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Choice Home Warranty Review


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Choice Home Warranty is a New Jersey-based company founded in 2008 which offers services contracts. Their plans offer protection against the cost of repair or replacement of major systems and appliances in the home via several plans. Each plan also offers optional coverage for septic systems, pools /spas, well pumps, sump pumps, central vacuuming systems, limited roof leaks, second refrigerators, and standalone freezers.

How Do We Rate Choice?

Breakdown

4.8/5
Transparency
4.5/5
Claims Processing
4.5/5
Coverage Options
4.8/5
Additional Benefits
4.3/5
Customer Experience

Our Overall Rating: 4.6 / 5 (Excellent)

Choice Home Warranty offers a full array of home appliance and systems coverage at a competitive price. The company offers two plans for existing home owners —Basic and Total. In addition to a monthly premium, customers can expect to pay an $85 service fee each time they make a claim, which falls in low-to-mid range when compared to other home warranty companies.

You can submit a claim 24/7, including holidays, via phone, online, or app. The company utilizes proprietary technology to begin the dispatching process after a claim is filed. The company has recently updated their plans increasing coverage and has fewer limitations. Their plans and optional coverage can cover over 25 major systems and appliances.

Choice Home Warranty earns a B rating from the Better Business Bureau and has a positive rating on Trustpilot, but in this industry, negative customer reviews far outnumber positive ones.

Coverage

Key Facts

Plan Types
Combo Plan
Benefit Limit Type
Per Item
Typical Appliance Benefit Limit
$3,000
Typical Systems Benefit Limit
$3,000

Coverage Options - 4.5 / 5

Choice Home Warranty offers existing homeowners two plans, each of which cover a mix of systems and appliances. The primary difference between its Total plan and its Basic plan is that refrigerators, washers and dryers, and air conditioning systems are not included in the Basic Plan. Optional coverage for such items as pools and spas, well pumps, and septic systems is available for an additional fee. The company states that, in any case, its total liability for any single item is capped at $3000, but lower limits do apply to some covered items.

What does Choice cover?

Covered Built-In Systems

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Water Heater
  • Central Vacuums
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Ductwork
  • Sump Pump

Covered Appliances

  • Refrigerators
  • Dishwashers
  • Clothes Dryers
  • Clothes Washers
  • Built-in Microwaves
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Stand Alone Freezer
  • Ranges
  • Ovens

Exclusions

For a full list of Choice exclusions, check out this page.

Specialty Items

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Septic Tank Pumping
  • Second Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Limited Roof Leaks

Contract & Price

Contract Details

Annual Premium
Starting at $0
Minimum Contract Length
12 month(s)
Home Inspection Required for Contract?
No
Online Quote/Application

Contract & Price - 5 / 5

We requested a quote for a single family home of less than 5000 square feet in a small midwestern city. The premium for Choice Home Warranty's Basic was $47.85 per month and the premium for its Total pan was $54.95 per month. With the cost difference between the two plans being only about $7 per month, to our mind, the Total plan a better value overall because it includes coverage for three of the most common appliances: refrigerators, washers, and dryers. It also includes coverage for air conditioning systems.

The company's co-pay for a service call is $85, slightly less than most comparable companies. The co-pay may be reduced further with special discounts and promotions.

Sample Contract

Choice provides a sample contract for potential customers on its website: Choice Sample Contract

Cancellation Policy

The contract shall be non-cancelable by the company except for nonpayment of contract fees or service fees, fraud or misrepresentation of facts by the customer, or by agreement between client and company. Customers may cancel within the first 30 days of the order date for a full refund of the paid contract fees. If canceled after 30 days, the customer shall be entitled to a pro rata refund of the paid contract fee for the unexpired term, less a $50 administrative fee and any service costs incurred by the company.

Claims & Service

Claims

Service Fee
Choice Home Warranty two plans include the same $85 service fee, also known as a deductible.
Maintenance Records Required for Service?
No
24/7 Claims Department?
Waiting Period
30 days

Contractors & Service

Contractor Selection
In-Network Only
Contractor Network Size
15,000+
Number of Technicians
15,000+
Service Recall Period
30 days

Claims Processing - 4.5 / 5

The company's claim center takes calls 24/7/365. Claims can be made online or by calling the company.

Choice Reputation

Company Details

Year Founded
2008
NHSCA Membership
Number of Employees
500+
TrustPilot Rating
3.9 out of 5
BBB Rating
B
Date Collected
2021-12-15

Reputation - 5 / 5

Choice Home Warranty is one of the fastest growing organizations in the USA, winning Inc 5000 awards for 7 years running. U.S. News & World Report's 360 named Choice Home Warranty Among the Best Home Warranty companies two years in a row, and BEST CLAIMS Service. Choice Home Warranty is also a member of the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA), an industry trade organization serving home service contract providers and consumer interest throughout the United States.

While the company earns an average B rating with the Better Business Bureau, consumers have lodged over 9000 complaints against the company in the past three years with that organization. Choice Home Warranty earns only 1 star out of 5 from consumers who have reviewed the site on the BBB's website. The BBB also notes that Choice Home Warranty has been the subject of several significant legal actions by the Arizona Attorney General's office. The company has also been reprimanded by the BBB itself for improperly offering financial incentives to clients who leave positive reviews.

Choice Home Warranty fares much better on Trustpilot, where consumers award the company 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(888) 531-5403
Headquarters Address
2147 Route 27 South, Edison, NJ, 08837
Year Founded
2008

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ROBERT A
9/6/2018
Pool pump Repair hasn’t been completed yet so it is difficult to provide an accurate assessment. My observations so far are 1. It takes too long to speak to a customer service representative on the phone 2. there was confusion as to the date and time when pool company was showing up to inspect situation. Received two different dates. 3. So far the pool company just came and made an assessment but hasn’t provided a date when they are coming back to actually do the repair. 4. It has been four days now since claim filed and repair has not been done. 5. The time from filing a claim to the repair being done needs to be shortened considerably . In certain situations, a... Read More


Sandy K
9/6/2018
There seems to be a problem getting reliable people to come out to our town. We needed a repair for a refrigerator on a Saturday and we are still waiting for the repair on Thursday!


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WILFRED T
9/5/2018
Your company does not have the interest of a policy holder. I had two claims in the past month, 1st was for a Air Condition, 2nd was for a water heater. Fortuity the water heater was a minor however the AC was another problem. The unit is 13 years old, the problem the company you sent out determined there was 75% leaks in compressor and smaller in the air handler. They would repair the air compressor but not the air handler or replace the unit to the tune of $8,600 not including up grading the electrical to bring it up to code. I was not aware I could have had an emergency application, so I contacted the company who did the maintenance for the past 6 years twice a year. My wife and I... Read More


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syed s
9/5/2018
This is the worst home warranty company I have ever dealt with. They will find all excuses in order not to cover HVAC related issues. My rental property HVAC was not working. I made a claim on May 2018. They denied it. I had to hire another HVAC company and get the job done spending $2100 out of my pocket. See below how they escaped from repairing my unit. Here is copy paste form their reply in quote: ******************************************************************** "Please refer to your terms and conditions section F number 1; we are not responsible for malfunction or improper operation due to rust or corrosion of all systems and appliances. Additionally, it has been determined that... Read More


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Marion B
9/5/2018
Our kitchen disposal had problems and our sink drain was not working. We called on Friday and thought we would have to wait until Tues. because of Labor Day. Lo and Behold they came Sunday morning and had us up and going in no time. The gentleman was efficient, polite and we thank you for your services.


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Sharon U
9/4/2018
I inquired to an email. The next morning a gentleman called us about your service, and interrupted us as we were talking n asking questions. He was extremely pushy which was not appreciated. We said we would like to talk about it n quickly he said have a good day, goodby, n abruptly hung up. He then sent another email with more information n his phone number if we decided to take it. We looked Choice up online to find your contact number n decided to try n obtain another representative to talk to regarding your service n obtained Eric or Aaron, I don’t remember his name. He was calm n explained the service n answered our questions n concerns. We decided to accept the service and are... Read More


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June T
9/4/2018
The Simply Service company did a good job. The owner, Chase, was very nice and helpful. Got the unit working.


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Vincent L
9/3/2018
Fast & friendly service when needed. I used this service this last year and was impressed with the speed in which my request was handled.


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Apryl
9/3/2018
Very fast response! They found the problem quickly. Fixed it and were gone in a flash.


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José R
9/3/2018
This two stars not is really for you is for the company came to do the service “Custom Plumbing and HVAC the technician MIKE ,he came and told me the house is fine the A/c work I told himn yes because all day long is cloudy and I just turn on the central unit I have on Teo floor fans and one window unit in bedroom. He charge me $45 check the unit and told me just need one pound of gas (Freon) next time I do put on the gas and sign here in his phone I did and he left later on my text came the service is finish. When he only read the pressure and said need a Freon and not do nothing else.



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