A home warranty is a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect home owners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Coverage is for systems and appliances in good working order at the start of the contract. 

Check your home warranty policy to see which of the following items are covered. Also find out if the policy covers the full replacement cost of an item. 

·         Plumbing

·         Electrical systems

·         Furnace

·         Water heater

·         Heating ducts

·         Water pump

·         Dishwasher

·         Garbage disposal

·         Stove/cooktop/ovens

·         Microwave

·         Refrigerator

·         Washer/dryer

·         Swimming pool (may be optional) 

Source: American Home Shield, www.ahswarranty.com, REALTOR® Benefits Partner

Reprinted from REALTORMAG with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Copyright 2008 All rights reserved.

BACK TO THE MDReal HOMEPAGE

Maryland  Homes for Sales by County
Allegany County    Anne Arundel County    Baltimore City    Baltimore County    Calvert County
Caroline County   Carroll County    Cecil County    Charles County    Dorchester County   
Frederick County Garrett County  Harford County   Howard County   Kent County   Montgomery County
Prince George's County    Queen Anne's County    Somerset County    St. Mary's County
Talbot County    Washington County   Wicomico County    Worcester County