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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

  1. Home Warranty
  2. Coverage
  3. Real Estate -Coverage
  4. Real Estate -Home System Warranty
  5. Real Estate -Heating Units Warranty Coverage
Heater furnace
Heater furnace

HVAC Warranty Coverage

Heating Systems

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, heating is one of the systems that matter most. That’s why it’s important to choose HVAC coverage that includes heating warranty coverage. When you discover a covered issue, simply contact American Home Shield® and we’ll send an independent, qualified Pro to the home to help diagnose complete the repair.

The covered item limit for AC and heating systems (combined) 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. American Home Shield will cover up to $1,000 should the contractor need to cut through concrete to access any HVAC system components. 

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
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Up to $15,000 in coverage per system for heat and AC repair or replacement
  • Up to $1,500 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 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 per system for heat and AC repair or replacement
  • Up to $4,000 in coverage per appliance for repair or replacement
  • Up to $1,500 in coverage per water heater for repair or replacement
  • 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

  • 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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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:

  • Heating and AC systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Laundry appliances
  • Up to $15,000 in coverage per system for heat and AC repair or replacement
  • Up to $7,000 in coverage per appliance for repair or replacement
  • Up to $2,500 in coverage per water heater for repair or replacement
  • NEW: Up to $2,000 in coverage per line for exterior lines (includes water, sewage, and gas lines and pipes outside the home)
  • Up to $1,000 in coverage for roof leak repair
  • 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: Choice of one free service: rekey, HVAC tune-up, ceiling fan installation, light fixture installation, garage door tune-up
  • Partner discounts like HVAC filters, eco-friendly home cleaning products, lawncare services, maid services, shopping discounts and more

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Plans subject to change. 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. Separate services may be offered to members by affiliates or third parties for additional fees and/or terms.


*Member Benefits: These services are offered in addition to your plan. Benefits may be provided by an affiliate or a third party, be subject to additional terms and conditions, and/or require payment of additional fees/costs. Subject to availability. video call not available with seller’s coverage.

HVAC warranty coverage - including heating systems

Covered:
All parts and components of permanently installed heating systems up to a 5 ton capacity of the following types:
Geothermal units
Wall mounted heaters
Floor furnaces
Package units
Heat pumps
Mini-splits
Hot water or steam circulating heat
Electric baseboard
Electric baseboard heat
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 or ultraviolet line insulation
Home purification systems
The covered item limit is $15,000 for all plans.

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. Separate services may be offered to members by affiliates or third parties for additional fees and/or terms. 

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Heating systems warranty coverage FAQs

Yes, all three of our real estate home warranty plans cover parts and components of heating systems under our HVAC warranty coverage. The covered item limit for AC and heating systems (combined) is $15,000 during your 1-year plan agreement term.

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. 

All three of our real estate home warranty plans include HVAC warranty coverage with a combined coverage limit for AC and heating systems of $15,000 per 1-year plan agreement term. This coverage includes ducted central and electric split and package units; geothermal; evaporative (swamp) coolers; wall ACs; heat pumps; mini-splits; forced air (gas, electric, and oil); wall-mounted heaters; floor furnaces; package units; hot water or steam circulating heat; electric baseboard heat. It does not include coverage for window units, or outside or underground components for geothermal and/or water source heat pumps.

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. 

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 $15,000 combined coverage limit for heating and cooling systems per 1-year plan agreement term.

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. 

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 and the AHS® app 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.

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