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Clothes Dryer

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Clothes Dryer Warranty Coverage

Dryers are a laundry day necessity in most households, but all that tumbling and heat means they can really take a beating. Luckily, the protection you need to keep your dryer spinning away is right here. Rather than panicking when you discover a covered problem, you can simply place a service request online or call American Home Shield®.

American Home Shield will pay up to $2,000 per covered appliance ($4,000 with the ShieldPlatinum™ plan) for access, diagnosis, and repair/replacement per the limitations and exclusions in your plan agreement.

Included with these plans

Shield Silver

Shield Gold

Shield Platinum

Clothes Dryer warranty coverage details

Covered:
All parts and components of clothing dryers
Not Covered:
Accessories, such as stands and drawers
AHS

Clothes Dryer FAQs

Yes, our ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum plans cover the parts and components of clothes dryers. 

We cover all components and parts of clothes dryers. The ShieldGold plan covers up to $2,000 for each covered appliance. The ShieldPlatinum plan covers up to $4,000 for each covered appliance. And if we can’t repair the covered item, we’ll replace it subject to the limitations and exclusions in your plan agreement. See the page above or the plan agreement for more detailed coverage information.

If we can’t repair your covered dryer, we’ll replace it subject to the limitations and exclusions in your plan agreement and remove the defective item.

We will match the replacement as similarly as possible to the malfunctioned dryer in terms of features, capacity, and efficiency. However, we cannot guarantee that we can match the exact dimensions, brand, or color. You can also opt for a payout in the amount of a similar model so you can upgrade your appliance and use our Appliance Discount Program. Our exclusive discounts will help your dollars go further.

You can place your first service request 30 days after you sign up for your plan. Service requests can easily be placed 24/7 online via MyAccount or by calling 1-888-691-2854 during standard business hours to request service.

Our best home warranty plan is the one that’s right for you and your home. The ShieldSilver plan covers the parts and components of your must-have systems like your heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems. ShieldGold covers all of the above plus your laundry and kitchen appliances. And with ShieldPlatinum, you get coverage for just about everything: parts of home systems and appliances, plus premium features like roof leak repair coverage, unlimited AC refrigerant, and one free HVAC Tune-up per agreement term. No two homes are the same, and that’s why we have options – so you can find the plan that fits your needs. Please review the Sample Plan Agreement for specific coverage details.

When your dryer breaks down, simply place a service request online via MyAccount, pay your preset service fee, and we’ll assign a Pro to your request. Your assigned Pro will reach out to you within 24-48 hours to schedule your appointment. The Pro will diagnose and repair the covered issue.

If your American Home Shield plan includes a dryer warranty, all parts and components are covered, except for accessories such as stands and drawers.

The average dryer lasts 10-12 years with the proper maintenance, though some can hold out a few years longer. If your dryer is 10-12 years old and breaks down, it may be worthwhile to replace it.

If you have an American Home Shield home warranty with appliance coverage, you can place a service request online, pay your preset service fee, and we’ll assign a Pro to diagnose and repair the covered issue.

If your clothes are still soaking wet after a full drying cycle, the heating mechanism or other issues may be at fault. There are a few ways to troubleshoot when your dryer isn’t drying, but with a home warranty, you can simply place a service request online.

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