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About Choice Home Warranty
Choice Home Warranty is a home warranty company that offers basic and comprehensive coverage for home systems and appliances, with costs typically ranging from $49.17 to $57.50 per month. On our site, customers have had mixed experiences with Choice. Some have found its representatives helpful and informative, while others have faced challenges with claim denials, service delays and communication issues.
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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
I bought a warranty from Choice, used it for 2 months. I got less than half of my money back. When they try to sell you the warranty. They will make all kind of promises. Also after I got my half refund I had to call them 9 times, they kept laying over & over about getting me the refund. Waited for months. At the end, they said it was my fault I cancelled the warranty. Customer service has no training whatsoever on how to talk to customers. Hangs up on us after being on hold for 50+ mins. Supervisor lies on your face as well.
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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
Garbage Disposal not working. Plumber came in and replaced with new one as old one had mechanical issue and cannot repair so he installed new one. Customer service was very good. Guy who arrived was South Korean and provided very good service.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
They sell lies, on the phone they will tell you anything. Everything repaired or fully replaced. Lies, Lies, Lies ... nothing is replaced. I my microwave went out and they only wanted to give me 227.00 to replace what cost 800.00 to replace. In the past, they denied claims that were legitimate. I had to get 4 opinions. This company is horrible. The attorney general needs to investigate their deceptive practices.
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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
I purchased this home warranty after I received a phone call and looked at some reviews. Agent told me that they covered exactly the same thing as my other warranty company but they charged less. WRONG. They hardly cover anything. Plus I have had to literally fight on every claim they did pay for. They also never have techs to be able to come repair anything. They tried sending techs from states long ways away from me. Then they told me I should get my own person to repair and then they would reimburse me. It took a month to reimburse and that was if we didn't have a dispute over what they were going to pay. Also their website says they fix or replace. Wrong. They don't give you enough to replace. My other warranty company fixed or replaced on a fair price and all the things I had wrong last year would have been covered. Most this company disputed or denied. Run as fast as you can away from this company.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
I don’t write a lot of reviews but this time I had to. I never really looked in to home warranty and when I just purchased my home I decided buy it. The first day I out in two claims. Re-key my doors and garage doors were malfunctioning. They sent someone to asses the garage and will be replacing two motors and keypads. Also sending someone to re-key. When I say it’s worth the money. Day 1 it has already paid off. Thank you Choice Warranty. Easy claim process and quick response. Will definitely be renewing.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
The dryer was fixed within a day of request. I did online claim and it was convenient and fast. I received emails from updated claim progress and contact information. I would recommend Choice Home Warranty to anyone who is covered in the states that Choice is available.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
What an awesome experience with the staff at Choice Home Warranty staff. They took my claim and within minutes I had an appointment with Applicance Appliance Repair. They showed up within the time frame and within 45 my oven was fix. Outstanding job everyone. Thanks.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
I do not like how you get an appointment with no regard to your desired day/time. Then have to speak with the company to actually scheduled. That being said the companies are always accommodating. The plumber I dealt with is Michael **. He is the best, prompt, knowledgeable and friendly.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
VERY SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE. Call was made about problem. Company in my area was notified same day. Came the next day, was prompt and courteous and replaced the unit. MY only complaint with Choice is the limitations to certain appliances. I have a problem with the water dispenser, which is not covered.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
Very bad experience. Company they send was all about the fee. I waited for a phone call to tell me what was wrong with the bathroom and no call back or proper diagnosis of the problem. I just received a standard email from the insurance company but no clarification or explaining what is wrong. After calling them prior before I put the claim, the representative told me that anything with pipes and inside the wall is cover. Whatever the problem was, I still don't know because the plumber opened the wall and took out some pipes apart and stated he will call back in an hour. No call back, no follow ups, nothing and I was not even giving a choice for repairs. Very very disappointed with Choice warranty. You don't deserve any stars at all!!!
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Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
Kendra was outstanding to deal with, very knowledgeable and courteous, and explained the plan very well. The plan appears to be a good value with ample coverage. Response was extremely fast, I hadn't opened the second page of your website when Kendra called!
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
Signed up for the plus plan. Talk to Jim **. Who worked with me to get a great Plan at a great price. Explained what was covered and how the plan works. But I won't really Know until I actually use the plan how good it is. So far, So Good.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019
I wish to cancel this policy as when I read the exclusions I find many many exception exclusions which concern me! Example would be my gas air conditioner system, 1/2 of it is outside my foundation. A second exception would be my water heater is not covered if the failure is from sediment! There seems to be an exclusion for just about every item in one way or another! Please cancel my contract!
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Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
Kendra was Very knowledgeable and courteous, repeated for me, gave all options and was quick and accommodating. All my questions were answered. Now we will see if Choice rates as good as she does over the years. This is my first with Choice replacing American Home Shield. Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
My washing machine was not working on a Sunday and I made my initial claim to Choice late the same day. I was contacted by Choice Monday to say they are waiting for a technician to confirm. By Monday evening, I was told they were unsuccessful and to feel free to reach out to a company of my choice...of course having that company reach back to Choice for approval. While I was investigating, I received another email that showed Choice found a technician. On that same day, the technician reached out and offered to come the next day. Long story short, I needed a Wednesday appointment so I could be off from work and the technician accommodated me with the last-minute change. Advanced Appliance Repair based in Masontown, PA did a tremendous job and my washer is fixed! Thank you Choice for understanding my urgency and for locating such a professional and experienced technician.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
I gave all the information to the person I spoke to. I even gave her the model and serial number of the dryer so she could give it to the repair tech before he leaves his office. That way he would have a new on/off door switch, needs to be replaced, on his truck so he does not need to return for another trip out to my house. It would be nice if the surveys you give to your customers were given after the repairs were made not after the phone call.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019
I called to get my plumbing fixed. Your company gave me a name of someone who did not work or want to work for you. You made my original appointment, which they never showed up. When I called they gave me the runaround and never came to second appointment and when I called to ask why they said they did not work with you anymore. Then you found someone else and made another appointment, which the same happened, but you called them and it took one month or more to get a plumber out to my house, then when they call you to see if your company will go further you tell them you do not cover septic, but I payed extra for my septic, roof and appliances to be covered in my contract. I was not happy with anything Choice warranty did. I found it a foolish way to spend money. Next time I will put my money away in emergency fund instead.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
My hot water heater stopped producing hot water and a service man confirmed that it was 23 years old, and the thermostat was no longer working. The system was so old that the part was no longer available. In car language, you could say that the heater is 'totaled'. Choice Home Warranty said they would send a check to reimburse me for the average price of this part even though we are no longer able to get the part. This insurance company is refusing to replace a water heater that is broken and can't be fixed, yet the sales people say that the insurance policy will cover the replacement of appliances. Without the part, the heater cannot be fixed and I would have cold water indefinitely.
Choice Home Warranty makes every effort to enhance the customer experience, therefore, we appreciate your feedback. We have shared your feedback and concerns to the Customer Relations Director who will review this matter and handle accordingly.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
Called Choice Warranty over the weekend about my Garage Door would not open or close. The Service Technician was there pronto on Monday morning. Troubleshot the garage door electronics and determined the proper course of action required. Ordered the correct component that was bad. On Tuesday they Installed electronic component, made all of the adjustments that were needed. Garage door functions as new. Completely satisfied with work performed, give this company 5 stars.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
Contacted Choice last April because ac not working. They sent Green home services of Florida from Hudson. Not able to repair AC. Had to buy new one. Had Green home install. Been five months and they haven’t finished the job and Friday October 4 AC didn’t work again. Choice sent Mike from Bennett and sons to repair. Cost $95 To fix what Green Home did not do correctly. Mike was super great!
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
I got an appointment really fast, and they kept me updated on when someone would be out to do the work. The guy that came out to work on my sink was professional and spotted the problem right away. He was fast and friendly.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
Took couple days for appointment be made but when they came diagnosed problem quickly and got parts ordered then is going to be back in two days to replace them. I would like a little better time frame about when technician would be arriving. This would allow not to have to be home all day long.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
Not a good value. I signed up for a 6-year warranty to avoid a catastrophic loss. However, after reading through the details of the contract I found there are numerous exclusions and limits of coverage. Air conditioning units above 12 seer are not covered. Heating and air conditioning units seem to require professional maintenance twice a year to maintain coverage. Water heaters over 75 gallons are not covered, 80 gallons is a very common size.
Electrical does not cover sub-panels, broken wires or running new wires and has a $500 limit for a 6-year contract term. Plumbing excludes damage from frozen pipes, and toilets and also has a $500 limit her contract term. Repair of fans excludes fans, blades and belts. Ductwork repairs exclude most every problem that could possibly occur and also has a $500 limit per contract term. Additional septic coverage for an extra $500 includes only one pump out her contract term. Maximum coverage for ANY claim is $1,500. In conclusion, this policy does not protect against catastrophic losses. I will cancel my policy and just pay for things directly. It will likely be much cheaper in the long run.
Thank you for your feedback Douglas.
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Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
Fast response to my request for a service call. Same day response, tech fixed it in less than a half hour. Well satisfied with Choice Home Warranty. If all future service calls are handled like this one was I will be extremely satisfied and glad I got the Choice Home Warranty.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
Francis was knowledgeable and also politely pushy. I was wanting to wait a few days to pay off the cc. Francis was polite and came through with a deal that I as a retiree could possibly live with. I don't have a contract (not locked in on my end). Payment I am partially comfortable with and able to withdraw at anytime I'm not satisfied. For the most part I think I got a descent deal. Francis did a good job and was respectful to my concerns. I am still a little bit concerned because the home office is in New Jersey but they have calmed my anxiety that I was scammed. I'll give them a overall good job but will remain optimistic for now. Hope this is acceptable.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
Have been thinking about getting this insurance for some time. I just didn't think I could afford it. I make payments each month on the insurance. I'm happy to have this insurance and I think it is great they let you pay monthly.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
I was told, that if I wanted to cancel my contract within the 1st 30 days, all I had to do was send a Written Cancellation letter, I sent a Certified letter of Cancellation but to this day I haven't heard from anyone there. Yes, they had to sign for the cancellation letter so I know they got it. Yet I haven't received my money back or any response. I want to let other people know that these people are NOT Trustworthy! Looks like I'll have to cancel my credit card to stop this from being a constant payment I don't want to make. Watch Out people. Choice Home Warranty isn't anybody to do business with. Larry **
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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
Our AC went out- due to blower wheel malfunction. The warranty company sent someone out who said it was failure due to added stress resulting from debris and/or improper balance of the manufacture’s setting. Like a homeowner would have any control over that. Our unit is enclosed and pictures show there was not excessive debris. We got a second opinion in which they determined it to be normal age/wear/tear type thing. (The CHW case manager even admitted they didn’t know the age of our unit) Besides the fact the wheel was removed/cleaned under a maintenance plan less than 2 years ago, plus other services since that never indicated the blower wheel being close to failing. I appealed the decision on a Monday. I tried contacting the case manager assigned to it for 2 1/2 days.
Finally, she called me back on Thursday after my sending another email to CHW Wednesday. The outcome of our phone call was I could have the 2nd opinion company call the auth department and we MIGHT get it overturned (highly unlikely per the case mgr)- which we'd be reimbursed their (CHW) rate of repair, which is "much, much less" than what we actually paid. Or, we could take the case manager's offer of $250 IF we commit to renewing our contract, which expires within 2 weeks. Feels like a shady deal to me.
Here's $250 towards something that should have not been denied in the first place (we were out $45 service fee + $300 repairs). I've read several reviews here regarding the same piece of equipment being denied coverage over and over. This is the only reason I decided to write a review, since there seems to be a pattern with this part being denied. We’re not sure what we’re going to do from here, but thought it relevant to others considering a home warranty. We’ve kept the home warranty for peace of mind on those more expensive repairs, but seems like they won’t be approved for coverage regardless.
Mandy,
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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
They have slow response time. The quality of the service people is poor. They say something is covered and then refuse to cover it. Their customer service only want to know if you are renewing. Overall, this is not a reputable company.
Choice Home Warranty makes every effort to enhance the customer experience, therefore, we appreciate your feedback. We have shared your feedback and concerns to the Customer Relations Director who will review this matter and handle accordingly.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
Howard the CSR I spoke with was very polite & thorough. He answered all my concerns & questions re: the warranty coverage I was purchasing & I hope it will be a good experience. I heard that your company is a good company to work with. My daughter & her husband also have you. Their name is Chad ** & I hope that they receive the free 1 month service that your company offered when I signed on. Thank you Howard.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
I was impressed with the help that Cortny gave me, explaining the policy, services and how it all works. Very professional with no pressure to buy. I have considered a home warranty for a couple of years but didn't feel like it would fit into my budget. When I was given the option to pay by the month, I was sold.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
Have not had the chance to use your services so 4 stars with the salesman alone which the other star depends on the rest when the coverage starts. The sales person was professional and determined, if your company works as hard as he did you should be good.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2019
July 2019 one of my toilet was not flushing, small amount water was back up in my bathtub, I called for the services with Choice Home Warranty which I have with them for 2 years. The contractor came and said it was the outside pipe leaking and home warranty would not cover the repair, he quote me $2400 to repair the damaged pipe. I requested picture or proof for the busted pipe, locations of the leak etc...I told him if he did not use a camera sneak to go in the drainage, how did he find out the pipe was busted. No water found on the ground. He said it will cost $350 to use the camera sneak and home warranty would not cover it. I called a license plumbing company, the tech came with a larger sneak and clear the toilet blockage in 45 min. I paid $175 and he did not need the camera sneak.
2nd event happened in my other property. The 2nd floor bathtub faucet handle was leaking tiny drip water. I called Choice Home warranty for the service repair. I insisted NOT to use the same lousy contractor. This time the tech said it cannot find the same brand of plumbing. It was an older kind, need to replace the whole unit, however, it need to break the tile wall, open a hole from back of the wall to install the new faucet, and closed the wall back that required different contractor. He is just a plumber. Home warranty do not cover the opening and closing of the wall. He quoted $700 out of the pocket to do the whole thing.
I called a regular plumber, he found the part at Home depot, changed the part and fixed the leak. I paid for his time to Home depot and cost me $150. Why on earth I am paying annual fee plus services call that did nothing but tried to rip off home owner?? Can they find license legit professional people for repair? It is time to change to another home warranty.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2019
Service representative was very knowledgeable and polite. He explained different packages and prices and helped me to choose one that I could work with. I am a new member and have not experience the benefits but I'm looking forward to working with Choice Home.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2019
Repair person was outstanding. Made all the repair. Including repairing water flow to the bathroom. Customer service person very helpful explain my problems better than I could. I would recommend to anyone that need help. I was recommend Choice.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2019
We had a contractor picked by choice and when they came out they fixed the problem that lasted two weeks and then stop working again. Choice sent the same contractor again and this time they said it could not be fixed. Choice proceeded to tell me that the contractor did not get authorization to do the repair and therefore my refrigerator will not be warranted. After passing the buck by Choice for over four days, choice tells me the freon is not covered and therefore I am stuck with a broken fridge. This is unacceptable to me because why did it take me calling them over and over again to find out this information. Choice says if they can not fix the problem they replace it and in my case not only do I have to buy another fridge but I also am out of money for all of my food that went bad due to a fix by their contractor that did not last two weeks. Very disappointed with Choice. Not sure if I want to continue to be a customer of this company.
We regret to dissatisfaction with our services Milagros.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2019
Your sales personnel are just a little bit too pushy and continue to push other plans on you when you repeated that you weren’t interested. I was quoted 3 different monthly premiums as well as the different service call amounts. So that being said can I call in periodically and change my premiums and service call amounts???
Choice Home Warranty makes every effort to enhance the sales experience, therefore, we appreciate your feedback. We have shared your feedback and concerns to the Director of Sales who will review this matter and handle accordingly.
Please contact our Resolution Department directly at 1-800-816-2059 Monday-Friday 9AM to 6PM for further assistance.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2019
My refrigerator has not worked properly since June. I have made several claims. Either technicians don't show up or they do not actually fix the problem. My claims have been closed numerous times and no one seems to know why. The problem has now caused damage to my wood floor and my outlet. No compensation given accept tons of apologies. Still no working fridge.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2019
I agreed to a 3.5 year plan with a number of discount options. What I received via e-mail does not support the agreement reached on the telephone. I called twice to question the figures and both time I was hung up on. I have directed my bank to stop any payments and I intend to report this to the BBB ASAP!!
Gregory,
Please call our Resolution Department's direct line 1-800-816-2059 Monday-Friday 9AM to 6PM to assist with the change of your policy.
CHW
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2019
Everything went very smooth and you listened to me. It was second repair of washer for same problem with three techs. I did not know about the ‘30days’ so had to pay another service fee to be told what first tech said. Just wished you had listened to first tech and you would have saved repair money for 2nd tech repairs and I would have saved time and money. So much better than former company though.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2019
All the food in the GE refrigerator was ruined, MY GE was not getting cold, I called you and a repairman came out the next day. HE got the OK to fix it, and he repaired my refrigerator. I had to wait twenty-four hours before I can replace the food.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019
I set the dishwasher as I have done for the last several years with soap and turned it on and it sounded funny and didn’t cycle. Then I smelled a burning odor. So I called the number on my Choice Warranty, explained the problem, was given a confirmation number and was told I would be contacted by a repairman.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019
Don't use this service. A complete and total rip off. They have failed to cover any service related to my air conditioning units. They say some bull about rust and corrosion is the reason they're not covering the repair or replacement. Stay away from this company.
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Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019
Too long to write. Untimely service. No hot water on 09/28/2019. Water heater leaking. Several plumbing companies notified by your company. First available date was 10/04/2019. Unacceptable. Delcic **, Retention resolved issue agreeably after explaining the issue to him. Close to canceling the warranty.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019
I selected Choice Home Warranty because of the excellent reviews, so I called to purchase a Home Warranty for a year for $550 a year. The Salesman told me there was a "Senior" bargain of $2500. for a certain number of years, and when I said "No"...I just wanted the year warranty, he said that there was still a better bargain for a three year warranty for less money. He kept hammering away, refusing to take "No" for an answer, and then he told me he had never had anyone refuse the Senior Bargain Home Warranty. When I said "No" for the seventh time, he continued and said condescendingly, "I just want to know why you would turn down such a bargain." He was the most obnoxious salesman I've ever encountered..
Janece,
Choice Home Warranty makes every effort to enhance the sales experience, therefore, we appreciate your feedback. We have shared your feedback and concerns to the Director of Sales who will review this matter and handle accordingly.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
Choice Home Warranty is a SCAM!! These crooks have no instructions when you sign up and they agree to cover your home systems, leaving you to their fine print when you actually file a claim. I filed a claim on my AC, which was the same condition it was in when I signed up for my warranty and had no work done by anyone, and the tech they sent out said the system was old and the compressor was shot and I needed a new upgraded system due to my high ceilings, all if which I knew and was why I paid over $1,000 for my policy. They called him an hour after he left, stating to him that the compressor was a 1.5 ton and my unit was a 2 ton, so they wouldn't pay anything because of "improper parts installed", going against what their own tech was telling them.
Again, they had no pre-inspection, didn't ask me to get an inspection, and never asked for pictures to show/verify what my systems were like when they agreed to cover them, all of which I would have complied with. The tech from Metro Heating and Cooling replaced my compressor with an old used but correct 2 ton compressor to get me by with 2 dogs in the 88* house, but the compressor he put in kept tripping the breaker, requiring me to go reset it daily. After about a week, I went to reset it and sparks shot out of the breaker box and so I left it off, filing another claim for my electrical breaker box with Choice. The technician came out and inspected the system, sent pictures and his findings to his supervisor, who sent a diagnosis to Choice saying the wiring in the breaker box was bad due to normal wear & tear and normal use.
Before the tech got it put back together, I got an email from Choice, quoting the contract that they don't cover "any damage due to freezing, fire or power surges" and the breaker box was "on fire due to an arcing AC disconnect" - NONE OF THAT WAS IN THE ELECTRICIANS DIAGNOSIS!! THE PROFESSIONALS THEY SENT OUT!! I filed a dispute, and while waiting the electricians manager called me. She told me they sent her a text almost immediately saying they weren't paying out the claim due to contract circumstances or something very vague like that without warrant or detail, and she asked what Choice had told me. I read the email to her and could hear her jaw drop over the phone.
She said nothing in their email was in the report they sent, read me their diagnosis report and she was correct. She was just as baffled as I was, saying they were just blatantly not going to pay for this claim for no logical reason. The "case manager" for my claim called shortly after (within 2hrs of my original claim), asking what the electricians had said. I told her it was nothing to do with what their email said, and she told me "our claims review team looked at it and we don't think breaker fires are caused by regular use", telling me she knows I'm a firefighter and asked if I thought it was. I told her exactly, that I'm a firefighter, not an electrician, so whatever the professionals tell me is what I go with, and it was confusing to me and them why they weren't doing so.
Take that in for a second - THEY called professional electricians to come diagnose my system, they get THEIR OWN people's diagnosis, and their team just says "that's not our opinion" and they COMPLETELY DISREGARD WHAT THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIANS TOLD THEM!!! How these contract breaching criminals are still in business is beyond me, but if you look at any of the "top 10 home warranty" lists that they're on, they're on almost all as a "sponsored partner" of the website, meaning they paid to be on that list!
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH CHOICE HOME WARRANTY SCAMMERS! They don't even take the advice of the professionals they themselves send out, and if you ask to speak to a supervisor, you're told "I'm the highest ranking customer face rep we have. My supervisor is the CEO and he doesn't deal with customers." WHAT A CROCK!!! When I asked for a contact to put down on the docket for small claims, they give you their NJ based home address, their Choice Home Warranty as the contact name, and their 1-800 number to contact them. I was told they have an email to their legal department, but they won't email you back UNLESS YOU'RE AN ATTORNEY! If that doesn't scream shady company scammers, I don't know what does.. Again, stay clear of these criminals, and wish me luck on my small claims pursuit. I'm going to need it with these scam artist cons...
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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
The compressor in our refrigerator went out. Choice sent a repair person and he determined what was wrong. He said Choice may want to replace rather than repair. A representative from Choice did call and offered $$$ to replace the refrigerator which was about a third as to what a new refrigerator would cost that was similar to ours. I feel that their fix or replace is deceiving.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
Very difficult to say anything other than buyer beware!!! Sure, the response time was excellent but the denial of coverage was even faster. The "dedicated service advisor" never did reach-out to me, I called him!!! It has been in the upper 90s here in the Ark-La-Tex but that's okay because it's supposed to cool off here in about a week but not faster than my "coldness" towards Choice Home Warranty. Goin' back to Old Republic and you'll be smart to look elsewhere for your home warranty needs!!!
Leon,
We strive to provide the best customer experience; therefore, we regret to hear that you were not satisfied with the service provided by our technician. We are making every effort to enhance the customer experience; therefore, we have submitted your feedback to the Director of Vendor Relations, who will review this matter accordingly.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
Kudos go to Tosha **. We appealed the denied claim and Ms. ** was appointed the Case Manager. We appreciated her professionalism, her calmness and her focus on the problem from our perspective. Although the verdict did't change, Ms. ** handled it well so that we all felt comfortable. THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
New Enrollment. Agent was thorough and professionally persistent! He did a good job for Choice & myself. He offered several terms of coverage and corresponding pricing. He was and informative and polite. I contacted Choice as they were highly rated and the price was acceptable.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
I took out the total plan and I have use it four times before they did what was said with NO back talk. I just used it again. This time my washer need replaced. They said I will get the money we agree on to replace it. I could not ask for better service Choice have gave me. I will tell ever one I meet about Choice. I'm 86 years young. Choice is the best one I've seen in a long time. Thank you Choice.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
I called this morning and a tech was here in the afternoon. Everything was taken care of now it works again. Never had this service so quick before. Will tell anyone asking for a company to call Choice. Well done.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
Repairman arrived with the window time. Did a good, comprehensive exam of the washer before giving his assessment of the issue. Said he'd write up his findings and forward them to CHW without making any promises or giving any insight to how this case would be settled. As this is a single unit washer/dryer combo with shared electric, motherboard, safety features, its an all or nothing. Disappointed with the initial cash settlement. Offering 1/3rd replacement value on a $1500- $1900 unit was unacceptable. Your initial settlement was rejected. Spoke to Lori concerning the cash settlement offer. Lori was professional in her handling of the negotiation and the final offer of $800.00 was more acceptable. The unknown part of this evaluation is whether the settlement check arrives in a timely manner. Therefore, I'm happy, not thrilled with this experience but would, and have, recommended CHW to friends who have asked.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
While my first call to Choice was not what I expected, the next service specialist I spoke to (I think her name was Brittany) was fantastic. She was pleasant and professional. She made the difference.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
You refused service saying my policy was just open the day the unit broke. Conflict came in the small print buried in the middle saying that even through I was signed up and paid 8/26/19 my warranty didn’t start till 9/26/19. However I got numerous emailed welcoming me and more emails and phone calls selling me more policy. Only after registering a conflict did the manager make it good and I agreed to stay as customer.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Water was flooding everywhere. The machine would not stop running. My washer was only five years old, and should not be having any issues. Repairman came out and looked it over and a decision was made to replace it.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
I have been a customer with Choice Home Warranty for 2 years. The first year they failed to cover a plumbing clog because the plumber that they sent could not locate the main to clear the clog. $300 later, with no help from Choice, we thought the issue was fixed. It was not. Second visit from plumber and this plumber found the main and cleared it. Choice had not covered the claim because the first plumber could not locate the main. I called to see if they would reimburse us because their plumber could not find the main initially but the second visit did. Nope. Not covering the claim. Ok. Got it. The warranty came up for renewal and I was not going to renew but they offered $45 service call and 2 additional months at no charge.
Folks, there is a reason for that... They don’t cover a lot of things so you never just pay $45. You will pay for the full repair, with their contracted trade, and Choice will cover nothing. It is never just $45 and it doesn’t matter how long they extend it because they do not cover things anyway. On to our second year of coverage. I will give credit where it is due, they did replace our garbage disposal and repair our a/c thermostat, both of which would have cost less than $45 to fix on our own. However, we had a push valve malfunction and I placed the call. It was a part of the plumbing system. However, because it was a valve that supplied water to the refrigerator, alas, it was not covered. It was not the valve for the water or ice dispenser within the appliance.
It was the valve that supplied water. I escalated the call to resolutions and they reviewed it and they said they would send A plumber out. And they did. I received a message that a plumber would be coming out between 11-3 and that I would need to pay the $45 service fee. That is all the message said. So, I waited for THEIR contracted plumber to come out. While the plumber was here he logged the issue and was here for over an hour without word from Choice. Nothing. The work needed to be done so I told him to go ahead. In the meantime I called customer service to be told it was declined. I asked why and they said it was an ice maker valve.
So, when they say that plumbing and valves are covered... BEWARE... It depends on the day because as far as I am aware, ALL of the plumbing valves supply water to something in the house. When speaking with my “case manager”, who I called 4 times without a returned call and emailed twice with no response (death in the family but no one handling his cases) finally called me and said that it would not be covered. Nothing that he could do. He offered a free service call ($45) for the next call, but I am not falling for that again. This resolution, even after I had spoken with the resolutions department and received an email indicating when the plumber would be here and how much I would be responsible for ($45). Just beware.
I always check the warranty before logging a claim and this particular claim has left me scratching my chin and understanding that $170, the cost for replacing the valve, is the cost of education. Education that will prevent me from using Choice Home Warranty in the future. Rather than pay $400 a year for nothing, I will simply save it for the day that it is needed.
We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with our policy. We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and we take all feedback very seriously. Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase. Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage www.choicehomewarranty.com.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
I have a very bad experience with Choice Home Warranty. I have been with them for 3 years now and I never file a claim, now that I have done so they always told me that my claim is not covered. Am now having a bitter argument with them about my refrigerator. I know that according to their service agreement, the compressor is covered. But they are telling me that due to leakage somewhere that causes the compressor to stop working and with that it is my responsibility to fix refrigerator. They sent a technician who told me my compressor was the issue, which they were not certified so they sent another tech man for second opinion as they say, he came to my house and cut a pipe. Waste all Freon. I recommend everyone not go have business with Choice Home.
We regret to hear your frustration Oju. We are glad to report that we have provided you with a satisfactory resolution, which you accepted.
CHW
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Due to call for dryer repairs technician came on time and repair dryer quickly. We highly recommend Choice Home Warranty. Easy to contact, technician came on time very professionals solve our problem. We start Choice Warranty for our other rental property too.

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
Our AC quit working so I filed a claim. It was declined. I appealed. The appeal was declined. A control board and a blower wheel, according to the review, were damaged because of a coil leak. They 99.9% never pay to replace coils according to their case manager. So our total claim was denied due to microscopic organisms unseen to the eye that cause rust and corrosion. A bad blower and a defrost board caused microscopic organisms to create pin holes in our coil. Our HVAC Tech of 20+ yrs experience says their reason to decline makes no sense. I have to agree. I'd steer clear of Choice Home Warranty which for us was Bad Choice Home Warranty.
We strive to provide the best customer experience and regret to hear your dissatisfaction. In efforts to assist, our Consumer Advocate will message you directly to further address your concerns.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
I am always extremely pleased with the level of service provided by Choice Home Warranty, from the service call request to the technicians they provide. Their rates are reasonable, the service is prompt, and I am happy to recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
My dryer started making very loud noises so I was afraid to use it. I used your service for the first time and was given a block of time to expect a repairman. When he examined my dryer he determined the problem was the motor which he did not have with him. He came back about a week later and replaced the motor and I was not charged a cent.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
One of the easiest experiences I have ever had. I would recommend Choice Warranty to all my friends. Thanks to your excellent rep on the phone, I feel completely satisfied! I will definitely renew contract at the end of the term.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
I called Choice Warranty Saturday because my Air Conditioner was blowing hot air & then it would not come on. I received an automated call saying would be at my home Monday between 3 & 7 pm. The gentleman was there at 3:30 pm and assessed the situation to determine that I needed Freon. The repairman knew what to do and he was done by 4:15 pm. My home started to cool off. The quick response and expert repairman was a true blessing. Thank you for great Customer Service.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
So far I am very pleased with Choice Home Warranty and the folks I have spoken with at Choice. I have recommended y’all to friends, co workers and family! I have only used you once or twice but it’s comforting to know I have a home warranty if I need anything fixed or replaced! Thank you so much.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
Cortney was very nice and informative. He answered all of my questions and came up with a great plan for me. The services offered seem very inclusive. I hope that your company can get an excellent rating from me even after I have to use your services.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
We fired 2-10 warranty when they didn’t repair (still charged us) our plumbing needs. When then went with CHW, who wanted to send the same clown company (WJA) who had been sent by 2-10. I refused that assignment and when CHW couldn’t find anyone else, I was allowed to hire my own plumber and get reimbursed. Job was done right and I’m now waiting for my reimbursement check from CHW. So far very pleased. (Although I wish CHW had better plumbers on their go-to list.)
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
Was an American Home Service customer, contacted Rachel ** of Choice Home Warranty and discussed plan options and cost. I chose to switch to CHW for several reasons: US based customer service in NJ, no reimbursement limit for major appliances, lower annual and service call costs.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
Nathan was both friendly and he knew his business. He explained all the appliances, etc. that were included on the Basic Plan. Nathan also told us about a big savings for Senior Citizens, which we appreciated. He was very patient with me so I understood the warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
While paying amount, no one explained about exclusion policies. But after purchase, most of the repairs are getting decline by say - it is excluded. Say -- say Micro oven Liner is not covered. Say Refrigerator- water leak is not covered. Say HVAC system - Damper Motor is not covered. Even I asked exclusions list before purchasing, the team mentioned sticking on - We will repair it or we will replace it. My Advise is, first check What are the things not covered as exclusions Policy for each item. Otherwise, you will get disappointment.
We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with our policy. We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and we take all feedback very seriously.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
I received a call as I was completing the request form online. The caller was clear and helpful, so I bought the plan. This follows a nightmare experience with Sears. I hope this will provide better service! Time will tell!
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
I wanted to change to Choice but after trying to work with your Rep I cancelled my selection. He would not stop offering me different deals even when I said no. Please cancel my request. He offered me several options after he signed me up for the monthly program. He did not want to accept no, so I cancelled. Not sure if he cancelled it but if charged it will not be paid!
We strive to provide the best customer experience and regret to hear your dissatisfaction. In efforts to assist, our Consumer Advocate will message you directly to further address your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
Your rep was pleasant and seemed knowledgeable. I signed up for a 3 year contract. Once I got the actual contract, I was a bit surprised that it doesn’t take effect for 30 days. I especially waited until we closed to contact you guys. No one ever mentioned that it doesn’t start for a month after you sign up. I’m not very pleased with that, since you were paid upfront. Coverage should start a lot sooner then 30 days.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
Prompt and professional service! Edward was very knowledgeable and answered my questions succinctly. The issue was resolved and if all your staff are as good, you will most likely have my business forever! The appointment schedule and pre call were very helpful to plan my hectic day. Outstanding customer service and courteous staff. Hey. Dr **.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
I have Choice Home Warranty and it is terrible. My A/C went out and it took them 10 days to get someone out to look at it. I had to move my family to a hotel because it was so hot and they could care less. Then, once the company they sent out came to check on my system they diagnosed the problem wrong so Home choice warranty could weasel out of paying for it. I had 2 other A/C companies come out and had the same correct diagnosis. I filled a complaint with Home choice warranty and of course they denied it. Stay away from this company. They just want your money and do nothing to help. They find every reason not to fix your what they say they will.
We regret to hear that you do not feel secure with our company. Choice Home Warranty can assure you that you have our policy for all of the right reasons. We are here to provide peace of mind, save you time, and money by offering a one stop shop. We cover most mechanical failures that happen due to normal wear and tear on the main systems, items and appliances in your home.
Choice Home Warranty encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on our website.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
I am a new customer with Choice...My Ac is not working and I was told it would be 4 days before someone could come out. I have been with similar companies in the past and this has never taken that long.
Marc,
Our records show that an appointment has been set. Our Consumer Advocate will contact you directly.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
I had looked at other companies and this was the best offer. All business was quickly conducted via computer, which gave me time to think it over without being pressured, which I greatly appreciated. I would recommend Choice Home Warranty to others seeking security and peace of mind.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2019
In the past few years, I was a customer, but then CHW did not fulfill claims I presented. Especially look out for their water & heating & water storage. It may seem as though they cover items pertaining hot water heaters, but they don’t. Claim inconsistencies were troublesome too say the least. Their claims to being able too have technicians come out were terrible. I would have to call them directly to find out why haven’t I received any notice for a technician to come out for an evaluation. I’m assuming that nobody wants to deal with them.
I once had a refrigerator main mother board go bad. Wrong diagnosis, over charged to even show up. Trying to blame me for the technician's expertise. And from start to finish this took 3 1/2 months to be fixed. And also pretty much the same issue with my stove which took 3 months. I ended up having to fix it myself with no re-re-reimbursement of over $500. This is why I figured I would have a warranty company to take care of issues instead of doing it myself. Like most homeowners value their family time. Pretty much the same issues with the heating systems and hot water systems, lack of in-action. ”BOTTOM LINE ON THIS COMPANY, THEY ARE A NIGHTMARE TO DEAL WITH/UNRELIABLE”
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
Had a leak in the kitchen. The overall process of filing a claim and getting a response was very good. The plumber was very friendly and professional even though my particular policy didnt cover the repairs the plumber went out of his way to help me submit the claim to my home owners insurance repairs have been started. Thanks for all help.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
Garage Door Opener was not opening or closing garage door properly. The techs from Reliable Garage Doors, LLC came out and fixed the problem immediately They were great. They instantly diagnose what was wrong and repaired it. I am really happy with the job they done. Keep this company busy.
Thank you for your feedback Howard!
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
I called Choice for a water leak coming from my AC, then they promptly setup an appointment for me with a technician, which in turn called and set the time for the appointment. I will say the above step is easy but when it comes for Choice to approve a request they go through all the reasons in the world not to pay. This time I was punished due to previous owner didn’t service the AC, but as a new homeowner how would I know that. I thought the purpose of having a home warranty is to protect a new owner. In turn, the technician offered his service his ac cleaning service at a set price of $1195 to clean the ac, which I declined.
I will say they do have great customer skills, but so far I think they are a great referral service for businesses i.e plumbers, ac technicians etc. but not new owners. I have used other home warranties which are specialized in new homeowners service, but Choice looks good on paper so I chose them, but I couldn’t disagree more with my decision. Dissatisfied customer!
Yvrose,
We strive to provide the best customer experience and regret to hear your dissatisfaction. In efforts to assist, our Consumer Advocate will message you directly to further address your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
I filed my claim at around 9 PM Thursday evening, and your staff placed my claim with Premier HVAC early on Friday morning, 9/27. You sent me an email with contact and tracking number. I called Oscar ** on Friday morning. Oscar said that he would respond to our house as soon as he cleared some other service calls ahead of us. Oscar arrived hear at about 1 PM and by 3 PM he had replaced our Blower Motor and our AC was getting much cooler before he left. I highly recommend Premier HVAC and Oscar. The entire ordeal was completed within 24 hours.
Thank you for your feedback Charles!
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
Richard ** is an excellent representative of your company. Very courteous in his service and went the extra mile to sell a good product at a reasonable price. Would recommend this to anyone who has a house with multiple type of appliances that may be aging especially if they are older And cannot do their own repair work.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
Updated on 10/10/2019: I have tried working with these folks over the past couple of weeks, only to be misled and very disappointed. I responded to their denial of my claim and was assigned a case manager to resolve the issue, but all I get is a voice mail and no return calls. I attached a video of the leak detection I paid for, and other professional statements as to the probable cause. Their ASSUMPTION that the Evaporator coils that leaked had been exposed to corrosive or acidic materials that have infiltrated the air stream and air flow throughout the home, damaging the integrity of the coil, and was not completely true in my case. This system and the home was less than 5 years old and they did NOT see it. I also provided them with other written information showing how these leaks can be caused by constant vibration, cracking the copper tubing.
I finally reiterated to them the fact that I was totally mislead and sold a policy that never covered my unit in the first place, and then was totally mislead again by their resolution people over the phone, who admitted the error by their salesman, and promised to take care of it if I just submitted a bill for the repairs, which I did. (Over $2,000.) Because the unit was less than 5 years old, it was still under factory warranty for parts only, saving them a lot of money. I will admit, that I did not read the fine print in their policy. (At my age, a man’s word is his word.) Had I done so, I would have cancelled it immediately because it does not even cover my newer unit as their salesman promised me it would. If he had asked about the age and size of the unit, this never would have happened. I hope to someday get a relative response back from them.
Original Review: I was told that my air conditioner was fully covered and if they could not fix it it would be replaced. When I had them come out they said it had a leak and they do not cover leak detection. The fine print in the contract says they would repair or replace a unit that was UNDER 13 seer and replace it with a 13. My unit is 14 and the sales person NEVER asked me the railing of the unit, but insisted it would be fully covered. You can’t even buy a 13 anymore. The fine print in their contract does NOT match what the sale person tells you. My bad for not reading the fine print before making payments. As a Senior Citizen I grew up believing a man’s word was his word.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Our records show that we have provided you with a satisfactory resolution.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
Have been with the Home Warranty for 3 years and have not had a reason to complain. In fact we recommended the plumbing company out to our home to other friends and neighbors. Had heater issues and over repairs so we covered most appliance during our association with Choice Home Warranty and have renewed for another number of years to come...
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
It did go badly. Service done in my home on Tuesday, 09/24/2019 by CHW contractor tech. Clockwise Plumbing did serious damaged to my home. What they did? They were trying to repair a small bathroom toilet leaking, which was under control when the water was off. It was fine. But they didn't have the parts at the time to fix the problem so they went to nearby Home Depot to buy parts, but forgotten to turn off leaking water, and gone for two hours then suddenly water caught my family in surprised on the first floor leaking through the wall to the first floor.
Clockwise Plumbing was advised for the damaged then they hired typhoon high velocity dry air to clean up their messed. But I am still wondering who is going to pay for this damaged, and cost related to use electricity power running up to now to dry wet wall internal damaged to my house. I have already filed complaint report on phone with CHW. Claimed service #** that caused the damaged. My policy contractor #**.
David,
We strive to provide the best customer experience; therefore, we regret to hear that you were not satisfied with the service provided by our technician. We are making every effort to enhance the customer experience; therefore, we have submitted your feedback to the Director of Vendor Relations, who will review this matter accordingly.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
The good news is that they are easy to reach on the phone. The bad news is that they can never help you. They have a network of horrible contractors. I called with a plumbing problem. A contractor called and emailed to schedule an appointment. He never showed. They assigned me another technician. They came out. I paid them 65. They did nothing but say that they would call Choice. A week later they made another appointment to come fix it but of course no one ever came to do the work. Choice says it is not their problem. They cannot refund the 65 dollars. HOW IS THIS NOT THEIR PROBLEM... That is a mystery to me. BEWARE.
Robin,
We strive to provide the best customer experience; therefore, we regret to hear that you were not satisfied with the service provided by our technician. We are making every effort to enhance the customer experience; therefore, we have submitted your feedback to the Director of Vendor Relations, who will review this matter accordingly.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
I placed an online order and made a mistake with a date and when I called to have it corrected, they were very accommodating. I always have a positive experience when I call! The person who answers my call helps me and doesn't refer me to anyone else. It's so great to have one person take care of all of your needs!
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
AC repair. Submitted claim and they responded quickly with repair company info. Technicians responded within a day and showed up early to assess the problem. It was an old unit and they found and fixed the problem. Both technicians were very knowledgeable and cordial. I am happy to be a Choice customer.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
The plastic around the lid to our washing machine broke. The technician who came out read my contract and agreed the claim should be covered. I received a denial via email this morning. I was initially told that our contract excluded doors. The contract reads that it excludes door seals, but not the doors themselves. They repeatedly said on the phone that it excludes "doors and door seals." When I called their attention to the actual wording, they then said that it could not have broken due to "normal wear and tear" and therefore would not be covered. I told them it was not possible to slam this lid and break it, as they were suggesting.
They then said that in that case it must be defective, and defective parts are not covered by the contract. I then threatened to sue for breach of contract and they offered to pay me $200 rather than paying the claim. Looks like we are heading for court under contract law. I am stunned at the total dishonesty displayed by this company.
Staci,
We regret to hear your frustration. We would like the opportunity to provide you with a satisfactory resolution for you, therefore, please provide your policy and or claim number.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
I had the worst experience with Choice Home Warranty. Had three claims and little if anything was covered. The first claim was a leak for my dishwasher. They sent a tech which cost $60 for just a site visit then come to find out it was a door gasket that wasn't covered. Then I had a washing machine leak. They sent a tech for $60 and come to find out it was initially thought to be a broken cold water valve and door gasket. Of course again the door gasket wasn't covered which was $150 but they replaced the water valve. Although after the "fix" I tried to use it and it overflowed again. Then the tech said I just needed a new washer but they declined my claim as a result of "water damage". Although the water damage was as a result of the washer itself overflowing. In the end I was forced to buy a new washer myself. So I question, why pay $550/year for a warranty that covers little if anything in the end?
We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and we take all feedback very seriously.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
The agents were overly aggressive, calling numerous times, sending emails, etc. I had to hang up on the person several times. When I called back I spoke with Brad ** and he was patient, answered my questions and gave me some very good options. I signed up.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
Your Tech did an excellent job repairing the ceiling fan in our master bedroom. The tech was careful with handling the equipment. He seems to be very component in his ability to perform the task at hand. I would request him by name for my electrical work.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
My air condition was inspected by a air condition specialist before Summer season. He advised me the air condition is in good shape. Yesterday night I hear the air condition click to start working but no air coming thru the vents, this happen so many time then I turn the air condition off.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
After several months of being repeatedly called (unsolicited) by Choice Home Warranty (CHW) salespersons, I finally decided to purchase their contract to cover my home systems & appliances in July 2015. The salesman never asked the square footage of my home nor did he ask how many air conditioners (A/C) were at my home. I did ask him if all four of my A/Cs were covered under the contract and he said only two would be covered.
On 8/26/15, I called CHW and told them my living room A/C was not cooling. They assigned a claim number ** and dispatch "Good Quality Heating & Air" to our home. The technician arrived at 3 pm and replaced "contacts" on the outside unit, which did start the unit; however, several hours later, the system was still not cooling. The technician returned at 9:30 pm and diagnosed that the compressor was bad and could not be replaced, hence he was going to recommend to CHW the unit be replace. On 8/27/15, a customer service agent for CHW informed me that my claim was being denied due to "pre-existing conditions" and added that my home was over 5000 square feet and should have been rated at a higher premium.
I have resided in my home in San Antonio, TX, since Nov 2012 and the A/C in question has functioned in the TX heat from Mar to Oct in '13, '14, and Mar to late Aug '15; hence, I can't comprehend the denial based upon "pre-existing conditions". The technician who CHW selected told me that he has seen CWA often times deny claims when it will cost CHW big money!
I terminated my contract with CHW on 8/27/15, inasmuch as they seem to be charlatans. As for the square footage of my home, had the salesman asked initially, I would have told him. Obviously, CHW has access to public records reflecting this kind of information and could have contacted me about any additional premium prior to my requesting service. CHW is NOT recommended by me!
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
Update 10/10/19: I have tried everything possible to give Choice Home Warranty a chance to resolve this issue but they refuse. I am seeking reimbursement for a fan motor that was part of the original system installed in 2003. NOT the piston that will eventually fail due to a restriction. According to the actual technician that visited my home, “It was my understanding, that the home warranty company is saying that the restriction CAUSED the fan motor to break, and therefore refusing to even cover that portion of the claim. It seemed they were refusing to cover anything related to the refrigerant system.... but the fan motor is separate from that.” They explain further that "the fan motor broke from years of use, normal wear and tear. It was the original fan motor, and parts get worn out and can break.."
I have explained this several times and quoted the actual service technical as seen above yet she remains in denial of the facts In the last correspondence I received from their representative, she states: "I explained that, at this time, we are unable to move forward as as per our terms and conditions. Restriction found in the refrigerant line does not occur under normal wear and tear conditions.” She suggests we speak to come to a reasonable resolution but offers nothing but a denial. That’s not a resolution. I googled “Choice Home Warranty” again today to read their company guidelines and learned an interesting thing that probably explains the situation they are having and why they are working so hard to save the $350 or so dollars they should reimburse me. This game clearly isn’t new to them.
I have a met some truly wonderful people in the housing related industry during my 32 year long engineering career. I am in the Military and move every 2-3 years, so the network of these great people spans many states. I have definitely learned from this experience and I will share my disappointment. Choice Home Warranty is a major company though, and all I have is a network of trusted friends in the real-estate and construction industry in numerous states to share my experiences with.
OH, I have my honor and my integrity too. NO, I won’t get my money back, but I’ll feel better sharing the truth of my experiences. … with a large number of professionals that directly offer opinions to the home warranty customers. I have a history of honesty and fairness that people respect as well. Many seek me out for advice on their home issues and here is my advice. DON’T TRUST CHOICE HOME WARRANTY! GOOGLE “ARIZONA, CHOICE HOME WARRANTY” THEIR BUSINESS PRACTICES ARE UNETHICAL! Put your money in a savings account and if the need arises, fix what breaks on your own terms. Please feel free to reach out to me if I can share anything.
Original review: Recently in southern Mississippi my AC stopped functioning. As seems typical, the breakdown occurred on a Sunday morning. I immediately submitted a claim and was informed that within 6 hours I would be contacted by a technician. Six hours passed and I called again. My house was 90 degrees and rising. On this call I was informed that Tuesday afternoon a contractor could visit. I informed the agent that I had a service contract with a different carrier. She informed me I could have that contractor come out and I could request reimbursement. SO that’s what I did.
My service contractor visited the home and determined that the outside fan motor needed to be replaced. He conducted that work and I was charged $400.20. I received a discount as a service customer. Early the next week I went through the necessary steps to request reimbursement. The first response they sent denying the claim had the wrong HVAC Company listed as performing the work. When I sent a detailed email about my situation assuming they had the wrong customer, I again received a note that my claim was denied since the fault was a restricted coolant line. This time I was advised that if the technician wanted to call their representative that may clarify things.
I have just been informed again that the claim is denied. When I contacted the HVAC contractor I was told that the technician attempted to clarify the issue but the company seemed determined to deny the claim. If you use this unethical company, you are wasting your money. They will warrant your items as long as they fail due ONLY to “normal wear and tear” yet THEY alone determine what that is. They pay no courtesy to the actual professionals who conduct the work.
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Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
I just signed up today and all was good when talking with Representative. No experience as of yet with Choice Home Warranty. I have nothing else to add to this. I felt that I got a decent rate for my coverage.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
No complaints. Would recommend to family and friends. No previous experience with this company. I hope they are as good as they advertise. Don't know what else to write since I am new to this company and with no previous experience, it is hard to come up with words.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
Found out about Choice through extensive research and went online to start a contract. I completed the first form and clicked "Get Quote" and it immediately had a pop-up that said, "Don't leave, find out about our discounts" or something to that effect. No big deal ... started to fill out another form but didn't get too far before I got a call from a great sales rep who was informative (even though I cut him off) without being pushy (a soft upsell approach that I had to turn down).
After I hung up, within 15 minutes I get a call from a call center that tried to sign me up. I said, "Do you realize that I already signed up?" The kid hung up on me. Within 30 seconds, a second call. I thought, okay, perhaps the previous call dropped. Same previous caller says, "George? Did you already sign up with Choice?" Yes, as a matter of fact I did. I guess it wasn't a dropped call after all. Just a poorly trained call center kid that doesn't know phone etiquette. The guy I purchased from was excellent. The rep calling me later to sell me a policy, not so excellent.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
A/C service. Gold Coast responded to the service call quickly and they were on time as scheduled. Steven was professional, courteous and explained the problem. He even went so as to go out of his way to get the proper size filter. I was so impressed that I signed a contact for them to come quarterly to service my unit. I would highly recommend Gold Coast, couldn't be happier.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
Anytime I've had to deal with making a Warranty claim I've had a great experience. Choice is very quick to handle my claim and get things taken care of in a timely manner. I've already recommended Choice home warranty to other who are looking to buy a home.
Thank you for your feedback Sara!
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
Dishwasher not draining. Was happy with the service in a timely manner and the service person was very professional. And the person at Choice Home Warranty was very helpful and very knowledgeable. Thank you, and I will look forward to working with you in the future.
Thank your feedback Laddie!
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
Had my dishwasher and Garber raider break down. Called Choice Warranty and within an hour I had two service calls booked for a day and two days in advance. Excellent service. The appointments were not good for me so I called the service people and both had no problems rescheduling for when it was a better time for me.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
We own 5 homes and had all covered by a Choice policy. Over the past year we have filed many claims for Plumbing, Water tank, HVAC Unit and a pool filter systems. Choice has denied all claims. Even the contractors sent have told us that this is the worst company to have for coverage. One contractor told me that what they cover is one line and what they don't cover was a long list! This contractor said that Choice has denied all their claims and that they were dropping them since it makes the contractor look bad. Another contractor said that he knew they would deny us unless he only used the words "normal wear and tear." He did that and they still denied the claim. Do not make the same mistake we did by taking out a Choice policy! They will not cover anything!
We regret to hear that you do not feel secure with our company. Choice Home Warranty can assure you that you have our policy for all of the right reasons. We are here to provide peace of mind, save you time, and money by offering a one stop shop. We cover most mechanical failures that happen due to normal wear and tear on the main systems, items and appliances in your home. Choice Home Warranty encourage all of our customers to review their coverage.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
All went fine - he did a good job. He came on time - good job. Thanks. It was simple as toilet running and he FIXED IT. I would recommend to a friend. The constant running of toilet was giving me a big water bill.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
Camden was very professional and helpful. Very informed about product. Made it very easy to choose. Felt very comfortable talking with him. Also spoke with sister about policy and she signed up too. Very friendly and pleasant. Enjoyed talking with him. Thanks again.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I had 3 claims on 3 different household appliances. 1 dishwasher, and 2 refrigerators. Each claim was denied. Dishwasher was because it was said I didn't do proper maintenance on my dishwasher therefore denying the claim. #2- REFRIGERATOR stopped cooling and was denied because it wasn't in the kitchen. instead it was in my remolded basement. #3. Refrigerator in kitchen was denied because it was said it had a leak causing internal damages therefore wasn't covered.
The first complaint - isn't what the technician told me but that's the way he wrote it. After 3 attempts to call the repair service- they answered once and didn't return any calls. Dishwasher still in pieces. 3rd complaint- tech came in spent 5 minutes without pulling refrigerator out, opened the doors and went to his truck to write it up- without any explanation- stated will hear from Choice warranty. Only positive thing I could say is the Case managers offered some help. Then to top things off when my policy was about to expire, then signed me up for monthly payments that were deducted from my credit card without notice. Will never use them again. Poor service.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
We currently had a different company when we bought this house. After a year of total frustration and disappointment, I researched other companies. Choice HW came with great reviews and I have not been disappointed since deciding to switch. The customer service is fantastic and the price is so much better than the other company. I was also able to buy coverage on my rental property at a discount giving me great peace of mind (as it's in another state).
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
Neil ** was extremely helpful with getting me my policy and I was very pleased mainly with his OVER the top customer service. It is VERY rare. He needs to train people how to have the great customer service attitude that he has. He has a gift that needs to be shared with others.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I've had the plan a long time but never had to use it since I take care of the small things around the house. I hope service doesn't change after a claim is submitted. Easy to follow and as good I hope until I need it.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
CHW was called when disposal stopped working. I am currently waiting for repair tech to call and come to the house. Previous history with CHW has been very positive when service people worked on and repaired my microwave and HVAC ductwork.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
Filed a claim online and service technician was out the following day! He was very professional and repaired my dryer, he had the parts I needed with him so there was no wait time. I was very happy with how easy it was, no stress!
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
The sales agent was clearly on commission. He was very pushy in trying to sign me up for three years. He also badly misspelled my name. He did have fairly good knowledge of appliances included in my plan and fees.
Choice Home Warranty makes every effort to enhance the sales experience, therefore, we appreciate your feedback.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I was very pleased with the whole process of getting the new quote to become a member of CHW. I had a salesperson who was very kind, patient with all my questions and answered them all. Then continue to try to win me over with different options. He Did.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I was sad to hear my sewer blockage was not covered by my warranty because it did not get as far as the sewer clean-out pipe in my front yard. To clean it out from the sewer pipe in the house would have been impossible since it was overhead in the exposed ceiling in my unfinished basment but it would have spilled sewage everywhere in my basement! The plumber had to remove a toilet, snake it, and replace the toilet. I sure hope I never have any more blockages because this is not fixable from my basement if another pipe gets blocked(and it will not be covered as this one wasn't!). I pray I never have this issue again! I'm wondering if there is an available addendum (at an additional cost, of course!) to cover this if it ever happens again in the future?
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I spoke with Ronald ** today regarding Choice’s home warranty coverage. He was helpful and the warranty sounds great so far. I was offered a 5 year plan for a reduced cost. It seems too soon to post a review since I have no experience with them in regards to a claim. However, their customer service was great (not surprising since they were selling themselves to a new potential buyer).
I will post a follow-up review if/when I ever have to file a claim. That’s where the true integrity and customer service will be seen. We’ll see how well they stand by their warranty should that happen. Ronald was a very good salesman and knows how to deliver good customer service during the initial sale. I liked that he gave me his direct number as he promises to be our representative going forward. Thank you!
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I made an online claim. I had a response within minutes and was contacted my a service provider shortly after. I cannot believe how fast this process moved along. This is not my first claim and have been satisfied with the way my claims have been handled. I will most likely be renewing my contract when it expires.
Thank you for your feedback Stacy!
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
Salesperson was courteous and helpful. He guided me through the process well without being pushy. He gave explanations each time I asked a question and seemed very knowledgeable. Choice Home Warranty was my first call and I didn't need to make any others to compare.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I called to find out about a warranty, first company I called mind you. The salesman was pushy and kept trying to get me to sign up for a 5 year plan for $2000 for 2 houses. I advised him I only wanted to sign up for a year, to see if I liked it. I had given him my credit card number and he had just kept pushing for a longer plan. I finally hung up on him and then he put through the one year plan on my credit card anyway. I was hot, I called back and talked to a manager who also tried to push me into a plan.
Finally he turned me over to the resolution dept. I told them I wanted to cancel my plan and he started telling me about how he could get me a better deal, because it could take 30 days for me to get my money back! Seriously? I was just done arguing with these people and took the better deal. I'm going to try it but if I'm unhappy and they won't let me cancel, I'm calling my attorney. Beware. Once you sign up you can never cancel, they will wear you down until you give up just to get rid of them, even when they say you can cancel at any time because there's no contract.
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Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I purchased a Choice Home Warranty approx. 9 months back. I had researched the company/reviews online first. Going forward I will also check Consumer Affairs as well as the BBB before purchasing a new warranty. I live in the South. It's hot and humid. Two weeks back I notice my AC was not cooling. Slowly over a couple of days the temp in my home climbed to 90 degrees. On/around 7/27-7/28 I contacted CHW and filed a claim. I got the infamous email they send out as well as the robo call to my phone telling me a contract had been dispatched and they would be in touch.
I never heard from anyone so 2 days later I call back to CHW to report that my home temp was now staying around 90 during the day and 88 at night. I had by this time turned the thermostat down 60 degrees trying to cool off. I had also had a handy man come and install a window unit in my bedroom window so me and my dog could at least sleep there at night. During the days I was having to pack up me and dogs and stay at my daughters home.
Finally, after the second call the AC Company call stating the would be out the following day. The AC tech shows up, spends maybe five mins outside (never checked anything on the unit part in the attic) and reports to me that he could find nothing wrong, clogged, leaking nor not low on Freon. Only recommendation was to change my filter to a cheaper thinner brand so the unit did not have to work so hard to return air. (huh???) Wrote him is check and off he goes. Did what was recommended and struggled along for another few days now running the Central AC and the installed Window Unit and added five floor fans throughout the house to help move air.
On 8/5/19 I called CHW again to report that the AC was still not cooling and barely any air moving out of the room vents. Again, my house temp was averaging 88-90 degrees. Claim reopened and the same AC company/Tech dispatched out, surprisingly by the next day. Again, the Tech is outside for a very short time, but this time does go into the attic to look at the unit part there. To no Surprise, he again states that there is nothing he could find outside or inside wrong. He did say the inside coils needed a little cleaning..but not bad and for me to try this and see if it helped. He leaves, I'm excited! YEAH, I gonna be cool. NOT.
9/17/19 I'm back on the phone with CHW again telling them that something has to be done. Temp is still running around 80 degrees in the house and the only reason it was this LOW was because I was still also running the small Window Unit/Fans to move some air. I was told that my same above claim would be re-opened and a Company dispatched to help. CHW stated there would not be the usual Copay charge to the company because this would be a "Recall back".Two days go by and not a word from CHW or an AC company.
9/20/19 I contact CHW again and went through the whole spill about my AC. This time I'm told that she would have to NOW open a new claim because I was now over the 30 days period and it was now no longer a "Recall Back" but a new claim. Imagine this, no contact for two days and it just so happens that 30 days fell within those two days. Once again, and with a new claim number a totally different company/tech is sent out to my home the next day. This technician spends a good amount of time working outside and testing several things. GUESS WHAT! My AC Compressor is barely pumping and when it get hot, he stated the it was shutting down completely. It would only start back up after it cooled down. In other words all this time I have a bad Compressor.
Finally, I get a straight answer to what has been going on. Very nice guy and seemed honest and straight-forward. The Tech makes all his notes via email to CHW along with two pictures of the AC that CHW requested. All was sent immediately. Approx. 4 hours later, I get a call back from the Technician stating that CHW want several other photos sent to them. He wanted my permission to run back by and get them. I had no problem with that and told him sure.
I swear to you, he had not been gone from my house (this 2nd time) for an hour and I get this Email from CHW denying to cover the issue. There reason "failure to maintain outside unit causing dust to clog something on the compressor causing it to overheat and burn up". You know, one of those squeeze out of our responsibility paragraphs written into contract. This was complete BULL and I knew it. I took it upon myself to call all the contractors back myself and question them about the statement CHW made for denial. Neither said they saw any clogging and definitely not enough to burn up the Compressor. Both stated the malfunction was just simply do to the age of the unit (15 yrs.) Other than a little dusty and a few small spider webs, the Compressor just died from age.
So here I go again by email (because email is about the only way you can communicate with this company) and I file an APPEAL to CHW on their denial of my claim. Based on all documentation I kept and conversations with Techs. Within 24 hours I get assigned (via email) to a Case Manager, that going forward would be my direct contact for my APPEAL. The email instructed me that I had to call her. About 30 mins. later I call as instructed and did get a human voice, but to only be read from a script that my APPEAL was still being denied and then she goes on the read that little hid paragraph in the contract.
I just cut her off in mid sentence, told her that I knew what my contract stated because I had read it myself, front to back! I asked her what other process or APPEAL options I had or how could I push this further up the chain for review again. This young lady, simply states, "NO, this is now at highest Management status allowed," and there was no other options. Only other thing I could do would be fight it out in Arbitration and in the state of New Jersey. CHOICE HOME WARRANTY IS BASED IN NEW JERSEY. Imagine that!
To close, I had three independent, reputable companies to come out, check the unit again, each on separate days. All did concur that the Compressor was done, gone, out. Guess what else each one separately stated: The internal damage and the Compressor did not burn up do to non-care, cleaning, nor any other clogging. It simply DIED FROM AGE!!!
After all most 3 months of crap from CHW, the heat and no AC guess who's trying to pull together the funds to replace the Compressor or whole unit... ME, widowed, older, and living on a fixed income. Even so, I have always squeeze out enough yearly to keep a Home Warranty on my house. A lot of good it did! RUN. Run as fast as possible and find you a new Home Warranty Company because CHW has the worst Reputation, Customer service and must do nothing all day along but train their Reps on denying claims. I'm dropping CHW, ASAP and moving on. Good Luck if you're one of their victims.
About 4 months ago. The home came with the balance of a prepaid 5 year contract (about 2 years remaining). On 9/15 we noticed the house was warm and after I double checked the temp I confirmed the home was 82 inside. So the home was clearly not cooling correctly. I placed a call to my home warranty company to open a claim. The claim was opened quickly and I got a confirmation of a person coming out Wednesday 9/18 after 3pm. So we were ready for a few warm days. On Monday 9/16 we got a call that our window had moved to 9/17 8am. We were happy because we assumed the AC would be fixed quickly.
The AC Service tech shows up and starts looking. He immediately says the Freon is low and he isn’t allowed to do tests. He then says the claim is going to be denied for rust on the copper lines bc 100% of all Choice claims on Freon is denied. He was right we got a denied email about a hour later. I called to start the appeal process. I was quickly given a call for the appeal and they denied the appeal in about 5mins saying 100% of leaks AC claims are from rust on copper and they don’t cover rust. I asked how copper can rust and he said it’s a closed system and it has to be rust.
So I didn’t like this answer so I called a local HVAC company and they say they don’t see much rust on the coils and that copper can’t rust. They recommend a pressure test to validate where the leak is and they also said most of the leaks are due to welds failing. I went back to Choice with the info to see how I can proceed. I was told I could go to arbitration in N.J. I was told that welds only fail due to rust and 100% of AC leaks aren’t covered bc they are covered with the clause that says no rust repair.
So here I am with a hot house, a worthless warranty, an AC tech from choice telling me it’s gonna be denied bc all claims are, a appeal person reading from a script, and a well rated HVAC company that says it’s due to welds in the coil.. so no working AC. So I can’t recommend Choice to anyone as long as I have a broken AC. They are so well known on denied claims that techs know the claim will be denied before its officially denied. View less.
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Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
Air conditioner repair. This was amazing. I woke up to my middle zone living areas 80 degrees. At 7 am I went online to file a claim and by 11 AM it was repaired! It just doesn't get better than that. You couldn't ask for faster service.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
I had what I thought was an issue with my air conditioning and notified CHW by the internet service which was quick and easy to navigate. The response on a service company arriving was very quick and way quicker than I thought a person would be found. Overall the CHW to find someone was great. The company of choice to see about my problem was great and got my air conditioning up and running back in no time. For the service fee of someone coming out is very reasonable for major problems.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
We've been customers of Choice Home Warranty for 4 Years+ and recently had our first larger claim to which they denied it. They sent a nice email saying they'd work to resolve it, but when my wife got on the phone with them, they were extremely rude. When my wife asked to speak with a supervisor, she was advised there was none. Eventually she got the name & extension of the supervisor but was told the supervisor would reach out before EOD. That didn't happen.
I personally called & tried to leave a message but the supervisors VM is not set up. I then left a message for the original case manager assigned to my case & that has led nowhere. I then used their online dashboard & the case manager keeps saying she emailed the supervisor to call us, but he hasn't reached out yet. When you call their general line for this, if no agents are in the queue, the call drops. Just terrible customer service all around. They are happy to take the premium, make you pay the deductible, but the second there's a large claim, they deny it.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.

Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
Absolutely the worst home warranty coverage & “customer service” I’ve ever experienced in my life. I filed a claim for my HVAC unit in August. I was told a vendor was scheduled the next day between 11-3 pm. The vendor then called & said “it’s more like 8-8 but will call 45 mins ahead of the appointment”. I thought that was fine & with heads up it was reasonable.
The next day, no call. I called the vendor and they said they have to “prioritize their customers & occupied homes”. They rescheduled me for the next day. I live in AZ & in August we are easily hitting triple digit heat. I called a vendor who I work with on a daily basis and he was at my home within 25 minutes of my call. I cancelled the home warranty’s vendor to save myself the $60 service call fee. I submitted my invoice for my HVAC service for $330 asking for reimbursement. The person I spoke to at CHW said “we don’t do that unless it’s preapproved” I asked to speak with a supervisor and they told me they were in a meeting and I would get a callback. I never received a call. The unit was working so I let it go.
9/17 - Unfortunately it has stopped cooling a second time & I stupidly filed another claim with CHW.. A vendor was scheduled the next day, 11-3 pm. I received a phone call from the vendor to schedule & as expected the appointment was set for sometime between 8 am-8 pm. At least for this 2nd claim the vendor showed up. He diagnosed the issue as a failed evaporator coil. The technician provided me with notes, photos & his write up for the submission to replace coil due to NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND AGE.
I then receive an email 2 hours after the technicians departure that CHW was denying my claim. Their email stated that the coil was rusted & they are not responsible for rust/corrosion. If I had any questions I could refer to my contract terms & file an appeal. I immediately filed an appeal & called the customer service line to make sure it was submitted correctly. I spoke with a representative on 9/19 & he said that it would be assigned to a case manager within 4 hours of receipt & I would be Notified via email but it wasn’t his department so he could not help me any further.
On 9/20 I received an email stating I have a case manager assigned to my appeal. I called the case manager immediately & of course got a voicemail. The message read “you have reached Constance **, today is Tuesday 9/10, I am on the other line...”, etc. It was 9/20. I should have known at this point what a nightmare I would be dealing with.
Called Constance a 2nd time on Friday 9/20 at 1 pm. No answer. Left a 2nd voicemail. Sent 1st email follow up. Called Constance a 3rd time at 4 pm. No answer, left 3rd voicemail. Sent 2nd email. Called Constance a 4th time before 8 pm EST. No answer, left 4th voicemail. Sent 3rd email. I called the main customer service line to see if ANYONE at this company could assist. I spoke to a man who said there were no supervisors available and that I would have to wait for the case manager to move forward. No call back was ever received. I did not attempt to contact Choice Home Warranty on 9/21.
9/22 - called Constance at 10:50 am. No answer. Left voicemail. Called CHW customer service line at 11 am on 9/22. Spoke with Jennifer. She sent email escalating the claim to the supervisor of the department. Unable to copy me on the email so who knows if that ever happened. She said it will take 24 hours for a supervisor to contact me. 24 hours later. 9/23 - called & LVM for Constance. No answer. Sent email. Called customer service line. Spoke with Jennifer again. She apologized but still no resolution. 9/23 11:21 am - called customer service number. Pressed 0 to speak with someone. “No available agents in the cue” and was hung up on/disconnected. I never had a chance to leave a voicemail.
I finally received a call at 1:19pm on 9/23 from my case manager who repeated (word for word) the email I received on 9/19 claiming there was rust & they were not covering the Evap coil. She would not let me speak and would not allow me to speak with a supervisor or have the case reassigned to a different case manager. She was rude which cause me to get rude. I asked for a supervisor to call me which is laughable because I’m still waiting on the supervisor to call me that Jennifer escalated my appeal to a day prior.
When I purchased this plan in March I specifically asked their representative about coverage of the HVAC unit. I was completely transparent of the age & condition of the unit. I even offered to share my home inspection report to guarantee coverage should any parts of the system fail & require repair/replacement. I was told that a home inspection report was not necessary & that the unit would be covered since it was working when I purchased the property.
During normal, healthy operation, refrigerant is contained within the evaporator coil. Over time, it is common that the coil can spring small leaks due to normal wear and tear. The unit is from 1983 and was operating fine up until the evening of Tuesday, 9/17. A claim was filed on Wednesday, 9/18 and a vendor was scheduled/dispatched on Thursday, 9/19. It was determined that the evaporator coil was no longer working as efficiently as it should, & was not cooling the home.
Since I’ve taken possession of the home on 03/12/2019, I have changed the filter regularly, all vents in the home are kept open and the unit has received regular maintenance. I am familiar with the terms and conditions of the contract as outlined in section F number 1. The current issue is not a result of malfunction or improper operation due to rust or corrosion. The evap coil has failed due to normal wear and tear & now choice home warranty is denying coverage.
The representatives at this company operate on false pretenses in order to make a commission on the number of contracts they can deliver. This company’s negligence and dishonestly is truly unbelievable. Health and safety should be a top concern, but this company is causing emotional distress & suffering to me & my family. It’s in my best interest to terminate my contract & they want to charge me $200+ in order to do so. It’s laughable at this point for anyone to contact me for an attempt to smooth things over. I will never work with this company, I will never refer anyone to this company, I will make it a point to steer customers and clients away from choice home warranty.
We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with our policy. We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and we take all feedback very seriously.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
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Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019
The gentleman, Shawn, was very knowledgeable about the warranty service, was able to explain it in detail in at a level that I could understand. He is a very personable person and kind while explaining all the details of the Full Coverage Plan. I was impressed with him and his performance.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
I contacted Choice Home Warranty in July 2019 about my air conditioner unit. The technician stated the unit needs replacing. I contacted Choice Home Warranty to follow up with the status because it was taking so long for a technician to replace my unit. I contacted Choice AGAIN and the representative stated they want a second opinion. I was puzzled but I took another day off to meet the 2nd technician, he showed up 2 days after the schedule appointment. I contacted Choice Home Warranty a 3rd time and they said they wanted another opinion before replacing my unit. I requested off of work a 3rd time.
It's now September... The technician stated my unit needs replaced so I contacted Choice Home Warranty AGAIN. They stated they HADN'T receive a report so the rep stated she will place me on hold to contact the technician and we can move forward with a verbal opinion. I waited 15 minutes. She return to MY call and stated, "We have to wait on the form. He needs to send in." So she told me she wants to send a 3rd technician out. SMH. I said no I'm not taking another day off. My 13 year old son and myself have asthma and is suffering in this hot house waiting for what??? A third opinion.
This is unheard of and unjustifiable. I'm complaining and crying out for help but every rep is reading from the same scrip stating, "We have to send a 3rd technician out." SMH. I can't believe this. My family is outraged because of our health issues and they DON'T CARE at all. This is the hottest season of the year and I still don't have any air or have they resolved my issue.
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Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
Fast excellent install of new garbage disposal at ** in Gilbert. First call Monday morning, job complete by 11 am. Service tech from Amigo Rooter and Plumbing did an outstanding job - professional and friendly. Would recommend Choice.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019
I purchased a 3 yr plan that I paid for at once. Got their ultimate VIP service that covers all. AC goes out and they decide to refuse warranty because my filters were too dirty... 3 months of requesting photos or proof of this went unanswered. I paid $18k out of pocket to replace 2 brand new units and request that they come out so the new units are added to the maintenance warranty. They refused. The spigot to the main water line broke off and I called to have a plumber come out... They said it's not covered because the spigot is not Inside the house. I love how they call and email every day now that my warranty is due to renew but go silent when I requested proof of why they refused coverage on my AC unit. Don't waste your money.
Albina,
Thank you for your feedback. Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019
I like to take this opportunity to thank your personnel for their professionalism in assisting me in obtaining this Home Owner's Insurance Policy! My manager at The Air Force Federal Credit Union told me about your insurance policy and how she love it because your company always provided superior service; henceforth, I called and obtained the same insurance policy!!! Since I just purchased said policy yesterday, I haven't used the policy yet, but I'm also expecting superior service in the future!!!
GM-13 (Retired)
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019
They are not trustworthy and helpless. Their job is not to protect you saving big expenses when something happen to your household item. Their job is how to fool you around and try to not to cover you the best ways they can. I have refrigerator problem so I called Choice home warranty and claim issues. Few days later some third party company sent me a very unprofessional technician to my home and try to resolve issues. He told me that refrigerator is end of life and there is nothing he can do to fix the issues that I have right now. Issue was refrigerator died on us few times and melt food and also has water busted issue.
Currently, I shut off the water line to refrigerator so water issue has temporary stopped. Anyhow, technician told me that it is too old to remove part and he does not want to damage while he is trying to remove part and diagnoses. Basically, I paid for service fee of $45 dollars for nothing and he left without fixing anything. He told me this refrigerator is end of life to fix anything and not worth to fix at this age with this many issues. Then he said they will contact me soon and left my home.
After a day, I get an email actually from warranty company saying that they will fix it for me and will have to reschedule for technician so I called and they said refrigerator is partially covered and partially not covered. And anything with water related will not cover so I have to pay them to get it fix and they said I have a balance of close to $400 dollar. I am pretty sure that amount is unrealistically expensive if I had to fix with local technician anyway. So I asked them what kind of appliance has not related to water at all??
When I sign the policy, representative told me that all appliance will 100% cover and hassle free with any kinds of issues. I am sure somewhere in the fine print may contains include / exclude items and kind of vague ways for them to protect themselves to not to cover customers for sure!! Very front of policy page shows include all appliances with list of appliances. Pretty much all of appliances without describe exclusion items on benefits. When warranty company made exclude items with itemized, they can make any vague excuses to not to cover customers. Please do not trust them! Bottom line is technician said it is end of life and not worth to fix it and he’d replace to new refrigerator. I don’t know why Choice home warranty try to fix it and then they can make excuses to not to cover issues and problem. What a bad company they are??
We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with our policy. We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and we take all feedback very seriously.
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019
Sign up was easy. They worked with me and what I can handle. Service was great. I explained how at first I wasn’t going to consider because the sales people kept calling me at work after I already spoke with someone.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
The Service Technician that was sent out was very knowledgeable and it did not take him long to find and repair the problem. I would recommend him to others who might not have a home warranty policy. This is the first time we have had repair work done since buying our home.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
Last year my heater needed to be repaired and replaced and Choice Home Warranty chose to replace the heating elements. On August 30, 2019, the same water heater started to leak causing water damage to the inside of my home. On September 5, 2019, Choice Home Warranty chose to not replace my water heater stating their contact states they would not replace the water heater. I never signed any contract with them and they do advertise on their website that they will repair the water heater or if they could not fix it that they would replace it. I paid the $60 dollar service fee to have a plumber come out and say the water heater needed to be replaced. This has been a bad experience with this business and everyone who feels they have been taken should file complaints with the appropriate organizations.
We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with our policy. We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and we take all feedback very seriously.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
Just got Choice yesterday after a tumultuous ride with PHW. Horrible customer service and follow up. Looking for a new company. I figured George Foreman would not let me down. So I'm looking forward to a long relationship. In this age of getting over on the customer, the reviews for Choice were generally positive so I decided to check them out.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
Technician found problem and repaired, he was courteous and efficient. The problem was initially thought to be a leaking garbage disposal but the mechanic quickly diagnosed a leak at the sink connection as the problem and resolved it. Thanks again for your quick response and quality repair.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
Within 36 hours of requesting help on a dryer repair, the technician had been out and repaired the issue. He arrived within the that they said he would, and he was clearly knowledgeable and appeared to do a great job. We were grateful with such a timely response to our problem!
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
One claim filed for failed ac unit. Told that they would 'try' to get a contractor to contact me within 48 hours. A week later, received email saying there was trouble finding contractor to get to property. At 9 days later, told to find someone on my own. I had someone come out to property THE DAY the unit failed. This is Texas. It was 106 outside, and 112 in the house. Repair was completed at or near the lowest end of national average for a repair of this nature. They have refused to honor the claim, because the contractor did not get their 'permission' to do the work, even though the part replaced falls within the 'included' section, and the cost was fair and reasonable. They are refusing to cancel the policy and refund all money paid for a seriously flawed policy. Next step? Court.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019
Dryer / Dishwasher. Superb Customer care, professionalism 2nd to none & very knowledgeable about coverage. All my concerns & expectations are always met. I highly recommend this service. When service techs fail to arrive, I am always contacted to make appropriate adjustments to service call.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
I have had 3 claims this year and they did not cover any of them. They find ways out of all of them. Worst company ever. I have used other Home Warranty Companies and have never had any issues. I will not renew with them and I will tell everyone I know to never use them.
Joyce,
We strive to provide the best customer experience and regret to hear your dissatisfaction. In efforts to assist, our Consumer Advocate will message you directly to further address your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
I was experiencing a problem with the outdoor unit for my air conditioner. I called CHW and they said they would secure a repair company to come out and inspect the unit which was done within 24 hrs. The motor was shot, and CHW authorized the replacement of the motor. My only cost was my deductible and finished the same day. I was very happy and the workers were very professional and were done very quickly. I would definitely recommend CHW .
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
Contacted CHW at the beginning of September because our refrigerator stopped working. CHW contracted with a company that never showed up, but as soon as I alerted CHW, they contracted with another company who arrived the next day. The technician concluded that the unit would cost more to repair. Within the hour, CHW contacted me with a cash replacement offer. Kudos to CHW.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
Company refuses to pay what was agreed upon and blocked out phone number so we can not contact anyone. There is no one to speak to and they mislead both the service company as well as their customers into thinking that a service will be covered. After the service is performed, they come back and say they will only pay a portion.
We regret to hear your dissatisfaction Stacey.
Please contact us directly at 1.888.531.5403 for further assistance.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
My A/C was repaired and cooling my house within 30 hours after calling Choice Home Warranty. I was very impressed with the efficient manner in which my repairs were done. Thanks so much, especially since the temperature was 100 the day of the repairs. I highly recommend this company.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
Choice Home Warranty (CHW) works harder to deny a claim instead of helping the consumer. When I first called to start my claim, CHW could not get a contractor out to check my system. The one company they hired was unreliable. I rushed home to meet him then he said he could not make it. I left work early to meet him for nothing. He told me to call the company and get someone else to come out.
Then they told me they will reimburse me for the technician I had come out when the A/C first went down. I just needed to have him call them to speak to one of their techs. He said something about rusted coils and a leak. CHW said they won’t cover that because there has to be something corrosive in my system and it isn’t covered in the policy. I then spoke to a case manager (who was very rude) who told me that she would put me back in the system to have someone come out and get a second opinion.
Once again, CHW could not get a tech out to my house for a second opinion. I got an email again for the option to get my own local tech to come out and check the system for reimbursement. After two days they still didn't have a tech. When I called them, I was told that they were calling every hour to find someone. All day they could not find a company but when I tried to call on a Friday at 2pm in the afternoon, I got someone to come out before the end of the same day. It didn't take me long at all to find a company to come out.
The new tech from a larger more known company did his evaluation and said that the first person couldn’t have checked pressure on my system because the compressor isn’t working. If the compressor isn't working, you can't check for leaks. He said there is no rust on the coils and there is no way he could have gotten to the assessment he told the company. He believed it to be the compressor. He said the compressor is down from normal wear and tear. In fact, he said that a lot of air conditioning units in my area were all starting to go down from the normal aging.
CHW touts the policy covers things down for normal wear and tear. My claim, however was still denied because they say that the condition had to have been preexisting. The A/C worked when I got on the policy and then it stopped working. How is that preexisting outside of normal wear and tear? If that is the case anything can be considered normal wear and tear. They could make the same argument now or six months later. They should have a year of operation required in the policy.
The company is a for-profit organization and I understand it is a business. I simply does not concern itself with trying to assist the customer. Two times they were supposed to have a tech coming out to my house. Both times they could not get anyone but offered to reimburse me if I had a tech come out. The first tech was $185, and the second was $120 for a total of $305. A service call fee for them is $85. So had they sent someone out I would have ended up paying only $170. CHW decides to offer me only $144.00 in reimbursement. What is that supposed to cover? Definitely not what I would have paid had they met the requirement to send out a technician.
One case manager supervisor told me the estimate for the new A/C the technician says I need is far too expensive. Okay that may be true. But if a new A/C unit is needed then take the time to find a better estimate. It doesn't have to be that company but it should be in their best interest to have someone who does good work install. Instead they just say it is not covered. The bottom line is that my system was up and running at the start of my policy. To now say that my system had to have already been going down is not fair. They can't make that claim with any creditable statistics. They just don't want to pay for a new system.
Their advertisement says “never pay for covered repairs again, can you afford a new A/C, fast appointments.” None of that is true; not for me. The policy says normal wear and tear. The tech says my A/C is out because of normal wear and tear but they refuse to fix my system. This is not resolved and I will continue to fight this. I don't want to have my money refunded because that does not get me what I deserved: a repaired A/C.
Britton,
We strive to provide the best customer experience and regret to hear your dissatisfaction. In efforts to assist, our Consumer Advocate will message you directly to further address your concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019
This is by far the worst Home Warranty that I’ve ever encountered. My A/C unit was first having issues with the duct system. They came out, had a tech review he saw the same issues as we did and reported them. Guess what?! Claim denied! Appealed and it was denied again. So we had to pay for the issues w/ our own money. Not happy! Now the unit has gone completely out. It’s leaking Freon... Freon stays in for about a few days and then it’s gone. They sent a guy out who said it needed to be cleaned that’s why it was leaking and had stopped working. Really dude?! We got a second opinion and as we suspected the unit needs to be replaced entirely. So guess what?! Another denied claim. Appealed that one, it was denied again saying that the unit needed to be cleaned. That’s straight BS.
We are elderly and now stuck with a unit that does not work, it’s super old so it’s not made anymore and finding parts are a no go. We haven’t even been in the home a year yet! Worse, worse, worse experience ever. So we’ve paid for a warranty that seems to not want to cover nothing at all. I see the good reviews and think hmmm they must be with a separate part of the company because this is not the service that my husband and I have received. We are very very disappointed in this company. Total rip off. I would never recommend this company for a Home Warranty option. I would definitely tell you to run!!!!
Choice Home Warranty provides home warranty service coverage on the systems and appliances listed as ‘INCLUDED’ under the terms of the User Agreement sent to you at purchase.
Our policy covers mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. We encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user-agreement/.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
I have experienced multiple issues with Choice Home Warranty. One is that the company states they will fix or replace a broken appliance and the fact of the matter is they will not replace a broken appliance, however they will offer funds to replace which are way lower than the actual cost. When my washer broke, CHW stated the national average for a clothes washer is $350 which was not even half the cost of a washer and refused to replace even after I told them I was fine with whatever their replacement item was as long as it worked.
Recently, I made a claim for my air conditioner and the compressor was found to have a mechanical failure and the claim was denied despite the company acknowledging the AC unit was well maintained. The reason for denial was generic and outlined what could have caused the failure and not exactly what the failure was. The company uses deceptive measures to deny claims which is why the NJ Consumer Protection reached an over 800K settlement with the company due to deceptive business practices. I have also posted factual information on their social media advising consumers of the scam the company is and have been blocked. Be aware and do not do business with this company as they are taking advantage of hard working Americans.
CHW encourage all of our customers to review their coverage. It may also be found on www.choicehomewarranty.com/user
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
Ray, the sales rep was outstanding and very customer friendly. He is very articulate and went above and beyond to get me the best deal available at Choice Home Warranty. I believe all sales reps should be like Ray called and spoke like a true professional!!!
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
I would NOT recommend this company to anyone. I had someone come fix my water heater. They said they didn't cover it. It WAS on this the list. I called again and ask them to come out and fix my refrigerator as my ice maker is not working. They said they Didn't cover that. IT IS ON THE LIST. THe contractor that came out told me this was the WORST COMPANY TO HAVE FOR A HOME WARRANTY.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
Called to report refrigerator is not working. Claims person submitted claim, I received a response a technician would be there in 5 days, result I needed a compressor. I was informed they’ll give me $499.00 replacement or a single door refrigerator (I have a side by side). I was given a different claims person and was offered $599.00. I called the sale representative and was told I would get comparable to what I have. I told claims agent what salesperson told me, wherein I was rudely informed that it was basically a take it or leave it deal. Ok I’ll have to take it. Then I’m told it’ll take 30 days, yes, 30 days for the check to clear to get to me. I said I’m going to cancel and was informed if I canceled I wouldn’t get any money even though I had already put in a claim. Don’t buy this warranty!!!
We strive to provide the best customer experience; therefore, we regret to hear that you were not satisfied with the services we provided. We are making every effort to enhance the customer experience; therefore, we have submitted your feedback to the Director of Customer Relations, who will review this matter accordingly.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
I was very impressed with the lengths you went through to get a dishwasher repair man to my house and in a timely fashion as well. He was professional and knowledgeable. I have had a previous warranty plan and I had to go through hoops the one time I used it to get service. Thank you for this!
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