Home Warranty in California

If you own a home in California, protecting your investment is essential. While homeowners insurance covers natural disasters and accidents, a home warranty offers additional protection. Whether your plumbing springs a leak or your kitchen refrigerator stops cooling, all you need to do is place a simple service request.

If you’re seeking the best home warranty in California, First American has you covered. We protect your home’s systems and appliances with no total coverage dollar limit, so you don’t have to worry when things break. Visit our coverage pages to learn more about how a First American home warranty can safeguard your home’s HVAC, plumbing, and more.

How a Warranty Can Help in California

California home systems and appliances work overtime. Your air conditioning battles triple-digit summer temps, heating systems fight coastal chill, and appliances run nonstop. Add in the state's high cost of living, and when something breaks, repairs get expensive fast. If protecting your budget is top of your to-do list, a First American home warranty makes sense.

We've got California plans and coverage options that cover these important items and more.

What Does a Home Warranty Cost in California?

To find the right California home warranty plan that meets your needs and budget, it’s helpful to know what factors influence the cost of a home warranty. At First American, we determine each plan’s cost based on your home, plan type, and any add-on coverage you include:

• Home details: The size and type of your home and where you live.
• Plan type: We have plans for homeowners as well as those buying or selling a home.
• Add-ons: Customize your plan with coverage for pool and spa equipment, roof leak repairs, and more.

Our home warranty plans for California start at $37 per month.

Your home is unique and your home warranty plan should be too. It’s easy to compare plans and find coverage that fits your needs.

How California Home Warranties Work

When a covered home appliance or system breaks due to normal wear and tear, a First American home warranty covers the repair or replacement.

Contact First American Home Warranty when your covered item breaks down. We’ll send a prescreened professional to diagnose the problem and confirm coverage. If we can't repair the item, we'll replace it.*

How to Request Service

 

1. Oh no! An item covered by your home warranty plan is broken.

 

2. No worries. Sign into your account or call 800.992.3400 to submit a service request.

 

3. Here come the pros. We’ll assign a prescreened technician to diagnose the problem and confirm coverage. If the covered item can’t be fixed, we’ll replace it!*

FAQs About Home Warranty

How much does a home warranty cost in California?

Home warranty costs in California depend on the size and type of home, the plan type, and any add-ons you choose. You'll pay a monthly plan cost plus a service fee each time you file a claim. Our California plans start at $37 per month, and it's easy to compare plans to learn the cost of the coverage that’s right for you. 

What's the difference between homeowners insurance and home warranty?

Homeowners insurance protects your home and belongings from things that might happen: fire, storms, vandalism, accidents, and more. Home warranty protects your home’s systems and appliances when they inevitably break due to normal wear and tear. Insurance handles the catastrophic, while a warranty covers the inevitable. Both work together to provide more complete home protection. 

Is a home warranty worth the money?

If you have aging appliances and systems and want to avoid unexpected repair or replacement bills, a home warranty can save you money and time. For about $2/day, a First American home warranty protects your budget from these types of expensive breakdowns. The process is simple: contact us 24/7 to file a claim, and we'll find and assign a prescreened service provider to handle the repair.  

What does a home warranty cover in California?

You can choose from different plans and options to best suit your California home. Our plans cover the essentials: HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, water heaters, and major kitchen and laundry appliances.

Need more coverage? Add optional protection for pool equipment, extra refrigerators, well pumps, or septic systems. Coverage varies by region and if you are buying or selling a home. 

Do I need a home inspection to get coverage in California?

No. First American doesn't require a home inspection for California homeowners. As long as your systems and appliances are in working order when coverage starts, they're protected from breakdowns due to normal wear and tear. Sign up online in minutes.

Home Warranty Coverage for Buyers and Sellers

Buying or selling a home? Real estate home warranty plans give buyers and sellers enhanced coverage and special pricing. Ask your real estate agent about the benefits of a home warranty when you’re buying selling a home or get a quote to compare plans.