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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

  1. Home Warranty
  2. Coverage
  3. Home System Warranty
  4. Electrical Warranty Coverage
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Interior Electrical Components 

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Electrical Components: Lines, Wiring, Breaker Box and Panel Warranty Coverage

When it comes to lighting and keeping everything powered up at home, you depend on your electrical components. When there's an electrical malfunction, you'll want to consult a Pro to make repairs. It feels good to know that when you discover a covered problem, you can simply place a service request online or call American Home Shield®.

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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 per heating & AC Systems for repair or replacement
  • Up to $1,000 in coverage per water heater for repair or replacement

Member benefits*:

Only with AHS
Video call: Option to troubleshoot home issues over a live video call with vetted repair Technicians in the app - at no extra cost

  • Offers for home services such as HVAC tune-ups, rekey, ceiling fan installation, light fixture installation, garage door tune- up and more
  • Partner discounts like HVAC filters, eco- friendly home cleaning products, lawncare services, maid services, shopping discounts and more

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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 per heating and AC systems for repair or replacement
  • Up to $2,000 in Coverage per appliance for repair or replacement
  • Up to $1,000 in coverage per water heater for repair or replacement

Member benefits*:

Only with AHS
Video call: Option to troubleshoot home issues over a live video call with vetted repair Technicians in the app - at no extra cost

  • Offers for home services such as HVAC tune-ups, rekey, ceiling fan installation, light fixture installation, garage door tune- up and more
  • Partner discounts like HVAC filters, eco- friendly home cleaning products, lawncare services, maid services, shopping discounts and more

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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 per heating and AC systems for repair or replacement 
  • Up to $4,000 in coverage per appliance for repair or replacement
  • Up to $2,000 in coverage per water heater repair or replacement
  • Up to $1,000 in coverage for roof leak repairs
  • New: Up to $2,000 in coverage per line for exterior lines (includes exterior water sewage, and gas lines and pipes outside the home)

Member benefits*:

Only with AHS
Video call: Option to troubleshoot home issues over a live video call with vetted repair Technicians in the app - at no extra cost

  • One FREE HVAC tune-up
  • Offers for home services such as HVAC tune-ups, rekey, ceiling fan installation, light fixture installation, garage door tune- up and more
  • Partner discounts like HVAC filters, eco- friendly home cleaning products, lawncare services, maid services, shopping discounts and more

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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: These services are offered in addition to your plan. Benefits may be provided by a third party, be subject to additional terms and conditions, and/or require payment of additional fees/costs. Subject to availability.

Electrical Components Warranty Coverage Details

Covered:
Electrical panels that provide electrical power to the covered home
Hard wired electrical lines
Wiring
Breaker box
Light switches
Outlets
Not Covered:
Audio, video, computer, intercom, alarm or security wiring and cable
Meter boxes
Lighting fixtures
Direct current (D.C.) wiring or components and/or low voltage systems
Electrical panel boxes that solely provide electrical power to items or structures located outside the main foundation of the covered home
Any type of home generator (including back-up and portable or installed generators) and associated electrical wiring and switches

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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Electrical FAQs

All 3 of our home warranty plans include coverage for parts of interior electrical lines and components, including hard-wired home electrical systems and built-in exhaust, bathroom, attic, & whole house fans. Please see the coverage details on the page above or the plan agreement for more information on limitations and exclusions. 

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 repair your interior electrical systems and components, we’ll replace them subject to the limits and exclusions in your plan agreement, and cover the cost to remove the defective items. Please see the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions.

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 systems 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.

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