Glossary

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Coverage Limit

A coverage limit is the maximum amount a home warranty company will pay for a covered repair or replacement.

Related: Service Call Fee, Exclusion, Waiting Period, Pre-Existing Condition, Claim

Exclusion

An exclusion is something a home warranty contract specifically does not cover.

Related: Service Call Fee, Coverage Limit, Pre-Existing Condition, Waiting Period

Home Warranty

Learn what a home warranty is, how it works, what it covers, common exclusions, costs, and how it differs from homeowners insurance.

Related: Service Call Fee, Coverage Limit, Exclusion, Waiting Period, Pre-Existing Condition

Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance helps protect your home and belongings from covered events such as fire, storms, theft, and liability claims.

Related: Home Warranty, Coverage Limit, Exclusion, Claim, Deductible

Pre-Existing Condition

A pre-existing condition is a problem with a home system or appliance that existed before your home warranty coverage began.

Related: Exclusion, Waiting Period, Coverage Limit, Service Call Fee

Service Call Fee

A service call fee is the amount a homeowner pays each time a home warranty company sends a technician to diagnose a covered problem.

Related: Coverage Limit, Deductible, Exclusion, Claim

Waiting Period

A waiting period is the amount of time between purchasing a home warranty plan and when coverage officially begins.

Related: Pre-Existing Condition, Exclusion, Coverage Limit, Service Call Fee