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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

  1. Home Warranty
  2. Coverage
  3. Home System Warranty
  4. Ductwork Warranty Coverage
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Ductwork

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Ductwork Warranty Coverage

You may not notice them, but ducts do a big job distributing heat and air throughout your house. All of our American Home Shield® home warranty plans include ductwork coverage for this important but often overlooked home system.

The covered item limit is $5,000. AHS will only provide coverage for access to a Covered Item through one layer of unobstructed drywall, and return such access opening to a Rough Finish. If the Covered Item can only be accessed through a concrete (including cinderblock) wall, floor, or ceiling, we will provide coverage for access to the Covered Item and return such access opening to a Rough Finish, subject to any Special Limits noted in this Plan Agreement. We will not cover the costs associated with accessing items that are not reasonably accessible or are inaccessible, such as those that cannot be accessed safely, due to an obstruction, or require non-standard specialized equipment to access the Covered Item. We will not provide service to any Covered Item where hazardous materials, such as animal waste, are present until such hazardous materials are removed or otherwise remediated.

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Homeowner Plans

ShieldSilver™
ShieldGold™
ShieldPlatinum™

Shield Silver™

Covers the hardworking basics. ShieldSilver protects parts of 20 major systems to keep your home running.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and AC Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Up to $5,000 in Coverage for Heating & AC Systems for Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $1,000 for Water Heater repair or replacement

Member benefits*:

  • Offers for home services such as HVAC Tune-ups**, Rekey and more
  • Partner discounts
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Shield Gold™

If more coverage means less worries, ShieldGold is for you. It protects parts of 27 major home systems and appliances in your home.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and AC Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry Appliances
  • Up to $5,000 in Coverage for Heating and AC Systems for Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $2,000 in Coverage per Appliance for Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $1,000 for Water Heater repair or replacement

Member benefits*:

  • Offers for home services such as HVAC Tune-ups**, Rekey and more
  • Partner discounts

NEW! Video chat with live repair Experts for real-time help at no extra cost.

Shield Platinum™

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.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and AC Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry Appliances
  • Up to $5,000 in Coverage for Heating and AC Systems for Repair or Replacement 
  • Up to $4,000 in Coverage per Appliance for Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $1,000 in Coverage for Roof Leak Repairs
  • Up to $250 in Coverage for Code Violations, Permits, and Modifications
  • Up to $2,000 for Water Heater repair or replacement

Member benefits*:

  • FREE HVAC Tune-up**
  • Offers for home services such as Rekey and more
  • Partner discounts

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.

Ductwork Warranty Coverage Details

Covered:
Leaks or breaks in ductwork connected to heating and/or air conditioning systems, including leaks or breaks in:
Leaks or breaks in vapor barriers, plenums, dampers, damper-only controls and registers and grills
Not Covered:
N/A

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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Ductwork FAQs

Yes, all 3 of our home warranty plan options cover leaks or breaks in ductwork during your 1-year agreement term. Please see the plan agreement for more detailed coverage information, including limitations and exclusions.

All 3 of our home warranty plans include ductwork coverage for leaks or breaks in plenums, dampers, damper-only control, and leaks or breaks in the ductwork from air conditioning or heating systems, subject to your $5,000 coverage limit per system and plan limitations and exclusions. Please see the coverage details on the page above or the plan agreement for more information.

Our standard home warranty contract term is 1 year and renews for additional 1-year terms unless canceled. You can place your first service request 30 days after you sign up for your plan. You will not be charged until your coverage begins at the 30-day mark.

If we can’t fix your ductwork, we’ll replace it subject to your plan’s limitations and exclusions. We’ll also cover the cost to remove the defective ductwork. 

Once your coverage begins (30 days after you sign up for your new home warranty plan) you can request service 24/7 online via MyAccount or call 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 systems plus your laundry and kitchen appliances. And with ShieldPlatinum, you get coverage for just about everything: the parts of 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.

Most ductwork lasts between 10-25 years, but the lifespan of your air ducts varies greatly depending on when they were installed and what materials were used.

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