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Choice Home Warranty Reviews: Plans, Customer Service, Claims, Coverage, & More

Choice Home Warranty has one of the worst reputations we have seen. There is a government write-up on the company’s Better Business Bureau page stating that the company allegedly sold a home warranty to consumers and then denied consumer claims. This is a big red flag in our opinion, so if you are seriously considering Choice Home Warranty we recommend you proceed with caution. Below is the review we initially wrote prior to learning about the government write-up.

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First American Home Warranty Reviews: Customer Service, Coverage, Plans, & More

First American Home Warranty (FAHW) offers budget-friendly plans that kick in 30 days after you sign the contract. They’ve been in business since 1984 and boast more than 500,000 customers. We were less than impressed with their bare bones website, which offers limited information pertaining to their benefits and other important details. But they do have some good online articles about home warranties in general. How did they fare in our review?

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Ring Doorbell Review: 3 vs 4 vs Pro vs Plus vs Elite vs Peephole, Installation, Setup, Comparison, vs Nest, & More

“Who can it be knocking at my door?” Surely, when the popular 80’s band Men at Work wrote these lyrics, they couldn’t have imagined today’s high-tech doorbells. Now you can see who’s at your front door, even when you’re not at home. Ring, an all-in-one front door camera and doorbell that syncs with your Smartphone via WiFi, is the best-selling video doorbell on the market. What makes Ring so popular? And is it really the best or do you have better options? Read our review to find out.

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American Home Shield Reviews: Customer Service, Complaints, Promo Code, & More

American Home Shield (AHS) is well known in the home warranty space. They have a network of over 15,000 contractors across 49 states (sorry Alaska). They offer customizable plans and three service call options. But how good is their service? Are their technicians experienced and will they actually resolve your issue? Find out in our review.

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Home Service Club Reviews: Customer Service, Prices, Complaints, & More

Does a home warranty seem like a scam to you? Many people associate a home warranty with paying a monthly premium and then when an appliance breaks, the technician comes and “fixes” it. Then, a week later it’s broken again. Not all home warranties are like this. The Home Service Club (HSC) was previously in our top three for Best Home Warranty and had one of the best reputations in the warranty business. But what happened that made us remove the company from our top three? Learn more about this company’s pros and cons in The Home Service Club Reviews.

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Cinch Home Warranty Reviews: Customer Service, Claims, Prices, & More

Is a home warranty just a waste of money? Some feel this way. But for others, it is a real budget-saver. Home warranties are meant to help you when an appliance or system (such as HVAC) breaks and you need it fixed. They are also useful when it’s beyond repair and you require a new one. But be careful! It’s extremely important that you read every part of your contract* so you know what is and isn’t covered. So let’s dig in and see how Cinch (formerly Total Protect) stacks up versus the other home warranty companies you may be considering.

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Cove Security System Reviews: Smart Home Options, Promo Code, vs SimpliSafe, And More

Another new entrant into the now crowded home security space, Cove Security offers equipment and professional monitoring at mouth watering prices. But at the moment the equipment line-up is rather barebones. Can Cove provide the protection you need or are you better off going with an alternate provider? Our experts dive in and find out.

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ADT Home Security Apps Review: Control Vs Pulse

ADT has two apps that allow you to control and monitor your ADT security and automation system from anywhere. Depending on the system you have installed, you’ll be using either ADT Pulse or ADT Control as your app. Our experts show you everything you can do with the ADT app and home security system.

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Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller Review: Zone, Flow Meter, Flex, Hose & More

Can you imagine being able to water your lawn from your office or when you’re on vacation with total control? Welcome to the world of smart sprinklers. With the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, you can take command of your yard, no matter where you are. The technology may sound unbelievable, but it’s here and now. If you want a hand’s off way to keep your yard watered, read our Rachio Sprinkler review to see why we chose the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller as our number one pick for the best WiFi irrigation controller on the market.

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Frontpoint Security Cameras Review: Outdoor, Wireless, Doorbell, Indoor, And More

Frontpoint is a top-tier home security company that we cover extensively on Safe Smart Living. They’ve typically been ahead of the curve when it comes to new technologies, and cameras are no exception. They offer two indoor cameras, an outdoor camera and a doorbell camera. Our review brings you the juicy details on each.

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