Terms & Conditions


Monthly Home WarrantyTM Service Agreement

This Service Agreement covers only the items indicated below:

Whole Home Base Package:

  • Heating System
  • Air Conditioning/Cooler/Combined System
  • Ductwork
  • Internal Electrical System
  • Internal Plumbing System
  • Water Heater
  • Dishwasher
  • Range/Oven/Cooktop
  • Built-in Microwave

Whole Home Package Options:

  • Clothes Washer & Dryer (single or combination appliance)
  • Kitchen Refrigerator (single appliance, excluding ice maker)
  • Ice Maker
  • Freezer (appliance)
  • Trash Compactor (single appliance)
  • Well Pump
  • Septic System
  • Swimming Pool
  • Spa Only

KEY TERMS: "We", "Us" and "Our" means AMT Warranty Corp. "You" and "Your" means the Service Agreement Holder listed on the Cover Page. "Breakdown" means a mechanical failure covered by this Service Agreement of the covered systems, components or appliances to perform their fundamental operation(s) in normal service.

A. SERVICE AGREEMENT:

  • In return for payment by You of the Service Agreement Charge and subject to all terms of this Service Agreement, We agree to provide coverage as stated in this Service Agreement.

    Coverage under this Service Agreement is only valid after Our acceptance and receipt of required payment when due.

    During the coverage term, subject to a $75 service fee per visit, We agree, in the event of a covered Breakdown, to arrange for a qualified service provider to repair or replace the systems and appliances located within Your primary dwelling indicated on the Cover Page.

    Single family home or condominium or townhouse or mobile home built on a permanent foundation less than 5,000 square feet is eligible for coverage.

B. COVERAGE TERM

  • Coverage begins thirty (30) days after the Purchase Date and continues for the Service Agreement Term indicated on the Cover Page. Payment is due to Us at the time of purchase and must be received by Us for Your coverage to be effective.

C. DEDUCTIBLE

  • In the event of a failure to Your product, which is covered by this Service Agreement, You will be required to pay a Deductible of $75.00 per repair or replacement of Your covered product.

D. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER YOUR SERVICE AGREEMENT

  • Your Service Agreement covers parts and labor to repair or replace the systems and/or appliance(s) covered by this Service Agreement. Your systems and/or appliance(s), which are covered by this Service Agreement, are indicated on the Cover Page.

E. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING SERVICE

  • In the event of a covered Breakdown under this Service Agreement, You must

    1. Notify Us as soon as possible or within ten (10) days by calling toll free 1-866-608-5311 Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM (EST), Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (EST), or Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (EST).
    2. Allow Us to arrange for a qualified service provider to diagnose and repair or replace the covered system or appliance.
    3. Insure that an adult will be present at the time of scheduled service.
    4. Provide a non-threatening and safe environment in all circumstances.
    5. Provide access to the covered system or appliance.
    6. Cooperate and assist Us in any matter concerning a covered Breakdown.
    7. Take every precaution to protect the failed system or appliance until We authorize the necessary repair or replacement and the work is completed.
  • NON-EMERGENCIES: Meaningful service will be initiated and completed as soon as reasonably possible. Service will be scheduled during normal business hours.

  • EMERGENCIES: We will consider a request for service to be an emergency only if, in Our opinion, the Breakdown renders Your home uninhabitable such as failure of air conditioning in extreme heat or failure of heating system in periods of extreme cold or electrical arcing or running water that cannot be shut off. In such an emergency, notify Us as soon as possible by calling the above number anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the event We determine that a Breakdown has created an emergency, service will be requested immediately. Once service is initiated, it will be completed as soon as reasonably possible. Documentation and any correspondence can be sent to Us at 5800 Lombardo Center, Cleveland, OH 44131-2550.

F. COVERAGE DESCRIPTION

  • CONDITION: Coverage for Heating System, Air Conditioning/Cooler/Combined System, and Water Heater is for a home's primary systems only. Primary systems means a system that services the typical living spaces of a home.

    • HEATING SYSTEM (up to two):

      • Covered: Primary Heating system relating to: Forced air system • heat exchanger and/or combustion chambers, excepted as noted as Not Covered and up to a maximum of $1500 per claim incident.

      • Not Covered: Baseboard casings • portable units • solar heating systems • radiant floor tubing • GFX or any heat recovery systems • fireplaces and key valves • filters • registers • grills • clocks • timers • heat lamps • fuel storage tanks • flues and vents • humidifiers • dehumidifiers • electronic or programmable thermostats • thermostats • shared heating and/or air conditioning systems by more than one household/unit • any type of heating or cooling system recessed in the building foundation • any heat pumps which heat and cool the home • heating system that exceeds 150,000 BTU.

    • AIR CONDITIONING/COOLER/COMBINED SYSTEM (up to two):

      • Covered: Primary Air Conditioning system relating to: ducted electric central A/C • ducted electric wall A/C • water evaporative coolers • geothermal (ground source) and/or water source heat pump components • air-to-air heat pumps which heat and cool the home, excepted as noted as Not Covered and up to a maximum of $1500 per claim incident.

      • Not Covered: Natural gas air conditioning systems • condenser casings • electric air cleaners • non-ducted wall units • registers • grills • filters • roof jacks or stands • flues and vents • humidifiers • electronic or programmable thermostats • dehumidifiers • window units • water towers • thermostats • chillers • evaporated cooling pads • shared heating and/or air conditioning systems by more than one household/unit • any outside or underground piping for geothermal and/or water source heat pumps • any type of heating or cooling system recessed in the building foundation • air conditioning / cooler / combined system that exceeds five (5) ton capacity.

    • DUCTWORK:

      • Covered: Exposed ductwork, excepted as noted as Not Covered and up to a maximum of $500 per claim incident

      • Not Covered: Registers • grills • dampers • insulation • unexposed ductwork.

    • INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

      • Covered: General wiring • inside fuse box • inside circuit breaker panels • switches and receptacles located within the interior of the home, excepted as noted as Not Covered.

      • Not Covered: Meter boxes • fixtures • alarms • intercoms • direct current (DC) wiring or components • power failure or surge • telephone wiring • any wiring or other electrical items located outside the perimeter of the principal dwelling and attached garage • any loss due to water seepage along service cable • conditions of inadequate wiring capacity or overload • low voltage wiring or relays • electronic, computerized or energy management systems or devices • programmable thermostats • lighting and appliance management systems • control panels • outside mounted circuit breaker.

    • INTERNAL PLUMBING SYSTEM:

      • Covered: Leaks and breaks of water, drain, gas, waste, or vent lines • toilet tanks, bowls and mechanisms (replaced with builder's standard as necessary) • toilet wax ring seals • valves for shower tub and diverter • angle stops • risers and gate valve • permanently installed sump pump, excepted as noted as Not Covered and up to a maximum of $500 per claim incident.

      • Not Covered: Leaks, breaks, collapse or damage to water, drain, gas, waste or vent lines caused by (but not limited to) freezing, roots, rocks, or earth movement • faucets and fixtures • bathtubs and showers • shower enclosures and base pans • sinks • toilet lids and seats • caulking or grouting • septic system • water softeners • pressure regulators • inadequate or excessive water pressure • sewage ejector pumps • holding or storage tanks • saunas or steam rooms • stoppages • leach beds • fire sprinkler systems • lawn sprinklers • mineral or chemical deposit build-up • battery back-up sump pumps • polybutylene piping repairs or replacement due to manufacturer defects • plumbing, piping, fixtures, or any other items listed as covered that is located outside the foundation of the home.

    • WATER HEATER (up to two): (Gas, Electric or Propane)

      • Covered: All components and parts of the Home's primary water heater, excepted as noted as Not Covered and up to a maximum of $500 per claim incident.

      • Not Covered: Solar or solar assisted water heaters • solar components • holding or storage tanks • noise • fuel storage tank and energy conservation unit • flues and vents • failure caused by sediment or mineral build-up • earthquake straps • mounting stands • pool and/or spa water heaters.

    • APPLIANCES: Only appliances indicated on Your Cover Page are eligible for coverage under this Service Agreement.

      • Covered: All components and parts, excepted as noted as Not Covered.

      • Not Covered: Racks • baskets • rollers • interior linings • doors • glass • fuses • hoses • belts • light bulbs • clocks • freezers which are not an integral part of the kitchen refrigerator unless optional freezer coverage was purchased • rollers • shelves • portable or counter-top units • meat probe assemblies • rotisseries • handles • sensi-heat burners (will only be replaced with standard burners) • ice-maker unless optional ice maker coverage was purchased • ice crusher • beverage dispenser • interior thermal shells • Plastic mini-tubs • soap dispenser • filter screens • knobs and dials • damage to clothing • switches • venting tubes • lint screen • lock and key assemblies • removable buckets • food spoilage.

  • Optional Coverage (coverage will only apply if option is purchased):

    CONDITION: You may purchase any optional coverage on properly functioning systems and appliances for up to thirty (30) days after the original purchase date. Optional coverage will start and expire in accordance with guidelines outlined in Section B. Coverage Term.

    • SEPTIC SYSTEM:

      • Covered: Ejector pump • septic tank • line from house, excepted as noted as Not Covered and up to a maximum of $1000 per claim incident.

      • Not Covered: Collapse of or damage to line from house caused by roots, rocks or earth movement • tile fields • effluent pumps • leach beds • cesspools • aerobic waste water systems • insufficient capacity • clean out • any component not listed in the covered section.

    • POOL OR SPA EQUIPMENT:

      • Condition: If swimming pool and spa (including exterior hot tub and whirlpool) utilize common equipment, both will be covered by selecting and paying for the swimming pool option. If they do not utilize common equipment, then only the swimming pool or spa, which is selected and paid for, will be covered. Selected coverage is limited to a single swimming pool or spa.

      • Covered: All components and parts of the heating, pumping and filtration systems, except as noted as Not Covered.

      • Not Covered: Pool sweep motors • pool covers • lights • liners • concrete-encased or underground electrical, plumbing or gas lines • cleaning equipment • chlorinators • motors, pumps or any mechanism used in association with a waterfall or fountain • any other attachment not associated with the primary function of the covered equipment • structural defects • solar equipment • jets • fuel storage tanks • built-in or detachable cleaning equipment, including pop-up heads, turbo valves, creepy crawlers and the like • disposable filtration mediums.

    • WELL PUMP:

      • Covered: All components and parts of well pump utilized for primary dwelling only,excepted as noted as Not Covered.

      • Not Covered: Well casings • pressure tanks • piping or electrical lines leading to or connecting well pump and main dwelling • holding or storage tanks • re-drilling of wells.

G. EXCLUSIONS

  • PERFORMANCE OF A HOME INSPECTION WILL NOT PREVENT OUR APPLYING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS; WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
    1. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS IF BREAKDOWN IS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
      • ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, ADDITION TO OR DELETION FROM THE COVERED SYSTEMS OR APPLIANCES, NEGLIGENCE, ABUSE, MISUSES, INADEQUATE PLUMBING, WIRING, AND POWER SUPPLY.
      • GRADUAL REDUCTIONS IN PERFORMANCE DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR WHERE NO FAILURE HAS OCCURRED
      • LACK OF CAPACITY, ADEQUACY, EFFICIENCY, DESIGN, OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION. ADDING OF ADDITIONAL LOADS IN GREATER QUANTITIES OR CAPACITY THAN THE ORIGINAL DESIGN.
      • FAILURE TO PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE/SERVICE AS MAY BE REQUIRED AND/OR SPECIFIED BY THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER.
      • CHEMICAL, SEDIMENT, OR MINERAL BUILD-UP OR DEPOSITS, MOLD, RUST, CORROSION.
      • FREEZING, FIRE, WIND, WATER, FLOOD, LIGHTNING, ICE, HAIL, SNOW, EXPLOSION, MUD, EARTHQUAKE, SOIL MOVEMENT, STORM, PET DAMAGE, PEST DAMAGE, VANDALISM, THEFT, ELECTRICAL OR WATER FLUCTUATIONS, POWER SURGE, RIOT, MILITARY UNREST, ACCIDENT, PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    2. ANY AND ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A SERVICE VISIT, IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT COVERAGE UNDER THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT DOES NOT APPLY, OR NO COVERED BREAKDOWN IS DISCOVERED.
    3. ANY FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICE DUE TO CONDITIONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, SUCH AS, DELAYS IN OBTAINING PARTS OR EQUIPMENT OR LABOR DIFFICULTIES.
    4. OBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO COVERED EQUIPMENT. THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS ONLY AND RETURNING SITE TO A ROUGH FINISH. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WALL OR FLOOR COVERING, CABINETS, COUNTER TOPS, TILING, PAINT, WALL PAPER, OR THE LIKE.
    5. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
    6. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS CAUSED BY PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS, DEFECTS OR DEFICIENCIES.
    7. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS ARISING FROM MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS AND/OR CLASS ACTION SUITS.
    8. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS PERFORMED WITHOUT OUR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
    9. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT OF COVERED ITEMS OTHERWISE COVERED UNDER ANY OTHER TYPE OF MANUFACTURER WARRANTY, SERVICE AGREEMENT OR INSURANCE POLICY.
    10. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT OF SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES CLASSIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS COMMERCIAL.
    11. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TREATMENT, REMOVAL, RECOVERY, DISPOSAL, TRANSPORT OR STORAGE OF ANY KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE/MATERIAL.
    12. COST TO CORRECT OR UPGRADE ANY PARTS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, CODE VIOLATION, REGULATIONS OR ORDINANCES OR UTILITY REGULATIONS.
    13. COSTS ASSOCIATED IN OBTAINING PERMITS.
    14. PERFORMANCE OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE/SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PARTS AND/OR MATERIALS.
    15. COST OF CONSTRUCTION, CARPENTRY, OR OTHER MODIFICATIONS MADE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF THE DISCONNECTION AND/OR INSTALLATION OF THE COVERED SYSTEM(S) OR APPLIANCE(S) OR THE COST OF HAULING AWAY OR DISPOSING OF THE COVERED SYSTEM(S) AND/OR APPLIANCE(S).
    16. SYSTEMS OR APPLIANCES RECESSED IN THE FOUNDATION OR EXTERIOR WALLS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO OUTSIDE PERILS.
    17. ACCESS TO A COVERED APPLIANCE OR SYSTEM THROUGH AN EXTERIOR WALL.
    18. SHARED SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES (E.G. HVAC SYSTEMS SHARED BY TENANTS WITHIN A MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLING).
    19. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY THAT IS USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY LIVING, OR CARE PURPOSES. MOBILE HOMES NOT BUILT ON A PERMANENT FOUNDATION.
    20. SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE PERIMETER OF THE MAIN FOUNDATION OR THE ATTACHED GARAGE AT THE COVERED ADDRESS.
    21. SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND FULLY OPERATIONAL ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT.
    22. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHERE ALL UTILITIES WERE NOT IN SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE COVERAGE PERIOD.
    23. BREAKDOWN CAUSED BY A NON-COVERED PART.
    24. ANY AND ALL CASES IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT WOULD NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT.
    25. REPAIRS TO OR REPLACEMENT OF USED APPLIANCES AND/OR SYSTEMS PURCHASED BY YOU AFTER THE PURCHASE DATE OF YOUR SERVICE AGREEMENT.
    26. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT OF SWIMMING POOL AND SPA EQUIPMENT THAT DO NOT UTILIZE COMMON EQUIPMENT, UNLESS SEPARATE COVERAGE IS PURCHASED FOR BOTH ITEMS.

H. LIMITS OF LIABILITY

  • If there is a covered Breakdown, We will at Our option, either:

    1. Repair the covered item; or
    2. Replace the covered item with equipment of similar features, efficiency, and capacity, but not for matching dimension, brand, or color.
    • Our maximum Limit of Liability for access, diagnosis and repair or replacement within the last (12) month period from the current Breakdown date shall not exceed the followed amount per claim incident:

      • $1500 for all primary Heating System(s) coverage.
      • $1500 for all primary Air Conditioning/Cooler/Combined System coverage.
      • $500 for Ductwork coverage.
      • $500 for Internal Plumbing coverage.
      • $500 for all primary Water Heater(s) coverage.
      • $1,000 for Septic System coverage.
      • $1,500 for Swimming Pool or Spa coverage.
    • Ice Maker Option: Limited to the repair or replacement of the ice maker. Does not include replacement of the covered refrigerator if the covered ice maker can not be repaired or replaced separately

    • The maximum benefits under this Service Agreement is $5000 in the aggregate within the last (12) months from the current Breakdown date.

    • We are only responsible for basic site restoration to the access point on a covered repair or replacement. Such site restoration is limited to closing openings in walls, ceilings, and floors and returning it to a rough finish.

    • We may elect to issue a check to You in the event the cost of repair or replacement exceeds the maximum limits.

I. GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • CANCELLATION: You may cancel this Service Agreement at anytime. To cancel, You must provide written notice to Home Service Protection Program, AMT Warranty Corp, 5800 Lombardo Center, Cleveland OHIO 44131. If You cancel within Your 30 day trial period from the purchase date, a full refund will be made. If You cancel after Your 30 day trial period, a pro-rata refund of the Service Agreement Charge will be made less a $25 cancellation fee and less all claim value to-date of the cancellation request date.

  • We may cancel this Service Agreement at anytime for:
    1. Non-payment of Service Agreement Charge.
    2. The discovery of fraud or material misrepresentation made by You which we could not have foreseen at the time of the application.

    In the event of cancellation for fraud or material misrepresentation, We may demand immediate payment of the cost of all service provided to You, less the Service Agreement Charge paid and We reserve the right to pursue all available remedies under the law.

  • NON-RENEWAL: We have the right to Non-Renew this Service Agreement for any reason.

  • TRANSFERS: Your rights and duties under this Service Agreement are transferable to a new owner of the Covered Location. To transfer you must contact AMT Warranty Corp for further instruction.

  • RATE AND/OR PROVISION CHANGES: We have the right to modify rates and/or Service Agreement provisions. Notice of any changes to rate and/or Service Agreement provisions will be given to You, in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to implementation. You may terminate coverage by giving written notice at any time prior to the effective date of the change.

  • TERRITORY: This Service Agreement applies only to Breakdowns occurring within the continental United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.

  • NON-ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER PARTS: We reserve the right to select and use parts other than original manufacturer parts. Parts used will be of like, kind and quality.

  • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT: At Our option, a covered Breakdown may be remedied by repair or replacement.

  • EQUIPMENT ELIGIBILITY: We reserve the right to restrict certain makes of equipment from coverage eligibility based on commercial design and use, and due to obsolete parts.

  • RIGHTS OF RECOVERY: If We pay for a Breakdown, We may require You to assign Us Your rights of recovery against others. We will not pay for a Breakdown if You impair these rights to recover. Your right to recover may not be waived.

  • ARBITRATION: In the event of a disagreement between You and Us concerning cost, either of us may make a written demand for arbitration. This must be done within (60) days after the Breakdown occurred. Each of us will select an arbitrator. The two arbitrators will select an umpire. Each of us will pay the expense of the arbitrator we select. The expense of the umpire will be shared equally. Unless both of us agree otherwise, arbitration will take place in the county and state in which You live. Local rules will apply. A majority decision will be binding.

  • CONFORMING TO STATE STATUTES: This Service Agreement is amended to comply with the statute of the jurisdiction:
    1. Where it is issued; and
    2. On the effective date
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE: If You need additional information or have any questions regarding Your benefits, please call 1-866-608-5311.

J. GUARANTEE: This is not a contract of insurance. We have obtained an insurance policy to insure Our performance under this Service Agreement. Should We fail to pay a claim or fail to replace the product covered under this Service Agreement within sixty (60) days after the product has been returned or, in the event that You cancel this Service Agreement, and We, fail to refund the unearned portion of the Service Agreement price, You are entitled to make a direct claim against the insurer, Wesco Insurance Company, at 1-866-505-4048 or 59 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor. New York, NY 10038.

K. SPECIAL STATE DISCLOSURES
Regulation of service plans may vary widely from state to state. Any provision within this service agreement plan ("Service Agreement") which conflicts with the laws of the state where You live shall automatically be considered to be modified in conformity with applicable state laws and regulations as set forth below. The following state specific requirements apply if Your Service Agreement was purchased in one of the following states and supersede any other provision within Your Service Agreement terms and conditions to the contrary.

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L. ENTIRE CONTRACT: This Service Agreement sets forth the entire contract between the parties and no representation, promises or conditions not contained herein shall modify these terms.