Are you enjoying the heat? If you're a Southern California homeowner, you are quite familiar with the skyrocketing temperatures. Of course, as a Northern California resident, you are sure to appreciate the rainy, cold days. But no matter where you live in the Golden State, there's a need to maintain your home.
1The Blessing (and Curse) of Home Ownership
Appliances break down. These are among the most expensive items to fix or replace inside your home. For homeowners, this means having to dip into savings or the credit cards to maintain their homes. And if it's the height of summer, you'll be hard-pressed to find an air conditioning repair professional who'll take your call. They're all out on calls. That’s not the case with a good-quality home warranty.
A network of service providers. For starters, you have access to a network of service providers. They're never too busy to take your call. In fact, you should be able to get a return call within 24 hours and talk to someone to set up an appointment in 48 hours. This is of vital importance when your appliances break down during the busy season.
Comprehensive basic coverage. You need someone who fixes the plumbing, unclogs the kitchen sink, fixes the duct work, or shows up to repair the heater. Full basic coverage even includes your fridge's ice maker and built-in microwave. That's great to know if you've ever tried to replace one yourself (and had to call in your father-in-law for assistance).
Extended coverage options. Of course, if you really want to fortify yourself against possible problems, there's the extended coverage that covers toilet replacements and the air conditioning system. And, if you live inland, the air conditioner is on pretty much around the clock.
Optional coverage. Next, there's the option of adding on a la carte options. Let's say you have a saltwater pool; wouldn't it be nice to have that covered? What about the second refrigerator in the man cave? If that one goes out before the big game, you want someone to come out and fix it.
Transferability of the warranty. By the way, a home warranty plan is a great asset to have if you plan to sell your property down the line. It transfers to the new owner without any hassle. This extra level of protection is fantastic for the buyer and might make your property far more attractive than someone else's home.
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3Get the Warranty Service You Need When You Need It
We make home ownership easy. Customizable policies keep your home humming along nicely. Besides that, there's always a friendly representative who's ready to take your call. Moreover, if we can talk you through fixing the problem yourself, you won't even incur the service fee. Bonus!
Can you really afford to be without this level of protection when you consider how expensive appliances are?