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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

  1. Home Warranty
  2. Coverage
  3. Home System Warranty
  4. Doorbells & Chimes Warranty Coverage
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Doorbells

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Doorbell Warranty Coverage 

You rely on your doorbell to alert you when you have a guest or a delivery. When it breaks down, you'll want a Pro to make a proper repair. That’s where we come in. When you discover a covered problem, you can simply place a service request online or call American Home Shield®.

Included with these plans

Shield Silver

Shield Gold

Shield Platinum

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Doorbell warranty coverage details

Covered:
All parts and components of hard-wired doorbell unit
Not Covered:
Any doorbell that is part of the intercom, video monitoring, or security system
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Doorbells & Chimes FAQs

Yes, all 3 of our home warranty plans cover the parts and components of doorbells during your 1-year agreement term. Please see the plan agreement for detailed coverage information, limitations and exclusions. 

All 3 of our home warranty plans include coverage for all components and parts of doorbells (excluding smart home doorbells). Please see the coverage details on the page above or the plan agreement for more information on limitations and exclusions.

Our standard home warranty contract term is 1 year and renews for additional 1-year terms unless canceled. You can place your first service request 30 days after you sign up for your plan. You will not be charged until your coverage begins at the 30-day mark.

 

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it and cover the cost to remove the defective system subject to your plan’s limitations and exclusions.

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 systems plus your laundry and kitchen appliances. And with ShieldPlatinum, you get coverage for just about everything: 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. 

Our home warranty plans cover the main components of your doorbell system, including the buttons, electronics, wiring, and chime function. This ensures that if any part of your doorbell system malfunctions due to normal wear and tear, you can have it repaired or replaced without incurring additional costs.

Yes, you can renew your home warranty, which includes doorbell warranty coverage. Our standard warranty term is one year, but you have the option to renew your coverage annually. Renewal ensures continued protection for your home systems, including your doorbell, against unforeseen issues.

The repair or replacement timeline for your doorbell typically depends on the nature of the problem. Once you place a service request, a Pro will be assigned to visit your home and diagnose the issue. The Pro may need to order specific parts to repair your issue, but will keep you informed of next steps and estimated timeline.

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