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EVERY HOMEOWNER NEEDS A PLAN.

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With three different service plans and flexible pricing, American Home Shield® has the right solution for every home and budget — including yours.

Helps protect parts of 14 major systems that keep your home running.

What’s Included?

  • Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

  • Electrical Systems

  • Plumbing Systems

  • Discounted Home Maintenance Services**

  • Up to $5,000 for Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

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Covers everything in ShieldSilver, plus 9 more appliances that you use every day.

What’s Included?

  • 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

Covers everything in ShieldGold, plus roof leaks and more.

What’s Included?

  • 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, permits and modifications

*See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply. **Provided by a third party, availability may vary by location.

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Shield SilverTM

Shield GoldTM

Shield PlatinumTM

Heating & air conditioning systems
Air Conditioners
Heating Units
Ductwork
Electrical systems & accessories
Built-in Exhaust, Vent & Attic Fans
Main Breaker & Fuse Panel Box
Doorbells
Interior Electrical Lines
Ceiling Fans
Garage Door Openers
Plumbing systems & accessories
Water Heaters
Interior Plumbing Lines
Toilets
Faucets & Valves
Whirlpool Tub Motor & Components
Kitchen appliances
Refrigerators
Ranges/Cooktops
Ovens
Dishwashers
Built-in Microwaves
Garbage Disposals
Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispensers
Laundry appliances
Washers
Dryers
Roof
Roof Leak Repair
Add-on
Add-on
Add-ons
Pool & Built-in Spa Equipment
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Guest Unit
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Septic Pump
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Well Pump
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Maintenance services
Rekey
$100
$100
$100
Discounted Heat or AC Tune-Up
$100/unit
$100/unit
One included
Air Filter Discounts
Starting at $5.25/ea.
Starting at $5.25/ea.
Starting at $5.25/ea.
Coverage levels
AC Refrigerant
$10/lb covered (Included in $5,000 HVAC Limit)
$10/lb covered (Included in $5,000 HVAC Limit)
Unlimited
Roof Leak Repair Limit
Add-on
Add-on
$1,000 Per Agreement Term
HVAC Limit
$5,000 Per System Per Agreement Term
$5,000 Per System Per Agreement Term
$5,000 Per System Per Agreement Term
Appliances Limit
Not covered
$2,000 Per Appliance Per Agreement Term
$4,000 Per Appliance Per Agreement Term
Code Violations, Permits & Modifications
Not covered
Not covered
$250 Per Agreement Term

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WHY DO SO MANY HOMEOWNERS TRUST US?

When you join American Home Shield, you get coverage and support you won’t find anywhere else. Here are just a few reasons more than 2 million homeowners have chosen our home warranties.

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All home warranties are not created equal. Our Shield Assurances are always included, even in our base plans.

That means you get coverage for:

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Improper installation or repair
  • Insufficient maintenance
  • Rust, corrosion, or sediment
  • Mismatched HVAC system
  • Older items, no matter their age
  • Unknown pre-existing breakdowns
  • Items without maintenance records
  • Duplicates of the same item, like that extra A/C unit

See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.

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ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OPTIONS
Every home is unique, so we help homeowners customize their coverage to find the perfect fit.

You can add these options to any of our home service plans for an additional cost:

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Electronics Protection Plan
Protect an unlimited number of new and used devices like TVs, laptops and more.
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Pool & Built-in Spa Equipment
Covers components of the heating, pumping, and filtration system for chlorine pools and built-in spas.
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See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Put simply, a home warranty is a yearly service contract designed to protect your important household items, home systems and appliances. Home warranties cover the repair and replacement of the vital elements that keep your home operating comfortably and effectively. Home warranty companies offer people a financial safeguard against the unpredictable but inevitable breaking down or degradation of these household essentials.

The price of a home warranty depends on a few factors, such as the level of coverage and add-ons you need for your home, the size of your home, and the trade service fee you select. At American Home Shield, a basic plan begins with an affordable price as low as $39.99 per month. 

The cheapest home warranty American Home Shield offers is the ShieldSilver plan. Starting at $39.99 per month, ShieldSilver covers 14 major systems that fall under heating and cooling, electrical, and plumbing systems. For more information on all our plans, head to the compare plans page.

On average, home warranties cost from $500 to $700 per year, in payments of between $40 and $60 per month. Industry-standard service fees range from $75 to $125. The average premium will vary between a basic plan and larger options with increased coverage. Sources: 1, 2.

We have 3 plans with multiple add-ons so you can customize your plan depending on your and your family's needs. From a basic plan to our more comprehensive coverage options, our mission is to cater to everyone. 

For example, having an add-on that covers the electronics in your house might be especially relevant if you're currently working from home, but you would not need protection for pools and spas if you don't have one. We offer the flexibility to create your own plan so it fits your unique needs and budget.

The standard home warranty service contract for most home warranty companies is one year.

You can start requesting service 30 days after you buy your warranty. If you purchased or were given a home warranty during a real estate transaction, your coverage starts from the day of closing.

Our home warranty plans are tailored so you can cover the home systems and appliances that match your needs. All standard plans cover normal wear and tear, major repairs,  and replacements of covered appliances and systems. For that extra level of protection,  our ShieldPlatinum plan covers additional systems and appliances while also allowing you to save money on your trade service call fee.

Home warranties are generally not tax-deductible unless they are used for business purposes. We recommend you speak to a tax professional if a home warranty provider is something you wish to deduct from your personal tax declaration.

Everyone's home is filled with different things that they use with different degrees of frequency. As a leading home warranty company, it is in our best interests to offer our customers customizable coverage according to what they need it for the most. From major appliances and major home systems, our home warranty covers a broad range of indoor and outdoor items. Some of the common systems and appliances that we cover in our plans include:

Major appliances like built-in microwaves, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, instant hot/cold water dispensers, washers, and dryers.

Major home systems like ceiling fans, air conditioning, doorbells and chimes, garage door openers, your electrical system, and interior plumbing lines.

Additional coverage for some personal belongings like electronics, pools, inground spas, guest units, septic pumps, and well pumps.

We get it — there are many home warranty companies out there, so you want to make sure that you are getting the best deal for what you're paying. The home warranty industry can be challenging to navigate and filled with confusing fine print, meager coverage limits, and unfulfilled promises — but we are not your typical home warranty provider.

AHS is an established company committed to providing both home buyers and real estate professionals with affordable and transparent home warranties. We offer multiple plans that have been carefully crafted to ensure that our customers get the bits that they need (and can ditch the bits they don't).

If you want a manageable monthly premium, clear information about what is included in your home warranty cost, and good old-fashioned reliable service, we're the warranty company for you.

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