Home warranty

Generally, home warranties exclude coverage on systems and appliances that have been misused, intentionally damaged, or not maintained.

Most home warranty contracts will state that repairs and replacements will not be covered if the problem was known prior to the date of coverage.

Home warranty is one of several terms for a contract between homeowners and companies that cover some of the costs associated with specific repairs and replacements of household objects.

[1] Consumers may sometimes avoid falling prey to unlicensed companies by consulting their state's policies and other information regarding home warranty and similar services.

In some cases, current lists of licensed companies are available for consumers to check on the applicable state government agencies' websites.

Warranty contracts specify that pre-existing conditions and problems arising due to lack of proper care and maintenance are not covered.