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The best home warranty in Illinois

Home Warranties Starting As Low As

$39.99
An American Home Shield® home warranty can help protect your budget when major systems and appliances wear out. If we can’t repair your covered item, we’ll replace it.

An award-winning home warranty company, American Home Shield has plans to fit every home and budget in Illinois. It's rough going in the Land of Lincoln when an A/C unit fails or plumbing problems arise. From Chicago to Aurora, Rockford to Joliet and Naperville to Peoria, our Illinois home warranty plans can help protect your budget by taking care of the repair or replacement of covered items, regardless of the age, make or model of the item.

Planning on moving? For information regarding our Real Estate Home Warranty Packages, please contact 1.833.706.2875.

Download our free Illinois home warranty guide for more details.

COMPARE AMERICAN HOME SHIELD PLANS

Find a plan that's right for you. We're super flexible

ShieldSilver™

Helps protect parts of 14 major systems that keep your home running.
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Electrical Systems
Plumbing Systems
Discounted Home Maintenance Services**
Up to $5,000 for Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Most Popular

ShieldGold™

Covers everything in ShieldSilver, plus 9 more appliances that you use every day.
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Electrical Systems
Plumbing Systems
Discounted Home Maintenance Services**
Up to $5,000 for Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Kitchen Appliances
Laundry Appliances
Up to $2,000 per appliance for repair or replacement
Best Coverage

ShieldPlatinum™

Covers everything in ShieldGold, plus roof leaks and more.
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Electrical Systems
Plumbing Systems
Discounted Home Maintenance Services**
Up to $5,000 for Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Kitchen Appliances
Laundry Appliances
Up to $4,000 per appliance for repair or replacement
Roof leak repairs (up to $1,000)
Up to $250 in coverage for code violations and permits
FREE HVAC Tune-up**
Unlimited A/C refrigerant
Coverage for code violations and permits

How To use your home warranty

For members who purchased a home warranty for their current home, there is a 30-day activation period before you can start using your plan. If you purchased your warranty through a real estate transaction, your warranty is active at closing.*

  • Step One

    Place a service request.


    When your covered system or appliance breaks down, you can request service by logging into MyAccount or calling our Shield Agents at 800.776.4663.

    When you request service, you pay your Service Fee to have a Pro diagnose your problem.

  • Step One

    Place a service request.


    When your covered system or appliance breaks down, you can request service by logging into MyAccount or calling our Shield Agents at 800.776.4663.

    When you request service, you pay your Service Fee to have a Pro diagnose your problem.

  • Step Two

    We assign a Pro.


    A qualified, local Pro for our network** will contact you within 24-48 hours to schedule an in-home visit so they can diagnose the problem and identify a solution.

    In some areas, you may be able to choose a video diagnosis so your Pro can virtually inspect the issue and order parts prior to the in-home visit.

  • Step Three

    Your Pro diagnoses and repairs the problem.


    We’ll pay for your covered item repair, up to your contract terms and limits. If your repair exceeds the limit of what your contract covers, we’ll inform you of any additional costs upfront so you can decide how to proceed.

    Relax, you have American Home Shield — we’ll help you get your home back up and running.

  • Step Three

    Your Pro diagnoses and repairs the problem.


    We’ll pay for your covered item repair, up to your contract terms and limits. If your repair exceeds the limit of what your contract covers, we’ll inform you of any additional costs upfront so you can decide how to proceed.

    Relax, you have American Home Shield — we’ll help you get your home back up and running.

*When home sellers add the Seller Coverage Option, their coverage begins immediately. Subject to $1,500 cap for all trades during the listing period; renewable upon review at the discretion of American Home Shield for a 6-month period, up to 12 months. **In some locations, members might have the option of choosing their own contracted Pro.
AHS customer using MyAccount to request service
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WHY AMERICAN HOME SHIELD?

We’re glad you asked.

We cover things homeowners insurance doesn’t.

American Home Shield isn’t insurance. We provide plans for people who have systems and appliances they’d like to keep in working order.

No system or appliance is too old.

You can get protection regardless of the age or appearance of your covered items — no maintenance records or inspection required. Now those breakdowns are our problem, not yours.

Even your satisfaction is covered.

With our 30-day workmanship guarantee, if you have an issue with your completed repair within 30 days of service, we’ll send a contractor back out for free.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We use licensed, independent contractors from our contractor network, and they're regularly evaluated by customers like you to make sure they're meeting our standards.

The cost of a home warranty in Illinois depends on the type of coverage and the service call fees you choose for your plan. The average price of a home warranty in America goes from $500 to $700 per year, depending on extras and what's included. American Home Shield has often been recognized as the most customizable home warranty in the market.

Every home warranty company operating in Illinois claims to be the best and different companies will adapt better to different needs. American Home Shield is the longest-running home warranty provider in the country, starting the industry in 1971, and during this time we've gained the hearts of more Americans than any other home warranty company, with more than 1.8 million clients.

Home warranties start in the things that home insurance doesn't tend to cover. For example, if your heater or furnace breaks down, a home warranty plan can cover them and ensure these appliances and systems are repaired or replaced.

While in many cases American Home Shield Home Warranties cover preexisting conditions, there are instances when you need home repairs immediately. AHS ProConnect offers affordable, upfront pricing and can have a vetted, appliance repair professional at your door in as little as 60 minutes. Here are some popular cities in Illinois:

Arlington HeightsAuroraBolingbrookChicagoEvanston
Homer GlenHighland ParkJolietLombardNaperville
Oak BrookOrland ParkRiverdaleWaukeganWoodridge

For a list of all available markets, head to our Home Repair Services page.  *Available in most major markets. Services vary by market. 

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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

  • Oven/Range/ Cooktop

    $150 - $800

    Clothes Washer

    $150 - $700

    Dishwasher

    $100 - $650

    Clothes Dryer

    $75 - $600

A/C Unit

$150 - $3,800

Heating and Ductwork

$105 - $3,625

Refrigerator

$200 - $1,500

Water Heater

$240 - $1,200

Repair/replacement cost ranges are the twentieth and eightieth percentile of U.S. costs as reported in A Study of Homeowners' Appliance and Home Systems Service Experiences, a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2019 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield. Further reproduction or use is expressly prohibited.

what your neighbors are saying

People in Illinois love the protection and convenience that American Home Shield home warranties provide. And our reviews prove it.
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    William S.

    O FALLON, illinois

    Great service for homeowners! Let me be clear. If you have a ton of cash ready for any home system that may fail you at any moment then you are good. If you are like the 90% of home owners in this current situation, then do yourself a favor, protect your investment, and get this home warranty. Seriously, a new HVAC in California costs over $4K. I paid $100. A new stove last year was ~ $400. I paid $75. You need that sense of security in our messed up economy. It's in my budget and I don't think twice. My most recent service call was for my water heater. Tank under mfg warranty, labor was not covered. AHS took great care of me...

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    David S.

    SAUK VILLAGE, illinois

    Same day 4 hr turn around on a leaking Trash Disposal. Top notch performance by the company and their contractor.

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    Clemente R.

    BOLINGBROOK, illinois

    Very easy process to deal with, very happy with the service and the way my refrigerator issued was completed; the technician took the time to get the problem solved; I definitely recommend AHS

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    Deana L.

    BRADLEY, illinois

    I have had to use my home warranty twice. Both times I had service within 24 hours! I have been pleased with the providers I've been assigned. I also love that I can request service online! Doesn't get any easier than AHS.

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    Tanya K.

    ROUND LAKE BEACH, illinois

    Amazing experience !! Quick appointment no hassle technician was amazing !!

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