Best Home Warranties in Maryland


Our research team vetted 18 home warranty companies that are rated by more than 1,526 customers in Maryland. Read our guide to choose the best home warranty in Maryland for you by comparing plans, contract lengths and service fees.
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Key insights
- Our top picks include American Home Shield, Choice Home Warranty, American Residential Warranty, Select Home Warranty and Cinch Home Services.
- To find the best home warranty in Maryland for you, assess your risks and coverage needs, then comparison-shop for a good deal.
- A home warranty in Maryland typically costs anywhere from $35 to $105 per month. Many companies charge closer to $50 or $60 per month, though.
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| Three home warranty plans in 48 states. Unavailable in Alaska or Hawaii. Plans start at $29.99/month with a $125 service fee. No coverage limits on systems; up to $6,000 on appliances. | ![]() | Get a Quote | |||
A la carte options for customized coverage. Local, licensed technicians complete repairs. Guarantees repairs for one year. 24/7 claims hotline. Appliance coverage is available. Plans start at $7.99 a month. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent | ||||
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| Sells four home warranty plans with varying coverage options. No long-term contracts. Claims must be submitted by phone. Does not cover roof leaks, fireplace or smoke detectors. Prices start at $24.99 per month. | ![]() | Get a Quote | |||
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| Offers two plans with basic or comprehensive coverage. Plans start at $46.67 per month with an $85 service call fee. Optional coverage for limited roof leaks, pools and spas available. Make a claim online 24/7. | ![]() | Get a Quote | |||
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| Offers system, appliance and combination home warranty plans. Service fees start at $100. Monthly fees range from $34.99 to $61.99. All work backed by a 180-day guarantee. Not available in all states. | ![]() | Get a Quote | |||
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| Appliance, system and combination plans available. Plans start at around $45 a month. Roof coverage included for some plans. Special promotions include free extra months on your contract and annual pay discounts. | ![]() | Get a Quote | |||
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| Offers coverage for both repairs and maintenance. Three levels of service range in cost from $47 per month to $107 per month. Covers major appliances, systems and maintenance for lawn, cleaning, pest control and more. | ![]() | Get a Quote Call Center Open (844) 708-1716 |
Our 5 Maryland home warranty picks
Here are our favorite home warranty companies in Maryland, based on local reviews:
- Our top pick overall: American Home Shield
- Our pick for quality technicians: Choice Home Warranty
- Our pick for flat pricing: American Residential Warranty
- Our pick for low service fees: Select Home Warranty
- Our pick for customer service: Cinch Home Services
Methodology
To select our top picks, we started with 18 home warranty companies available in Maryland that have an average consumer rating of at least 3.5 out of 5 stars on our site. We analyzed reviews by home warranty customers in Maryland to get an idea of which companies offered great service and coverage to homeowners in the area.
On top of having a good reputation with Maryland residents, all our top picks offer a variety of plan options, competitive service call fees and trustworthy repair technicians.
- Number of plans: 3
- Contract length: 1 year
- Service fee range: $75, $100 or $125
American Home Shield has been in business for over 50 years, offering customizable home warranty plans. At the time of publishing, American Home Shield has over 17,000 contractors in its network and over 2 million members across the country. It also offers a 30-day workmanship guarantee.
We’ve compared this company’s plans based on select coverage items below.
ShieldSilver | ShieldGold | ShieldPlatinum | |
Monthly premium cost* | $34.99 to $49.99 | $44.99 to $59.99 | $64.99 to $79.99 |
Service call fee* | $75, $100 or $125 | $75, $100 or $125 | $75, $100 or $125 |
Built-in microwaves | — | ||
Clothes dryers | — | ||
Clothes washers | — | ||
Dishwashers | — | ||
Ranges, ovens and cooktops | — | ||
Refrigerators | — | ||
Air conditioning | |||
Electrical | |||
Garbage disposals | — | ||
Heating | |||
Plumbing | |||
Water heaters | |||
Pools | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Roof leak repairs | Add-on | Add-on | |
Second refrigerator | — | — | — |
Septic pump | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Stand-alone freezer | — | — | — |
Well pump | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
ShieldSilver | $34.99 to $49.99 | $75, $100 or $125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | Add-on | |||||
ShieldGold | $44.99 to $59.99 | $75, $100 or $125 | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | Add-on | ||||||||||||
ShieldPlatinum | $64.99 to $79.99 | $75, $100 or $125 | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | Add-on |
*For a home in Baltimore at the time of publishing
American Home Shield had the strongest local review data of any home warranty company we analyzed in Maryland, earning it our top overall pick.
In a review posted to our site, Chris from Baltimore wrote, “I called Home Shield and from start to finish, everything about the experience was great. Even the guy who came was knowledgeable, quick, and respectful. That was my first claim with Home Shield. We have two other houses, and I'm thinking about getting one on the other two houses as well.”
Marc from Glenarden also had a good experience, writing, “We had an AHS warranty at our old home and we had no issues with them, so we set it up for our new home as well. … All in all, American Home Shield is pretty good.”
- Number of plans: 2
- Contract length: 1 year
- Service fee range: $85
Choice Home Warranty has over 4.5 million service requests under its belt, and its contractor network includes more than 25,000 technicians nationwide. CHW offers 24/7 customer service, and you can request a repair online or over the phone.
We’ve compared this company’s plans based on select coverage items below.
Basic plan | Total plan | |
Monthly premium cost* | $46.67 | $55.00 |
Service call fee* | $85 | $85 |
Built-in microwaves | ||
Clothes dryers | — | |
Clothes washers | — | |
Dishwashers | ||
Ranges, ovens and cooktops | ||
Refrigerators | — | |
Air conditioning | — | |
Electrical | ||
Garbage disposals | ||
Heating | ||
Plumbing | ||
Water heaters | ||
Pools | Add-on | Add-on |
Roof leak repairs | Add-on | Add-on |
Second refrigerator | Add-on | Add-on |
Septic pump | Add-on | Add-on |
Stand-alone freezer | Add-on | Add-on |
Well pump | Add-on | Add-on |
Basic plan | $46.67 | $85 | — | — | — | — | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | ||||||||
Total plan | $55.00 | $85 | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
*For a home in Baltimore at the time of publishing
Choice Home Warranty’s review data has a strong positive trend in Maryland. Reviewers also commonly mention the company’s technicians as a major benefit.
“I was very pleased with the work performed by both technicians on Friday and Saturday,” wrote Audra from Severn. “Both completed the repairs in no time, which was appreciated because I did not want my time tied up. Both technicians were very professional. They provided details on the work that was completed and answered my questions.”
Beth from Reisterstown reported that “Kevin ** was incredibly thorough and did a wonderful job at fixing my A/C. He explained things that could help in the future and made suggestions, but wasn’t pushing extra services or purchases. I think he truly loves what he does and wants the best for his customers. Highly recommended.”
- Number of plans: 4
- Contract length: Month to month
- Service fee range: Varies
American Residential Warranty offers coverage for home appliances and systems in all 50 states. It provides 24/7 customer service, including emergency services; however, all service claims must be submitted by phone, and cancellations must be through a written notice. ARW doesn’t offer any long-term contracts, so your plan can last for as long or as little as you want.
We’ve compared this company’s home warranty plans based on select coverage items below.
Kitchen Plus | Heating & Cooling | Platinum | Platinum Premier | |
Monthly premium cost* | $34.99 | $39.99 | $49.99 | $59.99 |
Service call fee* | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Built-in microwaves | Add-on | |||
Clothes dryers | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Clothes washers | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Dishwashers | — | |||
Ranges, ovens and cooktops | — | |||
Refrigerators | — | |||
Air conditioning | — | |||
Electrical | ||||
Garbage disposals | — | |||
Heating | — | |||
Plumbing | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | |
Water heaters | Add-on | |||
Pools | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Roof leak repairs | — | — | — | — |
Second refrigerator | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Septic pump | — | — | — | — |
Stand-alone freezer | — | — | — | — |
Well pump | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Kitchen plus | $34.99 | Varies | Add-on | Add-on | — | — | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | — | Add-on | |||||||
Heating & cooling | $39.99 | Varies | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | — | — | — | — | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | — | Add-on | |||
Platinum | $49.99 | Varies | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | — | Add-on | |||||||||
Platinum premier | $59.99 | Varies | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | — | Add-on |
*At the time of publishing
Reviews for American Residential Warranty in Maryland are very good overall, giving the company the second-highest ratio of 5-star to 1-star reviews in the state. Reviewers are often enthusiastic about American Residential Home Warranty’s coverage and how the company stands behind it.
Patrick from Annapolis mentioned that “this company has come out and repaired my refrigerator that would have been an $800 repair or a full $1200 replacement. As well as repaired my air conditioning unit a couple of times ... they are there for you when you need them.”
“Most recently I called in a request for repairs on my stove,” wrote Sharon from Silver Spring. “As always I received fast efficient and courteous service. I am a senior and this plan is well worth the money.”
- Number of plans: 3
- Contract length: 1 year
- Service fee range: Typically $60 to $75
Select Home Warranty offers coverage for your home systems and appliances no matter their make, model or age as long as you maintain them and they’re working when you sign up. It provides an unlimited number of covered repairs, and coverage is available for a variety of property types, including condos and multiunit buildings.
We’ve compared this company’s plans based on select coverage items below.
Bronze Care | Gold Care | Platinum Care | |
Monthly premium cost* | $57.67 | $57.67 | $62.08 |
Service call fee* | Typically $60 to $75 | Typically $60 to $75 | Typically $60 to $75 |
Built-in microwaves | — | ||
Clothes dryers | — | ||
Clothes washers | — | ||
Dishwashers | — | ||
Ranges, ovens and cooktops | — | ||
Refrigerators | — | ||
Air conditioning | — | ||
Electrical | — | ||
Garbage disposals | — | ||
Heating | — | ||
Plumbing | — | ||
Water heaters | — | ||
Pools | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Roof leak repairs | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Second refrigerator | — | — | — |
Septic pump | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Stand-alone freezer | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Well pump | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Bronze Care | $57.67 | Typically $60 to $75 | — | — | — | — | — | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | |||||||
Gold Care | $57.67 | Typically $60 to $75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | |||||
Platinum Care | $62.08 | Typically $60 to $75 | Add-on | Add-on | — | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
*For a home in Baltimore at the time of publishing
Select Home Warranty has earned mostly positive reviews from people in Maryland. Many reviewers also report being happy with discounts they received from the company.
Caroline from Olney “was researching Home Warranty plans to replace my current one and found Select Home Warranty as a top rated match in my area. … Cost and coverage is excellent. We have lowered our annual rate with the discounts and lowered our deductible as well.”
Brittnay from Elkton reported that “they have offered great discounts. It is so nice to know [we're] safe.”
It’s worth noting that we haven’t included discounts in the price quotes throughout this guide — those offers may not always be available. However, you should consider each company’s current promotions as you shop for a home warranty.
- Number of plans: 3
- Contract length: 1 year
- Service fee range: $75 or $150
Cinch Home Services has more than 40 years of experience offering home warranties nationwide. This Florida-based company has a vetted network of technicians, and it offers a 180-day workmanship guarantee. You can request service online or by phone.
We’ve compared this company’s plans based on select coverage items below.
Appliances Plan | Built-in Systems Plan | ShieldPlatinum | |
Monthly premium cost* | $65.99 to $81.99 | $69.99 to $87.99 | $84.99 to $102.99 |
Service call fee* | $75 or $150 | $75 or $150 | $75 or $150 |
Built-in microwaves | — | ||
Clothes dryers | — | ||
Clothes washers | — | ||
Dishwashers | — | ||
Ranges, ovens and cooktops | — | ||
Refrigerators | — | ||
Air conditioning | — | ||
Electrical | — | ||
Garbage disposals | — | ||
Heating | — | ||
Plumbing | — | ||
Water heaters | — | ||
Pools | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Roof leak repairs | — | — | — |
Second refrigerator | — | ||
Septic pump | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Stand-alone freezer | — | — | — |
Well pump | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
Appliances Plan | $65.99 to $81.99 | $75 or $150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | Add-on | |||||||
Built-in Systems Plan | $69.99 to $87.99 | $75 or $150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Add-on | — | — | Add-on | — | Add-on | ||||||
Complete Home Plan | $84.99 to $102.99 | $75 or $150 | Add-on | — | Add-on | — | Add-on |
*For a home in Baltimore at the time of publishing
Cinch’s reviews in Maryland are pretty good, and the company gets frequent compliments for its customer service.
“Cinch gets right through it,” wrote Lenny from Clinton. “They understand what the customer's asking of them.”
Donald from Cambridge mentioned, “I thought that a home warranty was something that was necessary with some of the appliances that I have. It's very valuable and gives peace of mind. … I'm very satisfied with the customer service. I'm also very pleased with the work done by the people who've come out.”
Choosing between home warranty companies in Maryland

There are a lot of options to choose from when you’re shopping for a home warranty in Maryland, but a good way to start is by thinking about what kind of coverage you want. When you’re looking at coverage plans, think about which of your home systems and appliances are most at risk and which you’d least like to go without.
Though Maryland doesn’t have the most extreme climate, your environment can still influence the kind of coverage you should look for.
Maryland can get cold enough in the winters and hot enough in the summers that you wouldn’t want to go without your home’s heating and cooling systems, so coverage for your heater and air conditioner might be useful. If you live on the coast, you also might want protection for your electronic items since the salty air can put extra wear on them, especially if they’re exposed to the outdoors.
Once you know what kind of coverage works for you, look for companies offering what you’re after. Find some plans that meet your criteria, and get quotes for each of them so you can comparison-shop and choose the right one for you.
Home warranty regulations in Maryland
Maryland’s laws regarding home warranties (also called home service contracts) are modeled after an example created by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Product Guaranty Act requires, among other things, that home warranty contracts disclose:
- The duration of the warranty
- Maintenance requirements
- The service to be provided
- How you can request service
- How to resolve disputes
However, according to the Maryland Department of Labor, there is some confusion about what government office regulates home warranty companies in the state.
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), part of the Department of Labor, typically doesn’t enforce warranties because its authority is limited to investigating whether the initial construction or installation work was done correctly. As such, you may not have access to MHIC’s Guaranty Fund if something goes wrong with your home warranty.
Instead, Maryland law leaves enforcement up to the state’s attorney general. So, if you have an issue with a home warranty company’s practices, consider filing a grievance with the Maryland attorney general’s office.
Maryland home warranty FAQ
How much does a home warranty cost in Maryland?
The cost of your home warranty will depend on a few different factors, like:
- The size of your home
- The amount of coverage you want
- The warranty company you choose
Generally, the more comprehensive your coverage, the higher your monthly cost.
Is a home warranty worth it in Maryland?
Which home warranty companies offer roof coverage?
- American Home Shield (as an add-on or part of the ShieldPlatinum plan)
- Choice Home Warranty (as an add-on)
- Liberty Home Guard (as an add-on)
- Select Home Warranty (as an add-on)
Bottom line
Choosing between home warranty companies in Maryland may seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn as much as you can before you start shopping, then look for companies that meet your needs, read reviews and compare offers. If you want to read more, check out our national home warranty buyers guide or our helpful articles on home warranty costs and coverage.
- Guide sources
- ConsumerAffairs writers primarily rely on government data, industry experts and original research from other reputable publications to inform their work. To learn more about the content on our site, visit our FAQ page.
- Maryland General Assembly, “Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Products Guaranty Act.” Accessed February 3, 2022.
- Maryland Department of Labor, “About Warranties - Home Improvement Commission.” Accessed February 3, 2022.
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| Extended work guarantee. Member benefits and discounts. Three service fee options. Use any licensed, insured technician. Monthly payment plans available. No rate increases on renewal. Plans are transferable to the next homeowner. | ![]() | Get a Quote | |||
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| Offers three appliance and system combination plans. Monthly costs range from $42 per month to $67 per month, with a deductible of $85. Add-on coverage is available. | ![]() | Get a Quote Call Center Open (855) 802-1335 | |||
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| Coverage starts at $1 a day. Customizable plans. Extensive technician network. Additional property discounts. Set per-claim fees. 60-day workmanship guarantee. Offers month-to-month coverage and longer-term plans. | ![]() | Get a Quote | |||
Home warranties with appliance-only, systems-only and combo plans. Plans start at around $43.75 a month. Provides real-time claim tracking. No home inspection or maintenance records required. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent | ||||
Offers two combination plans that cover more than 20 systems and appliances. Pricing starts at $43 per month with deductibles of $75 and $100. Drywall, doorbell and burglar and fire alarms are included in coverage. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent | ||||
Offers two plans covering select systems and appliances. Costs start at $53.67 per month, with a standard service call fee of $75. Coverage options vary by location. Add-on coverage is also available. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent | ||||
Provides coverage for major systems and appliances. Premiums range from around $19 to $50 per month with an $85 to $125 deductible. Kitchen-only plan and roof leak coverage available. Offers structural warranties for new homes. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent | ||||
Choose from two plans to cover systems and appliances. Available add-ons include roof coverage. Premiums vary by state, but expect to pay about $50 per month for standard coverage, with deductibles from $65 to $125. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent | ||||
Offers in-home service for repairs of qualifying appliances. The Service Protection Advantage plan, which provides extended warranties for any GE appliances, is provided through Assurant, Inc. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent | ||||
Offers home warranty packages for basic appliances and major systems. Pay around $50 a month for a combo plan and $75 per service visit. 90-day guarantee on parts and 30-day guarantee for labor. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent | ||||
Basic coverage includes systems and appliances with monthly costs averaging about $40 per month. Select 7-Star Upgrade coverage or optional add-ons to customize your coverage. Deductibles range between $75 and $100. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide Live agent |
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