A home protection plan can be very beneficial and save you money when it is understood and used for its intended purpose, which is to cover systems and appliances for normal wear and tear. You never know for certain when a covered major system or appliance in your home will break down. But sooner or later, everything wears out. Whether it's your heating system or even a dishwasher - nothing lasts forever.  

Home protection plans in general cover most, but not necessarily all, appliance breakdowns and major systems failures. A home protection plan protects you and your family against financial setbacks due to costly repair or replacement of covered major systems and appliances. Home protection plans can help you control many of your costs on covered repairs and you'll enjoy a hassle-free relationship with the home protection plans contractor network saving you both time and money.

We want to help you make a smart decision about a Home Protection Program that is right for you, so we have provided a list of typical costs for some common repairs (prices reflect national average):