Do you have a new homeowner on your Christmas list this year? If you’ve ever owned a home yourself, you know that the maintenance checklist is never-ending, and house repairs can eat up a lot of your free time and even more of your money. It’s especially difficult to manage repairs to home systems and appliances when you’re new to the area or settling into your first home. How do you know who to call?
A home warranty is the perfect gift for the friend or family member who has everything, or for the new homeowner on your list. A home warranty provides budget protection and peace of mind, as well as access to a network of trusted service professionals, so your friend or loved one isn’t scrambling to find a trustworthy contractor at the last minute.
What a Home Warranty Can Do for the Homeowner in Your Life
There are plenty of reasons why a home warranty makes a great Christmas gift. It offers protection from the unexpected costs of repairing a covered home system or appliance that fails or breaks down. American Home Shield® (AHS®) home warranties cover components of up to 21 home systems and appliances, including HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, add-on specials for pools and spas, and large kitchen appliances like the range and oven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. You pay the monthly payment, and your friend or loved one will simply pay the predetermined trade service call fee of $75 to $125 per visit – you can choose the amount when you buy the coverage.
AHS® home warranties are popular because they cover most home systems and appliances, even some that other leading home warranty providers don’t. In addition to coverage for appliances and home systems, we also offer electronics coverage through Asurion®. Our home warranty plans cover duplicate appliances, so if your friend or loved one has two refrigerators, for example, both are covered. There’s no need to provide detailed maintenance records, and damage due to normal wear and tear is covered.
Home Warranties Are Great for First-Time Homeowners
First-time homeowners tend to struggle more with the budgetary requirements of maintaining and repairing a home. Most people have to stretch a bit to swing the costs of buying a new home, including inspection fees, closing costs and moving expenses, and first-time homebuyers may not remember, or even know, to make room in their budget for unexpected repair costs. The added financial protection of a home warranty can be especially welcome to first-time homeowners.
