Here is what worked for me and I'd assume it's valid for other owners of homes under warranty: (HOME WARRANTY DEPT IS THE KEY!)
1. Contact Home Warranty Dept and POLITELY explain the breaker problem you experience.
2. Home Warranty will refer you to the electrical contractor who did your house.
3. Call the contractor and state how you were referred. Explain the problem again.
4. Your contractor will probably already know the trouble with the AFCI breakers is really caused by HAM operators and will schedule a visit to your house.
5. ALL my AFCI breakers were replaced (without charge) by the latest generation which is immune to the radio signals.
6. In the six days since replacement there have been no "false trips" and life is good!
NOTE: This is not SECO's fault but they were most courteous when I phoned them , SECO truck arrived within a half hour, and although "not official" they know it's HAM interference causing the tripping and suggested contacting Home Warranty. BTW, although very rude to be causing troubles within the neighborhoods, the HAM people are not doing anything illegal and can not be forced to make changes or desist. Also, when you contact the electrical contractor (AFTER Home Warranty) you may find that some know about the situation and others may not. With mine (who will remain nameless) there was never any doubt. My next door neighbor found his contractor to be skeptical and less cooperative.) Mine simply asked me to count the 15 & 20 Amp breakers so they could bring the right quantity and amperage units for replacement. It only took about 15 minutes to do the job and they were on their way. Good service and excellent response from all, including Home Warranty and SECO and electrical contractor. Second time I have had excellent service by going through the correct channel here.
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