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New!

Real-time help?
Yes, really!

With select plans, members can video chats with live Experts who can help you assess or fix breakdowns in real time at no extra cost.

Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

Home hassles, meet your match

Your clients can video chat about a breakdown for no extra cost before making a service request. Available with our ShieldPlus and ShieldComplete plans.

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Smart help, right from the start

Experts provide personalized step-by-step guidance and may even be able to help fix the issue on the spot.

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Personalized advice

Our plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and general repair Experts average 20 years' experience in their trade.

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Know when a Pro is needed

If a covered item can’t be fixed over video chat, your clients can make a service request for an in-person Pro (for the cost of their service fee).

Your first step to fixing

Before your clients make a service request for a repair Pro, ShieldPlus and ShieldComplete members can use video chat at no extra cost via the AHS app.

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  • Step 1Start a new request from the AHS app and tap "Video Chat Now" when prompted.

  • Step 2You will be connected with a live Expert.

  • Step 3Your Expert will assess or even help you fix the issue on the spot.

  • Step 4If your covered item can’t be fixed over video chat, you can make a service request for an in-person Pro (for the cost of your service fee).

A warranty with access to real-time help? You bet.

Protect the major parts of your covered systems and appliances. Plus, with select plans, you can video chat in real time with live Experts.

Shield Plus

More coverage can mean more confidence in your home. ShieldPlus℠ protects parts of 23 major systems and appliances.

  • New Benefit: Video chat with live repair Experts for real-time help at no extra cost*
  • Up to $15,000 for Heating and AC Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry Appliances
  • Up to $4,000 per Appliance for Repair or Replacement

Shield Complete

Our most comprehensive plan. ShieldComplete℠ protects parts of 23 major systems and appliances, includes roof leak repair coverage, and more.

  • New Benefit: Video chat with live repair Experts for real-time help at no extra cost*
  • Up to $15,000 for Heating and AC Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Laundry Appliances
  • Up to $7,000 per Appliance for Repair or Replacement
  • Up to $1,000 in Roof Leak Repairs
  • Up to $250 in Coverage for Code Violations, Permits, and Modifications
  • Unlimited AC Refrigerant

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

AHS members with a ShieldPlus℠ or ShieldComplete℠ plan can access video chat in the new AHS app as a free member benefit. Once in the app, they can simply start a new request and select Video Chat Now when prompted. Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week.

No, all they need is the camera on their phone! The camera will allow their Expert to see what they’re seeing and help assess the issue. They’ll just want to make sure the area is clear of any debris so they can access it easily with their camera. If your clients have a toolbox or any tools handy, it’s a plus to have them within reach. If not, that’s okay too! Their Expert can help recommend any tools needed to make the repair. Video chat feature available to AHS members with select plans. Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

If the covered item cannot be fixed using video chat, your clients can easily make a service request for in-person help (for the cost of their service fee) from a Pro in the app after the video chat. Their Expert will also share notes with the assigned repair Pro, which may help speed up the repair process in many cases. Video chat feature available to AHS members with select plans. Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week. Subject to change.

AHS members with a ShieldPlus℠ or ShieldComplete℠ plan can access video chat in the AHS app as a free member benefit. Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week.

When you use video chat in the AHS app, you will be connected with an Expert who can help you with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance and general repair issues in real time using your phone.  If a covered item has experienced a covered breakdown that cannot be fixed over video chat, you can place a service request for in-person help for the cost of your service fee.  We will assign a Pro who will come to your home to diagnose any covered issues, and we’ll repair them subject to the limitations and exclusions of your plan agreement.   See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.

Video chat feature available to AHS members with select plans. Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7 days/week.

No, your clients cannot video chat with an Expert about an item or issue that isn't covered. Video can be used to help them assess and potentially repair a covered issue in real time. However, if the issue can't be repaired via video chat, you can place a service request for in-person help for the cost of your service fee.

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