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Washers and Dryers Fail at the Same Rate All 12 Months
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Home Warranty

Washers and Dryers Fail at the Same Rate All 12 Months

Laundry is one household responsibility that rarely takes a seasonal break. Your washing machine and dryer handle regular loads throughout the year, regardless of the weather or holiday calendar. Yet..

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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..

Learn about home buying trends and sellers' home warranties.
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Real Estate

Why are Home Prices so High? 2021 Housing Trends & Importance of Home Warranties

Homeowners strive for peace of mind and responsible spending. When it comes to buying or selling a home this year, the stakes have never been higher. Select Home Warranty provides..

Homeowners ask: Do I have a home warranty?
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Home Warranty

How Do I Know if I Have a Home Warranty?

Many homeowners only discover their home warranty coverage after an appliance breaks down. If you are wondering how to know if you have a home warranty, start by reviewing the..

Learn how to clean the kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans.
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Household Tips

Tips for Cleaning the Exhaust Fan: Kitchen & Bathroom

Home exhaust fans can accrue a lot of dust and grime. When this area of your home is not routinely cleaned, it can make a surprising difference to the home’s..

Home warranties are annual plans to protect your home's systems and appliances.
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Home Warranty

One Year Home Warranty: Why is it worth considering?

Homeownership comes with a lot of responsibilities, and unexpected breakdowns can be a major headache. With a one year home warranty, those worries don’t have to become financial burdens. For..

What to do when the pipes freeze? Symptoms, thawing & prevention.
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Household Tips

Frozen Pipes: What to Do? Symptoms, Thawing & Prevention

Frozen pipes are among the biggest worries for homeowners during cold months. When temperatures drop, frozen pipes can become a very stressful and costly issue. Home warranties provide protection against..

Use these 5 steps to maintain your boiler and know when to call on a professional.
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Household Tips

How to Maintain the Boiler: 5 Steps

A boiler is one of the most efficient ways to heat a home through long winter months. Knowing how to maintain a boiler protects that efficiency and helps you avoid..

A man holds a flashlight over a sump pump.
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Household Tips

How to Maintain Your Sump Pump: 5 Steps

Sump pumps are the key to setting your home up for success when it comes to water entering the home. This simple mechanism could mean all the difference between saving..

Learn how to troubleshoot your heated floor.
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Household Tips

Heated Floor Troubleshooting Tips

On chilly mornings, there’s nothing better than stepping onto a heated floor. Many homeowners strive for the day they can install and enjoy these delightful heating fixtures. When your heated..

Learn how to safely wash your shoes in the washing machine.
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Household Tips

How to Wash Shoes Safely in the Washing Machine: 5 Steps

Washers and dryers endure many, many cycles over their lifetime. They handle cleaning everything from your bath towels and sweaters to socks -- and even shoes! It’s important to keep..

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