American Home Protect
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American Home Protect, LLC, founded in 2016, provides home warranty coverage for the whole home through comprehensive plans, knowledgeable technicians, and live customer service. Through a partnership with Porch, American Home Protect home warranty plans include affordable handyman services for smaller fixes and repairs.
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Pros
- Comprehensive Coverage and Plans
- 3-Year Home Warranty Plans
- Handyman Services
- Free Online Quotes
- Low Service Fees
Comprehensive Coverage and Plans
American Home Protect currently offers one home warranty plan, the Premier Coverage Plan, which covers major systems and appliances. This plan will be tailored to meet your specific needs, and your specific coverage will be outlined in your contract.
Premier Coverage Plan
Coverage is available for the following appliances and systems:
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Built-in microwave
- Cooking range/oven/stove top
- Garbage disposal
- Clothes washer/dryer
- Ceiling fans
- Water heater
- Central air conditioning
- Central heating
- Electrical system
- Gutter cleaning
American Home Protect also offers various add-on coverage options. Optional coverage can’t be added to your plan at any time — if you’d like to add more coverage to your plan, you must do so at the initiation of your plan.
Add-On Coverage
The following items can be added to your home warranty plan at an additional cost:
- Freestanding freezer
- Freestanding ice maker
- Central vacuum system
- Garage door opener
- Swimming pool/spa
- Plumbing
3-Year Home Warranty Plans
American Home Protect offers three-year home warranty plans instead of the traditional one-year plans that are offered by most home warranty companies. Three-year plans can help you save more money over time, splitting your premiums over a longer period of time and keeping your monthly costs down.
Handyman Services
In addition to its comprehensive home warranty coverage, American Home Protect offers handyman services through a partnership with Porch Group. This is a unique service that allows you to have a professional address smaller repairs or fixes in your home.
Free Online Quotes
To get an idea of what your home warranty plan would cost with American Home Protect, you can get a free online quote in a matter of minutes. You will be required to provide your personal information, including address and phone number.
Low Service Fees
When you request a technician or contractor for a service, you will be required to pay a service fee from $36 to $65. The fee amount will be dependent on the type of service requested, but the maximum fee amount of $65 is on par, if not lower, than the service fees that you will see with other home warranty companies.
Cons
- Plan Pricing Unavailable Online
- Limited Plan Options
- Low Customer Ratings
Plan Pricing Unavailable Online
American Home Protect hasn’t published plan pricing on its website. While you can get an idea of your personalized home warranty costs with a free quote, it can be helpful to see average plan prices without providing personal information.
Limited Plan Options
Compared to other home warranty companies, American Home Protect’s coverage plans are extremely limited. Most companies offer two to three plan options, providing customers with more coverage flexibility based on their needs. However, American Home Protect does offer various add-on coverage options, and even within its Premier Coverage Plan, there is some flexibility and personalization available.
Low Customer Ratings
Although there are currently no American Home Protect reviews here on BestCompany.com, existing online reviews from other sources indicate low customer satisfaction. In reviews and ratings, customers frequently mention poor customer service and difficulty in contacting American Home Protect.
The Bottom Line
American Home Protect is a newcomer in the home warranty industry, but provides comprehensive home warranty coverage through its Premier Coverage Plan and lower-than-average service fees from $36 to $65. The company sets itself apart from other companies with its handyman services, provided through Porch Group.
