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How Much Does a Home Warranty Cost?

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With three home warranty options to choose from, flexible pricing and a user-friendly service request process, American Home Shield makes it easy for our members to feel confident and in control of their homes and budgets. Warranty now. Sigh of relief later. 

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Let's break things down

Every home is unique, and every home warranty should be too. We use four key factors to determine the coverage and cost of your plan.

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Home Details

Size, type and location of your home 

We offer home warranty coverage for the following property types:

  • Single-family homes
  • Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes
  • Townhomes and condos
  • Mobile homes

In addition to the type of home you have, the square footage of your home can affect warranty pricing and availability. Depending on where you live, your cost could also include state or local taxes. When you request a free home warranty quote from American Home Shield, we use the details you provide to inform you of your full plan costs upfront, including any applicable taxes.

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Plan Type

The home warranty plan you select

Whether you’ve been in your home for years, just closed 90 days ago or are currently buying or selling a home, we offer a variety of home warranty plans for every stage of homeownership. With flexible plans and pricing, American Home Shield has a solution that works for your home and budget. 

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Additional Coverage Options

The ability to customize your plan

From electronics to swimming pool equipment, we offer coverage options that go beyond typical home warranties — and you can add them to any American Home Shield plan. When you request your home warranty quote via ahs.com, you’ll see the monthly cost for the plan you select, plus any additional coverage options you may need.

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Service Fee

The cost of requesting service

If you’ve never had a home warranty before, you might be unfamiliar with a Service Fee. But rest assured, it’s a standard cost that covers the time your Pro spends assessing the issue and figuring out how to fix it.

You get to choose your Service Fee amount when you purchase your home warranty plan.

Thinking about coverage?

Sounds like a plan. Find the warranty that fits you best.

A little coverage goes a long way

Without a home warranty, it can cost a lot to repair or replace the systems and appliances that you rely on to keep your home running smoothly.

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AC - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost you up to $5,000 without a warranty


You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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Heating - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost you up to $6,000 without a warranty


You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

Water Heater - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost you up to $1,500 without a warranty


You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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Refrigerator - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost you up to $1,700 without a warranty


You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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Oven - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost you up to $1,000 without a warranty


You could pay thousands for a single repair or replacement–or a fraction of that cost for an entire year of coverage with American Home Shield.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The price of a home warranty depends on a few factors, such as the level of coverage and add-ons you need for your home, the size of your home, and the Service Fee amount you select. At American Home Shield, our ShieldSilver plan covers the essentials at an affordable price. See the Plans & Coverage page for more information.

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

The standard home warranty service contract for most home warranty companies is one year.
You can start requesting service 30 days after you purchase your home warranty plan. If you purchased or were given a home warranty during a real estate transaction, your coverage starts on the day of closing.

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, instant hot/cold water dispensers, washers, and dryers.

 

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

 

You can also purchase additional coverage for roof leak repairs, 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.

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