American Home Shield — Peace of Mind for Your Home

  • Industry Founder and Leader

  • Coverage That Never Gets Old

  • A Belief in Giving Members More

  • Backed by Happy Homeowners

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Consumer Affairs "Buyer's Choice" Winner in 3 Categories

  • Consumer Affairs Buyer's Choice Awards 2025 | Best Value for Price
  • Consumer Affairs Buyer's Choice Awards 2025 | Best Customer Service
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Protect Your Home With a Trusted Warranty Provider

We believe that a home warranty is more than a piece of paper. It's a state of mind knowing your home items are protected when covered breakdowns occur in your home. Because nothing feels better than being right when things go wrong.

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Why Homeowners Choose American Home Shield

With 2 million members, American Home Shield is the #1 home warranty provider, recognized by homeowners and industry experts for reliable coverage, innovation, and long-term protection. With over 50 years of experience and a nationwide network of qualified service professionals, they've helped millions of homeowners protect the major parts of their key systems and appliances. Their customizable plans can cover everything from HVAC and plumbing to kitchen appliances and electrical systems, helping to reduce unexpected repair costs and restore peace of mind when covered breakdowns happen.

  • 50+ Years in the Biz

    Turning homeowner frowns upside down since 1971.

  • 2 Million+ Members

    2 million reasons and counting to choose AHS coverage.

  • 25 Times

    You’re 25 times** more likely to use AHS than your homeowners insurance.

  • $4 Billion

    We’ve paid more than $4 billion in home warranty claims over the last 7 years.

**Calculated based on the 2022 AHS claims data compared to insurance claims from Insurance Information Institute.

Understanding Home Warranties: How They Protect Your Home

Home insurance covers major events like fires or natural disasters, but what about everyday breakdowns? A home warranty can cover the wear and tear your insurance won’t, like aging appliances and routine system failures.

From HVAC breakdowns to plumbing leaks and faulty appliances, these issues can be frustrating and expensive. With American Home Shield, you get a reliable home warranty plan that helps reduce covered out-of-pocket repair costs and makes life easier when something goes wrong

Everyday ProblemWorry-Free Coverage

AC on the blink? Refrigerator acting up?

We help cover key parts of your home’s systems and appliances — no maintenance records needed.

Tired of hunting for a reliable repair Pro?

One point of contact: AHS coordinates with a qualified, independent Pro when you need help.

Nervous about sudden repair bills?

If a covered item breaks and can’t be fixed, we’ll replace it — and you can make a service request 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

A home warranty is a service contract that helps cover the cost of repairing or replacing major home systems and appliances when they break down due to normal wear and tear. It’s different from homeowners insurance, which typically covers damage from unexpected events like fires or storms.

Home insurance covers damage from unexpected events like fire, theft, or weather-related incidents. A home warranty, on the other hand, covers the repair or replacement of major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Think of it as protection for what keeps your home running day to day, not the structure itself.

While American Home Shield doesn’t offer traditional financing, they provide flexible monthly payment options for many plans, making it easier for homeowners to manage protection within their budget.

American Home Shield provides coverage in most states across the United States, though some services may vary by location due to state regulations. You can check availability in your area by entering your ZIP Code during the quote process.

Coverage varies by plan, but most AHS home warranties include major systems like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, as well as key appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens. Optional add-ons may cover pools, spas, and electronics.

Yes. American Home Shield doesn’t require maintenance records or age limits for covered items. As long as the issue is caused by normal wear and tear and the item is in working order at the start of coverage, it’s eligible for service.

You can request service 24/7 through your AHS online account or mobile app. Once your request is processed, AHS will assign a qualified local contractor from their network to diagnose and repair the issue.

If an AHS-approved technician determines that a covered item cannot be repaired, American Home Shield will replace it or offer a cash-out option based on the item’s current value and your plan terms.

Customer Reviews

  • 5/5 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

    We are overall very satisfied with American Home Shield. They are prompt and work with decent contractors. We had tons of issues with our previous home warranty company. It was an absolute nightmare and the people they sent were a joke. We are very glad we switched to American Home Shield.

    Anna P. California Verified

  • 5/5 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

    Was very easy to place a service request online. The technician was scheduled and arrived on a timely basis. Unfortunately, he felt that the unit needed to be replaced and AHS offered several reasonable options for the defective unit. Happy overall with the transaction.

    Dennis F. South Carolina Verified

  • 5/5 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

    I submitted for two repair requests and had one completed the same day. The second repair took a bit longer, but the reasoning was understandable (part ordered). Overall, the service received was efficient and professional. We have been with AHS since May 2013, and will continue the business/customer relation.

    Johnny V. Texas Verified