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AFC Home Warranty Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)
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AFC Home Club is a Georgia-based company focused on providing home warranties to homeowners across the United States. They offer three different plans with varying levels of coverage for appliances and home systems.

Additional coverage can be added easily, making them fully customizable. They are a BBB-accredited company with a B letter rating.

How is AFC Home Warranty rated?

Breakdown

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

Overall Rating: 3.9 / 5 (Very good)

America’s First Choice Home Club's in-house service, online member portal, and overall track record make it stand out as one of the most comprehensive home warranty companies.

Their uniform service benefit cap, especially, indicates that AFC is a company that aims to simplify what is normally a very complex service.

Both their generally positive online reviews and their lower-cost, flat-rate service fee make them an excellent choice for a home warranty.

Coverage

Key Facts

Plan Types
Combo Plan
Benefit Limit Type
Per Item
Term Benefit Limit
$10,000
Typical Appliance Benefit Limit
$2,000
Typical Systems Benefit Limit
$2,000

Coverage Options - 4 / 5

AFC Home Club’s hybrid policies cover many of the same systems and appliances as its competitors.

Notwithstanding the lack of included specialty items, a good benefit is their user friendly, every-item service cap of $1,500-$2,000. HVAC systems are subject to no coverage caps, which is a great addition for the company.

AFC Home Club only covers issues that arise after they begin providing service. Exclusions covered in the below link refer to AFC's Platinum plan, which is the most comprehensive.

Exclusions in other plans will be the same as Platinum covers all items one might find in other plans.

What does AFC Home Warranty cover?

Covered Built-In Systems

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

Covered Appliances

  • Refrigerators
  • Dishwashers
  • Clothes Dryers
  • Clothes Washers
  • Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops
  • Built-in Microwaves
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Stand Alone Freezer
  • Sump Pump
  • Septic System
  • Hot Water Dispenser
  • Pool & Spa
  • Tankless Water Heater
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Exclusions

For a full list of AFC Home Warranty exclusions, check out this page.

Contract & Price

Contract Details

Annual Premium
Starting at $395
Home Inspection Required for Contract?
No
Online Quote/Application

Contract & Price - 3.5 / 5

AFC Home Club’s base-level contract’s annual premiums begin at $395.

In addition to a personalized quote calculator and sample contract available on the website, a 30-day refund policy is guaranteed, as is a pro-rated version after that period.

The sample contract provided here refers to AFC's Platinum plan, which is its most comprehensive coverage. To see the contracts for the other plans please visit the company website.

Not only is their contract available on their site, but they have a page dedicated to explaining in detailed, user-friendly language exactly what is covered for any give item.

Sample Contract

AFC Home Warranty provides a sample contract for potential customers on its website: AFC Home Warranty Sample Contract

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel the policy any time for any reason for a pro-rated refund. If AFC cancels a customer for non-payment, though, no refund is due.

New members may cancel within the first 30 days of the order date for a full refund of the paid membership. After 30 days, the customer shall be entitled to a pro rata refund of the paid membership fee, less any claims paid or time used in membership by CRAST, and a $75.00 cancellation fee.

Claims & Service

Claims

Service Fee
Service fee is dictated per your Declaration Page
Maintenance Records Required for Service?
Yes
24/7 Claims Department?
Waiting Period
30 days

Contractors & Service

Contractor Selection
Any Contractor

Claims Processing - 3.5 / 5

AFC Home Club's service fees of $75, $100, and $125 keeps them competitive with comparable companies in the industry. Its 30 day waiting period is fairly standard.

AFC allows customers to work with out-of-network contractors of their choosing.

However, they do have to be licensed, bonded and insured. AFC only requires maintenance on HVAC systems in the first year of the contact.

Moreover, if a claim is filed before the 30-day waiting period has expired, the maximum payout amount is limited to $150.

AFC Home Warranty Reputation

Company Details

Year Founded
2009
NHSCA Membership
BBB Rating
B
BBB Positive Reviews
31
BBB Neutral Reviews
0
BBB Negative Reviews
22
Date Collected
2017-07-26

Reputation - 3.5 / 5

AFC Home Club is a member of the NHSCA and has maintained accreditation by the Better Business Bureau since 2009.

Its B rating is supported by 31 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews.

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(866) 242-0629
Headquarters Address
1343 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA, 30066
Mailing Address
1343 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA, 30066
Year Founded
2009

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265 Customer Comments & Reviews

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marktheodoridis
7/6/2021
Originally I was with AHS ( this location is my Rach House) they had just replaced my water well pump that I had several years, but it was hard for them to locate contractors in that area and AFC home Club tells me I can get my own contractors and they can directly pay them or I can get reimbursed and i was sold by a sales manager he gave me his direct phone line well ok, a few months later my AC unit to the upstairs went out so I located a AC company at a nearby town and he went by and diagnosed the problem the compressor sorted out so he called them and told them and they asked him if there there thunderstorms near by and he said yes, so them they call me and tell me it was an act of God... Read More


ally.j.mckone
3/13/2021
This company has unreasonably low deductables on everything. One plumbing issue nearly meets their entire plumbing deductible. They have terrible communication and have had to send multiple plumbers to my home to fulfill one service issue. I will never work with them again.


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Anne M
1/17/2021
I have worked with this company for over 4 years. I am canceling my membership. It has become increasingly difficult to get them to cover claims that are covered as per my contract. They seem to always say, "No, we do not cover that as a first response." I then am referred to talk with a manager who will most often offer me something--like, "Let's make a deal." It is exhausting and unprofessional. Although I am an intelligent and educated person, I apparently do not understand the writing in their contract and what is and is not covered---according to them. The contract, therefore, is flawed in my opinion. Just be straight with me and do not waste my time. Otherwise--I will reach... Read More


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Rohel M
12/28/2020
I have 4 properties under warranty with AFC Home Club. Had a claim for a $7000 heating system replacement denied due to the unit being too old. Defeats the purpose of having a home warranty if the age of the unit plays a role in payout. After various discussion with the customer service team and AFC Home club legal department, a $500 payment was made. Buyer beware. Better to go with another agency that doesn't discriminate against the age of the unit but has a yearly claim limit instead.


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eileen c
12/17/2020
I paid the 3 year premium on the platinum plan. Before I put my property on market for sale, I had some items to be fixed, but AFC declined due to it was repaired last year. I did not know that I only can have 1 type of service within the 3 years. AFC also refused to replace a broken dishwasher, for a price I paid $500+ for a new dishwasher, AFC only paid me $200, claiming it was too old, like a car, it no longer worth the price of a new one. Moreover, when I cancelled the plan after I sold my property. AFC calculated as follows (copied from their email): Amount paid in: $1295 $1295/36 months = $35.97 Cost per month: $35.97 Months active: 14 x $35.97 = $503.58 used Claims... Read More

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Official Response

Responder of AFC Home Warranty
We are sorry that you were not satisfied with the plan. When the dishwasher broke originally you were offered the value or to have the repair and you choose the repair. If the value were taken you could put that towards w new item that would not fail for the next 5-8 years. We supply all guidelines upfront for a full 30 day 100% moneyback review and our guidelines and industry-standard, as with any reputable home warranty company. We will have a representative reach out to you directly.

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Vukan R
10/1/2020
I am not sure who wrote this review however i'd give them ZERO star if that were an option. They are very deceptive during the sales cycle. they only mention certain things and conveniently omit other important things. For example, if you mention the first 30 days are exclusionary why not mention that days 31-61 have a limitation of coverage. "Forgetting" to share a key piece of their policy is still a LIE! I never received their contract and was not directed to it before purchasing the policy. That one is on me for not making sure that I read the fine print before signing the dotted line. I should have known that these people are as greedy as all other Insurance companies out... Read More


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Alma
9/13/2020
This company is no good they take your money and when you call for service they cannot provide.It was good I requested service before they take much more money from me right now I am trying to get a refund this is what they does want to collect money and does nothing,


Joe C
7/6/2020
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE w them and have been a customer for 3 years 1st claim- DENIED as they apparently do not cover water heaters in my policy 2nd Claim for replacement of a Air Conditioning system for $3700- They paid $250- claimed depreciation!!! OMG- SAVE YOUR MONEY_ - I WOULD NEVER USE THEM AGAIN!!!!!


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Nick B
5/1/2020
To start, I am a property manager and have AFC coverage on 16 properties after careful review and comparing them to other policies. I have become very versed with this company and their "product" and am speaking from actual experience with sales, claims, and management teams. This "warranty" company (AFC) is beyond inconsistent with their claims, coverage, customer service, and their staff are trained experts at denying coverage. HVAC Systems? Only expect them to maybe provide replacement cost - NOT INSTALLATION costs. You also have to purchase a HVAC service contract to prove the system is in good working order before they will provide any coverage even after your waiting period... Read More


bondman007
4/27/2020
We have a 3-year contract with the 1st Choice Home Club Warranty. We still have a little over one and a half years left on the warranty. During this period of time, we have had two occasions to utilize their service. All of the work done was on time and completed properly. They are a very reputable company, and we will probably renew when the time comes around.



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