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Select Home Warranty Review


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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.
 
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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
https://selecthomewarranty.com/
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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helen
4/19/2017
I submitted a claim with Select Home Warranty for my stove and they responded the next day. The techs were both good and they've been there also for my dryer. They did the repair the same day and it's been working since.

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rebecca
4/19/2017
The repairman called me the very next day and came to look at my freezer, found the problem and has kept in touch with me about the next steps on getting the appliance back up and running. Incredible service.

alpuett
4/17/2017
I have had SHW for two (2) years and have had to use them twice,. The first year I had a problem with a water leak. The plumbing experience was somewhat of a task, as there were no SHW contracted plumbers in my area. As a result I had to call and pay a plumber myself. Getting reimbursed was also a bit of a challenge, but they finally came through. Giving SHW a benefit of a doubt -- I renewed with them. I called them on a weekend in the winter when the heat went out. The service was prompt and the repairman was great. Having SHW gives me a feeling of security, as I know they will be there should I have a need for their services. Thank you SHW!

Tom C
4/17/2017
Buyer beware, they dont have tech. they dont show up or follow up on claims or complaints. I have multi properties covered and on every on they were awful. They have best pricing and lured me away from another company. When the charm of low price comes is in contact with service the result is a real Stinker.. Select Home Warranty lie on phone and many times the do not respond to claims. when they do they have trouble finding tech reps to respond. I found they don t show up and they find ways not to pay for anything.If you complain like I did they threaten to cancel your service threatening with a 75 cancel fee. I wish management could have helped but One said he would is now gone and... Read More

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Dcallaham2
4/16/2017
I had to ask for contract and they lied about not paying to after signing because they never asked me to sign until I had a claim ! Ihad to put one star because you had to put something but as of right now they don't deserve a star, this company makes promises they do not keep , I paid service guy $60 to come view problems he was very good and very nice , but select home warranty has gave me the run around for over a week on both they refuse to fix heat and air and I'm single mom with a disabled child which its been very difficult and uncomfortable for us both.And with dryer they saying they will give me $50 credit towards a new one and it's a gas dryer which I paid over $500 for they... Read More

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robin
4/14/2017
The contractor that came out to fix my garage door was very personable, he arrived to fixed the door within the allotted time, he knew what the problem was right away, he fixed it, and was on his way.

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san d
4/14/2017
Our refrigerator's water wasn’t working right then I filed the claim over the phone to Select Home Warranty. It worked fine with the contractor as well.

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charlene
4/13/2017
I've always had wonderful experiences with Select Home Warranty. I generally file claims over the phone and the reps take the basic information. They're very professional. The contractors come out and do a good job, and are also very professional, courteous, and helpful. SHW is very good, and the fact that they're looking to improve is even better. I've recommended them very highly to other people.

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catherinejenson
4/13/2017
I called SHW and went through the prompt, and set up for a repair for my dryer. I was given the days that were available for repair to come out. The contractor was really nice. I asked what was going on, he knew what it was and he went through with it then he cleaned. I would recommend them.

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Drew
4/11/2017
This place is a complete rip off...they make it sound amazing when you are purchasing the warranty but when you try to get something repaired they completely rip you off. 00000 stars for this company The lady I was talking to hung up on me. Stay away from select home warranty!

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