A/C 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
A warranty for your home is an annual renewable service contract that provides protection and peace of mind should a covered breakdown occur. Home warranties help cut the cost to repair or replace many of the systems and appliances in your home. It complements your homeowners insurance by protecting things that your insurance doesn’t.
An American Home Shield home service plan is like a traditional home warranty, but it goes beyond that with exclusive member perks. In addition to helping with the cost and hassle to repair or replace parts of home appliances and systems that break down over time, a home service plan provides American Home Shield members with exclusive pricing on home maintenance services, new appliances, and a variety of home services — from tech installation and setup to pre-season HVAC tune-ups, and more.
The short answer is that it's a proactive way to cover the home systems and appliances you rely on every day. So, when a covered item breaks down due to normal wear and tear, we will help with the cost to repair it, and if it can't be repaired, we will replace the item for you subject to the limitations and exclusions of your plan. In addition, a home service plan helps protect your budget and saves you time searching for a qualified contractor.
American Home Shield home warranties, which we refer to as home service plans, cover the home systems and appliances that you use everyday—no matter their age. You can cover the items that keep your home running smoothly and choose a plan that’s right for you. Our home service plans cover the major components of heating and cooling systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, kitchen appliances, and laundry appliances, as well as roof leak repair, and more. Feel empowered to ditch that single appliance extended warranty, because with American Home Shield, you receive more coverage and protection.
The cost to repair or replace an A/C unit without a warranty can be up to $3,800*. Because A/C units are covered in all three of our home service plans, if a covered breakdown occurs, you would simply pay the Trade Service Call Fee you selected ($75, $100 or $150) when you purchased your plan, to have it repaired or replaced subject to the coverage limitations and exclusions in your plan. The cost to repair or replace a refrigerator without a warranty can be up to $1,500*. Refrigerators are covered in our ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum plans. When you think about all of the home systems and appliances you use every day, repair and replacement costs can add up quickly. An American Home Shield home service plan is a great way to protect your budget and keep your home running smoothly.
*Repair/replacement costs are the eightieth percentile of U.S. costs according to a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2019 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield.
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.
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
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.
Yes, click on the following link to review our home warranty contract. AHS Sample Contract.
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.