Best Home Warranty Companies In Los Angeles

With four plans, three service call fee options and great customer reviews, AFC Home Warranty is at the top of the list for home warranty companies in California. The company also offers customers multiple add-on options and a choice of either paying a one or three-year plan. Customers who pay upfront can get a rate discount and paying early can save you even more.

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AFC Home Warranty boasts four coverage plans that cost between $42 and $55 per month. There are also three service fee pricing tiers. The prices listed below are an estimate and are based on the highest service fee of $125.

• Systems Plan: This plan starts at roughly $41.83 per month and covers nine systems such as water heaters, air conditioning, electric systems, heating systems, plumbing systems and ductwork.
• Silver Plan: This plan starts at roughly $32.42 per month and covers six appliances like garbage disposals, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers, ranges, ovens, cooktops and garage door openers.
• Gold Plan: This plan starts at about $49.17 per month and is a combination of the Systems and Silver plans and covers 15 systems and appliances.
• Platinum Plan: This plan starts at about roughly $54.08 per month and is a combination of the Gold Plan as well as plumbing stoppages, built-in microwaves and ice makers and in sum protects 18 systems and appliances.

Customers can add more services and coverage for the following items and systems:

• Sump pump
• Septic system
• Hot water dispenser
• In-ground pool and spa
• Standalone freezer
• Central vacuum
• Roof leak repair
• Double oven

Founded in 2017, Liberty Home Guard services all 50 states and has three packages and a large selection of add-on coverages like roof leak coverage. The company’s plan lengths range from one month to five years. Liberty uses a network of licensed contractors, has a 60-day workmanship guarantee and has 24/7 customer service availability by phone or online.

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Liberty has three coverage options that customers can choose from. They range in cost from about $50 to $60 a month. You’ll also pay a $65 to $125 service fee based on the plan chosen.

• Appliance Guard: The items covered in this plan, which starts at $49.99 per month, include garbage disposals, refrigerators, washers and dryers, dishwashers, built-in microwave ovens, ceiling and exhaust fans, ranges, ovens, cooktops and garage door openers.
• Systems Guard: This plan, which starts at $54.99 per month, covers water heaters, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, ductwork and electrical.
• Total Home Guard: This plan, which starts at $59.99 per month, is a combination of the above two plans, the Appliance Guard Plan and the System Guard Plan.

Customers can add extra services and coverage for the following items and systems:

• Pools and spas
• Gutter cleaning
• Hot water dispenser
• In-fridge or freestanding ice maker
• Additional refrigerators
• Floor and carpet cleaning
• Sump or well pumps
• Septic system pumping
• Limited roof leaks
• Pest control
• Central vacuums
• Standalone freezers
• Re-key
• Second refrigerators
• Fixtures (lighting and plumbing)
• Water softeners
• Lawn sprinkler systems
• Electronics protection
• Generators
• Swamp coolers
• Ejector pumps
• Grinder pumps

Founded in 1971, American Home Shield has three levels of coverage, two service fee options and no coverage caps for systems. However, no appliance-only warranty plan is available. Homeowners can choose their own contractors, with AHS authorization. The company provides coverage for 23 major home systems and appliances.

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AHS offers three comprehensive plans customers can choose from. They range in cost from about $20 to $90 per month with service fees from $75 to $125.

• ShieldSilver: The plan typically costs $19.99 to $39.99 per month and covers 14 plumbing, heating and cooling and electrical systems. This includes a $5,000 coverage cap for major systems.
• ShieldGold: This plan typically costs between $39.99 and $59.99 per month and covers nine additional systems, including laundry and kitchen and certain maintenance services. It has a $2,000 coverage cap for home appliances.
• ShieldPlatinum: This plan costs around $69.99 to $89.99 and is the same as the ShieldGold plan, plus it includes code violations, HVAC tuneup, roof leaks, unlimited AC refrigerant and increased coverage limits on certain items. It includes appliance coverage caps to $4,000.

Customers can add extra services and coverage for the following items and systems:

• Electronics (extended warranty)
• Pools and spas
• Well pump
• Septic pump
• Guest unit (under 750 square feet)

Cinch Home was founded in 1978 and offers three tiers of coverage, a 180-day workmanship guarantee and an app to file and track claims. Customers receive an air conditioner or water filter credit of $25. Cinch provides rust and corrosion coverage as well as for unknown pre-existing conditions. Customers cannot choose their own technician and canceling the plan may incur a $25 cancellation fee.

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Cinch’s three plans start from about $35 to $50 a month, but can vary depending on your unique home. Service fees range between $100 to $150.

• Appliances: This plan usually starts at $34.99 per month and provides coverage for dishwashers, washers and dryers, built-in microwaves, refrigerators, ranges, ovens, cooktops, wall ovens, freestanding ice makers, built-in trash compactors, built-in food centers and range exhaust hoods
• Built-in Systems: The plan typically starts at $39.99 per month and provides coverage for electrical systems, heating systems, air conditioning, plumbing systems, attic fans, ceiling fans, central vacuum, garbage disposals, doorbells, garage door openers, instant hot and cold water dispensers, water heaters, toilets, smoke detectors, sump pumps and built-in whirlpool and jetted tub
• Complete Home: This plan will usually start around $49.99 and is a combination of the two above plans, the Appliances and Built-in Systems plans.

Customers can add extra services and coverage for the following items and systems:

• Swimming pools and spas
• Septic systems
• Well pumps
• Permits and code violations

Home Warranty of America started in 1996 and is available in all 50 states. HWA offers two warranty plans that cover more than 20 systems and appliances. Customers can get energy-efficient replacements for covered systems and appliances when purchasing the Green Plus add-on. However, you cannot choose your own technicians. HWA offers a 30-day money-back guarantee as long as no claim has been filed.

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HWA offers two plans to choose from, ranging from about $46 to $60, with service fees of $75 or $100.

• Premier Plan: The plan usually starts at around $46.04 per month and offers basic coverage for water heaters, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, laundry machines, sump pumps, dishwashers, microwaves, refrigerators, ranges, compactors, door openers, whirlpool tubs, doorbell, fans, central vacuums, alarm systems and disposals.
• Premier Plus Plan: The plan starts typically around $59.92 per month and covers all the same items in the premium coverage plus premium coverage for AC systems.

Customers can add extra services and coverage for the following items and systems:

• Pool and spa
• Well or septic pump
• SEER modification
• Septic system
• GreenPlus plan
• OrangePlus plan
• Water softener
• Permits
• Code violation
• Increased maximum coverages
• Disposal
• Re-keying