Home Warranty Blog and Resources

September 2022 — Best Company announces the top 10 home warranty companies in California. Best home warranty companies in California Companies are listed in their ranked order for the state of California, as listed on BestCompany.com. American Home Shield {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="american-home-shield"%} American Home Shield is a home warranty industry leader and has been in business for over 50 years. Plans typically last 12 months, and customers can cancel anytime. On Best Company, American Home Shield averages 4 stars with over 25,000 reviews. Happy customers rave about the excellent customer service and professionalism displayed by the company. AHS also received Best Company's 2022 Expert's Choice Award. Choice Home Warranty {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="choice-home-warranty"%} Choice Home Warranty operates out of Edison, New Jersey and was founded in 2008. The company services all 50 states, with fees starting at $85 for services. Customer reviews for Choice Home Warranty mention timely service and competent staff who can quickly identify and fix issues. First American Home Warranty {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="first-american-home-warranty"%} First American Home Warranty has serviced millions of claims and in 2021, saved homeowners more than $219 million in covered repairs and replacements. It was founded more than 35 years ago and is based in Santa Rosa, California. On Best Company, the company averages 3.9 stars out of 5, and positive reviews talk about the company's extensive coverage, friendly phone staff, and helpful follow through with issues that come up. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="2-10-home-buyers-warranty"%} 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty is based in Colorado and offers both prearranged and personalized plans to homeowners, real estate agents, and landlords. The company offers extremely competitive pricing for home warranty plans. Reviewers on Best Company have mostly positive feelings about 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, with specific reviews mentioning the company's helpful website and responsive, helpful technicians.  Liberty Home Guard {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="liberty-home-guard"%} Liberty Home Guard has only been in business a few years, yet offers impressive home warranty programs that allow homeowners the space to customize their plan to their coverage needs. Liberty Home Guard reviews on Best Company are an impressive 70 percent positive. Customers report that their experiences with the company go smoothly and that they often receive same-day service after reporting a broken appliance or other home issue. American Residential Warranty {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="american-residential-warranty"%} American Residential Warranty offers nationwide coverage and multiple plan options to home warranty customers. The company is based in Florida. Customers of American Residential Warranty are generally highly satisfied; the company averages 4 out of 5 stars in terms of value, quality, service, and trustworthiness. United Home Warranty {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="united-home-warranty"%} United Home Warranty focuses its services exclusively in California and offers a 30-day workmanship guarantee, which is fairly standard for the industry. On BestCompany.com, the company only has about 10 reviews, though all of these reviews are either 4 or 5 stars. Select Home Warranty {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="select-home-warranty"%} Select Home Warranty is based in New Jersey but offers services in all but four states. The company has a free online quote generator and was founded in 2011. Select Home Warranty gets mixed reviews on Best Company. Some recent customers have been dissatisfied with the company's poor service/slow response time. However, the majority of reviews for the company are still 5 stars. The Home Service Club {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="the-home-service-club"%} The Home Service Club won awards in 2015 and 2016 for "Best in Service" and a 2018 Editor's Choice Award. The company is based in New York. Reviews for The Home Service Club are nearly all positive (90 percent are 4 or 5 stars), with customers citing features like nice sales reps, a great claims process, and budget-friendly options. Global Home Protection {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="global-home-protection"%} Global Home Protection offers specialized coverage plans for home buyers and sellers, as well as real estate professionals and standard homeowners. the company operates everywhere inside the continental United States. On Best Company, Global Home Protection averages 4.1 out of 5 stars, with former or current clients praising the company's exceptional customer service and same-day fixes for broken appliances. How we rank Company scores and rankings on Best Company are calculated through our Best Rank Algorithm. This algorithm is composed of the following factors and weights: Average score of reviews — 72.5% Volume of reviews — 22.5% Responsiveness to reviews — 5% To receive a score, a company must have at least 10 customer reviews left on its profile, and recent reviews carry more weight than older reviews.  We do have partnerships with some companies on our site, through which we receive compensation. However, this compensation does not affect rankings or review scores.

August 2022 — Best Company recently announced that American Home Shield, a Frontdoor brand, has received the 2022 Home Warranty Expert's Choice Award. About the Expert's Choice Award Every year, the Best Company vertical experts highlight one company in certain verticals on BestCompany.com that they think stand out among competitors, regardless of overall category ranking. With over 24,600 reviews on BestCompany.com, American Home Shield stands out as a reliable and trustworthy home warranty company with positive customer service experiences. About American Home Shield {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="american-home-shield"%} Best Company User Star Rating — 4/5 Stars Number of Plans — 3 (ShieldSilver™, ShieldGold™, ShieldPlatinum™) Service Fee — starting at $75 Year Founded — 1971 American Home Shield is a leader in the home warranty industry serving more than 2 million homeowners across the nation. Since its founding in 1971, American Home Shield has grown and now serves 48 states and has upwards of 1,500 employees, ensuring that homeowners can get the coverage they need with reliable service. The company offers three extensive home warranty plans (ShieldSilver™, ShieldGold™, ShieldPlatinum™) that provide coverage for parts of major home systems and appliances that keep homes running smoothly. Additional coverage can be added to protect some of the following systems: septic pump, well pump, pool and in-ground spa, and roof leak repair coverage. American Home Shield further sets itself apart from other home warranty companies by offering additional coverage options for electronics protection, which covers TVs, laptops, gaming systems, home theater systems, and more. When you need a repair done on an appliance or system, you can quickly and easily place a service request online, after which a qualified technician will be dispatched to your home. Upon placing a service request, you will be charged a diagnosis fee based on the Trade Service Call Fee amount you select when you become an American Home Shield member. Company insight "American Home Shield has been empowering homeowners to feel confident and in control of their homes for more than fifty years. This recognition from Best Company reaffirms our commitment to our members and dedication to continued innovation as we evolve to provide peace of mind and budget protection for current and future homeowners." — Raj Midha Senior Vice President and General Manager, American Home Shield, a Frontdoor brand Company experience and accreditation American Home Shield has received multiple awards and recognitions for achievements on Best Company. Here are some of the awards American Home Shield has received in the last year: 1,000 5-Star Reviews — The 1,000 5-Star Reviews Award is given to companies with 1,000+ 5-star user reviews on BestCompany.com. 2022 Top 3 Ranked — The Top 3 Ranked Award is determined by a company's average review score with a minimum of 100 reviews. 2022 Customers Love Us Award — The Customers Love Us Award is presented to companies that have 50+ 5-star reviews on BestCompany.com. American Home Shield reviews American Home Shield has upwards of 24,600 reviews on BestCompany.com, a substantial number of reviews when compared to other home warranty companies — 71 percent of reviews have a 4-star or 5-star rating. Many of these reviews highlight the excellent customer service at American Home Shield.  The bottom line When you're trying to choose a home warranty company, it can be difficult to know which companies to trust. For that reason, it is important to read customer reviews to get a better idea of the customer experience with a company. American Home Shield reviews are primarily positive and satisfied customers are quick to highlight the company's great customer service.  Based on American Home Shield reviews, expertise, and experience in the industry, in addition to the company's plans and prices, we would recommend American Home Shield to consumers. Read more about American Home Shield *American Home Shield review data was taken from a sample of 1,600 4-star and 5-star American Home Shield reviews on BestCompany.com.

June 2022 — Best Company recently announced the four home warranty companies that earned the Great Value Award in 2022. About this award The Great Value Award is presented to companies that have a 4+ value sentiment average with a minimum of 50 reviews from real customers on Best Company. Companies did not apply for this award. Qualification is based on a company's current review count and average value sentiment rating. Award recipients The following companies have received the 2022 Great Value Award. Companies are not listed in a particular order. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="landmark-home-warranty"%} Landmark Home Warranty is a top-rated home warranty company providing comprehensive home warranty plans to homeowners in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. The company offers customizable coverage options and is a member of the National Home Service Contract Association and the Texas Real Estate Commission. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="oneguard"%} OneGuard is a home warranty company serving homeowners in Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. The company offers a variety of plan options, each of which have a sample contract, detailing exactly what is covered and what services are available for typical appliance/system wear and tear. In addition to traditional home warranty options, OneGuard also provides carpet cleaning, window cleaning, pest control, and lawn care. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="american-residential-warranty"%} American Residential Warranty is a nation-wide home warranty company providing a variety of plan options to homeowners in all states. The company provides greater flexibility, allowing homeowners to choose their payment schedule and contractors when service is needed. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="the-home-service-club"%} The Home Service Club is a nation-wide home warranty offering homeowners a variety of plan and contract options. As a leader in the home warranty industry, The Home Service Club has a large service network of over 10,000 qualified technicians. A note on this award The Great Value Award is based on the number of total reviews that a company has received from customers, as well as its average value sentiment rating. Customer reviews will provide you with great insight on the value provided by a home warranty company, which can be helpful when determing which company to do business with.

May 2022 — Best Company recently announced the 12 home warranty companies that earned the Customers Love Us Award in 2022. About this award The Customers Love Us Award is presented to companies that have 50+ 5-star reviews on BestCompany.com. Companies did not apply for this award. Eligibility is based on the number of 5-star reviews left by past and present customers on a company's Best Company profile. Award recipients The following home warranty companies have received the 2022 Customers Love Us Award. Companies are not listed in a particular order.  {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="oneguard"%} OneGuard was founded in 1990 and provides home warranty coverage options to homeowners in three states — Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="americas-first-choice-home-club"%} America's First Choice Home Club offers a variety of home warrany plan options and add-on coverage options. The company offers 24/7 claims service. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="american-home-shield"%} American Home Shield, founded in 1971, is a leader in the home warranty industry, offering customizable plans and coverage. Plans can be tailored to your needs, and the company even offers electronics coverage to protect your computers, TVs, smart devices, etc. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="american-residential-warranty"%} American Residential Warranty offers home warranty plans in all 50 states. The company also provides 24/7 service and flexible contractors that can make system and appliance repairs when you need them. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="liberty-home-guard"%} Liberty Home Guard offers various affordable home warranty plans with customizable add-on coverage options. The company has an online portal and mobile app for customers. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="first-american-home-warranty"%} First American Home Warranty is a home warranty industry leader, offering customers both expertise and extensive coverage. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="serviceplus-home-warranty"%} ServicePlus Home Warranty, formerly Total Home Protection, offers a variety of afforable home warranty plans. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="the-home-service-club"%} The Home Service Club is a nationwide home warranty service provider with customizable coverage options. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="choice-home-warranty"%} Choice Home Warranty, founded in 2008, is a popular home warranty company offering comprehensive coverage and 24/7 customer service. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="landmark-home-warranty"%} Landmark Home Warranty offers comprehensive and affordable coverage in six states — Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="select-home-warranty"%} Select Home Warranty was founded in 2011 and offers various coverage options. You can easily get a free quote online through the company's website. {%company-card vertical="home-warranty" company="2-10-home-buyers-warranty"%} 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, founded in 1980, offers a range of home warranty plans with customizable add-on options and contractor flexibility. A note on this award The Customers Love Us Award is based on the number of 5-star reviews that a company has received from customers. Customer reviews will provide you with great insight on the customer service that a company provides, which can be an important consideration when looking for a home warranty company since coverage options are similar across companies in the industry. Based on reviews, we would recommend each of the home warranty companies outlined above.