Pool & Built-in Spa Equipment warranty coverage

Yes, American Home Shield® members can purchase additional coverage for pool & built-in spa equipment, and portable spas. Coverage for portable and built-in spa equipment includes all above ground, accessible, and operationally necessary parts and components of the heating, pumping, and filtration system. Coverage for portable spas includes all above ground, accessible, and operationally necessary parts and components of the heating, pumping, and filtration system of a self-contained spa (defined as requiring no external plumbing, excavation, or electrical work) including pump motor and blower motor. This coverage can be added when purchasing your American Home Shield real estate home warranty plan.


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

Pool and built-in spa equipment coverage includes the above-ground components and parts of the heating, pumping, and filtration systems of all pool types including the pool sweep motor and pump, circulation pump motor, and the plumbing pipes and wiring.

Yes, American Home Shield members can purchase additional coverage for portable spas, sometimes referred to as ‘hot tubs,’ with a coverage limit of up to $3,000 per plan agreement term. Coverage includes all above ground, accessible, and operationally necessary parts and components of the heating, pumping, and filtration system of a self-contained spa (defined as requiring no external plumbing, excavation, or electrical work) including pump motor and blower motor.

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

Coverage for portable spas does not include the following:  

• Electrical; water and sewer lines leading to or away from self- contained spa; access to self-contained spa equipment;
• Lights; liners; structural defects; jets; ornamental fountains, waterfalls and their pumping systems;
• Fill line and fill valves; built-in or detachable cleaning equipment including, without limitation, pop-up heads, turbo valves, skimmers, chlorinators and ionizers:
• Fuel storage tanks; disposable filtration mediums; multi-media centers; dehumidifiers; salt water generators and components; heat pump

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

If a pool or spa repair is covered, we will repair its equipment subject to your plan’s limitations and exclusions, but we do not provide full pool replacements.

Pool, inground spa, and portable spa equipment coverage runs concurrently with your annual, renewable real estate home warranty plan.

You can place your first service request once your coverage begins on the day of closing. Service requests can easily be placed 24/7 online via MyAccount or by calling 1-888-691-2854.

It's an annual home warranty plan that helps with the cost and hassle when your home systems and appliances break down. Our real estate-specific plans are offered to both home buyers and sellers and coverage begins immediately. You will also get protection for things other home warranties might not cover, like old home systems and appliances, insufficient maintenance, improper installations or repairs, mismatched HVAC systems in certain circumstances, and more.