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About Choice Home Warranty

Choice Home Warranty is a home warranty company that offers comprehensive protection for covered appliances and systems in your home, regardless of their age. Customers have had mixed experiences with Choice Home Warranty. Some have found the representatives helpful and informative, guiding them through the plan options and benefits. However, others have faced challenges with claim denials, service delays and communication issues.

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

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2013

    My experience with Choice Home Warranty has been extremely excellent! They were so helpful at a very stressful time and sent a most excellent plumbing service to my aid. Thank you so very much!

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2013

    So far, so good. Very responsive - I had to find my own repair person and have submitted the claim reimbursement form. Am awaiting the check. Hoping the service as good as it has been!

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2013

    We were looking at getting a policy and they were the latest email at my box and it seemed like it was okay that’s why we took out an insurance policy with them. The actual claims process is okay. Choice Home Warranty has 24-hour reporting. It’s usually more difficult to schedule a provider to actually come out and investigate in the claims process. I also wasn’t satisfied with the initial buy-out offer that they had on my appliance. They were unable to tell me what they based that number on. They did elevate their offer and told me it will take six weeks to receive a check. So overall experience is not positive, from the time it took to remediate the problem to the time involved to actually receive payment back on the item. If I knew that was what the solution was going to be, I would have probably just outright pushed the item instead of waiting for the couple of weeks it took to get the repair and back and forth done.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2013

    My experience with trust warranties was good from the start and the finish on the payment plan. When I called them to come to do the repairs I had no problems to pay my deductible. The guy says that technician service my air conditioning system repaired it and he left. I had no missed call from the company to make sure the technician did a quality job and that she's hard to find.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2013

    I made request for repair job to my stove. Within an hour I was given info re: appliance repair co. tel. #. I was contacted by the CO. & appt was made for technician to show up. This I consider to be superb service..

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2013

    Purchased a Choice Home Warranty 11 months ago and forgot that I had it. Last month when our 3 year old washing machine stopped working and my wife went crazy on me about getting it fixed, I decided to run up the street to a rental property we own that had an extra washing machine in the storage room. It was an old machine that back when we lived in that house our dryer died and we bought a combo washer dryer. Since that machine still worked I kept it and it's been sitting there for 5 years. I brought it over here and moved the broken machine 10 feet to the garage to haul it off.

    The day before I was going to haul it to the dump I got an email reminding me that I needed to renew my Choice Home Warranty. Light bulb goes off. Damn I don't need to throw this thing out. I'll just get it fixed so I filed a claim. I explained the whole deal in my claim. Got an email to call them right away and was informed that because I moved the washing machine it's no longer covered. I said "I'll put it back the day you send out a service technician" and they said “no, we now know you moved it and it's no longer covered.”

    So I assume if the old (that works fine) were to break down they would not come out to fix that one either now that I've been honest. It's not like I'm trying to defraud anyone here. I'm attempting to take advantage of a warranty I paid for. I never once in a year filed a claim and when you file a claim... DENIED. In closing my conversation I told the rep, "Thank you very little". I WOULD RECOMMEND BUYING THIS WARRANTY IF YOU ARE 100% SURE NOTHING WILL EVER BREAK, OTHERWISE RUN.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2013

    Microwave just stopped working as we were in the kitchen preparing dinner. Choice sent out a repairman who looked over the microwave and said there was too much wrong to repair and that we would be getting a new one from Choice. After 2 days we called Choice and they said the claim had been denied because the problem had been caused by a power surge. There had been no power surge. When we called the repairman, he said that when he called the company that they insisted that it had been a power surge even though he insisted he didn't think it had been. We have protested, but they have not gotten back to us even though they promised to yesterday. It has not been a positive experience and we will not do business with them in the future.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2013

    Called in my AC not working. The call taker was very nice & helpful. Explained the time frame of the call. They had the service company on line & she explained it would be the next day between certain hours. I explained my medical condition. The service company would get to it as soon as possible & if they had a cancellation they would call me. The service company called me & said they had a cancel. They were out the same day & fixed my AC. We were ecstatic. Thank you Choice Home and The Service Co. & their Tech for their fine service.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2013

    Excellent response. Contractor was on the scene early AM the next day to replace the door opener…Great follow up, was back in business very quickly.

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    Price

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2013

    I called them Tuesday mid-day. I had a service technician on site the next day. He provided feedback to claims office. They determined the repair was too expensive. The washer was apparently 15 years old. They provide $300 to help replace it.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2013

    Very happy with the results of my claim. However, hopefully they don't use or recommend Sub Zero Mechanical as their customer service is terrible. Had to request a second repair company.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2013

    I recently purchased a Choice Home Warranty policy and within a few weeks of my policy becoming valid, I needed a repair to my garbage disposal. It was done quickly and without question. Several weeks later I had a air conditioner problem and the repairman indicated it needed a new motor. Choice Home Warranty approved the repair quickly and gave me great follow up support. I am very happy with purchasing this policy and would recommend them to anyone.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2013

    We have had excellent service from this company. They respond quickly to your request for service. The service techs they send to your home are efficient, knowledgeable and prompt.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTech

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2013

    Last April Choice Warranty called me about purchasing a warranty for my home. Mind you I DID not call them. They called me. The man was very pleasant and explained to me what would be covered and what wouldn't. It sounded to me so I agree to purchase it. When I bought my house there was a warranty with it and I never renewed it. It was last April when I bought it from Choice Warranty. I even put extra coverage for roof leaks and my septic and an extra refrigerator. They explained to me I would not be covered for the first month which I understood.

    Here it is the end of October and I went to turn on my heat. It worked for 5 minutes and then shut off. I called them up and they had someone come the next day. The technician that came said that one of the coils in my system was cracked. They said that they were going to contact them and tell them I needed a new heating system. They had to send them pictures of the broken coil. I had to call them for an answer and they said that they were not covering it because a coil crack that big would have not just happen. So very nicely they are telling me I am a liar, that it was like that.

    My husband called them back and they told him the same thing. He told them that crack could have been there for years and the heat worked until the crack got too big and the system shut off. I don't recommend this company. They also wanted the model number but the repairman told them it was all faded and I told them how would I find that out if it is faded. They were saying that maybe there is a warranty for it or maybe they would pay for it to be repaired. I can not find the model number so I am up a creek. We don't have the money for a new unit and don't know why people would have a warranty if they are not going to repair it. Tell me what should I do?

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2013

    It was very easy to schedule an appointment. CHW staff were very nice and accommodating, as was the Appliance Technician that came out. It was a pleasure dealing with them.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2013

    I had an AC repair that wasn't reimbursed that I believed to be clearly covered by my policy. Their personnel were rude and arrogant. After a long time CHW finally agreed to reimburse my repair cost. It appears they are making an effort to improve their service and public image. They did agree to reimburse my costs of that repair. Based on their efforts I would give them another chance as it's so rare that a company would attempt to correct grievances from past business dealings. The gentleman I spoke with was polite and understanding and said he would do his best to resolve my situation. He did exactly that. If they continue to operate like this they will be an outstanding company and one I wouldn't hesitate to deal with.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2013

    The pay was lower, and I’ve heard that they’re a pretty good company. So that’s the reason why I changed over to Choice Home Warranty and so far I am happy that I did. They have courteous claims reps who were able to provide answers to questions I had. They were good and easy to work with. But I’m still getting emails from them to join them. That’s the only thing I have that is bad about them.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2013

    I went with Choice Home Warranty since their price was better. Recently had a claim and it was fine dealing with their claims representatives. My claim was taken care of very promptly. They decided the repairs weren’t cost effective to try to do so they gave me what they considered the value of the appliance and I consider it a fair amount. It was everything I expected. The only thing I would consider anything about problem is that they’re a little slow in cutting the check. From my understanding, the check wasn’t sent out until this past Friday. (They may only do them on the end of the month, but to me I would appreciate it if it was a little quicker. But it’s not a big deal.) I was worried then I called and the girl said it was mailed on a certain date. So then I really got concerned because it had been two weeks since they mailed it. But then I contacted them and they said it was incorrect - it was approved on that date. So it was a pretty lengthy cycle between the time they said they were going to settle the claim and the time they actually did and then forwarded the check.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2013

    When I submitted a claim, everything went on smoothly so it was a good experience. I did not have any problem. Choice Home Warranty is a great company and they always attend to their customers on a timely manner.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2013

    We had been with American Home Shield for years and they just kept going up and up and up on their monthly fees. And then they went up to $75 co-pay for every time you call them. I was like, “That’s ridiculous.” So we switched to Choice Home Warranty. We’ve also recommended them to my neighbors and my son who’s with American Home Shield.

    The only problem I’ve had with them was when I submitted a claim when my dryer broke. They kept putting parts on it and then finally, they were like, “Well, we’re just not going to put any more money in it. We’ll just do a buyout.” And I said, “That’s fine.” So on September 24th, they called. They put in the thing because I had accepted their offer for $99.99. And I still haven’t got my check. I told them, “I’m having to rent a dryer, and that costs me $13 something a week.” I got 7 people in my house, so I can’t go without a dryer. When I paid a rental, it was almost 3 weeks before they decided what they were going to do. So now, here it is a month later… If you add that up, I could pay for a dryer. So I’m unhappy with Choice Home Warranty right now.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Dear Vale of Lavergne, TN:
    Thank you for your feedback. We do see that the check was mailed to you and you should be receiving it very soon. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with your warranty needs in the future.
    Best regards,

    CHW TEAM

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2013

    My microwave went out on a Friday night. I called CHW and I received a service call on Saturday. The company came out to repair it on Wednesday but it needed a part. It is supposed to be repaired by this week.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2013

    Choice Home Warranty was recommended to us. When we submitted a claim, they came out right away. Our interaction with the claims representative was good. They were courteous and able to answer any of our questions. We are happy that we chose them over a different warranty provider. They were great!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingOnline & App

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2013

    I’m happy that I chose Choice Home Warranty. Their website is pretty easy to navigate and very efficient. I already have a policy. The co-pay was lower. Everything has been fine and easy to do. Mostly, I’ve done it online and didn’t really talk to their people. My only issue is I get called about every 2 weeks from the sales department trying to sell me a new policy. I’m on the list somewhere and I tell them every time I already have a policy and they’ll say, “We’ll take you off the list.” And actually, somebody called me today. But aside from this, my experience with Choice has been great so far.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2013

    I submitted a claim with Choice Home Warranty and it was all handled very well. The company they sent out did what needed to be done and I had absolutely no complaints. Plus their fees were good which is why I chose them. I am happy that I chose Choice. It went actually just as I expected and according to our original agreement.

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2013

    Very much satisfied with the service from LEDBETTER Plumbing. Very professional and efficient workers. I would recommend them to anyone!! Nice work. Thanks.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2013

    Outstanding service. Repairs completed next day after reporting the problem. Technicians on time as scheduled.

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    TechPrice

    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2013

    Choice was a little but more reasonable on their prices. I had a very good experience with them. Everybody’s friendly and the provider that came out was really, really good. The process was real easy, no problem. I am happy with my decision.

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    CoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2013

    The other one I had went up on the price and they cut the number of items they covered and I’ve been with them 3 years and they started doing that - I didn’t like it so I started looking for another provider. I’ve been really pleased with Choice. It was good. I’ve dealt with them twice, and I haven’t had a single problem. They are very knowledgeable, courteous, very quick. I was surprised on how fast they got to me. Everything was perfect!

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2013

    There was a spark in the wall and another outlet went out in the house. I called it in and someone was called in a hurry and I was able to set up the appointment fast. I thought this would take a few days before someone could come out and see what the problem was, but not with Choice Home Warranty. There was a problem when the electrician came out and I called it in and customer service took time to listen to me and sent a second person out the next day to fix everything. Again, I am so happy that it was taken serious and handled almost immediately and I no longer have to worry about my house. I will make sure to tell people I know about how great they are and that they should join. Thank you for all you do!!

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2013

    I have been with CHW for 2 and 1/2 yrs, and I AM A HAPPY CAMPER. They not only process your claim, they follow up to make sure things are going as planned. I filed a claim, they made the arrangements with the repair man, and then two days later the manager, Mike **, called just to make sure everything was ok. They are good folks to be sure.

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    Price

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2013

    Signed up with this group because of lower cost, my bad. I was with American Home Shield which I am going to go back. Put in a claim on my air conditioner. It stopped working and it was the blower motor. They will not fix it, had to pay the guy who came out and told me what was wrong and then he just left the blower motor on my family room floor and left. Had to get on these people to have him come back put it back in! Not quality people they are using. I had to actually talk with a supervisor to get this guy to come back and put the unit back in and I don’t know if he will do that right. Do not use these people. You will be sorry.... I was.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2013

    I don't have to search for a repair person anymore. One phone call and they do the legwork to find the right technician. So far, I have called them for 4 repairs and all were performed quickly and all I had to pay was the $45 fee for the visit. One time, the repairs would have cost more than the appliance, so they paid to replace it. I have already mentioned CHW to family & friends & recommend them highly.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Dear Sherrye of Houston, TX:

    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are very happy to know you are pleased with your warranty! We look forward to helping you with your home needs in the future!

    Best regards,

    CHW TEAM

    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2013

    I purchased a contract in September. I called on October 9, 2013 to request service on my icemaker and my roof. I was told at that time I did not have coverage for the icemaker. I asked if I could add it to the policy and I was told I could but it would not make a difference because they would not cover it now. I said okay but I still need to have the roof repaired. I did not hear from Choice in a couple days so I followed up. I was told then they were having problems finding someone to come and repair the roof. I said okay. I waited for over a week and call back and got the same response. On October 22, 2013, I spoke with Tom and asked to speak with the CEO of the company which is Victor Mandalawi. Tom told me he was not in and he would have Mr. Mandalawi give me a call. I did not hear from him within 24 hours so I call back on October 23, 2013 and Tom answered the phone again.

    I told Tom who I was and I spoke with him on the previous day and I had not heard from Mr. Mandalawi. Tom said, "He is in today but he is not in his office. I can see in his office and he is not there. I will give him the message again." I gave another 24 hours and did not hear from Mr. Mandalawi. I called back and asked for Victor. The person put me on hold for 18 mins. I called from the other phone in my home and I spoke with a Make and Doug. I was told again they were having problems getting someone to come and see about my roof. I asked for the company's license number so I could report it to the Federal Trade Commission and I was told by both people they did not know the license number.

    If anyone is considering a home warranty, I would seriously look at American Home Shield instead of Choice. When we were renting, American Home Shield was the warranty company who handled the home and the owner of the property did not have any problems with that company. I called myself trying to save money and get more with the roof policy and wished I spent the additional money with American Home Shield. I have looked at the BBB website since then and Choice Home Warranty Company has an F rating. I'm still waiting for them to send someone to look at my roof.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2013

    The furnace quit working so I called Choice Home Warranty. A furnace repairman came that afternoon. Apparently, the blower motor seized up. While he was there, he found out, discovered that the heat exchanger has a crack in it. Choice Home Warranty sent me an email (instead of calling me) telling me to contact them immediately. They told me it was a pre-existing condition and they will not cover anything. It is an existing house not brand new. So I guess that covers their bases, everything is pre-existing. I did not know the heat exchanger had a crack in it and probably wouldn't know for a long time if the blower motor hadn't have seized up. What good is their warranty plan if they get out of everything so easily? The furnace man tried to talk to them about it and told me he would not be doing business any longer because this happens too often.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2013

    I went with Choice because they were cheaper compared to other providers. And when I submitted a claim, it was an easy process. I called them, they sent me somebody and the next business day, we had to call to get the approval. They were courteous and able to answer all my questions. I am happy that I chose them. Great customer service!

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    Claims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2013

    Their pricing is pretty competitive. It was a good experience - submitting a claim and talking with the claims representative. I am happy with them!

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2013

    It was a good experience. All my paperworks, everything was all right. When I made a claim, it was all good. The service worker now was Laura. I had her number. She worked with me, and they were fine. The first time my washer broke, it was the worst thing in my life because it cost me $25 to wash, $15 to drive - the first time. So, that was enough for me. The man had come out here. But they said they will fix it but they will never fix it again or they will just buy my washing machine out for three-fifty. It’s been over a week. I haven’t received a check yet so I have been to the Laundromat twice and I had spent $60.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2013

    I am so satisfied with my whole experience with Choice Home Warranty. I am a new to this company and they fulfilled all my expectations. Reliable and knowledgeable service persons. Great turn around time.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2013

    My microwave failed and CHW sent a technician within two days. Tech determined trouble and parts needed. CHW determined that parts were too costly to repair. They offered me a buy out to replace the microwave. The cash offer was very fair. There was no hassle in getting done what was necessary. I was very satisfied.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2013

    I have used this service several times and have been extremely satisfied with their response and service by the personnel sent to perform maintenance required. Would recommend and have done so already to both of my children.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2013

    I was very pleased with the great customer service and within an hour after calling I had a number for a contractor. Can't get no better than that. Thanks.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2013

    We currently have Choice Home Warranties on two houses. Prior to Choice, we were with American Home Shield and there is no comparison to the service we receive from Choice. We live in a rural area and there are limited companies for home repair. Springfield, MO is over an hour away. We had two service companies that refused to deal with AHS due to poor payment and slow response time to the customer. It took usually 30 minutes or more to wait on the phone to report a problem. With Choice, the longest time I have waited was 10 minutes. Normally, Choice will answer right away. I would recommend Choice to anyone looking for a warranty company.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2013

    What a great experience! Thank you CHW for responding so quickly to our AC emergency and referring us to such an excellent repair company (Armadillo Air) as well. You continue to treat us professionally and take good care of us.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2013

    They came out to service my freezer and the gentleman said the compressor was out. After all, it is 13 years old and they go out. I was told how lucky I was that it lasted this long. I asked how much for the repair and it was over $2000.00 because it's a Sub Zero. They denied the claim and said that we failed to clean it. Funny thing is my husband cleans it about every year. I demanded my money back and they refused. They are arrogant and if they won't do the work they just blow you off. I am looking into getting an attorney and putting together a class action lawsuit. If you are interested please email me at **. I am contacting a lawyer today.

    They denied my claim because there was dust in my appliance. My second opinion said that it was not the cause of the problem, but rather age. The Sub Zero is 13 years old and this is the first time it has given us any trouble. If we were so neglectful it would have stopped working a long time ago. My husband cleans it once a year. They will not pay $2,500+ to repair it because they will lose money. They look for excuses to deny claims so they won't lose money. They are in business to take your money and hope you won't have expensive claims like mine. If you do, they will find a way to deny it.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2013

    Choice gave me the option to pay monthly and that’s been a big factor in my decision to go with them. I was very satisfied. They responded immediately. I had a technician and he was at the house the very next day I scheduled. And I had no problems after that. They were courteous.

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    Claims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2013

    I have two home warranties with Choice. I decided to go with them because of their price point for when a service call comes out. It’s been good when I submitted a claim. I have one here and at a home in Houston. They were real courteous. However I have had a little concern about something I thought was covered that wasn’t. I just wish they would explain their coverage (you would think they covered the whole thing, not just parts of it). I have recommended Choice.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2013

    My dryer motor seized and I called Choice. The repairman came 3 hours late on a Friday at 7 pm. He stated the motor needed to be replaced and he would send in a report on Monday. On Monday, Choice called and stated they would not cover the repair because of a lack of ventilation in the laundry area. I have lived in the home for 14 years and gave away my last dryer after 11 years to get a more green unit. It worked perfectly. I have had the dryer line to the outside cleaned in the last year. They stated there was dog hair under the dryer. I am 74 and cannot lift the dryer to vacuum under it. They also came to repair my washer and also declined to cover that. I had them send a repairman to fix a loose toilet and after 3 weeks the toilet was loose again. When I called and said I was going to cancel my contract which I prepaid for 3 years, they offered me $250 towards a new dryer. I also had referred my sister and they had promised me a free service call which I never received. I spent 15 years with American Home Shield and never had any problems. Be wary.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2013

    BEWARE! This company picks and chooses which parts of their contract (read: loopholes) to honor when dealing with a claim. I have a clothes washer that broke while my tenants were living in the home. Rather than letting me know, my tenants put a stackable machine in there, of which only the washer worked.... They left it in the garage when they moved out, and when I made the claim on my broken washing machine, Choice Home Warranty refused to pay for it to be fixed, because the stackable machine still worked. REALLY? I am supposed to have a stackable washer with non-working dryer, and my original working dryer sitting next to each other? The stackable is not even mine, but since it is in my house, "it has to be yours, 'chuckle'..."

    Not only did he question my integrity, Alex (claimed to be head manager and that nobody was above him - okay, I get it now... if your grammar is that poor and you are "running the show", it's no wonder your company sucks.) was rude and laughed at me on the phone when I told him that this was unethical, poor business practice, and stated, "Well, we have the right what to pick and choose to cover." When I explained how the contract clearly covered the repair, as delineated in section A of the contract, he showed me another part that negated the repair (because there was more than one, they pick and choose which to cover). I get it... take money from folks who trust you and use loopholes to deny claims. I wonder why you have so many poor reviews now. Well, no more Choice Home Warranty. I cancelled them immediately and will renew with a confirmed, well-researched and more reputable home warranty company. Good luck, folks, AND STAY AWAY FROM THIS CON!

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2013

    It's good company providing on time service available and skilled person do all the repair.

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    Dear Aziz of Scarborough, ON:
    We are pleased to know you are happy with your CHW policy! We at CHW appriciate all your feedback and look forward to helping you with your home needs in the future!
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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2013

    The first time, almost four months ago, I received an email from Choice. I called them up and the gentleman answered the phone. He asked me if I wanted four years which will be less expensive. I answered, “Let me try one year.” At least, see what will happen. He accepted and after three months, my garbage disposal broke. They didn’t give me a hard time or anything. They came and they fixed it. So far, I’m very happy. They’re nice to me and I appreciate it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2013

    It’s all fine this time. Everything went like it’s supposed to. So we were very pleased with Choice this time.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2013

    Somebody from Choice called me. They didn’t confirm so I told them to cancel it. Then he called me and said that would never happen again. And he seemed to be pretty square so I stayed with Choice. It was August and my air conditioner was gone. They followed up when I registered a claim. They gave me the contractor and said they’d call me which he did. He showed up. It was like 102 in the shade. So the contractor did a good job. He had a problem getting the motor but it wasn’t his fault. They didn’t have it in stock so we had to order it. But they followed up. They’re a pretty decent contractor. I was pleased with them. They said what they were going to do and they did it. They took care of the business, both from Choice and their contractor. I was very happy with the experience.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2013

    Contacted CHW on 10/15 because my air conditioner was not working. The problem was completely resolved with 24 hours. Would highly recommend this coverage.

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    Dear Judy of Fort Myers, FL:
    Thank you for the positive feedback! We are pleased that you had a great experience with CHW! We look forward to assisting you in the future!
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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2013

    We went for Choice mainly for the cost. They gave me a real good deal. When we submitted a claim, it was on a weekend and the service guy that answered the phone told me they didn’t have anybody on the list to call. I said, “Well, it’s hot and we are up in age and my husband has to work a 12-hour shift. We cannot be without an air conditioner.” He said, “You can call your own and then we can reimburse you.” But they didn’t say there was a limit and they didn’t say it had to be approved. So I got my guy that does the maintenance every year to come out and of course, it was time and a half. So it ended up being $252. And they say they’re going to reimburse $150. I’m still waiting. I haven’t received it. So I don’t know. I need to put in a call to them but we’re very busy right now. So it hadn’t been put on my list to call back. Then it went out again and I called and they sent a yo-yo out that said the fan went out, the compressors burned, so he was going to send in a report that night because all that had to be new. Well, for 24 hours, he never sent in the report. So they reassigned it. That guy got out here. It was minor. He fixed it. It was done. So it was kind of bad but it ended good other than I still don’t have my reimbursement.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2013

    It’s been so long ago since I chose Choice. I just needed one and I liked what they had to offer, and the fact that their deductibles were lower than anybody else’s. I had to submit two claims this year and both times, they were very helpful in finding someone in my area to come and do my repairs. They were very timely and it was really no hassle. My garage door opener went out and then my pool motor burned out. I was very happy with what they did. In fact, I have recommended it to a family member who just built a new home but has a rent home, the former home that they lived in, and it’s still a very nice house. But it’s going on 10 years old so things are going to need to start being repaired. I suggested to her that that would be a good investment for her to make - to get home warranty.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    I had a small hiccup during my experience this time with my service call. It was immediately dealt with by Russ, the supervisor that I was transferred to. He was very nice and apologetic.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    Had a few occasions to use services. Contractors are prompt, courteous and professional; even went beyond customary service call. Choice follow-up is superb! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend. As single senior homeowner, on tight budget, consider this a necessary expenditure and money well spent.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    Replaced one door opener with quality device, promptly and efficiently. Thanks. Also added another opener for a second door for $50 extra charge.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    We had an issue with our AC not cooling. Choice got technician the same day that I called in for the service request and the technician called to schedule us the same day! The service was superb all the way around! Great customers service with Choice and the technician.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    The morning of 10/17/2013, I requested a warranty call and within a matter of minutes, the claim was submitted to a local contractor. The repair was complete by the end of the day and my heat was working again. I could not have asked for better service from both CHW and the local contractor. Thanks Choice Home Warranty.

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    Dear Michael of Las Vegas, NV:

    Thank you very much for the great feedback! We are pleased that you are happy with your decision to use CHW! We value your opinion and do our best to provide excellent service! We look forward to working with you in the future!

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    A contractor's contact info was sent. I contacted the contractor and he was professional and courteous. He addressed the problem and replaced the unit. It was the first time I submitted a claim and was pretty unsure about the process or the legitimacy of Choice Home. I was exceptionally pleased with the process and have recommended you guys to family and neighbors.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Dear Bill of Ponchatoula, LA:

    Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We appreciate your recommendations to your family and neighbors! We aim to assist each customer on a personal level and do our best to provide quality service!

    Sincerely,

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    I had a leak under my sink so I called Choice and got a claim number and a plumber to call within ten minutes. I love it because no one likes water under the sink, not good!!!

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    Technician from Integrity came and repaired my dryer in a reasonable amount of time. My dryer is working good. I am happy with the results and Choice Home Warranty was very prompt in arranging the repair.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    It wasn’t a huge emergency. It was a garbage disposal, and they did come out the following day. And they were very efficient and they worked well.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013

    Choice Home Warranty was something that was offered to us so we went for it. When we submitted a claim, I didn’t realize how fast it was going to be. I thought it was going to be repairable but I come to find out it wasn’t, and I called. I gave it a day or two. I didn’t realize that they emailed me the next day. And I saw about two days later that they emailed us. They’ve been trying to reach me. Of course, I called them back. And then they let me know that we need to have the washing machine replaced and saying in the process that we will have to go and look for a washing machine. But now, I remember when joining, the young lady had said, “No, we’re going to send you a check and you got to go get it.” I was like, “Wow!” I was just telling one of my colleagues what had happened. And she said, “Who are you with?” I said, “Girl, Choice Home Warranty.” I rate them a 5.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2013

    I was late paying my payment and my air went out and couldn't get any services and was just due for that month. Paid the bill plus the next month and still didn't get any service. Still without air.

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    Dear Kathy of Birmingham, AL:

    We are sorry about the misunderstanding and would appreciate if you gave us a call at CHW to resolve this issue. We look forward to assisting you with your claim!

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2013

    Dave ** was a wonderful repairman. He knew what he was doing. Very professional. I would recommend his company. He did a good job!

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2013

    I bought a home warranty with this company and ran into problems with them when I needed to use it. My pool filter sprang a leak and they denied the claim. They claim that the big apparatus sitting by my pool is not a filter. The manufacturer calls it a filter. Any person that I have ever spoken with in Arizona that has this big tank by their pool calls it a filter. Choice Home Warranty calls it a cartridge that holds a filter. I will be filing a complaint with the Arizona Dept of Insurance against them tomorrow. I am betting that each of the people on this board with a pool also call it a filter. If there was a minus on the stars for rating, I would give it to them but I resent having to give them one star.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Dear Carol of Phoenix, AZ:
    We are so sorry to hear of the details of your situation as they are not representative of the normal CHW customer experience. Please accept our apology for any trouble or inconvenience this has caused. We appreciate the feedback as it gives us the opportunity to improve our services.
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    Customer ServiceTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2013

    I called on my A/C on 10/4/13. The 2 service providers that Choice has weren't available to come out till 10/7 or 10/8. The service provider told me that Choice doesn't want to pay the contractors so I am not the priority customer. Customer service rep gave me authorization to call local HVAC company. I did have some come take a look. The unit was frozen because of low or no freon. The wall adapter was burnt. The tech removed the adapter because my house would have burnt down if we had to wait 3-4 days. Now Choice is refusing to refund $485.00. They are telling me they will refund $200.00 as good faith. I am telling everyone stay mile away from Choice Home. On 10/16/13, customer service rep (man) cursed me out, called me all kinds of names & hang up when I asked to speak with his manager.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2013

    We had prompt and courteous service. We are extremely happy. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2013

    I'm a service provider that worked on appliances for Choice Home Warranty. I go get the jobs done but they do not pay their bills. I'm not a bank. They still owe me for a job I finished over 2 months ago. I call, they say checks in the mail. I will not do any more work for them sorry excuse for a company. So if you are a service contractor and call wanting you to do service for them I would run from their company unless you have money to just give away.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Dear Mr. Atkinson:

    Thank you for allowing us to resolve this issue for you. It was nice speaking to you over the phone and we appreciate your feedback. We apologize for all the inconvenience that this has caused and since you did not receive the first check, we will make sure that a new check goes out to you as soon as possible.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2013

    After making initial contact with CHW, I received notification that a work authorization had been initiated and it gave me the name and number for contact. I did so and made an appointment with the repair person after informing him of what was (or was not happening) with the refrigerator. The appointment was within a day and when he came for the initial assessment, he had brought along the part that he felt might be the problem. He was correct; the problem was fixed, and all was well with the world in a very timely manner.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2013

    I just searched the internet and looked Choice Home Warranty up and checked on what it said on there. Submitting a claim went very smoothly actually. And the technician that came out was very experienced and did a good job. Interactions with the claims rep were excellent. It went very, very smooth with no problems. It was exactly what we hoped for. I am happy with them. I’d recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2013

    CHW sent someone to our house to repair our air conditioner and that person stole $200.00 from us and never fix our air conditioner. When I reported this to CHW, they said there was nothing they could do.

    When the contractor CHW sent came to our house to check the air conditioner, they said that the parts had not been cleaned so CHW said there was nothing they could do for us because of the air conditioner not being clean. I told them it had been clean because we had it clean the summer prior. They said there was nothing they could do. At that point I said there was no reason for us to continue to have a contract with them. The person they sent to us said that he could do the work that needed to be done for $200. He said he fix the air conditioner but it never worked. We called him and he said he would come back to our house and fix it but never did.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2013

    I have had Choice Warranty Protection on my home for two years. They offer a great service with exceptional customer care at a reasonable price. When my garage door opener broke last year, they sent a technician right away. My garage door opener needed replacement because it was too old and couldn't be repaired. It was done, no questions asked, in a timely and efficient manner. Choice Warranty followed up making sure all was done right. I am extremely happy with their service and I would highly recommend them to anyone!

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2013

    This is the worse company you can find. I really don't know how they're still in business. Be very careful. They owe me money for repairs I did for them. I'm calling the local channel to help me. The owe me 1400 for parts I ordered for their customer. I see other contractors had the same problem but I didn't check the reviews until now. Too late.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2013

    I have had so many bad experiences and I have a 6 year contract so I am sort of stuck. It costs too much to get out of it. I have written these comments on surveys but no one has even acknowledged them.

    I called Choice to get a plumber because I could hear water running somewhere in the house and could not find the leak. The first person they sent out told me that he had to replace the master valve in the front yard before he would be able to find the leak. He told me it would cost $385.00 not covered by Choice. I told him I thought that was high and he told me he had children to feed and that was what he charged. I told him that I had just moved back from Bonham and had 3 leaks fixed for less than that and he told me that Bonham was a Podunk town and that I was in the city now.

    I called Choice and they did fire him and they sent someone else. These people thought it was in the laundry room and they cut a hole in my wall about a 12"x12" hole and said they would come back with a plastic insert to fill the hole. They told me the leak was in the foundation and I needed to hire a foundation leak detection company which of course Choice did not cover. I called one and they charged a little over $250.00 only to discover it was not a foundation leak!!!! It was in the wall in the pipes that lead out to the faucet. Choice would not cover it even though they say they will cover the house. Because of the pipe eventually connecting to the outside faucet they would not cover it!!! The company who cut the hole in the wall never returned and when I called Choice they said they could do nothing about it because this company no longer worked for Choice. That little experience costs me about $500.00!!!!!

    The latest was that my air-conditioner went out on a Saturday when it was about 100 degrees. I called and was given a name of a company. I called and left a message and they did not return my call until the following Tuesday. I called back to Choice to let them know that I needed someone immediately. I have dogs and cats and I was scheduled for surgery on Monday. They gave me another number and that person did call back but did not work on weekends. Choice told me to find someone on my own and they would reimburse me. I should have know that would NEVER happen. I had 4 estimates. 3 of them told me I needed the whole unit replaced at about $13,000. The other one fixed the air-conditioner for $624. It took me a couple of weeks to fill out the form because I had eye surgery and my eyeballs were swollen.

    On August 10, I filled out the form and attached the receipt. I never heard a word. After about a month I called Choice and they said someone should have called me. Of course, they didn't. They told me that they received the form but not the receipt. It was attached so I went back to the original email I sent and forwarded the SAME email to them. They sent an email to call them. They finally decided to pay about $289.00 of it!!! I was furious!!! I did exactly what they told me to do and I got really messed around!!!!! No excuse for running a business this way. I asked that a supervisor call me and I was told that no supervisor was there (this was on a Friday) but that they would call me back on Monday.

    NO ONE called and I finally called back over a week later since I once again heard from no one. I talked to a supervisor who did nothing to help me get the money owed to me. He said I would only be getting the $289.00. He offered to give me one free house call. That does not make up for the almost $400 more dollars they owe me. I have this insurance because I live on retirement but obviously this insurance was not the answer to help me. As of today, Oct. 15 I have received NOTHING!!! The supposed check should be here soon but a company should reimburse you when they say they will and I can't believe I have not even received the $289. It has been over 2 months since I sent the receipt and form in. What kind of customer service is this??? I hope that you will do something to help the customer service. Calls and filling out reviews have done nothing!!! Please help me.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2013

    Choice Home Warranty seemed to be nicer and more willing to work with me. I had needs and the people I talked to were willing to talk and work with me on that. I was incredibly pleased and very happy with the experience when I submitted a claim. I live in a mobile home in a retirement in Florida. And I’ve never had blockage or anything like that happen to me before. And so it’s kind of difficult when you can’t do your dishes or anything because the sinks are totally backed up. They were incredibly helpful, quick. I couldn’t believe it. The plumber came out the same day. And he got the blockage out the same day and then he informed me that my garbage disposal was not working properly and was just about ready to go totally out. So they replaced my garbage disposal as well. So I’m very pleased.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    Leak in pipe at water heater plus pump. He was very knowledgeable and did the work in a very clean and professional manner.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    I have needed 3 minor warranty repairs and my response from the Choice service people has been outstanding. I am truly satisfied with my experience with Choice Home Warranty and would highly recommend their service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    My microwave and my garbage disposal both broke at the same time. They were both replaced by CHW without any problem. I called CHW in the morning and a repair company called me the same day. I was very pleased. I have recommended CHW to several neighbors.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    I put in a claim for air conditioner problems. First, I was told a tech would be in contact within a few hours. No one called. It was 110 degree, I am disabled and have another severely disabled person in the home. I called back, was told that no techs in my area. I asked to speak to supervisor, was told they would check into it. Finally someone called, stated it would be 3 more days until he could come out. Then another company called and he came that same day. Found out a part within a part was not working properly. Called Choice Home. Said it would have to go into review another 48 hours. Was informed that the part is not covered so they would not fix. Said it's unusual for this to go out and so they would not cover it. I called the manufacturer. They said it could happen. The compressor was 12 years old, but Choice says it does not matter the age of unit. Because it was going to cost more than their limit I would have to incur the difference.

    When review came back they stated will not fix at all. So after paying each month for service I was denied service. I still to this day have no air conditioner due to the cost of fixing on my own. On a fixed income. So I am not happy with this company and the way it was handled and some of the rude people I had to deal with.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    My garbage disposal was on the fritz and for my service call fee, I got a BRAND NEW disposal, better than what I previously had! The tech was awesome and friendly, and he worked very fast to get the job completed. Wonderful! Even the tech told me how great Choice Home Warranty was to be contracted with.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    Had a claim on air conditioner called in and within 30 mins was given a contact who I called and made appt. for next day and work was completed on first call. Was very pleased with how fast all was taken care of.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    I have two contracts with CHW because of the outstanding customer service and the qualified contractors. I have recently experienced my first denied claim and I am still unclear of the true reason for the denial. The contract clearly states the item should have been covered. At this point, I don’t know if I will renew my contract with them.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    We are so sorry to hear of the details of your situation as they are not representative of the normal CHW customer experience. Please accept our apology for any trouble or inconvenience this has caused. We appreciate the feedback as it gives us the opportunity to improve our services.
    Our mission at Choice Home Warranty is to provide property owners with peace of mind by offering a high quality, easy and affordable way to protect their most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and we take all feedback very seriously. Once again, please accept our sincere apologies.
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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    From start to finish, Choice Home Warranty was there for me. From the friendly customer service to the contractors, everyone was just great. Thanks, Choice Home Warranty, for being there when we needed you.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    My washer failed and wouldn't spin or drain. I called CHW and reported the problem. They dispatched a repair company. Adobe Appliance came out, repaired the problem and life was once again great. I was impressed with the followup on both CHW's part and on the part of Adobe Appliance. Recommend CHW to everyone.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    We have had CHW for a while now and have had a couple of occasions where we needed repairs done. Both times, the appointments were scheduled quickly. The technicians were courteous and arrived promptly, and the work done resolved the problems. The monthly fee is a reasonable amount to pay for the peace of mind it provides knowing that we will not be stuck with a huge unexpected repair bill if something breaks.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    I called CHW and they had a repairman there to fix it. It was decided it wasn't worth fixing so CHW gave me $300 towards a new washer. I'd say this warranty program was definitely worth purchasing.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    When submitting a claim it was handled fast and professionally. By having Choice Home Warranty it has helped my family by having to pay deductible and not having to spend hundreds of dollars for repairs or replacement. Thanks.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    Over 6 times, techs were out to repair my dryer. In the end, I was told did not cover drum being broken. Well one of the techs broke the drum and taped it up. Supervisor denied claim and has earned my high disapproval for this company. I cancelled my 3-year plan but all my money (paid upfront) was not returned.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    Choice Warranty is the best company I have ever been with. I'm going on my 3rd year with this company and I'm very happy. It's very affordable and customer service is excellent. I have recommended to all of my friends and family that are looking for a home warranty. Thank you Choice Warranty :)

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    I want more than anyone to be fair. One company said they would come out on a Sat. Can you believe a Sat.? Really, yes. No show, no show, no phone call. You called another co. Really nice guy. Be out @ 10:00. Monday. Really. Great. No come, no call. The service is really great. Washer works just as well as it did before it wasn't fixed. It runs on one cycle. Like it or not. Great service, want the iPad real bad. Almost as much as I want my washer fixed, maybe I want the tablet. It MIGHT work. If anyone reads this, tell me the secret to your taking my money for a contract and not providing service, do I win the tablet?????

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    I recently called out about my toilet dripping. In a matter of 5-10 minutes, I had the plumber's contact information. The customer service representative answered all my questions since I had never had a service call before. Well worth the money spent.

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    Thank you for providing feedback about your experience! We aim to provide the best home warranty options!

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    Last year, CHW helped a lot. I got my Garage Door Repaired, and My stove repaired when they had problems. This past year, when I have needed this service the most, twice I was denied due to exemptions that really are common and should be covered. Come to find out if I had stayed with AHS they would have been. My furnace went out with a bad bearing that should have been covered, but the tech said I had a bad heat exchanger, then exempted any repair, and this was not covered due to lack of maintenance, though I change filters monthly, and keep it clean, and I was checked a year prior during a repair AHS covered on the Air Conditioner.

    Once again I had a toilet get real slow and the flange broke. Last time I had this issue, AHS replaced the flange. CHW said they would not, and the toilet was slow due to "mineral buildup" I ended up buying and installing a new toilet on my own. I have been Dissatisfied, and their customer service reps seem to look for any way out of fixing things.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    It was a great experience with Choice Home Warranty. They did everything I needed them to do and they came fast and got it done, everything. I would recommend them.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Dear Laverne of Memphis, TN:

    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We genuinely appreciate it and we're happy to hear you are pleased with your home warranty!

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    I have been speaking with Choice Home Warranty on and off on the internet and I like the price, the payment when they came out, where it was $45. It was a whole lot better than what I had. And the other people that I had were giving me real bad service. So I had decided to try somebody else. The experience when submitting a claim was fine. It was excellent. They were real courteous. They called us back on time. I didn’t have to stay on the line long. I was real pleased.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013

    Actually, I do a lot of research before I make any type of decision to get a service provider and based on different reviews, Choice Home Warranty had the best reviews. I’ve been with them for two years now and I’ve never had any issues. It’s solidified my loyalty to the company. I’ve only had to submit two claims but they were very seamless. They had great customer service. The providers were dispatched very quickly and I’ve never had a problem with filing a claim nor with any of the service providers. I give them a 5. I’ve already recommended them several times.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    Very prompt and the follow-up was great. John ** helped me afterwards on the telephone. Great customer service!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    This is the second year I have CHW. So far I've called them two times to fix my pool pump. They were prompt and fixed with my satisfaction.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    As a single mom, having a warranty with CHW gives me a little peace of mind. I always tell people they need a home warranty!

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I am very mad at the plumbing company that was sent to my home and he said I needed new faucets and a new picket outside to the main. I was quoted a price of $1,300. I paid my $45.00 service fee plus my $340 yearly fee and when I found this out, I said forget it. Then they told me that the valve is not covered when my contract says it is. So I took matters into my own hands, went to Home Depot got the valve puller and pulled Moen valve out myself and replaced them in both baths as total cost to me was $50 and the valve puller was $13.00. So please, when people are sent to my home or anyone else, be sure they know what they’re doing because my $45 is a lot of money to me. Plus I had no damn hot water!!! Plus I told them I have a sick 84-year old mom living with me and I need hot water!!! So they took my money and ran!!!

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    TechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    CHW sent a company to my house to replace my sump pump. Well 10 months later, my basement has 2 feet of standing water due to the sump pump's mild function. I have called CHW and the contractor company they sent over 1000 times in one weekend. CHW tells me to get my own contractor and have it replaced and they will reimburse me. Well my contractor tell mes the company that replaces it did it wrong so I called CHW so I can get reimbursed and they tell me they can't because my sump pump wasn't serviced correctly when they sent the company over.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    Tech. was very knowledgeable and accurate with his diagnosis and took no time in making repairs because I had an appointment with not a lot of time to waste. And he was in & out in under average time. I was very satisfied.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    The gentleman repair the washing machine were very prompt and they were very good and gentlemen and fixed the washing machine. It's working fine.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I called in about a dysfunctional old garbage disposal that was spraying water underneath my sink. When the service man arrived, he had a new disposal in place in no time. A friend was visiting me for lunch and she was so amazed at the quick, efficient service that she wanted all the Choice Home Warranty information and called them as soon as she got home. Nothing sells like service!

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    Toilet and kitchen sink stopped draining. Plumbing tech was professional and effective.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    There was a problem with the clothes washer at my rental property in Somers, NY. CHW handled the problem quickly. The repair company was very courteous and the communication was great. This was very important since I am 3000 miles away.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    We were very pleased with the response time and the quality of the workmanship. The guy who came to service our hot water heater knew his trade inside and out plus he had a wonderful sense of humor. The stove repairman was meticulous and did a great job too. I'm going to renew my coverage at the end of the year. It was so nice not having to do the repairs myself!!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I have left a review already but all I can say is just today I call for a appointment for my refrigerator and in a matter of minutes my request was sent in. They left me an email on who was going to work on my refrigerator. I am so pleased with the company. Thank you again.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    When my washing machine repair was needed and the first service man lingered too long, I called Choice and told them what happened. They immediately remedied the situation and had a top of the line company repair my machine. Kudos to Choice Warranty!

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    So far, I have been very satisfied with the service I have received, and the contractors I have met were very professional.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    The customer service reps are extremely nice and the techs are reliable. I wish more was covered.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    On the two occasions, I had to use CHW. The contractors were timely and courteous and did a great job.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    Very responsive especially when I am dealing with a contractor who is not working out well. Have Choice for both of my properties.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    Good afternoon. My name is Lloyd ** and I had the misfortune of having my air conditioning system break down during the month of July! The heat was unbelievable. To that end, I had my home warranty which I was able to take advantage of, and thankfully save me LOTS of money in repair costs. The initial technician was useless, but Choice Home Warranty was efficient in finding a second and viable alternative to come out, fix the unit, and get my family out of the heat and into the cool and comfort we desperately sought. My level of satisfaction was off the charts and given my initial experience, I believe that any future issue will be resolved with both swiftly and professionally. Thank you.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    We are very pleased with our a/c repair. Great technician.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I could not be more pleased. The service person arrived promptly, did the work efficiently, and left with everything working properly.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I was pleased with the service I received when I called Choice Home Warranty and the contractor they sent out was very polite and professional and did a wonderful job repairing my leak.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Dear Jacquetta of Weatherford, TX:

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others. We are very happy that you have had a great experience with us! We look forward to working with you in the future.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I have had Choice Home Warranty on all of my three properties and I can truly say that whenever a situation occurred for service, CHW was "right on the email"! They were always courteous, helpful and efficient and handled any questions that I had in an orderly and professional way. I have recommended them to many people. As a Real Estate Broker and Notary Public, I am in contact with many people during the week and I tell them how completely satisfied I am. I had the "other" company but service and speed was bad. I found CHW online and am extremely happy and proud to be on their customer list. Job well done!

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    Just called today for my refrigerator and 20 minutes a service man called. Great company that's all I can say. I will never change companies. They are great.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I have been using CHW for my home warranty needs for the later part of 5 years or more. To date, I have no complaints about the service their very skilled and trained service men provides and the efficiency of CHW responding to my repair requests. If at all, I did not have CHW, I would be "able to find myself".. Keep up the good work and continue to thrive for the best in Home Warranty/Repair Service.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty

    Great Feedback Winsome of Riverdale! Thank you, we appreciate the time you spent to share! We're happy to hear we were able to provide you with the home warranty coverage you were seeking!

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    Claims HandlingRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    We'd purchased a six year warranty about a year ago but Choice did not provide a good customer service in handling our claims after working with us on our very first claim. They always pushed back on our claims despite their guarantee of fixing any appliance in the home regardless of the age. This happened to us on three different occasions and we finally canceled our membership and they even gave us hard time and did not provide full refund (prorated) as agreed to in our contract. We are not happy with their service.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    When I signed up for Choice Home Warranty back in February 2013, I paid for the whole year up front so I wouldn't have worry about that payment the rest of the year. Since they only covered 1 refrigerator per household and I had 2 of them, I paid extra to have them both covered in case anything happened to any of them.

    On or about April 2013, after I had the warranty service a few months, we had a power outage due to a storm and some of my electrical plugs stopped working. I called Choice Home Warranty and they had an electrician out the next day. The first thing you have to do is pay the $45.00 co-pay up front before they even evaluate the problem. After assessing the problem and the electrician calling Warranty company for approval to start repairing my electrical problems, the technician came and told me that Choice Home Warranty denied the claim. I was at a loss for words and didn't understand why and they gave some lame excuse that the wiring was old. I had my whole house rewired in 2000. I didn't know I had to rewire every year in order for this warranty to cover. I will have to pay another electrician to fix my electrical problem when I am able to afford it.

    In June, my washing machine stopped spinning so again I called Choice Warranty. They sent a tech the next day and again the first thing they do is charge the $45.00 service fee or they won't do nothing. The tech assessed the problem, called Choice Warranty for approval to repair. At first, they were going to deny the claim because they were trying to say the machine was old but the technician told them it wasn't that old, and I asked to speak to them. I said "really" this is a front loader. Fortunately, I had the receipt of the date of purchase under 5 years. They went ahead and fixed the machine. On August 29, 2013, I AGAIN called Choice Home Warranty because my Central A/C wasn't cooling. They sent a contractor for the evaluation like usual. The tech informed me that the motherboard needed replacement which basically meant the whole inside unit need to be replaced. This was going to be a major job. So guess what? I was denied the claim because of "pre-existing conditions".

    On September 2, 2013, I decided that Choice Warranty was a fraud and looked for any reason not to pay a claim so I canceled and requested a refund on the unused portion of my warranty which is 7 months because they give 1 month free. I had 13 months of coverage instead of 6 BUT all I expected back was half. Today, October 14, 2013, I called the company wondering when I was going to receive my refund check and they told me I have a $0 refund... I argued why. "I didn't use your policy for the whole year." He told me that they have to recuperate the $160 they paid to fix my washer and there is a $50.00 cancellation fee. I told him they are wrong because if I would not have paid the entire thing up front not knowing their company was fraudulent, I would not have lost the $200.00 that I feel they owe me. I paid a total of $401.25 for the entire year. I had it 6 months, I expected $200 refund. They don't see that I lost out when they denied my claims 2 times $90.00 that I paid to the techs up front + the $45.00 I paid when they did fix the washing machine.

    When I signed for this warranty service, I was told they didn't care about how old the house or appliances were because they give coverage regardless of that and the only requirement was having one month of waiting period if you didn't have the house under coverage by another company at the time. I truly believe this is fraud and this company needs to be investigated for its unlawful practices. Please be careful and do not make the same mistake I did. I wish I can find a government agency that could help me with this situation. I am looking for help!!! I am a member of Angie's List and have started procedures in filing a complaint. I am also reporting to the BBB.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    Your contract clearly states you cover Pool Heaters and pumps. Following that up with an exclusion of heat pumps is confusing, underhanded and cheap. I have been pleased with your service of my home A/C and refrigerator, but this last issue is really underhanded.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I submitted a claim on 09/11/2013 to have my dryer repaired. Over heating and could not use it. AS of today 10/14/2013. Yes, 33 days and I still have no dryer. I was advised that it may be another 30 days before I get a check to apply towards a new one. The reason it was not repaired (required a thermostat) is due to the fact that CHW has the worst, incompetent, useless contractors in this area. When MY contract is up I will find another warranty company and suggest you do the same.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    We purchased this warranty on our home about a year after buying it. We were told by the seller of the policy that outside pipe lines were covered under any damage (ex. if it collapses, etc.). This was the main reason we purchased it because that is a big cost to replace/fix and it was an older home with original piping. We called today due to a collapsed pipe and a root through the pipe and they told us it was not covered. I told them that is not what we were originally told and that they shouldn't tell people what they want to hear just to make a sale. I immediately cancelled our policy and am very angry. The person on the phone was rude and did not sympathize with us or the situation at all.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty

    Dear Amanda of Indianapolis, IN:

    We are so sorry to hear of the details of your situation as they are not representative of the normal CHW customer experience. Please accept our apology for any trouble or inconvenience this has caused. We appreciate the feedback as it gives us the opportunity to improve our services.

    Our mission at Choice Home Warranty is to provide property owners with peace of mind by offering a high quality, easy and affordable way to protect their most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a positive customer experience and we take all feedback very seriously. Once again, please accept our sincere apologies.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    Pricing was the reason why we chose Choice Home Warranty. The experience with the claims representative has been great actually. When I submit a claim, they get right on it and about 2 hours later, you will get an email or a phone call from the company that’s going to fix the product. So it’s been great. As soon as I tell them what appliance was wrong, they would let me know that they would contact the technician and then the technician would get hold of me in a short period of time. Great people, great business.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013

    I had one that came with my home. I bought my home and then I just wasn’t really satisfied with them that much and they kept going up on their rates whenever you have a problem. It used to be $45, then went to $50, then went to $75. So I decided not to use them anymore.

    The experience when I submitted a claim with Choice went fine. It’s just that I waited for the guy to call me back and he didn’t. So then they sent me an email from Choice saying that, “You need to call customer service.” And then customer service said, “We want to let you know that what we decided to do is give you $297 for your washer. So we’re going to be sending the check to you.” And they verified my mailing address and I told them my mailing address and they said I’d receive it within 7 to 10 days and it’s been over a week and I haven’t received anything. I was going to check into why I haven’t received it yet. Because I already bought another washer because I got rid of the other one because the guy said he wasn’t going to fix it. It was the thing was loose and the spin cycle wasn’t working right. I guess for them to repair older models, it’s cheaper than just get whatever they think it’s worth for. They were courteous and every time I called them, they’re fine. Because I had two free service calls.

    The first call I had was not a good experience and they had a weirdo that came out that didn’t even have tools and wanted to borrow my stuff. My sink was leaking a little bit by my kitchen and I thought, well, maybe they needed to fix the system. And all they did was to tighten the PVC pipe and then left. And then I said, “Well, you didn’t do anything and you want to be paid $45? For what?” And he was real rude. And since he was real rude, I called in about it and first, they gave me one free service thing that I didn’t use. I thought I was going to have to pay him for that. So I paid him the $45 check and let him go on. And then they gave me another service. So I had two free service calls.

    The one service call I used was on the washing machine and then the next one I was going to use it to check my air conditioning and heating and the significant change in temperature. And I haven’t turned the heater on yet. I just wanted them to check it if the thing worked. But I had to reschedule that a couple of times because I had to go out of town for things and had work obligations where they said they were going to come out one day and they didn’t. And then they said they want to come out the next day. I said, “No. I told you I’m off these certain days. And now, tell me, how am I going to do it?” It has to be dealt within that time period and they couldn’t do it. So that other service call, I never used yet. I think I give them a 4 because they haven’t got things resolved. But I think Choice was better than what I had before.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2013

    The tech was very knowledgeable and fixed my problem. Plus took the time to see that some things were not properly secured from the last time I had this oven serviced. He was very professional, and polite. Overall I was very Pleased with this service.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty

    Dear: Marjorie of Longwood, FL

    We're delighted to read your feedback about Choice Home Warranty! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We aim to provide the best service for each client!

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2013

    I have heard of them and I have had several houses and at least one of them probably had a Choice Home Warranty. I’ve used them a couple of times, I think, over that period of time. When I had submitted a claim, they came out, they did what they were supposed to do, and they left. As far as I know, they did a good job. I can’t say anything bad about them. Interaction with the claims representative went all right. She set us up to have somebody come out and they did come out the next day. The one thing that I was kind of confused about over was that I wasn’t really 100% sure if the guy that they were going to send up was going to call me or if I needed to call them. They didn’t make that real clear at the onset but I found out later on that they did try and call me that next morning. They pretty much did the job.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2013

    The primary driver why I chose Choice Home Warranty was probably the cost. The experience when submitting a claim depends on what agent you get and what time of the day you’re calling. Sometimes, they’re good. Sometimes, they’re bad. I don’t know yet if I’m happy with Choice. They’re not as responsive as I would have liked. And the coverage, they make it out to be more than what it really is and it wasn’t.

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    Thank you for your feedback! We here at CHW take all feedback very seriously and this will give us the opportunity to address the complaints that you have listed.
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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2013

    I chose Choice Home Warranty because they were less money. I’ve only had one claim and it was fine. I sent them out the emails and the guy came out the day after I asked for service on an air conditioner and I paid him his 40 bucks. That was it. I frankly didn’t know what to expect because I dealt with another warranty company for many years and they just priced themselves out of the market. So I didn’t know really what I was going to run into with Choice, but I had no problem. So I don’t have any complaints.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2013

    I called Choice Home Warranty on Oct 6, 2013 for a non cooling AC. They sent two different contractors for the evaluation, one for second opinion. Both of them informed me that the outside unit needed replacement. Never heard back from Choice, so I called today (Oct 11 2013) and I was informed that the repair was denied because of "pre-existing conditions".

    When I signed for this warranty service, I was told they didn't care about how old the house or appliances were because they give coverage regardless of that and the only requirement was having one month of waiting period if you didn't have the house under coverage by another company at the time. I truly believe this is fraud and this company needs to be investigated for its unlawful practices. Please be careful and do not make the same mistake I did. I wish I can find a government agency that could help me with this situation. I am looking for help!!!

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2013

    I didn’t know about any home warranty provider until I got an email from Choice Home Warranty. They were phenomenal when I submitted a claim. They’re very courteous when they’re on the phone. And the people that they have sent out here have been A, number one, first quality. I’m happy with them. As a matter of fact, we added our mobile home down in the Rio Grande Valley.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2013

    Our AC needed servicing. Their contractor would not come out. I called CHW and was advised to call my own technician but that we would need a service authorization. Our tech came out. My husband talked to a representative of CHW and was told the bill was too much. My husband disagreed and the CHW representative okayed the extra charges. After a 30 day wait, we received a reimbursement check for $200 less than what was agreed upon. I called CHW and was told that we okayed the lesser reimbursement. I want proof. And I also wish I could cancel my service contract and get the rest of my money back. This company has awful service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2013

    I only went with this company due to the many emails and postal mailings I got from them and it was about $10 cheaper per month than my previous policy. There was one item that was specifically excluded from the old policy so I called and explained that I wanted to become a customer and asked about the excluded appliance. I was assured by CHW that is was indeed covered and that I could start my coverage immediately. So I switched. COLOR ME STUPID!!!! I paid extra for the pool but when the pump motor went, it wasn't covered due to some dumb reason that was so far out there that we just paid for it ourselves.

    When the oven started burning everything I called and after 10 days of no one showing up, I am being told they were "trying". I was told to get my own contractor. I had to call around to find someone since most of the contractors in my area would not take a CHW claim due to problems getting paid in the past. This was in the middle of October. The oven got fixed the Saturday before Thanksgiving at my expense since they had closed the claim for some reason that I could not get a straight answer about.

    When the dishwasher went...yep...out of my own pocket. Supposedly I had not properly done monthly maintenance on the machine so it was not covered. In August, the sink backed up. Again, no plumber would deal with CHW and after waiting several days I ended up with Roto Rooter after being told to "get my own contractor” if I was in such a big hurry!!! Roto Rooter showed up and called the company to get an approval. I was told that they charged too much and that I would have to pay for it out of my own pocket. $235 later the technician told me that I should make them reimburse me for the claim. When I called they informed that I could fill out a form but they would only reimburse $95 since $235 is way too much for that service in my area.

    I argued until I was able to get them to agree to $140 in reimbursement. I waited 3 weeks with no check. I finally called and was told it was approved for payment on 9/11 and would go out in the mail on 9/13. On the following Thursday (9/19) I called and was told that the check went out and that I should expect it no later than the following Monday. Tuesday rolls around and no check. I call again. Ooopppsss...there was a glitch and they were going to expedite my request and the check would go out that week (meaning Friday since checks only go out on Friday) which should have put the check in my hands by no later than 10/1.

    To make a long story short...I talked to Russell, William, Amanda, Emeril, Scott, etc. and every time got a different story as to why I had not received a check. When I talked to Amanda she contacted the Accounting Dept. who had no record of any check being sent or for that matter, even requested. Again, it was going to be "expedited". Last Wednesday I called again and was told the check would definitely go out on Friday. When I requested it be FedEx'd I was told that "no way in hell was that going to happen" and that I "needed to learn a little patience"!!!!!!!! I lost my temper and used words that never should have come out of my mouth but had been pushed to my limit.

    After hanging up I called right back and said I wanted to file a claim on that appliance that I was assured was covered when I changed companies and guess what? Sorry...but that isn't covered. I immediately requested that they cancel my policy. I called yesterday AGAIN to find out where my refund was and...you got it...I will not be receiving a refund since I canceled my policy! I was told that since I didn't honor the contract they were not obligated to refund my money. When I asked why I should give them money every month so that they can deny my claims or tell me to get my own contractor and pay up front myself I was told that's "how it works".

    My file indicates that I used 'foul language' and that 'under no circumstances am I to receive a refund'. Talking to Russell yesterday (again) he GUARANTEED me that he would find a way to get me my money and that I would get a call from him today. You guessed it...NO CALL!

    I find it interesting that up until October 8th, there was NOTHING but red star ratings for Choice Home Warranty! I also find it interesting that on the evening of October 7th, I mentioned to the supervisor there that I should have got online and checked to see if there were any complaints against them before signing up for one of their policies. I mentioned how many different websites has numerous complaints against them.... some 800+. Then, lo and behold, on October 8th, there are nothing but 5 green stars on every last one of the reviews. It would be fun to know how many of those 'reviews' were CHW employees. Check other sites after you read through these.... same story over and over.

    I have had two horrible experiences with this company... all as outlined in most of the other postings here. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2013

    It was mainly because of the price that I chose Choice Home Warranty. They were a lot better. I was a little hesitant in the beginning and I didn’t use it for about a year and a half. And then when I did use it, I was very, very pleased. The experience when I submitted a claim was great. I have two air conditionings. That afternoon, I had taken my wife to the doctor. I called him then he had this guy call me and he was concerned because I didn’t have any AC. I said, “No. I have another thing and that’s not the major part of the house.” He came out the next morning. They gave me a range and they came towards the end of this range. But that’s fine. And they went right to the problem, they knew what they were doing, and I was very pleased.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2013

    The last claim we made with Choice Home Warranty was no problem. The claims rep was courteous and answered all my questions. I give them a 4. In summary, the response was quick and resulted in damaged product being replaced.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2013

    I can’t remember how I got to Choice Home Warranty. I know it was on the web. I think they were just the first people that called back. And then we just started negotiating prices and they kept coming down and down. We’ve submitted three claims. All three times, we’ve gotten the numbers right away. There was only one time we had a problem. They gave us the name of a plumber and we called him and he gave us the runaround saying he hadn’t gotten the paperwork yet. In the end, it turned out he didn’t want to work for them anymore. So he was just lying.

    We told Choice Home Warranty and they said, “Sorry about that. We’ll get you somebody new.” But then they wound up reassigning us the same guy. So that was the only problem we ever had. We called them back and said, “You just assigned us the same guy.” And they got us another person right away. My mom is taking care of talking with the claims rep. This is actually my mother’s house. I got it for her. I have all the information together but when something goes wrong, she does the call. But she has never complained. She has always been very happy. It was fast and easy.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Michelle of Naperville, IL:

    We are very happy that your mother is pleased with her policy at CHW! We do apologize for the small misunderstanding and appreciate that you brought it to our attention. We always look forward to helping you in the future with your home needs.

    Thank you for your feedback!

    CHW TEAM

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    I had purchased an oven thermometer because I believed my oven was not reaching selected baking temperature. I called Choice and an appointment was set up quickly. The technician came out and verified that the store bought oven thermometer was not true and my oven was entirely accurate. I love the immediate response Choice has and the contractors they actually use are prompt, respectful and friendly.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others. We're pleased that you've had a great experience with us! We aim to provide the best service for each customer.

    Sincerely,

    The CHW Team

    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    Called for service on my HVAC unit because sometimes it didn't seem to be working properly. It took 3 days to get a repairman to look at it. Choice then emailed me and requested that I call their office. The representative that I spoke with put me on hold for quite some time and proceeded to tell me that my claim was denied because the serviceman said I had 3 units and that it did not just stop working and my coverage had only been in effect for 4 days when I called for service! To start with, I have only 2 units which I disclosed at the time of purchasing my policy and like I told her the unit still works. I just noticed it wasn't working the way it had in the past. Due to a choice word from me she terminated the call. I spoke with the service tech and he said they told him they were denying the claim because I had coverage for less than 30 days and they didn't feel it just quit working. I am asking for a full refund and will not recommend this company to anyone. The service tech by the way told me that they were going to stop doing business with Choice Home warranty because they deny most claims and are not honest about the information given from the service techs.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    I have been extremely pleased with the service that I have received through Choice Home Warranty. I have had to use this service several times in the last year and each time they were excellent. They contacted service people immediately and they were out to repair my appliances quickly. I find this service invaluable!!!

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty

    Thank you, we genuinely appreciate it and we're happy to hear you're pleased with your home warranty!

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    It's been couple of years with CHW and I found it's the best company giving the good quality and on time services in very, very reasonable prices.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    Called and repair person was out within a day. He was very polite and did the repair quickly. Washer is working perfect. Great experience with Choice.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    Prompt response from customer who identified service contractor for next day service. Service contractor contacted me and scheduled same day service. Problem identified and repaired. Contractor was professional and provided great service!

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    We discovered that our A/C unit was leaking water all over our basement during a very hot week this summer. This was during the weekend so we had to wait until Monday for service which we weren't too happy about. However, we received a call from our assigned service provider first thing on Monday and they came just when they said they would. Once they discovered the problem, they promptly took care of it. They were very polite and efficient and we were quite happy with the service. They also gave us some great advice on making our unit last longer which we have been careful to follow.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    I returned to our apartment and when we tried to dry the laundry our dryer was tumbling but not drying. I called Choice Home Warranty and followed the instructions, leave name, phone number and problem and someone will contact you. I thought "here we go"... but within one hour I received a return call and a licensed dryer service company was identified. This company set up a service appointment that same week. It was determined that the motor needed to be replaced; Choice Home Warranty needed to approve the repair and did so within five days. The motor was ordered and installed one week later. I paid the co-payment amount that I was told when I signed my contract with Choice Home Warranty, not a penny more for this replacement of the motor... I am satisfied and have two contracts with Choice for both my homes and will renew when the first year is up.

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    Customer ServiceTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    I had returned from out of town only to find my A/C out. I called Friday evening but was not able to get a technician out until the next day on Saturday. I was to pay upfront for all charges with being told I may file for reimbursement up to $100. I paid out of pocket $247 and to date have not received any reimbursement. The representative was helpful at the time of my call and the repair company was very good.

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    Response from Choice Home Warranty
    Dear Customer,

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. A Quality Control Specialist will be in contact with you shortly to discuss this matter.

    Best regards,

    CHW

    Factual basis uncertain
    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    Had another home warranty company prior to this one - they had sent a repairman (after 3 days) to do a repair that took him 2 visits to complete. Of course the AC broke again within 2 months. By then we had Choice and the repair was completed perfectly in 2 days. No trouble since!

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

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