Real Estate Home Warranty Plans
Industry-leading Coverage
Designed for Home Buyers and Sellers
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ShieldEssentialSM
Helps protect parts of major systems that keep your home running.
What’s Included?
Heating and air conditioning systems
Electrical systems
Plumbing systems
Rekey service*
And more
ShieldPlusSM
Helps protect parts of 23 major systems and appliances you depend on.
What’s Included?
Heating and air conditioning systems
Electrical systems
Plumbing systems
Rekey service*
Kitchen appliances
Laundry appliances
And more
ShieldCompleteSM
Our most comprehensive plan with coverage for parts of 23 major systems and appliances, roof leak repair and more.
What’s Included?
Heating and air conditioning systems
Electrical systems
Plumbing systems
Kitchen appliances
Laundry appliances
Roof leak repair**
One FREE HVAC tune-up†
Unlimited refrigerant
Coverage for code violations, permits and modifications
And more
The product being offered is a service contract and is separate and distinct from any product or service warranty which may be provided by the home builder or manufacturer.
See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.
*Rekey service is an added benefit and may be offered by a third party. **Roof leak repair coverage is not available for condos/townhomes/mobile homes. For buyer use only. †Tune-ups are available seasonally (spring: A/C; fall: heating) and offered by a third party. With the ShieldComplete plan, your first tune-up of one unit is included for free per contract term. Service dates are limited and may vary based upon location. For buyer use only.
Compare Coverage Details
Expand all rows | ShieldEssentialSM | ShieldPlusSM | ShieldCompleteSM |
|---|---|---|---|
Roof leak repair Roof Leak Coverage Add-on Add-on | |||
Heating & air conditioning systems Air Conditioning Heating Ductwork | |||
Electrical systems & accessories Electrical Built-in Exhaust Fans Doorbells & Chimes Garage Door Openers Ceiling Fans | |||
Plumbing systems & accessories Water Heaters Interior Plumbing Lines Toilets Faucets & Valves Built-in Jetted Tub Motors, Pumps, and Air Switch Assemblies | |||
Kitchen appliances Refrigerators Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops Dishwashers Built-in Microwave Ovens Installed Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispensers In-Sink Garbage Disposals | |||
Laundry appliances Clothes Washers Clothes Dryers | |||
Home electronics Home Electronics Protection Plan Add-on Add-on Add-on | |||
Add-ons Pool & Built-in Spa Equipment Add-on Add-on Add-on Saltwater Pool & Built-in Spa Equipment Add-on Add-on Add-on Specialty Built-in Refrigerators Add-on Add-on Add-on Guest Units Add-on Add-on Add-on Septic Pumps Add-on Add-on Add-on Well Pumps Add-on Add-on Add-on | |||
Coverage levels Refrigerant (included in $15,000 HVAC limit) $10/lb covered $10/lb covered Unlimited Roof Leak Repair Limit $1,000 With Add-On $1,000 With Add-On $1,000 Per Agreement Term HVAC Limit $15,000 Per System Per Agreement Term $15,000 Per System Per Agreement Term $15,000 Per System Per Agreement Term Appliance Limit $4,000 Per Appliance Per Agreement Term $7,000 Per Appliance Per Agreement Term Code Violations, Permits, and Modifications $250 Code Violations/$250 Permits $250 Code Violations/$250 Permits $1,000 Shared | |||
Special member offers Smart Home Tech Installation and Setup Services Available Available Available Pre-season HVAC Tune-ups $100/Unit $100/Unit One FREE HVAC Tune-up Rekey Service Available (price of Service Fee) Available (price of Service Fee) Available (price of Service Fee) |
Why do so many home buyers and sellers trust us?
When you join American Home Shield, you get industry-leading coverage and support. Here are just a few reasons more than 2 million members have chosen our home warranties.
Transparent coverage – what you see is what you get
Higher limits and more coverage
Member-exclusive benefits built into every plan
Nationwide network of qualified Pros
Additional coverage options to customize your plan
Mobile-friendly account access with MyAccount
How do we help buyers?
How do we help sellers?
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For the Real World.
Our Livable and Forgivable coverage is included in every real estate plan, which means you’ll get protection for things other home warranties don’t automatically cover.
We cover breakdowns due to:
- Normal wear and tear — no matter the age of the item
- Insufficient maintenance
- Rust, corrosion and sediment
- Improper installations or repairs
- Mismatched HVAC systems
And even things like:
- Removal of defective equipment
- Undetectable, pre-existing breakdowns
- Refrigerant recapture, reclaim and disposal
- Permits and correction of code violations ($250 or more per agreement term when required during a covered repair or replacement)
See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.
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Want to manage your preferences, payments and service requests with ease? Save time and hassle by accessing everything you need in just a few clicks through MyAccount, our convenient online member portal.
- Mobile-Friendly Access Control your account from anywhere
- Easy Service Requests Spend less time on the phone
- Payment Information Manage your bills online
- 24/7 Access to Coverage View your contract details anytime
Add these coverage options to any of our home warranty plans:
Seller Coverage Option
For up to six months, while the home is on the market, sellers can get coverage for the same home systems and items (excluding rekey) included in ShieldEssential. No payment is due until the home closes.
Note: The Seller Coverage Option can be a great negotiating tool in real estate transactions when submitting offers or negotiating home inspection issues.*
Talk to your agent to learn more and get a quote.
*Coverage includes undetectable, pre-existing conditions.
Subject to a $1,500 cap during the listing period. Renewable upon review at the discretion of American Home Shield after 6-month period, up to 12 months.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
An American Home Shield® 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 in the context of a real estate transaction only.
We also offer home warranty plans for customers who are not in a real estate transaction. See Pricing and Plans.
Your coverage starts the day of closing, however, if payment for the home warranty funds has not been received from the home closing process, the number of service requests may be limited.
Yes. If you have more than one of the following home systems or appliances, they're included in your coverage at no additional cost.
Covered Systems/Appliances:
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Heating Systems
- Electrical - multiple items of hard-wired home electrical system
- Plumbing - multiple items such as lines, faucets, shower heads, stoppages, etc.
- Built-in Exhaust, Attic and Whole House Fans
- Ceiling Fans
- Water Heaters
- Built-in Microwave Ovens
- Dishwashers
- Doorbells
- Garbage Disposals
- Ranges, Ovens, Cooktops
- Garage Door Openers
- Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispensers
Here's how our Seller Coverage Option* works:
- Seller chooses the home warranty plan to provide to the buyer.
- Seller adds on the Seller Coverage Option. This option covers the same items as the ShieldEssential plan.
- Sellers enjoy coverage for up to 6 months (term renewable upon request and at the discretion of American Home Shield) while the home is on the market.
- Payment is not due until closing.
- The warranty transfers to the buyer and becomes effective at closing.
*Subject to a $1,500 cap for all trades during the listing period.
