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Fidelity National Home Warranty Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 2 / 5 (Poor)
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Fidelity National Home Warranties is a California-based company with over 25 years of experience in the industry. The company offers a convenient automated repair tracking system and consistent customer support through a team of highly trained local service providers and sales agents. Fidelity National Home Warranties holds a Better Business Bureau rating of A+.

How is Fidelity National rated?

Breakdown

0.0/5
Transparency
3.5/5
Claims Processing
3.0/5
Coverage Options
0.0/5
Additional Benefits
3.5/5
Customer Experience

Overall Rating: 2 / 5 (Poor)

Fidelity National's prices are inline with industry standards, though their service fees are slightly higher, and its guaranteed response time is a bit longer than that of other companies. We feel the need to mention that Fidelity National has been the target of a state insurance regulatory action and a class action suit, requiring that customers give up their right to a jury trial in any legal dispute.

Coverage

Key Facts

Plan Types
Combo Plan
Benefit Limit Type
Per Item
Per Term
Typical Systems Benefit Limit
$1,000

Coverage Options - 3 / 5

Fidelity National covers many of the usual systems and appliances, as well as a few specialty items. However, coverage for refrigerators, washers/dryers, air conditioning units, pool and spa equipment and septic tank leaks and roof leaks are not part of the standard coverage, but must be purchased separately when the contract is signed. Unlike some other home warranty companies, the company does not cover system or appliance failures due to lack of maintenance.

What does Fidelity National cover?

Covered Built-In Systems

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Water Heater
  • Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispenser
  • Central Vacuums
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Doorbells
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Ductwork
  • Sump Pump
  • Telephone Wiring

Covered Appliances

  • Refrigerators
  • Dishwashers
  • Clothes Dryers
  • Clothes Washers
  • Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops
  • Built-in Microwaves
  • Freestanding Ice Makers
  • Built-In Trash Compactors
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Stand Alone Freezer
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Exclusions

For a full list of Fidelity National exclusions, check out this page.

Specialty Items

  • Pool/Spa
  • Well Pump
  • Septic
  • Roof Leaks

Contract & Price

Contract Details

Annual Premium
Starting at $350
Minimum Contract Length
12 month(s)
Home Inspection Required for Contract?
Yes
Online Quote/Application

Contract & Price - 3 / 5

Fidelity National's minimum annual premium is $350, but add-ons for common coverages can raise this number considerably. The contract is non-cancellable

Sample Contract

Fidelity National provides a sample contract for potential customers on its website: Fidelity National Sample Contract

Cancellation Policy

The contract is non-cancelable, except for non-payment of contract fees, fraud or misrepresentation of facts by the customer, or when the contract is for Seller's Coverage and close of sale does not occur. If the contract is canceled, the customer is entitled to a prorated refund of the paid contract fee for the unexpired term, minus an administrative fee and any service cost incurred by the FNHW. A 10% penalty per month will be added to the refunded purchase price when not paid within 30 days of the date the contract was returned to FNHW. The contract holder may cancel the contract after the initial 20 days and will be entitled to a prorated refund of the contract fee less a $50.00 administration fee and any service cost incurred by FNHW. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.

Claims & Service

Claims

Waiting Period
30 days

Contractors & Service

Contractor Selection
Any Contractor
Service Recall Period
30 days

Claims Processing - 3.5 / 5

Upon receipt of a warranty claim, the company pledges to contact a qualified subcontractor within three business hours and within 48 hours on weekends or holidays. Customers must pay a diagnostic fee of $65 on each claim, which must be paid even if the claim is subsequently denied.

Fidelity National Reputation

Company Details

Year Founded
1984
NHSCA Membership
Number of Employees
5001-10000
TrustPilot Rating
6.1 out of 5
BBB Rating
A+
BBB Positive Reviews
4
BBB Neutral Reviews
0
BBB Negative Reviews
97
Date Collected
2017-07-20

Reputation - 4.5 / 5

Fidelity National is accredited by the BBB and has an A+ rating. It has four positive reviews and 112 negative ones and 549 customer complaints. However, it is not unusual in this industry for companies to have numerous negative customer reviews and complaints. The company has no presence on Trust Pilot. In 2012, the company settled a claim against it by the Insurance Commissioner of California which alleged that the company had unlawfully paid rebates and offered inducements to real estate brokers. The company agreed to cease and desist from the allegedly unlawful practices and paid a settlement of $1.25 million and attorneys fees of $175,000, but admitted no wrongdoing. In 2008, a class action suit was brought in California against Fidelity National which alleged false advertising and insurance bad faith. The case resulted in four separate appeals and was eventually refiled.

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(800) 862-6837
Headquarters Address
1850 Gateway Blvd, Suite 400, Concord, CA, 94520
Year Founded
1984

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144 Customer Comments & Reviews

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vickroyt
9/14/2020
Never again will I use this company ... a complete ripoff. They contract with service providers that have horrible track records and the only time you can get someone on the phone without waiting 1-2 hours is if you select the option to renew your contract. Like many others on this comment board, I was shunted to a company that wasn't going to show up for two weeks to look at a broken refrigerator so I was forced to go with another company or risk my life by eating out or making frequent trips to the grocery store. They refused to reimburse me for anything, even the parts that were needed for the repair. AVOID THIS COMPANY AND SAVE YOUR MONEY TO PUT TOWARD YOUR REPAIRS.


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Yesenia G
8/19/2020
Please do yourself a favor and stay away from Fidelity National Home Warranty. They are absolutely the worst company that I have ever interacted with. I submitted a request to have my AC fixed on July 16th and after going back and forth with them for several days they finally agreed to let me use an out of network contractor because their contractors did not service my area. They have now denied my reimbursement claim because they are saying I did not wait to get approval prior to having the work done. They expect you to sit in a hot house in the Arizona heat (110 degrees and hotter) for 30 days for them to review your claim before getting work done. Work company ever. Their customer... Read More


Yam P
8/6/2020
Take at least 1 hr plus to get through the phone. Days to get a service to fix anything. When checking with other warranty companies, rate is much cheaper. Don't go with this company not good service.


marc.edward.acosta
7/29/2020
Your service is terrible, I waited for over an hour to speak with a representative, No call to schedule after 6 days waiting, Put on hold again for 30 minutes before I hung up, Unable to register on your website to file a claim, you need to do better


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debie
7/20/2020
Your website does not work . Could neither place service request nor pay service fee on line. It takes hours to get an agent on line. I am frustrated with their service. For rush order placed on Friday 11 am , even on Monday 4 pm, no one attended the repair work. The dispatcher fails to call us, we have to call to listen to a rude person who says that may come around 8 pm, on Monday


wesolditphoenix
7/13/2020
What a joke this place is. I have been calling since 5:30am when my AC went out, following the prompts I kept getting an operator error message, finally found a different number to call and the lady I spoke with put me on hold in the middle of me speaking, and was short with me - that was at about 6:45am. 3 hours later, still haven't received notification of any kind that my ticket was even placed, so called again, and this time was only hold for over an hour. When I finally got through, they couldn't give me an estimated time that someone would reach out - this is frustrating when you have people and pets in a home and it's 113 degrees outside already. When I asked the guy to help me... Read More


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Justin W
6/24/2020
My wife and I are first time home owners. We used Fidelity home warranty as Fidelity National title was the title company used for our home. We are still waiting on a payout for a dishwasher claim that is almost 2 months old. I have been on the phone a handful of times to try an get help, each only to spend about 30 mins to an hour each time. the communication on their part is absolute terrible. I have been told each time I call that I will get a call back updating me on the status of the payout we selected for the dishwasher, only to not hear anything! Here is an example of the the correspondence: * A phone call after waiting several days to prompt fidelity on the service... Read More


clarissabeloff
6/22/2020
I have an open claim with fidelity that was originally initiated by me on 4/30/202 for my washing machine that does not drain. They sent sears out for a repair on 5/8 my washer was repaired for a few days then broke again. I filed another claim on 5/13 for the same issue, washer not draining. Sears came out 5/18 ordered parts that are no longer made and are literally not in stock anywhere. I have been in touch with sears 4 times via chat and have transcripts. They tell me parts are on backorder- of course they are they are no longer made or sold anywhere. I have called National Fidelity at least five times you wait on hold for 45-55 minutes before talking to an associate who works from... Read More


Karen G
6/19/2020
I am on hold once again whenever I call for service. Your web site does not work for paying the fee or getting a call back for service not completed. I so upset with the service your company has supplied the last year. Long waits for an agent to answer, contractors never fix the problem with one call, usually takes several. Currently a plumbing company went to my rental. Turned off the hot water to the bathroom Jack & Jill. Said they would be back with parts. It’s been a week and I just got word from my tenants, plumber never called or returned to fix the bathroom. So family of 4 is sharing one shower. This is ridiculous! I am switching to another company


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Cindy S
6/10/2020
I have been with this company since 2013, and it is only because when the expiration comes up that I have forgotten about, I hurry up and renew and then forget to find another company. I ASSURE you, then will be canceled in the next two months. I called in for a plumbing issue on May 18th, the plumbing company was here on the 21st, they needed to order parts, and it's June 10th, and here I sit with my leak. I have called and called and called I can NOT tell you how many times, and "authorizations" will be calling me today (just like the day before, and they day before that, and so on). This is the absolute worst company I have ever dealt with, and they will be on their way out the door... Read More



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