[donassaid]

Exactly right. Happened to us. Paid $40+/mo for over 2 years. A/C went out and their repair guy could not get their for several days. Had to have a new system installed (installed within 24 hours). Warranty company (American Home Shield) refused to pay a dime. These people are crooks and shysters.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Susanzp

I also have Boward and they have been great. Problem with our ice maker and they were out within a couple of days. Fixed now and all good.

Those ice makers are probably the biggest service problem on a refrigerator. We do not have any of the warranties. It is a replacement part. We had it replaced cost was if, I recall was about $300.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by donassaid

Exactly right. Happened to us. Paid $40+/mo for over 2 years. A/C went out and their repair guy could not get their for several days. Had to have a new system installed (installed within 24 hours). Warranty company (American Home Shield) refused to pay a dime. These people are crooks and shysters.

When your air conditioning fails in the summer, there are several highly qualified companies who will come to your house the same day and repair it. But, these companies do not work for a home warranty company because they have plenty of business and are not going to share their profits with a warranty company. So, the warranty company needs to hire a substandard repair company and they have no interest in showing up the same day because you have already paid for the home warranty. You need to wait several days or longer with no air conditioning. And, when they do show up, they are going to do the cheapest possible repair, even if the best option is to buy a new HVAC system. That is precisely why you should not buy a home warranty.

[Atamasco]

Thank you all for your very helpful comments. I will avoid home service contracts and look to local service companies like Broward.

[wiltma]

Not true. We had Broward for 15 years and they gave us wonderful Service

[wiltma]

Originally Posted by Atamasco

Our house in Fenney is 3 years old, and I am starting to think about whether I should think about protecting appliances and sysems in the house. Has anyone had any experience with companies such as Choice Home Warranty, Select Home Warranty, Complete Care Home Warranty, etc.?

We had Broward Factory Service for 15 years and they gave us great Service . We highly recommend them. Get all the bells and whistles with them. We got a new dishwasher when ours was unrepairable

[trishaf]

I agree and Thursday am -noon or 1 they have a luncheon at Panera’s in Sumpter. Where they will explain the program and sign you up if you decide to join. I have had Choice #Warranty in previous years and find Broward much better. Full and quick replacements for A/C and air if the go down with Broward

[Villagesgal]

Self insure. You are in control. Have done this since we moved here and I've come out way ahead.

[NoMoSno]

Doesn't seem like a house only 3 years old would need anything. It is still brand new.

[Red Rose]

If they can't fix your A/C anymore and it's 10 - 15 years old, they actually will replace it for you for free? That can run into thousands of dollars for Broward. I don't see how they would do that.

[jmsturm]

Have First American Home Warranty. Two weeks ago called about hvac in the am. Was fixed that same day. $75 copay. Can’t say it works perfectly every time but I do not have to search for a contractor and First American stands behind the repair. Monthly cost approximately $54. It gives me peace of mind because I am not handy.

[llmcdaniel]

We have American Home Shield for $76.37/month. It covers literally everything plus the pool motor. Besides major appliances, ac, it also covers the mini-split on the lanai room, overhead fans, doorbells, etc. Whenever I have a problem, I’m charged a $75 deductible, but everything else is covered. For instance our ac compressor went out this spring. A several thousand dollar issue cost me $75.00.

[Patti Jurgensen]

Our air conditioner went out 5 weeks ago. We have a Cinch Home Warranty. Not sure if anyone in The Villages have dealt with Cinch. Sears came out and put in Sears stop leak and damaged the Coil System, which Cinch recommended. Cinch had Bennett air conditioning come out and they now advised we need a new Coil System. I am wondering if it will take a week or even two weeks to get this system given the temperatures.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by llmcdaniel

We have American Home Shield for $76.37/month. It covers literally everything plus the pool motor. Besides major appliances, ac, it also covers the mini-split on the lanai room, overhead fans, doorbells, etc. Whenever I have a problem, I’m charged a $75 deductible, but everything else is covered. For instance our ac compressor went out this spring. A several thousand dollar issue cost me $75.00.

That's more than $9,000 over a 10 year period, and you still need to pay $75 when they show up? You could have purchased a complete HVAC system and all new kitchen appliances for that amount.

[Roron123]

352-307-5100 Broward Factory Services My sister has had them for over 20 years and they have given her excellent service! I just signed up my home also 3 years old very cheap if you do it early! Over $200 for the year