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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 is Choice rated?

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

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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10145 Customer Comments & Reviews

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tyredmond04
8/30/2023
It was so refreshing to speak to someone I could understand. Even better this will be the same person to help me each and every time. Unlike the last company I was with, I had a hard time understanding, and every time I called about my AC they had NO answers for me. We went without AC in our home from August 3 till August26, with the exception of one room that I purchased a freestanding air unit that half way cooled one room. I could go on, it was a horrible month but we are working now and I chose to drop them and go with choice warranty.


Nora N
8/30/2023
Don't waste your money on this company . I was ripped off . My first claim the technician was an hour and a half away after 1 month I got so frustrated I bought a new dryer. Second claim it took 3 weeks the technician again 1 hour away came today to repair my refrigerator and had the wrong parts. Called to complain & Tani the manager said she would cancel my warranty but would only give me back $395 I paid over $1000.


edmondsonde
8/30/2023
Technician missed initial appointment and did not call. Could not communicate with him because his voicemail box was full. However, once arriving did diagnose problem and informed us he would come back as soon as it was approved. It is now 12:18 and have not heard from him. Called him and mailbox is still full. When he finally arrives, I am sure that he will do a good job with the installation. This claim was submitted on August 24th.


chuckberg86
8/30/2023
Jerry Thompson helped walk us through options and work out a plan that works best for us! Thanks Jerry!


jjarquin0831
8/30/2023
Recién estoy tomando el servicio con Choice, la persona que me atendió y explicó los servicios que ofrecen fue muy amable, estoy satisfecha


Susan A
8/29/2023
When I wanted to join the rep did not explain that you only get the free month with the yearly fee not month to month. I was upset with this since I had already taken the monthly fee but had I had a little more time to figure out how I could switch my money to take advantage of a free month. They need to make this clear before selling this to us especially since am a legal shield rep and share this with others.


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FrenettaHolman
8/29/2023
Elliot was fantastic. He got us a very good deal and so patient with all our questions. Looking forward to working with choice warranty. Was able to get me all the coverage that we needed. Thank you Elliot for all your help. Blessings to you.


youcanttouchroyalty
8/29/2023
Very efficient with dealing with claims. Very satisified with timely work orders


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Bridgetnspeidel
8/29/2023
Excellent work on our fridge. It was diagnosed quickly it was leaking due to a broken drain. The tech will order a new one once he gets approval. Thank you


Vickie L
8/29/2023
In over 50 years of owning a house, I never had a home warranty before and just clicked on the browser to see what it was about. The sales representative was great in explaining everything to me plus telling me about the discount. I was apparently sold on getting a warranty so much that I took it for 3 1/2 years.



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