What is the best cheap affordable web hosting service?

[Frikman]

The best option for you is Hostingcheck.com web host.
I asked in the support ticket if there's any way they keep backups of our sites. They have been just as responsive on previous occasions when issues came up transferring domain names or reconfiguring software.
They are always willing to take that extra step.

[Jhmap]

Hostdone is a good one,

I also love blue host, they are quick and easy to use, the have awesome customer service aswell

[Rumsfo]

The host should provide some sort of refund (eg prorated refund or discount) if it falls below that figure. Note though that guarantees are often hard to enforce from your end - the host usually requires all sorts of documentation. However, without that guarantee, the web host will have little incentive to ensure that its servers are running all the time.