An American Home Shield® home warranty covers up to 23 home systems and appliances, and we don’t require members to provide maintenance records in order to receive service. Here are just some of the repairs that could be covered by your home warranty.
1. HVAC Breakdowns
Few things are more frustrating than having your heater or air conditioner go out, especially because it never happens during mild weather – it always happens when you need your indoor climate control the most. The average cost to repair or replace an air conditioner and ductwork is $374 to $3,565 without a home warranty. Your home warranty from AHS covers components of your air conditioning and heating systems and ductwork, and it can help offset these expensive costs. If we can’t repair your covered equipment, it may be replaceable up to plan limits or an alternative solution may be considered
2. Stopped-Up Drains
A slow-moving or completely blocked drain or toilet is sometimes an easy fix – but plumbing issues oftent require professional attention. AHS warranties can cover the cost of clearing stopped toilets, sinks, showers and bathtubs due to most causes. Coverage does not include stoppages caused by collapsed pipes outside of your home’s foundation, roots or foreign objects, even within your home’s foundation.
3. Plumbing Issues
Leaky faucets and toilets can cost you hundreds of dollars in wasted water each year. Water, gas, drain, waste and vent line leaks and breaks can cause serious damage to your property and may even render your plumbing inoperable. Your AHS home warranty can help cover some of the cost of these repairs.
While plumbing leaks due to normal wear and tear are covered, American Home Shield’s plumbing coverage doesn’t cover pipes that burst due to freezing, so you should take steps to protect your plumbing from extreme winter temperatures.
4. Electrical Lines
Problems with electrical wiring are more than inconvenient; they can easily become dangerous. Coverage for your home’s electrical system includes repairs to hard wired electrical lines, wiring, light switches, outlets, attic, vent, and exhaust fans; and repairs to ceiling fans. Doorbells and garage door openers are also covered.
5. Ceiling Fans Stalled
Ceiling fans let you save on heating and cooling costs without sacrificing your family’s comfort. A ceiling fan can make a room feel several degrees cooler in the summer for a fraction of the cost of turning down the thermostat. In the winter, you can reverse the spin direction on most ceiling fans to push warm air down from the ceiling to feel warmer. AHS home warranties offer full coverage for components and parts of your ceiling fans. Have your broken ceiling fan repaired and make the most of your home warranty coverage.
6. Water Heater Not Heating
Your family needs a functional hot water heater for bathing, washing clothes and doing dishes, and a new hot water heater can cost several hundred dollars or more. Our home warranty plans cover repair or replacement of many components of your hot water heater, including the tank, curculating pumps, mixing valves, and thermal expansion tanks.
7. Refrigerator Repair
You need your refrigerator – or, in many households, refrigerators – to chill drinks and keep your food from spoiling. When it breaks down, you could easily lose money on spoiled groceries. And, while some refrigerator repairs are relatively minor, others, can be expensive. American Home Shield® Home covers repairs related to water leaks, in-refrigerator icemakers, water filters, evaporator fan, and thermostat. We cover multiple fridges, too.
8. Washer and Dryer Issues
Two of the most important appliance systems in any home are the washer and dryer. Keeping your family’s clothes clean is a must. If your washer or dryer breaks down, it can be a huge inconvenience. AHS covers almost all components and parts of clothes washers. Without the backing of a home warranty, the average cost of a washing machine repair is $719-$790.
A home warranty is a great way to ensure common system and appliance breakdowns are covered. It also takes the guesswork and hassle of having to find the right repair Pro for the job.
