Warranty Coverage Information
What is the difference between a home warranty and homeowners insurance?
A home warranty covers the repair or replacement of major systems and appliances from unexpected breakdowns caused by normal wear and tear due to everyday use. Homeowners insurance covers loss from incidents like fire, storms or vandalism. The coverage provided by a home warranty and homeowners insurance does not overlap but does complement one another to provide comprehensive protection.
What is a Home Warranty?
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home warranty is a yearly service contract that covers the replacement or the repairs of appliances and systems in your home, usually for a period of one year. This contract covers homeowners for breakdowns due to normal wear and tear.
When Can You Purchase a Home Warranty?
You can purchase a home warranty at any time for any house. While many home warranties are purchased by a buyer or a seller of a home during a real estate transaction, a home warranty can be purchased by any homeowner looking to protect their budget.
Read more.When can I start using my home warranty?
There is a 30 day waiting period before you can request service. If you purchased a home warranty in a recent real estate transaction, or are renewing your home warranty, you may immediately use your home warranty.
Do you cover older appliances?
Yes. A credible home warranty company should provide coverage for appliances or systems no matter the age. The covered appliances or systems must be operating properly when you purchase the home warranty.
What does a home warranty cover?
A home warranty may cover certain systems like central air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, and water heaters as well as appliances like refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers. For a complete list of what a 2-10 HBW home warranty covers, check out our
systems and appliances page.
What Does a Homeowner Warranty Cover?
A home warranty may cover certain systems like central air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, and water heaters as well as appliances like refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers.
Check out our systems and appliances page for a complete list of what a 2-10 HBW home warranty covers. Or
read more about why coverage can vary.
How can I buy a structural warranty on my home being built?
A home builder must become a member of our program in order to provide a structural warranty on your new home being built. You may easily refer your builder by
filling out this formHow much does a home warranty cost?
Home warranty plans start for as little as $37 a month.
Get a quote today to see what coverage is right for you or call 866.795.9756.
Read More about why home warranty costs can vary.
How to Choose the Right Home Warranty?
When choosing the right home warranty for you, it is important to research and compare the options available for your needs and your budget. Monthly and annual costs can vary widely between home warranty providers, but out of pocket costs are just one of the considerations when selecting a home warranty.
Read more.How much do system and appliances repairs or replacements typically cost without a warranty?
Costs vary based on the appliance, however, you can expect to pay an average of $320 to repair a clothes washer, $340 to repair a refrigerator, $1,790 to replace a water heater and $5,100 to replace an HVAC system.
Do you provide warranty coverage in my area?
We offer home warranties in most areas and you can easily check if we have coverage in your area by
requesting a quote.
Are home builder structural warranties transferable?
Yes. We offer fully transferable warranties. If the original home owner sells their home before the 1, 2 or 10-year coverage is complete, the structural warranty coverage may be transferred to the new homeowner.
Can I purchase more than 1 year of home warranty coverage?
A systems and appliances home warranty provides coverage for one year and is renewable annually.
Can I buy home warranties for multiple properties?
Yes. Homeowners have the option to purchase coverage for additional properties within
homeowner portal.
Can I purchase a home warranty for someone else?
Yes. A home warranty may be purchased for someone else. You will need to provide the address of the home, name of the homeowner and contact information.
Are appliances covered by my homeowners insurance?
While homeowners insurance provides coverage for serious events such as fire, natural disasters and theft, it does not cover the cost of repairing and replacing major systems and appliances.
What is the Appliance Replacement Offer program?
This is a unique program offered by 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. When a homeowner requests service for an appliance, the homeowner may choose to continue with the service request or replace the appliance. If the homeowner chooses the Appliance Replacement Offer, a service contractor will not be dispatched and the homeowner saves the service fee.
When the homeowner replaces the broken appliance with a brand-new appliance, and submits a receipt, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty will provide a $100 reimbursement. Homeowners may save up to 65% off retail prices on large and small appliances with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty’s partnership with Whirlpool® and GE®.
Can I buy coverage for only my home appliances?
While our
comprehensive systems and appliances coverage is great protection to have against the most common breakdowns you’ll experience, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty understands that some customers prefer the flexibility of choosing a home warranty plan that’s right for them. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty offer systems only coverage and appliances only coverage. We would be happy to discuss those options with you by calling 800.795.9756
Can I buy coverage for only my home systems?
While our
comprehensive systems and appliances coverage is great protection to have against the most common breakdowns you’ll experience, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty understands that some customers prefer the flexibility of choosing a home warranty plan that’s right for them. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty offer systems only coverage and appliances only coverage. We would be happy to discuss those options with you by calling 800.795.9756
Is dryer vent and/or ductwork cleaning covered by a home warranty?
2-10 HBW is not responsible for the repair of any cosmetic defects, smells, noises or for the cost of cleaning or maintenance of any parts, appliances or equipment.
What types of homes does a home warranty from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty cover?
2-10 Home Buyers Warranty provides home warranties for single family, multi-family and condo/townhomes with a
Systems & Appliances home warranty. New construction homes being built by a home builder may be covered by a
Structural Warranty.
What is a Homeowners Warranty?
A homeowners warranty can protect you from unmanageable expenses related to the repair and replacement of costly systems and appliances. If you don’t have coverage, now is a great time to acquire home warranty protection against unexpected costs.
Read more.Who Pays for a Home Warranty?
A buyer or a seller can pay for a home warranty and can sometimes depend on what is typical for your specific area. The seller is often motivated to include a home warranty by the desire to sell a home, however, if this is not the case, a buyer may want to purchase a home warranty especially considering the age of the home. A home warranty may be purchased at any time and does not necessarily have to be done during a closing.
Read more.Why Would a Seller Offer a Home Warranty?
A seller would offer a home warranty to make their home more desirable to prospective buyers. A home with a warranty is more likely to sell quickly as the home warranty protection gives the buyer more confidence and peace of mind with their purchase.
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