Homeowner Plans

A home warranty is a year-long, renewable home warranty plan that covers home systems and appliances when they stop working due to normal wear and tear - like your air conditioning, refrigerator, water heater, and washer and dryer. See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.

The price of a home warranty depends on a few factors, such as the level of coverage you need for your home, your selected service fee, and the size and location of your home. As a member of American Home Shield, you choose the service fee amount you pay (such as $100 or $125 plus sales tax where applicable) when you sign up for your home warranty. You will pay your monthly home warranty plan price, and then anytime you need to place a service request for in-person repairs, you will pay your selected service fee. Then, AHS will send out an independent, qualified repair Pro (plumber, electrician, etc.) out to your home to diagnose the breakdown and complete the repair if it is a covered breakdown.

The amount you choose for a service fee can help adjust your monthly cost — a higher service fee results in a lower monthly cost, or if you think you may be placing a lot of service requests throughout the year, a lower service fee may make sense for you.

With three plans to choose from, you can pick the plan that’s right for you. All AHS plans come with the option to place free video calls* with a vetted, repair Technician with an average of over 20 years of experience in the field to help troubleshoot home hassles over the phone, at no extra cost. This option is available in the AHS app and could help save you a service fee and get you real-time repair help over the phone. If your issue cannot be resolved over video call, you may place a service request for an independent, qualified repair Pro to come to your home to diagnose and repair any covered breakdowns.

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

American Home Shield offers one of the most affordable home warranties with rates starting at $29.99 per month. Visit our Plans & Coverage page for more information.

The standard initial home warranty plan agreement is 13 months, and begins the day after you sign-up. When that concludes, your plan is eligible for renewal in 12-month terms.  It is important to note that your coverage commences 30 days after the plan agreement begins. So you can submit your first service request 30 days after the plan agreement begins.

The standard home warranty plan agreement contains 30-day coverage waiting period. This means your coverage begins, and you can place your first service request, 30 days after your home warranty plan agreement begins. 

Some of the common systems and appliances that we cover in our home warranty plans include: 

Major appliances like built-in microwaves, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, installed instant hot/cold water dispensers, washers, and dryers. 

Major home systems like air conditioning, heating, ceiling fans, doorbells, garage door openers, electrical system, and interior plumbing lines. 

You can also purchase additional coverage for roof leak repairs, exterior lines, electronics, pools & built-in spa equipment, guest units, septic pumps, and well pumps. To see our coverage options, visit our Plans & Coverage page for more information.