What is a Home Warranty?

What is a Home Warranty?

A home warranty is a (residential) service contract and an extended warranty that helps protect against the cost of repairs and replacements of the major systems and appliances in your home such as your Air Conditioner, Heating System, Refrigerator, Clothes Washer and Dryer.

How does a home warranty work?

When one of your covered appliances and systems malfunctions or breaks down, you call us and let us know about the problem or you can even request service online. We will dispatch a technician and take care of all the covered costs. Your only out of pocket cost on a covered claim is the service call fee payable to the technician.

Why do I need a home warranty?

Over time your appliances and systems wear down. Repair and replacement costs run into the hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. In addition to the financial savings with a home warranty, what you get with a quality home warranty provider like AHW, is peace of mind. You don't need to worry about finding someone to come out and fix your problem, because we will arrange the service for you. I already have homeowners insurance, do I still need a home warranty? YES! Your homeowners insurance will not cover the repair or replacement costs of your appliances and systems that just break or malfunction. Homeowners insurance typically protects your home from things like fires, theft, or natural disasters. A home warranty plan provides coverage for malfunctions and breakdowns from ordinary wear and tear.

Buyers & Sellers

As a new homeowner you know you can never predict what will happen. Major systems and appliances eventually need maintenance, repair, and possibly replacement. When these unanticipated problems occur there is nothing better than having the right home protection warranty. Let the team at AHW take care of you and your family. We take the stress out of unexpected breakdowns. In addition to making life easier, AHW has many other benefits you can enjoy:

1. Save Time: Don't waste time calling a repairperson or contractor and asking around for references and recommendations. Let AHW handle getting a professional who can solve your problem to your house quickly.

2. Save Money: Without a home warranty plan, once you have paid to have the problem diagnosed, next you have to pay for the repair or replacement. If this is a major system or appliance breakdown you can end up in an expensive situation. Let your home warranty protect you and your wallet. See how much you can save by viewing our savings chart.

3. Work with Contractors You Can Trust: AHW works with only the highest quality, top rated contractors. Our contractors are prescreened and fully licensed. Every professional we send to your home answers not only to you, but also to us. This ensures all of our customers receive the very best customer service from beginning to end.

Home Seller Benefits

Maintenance Tips

A Home Warranty can be very beneficial if used for the right intended purpose, which is to cover properly maintained systems and appliances from malfunctions due to normal wear and tear. It is always prudent to properly maintain your systems and appliances and have them serviced at the start and end of each season.

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Common Questions

Q: I am selling my home, can AHW send me an invoice so the funds can be taken from escrow at closing?

A: Yes. An AHW representative can assist you with this. All we need from you is the property information, and the title company’s fax or email address.

Q: Can I purchase a warranty for a property that I do not own?

A: Yes. Please call one of our sales representatives to discuss at 1-844-243-6341.

Q: Can I purchase a warranty for a rental property that I own?

A: Yes. Regardless of whether this is your primary residence or one of your many rental properties, a 365 coverage plan is available for all of your residential properties.

Q: When does my coverage start?

A: Coverage begins 30 days after payment and expires 12 months from the beginning of the coverage period.

Q: Is there a service call fee?

A: Yes. Customers are responsible for paying the service call fee associated with their particular home service contract. Our standard service call fee is $75.

Q: If the items in my home are aged will they still be covered?

A: Yes. Coverage applies to any age system, unit, or appliance as long as they are in good working condition upon the effective date of your plan

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