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ShieldEssential ℠
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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.

†Not available for condos/townhomes/mobile homes or in Connecticut and Hawaii.

*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.

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What AHS real estate plans offer

  • Coverage for parts of your home’s key systems and appliances
  • Three flexible plan options
  • Coverage designed specifically for homebuyers & sellers
  • AHS members can video call with live home repair Technicians to troubleshoot repair issues at no additional cost

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Frequently Asked Questions

An American Home Shield® Real Estate Home Warranty is a one-year service agreement that covers the repair or replacement of many major home system components and appliances. It is available to sellers and buyers typically via their real estate agent. We also offer home warranty plans for customers who are not in a real estate transaction. See our Plans & Coverage page for more information.

Your coverage starts the day of closing, however, if payment for the home warranty funds has not been received from the home closing process, the number of service requests may be limited.

Our new construction plan provides coverage from years 2-5 for a total of four years of home warranty protection. It can also be purchased anytime within 90 days of closing.

Yes. If you have more than one of the following home systems or appliances, they're included in your coverage at no additional cost.

 

Covered Systems/Appliances:

  • Air Conditioning Systems
  • Heating Systems
  • Electrical - multiple items of hard-wired home electrical systems
  • Plumbing - multiple items such as lines, faucets, shower heads, stoppages, etc.
  • Built-in Exhaust, Attic & Whole House Fans
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Water Heaters
  • Built-in Microwave Ovens
  • Dishwashers
  • Doorbells
  • Garbage Disposals
  • Ranges/Cooktops
  • Ovens
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Installed Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispensers

When you're selling your home, you can purchase an American Home Shield real estate home warranty plan for your buyer and add coverage for yourself while your home is on the market, at no extra cost.* When you sell your home, the warranty is then transferred to the buyer. Seller's coverage protects your home's covered systems during the listing period, helping you avoid unexpected repair bills and keeping your home show-ready for buyers.

*Complimentary seller coverage provided for active listings where allowed by law.

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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Coverage Details

Warranty more. Stress less.

Plan on things breaking and count on us to fix them. American Home Shield coverage offers protection for the home systems and appliances you rely on most, plus member benefits and more.

Appliances
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Home Systems
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Member Benefits
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
Video Call
Available (no additional cost)
Available (no additional cost)
Available (no additional cost)
Heating and AC Tune Up
$99/unit
$99/unit
Available as choice of one free service
Rekey Service
$99/request
$99/request
Available as choice of one free service
Garage Door Tune Up
$99/request
$99/request
Available as choice of one free service
Ceiling Fan Installation
$149/fan
$149/fan
Available as choice of one free service
Lighting Fixture Installation
$149/fixture
$149/fixture
Available as choice of one free service
Coverage Levels
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
AC Refrigerant
$10/lb covered (included in $15,000 HVAC limit)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Roof Leak Repairs Limit
Add-on ($1,000 limit per agreement term)
Add-on ($1,000 limit per agreement term)
$1,000 limit per agreement term
HVAC Systems Limit
$15,000 per system per agreement term
$15,000 per system per agreement term
$15,000 per system per agreement term
Appliance Limit
Not Covered
$4,000 per appliance per agreement term
$7,000 per appliance per agreement term
Code Violations, Permits & Modifications
$250 code violations/$250 permits
$250 code violations/$250 permits
$1000 shared
Water Heater Limit
$1,500 limit per system per agreement term
$1,500 limit per system per agreement term
$2,500 limit per system per agreement term
Specialty HVAC Limit
$1,500 limit per system per agreement term
$1,500 limit per system per agreement term
$1,500 limit per system per agreement term
Ductwork Limits
$5,000 per agreement term
$5,000 per agreement term
$5,000 per agreement term
Slab Leaks Limit
$1,000 limit per agreement term
$1,000 limit per agreement term
$1,000 limit per agreement term
Sewage Ejector Pump Limit
$500 limit per unit per agreement term
$500 limit per unit per agreement term
$500 limit per unit per agreement term
Exterior Lines Limit
Add-on ($2,000 limit per line per agreement term)
Add-on ($2,000 limit per line per agreement term)
$2,000 limit per line per agreement term
Well Pump Limit
Add-on ($1,500 limit per unit per agreement term)
Add-on ($1,500 limit per unit per agreement term)
Add-on ($1,500 limit per unit per agreement term)
Septic System Ejector Pump Limit
Add-on ($500 limit per unit per agreement term)
Add-on ($500 limit per unit per agreement term)
Add-on ($500 limit per unit per agreement term)
Pool & Spa Limit
Add-on ($3,000 limit per agreement term)
Add-on ($3,000 limit per agreement term)
Add-on ($3,000 limit per agreement term)
Total Aggregate Limit
$50,000 per agreement term
$50,000 per agreement term
$50,000 per agreement term
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Coverage add-ons

Go for more to get the most from your plan

There's a lot that can go wrong in a home. But then again, there's a lot to celebrate with extra coverage from your home warranty plan.

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