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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

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  4. Real Estate -Home System Warranty
  5. Real Estate -Home Garage Door Opener Warranty Coverage

Garage Door Openers

Garage Door Openers warranty coverage

Open, close, open, close. True, your garage door opener has one, simple job, but it's a pretty important one. Our coverage is designed to help make sure your garage door is always open for business, even when it's closing. So when you discover a covered problem, you can simply place a service request online or call American Home Shield®.

There is no limit on covered system components

Real Estate Plans

ShieldEssential ℠
ShieldPlus ℠
ShieldComplete ℠

Shield Essential℠

Keep your home’s key systems running smoothly. ShieldEssential protects parts of 20 major systems you rely on most.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and AC Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Up to $15,000 in Coverage for Heating and AC Systems for Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $1,500 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 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
  • Laundry Appliances
  • Up to $15,000 in Coverage for Heating and AC Systems for Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $4,000 in Coverage per Appliance for Repair or Replacement 
  • Unlimited AC Refrigerant
  • Up to $1,500 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.

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Best Coverage

Shield Complete℠

Our most comprehensive plan. ShieldComplete protects 29 items, including roof leak repair coverage and premium member perks.

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What's covered:

  • Heating and AC Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry Appliances
  • Up to $15,000 in Coverage for Heating and AC System Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $7,000 in Coverage per Appliance for Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $1,000 in Coverage for Roof Leak Repairs
  • Up to $1,000 in Coverage for Code Violations, Permits, and Modifications
  • Unlimited AC Refrigerant
  • Up to $2,500 for Water Heater repair or replacement

Member benefits*:

  • One FREE Rekey or HVAC Tune-up**
  • Offers for home services
  • Partner discounts

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

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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: 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 call feature available at no cost during normal business hours.


**With the ShieldComplete℠ plan, one rekey service or the first tune-up of one HVAC unit is offered for free per agreement term. For buyer use only. Services provided by Frontdoor Pro. For license numbers, please visit Frontdoor Pro Licensing Information Heating or Cooling System Tune-ups are available seasonally (spring: AC, fall: heating) and service dates are limited and may vary based on location.

Garage Door Openers warranty coverage details

Covered:
All parts and components of the electrically powered garage door opener; extension and torsion springs
Not Covered:
Any other parts of the garage door system, including garage doors and garage door track assemblies (including the rollers, tracks, and guides)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all three of our real estate home warranty plans include coverage for the parts and components of garage door openers. 

All 3 of our real estate home warranty plans include coverage for all components and parts of garage door openers. This coverage does not include garage doors and garage door track assemblies. Please see the coverage details on the page above or the plan agreement for more information on limitations and exclusions.

Our standard home warranty plan agreement term is 1 year. You can place your first service request once your plan becomes active on the day of closing.

If we can’t repair your covered garage door opener, 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 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 during standard business hours to request service.

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Other home systems we cover

We protect the big and little things that keep your home running and humming

  • Air Conditioners
  • Heating Systems
  • Ductwork
  • Built-in Exhaust Fans
  • Main Breaker & Fuse Panel Box
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Doorbells
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Interior Plumbing Lines
  • Water Heaters
  • Toilets
  • Faucets & Valves
  • Built-in Jetted Tub Motor & Parts

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