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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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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:

  • 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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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: These services are offered in addition to your plan. Benefits may be provided by a third party, be subject to additional terms and conditions, and/or require payment of additional fees/costs. Subject to availability. Video call hours are 8AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

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What AHS real estate plans offer

AHS Home warranty tech
  • 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 the first year of closing on new construction.

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

Here's how our Seller Coverage Option* works:

  • Seller chooses the home warranty plan to provide to the buyer.
  • Seller adds on the Seller Coverage Option. This option covers the same items as the ShieldEssential plan.
  • Sellers enjoy coverage for up to 6 months (term renewable upon request and at the discretion of American Home Shield) while the home is on the market.
  • Payment is not due until closing.
  • The warranty transfers to the buyer and becomes effective at closing.

 

*Subject to a $1,500 cap for all trades during the listing period.

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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
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Member Benefits
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
Heating and A/C Tune Up
$100/unit
$100/unit
Your choice of one FREE Rekey or HVAC Tune-up Service
Video Call
Available (no additional cost)
Rekey Service
Available (price of service fee)
Available (price of service fee)
New HVAC Program
Available
Available
Available
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Available
Available
Available
Tech Installation & Support
Available
Available
Available
Air Filter Discounts
10% off and free shipping
10% off and free shipping
10% off and free shipping
Partner Discounts & Offers
Available
Available
Available
Ceiling Fan Installation
Lighting Fixture Installation
Garage Door Tune Up
Coverage Levels
Shield
Essential℠
Shield
Plus℠
Shield
Complete℠
AC Refrigerant
$10/lb covered (included in $15,000 HVAC limit)
$10/lb covered (included in $15,000 HVAC limit)
Unlimited
Roof Leak Repair Limit Like all home warranties our contracts have limitations and exclusions.
Add-on
Add-on
$1,000 limit per agreement term
HVAC Systems Limit Like all home warranties our contracts have limitations and exclusions.
$15,000 per system per agreement term
$15,000 per system per agreement term
$15,000 per system per agreement term
Appliance Limit Like all home warranties our contracts have limitations and exclusions.
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
$1,000 shared
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There's a lot that can go wrong in a home. But then again, there's a lot to celebrate with extra protection from your home warranty plan.

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