Is a home warranty right for you and your home?

Selling a home?Home warranties are great way to give buyers piece of mind when it comes to closing.

Building a home?Many builders will provide a home warranty for the first year of home ownership. Most home warranty companies will also offer “specialty” coverage for newly-built homes. It’s a good idea to check with the builder or your real estate agent to see what the best options are for home warranty coverage.

Buying a previously owned home? Buying a home is already pricey enough. Protecting your already-stretched budget is great way to keep your money in your wallet. Appliances are expense and home owner’s insurance doesn’t help-out with unexpected appliance failure.

Follow these helpful tips to choose the best home warranty for your home and budget
Understand What Appliances Are Covered

Look for a home warranty plan that doesn’t have restrictions regarding the age of your appliances.

It’s important to read your service contract. Not everything with the walls of your home are covered by a home warranty. Some home warranty companies will offer coverage on common appliances like mixers and coffee makers. But make sure that your contract says that those items are covered.

The Best Home Warranties Cover Everything

Regardless of your appliance’s age, make, or model. A proper home warranty will have your covered no matter the circumstance.

Make sure that your contract will replace any components that are beyond repair.

Home Warranty Coverage Near You

Look for a home warranty company that offers several plans that can be customized to meet your specific needs.

Coverage from home warranty companies will usually vary by city, state and zip codes.

Even the most basic home warranties will cover the major system components within your home. Look for a home warranty company that allows you to add extended coverage for other appliances in your home as well. Home warranties can be tailored to cover clothes washer and dryers, air conditioning, and more.

There are even home warranties that cover swimming pools and septic systems as well.

Having a home warranty greatly reduces the stress and inconvenience of replacing critical home systems and appliances when they stop functioning.
American Home Shield has the nation’s largest network of independent contractors to make sure your home is always protected. AHS are the original home warranty company and only staffs the friendliest, most courteous contractors to fit your needs.

To learn more about how a home warranty from American Home Shield can protect your budget, schedule, and home. Contact us today at 1-800-201-1203.