay another $60 to send a technician back out or open a new claim (which also will cost $60). Not one of our many problems has been addressed by First American. This company is operating a racket, and yes, I also believe a class action suit needs to be filed.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2014
I have had First American since 1985. The last 3 years the performance by their service providers has been a nightmare. It doesn't matter if it's an appliance repair or an air conditioner, service is impossible to obtain. The hold times on phone calls and the lack of call backs from both providers and the insurance make it impossible to complete a claim.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2014
My washing machine stopped working on December 17th, 2013, and I still don't have resolution with this claim. I have been visited five times by technicians; of course, each time I was required to be at home losing time at work. The short of it is that the First American do not want to replace a failing item. They will keep you waiting on their phone lines and talking to representatives who really have no power or intent to help you. From the 15 day point, I was supposed to have someone overseeing the case because it wasn't resolved. No one contacted me.
When I learned the name of the person, it took three phone calls to her to get her to return my call. Once I got to speak with her, I realized she was just following the company line of "let's wait and see" what happens after this sixth visit from a repairman. They seem to have faulty communication between their repair people and their reports because she and I had a very different point of view of what had occurred over the past month and a half. I have unfortunately had to speak with many representatives to try and get this resolved and their pretense is that the warranty company needs to be told by the repair company that the issue is unfixable. I was told that by the servicemen and the fact I have had so many visits. The company claims this information was never shared, so their hands are tied. They cannot act. Their motto is service, value, and integrity. It should be deceit, deception, and dishonesty. Do yourself or your new home buyers a favor; don't buy First American.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2014
After spending nearly $1000 on a Home Warranty, First American would not approve a replacement of a water heater. They only have one plumber that services my area and that plumber could not get a replacement tank for 10-14 business days. They authorized me to get my own plumber and then did not authorize them to the do work. I am ending up paying for the complete replacement of the tank and First American is not authorizing a single dollar towards the claim. They feel that I should go 10-14 days without hot water in order for them to authorize the replacement. This is a complete scam!
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2014
We were immediately denied on a claim for a furnace that broke down two days after we moved into a new home on the premise that it was a pre-existing condition despite the fact that the Home Inspection Report and another inspection found that it looked and worked satisfactorily. We were asked to supply the Home Inspection report which we did along with a letter that quoted the contract which we received from the company which states that if the system is visually inspected and mechanically works it cannot be denied coverage.
We still have not received confirmation of receiving these items that were requested and they will not call us back when a message is left for the person handling the case. We have been without heat now for 11 days and it is quite cold here where we live. Most frustrating is when we call to leave a message with the extension number of Lynn we end up going through at least a 15-20 minute process to just leave a message for her. Their phone system doesn't allow you to go to an extension number or they have it set up that way to avoid dealing with people making claims.
Who knows what is happening over there. We would just like to be able to get in touch with them. Meanwhile we are freezing and it will take more time to finally order a new furnace. This is not a home warranty - they do their best to avoid making good on their contract by immediately declining claims and then avoidance of customers till they get tired and just eventually go away because they need to have an appliance, etc. fixed. Buyer Beware.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2014
Buyer beware. Just because you have certain appliances covered one year does NOT mean it will always stay that way. Our downstairs bathroom runs on a sump pump. It is specifically a sewage ejector pump which we bought the policy to specifically cover. The auto renewal kicked in and they mailed us the new policy but we were never required to sign off on anything so I assumed the items covered and the fine print were the same. NOT TRUE! We also have elderly family living in the basement which is finished like an apartment. It took them about 14 hours to finally answer my multiple attempts to call in an emergency claim. I would not use this company and I would like to warn all consumers.
First American Home Warranty Company Information
- Company Name:
- First American Home Warranty
- Year Founded:
- 1984
- City:
- Santa Rosa
- State/Province:
- CA
- Website:
- homewarranty.firstam.com
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