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Lawn sprinkler system
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Household Tips

How To Check A Lawn Sprinkler System

For much of the country, spring is the time of year when you’ll be firing up your lawn sprinkler system for another season of well-maintained greenery. That’s why it’s essential..

Blond woman checking the thermostat for her home HVAC system. She's holding a screwdriver and the thermostat in her right hand, pressing a button on the device with her left.
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Household Tips

HVAC Maintenance: DIY Guide

While some things are best left to professionals, there’s plenty you can do to maintain your own HVAC system. Preventative maintenance is one of the best ways to get as..

Woman washing windows for spring maintenance
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Household Tips

Spring Maintenance Checklist

Spring is in the air! It’s time to put away the snow shovels and get out your gardening spade. But before you tend to your azaleas and bust out the..

Woman adjusting her home's thermostat
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Home Warranty

Old HVAC Units: Do Home Warranties Cover Them?

Unless you bought a brand-new or recently renovated home, you are likely relying on used appliances and home systems. Since the life expectancy for appliances and home systems can range..

What are the limits of a home warranty? Compare your options.
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Home Warranty

Comparing Home Warranties: Companies, Plans & Coverage

Choosing a home warranty can be difficult when companies offer different plans, coverage limits, service fees, and contract terms. A home warranty comparison helps you look beyond the price and..

Should I extend my home warranty?
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Home Warranty

Should I Extend My Home Warranty?

The decision to extend a home warranty is sometimes taken for granted. You might wonder, "Based on my experience this year, is it even worth extending my home warranty?" If..

Home warranties on ductwork will help save on energy and improve air quality in your home.
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Home Warranty

Do Home Warranties Cover Ductwork?

Most homeowners think about their AC or furnace when it comes to comfort, but ductwork is what actually carries that air through your home. It works quietly in the background,..

Do home warranties cover pipes, plumbing and clogged drains?
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Home Warranty

Does A Home Warranty Cover Plumbing Systems & Leaks?

Yes, most home warranty plans cover major plumbing issues, including pipe leaks, clogged drains, and worn-out water heaters. Plumbing problems rank among the most common and costly repairs homeowners face,..

Young woman having trouble fixing her broken washing machine
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Home Warranty

How Much Does A Home Warranty Cost?

When washing machine breaks down or a water pipe bursts, having a home warranty plan can potentially save you hundreds—even thousands—in expensive repair bills. If a major appliance or system..

Kitchen Select Home Warranty
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Home Warranty

What Does A Home Warranty Cover?

Owning a home comes with real costs, and not all of them are easy to predict. A water heater that gives out, a furnace that stops working mid-winter, or a..

Homeowner decides to rekey the locks. |
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Household Tips

Should I Rekey Locks or Change the Locks?

When it comes to keeping our homes safe, it’s important to keep the locks functional and unique. Changing or rekeying the locks on your home may be routine or required...

Troubleshoot the microwave when it stops working, and know when to hire a professional.
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Household Tips

What to do When the Microwave Stops Working

One of the most used appliances in the kitchen is the microwave. For every leftover and quick meal, we rely on this appliance and don’t always give it the attention..

Gas grill with kebabs being flipped using tongs
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Household Tips

Gas Grill Troubleshooting & How to Fix It

Barbeques and the last days of summer are the best times to bring people together. Sometimes when we fire up the grill on these valuable days, we need to troubleshoot..

Protect your pool pump and other mechanical parts of your pool.
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Home Warranty

What Does a Pool Home Warranty Actually Protect?

A backyard swimming pool is one of the most enjoyable features of a home, but its equipment works hard behind the scenes. Pumps, filters, and heaters run for hours each..

HVAC condenser fan not working?
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Household Tips

Condenser Fan Stopped Working?

In the heat of summer, air conditioning care is among the highest priority for homeowners. When the condenser fan in your air conditioner stops working, it can put an unfortunate..

Learn about the Select Home Warranty Service Fee, required on your day-of appointment with a technician.
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Home Warranty

What is a Service Fee and How Much Does it Cost?

Most homeowners focus on the monthly or annual premium when shopping for a home warranty. But there is a second cost that matters just as much, and that is the..

Learn how to prevent root growth from damaging your plumbing.
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Household Tips

How to Prevent Tree Roots in Sewer Lines & Drain Pipes

Trees and natural growth provide wonderfully aesthetic benefits to the home, but can also severely damage your property if not carefully plotted. Select Home Warranty offers coverage to repair or..

A new home owner checks for bad appliances.
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Real Estate

Checklist: Assess the Appliances in Your New Home

2021 is the year of new homeowners! Saving up, shopping around and bidding for a home can be a time consuming and stressful ordeal, but the payoff is your own..

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