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AHS: a trusted choice for Californians

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Home warranty plans in California

When it comes to reliable home warranty companies in California, AHS delivers. Get protection for your home’s key systems and appliances and gain confidence knowing you can handle covered breakdowns.

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How AHS delivers for California homeowners

Thousands of CA homeowners filed

claims in 2024

HVAC service calls are the most

common CA claim

Pools are another

top CA claim

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Owning a home in California means balancing comfort with the challenges of diverse climates, from coastal moisture to inland heat. Everyday key systems like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work hard to keep up—especially with year-round energy demands and water usage. To help avoid covered breakdowns, make sure your California home warranty covers the parts of the systems and appliances you depend on most.

Air conditioning systems

Keep your cool as a California homeowner with any of our three home warranty plans offering air conditioner coverage.

Heating systems

If you live in Northern California or inland, you’ll probably need to use your heating system in the winter. Feel confident during the colder months knowing that the parts and components of your heating system have coverage in the event of a covered breakdown.

Guest unit

Having a guest unit—whether for visiting family or renters—is a valuable feature in the Golden State. Adding guest unit coverage helps protect against unexpected breakdowns so you can offer an extension of your home without the worry.

Plumbing systems

From older bungalows to modern builds, plumbing issues are a common concern for California residents. With coverage for interior plumbing lines, toilets, faucets, and water heaters, a home warranty helps ensure unexpected covered breakdowns don’t drain your finances.

See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.

Getting help is as easy as…

Request service in the AHS® app, online or by phone and pay your service fee.

We assign a qualified, independent repair Pro to diagnose the issue.

We repair or replace your covered system or appliance.

See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.

America's most preferred home warranty
with 2 million members

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

Shield Silver

Cover the hardworking basics. 
ShieldSilver protects parts of 14 major systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) to help keep your home running.

  • $50,000 total limit / agreement term
  • $5,000 per covered HVAC system
  • Partner discounts and offers for home services and essentials

Shield Gold

If more coverage means less worries, ShieldGold is for you. Protect parts of 23 major systems and appliances in your home.

  • New Benefit: Video chat with live repair Experts for real-time help at no extra cost*
  • $50,000 total limit / agreement term
  • $5,000 per covered HVAC system
  • $2,000 per covered appliance
  • Partner discounts and offers for home services and essentials

Shield Platinum

ShieldPlatinum protects parts of 23 systems and appliances, plus roof leak repair coverage and other member perks.

  • New Benefit: Video chat with live repair Experts for real-time help at no extra cost*
  • $50,000 total limit / agreement term
  • $5,000 per covered HVAC system
  • $4,000 per covered appliance
  • $1,000 roof leak repair limit
  • Unlimited AC refrigerant
  • Partner discounts and offers for home services and essentials

See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
*Video chat available as a member benefit with select AHS plans. Video chat hours are from 8AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

See what your neighbors are saying about AHS California

I had plumbing issues and American Home Shield sent out Go Green Routers. They were fantastic and I don't want anyone else handling my plumbing needs in the future. We had both leaks and clogs in different areas of the house, and the technicians impressed me with their great personalities and genuine concern for resolving the issues we faced. Since the repairs, everything has been working perfectly.

Patrice Los Angeles, CA

Antech Appliances came out recently for the refrigerator. It was starting to leak at the back. The ice maker froze over and there was something that the repairman had ordered. It was not the first time I've had to call on that ice maker. But since I got American Home Shield, their contractor will come fix it for a flat fee. American Home Shield gives me peace of mind for unexpected repairs. So far, they've been good. 

Jill San Diego, CA

The guy came out and saw that he had to go through the wall and they had to tear the wall open and get to the pipe. He let me know that American Home Shield didn't cover that so I had to pay for that. As long as they fix the pipe, I was cool. The guys came back and repaired it like they said they would. It was a good experience with American Home Shield. I also had a claim for my air conditioner and the tech said it'd be a couple of days. He repaired it and then, it went out three days later. He came back and fixed it so it’s been good. I used to repair everything. But I call AHS for anything I can't do.

Darren Los Angeles, CA

One of the fixtures on the wall had to be repaired. It was a piece that was in the socket that had to be removed. American Home Shield is the one that sends someone. I pay for the service. I pay my copay and someone comes out. All I asked for was an electrician. He was timely, and it didn't take him that long to fix the problem. He did a pretty good job. He was very amenable.

Wanda Los Angeles, CA
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Video chat with live, vetted Experts

With decades of experience under their toolbelts, our team of repair Experts can help with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance and other general repair issues. They’ll assess the problem, help you fix it in real time, or confirm when it’s time to make a service request for an in-person Pro—all via the AHS app.

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*Video chat available as a member benefit with select AHS plans. Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Home warranty costs depend on a couple of things: the size, type, and location of your home, the level of coverage you need for your home, any additional coverage options you opt to add to your base plan, and the amount you choose for your service fee. With three plans to choose from, you can easily pick the one that’s right for you and your home’s needs.

Finding the best home warranty in California can be a breeze. Our best home warranty plan is the one that’s right for you and your home. The ShieldSilver™ plan covers the parts and components of your must-have systems like your heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems. ShieldGold™ covers all of the above plus your laundry and kitchen appliances. And with ShieldPlatinum™, you get coverage for just about everything: home systems and appliances, plus premium features like roof leak repair coverage and one free HVAC Tune-up per agreement term. No two homes are the same, and that’s why we have options – so you can find the plan that fits your needs.

Yes! An American Home Shield® home warranty has you covered if you live in California. We are the trusted home warranty company in California.

A home warranty is an annual, renewable service contract that provides peace of mind and protection. When a covered home system or appliance breaks down, your home warranty plan covers the repair costs. It complements your homeowners insurance by protecting things your insurance doesn’t. In addition to helping with the cost and hassle to repair or replace parts of covered home systems and appliance that break down over time due to normal wear and tear, our home warranty plans also offer American Home Shield members exclusive pricing on home maintenance services, new appliances and HVAC systems, and more – from tech and smart home installation services to pre-season HVAC tune-ups, and more.

In some situations, a seller will purchase a real estate home warranty plan for the buyer of their home or in some cases, real estate professionals will gift a year of home warranty plan coverage to their clients. However, most homeowners typically purchase their own home warranty plan in order to ensure the systems and appliances they use every day are covered and their budgets are protected from expensive repair costs.

If you like to save time and money, a home warranty is for you. When a covered system or appliance breaks down, you could pay thousands* for a single repair or replacement, or you could get a home warranty plan starting at less than $1 a day with American Home Shield. Plus, there’s only one company to contact when you have a breakdown, and we find the right repair Pro for the job. American Home Shield gives you peace of mind.

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