Comments on: Home repair warranty is it worth it?

By: Shelby C

Shelby C — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:55:59 +0000

I'd go w/the warranty. I know it sounds like a lot on the service call, but if they were to come back after getting parts there would be no more fee to be paid. As long as whatever it is…plumbing or A/C…isn't neglected the home warranty will cover repairs. Make sure you keep your coil cleaned, that is the first thing that a HVAC looks at when they're called out. If it's dirty, it puts you in denial and you're stuck w/paying to clean it and all the repairs….that can get costly!
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By: juhliuss

juhliuss — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:02:01 +0000

I would pay the warranty you could have a major problem with heating or air conditioning that could cost you thousands
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By: 1TON

1TON — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 03:22:36 +0000

No, what it would cost for the service call and warranty would pay for the first couple of calls, put the money into an emergency fund, that what an emergency fund is used for.
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By: Elo Fudpucker

Elo Fudpucker — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:54:01 +0000

There is no extended warrenty worth the money or they couldn't afford to offer it..Nuf said
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By: Saucy

Saucy — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:33:59 +0000

I worked at an HVAC company and home warranties were a pain. The warranty companies wanted us to document everything wrong and even use their used parts for our repairs. We refused and they got mad (as did the homeowner because he coudn't get a repair). Even if the AC unit was old and rusted, they would want it repaired instead of replaced. I say no on the home warranty. You are better off finding people in the phone book and BBB to give you better service.
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By: James C

James C — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:22:26 +0000

I had a similar warranty, but it was not worth it. They would only let me use plumbers, electricians, and HVAC people they had in their list of contractors. I could not just call up anyone in the phone book for a service call. If your warranty is this way, I can honestly say it is not worth the hassle.
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By: Pat B

Pat B — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:07:58 +0000

depends on the age of your house and the fixtures that it covers I personally would put the 400 in the bank after a couple of lucky years it would add up also would it replace or repair an item will determine the value of the warranty also the biggest thing is could you afford to pay to have something fixed if you had to
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By: justpoor

justpoor — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:51:17 +0000

Yes. Unless your good at home repair yourself. What does it cover? Furnace? Pipes? Electric? or just the house?
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