Covers home systems only - heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, water heater and more (14 systems). Reported at roughly $30-$40 a month. Best for homes with newer appliances.
ShieldSilver
ShieldGold
Everything in ShieldSilver plus 9 kitchen and laundry appliances, with a $2,000 cap per appliance. Reported at roughly $50-$60 a month. The most balanced tier for most homes.
Top-Rated Providers
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Our Top Pick
Choice Home Warranty
Read ReviewTwo simple plans covering home systems and appliances, with a $3,000 per-item cap and coverage in 49 states
- Basic & Total plans
- $3,000 per covered item
- Online claims, 24/7
- Available in 49 states
9.6
Exceptional
9.6
Exceptional
Two simple plans covering home systems and appliances, with a $3,000 per-item cap and coverage in 49 states
- Basic & Total plans
- $3,000 per covered item
- Online claims, 24/7
- Available in 49 states
Free Online Quote
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American Home Shield
Read ReviewThe industry's oldest home warranty company - three plan tiers, a choice of service fee and some of the highest coverage caps
- ShieldSilver, Gold & Platinum
- Up to $5,000 HVAC coverage
- Choose a $100 or $125 fee
- In business since 1971
9.4
Excellent
9.4
Excellent
The industry's oldest home warranty company - three plan tiers, a choice of service fee and some of the highest coverage caps
- ShieldSilver, Gold & Platinum
- Up to $5,000 HVAC coverage
- Choose a $100 or $125 fee
- In business since 1971
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Select Home Warranty
Read ReviewOne of the lowest-cost plans available, with frequent free-month and free roof coverage promotions
- Bronze, Gold & Platinum Care
- Low starting price
- Free roof leak coverage promo
- Multi-year plan options
9.1
Excellent
9.1
Excellent
One of the lowest-cost plans available, with frequent free-month and free roof coverage promotions
- Bronze, Gold & Platinum Care
- Low starting price
- Free roof leak coverage promo
- Multi-year plan options
ShieldPlatinum
Everything in ShieldGold plus roof leak repair (up to $1,000), an HVAC tune-up, and permits and code-violation coverage, with appliance caps of $4,000 each. Reported at roughly $80-$90 a month. Best for older homes where code upgrades could come up.
Add-ons and service fees
Optional add-ons include pool/spa, well pump, septic pump, guest unit and electronics, reported at roughly $5-$18 a month each. You choose a $100 or $125 service fee per request. See the full American Home Shield review or compare AHS vs Choice.
This article is general information, not legal, insurance or financial advice. Coverage, prices and terms vary by company, plan and state - always read the full sample contract before you buy.