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Select Home Warranty Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)
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Select Home Warranty is a New Jersey-based company that provides home warranty plans across the United States.

They offer three levels of coverage, with optional add-ons to allow homeowners to fully customize their warranties. The company covers all makes and models of appliances and systems. They have a B rating with the BBB.

How is Select rated?

Breakdown

5.0/5
Transparency
4.8/5
Claims Processing
4.8/5
Coverage Options
5.0/5
Additional Benefits
5.0/5
Customer Experience

Overall Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)

Select Home Warranty’s lack of a term maximum is very attractive, especially when considering their comparatively generous appliance and system limits.

They do have a waiting period for service and require maintenance records, which can be off-putting to some customers. Select is an excellent choice for customers who value savings and flexibility.

Coverage

Key Facts

Plan Types
Combo Plan
Benefit Limit Type
Per Item

Coverage Options - 4.8 / 5

Select Home Warranty offers combination policies that cover 15 systems and appliances, in addition to additional specialty item coverage.

With no term benefit limit set, the company has no caps to their coverage claims.

As a matter of company policy, items will only be covered if they have not been repaired prior to service, or if their malfunction is due to user error.

What does Select 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
  • Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops
  • Built-in Microwaves
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Stand Alone Freezer

Exclusions

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

Specialty Items

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

Contract & Price

Contract Details

Minimum Contract Length
12 month(s)
Home Inspection Required for Contract?
No
Online Quote/Application

Contract & Price - 4.5 / 5

In the case of Select’s yearlong base-level contract, no home inspection is required prior to full coverage.

For the sake of education and peace-of-mind, this company provides a sample contract and quote calculator on their website.

In exchange for a $75 administration fee, they also offer a pro-rated refund if the initial 30 days have expired.

Sample Contract

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

Cancellation Policy

Select reserves the right to cancel the service contract in the event of fraudulent conduct or misrepresentations by the customer, failure to make the required payments, or upon agreement.

The customer may cancel the agreement within 30 days from the order date of the agreement and will be entitled to a full refund only if no service has been provided under the contract.

After 30 days, the customer may receive a pro-rated refund for the non-discounted annual plan cost. The customer will be charged a $75 cancellation fee, plus any service expenses incurred by Select Home Warranty.

Claims & Service

Claims

Maintenance Records Required for Service?
Yes
Waiting Period
30 days

Contractors & Service

Contractor Selection
In-Network Only

Claims Processing - 4.8 / 5

Once the policy holder has been covered for the entirety of their contract-mandated 30-day waiting period, Select allows access to their in-network contractor services.

In addition to requiring maintenance records in order to provide service, Select also insists that they be notified. If they are not, then reimbursement may be forfeited.

Select Reputation

Company Details

Year Founded
2012
NHSCA Membership
Number of Employees
2-10
TrustPilot Rating
8.4 out of 5
BBB Rating
B
BBB Positive Reviews
38
BBB Neutral Reviews
28
BBB Negative Reviews
273
Date Collected
2019-01-21

Reputation - 5 / 5

Select Home Warranty is a relatively small company that is not a member of the NHSCA.

In addition to their TrustPilot rating of 8.4 out of 10, this company has held a B rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2012, backed by 38 positive, 28 neutral, and 273 negative reviews.

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(855) 267-3532
Headquarters Address
1 International Blvd Ste 400, Mahwah, NJ, 07495
Mailing Address
One International Blvd. Suite 400, Mahwah, NJ, 07495
Year Founded
2012

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Nicolette W
5/22/2018
My daughter noticed a leak under our hot water heater on a Wednesday Night. I called the 24-hr. number for service from Select Home to get a plumbing technician out to look at my house. Michelle was very professional and polite. She made sure to get someone come out early morning. The guy came out the next morning, did his diagnosis and the leak was gone after 30 minutes. Efficient repair from Select Home Warranty.


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Michael
5/22/2018
Brad Stevens was very knowledgable about the warranty packages and found the right one for me without breaking the bank. He willingly and was able to answer all of my questions!


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Stephen
5/22/2018
Adam was very helpful and explained all of the options I was interested in and the different payment plans and costs.


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Sandi J
5/21/2018
I’ve had SHW since Aug 2017 (9 months) since moving to our new house. I called over two weeks ago to file a claim for our AC. They said it would take 24 to 48 hours for a repairman in my area to contact me to take my claim. I got an email a few hours later, the email said the repairman should be contacting me in the next 12 hours but if they hadn’t called in 24 hours to call the repairman. I called at the 24 hours mark, the repairman didn’t answer, left a massage. He didn’t return my call so I called SHW, they got him on the phone right away. Once I spoke the reairman, he told me he wasn’t “wasting his time to come to my house because he knew the company wasn’t going to pay the claim... Read More


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Javier A
5/21/2018
I have been a loyal customer of Select Home for several years now. Since day 1 they have been consistent in providing prompt response to my service needs. I appreciate that as they serve more and more clients all over United States, they try their best to improve and work harder than ever to meet our needs. This is the reason why I stayed for years because I know that Select will always be there for me.  Highly recommended.


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D. C
5/20/2018
I paid $499.00 for a one-year contract. I submitted a claim for $297.85. I ordered the part on line and had an appliance repair service fix the dryer. It was a lengthy process for the top and front of the dryer had to be taken apart to insert the part inside of the dryer, the wiring fixed and everything put back together. I submitted the claim three times over two months. I had to also send a copy of my bank statement showing where I paid for the part. This company is trying to short me $150.00. This includes $75.00 they claim is for a service call that they did not make. I made 6 calls in reference to why there was a delay in the payment. I got a constant run around from them,... Read More


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Maria C
5/18/2018
This is the worst company; I believe this is a fraud for the consumer. I have a contract with them and I tried to use for the first time because my water heater was leaking, I submitted the request. Never contacted me so I called and after 15 minutes waiting, I heard a person who said that they did not contact me because They don’t cover water heater leaking. They told me to read the contract the second page 6.27 very small letters where they have all the exclusions and inclusions I asked them why those exclusions/inclusions where so small that we can’t read. They took my money$1,125 for one year and 3 months free. When I tried to use is was not cover. They don’t cover Water Heater... Read More


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Kisha P
5/18/2018
Let me just say Select Home Warranty SUCKS! I am always fair when reviewing a company. Do not believe anything they claim to include on their website! I took a great deal of time trying to select a reputable home warranty company and even with my research and due diligence I failed miserably. They cover NOTHING except for clearing a drain. My microwave went out. I called to put in a claim only for them to tell me that because my microwave was old they would only give me $50 towards it. So, we bit the bullet on that one and just bought a new one and paid for it to get installed. I sent in my receipt to get reimbursed for the $50 and NEVER received it. After looking through the... Read More


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Amy F
5/18/2018
I recently purchased my Platinum Plan with Select Home Warranty. I decided to get this plan as it covers all my appliances. After 3 months I had my air conditioning freezing up. I called Select and they gave me a prompt service more than satisfaction. The technician who came out for inspection was very friendly and knowledgeable.  I always have been considering getting another premium coverage for my new home. Quality service at a very affordable plan.


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Martin S
5/18/2018
I got a broken pipe that needs immediate attention. I called Select Home and request to fix it. The support processed my claim in just minutes and was able to dispatch someone in less than 24 hours. The service was very satisfactory and amazing. I will definitely recommend Select Home Warranty to my friends and family. They continue to improve on a day to day basis in order to offer better services.  Nothing is more satisfying when you are getting what you paid for.



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