American Home Shield® Home Warranty
We keep your home running and your budget on track.
No system or appliance is too old for AHS coverage and all of our plans include a 30-day workmanship guarantee.
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Our plans
Whether you need protection for major parts of home systems or a plan for appliances, roof leaks and more — we have you covered. Find the option that fits your needs, and stress less knowing the items you use every day are protected.
Shield Silver™
Cover the hardworking basics. ShieldSilver protects parts of 14 major systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) to help keep your home running.
- $50,000 total limit / agreement term
- $5,000 per covered HVAC system
- Partner discounts and offers for home services and essentials
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Shield Gold™
If more coverage means less worries, ShieldGold is for you. Protect parts of 23 major systems and appliances in your home.
- New Benefit: Video chat with live repair Experts for real time help at no extra cost*
- $50,000 total limit / agreement term
- $5,000 per covered HVAC system
- $2,000 per covered appliance
- Partner discounts and offers for home services and essentials
Shield Platinum™
ShieldPlatinum protects parts of 23 systems and appliances, plus roof leak repair coverage and other member perks.
- New Benefit: Video chat with live repair Experts for real time help at no extra cost*
- $50,000 total limit / agreement term
- $5,000 per covered HVAC system
- $4,000 per covered appliance
- $1,000 roof leak repair limit
- Unlimited AC refrigerant
- Partner discounts and offers for home services and essentials
See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply. *Video chat available as a member benefit with select AHS plans. Video chat hours are from 6AM - 9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.
Understanding home warranties:
how they protect your home
Homeowners insurance protects you from things like fires and floods, but what about everyday system and appliance problems? Home warranties cover what your insurance doesn't — like improper maintenance and normal wear-and-tear of the items you rely on most.
From HVAC system and plumbing problems to appliance issues, unexpected breakdowns caused by normal wear and tear can be costly and stressful. American Home Shield's reliable home warranty plans help take care of covered repair costs and keep homeowners happy.
Common Issue
Hassle-free Solution
Ancient AC gone kaput? Fridge on the fritz?
We cover important parts of systems and appliances of all ages — no maintenance records required.
Reading through dozens of reviews to find the right contractor?
One company to contact: AHS will send a qualified, independent Pro when you need help.
Worried about paying for expensive, surprise repairs?
If we can't fix a covered item, we'll replace it — and you can request service 24/7.
See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
Help control out-of-pocket expenses.
Without a home warranty, it can cost a lot to repair or replace the systems and appliances you rely on.*
Air Conditioning
can cost you
up to $6,000
Heating
can cost you
up to $5,600
Appliances
can cost you
up to $1,800
Plumbing
can cost you
up to $2,000
*Repair/replacement cost is the eightieth percentile as reported in a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2024 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield.
You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement — or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with AHS.
We sweat the small stuff for you.
Rest easy. With our Shield Assurances, we take care of things other home warranty companies might not, like:
- Normal wear-and-tear, no matter the age of a covered item
- Unknown, pre-existing breakdowns
- Items without maintenance records
- Duplicates of the same item, like that extra AC unit
- Removal of defective equipment
- Refrigerant recapture, reclaim and disposal
- Breakdowns caused by improper installations or repairs, insufficient maintenance; rust, corrosion and sediment; and mismatched HVAC systems
30-Day Workmanship Guarantee
If you have an issue with your completed repair within 30 days of service, we’ll send a Pro back out for free.
See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our list of FAQs if you need to know about home warranty plans, claims and coverage, you're looking for info on membership, costs and payments, or you simply have general AHS questions.
A home warranty is an annual, renewable service contract that provides peace of mind and protection. When a covered home system or appliance breaks down, your home warranty plan covers the repair costs. It complements your homeowners insurance by protecting things your insurance doesn’t. In addition to helping with the cost and hassle to repair or replace parts of covered home systems and appliance that break down over time due to normal wear and tear, our home warranty plans also offer American Home Shield members exclusive pricing on home maintenance services, new appliances and HVAC systems, and more – from tech and smart home installation services to pre-season HVAC tune-ups, and more
A home warranty is a smart way to avoid unexpected and expensive home system and appliance repair costs. When a covered item breaks down due to normal wear and tear, we’ll help cover the repair cost and you have the added convenience of only one company to contact. No more searching for the right home repair professional. We’ll assign a qualified Pro from our network to your service request who will get the job done right. With American Home Shield, you don’t have to face home repairs alone. You can leave the stress to us.
We offer three different home warranty plan options so you can choose the one that’s best for you and your home. Our entry level plan, Shield Silver covers the parts and components of your heating and AC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Our ShieldGold plan covers your systems and hardworking kitchen and laundry appliances like your dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and more. And finally, our ShieldPlatinum plan covers your systems and appliances, but also includes roof leak repair coverage, unlimited AC refrigerant, and more member perks. With American Home Shield, it’s easy to cover the items that keep your home running smoothly and choose a plan that’s right for you.
If you like to save time and money, a home warranty is for you. When a covered system or appliance breaks down, you could pay thousands* for a single repair or replacement, or you could get a home warranty plan starting at less than $1 a day with American Home Shield. Plus, there’s only one company to contact when you have a breakdown, and we find the right repair Pro for the job. American Home Shield gives you peace of mind.
*Repair/replacement cost is the eightieth percentile as reported in a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2022 by ClearVantage for AmericanHome Shield.
Every home is unique, so it’s only fitting that every home warranty plan is too. We use three key factors to determine the cost of your plan.
- Size and location of your home – Depending on where you live, your cost could include state or local taxes. We use the details that you provide when you request a quote to inform you of your full plan costs upfront.
- Plan type – The home warranty plan you select factors into the cost. We offer three plan options, so you simply need to choose the plan that best meets your home’s needs.
- Service Fee – You will pay a Service Fee each time you place a service request. It’s the standard cost that covers the time your repair Pro spends assessing the issue and figuring out how to fix it. You get to choose your Service Fee amount when your purchase your home warranty plan.
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American Home Shield provides industry-leading home warranty coverage at the best price. We’ve paid over $4 billion to repair or replace our members’ systems and appliances since 2017. We’re here so you don’t have to face home repairs alone. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our member testimonials.