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Garbage Disposal

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Garbage Disposal Warranty Coverage

Your garbage disposal is a helpful and reliable kitchen appliance. Having the right coverage can make it a lot easier to keep it up and running. Rather than panicking when you discover a covered problem, you can simply place a service request online or call American Home Shield.

American Home Shield will pay up to $2,000 per covered appliance ($4,000 with the ShieldPlatinum plan) for access, diagnosis, and repair/ replacement per the limitations and exclusions in your plan agreement.

Included with these plans

Shield Silver

Shield Gold

Shield Platinum

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Garbage Disposal warranty coverage details

Covered:
All parts and components
Not Covered:
N/A
AHS

Garbage Disposal FAQs

Yes, our ShieldGold™ and ShieldPlatinum™ plans cover the parts and components of garbage disposals.

We cover all components and parts of garbage disposals. The ShieldGold plan covers up to $2,000 for each covered appliance. The ShieldPlatinum plan covers up to $4,000 for each covered appliance. And if we can’t repair the covered item, we’ll replace it subject to the limitations and exclusions in your plan agreement. See the page above or the plan agreement for more detailed coverage information.

Our standard home warranty contract term is 1 year and can be renewed upon expiration. You can place your first service request 30 days after you sign up for your plan. You will not be charged until your coverage begins at the 30-day mark. 

If we can’t repair your covered garbage disposal, we’ll replace it subject to the limitations and exclusions in your plan agreement and remove the defective item.

 

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 or by calling 1-888-691-2854 during standard business hours to request service.

Our best home warranty plan is the one that’s right for you and your home. The ShieldSilver™ plan covers the parts and components of your must-have systems like your heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems. ShieldGold™ covers all of the above plus your laundry and kitchen appliances. And with ShieldPlatinum™, you get coverage for just about everything: parts of home systems and appliances, plus premium features like roof leak repair coverage, unlimited AC refrigerant, and one free HVAC Tune-up per agreement term. No two homes are the same, and that’s why we have options – so you can find the plan that fits your needs. Please review the Sample Plan Agreement for specific coverage details.

All parts and components of your garbage disposal are covered with American Home Shield appliance coverage. 

When your garbage disposal breaks down, you can quickly and easily place a service request online via MyAccount, pay your service fee, and we’ll assign a Pro to your service request. The assigned Pro will diagnose the issue and complete the covered repair.

Our home warranty plans offer comprehensive coverage for parts of your home’s major systems and appliances, access to a national network of trusted repair professionals, the ability to place service requests online 24/7, and member benefits to help you maintain your home.

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