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Consumer Affairs

Home Warranties, Service Plans

Houses are a big pain, no doubt about it. Something is always broken, stopped up, leaking or starting to smoke. The idea of a "home warranty" sounds attractive but all too often, the reality is something else, as the complaints in this section show.

Minor appliance repairs can turn into major productions and major repairs are all too often not covered under the "pre-existing condition" clause. So the question is: would you be better off saving the money you'd spend on a warranty and putting it aside to help cover routine maintenance problems?

It's your decision, but you might want to read what these consumers have to say before forking over the first year's payment.

News & Resources

• Home Warranties Not Always What They Seem
• Think Twice Before Buying an Extended Warranty

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