Home insurance is designed to protect your home and personal property from events such as fire, theft, or natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. It typically covers liability protection if someone is injured on your property and the cost of repairs or replacement of your home and personal belongings.
A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of home appliances and home systems due to normal wear and tear. This can include things like your heating and cooling system, plumbing, electrical, and major appliances like your refrigerator, dishwasher or washing machine. Home warranties typically do not cover damage from natural disasters and they do not cover pre-existing conditions or problems that were known before purchasing the warranty.