As a homeowner, you have a choice on how you will handle maintenance for the appliances and systems in your house. Do you establish a long-term strategy, or will you engage with a handyman when needed?
We're big lovers of home warranty, so this may not come as much of a surprise. Be sure to keep these things in mind as you create your own list of advantages and disadvantages.
Control spending: A home warranty's ability to control spending is a significant benefit. In the case of covered repairs, you are only liable to pay hourly with a discounted (30% or 45%), no quote or haggling on repair work. As a result, you can budget more effectively and are less likely to be surprised by a huge bill.
Trusted technicians: You can be sure you're working with a certified technician when you work with us. Our technician has undergone a rigorous screening process to ensure they are competent. On the other hand, it can be a little risky to engage a handyman. It might be hard to analyze a person's knowledge and experience.
Quality service: You have a dedicated team ready to help you if you have a home warranty. Our customer care team does an excellent job of keeping the lines of communication open throughout the scheduling process and ensuring that you're satisfied with the service.
Accountable supervision: You have a dedicated team responsible for the work done when subscribing to a home warranty. If the isn't satisfying, or the issue persists, we take full responsibility and ultimately ensure that the problem is rectified. Who will you turn to if you engage a handyman and are dissatisfied with the results? How can you be sure your repairman won't vanish into thin air?
In the end, how you manage your home repair needs is entirely up to you. Here is an example of a semi-detached house expenses comparison employing an on-demand handyperson and a home warranty.
Example of a semi-detached house and its issues.
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Subscription (Year)
Complimentary Services
Air-Condition (servicing)
Air-Condition (servicing)
Air-Condition (servicing)
Air-Condition (servicing)
Termites
Cleaning pipe
Home Repair
Rooftop leaking
Pipe burst
Kitchen sink drainage system
3-pin socket
Water heater
Lighting
Home Service
Air-Condition (servicing)
Air-Condition (servicing)
(Install) new toilet spray
(Install) 3 new light bulbs
Total Cost
Discount
Total Repair Expenses
Total Anual Cost
On-Demand
-
RM 80
RM 80
RM 80
RM 80
RM 150
RM 300
RM 600
RM 550
RM 180
RM 150
RM 150
RM 110
RM 80
RM 80
RM 100
RM 240
RM 3,010
-
RM 3,010
RM 3,010
HANDIBEE
RM 1,199
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
RM 345 /3 hours
RM 180 /2 hours
RM 90 /hour
RM 110 /hour
RM 110 /hour
RM 110 /hour
RM 95 /hour
RM 95 /hour
RM 90 /hour
RM 110 /hour
RM 1,335
45%
RM 734
RM 1,933
✓ Arrive anytime (by appointment) within 2 day.*
✓ Repairs comes with 30 days warranty.
✓ Absorb replacement cost up to RM 110.
✓ More features to be launched soon.
Note: *Soon to move to same-day arrival for diagnosis.
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