Articles Posted in ‘ Homeowners Warranty ’ Category

Average appliance repair costs

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

If you are are not sure whether you need have home warranty protection or not, then this article might help you. Consumer guide had published average repair percentages for household appliances and electronics a while ago and we thought this information will be useful to home warranty buyers.
If your home appliances are older than [...]

Home Warranty Advice – selected user comments #2

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Review filed under: HSA Home Warranty
Author: Paul Dalton
Call me a homeowner with realistic expectations. It seems that some others expect 1 hr service; but for the price we pay that is unrealistic, that speed of service would come with a steep price. Heat and cold can be uncomfortable; but they are not considered “emergency” [...]

Insurance Claims – Another way to pursue tough claims

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Recently, there was an interesting review posted at AHS warranty discussions page about dealing with insurance claims. The legal option suggested by the reviewer might be useful to some homeowners, who have difficulties dealing with home warranty insurance claims.
It is not practical and cost effective to take legal route to pursue your insurance claims and [...]

you need a home warranty?

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Gregory Karp | Spending Smart
November 18, 2007
Home warranties are a hot topic, as many home sellers offer the additional peace of mind to attract buyers. But many homeowners are asking, ”Should I buy a home warranty for myself?”
Home warranties, or service contracts, are different from homeowner’s insurance, which provides hazard and liability protection. A [...]

Home warranty and homeowners insurance

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Wondering what is the difference between home warranty and home owner insurance ?
Homeowners insurance covers personal belongings and the entire house in case of burglary or natural disaster such as fire, lightning, tree fall etc., but it does not cover regular maintenance and replacement costs of appliances, and that is where home warranty coverage picks [...]

Do I need home warranty?

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Not every home needs home warranty coverage. So, as a home owner, you should get appliance warranty plans if it makes financial and practical sense.
For example, if your home is a brand new construction you can live without a warranty for the first couple of years. But if you have an older home, it definitely [...]

Home warranty buyers guide

Monday, March 19th, 2007

When you are ready to buy home warranty insurance, follow these steps that are intended to help you chose a better service. The important step is to find a reputed company in your area. However, that is also the most difficult part because most buyers do not have great opinion about any one company in [...]