Quick answer: Most home warranty companies do not require an inspection before you buy a plan, and no general law requires one. But your inspection report still matters. Several contracts treat problems that existed before coverage began as pre-existing, and that is the most common reason claims are denied. Last updated: October 29, 2026. Figures … Read more
Most sump pumps last 7 to 10 years. See the repair or replace age chart, 2026 costs, and who pays: your home warranty, your insurer or you.
We read the real 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty plan agreement and BBB profile: limits, exclusions, cancellation, arbitration, and our 4.0 score.
Last updated: October 21, 2026 Quick answer: A home warranty for sellers is a service contract you buy while your home is listed. It can cover heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical failures until closing, and the plan then passes to the buyer. It costs about $350 to $900 a year, and it is not proven … Read more
Last updated: October 28, 2026 Quick answer: A home warranty waiting period is the number of days after you buy a plan before you can file your first claim. For most companies it is 30 days. It is often skipped when the plan comes with a home purchase or is renewed without a gap. Typical … Read more
Last updated: October 20, 2026 Quick answer: What is a home warranty? It is a paid service contract. When a covered system or appliance breaks from normal wear, the company sends a contractor and pays for the repair or replacement, up to the limits in your contract, and you pay a service fee for each … Read more
Quick answer: Old Republic Home Protection scores 4.0 out of 5 with us. The Arizona, California and Texas contracts we read set per-appliance limits from $3,000 to $7,000 depending on the plan, exclude known conditions that existed before the plan starts, and send disputes to binding arbitration. Its BBB profile is rated A+. Old Republic … Read more
How AHS, Choice, Select and America’s Preferred word the pre-existing condition clause, and what proof helps when you appeal.
Last updated: October 14, 2026 This Cinch Home Services review is based on the Home Service Agreement the company publishes for its Repair + Replace Premier plan, which we read clause by clause. Cinch sells plans directly to homeowners and through real estate agents. The short version: the agreement has a low overall cap of … Read more
How to cancel a home warranty: refund windows, fees and renewal traps for AHS, Choice, Select and America’s Preferred, from their agreements.
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