This part shall not apply to:

1. (a) Performance guarantees or service contracts given by either the builder of a home or the manufacturer or seller of an appliance or other system or component, whether or not an identifiable charge is made for such guarantee or service contract.
2. (b) Any service contract, guarantee, or warranty intending to guarantee or warrant the repairs or service of a home appliance, system or component, provided such service contract, guarantee, or warranty is issued by a person who has sold, serviced, repaired or provided replacement of that appliance, system or component at the time of, or prior to issuance of the contract, guarantee, or warranty; and, provided, further, that the person issuing the service contract, guarantee, or warranty does not engage in the business of a home protection company.
3. (c) The provider of any pest control service agreement pursuant to Section 8516 of the Business and Professions Code.
4. (d) This section shall become operative January 1, 2004.