Keeping your dishes sparkling clean isn't easy. Just ask the components in your dishwasher. When it inevitably breaks down, it's good to have home warranty coverage. Rather than panicking when you discover a covered problem with your dishwasher, you can place a service request online or call American Home Shield®.
American Home Shield will pay up to $2,000 per covered appliance ($4,000 with the ShieldPlatinum™ plan) for access, diagnosis, and repair/ replacement per the limitations and exclusions in your plan agreement.
Covers the hardworking basics. ShieldSilver protects parts of 19 major systems to keep your home running.
What's covered:
Member benefits*:
If more coverage means less worries, ShieldGold is for you. It protects parts of 28 major home systems and appliances in your home.
What's covered:
Member benefits*:
NEW! Video chat with live repair Experts for real-time help at no extra cost.
Total peace of mind feels good. ShieldPlatinum protects 29 items, including roof leak repair coverage and other member perks like one, free HVAC tune-up.
What's covered:
Member benefits*:
NEW! Video chat with live repair Experts for real-time help at no extra cost.
See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
*Member Benefits: Services offered are an added benefit to AHS members and may be offered by a third party. You will pay the amount shown in conjunction with the offer when you book those services in the AHS app or online via MyAccount. Video chat feature available at no cost and with select plans during normal business hours.
**Heating or Cooling System Tune-ups are available seasonally (spring: AC, fall: heating) and provided by Frontdoor Pro. For license numbers, please visit Frontdoor Pro Licensing Information. Service dates are limited and may vary based on location.
Yes, our ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum plans cover the parts and components of dishwashers.
We cover all components and parts of dishwashers. The ShieldGold plan covers up to $2,000 for each covered appliance. The ShieldPlatinum plan covers up to $4,000 for each covered appliance. And if we can’t repair the covered item, we’ll replace it subject to the limitations and exclusions of your plan agreement. See the page above and the plan agreement for more detailed coverage information.
The standard initial home warranty plan agreement is 13-months, and begins the day after you sign-up. After the initial agreement, your plan will renew for 12-month terms. You can place your first service request 30 days after you sign up for your plan.
If we can’t repair your covered dishwasher, we’ll replace it subject to the limitations and exclusions in your plan agreement and remove the defective item.
You can place your first service request 30 days after you sign up for your plan. Service requests can easily be placed 24/7 online via MyAccount or by calling 1-888-691-2854 during standard business hours to request service.
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: parts of home systems and appliances, plus premium features like roof leak repair coverage, unlimited AC refrigerant, 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. Please review the Sample Plan Agreement for specific coverage details.
The potential cost to repair or replace your dishwasher without American Home Shield is up to $800*. A home warranty can save you time finding a repair Pro (we do that for you! and money when unexpected breakdowns occur.
*Repair/replacement cost is the eightieth percentile as reported in a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2022 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield.
An American Home Shield warranty covers all parts and components of installed dishwashers. Appliance coverage is included with our ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum plans.
The typical lifespan of a dishwasher is around nine years. Proper maintenance can help extend its life.
If your covered dishwasher cannot be repaired, we will replace it with a new unit with similar functionality. In some cases, we may offer you a Cash-In-Lieu payment instead may be offered instead.
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