We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more

Select Home Warranty Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)
4,214 Customer Comments & Reviews - see all comments
Our content is free because we may earn a commission when you click or make a purchase using our site. Learn more.
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

Leave a comment for Select Home Warranty
Minimum 12 words.
 No maximum length.
* What's Your Rating?
To make this comment as helpful as possible for our community, please provide at least 2 sentences.

4214 Customer Comments & Reviews

Loading Reviews ...
E
Emilio S
2/26/2019
Could not ask for more! I had a claim serviced in 24 hours on my heat failure. Select called me to confirm it was completed a few days later. This level of support is what I was looking forward to with a home warranty.


Rob S
2/25/2019
I am gonna make it short, Worst experience ever Horrible horrible horrible horrible


brandra2
2/25/2019
Be careful when signing with this company, be sure to read the small and very small print. I signed with them in early January 2019 a little over a month later I called for service for a refrigerator leak (which I would never have know about except for the fact I was having the house painted and when the fridge was moved a small leak was discovered behind it) when I put in a claim I was informed that the leak was pre-existing and therefore not covered. At the end of February I called in a claim for plumbing fixtures, since the fixtures are Moen and covered for life, Moen was kind enough to overnight the cartridges needed to repair the faucet, again the claim was denied this time because... Read More


D
Donna F
2/25/2019
I am impressed with how speedy my claim was dispatched a representative. For a measily few hundred bucks you'd expect not much and I am pleasently suprised with Select. *They fixed my kitchen drain.


M
Morgan G
2/25/2019
All my questions were answered on the support ticket line and request for service was made in a four days. Everyone was very helpful and friendly and as far as appliances are concerned worth every penny to warrant.


B
Brad B
2/25/2019
This is THE company that gives home warranties a bad name. Major issues: false advertising, dishonest salespeople, counter-productive customer service, failure to provide coverage for promised items, ineffective communication with customers or service providers, hidden costs for cancellation. My wife and I called Select Home Warranty while on a road trip to discuss covering our rental property. During the course of the very long phone call we asked several specific questions about the coverage. One of the questions we asked was about HVAC/air conditioning units, at which time the salesman assured us that should we have any issues that required replacement the unit would be replaced,... Read More


Corey D
2/24/2019
Their contractors never show up or return calls. Then they ask you to find your own contractor, give him a phone approval and then not reimburse you the amount. Customer service is awful! Run, run, run!


E
Eddie P
2/22/2019
.Everything was ok, but I didnt receive a policy to show me what I am getting. Just received a welcome. Had to call back to get policy.


G
George A
2/22/2019
The motor on my dish washer burnt out and had a bad smell. I had no issue creatin a claim. The claim was finalized a day ago and I once again have a working dish washer thank you


G
George W
2/21/2019
Rep managed my issue in a courtesy manner. I am satisfied with the interaction.



Top Rated
Our Partner

🔥 SALE: $150 OFF + 2 Months Free

  • Trusted by Forbes, NerdWallet & MarketWatch
  • Coverage for HVAC Systems & Home Appliances
  • Free Roof Leak Coverage & Multi-Year Discount 
  • Flexible: No Home Inspection Required
  • Hassle-Free Claims Online or by Phone