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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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11107 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Steve M
11/10/2016
Submitted a claim first thing in the morning, received an automated confirmation call within 30 minutes. The contractor followed up a short time after and represented Choice in the best possible way. Service was outstanding and repair work was completed as arranged.


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Angela G
11/10/2016
Was very pleased that my repairs were done very rapidly. Everything went the way it was explained to me when I first reported my claim regarding my disposal. The technician was very nice and polite and knew what he was doing. Would recommend CHW totally. Very, very pleased.


Susan N
11/10/2016
Calling Choice Home Warranty to submit a claim is simple. I got through on the line with no waiting, they gave me a claim number and the name and number of the service technician who would be taking care of me. I also received an e-mail with the above information and a phone call to be sure I had received all of the information. The service tech called, an appointment was made, a service call to repair the problem occurred and all is well. Very please with Choice Home Warranty. I have 3 properties with this company and they are taking care of any service problems that I have.


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Lynlee
11/8/2016
look elsewhere - they cover NOTHING!


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Lisa P
11/8/2016
Choice quickly processed this, lined us up with a superior service provider, and we were able to immediately schedule within 4 hours of submitting the claim! And, they came out on Saturday - no time off work necessary. It was great! We love Choice warranty and will never be without their coverage!


Fred R
11/7/2016
When our bathroom sink backed up, I tried everything I could think of to fix it. Eventually, I caved in and contacted CHW. Two days later Jamie with Benchmark called me and asked if later that morning was good for me. A few hours later he was rotting out my line. Almost two hours later he finally succeeded in breaking though the clog(s). Things are running smoothly again and that has made my wife very happy, which in turn makes me happy.


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Joni I
11/7/2016
Called Sunday morning because A/C was not blowing air out the vents. Customer Service said we would receive the company name for repair withing 24 hours and to contact them to schedule the appointment. Within 45 minutes we had a company name (Just A/C & Heating), we called, he answered and was out to our home on a Sunday in 45 minutes. He diagnosed the problem and it was fixed. The technician was great and very helpful. This is the best service we have ever gotten from a Warranty Service. We have lived in our home for 23-1/2 years and had another company for a very long time. We were not getting the service we expected and changed to Choice Home at the beginning of this year. This... Read More


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Ana M
11/5/2016
I had a problem with the Water Heater,i t was liking. The people showed up in less time that the 45" they told me in the phone. They were really polite and professional ; they realized what the problem was in just a couple of minutes and they explained to me. Then they fixed quick and leaved the area around clean. I was really please with those two guys.


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Angela T
11/5/2016
The service man was prompt and knowledgeable. Fixed my issue with my dishwasher. It runs perfect now. thank you


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sunkiss_lime
11/3/2016
My, experience today was excellent! Steve and his Partner took time to insure that they would elevate the problem I was having with my plumbing. They were courteous and even wore soft shoes over their shoes in my home. They went the extra mile of checking all outlets. They explained every step and gave pointers on how to prevent the problem from happening again. I must say, they were efficient and on time maybe a head of time. They made me a very happy customer, and if I ever need assistance again; I would recommend them.



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