Home Warranty in Michigan

Michigan is a state of natural beauty, from the Great Lakes to its charming small towns and bustling cities. Whether you’re enjoying lakefront living or staying cozy at home during the winter months, unexpected breakdowns can disrupt your plans. A home warranty provides valuable protection by covering the repair or replacement of essential home systems and appliances. With this coverage, you can focus on enjoying life in your Michigan home without worrying about costly repairs.

Plus, First American has no total coverage dollar limit, so you can rest assured that you’ll be covered for any breakdowns due to normal wear and tear.* Visit our coverage pages to learn more about what a First American home warranty covers.

How a Warranty Can Help in Michigan

Michigan’s cold winters and humid, warm summers mean heating and cooling systems frequently run overtime to keep homes comfortable. A First American home warranty provides a convenient repair/replacement solution that helps keep costs predictable when your HVAC and other covered systems and appliances break. You pay your service fee, and a prescreened technician diagnoses the issue and coordinates the repair or replacement.

Year-round climate shifts can be tough on Michigan homes. Let First American Home Warranty help keep covered appliances and systems running smoothly all year long. Check out what a home warranty can protect for your home.

What Does a Home Warranty Cost in Michigan?

To find the right Michigan 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 Michigan start at $47 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 Michigan 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!*

Michigan Home Warranty FAQs

How much does a home warranty cost in Michigan?

Home warranty costs in Michigan 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 Michigan plans start at $47 per month, and it's easy to compare plans to learn the cost of the coverage that’s right for you.

What's the service fee for a home warranty in Michigan?

You pay a service fee each time you make a new service request in Michigan. Your service fee is listed in your contract, or you can see it when you get a quote.

What does a home warranty cover in Michigan?

You can choose from different plans and options to best suit your Michigan 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.

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

Homeowners insurance protects your home and belongings from things that might happen, such as 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 per 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.

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 or selling a home, or get a quote to compare plans.