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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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dvandewalle
8/8/2019
I spoke with a man named Bob. He was kind and helpful. He tried to explain everything about how the claim process works. Nice guy. Seemed to care about me and what I was thinking. My concern is the delay in getting approval. The contractor comes out and calls in the diagnosis. Then I have to wait for a phone call/email for up to 48hrs to see if they'll cover the repair. Yet it's in my manual as covered. Then I have to send pictures. Now I'm waiting again for another 24-48 hours. Instead of talking to the technician, getting the diagnosis and then moving on to the next step. So much longer than American Home Shield's process. I can see why they have 373 negative reviews.


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Ann
8/8/2019
Thank you, Joseph, for the refrigerator repairs! I hope that corporate only charges me the service fee, but you fixed the freezer and fridge!


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Jim D
8/8/2019
Quick and efficient service from Select and from service provider. Repairman was courteous and efficient and washer was back operating in a reasonable amount of time.


ronnie.cahn
8/8/2019
I have had their service for about 9 mo, called them on June 26 to have fringe serviced at our rental property. It took about a week to get a tech out and he diagnosed the problem as a control board and the price was 400.00 to fix. 1 week later I called Select to find out what was going on and they told me that $400 was to much to pay for a 9 year old refrigerator and that they approved $225 that i could use towards the repair or i could buy a new 1. Of coarse i was mad and told them that I wanted to cancel the plan and get my money back so they kicked up the $225 to $300. At same time the manager told me I would still be charged for the 9 month's. So we decided to have the repair done... Read More


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Scott G
8/8/2019
I submitted a claim for a AC repair which turned out that the whole unit needed to be replaced. I supplied 3 plus years of maintenance receipts. I also submitted the diagnosis and the receipt for the replacement. I was then told by the claims department that I would only be getting $150 out of $2000 (which is the max payout). This has been going on for over a year and still have not receive any type of reimbursement. I keep getting told that they are reviewing the claim.


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Jack P
8/8/2019
When I first got this warranty I wanted to save money if any of my appliance broke and for 400 bucks it certainly is a steal. I got a replacement door on my dish washer installed one week ago and am happy with Select's service team.


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Noel G
8/8/2019
In the night I had to make a claim for water leaking in the bathroom. I was able to reach someone and have them speak with a supervisor to get things expressed. I appreciate the good quality of the repair and service they offered to me and my family.


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Demetra S
8/7/2019
Not sure how this company is a top warranty company because they are the worst, they don't cover NOTHING even if you pay for the best coverage, the Platinum Plan, the one that "supposed to cover everything". My a/c started acting weird about 3 weeks ago yes they send a technician out he diagnosis it, I needed a blower as well as freion, which is needed to o keep the home cool, they don't even cover that, so $357 comes out of my pocket but while adding the coolant it's determined that I need another part which keeps the coolant in, a metering devise, well guess what they don't cover that either. This is the worst company, I'm going to have to overall come out of $1000. I guess you get what... Read More


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John
8/7/2019
Be very wary of this company. They are very good at not telling you the whole truth about your contract, claims process, and exclusions. Additionally, the Technicians they send are not trustworthy, and all follow up phone calls are mishandled and offer a lot of double speak. Do not trust anything anyone tells you since they lack integrity. I am cancelling my warranty with them and going back to American Home Shield or Choice. I have had a home warranty for 2 yrs previously, with no claims at all.


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Damion R
8/7/2019
Staff and service department our great on keeping me up to date the whole time through a claim. My claim was also provided with no hassle and a final end results that keeps me confident in their services. Three claims and three good experiences- thumbs up!



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