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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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11576 Customer Comments & Reviews

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dinocruz64
6/20/2022
Really appreciated the quick response and turnaround. The only thing that held me back from giving this a 5-star rating is the non-explain of the additional charge besides the $85-dollar service charge. All they have to say was it was some kind of deductible or co-pay, and I would've understood. But instead, they just gave me all kinds of long reasons that did not make sense, but don't have time to rebut. Otherwise, like I said, overall mighty fine job. Well done CHW


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Teresa m
6/20/2022
Talking too fast but very nice and helpful. Got me a few discounts and was fast. Did not however let me know when my second payment is being taken out of my bank and I had to call them back to find out.


rangakandalam
6/20/2022
Great service and good support Good customer service Good claims service


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Barbara P
6/19/2022
I was rescheduled three tomes because there was misconnection between the contractor and Home Choice. Home. Home choice did not cover my claim on my garage door after I waited over a week to get door fixed. I was not happy with your company with the results of this claim. The service tech did a great job though.


donnamariacarter2
6/19/2022
Angel AC Is the best service provider for AC and heating systems as well as appliances. Rodys is absolutely our favorite technician. He is dependable, trustworthy, Knowledgeable, and he’s just a nice guy. Because of Rodys, we will always call on Angel AC for repairs that are not covered under our Choice Warranty contract. We are thankful to Choice Warranty for referring angel AC to us, and we couldn’t be happier with The great service we have always gotten from Choice Warranty and Angel AC.


afawazmalas
6/18/2022
On 06/17/2022 I visited the website of CHW to renew my home policy which expired on 04/22/2022. Instantly, a member of the sales team of CHW called me, gave me a favorable rate with an extra month and finalized the transaction on the phone. This is an excellent service indeed.


afawazmalas
6/18/2022
On 06/17/2022 I visited the website of CHW to renew my home policy which expired almost two months ago. Instantly, a member of the sales team of CHW called me and helped me get a new policy at a competitive annual fee with an extra month. This is really an excellent service.


sbashkin
6/18/2022
Choice gave the repair company the wrong number to reach me. Confirmed it was choice and not the repair company


victor.collazo.txsg
6/17/2022
My Ceiling fan quit working for me. I submitted a work order on line with Choice Home Warranty. In a few days, a service team arrived and installed a new ceiling fan for me. The whole process was so easy and and convenient. I will be recommending Choice Home Warranty to all my friends and family. Service was well worth the 85.00 service fee I was charged per my contract.


debbieguy3
6/17/2022
Juan from NV Handyman LLC is amazing and his partner, Cecelia is also very competent and professional. They are on time, return phone calls and are very knowledgeable about appliances and air conditioning. They are hardworking and a pleasure to work with.



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