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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

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Shield Essential

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Protect the systems you rely on most.

Our ShieldEssential real estate plan protects parts of many key home systems, including heating, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing. Plus, it features special offers and benefits for home buyers and sellers.

  • Access to pre-season HVAC tune-ups
  • Coverage for code violations and permits (first year only)
  • 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.

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Here’s what’s covered

  • Heating & AC Systems

    If staying warm or keeping your cool is your thing, we’ve got the right home warranty coverage for you.

  • Electrical Systems

    You don’t have to power through electrical issues. We’ll help you get your spark back (safely of course).

  • Plumbing Systems

    Whether you’re dealing with a drip, leak or clog, we’ll help get things flowing again.

  • Member Benefits

    We offer additional services like seasonal HVAC tune-ups, rekeys, smart home/tech installations, partner discounts and more.

A little coverage goes a long way

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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AC - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost up to $6,000 to repair or replace your air conditioner


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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Check out everything that's included in a ShieldEssential plan.

Coverage Levels

AC Refrigerant
$10/lb covered (included in $15,000 HVAC limit)
HVAC Limit
$15,000 per system per agreement term
Code Violations, Permits & Modifications
$250 code violations/$250 permits
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Coverage add-ons

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Go for more to get the most from your plan

There's a lot that can go wrong in a home. But then again, there's a lot to celebrate with extra coverage from your home warranty plan.

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More shield, more peace of mind

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Get the most coverage with our ShieldComplete plan.

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