With an American Home Shield warranty, getting help for your covered items is easy.
By phone or online 24/7 and pay your Service Fee.
To assess and diagnose the issue.
We’ll repair or replace the covered system or appliance.*
FREE with select plans, members get access to video chats with live Experts who can help you assess or fix breakdowns in real time.*
*Video chat feature available to AHS members with with ShieldGold™ and ShieldPlatinum™ plans. Video chat hours are from 6AM-9PM CST, 7days/week.
See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
See the plan agreement for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Coverage limits and charges for non-covered items may apply.
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.
It's easy to get a free home warranty quote in minutes by entering your zip code at the top of this page.
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.
No, American Home Shield does not require you to provide maintenance records or have a home inspection before you purchase a plan or to be eligible for covered repairs.
No, it does not. You can get an American Home Shield Home Plan no matter how old your home's system or appliances are.
Yes, you can cancel at any time. If you cancel your contract within the first 30 days of your coverage, we'll refund your contract fees minus any service and claims incurred by American Home Shield. If you cancel your contract after 30 days, you'll receive a pro-rated refund of your contract fees for the rest of the contract term, minus an administrative fee of up to one month's payment (where permitted by law) and any service or claims costs incurred by American Home Shield. Terms may vary by state.
No, we do not place a limit on the number of covered repairs, although some coverage limitations and exclusions, such as covered item limits, may apply.
Please review the Sample Plan Agreement for a specific list of coverage limitations and exclusions. If you are a current member, you can view your specific plan agreement in MyAccount.
Homeowners insurance typically protects your home from things that might happen, like fires, theft or natural disasters. A home warranty helps protect your budget when covered components of home systems and appliances break down due to normal wear and tear.
