AHS Home Warranty Coverage

The price of a home warranty depends on a few factors, such as the level of coverage you need for your home, your selected service fee, and the size and location of your home. As a member of American Home Shield, you choose the service fee amount you pay (such as $100 or $125 plus sales tax where applicable) when you sign up for your home warranty. You will pay your monthly home warranty plan price, and then anytime you need to place a service request for in-person repairs, you will pay your selected service fee. Then, AHS will send out an independent, qualified repair Pro (plumber, electrician, etc.) out to your home to diagnose the breakdown and complete the repair if it is a covered breakdown.

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 systems plus your laundry and kitchen appliances. And with ShieldPlatinum, you get all of the above coverages for systems and laundry and kitchen appliances, plus roof leak repair 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. See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.

How long does an American Home Shield warranty last? Change the answer to read as follows: "The standard initial home warranty plan agreement is 13 months, and begins the day after you sign-up. When that concludes, your plan is eligible for renewal in 12-month terms.  It is important to note that your coverage commences 30 days after the plan agreement begins. So you can submit your first service request 30 days after the plan agreement begins.

You can place your first service request 30 days after you sign up for your home warranty plan.

Yes! We don't care how old your home’s systems and appliances are. You can purchase an American Home Shield home warranty without an inspection or maintenance records. 

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

All of our home warranty plans cover breakdowns that occur due to normal wear and tear; improper installation or repair (other than mismatched HVAC systems that were not known or reasonably detectable by you); insufficient maintenance; rust, corrosion, or sediment; and mismatched HVAC systems that existed in or on your Covered Home prior to the coverage effective date. Home warranty plans typically do not cover cosmetic damage, breakdowns due to misuse and abuse, or known pre-existing breakdowns. See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.

We offer home warranty plans specifically for home buyers and sellers. Sellers' coverage begins immediately, and buyers' coverage begins at the close of escrow. If you’re buying a home, you can include your home warranty in the real estate transaction as part of the closing costs. Simply ask your real estate agent about an American Home Shield home buyer or seller home warranty plan.

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