What does home warranty cover?

A home protect warranty covers a wide range of items in the home. It often includes your home’s plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and select appliances. There’s even home warranty roof coverage available.

Your residential service contract might cover some of the cost to repair an item or may replace it entirely. Your home warranty company is also contracted with the highest quality home repair companies, which further simplifies the process for you as the homeowner.

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What is the Home Owners Warranty Insurance Act?

The New Home Warranty Act applies if you are purchasing a newly built home or new construction. It gives you, as the buyer, the power to hold a builder responsible for mechanical defects, structural defects and more.

What is a home warranty vs home inspection?

A home is often one of the biggest purchases you'll make in your life.

A home warranty and a home inspection may be a part of the purchase of your new home. Both protect you as a buyer. However, they serve very different purposes and occur at different stages in the process. 

A home inspection protects you before you close on a home. It typically happens after your offer is accepted and before your close date. A home inspector will review the home and identify any defects that may need repairs. The seller may or may not perform repairs.

A home warranty protects you after you close on the home. Depending on the warranty selected, it may cover items such as faulty appliances, leaks, malfunctioning HVAC units, and more. 

Curious who pays for home warranty: buyer or seller? Learn more in our blog.

When can I buy a home warranty?

You can purchase a home warranty at any time. That said, it is encouraged to purchase a home warranty as part of your initial real estate purchase. This protects your investment from the very start and is especially important if you are buying an older home.

Curious how soon can you use a home warranty after purchase? Learn more in our blog.

Is there a home warranty that covers pre-existing conditions?

Yes, a complete home warranty covers your home’s pre-existing conditions. It even covers some faulty items that may have gone undetected during your home inspection.