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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

Heating Systems

Heating System warranty coverage

If staying warm and cozy at home during cooler weather is your thing, thank your heating system. While they typically last for more than a decade, during that time they may experience some problems. Having the right coverage can make it a lot easier to keep them up and running. Rather than panicking when you discover a covered problem, you can place a service request online or simply call American Home Shield®.

The covered item limit is $15,000. However, the covered item limit for the following types of heating systems is $2,000: glycol, hot water, or steam circulating heating system, any water heater which supplies heated water to such system(s), geothermal and/or water source heat pumps.

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.

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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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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Heating System warranty coverage details

Covered:
All parts and components of permanently installed heating systems up to a 5 ton capacity of the following types:
Geothermal units
Package units
If repair or replacement is needed, we'll cover upgrades to maintain compatibility and/or compliance with SEER, HSPF, or refrigerant standards
Heat pumps
Mini-splits
Hot water or steam circulating heat
Electric baseboard
Not Covered:
Radiant cable heat
Window or portable heating units
Fireplaces, grain, pellet, coal or wood heating units
All parts and components of geothermal systems located outside or under the covered home’s main foundation
Fuel storage tanks
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
Ultraviolet lights
Home purification systems
AHS

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all 3 of our real estate home warranty plan options cover parts and components of heating systems up to $15,000 per unit. Please see the plan agreement for more detailed coverage information, limitations and exclusions.

All 3 of our real estate home warranty plans cover parts and components up to $15,000 per heating system for forced air (gas, electrical, oil), geothermal units (up to $2,000), wall mounted heaters, floor furnaces, package units, heat pumps, and more. Please see the coverage details on the page above or the plan agreement for more information on limitations and exclusions.

Yes. We cover parts and components of older systems and appliances no matter their age, as well as unknown, preexisting breakdowns. You can also purchase an American Home Shield home warranty without an inspection or maintenance records

If we can’t repair your covered heating system, we’ll replace it subject to your plan's limitations and exclusions, and handle the removal of the defective system.

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.

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.

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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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