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Systems Plan

Coverage for 11 Systems

If one of your home's systems - like your air conditioning or plumbing - fails, fixing it could really set you back. Help protect major components of your home's systems and your budget with our Systems Plan.

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Coverage for
11 Systems
The Systems Plan covers the repair or replacement of components and parts in 11 of your home's major systems, regardless of age, make or model.

Systems Coverage

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  • Air Conditioning and Ductwork
    air conditioning unit
    Average cost to repair or replace
    $374* - $3,565
    Without a home warranty
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    Our warranty covers components and parts of the following types of air conditioning systems:
    Ducted central electric split and package units
    Geothermal
    Wall air conditioners
    Mini-splits
    During an Agreement Term, AHS will pay for access, diagnosis, and replacement related to necessary or required Heating and Air Conditioning system efficiency and other upgrades except: (1) costs associated with plenums and refrigerant line sets and (2) any other Heating and Air Conditioning-specific limitations and exclusions in your Agreement. A "necessary or required upgrade" is a replacement improving manufacturer specification energy efficiency or system performance due to circumstances beyond the control of you or AHS (such as inability to obtain parts/equipment or government mandated system modifications).
    We cover all the following parts of your air conditioning ductwork:
    Plenums
    Dampers
    Damper-only controls
    Leaks or breaks in ductwork (sheet metal, duct board, and flex duct including vapor barrier) from heating and/or air conditioning unit(s) including registers or grills
    We don't cover:
    Outside or underground piping, well pump, and well pump components for geothermal and/or water source heat pump
    Window units
    Water towers
    Chillers
    Chiller components
    Water lines
    Legally mandated diagnostic testing when replacing heating or cooling equipment.
    Certain air conditioning systems have their coverage limited to $1,500. This limitation only applies to the access, diagnosis, and repair or replacement of any geothermal and/or water source heat pumps, glycol, hot water, or steam circulating systems. In certain circumstances, ductwork coverage may be to $1,000. For more details, please read the "Air Conditioning and Heating Note" in the sample contract.
    Note
    We'll pay up to $10/pound per occurrence for refrigerant. You'll be responsible for paying anything beyond $10/pound per occurrence for refrigerant.
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Heating and Ductwork
    furnace
    Average cost to repair or replace
    $383* - $3,512
    Without a home warranty
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    Our warranty covers components and parts of the following types of heating systems:
    Forced air (gas, electric, oil)
    Geothermal
    Wall mounted heaters
    Floor furnaces
    Package units
    Heat pumps
    Hot water or steam circulating heat
    Electric baseboard
    Room heaters
    Cable heat (if it's the main source of heat to your home or room)
    During an Agreement Term, AHS will pay for access, diagnosis, and replacement related to necessary or required Heating and Air Conditioning system efficiency and other upgrades except: (1) costs associated with plenums and refrigerant line sets and (2) any other Heating and Air Conditioning-specific limitations and exclusions in your Agreement. A "necessary or required upgrade" is a replacement improving manufacturer specification energy efficiency or system performance due to circumstances beyond the control of you or AHS (such as inability to obtain parts/equipment or government mandated system modifications).
    We cover the following parts of your heating ductwork:
    Plenums
    Dampers
    Damper-only controls
    Leaks or breaks in ductwork (sheet metal, duct board, and flex duct including vapor barrier) from heating and/or air conditioning unit(s), including registers or grills
    We don't cover:
    Outside or underground piping, well pump, and well pump components for geothermal and/or water source heat pump
    Fuel storage tanks
    Portable units
    Fireplace grain, pellet, or wood heating units (even if it's the only source of heating)
    Legally mandated diagnostic testing when replacing heating or cooling equipment.
    Note
    We'll pay up to $10/pound per occurrence for refrigerant. You'll be responsible for paying anything beyond $10/pound per occurence for refrigerant.
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Electrical
    electrical circuit box
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    Our warranty covers components and parts of your electrical system, including:
    Direct Current (D.C.) wiring
    Lighting fixtures
    Built-in exhaust/vent/attic fans
    We don't cover:
    Audio/Video/Computer/Intercom/Alarm or Security Wiring or Cable
    Telephone wiring
    Face plates
    Circuit overload
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Doorbells
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    Covered:
    We cover all of the parts and components of your doorbell system, unless the doorbell is part of an intercom system.
    Not covered:
    N/A
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Smoke Detectors
    smoke detector
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    Covered:
    We cover both battery-operated and hard-wired smoke detectors.
    Not covered:
    N/A
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Ceiling Fans
    ceiling fan
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    Covered:
    Our warranties cover all of the parts and components of ceiling fans.
    Not covered:
    N/A
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Plumbing (including stoppages)
    faucet
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    Our warranty covers components and parts of the following types of your home's plumbing:
    Water, drain, gas, waste or vent line leaks and breaks
    Toilets and related mechanisms
    Toilet wax ring seals
    Faucets
    Shower heads
    Shower arms
    Valves for shower, tub and diverter
    Angle stops
    Risers and gate valves (we use similar finishes and styles when a replacement is necessary)
    Hose bibs
    Basket strainers
    Permanently installed sump pumps (ground water only)
    Built-in bathtub whirlpool motor, pump, and air switch assemblies
    Pressure regulators
    Expansion tanks
    Sewage ejector pump (septic system sewage ejector pumps are not covered unless you purchase certain optional coverage.)
    Clearing sink, bathtub, shower, and toilet stoppages
    Clearing mainline drain and sewer stoppages through an accessible cleanout up to 100 feet from an access point
    Clearing lateral drain line stoppages up to 100 feet from an access point including accessible cleanout, p-trap, drain or overflow access points
    We don't cover:
    Stoppages caused by collapsed, damaged or broken drain, vent or sewer lines outside your home's main foundation
    When your lines are broken, infiltrated or stopped by roots or foreign objects - even if they're within your home's main foundation
    Bathtubs
    Sinks
    Showers
    Shower enclosures and base pans
    Toilet lids and seats
    Jets
    Caulking or grouting
    Septic tanks
    Water filtration/purification system
    Holding or storage tanks
    Saunas or steam rooms
    Costs needed to locate or access cleanouts that can't be found or are inaccessible, or to install cleanouts
    Access through roof vents
    Note
    If your covered repairs requires access to your plumbing, we'll provide the access, but only through unobstructed walls, ceilings or floors, and then we'll return your access openings to a rough finish. If your plumbing can only be accessed through a concrete floor, wall or ceiling, we'll pay up to $1,000 (per contract term) for access, diagnosis, repair, or replacement of such plumbing, including returning access openings to a rough finish. You'll be responsible for paying any costs beyond $1,000.
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Water Heaters
    water heater
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    Covered:
    We cover the repair or replacement of components and parts of water heaters, including tankless water heaters and circulating pumps that malfunction due to certain causes, such as, normal wear and tear.
    Not covered:
    Auxiliary holding or storage tanks
    Noise
    Fuel storage tanks and energy conservation units
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Garbage Disposals
    garbage disposal
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    Covered:
    We cover all components and parts of garbage disposals.
    Not covered:
    N/A
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispensers
    water dispenser
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    Covered:
    We cover all components and parts of hot/cold water dispensers.
    Not covered:
    N/A
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Central Vacuums
    built in center vacuum
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    Covered:
    We cover the repair or replacement of components and parts of your central vacuum that malfunction due to certain causes, such as normal wear and tear.
    Not covered:
    Removable hoses and accessories
    The cost of accessing and closing floors, walls and ceilings when locating or repairing a malfunction
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Re-Key
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    Covered:
    Re-key up to 6 keyholes, including delivery of a total of 4 identical keys, on previously installed and properly functioning non-electronic door knobs and/or deadbolts for the hinged doors accessing the structural walls of your covered residential property.
    Not covered:
    A separate trade service call fee applies for each unit of any covered multi-unit property.
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.
  • Electronic Extended Warranty
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    Covered:
    Re-key up to 6 keyholes, including delivery of a total of 4 identical keys, on previously installed and properly functioning non-electronic door knobs and/or deadbolts for the hinged doors accessing the structural walls of your covered residential property.
    Not covered:
    A separate trade service call fee applies for each unit of any covered multi-unit property.
    Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Add-Ons

Additional Optional Coverage
  • Pool and Spas
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    Shared equipment is covered. If equipment is not shared, then only one or the other is covered unless an additional fee is paid.

    Covered:
    Above ground components and parts of the heating, pumping, and filtration system including:
    Pool sweep motor and pump
    Pump Motor
    Blower motor and timer
    Plumbing pipes and wiring
    Plumbing and electrical
    Not covered:
    Portable or above ground spas
    Access to pool and spa equipment
    Lights
    Liners
    Jets
    Ornamental Fountains, waterfalls and their pumping systems
    Auxiliary pumps
    Pool cover and related equipment
    Fill line and fill valves
    Built-in or detachable cleaning equipment including, without limitation, pool sweeps, pop-up heads, turbo valves, skimmers, chlorinators, and ionizers
    Fuel storage tanks
    Disposal filtration mediums
    Heat Pump
    Multi-media centers
    Dehumidifiers
    Salt water generators and components
    Coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections of the contract.
  • Well Pump
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    Covered:
    All components and part of well pump utilized as a source of water to the home, except the items listed here.
    Not covered:
    Above or underground piping, cable or electrical lines leading to or from the well pump, including those that are located within the well casing
    Well casings
    Pressure switches not located on the pump
    Holding, storage or pressure tanks
    Booster pumps
    Redrilling of wells
    Well pump and all well pump components for geothermal and/or water source heat pumps.
    NOTE: AHS will pay up to $1,500 per contract term for access, diagnosis and repair or replacement. Customer is responsible for payment of any costs in excess of $1,500

    Coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections of the contract.
  • Septic Pump
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    Covered:
    Mainline stoppages that can be cleared through an existing access or clean out without excavation
    The septic tank will be pumped once during the contract coverage term if the stoppage is due to septic backup
    Sewage ejector pump for septic system only
    Not covered:
    Broken or collapsed sewer lines outside the foundation
    Stoppages or roots that prevent the effective use of any externally applied sewer machine cable
    Cost of finding or gaining access to the septic tank or sewer hook-ups
    Disposal of waste
    Chemical treatment of the septic tank and/or sewer lines
    Tanks
    Leach lines
    Cesspool
    Any mechanical pump or systems
    Coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections of the contract.
  • Guest Unit
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    Our plans cover guest houses and rental units under 750 square feet. If your guest house is larger than that, you will need to purchase additional home warranty coverage.

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