{"id":28172,"date":"2022-09-22T16:04:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T16:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=28172"},"modified":"2022-09-22T16:05:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T16:05:26","slug":"3-benefits-of-home-warranties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/3-benefits-of-home-warranties\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Benefits of Home Warranties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you buy a house, whether it\u2019s new or pre-owned, you\u2019re legally obligated to get home insurance. You also can get a home warranty, although this is not mandatory by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why you might want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home-warranty-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get a home warranty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It offers an extra layer of coverage on top of your home insurance and covers a selection of home appliances and systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If certain things in your home are damaged, stolen, or broken, your home warranty provider may cover some of the costs of repairs or replacements. In the event of a fire, flood, or burglary, you may be able to file a claim on your home warranty policy to get financial help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Are the Benefits of Getting a Home Warranty?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we\u2019ve covered some pros of getting a home warranty. If you\u2019re not yet sure whether a home warranty is proper for you, your decision should be much easier by the end of this article!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Wide Variety of Providers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of great home warranty providers, so you\u2019ll easily be able to find the best one for your needs. Different providers offer various policies that cover slightly different things within the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the reviews of several companies. Customers often leave reviews of home warranty providers to inform others of the pros and cons of their policies. For example, a customer might<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/reviews\/finance\/american-home-shield-reviews\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review American Home Shield<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and detail the company\u2019s policy coverage and pricing, so you can get a good idea about the company&#8217;s reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>No Unexpected Expenses<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of your major home appliances will be financially covered when you sign up for a home warranty. If they need repairing or replacing, your home warranty provider will cover the associated costs so that you can protect your funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you like to budget your money several months in advance. In that case, you\u2019ll be able to create an accurate financial forecast when you know that any future appliance repair bills aren\u2019t your responsibility. Certain appliances may not be covered depending on the level of coverage you\u2019ve chosen, so make sure to check this when you sign up for a policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Add-Ons Available<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a particular home warranty plan does not cover certain appliances in your home, you may be able to customize your plan with add-ons. Many home warranty providers enable their customers to add extra coverage onto their plans, such as coverage for outdoor pools, spas, electronic devices, and guest houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to customize your policy enables you to get the exact coverage that you need. You can ensure that your most important possessions are covered in the event of catastrophic damage to your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, suppose there are certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/basic-housewares-for-every-home-1908045\"> housewares and appliances<\/a> you use more than others, and you want to know that repairs or replacements are covered. In that case,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0you can choose to add these appliances to your existing policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Protect Your Budget<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in a home warranty is a guaranteed way to protect your current savings. In the event of a breakage or fault with something in your home, you won\u2019t need to wipe out your emergency fund, and you can keep it for other areas of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t always predict particular events and having a home warranty means you won\u2019t be forking out for expensive repairs. Your savings will remain in your bank account, ready to spend on something more exciting than a new dishwasher!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Unlimited Technician Calls<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a home warranty doesn\u2019t cover you, you often pay a fee whenever a technician is called out to your home. If you need multiple repairs or replacements, things can get very costly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a top-quality home warranty provider, you can access an unlimited number of service calls. Not only will this save you a lot of money but also a lot of time (and stress).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t need to spend hours on the phone trying to find the next available technician to visit your property. Your warranty provider will deal with everything and immediately get a qualified professional to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Increased Safety<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, we can\u2019t write an article about the benefits of home warranties without mentioning their enhanced safety. A home warranty enables you to feel safe and secure in a number of ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to worry about being left without your essential appliances and belongings for too long. Your warranty provider will fix or replace your broken items quickly and easily. You\u2019re also financially protected when you have a home warranty, as you won\u2019t be paying for costly repairs out of your own pocket.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref: 3013.26562<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy a house, whether it\u2019s new or pre-owned, you\u2019re legally obligated to get home insurance. 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