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Select Home Warranty Reviews

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About Select Home Warranty

Select Home Warranty offers home warranty plans to cover mechanical wear on appliances and systems. Coverage is available for single-family homes, mobile homes, condos and rental properties. Select Home Warranty contracts are renewable each year, and the company offers discounts for multiple-year coverage.

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Pros
  • Transferable warranties
  • Roof coverage available
  • Frequent discounts
  • Claims service available 24/7
Cons
  • Some reports of delays in service
  • Service call fee due every time a technician visits
  • Not available in IA, NV, WA or WI

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2017

    Paid the warranty in full. Then my AC unit broke down and they refused to fix or repair unit after they collected my money... BAD SERVICE. PAID AND NO REPAIR!!! Flat out refused to repair anything they said on the warranty = DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH THESE SCAM ARTISTS!

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I called in about my Over the Stove Convection Microwave Oven, because it stopped working. They told me it was because of its age. I was only going to get a lousy $95.00 to replace that one. Well, a brand new one like mine is in the range of $398/498. This company sucks!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    After 2 years of paying this company, I made my first claim. And after 2 weeks of making a claim on my clothes dryer, I still have NOT received service! I was told when I got this policy that there were plenty of technicians in my area. Well as of now they are saying there are no service technicians in my area and that I need to find one and contact them to make sure they will approve for repairs. I PAID this company to do the leg work for me. And after 5 phone calls and numerous people that were spoken to that assured me this would be on priority and taken care of quickly. NOTHING! WHAT DID I PAY SELECT HOME WARRANTY FOR??? WHAT IF IT HAD BEEN MY AC UNIT? I have yet to get a resolution from them or even an email or call back. I will let everyone know not to ever use this company! American Home Shield was the best just more expensive. But guess you get what you pay for.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Today, I called Select Home warranty for the first time for a quote. The customer service Rep (Adam) lost me as a potential customer. After he explained the plan to me he wanted me to give him my credit card information. I then explained that it was not a good time and would have to call him back because I did not have the information at that time. Adam continued to ask for the financial information- and explaining that I could get $100 off the price if I would pay now because the deal is only for the first 25-50 customers who call in first. I explained to him that I would need call back or if could send me an email, Adam continued to ask for the financial information. I explained that I felt that he was pressuring me to pay now.

    Adam became very upset because I mentioned that he was pressuring me and started arguing with me and talking over me. This was so unprofessional and rude. Customer service forgets that it is the customer who makes the business. Short tempered, He then didn't want to talk anymore and told me to have wonderful day. I called back 2 more times and spoke with a female CSR, she hung up on me when I explained the nature of what happened with Adam. I called back a 3rd time and spoke with Dillan. Dillan offered to transfer me to a Manager but he never came back to the line... Select Home Warranty could have had a new customer and blew the opportunity and made the company look really bad.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I put in a service call for a pool pump that was acting funny. The pump is only a few years old but I called Select anyway. Select dispatched a local pool guy to my home. The pump ended up needing two parts replaced and it also needed a cleaning. Select covered the parts but I was responsible for the cleaning. This was ok for me.

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    Claims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2017

    I am satisfied with select as my warranty service plan. They covered my AC system in full on an AC blowout that I had. Select was easy to work with and didn't look for reasons to deny my claim. I am happy about this and will continue to use them.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2017

    I filed a claim online for my stove. A technician came to my house and told me that I needed a part to fix the heating issue. He called Select when we was in my house and they gave approval to repair the issue. The stove works very good now. I am happy with how my claim was handled.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2017

    We have had this company for about one year, I signed up for a two year plan. We had a claim early spring for our furnace and one for our freezer. It took them weeks, literally, to get back in touch with us. After many calls they finally set up a repairman. The repairman did not show up for his appointment because he went out of town and did not want to come back that day. He proceeded to have his friend come out in his place. The freezer is now broken worse than when we started. No response from SHW, it has been months.

    Onto our current claim - I have been trying since July 21st to get somebody to my home for electrical that stopped working. I have called several times, each call is nothing less than 45 minutes, with no resolution. I get emails saying dispatch is too busy, and on the calls I am told that dispatch cannot find an electrician in the state of Iowa to help me. I can hire my own with a $100 budget. Anyone on earth knows it cost more than $100 to even have an electrician even step foot in your home.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2017

    I've been waiting for over 2 weeks just to have electric outlets checked out that don't work. I've only gotten an email saying their Dispatch Dept. is backed up and that I can find my own repairman with a $100 limit on repair and would have to get authorization for anything over that. Forget that!!! I called them and they didn't seem interested in helping. What if it had been a major repair??? Seems like they're only interested in your money... Needless to say I have cancelled my policy... BEWARE!

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2017

    Our air conditioning totally breakdown on us on a very hot day. We called Select in a panic. They assured us we were a top priority. We ended up getting serviced the same day and they got our air working again. Pleasantly surprised how this went down.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2017

    I just received my reimbursement check from Select. My claim was approved two weeks ago and they sent me my check early. I am happy about this as I need the money to pay for other bills. Thank you Select for understanding my situation and helping me out.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2017

    I had a recurring ac issue for years. I signed up with Select because they said they do cover pre-existing issues. They sent the ac contractor to figure out what was wrong. Finally after 2 years of trying to fix this. Select did it. I am very happy with this.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2017

    I first contacted Select Home Warranty regarding my AC Unit not cooling properly on 7-3-2017. I was told and I understood that due to the holiday it would take a few days to process the claim. I then received an email on July 6, stating that they are very backed up and in an effort to expedite the repair, I should hire my own contractor to come out and evaluate the issue. I did that, I had a technician come out on 7-14-2017. He serviced my unit, I paid out of pocket for that. The technician then stated the problem as shredded ductwork. (Ok, how'd that happen?)

    Well, what now. I call SHW back, inform them of the diagnosis, they in turn state the work will not be covered due to rust. Understand I have the same repair slip that was emailed to SHW and there's nothing regarding rust on the repair slip, or the repair quote. I have spent literally HOURS on the phone with different reps at SHW (because you can never speak to the same rep twice) and whatever you do don't think you will speak with anyone who can speak English clearly. Every single person I spoke with, with the exception of one, had a very strong foreign accent, which would be fine if they could be more clear.

    At any rate, my issue was never resolved and I was denied service because the item "not covered" under the platinum plan, which I chose specifically to cover every need that may arise. After a month of dealing with this, I decided to cancel the policy. The "Supervisor" was "kind enough" to waive the cancellation fee of $75. But refused any type of refund. Because I "had coverage". NEVER AGAIN, I will make sure every person I know and meet, will know to never use SHW for their home warranty needs.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2017

    When my pool heat stopped working I filed a claim with Select. Taking of the claim was real easy and they sent a contractor pretty quick. The contractor came out and fixed the heater by replacing one of the heating parts. Good company to work with.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2017

    I placed a claim for a plumbing problem in my home. Select send out a great plumber all water plumbing to fix the problem. The problem was a backup in the basement. I am very happy they got on it so fast otherwise my basement would have had a flood.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017

    I purchased this for rental properties and whenever I tried to place a claim there was always an excuse or poor reason for denial of the claim, biggest WASTE OF MONEY and TIME. Now they keep harassing via phone, text and email for a renewal of both policies.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017

    I called swh for a claim on my ac. First, the vendors are horrible. The first vendor never showed after giving me the runaround (reeves heating n air). Once the second vendors shows up, he's in a tank top, flip flops and shorts. (Bryson's Repair) extremely unprofessional! Second, please read your fine print. When the second vendor arrives he asked "Did I get the warranty with freon coverage"? I stated I assumed it was included with the coverage. The tech then stated "That's how they get you" and proceeded to tell me it'll be about a $1000 for freon.

    Needless to say I jumped on the phone to confirm coverage and sure enough freon and leak detection is not covered under the home warranty. I immediately canceled and received only half my money back although I only had the warranty since May 19 2017. The company never sent me my coverage in writing. I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND ANY TO THIS COMPANY AND WILL GO BACK WITH THE REPUTABLE HOME WARRANTY COMPANIES I HAD BEFORE.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017

    I have two rentals with Select. The last claim I submitted was for a plumbing issue in the upstairs bathroom. The leak was repaired by Select and it was covered in full. My policy is up for renewal in about a few weeks. I will be calling in to renew.

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    Claims HandlingTech

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017

    The service has been good so far. No complaints really other than their technicians need to respond quicker. I do understand though that it's out of their control since Select hires them as a third party. Overall my claim was handled professionally and as quickly as they were able to resolve the claim. I would recommend this service.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017

    My feedback is that I have been treated nicely by Select. My claim was placed on a Tuesday. Select followed up that same day by sending out a service technician. The service tech was quick to fix the broken garage door opener. I have had a good experience overall.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 31, 2017

    I got a home warranty when I purchased my home last year. This is my first warranty plan. In fact I have never heard of these before I bought this home. I was instructed to call Select when any of my appliances broke down. So I called them when the fridge wasn't working. Select promptly came to the home and fixed it. Glad I got this coverage.

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    Claims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 31, 2017

    Made a claim for a ac broken with SHW. They responded quickly. Fixed it within 48 hrs. This is pretty impressive given the season. I like the way shw was totally on top of my claim to make sure it was handled in a timely manner.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2017

    I can only imagine the satisfied customers on this board haven't filed a claim... I'll be brief, the contract is written so that they will never have to pay a claim. Look at clauses 9.1.2 and 8(iii). 9.1.2 notes that you have to demonstrate 3 years of maintenance records, or else their payout is limited to $150. That's even if you've only had a policy for 8 months or something -- they expect you to have done the maintenance and maintained the records prior to the terms of the contract. And even if you did, 8(iii) gives them the option to simply pay out the depreciated value of the appliance.

    My experience, I had the HVAC in my home go out several months into a 3 year contract. First they limited the payout on an expensive repair to $150 because I didn't have the records, but when I told them that the contract only stipulates that I have "proper" records without defining the term, and that the technician had noted it was a 28-year-old unit that failed due to normal wear and tear so it wasn't due to poor maintenance or anything, they pointed out the "depreciated value" clause. They don't make those conditions clear when you sign up for the obvious reason that either clause basically makes the policy worthless.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 30, 2017

    I am definitely happy with the service Select provided for me when I really needed them. I had my air conditioner stop working in a very hot few days. Select responded quickly sending out a local repair man. The repair guy got the job done. Very cool.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2017

    I got good service from Select. My dishwasher stopped cleaning my dishes one day. I have a Select policy so I called them. So they came out to look at what was going on. So the dishwasher is old and needed some parts. It was fixed by Select and now it’s running fine.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2017

    I first called on 7/19/17 to put in claim for roof leak. SHW referred me right away to a plumber and AC companies even after their initial questions I answered I had NO plumbing nor was my air handler in my attic. I was pleased with their response time. Both companies confirmed what I needed was a roofer. Unfortunately I don't have much time during the day to call because of my job so the next time I had a chance was Monday 7/24/17. Spoke to "Jay" and explained what both contractors said and said she would get a roofer to contact me and to give them 24 to 48 hours to response.

    I gave them the courtesy and waited, while I'm sure that stain on my ceiling is getting worse! 48 hours later, NO word from them nor a roofer! 7/26/17 called on my lunch hour and "Jameel" stated there no record of a roofer needed, only a "duct work" problem in my attic! Gave me a new claim number and said a roofer would contact me. NOTHING! Called again on 7/27/17 and person was really apologetic and said he would try to expedite my claim... Well today is Saturday 7/29/17 and I have not heard from them! I cannot believe SHW's incompetence! Meanwhile, I'm sure the leak is getting worse! I paid good money for this policy and I can't believe this is happening!

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    Reviewed July 28, 2017

    I was very dissatisfied and frustrated with this company comparing to another home warranty I had in the past. Trained sales told you wonderful dream and you'll wake up with repairs being fixed on my own payment. Not helpful at all as I’m in the end of the 2nd year of a 5-year policy. Upon cancellation, the prorated is calculated based on "annual listed price”, NOT refund of total premium divided by policy length.

    I had couple small plumbing claims (repairs cost around $20, $40 and $110) and a dying water heater. The authorization dept called and recommended me to reach out my own plumber instead of dispatch to save on service fee ($45 x 4 claims), so I did. While plumber at my house, I called authorization dept for work approval and they “approved" $175 over the phone. Be careful about what you heard, the approved amount is the reimbursement amount. They deducted $45 x 3 = $135 and only issued $40 payment. The one less service fee was because they denied fixing my water heater as it was not completely dead.

    They didn't inform me about multiple deductibles upfront. If I knew about it, why would I go thru Select Home Warranty to pay $45 for a $20 repair!? They didn’t fully explained what you paid and what you got. This company does much better job in maximizing your payment and minimizing their responsibility than fixing the problem.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2017

    On 7/26/2017 we experienced a serious plumbing issue in our main bathroom very late in the evening, which is also the only bathroom our disabled son can utilize in our home. Having been a member of Select Home Warranty for almost a year, and not requiring their services until now, I opted to call them at 11:12 PM. The operator took my claim, and gave me a claim number, **, which I wrote down. The operator assured me that I would see an email in the morning notifying me that a contractor had been contacted and would schedule an appointment for me to begin repairs.

    The next morning, 7/27, I awoke and saw no email. I phoned Select Home Warranty at 1030 AM, spoke with an operator named "Jackie", and notified her I hadn't received any email. "Jackie" told me she would look into the matter and assured me I should receive an email about setting up a service repair within the next several hours. I hung up, and, after checking my email periodically throughout the day, finally called Select Home Warranty back at 7:28 PM to inquire as to my claim status. The operator I spoke with, "Shay **", said she was upset that nobody had called me back, and told me she was setting my claim up as a "priority" seeing as how we have a disabled family member who needed to use that specific bathroom, and I would be receiving a phone call first thing in the morning from a contractor.

    I woke up on 7/28 at around 9 AM, and, after waiting, chose to call Select Home Warranty (again) at 10:34 AM and ask about my claim status. This time, I spoke with an operator named "Dylan", and, after hearing what I had been dealing with, he too assured me he was not only setting this up as another "priority", but would also resubmit my claim to their dispatch department with a question as to why this claim was taking so long to complete. "Dylan" also informed me that I was free to research my own contractor, pay their fees, and have them complete the job, after which Select Home Warranty would gladly reimburse me for all services rendered. I found this completely and utterly ludicrous, not to mention wholly unbelievable.

    I informed "Dylan" that I had very serious doubts that a company who was taking 2 days to look for and assign a contractor to complete this claim would have no trouble reimbursing me for expenses paid out of pocket. I informed "Dylan" that I had been faithfully paying my monthly fee to them, and had never missed a payment, fulfilling my side of the contract. Yet, it was taking them 2 days, and me 4 phone calls to them, to fulfill their end of the contract, which, in my opinion, they had not done. I informed "Dylan" that I had been a member of another home warranty company for 6 years prior to joining Select Home Warranty, and not only had it never taken 2 days to get some sort of answer, but it normally took only a few hours for a technician or contractor to contact me and set up a date & time for repairs to be completed.

    The amount of time it's taken so far has been pathetic and thoroughly unsatisfactory. "Dylan" stated he understood, but his hands were tied and there wasn't much he could do except resubmit the entire claim and inquire with his dispatch center why there had been such a long delay. I hung up, hoping I would receive a phone call. I called Select Home Warranty at 12:30 PM, and spoke with another operator named "David" who proceeded to do his best to double-talk me as to what he could and could not provide. I work in law enforcement, and after hearing what I knew was nothing but someone trying his best to lie to me and get me off the phone, I finally expressed my supreme dissatisfaction to him due to his lack of service and the fact that I knew he was trying to mislead me as I had caught him in several lies during the course of our conversation.

    "David" then transferred me to his (alleged) supervisor, "Mac", who placed me on hold numerous times advising me each time he was doing his "best" to locate a contractor in my area. I told "Mac" that I live in a very small town, not a major metropolitan city, and there were only 2 or 3 contractors in my area that dealt with plumbing issues, so I had no idea why it was taking 2 days for them to locate one for my plumbing issue. "Mac" attempted to tell me that "the contractors affiliated with us were all booked", which I found very hard to believe.

    "Mac" then tried to tell me that contractors in my area were "reluctant to work with home warranty coverage companies", to which I informed "Mac" that was a lie as there were numerous contractors in my area and they all had no issues working with home warranty coverage companies, citing my earlier conversation with "Dylan" that I had lived here for 6 years and been with another home warranty coverage company that was always on time, and serviced my home for a variety of issues such as microwave repair, air condition repair, washing machine repair, and plumbing. "Mac" then said he needed to hang up the phone he was on and that he would call me back in "a few seconds" from his desk to get this matter resolved. "Mac" never returned his call, and after I phoned Select Home Warranty at 1:34 PM using his extension number, **, left a voicemail at his desk.

    As of this writing, I never did receive a return phone call from "Mac" or anyone else at Select Home Warranty. I have received substandard service from Select Home Warranty, and all personnel associated with this company. The previous home warranty coverage I was with was American Home Shield, which had been known as another company until they merged with American Home Shield, and I had never experienced this type of service with them.

    The only reason I terminated my policy with American Home Shield was because their monthly premiums rose to over $30 more than I had initially paid (approximately $40), and they never sent me any type of notification that the monthly policy fees were going to increase substantially. I opted for Select Home Warranty because, after my research, they were rated as being one of the top home warranty coverage companies, all reviews I had read (up until then) were excellent, and they were offering service that exceeded what American Home Shield did at nearly half the cost. Having experienced what I've been through the last 2 days, I do NOT recommend Select Home Warranty to anyone.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2017

    So I have a policy by Select. I purchased this a few weeks ago. I had to put a claim in my diary month of the policy. I was a little nervous because the policy was so new. Select still agreed to cover me. I am pretty pleased to have such an understanding company.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2017

    I had a good experience with Select. My washer just stopped working and we had company sleeping over for the week. Getting the washer working was an emergency for me. Select Home Warranty came thru at the right time for me. Thank you for your help Select.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2017

    Very happy with the service from Select. My claim was covered in full. The Select service technician was on time and he was very helpful. I would not have an issue recommending Select to anyone looking for a warranty plan.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2017

    I've been a customer for 2 years with SHW and never made a claim until last week Monday when my dryer broke. I told them the only thing I get from the machine when I turn the knob is a whirring noise and then it goes dead. The agent took my info then emailed me the next day to say they are rejecting my claim because they don't fix noises. I had to call them and explained to them that the noise wasn't the problem; the problem is the machine is not working! I finally got them to understand and they put in the claim.

    I had to call back twice to get a repairman to make an appointment and he finally showed up on Thursday. He declared the motor dead and said he would submit his report to SHW and I would hear from them in 24 hours. After 96 hours of not hearing from anyone, I called back. More apologies and promises to resolve the issue in 24 hours. 48 hours later I called again because I'm not hearing from anyone, and they tell me they are waiting for a copy of the model and serial number from me. So I'm psychic now! I should've known they wanted those details even though they didn't ask, AND the repairman stated them on his report!

    I must say though they've won. I don't give up easily, but they wear me down to the point where I just got off the phone with them and told them I really don't care anymore. They can do what they want. I'll send them the model and serial numbers and I don't care if they contact me. This is too much frustration for one person to handle. I'll just buy a new dryer this weekend. So I'm just going to lose my $750 (2 years' premium). Thanks Select Home Warranty!

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed July 26, 2017

    I am satisfied with the way my claim was completed. I placed a claim for a dishwasher not turning on. The part called a control board was burnt out. Select replaced the part and paid for the install as well. The plan is well worth it.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2017

    I initially had an issue with my claim so I expressed my unhappiness. I immediate got a call from a supervisor to help my sort out my issue. John in customer service really worked hard and got me a positive resolution. Thank you.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2017

    I placed a claim for a air conditioner that was leaking a few days ago. It was hot and sticky out. My home was like an oven. I was anxious to get it fixed. Select came thru by getting me an ac technician out the same day and fixing the air conditioner.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2017

    I dont usually write reviews but Select had followed up with me after my claim was completed to make sure there was nothing left that I needed. I appreciate the follow-up and they did fix my outlets that stopped working. So I am happy about this.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2017

    I am happy with my experience dealing with Select Home. My dishwasher was not draining. Select fixed the problem for me without giving me any excuses. I feel confident to have them as my warranty provider. They are easy to work with.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2017

    I am having an issue with my air conditioning unit. I spoke to them on Thursday and they just sent an email to me today (Monday) stating that they will not cover it. They never even bothered to come to my house to see what the problem is, so how would they know what is wrong with it other than hearsay. Top it off, what they put in writing is not on my policy. I should have researched the home warranty company who I had when I bought my house because they had someone come out the minute I called them with a problem and there was no issue with coverage. Also, wait time to talk to anyone from Select is too long. What happens if you have an extreme emergency. They are not helpful by any means and people need to know this.

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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Ryan increased their star rating on July 26, 2017.

    Updated review: July 26, 2017

    Select Home Warranty contacted me and handled the situation to my satisfaction. Thank you Select for making this right.

    Original Review: July 21, 2017

    I have had a warranty with them for 13 months now. Earlier in the year, I filed a claim because my furnace stopped working. Select Home Warranty declined to cover the repair because they claimed it was maintenance not a repair. However, the furnace had stopped working, so I would call it a repair. At that time I had to pay the technician 100's of dollars out of pocket and still had to pay the $60 deductible that the warranty requires, even though they weren't covering the work. Then, my AC system stopped working in the middle of July. I had to make multiple phone calls to Select Home Warranty to stress that it was an emergency and I have pets in the house. At that point I just asked for a refund of the money I had paid them over the last 13 months and I was assured by a supervisor that he will get this taken care of or he will honor the refund.

    Again, on top of paying for the entire repair out of pocket, I had to pay the $60 deductible that the warranty requires even though they didn't cover the work. The technician that they dispatched diagnosed the problem but then told me the repair would be over $1000 and that the warranty won't cover it. When I purchased the plan over the phone, the sales rep assured me that the entire AC system is covered. However, when I called the company yesterday, I was told that per some loophole in the contract, the AC system is covered except for the part that I need fixed. I then asked for the refund that the previous supervisor offered me and I was told he "misspoke" and that they can't honor that refund. This company has taken my money and given me nothing in return, which to me is a scam. They also refuse to uphold the verbal contracts made by their employees.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2017

    Requested service for electrical problem. They never sent anyone out and told me that I could find my own contractor since they had none available?? This went on for over a month with no resolution. Ended up canceling the warranty and went with another company that fixed the problem. Select Home Warranty was a waste of time and money! Beware of them. Poor customer support!!!

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    Reviewed July 20, 2017

    I have good feedback about this company Select. I signed up for a policy two months ago. I initially had some special requests about placing claims and they agreed to accommodate me. When it came down to actually making a claim things really went on without an issue. I'm am happy I chose them for my coverage.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2017

    Service has been excellent with Select Home Warranty. The representatives went above and beyond to assist me in my claim. They made sure that the contractor arrived and that my repairs were completed. I was very happy with how I have been treated.

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    Wade increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Wade increased their star rating on July 27, 2017.

    Updated review: July 27, 2017

    The QA department reached out to me to help resolve most of my issues. My complaint was handled very quickly and professionally.

    Original Review: July 19, 2017

    These people are scam artists, nothing more. Take your money somewhere else. I called about a problem with my dishwasher. It was a weekend so they said they would have someone contact me the next business day. 2 weeks later I get an email telling me my job has been accepted. I asked them why it took so long to get a repair schedule and they tell me they are busy. I asked to have someone email me an explanation about the delay and they agreed to do this then never sent it. I asked to speak with a supervisor, never happened. I told them to cancel my service and this is where they really screw you. I can deal with the cancellation fee but the monthly rate they use to calculate your refund is complete bull.

    They start by taking the first 30 days before your account is active and charging you for that, then they make up some astronomical monthly rate that is not even close to what I paid for the "warranty". They claim that the refund is calculated not including discounts but the rate they calculate your refund is not listed anywhere. Short story after 30 days of actual coverage I lost over 50% of the fee I paid them. When you read the details of what is actually covered it gets even worse. Do yourself a favor and compare with everyone else before you agree to throw your money away with these crooks.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    Hot Hot Hot. My ac broke, stopped cooling in over 100 degrees in Arizona. Select responded fast. I'm so glad. My kids were crying. It was a nightmare. Anyway it's all good now that Select fixed it. Hopefully it won't break again.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    I noticed on Sunday that my dishwasher was cleaning properly. It is only 2 years old so I was a little surprised. When I called Select they sent their local representative to check out my dishwasher. As it turned out it was a manufacturers defect. I had to call the manufacturer to let them know. They ended up sending me a whole new dishwasher and covered the install. I am very relieved.

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    Andrea increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Andrea increased their star rating on July 25, 2017.

    Updated review: July 25, 2017

    I received a call from Scott to resolve the issue. He was able to help me with the reimbursements.

    Original Review: July 17, 2017

    We purchased a home and knew that the appliances were older and probably not in good condition. So we bought the warranty - what a joke! They made us pay for a service call ($100) to tell us the stove and dishwasher were not fixable. When we replaced them, they said "We'll give you $75 toward the purchase of new stove and dishwasher. That is all because the appliances are too old." WHAT?? That is why we purchased the policy because they were old!! Now I'm out $525 toward the purchase of new appliances. BAD COMPANY - DO NOT BUY.

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    Toni increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Toni increased their star rating.

    Original Review: July 14, 2017

    I have had issue after issue with Select Home Warranty. Rude customer service agents, denied claims. I am organizing a class action lawsuit for breach of contract. I am searching the internet message boards for issues with Select Home Warranty.

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    Thank you for your updated feedback. we appreciate your patience.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2017

    I have a rental property in Florida. Their garage door wasn't working or not turning on. I wasn't sure exactly. So I had my tenants call Select and they took the claim and everything was covered and repaired. Very happy with how it turned out. My tenants were also happy.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2017

    I am a Select customer for three years and I would be happy to put some positive feedback for this company. I just had a pool problem taken care of by them. The service was easy and I would recommend them to family and friends.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2017

    It's about that time my AC was broken. It was blowing hot air then just turned off. I was a bit nervous to file a claim and was not sure what was covered. I spent a total of 15 min on the phone while they took my claim and explained everything to me. I got a phone call with 60 min from the AC people. They came that night and repaired and replaced a piece. I'm very happy and satisfied.

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    Laurinda increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Laurinda increased their star rating.

    Original Review: July 10, 2017

    I have never before been so disappointed with a company as I am with Select Home Warranty. From the beginning I was told they did not receive the check from the title company even though title company was able to provide documented proof when the check wad sent the month before. So I decided to cancel policy based on incompetency. I was told the check would be at title company within a month. The cancellation did not go thru when I checked a few weeks later and after having to go thru process again. Later I checked in mid June wondering why the checked did not arrive. The man put me on hold 10 mins then got back on line and told me it was already sent. I became suspicious when he could not provide a date.

    I immediately called back. Spoke to another rep who explained it was not even processed and apologized profusely for the mistake. She immediately explained the check would be processed and sent to my home address not the title company. She stated it would be expedited and I would have within 3 weeks. Again this did not happen. I called again and was told check was sent on July 3. I asked for documented proof via email and was told they could not provide such an email but could send a standard email confirming confirmation of policy. I explained I wanted proof the check was actually sent since this company has lied so many times. I was rebuffed and denied any confirmation from them. I know emails can be sent because I received several when I signed up for their services.

    This is a disgusting way to run a company. I have been at this since beginning of April. I have been lied to several times confirmed by their own personnel. Now that I asked for proof/confirmation that the refund was sent I get nothing. Except for the young woman should the truth and tried to get it expedited I have nothing positive to say about this company.

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    Laurinda,

    Thank you for your updated feedback. we appreciate your time.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2017

    I purchased a home warranty from Select Home Warranty in 2017 for $500 as they pushed to pay them upfront (be very careful don't pay upfront). I noticed a water leak in one bathroom and carpet was wet. I called them and the plumber came, charged me $45 upfront without even looking and then he said the problem is a leak from slab and he has to bring other equipment and charge is about $500. I called other plumbers with reputation in the area and they charged me $320 to fix a leak which was from one small line in the closet and had nothing to do with slab leak.

    About 1 month after (2.5 months after I bought the warranty) the sweeping pump which is also called booster pump in my pool stopped working. I called them and a pool company came and quoted me $125 to repair, which they send me paper works and said the warranty company approved the work. They called me next day and said the pump is not fixable and need to replace which the cost is $425. Then they said the warranty company has declined the work. This is ridiculous and shows how full of scam this people are and how their system works.

    I called warranty company and spoke with the claim department, they are extremely rude and lack of respect to the customer. One of them hang up on me when the time of my voice was upset and not pleasant. I then called back and got a hold of a manager named Jamal ** which I told him I want to cancel my policy (it was only 3 months) and he said out of $500 I only get $180 back and they send me a cheque. I fixed the pump for $400 out of my pocket and $320 for the leak and $500 paid to buy that warranty.

    Today is about 3 months after that conversation and I still haven't received a payment or cheque. I called them back again and they transferred me to couple of people and finally a lady from claim department told me that there has been a cheque for $53 issued to me. When I told her I didn't receive anything she said she is from claim department and she has to request a call back from billing department. I told her that, "Your company is not credible enough for me to trust someone will call me back and I need to speak with a manager now" and you don't believe she hung up on me. This lady who I didn't ask her name she had an Asian Filipino accent. I extremely need to warn you that don't pay upfront to these scammers or once you have a problem you don't see your money back.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    My air was leaking and sending out warm air. I was nervous since the temp are high. I thought this was going to take a while. Select assured me that everything would be okay. They sent a HVAC company fast and he replaced a piece. Now everything works great.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    I have a rental property in Miami. I live in California. My tenant called me telling me the pool was not looking right. So we called Select and they handled everything for me. Really was a very enjoyable experience. Thank you Select. You saved me a trip to Miami.

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    Katrina increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Katrina increased their star rating on July 25, 2017.

    Updated review: July 25, 2017

    Had a previous bad experience with this company involving their customer care in regards to fixing my AC system. I was recently sought out by a representative from the company whom was very nice, sympathetic and helpful. Although I am no longer with the company, We was able to come to a compromise and a happy medium that I am satisfied with. Thank you Scott for understanding and reaching out to me.

    Original Review: July 6, 2017

    Worst experience ever with this company. A complete waste of my time and money for a premium that they refuse to refund on since I wanted to cancel due to their lack of proper assistance and help to fix my ac unit that was under a warranty with them. Feel like I got scammed. There was absolutely no empathy to my situation and needs at this critical time. Mad that there were certain stipulations to the contract that was not disclosed on purchase. Was admitted by a rep that they don't tell you about certain things in contract In order to make a sale from consumer. I basically wasted money that I am not getting back on a warranty that was useless. I am pregnant In the summer with no ac in Virginia and they were no help to me at all knowing my medical condition. Plus I got the runaround for 3 days without an ac only to find out they were not going to cover the repairs required to get my ac working again.

    Then when canceling they are trying to refuse to refund my prorated amount for my premium that I am only 8 months in stating I used it up based on some bogus price they are giving. Not very helpful to consumers in my opinion when needed but has great advertisements. Do not be fooled by their "good ratings and comments". Please read EVERYTHING in the contract and asked appropriate questions. Writing review to expose this experience and Want everyone to know to be cautious with this company and their deals with a warranty with them. Really upset and feel that they didn't go the distance to try to help and keep a dedicated customer.

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    Thank you Katrina for taking the time to work things out.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2017

    I tried making a BBQ for the holidays and I put a pot of water on the stove top to boil some potato's and my worst nightmare came true. It was not lighting up... I called Select in a Panic. The operator told me I would have a call back within a day or 2 for the holidays. However two hours later I had a technician who was right near me. He stopped by, fixed it and we all got out potato salad in time for our BBQ. Great experience.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2017

    I called SHW. Filed a claim for the sprinkler system. Everyone was professional over the phone and answered all my questions. Contractor arrived on schedule and fixed the sprinklers. They made sure to test everything before leaving. So far I had SHW for 3 months and am very happy.

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    Brianna increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Brianna increased their star rating on July 20, 2017.

    Updated review: July 20, 2017

    The company followed up and offered additional refund money $200 for our troubles with attempting to use the policy we had in place. Resolved better than last left off with their inital reps not offering any help. Try and get to management for better response resolution. Would still not revert this company to anyone looking for a good home warranty.

    Original Review: July 3, 2017

    They sales team does great at selling. The schedulers have their job down. However if you have an issue and follow all their guidelines, they deny your claim, after over 5 days of following up! We reside in Arizona, where our record the past week has been over 100 degrees on any given day (even some nights!). We had a referred company form Select Home Warranty come to our home to repair our upstairs AC unit. After they were at the home they determined a few issues which they submitted a claim to the warranty company and awaited their response, which we have still "officially" not received. However luck for all of us. I, the homeowner have time to call multiple times a day to follow up without any answers until today. Claim denied due to incorrect installation of my AC units at time of the home being built. Though we never had an inspection from this company, we have had a home inspection at time of purchase, as well as yearly maintenance.

    Due to a loop hole this warranty company has found. My over hour call time has transferred me from agent to sales, to billing to the cancellation department to billing to the cancel department. What a joke. I am seeking a good referral for an AZ warranty company. This place is not worth a dime or call. Sales can be great and receptionist. However the people who make a difference fail. Go anywhere else but this company.

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    Brianna,

    Thank you for your updated feedback. we appreciate your time.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2017

    My water was running overnight. I shut the water off so we can sleep. It was so loud. I had my daughter call SHW and she explained the problem to them, they informed us a plumber would arrive shortly to our home. They came about dinner time and fixed our problem.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2017

    I am writing this review because of emergency work Select did for me. I had ac go out before the weekend. Select quickly responded and got me a technician. I an happy to have this policy to rely on for a property I don't live in.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2017

    I really like Select. They gave me really special treatment for my roof issue. I got a plan with free roof leak coverage. When I called in for my roof leak issue they actually honored it and paid for the repair. What a deal.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2017

    Select really came thru for me on a pool issue I had over the last week. The heater was not functioning. When I called Select the pool guys were backed up because of the season. They allowed me to go out of network and call my own pool guy. He came and fixed the heater issue. We have sent in our invoice for reimbursement. The check has already been mailed.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2017

    My dryer was spinning and spinning, it would heat up then stop after 10 min. Select sent an incredible tech would deal with my brand of dryer. He was so quick and honest. Problem Solved. I want to also say how helpful Select was with helping me with the entire process.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2017

    Select covered my dishwasher with no issue. I am pleased the way it all was handled. The experience overall was good. I never had to wait on hold for Select Home Warranty to pick up the phone. This is a big plus when we are very busy these days.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2017

    My sprinkler system turned on but no water came out. A technician came and fixed it. I am very happy with how Select helped me book an appointment. My internet was down at the time and they manually gave me all the information. Technician as well.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2017

    My Toilet was not flushing and kept getting backed up. Select helped with set up an appt with the contractor and explained the simple process. The contractor came and fixed it. Everything worked great after that. Very quick and Very professional.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2017

    My Daughter's Electric in her bedroom was out, I called Select and they sent an electrician over and fixed the problem. Thank you Select and thank you to the technician as well. He was so patient with me, I asked him a series of questions. Very professional.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2017

    I do not want to take the time to write the entire story, just know they do not cover what they say they cover. I had added roof leak protection; however they did not cover the roof leak repair because it had a shingle on top of it. I know what you’re thinking, trust me I'm just as puzzled. They will take your $475 plus and then find every reason possible not to cover the repair. I even read reviews and shopped around for good home warranty and decided they must have a way of removing bad reviews because I had two friends get same warranty from Select and they were both declined coverage as well. One was garage door issue and the other was dishwasher.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2017

    I signed up for a policy to handle my home repairs. I have not filed a claim as of yet. I would like to say that the process has so far been professional and easy. My sales rep was kind and I got my policy right away. So far so good Select.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2017

    I am very happy with Select Home Warranty repair services. I called Select with an AC problem in my downstairs unit. Select showed up promptly with a good AC technician. The problem was repaired and the AC is now working again. I am happy I have them to call for service.

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    Laura increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Laura increased their star rating.

    Reviewed June 28, 2017

    I bought a 3 year and 9 month home warranty from Select Home Warranty for a great price of $1050.00. They had called me so I did not research the company in advance. My AC went out last week and I was so happy I had a home warranty. I had a preventive maintenance on my AC last year and I thought this would be an easy claim. Apparently Select does not honor their warranty if you DO NOT HAVE 3 YEARS of maintenance records whether you owned the house or not. They did not bother to tell me that you need to have maintenance records dating back 3 years prior to me forking out over $1000.00.

    I did not demand past maintenance records from the previous owner. One would think a warranty may want to see you have had a tune up in the past year but to ask for records prior to me owning my home is them trying to scam all of us and I think it is fraud. This would mean the warranty is worthless for anyone who has not owned a home for 3 or more years.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    Our pool was not working. We called SHW and the pool guys came out. Great work. Everything was covered. Smooth process. This was my second claim I made with them. Both pleasant experiences. The Agents and Contractors all work hand in hand. Very professional.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    The water heater wasn't working well. My husband called in early in the morning and a technician was sent out by the end of the day and the problem was fixed. We are very happy we didn't have to deal with it. Select did everything for us.

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    William increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, William increased their star rating on July 18, 2017.

    Updated review: July 18, 2017

    After reading my response online ConsumerAffairs, select home warranty contacted me directly regarding my issue. After listening to the description of the problems I was having with getting work accomplished the department manager understood my frustration and immediately offered to have the dispatch manager send out a technician for the igniter with our stove. Additionally, he raised the maximum payable allowed for the air conditioning issue from $150 to $250. I have decided to change my rating of this company based on their willingness to resolve the issue to a level 4. I have went from will not renew to seriously considering when my warranty expires here in a month or so.

    Original Review: June 27, 2017

    Poor follow through on warranty. Left American Home Shield because Select promised they covered the same items at a lower price. The maintenance call deductible was less and the overall cost of the warranty was less. Only filed 2 claims and neither were resolved by Choice. Called in an igniter not working on my stove top and the first technician they notified had a family emergency. Understood however, I had to keep calling to find this out. Second craftsman never called and scheduled a visit despite my calling them. Select was not helpful at all in resolving this issue. I gave up. Igniter still broken.

    Called in the contactor on my Air conditioning compressor that my HVAC preventative maintenance contract had shown me was going bad. Select requires 3 years of HVAC maintenance records. Even though I had this documentation they refused to come and replace/repair it because it was not broken. Even though my HVAC company showed them that it is making a noise that means it is ready to fail. Selects answer was we do not fix noises. I highly recommend choosing another home warranty company. I was happy with American Home Shield and should have stayed with them.

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    Thank you for your updated feedback. we appreciate your time.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    I was recommended to get a home warranty plan from my realtor. They told me to look at Select as they had a low price and good service. So I bought the plan 2 weeks ago and so far so good. I haven't placed a claim yet but all the reps were nice on the phone.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    Select Home Warranty told me everything was covered same as my old policy. When a.c. started freezing up I placed claim. Paid 45 service fee. Needed freon. Select Home Warranty would approve freon. Said wasn't covered. I've since contacted 5 home warranty companies all whom cover freon. Canceling my policy asap with Select Home Warranty. Also took 6 days to send contractor out.

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    Joyce,

    We have tried to reach you a number of time for help with this situation. You may call Edward at 855-267-3532 x 5032. We would love the opportunity to resolve this for you.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    Something was making noise in my machine (Washing Machine). I called the number to Select Home Warranty and a woman took down my claim within a few minutes and had a contractor call me within the hour to set up an appt. The contractor was A+ as well as select. Problem fixed.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    My fairly new microwave suddenly stopped working. I called SHW and then filed a claim. Within 20 minutes a representative called me and told me a contractor has accepted the job. Sure enough they came out that evening and fixed me problem. Very comforting knowing Select Home is there to help their customers.

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    Diane increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Diane increased their star rating on July 21, 2017.

    Updated review: July 21, 2017

    Spoke with Scott at Select Home Warranty and was reimbursed the total of what was originally quoted. Thank you for listening to your customers.

    Original Review: June 26, 2017

    HOMEOWNERS BEWARE! Worst experience of my life dealing with this company! Isn't worth the money! I purchased this warranty in 2016 from Edward **. A representative that sells policies. Was told that it was the best insurance out there. I inquired about my A/C thinking it would be covered because it continued to freeze up. I was told on several occasions that their insurance covers everything and that I would only have to pay the 45.00 co-pay. WRONG! They didn't cover any of my a/c visits... NONE I had to pay out on 3 different occasions.

    My hot water heater that went out and needed to be replaced by recommendation of their service guy. My hot water heater was 11 yrs old. I got a great deal on a new on $483.82 (note this is for the hot water heater and labor and permit). I was initially told I would be reimbursed $383.82 to look for an email. Never received one. Then I received a phone call that said I would receive $150.00 NOT the 383.82 that I was initially told. (And I have this call in my phone logs were they contacted me and for how long!) So to make a long story short I am told by the guy who sold me the original plan I will be reimbursed $150.00 and there's nothing I can do about it. THIS COMPANY IS NOT WORTH THE HEADACHE! Go with 2-10, Old Republic, or Home Warranty America. I will be contacting my realtor as well as the BBB and an attorney.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I bought a Select policy in case any of my old appliances break. Actually one did break so I made a claim with Select on Tuesday. The next day a Select technician came out to fix the fridge. The fridge needed a part and Select gave me the choice of a cash buyout or to repair the fridge. I repaired it.

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    Virginia increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Select Home Warranty, Virginia increased their star rating on July 24, 2017.

    Updated review: July 24, 2017

    I spoke with Scott who helped me resolve this claim issue. I feel that the issue was fairly resolved.

    Original Review: June 26, 2017

    This company has done everything they can to NOT cover anything. Hot water went out, wouldn't cover it. AC went out. Only will cover a tiny portion because I don't have 3 years worth of maintenance invoices. I've only been in my house 1.5 years. Never had this problem with Landmark. They helped me, not made things worse. Wasted of $500. Would highly recommend going elsewhere.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    My pool was not working properly. I called Select, got an agent right away and they were great. I had a pool company come out and fix it the very next day. This was quick and honest. I really appreciate how quickly everyone worked. Now my kids and family can enjoy their summer vacation.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    Our air went out over the weekend. My wife called in and they had a contractor come out right away and fix the job. We are very happy with the service and how quick they worked. Our air is working beautiful and this whole transaction was very smooth.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I bought a warranty from Select Home last month. The salesman I spoke to was kind and patient. He answered all my questions, and I had a lot. I now feel much better that if something was to go wrong with my appliances I am covered.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    Thank you Select Home Warranty! My microwave stopped heating over the weekend. I spoke to Select over the phone about the problem. They told me over the phone that it is not worth fixing and that I should go purchase a new microwave and send them the receipt. How easy is that.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2017

    Very late in providing washer service to my area. It's been 3 weeks since I first raised the Washer service claim and every time I call Select Home, they don't have a date on when I would be getting the service. All the time they are suggesting me to get my own technician, but they are not clarifying if I would end up paying more than my co pay after the reimbursement. One of the agent explained me that it's first come first serve however he doesn't know where do I stand in the queue. After 3 weeks I still don't know when Select Home would be sending a technician.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017

    I'll describe, briefly, my four claims with a great 3 year policy for 1200. 1.) Built in microwave broke. Installed 2006. I was told it no longer is made in 2016. Therefore they gave me 95.00. It cost 525.00 for the same new model. 2.) Light in garage door opener not working. I was told although the garage door opener is covered, the light is not. I got my own technician, who replaced the circuit board, which was covered. They reimbursed me about half the bill.

    3.) Leak in upstairs toilet. Their plumber stated I would need the ceiling below and the entire bathroom ripped up for about 4000 to repair. My contractor friend and I finished the job for 30, excluding paint for the ceiling the plumber tore open. D.) My washing machine developed a leak inside, and Select could find anyone to fix a LG brand. They authorized the service call I set up, and the repair of a stopped up drain, inside, that technician had to tear apart the machine for 90 minutes to find. When I submitted the paid invoice, their supervisor reversed the decision, and paid nothing. I believe you see the trend. You've been warned.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017

    Select took care of my spa claim great. So I called them to place the claim at around 930 in the morning. Around 2 hours later they called me to set an appointment to come to the house. I was able to agree on them coming the next day. As it turns out my spa heater needed to be cleaned. This was taken care of by the Select representative that came out.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017

    My pool pump stopped working. I have a Select Home Warranty policy. I contacted them to come out. They came out the next day. Pool pump is now fine. I have zero complaints, the warranty is worth it. I have since signed up a second property with them.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017

    I am happy to post some good feedback for Select. I am also happy with the service they provided me when my dryer went out. I have and numerous encounters with them by phone and by email. They were kind and supportive of my situation. Very good work.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2017

    We are relieved have a home warranty plan from Select. They were recommended by a friend who has them as well. Select came out to repair my air conditioner last week. Since then it has been running really cool and quiet. It's an old system and I'm happy to not have to replace it right now.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2017

    I have never found a warranty company that was good as Select. I live in Alaska so no company would want to cover me. Select agreed to covered me and let me get my own repairs done. They have been easy to communicate with and very responsive.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2017

    When my dishwasher spray arm stopped working I called Select Home to sent out a plumber. The interaction was good and they picked up the line really quick. There was almost no hold time. I spoke to a rep who appeared to be overseas but he was nice and knowledgeable. They did send a plumber and covered most of the claim. I did see that the spray arm is not normally covered but they did help me with the repair. I am very satisfied with that.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2017

    I got home Sunday evening and found out that my air conditioner quit working. I filed a claim right away Sunday evening around 10pm. I called at 8:30 am to find out the process and I was told then that it could take 24 to 48 to get a claim assigned. I asked if it could be noted as an emergency and she said that she would put a note on the claim. I did not get a call until Monday 4pm and was told it could take up to 24 to 48 hrs to get a contractor assigned. I finally got a contractor assigned right after that but still waiting for a call.

    It is so uncomfortable that I have to go get a hotel which is more money. I don't understand that when it is in the high nineties that urgency can't be placed on this kind of request. I have had several friends that have told me that they used their home warranty and had someone out that day. It is 82 degrees downstairs where we tried sleeping Sunday night. The upstairs is horrible which of course is where the bedrooms are located. I should have went with the home warranty company I was with on my last home. They responded very quickly but live and learn.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2017

    Select came out for a service call and I am happy with the service. I placed a claim on the website. That was very easy. Select called me to set an appointment and they came out within 24 hrs. My washer needed a couple of new parts and it was fixed.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2017

    I am pleased with Select. They respond quick to my call. My old warranty never called me back and it took very long to get someone on the phone. I have not had that issue with Select. Select fixed my septic system and I just paid the deductible out of pocket. I will renew and recommend to friends.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2017

    I transferred to Select Home Warranty because of its cheaper premiums compared to my previous carrier-- BIG MISTAKE! Their coverages for the plans have MORE EXCLUSIONS than the actual things that they will cover when your appliances or home systems break. My AC broke, they sent a technician over, didn't do a thing to fix the problem-- says he will send his diagnosis to the company-- Basically, I paid the $45 trade fee for diagnosis then it's been 4 days in TEXAS HEAT & they keep saying they are waiting for authorization. Fearing we would have to endure a weekend still without AC, I kept calling & then they finally said it (probably their most used lines-- "I'm sorry but unfortunately...").

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    I am a realtor in NJ. I have been recommending Select for 2 years now. Select is very accommodating to many different situations I have with home sales. They have been very easy to get policies from and very good on the service side as well. They really make my life easier.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    Select Home Warranty is a great company. I dealt with the customer service manager for my claim. What happened was they were backed up in my area so I was allowed to get my own plumber to fix the problem. I sent in my invoice for $175.55 and Select reimbursed the whole thing.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    I am happy. Select did a great job with my service call. I had low expectations being that this is my 4th home warranty company in the last 5 years. Select did the job, I hope this type of service will continue.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    I am glad I have this policy that I bought with my home. Recently I had to use the service for the first time. The process was quick and easy. The service representatives on the phone and the ones that come to the house were good. My oven is now working fine. I would have liked more updates along the way. Otherwise no issue.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    First the phone wait times are too long, second I receive a denial for a simple roof leak that was based off information that was not for my home. I could not get someone from management or the authorization department to call me back in a timely manner. I will not be renewing this policy and would not recommend to anyone. They denied the claim saying that gutters are not covered.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    I called Select Home Warranty to file a claim for my dryer as it was not drying the clothing. The representative took down my claim information and told me that a contractor will be in touch with me. The contractor called me several hours later and scheduled an appointment for the next morning. The contractor was very professional and repaired my dryer the same visit. I was only responsible for my service call fee. I am very happy with how my claim was handled.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    I filed a claim online for the sprinkler system. The sprinkler contractor came to the house and found the cause of the issue. He repaired the sprinklers the same day and everything works very well now. The overall service has been very satisfactory.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    I am impressed with the Select service that I received for a broken down water heater. I noticed one day that I did not have hot water. I placed a claim thru emailing Select. Select called me to get some more details about my situation. Select then sent out a plumber to look at and repair the unit. I have had no issues since then.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    I highly recommend Select Home Warranty. My washer claim was processed very fast. The technician arrived to the home on time and was very polite and professional. He maintained a clean work environment and made sure the machine was in working order before leaving.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    I had a home warranty policy with Select Home Warranty for less than a year. My microwave stopped working, so called in a claim. The representative asked me a series of technical questions. I'm not a repair technician, but I speculated that it seemed like there was a contact malfunction in the microwave door. A few days later I received an email rejecting my claim. They said... "We don't cover microwave doors". They wouldn't even send out a repair tech to evaluate it. I called back to question their decision. Why wouldn't they at least send out professional to troubleshoot it? They wouldn't budge. So I canceled the remainder of the policy. Then to add insult to injury, they charged me a $75 cancellation fee!

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    Sadly I did not check this company out on Yelp and other review sites. They took my money and in six months I filled one small claim. They never responded. I called and was promised someone would contact me. This never happened. Today they said, "Oh by the way, we do not cover leaks." So you know, if you have a Freon leak, a toilet leak, a pipe leak, a plumbing related leak, a dishwasher leak, washing machine leak... it goes on and on... you will not be covered. This is NOT typical of your better warranty companies. You get what you pay for. Worst customer service also and they would not refund all my money.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. NO CALL BACKS. I BELIEVE THE CONTRACTORS WORK (for them) reason being... after diagnosis, NOTHING IS EVER COVERED! All of the items listed as cover... for whatever word play games they have going on!! They will find a way to not pay! You pretty much pay for a diagnosis and then end up paying for repairs elsewhere! WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE!

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    I have been signed up with Select since 2015. I just renewed my policy because they have taken care of my property for the last couple years. I am happy with the service. So far they have not let me down.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    I am writing my review in appreciation that Select came thru for me on my claim. Our air system went out when it was very hot and we needed a fix in an emergency. We called into the Select claims line and got someone right away. There was almost no hold time anytime that I called. My air was back on in one day's time. I was very impressed being that it is AC season and it's hard to get someone to come out.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2017

    I filed a claim for my a/c last week. The contractor who was hired to make repairs in my home was on time and professional. He explained the issue and what he did to fix it. Now the a/c unit is working well. I appreciate the quick service from Select Home Warranty.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2017

    I am a longest home owner and have owned the home we live in for 5 years. This home is around 13 years old and I began to worry of a large repair bill from a heat/ac, plumbing, or appliance so I looked into a home warranty. After some research I settled on Select Home Warranty for they were rated highly and reviewed well. After some negotiation with one of their salesman I purchased a warranty from them for 2 years. They discounted the service call payment and gave me an additional 6 months of coverage for free. 6 months go by with no issues but on 5/30/17 my a/c froze up so I called in my first claim the next morning and was told I would receive an email, within 24 hours, giving me the technician's information for me to contact them to set up an appointment for repair.

    2 days go by and no email so I call Select Home Warranty back. They told me they were struggling to find someone in my area but they were going to keep looking for someone, however I could find my own technician if I would like. I did call a company that came out that day and made a recommendation for the repair and gave me both an estimate and an invoice for that day's appointment. I submitted both for authorization of the repair and the invoice for the day's appointment to reimburse me as they stated they would. I do this by email and receive a response stating they were reviewing my request and would get back to me in 24-48hrs. 48 hour pass and I call them, it was a Friday afternoon, I am told they would have to get back with me on Monday morning first thing.

    Well Monday (day 8) morning comes and goes and nothing from them so I call in on Monday afternoon and get a very incompetent agent who asks me to send in the repair estimate because they are awaiting it. I ask for a supervisor and get another incompetent person that again states they are awaiting to hear from me which I explained I had sent it and received a confirmation. I was then passed around no less than 5 times re-explaining my problem and what I needed done. Each person became less knowledgeable and helpful on assisting me. Finally after 8 days and no help I requested my policy be cancelled and a full refund be issued. I was told they could cancel the policy but there would be a $75 cancellation fee and a prorated refund.

    I explained that they had not honored their end of the contract because they had not provided me a technician to repair my broken a/c unit and not explained how they were going to reimburse me the $192 I had paid for the one I arranged. Each representative that I continued to be passed to did nothing to resolve my problems with my home, claim, or refund. The next day the harassment began with several phone calls from them wanting to now find a technician to work on my unit, I repeatedly explained they had all the information already provided to them and that I no longer wanted to do business with them because of the run around that I have experienced. I have no interest in dealing with someone that does not do what they have been paid to do and gives me the runaround while we wait for a the next repair.

    They are under contract to send a technician when I have a problem with a covered item, which they did not. When I was forced to get my own technician they were to reimburse me for that visit which they did not and don't seem to be able to find the paperwork that they acknowledge receiving. After cancelling the policy I have yet to get a refund. I have fully documented each phone call and saved both sent emails and the one confirmation of receipt of paperwork email. I will be forwarding this to both the BBB of New Jersey and the Attorney General's office of New Jersey to get some resolve. It would appear to me from my perspective that this company is more than willing to take your money and sign you up for their "service", then a systematic plan to avoid payment at all cost. Most would call this a scam.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2017

    I normally do not write any reviews but I wanted to share my positive experience with SHW. I filed a claim for my stove and was concerned that it may needed to be replaced. Select sent a technician out to my home who confirmed that I indeed needed a new unit as the cost to repair the current stove was too expensive. Select Home Warranty reviewed my account and the diagnosis with the technician and agreed that the unit needs replacing. We agreed on a reimbursement amount and I recently received my check. I was happy that everything turned out fairly for everyone. I am happy I ended up choosing Select over the other companies out there.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2017

    Please be aware of sale persons from Select Home Warranty calling to gain your business. This is not an honest company; my account was cancel by a internal employee and was covered up by management. This action left me uninsured for the next month until I sign up with a new warranty company. The representative are corrupted and only look to cheat you out of your money.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2017

    Won't fix my dishwasher because it costs too much with the technician they sent. So they are ordering the parts themselves. I got 1 part a month ago and still waiting on the other part since February, 4 months already because it's on backorder, just because Select Home Warranty wants to save a couple of dollars. When the technician can order it now and get it shipped in 2 or 3 days and no more waiting. This is no way of doing business, can't wait no more. Need it fixed now. Also said they were not paying technician to go back and install it because that was extra. That I had to find someone to install it and pay them myself, when they should pay the technician as it's in the contract parts and labor.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2017

    I called Select Home Warranty to file a claim for electrical issues I was having in the 2nd bedroom. Select Home Warranty had an electrician come to the house to see the issue. The electrician made some repairs on the wiring and everything is in working order right now. Thank you for the quick claims service.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2017

    Select Home Warranty is a criminal enterprise that cheats consumers. Do not be fooled! The positive reviews are generated by the company and their employees. On another site there are over 200 1 star reviews on how they lie and deceive. My mother had a water leak on a pipe under her kitchen sink. They told her it was not covered because it was not in the house! I put in a claim on my a/c on my condo. I have owned it for 2 years and 4 months. They told me if I don't have 3 years of service records I am not covered. So essentially NOTHING is covered. You guessed it NO refund. DO NOT USED THESE PEOPLE!!!

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    Reviewed June 5, 2017

    First service call for water leak they could not get anyone to come. Told me I would have to call my own plumber and pay for it myself and try to get reimbursed at their approved rates. Which are not listed anywhere in the contract. 2nd claim for broken garbage disposal they won't even send a repairman. They just send an email offering me $75 to go get a new one and put it in myself. 15 phone calls and 10 emails for 2 service calls. I'm going to pay $10 a month more and go back to Total Protect. At least they're in America not the Philippines.

    I asked to speak to an American 3 days ago they told me they'd have an American call me back in 1 hour. I'm done waiting. I don't even know if this is a USA company but they can't get contractors to work for them around here because they don't pay them either. So to sum up. They are a RIPOFF. Pay a little more and get a legit American Company that will actually fix your broken appliances or replace them not just try to NICE TALK you on the phone.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2017

    SHW advertise that their policy gives a consumer 100% coverage from breakdowns and or failure of home appliances. I urge anyone thinking of purchasing a policy like this, to be very careful and read the fine print on that contract. Usually, the devil is in the details, and once you see what is not covered in that policy, you will conclude that it is not worth the money. For instance, the plumbing system is covered but if a leak develop and it is a valve, then you are just out of luck. I thought that valves are a part of the plumbing system, it is not covered but no matter you still must get it repaired out of pocket. That water has to be contained, so what good is having this policy. I am very dissatisfied with this and I will not renew or recommend to anyone to get involved with this type of policy. What they don't cover outweighs what is covered by a wide margin. It is underwritten so wide that there is no actual coverage.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2017

    Called SHW about our A/C not working after a month of phone calls and emails. They told us due to us having our A/C worked on in the past it wasn't covered by their warranty. We had maintenance done to our A/C since it was new and due to a FAN being replaced it would not be covered by SHW.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2017

    While they are affordable and coverage compares to other companies they lack in customer service. It will take well over 30 days for me to get reimbursed for a claim for AC repair. I had to call my own repair company because it was going to be several days before select could get someone to my home. It was VERY hot outside at the time.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2017

    I am here to try and save others their money... When we first signed up for the home warranty we did the three-year and they promised us that if we ever had any issues with our AC unit that it would be covered 100%. When I signed up with them I had asked them several times to send me a copy of our contract so that I could look it over before my policy started and nobody seemed to want to send me anything. A week after my policy started up we noticed there was an issue with one of our AC units.

    Long story short it took me a month to get my claim started and they still have NOT sent us a check for $250 out of a $1500 bill. They don't tell you that there is a loophole!!! You have to submit them the last three years for your AC services. We purchased our home a year ago so we have no way of providing any services from the last 3 years. Please, please, please save your money and find a more reputable home warranty company!!!! I promise you that they will find any way possible to void your claims!

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    Reviewed May 29, 2017

    We purchased the home warranty as part of a home purchase. Our dishwasher went out. Initially, the process was good. They sent a repairman, who ordered parts. Then, the new parts didn't work, and he wanted to do another repair. Select Home Warranty wouldn't authorize the additional repair, and instead wanted to buy us out of our machine. They based it on contractor grade dishwasher and depreciated it so they offered us $75. (Based on the depreciation percentage they gave me, they valued our machine at $150 initially - like you could really buy a new DW for that much).

    We had to purchase the replacement before getting the $75. I did, it took 2 weeks to get the form I had to sign to agree to the $75, and then the form says payment should be received in 30 days. I had to call 2 times after the 30 days to actually receive payment. In the meantime, I had put in an additional claim for a leaking roof, and didn't get the initial call back for a roofer in the area. Terrible service overall, would not recommend using.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2017

    I filed a claim for my dishwasher 2 weeks ago. The representative who took down my claim was very nice. The technician arrived on time at my home and came back the other day to complete the repairs. The technician made the appointment as soon as the back ordered part arrived. He made the repairs on the dishwasher and it works very well now. I am very satisfied with my service from Select Home Warranty.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2017

    I gave a 3 star because I had to miss 2 days of work to get my plumbing issue under control. The first day I missed was because I needed to be home for the plumber. The second day is missed was because he had to come again to fix the leak. I don't know whose fault it is but I would rather have not missed a second day of work. I am happy though with the customer support and the service. The process was easy and hassle free. Next time I will try to tell them to get everything done at once.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2017

    I filed a claim last week for my dishwasher. I received a call a day later from a contractor requesting to schedule an appointment. Everything was handled well. The contractor arrived at my home on time and thoroughly inspected the unit. He knew a lot about my model since it was very popular and was able to quickly figure out the problem. He made all the needed repairs and maintained a very clean work area while he was doing it. Thank you.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2017

    I personally would recommend Select Home to others from my experience with them. I used Select on one occasion for when my pool pump stopped working. Select was responsive and kept me in the loop the whole time. They sent a quality pool guy to look at my pool and assess the issue. The pool guy was at the house for about an hr before he called in to the Select line for approval. The Select rep on the phone approved the repair. After the approval the pool guy had to go to a local store to get the part. He came back after about an hr and fixed the pump. This was a overall good experience and I'm happy I have this plan.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2017

    I have Select Home Warranty for 2 year for my single family home and townhouse. Once we had refrigerator issue, they did not cover saying leaks are not covered. One year later, our water heater broke, the technician on site said it is not fixable as rust has kind of made it leak and can't be fixed. Again it was not covered since its leak. One year later, our AC unit has issues. I have been on the call for 1-2 hours almost 3 times, and I have not been able to get in touch Authorization agent for last 5 days. I cannot start fix or replacement with any contractor until I get authorization from Select Home Warranty.

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    Reviewed May 23, 2017

    I purchased my contract in 2016 and have been pleased with the service. I filed 3 claims so far, one for the plumbing leak, one for my ac and the last for the dishwasher. Each claim was handled as quickly as possible. Repair technicians were hired and sent to my home to make repairs. A+ service.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2017

    A technician was hired by SHW and sent to my home to repair the dryer issues that I was having. The technician was professional and on time. He fixed my issue and explained what happened to it. He also gave me some tips to avoid having this issue recur.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2017

    First the good news. The price was good and the customer service was also good. The contractor they sent was OK, I would rather have used my own. I would rate the whole experience as an 8/10. If they had sent a better contractor I would give it a full 5 star.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2017

    I filed a claim a month ago for the sprinkler system. Within a few days' time the repair was made and the sprinklers were working well. Select Home Warranty responded promptly to my claim issue and made sure the repairs were completed as quickly as they were able to get it done.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2017

    Do not use Select Home Warranty. They are full of it. I've been out of hot water for 6 days. I call them, they send the contractor out from Homeland handyman. All he did was looked at it, went out in his truck and got a screwdriver and tighten the panel. Said it should be hot in 30 minutes. I waited 2 hours. Get in the shower the water is still cold. Called him, he made up and excuse to tell them I need a new water heater and he will let them know. He did not turn in his diagnosis. Call them, they said they have not got his diagnosis. Called him back, would not answer the phone. Leave a message. Kept calling them back. I fax them the paper that he gave me for my receipt. All head on it was Tighten panel. Call Select later to see if they received the fax. Had not received it. Said someone will call me.

    Called handyman again. Did not answer. Left him a message. He finally called back. He said he will call them and turn his diagnosis. Still haven't heard from them. Kept telling me somebody will get back with me. No one got in touch with me yet. Do not pass Select Home Warranty and do not use their contractor Homeland handyman. Both of them are a rip-off.

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    Reviewed May 21, 2017

    I had called to select for a plumbing leak claim, the service went smooth. They emailed me a plumber's phone number the same day to set an appointment. When the plumber came to my house he fixed the leak by replacing an old valve. From start to finish I had no issues with Select. The customer service was good and the plumber was good.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2017

    Select did an OK job with my repair. The process was "ok". The customer service was good. I wanted more of a reimbursement, but they did follow the policy. I don't have any specific complaints. I just wanted more money for my fridge.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2017

    I filed a claim for the ac system in my house. The claims process was fairly simple. I provided them with all the information I had so that when my contractor came he had an idea of what was going on. The contractor was extremely professional and explained everything to me. I was really happy with how my repairs were made. I highly recommend this service.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2017

    As a new customer with Select Home Warranty (SHW) and a Realtor for many years that has encouraged and referred several of my clients to get home warranties from two or three other home warranty companies, I find myself in a situation with SHW company that has been very dissatisfying and distasteful and did not expect it will be better with any future claims. Therefore, I canceled my Select Home Warranty policy.

    We were personally with Old Republic Home Warranty since June of 1999 and I chose to change this year because their policy covered only when the manufacturer warranty ended on my A/C and I saw only good reviews on SHW company from their website. I wish I had look further at ConsumerAffairs and the BBB... Before you choose SHW you should also.

    After the submission of our first claim, I soon discovered that it was one of the biggest mistakes and bad decisions I have made in a while. My wife and I experienced a lack of integrity, lack of responsiveness, frustration, and un-professionalism the likes of which we have never experienced before. The customer service and the sub-contractor, while showing to be polite in conversation, was non-existent in delivery or implementation. All we wanted was our washer fixed that is only 6 years old.

    Our first Claim and the only claim was assigned to Appliance Tech Solutions, an authorized Select Home Warranty service technician. You should have a summary of my conversation with your company on our claim and summary of the in trouble items of my experience with this claim is as follows: We had to make several calls to Appliance Tech Solutions after being informed we would receive callbacks on specific dates and times. The Appliance Tech Solutions contractor tech did nothing to the washer and incorrectly assumed it was a bad motor that caused the spin and rinse cycle not to work.

    Several calls to Appliance Tech Solutions who could not find our paperwork, made promises the motor was ordered and promises when they would come out to fix and never did. Appliance Tech Solutions technician told us Select Home Warranty has not paid him for several claims he satisfied and in fact he did provide the diagnostic codes to SHW. Called Select Home Warranty for assistance with their tech and/or to get another tech assigned. SHW tried 3 days in a row to get a diagnostic code from the tech and we were told they could not be reached. While I had no problem reaching the tech rep, not the number SHW gave me but the one I found from the internet which I told SHW.

    I requested change of tech because we had no confidence in this contractor and was told I would get a new one expect an email in 24-48 hours, I received no email. I called back dissatisfied to speak with a manager. After already speaking with several SHW Customer Service Reps, I did not speak to a supervisor and I did not get a new tech company to fix my washer. I spoke to their Retention Department threatening to cancel my policy who told me they would find me a different tech company and did not. I was given an extension that I could never reach the Retention Tech that promised me a new Tech Rep.

    I called SHW Sales and spoke to the Sales rep who sold me the policy to see if he could get me to a supervisor and he said he would transfer me to Authorizations to get another tech but in reality he transferred me to Claims where I spoke with yet another customer service rep who informed me that I could use the secure your own tech process. What I should do is find an appliance tech company and have them call SHW with a diagnostic code and SHW would pay the tech company I chose to fix our washer.

    I called a couple of appliance companies who told me they would not work with the Home Warranty Company and that I as the homeowner would have to pay them first and get refunded back from my warranty company. I called back SHW and told them what I learned and I was told yes through the secure your own tech process, I would have them look at my washer, pay them and send SHW the invoice for review and payment to the claims@selecthomewarranty.com email. Never was I told that the tech had to call in with the diagnostic code If I paid them... It was only if SHW was going to pay the tech company. That could have been a miscommunication or understanding... but.

    I secured Appliance Man Sam, LLC who fixed my washer in 15 minutes and the problem was a bad magnet that trigger the automatic spin cycle to stop and charged me $145. So we paid Appliance Tech Solutions who misdiagnosed the problem $45 and paid $145 to fix my washer for a total of $190.00. If you deduct the Service Fee to SHW tech $45 plus service fee to my Tech $60 that is $105 I as a customer should be responsible for and then SHW could refund me $85.00... To me for a new customer an act of goodwill or to save a contract seems pretty petty.

    I called SHW on to inform them I got my own tech and emailed my invoice and got the claim manager. I was told that I needed to have the tech call in the diagnostic code first to which I informed him that is not what I was told... He said that is the process so even though you sent your invoice it would not be processed. At that point that was the last straw for me... I have tried to reach Retention several days in a row with no success.

    So now I was done... and it seemed obvious to me SHW was not interested in my business and now I am no longer interested in their service. I am writing this review because SHW customer service was not satisfactory and to help someone else not experience the level frustration and dissatisfaction I had experienced. Hopefully SHW will start taking these negative reviews more serious and improve their customer service and manage their contractors better.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 18, 2017

    My last few experiences with warranty companies have been not so good until I signed up with Select. The service was great. When I called the rep answered the phone saying, "Thank you for calling Select. We are so happy you are a customer. How may I help you". This is great, I never heard that before. Anyway the whole process was great. The customer service were really nice. I was really surprised.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2017

    Signed up with Select in March of this year and I just had my first claim handled. The service was good and the washer is now working fine. I am glad I bought this warranty from Select. I would recommend them.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 18, 2017

    I filed a claim online for my air conditioner. A contractor came to my home the next day and made some repairs. The contractor was very professional and arrived on time. He was really polite and explained what happened and what he is going to do to fix it. I was very happy.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2017

    I was very impressed with how my claim was handled. The service representative was on time and thorough. He completed his inspections and told me what the problem was before making any repairs. He made sure that Select provided him with the approval so that the repairs can be approved and completed in a timely manner. I was very impressed.

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    Claims HandlingCoverageTech

    Reviewed May 17, 2017

    The warranty is worthless and they say someone will contact us for issues. 2nd year in a row no one has contacted us. We wait and wait and wait this time being 11 days without ac and finally hire our own person. The claim was denied and that's not the problem. We called every single day with a guarantee someone would call us and come out. We have a newborn and 2 other young children without ac plus 3 animals. Their excuse is we don't send anyone one out for issues with Freon, it's not covered in the policy! O great if you'd actually sent someone the first day or 2 or 3 we could have found it was an issue uncovered and moved on.

    We wouldn't have gone 11 days without air. They are worthless cover hardly anything and 2nd year in a row we had to hire our own person after multiple no shows by the contractors they use! Cheaper route and more efficient to not use any warranty or go with choice. We had them prior and they were always great with someone there immediately no bs like select! Never ever again will I use them!

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    Reviewed May 17, 2017

    Upon purchasing the home warranty, I went into depth with the salesman that we had only owned our house for less than a year and did not have 3 years of service documents. He said that that would not be a problem due to new purchase of the home. We had an initial claim of an A/C leak of $100, which the company repaired and paid for with no issue. However, this month we had a blower go out. What a major hassle. We had to call the company to OK the repair, the person taking the call was not knowledgeable and it was extremely time consuming. At the end of the call, they could not OK the repair and said that a supervisor would call back within 15 minutes. My repairman had to leave (still no AC).

    2 hours later I called them back, and they told me the supervisor was very busy and would call. I explained that I was told that he would call in 15 minutes 2 hours ago, they just said that he would call. I asked when, they said, "By the end of the day." That phone call never came. We called the following day and finally spoke to a supervisor who okayed the repair. 2 days later after submitting the receipt however we were told they would pay only $50. We have been trying to get an explanation, none has come.

    Next we had a fuse blow in our electrical box. This is a $341 repair, again a MAJOR hassle talking to and dealing with the warranty company who eventually okayed the repair. A few days later again they state they will pay $50. What a joke, they still offer no explanation for the arbitrary amount they will pay for, even after okaying the repairs. Then our air conditioner goes out completely and needs completely replaced. SUDDENLY, we are not told that we need 3 years of documentation for servicing which must include cleaning, etc. Apparently very small print in the original contract.

    This warranty company is shady all the way around. The salesman makes false claims to sell you the product. Once purchased, you will get the runaround on the phone in apparent effort to exhaust you and make you just want to pay the repair yourself. If you are persistent enough, they tell you on the phone that they offer you the small amounts (it quite honestly appears to be hush money). "Here's $50 if you just go away." To top it all off, they now tell us that in the contract freon leaks are not covered. How on EARTH does a warranty for an air conditioner not cover FREON LEAKS?? That is ridiculous! 3 claims, and so far we have received $0 and have spent several hours on the phone on hold and getting the runaround with people who are meant to exasperate and exhaust you. Still no AC in my house and the temperatures are climbing into the 90's. This warranty is not worth the paper it is written on!

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    Claims HandlingCoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 17, 2017

    I've made 5 claims with them and they have an excuse for not covering any of them. When my oven went out, it took them 2 months to get a technician to my house and when they finally reviewed the claim, they came back and said they would give me $150 towards a $600 repair, because my claim was in the first 3 months of when my policy started after a 30-day waiting period. In essence, you pay for a year of a warranty but they don't cover you until month 5. What a scam this company is!!!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 16, 2017

    Select Home Warranty provided me with good customer service. My questions were answered and my repairs were completed in a prompt and professional manner. I had no issues with filing my claim or having a service contractor come to my home.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2017

    I picked Select Home Warranty because of the cost savings. However I was not aware of the lack of service repairmen that they have in their network. This is a joke! Only one repair appliance company that I can use for my washing machine and now for my refrigerator in the whole D/FW area. Really? Since I had a poor experience with Seven Star Appliance (also rated poorly online) with my washing machine, I do not want to use them again. And now my only other option is to go out of their network, select a repair service company and pay upfront and wait 30 days + to get reimbursed. I will not choose this Home Warranty company EVER again and will gladly switch back to HMS and pay more but get better service. This is ridiculous!!!

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 15, 2017

    My service request with Select Home Warranty was handled quickly and professionally. A contractor was sent to my home to make repairs on the a/c unit which was acting up. The contractor arrived on time and was able to complete repairs on the unit.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 11, 2017

    They alleged they would call or respond back to us in 24 to 48 hours, which is BOLD FACED LIE. They never answer the call promptly, unless you press #1 for sales. Sales Always picks up right away, while no one else does, because they are grossly understaffed, and try to wear you down by being unresponsive, crooked and/or doing whatever it takes to evade, avoid, not pay and/or cheat everybody as much as possible. They should be federally investigated for CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FRAUD AND RICO VIOLATIONS. Pursuant to a RICO civil or criminal case their assets could be, and in my opinion, SHOULD BE SEIZED until the case takes its course in trial, in North Carolina locally or If Applicable FEDERALLY. The owners should do serious jail time, in my opinion.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed May 11, 2017

    Great customer service. Great overall claims handling. Repairs are completed in a timely fashion. I am very happy with all the service I received from Select Home Warranty. I recommend them all the time to family and friends. Everyone who purchased a warranty through them were equally happy.

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    Select Home Warranty Company Information

    Company Name:
    Select Home Warranty
    Company Type:
    Private
    Address:
    1 International Blvd #400
    State/Province:
    NJ
    Postal Code:
    07495
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.selecthomewarranty.com
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