Home Warranty Questioned by Media as a Scam

[James H. Bushart]

Read it, here.

[Bob Elliott]

Not surprising.

[Michael Roberson]

"theres no accountability here"...

I guess they didn't actually read their warranty package.... So its someone else's fault. They did pay $500, probably the HI fee returned.

[David A. Andersen]

Good find Jim B.

I can use that link.

I guess they didn't actually read their warranty package....

who ever does, and thoes that do, how many understand it?

Warranty companies pay off much of the time, but HVAC is a costly repair, equipment almost always has preexisting conditions or thoes that can be assumed. I have had it done to me! They didn't know who they were talking to and I hung them on the cross!

When it comes to home warranties and HVAC equipment the two just never seem to mix.

More thoughts on this, with the Home Inspector in mind:
http://www.midtninspections.com/blog

[Christopher Currins]

Thanks James

[nwagner]

Originally Posted by mroberson

"theres no accountability here"...

I guess they didn't actually read their warranty package.... So its someone else's fault. They did pay $500, probably the HI fee returned.

My thoughts exactly. Ignorance isn't always bliss.

[David P. Valley]

I never did offer Home Warranties due to the overwhelming past complaints that I heard about...

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...134317797.html

http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?t=13704

http://fidelity-home-warranty.pissed...228114210.html

http://www.epinions.com/msg/show_~threads/cat_id_~24/id_~13157/forum_id_~34

http://www.homewarrantyreviews.com/category/scam

And there's more....

[gporter]

thanks.

[Brian E. Kelly]

SCAM. Go back and re read the thread where I got sued, had the warranty company fixed the problem up front, there might not have been a lawsuit.

The Warranty bastards ended up settling on a small package unit for $6,000.00.

[Jeffery L. Haynes]

Brian,

So I take it that you use to offer a limited home warranty on your inspections and not do not?

I thought that Mountain Warranty was one of the vendors on this site; if so, are they legit or will they weasel out of a claim.....anyone had any experience with them (or others) good or bad.

Jeff

[Ben J. Gromicko]

Originally Posted by jhaynes

...I thought that Mountain Warranty was one of the vendors on this site; if so, are they legit or will they weasel out of a claim.....anyone had any experience with them (or others) good or bad. Jeff

Most of my clients are InterNACHI members. They simply do the best inspections.

[Gary Farnsworth]

That is why I do not offer warranties. Too much conflict of interests. Just do your job, have good narratives, collect the check, and leave. Done.

[jvogan]

Originally Posted by bgromicko

Most of my clients are InterNACHI members. They simply do the best inspections.

Huh? I don't think he asked about the inspectors, he asked about your warranty company, didn't he?

[W. Michael Chris]

James, Thanks for sharing . . . David, appreciate your comments and links . . .

[jvogan]

Brian, I was thinking about using this program after the 1st of the year, but am reconsidering after some of the things I have heard. I am not familiar with your situation, could you tell us what happened?