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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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10133 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Dolores A
8/3/2023
blessed and grateful that i have people that care of us seniors too ...


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rosalind e
8/2/2023
I was very glad to see him he went right to work and told me that he had to wait for the go ahead so that he could complete the job. He ended with soon as I get the go i will be back to complete to job and have your AC units running again.


souders43207
8/2/2023
Hi, I am a homeowner, after reviewing my current home warranty provider ''home shield'' that I've had for many years, and it just went up last month from 86.00 a month to over100,00 a month. I considered ''Choice Home'' warranty insurance. It is the same good coverage, although much better rates and service fees. Then, after talking with the agent, I found out that being a senior, and a veteran, they have even better rates. So, yeah, it' was a no-brainer to switch over. Do yourself a favor, look at your current warranty information and compare pricings, if you don't have this kind of coverage, you may want to consider getting it, as a homeowner, we invest a lot of capital just... Read More


Mike B
8/2/2023
Prompt customer service on our issue. Prompt service call from provider. Prompt completion of job.


watsont611
8/1/2023
To whom it may concern first and foremost I would like to give the technician for the dryer kudos he explained why he couldn't repair it and that choice home warranty would supply a new dryer this is partially correct choice home warranty will eventually issue a gift card from Lowe's at the amount of $335 which you have to wait 30 days on what planet can one purchase a dryer for $335 this means all the additional expenses are on the customer delivery installation removal and additional $200 to purchase the dryer so choice home warranty don't profess to replace appliances that's not totally true your contribution would be 1/3 of total ,not good business ! Note and to whomever is in charge... Read More


Barbara H
8/1/2023
The 2 workers were very professional and knowledgeable. They were able to tell me right away what was causing the 2 issues in my bathroom. The jobs were completely quicker than I expected. Very pleased with the services.


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Sekinder B
8/1/2023
I was happy customer with American shield warranty, my peer told me that Choice is also good, and we believed, and we all signed with choice home warranty. My AC broke and its almost 2 months they did not fix, nor any proper communication was done. similarly, my friend dish washer was broken, and they did not fix nor communicate. When i called choice home warranty today, the lady was too rash in talking saying my claim is closed and i need to reopen and the cost for the AC repair is going to be approximately 4800 USD. I told the salesperson committed that saying everything will be covered. And the lady mentioned that the sales guys usually commit and we cannot honor. The discourage and do... Read More


gawillia1
8/1/2023
Technician determined dryer rollers were bad. For some reason, you refused to pay for them.


joeykmathews44
7/31/2023
The technician responded fast and ordered the parts and repaired the garage door on time in a professional way.


tnlove63
7/31/2023
He was courteous and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him, although he did not do any work because my issue fell under a previous work order.



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