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American Home Shield

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Shield Gold ™

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Worry less with more coverage

With our ShieldGold home warranty, you get coverage for parts of 27 key systems and appliances, plus no more searching for the right repair person. As a member, you get access to a national network of trusted, experienced repair Pros.

  • $50,000 total limit per agreement term
  • Option to troubleshoot home issues over a live video call with vetted repair Technicians. It's a benefit at no extra cost
  • $5,000 per covered HVAC system
  • $2,000 per covered appliance

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

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Here’s what’s covered

  • Heating & AC Systems

    If staying warm or keeping your cool is your thing, we’ve got the right coverage for you.

  • Electrical Systems

    You don’t have to power through electrical issues. We’ll help you get your spark back (safely of course).

  • Plumbing Systems

    Whether you’re dealing with a drip, leak or clog, we’ll help get things flowing again.

  • Kitchen & Laundry Appliances

    When these home heroes stop working, it’s a good day to have a home warranty.

  • Member Benefits

    We offer additional services like seasonal HVAC tune-ups, rekeys, smart home/tech installations, partner discounts and more. ShieldGold members can also use video call at no additional cost.

A little coverage goes a long way

You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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AC - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost up to $6,000 to repair or replace your air conditioner

You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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Heating - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost up to $5,600 to repair or replace your heating system

You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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Water Heater - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost up to $2,000 to repair or replace your water heater

You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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Refrigerator - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost up to $1,800 to repair or replace your refrigerator

You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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Oven - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost up to $1,200 to repair or replace your oven

You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

Disclaimer: Repair/replacement cost is the eightieth percentile as reported in a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2024 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield.

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

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Check out everything that's included in a ShieldGold™ plan.

Heating & Air Conditioning Systems

Electrical Systems & Accessories

Plumbing Systems & Accessories

Kitchen Appliances

Laundry Appliances

Add-ons

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

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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 coverage from your home warranty plan.

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More Shield, More Peace of Mind

Get the most coverage with our ShieldPlatinum plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ShieldGold home warranty plan covers the parts and components of 27 home systems, as well as major kitchen and laundry appliances. ShieldGold does not include coverage for roof leak repairs, or one free HVAC tune-up per plan agreement term like the ShieldPlatinum plan does; however, you can add-on these coverages to your plan at anytime or upgrade if ShieldPlatinum fits more of your home needs. To upgrade or add-on coverage, simply call: 1-888-673-0651.

With the ShieldGold home warranty plan, there is a $50,000 total limit per agreement term and we never limit the number of service requests you can make. Heating and AC systems will have a maximum coverage limit of $5,000 per covered system per agreement term and $2,000 per covered appliance per agreement term.

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



In the event that your item is not covered, we'll keep you updated so you have the ability to decide whether you want us to complete the repair out-of-pocket or not. One benefit is that you won’t have to find the right Pro for the job because we’ll handle that for you. An AHS customer service representative can help answer any questions you might have related to your coverage. Also, a member benefit to all AHS plans, you can video call* with a vetted, repair Technician with over 20 years of experience at no extra cost prior to submitting a service request to handle home hassles over the phone for a potential DIY fix, saving you the cost of your service fee. AHS is in the game of making homeowenrship easier, not harder. Read more FAQs to see how we can help you!

*Video call hours are 8AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

The cost of a ShieldGold home warranty plan varies depending on the size, type and location of your home. That’s why we need your address to provide you with an accurate price. To get your personalized quote, shop plans now.

ShieldGold covers all 27 of the home systems included in ShieldSilver plus coverage for key kitchen and laundry appliances.

The standard home warranty plan agreement contains a 30-day coverage waiting period. This means your coverage begins, and you can place your first service request, 30 days after your home warranty plan agreement begins. 

Prior to the 30-day mark, you can set up your online profile on the AHS app so you’ll be ready to place service requests, access your plan agreement, and get member discounts on home maintenance services.

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