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Choice Home Warranty has over 75,000 verified ConsumerAffairs reviews as of publishing. Choice Home Warranty plans are designed to financially protect homeowners from unexpected repairs or replacements on their systems and appliances. Customers have had mixed experiences with Choice Home Warranty. Some have found the representatives helpful and informative, guiding them through the plan options and benefits. However, others have faced challenges with claim denials, service delays and communication issues.

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Pros
  • Optional coverage for roof leaks
  • No transfer fee
  • 24/7 customer service
  • No home inspection required
  • Available in most states
Cons
  • $500 roof repair cap
  • Some customer service complaints
  • May be difficult to get reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    Three times in the last year CHW denied claims that should be covered, they send technicians out that either don't know what they are doing (googled repairs they should know) or lied about a repair issue (a simple drain leak). They collect service fees and then lie to CHW about the issue. I have two contracts with them that I'm about to cancel. Don't waste your money on this scam company, go to American Home Shield.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    I had a leak in my bathroom sink. Representative from Home Choice Warranty scheduled appointment. Within an hour I received an e-mail with date and time for my appointment. I called to plumbing company to rescheduled the date of appointment due to my work schedule. The people was nice and able to changed the original date of appointment. Technician able to fix it fast. I had a great experience with Home Choice.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    AC technician showed up 30 minutes after waiting for him from 11 AM to 3 PM after calling the CHW because he never contacted me to confirm appointment or to let me know that he's running late. He wanted the service fee upfront after 30 minutes the repair was approved and he said he has the motor in the van and he'll get it after I pay. Then he said he doesn't have it and had to go to the store to get one 5 minutes away. He never came back or call. Now, claim says closed. What's up?? 93 degrees in the house. 86 year old mother in law suffering. Not happy right now. Hope someone is coming back today to fix it.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    Discount on new service. After signing up for the first time I see how it will help me in the near future. I just had to replace my heat pump in my house and in Texas, it can get very hot in the summer. Now I understand appliance will break down and this coverage will help greatly.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    All was handled well in dealing with the failure of our dishwasher. The only problem that developed was that there turned out to be two (2) reasons for the failure. The second reason did not come to light until after the assigned technician found that the solution to the first would not solve the overall failure issue. CHW decided that the dishwasher should be replaced and helped to facilitate this decision by offering $279, which I believed could have been a little higher. Nonetheless, communications were excellent and their responses demonstrated a sincere desire to be helpful in arriving at an amicable solution. I especially would applaud a certain agent (Jasmine) for her patience and help.

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    When the service technician came out he strongly insisted that I needed an entire new system; OR that a very detailed cleaning be done. Choice denied anything to be done. And while I understand my initial coverage just began less than 2 months ago, Choice didn't even suggest they'd help me with any expenses or refer me elsewhere to get help. I'm a single mom with 2 children (recently widowed) who was very new at this. I would have agreed to some form of help. I felt they could have suggested other outlets to reach out to. I am still left stuck with a molded, leaking, and dangerous system. P.S. The company sent out a technician from Seabee AC and he was informative, took the time to show & explain things, and went to bat for me. Very knowledgeable and personable.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

    Service call was for Tuesday but when I called in Monday morning the technician was able to come out Monday after 2 PM. I was extremely happy technician showed up on time and courteous and fix the problem. It turned out to be my Freon and I was up and running in no time with cold air.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    I conducted a lot of research on the internet regarding home appliance warranties. Nearly every article I looked at to rate the different plans available had Choice Home Warranty as the top rated. Thus far, I have only purchased the plan. My experience with the agent who I dealt with was excellent. He was personable, knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of my questions. Very pleased thus far. The proof of the pudding will be when I need to use the policy.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    Garbage disposal - Amigo plumbing was great. They also fixed my sink a couple months ago. They were thorough and neat and personable. They arrived in a timely manner. I would recommend Choice and Amigo to friends. Choice was great to work with!!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    Contact with Choice was very successful. An appointment was made with a plumbing firm. Although they arrived later than scheduled, the work was very efficient and successful. The area was left clean. All in all, I am satisfied. Restoration is pending.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    Speedy response by CHW. Great and speedy response from appliance company to inspect the clothes washer and determine the problem. Then quick response from CHW. This was our first claim with CHW. Nice job! Like the website which was easy to use. CHW stays in touch with us throughout the process. You selected good repair person to help us.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    I had a pleasant talk with Neil about the different policies and hopefully, I chose the right one. Neil did go through all the advantages of each policy, so I could make my choice. I just hope your company lives up to the praise Neil has given you. We will see as my policy doesn't take effect until 9/15/2018.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    I went on Internet to submit claim for three toilets, one of which had a blockage. The Plumber was sent the same day. He kept calling CHW to get authorization. I told him I have the order number and the previous Plumber just came and did the work. He did change the item needed in the other two tanks. I felt there was no need to waste time calling CHW.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    I bought a used house (2.5 years old) September of last year. I opted to get 1 year of Choice Home Warranty. I had an inspection done and everything worked fine. However, once we moved in and our gas line was reset, one of my water heaters wouldn't start. I called Choice Home, they came out and said it was due to sediment. ($65 charged). I called a plumber and had him flush out the system to find very little sediment and my heater still won't start ($85). I call Choice Home, and am assigned to a case manager. She did not agree with anything and said they won't cover anything, I asked for another diagnosis and asked for repayment ONLY if this was determined to be a misdiagnosis. She disagreed and hung up on me. My warranty is about to expire and they will wait this out so they don't have to pay for anything.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    I LOVE CHOICE HOME WARRANTY!!! I was with another company for decades before I found out about this company. I will be their personal word of mouth advertisement forever! They have been upfront about all of their services and solved every problem I have had with service providers. Thanks, Choice Home Warranty for your existence.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    Very please with contractor that came out to repair my AC. & home warranty quick response to my request. I would recommend Choice Home Warranty to family & friends, this is the second time I had to call on Choice Home Warranty for a home problem. I am happy with both results. I plan to stay with Choice Home Warranty long as they contuse provide good service.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    I have an issue with my air conditioner not cooling. I finally made a call after dealing with it and a tech came out July 11th. Me and my stepfather stayed with him the entire time. Nothing was done but freon. It worked for a little while and then back to what it was doing. I have been in and out of town with my son who has been ill and my brother on dialysis. I finally called in regards to the claim. The lady I spoke with stated she would REOPEN the ticket and get someone out.

    A tech from the same place came out and stated there is a leak coming from somewhere and the first guy should've seen that and he would need to submit for them to check where the leak is coming from and could be from a cool. Once he left maybe an hour later I get a call that I owe 60 because a new ticket was opened. I told her no. The lady reopened the ticket and she would need to call Choice. We hung up and I called choice. From there I was told a new order number which I was not told would happen. That is also when I found out a control board was replaced the last time which was a lie.

    If this is how Choice conducts business I'll find another company. You have one associate reopen a ticket for the SAME EXACT thing and you don't take care of it. Obviously after the first person lied and didn't take care of what he should have because he was in a rush to get to another property that day. If the control board was changed out then send someone out to verify the NEW EQUIPMENT that you will not see.

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    Claims HandlingTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    First Claim took almost 30-days for the contractor to show up. (Electrical). Second Claim is denied stating "The condition that the pipe was found in does not constitute a normal wear and tear failure." AS OF YET, A CONTRACTOR HAS NOT COME TO SITE YET TO EVALUATE THE HOLE IN THE COLD WATER PIPE THAT FLOODED OUT MY LOWER LEVEL STARTING??? (Was not at home for several days). SOUNDS LIKE A SCAM COMPANY!!!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    Updated on 03/15/2020: I have been with Choice Home Warranty for over two years and have filed a total of 3 claims and the 3rd just within the last two weeks. I have had problems with all 3 claims. The first was my hot water tank. I was told that the hot water tank is a holding tank for water and they do not cover that. After fighting with them for over a week, they did offer to cover a third of the total to have it replaced.

    The 2nd claim was my GE range that the sensor that controlled the oven went back. After 3 appointments with A&E service they came when I was home and called in to Choice with their report saying that the oven got so hot that it messed up the tag with the model number and they couldn't get a correct part to repair the range. Choice called me and offered me $300 for a new stove. I work at Home Depot and there was not a stove there that was under $400. Choice told me that they do not pay the retail price. I told them that I have to pay the retail price, so they jumped the amount up to $400. I had to pay an extra $250 to get a stove that was comparable to the range I had.

    The 3rd claim I just turned in was on my Samsung from Load washer. The washer is only 4 years old and cost me $800. The washer stopped unlocking the door after it finished a load of clothes. It also starting making a noise when it spun the clothes that sounded like a bearing was going bad. Choice sent a service man out and after checking it out and calling it in to Choice, they approved the repair of the locking mechanism.

    The service man came back and replaced the part, but he noticed that the sticker on the washer said it had a 10 year warranty so apparently Choice told him not to do anything else and he told me to call Samsung which I did. Samsung told me that the motor was the only thing that had a 10 year warranty. I had to submit another claim for the noise. Choice sent A&E(Sears) out and the service man came yesterday (3-13-20). He took the top off the washer and ran the spin cycle and said that the bearing on the back of the drum was going bad and it needed replaced and that it was going to get worse and eventually if would just stop the drum.

    The service man called into Choice with what he found out and the guy from Choice asked him what the washer needed to repair it and he told the guy 3 different parts and gave the guy 3 different part numbers. Choice put the service man on hold for 5 minutes and then came back on the line and told the service man that they would call the customer (me) that they would call me in about 10 minutes. I was standing right beside the service man when this all took place and heard everything. Choice did not call me, instead they sent me an email that said. "The assigned technician has found that the system has no mechanical failures and has advised there are no repairs needed or recommended at this time".

    This is what Choice Home Warranty has done to me every time I have filed a claim. I needed to get a new furnace because my old one was over 20 years old and I had it checked and the guy I know told me that it was time to get a new one. I did not even call Choice over this and it cost me $6000, because I know they would have denied it over something. If you are looking for a reputable Home Warranty, I would not go through Choice Home Warranty unless you want nothing but denials.

    Kevin Pugh

    Original Review: I just came home from vacation and found my first claim for Choice Home Warranty. My hot water tank emptied all over my basement floor. I contacted Choice and they arranged a plumber to come and assess the tank and the plumber did check the tank 2 days later and called Choice and they told the plumber that they would review the situation and call me with the findings. Choice couldn't even call me to tell me that that the claim was denied, they had to email me and tell me it was denied because the tank is considered a holding tank and they do not cover holding tanks. This is unbelievable. The reason you have to replace a water tank is because it finally ends up leaking. Choice is going to come up with a denial and an excuse every time I file a claim. What is the purpose of using a home warranty service if they do not cover the claims. Think twice or 3 times before using Choice Home Warranty. Probable every good review was send in by Choice.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

    My experience was fantastic. The person that called me on the phone was very informative, helpful, and patient. I am pleased with your rates and service so far. I have been shopping around a lot and this company seemed like the best value. Thank you!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

    Service person was on time and did a great job figuring out what was wrong with the dryer. The gentleman called to let us know that he would be delayed but still made it within the designated time for our appointment.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018

    When I had questions and skepticism regarding the initial contract, customer service was extremely informative and assured me I would like the company if I gave it a try. So far... I am. The 3 claims I put in with her were assigned and scheduled without a flaw. It's all going very smoothly and I couldn't be happier. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    I purchased the home warranty from Choice Home Warranty in February 2018. On July 20th 2018 we noticed that one of our AC unit was not cooling properly. I filed a claim for repair next day. They sent a technician from Just Better Air Conditioning & Heating on 23rd July who diagnosed that the coil is freezing. Upon questioning him about what could be the possible reason for the icing on the coil, he said, "usually it happens because of low Freon which will make the system run continuously but this unit is fairly new so it is unlikely to have a leak". He advised to replace the air filter and run it with fan only until it defrosts and that should take care of the problem.

    After we did what the technician has said with no change in the performance of the AC, we called the technician again who came back the next day for second look and, and to no surprise of ours, found a leak in the coil. Their report was submitted to Choice Home Warranty. After another day of 115 degree heat of Phoenix, Choice Home Warranty refused to repair the Air Conditioner because they say the technician has told them that the coil was extremely dirty and the leak was caused by lack of maintenance. Needless to say that it was complete FABRICATION AND FLAT OUT LIE on part of CHOICE HOME WARRANTY because I was able to contact their technician at Just Better Air Conditioning & Heating who has told me that it was not the case.

    Over the past two week, I have gone back and forth with different representatives of CHOICE HOME WARRANTY, without them fulfilling their contractual obligation. I am in the process of taking legal action against them. If any other home owners have similar experience/complaints with this company, I urge you to contact me at my email: **.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    I purchased the home warranty from Choice Home Warranty in February 2018. On July 20th 2018 we noticed that one of our AC unit was not cooling properly. I filed a claim for repair next day. They sent a technician from Just Better Air Conditioning & Heating on 23rd July who diagnosed that the coil is freezing. Upon questioning him about what could be the possible reason for the icing on the coil, he said, "usually it happens because of low Freon which will make the system run continuously but this unit is fairly new so it is unlikely to have a leak". He advised to replace the air filter and run it with fan only till it defrosts and that should take care of the problem.

    After we did what the technician has said with no change in the performance of the AC, we called the technician again who came back the next day for second look and, and to no surprise of ours, found a leak in the coil. Their report was submitted to Choice Home Warranty. After another day of 115 degree heat of Phoenix, Choice Home Warranty refused to repair the Air Conditioner because they say the technician has told them that the coil was extremely dirty and the leak was caused by lack of maintenance. Needless to say that it was complete FABRICATION AND FLAT OUT LIE on part of CHOICE HOME WARRANTY because I was able to contact their technician at Just Better Air Conditioning & Heating who has told me that it was not the case.

    Over the past two week, I have gone back and fort with different representatives of CHOICE HOME WARRANTY, without them fulfilling their contractual obligation. I am in the process of taking legal action against them. If any other homeowners have similar experience/complaints with this company, I urge you to contact me at my email: **.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    My Magic Chef range’s oven began to stay on and continue to heat to self-cleaning temperatures. They couldn’t repair it cost efficiently so they gave me $400. To replace it! Not enough to buy a new range, even a cheap one but it did help.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    The service technician came yesterday to do a diagnosis. The most important for him was to collect the service fee. Only afer he collected the mandatory money, he did a diagnosis, that was nothing else than checking our two toilets if they are running (what I told him before, is not the case - I'm not stupid). Then he told me that a home diagnosis needs to be done, but he needs CHW's authorization. After waiting for 30 minutes the technician told me that he needs to leave for another customer, but as soon as he receives the authorization he will come back.

    After another hour he called me telling me that he didn't receive anything from CHW, and offered me to do the diagnosis, but I need to pay him $250.00; otherwise we need to wait until he hears back from CHW. Since I have a serious concern about the water leakage I paid him the money. The diagnosis took him about 20 minutes, with the result that he told me that our main water valve is leaking little, and he can't finish the diagnosis. He offered me to change the main valve charging additional $150.00 out of my own pocket. Last, he suggested to come back with better equipment on Tuesday morning to find the exact place of the leakage in the house, but this would cost additional $100.00 per hour.

    That's where we are currently with my issue. I paid already $370.00 out of my own pocket with no result or even getting close to fix the issue so far. In the meantime I called CHW, and I was told that my service request is under review but that takes time, and a water leakage is not a priority for CHW over other service requests.

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    Eric increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer Service
    After a positive interaction with Choice Home Warranty, Eric increased their star rating on Aug. 23, 2018.

    Updated review: Aug. 23, 2018

    This was the second call out for my air conditioning going out as the first company never showed up. I received a call from Harry at Aire Serv confirming my appointment and then the morning prior to my appointment Kelly the technician called to see if he could come earlier. Service was perfect and all is cool again. I would give 5 stars but the first company never came out or called.

    Original Review: Aug. 19, 2018

    My a/c stopped working around lunchtime on 08/18/2018. After checking everything I could, I called Choice to get a tech dispatched and was told I would have Air Tech LLC. out in the morning (08/18/2018) between 7 am - 11 am. NO SHOW. Called in and was told to give them 1-2 more hours. NO SHOW again. I called Choice again and was told they would have someone else come out... however... all the people she called DID NOT do work with Choice anymore. Here is an idea... Keep a current vendor list and MAKE the ones that work for you give a courtesy call to confirm appointments. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS WARRANTY!!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    I am a Choice Home Warranty (CHW) customer. Wished I was NOT!!! Like a dummy I paid my annual contract in full. I have water well coverage on my CHW warranty and recently developed a leak on the PVC (plastic) piping between the well pump and the reservoir tank. I filed a claim on 8-6-18 and finally on 8-16-18 CHW sent out WHAT THEY CLAIM WAS A QUALIFIED SKILLED WATER WELL TECHNICIAN. Not!!! The person that came to my house was an APPLIANCE tech that specializes in refrigerator, ovens, stoves, microwaves, washer and dryer repair. Once he learned what my claim involved, he said "I am an appliance repairman and know nothing about water wells". He left without repairs being made. Then I get notified by CHW that my claim was denied because the leak was caused by RUST AND CORROSION. On PVC/plastic piping???

    CHW also claimed the leak was piping that connected from the pressure tank to the main dwelling. It does not!!! The leak is between the well pump and the water reservoir. CHOICE HOME WARRANTY is a total joke, scam. CHW customer service is located in New Jersey and I am in Mineola, Texas - so it makes me wonder how they way up there can see the location of my water leak. Plus how a refrigerator repairman that is NOT a Qualified Water Well Tech could make an Educated determination as to where my Water Well Leak is and what caused it. Especially since he said he knew nothing about water wells. Rust and corrosion on PVC/plastic pipes and the locations and cause of my water well leak determined by an appliance repairman who admitted being a NON-SKILLED, NON-QUALIFIED water well tech!! This is crazy. This why I said I was a dummy for paying my annual CHW fee in full.

    Now I am stuck with this home warranty by Choice Home Warranty that is worth less than used toilet paper. Bottom Line is - if you get a call, email, text or any kind of correspondence from Choice Home Warranty... Run like Hell. They are crooks. I have since had a local Certified Water Well Company come out and they determined that my leak was not from rust/corrosion on my plastic piping and it is not piping leading to or connecting pressure tank to the main dwelling. They are coming back to my home on Tuesday to make the needed repairs and upon completion I will pursue reimbursement from Choice Home Warranty through the legal channels. If Choice Home Warranty was the ONLY home warranty available I would NOT and Strongly suggest you NOT use Choice Home Warranty. Just throwing your money away with CHW.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    Need to use better vendors. Looked up the vendor that was sent to repair my AC on the Better Business Bureau and they were rated a D+. Everyone I have spoken to from Choice gives me a different story. Very hot and frustrated! Going on 7 days and AC not been fixed. The vendor has been to my house twice!

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    My A/C condenser fanned stopped. I called on a Saturday morning and was told it could take 24 hours for a response. I was told I could possibly receive reimbursement if I called my own rep. I called to set it up. Meanwhile, your contractor called and said he could be right out. He was wonderful. This review is not negative against your contractor at all. Being told that I would have to wait all weekend for a response in Florida at 95 degrees is totally unacceptable. I want an immediate response. Thanks to Island Breeze. No thanks to you.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

    It seems the tank is not covered. Only the mechanical parts. Well there is any just the pilot light starter. The tech did come out. Took my money. Never heard from him. Called him. He said call Choice because they won't tell him anything. So I did and that's when I found out it wasn't covered. Never got my money back which sucks.

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    Humberto increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Choice Home Warranty, Humberto increased their star rating on Sept. 4, 2018.

    Updated review: Sept. 4, 2018

    I was contacted by the Consumer Advocate Dept. The issue was solved by them.

    Original Review: Aug. 19, 2018

    After three years and 5 months, my house started have some issues. I called in regards to an a/c defect, and even though the company (Lennox) is responsible to replace all parts, they denied to cover the labor. Let's put as simple as that: you pay, but when you need it you don't get it. You just to a total home warranty because you want peace of mind when issues happen, and what you get? NOTHING! They are on the market to make money... It's that simple. To me a learned experience: Choice Home Warranty... NEVER AGAIN!!!

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    The tech didn’t return any of my phone calls the day we had the appointment on. I am sure the Choice Representative ps noted the calls they made and couldn’t get him to answer. When they did get him he told them he was going to call as soon as he got off the phone with them. He didn’t call. I lost an entire days pay. He told someone on your end it was raining and that was not true. I cannot spend the time it would take to detail this entire nightmare. He told me he had to come back today and no call no show. AC is still broken. It’s Satu and I’m out of luck until Monday. This company was a joke. A bad joke.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    I was very disappointed that it would take 5 (five) days for a technician to come out. This was my first contact with Choice since enrolling. I hope it will not take 5 days for my next service call. When the techician did arrive he was professional and polite.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    I am not happy with your company. We needed to have our electrical box replaced which was listed on what was covered. Because there was a small amt of dust/dirt in the bottom of the box you refused. I sent a letter which we have never heard from. Your co is the first time our electrician had heard that homeowners were supposed to clean the electrical box.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    This is the third time dryer had to be repaired, so now they are replacing it with one like it. Waiting to see how it works out. Hopefully, this will fix the problem. They have been pretty good on getting problems fixed.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    The technician called and let us know with enough time his ETA. After a chat with him, my tenant agreed a convenient time for her and he arrived when agreed. He explained my tenant what was the problem, fixed it and gave her some instructions to follow after his departure. He said if the problem persists, we needed to call back and let Choice know. Excellent service!

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    Do not use this company! If they had 0 stars, I would give it. They are 100% scam artists. Filed a claim about our dishwasher not working as it runs but doesn’t clean anything inside. They won’t replace it or fix it.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    Their customer services hung up the phone frequently. Technicians don't bother to call and confirm the appointment. Had horrible experience twice. This company is a scam. Will refuse almost all claims stating "pre-existing" condition. Looks at their reviews online on facebook. They have a very negative rating with BBB due to the above reasons. Class action suit will follow soon if this rip off continues.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    AC was not cooling. I was very impressed the way CHW handled my claim. They took care of it on time and in best way. Company they sent was good and knowledgeable. They came on time and corrected the problem quickly and he called me and explained the work.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    This is now the 3rd time I have contacted CHW for an AC issue. Poor customer service to start with. I live in TX and having no ac in the summer is unacceptable. So when it takes them two days to get someone out to look at the AC, that’s ridiculous. Not to mention all the contractors they use do not have stocked trucks with parts. Someone shows us in their personal car with a tool bag and that’s it. How is that supposed to fix anything. They do not like to cover anything on what is being fixed. So needless to say each time I have had to pay out of my own pocket for the repairs. I have had CHW for 3 years now and it’s been 3 years too long. Save your money and do not waste it on this company. CHW; you’re fired!

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    Dryer will not start. When the technician arrived I explained what had happened and all he had to do was use a little more force on the start dial and that fixed my problem. I understand about your policy of the $45 fee but I have been an understanding policyholder but I think this visit charge was overboard!

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

    My air-conditioning went out on a Wednesday, and it looks like it won’t be working until next Tuesday or Wednesday, due to very slow response time of the warranty claims, and the requirement for more additional information, including pictures. And then long delays between the workmen uploading the information and the company responding. When you call for information about your claim, nobody knows anything.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    Excellent experience with Luke **. Mr. ** was helpful and explained the entire process with me and the benefits of same. He offered special discount because I am a Veteran and my wife and I are over 65 years of age. I was pleased with his service.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    Was convinced to change home warranty companies last month. Spoke with Phil who convinced me that we would have better coverage at a lower rate. Was told that did not have to wait for the 30 day grace period because I had documentation showing that my home was covered. 2 weeks into the policy, my sewer backs up. Spent hours trying to get a response from the case manager, Jasmine. Finally got an email response (didn’t even have the courtesy to call as I was told she would).

    She denied the claim stating that it was a pre- existing condition. If we had issues, we would have filed a claim with our original home warranty company. So basically, sat around in a house with no way to shower or use a toilet waiting for my home warranty company to send help and then told nope, not our problem. Poor service and lied about the coverage. Phil told me that my home was covered on day 1 since I had a prior home warranty policy. Have already signed up with Select Home Warranty. They cover all the same things, rates are better and the deductible is lower. They were up front and said nothing will be covered until after 30 days. Will be canceling Choice Home Warranty as soon as Select policy is in place. I give them 0 stars.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    I have had home owner warranty for my house with Choice since 2015. The warranty agreement covers all appliance in the house including AC and Heating. In June 2018, one of the AC unit stopped working. Choice Warranty has refused to cover the repair even though I paid $300 for leak detection. So isn't Choice Home Warranty misrepresenting itself by putting up the ad 'if we can't fix it we replace it'. It is very frustrating with these companies like Choice to pay for home warranty and just when you need their help, they refuse to help. I would appreciate Consumer Affairs to not promote such companies. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    How ironic, their slogan is "Never Pay for Covered Home Repair", I paid them $35.00-40.00 a month for over two years. Never needed anything from them, my AC went out in July (I live in Florida, I once saw the devil on the corner drinking iced tea). For three days straight I tried contacting their so-call service line... At times I sat the phone on the table...watched all of The Sinner first season with no answer... So I pretended I wanted new service and called that number, not to my surprise, they took the bait, when I explained my real situation the dude got mad and said, he couldn't help me or connect me to the service call.

    Here's the other kicker, I also have American Home Shield Warranty, trust me they are just a half of a star better only because they answer the phone. You can see my review on them...still no AC; anyway, I called a number that allowed me to cancel my contract, they seemed happy, who wouldn't, you got almost $1000.00 dollars of my money and didn't have to do nothing, absolutely nothing! Their slogan is right, I never paid for covered home repair, I paid for...nothing.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    I am a home owner/property manager for my 2 properties. I just switched to this company and I am very satisfied with the way they handled my claims for my properties. My tenant's air conditioning was not cooling and being here in Florida, air conditioning is a must... Choice Home Warranty was very accommodating and prompt with their services and within hours, they sent someone to fix the air conditioner. As the old saying says, happy tenants, happy landlord. I am happy that I made this choice and would highly recommend Choice Home Warranty.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    Somebody called me from this number ** and start talking about a promotion because my warranty already expired but my warranty expires on October this year (first lie) and then he talk to me with a bad attitude because I asked what company he is calling me and he say: "seriously"??? And then he say he respect me and that is why he talking to me like that. I hope that person was not really working with you guys because if yes I will change my company home warranty.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    I signed up with Choice Home Warranty. I made a claim on my water heater not working. It took them 3 days to send out a technician. They diagnose the problem. The motor on top and the gas valve not working. Right parts were obsolete and the water heater needed to be replaced. They got authorization to Choice Home Warranty. That night Choice Home Warranty changed it to a leaky hot water heater and denied the claim and now I am stuck paying for the water heater. If I could afford a lawyer I would sue them.

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    After a positive interaction with Choice Home Warranty, DONNA increased their star rating on Aug. 23, 2018.

    Updated review: Aug. 23, 2018

    The company was able to work with us on a solution.

    Original Review: Aug. 17, 2018

    First, Choice Home Warranty came highly recommended. I will say that their customer service when filing a claim was excellent and fast. However, when it came time for Choice to cover the repair for my A/C, they were not so excellent. You see, we have only owned our house for three months. Our A/C was in perfect working condition and is only a year old. In the past week it hasn't been cooling as it should and we called Choice to get a repair. In the top of the line package that we have it states that a condenser IS covered for repair. Well, guess what was the problem, you guessed it! The repairman said the condenser in my unit was faulty. Now, knowing that a condenser was covered, you would think that there would be no issue with getting a repair or replacement. No such luck. Choice was kind enough to deny our claim stating that the condenser must have been exposed to the elements outside and that was the cause of the condenser short.

    Well, dear Choice, it is the outdoors that the unit is sitting in. I bet there actually are "elements" out there like dirt, grass or *gasp*, bugs! OR, they continued, that it could have been a power surge that affected NOTHING else in the entire house, including my second A/C unit, but only fried this one condenser. It didn't fry the whole unit mind you, just the condenser itself. "That must have been what happened," they said. We are filing an appeal and are having our attorney look at their denial and a copy of our agreement with Choice. Hopefully, there will be some sort of an agreement that we can come to. Fingers crossed!

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    CHW was professional, polite, & efficient when dealing with the washing machine problem. Although the machine was only 9 years old, CHW recommended replacement rather than repair. They offered $299.99 towards a new machine, which I accepted (but rather hoped for a little more).

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    First, let me lead with a disclaimer: I have a policy with Choice Home Warranty, but have never entered a claim with them, so I cannot speak to the quality of claim service. However, I have had the worst experience with this company's sales team, call center and managers of any company I have ever dealt with. Here is my story:

    My policy is due to expire within the next month, so I began receiving calls from their sales team trying to get me to renew my policy. Fair enough, as that is their job. However, The calls were coming in the morning during the work week and I (as a United States Marine) could not spend the time to go over options of renewing my policy during the hours they were calling. I politely asked the sales team members to call me in the afternoon after 4 PM so I could discuss it with them. Each one agreed, but the calls continued to come in multiple times EVERY MORNING.

    This week, I received 16 sales calls from them between the hours of 8-10 AM. Yesterday, I finally had a few minutes to return one of the phone calls and was connected with an extremely rude sales person who ultimately hung up on me. It was at this point that I tried to contact the company via their website to discuss the rudeness of the previous call. I received an email back stating that they were sorry and that I was removed from the call list.

    This morning, wouldn't you guess it, more calls started pouring in! I attempted to contact a supervisor via the telephone number listed on their website with the following results: I was hung up on, transferred to sales instead of a supervisor, hung up on again, told by the call center rep that he hates his job and he cant help me, and then finally on the last call was connected with a supervisor. After explaining this whole story to the supervisor, her resolution to me was that she would let the sales supervisor know, and would remove me from the call list. Thats it. I asked if Choice Home Warranty was wiping their hands clean of me as a customer to which the supervisor replied "No, I'm just doing what you asked".

    I find it very surprising that after the good experience I had working with the sales team to get my policy set up initially last year, that the agents I dealt with over the last two weeks were so rude, condescending, and hateful. Although I initially intended to renew my policy for another year, I doubt very seriously I will do that after this experience. Buyer beware.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    Technician was very fast to reply to me and set an appointment and he was on time, very courteous, very knowledgable and kept me informed through every step. Dryer will be replaced. Replacement check needs to be faster than 30 days as I will have to just go buy one and don't really have the money but have to have a dryer.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    Well I have been in my house for less than 6 months and unfortunately have had to put in several claims. I must say the ease of submitting a claim is wonderful, the response time to schedule a technician was impeccable, and the customer service always very helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend to a friend and will continue to renew my warranty coverage with Choice Home.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    It was my first time needing to use the insurance services. Two outlets in my kitchen went without power. The first appointment didn't work due to the electrician being too busy and I did not want to wait until 9 pm for him. Darryl, the electrician assigned to take care of my problem was punctual and very efficient, he took the time to check for the different possibilities of what the cause of the problem was. He resolved it and made the pertaining recommendations. I am very satisfied with the service.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    Put in a claim for plumbing repair. Plumber didn’t show first day, was an hour late on rescheduled date. Called Choice Home Warranty representative and the response was wait a half hour more and the claim can be reassigned. If this is the norm, don’t waste your time with Choice.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    Oven repair. All I can say is that I got fast and good service. They had to order parts and stay here until they found if parts were available and then place the order. They then told me when they would be back to install them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

    It was a bit bothersome that we were told that the work would be scheduled between 7:00 am and 11:00 am; we are not yet living at the property, so we had to get up early, and make a special trip to be there. After waiting 4 hours, no repair person had arrived. Upon calling, I was told that he was delayed, but would be there as soon as possible. He eventually arrived at 1:30 pm, meaning that we waited 6 1/2 hours. The repair was made satisfactorily, so I have no concerns in that regard.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    I was very happy with the response time, both when I called and when the technician came out... it was one day. The technician was very knowledgeable and fair. The only question I had was the value they put on my dryer for replacement. I could not get a new dryer for what they gave me, but it came very close... it was still much, much better than not having a warranty at all.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    I was initially working with another company but switched because I thought Choice warranty would be better suited for me. I didn't like how pushy the CSR was in trying to get me to purchase longer warranty and I had to continually tell him no I wasn't interested in a longer term due to higher cost but he continued to push. In the end I got what I intended but the hassle was making me second guess my decision to go with Choice warranty.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    The customer service is good however some of the companies they contract out to do service stink. Took 3 months and then they tell me they no longer work with CHW. Now starting over. Not the company fault but maybe screening the services better would help.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    We have had Choice for a few years now with no terrible issues, but we have also only had easy petty problems... sink not draining, toilet running etc. However, it seems that something has drastically changed within the company here recently. So, on to the problem now... We filed July 1st that our washer was not working. It took them 2 weeks to find a service tech to come to our area. Since then they have been out THREE times now and still no working washer! The last repairman they sent from SEARS (after replacing the control board and it not fixing the problem) told us that it was not fixable and we needed to replace the machine. What does Choice do? They try to send out yet ANOTHER tech!

    So that would mean another '8-5' work day to have to take off and probably another 7-10 days for a part to be ordered that probably still won't fix the issue! We are now 47 DAYS into this nightmare! They must not trust who they send to service your home in the first place. We simply cannot take off for the 4th time to wait for a tech to come out anytime from '8-5'. So today, I have just spent 51 min with Sears trying to get in touch with the tech who came to our home and spoke to Choice about the issue with our washer.

    He verbally told us and Choice (my husband and myself both heard the conversation he had with a Choice rep) that he recommended replacement. Choice did not document this nor did Sears. Apparently no one wants to take responsibility for their conversation. Sears won't let me speak to my service tech and Choice has not reached out to them to speak to him either. So I am up to my ears in dirty laundry (literally) and no resolve. I call Choice and wait for at least 15-20 min for a rep and get nowhere, and I have been disconnected from Sears twice after almost an hour trying to speak to a manager! Good grief. I know a couple of people who use American Home Shield and do not have this problem. Go elsewhere. Anywhere but Choice! I hope this saves someone a lot of trouble and time!

    Oh and P.S... We had an A/C issue this summer and had to have the capacitor replaced AGAIN (every year!). Apparently I found out from a friend who is an AC repairman in a different location, that you should always ask for a capacitor made in the USA! The ones made in China are not well made and do not last a year at best. Yep... The one put in the past two years and this year is made in China. They use these for home warranty customers because they are cheaper. Good to know... not good to have. Ugh. Our service man said that is all he had on his truck. True? I am not sure. Just a heads up for anyone reading this... ask for USA made capacitor!

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    I have 2 separate accounts with Choice Home Warranty and have been with them for a number of years. They try to find every reason to not pay a claim especially when it’s a big item like air conditioner. They also hire dishonest technicians who try to cover for them by giving a diagnosis that they know will not be covered under the policy, and then tried to sell me a replacement. DO NOT buy a policy with Choice Home Warranty, they don’t like to honor claims. I was told by their previous customer before but didn’t take heed!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    Thank you for being quick to find. You could not find someone local to fix my air cond. and allowing me to do so. You did this in a very timely manner. Now as long as you pay them in a timely manner I will continue being very well pleased.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    Overall, I feel like the warranty is a waste of money. Take ductwork for an example. It's covered separately from the AC so two separate fees. And I cannot tell from the exclusions any case that would be covered for it. I got this plan to feel covered when buying a new house, turns out nothing is covered.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    Choice Home Warranty does not return phone calls for service. And after a 30 minute hold to contact a representative for authorization and to speak with my service technician I was disconnected after he answered the call without a word. I have had two of the technicians scheduled to come to my home not show. I requested a copy of a diagnostic report three times from the technician they sent and I never received it. I left three messages for the claims manager I was told to contact over five days and never received a response. Customer support is unprofessional and worthless. I have spent hours trying to get my problems resolved to no avail. I signed up for a five year contract for $2250 and wanted to cancel but am told there is NO refund to which I am entitled if I cancel.

    Updated on 10/04/2018: I have spent multiple hours trying to resolve my issue with Choice Home Warranty. I have had calls disconnected after more than 30 minutes on hold, many calls not returned and emails not returned. I was also given insolent answers such as "our pockets are deeper than yours" when I stated I would go to court. An offer of $1500 of the $7200 claim was proposed but I would have to forfeit the remaining almost three years of my contract at a cost to me of over $1300, sign a release of liability and agree not to post any negative comments on social media or any other media. This is unacceptable. After consulting attorneys, I have found that CHW is well known for not honoring their contracts and that there have been many legal proceedings against them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    Someone came out looked at the washer, collected the $45 copay and said they would be back but I have not heard anything from them so far. I assume they needed to order a part and will come back to fix it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    I signed up with Choice Home Warranty for 5 of my rental properties (Jan through June 18). Finally filed a AC claim in Aug 2018. Boom... rejection within 24 hours. Reason given is I should have maintained my system better! Paid on my own. 3 days later the system breaks and the root cause was different from the originally decline - I paid out of pocket $2000. I cancelled all my 5 warranties and now to get my money back is like pulling tooth. They hide behind phones and contracts. SCAM!

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    Choice allowed me to choose a service company I’ve used in the past. They were quick in their response and I was satisfied with. We’ve not always been pleased in the past but I’m happy to see this improvement in customer service.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    I have been a customer of Choice Warranty on my two homes and found their services to be just what they promised it to be in very effectiveness, no hassle and always send highly reputable people to take care of all my home needs. It is very very easy to get hold of CHOICE Customer Service especially now making requests Online.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    They will find reasons to deny your claim. Once you file a claim, it is impossible to get in touch with anyone (+90 minute wait times with no answer). My air conditioner stopped cooling my house 7/20. I called Choice to file a claim for repair 7/23/2018 as temperatures here in Texas were in the 100's. A technician was scheduled to come out the next day. I was given the company's name, so I Googled them to see their ratings and check for any customer service reviews. I saw that the technician (Beau from Geaux-Pro Air) had lots of negative reviews. Sure enough, the day that he was scheduled to arrive between 11 am and 3 pm, he failed to show up.

    At 3:20 pm we called him to figure out what's going on. He was upset because we interrupted him while he was "eating his lunch." He finally showed up at the house around 3:45 pm. He walks in, sets the downstairs thermostat to 60 and goes to check the outside unit. After about 2 minutes of being onsite he says "you have a refrigerant leak somewhere. You just need a new HVAC system" and leaves. Mind you he never checked refrigerant pressure or even went upstairs to check the attic unit. The next day, CHOICE denies the claim, saying that in order to diagnose the problem, a "leak search" is needed and that is not covered under the home warranty contract. After emailing back and forth with the case manager, I said that I'd pay for the leak test. She said that's fine. "Just send me the invoice, and pictures of the coils and plates."

    The technician (ARS/Rescue) took the pictures required and we sent everything to the case manager. Several more days pass with no communication from CHOICE. I posted a few comments asking for status updates and on 7/29 the case manager acknowledges that she received the documents that I submitted and the claim is being reviewed. She said that she would reach out to me once a determination has been made. Their site says appeal can take up to 5 days.

    Another week passes and no communication from CHOICE. I attempted to contact them by phone many times, unsuccessfully. During one attempt, I waited on hold for 94 minutes before I finally hung up. I called back and followed the prompts to place a new claim and surprisingly I didn't have to wait before I was able to speak to a representative. Of course he couldn't answer my questions, but he gave me the phone number for the claims department. Needless to say, nobody picked up. After posting a complaint about the service, I received an email from what I assume is the corporate office offering to cover the cost of my leak test as a gesture of good faith. That sounded like I might get someone involved to help move this thing along.

    Note: We've had 100 degree temperatures throughout this experience. After I developed a heat rash, I moved my family into a hotel until this could get resolved. With no additional communication, I reached out to CHOICE once again to figure out what's happening with my claim. This morning (8/16/2018) I receive a message denying my claim. Here's the text of their denial: "It has determined the cause of failure of your system is with the evaporator coil, which is leaking refrigerant and must be replaced. Evaporator coils that leak have been exposed to corrosion or acidic materials that have infiltrated the air stream and air flow throughout the house and have damaged the integrity of the coil.

    "The acidic agents cause sections of the coil to become corroded and/or rusted which are weakened and develop tiny pinhole or microscopic leak. Please refer to your terms and conditions section F number 1; CHW is not responsible for malfunction or improper operation due to rust or corrosion of all systems and appliances."

    The coil is only 3 years old. As is evidenced by the pictures that I sent to them it still looks shiny and new. No corrosion or rust ANYWHERE! Also, I have not received the reimbursement for the leak test that they offered. So for those of you considering purchasing a policy from CHW, look elsewhere. Everything is great when they're taking your money, but when you really need them, they will leave your family hot and bothered in 107 degree weather in Texas for 3 weeks straight and make up bs to deny your repair claim.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    Tech was on time - knew what he was doing - he was efficient - he was very knowledgeable and nice. Choice approved repair immediately and repair is moving forward. Great Communication between me, tech and your customer service.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    Excellent job, tech. was very professional and thorough. He finished the job quickly and didn't leave a mess. I would recommend this technician to my neighbors. The warranty so far has been good and response great.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    Air went out Aug 8. Sent someone out Aug 14. Could not fix, had to get someone myself. Will cost me 755 dollars to fix. You guys only want to pay 325. Your people are not any help at all. Would not recommend Choice Warranty to anyone.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

    MK Plumbing replaced a leaking hand valve on an interior pipe in the basement. Changed it quickly and did a great job. Very professional and timely, called while on the way so we knew of their approximate arrival time. Very good experience with MK Plumbing.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    I filed a claim on 8/7/18 for my A/C. It stopped working. I live in the deep south and it is HOT. CHW tells me someone will be out on 8/9/18. I can't believe such a huge company can't even find someone to come out the next day. Last year CHW let me sit in a sweltering house (90+ degrees) for days before their incompetent repair people came out to tell me that my unit could not be fixed and that CHW would not replace it. They took payment for the deductible after doing absolutely NOTHING & left no paperwork whatsoever for my records. I had someone else come out & they found the problem and repaired it right away at my own expense. Why in the world did I pay $1,700 for a contract with this worthless company? I'm sure CHW laughed all the way to the bank!

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    The serviceman was very courteous and did a good job. I was surprised you replaced the broken garbage disposal, since you would not do anything about our air conditioner, since we had it under contract for years, and it just wore out. I guess you fix things that are not expensive.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    This company is a scam, false advertising and an expensive mistake. Choice Home Warranty, I tried to cancel account after they refused to pay for my repairs. I did everything required when they could not provide a technician. I acquired a technician for an estimate, when he tried to call for approval, CHW representative laughed at him. I appealed their decision and she called today and said if it was covered, they would only pay $500.00. I ask about what they advertise, if they can’t repair it, they will replace it. She said they only cover $500.00. They had convinced me to cover 5 years of maintenance for $1700. Now one year later they want to give me $500 to cancel. I have had it with the delays and run around from this company.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    Our central air system in our condo stopped functioning. We were able to easily set up an appointment with this really great family business A&A Heating. Very polite, on time, just the best. Anytime we need this type of service we will always request A&A.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    When this policy was Purchased I was told that if an appliance was to not be repairable it would be replaced. That is not what happened. At this time I'm being told that I only am entitled to what the repair would of cost. If that would have been noon at the time I would have never purchased the warranty. Your sales representative misled me to have this purchased. It took several days to even get in scheduled appointment with a technician. I have now been without my washer for 3 weeks. I feel that The amount you vow forward does not cover the cost of a new washer comparable to mine in my area.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    A/C Service. The technician (Louis) arrived on time and diagnosed the problem (capacitor) right away and replaced it with a new one. The compressor started right away and began cooling my house down. He was very professional, courteous, and friendly, and I would recommend to others. Thanks.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    I really like what they offer me, and the way they explain to me. Thank you very much, AND I HOPE I CAN DO BUSINESS WITH YOU, I RECOMMEND TO EVERBODY, A LIST. YOU SHOULD LISTEN WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER YOU.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    I had a water leak on Saturday, it took more than 4 hours to find a plumbers, which is not acceptable. The tech was scheduled next Wednesday, 4 days after the leak, we have to shut off the water main supply to stop the leak, I spoke to Choice but the tech could not help much. I have to pay the tech $150 to perform the work on Sunday. Very disappointed from Choice and it is technician, slow service, no consideration for escalation and weekend. Technician taking advantage of the customer. Poor communication and respond on time.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    The experience was okay, the cost was way more than I thought. I felt like warranty was not worth it. I paid over 1000 dollars in 1 month for warranty and service. Need to use cheaper repair companies. Need more coverage on ac repairs. Maintenance on ac should be free every 6 months.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    My dishwasher needed servicing. Choice responded with a technician within 1 day, which was great. Within another day, Choice offered a payout as repairs would exceed the cost for a new dishwasher. This is where I'm bothered, the cost for a new dishwasher with similar options and installation, was at least 3x more than what Choice offered. Choice raised the payout to little less than half of what a new dishwasher and installation cost and stated that was the most I could receive and repairing the dishwasher was definitely not an option. When I signed my contract with Choice, I was under the assumption that if an item could not be repaired, it would be replaced with an item similar to what I had. This was the case when I had a home warranty with another company.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    2 Plumbing technician comes and did not do any progress. They said it's AC related. Again A/C technician come and he said that is plumbing issue. We are confused. Also we had to give Cheque of $45 for all 3 Technicians. But nothing is resolved. We are very much disappointed. We never expected this. I have already paid but nothing fixed.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    Well twice I filed claims and twice I was denied. I will be going to a different company once I get paid this Friday. If you are considering Choice do not because they will not help you at all. Just interested in your money and definitely does not care about you.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    We called on Saturday evening to report our air conditioner problem. It was blowing warm air despite a thermostat setting of 74. On Sunday, Choice had scheduled a service visit for a window of 7 am to 11 am. I was contacted by the contractor and Choice for confirmation. I was called by the contractor and 10:30 and was told he was in traffic and would be late. I called the contractor office at 12:30 and they told me he was onsite. I called home at 12:35 and confirmed their arrival. The original technician whom I talked to at 7:08 was not who showed up. Another crew was diverted to our house to do the assessment and prevent further delay. The original technician picked up the required part, a compressor, arrived and did the installation and it was complete by 2:30. No problems with the workmanship and courtesy of the team.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    The service technician was great. My issue is more with the face that they service technician is not empowered to actually fix anything. I live in Arizona with an AC unit that is not working in the middle of the summer. WE have had to have this AC unit serviced 3 times in the past 3 months, and we are still waiting. Everything has to be approved and then rescheduled. I can understand how this would work for some issues, but AC in the desert in the summer should not be one of them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    My A/C has not been down the house down as would be expected. I set the thermostat to hold at 80 but after an hour and the temperature continue to rise. This issue was called in and assigned to the CHW contractor for Monday. But no one showed up or contact me until Monday afternoon to inform me they weren't going to get to my house today.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    They lie, lie, lie. Salesperson will not disclose all their "limitations" and "exclusions". When filing a claim, they will always find a reason why they won't pay for a claim and they have ridiculous caps on what they will pay. DO NOT GET CHW!!!! They are the WORSE.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    The plumber was great to deal with, very friendly and professional but CHW kept him waiting (on hold) to approve the snaking of a stopped drain for over an HOUR!!! That was excessive and almost abusive on the part of CHW. Again, this was not the plumber's fault, he was great! CHW needs to do a better job of streamlining their customer service and being conscientious of professional’s time (both the technicians they work with AND their customers).

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    Dryer Repair. Mikes showed up on time, got right to it, found the problem (a broken switch and had one in his bag) and fixed the problem in no time. Mike also helped me blow out the vent line. Mike was very personable and knew what he was doing. Thanks, Mike.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    Your representatives were quite good. The only problem I had was the tech you sent out was lazy and did not follow through. He did not answer calls or emails after not showing when he said he would. That cost us several days in repairing my pool. Eternity Pool Service.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    Stress Free tech did a great job. They arrived on time & fixed the problem in no time. Would definitely recommend this company. The tech was knowledge and friendly. They called to confirm appointment. I would definitely call this company if I have any problems with my electricity.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    First use of warranty; disappointing. Repair team arrived outside of scheduled repair time, efficient when on site. Choice's complete approval process did not occur while the repair team is on site; which could involve needing another repair time if you don't just pay the repairman what he requests then and there. Surprised by added customer cost for environmental compliance test.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    Washer was leaking when used. The service company set a service date and arrived on time. The service tech. was very nice and explained everything they did. They then explained what came next after parts arrived, how they would schedule a new appointment to install the repair parts.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    So far so good, from the positive and negative aspect. Most prevalent claims have been from service agents. Red Tape and reimbursement. As a user, we'll find out about the reimbursement. Upon familiarizing with your system it has become more feasible.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    I thought I can count on CHW when I reported to CHW about my dryer problem. However, the case manager did offer me the money for my replacement which only half of what I paid for my machine. And when CHW want me to join in, CHW told me all the good things, and the truth came out when I need CHW help and that’s meant NO good.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

    Electrician your company sent said we needed 300 feet of new line ran from breaker through house and said it would be $5000 to $10-20 thousand and warranty would not pay for it, and took my $65 and did not even go look at the line in attic when I asked. We got the home Inspector to come out and he said line above dryer was cut just needs to be spliced (a simple fix). So your company sent out someone who did nothing and just took my $65 and try to scare me out of thousands of unnecessary dollars. I demand another service tech for work that my homeowners policy guarantees me for my payment. The plumber was good on downstairs clog, but when told one more slow drain upstairs, he just told me to get Drano and left.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    The service tech, Mike, called before he came and was here right on schedule. He was a delightful young man who got right to work diagnosing and fixing my problem (Freezer). He was knowledgeable and explained the problem and what he did to remedy it. I would definitely request to have him repair any future appliance issue. Thank you Choice Home for sending Mike to me.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    First time log in a claim and good experience because 1) take claim calls 24-hours. 2) Quickly locate your information. 3) Prompt email follow-up after call. 4) Technician showed up on time and gave me a call 20 minutes before arriving.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    Not pleased with the length of time to have serviceman arrive. I feel a week is a long time to wait for a repair to unclog my only bathroom sink. I appreciate the reimbursement, but needed faster service since it is my only bathroom...

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    Mr. ** was very detailed about home warranty options and plans. He worked to give me the best offer for my money. So happy to have home warranty coverage at a much better price than previous plan. I will surely be recommending your company to all of my family and friends.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    Washer wobble. Tech came in and addressed the issue promptly and accurately... Service was fast and professional. I called for an appointment and was greeted right away with great enthusiasm to correct my problem Which turn out to be only a loose balance spring.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    I was told the first payment would come out of my bank account on Sept. 3rd. It came out of my account while we were talking which made me overdrawn and an overdrawn fee of $40.00. I was/am not happy with that. I liked the plan and wanted/was going to buy it anyway but I am on a fixed income and cannot afford these overdrawn penalties. I did not like being deceived. Now I have to make my mind up about whether to keep this one or get another "honest" one. I don't know if I can trust you if something breaks down now or not.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    So I called because my AC was not working. They sent out a technician and he found the problem. This is the email they sent back. "It has been determined that the air conditioning system is not functioning properly due to a faulty blower motor and wheel. The blower wheel was found to be bent, causing improper operation and resulting in an internal failure of the motor. A blower wheel cannot become bent under normal wear and tear conditions." The blower wheel was obviously not bent until it came loose and there was a problem. As the blower wheel is totally enclosed. They offered me $200, instead of paying for the repairs. What a joke. I would never use these clowns again. There are reputable companies out there. Please do yourself a favor and don't use Choice Home Warranty.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    Hi, I have been a member with Choice Home Warranty service for two years now. This year I had an issue with my a/c unit in which they sent out a tech from a company with horrible reviews. The company ripped me off by charging me outrageous fees ($800+) for a cleaning. The tech stated my unit needed to be cleaned and threatened to report information to deny my claim if I didn't comply. I explained to him that I had it serviced in December but he cared less of hearing it. The company falsely wrote in the receipt that they performed a leak check but never provided data to support the supposedly test. I called Choice and informed them my unit was still having issues and stressed the fact that I have a sick toddler, elderly mother and a teen living in 100+ degree heat.

    The rep advised me to call another company out pay them for leak test data and they're review it. However, I paid another $165 to another company they sent out to my home and they responded by saying the claim is denied for wear and tear along with poor maintenance. Well, I provided proof of over $800 maintenance fee I paid to the first company they sent out. In December of 2017 which was less than six months from the date of my last service in May. Per the contract, service should be provided to your unit twice a year. My family and I are still in heat because they try every way not to pay for claims and repair/replace equipment. Choice is a rip-off and their reps are very rude and argumentative. I made a statement of reporting them to the BBB, the rep’s response was, "Well that's a great place to start because they're under investigation". They definitely need customer service training.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    It took us two weeks and three appointments for CHW to send the proper technician. Fortunately once the right technician arrive the problem was solve easily. First they send a request to a company in Tampa, that is 400 miles away, of course they didn't show up. Then they sent an HVAC guy to fix a plumbing problem. After our third attempt they sent the right technician who solve the problem in 10 minutes.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    United Air and Heating... Arrived right on time. Diagnosed problem quickly. Very friendly and explained the problem well. Took the time to offer A/C tips and things to keep the unit running as well as it could. Would recommend them to friends and family.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018

    My claims for repair/replacement of AC and furnace was declined based on reasons that were not true. The case manager Ashley was very rude and unprofessional. They would not explain you the basis behind their refusal of claims. They would not even pay for the repairs that were reported by the technician. Very very bad customer service. It almost seems like a scam. I had to go through a long and frustrating process.

    Updated on 08/14/2018: So I had written a review yesterday and got an email today that my issue has been resolved. This is not true. I have not spoken to anyone from the company yet. I called and left a voicemail. I learned yesterday that they won’t pay for the repair of my furnace either. They had earlier declined my claim for AC.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018

    Cancelled policy - Your sales staff are representatives of the Choice Company, however I hope that you do not want the "used car pressure salesman" type person representing your company. This is the main reason that we chose to go elsewhere for our home warranty policy.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

    I recently switched to Choice Home Warranty. I switched because they were one of the top rated companies according to my research. This was the first occasion to use the service. Our water heater began leaking and we filed a claim. It took 2 days to get someone out to evaluate the problem. The plumber they sent then had to file a second claim to find out if the repair was covered. I was not pleased to find out that it would be another 4 days before he could actually replace the water heater if it was covered. Naturally the problem was not a covered repair.

    On closer examination of my policy it does indicate that the water heater is a covered item, but virtually anything might actually go wrong with a water heater is excluded from coverage. I am disappointed, that the water heater was not covered, but I was not surprised. I had high expectations for this warranty company but based on my first experience, I am highly unimpressed. Waiting a week for a resolution for something as critical as a water heater is completely unacceptable. Time to look for a better warranty company.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

    I have never had this kind of experience with salesperson for any business before today. I was totally amazed by this person's voice. This man was so cooperative that I could hardly believe I was actually going to purchase your home warranty. I was amazed by what I was getting in comparing with my present company. I am very pleased at what I am getting for my money. Thank you!

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

    Service and contractor were both excellent and prompt. Sharp Electric should be on your list of contractors in the future. They, Father and Son were polite and very knowledgeable in their work. I would recommend Sharp Electric to all of my friends when they need electrical repair.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

    The technician was very pleasant and professional. He was quick, tidy, knowledgeable and the disposal works great. I appreciate having techs like him in my home. I am new to Choice and this was my first time using it, so far so good.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    I called Choice Home Warranty and expressed my air conditioning unit was no longer supplying cool air. I was given an appointment within 24 hours. I was very happy with the quick and efficient service I received from 5Star Home Services. My air is working great again, now!

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    We spent 5 days in the Kansas heat waiting for Choice to find a service person to fix our AC, I finally after the fifth day found an AC Tech, then it was fixed the next day. Choice Warranty has NO sense of urgency and could care less if their policyholders get treated with urgency.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    I got referred by a friend. When I called all they wanted is to pay everything upfront with asking what I could afford. There was no talk about policy just if I could pay the plan in full. When I was asking about coverage and modification fees if that is covered just said everything is covered. I'm think I’m going to cancel my new policy and go with another company. There's no description about what’s covered. My last company replace my water heater and I had to pay for modification. It will pay helpful if your customer service people could answer that. I should of review policy between Choice and Old Republic warranty. I still have time.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    Refrigerator was continuously running and freezer had large amount of frost. The serviceman was professional, friendly and courteous and respectful. Quickly diagnosed the problem, ordered the parts and was back to complete the repair within 48 hours. He made sure the unit was running and cooling. I would highly recommend this company!

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    First I would like to start off by saying I am very satisfied with your customer service representative, they are very helpful and resourceful. On the other hand your choice of contractors leaves very much to be desired. I still have my refrigerator sitting in the middle of my kitchen for 3 weeks, your contractor from Greendian has not been back nor called, I had to call them only to be placed on hold for an hour and still no one answered. After 3rd day of calling I got an answer after calling you all back, was told they had to order parts and they were coming out on Friday, by you all, today is Saturday, still no one showed and no one called. Food damage or spoiled, no recoup.

    Your other representative Watson Appliance told me that all I needed to do was to unplug the refrigerator and that would do it, did that a couple of times, same thing occurred, thus change to Greendian. I am totally not satisfied nor serviced on this last call, I also had a plumbing problem which you denied, but that is okay it was taken care of for less than the service fee that your representative collected and I never heard from again, you sent the e-mail of denial. In the past years back I have been very satisfied with your services, right now I have a bad taste in my mouth on the services received. I am rethinking if I really need a warranty, looks like I can get the services when needed without a monthly fee and service call. This is my opinion that I am considering.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    The call center was easy and quick with registering my claims. The service vendors used by Choice Warranty have been excellent! My only complaint was we had to wait a couple of days for our AC to be repaired, understandably in the middle of summer... The communication with the service repair vendors was excellent as well. Many of them were able to reschedule an earlier appt. I'm very pleased...

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    Had a rough start with Choice regarding start of contract and after that was cleared they did come through very fast. Air conditioner went out one day and it was fixed the next day. Premier Air, LLC people did a fantastic job and even cleaned the compressor and handler's filters.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    I am very pleased with Choice Home Warranty. I only recently became a member, but having had a previous home warranty company, I can currently say that Choice Home Warranty has already exceeded any of the customer service requests I have placed. Whenever I call or request service, the representatives are very quick to respond and keep me updated on status. The phone reps are very friendly and helpful, as well. I hope this attitude continues, so I can a reliable company to stay with.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    On Monday, 8/6/18 I spoke with a representative regarding malfunctioning toilet issues that were causing overflows. The representative entered my information and also honored my request that an experienced professional be sent to handle the issues. Preferably one with an online presence of client reviews and reputation in the community. Mr. Smith's Home Repair was scheduled for Thursday of the same week, but when I called they were able to advance my appointment to early the next morning. Their technician arrived early, diagnosed the issues and made full repairs in about an hour! I appreciate the professionalism, diligence and care in which my claim was handled. Everything is working perfectly now!

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    Choice Warranty and technician were actually concerned about my situation and there was no negativity associated with my request for service. Technician had left when I found AC was not cooling again. I contacted him and he returned the following morning and worked to correct problem. Home is now cool and I'm a happy camper!

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    Filing a claim by phone is challenging. It is nearly impossible to talk with a representative. Filing a claim online is much easier and more efficient. However, although requests for when last serviced, etc. if you know them are not required, it is impossible to continue the online claim process with putting a date in the boxes of these requests. Response to a claim with vendor information is rapid and helpful. Being able to discuss the claim with a representative at Choice Home Warranty is a challenge. Again the most efficient method seems to be via email through the claim form. Too often my phone conversations with CHW representatives have been curt and unhelpful.

    Follow up to an incorrect service fee charge was handled the day I raised the issue and the CHW representative was very professional. One negative is that any refund requires 30 days. That seems excessive when any payment that I must make is required immediately. I have experienced the sales people from CHW to be aggressive and at times abrasive. There is a lot of fine print in the warranty, especially related to air conditioning units. This is frustrating because it doesn't feel like what is provided lives up to what is implied through the advertisement and the representation by the sales representatives.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    My initial contact with CHW was not pleasant. The tech was not knowledgeable and did not address the issue and I had to get another company and pay for it all.

    My second experience with CHW was totally different. This contact was handled very professionally, courteous and timely. The tech was great.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    The unit is not repaired. The technician came Thursday evening and said the unit needed a part. We gave him a phone number for my wife to call to be sure she was home on Friday. By Friday afternoon the technician did not call. I called and left message. The call was not returned. Called at least two more times with no answer. He still has not called and our unit has not been repaired. On your website this service call indicates complete. No one told that to the HVAC unit.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    The reason for this review is to help others from experiencing the same frustration as I have experienced as a result of interacting with CHW. From the very beginning I was lied to by omission by the sales person. Having had past experience with another home warranty company and being dissatisfied I had one specific concern. I asked if I could contract my own technicians and was told I could. With that and some other assurances I not only signed my home up but, 5 other rental homes as well. The truth about choosing my own contractor was I could only do it if CHW did not find their own contractor within 24 hours. CHW always found a contractor within 24 hours however, that did not require that the contractor had to show up in a timely manner. There were numerous times that CHW would send me an email setting up an appointment time and date and no one would show up or call ahead to let us know.

    After the “no shows”, I asked about getting my own contractor and found out the truth about CHW’s policy. Not only did they have the 24 hour rule but if I met that criteria, any contractor I found would have to agree to their rules and payment policies. Any charge over what CHW would pay I would be responsible for. The extra payment was not the problem. The problem was, it is next to impossible to find reputable contractors willing to agree to CHW’s terms and payment schedule. Because of CHW’s payment schedule, some of their contractors are sub-standard. One showed up to clear out a clogged drain with a hand drill and cheap flimsy snake and of course couldn’t do the job and just left leaving with the problem unresolved.

    I had an A/C unit that the CHW contracted technician said needed to be replaced and CHW refused to pay for it. So I had to get my own contractor and he said the reason for CHW’s reason for refusing to pay for a new unit was not the cause for the A/C failing. He included a description of why the A/C failed in his bill. One way you can tell when you’re dealing with an unscrupulous company is how easy it is to cancel a contract when you are dissatisfied. The first CHW representative I talked to to cancel would not cancel my contracts after numerous requests to do so. I finally had to hang up and call back. After convincing the second representative that I had had way too many examples of poor service and threatened to sue CHW and it was impossible to change my mind she cancelled my contract.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    We had been interested in a quality home warranty company since, we were aware of friends that found “less than stellar” ones. Upon recommendation, we looked into Choice Home Warranty and we were pleased with how easy it was to get a quote! Of course, Life sometimes gets hectic and we didn’t move forward. We were contacted by non-pushy representatives who were reaching out to see if we had any questions. Excellent! This made it easy. We decided to move forward on-the-spot and are happy that we did! We have peace of mind and WONDERFUL coverage for our home.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    I was told I would receive a email explaining the program and my new dates of same. I haven't received anything...I may just cancel the whole thing. No! I will cancel. I hereby request the new program be cancelled. I will call Monday to ensure it has been done.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Choice denied my claim to fix my HVAC unit. Damper for downstairs zone is not opening and needs a new circuit board. They sent a tech out to my house who informed me what the problem was, told me that it would cost $3600 to fix (would not break down cost by parts and labor), took $45 service fee even though services were not performed, told me that Choice would likely deny because they "never pay for expensive repairs even though it states that parts are covered" and then told me Choice would be calling me with a claim decision shortly and left. Choice never called me. I did find an email stating that they are denying my claim because the duct work in my system had been "modified and they do not cover modification".

    I have lived in this house since it was built in 2018, NOTHING in this house has ever been modified. I called them, and they told me that a claim counselor would be in contact with me within 5 days. It's August in Texas with temps over 100. Since my experience I have read countless reviews of similar things happening to their customers. Choice defrauds their customers by collecting a monthly payment or bulk year payment for a warranty that they never intend to repair anything. It is false advertising, fraud and theft. I hope and pray that something is done to this company for what they are doing to their customers. Don't sign up for this "warranty". They never intend to fix anything!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    They advertise on everything and promise you that they do the same that until they get your money and your personal information. I was thinking I had a warranty with the company which is going to help me out in time of crisis such as spilling water, plumbing, leak, electrical system and you name it. As a homeowner, you wanna avoid stress and extra unexpected cost during time of crisis and as a careful person you buy a home warranty. When that happened you call them and they will tell you a technician will contact you.

    There was a leak which cause it electrical short on my break night portrait that in a 4 days the so-called technician showed up after I made a phone call to him. Very unprofessional but anyways I wanted my problem to be solved and was able to obtain a callback time from that technician. Waited for that technician were about three hours eventually showed up. He went around the house and looked and then said, “Your contract would not cover all these but I'll give you a deal to help you out.” I refused his side deal because I had confidence that my home warranty was reliable. That technician charged me $45 for he showed up. Very unfair, the working Americans know how hard or how many hours they work to gate that much money but a person whom sent out from the company who is charging you money every month promising you are covered in time of crises does nothing but tell you that he cannot do anything except taking money.

    Choice Home Warranty said denied coverage for the mere reason that it was not within contract. I was very disappointed by myself not by fake company which promising homeowners things that does not do accept charging money out of their account merely sending out another people called technicians. When the reality comes you face frustration because they're not doing anything for you except charging you more money for doing nothing. The woman whom I spoke to over the phone to complain about the situation said she was the only one who can accept or deny any claim and she was the only rule and beside her there was nobody else to make any decision at all. CHOICE HOME WARRANTY is a one person show and it is possible to imagine to be under one person mercy in time of crisis. I was cheated, ripped and disrespected by this CHOICE HOME WARRANTY (CHW), and I am writing this so that nobody else be in the same situation.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Steve was determined to get me the best coverage at the best price. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. I had a home warranty with another company before but they stopped doing business in my area. I am very happy I found Choice Home Warranty!

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Best experience with an air conditioner repair I have ever had. The young man was so polite and knowledgeable. He went over and beyond what I expected. Hope he is paid well! I will recommend A2Z to all my friends! Very satisfied!

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    The service representatives gave little or no service to me that was helpful. They claimed that they could not find a service provider (plumber) to assist me. Then they told me to find my own provider, and Choice Home Warranty would reimburse me. When I called three different plumbers, each of them told me they do not do business with Choice Home Warranty because of the company's refusal to reimburse. Finally, I located a plumber who would do the work if I were to pay him directly. Choice Home Warranty was notified that such an arrangement had been made, but they refused to give permission for the plumber to proceed. I paid the plumber, but I also cancelled my contract with Choice Home Warranty, which has a "C" rating with Better Business Bureau.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    I just purchased a new home and right away went for a warranty program. I researched and read reviews and Choice was the first one that appealed to me as having the most coverage included in their packages. When I signed up they couldn't do enough to get my business! Even gave me a sweet deal for being over 55 and taking multiple years!

    We moved in and my fridge died after two weeks of living there - naturally I called them to send a technician over. The technician came and told me that Choice won't cover it - he said this was the worst warranty company they ever had because they never cover anything!!! True to his word - they told me it was a previous issue that they wouldn't cover even though the fridge worked when I moved in and the inspector I hired to review the appliances gave it the thumbs up - the fridge was only 9 years old. Needless to say I fought the good fight and nothing! I'm done with them - run the other way - btw, the technician they sent did nothing! He gave a bunch of bogus advice and was ready to have me call him on the side to fix the fridge for $700! Niiice!

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    This is the second claim I needed to do and it's also the second time I had to find my own technician and use the reimbursement process. Both times the technicians who were assigned were not available, or not reliable, which delayed my repair, then CHW had to look for a new technician, then I'd get an email stating that they couldn't find one and offered me the reimbursement option. I don't understand why I can't seem to get service from the persons assigned to the job and I end up having to find someone on my own, pay out of pocket, and then get reimbursed.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    A plumber was dispatched to my home when it should have been an Hvac problem. The plumber cut a hole in my ceiling. Choice only pays for a rough finish and I had to pay $290.00 out of pocket. Choice is reimbursing only $100 for this huge mistake. I am aware of the policy but in good faith to a six year customer the $290 should have been refunded. I am very dissatisfied with service from Choice home warranty.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Called late 8/8/18 to report AC wasn't working right. On 8/9/18 by 9 am, I had received the email confirmation with the company name of servicing AC company. BUT the appointment was scheduled for 8/14/18, which was completely NOT acceptable. My husband called Choice and asked them to find another company that could service it on 8/9/18. We were having extremely high humidity and temperatures were running in the high 90's. They promptly found a company to do it between 11-3 on 8/9/18. The company came, fixed it and left by Noon! I was thrilled at the efficiency, as I work from my home so I had to tolerate the lack of AC until it was fixed. The company was very friendly and fixed it quickly. The only issue I have with Choice is they felt that putting this critical fix off until 6 days later didn't matter to them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    I want to thank all the staff working with Choice Home Warranty. Job well done. Thanks again for getting my unit back working. I really like the service. I will let everyone I know about the good service. Thanks again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Like Hamilton but the garbage disposal still blowing breaker. Do we call Hamilton to come back or does Choice make the call. What is your protocol for this? I sent email with questions yesterday but have not heard from anyone. I am wondering if there might be a short in the garbage disposal itself and may need to be replaced?

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    My LG refrigerator has not been working since May. They haven't found the problem, first it was one thing. Now is another. Yesterday someone was here and now it's another thing. Next Friday they're coming out again. To put a new part. I hope this is it, I hope that they found the problem.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Had issue with cooling my home, called in a claim, and within 2 hrs a tech was here and took care of my problem. Tech was friendly and informative. I feel more secure with concerns about my appliances, that if there is an issue it will be handled.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Choice Home Warranty is the worst possible excuse for a home warranty. I sent them two claims one for a water heater and then for a refrigerator. The water heater they denied because it had rust, yes it was 15 years old, and rust occurs, their job is to replace, that is the whole idea of a warranty. They made a similar excuse for the fridge, bottom line they will not replace anything, I should have stuck with Old Republic. I add another post after I try to get a refund, so if you want a company that will do nothing but send out repairmen to your home and then say: our claim was submitted on 06/25/18 and was assigned to A to Z Appliance and Plumbing Services on 06/25/18.

    "On 07/03/18 the technician submitted details pertaining to your system failure. It has been determined that the water heater elements have failed. These elements are not able to be replaced as they are rusted to the unit. Unable to replace the elements without damaging the tank. Please refer to your terms and conditions section F number 1; we are not responsible for malfunction or improper operation due to rust or corrosion of all systems and appliances." Again water heater was 15 years old... A sad company, on to the Better Business Bureau.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

    Called in the order for the 1st time, thought something like a refrigerator would be a priority repair, but got an appointment to repair (I HOPE) for 4 days later. All my food is going bad... Still not sure what will happen. So I'm sorry if the review is not good at this time. Let's see what the next couple of days will bring... Thanks.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I called in and got an appointment within 30 minutes. They came out fixed our air conditioner without games and gimmicks. Very pleased with the service and proud to be a member. Will recommend to friends and family to consider joining. What a great piece of mind my family has.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I recently had a claim for my refrigerator. They could not get a part for it, so decided to get me a cash offer instead. They offered me a fraction of the amount to replace it, less than I paid for the warranty, and have been extremely non-communicative. I am aware the contract states they only have to find replace it with similar features and capacity, but the offer they presented, when asked to find evidence they could get a new one for that offer, they declined.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Since having my home warranty I have put two claims in. Both had very disappointing outcomes. The first was a problem with my washer. I was told it would be too much to fix, So I was offered a very low price. I rejected that offer and have still to resolve the problem and it’s been almost a month now. Customer service very lacking. Last week my hot water tank would not keep the pilot light lit. Repairs were made and within that same day it was still not properly functioning. I was told that it was to be replaced at a Full cost to me. So far I am not happy with my Home warranty.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    You were great, got the guy out here and he fixed it. Good job, glad I have you. I had spend all weekend with no air and to top it off the power went out Sunday so the heat was terrible in the 90's. Just had to call, they made an appointment and called the service. He came right out and replace the circuit board.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Choice Home Warranty a complete con artist and a scammers. Bought the warranty 7/4/18. Sell person assured me and as advertised you pay service fee and they repair or replace any covered item. Tx, San Antonio heat wave, my AC stopped working, 8/7/18 technician checked and estimate repair at $4000, compressor gone. Choice Home Warranty declined the repair claiming not normal wear and tear... contradicting what the technician say. 8/7/18 I filed complained with BBB. On 8/8/18 Choice Home Warranty rep. offered me $300 compensation, no repair...

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I called Choice to have our air conditioner repaired at our rental home. They were very professional and prompt in getting someone there quickly, however they did not diagnose the problem until the third time of me calling and having them go out there. Apparently they do not send the most expert tech first, they wait until the third trip to do that. I just think if you go one time it would be more cost effective. All in all everyone was very professional and kind.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    My Refrigerator burned up and warranty has not paid for it, Went a month in 85 degree house due to your serviceman wiring up AC wrong and your company would not give repairman permission for 2 minor parts. You did not do what you are paid to do. Payment is due for a new refrigerator. Your in house people need to be fired for not letting work be done on AC.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    When I first signed up for Choice because their low rate of $45 per visit, but soon I realize that it is not worth it because Choice DO NOT cover the cost of the repair if it requires a new part. I own three houses within 20 miles, and I use three different home warranty companies to see the difference. Choice Home Warranty by far is the worst in both customer service and do not compensate on parts, but it is a simple repair of leaks, then that is done after you paid the $45 service call. Now, after using 2/3 companies for more than 10 years. We only switched to Choice for about 3 years now. We are going to switch it back when the end of the year term is complete. Because if you tried to switch earlier, the way they calculate how much to give back to you is so confusing.

    This happened because I mistakenly recommended my sisters' families and my parents to Choice about several years ago, they all have switched back to their original home warranty companies to avoid headaches even they have to pay a bit more per visit. In the end, it is still cheaper to go with the other companies because they cover 100% of the cost of the repair and the PARTS. Choice seems to find excuses every time NOT to cover any of the parts cost even if it is very little. This review has nothing to do with the companies/technicians that come out to fix the repairs, most are wonderful and helpful people.

    It is always when they phoned/explained the issue to Choice representative, then they come back and tell me that Choice won't cover it the parts. I even had a technician told me that Choice had never covered the parts when he worked on a job, so he was not surprised. When I called back to Choice, I had to speak to 3 different representatives and when I told them that I was going to change the company, the woman on the phone said that she will pay for the parts this one time which was only $105. I cannot imagine if the parts were over a thousand.

    Again, I recently had a drainage issue that backed up BOTH of my kitchen sinks. I have two sinks in my kitchen, one small on the left side of the stove and one large on the right side of the stove with a garbage disposal. So, I called Choice to explained that my garbage disposal and sinks are not working properly. The plumber came out a week later and unplugged sinks and tried to call home warranty about fixing the parts for the garbage disposal because it was not working. They told him that he can only fix one thing. I will have to call Choice again to create a new claim in order for him to repair the garbage disposal even though I mentioned that on the phone when I made the original phone call. The plumber said Choice wants me to pay $45 service fee twice.

    This sounded unreasonable even to him. The plumber did not want to charge me $45 twice so he left and said Choice representative will contact me about the issue. Needless to say, they have not. I am not going to call them again for the garbage disposal issue, it will just be another waste of time and money. I will just need to switch to another company that is more understanding. The reason we pay for Home Warranty/Insurance company is to cover our worries and the reasonable costs that associate with repairs. If I have to pay the monthly fee and the service cost and all the parts, why do I need a HOME WARRANTY?

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Claim process promptly and repair done in a week time. Good service and response. No need to call customer care to follow up everything done online with CHW portal. Even I got call from repair guy on my schedule my appoint. They can't make in first 2 time due to their hectic schedule. They updated me time to time.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Good experience, handled within 48 hours and issue resolved. Easy to set up appointment online. Received call back right away with appointment details and company was very professional and on time for appointment. Only disappointment was that I had to follow up with repair company for follow up when part came in for the refrigerator.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Made the A/C repair claim on 7-23-18. The service guy came out on the 25th. He got the unit on and it ran for a few hours. The orders was put in 4 more times. He accepted and didn't show. The 1st no show or call he should have been block. We should not have went over 2 weeks with no air.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    We were scheduled quickly and received great communication from Choice Home Warranty, the company assigned to service us and the technician. Work was completed quickly and professionally. Glad we have this warranty. I have sometimes forgotten to call them and called local service companies directly. Definitely got faster service using Choice Home Warranty and at a better cost.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Air Conditioning unit stopped cooling. Technical support at Choice Home Warranty was very helpful in scheduling an appointment to have my Air Conditioner repaired. The technician was punctual, professional and knowledgeable. He said that the compositor was bad and that the Freon was low.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Our AC went out and they came and fixed the capacitor the next day. Then it stopped working again the same day and they came back out the following day and replaced the fan motor. So far, it's working great! Staying cool!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Initial contact was pleasant and informative. Agent was nice and not pushy in negotiations for a contract. Exactly how it will work will depend on my first call for service. This is always a concern but I feel I have options if I am not happy but I gave every expectation it will be a good relationship.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Took more than a week to get service washer repair completed. First tech refused the job saying Choice had not paid him previously. 2nd appointment was scheduled for a time I was out of town. Communication with Sears was deplorable. When tech did arrive, diagnosed situation and was able to order part and get the job done.

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I am happy with the experience I had concerning this work order. As compared to previous work orders, technician showed up on the day/time originally scheduled and received no hassle from Choice on covering the repair work to get my A/C working again.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I called because my AC was making noise. He said it's the condenser going... and that you would not cover it because the unit is old. When you advertise you state any age any reason you will fix or replace... So now I just have to wait until it quits for good. Not happy that you won't replace it or fix it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I had your competitors service and every year it increased. I was looking for an alternative and found you guys. I dealt with a man named Luke ** who was very courteous knowledgeable helpful. He even asked if I was a veteran and even gave me a better deal. So far I am very impressed. The only thing I would like to see and I would pay a little more for the service is to have PM checks on my heating unit and hvac unit once a year. I had that service with your competitor and I really liked that part of the service agreement. I hope to have a long relationship with your company.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    I was very pleased with the sale representative that took care of me today. He was very polite and explained everything. He answered all my questions. His name was Jordan **. I am looking forward to the best service if I need it in the future.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Don't waste your time or money on this warranty company. Although I've used their service over the past few years, there has almost always been an issue every time with approval for repairs. Either the technicians are unqualified, stupid or I have to listen to the techs complain about Choice's policies for approval for repair or replacement. That doesn't exactly give me peace of mind when my appliances are on the line. The most recent experience was having a garage door motor replaced with the CHEAPEST one on the market. It was not one of similar or comparable value. Once my policy runs out, I would sooner take a 5# sledgehammer to my equipment than renew my policy with Choice... CHOICE... HA!!! BAD CHOICE. No stars here... maybe a minus 1.

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    Punctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    We pay every month on time. We are required to pay deductibles instantly when CHW sends someone to our house. So why does it take 30 days for CHW to reimburse money that is owed to us? Why does CHW send out service people that can’t or won’t do the repairs?

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Tim ** was terrific! He was very accommodating and knowledgeable of our request to know why we should go with Choice. As a result of his responses, we bought the product! Looking forward to utilizing the excellent services Choice and its vendors will provide.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    I purchased a 3 year Total Plan from Choice Home Warranty when I purchased my home in October 2016. In June 2017 the air conditioner stopped cooling. I called Choice Home Warranty, they arranged for a service technician of their choice to examine the unit. Upon his arrival, the technician had no uniform, no state license posted on his truck, and his only tools were a set of gauges and a tank of freon. He had no other tools or ability to determine why it was low on freon or where a leak might be.

    The air conditioner worked during the Spring of 2018, in May it again quit cooling. I called Choice Home Warranty, they could not provide a technician for 5 days. They authorized me to obtain a service on my own and to be reimbursed for repairs. I have a service connected disability making breathing difficult in extreme heat, so I opted for the reimbursement program. The technician determined that the air conditioning unit was not repairable due to extensive damage from a leak. With much difficulty over 2 days he was finally able to submit his findings, which were subsequently denied by Choice Home Warranty. I received an email justifying their decision:

    1. Are located inside the confines of the main foundation of the home or attached or detached garage (with the exception of the exterior pool/spa, well pump, septic tank pumping and air conditioner); and
    2. Become inoperative due to normal wear and tear; and

    3. Are in place and in proper working order on the effective date of this home warranty contract. This contract does not cover any known or unknown pre-existing conditions. Coverage is for occupied, owned or rented residential property.

    Having breathing issues present, I had the unit replaced, while I attempted to resolve the issue with Choice Home Warranty. Trying to reach the appeals person [Ashley **] was very difficult game of phone tag, however when accomplished, her decision was that the best she could do was obligate Choice Home Warranty to a settlement of $150.00 on a $4000.00 repair, with no indication of how she justified that figure. This is a company that consumers should avoid like the plague as their only skill is to say no, and should you be successful in getting someone there to accept some responsibility, they do not possess the ability to inform consumers on how or where they obtained the figure. UPDATE: after posting this article on a website they offered to buy me out of my warranty at a depreciated value hoping I will go away.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Very happy to have found a company that I trust each and every time they come to the house for air conditioning Or Soft water issues. They are always fast with getting parts here and showing up on time per their scheduled appointments.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Aaron called, answered all my questions and was conversant with the competition as well. Seems like a good deal. Hope to get the same service if I ever have a claim. Good start though. I signed up because of the value.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Your company saves a lot of money through its denial of claims regardless of the situation that the Homeowner wasn't aware of or had no way of intervening with service. Heat temp for water heater was too high because it was never adjusted by previous technician.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    I am so incredibly upset with this company. We called yesterday to let them know that our furnace was leaking water all over our floor, that we were putting a bunch of towels down. They said they would get someone out there and would send us an email with when the tech was coming. We said, "Well we can't stop the water very well." We turned off our unit. Today we came home from work and noticed that the water continued to run through the walls into our living room underneath the walls. We called AGAIN since we didn't have a response from them. They stated there was nothing they could do, that no techs would respond to them. After saying this was doing more damage by the minute we asked what they would do about it. They said we could outsource the service and HOPE that it's covered or wait. Which mind you we have to pay upfront.

    They also said that they don't cover water damage at all even if it comes from the unit, which we told them was leaking. Which just did thousands of dollars of damage. This came from the unit that WE reported was actively leaking. This is so incredibly disappointing. Not only were they rude on the phone. They said they wouldn't release a list of people that we could possibly contract out to do the work!!!

    Update: We just got contacted to have an agent come tomorrow at 11-3, which is 2 1/2 days of the water leaking, and more damage being done. They also said they have no emergency contacts or people who would help. If you're considering working with this company, reconsider. I will update this review if they contact us and resolve the issue.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Very happy with Ricky at Temperature Pro who came out, he was efficient and had a great attitude. This was my first time using Choice Home and if the service continues to be this good, I will be very happy. Other companies get your business and they go up on your premiums and give you less for your issues. Please do not change.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Choice Home Warranty is possibly the worst Home Warranty Company available. They have contradicted themselves, been rude, lied, argued and even used vulgarity while on the phone. They have refused to reimburse even when all "contact policies" were followed. This company is a scam! I would never use or recommend this company again!

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    29 July 2018 opened claim. Refrigerator is still inoperable as of today 8 Aug 2018. The first servicer was over an hour late, I had to call him. He stated that he had had a blowout and was 40 mins out. He showed up with no tools, did a quick diagnoses, told me that the run capacitor was bad and he would have the part the next day. The next day I waited for him and ended up calling him at 5:30, no answer. I then text him asking was he coming to complete the repair. He texted back 15 mins later, apologizing saying that the vendor he used didn't have the part and it would be another two days with another vendor. He also asked me to send him the serial number for the refrigerator. Which lets me know he never put in the approval request.

    We then call Choice, they informed us that if we went with another servicer that it would take two extra days, which we did. Choice also stated that Slaughter Appliance never submitted a repair approval. So they assigned another servicer whom showed up on time (6 Aug 2018), with his tools and multimeters. He found that the motherboard was inoperable, called it in, got the approval but we are still waiting to hear back from him for a repair time and date. I think we are getting the "short end of the stick" because the servicers are so far away; 95 miles in Union City, GA and we are in Midland, GA for the current one. And I believe Slaughter Appliance was over an hour away also.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Quincy excellent plumber. He was on time, addressed the issue and corrected it immediately. When I called to put in a request they connected me immediately. Realistically CHW okays general uncomplicated repairs. Anything due to age is very questionable.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    When I initially signed up for Choice Warranty, I had a less than pleasant experience with the agent who took my order which prompted me to submit a negative review. I immediately received a call from John Allen who assured me that the company had addressed and rectified the problem. His professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure a positive customer experience speaks volumes about the company's commitment to their customers. I highly recommend Choice Warranty and trust that they will deliver on their promise to always provide great customer service.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    3 months on and I am still waiting for the 'second opinion' that Choice asked for to be done; endless hours on the phone with customer service, and still no resolution. Hopeless. Asked for a full refund (have not made any claims with any success) and told I would get back a few dollars... TOTAL RIP OFF. DO NOT SIGN UP.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Leaking cracked & jammed would not work therefore the dishwasher would not drain. The tech could not repair so they replaced the garbage disposal. This was a very good experience (showed up on time) assessed problems and replaced unit. This is a very good warranty.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    The representative (Ralph **) that I spoke with was very aggressive in his sales pitch. He was pressuring me during the entire phone call and at one point I asked him to stop overtalking me so that I could ask some pertinent questions. He never gave me the option to do a monthly payment plan if I wanted to choose that method. In the future should I need to contact a representative I would like to be able to speak with to someone else. I had previously spoken to another representative (Brittany) and would prefer to be assigned to her for future contact.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Our AC went out Saturday afternoon. We spoke with 2 people on Saturday who stated they would send out the work order to the technician then we would have an email. I called a third time on Sunday morning, this person stated she had no records of the previous 2 phone calls. I then got an email from the technician stated the arrival time would be from 3:00-8:00pm on Monday. Took off work to be there by 5:00 when he stated he would be here via phone call. - on Monday. He arrived at 8:15 pm. Did not have part. He Was there first thing Tuesday morning and the AC is now working. We had 3 nights without AC.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    Choice Home is very good about getting someone out, but every time the problem is one they don’t cover. Make sure you read the fine print because on any big item, the problem is always something they do not cover.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    The Company gave me a time between 9-12. The tech didn't show during those hours. I had to call them, then they say he's 10 minutes out but an hour's pass. He's a no show. I sit my hot house for 4 hours and didn't get an service (AC repair). He comes back at 5 pm but he doesn't have the part and we have to wait until tomorrow. So we had to spend another day and night in a hot house.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

    The technician was quick diagnosing the problem. Very professional and skilled. I called the day before the appointment to advise that I would not be available until 5 pm. The technician was able to accommodate my schedule. I am glad for the support. I really needed to have hot water in my home.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    Maurice ** were very accommodating and helpful as we were juggling multiple issues at the time of home closing. He took the effort to making sure that the home was covered and the docs were lined up quickly. He called the sales manager and worked with our agent's submission.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    CHW was very quick and promptly took care of my problem. The service repairman was here the very next day. The repairman was here only 40 minutes, and was very efficient! The refrigerator is now working fine! Thank You Choice Home Warranty!

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    Claims HandlingCoveragePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    I purchased a home warranty by Choice Home Warranty. Later I had a problem with my AC unit and the technician stated it was a problem with the compressor and he recommended a full replacement. Choice Home Warranty denied the claim as the damage was due to "wear and tear". This basically means that if you have an appliance out of a manufactures' warranty period and over 5 years old, it is not covered by Choice Home Warranty. Despite what they say when they sell you the warranty, they use this excuse to avoid paying for any large repairs on older equipment. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!

    Updated on 08/10/2018: The Choice Home Warranty technician diagnosed a faulty AC compressor and recommended replacing the outside unit. At first Choice Home Warranty denied the claim. They later accepted the claim and offered ~$750 to replace the compressor although it cost over $2000 to replace the compressor. So when they say they "will pay for replacing"...do not believe them. They only offer a small portion of the replacement cost. They hide in the small print which you do not see and are not told about until you submit a claim. This is both deceptive and should be illegal.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    Setting up accounts for two properties. So far, after multiple attempts, I cannot get the initial email with the account details for two properties correct. It makes me think I've made a mistake with signing up with your company. Please make the mailing addresses the same as the coverage addresses for each warranty.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    As an agreement to the purchase of our new home, the seller agreed to purchase us a home warranty. My husband selected Choice Home Warranty's and we were comfortable with what we read. Within a month of moving into our home, we noticed our dishwasher was not functioning as it should. We called Choice who sent a tech out. The tech stated the control panel was shot and he would report it back to Choice. My husband received a call promptly from Choice advising the cost was not worth the replacement and would offer us 150.00 to clear this up. My husband explained that we would not be able to even replace that dishwasher for that amount and we wanted our appliances to match in color and name brand. The case was then assigned to a case manager. The case manager called my husband - he explained our position and was then offered $300.00 - AGAIN NOT an amount which could replace our dishwasher.

    The cheapest one we could find of the same color and brand was $480.00. Again was told by the case manager the claim would be assigned to the manager. He was not provided with a phone number or name and still has not received a callback. He calls every day and sits on hold for 35-50 min to get someone on the phone and then hangs up. For almost a month now, we have been without a dishwasher - which didnt have to be a big deal IF WE DIDNT HAVE THE WARRANTY coverage. My husband picked up the best plan so now I worry if a more expensive appliance or system is damaged we will have to deal with this again. What if this was our heating/ac system - are we going to be offered 300 and think that the claim is settled... So here he again on HOLD again waiting to get someone on the phone... Disappointing to say the least with all the positive reviews we had read.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    It was easy and affordable. Choice representative, Eddy ** and his supervisor presented a Senior/Retire Military Plan for 3-years and a very reasonable price. Thanks. We are canceling our current CHW just as soon as our 30-days with you are up.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    I am very happy happy with Choice Home Warranty as a new home owner. It really helpful and I will be their long time customer. :) Thanks. Great Service, Great customer service and fast update on the service. I would like keep and renew Choice Warranty as long as I own this home.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    Have a situation- have tenant without the use of dw. Have a claim that CHW says replacement is most cost effective at this point. I have been on queue for hours. I have been hung up on 3x by 3 different people. Want my money back so I can handle getting a new appliance myself. Your lack of professionalism and efficiency is disturbing!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    Our realtor purchased this warranty for our new home. When we had a AC leak we called CW. What a nightmare. They do not send someone immediately. A barrage of back & forth calls & emails. Finally days later we got someone out & the condenser pump he replaced was not covered. Another $275. He wanted to do another test for $300 & that wasn’t covered either. The part he replaced didn’t need replacing & a flood happened again after installation. When called back He said the AC was at the end of its life & would cost $4,500-5,000 to replace. They would not cover it under the warranty though we paid for the coverage.

    We paid out of pocket for a local company to come out & it cost us $5,000 to replace AC & Furnace. They did a great job. I contacted people at least 20-25 times. A different person each time, no continuity: recreating the story each time. Finally I got the Supervisor & they said they didn’t want us as a customer & refunded our $650 we paid. This company & service is a sham. They look to make money for their contractors & do not honor their contracts. Their customer service is both frustrating & unprofessional. They try to dissuade using their service by their poor customer service.

    We since have gotten American Home Shield & they have been fantastic. One conversation with a rep, no long hold times Choice Warranty hold times were 25-50 minutes) & a contractor is on its way. Full coverage for what we paid for; we have saved thousands. We liked them so much we purchased a second contract for our 2nd home. Top of the line replacement & no aggravation with American Home Shield! Don’t throw your time, money & breath away with Home Choice Warranty. If I could rate them “0” I would.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    The old garbage disposal unit was not working and needed to be replaced and that is what Gator Drain and Plumbing. The repair person installed. A new one was installed and that Moen Brand unit is now working just fine.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    My garage disposal was not working. I called Choice Home Warranty on Thursday and an appointment was set up for Monday. The service people were prompt, professional, and very capable. The unit could not be fixed so they got authorization to replace it, which they did. I am very pleased with Choice Home Warranty and the service people they employ.

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    CoverageTech

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    A/C was blowing hot beginning Sunday, July 29th. I called CHW and was told that a technician would be assigned within 24 hours and would schedule a time to come and evaluate/repair. I called every day the week of July 30 - Aug 4. Technician came and fixed the fan motor yesterday, Aug 6th. No air July 29 - Aug 6. CHW just kept telling me to exercise the rebate option, which could take up to 30 days IF the parts and work was approved for coverage. I have had other home warranties in the past. Really disappointed in the service, care, quality and professionalism of Choice Home Warranty.

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    Choice Home Warranty Company Information

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    Company Name:
    Choice Home Warranty
    Company Type:
    Private
    Address:
    1090 King Georges Post Road
    State/Province:
    NJ
    Postal Code:
    08837
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.choicehomewarranty.com

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