Best Home Warranty Companies (September 2023 Guide)

• Response Time: 48 hours
• State Availability: 48 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)
• Service Call Fee: $100 and $125

American Home Shield (AHS) offers comprehensive major systems and appliance coverage alongside service call fee flexibility. Additionally, AHS covers unique instances other providers typically don’t, such as rust, corrosion, or sediment damage.

We rated AHS 4.4 out of 5 stars in our review standards. We consider AHS to be the best provider for comprehensive coverage due to its three coverage plans, multiple service call fees, and solid industry reputation. The company is our top pick because it covers several things other companies don’t, such as rust damage and improper installations.

We thoroughly read American Home Shield’s sample contract and found it applies a $2,000 limit per covered appliance in its ShieldGold plan. It doubles its coverage cap to $4,000 per covered item in the ShieldPlatinum plan.

AHS plans provide extensive coverage, and even its basic plan, ShieldSilver, covers your HVAC system. Its multiple service call fees allow you to customize your monthly premium to fit your budget.

American Home Shield offers three plans: ShieldSilver, ShieldGold, and ShieldPlatinum. We called an AHS representative to ask about the company’s plans. The representative noted that AHS imposes a $5,000 coverage cap per covered system in its systems-only plan, ShieldSilver. ShieldGold adds coverage for appliances, which have a $2,000 coverage limit. ShieldPlatinum  also combines system and appliance coverage and adds roof-leak coverage, up to $1,000 in code upgrades, an HVAC tune-up, and air filter discounts.

AHS allows you to pull a quote by calling a representative or using its online tool. When we used AHS’s quote tool, it allowed us to choose a service call fee of $100 or $125. AHS states that a higher service call fee will result in a lower monthly premium and vice versa. All AHS plans come with a 30-day workmanship guarantee.

While pulling our quote, we discovered that AHS only offers monthly premium options. It doesn’t include an annual premium like other providers on this list. 

Here are details on each of American Home Shield’s plans:

• ShieldSilver ($29.99–$39.99 per month): Covers home systems, such as heating, cooling, and electrical
• ShieldGold ($49.99–$59.99 per month): Covers major systems and appliances, such as air conditioning, roof leaks, and plumbing
• ShieldPlatinum ($79.99–$89.99 per month): Covers systems and appliances and adds additional benefits such as $1,500 for roof-leak repairs
• Optional add-ons: Electronics, pools/spas, guest units, septic pumps, and well pumps. AHS offers competitively priced add-ons, such as septic pump coverage, for $5 per month.

You can review the American Home Shield’s sample contract for exact coverage details.

We found it easy to pull a quote from American Home Shield’s quote tool. You must enter your ZIP code, home address, and email. Then it generates your personalized quote. It allows you to choose your service call fee option, which adjusts your premium based on the higher or lower service call fee.

AHS stands out from other providers for its coverage of rust, corrosion, and sediment damage. It also covers improperly installed or maintained items, plus items with preexisting conditions. Most providers exclude items with these conditions from coverage. 

Like most providers in this article, AHS requires you to use an in-network service provider when requesting service. One of our team members owns an AHS plan and tested its claims process. When he filed a claim for a leaking bathroom pipe, AHS found a local plumbing technician within an hour. He scheduled an appointment for the next day, and the plumber fixed his issue on that visit. He only paid his service call fee for the repair.

AHS holds solid customer reviews, despite mixed feelings about its customer service. Based on the dozens of Better Business Bureau (BBB) customer reviews we read, some reviewers experienced lower-than-expected claims reimbursement. Others had their claims processed quickly and satisfactorily.

• Response Time: 48 hours
• State Availability: 50 states
• Service Call Fee: $65–$125

Liberty Home Guard (LHG) offers three coverage plans, a 60-day workmanship guarantee, and more than 30 add-ons. LHG also provides accessible customer service via its live-chat feature on its website.

Liberty Home Guard earned 4.5 out of 5 stars in our rating system. It has the best customer ratings of any home warranty provider on this list, holding an A rating* with the BBB and 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Reviews. We recommend LHG for homeowners with specific coverage needs, as it offers an extensive list of add-ons ranging from pool coverage to water softeners.

Our team spoke with multiple customer representatives to learn how well LHG handles customer inquiries. Based on our experiences, we believe it holds up to its stellar ratings, with each representative picking up the phone quickly and answering all our questions thoroughly.

Liberty Home Guard offers three service plan options: Appliance Guard, Systems Guard, and Total Home Guard. Unlike providers with flexible service call fees, LHG assigns a service call fee to your account based on your plan, add-on selections, and location. According to the representative we spoke with, service fees range from $65 to $125. All LHG’s covered items are subject to a $2,000 coverage cap and a 60-day workmanship guarantee.

Below are the monthly prices for LHG plans. Expect to pay between $600 and $720 annually. Per our research, LHG offers two additional months of coverage if you sign up for an annual plan. LHG allows you to pull a quote over the phone or online.

Here are details on LHG’s plans and optional add-on coverage:

• Appliance Guard ($49.99 per month): Covers appliances, such as dishwashers, clothes washers, and dryers
• Systems Guard ($54.99 per month): Covers built-in systems, such as air conditioning, heating, ductwork, and water heater
• Total Home Guard ($59.99 per month): Covers all the items in the Appliance Guard and Systems Guard plans
• Optional add-ons: Up to 38 options, including pest control, re-key service, gutter cleaning, floor cleaning, and generator coverage. When we pulled our quote, we were informed that pest control coverage costs an extra $15 monthly.

Liberty Home Guard’s service contract provides additional coverage information for each plan.

Pulling a quote from Liberty Home Guard is straightforward. First, you fill out basic personal information such as your name, phone number, and email. Then, you input your home’s address, type, and whether it is larger or smaller than 5,000 square feet. LHG will then display your home’s customized monthly premium. 

Liberty Home Guard offers solid coverage for the price. Its $2,000 coverage cap applies to all covered items except electrical and plumbing systems. In addition, it offers the most add-on coverage options compared to other providers. This makes LHG a great choice if you have unique items that need coverage. 

Note that LHG doesn’t allow you to choose your service provider since it works with its network of technicians. However, if LHG can’t source a technician from its network near you, it allows you to source your own. 

In reading customer reviews, we found that consumers’ experiences aligned with ours when contacting LHG’s customer service. Many reviewers noted the helpfulness of representatives and how quickly they resolved issues. We experienced this responsiveness each time we called or used its live-chat feature.

• Response Time: 48 hours
• State Availability: 47 states (excluding Nevada, Wisconsin, and Washington)
• Service Call Fee: $60–$75

Select Home Warranty provides affordable coverage plans for those who need basic coverage. It offers appliance-only, systems-only, and combination plans. In addition, Select offers a service call fee under $80 per claim.

Select Home Warranty scored 4.3 out of 5 stars in our review standards. It’s an affordable home warranty with all plans costing less than $50 per month. Select stands out by offering roof-leak repair coverage in each protection plan. Home warranty companies don’t typically offer roof-leak coverage without an additional fee.

Select Home Warranty offers three plan options: Bronze Care, Gold Care, and Platinum Care. Select charges a $60–$75 service call fee per claim. Our team discovered via secret shopping that Select offers its lower service call fee as an over-the-phone deal only. After reviewing Select’s sample contract, we found it covers HVAC systems up to $3,000. However, Select limits other covered systems, such as plumbing and electrical, plus appliances, to a $500 coverage cap. Select’s plans include a 30-day workmanship guarantee.

Select Home Warranty offers monthly and annual premium options. Expect to pay between $533 and $573 annually. According to the quote we pulled, Select offers up to $150 off and two additional months of coverage if you choose an annual premium. It lets you pull a quote by calling or using its online tool.

Here are more details about Select Home Warranty’s plans:

• Bronze Care ($44.42 per month): Covers appliances, such as clothes washers and dryers, garbage disposals, refrigerators, and cooktops
• Gold Care ($44.42 per month): Covers systems, such as air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical systems, water heaters, and ductwork
• Platinum Care ($47.75 per month): Covers all the appliances and built-in systems in the Bronze and Gold Care plans, plus garage door openers and ceiling fans
• Optional add-ons: Central vacuums, lawn sprinkler systems, pools, septic systems, spas, stand-alone freezers, sump pumps, and well pumps. Select Home Warranty also offers low prices for its add-ons. For example, it charges less than $4 monthly for central vacuum coverage.

Check out Select Home Warranty’s sample contract, which outlines the terms and conditions of each coverage plan.

Select’s quote tool works similarly to other providers in this article. It first asks for your ZIP code. Then, it asks for your name, phone number, and email. It doesn’t, however, ask for your property’s address. This helps streamline the quote process.

Select is worth considering for homeowners who need basic home protection. Its coverage caps for essential systems and appliances are much lower than other providers, making it difficult to recommend from a coverage standpoint. However, it offers some of the most affordable fees, and it lets you choose your service provider as long you obtain Select’s approval first. 

We also discovered that Select prefers to communicate strictly over the phone for claims and plan issues. Several customers on third-party consumer review sites, such as the BBB and Trustpilot, note that Select’s customer service department is difficult to get ahold of. Therefore, we recommend carefully considering your needs and budget before signing up for Select Home Warranty.

• Response Time: 24 business hours
• State Availability: 49 states (excluding Hawaii)
• Service Call Fee: $75, $100, and $125

America’s First Choice Home Club (AFC Home Club) made it onto our list thanks to its customization options for add-ons and its four distinct plans. In addition, AFC Home Club offers service call fee flexibility, which can raise or lower your monthly premium.

AFC Home Club earned a 4.6 out of 5-star rating in our review standards. Along with its flexible service call fee model, the variety of plans offered by AFC Home Club is ideal for homeowners who want a personalized home warranty package and pricing. AFC Home Club also offers a lengthy workmanship guarantee and additional membership perks. Other providers don’t include membership perks within their plans.

AFC Home Club offers a portfolio of four plan options: a Platinum Plan, a Gold Plan, a Silver Plan, and a Systems Plan. AFC Home Club allows you to choose a $75, $100, or $125 service call fee. The lower service call fee raises your monthly premium and vice versa.

Our team called AFC Home Club to ask about its coverage caps. A representative stated that HVAC systems, such as heating and air conditioning, have an unlimited coverage cap, except for thermostats. It limits thermostats to $80. 

The representative added that AFC Home Club covers up to $3,000 for appliances. However, the fine print states that the company only pays up to an item’s depreciated value if it’s older than five years. It covers all repairs and replacements with a plan-length workmanship guarantee.

AFC Home Club offers annual premiums alongside monthly premiums. Expect to pay between $398 and $630 annually for AFC Home Club coverage. The company includes a $50 annual discount if you choose a yearly payment plan. You can pull a quote using its online tool or call a sales representative.

Here are details on each plan offered by AFC Home Club:

• Silver Plan ($38.00–$42.83 per month): Covers appliances, such as clothes washer, clothes dryer, garbage disposal, and dishwasher
• Systems Plan ($45.25–$50.08 per month): Covers systems, such as air conditioning, heating, water heaters, and plumbing
• Gold Plan ($52.50–$57.33 per month): Covers both appliances and systems, such as electrical, ductwork, oven, range, plumbing stoppages, and garage door openers
• Platinum Plan ($57.33–$62.17 per month): Covers all items and systems included with the Gold Plan, plus a built-in microwave and ice maker
• Optional add-ons: Double oven, electronic coverage, hot water dispenser, sump pump, septic system, central vacuum, pool, spa, stand-alone freezer, and roof-leak repair. Based on the quote we pulled, in-ground pool coverage costs $9 per month.

AFC Home Club’s fine print gives more details if you want to learn more.

AFC Home Club provides an easy-to-use quote tool. Where it differs from most providers, however, is its cost page. Unlike other providers, AFC Home Club requires clicking on each plan to select your desired service call fee. If you wish to compare the prices of the other plans, you must click on the “Back To Plans” button. Although obtaining a quote is straightforward, comparing plan prices isn’t as efficient as other providers.

We consider AFC Home Club’s unlimited workmanship guarantee its best feature. The peace of mind it provides makes it a solid choice for those with older appliances or systems in their homes. Additionally, AFC Home Club is one of the few providers that allows you to choose your contractor. However, its mixed coverage limits for home systems lower its value from a coverage standpoint.

Our team read dozens of customer reviews to understand how AFC Home Club handles customer service. We found mixed reviews. Several customers appreciated AFC Home Club’s speedy claims processing. Others disliked the depreciation valuation AFC places on covered items.

• Response Time: 48 hours
• State Availability: 35 states*
• Service Call Fee: $75, $100, and $125

*(excluding Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin)

First American Home Warranty offers comprehensive coverage for both appliances and systems. The company also offers a suite of add-ons plus a plan upgrade that covers miscellaneous fees home warranties typically don’t cover.

We rated First American Home Warranty 4.6 out of 5 stars in our review standards. If you own high-end appliances, First American is a solid choice due to its high appliance coverage caps. After reading its sample contract, we found First American pairs each appliance with a $3,500 limit in the Starter and Essential plans, which is higher than other providers. Its Essential and Premium plans offer the First American Advantage upgrade, which protects systems and improperly maintained, modified, or installed appliances—a rarity in the home warranty business.

First American Home Warranty offers three plans: the Starter Plan, the Essential Plan, and the Premium Plan. First American offers customers the choice of a $75, $100, or $125 service call fee. The coverage limit for appliances is set at $3,500 per item in its Starter and Essential plans, and its Premium Plan increases appliance limits to $7,000 per covered appliance. Upon speaking with a representative, we discovered the company doesn’t outline hard limits for built-in systems coverage except for water heaters. First American covers all repairs for 30 days. 

First American Home Warranty also offers an annual premium. Annual plan costs range from $540 to $1,040. Unlike other providers that offer annual premiums, First American doesn’t include extra months of coverage or a discount if you choose an annual premium. First American provides an online quote tool or a sales phone line to pull a free quote.

Here are more details about First American’s plan coverage:

• Starter Plan ($47–$62 per month): Covers built-in microwaves, dishwashers, ductwork, electrical system, heating, plumbing systems, oven/cooktop, plumbing stoppages, refrigerators, and toilet tanks, bowls, and mechanisms
• Essential Plan ($57–$72 per month): Includes everything in the Starter Plan plus air conditioning, ceiling/attic/exhaust fans, clothes washers, clothes dryers, First American Advantage upgrade, garage door openers, trash compactors, and water heaters
• Premium Plan ($72–$87 per month): Covers all items in the Essential Plan plus full garage door systems, instant hot water dispensers, luxury appliances, shower heads and arms, and window air conditioning units
• Optional add-ons: Additional refrigeration, air conditioning for Starter Plan, HVAC tune-up, limited roof-leak coverage, pool and spa equipment, septic tank systems and pumping, water softeners, and well pumps. First American offers limited roof-leak coverage for less than $9 per month.

Check out First American Home Warranty’s sample contract for exact coverage details.

First American’s online quote tool requires you to enter personal information, such as your name, phone number, email, and home address. You must also enter your home’s type and the estimated square footage. Once you do, it generates your monthly quote. Although there is extra information you must fill out, we found it simple to adjust our premium based on our chosen service call fee. It also conveniently displays each plan’s coverage options below the price figures.

First American’s sizeable coverage limits make it a great choice for those who want total home protection. However, it excludes air conditioning coverage from its entry-level Starter plan. You must pay extra to obtain air conditioning coverage. Other providers include it within their basic plans.

First American handles claims by sending in-network service contractors to fix your issues. It allows you to use your own if an in-network provider isn’t available near you. One of our team members purchased a plan to test the claims process. He filed a claim for his garage door opener on a Friday and reported First American sent a service technician the following Monday. The technician arrived at our team member’s home on Monday and fixed his issue in less than 30 minutes. All he paid was his service call fee.

Our team read dozens of customer reviews. Similar to other home warranty providers, First American holds mixed reviews. A positive theme was how simple it is to file claims. A negative theme involved delays in fulfilling service requests.

• Response Time: 48 hours
• State Availability: 46 states
• Service Call Fee: $70

Elite Home Warranty offers comprehensive system and appliance coverage in 46 states, excluding California, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. It offers customizable coverage, holds an A+ rating with the BBB, and pairs a generous workmanship guarantee with each covered repair.

We rated Elite 4.6 out of 5 stars due to its plan variety, competitive coverage caps, and unique add-on offerings. We consider Elite best for flexible coverage since you can build your protection plan from scratch. According to the Elite representative we spoke with, you can pick the individual items you need covered. However, the representative noted that its customizable plan can quickly increase in price compared to its standard plans.

Our team thoroughly read Elite’s sample contract and found it provides a generous aggregate coverage cap for standard home appliances and systems. The company pairs appliances and systems with a $7,000 and $8,000 annual limit, respectively. Elite provides coverage limit upgrades as an add-on for those who need extra coverage.

Elite Home Warranty offers three standard protection plans: Elite Appliances, Elite Systems, and Elite Complete. It also provides a Customize Your Own policy. When we pulled a quote from Elite using its online quote form, we discovered it doesn’t display its coverage plans and pricing. However, an Elite Home Warranty representative called us within minutes of submitting our quote form.

While speaking with the representative, we found Elite charges a $70 service call fee for each claim you file. If you request service within 90 days of a completed repair, Elite will send another technician to your home free of charge. 

Elite offers monthly and annual premiums. Here is a pricing and coverage breakdown for each Elite Home Warranty plan:

• Elite Appliances ($57.49 per month): Covers common kitchen and home appliances such as built-in microwaves, ceiling fans, and refrigerators.

• Elite Systems ($62.49 per month): Covers built-in systems, plumbing fixtures, and more, such as heating, plumbing, and water heaters.

• Elite Complete ($72.49 per month): Covers both appliances and systems.

• Optional add-ons: Elite offers up to 27 add-ons, including guest unit coverage, limited roof-leak coverage, and a Premium Benefits upgrade. When we pulled our quote, Elite priced its Premium Benefits upgrade at $15 monthly.

Our team reached out to Elite Home Warranty, and the company gave us a glimpse of how it handles a typical service request. We filed a claim for a faulty high-end dishwasher to test Elite’s response time. A claims specialist from Elite called us within 30 minutes of receiving our claim. The specialist had an available service appointment for the next business day. Our team member noted the specialist’s flexibility when scheduling an appointment based on our team member’s preferred availability. 

A licensed service technician arrived on the appointment date and realized the issue required out-of-stock parts. The service technician returned with the ordered parts the following Monday morning after an initial visit on Tuesday evening. The technician fixed the issue within an hour of arriving. Since Elite covered the repair cost, we didn’t pay a service call fee. However, the representative we spoke with made clear it normally charges a service fee when you request service.

We also read through dozens of customer reviews from third-party review sites. The company holds stellar ratings across the BBB, Google Reviews, and Trustpilot. Customers applaud Elite’s professionalism and knowledgeable service technicians. Some customers, however, dislike the persistence of Elite’s sales representatives.

• Response Time: 2 business hours or 24 hours outside business hours
• State Availability: 48 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)
• Service Call Fee: $100, $125, and $150

Cinch Home Services (CHS) is another provider that offers comprehensive appliance and systems coverage. The company includes a generous annual coverage cap. It also covers up to 28 home systems and appliances

Cinch Home Services scored 4.6 out of 5 stars in our review standards. Cinch offers several perks, such as its lengthy 180-day workmanship on completed repairs. Based on our research, the industry standard for workmanship guarantees is 30 days. It also offers a unique $500 home insurance deductible reimbursement that comes with the Complete Home Plan. We recommend this provider to homeowners who want to get the most out of their plan with a lengthy re-servicing guarantee.

Cinch Home Services offers three plans: the Appliances Plan, Built-In Systems Plan, and Complete Home Plan. Cinch also offers a flexible service call fee model, and its options for service fees are $100, $125, and $150. Upon reading Cinch’s fine print, we found the company sets its coverage caps at $1,500 for central air conditioning and $1,000 for plumbing systems. When you file a claim, Cinch subtracts these amounts from the policy’s annual coverage limit.

Like American Home Shield, Cinch Home Services doesn’t offer an annual premium option. However, it allows you to request a quote online or over the phone.

Here are more details about Cinch Home Services’ plans:

• Appliances Plan ($38.99–$48.99 per month): Covers appliances, such as clothes dryer, washer, built-in food center, freestanding ice maker, microwave, and refrigerator
• Built-In Systems ($43.99–$55.99 per month): Covers built-in systems, such as water heater, air conditioner, built-in trash compactor, smoke detector, and jetted tub
• Complete Home ($54.99–$66.99 per month): Covers all the items in the earlier plans, plus up to $500 per term for a homeowners insurance deductible reimbursement
• Optional Add-ons ($4.58 to $22 depending on the item): Pools, spas, pools with spas (heater included), septic tanks, well pumps, and a Premier Upgrade Package (increases limits up to $1,000 to help pay for unforeseen costs during a claim, such as debris removal or code upgrades)

Check out the company’s sample contract to access the complete coverage terms and conditions.

We found Cinch’s quote tool the easiest and quickest to generate a custom quote. You enter your ZIP code and email, then Cinch displays each plan’s monthly cost. In addition, Cinch makes it simple to choose your service call fee by displaying its three fee options directly above the plan information. It automatically adjusts each plan’s monthly premium based on your selected service call fee.

Cinch Home Service’s additional perks make it a worthwhile provider. Most home warranty companies don’t offer credits for maintenance items or reimbursement for your homeowners insurance deductible. It provides solid systems and appliance coverage. However, Cinch offers a limited amount of add-ons and excludes roof-leak coverage. Most providers offer some form of roof protection coverage.

Cinch Home Services also holds mixed customer reviews due to its high service call and monthly fees. Some customers disliked the quality of contractors it used for service requests, while others appreciated the knowledgeable and friendly sales team. Regarding service technicians, Cinch requires you to use in-network technicians. When we called to ask if it allows out-of-network contractors, a representative stated it does. However, you must contact Cinch beforehand. 

• Response Time: 48 hours
• State Availability: 42 states (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming)
• Service Call Fee: $65, $85, and $100

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty offers solid and affordable coverage for your home’s most important systems and appliances. 2-10 provides low service call fees and a generous list of add-on coverage options.

We scored 2-10 4.6 out of 5 stars in our review standards. Not only does 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty offer an affordable appliance plan, but its customizable service call fee, competitive add-on options, comprehensive policies, and easy-to-understand coverage caps make it a worthwhile consideration for any homeowner.

While reading 2-10’s sample contract, we learned that the provider offers unique perks, such as an appliance color match and its “Even If”  Service Fee Guarantee. The “Even If” guarantee refunds your service call fee upon your request if 2-10 labels your issue ineligible for coverage.

Note: Our team discovered a pattern of complaint on 2-10’s BBB business profile. The pattern of complaint, which started in October 2021, alleges 2-10 placed customers on hold for extended periods, delayed follow-ups, and limited communication.

In April 2023, 2-10 addressed the pattern of complaint with a statement saying it has implemented measures to reduce the number of complaints. These measures include bolstering its self-service capabilities, reducing call center hold times, and adding a call-back feature.

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty offers three plan options: Simply Kitchen, Complete Home, and Pinnacle Home. Simply Kitchen covers appliances, such as your range, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. Complete Home covers all the items in the Simply Kitchen plan, plus six built-in systems. Pinnacle Home is 2-10’s most comprehensive policy, and it covers all the items in the previous plans, plus concrete or encased systems, disposal fees, crane costs, and more.

2-10 allows you to request a quote online and over the phone. We called 2-10 to request a quote and discovered the company offers two extra plans not listed on its website: Simply HVAC and Essential Home. The representative we spoke with stated that these plans cost more and cover less than those listed; therefore, 2-10 doesn’t normally offer them.

2-10 offers a flexible service call fee model, which means you can select a $65, $85, or $100 service call fee. Like other companies with flexible service call fees, the higher your service call fee, the lower your monthly fees will be.

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty offers monthly and annual payment options. Expect to pay between $300 and $816 annually for a 2-10 plan. The company includes a $60 auto-bill discount when you choose the annual option. It charges a 9.8% processing fee if you choose the monthly option.

You can compare 2-10’s monthly prices below:

• Simply HVAC ($39–$51 per month): Covers cooling and heating systems, heat pumps, and thermostats
• Simply Kitchen ($22–$31 per month): Covers appliances, including built-in microwave, cooktop, dishwasher, oven, range, and refrigerator with ice maker
• Essential Home ($51–$62 per month): Covers all items listed in the Simply HVAC and Simply Kitchen plans
• Complete Home ($51–$60 per month): Covers appliances and home systems, including all the items in the Simply Kitchen plan, plus air conditioning, electrical, heating system, interior gas lines, plumbing, electrical, and thermostats
• Pinnacle Home ($65–$74 per month): Covers all the items in the two earlier plans, plus attic and bathroom exhaust fans; burglar and fire alarms; concrete encased or concealed water lines; concrete encased or concealed wiring; cosmetic appliance parts; crane costs; electrical cut-off switches; faucets and faucet handles; filters, gas, waste, and vent piping leaks or breaks in the plumbing system; haul away/disposal fees; interior and exterior hose bibbs; PEX manifold plumbing system; refrigerant recovery and recharge up to $150; shower heads, shower arms and tub spouts; and washer and dryer
• Optional Add-ons: Additional freestanding freezer, additional pool, additional refrigerator, additional wet bar refrigerator, additional built-in wine cooler, extended pipe leak, garage-door opener, HVAC surplus, luxury package (increases coverage limits), pool and spa, plumbing and electrical, preseason HVAC tune-up, roof leak, septic system, supreme package, washer and dryer, water softener, and well pump. 2-10 offers more add-ons compared to other providers. The additional refrigerator costs an extra $5 per month.

Our team pulled a quote online to analyze 2-10’s online quote tool. Like other providers, you must enter your ZIP code and a few pieces of personal information before it generates a quote. 2-10’s quote page is cluttered compared to other providers’ pages. We also noted you need to select a plan before you can adjust your service call fee.

Given its NR rating and pattern of complaint, we consider 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty worth considering only if you need basic kitchen appliance coverage at an affordable rate. Its Simply Kitchen plan is budget-friendly, plus its service call fees are lower than most providers on this list. Its Appliance Color Match and Even If features may appeal to budget-conscious customers. 

2-10 requires using an in-network provider when you file a service request. The company extends a plan-length workmanship guarantee, which may persuade some homeowners to consider the company. 

2-10 holds mixed customer reviews. We discovered many customers found the online claims portal easy to use. Others appreciated the quick claims processing. However, some customers didn’t experience the same level of promptness from 2-10. Several customers found it difficult to reach a representative over the phone, while others disliked the low claims reimbursement.

• Response Time: 24–48 hours
• State Availability: 50 states
• Service Call Fee: $55

ARW Home (formerly known as American Residential Warranty) offers customizable home protection. It covers unique items other providers exclude. Additionally, its low service call fee makes it worth considering for budget shoppers.

ARW Home offers one of the lowest service call fees in the industry, a range of customizable plans, comprehensive electronics coverage as an add-on, and coverage for items other providers exclude, such as humidifiers and food spoilage.

Our team spoke with a representative to request a quote. The representative answered the phone in under a minute and answered our questions thoroughly.

ARW Home provides six protection plans for your home systems and appliances: Kitchen Plus, Heating and Cooling, Platinum, Platinum Premier, Water and Sewer Line Combo, and 4-in-1 Bundle plans. Its Kitchen Plus plan covers standard kitchen appliances, such as refrigerators. The Heating and Cooling plan protects humidifiers, heating, cooling, and electrical systems. The Platinum plan bundles the plans mentioned above, and the Platinum Premier plan adds plumbing systems coverage and more to the mix. The Water and Sewer Line Combo plan covers repairs and unblocking of lines, excavation costs, reseeding grass, and repaving driveways if applicable. Its 4-in-1 Bundle includes all the coverage options above plus optional add-on packages, such as its Ultimate Electronics Protection plan.

We found that ARW Home doesn’t display its Heating, Cooling, and Platinum plans online. We spoke with a representative for clarification, who stated ARW Home excludes those plans due to their lower value for homeowners.

ARW Home pairs all plans with its standard $55 service call fee, which is lower than most providers’ service call fees.

The company allows you to choose monthly and annual premiums. However, if you choose an annual premium, it excludes discounts and additional months of coverage. To obtain a quote from ARW Home, you can use its online tool or call its sales team.

Compare ARW Home’s monthly prices and coverage options below:

• Kitchen Plus ($39.99 per month): Covers six kitchen appliances: cooktops, refrigerators, dishwashers, built-in microwaves, garbage disposals and kitchen exhaust fans. Also covers water heaters and interior electrical systems.
• Heating and Cooling ($43.78 per month): ARW Home’s basic plan. It covers heating and cooling systems, humidifiers, and interior electrical systems.
• Platinum ($54.50 per month): Covers everything in the Kitchen Plus and Heating and Cooling plans. The Platinum plan is available without air conditioning coverage, which lowers your monthly premium.
• Platinum Premier ($64.99 per month): Covers everything in the Platinum plan plus plumbing systems, ductwork, garage-door openers, and ceiling fans. The Platinum Premier plan is also available without air conditioning coverage to lower your monthly cost.
• Water and Sewer Line Combo ($17.98 per month): Covers sewer and water line leaks and stoppages plus excavation, repaving, and reseeding costs
• 4-in-1 Bundle: ($129.99 per month): 4-in-1 Bundle is ARW Home’s most comprehensive plan. It includes all the items mentioned above, plus clothes washers, dryers, sewer and water line stoppage coverage, as well as stand-alone add-on packages, such as the Ultimate Electronics Protection and Deluxe Advantage plans.
• Optional Add-ons: Clothes washer and dryer, swimming pool and spa, swimming pool only, spa only, plumbing system (does not include fixtures or clogs), additional air conditioning system, additional central heating system, second refrigerator or freezer (does not include ice maker), food spoilage, ceiling fans, ice maker (in refrigerator or stand-alone), water heater, range, oven or cooktop, AC Advantage for refrigerant and coils, Plumbing Advantage for fixtures, Deluxe Advantage Package, and Ultimate Electronics Protection. Ultimate Electronics Protection costs an additional $25 monthly.

ARW Home’s quote tool is one of the more simplistic tools we analyzed. You enter your name, phone number, email, and ZIP code. Once you do, ARW Home displays your monthly premium. We did notice, however, that ARW doesn’t include your service call fee in the quote process. Without reading the company’s sample contract, it’s difficult to know the fee amount.

ARW Home is a solid choice for homeowners who need comprehensive electronics protection. Its $5,000 aggregate claim is the highest for electronics coverage compared to other providers. However, ARW’s standard coverage falls short due to its $1,000 limit per system and $500 limit per appliance. Like most providers, ARW sends an in-network technician to fix your breakdown. 

Regarding customer ratings, ARW Home holds mixed reviews. Several customers appreciated ARW Home’s friendly customer service when signing up for a plan. Other customers, however, lamented ARW’s low coverage reimbursement.