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Why choose this plan:

  • Unlimited annual benefit amount
  • Multiple- service calls ($5,000 per call)
  • One-year guarantee on all covered repairs

What's covered

  • Meter base
  • Insulator
  • Riser
  • Permanent wiring overhead
  • Permanent underground wiring
  • Functional frayed wiring

Replacing a weatherhead and meter base can cost an average of $746‡.

Problems with your exterior electrical wiring system can cause:

  • a power outage
  • exposed electrical wires
  • flickering lights

As a homeowner, you are responsible for some components of the exterior electrical system on your property, and you must arrange and pay for any necessary repairs. This illustration shows the location of some of these components. ‡National average repair costs as of December 2024. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.

Overview

Exterior electrical component failures can be caused by aging of the power line, tripped breakers, ground settling, weatherhead corrosion, a loose entrance cable, a broken meter socket, or a loose breaker. It can be expensive to repair or replace your home's exterior electrical components.

Price includes a 50% off instant rebate per month for your first year. Help safeguard your finances against the costs of emergency repairs with a home service repair plan from HomeServe. Eligible homeowners can select Exterior Electrical Line Coverage, which provides up to $3,000 in annual coverage with multiple service calls for covered repairs. This optional coverage can help ensure that your exterior electric line can be fixed by a licensed and insured professional in a timely manner.

Important coverage information

Eligible

  • To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure
  • If your exterior wiring is underground, you have to own the land your structure is on
  • If your exterior wiring is overhead, you do not have to own the land your structure is on
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Not Eligible

  • If your home is a recreational vehicle, intended to be moved, or used for commercial purposes
  • You know of any current problems with your system at enrollment or your system was not installed per code
  • Your entire system is shared with a 3rd party or covered by an association
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Exclusions

  • Damage from disconnection or interruption to the main electrical supply; transformers; repair of wiring connected to or any part of the following: doorbells, smoke detectors, garage doors, and thermostats and similar type systems; generators; non-utility supplied power and/or lines; appliances; meter pedestals; pool heaters; remediating or notifying you of mold or hazardous materials; any sections/parts not installed properly; repairs or replacement protected under other coverage; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others, wildlife or unusual circumstances (such as natural disasters). The meter that measures the amount of electricity used is not covered by this plan, but it is maintained by FPL. If costs on covered repairs exceed the benefit limit, you pay the difference. You will not be reimbursed for repairs performed by anyone not authorized by HomeServe. Additional exclusions apply.
Additional limitations apply. See more. See less
Eligibility: To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure. If your exterior wiring is underground, you have to own the land your structure is on. If your exterior wiring is overhead, you do not have to own the land your structure is on. You are not eligible if your home is a recreational vehicle, intended to be moved, or used for commercial purposes; you know of any current problems with your system at enrollment; your system was not installed per code; or your entire system is shared with a 3rd party or covered by an association.
Benefit Details: Coverage provides, up to the applicable benefit limit, to repair or replace the following for which you have sole responsibility, that has experienced an operational failure or is hazardous and is damaged due to normal wear and tear, not accident or negligence: the broken or frayed (in the case of wiring) permanent electrical wiring, including the ground wire and service entrance conductor between your utility’s responsibility and the exterior wall of your home; meter base (if provided by your utility, we will install it); exterior breaker panel/fuse box, weatherhead, insulator, conduit and riser; and wiring to detached garages, secondary buildings/pools, and outdoor outlets/lighting/fixtures/fittings connected to your system. Repair of broken or hazardous outdoor outlets and lighting fittings/fixtures on your property that are connected to your system are also covered. Reimbursement, up to the benefit amount, to replace broken fittings/fixtures is also included. Technicians must have safe access to the work area.
Not covered: Damage from disconnection or interruption to the main electrical supply; transformers; repair of wiring connected to or any part of the following: doorbells, smoke detectors, garage doors, and thermostats and similar type systems; generators; non-utility supplied power and/or lines; appliances; meter pedestals; pool heaters; remediating or notifying you of mold or hazardous materials; any sections/parts not installed properly; repairs or replacement protected under other coverage; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others, wildlife or unusual circumstances (such as natural disasters). The meter that measures the amount of electricity used is not covered by this plan, but it is maintained by FPL. If costs on covered repairs exceed the benefit limit, you pay the difference. You will not be reimbursed for repairs performed by anyone not authorized by HomeServe. Additional exclusions apply. Disputes resolved by arbitration, without class action or jury trial, unless otherwise stated in your full Terms and Conditions.
Making a Service Call: Your coverage starts once your enrollment is received and processed by HomeServe, and you can make a service call as soon as your plan starts.
Cancellation: Cancel your plan any time by calling HomeServe at visiting www.homeserve.com/cancel. You may cancel within 30 days of your start date for a full refund; cancellations after the first 30 days will result in a refund of 90% of the unearned pro rata price (less benefits paid). Upon renewal/restart, you can cancel any time and you will get a pro-rata refund (less benefits paid).
Renewal: The plan is annual. Unless you cancel, your plan automatically renews annually at the then-current renewal price with your same payment terms.

Frequently asked questions

What's covered?
Coverage provides, up to the applicable benefit limit, to repair or replace the following for which you have sole responsibility, that has experienced an operational failure or is hazardous and is damaged due to normal wear and tear, not accident or negligence: the broken or frayed (in the case of wiring) permanent electrical wiring, including the ground wire and service entrance conductor between your utility’s responsibility and the exterior wall of your home; meter base (if provided by your utility, we will install it); exterior breaker panel/fuse box, weatherhead, insulator, conduit and riser; and wiring to detached garages, secondary buildings/pools, and outdoor outlets/lighting/fixtures/fittings connected to your system. Repair of broken or hazardous outdoor outlets and lighting fittings/fixtures on your property that are connected to your system are also covered. Reimbursement, up to the benefit amount, to replace broken fittings/fixtures is also included. Technicians must have safe access to the work area.
What's not covered?
Damage from disconnection or interruption to the main electrical supply; transformers; repair of wiring connected to or any part of the following: doorbells, smoke detectors, garage doors, and thermostats and similar type systems; generators; non-utility supplied power and/or lines; appliances; meter pedestals; pool heaters; remediating or notifying you of mold or hazardous materials; any sections/parts not installed properly; repairs or replacement protected under other coverage; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others, wildlife or unusual circumstances (such as natural disasters). The meter that measures the amount of electricity used is not covered by this plan, but it is maintained by FPL. If costs on covered repairs exceed the benefit limit, you pay the difference. You will not be reimbursed for repairs performed by anyone not authorized by HomeServe. Additional exclusions apply.
When can I make a service call?
Your coverage starts once your enrollment is received and processed by HomeServe, and you can make a service call as soon as your plan starts.

*This optional coverage is offered by FPL Home, Florida License #E099597, and not Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”). FPL Home is an unregulated subsidiary of FPL. The coverage is administered by HomeServe USA Repair Management (Florida) Corp. (“HomeServe”), with corporate offices located at 45 Glover Avenue, 6th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06850. The coverage is provided by the contract issuer, Northcoast Warranty Services, Inc., License # 49123, 800 Superior Avenue E., 21st Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114. FPL Home, HomeServe and Northcoast Warranty Services are each separate and independent companies. This service plan is not provided by your local electric or water utility. Your choice of whether to purchase this plan will not affect the price, availability or terms of service from FPL. FPL Home and HomeServe entered into a commercial agreement to introduce these plans.

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