ChoiceHomeWarranty has a rating of 1.3 stars from 332 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about ChoiceHomeWarranty most frequently mention customer service, water heater, and case manager problems. ChoiceHomeWarranty ranks 113th among Home Insurance sites.
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I signed up to a plan with Choice Home Warranty to cover all major appliances, including my air conditioner with an effective start date of coverage on October 13,2023. On that day, my air conditioner compressor failed, causing electrical interference on other appliances. I was relieved knowing I had recently signed up with Choice Home Warranty, only to find out that my air conditioner wasn't covered because they claimed it entered the plan with a preexisting issue. The unit worked fine on the morning of October 13,2023, so I was perplexed with what they told me regarding my claim. I would strongly urge anyone reading this review to not do business with Choice Home Warranty, as they have no intention of paying for appliance failure. They're a scam and shady company. If you enter into a contract with them, rest assured you WILL NOT have coverage on a claim. I give them ZERO stars! DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH CHOICE HOME WARRANTY!
I engaged with Choice Home Warranty four months ago, I submitted my first claim for my garage door opener on the 14th of August 2024. I initially submitted the claim through customer service and was informed that they would locate a technician for the job. Shortly thereafter they informed me I could use my own vendor and get a reimbursement, but the vendor would have to submit a diagnosis of the problem and a quote for work before they could approve the project. My vendor never contacted CHW with the required info so I located another vendor and had them do the work. When I tried to submit the receipt for the project to CHW they assigned a "Case Manager" to me whose sole purpose was to inform me that they denied my claim because I used a company that was not approved by CHW. It's obvious to me that their business model is to maximize the number of customers with inflated or fake reviews and the use of sales people to contact potential customers and convince them to use the service. The "Case Manager" was even able to cancel my policy and when I reengaged with her to appeal her decision she informed me that I was no longer a customer and could not appeal. Choice Home Warranty is a total scam. Buyers beware
I am a ac company In arizona. I've done over 100 call for choice this year alone. Homeowner run and don't sign up with them. They will only cover small low item if you need a full replacement you only get choice to pay 1500 on a new system. Guess what homeowners will have to pay the rest of the system.and the catch Is that 1500 is for the company came to your house to tell you need A new system. I won't do any more work for them every again they are crooks!
Date of experience: February 2, 2022
If choice was as good at selling their contracts as it as a fixing the repairs, they would be an awesome company! However this is not the case. AC not working, set an appointment, repair man does not show up. Call choice, he comes the next day. I get note that the part he needs to replace is not covered. Make sure you look at the fine details in the agreement! Condenser is not covered? Sorry, but the one thing that breaks down from normal wear is the condenser! So, I have to pay the repair man for a part that should be covered. 1940. 00! Plus the 85.00 fee. Over 2000. 00! AC worked for about 2 weeks, and broke again. Let me guess, they won't pay for the a part this time as well. I will not be using Choice in the future. I will simply go to a rep business in the future.
Tip for consumers:
Before signing up. Check the fine print.
Date of experience: September 2, 2022
Stay away from Choice Home Warranty. I purchased a warranty from them and hardly ever used the services for about 10 months. And then the one time I experienced a plumbing leak, they denied my claim as it looked to them like it was physical damage. A drainage pipe in my master bathroom on the second floor of my home experienced a sudden slow leak. A plumber was sent to my home. He discovered one of my drainage pipes deep behind the cabinet under the sink had a crack in it. When he submitted to Choice Home Warranty for repair, they denied it due to physical damage. I appealed it and was told by the case manager that Choice Home Warranty does NOT cover pipes if there is a crack discovered. If this company offers a plumbing warranty for wear and tear but does not cover cracks--well, I think you know where I am going with this; how can anyone have peace of mind that their plumbing is covered -- so long as no cracks are discovered.
Products used:
Home Warranty
Date of experience: March 30, 2023
I am writing this review as a vendor, not a homeowner. I began taking jobs on for Choice/ Rely home warranty 4 weeks ago. They have been nothing but a nightmare from day 1. They do not pay their vendors. They do not approve any work needed. One example is they finally approved a garbage disposal install for an approved amount. Then a month after the installation, they decided they didn't want to pay for it so dropped the approved amount by 1/3. They still haven't paid one cent for the install or materials and I am now attempting to just recoup the cost of the unit. They are a disgrace and people deserve to know who they are giving their hard earned money to. They should be shut down.
Date of experience: September 15, 2023
I'm reading these and my god this is ridiculous. I filed a complaint over 2 weeks ago no service yet. My son googled this company and found out a lawsuit was filed on this company in 2019 for basically no holding up to their end of their deal. I'm glad i saw these reviews. I'm going to take legal action. I pray everyone here having a hard time gets their issues resolved.
Tip for consumers:
Be careful everything that sounds good ain’t good
Date of experience: June 8, 2022
This is a terrible warranty company. Please go elsewhere! I had a clogged toilet and they argued about covering the fix (which they didn't). My refrigerator went out and I'm now throwing out all the food and the part to fix it is still not here after several days. They said they will contact me in 3 days to give me an update. I'm looking for a new company as of today.
Date of experience: February 11, 2022
I am getting unsolicited emails from this company. Their "unsubscribe" link generates an error message. Their "customer service" representative dumps you to an IVR with 3 choices, all of which apply to existing customers.
Date of experience: October 17, 2023
I have a washer that retailed for $1400. They made the decision not to repair it. They sent me a check for $547. It took twenty five days for the check to arrive.
Date of experience: February 17, 2024
We had a washer that kept breaking after three years. 4 paid $60 service claims then Choice allowed for replacement and gave us voucher for Lowe's. WTH? Now water heater broke-valve is done. They couldn't find a service tech to come to our house and sent a reimbursement option. I went out of town so didn't click on it because gathering info and now got an appt. Two weeks after…now they won't allow the reimbursement. DO NOT get a warranty just save money monthly-I would be better off with the money I paid upfront to use for our repairs. And I would still be up over $1500. Do not choose CHOICE if you do….complete hassle at every claim.
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Customer service definitely not going to help you when they would need to spend money.
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Washer replaced after 4 service calls but they give you Lowes voucher and we had to fight for higher amount since we could still buy the same model washer as a replacement.
Date of experience: September 28, 2023
Last time the over-range microwave, this time the spa control switch. I paid extra for coverage for the hot tub (spa). The switch that runs the jets now refuses to turn off. It's a push button in a control panel and you can see it's slightly depressed, won't pop back up. Called Choice and they sent a tech. Nice fellow, said a new control panel was needed, and sent the report to Choice. Choice denied it, saying they don't cover "multi media centers". Now I would not call a simple push button control panel from pre-smart home days a "multi media center" (no wifi, no Alexa, etc). That's stretching it trying to find a reason to deny a claim! They didn't even offer anything toward our purchase of a new panel. Pick another company for your home warranty!
Products used:
home warranty
Date of experience: April 4, 2023
Had them for 7 months. My heater broke they assigned tech company that came out diagnosed problem and said no worries all home warranty companies cover this then I got a call back that Choice said it was excluded. I called another home warranty to see if they cover that part and said they do. I took it up the ladder to a Case Mgr and she was so rude I had a terrible experience. Do not use Choice Home Warranty
Date of experience: July 2, 2019
I was comparing home warranty companies and contacted Choice Home Warranty among others. Talking to the Choice sales people was like talking to a used car salesman with a good deal of pressure and even though I told them I was only comparing several companies and not making a decision at that time, they kept calling and emailing me until I finally told one caller that I decided to not go with them because of all of the sales calls with new "deals" every time. If they use this tactic when trying to get my business, I am fearful they would be a difficult company to do business with.
Date of experience: January 4, 2024
I've had experience with several home warranty companies and Choice Home Warranty is the absolute worst. Any claim is rejected, rejected and rejected again for the smallest loopholes. Only after multiple follow ups do they finally acknowledge reality and then they offer the flimsiest coverage and payment options possible. In contesting an absurd rejection I even had one of their claims specialists (Sylvanna Green-Hazel) tell me that there's "nothing more to discuss, they're not revisiting the rejection" and then hang up on me mid-sentence.
Maybe they're a cheaper option than others (we took a broker's recommendation here and didn't really shop companies), but life's too short to have these people in your life.
Run or skip the service entirely and save your money. If you're using these guys, it's money flushed down the toilet.
Date of experience: July 21, 2022
This company has not repaired or replaced either of two furnaces which were 43 years old. They have lied, ignored my demands, failed to honor their own contract. Two miserable months of suffering cold, dealing with absolutely unqualified technicians, meeting with half a dozen representatives from unknown companies is just tooooo much.
Date of experience: February 11, 2022
This company is a scam. They don't provide any real service - it's just a facade. The technicians they "hire" are bottom of the barrel, may not show up, and YOU are responsible for paying them! In addition, once that technician submits the diagnosis, you don't hear back from Choice Home Warranty on any updates. I wish I never purchased this plan as it was nothing but a headache of time wasted. There is a reason their policies state no legal action can be brought against them - because they have no intent of reimbursing or covering any repairs! Stay away!
Tip for consumers:
I would avoid doing any business with this company
Products used:
Warranty - but never reimbursed a dollar for HVAC failure
Date of experience: March 23, 2023
******* rating! Without A/C upstairs for a month! Coastal Alabama weather has been 98-100 degrees plus the heat index. Unbearably hot Not able to use the upstairs! The one and only time a technician came out was to diagnose the problem. Supposedly a new unit is in "somewhere" Mississippi. NO ONE will pick it up, will not ship, will not allow my husband to pick it up! Technician blamed the issue on Choice Home warranty. Choice blames the Technician! Call the Mobile "office" number what happens on terminal hold. IF SOMEONE does pick up…. You are transferred to outer space BBB could care less! What now? Purchase our own unit? Hire an attorney?
I feel certain Choice Home Warranty cares about this review……? Waiting on your response Choice Home Warranty office
Date of experience: June 23, 2022
Don't walk away, run. I'm on my second issue with a new home. The warrantee is worthless. It's a stove oven problem. I've been waiting two weeks for two parts, and they've sent Part #1 twice. Choice is charging me every time a tech comes, so at this point I feel like I should apply the tech payment to getting a new range. And Sears Repair Service keeps trying to book my new appointment last week. The whole thing is ridiculous. Don't waste your money.
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Don't walk away, run. I'm on my second issue with a new home. The warrantee is worthless. It's a stove oven problem. I've been waiting two weeks for two parts, and they've sent Part #1 twice. Choice is charging me every time a tech comes, so at this point I feel like I should apply the tech payment to getting a new range. And Sears Repair Service keeps trying to book my new appointment last week. The whole thing is ridiculous. Don't waste your money.
Products used:
Home Warantee
Date of experience: October 21, 2021
They're good until you have a real problem. They always handled the small problems (toilet won't flush, something like that) but when my AC started not working and I had to create 6 claims over it, they sent someone to put the band aid on it but when it finally died in the summer in Las Vegas, they told me o didn't perform proper maintenance (a lie) and they weren't going to cover replacing the unit. Choice is trash and they don't care about customers, only about making money and putting band aids on gaping wounds. Save your money.
Date of experience: June 24, 2022
We were looking to change our home warranty company and came across Choice Home Warranty. I gave them my phone number in order to get a quote. What a mistake that was! We went with another company but the calls from Choice have not stopped. They started coming from an 888 or 800 number, then they went to the area code my phone uses, now they are using the area code where I live. Just today, I received 4 calls and each time I asked to please take me off the list. I finally called the main office to get my number off of their list and was hung up on. I called back and the same thing happened, they hung up on me. What a joke! We are so happy we did not go with them as I cannot imagine how we would have been treated if they are treating us this way now. I am now keeping a log of all the numbers they are using. Beware of giving them your phone number as you will be harassed daily.
Date of experience: May 2, 2022
I called CHW about my hot water heater and was told I would hear from someone within 24 hours, when I did hear from someone it had been 3 days. That person told me that they just received the order that day and it would be another week before they could come to my house. I called CHW back and they said that was not true about putting out the order that it was put out the day I called, Anyway one of them are not telling the truth. I had them problem fixed on my own and will be calling other companies and get away from this poor service company. By the way this was my first claim that I filed with them and get this kinda service.
Date of experience: December 23, 2023
I wish I could give negative stars and take down the "5 star customer reviews" that they post on their site are bogus and they do not let you leave an honest review. Do not waste your time and money. They will continue to do everything in their power to have you get multiple services calls that cost a deductible per visit, and almost steer you in the wrong direction while you continue to pay them. We have in writing that "dishwasher is leaking on the bottom and will need replaced," yet they refuse to do so. We have to open a new claim for this. I have free legal services due to my profession and I will be consulting with them to take action. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.
Tip for consumers:
Don't use it
Date of experience: January 12, 2023
This company is terrible! The worst customer service! They are a scam. They do not fix anything when filling a claim. They partner with "third party companies" they don't have a website no way to get ahold of them. Total scam beware. I have filed a complaint with BBB and my Attorney generals office.
Date of experience: December 5, 2023
Worst home warranty company I've ever dealt with. First you'll have an issue having them find you somebody competent. Then they might send out back to back people because they're not knowledgeable enough to handle your needs. Especially if you're in a higher end home. Their customer service is horrible, and their chat system is even more terrible. I feel like every time I had to pay them a deductible it was a waste of time and then I had to hire somebody outside of their service. Not recommended at all. Subpar service.
Tip for consumers:
Find another service
Products used:
Plumbing
Date of experience: January 5, 2023
Hands down worst company I've ever dealt with. Even the subcontractor that they sent said they were horrible. Had a AC problem and refused to fix it. The managers are rude and gave me the run around for two months. At the end, they simply said we're not covering it and we're cancelling your contract for service. They just want your money and leave you high and dry when they have to fix anything!
Date of experience: May 9, 2022
First it takes them a long time to get a technician out, then it seems they always find a way for your issue not to be covered. I'm left with a hole in my drywall from the plumber that J now have to pay to get fixed.
Tip for consumers:
Beware of what is covered and what is not.
Products used:
None
Date of experience: December 30, 2022
A home warranty is a protection plan that offers coverage for common home repairs. For a simple annual fee, this type of plan offers financial security from unexpected problems with your home appliances and systems. Learn more about what's covered and...