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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 $5,000 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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Heating - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost up to $6,000 to repair or replace your heating system

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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Water Heater - Covered

Without AHS coverage,

it could cost up to $1,500 to repair or replace your water heater

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.

Disclaimer: Repair/replacement cost is the eightieth percentile as reported in a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2022 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield.

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

Heating & Air Conditioning Systems

Air Conditioners
Heating Systems
Ductwork

Electrical Systems & Accessories

Interior Electrical Lines
Main Breaker & Fuse Panel Box
Built-in Exhaust, Bathroom, Attic & Whole House Fans
Doorbells
Ceiling Fans
Garage Door Openers

Plumbing Systems & Accessories

Interior Plumbing Lines
Water Heaters
Toilets
Faucets & Valves
Built-in Jetted Tub Motors, Pumps & Air Switch Assemblies

Add-ons

Electronics Protection Plan
Pool & Built-in Spa Equipment
Guest Unit
Septic System Ejector Pump & Pumping
Well Pumps
Saltwater Pool & Built-in Spa Equipment
Specialty Built-in Refrigerators

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

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

American Home Shield has a national network of qualified, trusted Pros (also called service contractors in your plan agreement). They are regularly evaluated by customers like you to make sure they're meeting our standards and providing excellent service.
Both ends of a real estate transaction can benefit from being home warranty customers: for the seller, a home warranty can increase the confidence of prospective buyers and help make the sale easier. For the buyer, it ensures that the repair or replacement of appliances and potentially expensive home system repairs are covered by a service provider.

Yes. You can view our Real Estate sample agreements by state here.

No. You can purchase a home warranty from American Home Shield without a home inspection or system and appliance maintenance records.
Yes. We don't care how old your home systems and appliances are - our home warranty protection will cover them.
Your coverage starts the day of closing, however, if payment for the home warranty funds has not been received from the home closing process, the number of service requests may be limited.
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