Home Warranty of America

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$48.33 to $60.84
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50 states
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$75-$100
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About Home Warranty of America

Home Warranty of America offers warranty plans that protect you from the high cost of unexpected repair bills. The company provides repairs from its network of qualified service technicians. You can choose from one of Home Warranty of America’s two plans that cover more than 20 systems and appliances to find a solution that works best for you.

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • High coverage limits
    • Nationwide coverage
    • Energy Star appliance upgrades
    Cons
    • Wait times for scheduling
    • Some reviewers were unhappy with customer service

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    Lubbock, TX

    Claim made 6/25/2023 about Central A/C not cooling. … 1st tech did nothing so I called and claim was reassigned & 2nd tech was a no show. No expediting the 3rd claim and still wai...

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    West Bloomfield, MI

    Home Warranty of America recently got purchased, so the whole process has changed and has become very difficult to manage. … I'm very frustrated with their process and their servi...

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    Home Warranty of America coverage

    Home Warranty of America has multiple coverage options, so you can choose what best suits your needs. The company offers warranties in all 50 states and has a network of service professionals. For existing homeowners, Home Warranty of America offers two levels of coverage:

    • Premier: The Premier Plan is the most affordable plan for existing homeowners. It covers more than 20 major household systems and appliances, and you can add coverage for individual items such as well pumps, stand-alone refrigerators and more.
    • Premier Plus: The Premier Plus Plan covers all major systems and appliances, including air conditioning (which isn’t covered by Premier).

    Both of these plans have 13-month warranty periods. You can also add GreenPlus, which qualifies you to replace old appliances with energy-efficient models, and OrangePlus, which covers additional components and services, including water softeners and re-keying services.

    Home Warranty of America also has home warranty plans for those buying or selling a home. Under these plans, coverage options may vary by state. The company offers 13-month coverage contracts in its Gold, Platinum and Diamond Plans with optional sellers’ and buyers’ coverages. These plans can only be purchased by a real estate agent.

    Plans

    The Premier and Premier Plus Plan provide protection for the following items:

    Optional add-on coverage is available at an extra cost for the following items:

    • Limited roof leak repair
    • Pool/spa combo
    • Saltwater pool (includes pool/spa combo)
    • Well pump
    • Septic tank pumping
    • Second refrigerator
    • Stand-alone freezer
    • SEER/R-410A modifications
    • Septic system
    • Sprinkler system

    Home Warranty of America cost

    The cost of Home Warranty of America’s plans vary based on your location and the trade call service fee option you choose ($75 or $100) as well as any add-on protections. We requested a quote for a less than 5,000 square foot home in Houston, Texas, and received the following prices for each plan:

    • Premier Plan: $45.83 per month
    • Premier Plus Plan: $58.33 per month

    We also received the following prices for optional add-on coverage:

    For a home in Houston, Texas, at the time of publishing. Price may vary by location.

    Home Warranty of America provides 13-month terms — most other home warranty companies only have 12-month contracts. The higher of its two service call fee options is on the pricier side at $100, but it's not out of the average range for the industry, which is $60 to $125.

    Home Warranty of America coverage exclusions

    In some instances, there are parts of otherwise covered items that will be excluded from coverage. It’s important to read your contract to fully understand what coverage for each item truly entails.

    Home Warranty of America does specify some coverage exclusions, which is typical for all home warranty service plans. Often, parts that are not essential to the item performing its core function may be excluded. For example, dishwashers are covered by both of HWA’s plans, but racks, baskets, rollers and door seals are not covered. Similarly, the electrical system coverage won’t cover items like fixtures.

    You can find a full list of exclusions in Home Warranty of America's sample contract.

    Home Warranty of America claims and coverage limits

    Claims can be submitted online or through the company’s toll-free number 24/7, including holidays. Emergency services can be rushed at HWA’s discretion. Someone over the age of 18 must be present in the home during the repair.

    To request service from Home Warranty of America:

    1. Submit a claim online or over the phone as soon as an issue is discovered.
    2. HWA will contact an authorized technician within 48 hours to schedule your requested repair.
    3. Pay the service call fee ($75 or $100, depending on your plan).

    Should the repair fail or the same issue reoccur within the service recall period, HWA will send a technician to complete new repairs without charging you a service fee or any additional costs.

    Coverage limits

    Home Warranty of America’s coverage limits per term are no more than $5,000 per covered item or $15,000 total per contract term. None of its plans cover preexisting conditions, which is standard in the industry.

    Specific coverage limits and maximum payouts depend on the appliance or system in need of repair or replacement — these are outlined in the chart below.

    Home Warranty of America FAQ

    Is Home Warranty of America legit?

    Home Warranty of America has several aspects that stand out and make it a good option for homeowners looking for system and appliance coverage.

    The company’s Premier and Premier Plus plans offer substantial coverage for homeowners, and you can opt for affordable add-ons that increases the value of your contract.

    What is Home Warranty of America?

    Home Warranty of America is a home warranty company that offers both buyers and sellers coverage. It is available nationwide.

    How does Home Warranty of America work?

    Customers choose the coverage plan and add-ons they would like before entering a contract with Home Warranty of America. They can then file a claim when they need service performed on any of the covered items in their home.

    Where is Home Warranty of America available?

    Home Warranty of America is available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

    Does Home Warranty of America require a home inspection?

    No inspection is required, and the company states you will not be denied coverage based on the age of your home, systems or appliances.

    What is Home Warranty of America’s cancellation policy?

    You can cancel your contract at any time, but you need to cancel within 30 days to receive a full refund. If you cancel after 30 days, you’ll need to pay a cancellation fee of $30 or 10% of the contract fee, whichever is less. Overall, we’ve seen far higher cancellation fees among other companies.

    What is Home Warranty of America’s premium coverage option?

    Premium coverage expands your standard coverage to include protection for equipment and parts that aren’t standard to home warranty contracts, including fixtures and accessories like showerheads or dishwasher racks. The plan covers more than 30 items.

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      Claims Handling

      Reviewed Sept. 24, 2024

      Claim filed on 8/12/24 for A/C. 1st repair company no show / no call; 2nd company was great & I paid my $100 deductible. Submitted claim about motor replacement needed. Claim denied by HWA due to assumption of dirt in outside unit & stating I did not maintain. The repair company gave me a statement that they never stated dirt or debris as cause for malfunction but HWA denied anyway. After more than a month (9/24/24) without AC & having to live elsewhere, HWA called to hear an appeal & stated they could not overturn the declined claim, but would give me $150 to help with cost. I also want to note that the repair company said they had 3 claims denied by HWA for the same thing during this time. Unacceptable and HWA refused to let me speak with anyone else to discuss further. I was told the Sr. Case Mgr was the highest & he didn’t know their company address or contact info but I could Google it if I needed it.

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      Reviewed Sept. 24, 2024

      I have tried to reach them many times via email and phone and they do not respond to email and then when I get into their voicemail hell, I either miss their call or they don't call back. All I want to do is cancel my plan!

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        Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

        Home Warranty of America is a company that does not care about the customer. If you are shopping for a home appliance insurance company look somewhere else if you actually want your claims to be looked at with professionalism, fairness and objectivity. I pay them roughly $1000 a year and they constantly deny my claims. They even deny claims when they know they should help the customer get their appliances fixed. They are looking to make a buck, not support the customer. Out of 4 placed claims from 2023-2024 they have fixed exactly zero claims. The claims rep Mr. ** hung up the phone on me.

        They do not care. They are not interested in fixing your appliances. They only care about how they can deny the claim. Run Away!!!! If I could give zero stars, I would. I ended up paying last May $510 out of pocket to fix my A/C because they denied my claim. Now again this September 2024. We have been without A/C since 8 September 2024, and they do not care.

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        CoverageRefunds & Payouts

        Reviewed Sept. 16, 2024

        My wife and I have paid over $800 a year for almost eight years for the top tear of HWA appliance insurance. Our Thermador range/stove quit working and the are no replacement parts, the replacement cost of the stove is $7900. Our coverage on our contract states the highest HWA will payout is $5000.00. So, I should have to pay out of pocket approximately $2900.00. HWA has offered $300 and, I said no I will not settle for $300. So they upped the offer to just over $600. The employee stated she knew the coverage had a $5000.00 max per appliance, however it was their policy not to ever pay over $650.00. I have paid the company almost $77,000 over the past eight years. They refuse to stand by their contract and pay the maximum of $5000.00 as stated in the contract. Do not use this company! They will not pay out and their system is set up to where they will take months to even talk to you.

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        Claims HandlingRefunds & Payouts

        Reviewed Sept. 13, 2024

        Very Fake promises, tons of lies when selling product to customers and then eat their money. Easily walking away by saying that it’s preexisting condition and they will reject the claim right away all because they don’t want to pay for the claims. Please don’t buy any product from them else you will loose your money and will not even get refund.

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        Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPunctuality & Speed

        Reviewed Aug. 27, 2024

        I have three claims outstanding with HWA. One for an ice maker not making ice which looks like it will be resolved tomorrow as it has been assigned to Sears. In July two baseboard heaters stopped working, a week later a "technician" came and could not fix them. I paid him $85 which was withdrawn from my account the same day (he must have needed the money!) and said he would get back to me with a bid. Three weeks later - no bid, no return phone calls to his office and his cell phone voice mailbox is full.

        Now HWA tell me that I need to get a contractor, they have to diagnose the problem and submit their bid in HWA's system for approval. Two weeks ago I made a claim for a leaking sewer line in the sub floor. As of now, no one has contacted me even though HWA say they have escalated the claim. There are at least a dozen plumbers in our small town but no one seems to want to work with HWA. I wonder why? Yesterday, I emailed the president, James Mostofi (**). What are the odds on getting a reply.

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        Customer ServiceClaims Handling

        Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

        I became unhappy with the claims process after waiting three days for a repair company to contact me to schedule an appointment to service my refrigerator. It was an old fridge, the food had already spoiled so I decided to cut my losses, cancel my contract for a prorated refund and purchase a new fridge. How frustrating to find out that you can’t cancel online or through an automated system. The only option is to leave a call back number with the ‘Resolution’ department. The messaging literally says, ‘if you do not leave a number this call will disconnect’. There is no option to leave your message and explain your request. You are only able to leave a callback number.

        After leaving my number on two different occasions I received a callback from Tatiana. She convinced me not to cancel and advised that she would expedite my issue and I would receive a call from a repair company within 24 hours. I agreed to wait. I did hear from a repair company that day but was unhappy with the repair company that contacted me (more explanation to follow). I decided once again to cancel the contract. Since that time I’ve left my phone number with the inappropriately named ‘Resolution’ department on three different days and am still waiting for a callback. Remember, there is no option to leave a message and it seems, there is department you can speak to which is able to complete the cancellation. Thank goodness I don’t have an automatic renewal set up even though they offer a savings to do so. Don’t do it. You will be at the mercy of their unfair cancellation process.

        My only recourse is to hope they callback and…to leave this review to inform others of my experience. Additional background. The reason I decided not to use the repair service HWA sent after they expedited my claim is that it was a company that had been assigned to me several months earlier for a claim on my stove. After three attempts to repair it and unsuccessful attempts to locate parts and month without a stove I told HWA I was unhappy with the repair service. They offered to send a different service company which they did. After two more service calls the new repair company said the stove could not be repaired. HWA offered me $300 for the claim. After negotiation they agreed to settle it for $435.

        When all is said and done, the wait time for repairs or to settle a claim is unreasonable, the process is frustrating and requires a lot of back and forth. In honesty, the customer service representatives at HWA are friendly, but ineffective. They are not empowered to do anything of real value. The persons who are able to make meaningful decisions are screened behind HWA’s processes. Not worth my time or the payouts they offer for the claims.

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        Reviewed Aug. 23, 2024

        This company is one of the biggest scams there is. They didn’t take care of our claim and wanted us to pay for replacing the water heater way more than we could’ve done it ourselves with just about any contractor. What’s the point of paying the membership and having a warranty, if I was to pay myself for every claim. AND AGAIN, THE PRICE I HAD TO PAY THROUGH THEM WAS WAY HIGHER THAN ANYWHERE I COULD’VE FOUND MYSELF…,it’s crazy. Huge scam, STAY AWAY FROM Home Warranty of America. We are canceling the service and don’t want anyone else to get hurt from them.

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        Tech

        Reviewed Aug. 22, 2024

        Upon returning from vacation I found my air-conditioner had become inoperative. It was 95F inside the home. I contacted HWA to initiate a claim at 11:00 am. At 8 pm that evening I was advised an appointment was set for 7:00-11:00 am two days later. Upon arrival, the technician replaced two capacitors. They allowed the capacitors they were required to install were very low quality and offered quality components for $250 additional charge which I did not elect. The unit returned to service after 72 hours. The ambient outside temperatures reached 110F during this outage.

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        Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageTechPunctuality & Speed

        Reviewed Aug. 20, 2024

        I have had a horrible time with Home Warranty of America. First, the claim for my HVAC system. It was working and then not. They deem my unit was already leaking. It was nice and cold at the time of closing and my house was good. Two weeks later it was not. I had to buy a new unit. What is the purpose of having a warranty company if they can not help. Second claim microwave/oven was suppose to be simple. It was not. Now I received a email saying been determined that the failure does not constitute normal wear and tear and/or is excluded from coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of your contract.

        It says there is a sensor short. Why send a technician out to a house and do nothing but look at the screen. He took two picture at the first visit. Changed out the sensor at the second visit and didn't wait to see if it was going to run beyond two minutes which it didn't. Incompetent. Now I've been waiting for a case manager for this one. Third claim, the technician was knowledgeable and fixed my stove top. Within 2 hours it was fixed.

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