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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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11233 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Alexis
2/24/2019
Their sales tactics are very harsh, unprofessional ,and aggressive when the contract is expiring and for those attempting to get coverage with them after leaving for a while. I’ve had several customer service representatives hang up the phone on me and was downright nasty and insulting when I did not recommit as the plan was coming to an end. I had to eventually stop answering the calls. They do this then usually try to walk back their behaviors toward the end of the call if hey think you’re going to purchase service. The service otherwise was ok.


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Faye H
2/23/2019
Twice I have called Choice for about two items that arent working. Once my Built in Micro Wave & then a Comode. Both times they had companies to call & setup a good time to come out. Both times they have sent very good companies out & fixed my problems. Thank you Choice for your quick reply & taking care of Sincerely, Faye Howle


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Arloa S
2/23/2019
Gary, came with the understanding it was a leak, which it was, but I did not know from where, but it was the garbage disposal. He was nice enough to go and get a new one and install it, but he did not complete the job. He left the collar off ( the thing with the rubber flips), so I can't remember if Choice or his co. J and L told me to call him. I really did not want to, but she gave me his name and phone #..so I called and he was nasty to me...…..wanting to know why and I am trying to explain and he is saying I am on another job and you are calling, blah, blah, that I finally just laid the phone down and disconnected....He was suppose to come back the same day and finish it, but he did... Read More

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Official Response

Customer Advocate of Choice Home Warranty
We regret to hear your frustration. We have reached out to our technician who will contact you to follow up with this matter.

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Suzanne F
2/23/2019
I had the best experience with Choice Home Warranty. They contacted me within hours of my claim and the tech was out the next day. He was professional and so nice. He took the time to explain everything in detail so I understood exactly what was wrong and what parts needed to be replaced. I had a home warranty several years ago with a different company and they were not nearly as efficient or professional as Choice Home Warranty!! Very happy customer!!


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Kimberly
2/23/2019
The technition was wonderful and very polite. Came right in the morning when we had an issuer that evening/morning. We didn’t have to wait too long.


pbswain4
2/23/2019
The plumber could not meet your scheduled appt time, saying it was not coordinated with them.


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Angeline M
2/23/2019
Yesterday was especially good for me. My refrigerator had been leaking for awhile and this wonderful repair man came out and repaired it in a matter of minutes and he was so very pleasant that you could tell he took pride in his work. Thank you Choice Warrenty for putting me in touch with such a pleasant and knowledgeable repairman in a very short time of my initial call!


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Juan f
2/23/2019
I recently had an issue with my garbage disposal and I went on to CHW webpage and filed a claim online, and in less than 36 hours I had a new disposal installed by their technician they sent out. Easy and pleasant transaction. Thank you.


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Amy L
2/23/2019
Timely appointment and the company that completed the repair was professional and respectful! This was my first use of my warranty and I am so impressed!


Erin B
2/23/2019
I waited two days and still had not heard heard from my claim specialist so I finally called and t was settled in a matter of 30 seconds. I should’ve called on day one so I could go buy my new washer but I figured maybe they need to time to actually do some research on it. Looks like there was no research done and no time put into it at all. I could’ve had my washer towp days earlier instead of going to the laundromat again. So far. not impressed.

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Official Response

Customer Advocate of Choice Home Warranty
Thank you for your feedback. Please send your policy/claim number to respond@choicehomewarranty.com as we would like to provide a satisfactory resolution for you. In the subject line, please advise “Consumer Advocate Reviewer”


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