ShieldEssentialSM Real Estate Plan
Coverage for Home Systems and Additional Home Items
The ShieldEssential plan protects parts of many major home systems and additional home items, including heating and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing — plus special offers and benefits for home buyers and sellers.
- Discounted pre-season HVAC tune-ups
- Discounted smart home tech installation and setup services
- Coverage for code violations and permits (first year only)
See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
ShieldEssentialReal Estate Coverage Details
What's Included? What's Included? We help you pay to repair or replace the items listed below and connect you with experienced Pros. It’s a win-win for your home and budget.
Systems
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Plumbing
- Ductwork
- Electrical
- Water Heaters
Other home items
- Ceiling Fans
- Doorbells
- Garage Door Openers
- Built-in Exhaust/Attic/Whole House Fans
Coverage limits
- Refrigerant ($10/lb covered)
- $250 Limit for Correction of Code Violations
- $250 Limit for Permits
Special member offers
- Smart Home Tech Installation and Setup Services
- Pre-season HVAC Tune-ups
- Rekey Service
See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
Our plans can help you control out-of-pocket expenses
Without a home service plan, it can cost a lot to repair or replace the systems you rely on.
Repair/replacement costs are in the eightieth percentile of U.S. costs according to a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2019 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield.
Add these coverage options to any of our home warranty plans:
Additional coverage availability varies by location and property type. See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
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.
Why choose American Home shield?
More than 2 million members trust us to protect their home and budget.
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AHS Member, 14 Years
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AHS Member, 14 Years
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AHS Member, 25 Years
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Real members. Real testimonials.
People across the country love the protection an American Home Shield® home warranty provides, and our testimonials prove it.
Our plans get top marks from industry pros.
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Learn more about the benefits of American Home Shield and why it’s a smart solution for every homeowner:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Since 1971 we have provided comprehensive home warranty plans for American consumers, being the first of the many home warranty companies that have imitated us ever since. Our promise is simple: the peace of mind and convenience that homeowners expect the market leader. A fixed service fee, a single number to call when things go wrong, expert customer service representatives, a comprehensive yearly service contract, and a reasonable home warranty cost.
Both ends of a real estate transaction can benefit from being home warranty customers: for the seller, a home warranty can increase the confidence of prospective buyers and increase the price of the property or make the sale easier. For the buyer, it ensures that the repair or replacement of appliances and potentially expensive repairs of home systems are covered by a service provider.
We use licensed, independent, trusted Pros from our nationwide network, and they're regularly evaluated by customers like you to make sure they're meeting our standards and providing excellent service.
No. You can purchase a home warranty from American Home Shield without an inspection or maintenance records.
Yes, click on the following link to review our home warranty contract. AHS Sample Contracts.
Yes. We don't care how old your home, systems, or appliances are - our home warranty protection will cover them.
To find the best home warranty company for you and your home, compare companies and plans and choose the coverage that fits your needs. American Home Shield offers three different plans. The ShieldSilver™ plan is for homeowners who want to cover the must-haves like heating and air conditioning systems, 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 amount 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 works for you.
For home buyers and existing homeowners, coverage begins 30 days after you purchase your new home warranty plan. There is no waiting period for seller coverage.
You can request service 24/7, either online or by calling 1-888-691-2854.
