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Select Home Warranty offers warranty plans to cover mechanical wear on appliances and systems. Coverage is available for single-family homes, mobile homes, condos and rental properties. The company does not cover commercial properties, residential properties used for business or foreclosed properties.
Visit www.selecthomewarranty.com- Transferable warranties
- Roof coverage available
- Frequent discounts
- Claims service available 24/7
- 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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Reviewed March 31, 2015
I found Select warranty with an internet search a few months ago, they had good rating. I figured I would take a shot. Since then I placed a claim on a pool issue that was fixed and just now a sump pump that was replaced. The policy is a good value.
Reviewed March 31, 2015
I am a customer of Select Home warranty that just went through the claims process and I am very happy. I called in with a water heater that kept shutting off. The plumber came and I have no idea what he did but it is now working.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
Our very first call for repair with this warranty company brought nothing but hassle and no payment. The cost of our repair was $368. They had me taking pictures of the outside of our Electrolux front loader dryer and then another email to take more pictures of the inside of the dryer. And then wait and wait and wait some more. Three months later and we are finally just agreeing to accept $145 because we have not received a penny and I am tired of the hassle. This is how they win. They do NOT honor their contract legally as far as I am concerned... They find every loop hole possible to not pay for a repair. I would suggest you contact the BBB of New Jersey prior to purchasing a contract with this company. I sure wish I had done that. Their salespeople are very personable and nice. But they only want your money and do not want to be bothered after that. Take my advice and don't stop here... Keep looking...
Reviewed March 30, 2015
Just finished with a service call from a Select agent. We have reported a garbage disposal not functioning properly. After review of the claim Select approved it for replacement.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
We have multiple properties with Select which we switched from ahs. We get very personal service with select and they give us a dedicated claims rep who know all our properties. We feel very comfortable with this company.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
My husband and I are very please with the select warranty group. I submitted a claim on the website over the weekend. A select representative called me over the weekend to get more information. The boiler problem was fixed on Monday morning. I was very supplied with how fast they work.
Reviewed March 27, 2015
I was fortunate enough to speak with ** at SHW. I was extremely pleased with the way the coverage was presented and the extent he went to make sure that I was confident in selecting the service plan that I chose. WAY TO GO **!!!
Reviewed March 25, 2015
Plain and simple I give select a 5 star review. The process for getting a dryer repair was fast and painless. The tech came on time and finished the repair in under 30 minutes. I would recommend.
Reviewed March 24, 2015
On 12/05/14, I contacted Select Home Warranty about an issue with my pool pump and they responded with the name and number of their vendor. I called, but that vendor did not work on residential properties, so I had to go back to Select for the name of another vendor. It took 3 calls to finally speak to someone and was told someone would call me back to set-up an appointment to meet me at my house. I contacted Select on 01/05/15 and informed them that I had not heard back from their vendor. They responded on 01/06/15 that my claim was approved. I informed them that I didn't even know what was wrong with the pump as the vendor never contacted me or met me at my property.
I was told they would look into it and then told the vendor said my 2-year old pump needed replacing and I needed to contact the vendor. I tried but had no response and I wasn't having any work done until I knew exactly what the problem was and the cost. Select said I could have my own vendor do the work, which I did. I applied for my $150 on 03/09/15 and sent back the requested paperwork. When I contacted Select today, they said they did not receive my signed release, so I emailed it to them to 2 different email addresses. I received an email stating my paperwork had been received and it would be 30 days. I responded with why I had to wait another 30 days and the response was they had not received my paperwork. Really? Having been a homeowner for 30 years, this is the worse experienced I have had with a warranty company.
Reviewed March 23, 2015
I purchased contracts for my house and a rental house. My very first claim was denied. I was shocked at how they pointed out wording in the contract to show why they wouldn't need to cover my problem. The claim was for a cracked stove top that was no longer usable and wasn't safe to heat. They pointed me to wording that describes what is not covered (i.e. shelves, door hinges, house foundation). It took me three days to get a manager to call me back and that is what he provided as to the reason my claim was not covered. He actually tried to bully me into agreeing with what he was saying. The original denial letter claimed that this was a cosmetic issue. It was clear that they were going to continue to make arguments to support their view that this was not covered. I cancelled both policies and will never do business with this company again.
Reviewed March 23, 2015
Select has always responded quickly when I have called them for repairs. They are cordial and I have had them for close to 2 years now.
Reviewed March 21, 2015
I purchased a home warranty plan in October 2014 for $425. It covers my house in Omaha, NE. It is suppose to give me coverage for 14 months. I first called the 25th of November with a clogged kitchen sink and disposal that would not work. They never called me back, like they said they would the next day. We had to fix problem ourselves because we needed the sink for Thanksgiving. We had guests coming into town. I ended calling Select Home Warranty back the next week to complain and cancel the plan. They said that they had lots of calls that day and could not respond to all of them. The office manager at Select Home Warranty, ** talked me into keeping the plan because I could personally call or email him and he would respond within an 1/2 hour.
So this week I have another couple of problems at the house. I have a clogged drain in the master bath and a hot water tank that is not working properly. I emailed him on Tuesday night and did not hear anything back from them. I called on Wednesday morning 7:08 a.m. and there was no answer at his extension and no way to leave a message. I called again at 10:29 a.m. on Wednesday and finally talked to someone about the problems. He said he would put in a request and that I should watch for an email. He also informed me that ** is no longer with the company. An email came through at 2:21 p.m. It said that within 48 hours, Burton Plumbing should be calling me and if they didn't to call Select Home Warranty back.
I have called Burton Plumbing several times over the last three days and they still did not have everything they needed to come and do service. I was trying to get the service done while I was home this week on spring break. Why did I pay for a warranty plan that takes several days for a company to come out. I am thankful that my problem was not one that needed attention quickly. I would not recommend this company. They are very slow to respond to you and do not get the job done. Is there are recourse for them not following through with the service that they said they would provide?
Reviewed March 19, 2015
This company is a scam. Do not use them. They will only pay for parts and will not pay for any labor. They group any type of work besides a part as 'installation'. If you try to cancel their contract they will do everything in their power to give you as little money as possible. If you want a home warranty to make your life easier this will also not be the case and be prepared to be on the phone a bunch. Worst consumer mistake I ever made was selecting these guys. The language on their website is completely misleading.
Reviewed March 15, 2015
On 3/5/15 I sent an email as instructed to request a service call on a water heater that was leaking at my condo in Florida. The tenant reported that although he had hot water, the water heater was leaking a lot. On Monday 3/10 I call Select to determine what was the status of the service call, they said that they didn't get the email request. I gave them the information on the phone and they said that they would take care of it.
I called on Wed and they said they needed pictures of the water heater. The tenant sent pictures on Thursday. On Friday I called again and they said that they didn't receive the pictures. I argued that the tenant assure me that they were sent and beside that nowhere in the agreement with Select does it say that pictures are needed for a service call to be made. I insisted on a manager calling me. What will pictures accomplish anyway? It will take a plumber to determine what the reason is behind the leak.
However, this is the third time that I have called them and on each occasion it requires aggravation to get them to keep the agreement. I would caution any to sign an agreement with this company who does not appear to be able to stand behind their warranty. I never had these problems with American Home Shield and as soon as this agreement is over I will switch back to them as soon as I can.
Sadly it creates ill will with tenants that then blame landlords for not taking care of them. When in fact we had a warranty for repairs that should have accomplished just that. When it comes to SELECT, select another warranty company. There should be a class action against this company. I am sure this is not the only complaint against their poor service. They work hard to sell you on their service but work harder at trying to wiggle out of coverage. I will also file a complaint with the BBB.
Reviewed March 12, 2015
I have been with this company for about 6 months. I've called twice for service and have yet to get service. There is always a loophole and I will not renew my contract with Select Home Warranty.
Reviewed March 11, 2015
Called the company Select Home warranty for an issue in Dec 2014 for our A/C not working. The issue was a blown fuse (a $10 part), the A/C company fixed it, we paid our deductible. Now in March 2015 the A/C is not working again, the same issue fuse was blown but it was also determined that the wiring from the unit to the thermostat was bad and this time it was blew the transformer. The total of the repair job is $785 for parts and labor, but because we do not have maintenance records for the A/C the home warranty company is only going to give us $100 and we have to pay the rest. Now keep in mind we bought the home in May 2014 and the A/C unit is brand new from 2013.
Reviewed March 10, 2015
Service was very efficient and timely executed. First service call was correct and the right parts were installed. I'm very satisfied with Select Home Warranty service.
Reviewed March 9, 2015
Had a pool pump go out within 2 months of the policy, called and made a claim, the tech they sent out said it was the timer. I knew better so I asked him to leave. I ended up replacing the pump myself and when I contacted them about a reimbursement for the 400 dollars worth of parts I had to buy they said they can only reimburse me up to $150.00 within the first 3 months of policy, I paid up front for the whole year.
After getting hung up on several times I asked about how to get my 150.00 dollars, they had me fill out a form and after I emailed it back 1 hour later they said it would be 30 days before I got a check. Day 30: sent 1 follow up email with no answer. Day 34: sent another email with no response. Day 40: called, got hung up on, called back to talk with someone who said they didn’t know why the check has not been mailed out but hopefully someone will mail it out to me this week. REALLY?!?! This has to be the worst company I have ever had the displeasure in dealing with. I will be getting rid of them ASAP and will be finding another home warranty company.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
I paid 850.00 dollars for a two year warranty, a request for service on our pool heater was not paid for by this company even though they had authorized the repair. Promises to reimburse me for the cost of repair were always false. Finally two months ago I requested the contract with them be cancelled and my money refunded. Once again Select Home Warranty has not paid. This company is a total fraud, the worst of the worst.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015
I wish I would have done a more thorough research before falling prey to this scam of a company. From the start to end I experienced nothing but stress and frustration from Select Home. 2 out 3 customer service reps I spoke to were unhelpful, rude and unprofessional. It's bad enough that something in your home broke and to top that these people make you feel like it's your fault, and will come up with any excuse to not have to pay; and finally if they pity you they'll send out some cheap, shady, never-heard-of repair company that they're contracted with to fix your stuff. Their website login is a bogus so is their phone line. Their employees misinform and are argumentative. Good luck getting a half paid claim out of these people. I asked for them to cancel my account and refund my money, it's been 30 days and I haven't seen a dime of the $500 I paid them. My washer remained broken and I am out $500.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015
This is a five star review for select home warranty. Select home did a wonderful job fixing a leak in my home that was going on for months. I was unable to find the leak on my own. The select plumber was great.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015
I am pleasantly surprised with the repair I got from Select. I had another warranty company on my last home and Select was better by far. My claim was placed and a contractor was sent out within a few hrs. The contractor repaired the problem. Couldn't be happier.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015
I am dealing with Select on a broken furnace. The process is easy. They answer the phones quickly and my repair was processed. I am happy with the service.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015
I called Select on a microwave not heating. The cs rep had informed me that the microwave is not cost-effective to repair so they will approve the replacement. I was able to go pick out a microwave in a local store and send my invoice for reimbursement. The process was very easy.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015
SHW deserves a good review for replacing a water heater in my basement. I am very pleased with the service. Select called me to follow up to make sure all my needs were met.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015
I had a plumbing leak. They sent plumbers, but the work was urgent so "authorization process" was not complete. They did the "repair" but caused and even larger gushing leak in an adjoining room. I paid them $700, but I now am facing a $3000 repair caused by the plumbers sent by Select. The plumbers appear to be out of business just 3 weeks later, and neither they nor Select will pay or even respond. My next step is to report Select to the Attorney General of Texas, and then perhaps a lawsuit.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2015
I give Select a 5 star review for the repair of a washing machine. This is the 3rd time I used Select and they are fabulous. I have a 8 year old machine that just was not working. They replaced a few parts and got it up and running again for me.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015
This past week we had record cold and my pipe in my house froze. Select assigned me a plumber to come find the pipe in my walls. The plumber did actually find and fixed the issue without having to even break my walls. I am very thankful for that.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015
Select did the job right the first time. They are a great company. The appliance repair man they sent me was a great guy. I even recommended him to a few friends.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015
At this time I have two houses covered by Select, but when I call EVERY TIME they cannot locate either house and they put me on hold, talk to others and tell me I have no account with them, but they keep taking my funds. Now how does that work?? I have a microwave that needs looked at because it comes on by itself, doesn't cook right and I worry about fire hazard. They laughed at me. Unfortunately they are telling me since I purchased an appliance package in 09 and it is outdated and they will only give me 85.00 to replace a "Frigidaire professional version". I asked several times to talk to a manager and they refused. This is not a cheap replacement and I do not understand why they lose my account info. on both houses. Cannot pull up any info by name, # or address. This does not add up. I need help.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015
I have Select home Warranty service, and didn't get any support for any repair. They sent under rated technicians because good technicians don't like to work for Select. Normally, that technician appears couple of days later, and take another couple of days to get approval for the repair cost from select. If you want to make the process faster, Select always suggests customer to find his/her preferred technician to fix the issue, and assures you to reimburse later. Anyway, they never pay. I reported claim twice for two different issues, and I was victimized for both of the above stated situation. Every time, select gave me different reasons for not paying the bill. We bought the "Select" service just for nothing.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015
I am very pleased with select home warranty service. They honored the policy even when things aren't really covered. They went way above the policy for me.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
I called in that our heat unit wasn’t working properly. It took them a week to respond and when the technician diagnosed the problem they wanted maintenance records- I provided what I had. I have been here less than a year. I had it serviced when I first moved in and then their tech guy serviced it in July. This isn’t good enough for them, they told me to get my own service guy. In the contract it states clearly that if I do this it voids out their warranty and they will not pay. We are under a state of emergency without heat. The last phone call I made I talked to a ** that said “listen sweetheart” and then basically called me a liar. They want me to pay up front for repairs then they will reimburse me what they feel is acceptable to them- they had no problem taking my 500.00. They are shysters- do not waste your money here.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
I have only had SELECT HOME WARRANTY as my homeowner's warranty service for six months. I almost canceled because of the bad reviews I read on-line. I wish I had. However, I talked to their customer service rep (Ryan) and he assured me that if I had any problem, to call him and he would personally make sure I was satisfied with any issues I had. Have tried since mid-September to have an appliance fixed or replaced and I continue to get the runaround. Customer service is pathetic. I have filled out forms, returned forms, and still get no satisfaction from SELECT HOME WARRANTY. It's a simple appliance. All I want is to have it fixed or replaced and they can't even do that. Stay away from SELECT HOME WARRANTY - No Good!
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
Home is in area with snow. Furnace stopped working - 9 years old. Sent in request for service. Received email next day with a claim number that I had to call if again for. Now they said they need more details or they will not send repair person info. Called with details. Now another hoop... have to wait hours for another service email but they refuse to give me the service name/number over the phone. Would not let me talk. When I tried to speak he kept talking over me repeating over and over and over that we will send you an email and thank you. We will send an email with your service repair man's number. Thank you. OMG. It is getting late, no email. Could be third night without HEAT in winter. DO they care? NO!!! Asked to speak with supervisor. They said when one is available they will call me. Yeah right. I will not hold my breath.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
Last November, i.e. in 2014, our garbage disposer broke. Called up Select Home warranty, they send a plumber who came and confirmed that it is broken and hence require replacement. SHW said they will cover disposer but not the installation but turn in the receipt for installation, they will try to cover a part of it.
I paid for 107 $ for the same disposer from home depot and the plumber they send shared 150$ for an hour work to install and 60$ for to come and verify within a min that the disposer is broken which I told them over and over. I turned in both of receipts in Nov 2014, now it is Feb and I have not received the check. First they said the online price for the disposer is 75$ so they will only cover it. When I spoke to their manager, ** and later ** that I'm not an online shopper, then they send me a reimbursement form for 107$ which I have mailed back in Dec 2014. Since then I called and emailed several times not seeing any check. Meanwhile they are still reviewing the installation piece and finally verdict came in as 'No' in Jan of this year when I threatened to go to BBB. Then another manager emailed asking for the receipts again saying that they never received and asked me to resubmit.
I keep getting called from SHW reminding me that my membership is coming to an end and when I ask about the status, they say someone will call me. And no once calls me. And when I call and finally get hold of someone, response is Manager will call me by end of day, but no call. This is the 2nd time I'm going through this sort of unaccepted delay in 2014. Last time it was reimbursement on my microwave and that took close to 4 months of calling and shouting to get the check.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
Select did great work on a garage that would not open. I was stuck in my garage and could not get out. Select saved the day and I was able to get back to work. Thank you.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
I have ordered the plan through them last year, never had a claim filed. Once decided to cancel it in Oct 2014, they are still charging my credit card. Like a virus. Now they advertising some special with 2 months free. I tried to quote the plan on their website, I get "we are not offering coverage in Wisconsin." However, their very pushy sales people calling me 3 times a day to get "enrolled". I asked them if they can send me the proposal in writing, no answer. This is a joke, and misleading practices. Be aware.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
I have had select for about 15 months and I am very happy with their service. I just renewed my policy for another year and have told plenty of family members and friends that if they want a no nonsense company then go with Select.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015
During this cold weekend my heater blew out. I called select on a Saturday in panic. The cs rep assured me he would help even though it was the weekend. They gave me the number a local plumber to make an appointment. I called and the plumber came within 2 hrs. I am grateful because the temp was very cold this weekend. I don't know what I would have done without select.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015
Dishwasher repair was done correctly. Good job done by Select and good job done by the plumber. Although he had to come out twice. He was on time and nice both time in my house.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015
The ONLY PART OF MY EXPERIENCE I AM NOT FULLY HAPPY WITH IS THE DELAY OF THE TECHNICIAN. Besides for the delay, I am pretty happy. They did what they promised and I got a new ceiling fan of my choice.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2015
I'm impressed. The customer service is great. The tech sent out was great. I am all smiles with Select.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2015
I am a happy Select Home customer. They gave me a new washing machine when mine breakdown just 3 months into my policy. I am happy to write them some good feedback.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015
I am happy to say that I have no complaints in regards to a recent home repair on a refrigerator. My fridge went down in a morning, I called select first thing and they handled with care. My fridge is not working.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015
I purchased a home warranty from select. I had a problem with my heating so I called for a service call. They sent a contractor to fix the problem, or so I thought. The contractor found out what was wrong and advise me he needed to get an authorization to fix the problem. Two days later with no response from the contractor I called select home warranty to find out what was going on. They advised me that the claim was in review and they would get back to me. They finally get back to me and say that I need to provide 3 years of maintenance records for the heating system to them that were performed by a "licensed, certified contractor" or the heating system was not under warranty. This is a problem for me because I have only owned the home for 6 months. When I bought the home the prior owner had just had the AC and heat serviced so it was not scheduled for another service until June.
I explained to the representative from select home warranty. Then the conversation went to the part that was defective in the unit was not covered under this warranty. After all this run around I called the contractor that was sent out by select home warranty to find out if this problem with the unit was something that could have been avoided by servicing or changing air filters. He explained that "This problem was something that could not have been avoided. It was a problem with a manufactured part in a sealed system. The reason that you are getting the run around is because you are a new customer and this repair is going to cost more than your premium you paid." At the end of the conversation with the contractor I asked him "Are you a licensed certified contractor in the state of Arizona?" The contractor advised me that he was not a licensed contractor. At this point I am feeling really taken by select home warranty.
Select home warranty's motto is save your wallet, and in the advertisement on this website, and in the paperwork I received from them it states they only use licensed certified contractors.
I called back and talked with a supervisor from select home warranty about this problem and we just kept getting the same Circle talk about not having service records, the part not being covered under warranty, the unit being installed improperly, basically there was no way they were going to fix the problem. After about 45 minutes of going round and round with this guy I finally came to the conclusion that they were not going to do anything for me. I advised him at that point that I was going to contact the Arizona board of insurance and file a complaint because I felt they were acting in bad faith.
At this point now he wanted to try and help. He said "I will give you $100 toward the repair after you have made the repair and send us a receipt paid in full, but you have to use our unlicensed uncertified contractor to make the repair." I told him this was unacceptable. The repair was going to be $600 and I was not going to use an unlicensed contractor to do the work on my home. He said "You are more than welcome to use any contractor you would like, but for us to give you any reimbursement you will have to use our contractor." I told him I would like to cancel the policy, and asked him to please get me a figure with cancellation fees, proration, and any other monies you will deduct to cancel this policy and let me know how much of my premium I will get back.
After a brief hold he came back on the line and said "I talked to our accounting department and because you are such a new customer we are going to go out of our way and refund all of your premium, as long as you give me your word that you will not go to the Arizona Board of insurance to file a complaint." I told him "I cannot give you my word that I will not go to the board." I have still not received a refund from them but I would sincerely advise anyone buying a home warranty from these people to read every term and condition before you give them your credit card number. On further review of their terms and conditions there is almost no coverage on many of the most expensive breakdowns that a homeowner may face. Furthermore select home warranty employs unlicensed contractors.
To conclude this review I am told that I will receive a full refund for my premium, but I am still stuck with a unit that does not work, the $45 out of pocket service fee, and a pre-existing condition which more than likely will not be covered by any future home warranty. Select home warranty not recommended!!!
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015
1. AC/Heat Unit: Had them have someone come out a year ago to look at my AC/Heat unit on my roof. The company said it was working fine. Six months later, the heat won't kick on. They sent out the same company who told them the problem. They denied coverage telling the company that the part is not covered (heat exchange unit). They told me they denied coverage because I didn't keep maintenance records. They say require two inspections per year to be covered under their contract. The company they sent advised me that no residential customers have maintenance performed on their units twice a year and that they should consider maintenance changing the filter in the house. I change the filters monthly. Bottom line, I paid $800 for a two-year home warranty contract, and they said they would cover $100 for repairs/replacing the unit, once I showed them the invoice for the repairs that I paid to have done.
Issue 2: Toilet backed up. I called them to have a company come out to service the toilet. It was a Friday. They could not get anyone out there until Monday. I have five people in my family. One toilet. I see 24-hour plumbers advertised all the time. We had to use the bucket system for the entire weekend. Gross. During the weekend I researched the company they contracted to come out and found all bad reviews. Not one good one.
I ultimately declined that company and contacted another one myself, one with good reviews. They came out immediately (Monday morning) and repaired the toilet in less than one hour. They charged me $265. However, before I called the new company, I confirmed with Select Home Warranty that they would reimburse me for the cost of the repair. They said, "Absolutely, contact your own plumber and submit the receipt. We will reimburse you less the service fee of $45." Today I find out they will only reimburse me $90 because "clearing out the line is considered "maintenance" and they don't pay for maintenance." I thought the whole point of having a plumber come out for a stopped up toilet was to clear the line? Am I wrong?
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2015
Aloha, I live in Hawaii and it is difficult for me to find a home repair man let alone a company who is willing to cover me. I found Select online after reading some good reviews and speaking to sales reps. The sales team is very polite and low pressure. I wasn't ready to buy on my first call so they called me a week later and I went with it. I am very excited to finally have coverage.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2015
I have two condos covered under the Select home plan. One of my condos I have yet to place a claim. The other condo I have placed 2 claims. Both claims were handled quickly without excuses. I am happy with my service and would recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2015
I bought a warranty policy with Select Home Warranty because the house I has it has many high end appliances and 3 a/c units. I hoped to mitigate repair costs as my home begins to age. I have found that Select Home Warranty weasels out of ever paying for anything. When I bought it, I paid for everything I could think of including 2 refrigerators, microwave, plumbing, heating, oven, clothes washer and dryer, water heater, plumbing stoppage, garbage disposal, garage door opener, electrical, duct work, dishwasher, cooktop, ceiling fans, pool, second refrigerator, sump pump, second freezer, ice maker, and all 3 a/c units. I paid $910 for this warranty policy.
Specifically, their contract states that they will only cover up to $150 for a repair within the first 3 months of coverage, and the 3 months doesn't start until after 30 days. So, 4 months into the contract period I have a claim on a WOLF brand oven that they will only cover $150 of, when the cost is closer to $1000. My contract was signed July 7, 2014. I made a claim on December 1, 2014. This is 4 months and 23 days into the contract, and 3 months and 23 days into what they term as the actual warranty period. They will still only cover $150 of my claim.
This is in direct violation of their warranty contract which states that they should pay $500. Additionally, they sent "their repairman" to come repair the oven. Initially, I paid him the $45 service fee, and he never came back and never responded. They told me I would have to pay another service call fee to have anyone else look at it, when THEIR subcontractor FAILED. Every $45 call is denied stating the unit is "not maintained properly" or "not included" or "excluded". Do they make money every time they send someone and then deny it, keeping more money? Their company policy is to deny, and to make sure they can figure out how to deny a claim, or figure out how to make you say something that will help THEM deny your claim. It's an unfair con to steal money.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015
Have not had one good experience with SHW yet. Brought the policy in March 2014 and paid for whole year in advance w/ agreement for additional 3 months free. Tried to use it for a hot water heater, which I paid extra for, but of course that wasn't covered. Another claim for my oven I put in over a month ago and after getting runaround for the last three weeks, I was told today that it would not be cost-effective to fix but all they could reimburse me for was $125. REALLY??? Where can anyone buy a stove/oven for $125?? The stove came with the house when we moved in seven years ago so I can't say how much it cost or what it would cost to replace it but I know $125 is not going to do it.
So basically if your claim is for something they can't fix, they will only pay you what THEY say is the depreciated value of the item (and how they determine that is a mystery to everyone except them). I have to give them credit though, they do have that one small paragraph buried deep inside the policy that says they can do that. That was brilliant SHW, deceptive but brilliant. At least I know now and can warn everyone else I know.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2015
I filed a claim for a garbage disposal on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday afternoon a plumber came out. On Tuesday evening i got an email from select that i was approved for a purchase of a new garbage disposal. The whole replacement took less than 24 hrs.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015
Select Home Warranty is a 5 star business and very professional. I have five homes with the service. I have made multiple service requests for service and have been satisfied each and every time. All my properties are in the same area and I already know all the local service men they send out.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015
I bought a home warranty because I have an elderly mom and needed to get a company that can handle her home issues. So far the process was great from select. There were 2 problem that were fixed in her home. A plumbing stoppage and a furnace problem.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015
I purchased a warranty from this company approximately 1 year ago and my washer stopped working. I contacted them and was told that they would send a technician to my home. He came out and started the machine working and it worked only 1 day and went back out. He told me that there was another part that had to be ordered and that it would be back in 2 days. 2 days has turned into 3 weeks, and when I contacted the company they told me that I would have to pay to have the repairs done and then submit a bill and they would see if the bill could be paid. When I purchased this warranty I was told my deductible would be $45, now I am told that they don't cover labor. I never would have paid $400 for this warranty under these circumstances. This warranty is a ripoff.
When I attempted to contact a manager, I was told there is no managers available and you have to contact them online. I was told by the representative that she felt I was hostile. Really???? 3 weeks without my machine and a repair man that they sent who never contacts you and you have to chase him done, and you think I am supposed to sing 'Oh Happy Day'. I never cursed or yelled because that is not a part of my character but am I angry, yes, I am beyond angry. I asked for a refund of all of my money and they told me that it was not possible.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2015
During the last snowstorm I lost power and my heat went broke. I called Select for help. They informed me that I had to call the power company first so I did so. Once my power went back on, my heat still wasn't working. I called back select and they sent a heat repair man. He showed up on time and was very helpful. He fixed my furnace with a new ignitor.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
I don't usually write online reviews but I was very happy with a sump pump repair done by a Select plumber. The sump pump in my home stopped working and my basement was flooded. Select called me an emergency tech and had the problem solved.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
This is the worst home warranty company I ever dealt with. Please avoid buying a home warranty from them at all costs. Last year I made a mistake of signing six of my properties with this company for a home warranty. They promised me the world. Once they collected their money things changed. Every time I made a claim they would deny it or they would only offer me $150 reimbursement for the appliance. So far I have made two claims with them and it took SELECT HOME WARRANTY more than four weeks to resolve each claim. This was a pattern I noticed with every claim I made with this company. I paid over $3600 in coverage last year to this company. This last (third) claim REALLY broke the camel's back and I had enough with this stupid company. This company is a scam and they are not looking out for the customer.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2015
I am a Select Home Warranty customer with a good experience with a claim issue. The microwave I have was not able to be repaired. Select allowed me to buy one from a local store. I picked out a nicer one than Select had approved but they reimbursed me for the approved amount.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2015
My water heater started leak at the beginning of the week. I called Select thinking they would be closed for the storm. But to my surprise they were open. Not only were they open, they had a plumber out to me in 24 hrs. I am very happy with the service.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2015
Call for clothes washer repair showing codes for electrical and pump. Guy shows up in a small car with no tools and you have to pay him $60.00 cash. Then he records his visit which is scripted. Finds a reason not to approve the claim and bolts with your money. In my case it was maintenance of the pump. Who does that? The machine has 2 codes, whines like a jet and hops across the floor. After I told him I had not removed the inspection cover for the pump he decided that that maintenance was the problem and said he wasn't going to do anything and denied the claim. I asked him to remove the cover and check the pump and he said no that's maintenance. He never addressed the other issues and said "God bless and thanks for your patronage." I think this is a daily scam with this company and I want my money back.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2015
My husband and I are very happy with Select. We have two properties signed up with them. One is our main home and the other is a rental. The dryer wasn't heating in the rental. Select’s technician came to replace the heating part of the dryer. The total cost for me was the $45 deductible. I will sign up more policies with them soon.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2015
I have nothing but good things to say about my home warranty company. I have used other home warranty companies in the past and have not had such a good experience. Select was responsive and polite and took care of my dishwasher repair.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
Select Home Warranty fixed my dishwasher problem. I have been having a problem with this dishwasher for 6 months. I was not able to have it repaired. Select was able to do the job.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
I just finish my claim with Select and i must say i am very happy with the service. I had an electrical short in my system. Select allowed me to have my own electrician come fix the problem. I sent select the bill and it was fully reimbursed.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
I noticed a leak in my ceiling the other day and right away called Select Home Warranty. They dispatched a plumber within minutes of my call. The plumber they sent out was very helpful. He explained the problem to me and then called Select for authorization. Select approved the repair while he was still at my home.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2015
I have used Select Home Warranty on 2 different occasions. The first time was 2 months ago Select replaced a broken microwave. My last claim was last week when I had my heating go out. I spoke to Select and they had a heating guy come out same day. The problem was the gas line going to the furnace. Select covered the issue for me.

Reviewed Jan. 25, 2015
Had tried Select Home Warranty for 2 of my rental properties. The first one expired on Jan. 16, 2015 and they never sent me a renewal. When I called on the 24th as I had a plumbing leak, they informed me the policy had expired. I asked why they didn't send me a bill, and that's when I found out THEY WON'T COVER ANY PROPERTIES IN CALIFORNIA ANYMORE. The agent apologized, but said they had so many properties, many people were not notified.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2015
They don't fix the things listed. They told us our dishwasher model is 12 years old yet our house isn't that old. The only part of the garage door they fix is the motor not the springs or cables. DON'T GET THEM.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2015
Nothing I ever called about was ever fixed. I had to pay multiple deductibles for repairs that were NEVER done. On one occasion they had 2 people come out 5 times to try to fix a dishwasher. I had to call the company at least 5 times to send anyone out to fix appliances. I finally had to replace the dishwasher and they denied any compensation because they did not authorize the replacement. They wanted me to call another plumber to come and snake the line again even though the previous plumber had told me there was nothing wrong with the line. They will go above and beyond to deny compensation.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2015
I called Select Home warranty on 1/10/15 about a problem in my bathroom water leaking from the pipe behind the shower. Was given a contact company. On Monday 1/12/15 I called Douglas App and they said "we will out at 4 pm." I told I had to work could they come in the morning. They said they would be here at 8 am. It is 4 pm and I have not heard from them. I called Select several times said they would call Douglas and get back with me. No call. That was two hours ago. I had to find someone to fix my pipe. Water was going everywhere.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2015
I purchased a select home warranty last year. I have so far had my refrigerator repaired and my microwave replaced. This policy has been a great value to me. I paid $450 for the policy and have saved at least $600 in repair costs.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2015
I am please with the handling of my heater repair. Select Home Warranty did a great job getting my heat back up and running again. My heating system went down on a Tuesday and they had it back up on a Wed morning. It’s a good thing it wasn't that cold the night it wasn't working.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2015
I am so angry that I am still fighting to find out why my claim was denied from Dec. 12. My furnace went out (I live in Michigan) and the part to fix the almost 30-year-old furnace with labor would have been $1200. Company was not sure they could even find a part and if they did told me could not guarantee it would even work after sitting on a shelf for that long. A new furnace would cost $1000 plus installation. No reason given but claim was denied until I could provide other information. I have provided all the receipts for service I have and have yet to get a written response on why the claim has been denied.
Good thing I did not wait to install a new furnace because we have had record low temperatures and it has been a month! I was sent a statement that Select does not cover issues related to installation, power outages or improper maintenance. I know the policy. I have asked specifically what they are claiming on my furnace 3 times still with no response. I hate to go to arbitration but I will if that is what I need to get this resolved. I am unable to access my e-mail right now but will add to this by sending all the pictures & e-mails when I can do so.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2015
My experience with Select home warranty was excellent. I ran into a boiler problem at one of my rental properties. My tenant called me in a panic. About 6 months ago I purchased a select home warranty and have not had to use it yet. My first call with them was great. They handled the issue direct with my tenant and I did not have to get involved. This is exactly why I got this policy.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2015
I am Active Duty Air Force now living in West Virginia. I was previously stationed in North Carolina where I currently have a rental. I chose to go with Select Home Warranty and everyone seemed nice. First experience: the heating element went out in the hot water tank and so we called to make a claim. They selected a plumber for us who would not answer the phone or return phone calls. So we call Select Home Warranty back and they dispatch another plumber who after we call, does not accept home warranties. So we call Select Home Warranty back and they dispatch the original plumber who will not answer or return calls. So after a week of this happening and our tenants not having hot water, we hire our own plumber. Jason. One of the supervisors at Select Home Warranty says he will take care of us personally to email the bill and they will take care of it. He gave me his direct extension. I send in the bill and hear nothing. Jason won't answer his phone or return my phone calls. Well our tenants call and let us know there's a water leak and that's why the heating element went out on the hot water tank. So we call the same plumber we had fix the hot water tank and no problem taken care of.
I send in that bill and ask about the status of the previous bill and one rep says 10-15 days to process then the very next day, another rep says 15-22 days. At this point, I am getting frustrated and not getting any kind of service. I call the next week and two different reps tell me they have put a note on my account and are pushing for it all to get taken care of ASAP because of all the trouble. They state that a supervisor will call me that day or in 72 hours. I wait it out and nothing - no call, no email, nothing. So I call back and they tell me they have to send out a form to get payment out to me for the second bill but that my hot water tank was too small so they weren't covering my first bill. The rep says they were going to give me $40 back on the first bill for convenience of all the trouble I had gone through. I just asked to cancel the home warranty because if something else were to happen, I can't take the chance of them not doing anything and not covering it. Also, my hot water tank is sufficient as I lived in the house for 4 years. It's a 50-gallon tank and without anyone being there to look at it, they told me it was a 30-gallon. Worse company ever! No service! Reps aren't helpful and supervisors do not do their job! If you a looking for a home warranty, choose another company!
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2015
Select Home Warranty is a horrible warranty company and I would never recommend anyone to them. I had a problem with my washer and my washer was only 3 years old. They claimed my washer was over 10 years old and they will only cover $90 towards the replacement of a new washer. I purchased the new washer and submitted my receipt. They said the check for $90 would be sent to me. I had another issue where the water was backing up in my dishwasher. I filed a claim with them and rather than send a technician, they called me and told me I was approved for a new garbage disposal. I called a local handyman and the hose to my dishwasher was blocked up. My garbage disposal did not need to be replaced. I decided to cancel my contract a month later. I am still waiting on my check from my washer replacement and they are telling me that since I cancelled my contract, I cannot be issued a check. This company is the pits.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
I will give select a full 5 star rating. I had a garbage disposal went bad over new years. Select called me out a plumber who determined that the unit needs to be replaced. About 3 hours after he left, select sent me an email that I have been approved for a replacement of the unit.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2015
I bought the Home Warranty from Select Home Warranty. I ask several times what it covered and was told if the appliances and systems were in good working condition, they were covered. I even emailed the sales guy, Alan back to verify some coverage limits on the Heat/Air unit after reading the contract. My heat stopped working right before Christmas and had a house full of company. They sent out a contractor that brought his family to sit in the car while he worked on the unit. He ask to stand in one of my kitchen chairs because he didn't have a ladder and then burnt up the thermostat he was trying to put in. After all this, he tells me my compressor is locked up and I need a new air handler outside. Select Home Warranty sent me an email asking for pictures and repair bills. I sent them the three repairs we have done in 17 years on the unit. All minor things done according to the service contractor we use that he regularly has to replace on units. One repair was a 30.00 capacitor and the other two was just a defrost cycle was occurring, nothing wrong, and the other was a breaker had been tripped when filter was changed. Two of these in 2010 and one in 2012. No other issues.
Now the Select Home Warranty tells me they can't honor the warranty because I have had repairs done. What a dishonorable company. I ask the guy "so if I hadn't given you the repairs, you are telling me it would have been covered", and he said "that is correct." I will never use this company again and I won't give them a good reference to anyone.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2014
Over the holiday I ran into an oven problem. I quickly called Select Home Warranty and they responded over the holiday. They sent out a technical for no extra charge over the holiday. They replaced an ignition for my oven.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2014
Had furnace problem. Select Home Warranty says it's covered. They sent telephone number of repair company for us to contact. Repair company said Select never pays them. They refused, Select's Company is a scam. We informed Select. They sent another contractor who said he would need $45.00 to come over and said it was the thermostat. He also indicated that Select owes him for many past calls. Select then said our furnace was too old and they would only cover $125.00 of it. We were also told by Select that we would have to pay the service person and they would reimburse us after a committee looked at the bill. WOW!!! This is truly a scam and we are reporting them to BBB, AARP, as well as the Florida Attorney Generals office for this scam. Please think twice before you do anything with this company. If you found this story to be similar please tell your State Attorney Generals office of this company and their improper tactics.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2014
My refrigerator stopped cooling. I called and put on a claim. Two days later I was still waiting to hear from the technician so I emailed them. The technician came that afternoon and said the refrigerator was very old so it was not worth repairing and that Select Home Warranty would get back to me. I did not hear from them so I had to contact them again and their only response was an email saying the claim was not covered under their legal contract. Service was horrible and their claim department very unresponsive. Who needs a warranty that does not cover repairs or replacements when the appliances die down! I would not recommend this company to anyone. Two thumbs down.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2014
I am very happy that I have a select home warranty for my appliances. I recently had to call them with a boiler issue. Select was upfront and honest about issue. They sent out a good plumber who repaired my boiler issue. I am happy to have the policy.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2014
AC broke. We called initialized claim. Repair needed was motor replacement. Since then we've heard so many excuses why Select should not pay the repair that it will be too long to list here. STAY AWAY!!!
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
I purchased my warranty in May 2014 and paid in full. I submitted a claim for my heating unit. A contractor was quickly assigned and came out to look at the unit. The contractor said he needed to submit the quote to SHW for approval. I received a call the next day from Select stating that they authorized $125 for the repair. They told me I would need to contact the contractor to arrange service. Upon calling the contractor, I was told the repair was $292.15. I called SHW back and inquired why there was a difference. They said that because I could not provide 3 years worth of maintenance records for my unit, they can only authorize the $125. They also said once I submitted the receipt, they would review it and see if they can get me more money. I had no choice than to get it fixed so I contacted the contractor and had the repair done.
I submitted my receipt and 2 days later, I was told I was still only going to get $125 and that SHW never authorized my claim!!!! Why wasn't I told this in an earlier conversation?? I could have gotten the repair done cheaper using someone else. It will take 30 days to get my $125. This company should be investigated for fraud. They are unprofessional and misleading! I swear only 3 people work there....Jeff, Dan and Jason. Every time you call, you will get one of the 3 stooges.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2014
I called select this week to fix my garbage disposal. Select instructed me to call any plumber I wanted. The plumber I called said that I needed to replace the garbage disposal. I called select and select approved the full transaction.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2014
I had to call select over Thanksgiving holiday to repair an oven. I was having family over and this was a major emergency. Select sent out an emergency technician and paid the extra fee for coming out on a holiday. I am very satisfied with the purchase.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2014
I bought home warranty to cover home and appliances. Beware that Select Home Warranty will "depreciate" any appliance based on "their" computer model then will give you a small, laughable amount of cash so you can pay to repair or replace it yourself...and at your expense. What a joke. I have washing machine start giving error code. I researched the code and the fix and learned it's an issue with motherboard. Select HW stated repair person needed to come out. $45.00. Told need new mother board. Select calls me and states they will give me $125 to use to purchase new washer or go toward repair. So, I pay for a warranty and when something breaks they give me $85. HA!!! What a joke. Customer "dis"-service guy was extremely rude on the phone. Told me the $85 was more than I would get for washer on Craigslist. I told him I just wanted the washer repaired and he said they don't pay for that. I told him my house was 15 years and if the a/c compressor goes out, would they also depreciate that, or the garage door opener...he responded yes. So, buyer beware!
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2014
I was instructed to contact Select about my claim. Voice response said quicker answer by sending email w/claim number and phone numbers. Did not receive call back after waiting over a week, so called again. I was told that due to not having an annual maintenance contract, my unit would not be fully covered. Max repair bill allowed would be $250. However, I was only approved for $125. When questioned about why approval for only half, the rep said that he didn't handle quotes, but that the Review Board was aware of the cost. I asked for the amount from the Board and he said I had to call the contractor. I asked if he could ask the Review Board how much the estimate was and he refused. In addition, the same unit had been repaired under Select Warranty within the last year, so much of the maintenance inspection was done at that time. This is just an easy way to avoid full payment. I switched to Select because of lower deductible, but it's now clear how that is managed. I will definitely not renew with this company.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2014
Our oven went out and we are having lots of company next week for the holidays so I got very worried. We called Select to have them send out a service guy and they responded right away. The service man came out this week and replaced a heating part of the oven. The oven is now working better than it was before.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014
I live in a remote area of Montana. I tried to sign up with 3 warranty companies, all turned me down due to lack of service in the area. Finally, Select sold me a policy. I did not have to use them until 7 months into the plan. They were straightforward and quick with my refrigerator repair. I am thankful they were able to service me.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014
When I purchased the home warranty, the sales rep informed me that I would be covered in the event my water heater or electrical system needed replacement. In the document provided with my policy, it clearly states that my policy covered my water heater, electrical, etc. etc. When my water heater broke and I filed a claim, they first told me it was not covered because it had to do with gas line. I explained to them that the gas line was INSIDE the water heater and was a part of the unit, so why would it not be covered? I then read my contract and there was NO mention of gas lines not being covered. When I confronted them about this, they said they would pay for the part to repair the gas line but would not replace the heater. The plumber clearly said that the unit was no longer good and replacing the gas line would not be a viable solution due to the age of the unit.
The warranty folks would not budge and only offered to pay $100 for the part, not anything else. I ended up paying for the water heater replacement on my own. Then my electricity had issues. They also would not cover them and found other loopholes to prevent from having to honor their contract with me. I cancelled policy after only 7 months, and ended up paying over $400.00 out of the $699 I originally paid for services that were never provided. Their entire pitch to me when they sold me the policy was false and a complete SCAM. I was led to believe they covered my appliance completely, but in the end discovered they had found a loop hole to everything to get themselves out of paying for anything.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014
I have had very bad customer experience with their sole claim supervisor (Jason **). I have reached out to his manager Rick, but no response. The calculation he provided for the claim amount does not make any sense and calls for re-evaluation of how Select Home Warranty calculates the claim amount. Our Microwave stopped working and called Claims department. Got call back from Jason a day later, informing that it is better to replace the oven, instead of repair. So he said an amount of $85 has been approved, without deducting the $45 deductible. I was not satisfied with his decision. He was very rude and confrontational. I asked him for the basis on which 'Select Home Warranty' came to the $85 amount, he didn't give a clear answer. He repeatedly said the model was manufactured 10 years back. But I know for sure the microwave is only 4 years old. I asked him to read to me the model number he has and it was wrong. He then asked me to send the picture of model number for verification. He was truly unprofessional.
I didn't get a call from claims department, as promised, so I mailed them and also called them. They routed it to Jason again. I asked him for the calculation and requested to send me a e-mail about his calculation. His response was 'this is not a mail company' (good customer service). So I asked his permission to record the call from my part, for my future course of action (if needed, legal). He gave his permission (which was recorded as well). His calculation was - Current price of the model - $379, Life span of an oven - 13 years Years from manufacture date till date - 10 years (this is wrong as i contacted GE directly and they said it is only 5 yrs old) Remaining life in year - 3 years so the replacement amount is = (379/10)* 3 = 37.9 * 3 = 113.70, based on the facts from GE and using their calculation, the new amount is 561.4$. This questions their integrity and all their past actions on the company's claims processing procedures.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2014
Select home warranty just replaced my oven. What a great feeling. I was expecting them to just repair the oven and they called me to say they have approved me to buy a new oven. The oven was not worth repairing. I would recommend select as a good company.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014
I am writing a positive review for Select Home Warranty company. I have a home warranty policy with them for my appliances. I recently had to call them for a garbage disposal repair. The garbage disposal needed to be replaced. Select ordered the garbage disposal and had it delivered to my home. They sent out someone to install it a few days later.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2014
DON'T BUY FROM SELECT HOME WARRANTY!! Save your money and apply it to a repair or replacement of a warrantied product. They made me and my family wait for 10 days in freezing cold temperatures to finally deny fixing my furnace after I couldn't produce 3 years worth of maintenance records, even though the product failure was a well-known product issue and had nothing to do with maintenance. Select Home Warranty makes money by making it impossible for you to collect on a claim. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! This policy isn't worth the paper it's printed on. TRUST ME, I WAS BURNED BY THIS COMPANY!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2014
I have my homeowner's appliance policy with Select. My dishwasher was making funny noises so I called them. Select sent out a plumber and determined that the dishwasher needed a new pump. Select replaced the pump and the dishwasher is working fine.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
We purchased our warranty with Select based on their A plus reviews they have gotten. Let me tell you they are not an A plus company. Since we have bought this warranty this company now has over 175 complaints with the BBB and a D- rating. Trust me, this is all true. They are rude and are not willing to help you in any way. Please do not waste your time purchasing from Select Home Warranty. We have asked for a full refund based on poor customer service and all we get is that we are demanding our money back. I paid for a service that this company can not fulfill, so dam right I am demanding my money back.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
I would rate Select a 5 star in regards to replacing 2 ceiling fans that stopped working. I called them on a Monday and by Tuesday afternoon I was approved to go purchase 2 new fans from a local store. I got to pick out the brand and style that I liked.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2014
I've been dealing with Select Home Warranty as my home warranty company for 1 year. I also have properties with other companies. I use the services often from both companies and I find that Select is a great company to deal with. I will be sending over more properties to them soon.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2014
I would like to give Select a positive rating for replacing a broken microwave. I have a microwave that was 25 years old. The microwave stopped heating. Select gave me $150 to spend on a new microwave. This was a good deal for me.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2014
I put in a furnace claim with Select Home Warranty. The service tech came out the same day. The service was fast. My furnace needed a part that had to be ordered. The part took 3 days to come in and the tech came back to install. The repair was well done. And the customer service was very good. I would have given a 5 star if I didn't have to wait 3 days.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2014
I am a Select Home Warranty customer for 3 months now. I have filed 2 claims with Select. First claim was an ac problem that was repaired and the second was a pool issue that happened to just need a cleaning. Select covered me on the ac but the policy does not cover cleanings.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2014
I signed up for Select Home Warranty and got the normal overly eager sales guy. I challenged him during sign up to ensure we had all the main equipment covered. It was important that I received both AC units covered, he accepted verbally. I got the contract but there was no mention of two, just a main AC unit. I called to clarify, it was going to be rectified - never was. Time went by, my tenants moved in and I was out of a "safety net". I sent emails to several multiple times, but no reply. Then 2-3 months later there is obviously an issue with the AC unit, in the second floor (so not the main floor which MAYBE would have been covered). I called them to explain what happened and was promised that they were going to reimburse some of the repair. I tried to get an amount but couldn't and could not wait for the repair. I submitted everything I had and confirmed again they were going to reimburse some of the repair, but needed a review.
They pass me along between several unschooled individuals that has a sheet in front of them on how to deal with customers in different scenarios ... result being that they were not honoring the reimbursement and when I asked to receive the transcript of the conversations they are naturally not sending these. They actually directly lie on the call of what they have previously stated. It is unfortunate to waste so much time, but fortunate that it didn't cost me anything pretty much and I got back some in other repairs. But wanted to let everyone know that some of these other reviews must have been written by someone working there, I just can't see how a company can be that different. They lost one customer which may not be a big deal, but wanted to make it heard at least.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2014
I purchased a home warranty with Select and paid the $400 to get a better deal, that was in October of 2013. I have only made one claim which was this October, paid the $45.00 to someone that came out and was on the job the first day and did not know if it was a washer or dryer that needed repair. They called and asked if I could send them a picture of the dryer and they can make a decision. I submitted the picture and was told that my dryer was too old and the parts were no longer available and therefore they could estimate the value of $89.00 for the dryer and they will submit after I purchase a new dryer and send them the invoice. I informed them that was not the way the contract was written. Customer service agent was rude and only wanted to know if I wanted to renew the contract, nothing else could be done for me.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2014
I spoke with the claims supervisor when I had my claim put in. He was great. I had a special case because I was not able to get off work and they worked around my schedule. The supervisor really went out of his way to fit me in.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2014
When I first called, the rep was extremely rude. They wanted me to provide receipts for the new electrical box the former owner installed, even though I had the former on the inspection. After a heated argument, somebody in charge called back and a time was set up. A local honey do service showed up and knocked at the front door and we were out back, so they left. Two days later they came back. Showed him the electrical problem, but he said part of the kitchen should be on a different circuit but he didn't think he could do it because the "house is weird." Told him we have a water leak through the floor, he went up and looked and declared it's dripping from the shower door (through 6 inches of floor) and he couldn't do anything until he they said if he could fix it. I told him this was a huge concern for me, how much for me to fix it and he got in the car and left.
When we told him the water company said we used 12,000 gallons so we have a leak somewhere, he walked to the meter, shook his head and said "must be a bad meter." He checked nothing, and I paid him 170 for NOTHING. What an absolute waste. You also aren't told upfront your total plumbing ceiling is 150, so this useless "plumber" ate up my total plumbing allowance and didn't do a damned thing either for the electrical or the plumbing.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2014
I purchased a multiple year warranty for peace of mind. Now A/C is out for 28 days and no one has shown up to repair. 7 phone calls! This company is a farce. Beware of their games. Do not choose Select Home Warranty if you have high blood pressure. They will push you over the edge!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2014
I give Select a good rating for replacing 2 broken ceiling fans in my house. I had 2 fans that broke over time. Select allowed me to purchase two fans from a local store and they reimbursed me.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2014
My water heater needed to be replaced due to a major breakdown of the tank. I called out Select to make a claim. Select immediately was on it and dispatched a tech. The water heater got replaced in 2 days.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2014
I could write several pages to include information on the many calls and several emails involved in dealing with my problem with Select Home Warranty, but as they have already cost me hours of time, I would rather summarize the issue.
I consider this company to be less than reputable. The problem started when I made a claim regarding my AC unit. We immediately received an email saying it would not be covered due to the required waiting period. We showed them that the waiting period had actually passed, but they still would not take responsibility. Instead, they told me to just get the repair done, send them the receipt, and they would see what they would do.
I did as they said and even used the contractor that they recommended. However, my emails to them regarding this were not answered, and each time I called I had to explain everything from the very beginning to the telephone staff, who then would tell me that they would look into it and call me back. Of course, they never did.
Finally, after pestering them a bunch, I got a call from Office Manager, ** who was familiar with everything about the case. He offered me $60 on $325 bill as a courtesy. When I inquired if this affected my policy in any way, he said that the AC unit would no longer be covered because I had done an unauthorized repair. When I reminded him that I had merely followed the instructions given by his staff, Officer manager ** just brushed that aside as irrelevant. He made it clear that Select was not responsible for anything its staff said on the phone, nor was their sales staff obligated to give out relevant information when selling a policy. He further said that Select was merely in the business of providing peace of mind, which one got by believing that they were covered for possible breakdowns. It appears that the bubble on this peace of mind is only popped if one makes a claim!
Since I now considered the policy to be useless, I canceled it and asked for a refund. Not only did they prorate the refund using a date and method that they refused to disclose, they also took a $75 cancellation fee. I asked for a waiver of this fee but they refused. I therefore tried to contact someone in authority to resolve the issue. They would not allow me to speak to Mr. **, the head of customer service, saying I could email him, which I did. When I did not receive an answer in a week, I again called and was basically told, tough luck, **, the head of Customer Service, is above dealing with customers, and if he did not answer my email, it was because he just didn't care to.
I have noticed that Select has several positive reviews, but I find myself doubting their authenticity. Anyway, if you are looking for peace of mind merely until your first claim, Select could be for you since the rates and deductible are good. However, if you are looking for actual coverage, look elsewhere.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
I just finished dealing with a Select Home electrician on the repair of the electrical issues in my home. The technician was polite, on time and very knowledgeable. I am happy the problem was fixed and would definitely use that electrician again.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
Just had a furnace repair completed with select home warranty. I am impressed with the level of customer service they gave me during the process. They also called me when the repair was completed to make sure I was happy.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
I purchased my warranty in August after several years with American Home Shield. I had been dissatisfied with recent calls from them so decided to change. I researched and compared and asked a lot of questions and customized the coverage. The first red flag should have been when there was only an e-mail contract. I went to file a claim 33 days after purchase when my ceiling fan failed. Was told that there was an additional 5 day wait if I paid with credit or debit (which were the only choices offered). Found that buried in the contract but after complaining they told me to go ahead and send a receipt as they were usually able to help with things during that waiting period. No check after 6 weeks. Also noticed that they charged me $10 extra on my card for the first 2 months. Corrected after I called them on it.
This week the washing machine started to fail as it no longer will wash a full load. It is a repair that happened a few years ago and has again failed. Was told since it functioned at all it was not covered. No discussion, just that since we could still use it in any way they would not repair. It is obvious to me that they don't intend to repair much of anything. Just continue to deny as long as possible. I requested cancellation and was told that would happen and I would receive a confirmation e-mail. Now some 18 hours later, still no confirmation. This company is a scam plain and simple. Not sure how they got all these great ratings.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2014
Select Home Warranty has proved to be a good choice for a warranty company. There were a lot of choices to pick from when I signed up a few months ago and I was not sure who to go with. Select is great at handling my claims and reimbursements.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2014
After several attempts to try and get my washing machine fixed, they made every excuse as to why they would not, none of which were true. I am talking more than 10 phone calls to them, from about august 5 to October 24th. Telling me from non payment, to contract needs signed. Promising me they would have a repair person call to getting managers to call me on specific days and time, which they never called, the list goes on and on.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2014
This review is for a repair/claim for a oven. The oven broke down 2 times in the last 3 months and both times Select came to repair it. The oven had two different problems and both were fixed.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2014
Bought this home warranty about 6 months ago (worst nightmare of my life). Call tech out for garage disposal - it took an act of congress to get it change out. Then call them out for toilet stop up - wait two week, got the run around. Finally I call a plumber and paid to get it fix, sent In receipt, got a check 6-8 week later. Heater went out, call them again just thinking third time would be better. Never had any work done on the heater before - just change the filter out every year like I am suppose to do. They say I need maintenance record where I had the unit service every year. Why would you have a unit service every year without any problem and who knows this if they are not an HV/AC tech. Never use them again. Want the other half of my money back.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2014
I got recommended to Select by a friend who had said they are great. Select just fixed my dishwasher that was only 3 years old. I have nothing but great things to say about Select.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2014
I've been with select home warranty for 2 years now. Over the 2 years I had 3 service calls from select. The 3 service calls all went extremely well. The last one was just under a week ago and my microwave was replaced with a new one. I will be renewing again with select.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2014
I have a home warranty of which I purchased two years of service. I called them because I was having an AC problem. They referred me to a company I called and they were very short with me and said they could not come out to my house until the following Friday. It was 110 degrees so I called Select Home Warranty and asked them if I could call another company. I got their approval to do so with the assumption that I would pay them upfront and Select would reimburse me. That company came out right away and told me the fan on my AC was bad. At the time it was thought that my AC was still under warranty however upon further investigation my AC had been out of warranty for two days. Even so, the company honored my warranty and gave me the part at no charge. I called Select and asked them if the part was warranted, would the labor be covered. They told me they would cover the labor so I proceeded with the repair, thinking I had the approval I needed from Select.
I was charged me $579.43 for the repaired. I thought it was high but I submitted the bill to Select anyway feeling that they would at least pay half. It was a month gone by and I had not heard from Select so I called and they informed me they were only going to pay $70 of the bill. Now, I have a $45 deductible so if you take that off the price that leaves a balance of $534.43. I told them that $70 was not acceptable because they pre-approved the service and nowhere in their contract does it say they will limit the amount paid. When the claim was re-evaluated they come up with $75 reimbursement.
Now I'm not an unreasonable person. I don't expect to have them cover a claim with limitless boundaries but I do expect for them to be reasonable to me by paying at least half of the charges of a claim that they, themselves, pre-approved before the work was done. When they finally re-evaluated the claim, they ended up with $75 refund. By this time I was just worn out from the haggling back and forth. They sent me a release form that I was not able to understand.I have never heard anything written so illegibly. I am actually afraid to sign it to get my $75.... AND WORD TO THE WISE, ANY COMPANY WHO HAS TO PAY ANOTHER COMPANY TO CLEAN UP THEIR OWN BAD REVIEWS IS A COMPANY YOU SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2014
I rate the service from Select Home Warranty a 5 star for repairs and customer service. Over the weekend my water heater just stopped working. We called Select over the weekend and they had a plumber come look. The plumber came prepared with parts and fixed the water heater. I am very pleased.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2014
I took out five policies with this company this year for rental homes. Every time I call with a problem they have an excuse so it isn't covered. For instance, they don't cover a leaking faucet, Freon in an air conditioner, etc. An air conditioner went out last week and I called them for service. The tech said I needed a new unit. They required copies of all maintenance to prove I had maintained it. I supplied them. After waiting 10 days, they told me today they wouldn't cover it because it had rust. This unit was on top of a condo complex in the weather. Of course, it had rust. Just another excuse not to pay. I am canceling my service with them and would strongly advise anyone considering this company, NOT to do it.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2014
I would definitely recommend Select Home Warranty as a reputable home warranty company. The Select claims process is easy and hassle free. They did not make me jump through hoops to get my water heater fixed. My out of pocket cost was only the deductible of $60.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2014
The review of my AC claim with Select is a 5 star because the claims was responded to quickly and my AC is not working fine. I live in Arizona where the temperature can reach 100 degrees so AC is very important. I placed my claim for hot air blowing from my AC. Select sent out the local AC tech to take a look. The tech said we need to replace the motor. We called Select and they had approved the claim on the spot. There was no back and forth and I would recommend Select to my friends and family.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2014
I am very impressed with selecthomewarranty.com. I am with them for over 8 months. I called in a repair at the end of last week. The dishwasher in my kitchen is not working properly. The dishwasher ended up needing a new pump and the repair was done on the spot.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2014
This is a review of the work done by Select Home Warranty. I called them Tuesday morning this week and reported a plumbing problem. My toilets would not go down in the whole house. They sent the plumber within 4 hrs to my home. The plumber did end up finding the problem and fixing it. I give Select and the team a full good review.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2014
Just got finished with a claim repair on my pool pump. We have called Select 2 times for the same problem. The first time they fixed it, it worked for a few months and then it broke again. I called Select back and they ended up replacing the whole pump.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2014
I purchased my home last year and the seller provided a warranty from Select. At first I did not think I would use it much, but this year I needed them 3 times. I have used them for a plumbing problem, water heater problem and ac fix. Overall the service was good and it saved me hundreds of dollars.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2014
I rarely put reviews online but I just had a great experience with Select Home Warranty. I was surprised by a home warranty company that really went out of their way to help me on a fridge claim. They covered a repair that was over the limit and made sure I was happy.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2014
I've called them twice for claims, and both times they tried to denied coverage. Told me to pay for service myself and submit the receipt for possible repayment.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2014
My 80 year old parents bought a new home and bought a warranty by Select. They sold a great Bill of Materials and then when it came to use the warranty restrictions came up left and right. The AC is going a bit crazy and Select said that the unit need to burn up, blow up, start a fire or stop working all together before either would come out. Kept stating they will only come if mechanical. So it’s a mechanical problem that needs to be addressed. Basically told me to Kiss some… Asked for a refund for what they paid for and they said they would need to pro-rate for all their services. What services they did not want to help or even come look and make an evaluation. The Supervisor of Select basically become rude and said “tell your 80 year old parent to learn how to read.”
This company should be reported for elder abuse. Selling a warranty, taking the money in a flat 20 mins but does not have the time to explain what it really covered and not covers. Just said that this NJ business can go state to state and rip off the elderly. No my parent are out of the money they paid Select, and now have to pay for someone to fix their AC. In the meantime it’s 100+ degrees and they're 80. Thanks Select… Will make sure to suggest your services to others in the future. Madoff meet Select Warranty…
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2014
The Select service process was great. I out in a call to them on a washer that would not spin. Within 3 hrs they had a serviceman to my home who repaired the washer.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2014
I bought a rental and I've got my own home, and I thought it would be a nice thing to have home warranty when things are breaking down. So I did a research online and found Select Home Warranty. Now I got my own properties so it helps out in that sense if anything should go wrong. Initially I was trying to get the best coverage and the financial cost of having two of them, so there's a lot of comparisons and Select Home Warranty was able to give me a pretty good deal if I signed on for a few years versus just a single year, so I went ahead with that. However, I find submitting a claim with them very lengthy. I'm told to kind of wait 48 hours for a contractor to call me, which rarely seems to happen. It has happened on a few occasions, but it seems like I have to follow up quite a bit which I never had to do before with my old warranty company.
And usually when I have to call in and follow up on something, the reps do seem a little agitated, but for the most part they redirect me. For example, I had an AC unit where it wasn't working and I ended up waiting 5 or 6 days before somebody actually came out, and one of the problems was that it was the wrong phone number given out, so no one was able to contact me. That was a little frustrating because that was an AC unit and I live in Arizona. But the technicians have been fine. I've had no issues with any of the contract people that they send out. They've all been pleasant, no issues at all. But to be honest, I'm a little disappointed at how things are going. I've had another company which in the past was things were a little bit easier done, so this has been a little more challenging. Overall, I don't feel confident in their ability. I'm always worried that they're going to come back at me and not provide the service that I need.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2014
I have SHW as a service provider for when my appliances become inoperable. In 2011 I lost my home to a tornado, rebuilt, purchased new appliances (everything new), moved back in in 2012. February 2013 I contacted and purchased SHW for 2 houses and paid for 2 years upfront. My washer began to not spin in the rinse cycle and I called SHW for service. They sent out a repairman who was able to locate the problem. I called SHW several days later as they had not called me about repairing the washer. They told me I needed to send them pictures of my washer because they needed to know what it looked like (condition). I was upset because they should have asked for that before accepting my money and entering into a contract; however I sent the pictures the same day. One week and no response so I called them back, they advised me they'd give me $150.00 towards the repair or replacement of the washer. I spoke with the repair company and the cost out of pocket for me would be in excess of $350.00 and the cost to replace for me would be in excess of $700.
They state they have an optional clause that allows them to give the customer the cost of the part minus labor or the fair market value of the unit in its broken state not the actual cost to replace my washer or a similar washer. I am afraid to think what will happen should they have to repair my heating and air unit. I spoke with management and they advised me they were up to $200 but they often exercise the clause to not honor the repair or replace contract. He also advised me that although the washer came with a newly built home, out of the plastic from Lowe's, it was an old unit. When I told them again that it was purchased at the latter part of 2011, they had no response. They told me to buy my own washer and submit the bill to them and they'd send it to committee for review. I'm glad car warranties aren't like that.
When I said I wanted to cancel both policies, they stated they'd take $75 for each policy and any money they've paid out plus pro-rate. I'm waiting to see how they will try to butcher me on this one.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2014
The first time I submitted a claim, the company had no technicians in my area. I selected one and submitted for reimbursement. It took over two months to get a $50 reimbursement. Months later I submitted a new claim. The first company they assigned didn't do business in my state. The second refused to set an appointment because they weren't getting paid by Select. The third time the assigned company had to sign a contract with Select before coming out. The technician was great but was not allowed to do the repair until it was reviewed by Select. The next day Select "offered" a settlement for $125 to repair my washer when the cost of repair is $294 because it's 14 years old. Nowhere in the contract is there a limitation due to the age of the machine. As a matter of fact, this site indicates there is no limitation due to age. Now I have to wait again for their review team to come up with another offer when most companies would have allowed the repair and paid the claim according to the terms of their contract. Save yourself the trouble and go with another company.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2014
I have a select policy for a home I own in north Carolina. Recently something went wrong in the second floor bathroom, my toilet was leaking and it needed to be rebuilt. I called my own plumber and they were in contact with select. Select allowed my plumber to do the work and paid him for the repair.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2014
My personal experience has been great at Select. I have been a customer for 8 months. Last month I submitted a claim for a sump pump not working properly. This was fixed and all taken care of.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2014
I live in a remote area of pa where it is hard to find a serviceman to fix things. So I signed up with select home so I don't have to deal with these worries. In my first repair, select was there for me and found a good service tech to fix my washer.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2014
I have a claim reported to Select Home Warranty for a garbage disposal. All was handled fine. Select replaced the garbage disposal with a new one since mine was not worth repairing. I believe this was a good deal.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2014
My AC broke. I did what they asked and been in review for 10 days. They asked for records on AC which I don't have and because I don't have any, they wont fix my ac. I have been on hold for 30 mins then get John who says "since you did not send in records we are not paying for this." WHAT!!! If I don't have any, how can I send them in. DON'T GO USE THIS COMPANY. I am done with them. I wont use them anymore. I would say run don't walk and if you live in the SOUTH, RUN. 48 hour after they get your pics, oh yes you must sent in pics or they wont do the work, so after they get them and it is in review they will go from there. I was told today it was in review, then I get a manager and he said no it is not in review and they wont pay for it. STAY AWAY. I have been put on hold and told 48 hours since last week. I will yell it from the top of the mountains to stay away from this company.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2014
Select was asked to send a repairman for a washing Machine. The repairman showed up several days. Almost 2 weeks later Select stated that the part was still under warranty therefore they would not cover the part. However the washer was long out of warranty. After several phone calls and promises that a manager would call they stated that they would refund a portion of the repair because the unit was too old to fix. They said they would pay approximately $125.00 for the part and 43.89 for another broken part. I decided to replace the unit for $505.00. They sent a refund and release agreement that indicated it would be repaid in 10 days on 8/21. I forwarded the signed documents and proof of purchase on 8/22. It is now 9/15. No check from Select yet! More emails saying to send the same Documents.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2014
I purchased a home on 7/18/14. After my 4th call, I was told I did not have coverage on the dishwasher. My question, “Why was I not told this the first, second or even the third time I had called that I was not covered.” They do not back their warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2014
DOUBLE SPEAK ALL THE WAY...... They love to get your business. "Oh, we will have no problem replacing your home Air Conditioner"......Guess what? Previous work orders (from a license contractor) voids the coverage. Other issues that had I read the policy are not covered. Oh, the best line "Well it's a very old unit and is rusted." YES!!! It's an AC that sat on the roof for 30 years. So, yes my fault I should have read every line. They don't followup and let you know AND now, the coverage no longer exist in my area!!! Really?
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2014
Good work Select Home Warranty. They saved me from having to take cold showers. I reported a broken water heater a few days ago. Select was great and fixed my water heater.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2014
I would rate select home warranty a full 5 stars for my positive experience. I have zero complaints as they have honored the terms of our agreement. When the dishwasher in my home stopped functioning they fixed it.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2014
I purchased a 2 year policy for $1260.00 ($52.50 a month) and paid in full. After 5 months of poor service, not returning calls, emails, etc I decided to cancel the policy. I was told that I would receive an email within 48 hours with the details of the refund. The email I received only stated that my policy was cancelled and would receive a refund within 30 days. There was no breakdown of the charges. I called again a week later and was told that I would receive an email within 48 hours with the details of the refund. The second email I received again only stated that my policy was cancelled and would receive a refund within 30 days.
I called today and was told that my refund was $771.00. They charged me for 6 months of coverage, instead of 5 months at $69.00 not $52.50, because I was given a 'promotional' price when I purchased the policy and because I was cancelling prior to the 2 year term, I was being charged the monthly rate of a full price policy, plus a $75.00 cancellation fee because they sent a technician, who did nothing but visually check the system and said I would need to have a leak test performed that I would have to pay for and then request reimbursement from SHW. This is a very shady company.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2014
I signed up with Select in April, paying the full year cost upfront. In Sept. my oven went out and I called Select to have someone come to fix the problem. The customer service rep I spoke with seemed very helpful, and assured me he would find someone to come and repair the oven ASAP. Shortly after, I received an email that it had been assigned to a repair company. When I did not hear from them after the 48 hours noted, I was told I would need to wait an additional day as it was a holiday weekend. Understandable, I tried calling the repair company several times the next day, with no answer.
I called Select back asking them what was going on. They assigned the repair to another company. The repairman came out, assessed the problem and let me know that he needed to order the part and contact Select to make sure it would be covered. When I had not heard anything from Select for another 48 hours, I called AGAIN to find out what the status of the repair was. Then I was informed that I was to pay for the repair, and send them the invoice for reimbursement. The rep stated this is the way all repairs are handled and it is to "prevent fraud". I explained the reason I have a home warranty is I don't always have a few extra thousand dollars in case something breaks. I was then told that he understood, but this is just the way they do things and that it should have been explained to me when I purchased the warranty.
It was not explained to me in this way. I instead was told when I purchased the plan that, I pay the call out fee and they cover the rest as long as it is covered under the plan. The rep said he would find out what they could do for me and would call me right back. That was Friday. It is now Tuesday and I had not heard anything back from Select. When I called them, I was informed that the repair quote was "over the max allowed" and that if I get it repaired or replaced, they would give me $150. Not even covering half of what the cost to fix the oven is! I explained that to the rep and he said the cap for appliances is $150 per year and that is all he could offer me. I am beyond frustrated that I was scammed into this company, and I will be cancelling to get at least some of my money back from these scam artists and filing a complaint with the BBB.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2014
My experience with select is a very smooth one. I have called up their firm a number of times and always get the help I need. It is not easy to find a company that will service you properly but I think I have found one.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2014
Hi. I want to give select home warranty a good review. Select home fixed my home in proper fashion. There was a situation where my air wasn't coming out cold enough. Select sent the air guy over and he fixed some electrical issues with the system.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2014
The company review I give Select Home Warranty is a full positive one. They are responsive and reliable. The technician that they sent out was on time and respectful.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2014
My garbage disposal was out of order. I called customer service, within 30 minutes plumbing company contacted us and they replace new system.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2014
Select just repaired my pool pump and now it is working just fine. My pool pump stopped working a few days ago. I called up Select Home and they called on their pool guy to come over. When the pool guy came, he found the problem and had it fixed. My family is very happy with the outcome as we can get the last few weeks of the summer in.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2014
Submitted a claim on my pool pump and was denied (but they still wanted to give me $100). Salt water pump had some corrosion on it and the contract has a statement that if anything has corrosion, they will not cover it. So I cancelled the policy and I was told by the sales rep it would take up to 30 days due to credit card refunds. The lease clearly states that they would refund prorated portion of my fees. I paid $1199 for 3-year policy and I had the policy cover me for 188 days. They should have refunded $936.96 but wouldn't/didn't - they ignored me until I contacted the BBB. Then and only then they refunded $515 and told the BBB they had already refunded the policy (they refunded it on day 34, I contacted BBB on day 31).
I disputed the amount they refunded and they told the BBB I had the policy for 8 months and they had to deduct service fees. They are a bunch of liars, beware! Poor customer service on the phone and lots of double talk is why I cancelled - ain't nobody got time for that. They showed their true colors after I cancelled by ignoring my calls and demand for a refund. On day 31 after cancelling, I called back to ask why they had not refunded my money yet. They told me to keep checking my credit card. I asked if someone could let me know why it had not been refunded and call me to let me know when it would be refunded and "Robert" responded with, "We don't do that." I contacted the BBB and after the BBB asked on my behalf, Select responded they had already refunded the customer. My only recourse now is to take them to small claims court to get the rest of my refund (they still owe me $421.96). Good to learn from your mistakes, better to learn from others. Mine cost me $684 and several frustrating hours dealing with these jokers... I am not done yet!
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2014
I am writing a good review for the repair of my dryer with select home warranty. They have repaired it back to working order. I have no complaints. I would recommend select to others looking for a warranty.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2014
My claim was handled fine with Select Home Warranty. I live in New Mexico and it is difficult to find a home warranty company out here. Select agreed to take me on, they said they have lots of service techs in the area. They have been true to the word and have been great.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2014
I live in Canada and I have my two properties insured with select. I just had them repair a pool pump at my Arizona location. Everything was handled with select and my tenant. I did not even have to get involved. That is why I bought a home warranty and select did it right.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2014
I had called Select Home Warranty on a Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. A kind rep called me back 15 minutes later to confirm the claim and inform me that a repair technician would be contacting me to set an appointment. Later that day I made the appointment. The dishwasher I called about was repaired on the spot. All I have to pay was the deductible fee.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2014
I am beyond angry right now. On May 11, I submitted a claim for my stove, because the oven was not heating to the proper temperatures. May 19 was the first visit from the repair person. When he left, he said he would order the part and be back in 5-7 days. Four weeks later, having heard nothing from anyone, I called the Repair Co., who put me on hold for more than 45 minutes before they disconnected the call.
July 1, I had the first discussion with anyone in the SHW claims department in response to another email I sent asking for the status of my claim. He told me it was not economically feasible to fix my range. No one from SHW told me anything until I asked repeatedly. On that call, he offered to pay $109 for my range because they said they would not pay for the repair. At no time was there any mention of paperwork needed in order for the check to be cut. July 7, I had heard nothing so sent another email and talked with a man, in SHW's claims department, who again agreed they would pay me, and I was told the payment would be received by me within 10-14 business days. At no point in this discussion either was a release mentioned to be signed before the check could be cut. I assumed it would be done in the timely manner he promised, and that same day, purchased the new range, which was subsequently installed July 12, 2014.
Aug. 6, I again called and was told I had not completed the paperwork! They emailed it to me. I completed and returned it the same day, being told the check would be sent to me in 10-14 days but to allow 21. Today, 21 days later, I called SHW again and it still has not been processed. They told me to call back after 21 business days. By then it will have been FOUR MONTHS since this debacle started! There is no communication from the company and clearly I've been hung out to dry by them!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2014
My experience was perfect in fixing my water heater. The water heater in my basement was not heating up and it is fairly new. Select sent out a licensed plumber to fix the water heater. The job was completed on time and accurate.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2014
I got superb service from Select Home Warranty with my Air conditioning problem. I had an ac blowout last weekend, I called the select phone number over the weekend. They sent out the tech over the weekend and fixed the motor. I did not expect to get that kind of good service over the weekend. I am very satisfied.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2014
Horrible customer service... I called and did bought the policy because of the pushy salesperson, but soon realized that they are not the right one as when I call the claim number, they put me on hold for 15 mins and they have a long list about why the item is not cover... And when I called back to cancel my policy, the salesperson first argued with me why I went ahead and got the policy if I wanted to cancel it and banged the phone down...
I called back again to cancel the policy and ask the operator to transfer me to a manager and he argued with about the reason I want to talk to a manger and never transfer the call, and when I asked to at least cancel my policy, he notify me that it has being already been cancelled... Even after 5 hrs, I have not received any notice of cancellation... Even on the website, I do not see a number or an email where I can give my feedback or review... I have never experience this kind of rude and horrible service... If they are giving so much of problem being a new customer then God knows what service I will receive when I will call with a claim... Not even worth a star... Very, very poor...
We do apologize for the experience. The refund was processed the same day the customer requested it.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2014
Great job done by the Select plumber. When the plumber came down, he had to stay overtime to repair the leak in my wall. Select did not charge me the extra amount. Very good business.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2014
I bought a home warranty with this company and when I called to make the last payment that did not go through (I had to cancel my debit card due to fraud) they said I canceled my policy. This was the farthest from the truth I never requested that. I then told them I was not going to accept a partial refund but wanted my full 375.00 I paid up to this point. After some time they agreed, however it has been 3 weeks and I haven't seen a penny. Whatever you do don't buy anything from this company - they are total con men!!!
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2014
2. Microwave/hood non functional. SHW decided needed to be replaced and reimburse $75 (it's less than Half of the cost) for replacement, decline to cover the labor to take the old down and put the new one up.
3. Dish Washer - the mechanic came out, change the sprayer, but the dishwasher is leaking and a month or so later the mechanic never return to fix it. I email to SHW. I called twice and spoke with the customer service, no results.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2014
I am pleasantly surprised with the outcome of my claims with the home warranty policy. I had to place 2 claims at one time, one for my microwave and the second for a ceiling fan. Both appliances were replaced with new ones.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2014
I chose them mainly because of the deductibles, it was lower than most, and I didn't see bad ratings on Select Home Warranty. Submitting claims to them was very quick and the ones that came out here did a very good job. I have no complaints. It was very quick and very efficient. Their technicians were very professional and real nice and did a good job. Everybody I talked with at Select explained everything in detail.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2014
My experience with select has been a pleasant one. I got this plan when i bought my home. Never thought I would use it. I had a plumbing stoppage so I called them. The plumber came over and fixed the stoppage. Plumbing system working even better than it was before.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2014
My experience with Select Home Warranty has been fine. I've been pleased with everyone that had come out to do any repairs and anything. It's been very good. The only negative is that sometimes it takes a little longer when I feel that it's more of an emergency situation, but overall I'm very pleased. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2014
Placed a claim last Tues morning for an ac problem. The ac was blowing but the air was coming out warm. A Select ac technician came to my home after calling Select to inform them about the problem. The tech looked at the unit and said it needed a part that he had in his truck. He called Select and it was approved.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2014
I decided to get Select Home Warranty for coverage on our house in case anything happens. I found them on the Internet, and I liked their price. My experience when I submitted a claim was good. It was easy. The claims representative was helpful. And the technician was good. We really liked the company that helped us.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2014
Just completed a pool repair with Select Home Warranty. Called them at 9:30 am to report the problem. A pool tech called me at 11:45 to set an appointment. By 2:30 the guy came out and repaired my pool heater. Perfect job.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2014
I have the Platinum plan with Select Home Warranty. I submitted a claim for a primary air conditioning unit and it went well. They were quick at getting somebody called for me. The technicians were very knowledgeable and told me what they suspected prior to diagnosing and what's expected, and told me things that I could do to clean up and maintenance for prevention. It was enjoyable, really courteous and really easy to get a technician right away.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2014
Great deal. I paid 500 for a policy from Select Home 8 months ago. They have already done 3 repairs and all have gone well. Money well spent!
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2014
Warning warning, Scam. I've had Select Home Warranty for 6 months now. I have it on three separate properties, 2 rentals as well as my primary property. They offered me what I thought was a good deal 2 Free months and a reduced rate of $45 if I had any problems in my home. And what they don't tell you is you have to have the policy in effect for 4 months before the full policy kicks in and after that they will not fix your appliances. If it's too costly they will only give you part of the parts. I had a refrigerator only 2 and a half years old go bad and they're only offering me to fix part of it and not the whole thing.
This is a total scam and if I help one person not get ripped off it will be a good thing. The Sales is very convincing and they tell you they cover appliances in the contract but over and over again this is not the case. Again I have three properties I have called them out 3x. The first one I got a letter from the contractor stating they were never paid by Select and that I owed them the money. The second one now with the refrigerator they only paid part of the parts. And now the near new fridge they want to only pay 175.00 of parts... This is disgusting. This is no way to run a company. This is a total scam and rip off.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2014
Select has been a pleasure to work with. I phoned them with some electrical issues in my kitchen. Some of my lights would not turn on. The repair was taken care of and Select even followed up with me to make sure everything went smooth.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2014
Experience with Select Home Warranty went pretty well. The technicians were good. But when I talked to the people that issued the insurance policy, I talked to several people 3 or 4 times, and one person told me since there were two things wrong, we had a washer and a refrigerator that went bad at the same time, there would be just one service call charge. But when I talked to the local people doing the repairs, they said they were told by the insurance policy issuer that they could charge two for that.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2014
Purchased the 2-year plan, EVERYTHING was going to be covered. Whenever I made a claim, they paid partially, they always requested "service records" on anything I made a claim for. I paid $1799 in October 2013 for 2 years. The first claim I made, I got $150 payment, next claim $250, after that, it was such a hassle that I decided in April to cancel my membership. They never replied and said they would work it out. I sent them the requested pictures, service records, etc. for an air conditioner repair and never received a dime.
I cancelled my membership. They now claim they never got a chance to review everything before I cancelled. Another likely story. If this ends up as uncertain status, I will realize that any complaints on their company don't make the website. Well, I received a refund of $413 last month as my cancellation. So, it cost me $1400 for October through April for "service". They said once you cancel, you go to a monthly membership fee, not the reduced one. I will have to find that fine print in the contract (rather will let my attorney do it).
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2014
I recently bought a policy from Select for my aging mother. Two months into the plan my mom had a plumbing leak in the bathroom. I called Select to see when they can fix it. Select sent their plumber to the home and sealed up the leak.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2014
I have my home guaranteed with Select for 8 months now. They really are a great organization. I have made two claims and both times, the claims were dispatched right away and the claims process was very organized.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2014
Select came out to my home last weekend to fix a plumbing leak. The plumber found the leak pretty fast and the work was clean. Select did a great job.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2014
I purchased the Silver plan and I have submitted a couple of claims to Select Home Warranty - one for our main home and one for our second home. The first one went pretty good as far as getting somebody out and the problem taken care of. They had assigned the second one to two different contractors for plumbing and I had problems with both setting up an appointment time to come out the house. It took the third time in order to complete that claim. You can only submit a claim if you call them or you can email them and have them call you back. It would be an improvement if it could be done online.
Reviewed July 31, 2014
During the 4th of July holiday I had a bad gas leak in my home. Could not get in contact with anyone but was on hold. Because I am disabled I had to go on and get leak repaired, gas company had to shut off gas to house. After the holiday finally got in contact with customer service and they said they would reimburse me to submit my bill. After three weeks of phone calls finally someone calls back after I say I will report to the BBB about the service. The customer service person was very rude. Every time I tried to speak he disconnected the call. He did this four times using the excuse that something was wrong with the phone.
After about 20min. of this he said he would give me $75 on a $600 bill. I asked to speak to a supervisor. He said he was the boss and there was no one over him, I had to deal with him. I told him this was no way to treat a customer. That in today's world good business show respect to their customers if they want to keep them. I again made the statement I was going to report them to the BBB. He said if I told anyone about the service I received that I would not even get the $75. This man does not need to be dealing with people. He is very rude. I have never been hung up on before. I was upset but if you listen to the recording of the call I never loss control no cursing. Bad Bad Service!!!!!
Reviewed July 30, 2014
I looked online for warranty companies. We heard from a couple of them, and we ended up going with Select Home Warranty. We purchased the best plan that they had, which covers everything. They were okay. Our only problem was we’ve had a couple of incidents with Select Home Warranty where we had to pay more money out of pocket than we thought we should have. Usually, when you sit down with somebody about warranties, they’ll explain it to you. But in this particular case, it was done online and everything was faxed over, so it wasn’t really explained to us. We didn’t even go over all that.
It should be explained a little more in detail in the future to other customers. If you tell me it’s going to be $300, I don’t mind paying that $300. But when I’m supposed to pay $100 and then they say $300, there’s a problem with that. If you prepare me and tell me from the beginning what it is, I’m okay with it. But not with the extra money that was added to it. It was something that they told us after that. It was on the contract, but we never read it. As far as submitting the claim, the experience was okay. My interaction with the claims representative was all right. And I was impressed with the technician that came to service our appliance. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and really good.
Reviewed July 29, 2014
I bought Select Home Warranty policy # ** on October 17, 2013 and filed my first claim to have a Dishwasher door fixed on July 8, 2014. At the time of filing the claim I been told that a contractor/mechanic will contact us with the 48 hours but we did not heard back from anyone for next 8 days. Within those 8 days I contacted the Warranty company at least 3 times but each time someone said the same thing that a mechanic will contact us soon. After 10 days of filing the claim a Mechanic called us and scheduled time to come over and look at the Dishwasher on Friday July 25, 2014. Mechanic came over, looked at the Dishwasher and said that it needs a small spring replaced but he needs to contact the Select Home Warranty to get the authorization. No work was done but he charged us $45 our deductible and left.
Yesterday evening (July 28, 2014) I got a call from Select Home Warranty and representative told us that the replacement of door spring is not covered but even then they will do me a favor and will reimburse me a small amount of the repairs. Please note that contract I signed had no indications about exceptions also. I have already spent $45 and now I am being told that my claim is not covered and I will have to spend more money to get that thing fixed. Last year I paid $400 for this policy. This was my first claim for a minor repair. I have already paid $45 (my deductible) and now I will be paying more to have those repairs done. This is rip off and should be stopped. We deserve the services without any additional charges.
Reviewed July 25, 2014
A/C compressor went out, they wanted to give me 100$ without any records. It has been maintained, clearly doesn't state that in the contract. Says compressor is covered anyway. I had it serviced in the past, sent him receipts. 2 days later they want pict of unit. Now the contractor sent it in 3 days prior. Now they are on day 7 and they want to see method of payment on service that was done year ago so I found the ck. They are all about collecting the money for the policy but when it comes to paying out, they look for every excuse in the book.
Reviewed July 25, 2014
Hey, I am a new customer to select and here is how my first claim went. Very happy the plumber came within 6 hours of placing the claim. After 30 minutes of looking around he fixed my leaking toilet and all is great.
Reviewed July 24, 2014
Select really did a good job with my spa. The spa stopped heating and the spa needed some parts, not sure what kind but the repair was taken care of in full.
Reviewed July 24, 2014
We purchased a two-yr policy for our daughter's new home purchase since she was a single mom and disabled veteran. Two months into the contract, the oven quit working. We called for service and a couple of no shows or calls. Finally when the service tech arrived, was told it could take two months to get the part. Finally it came, it was the wrong part. Then we were told by the company (Select) the part was no longer made. The elect. range was discontinued, although the same exact model was still on the showroom floor as Sears. We asked for a refund on the policy. They said we would get in 30 days. More than 60 days later we received a refund of less than one year. They refuse to answer emails or return calls. They want THEIR money upfront, but after that, you are on your own. Stay away from this bogus company. Where is the customer service? Where is duty to follow up a call?
Reviewed July 23, 2014
I have had Select for two years. I just renewed my policy because Select does a great job on my home. They have repaired a plumbing issue, an electrical issue and a dishwasher. All jobs done perfect.
Reviewed July 23, 2014
Select Home Warranty was very comparable to the initial one that we had so we purchased the one year Platinum plan. We usually submit our claims online and the only problem we had is some of their contractors were not up to date, but other than that it worked out just fine. The technician who came to service our appliance was fine and the quality of work was also fine.
Reviewed July 22, 2014
A Select Dervice tech just left my house and he was great. My dryer was not drying, he came with the part needed and had it fixed in under 1 hr.
Reviewed July 21, 2014
I had a home warranty through American Home Warranty for the last year on my home and because of the expenses I had to find a warranty that was more affordable. Let me be clear, the American was exceptional in their service. I called a Select Home warranty rep and his pitch was awesome about the company. A month later I called to have my AC unit looked at and a part on the AC unit was bad ($150) part. In order to change the part the repairman will need to recharge the system with new freon. Even though he must recharge the system that is not covered and I have the PLATINUM plan. This seems very sneaky and unprofessional of something not spelled out when they are selling this policy. American Home would have never done that and covered everything to repair the defective part, especially if it was directly affected by the bad part.
Still dealing with this situation and not sure if the labor will be covered with the approach By Select. Another issue I have is with the deductible. I am having to pay the entire bill upfront then send the invoice to Select for the $150 they cover vs paying the deductible and having the repair company deal with reimbursement. Would love to hear feed back on this. I would never recommend Select Home Warranty to any homeowner. Pay the extra money and get quality service!
Reviewed July 21, 2014
I am a satisfied Select customer. The plan I bought a few months ago was well worth the money. They have replaced two of my appliances in 8 months time.
Reviewed July 20, 2014
I have had a bunch of problems before with the houses and had gotten a referral from a friend of mine for home warranty. I went to look at some pricing and ended up finding Select Home Warranty. I had them check a sump pump out that I had an issue with and ended up not having to submit the claim for it, so that was good. Select gave me some relief because I didn't have to worry about it.
My interactions with their technicians went very smoothly and easily. The people that I talked to on the phone were great. They were very professional. Having Select Home Warranty is one of the best investments I've made. I'd recommend them to a friend. I was very happy with my experience.
Reviewed July 18, 2014
Very happy with Select Home Warranty. I had a roof leak and luckily I bought the rook leak option with my policy. The roofer did a great job with the repair.
Reviewed July 17, 2014
Very happy with the coverage Select has provided. The leak in my bathroom was fixed and the problem has not recurred. Very good service.
Reviewed July 17, 2014
I got my home warrant plan when I purchased my home. The previous owner bought it. I did not even know what a home warranty is but it saved me $550 when my dishwasher stopped working. Thanks Select!
Reviewed July 16, 2014
Recently is bought my second policy from Select Home Warranty. They have provided excellent service on 3 different claims for my home. They even call up after the claim was finished to make sure everything went smooth.
Reviewed July 16, 2014
Very please with my last ac repair. My ac started acting up and the air was not coming out cold. The ac needed a new part and was approved in full by Select.
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


