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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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Krishna
8/20/2018
Good initial call, the sales person is knowledgeable hope I bought the right priduct


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Ray
8/20/2018
The entire enrollment process was straight forward. Fred did a good job, offered some additional discounts, but simply would not take no, after offering several years worth of coverage. Have not had to use the repair process yet so that is why I rate it a 4. Time will tell.


Heather J
8/20/2018
Excellent service, great price for a very comprehensive warranty. Super fast service!


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Asher F
8/20/2018
Probably the best home warranty service on the market. Great customer service. Online claims make it super easy


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Montana B
8/20/2018
When I submitted a claim about my HVAC, the representative advised me that none of their contractors is available on the date that I am requesting for the service repair. She gave options, to wait for the next available date when a plumber will ba avail or if I want I can get a plumber myself and they'll just send a refund check. I was a bit afraid of the 2nd option since I had horrible experiences with refunds on my previous warranty company. But then I am also concerned about the leaks in my kitchen so I agreed on the 2nd option. After sending them the documents about the labor and cost of the repair, Select sent me a refund check, 2 weeks after they received the documents. That was... Read More


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Kathy R
8/20/2018
I am a single mother and my biggest fear aside from losing someone, is to be in a situation that requires me to shell out money yet I have nothing to use. Specially when it comes to my home systems. All I want is a comfortable life for my kids without worrying where to get money for repairs and all. When I signed up with Select 2 years ago, I told the representative about this fear and when she told me that Select will give me that peace of mind without paying too much, I believed her. I've been with Select for a couple of years now and I have had service request in which all were resolved, with just me paying the $60 deductible.


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Dorian E
8/18/2018
Issue with the A/C. They sent a technician Ardys heating and air here in Amarillo Texas. Ardys never put in the paper work. Had a second person come out. Only to tell me that select had denied the claim. The gave me the B.S. that I had to wait 30 days after the policy was active. I keep insisting that it had been 30 days and denied the claim every time. When I ask to talk to a supervisor I was put on hold for an hour. Then when I did the supervisor said he would cover it, was ok then. Only to get a call back on monday the claim had been denied again. Was on the phone told them Ellie had approved the claim. They insisted no they would not cover it, I am very disappointed with this company... Read More


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Evgeniy
8/17/2018
I have the warranty past year after buying our house (in Massachusetts) We submitted claims 3 times, each time the company has a problem with proceeding this claim: 1. The professional provided not serve our area. 2. The professional provided not answer to any calls. 3. The claim is denied because the A/C is not maintained well, but it's our first year in the house and we really don't know how it maintains (it works ok when we buy). The same answer for our heating system we received from this warranty company. From my point, we wasted money on this warranty. Very not recommended.


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Crystal M
8/17/2018
My husband and I were retired and we are on a fixed income. That is the main reason we signed up with Select Home Warranty. To protect us from expensive repair costs if something in our house breaks down. Select is cheaper than those other companies and if I may add, the service request i have filed with them in the past year I've been with them were all successful. Thank you Select for taking good care of us elderly.


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Diane W
8/17/2018
My platinum plan with Select has saved me 2 repair costs in 3 months that I have been with them. First was my ceiling fan and second my dishwasher. I could have paid more money to get those fixed or worse replaced if not for the coverage I have with them. I am glad that I signed up with them and so sure that I am going to be a loyal customer to Select.



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