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How We Rate Home Warranty Companies

Our five scoring categories and how we weight them.

By Emily C., Editor in Chief · Reviewed by Ashley T. · Published · Updated

Each provider receives a score from 1 to 5 in five categories. The weighted average is the overall score shown on our pages.

CategoryWeightWhat we look at
Coverage breadth & add-ons25%Items covered in base plans, number and range of add-ons, per-item caps
Pricing & fee flexibility25%Monthly cost, service-fee options, multi-year and annual discounts
Claims experience & support20%Claim channels (24/7, app, chat), workmanship guarantee, third-party ratings
Contract clarity15%How clearly exclusions, maintenance requirements and replacement terms are written
Availability15%Number of states served

Sources

We use providers' published plan pages and sample contracts, public pricing (which varies by ZIP code), and third-party ratings such as Google, Trustpilot, ConsumerAffairs and the Better Business Bureau. Pricing on this site was last checked in October 2026.

Limits

Prices, fees and terms change frequently and vary by location. Always confirm details in the provider's sample contract for your state before buying.