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American Home Shield

Home Warranty Plans & Coverage

Heating Systems

Heating System warranty coverage

If staying warm and cozy at home during cooler weather is your thing, thank your heating system. While they typically last for more than a decade, during that time they may experience some problems. Having the right coverage can make it a lot easier to keep them up and running. Rather than panicking when you discover a covered problem, you can place a service request online or simply call American Home Shield®.

The covered item limit is $15,000. However, the covered item limit for the following types of heating systems is $2,000: glycol, hot water, or steam circulating heating system, any water heater which supplies heated water to such system(s), geothermal and/or water source heat pumps.If the covered Item can only be accessed through a concrete (including cinder block) wall, floor, or ceiling, we will provide coverage for access to the covered Item and return such access opening to a rough finish, including any rerouting, up to $1,000. 

Included with these plans

Shield Essential

Shield Plus

Shield Complete

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Heating System warranty coverage details

Covered:
All parts and components of permanently installed heating systems up to a 5 ton capacity of the following types:
Geothermal units
Package units
If repair or replacement is needed, we'll cover upgrades to maintain compatibility and/or compliance with SEER, HSPF, or refrigerant standards
Heat pumps
Mini-splits
Hot water or steam circulating heat
Electric baseboard
Not Covered:
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
All parts and components of geothermal systems located outside or under the covered home’s main foundation
Fuel storage tanks
Window or portable heating units
Radiant cable heat
Fireplaces, grain, pellet, coal or wood heating units
Home purification systems
Ultraviolet lights
AHS

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Other home systems we cover

We protect the big and little things that keep your home running and humming

  • Air Conditioners
  • Heating Systems
  • Ductwork
  • Built-in Exhaust Fans
  • Main Breaker & Fuse Panel Box
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Doorbells
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Interior Plumbing Lines
  • Water Heaters
  • Toilets
  • Faucets & Valves
  • Built-in Jetted Tub Motor & Parts