Investor · Humble, TX · Member since 2015 · 73 posts · 4 votes
Hello BP!
So I closed on my SFH and now I am in repair mode of home. When I bought home the seller agreed with 1 year Home warranty with First American. Well I noticed some issues with the shower. Can I call First American warranty and have them take care of the plumbing for this issue or do I have to hire my own plumber etc.
REI Pro · Boise, ID · Member since 2014 · 380 posts · 93 votes
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Home warranties will differ when it comes to repairs. Your best bet would be to review the information they should've sent you to see what they cover. If that's not available, call them up to check.
Investor · Lake Saint Louis, MO · Member since 2015 · 84 posts · 39 votes
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What do you mean by "issues with the shower." If it's ugly, then no they're not going to fix it. If the drain is stopped up, or the water doesn't work then give them a call. But you have to decide if the problem is worth the service call fee.
That could just be the shower head. If you're rehabbing it, were you planning on upgrading the shower head anyway? Even if the warranty company replaced it, which I kind of doubt, they are not going to put a nicer one in than what you already had. If a shower fixture upgrade is already in the plans then try out the new shower head and see. If that doesn't fix it then it is probably a clogged cartridge. The price varies from brand to brand. Some may be only $20, others are $70. Plus you may need a cartridge puller tool for another $15. If your going to pay a plumber to replace the cartridge, then yes the warranty company would probably be cheaper. If it is an older house, then you could have some pipe problems which would definitely be something to call the warranty company about.