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.
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.
Generally, homeowners can get a home warranty in one of four ways.
1. The homeowner buys one for themselves.
2. A real estate agent buys it for the buyer at closing.
3. The home seller buys it for the buyer as an incentive.
4. A friend or family member buys it for the homeowner.
Yes. If the covered system or appliance is in working order when you purchase a 2-10 HBW home warranty (i.e., doesn’t have a pre-existing problem), age doesn’t matter.
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.