Take control of your home repairs
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.
Read MoreExterior Electrical
Covered Systems
- Exterior Electrical Line
Annual Benefits
- Unlimited benefit amount
- Multiple service calls / $5,000 per call
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Covered Repairs
- Meter base
- Insulator
- Riser
- Permanent wiring overhead
- Permanent underground wiring
- Functional frayed wiring
Eligibility
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 may be covered by your utility. 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.
Covered Systems:
- Exterior Electrical Line
Annual Benefit Amount:
- Unlimited benefit amount
Annual Service Calls:
- Multiple service calls / $5,000 per call
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
As a homeowner, you may be responsible for the water service line on your property, and you may have to arrange and pay for any necessary repairs. This illustration shows repairs that are performed on this line and how much licensed and insured plumbers would typically charge. ‡National average repair costs as of December 2024. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.
Read MoreExterior Water Line
Covered Systems
- Exterior Water Service Line
Annual Benefits
- Unlimited benefit amount
- Multiple service calls / $12,000 per call
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Covered Repairs
- Excavation to expose pipe
- Pipe replacement or repair
- Repair or replacement of seals and joints
- Unblocking
- Fitting external valves
- Fusing
- Locating the leak
- Welding
- Pipe cutting
- Backfilling of areas disturbed by repairs
Eligibility
Eligible
To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure and the land it’s 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 line at enrollment or your line was not installed per code
Your entire line is shared with a 3rd party or covered by an association
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Exclusions
Frozen lines, any tanks or appliances, lines that have failed a proactive inspection or test when no operational failure has occurred, branch lines, and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others, wildlife or unusual circumstances. 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.
Covered Systems:
- Exterior Water Service Line
Annual Benefit Amount:
- Unlimited benefit amount
Annual Service Calls:
- Multiple service calls / $12,000 per call
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
As a homeowner, you may be responsible for the sewer/septic line on your property, and you may have to arrange and pay for any necessary repairs. This illustration shows the repairs that are performed on this line and how much licensed and insured plumbers would typically charge. ‡National average repair costs as of December 2024. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.
Read MoreExterior Sewer/Septic Line
Covered Systems
- Exterior Sewer/Septic Line
- Drain Cleaning
Annual Benefits
- Unlimited benefit amount
- Multiple service calls / $12,000 per call
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Covered Repairs
- Locating the blockage or collapse
- Unblocking
- Excavation to expose pipe
- Fitting external valves
- Pipe replacement or repair
- Fusing
- Repair or replacement of seals and joints
- Welding
- Pipe cutting
- Backfilling of areas disturbed by repairs
Eligibility
Eligible
To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure and the land it’s 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 line at enrollment or your line was not installed per code
Your entire line is shared with a 3rd party or covered by an association
Your line previously had roots removed, failed a system test without resolution
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Exclusions
Non-conforming drain lines, septic/collection tanks, leaching fields, grinder pumps, backflow prevention devices, lines that branch off and do not connect back to the primary system and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others, wildlife or unusual circumstances. 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.
Covered Systems:
- Exterior Sewer/Septic Line
- Drain Cleaning
Annual Benefit Amount:
- Unlimited benefit amount
Annual Service Calls:
- Multiple service calls / $12,000 per call
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
As a homeowner, you may be responsible for the water heater in your home, and you may have to arrange and pay for any necessary repairs. Below are some examples of covered water heater components. ‡National average repair costs as of December 2024. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.
Read MoreWater Heater Repair & Replacement
Covered Systems
- Gas/Electric Water Heater Repair
- Gas/Electric Water Heater Replacement
Annual Benefits
- $1,500 maximum benefit amount
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- 90-day wait period for water heater replacement
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Covered Repairs
- Pilot light
- Burner supply tube and assembly
- Temperature control
- Drain and gas valves
- Main burner
- Water Heater replacement if necessary
Eligibility
Eligible
To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure or a unit within a structure
If you own a multi-family home or multiple housing units, provide the mailing address for each service agreement
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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, your system was not installed per code, or per manufacturer specifications
Your entire system is shared with a 3rd party or covered by an association
Your system is commercial grade, larger than 100 gallons, installed on a roof, tankless, solar, geothermal, oil, electric hybrid (also known as a heat pump water heater), smart system, equipped with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality, hanging tank-based, or combination home heating/domestic hot water unit
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Exclusions
Jacket and interior doors, heat exchangers, exhaust venting, expansion tanks, non-flexible gas and water supply and delivery piping, and electrical service wiring; damage due to restricted lines or water pressure over 80 P.S.I.; 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). 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.
Covered Systems:
- Gas/Electric Water Heater Repair
- Gas/Electric Water Heater Replacement
Annual Benefit Amount:
- $1,500 maximum benefit amount
Annual Service Calls:
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- 90-day wait period for water heater replacement
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
As a homeowner, you may be responsible for the interior electrical system in your home, and you may need to arrange and pay for any necessary repairs. This illustration shows repairs that are performed on this system and how much licensed and insured electricians would typically charge. ‡National average repair costs as of December 2024.
Read MoreInterior Electrical
Covered Systems
- Interior Electrical Line
Annual Benefits
- $4,000 maximum benefit amount
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Covered Repairs
- Breaker panel
- Fuse box
- Switches
- Outlets
- Disconnect boxes
- Wiring
- Breakers
Eligibility
Eligible
To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure or a unit within a structure
If you own a multi-family home or multiple housing units, provide the mailing address for each service agreement
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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
Appliances; service entrance conductors; knob and tube wiring, aluminum, or non-standard/non-permanent materials; damage or failure due to disconnection or interruption to the main electrical supply; repair of wiring connected to or any part of the following: doorbells, smoke detectors, garage door systems, thermostats and similar type systems; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others, wildlife or unusual circumstances. 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.
Covered Systems:
- Interior Electrical Line
Annual Benefit Amount:
- $4,000 maximum benefit amount
Annual Service Calls:
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
As a homeowner, you are responsible for the heating system inside your home, and you will have to arrange and pay for any necessary repairs. This illustration shows a typical heating system found in your home. ‡National average repair costs as of December 2024. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.
Read MoreHeating System
Covered Systems
- Heating System
Annual Benefits
- $2,500 maximum benefit amount
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Covered Repairs
- Air scoops and aquastat
- Barometric damper
- Belts and pulleys
- Blower motors and assembly
- Circuit boards and circulators
- ECO safeties
- Fan and limit controls
- Fusible links and gas valves
- Ignition controls
- Inducted draft motor
- Blower and low water cutoff
- Main and pilot burners
- Pilots and thermocouples
- Pressure switch and regulator valves
- Relays, spill switches and transformers
Eligibility
Eligible
To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure or a unit within a structure
If you own a multi-family home or multiple housing units, provide the mailing address for each service agreement
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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, your system was not installed per code, or per manufacturer specifications
Your entire system is shared with a 3rd party or covered by an association
Your system has a furnace or boiler rated at inputs of 400,000 Btu/hr. or more, is installed on a roof, or is a through-the-wall, hanging, geothermal heat pump, combination ambient heat/domestic hot water heating or oil unit
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Exclusions
Air ducts, registers, air filters, zoning components and electronics, electronic air cleaners, flue venting, humidifiers, thermostats, thermostat wiring, air balancing, chimney maintenance or repairs, heating jacket, asbestos or other insulation; heat exchangers, leaking boilers, boiler distribution piping, radiators; 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). 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.
Covered Systems:
- Heating System
Annual Benefit Amount:
- $2,500 maximum benefit amount
Annual Service Calls:
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
As a homeowner, you are responsible for the cooling system on your property and you will have to arrange and pay for any necessary repairs. This illustration shows a typical cooling system found on your property. ‡National average repair costs as of December 2024. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.
Read MoreHeat Pump/Cooling System Repair
Covered Systems
- Electric Central Air Cooling System
- Heat Pump
Annual Benefits
- $2,500 maximum benefit amount
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Covered Repairs
- Capacitors and circuit boards
- Internal fueses or breakers
- Condensate pumps
- Condenser motor and fan
- Contactor switches and delay timer
- Fan controls, relays and filter dryer
- High and low pressure switches
- Limit controls
- Relays, transformers and valves
- Defrost controls and sensors
Eligibility
Eligible
To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure or a unit within a structure
If you own a multi-family home or multiple housing units, provide the mailing address for each service agreement
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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, your system was not installed per code, or per manufacturer specifications
Your entire system is shared with a 3rd party or covered by an association
Your system has non-compliant components, exceeds 5 tons capacity, is installed on a roof, or is an ammonia cooling, geothermal heat pump, ductless, window, through-the-wall, or hanging unit
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Exclusions
Air ducts, a/c coils, registers, grilles, asbestos coverings, balancing of system, wiring and parts external to the unit, compressors or chillers, condenser casings, condenser coils, evaporator coils, metering systems/TXV valves, king and reversing valves, refrigerant for maintenance recharges, more than 1 pound of refrigerant, thermostats, thermostat wiring, refrigerant conversions; disconnect boxes and all wiring, breakers and switches contained within them; 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). 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.
Covered Systems:
- Electric Central Air Cooling System
- Heat Pump
Annual Benefit Amount:
- $2,500 maximum benefit amount
Annual Service Calls:
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
As a homeowner, you are responsible for the cooling system on your property and you will have to arrange and pay for any necessary repairs. This illustration shows a typical cooling system found on your property. ‡National average repair costs as of December 2024. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.
Read MoreCooling System
Covered Systems
- Electric Central Air Cooling System
Annual Benefits
- $2,500 maximum benefit amount
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Covered Repairs
- Capacitors
- Circuit boards
- Internal fuses
- Breakers
- Condensate pumps
- Condenser motor
- Condenser fan
- Contactor switches
- Delay timer
- Fan controls
- Fan relays
- Filter dryer
- High and low pressure switches
- Limit controls
- Transformers
- Valves
Eligibility
Eligible
To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure or a unit within a structure
If you own a multi-family home or multiple housing units, provide the mailing address for each service agreement
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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, your system was not installed per code, or per manufacturer specifications
Your entire system is shared with a 3rd party or covered by an association
Your system has non-compliant components, exceeds 5 tons capacity, is installed on a roof, or is an ammonia cooling, geothermal heat pump, ductless, window, through-the-wall, or hanging unit
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Exclusions
Air ducts, a/c coils, registers, grilles, asbestos coverings, balancing of system, wiring and parts external to the unit, compressors or chillers, condenser casings, condenser coils, evaporator coils, metering systems/TXV valves refrigerant for maintenance recharges, more than 1 pound of refrigerant, thermostats, thermostat wiring, refrigerant conversions; disconnect boxes and all wiring, breakers and switches contained within them; 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). 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.
Covered Systems:
- Electric Central Air Cooling System
Annual Benefit Amount:
- $2,500 maximum benefit amount
Annual Service Calls:
- Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Service Call Fee: $0
- 30-day review period
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
*HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp. (“HomeServe”), with corporate offices located at 45 Glover Avenue, 6th Floor, Norwalk, CT 068501, is an independent company separate from Snapping Shoals EMC and offers this optional service plan as an authorized representative of the service contract provider as stated under each individual plan offering. Your choice of whether to purchase this service plan will not affect the price, availability or terms of service from Snapping Shoals EMC. Snapping Shoals EMC and HomeServe entered into a commercial agreement to introduce these plans to Snapping Shoals EMC members.
‡National average repair costs as of December 2024. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.