Electronics Protection
We rely on our electronics to make our lives easier. An Electronics Protection Plan is a great way to protect many of the electronics you use every day.
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You can easily add electronics protection to your existing ShieldSilver™, ShieldGold™, or ShieldPlatinum™, plan.
Must add electronics protection to your existing home service plan within the first 60 days of your membership.
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An unlimited amount of new and used electronics are covered.
- $2,000 coverage per claim with an overall claim limit of $5,000 per contract term.
We also cover Refrigerators, Ovens, Ranges/Cooktops, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Built-in Microwaves, Garbage Disposals, Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispensers, Roof Leak Repair, and more.
Electronics Protection Plan
We gather around our televisions for movie nights, use our smart home products to automate daily tasks, rely on our tablets for on-the-go convenience, and save important documents to our laptops and desktops computers. Without these items, many of us would be lost! Based on the number of electronics you have in your home, an Electronics Protection Plan may make sense for you to consider.
The Electronics Protection Plan provides coverage for failures due to normal use, power surge protection, and defects in workmanship and materials.
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Televisions
- Computer accessories
- External hard drives
- Tablets
- Gaming systems
- Select smart home products
- DVD/Blu-Ray players
- Digital cameras
- Home routers
- Wearables
- Printers
- Home theatre systems
- Cell phones
- Pre-existing conditions
- Rented or leased products
- Items in storage
- Theft or loss
- Manufacturer recalls
- Maintenance or cleaning
- Products without serial numbers
- Cosmetic defects
- Insect or animal damage
- Software repair, damage, or loss
- Software virus
Additional plan features include coverage for an unlimited number of eligible electronics, coverage no matter when a covered item is purchased (new or used), and coverage for all brands.
No receipts are required and technical support is available at no charge. You can quickly and easily file a claim online 24/7 and if your item can't be repaired, you will receive a replacement item or be reimbursed for the cost of a replacement item up to the $2,000 per claim coverage amount.
*The Electronics Protection Plan is provided by Allstate Protection Plans and can only be purchased in conjunction with an American Home Shield home service plan. View the full terms, conditions, and coverage details here.
More Covered Systems and Appliances
All of these Appliances and Home Systems are covered in our home service plans.
- Refrigerators
- Air Conditioners
- Heating Units
- Dishwashers
- Interior Electrical Lines
- Clothes Washers
- Clothes Dryers
- Interior Plumbing Lines
Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions in your home warranty contract. See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.
electronics protection made easy.
Let's face it, stuff breaks down. Adding the Electronics Protection Plan to your American Home Shield home service plan can help make those breakdowns less stressful. As a member, you know your budget, your time and let’s be honest, your sanity, are covered.
Frequently asked questions about electronics coverage
The Electronics Protection Plan covers desktop and laptop computers, televisions, computer accessories, external hard drives, tablets, gaming systems, select smart home products, DVD/Blu-Ray players, digital cameras, home routers, wearables, printers, and home theatre systems. See the specific Electronics Protection Plan page details above for more information.
Yes, the plan covers electronics that you own when you purchase the plan as well as any you purchase while the plan is active. It doesn’t matter where or when you bought them.
No, there is no limit to the number of electronics covered. If the covered item can’t be repaired, you will receive a replacement item or be reimbursed for the cost of a replacement item up to the $2,000 per claim coverage amount. Members can file up to $5,000 in claims per a contract term.
The plan covers mechanical and electrical failures due to normal use, power surges, and defects in workmanship and materials. View the full terms, conditions, and coverage details here.
No, all brands are covered. Please note that there are some requirements for items to be covered as follows: Windows computers must be using a Windows operating system currently supported by Microsoft, Android computers must be currently supported by the manufacturer’s warranty, Apple computers must be using an Apple operating system version currently supported by Apple, smart home devices must use a communication protocol enabled by Wi-fi, ZigBee, Z-Wave, Thread Group, or another approved networking solution. See full coverage details here.
The Electronics Protection Plan is provided by Allstate Protection Plans.
If a covered item can’t be repaired, you will receive a replacement item or be reimbursed for the cost of a replacement item up to the $2,000 per claim coverage amount. Members can file up to $5,000 in claims per a contract term. See full coverage details here.
No, receipts are not required to file a claim.
All claims must be initiated with Allstate Protection Plans or by calling 1-877-320-1494. Your Trade Service Call Fee is due before a covered item can be repaired or replaced, and you will need to provide the make and model number of the item. In some cases, the item’s serial number may also be required.
You can purchase the Electronics Protection Plan when you purchase your American Home Shield® home warranty plan, within the first 60 days of your home warranty plan being active, or during the open renewal period.
The Electronics Protection Plan runs concurrently with your American Home Shield® home warranty plan. When your warranty plan expires annually, so does the Electronics Protection Plan.
Our best plan is the one that’s right for you! The ShieldSilver™ plan is for homeowners who want to cover the must-haves like your heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems. The ShieldGold™ plan is perfect for anyone who wants to live life with less interruptions, especially in the laundry room and kitchen, with coverage for the main systems and appliances you use every day. And with the ShieldPlatinum™ plan, you get coverage for just about everything: key components of 23 major home systems and appliances, plus premium features like Roof Leak Repair Coverage, double the coverage for appliances, and a free HVAC Tune-up. No two homes are the same, and that’s why we have options – so you can find the plan that fits your needs.
