Global Home Protection Review
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Bob Phillips

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Bob Phillips

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About Global Home Protection

Global Home Protection is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and has been in business since 1999. The company serves customers in 33 states.

Global Home Protection provides several home warranty programs covering four major home systems (electrical, plumbing, A/C, heat) and appliances. Their pricing is in line with their competitors, and unlike many home warranty companies, they are very transparent about pricing on their website.

Global Home Protection’s main selling point is that it provides three plan options with very competitive pricing and various add-ons to customize coverage.

8.0

LS SCORE

7.2

CREDIBILITY

7.6

SUPPORT

7.0

ACCESSIBILITY

Global Home Protection Home Warranty Review

Global Home Protection offers three home warranty plans plus a variety of add-on options the customer can choose from. Service technicians are provided by a national network of licensed contractors.

Global Home Protection Home Warranty Highlights

CONTRACT LENGTH

12 months

HOME INSPECTION

Not required

RESPONSE TIME

Typically, under 48 hours

PAYOUT CAPS

$15,000 aggregate

SERVICE FEES

$75 - $100

BENEFIT LIMIT TYPE

Per occurrence

OTHER FEES

Yes

NHSCA MEMBER

No

BBB RATING

B-

COVERAGE

Systems plan, appliances plan, combo plan

CONTRACTORS

A network of licensed contractors

Pros & Cons

  • Has an extensive contractor network
  • Three plan choices
  • Coverage limits are higher than many competitors
  • Customer cannot choose their service technician
  • No guaranteed emergency response time
  • Large number of customer complaints on review sites

Plan Types

  • Systems Plan
  • Appliances Plan
  • Combo Plan

Optional Add-Ons

Additional A/C unit, additional water heater, pool/spa, termite treatment, homeowner’s deductible reimbursement, electronics plus

Exclusions

Standard exclusions of home warranty companies, including items covered by manufacturer’s warranty, routine maintenance, acts of God, damage caused by pets or pests, manufacturer defects, owner negligence

Plans & Pricing

 

Plan Pricing
Systems Plan $35 per month
Appliances Plan $35 per month
Combo Plan $48 per month

Service Fees

Service fees are $75 – $100, depending on the plan selected

Payout Caps

$5000 per mechanical system, $2,500 for appliances, $15,000 aggregate per year

How to Get Started Global Home Protection

A home warranty plan with Globe Home Protection can be purchased on the company’s website through a three-step process.
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Step 1: Submit personal information:

State Availability

Available - Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Not Available - Alabama, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Washington.

Privacy & Security

Global Home Protection has a Privacy page detailing its privacy policy and website security.

Customer Support

Global Home Protection provides a toll-free customer service number on its website. Claims can be submitted by telephone with a live claims representative during regular business hours or left in a voicemail box after hours. When we called the after-hours mailbox, no time frame was given for a response.

Phone Support
(800) 842-2177
Mon - Fri
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
Sat - Sun
Closed

In Conclusion

Global Home Protection’s home warranty plans are competitively priced but do not stand out from its competitors. The company only does business in 33 states. Its customer service ratings are slightly below the industry’s average, which is poor overall.

FAQ

Does Global Home Protection have plans for realtors?
In addition to homeowners plans, Global Home Protection offers plans for realtors, which are transferrable to the new homeowner.
How do I submit an emergency claim after hours?
After-hours emergency claims can only be submitted by telephone. You’ll have to leave a message and wait for the company to return your call. The company provides no estimated response time.
Does Global Home Protection cover older systems and appliances?
Global Home Protection covers older systems and appliances as long as they are in good working condition when the plan is purchased.
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WRITTEN BY

Bob Phillips

Having spent over fifteen years helping people plan their lives financially, Bob has a vast amount of knowledge concerning personal finance. During his career, Bob mastered many different financial products to help people achieve their financial goals, including life insurance, disability insurance, mutual funds, and stocks and bonds. He earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation and held numerous securities licenses. Bob is an internationally published poet and is now a freelance writer living in North Texas with his wife and Doberman puppy.