Home Warranty by American Home Shield®
What Is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is a one-year service contract that helps pay the repair and replacement costs when parts of covered systems and appliances stop working. A home warranty complements homeowner’s insurance by protecting things insurance doesn’t, like normal wear-and-tear and improper maintenance.
An American Home Shield® home service plan goes beyond traditional home warranties by providing exclusive member perks, like discounts on new appliances and services, including tech installation and setup, pre-season HVAC tune-ups and more.
Why do I need a home warranty?
All home systems and appliances will break. American Home Shield is one of the best plans for this inevitability. We help pay for covered repairs, and if your item can’t be fixed, we’ll replace it. It’s a smart way to control costs and save time searching for help.
What does a home warranty cover?
We cover major parts of your heating and cooling, electrical and plumbing systems; kitchen and laundry appliances; as well as roof leak repairs, A/C refrigerant and more — giving you more value and protection than multiple single-appliance warranties.
Is a Home Warranty Worth It?
Consider this real-world example: the out-of-pocket cost to repair or replace an A/C unit without a home warranty can be up to $3,800. But, with a covered A/C repair from American Home Shield, you’d only pay your pre-selected Trade Service Call Fee ($75, $100 or $150). And if it couldn’t be fixed, we’d replace it.
See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.
COVERAGE FOR THE REAL WORLD
Air conditioning units, Heating units, & heat pumps
Wiring, fuse boxes & outlets
Water lines, pipe leaks, breaks & stoppages
Refrigerator, oven, range & microwave
Washing machine & clothes dryer
Computers, TVs, gaming systems & smart home products
Pools & in-ground spas & hot tubs
See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.
SHOP OUR PLANS.
Find a plan that's right for you. We're super flexible.
ShieldSilver™
ShieldGold™
ShieldPlatinum™
See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.
OUR MEMBERS GET MORE.
See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.
HOW IT WORKS
Request service online or by phone. Pay your Trade Service Call Fee.
We assign a repair professional.
We repair or replace your covered home system or appliance.
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Request service online or by phone. Pay your Trade Service Call Fee.
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Request service online or by phone. Pay your Trade Service Call Fee.
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We assign a repair professional.
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We repair or replace your covered home system or appliance.
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We repair or replace your covered home system or appliance.
See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.
BREAKDOWNS HAPPEN. THAT’S WHY WE’RE HERE.
Here are some average cost ranges to repair or replace typical household items.
A/C Unit
$150 - $3,800
Heating and Ductwork
$105 - $3,625
Refrigerator
$200 - $1,500
Water Heater
$240 - $1,200
PEOPLE LIKE US, OFFICIALLY.
Linda R.
It was 100 degrees and my AC went out. Called AHS but the contractor couldn't come until the next day. I rented a motel room for the night and as I was getting ready to leave, the contractor called and said he could be there that night if I still wanted him to!!! I was soooo happy. He fixed my AC and my house was back to normal that night. I would have gladly paid more than the $100 service call fee for this. Thank you AHS!
Britni T.
I have never had a bad experience with the service that AHS provides. When appliances failed, the speedy replacement options were superb with a no-fuss process. You will NOT go wrong with the prices, plans, and services offered by American Home Shield!
Christine D.
As part of our home warranty we were allowed to have several locks rekeyed. Since the previous owner left us one key to the front door and a bag of miscellaneous keys (that went with nothing) it was a huge help to have this done!
Clint P.
I have had American Home Shield for almost 10 years now and it is the best service as a homeowner I have! Highly recommended!
William S.
Great service for homeowners! If you have a ton of cash ready for any home system that may fail at any moment then you are good. If you are like the other 90% of homeowners who don't, then do yourself a favor and protect your investment with an AHS home warranty. Seriously, a new HVAC in California costs over $4K. I paid $100. A new stove last year was $400, but I paid $75. It's in my budget and I don't think twice. AHS always takes great care of me.
Zella A.
I just used AHS for the first time in February because my AC wasn’t working. It was the easiest process!!! The tech came out and had the AC up and running in under 45 minutes. My unit is not new and I’m amazed he was able to bring it back from the dead. But the best part? The ZERO dollar due invoice I received from the AC company!!!! Thank you AHS - I’ve got peace of mind regarding my home.
Scott S.
Great service. We've had four service requests completed for $400 total and it saved us over $2,400.
Eric A.
I wasn't sure if a home warranty would be a good investment. My next door neighbor has AHS and had their AC unit repaired without any issues and little out of pocket cost. With that I was sold. Since then, I've had 2 AC units repaired, an ice maker replaced, a garbage disposal replaced, and most recently a dryer repaired. All with no issues. Doing the math, having AHS is a great investment.
Marie H.
As a long time customer of AHS it is a pleasure to be a member. As a single homeowner I always worry about breakdowns and how I would pay for them. With AHS I don't have that anxiety. Thank you.
Leia S.
I used AHS for the first time and what an easy process. I booked a service appointment online, paid the $100 service fee, and the repairman fixed the problem in less than 10 minutes. Our "trusted" AC tune up guys told us our unit was leaking refrigerant and needed a new coil unit. The AHS contractor saw that a bolt was loose and after he tightened it, his meter no longer detected a leak. Thank you for sending out honest repairmen!! I'm already a huge fan.
Nicole C.
It's a great home protection plan that helps assist with the cost when things break down. The send reliable contractors who are masters in their field of work. You can customize any plan to fit your needs.
Betty M.
Placed my fourth service call in last 7 years and their service people are very reputable. The contractor explained to me what caused the microwave door to break and provided lots of good tips about safety, which is very important to this 80-year-old homeowner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Since 1971 we have provided comprehensive home warranty plans for American consumers, being the first of the many home warranty companies that have imitated us ever since. Our promise is simple: the peace of mind and convenience that homeowners expect the market leader. A fixed trade call fee, a single number to call when things go wrong, expert customer service representatives, a comprehensive yearly service contract, and a reasonable home warranty cost.
Both ends of a real estate transaction can benefit from being home warranty customers: for the seller, a home warranty can increase the confidence of prospective buyers and increase the price of the property or make the sale easier. For the buyer, it ensures that the repair or replacement of appliances and potentially expensive repairs of home systems are covered by a service provider.
We use licensed, independent, trusted contractors from our nationwide network, and they're regularly evaluated by customers like you to make sure they're meeting our standards and providing excellent service.
No. You can purchase a home warranty from American Home Shield without an inspection or maintenance records.
Finding the right home warranty company means comparing plans and choosing the home warranty that best suits the needs of your home. The ShieldSilver™ plan is for homeowners who want to cover the must-haves like your heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems. The ShieldGold™ plan is perfect for anyone who wants to live life with less interruptions, especially in the laundry room and kitchen, with coverage for the main systems and appliances you use every day. And with the ShieldPlatinum™ plan, you get coverage for just about everything: key components of 23 major home systems and appliances, plus premium features like Roof Leak Repair Coverage, double the coverage amount for appliances, and a free HVAC Tune-up. No two homes are the same, and that’s why we have options – so you can find the plan that fits your needs.
Yes, click on the following link to review our home warranty contract. AHS Sample Contracts.
Yes. We don't care how old your home, systems, or appliances are - our home warranty protection will cover them.
Once your coverage begins (30 days after you purchase your new home warranty plan) you can request service 24/7 online or call 1-888-691-2854 during standard business hours to request service.
Legally, companies offer a home warranty service, not “home warranty insurance”. With that said, if you’re looking for a service that covers the systems and appliances in your home when something breaks down, chances are you’re not looking for a home warranty insurance, but for home warranty, which we do offer.
If you’re looking for “appliance insurance” or “home appliance insurance”, chances are you’re also looking for a home warranty.
