Home warranty companies run ads promising to save you thousands of dollars when something goes wrong with your refrigerator, furnace, plumbing, and other appliances and systems. Fees and fine printWhen you have a problem with an appliance or home system, warranty companies promise to dispatch a professional to make things right. (Repairs are done by businesses that warranty companies hire to respond to claims.) Based on feedback from our members and the complaints on file with consumer agencies, warranty companies frequently impose them. Also be cautious about websites that purport to rate home warranty companies; it’s hard to know how independent or accurate they are.

Source: Washington Post April 23, 2019 14:26 UTC