Home Warranty
Quiz: What Does a Home Warranty Cover?
So you're in your kitchen and about to heat up something good. You've been craving for this meal all day. And then "BUZZ!" Just as you set the timer, the microwave crashes. Just your luck, right? Well when a household appliance unexpectedly breaks down or a damaging storm hits, you need to be prepared. Part of that preparation entails knowing which insurance or warranty option you should turn to for financial help in making repairs. Should you call your home warranty provider? What about your homeowner's insurance or the manufacturer's warranty?
Take our quiz to find out if you’re a home protection coverage expert.
1. A hail storm pummeled your roof last night. Which form of protection most likely has you covered?
A. Homeowner's insurance
C. Mortgage insurance
D. Hazard insurance
2. Your refrigerator isn't holding its usual cold temperature. You take care of your fridge fairly well, but you've had it longer than six months. Which protection could help you save money getting it fixed?
A. Mortgage insurance
B. Homeowner's insurance
C. Home warranty
D. Manufacturers warranty
3. Uh-oh — a pipe just started leaking in your bathroom. Which protection will help when it comes to calling a plumber?
A. Home warranty
B. Mortgage insurance
C. Hazard insurance
4. Your neighbor's home burned down in a fire. You're letting them stay with you for the time being, but you want to help even more. Which protection should you direct them to?
A. Mortgage insurance
B. Extended warranty
C. Home warranty
D. Homeowner's insurance
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5. You're about to hop in the shower when you realize the water won't warm up. That means your water heater needs repair. Which protection will help you pay for the cost?
A. Home warranty
B. Home mortgage insurance
C. Homeowner's insurance
6. Last night's storm sent a tree falling on top of your porch, damaging the pillars holding it up. Which protection covers this situation?
A. Home warranty
B. Home mortgage insurance
C. Hazard insurance
D. Home service contract
7. It's the day after Thanksgiving, and you realize that all that cooking yesterday killed your oven. It has only been two years since you purchased the oven. Which protection helps you cover the repair?
A. Home mortgage insurance
B. Home warranty
C. Manufacturer's warrantt
D. Homeowner's insurance
Results:
90-100% - You're a Warranty Wiz!
It looks like you already know that a home warranty plan covers you from the things in life that WILL happen—an AC that quits, a fridge that fizzles and a dryer that just won't dry. Did you know that American Home Shield created and is the leader in the industry? Learn how American Home Shield most trusted brand when it comes to protecting your home's major appliance and system components.
70-90% - You've got it together!
Yeah, there are tons of options when it comes to looking for protection for you, your family and your home. Sometime they get confusing, but for the most part, you know what's what. Did you know, however, that a home warranty plan is the perfect partner to homeowners insurance. While homeowners insurance covers what MIGHT happen—a tree falling on your house, for example. An American Home Shield home warranty plan covers what will inevitably happen—your AC fizzling out or your refrigerator breaking down.
There are too many choices or You might be confused. You're not alone!
There are many great options for coverage so we understand how it can be confusing to understand them all. Hopefully our quiz helped you learn the difference between them all and the importance of having a home warranty.
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