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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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Katena F
11/20/2018
All across my family room we have fans on the ceiling. I had a combination of a leak and it caused a short in the electric too. My claim was approved and I had first a roofer come out to stop the leak and then an electrician who fixed the wiring. Everyone was on time and I know I saved a lot of money with this problem.


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Mark C
11/19/2018
On 11/6/18 I was using my sink and the hot water was actually cool. I went into the crawl space I found water in my crawl space near my water heater and thought my water heater had broken. I submitted my claim and SHW called letting me know they needed additional information. When I returned the call I did explain I thought it was the water heater but could be sump pump but wanted the plumber to check it out, they told me the plumber they were going to use and I told them no, as they are not a reputable company. They did explain I could use my own plumber and submit the paid invoice for reimbursement. On 11/7/18 the plumber we contacted fixed the issue which ended up being the sump... Read More


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Steven R
11/19/2018
Next to my washer and dryer I noticed a tiny puddle of water. I wiped it and after a few days saw it come back. I noticed after touching the pipe behind it there was a leak. I called for service and Select made me an appointment. The appointment was pretty easy for the plumber and he soldered the pipe so that it would stop.


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Mack M
11/19/2018
Shame that not all contractors in the neighborhood are as good as the sprinkler system company that replaced some broken piping. No questions asked and work was fairly fast. Total job time was two days.


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Angela D
11/16/2018
For under $400 having this program comes in handy. For one it found me a great electrician and Select was on top of the whole job, making it sure that the work was of high standards. I understand why I am guessing they don't want to deal with a second follow up claim on the same product. Regardless works out for me!


mranthonypalmer321
11/15/2018
I wish I was notified while I was on the phone that my claim would have been denied because my appliance was broken before the policy started. My appliance being broken is the reason why I signed up with them in the first place. I was never notified of this when signing up nor when I spoke to them on the phone.


Evie B
11/15/2018
I have used them 2 times and I got prompt service .Had someone out within 3 days and problems fixed in a very timely matter. One problem was dealing with pipes that were corroided and starting to leak and the other was to replace a faulty main water shut off valve. Have only had my policy in effect for 2 1/2 months.. When I took out the policy I paid for 3 years in advance and got a discount on my service charge I have to pay each time someone comes out. Very impressed with the results of having to use them, and the quick turn around time in solving my problem. Fred, who sold me the policy was very informative and explained how the policy worked, and answered all my questions that I asked.


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Jamie M
11/15/2018
The service is great I will always use select warranty service plus they are very customer friendly


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Meshaw4
11/15/2018
Representative was quick to address my concerns. Knowledged in AHS services and friendly.


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Victor B
11/15/2018
Excellent satisfaction on my 2500SQ FT renters home. Signup was easy to get my claim processed for the stove top that the tenant was complaining about. I received a positive call from the tenant saying how nice your staff was on the repair visit. Thanks for making life easier.



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