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Free 30-Second Risk Check For Columbus Homeowners

Do you own or rent your home?

No sign-up. No phone number.

How old is your home?

Risk climbs sharply after year 10.

How old is your heating & cooling system?

Typical lifespan: 10–15 years.

And your water heater?

Typical lifespan: 8–12 years.

How old is your oldest kitchen or laundry appliance?

Most last 9–13 years.

Which appliances do you want covered?

Select all that apply.

Please select at least one of the appliances above.

Last step: where is the home?

Plan availability differs by state.

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Checking Ohio repair costs...

Checking which systems are at risk...

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A home warranty mostly protects an owner's systems, so it's usually not the right fit for renters.

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How Long Home Systems Actually Last

Every system in your home has a typical lifespan, and most major breakdowns happen inside a predictable window. Knowing where your systems sit in that window is the whole game.

Heating & cooling10–15 yrsRepairs: $400–$3,500
Water heater8–12 yrsRepairs: $500–$3,000
Refrigerator9–13 yrsRepairs: $250–$2,000
Washer & dryer10–13 yrsRepairs: $150–$1,200

The One Rule That Matters Most

Home warranty plans cover working systems, not ones that have already failed. Pre-existing breakdowns are generally excluded across the industry. That means the window to get an aging-but-working system covered is before the failure, not after it.

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What Typical Repairs Cost Without Coverage

Homeowners typically spend $2,000 to $4,000 per year on repairs and maintenance across systems and appliances. A single HVAC failure in summer can reach $3,500 on its own. Flat-rate coverage caps that exposure at a predictable monthly cost plus a per-visit service fee.

Assess Your Needs First

List your home's major systems and their ages. Anything past two-thirds of its typical lifespan belongs on your coverage shortlist. Consider your climate too, since heat and hard water shorten system life.

Understand Your Coverage Options

Basic plans cover essential systems, while broader plans add appliances. Optional add-ons exist for pools, well pumps, septic systems and more. Match the plan to the systems actually at risk, not to the longest feature list.

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Read the Working-Order Requirement

Providers generally require systems to be in working order when coverage starts, and may ask for maintenance records on large claims. Keep receipts for services like annual HVAC tune-ups. It protects your claims later.

Conclusion

Repair risk is mostly a function of age, and age is knowable. Check where your systems sit, compare coverage options while they're still working, and read the service agreement before committing.

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How It Works

1

Answer a Few Questions

Your systems and their ages. About 30 seconds.

2

We Screen Available Plans

Coverage scope, service fees, dispatch speed and state availability.

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Get Your Match

The plan that fits your systems at their ages, in your state.

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