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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

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  5. Real Estate - Light Fixture Installation
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AHS Member Benefit

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Light fixture installation service

Whether you’re fixing up a house to sell or you’ve just moved into your dream home, swapping out light fixtures is a simple, worthwhile upgrade. Rather than DIY, you can utilize this home warranty member benefit for your light fixture installation needs. Just choose from our list of services and a qualified, independent Pro will help get the job done. Ceiling fan installation is available too, as a separate member benefit. Pricing varies. Current member? Please login to MyAccount to view and book services.

This service is offered in addition to your plan and may be subject to additional terms and conditions, and/or require payment of additional fees/costs. Service is offered by Frontdoor Pro and performed by a Frontdoor Pro independent service contractor. For Frontdoor Pro license numbers, please visit this page. Subject to availability.

Real Estate Plans

ShieldEssential ℠
ShieldPlus ℠
ShieldComplete ℠

Shield Essential℠

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

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What's covered:

  • Heating and AC systems
    (up to $15,000 in coverage per system)
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Water heater
    (up to $1,500 in coverage per unit)

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

  • Home services offers: HVAC tune-ups, rekey, ceiling fan installation, light fixture installation, garage door tune- up and more
  • Partner discounts: HVAC filters, eco- friendly home cleaning products, lawncare services, maid services, shopping discounts and more

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Shield Plus℠

More coverage can mean more confidence in your home. ShieldPlus protects parts of 27 major systems and appliances.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and AC systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Kitchen appliances
    (up to $4,000 in coverage per appliance)
  • Laundry appliances
    (up to $4,000 in coverage per appliance)
  • Water heater
    (up to $1,500 in coverage per unit)
  • New: Unlimited AC refrigerant

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

  • Home services offers: HVAC tune-ups, rekey, ceiling fan installation, light fixture installation, garage door tune- up and more
  • Partner discounts: HVAC filters, eco- friendly home cleaning products, lawncare services, maid services, shopping discounts and more

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Best Coverage

Shield Complete℠

Total peace of mind feels good. ShieldComplete protects 29 items, including roof leak repair, exterior lines coverage and member perks like one free HVAC tune-up or rekey.

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What's covered:

  • NEW: Exterior lines coverage for water, sewer, and gas lines and pipes that extend outside the home
    (up to $2,000 in coverage per line)
  • Heating and AC systems
    (up to $15,000 in coverage per system)
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Kitchen appliances
    (up to $7,000 in coverage per appliance)
  • Laundry appliances
    (up to $7,000 in coverage per appliance)
  • Water heater
    (up to $2,500 in coverage per unit)
  • Roof leak repair
    (up to $1,000 in roof leak repair coverage)
  • Unlimited AC refrigerant

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

  • On the house: On the House: Choice of one free service (rekey, HVAC tune-up, ceiling fan installation, light fixture installation, or garage door tune-up)
  • Partner discounts: 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. Video call hours are 8AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

Light fixture installation service details

Labor to install one (1) member-supplied standard light fixture.
Removal of one (1) existing standard light fixture.
Installation to existing wiring and an existing compatible junction box on a wall or ceiling up to 12 feet high.
An additional fee will be charged for each additional standard light fixture installation.
Chandeliers requiring extensive assembly, multi-tier fixtures, or oversized/non-standard light fixtures.
Repair or replacement of drywall.
New wiring, new electrical circuits, new switches, dimmers, or controllers.
Installation on ceilings over 12 feet.
Junction box replacement or modification.
Structural modifications.
Fixtures exceeding the manufacturer-rated weight capacity of the existing junction box.
Moving furniture or other items to provide access to the install location.
Disposal of the removed fixture.

Additional work (including some items listed as not included) by the Pro may be provided at additional cost and must be quoted and agreed upon between the contractor and the member at the time of the appointment and then scheduling when both parties are available. 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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Light fixture installation service FAQs

Light fixture installation costs vary by market, and pricing can climb higher if new wiring or high or vaulted ceiling access is required.



As an American Home Shield member benefit, you get a set price for standard light fixture installation. This covers mounting a fixture you provide and connecting it to an existing wired electrical box. If your installation needs anything beyond that, like new wiring or extra work to access the space, your Pro will go over those additional costs with you before starting the job.

A light fixture installation can vary based on complexity especially if new wiring is needed. However, a typical light fixture installation may take between 30 minutes to one hour if it’s a simple swap.

It is recommended to have a professional handle your light fixture installation. Working with electrical wiring comes with real safety risks if it's not done correctly.

But can you install a light fixture yourself? Some light fixture swaps are simple enough, especially if you're replacing one fixture with a nearly identical one and the wiring is already in good shape. But if you're changing fixture types, adding a dimmer, or aren't confident about what's behind the ceiling box, it's worth getting help before you start. Members can video call with an AHS Technician, who can help assess the issue and even provide real-time guidance as you approach the fix.

For the utmost confidence and safety, take advantage of this member benefit and have a qualified, independent repair Pro dispatched to handle the installation.

Video call hours are from 8AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

Yes. AHS offers access to both ceiling fan and light fixture installation services as a member benefit. So whether you're adding a new ceiling fan, replacing an outdated light fixture, or converting one to the other, you can book the service through American Home Shield and a qualified, independent Pro will help get the job done.



These services are offered in addition to your plan and may be subject to additional terms and conditions, and/or require payment of additional fees/costs. Service is offered by Frontdoor Pro and performed by a Frontdoor Pro independent service contractor. For Frontdoor Pro license numbers, please visit this page. Subject to availability.

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