What is a Home Warranty?

Each of our 2 million members gets access to a nationwide network of thousands of local, qualified repair Pros; coverage for key parts of home systems and appliances; additional coverage options and special discounts on home maintenance services; plus, peace of mind and budget protection. We pay more claims than the other guys — we paid $4 billion in home warranty claims in the last seven years, to be exact.

American Home Shield also covers older items, no matter their age and provides a 30-day workmanship guarantee.

Our plans start at less than $1 a day. Your monthly home warranty cost depends on a few factors though:

• Home details - The size, type and location of your home
• Plan type - We offer plans for existing homeowners and people who are buying or selling a home, as well as different coverage levels based on your specific needs
• Additional coverage - From electronics to pool & built-in spa equipment coverage, we offer additional coverage options that you can add to your base home warranty plan
• Service Fee - When you request service, you’ll pay a small service fee to have a Pro diagnose the problem. You will select your Service Fee amount when you purchase your home warranty plan

For more information, see our Cost Explained page.

You'll pay a non-refundable service fee each time you place a service request for a covered item. You'll choose your service fee amount when you purchase your plan. See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations, and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply

A real estate home warranty is a one-year service agreement that covers the repair or replacement of many major home system components and appliances. It is available to sellers (limited listing coverage) and buyers typically via their real estate agent during their real estate transaction only.

We also offer home warranty plans for customers who are not in a real estate transaction. See our Plans & Coverage page for more information.

Coverage begins once you purchase your new home warranty plan. You are charged for your home warranty plan 30 days after you sign up, making your coverage and plan start date begin at the time of payment. There is no waiting period for seller coverage. You can request service 24/7, either online or by calling 1-888-691-2854.

In some situations, a seller will purchase a real estate home warranty plan for the buyer of their home or in some cases, real estate professionals will gift a year of home warranty plan coverage to their clients. However, most homeowners typically purchase their own home warranty plan in order to ensure the systems and appliances they use every day are covered and their budgets are protected from expensive repair costs.