Home warranty in Texas

A typical home warranty in Texas generally lasts for one year.

To ensure widespread protection, Texas homeowners may want to consider a complete or combined home warranty plan. This plan covers critical household systems and commonly used kitchen and laundry room appliances.

Yes, there is a significant difference between homeowners insurance and home warranty in Texas. Home insurance covers damage to the home’s structural components and belongings from covered perils like fire, windstorms, theft, and sometimes flooding. A home warranty covers repairs or replacements of major appliances and systems that experience a mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear, not sudden events. There’s also an extended warranty that usually covers a single appliance and can be purchased via the manufacturer or third parties. 

No, home warranties are not legally required in Texas, but they are highly recommended.

The details surrounding payment for a home warranty can be negotiated between the seller and the buyer during the closing process. If it’s not included in negotiations, buyers can still obtain a home warranty after purchase.

Texas real estate sellers can acquire a home warranty plan for coverage for repairs or replacements of major appliances and home systems when they experience mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear during the listing period. Essentially, the home warranty helps protect the seller from unexpected repair costs if a covered item breaks down while the house is on the market.

Home warranties are not indefinite, and the length of coverage depends on the contract. If your home warranty lapses, you'll be responsible for the full cost of repairing or replacing any major appliances or systems that break down.

Texas homeowners can renew their home warranties by contacting their provider. Some companies also allow you to renew online through your account portal by logging in and selecting the renewal option. Our warranties (and most others) renew automatically.