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Our real estate plans are for people who are buying or selling a home. We know that buying or selling a home is hectic enough. We’ll deal with pesky breakdowns so you can close the deal (and cue the confetti).

If you have owned your home for at least 90 days or own a rental property, please click "Homeowner Plans" above.

ShieldEssential℠
ShieldPlus℠
ShieldComplete℠

Shield Essential℠

Keep your home’s key systems running smoothly. ShieldEssential protects parts of the major systems you rely on most.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry Appliances

What else is included?

  • Rekey Service*
  • Roof Leak Repair**
  • One FREE HVAC Tune-up***
  • Coverage for Code Violations, Permits and Modifications
  • Unlimited AC Refrigerant
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Shield Plus℠

More coverage can mean more confidence in your home. ShieldPlus protects parts of 23 major systems and appliances.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry Appliances

What else is included?

  • Rekey Service*
  • Roof Leak Repair**
  • One FREE HVAC Tune-up***
  • Coverage for Code Violations, Permits and Modifications
  • Unlimited AC Refrigerant
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Best Coverage

Shield Complete℠

Our most comprehensive plan. ShieldComplete protects parts of 23 major systems and appliances, includes roof leak repair coverage, and more.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry Appliances

What else is included?

  • Rekey Service*
  • Roof Leak Repair**
  • One FREE HVAC Tune-up***
  • Coverage for Code Violations, Permits and Modifications
  • Unlimited AC Refrigerant
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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.

*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: AC, fall: heating) and provided by Frontdoor Pro.  For license numbers, please visit this page on Frontdoor Pro’s website. Service dates are limited and may vary based on location. For buyer use only. With the ShieldComplete plan, your first tune-up of one unit is included for free per contract term. For buyer use only.

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What AHS real estate plans offer

  • Coverage for parts of your home’s key systems and appliances
  • Three flexible plan options
  • Coverage designed specifically for homebuyers & sellers

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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 and buyers typically via their real estate agent. We also offer home warranty plans for customers who are not in a real estate transaction. See our Plans & Coverage page for more information.

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.
Our new construction plan provides coverage from years 2-5 for a total of four years of home warranty protection. It can also be purchased anytime within the first year of closing on new construction.

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 systems
  • Plumbing - multiple items such as lines, faucets, shower heads, stoppages, etc.
  • Built-in Exhaust, Attic & Whole House Fans
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Water Heaters
  • Built-in Microwave Ovens
  • Dishwashers
  • Doorbells
  • Garbage Disposals
  • Ranges/Cooktops
  • Ovens
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Installed 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.

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Coverage details

Warranty more. Stress less.

Plan on things breaking and count on us to fix them. American Home Shield coverage offers protection for the home systems and appliances you rely on most, plus member benefits and more.

Home Systems
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Appliances
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Member Benefits
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
HVAC Tune-ups Details
$100/unit
$100/unit
One, FREE tune-up
Rekey Service Details
Available (price of service fee)
Available (price of service fee)
Available (price of service fee)
New HVAC Program Details
Available
Available
Available
Smart Home & Tech Installation Details
Available
Available
Available
Dryer Vent Cleaning Details
Partner Discounts & Offers Details
Available
Available
Available
Coverage Levels
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
AC Refrigerant
$10/lb covered (included in $15,000 HVAC limit)
$10/lb covered (included in $15,000 HVAC limit)
Unlimited
Roof Leak Repair Limit
Add-on
Add-on
$1,000 limit 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
Appliances Limit
Not Covered
$4,000 per appliance per agreement term
$7,000 per appliance per agreement term
Code Violations, Permits & Modifications
$250 code violations/$250 permits
$250 code violations/$250 permits
$1,000 shared
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Coverage add-ons

Go for more to get the most from your plan

There's a lot that can go wrong in a home. But then again, there's a lot to celebrate with extra protection from your home warranty plan.

  • Electronics Protection
  • Pool & Built-In Spa Equipment
  • Guest Unit
  • Septic Pump
  • Roof Leak Repairs included in ShieldComplete
  • Well Pump

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