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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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11370 Customer Comments & Reviews

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David V
2/4/2021
Just enrolled so we don't have opinion. Your sales rep Charlie was helpful.


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Brian
2/4/2021
Very helpful and informative. She was pleasant and answered all my questions. I like the promotions you offer. Let’s see how it goes when I have a actual claim .


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Herbert D
2/4/2021
I had problems with my refrigerator being too cold. The thermostat would not control the temperature no matter what setting I selected. Choice Warranty sent out Texas Appliance and TV Service to repair my refrigerator. The tech, Sarom came out the next day. In a short time Sarom had my refrigerator working. He was very polite and professional.


louadahunt
2/3/2021
POLICY #-. CLAIM # -. My plumbing company has sent you my invoicebut says you HAVE NOT openned it. Why not? Is that your way of not paying my claim. If so, just REFUND my premium of $1260.00 ASAP. STILL have not received my policy since my renewal. Ada Hunt


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Patricia
2/3/2021
The service people and the person setting the appointment were so professional and polite that it was very nice to be treated like I was a person. I would tell anyone to go with Choice Home Warranty.


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Kathy M
2/3/2021
I was happy with Dionne and the quote I got. I paid for a full year and was supposed to get the policy and receipt by email. I did not. I have called and e-mail for 3 days now with no response. The credit card was charged right away and I really need the receipt and policy so I can upgrade this review... Kathy McClain

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Maurice W  
Official Response

Consumer Advocate of Choice Home Warranty
Choice Home Warranty makes every effort to enhance the customer experience, therefore, we appreciate your feedback. In a recent review of your policy, our records show that we have sent an invoice as well as a copy of the policy to the email we have on file.

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Bret J
2/3/2021
The Technician was very helpful and even answered a few unrelated questions. As for CWH in general, I am very frustrated in the run around I got with trying to process this claim even after 2 claim comments and a personal phone call. I felt more like CHW was trying to find all the ways to reject my claim as being uncovered versus listening to the item not functioning and then making an assessment.


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leslie
2/3/2021
Great Coverage for the Cost. Consider it the Best Value of all others. Representative Tracy was courteous, professional, and most competent. She explained all coverages in detail. My expectation is high and I expect they will deliver the service as promised


Tee P
2/3/2021
When I was approached about the policy to purchase from this company I was told that my hvac system was covered and that I wouldn't have to pay for certain things as far as freon etc and I got a bill to pay 180+ when my system was low on freon. Not what I was told at all. This was the only reason i agreed to use this company and apparently they agent didnt tell the truth for the sale and i paid for a year in full.


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Linda R
2/3/2021
Repairman was on time. Confirmed scheduled appointment on his way to our home. His communication was very good about the problem is was servicing. Polite in his professional mannerisms. Thank you,



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