A home warranty can be an important part of your home buying. By having a home warranty it will give you some coverage during the first year that you own a home.
In most cases a certain amount has been set aside for the buyer for their first year in the home. If you decide that you want more comprehensive coverage that is also available and you can add the coverage to be paid for at close of escrow. After the first year it is up to you if you decide to renew the warranty.
The standard coverage will usually cover the basic items such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, compactors, cook tops, microwaves, ceiling, exhaust fans, pipe leaks, drain stoppages, toilets, shower valves, garage door opener units, heating, air conditioners, electrical, and more.
More comprehensive coverage will add washer/dryers, refrigerators, pool, spas, water softeners, septic tanks, well pumps, and more.
*If your air conditioner unit uses R-22 refrigerant, please contact your home warranty plan to inquire about the coverage for R-22 that will be included in your home warranty plan. Not all home warranty plans cover R-22 refrigerant refill for your air conditioner. R-22 can cost up to $100 per pound and require 5lbs+, estimating hundreds of dollars. You could need a full or partial replacement. You should inquire with home warranty companies to see if they cover R-22 replacement for your air conditioner. This is part of your decision as to which company you want to choose. Here are some of our recommended home warranty plans.
Please see the links below for a few home warranty companies, click on the link to open the brochure.
Disclaimer: Pricing and Coverage or Services are subject to change, please contact provider for the most up to date information.
- Fidelity National Home Warranty
- The Enhanced Plan: You asked, we delivered. Introducing the Enhanced Plan. Our most popular options bundled for deeper coverage at a sweeter price point.
- Stainless Steel Appliances: Fidelity National Home Warranty now replaces stainless steel appliances with stainless steel or a similar material finish.
- $25 discount on the purchase of a Basic home warranty plan.
- Pre-Season HVAC Maintenance option for $25.
- Home Warranty of America
- 13 months of coverage begins the second you close escrow.
- No charge for Freon.
- American Home Shield
- Leader in home warranties with over 50 years of experience.
- Access to a nationwide network of thousands of local, qualified contractors, comprehensive coverage for key home systems and appliances.
- Additional protection available for electronics and select maintenance services.
- Click here to view price sheet.
- First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation
- Brochure Effective as of 9/16/2023
- A First American home warranty covers pre-existing or unknown conditions if, at the time coverage begins, the malfunction is not known or could not have been reasonably observed by looking at or operating the covered system or appliance.
- No dollar limit on air conditioning refrigerant replacement.
- No age restrictions on appliances or systems.
- No size limits on covered air conditioning units.
- Includes coverage of unknown conditions and problems due to lack of maintenance.
- Comprehensive coverage for 15 SEER: Comprehensive coverage for 14 SEER and water heater mandates.
- Special Offer for our Military: In appreciation for military service we offer a $25 Seasonal HVAC Maintenance:
- Seasonal HVAC Maintenance option for $25. Discounted 2-year warranty options.