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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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11052 Customer Comments & Reviews

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alanhare796
2/20/2025
My experience having a technician look at my cooktop was great. The replacement process is not good. Choice Home Warranty did a buy out which means they give you an e-card to Lowes for the wholesale value of your appliance and not the retail value. It would have been great if they would have purchased and installed my cooktop since they have the buying power and I don't.


clw1842
2/19/2025
So far no complaints with this company. Called on my garage opener and they had someone there that same day. Also had the heating fixed. This took a bit longer and two appointments only because without fixing one problem had no way of knowing a second. But still it was all fixed in the same week


prkgcfwkev
2/19/2025
Always responds to claims quickly. Always answers questions when asked. Very knowledgeable and helpful. All employees are fantastic. Thank you!


Jacky B
2/19/2025
I have the warranty on 2 homes. I filed a claim apparently on the wrong address. The repair showed up at the wrong location because of my error. We reached out when we realized what happened and they came to correct location and repaired the item. I fully expected to be charged 2 copayments, but was pleasantly surprised I was not. :-)


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Wendi j
2/18/2025
Very professional and respectful, was willing to be patient when we had to reschedule


Darla B
2/18/2025
He was very nice and super informative. He was on time, called to say he was on his way. Cleaned up everything and was polite. I would highly recommend him and his company.


jjac2722
2/18/2025
Kinda wish I had talk to someone and not the assistant really need to talk to a person and not the operator


pharmocist605
2/17/2025
The warranty work was done in a timely manner. I gave a 5 star review because they responded quickly and repaired the garage door opening in a timely manner. Winston doors came out on Monday and my technician Drew was a pleasant young man who worked efficiently and quickly to get the opener working again. I was very satisfied with the whole experience.


jimmymitch4
2/16/2025
Thanks Choice Home Warranty. Your response time to handling my issue was great. At your Service heating & Cooling took care of me in a timely manner with great customer service. I would recommend Choice Home Warranty & At your Service heating & Cooling to others!


Teresa C
2/16/2025
I was so relieved that we had purchased the 6 year coverage by Choice Home Warranty, we never thought our 3.4 yr old washing machine would have an issue. I placed the request online, the same day it happened (Sunday), I was contacted quickly to let me know the repair person would be over on Tuesday (Monday was a holiday). He showed up, deemed we needed a new drain pump motor, said it takes 3 days to come in, which would be Friday, 2 days ago and although he hasn't made a return trip, I expect to see the repair person Tuesday this week (Monday another holiday)... So far...so good.



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