Does a home warranty cover dishwasher?
Whether a dishwasher claim pays out depends on the plan tier, the per-item dollar cap, and the contract's exclusions list. Pre-existing problems and code-upgrade costs are almost always excluded. Below is what these plans typically include, what they typically exclude, and the contract language to read before you assume a repair is covered.
Typically covered. Typically excluded.
- ＋Pump, motor, and control-board failure of the built-in dishwasher due to normal wear
- ＋Wash arms, valves, float switches, and the heating element on the covered unit
- ＋Built-in dishwashers tied to the covered kitchen system on appliance and combo plans
- －Pre-existing failures and portable or countertop dishwashers on most plans
- －Racks, baskets, rollers, spray-arm tips, and door gaskets
- －Damage from hard-water buildup, improper detergent, or improper prior installation
- －Cosmetic damage and costs above the per-item cap
Dishwasher coverage by provider.
| Provider | Covered? | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on / tier | 4.1/5 | Dishwasher covered on ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum; excluded on the ShieldSilver systems tier. | |
| Add-on / tier | 4.0/5 | Dishwasher covered on Appliance Guard and Total Home Guard; not on the Systems tier. | |
| Add-on / tier | 3.9/5 | Dishwasher covered on Appliances and Complete Home; not on the Built-in Systems tier. | |
| Standard | 3.9/5 | Dishwasher covered on all tiers; racks and gaskets are excluded. | |
| Standard | 3.8/5 | Dishwasher covered on all tiers; racks and gaskets are excluded. | |
| Add-on / tier | 3.7/5 | Dishwasher covered on the Total Plan; excluded on the Basic Plan. | |
| Standard | 3.7/5 | Dishwasher covered on all tiers including Simply Kitchen. | |
| Standard | 3.6/5 | Dishwasher covered on the buyer and seller plans; racks and gaskets are excluded. | |
| Add-on / tier | 3.4/5 | Dishwasher covered on Bronze and Platinum; excluded on the Gold systems plan. | |
| Standard | 3.3/5 | Dishwasher covered on Gold and Platinum up to the $1,500 per-item cap. |
Status reflects standard plan terms filed in the US market. “Add-on / tier” means coverage depends on the plan tier or a paid add-on. Provider order is by published overall /5 score, with no paid placement. Always confirm current terms in the sample contract before buying.
- A 9-year-old dishwasher pump fails from normal wear; the plan covers the repair up to the cap and the homeowner pays the service-call fee
- The dishwasher control board fails on a combo plan; covered as a normal wear claim
- A rack and rollers wear out; not covered because racks and baskets are excluded accessories
- Lack-of-maintenance and hard-water denial language in the contract
- Whether racks, gaskets, and spray arms are excluded accessories the homeowner pays for
- Per-item caps and whether the dishwasher is on the appliance or combo tier
Does a home warranty cover dishwasher?
What is usually excluded for dishwasher?
Will the warranty pay the full repair cost?
- American Home Shield sample dishwasher coverage terms (Provider plan page, accessed 2026-05)
- First American Home Warranty plan coverage details (Provider plan page, accessed 2026-05)
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