Does a home warranty cover oven and range?
Whether a oven and range 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.
- ＋Mechanical and electrical failure of the built-in oven, range, and cooktop due to normal wear
- ＋Bake and broil elements, igniters, gas valves, and control boards on the covered unit
- ＋Gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges tied to the covered cooking system on appliance and combo plans
- ＋Built-in microwave when bundled with the range on plans that name it
- －Pre-existing failures and units excluded on a systems-only plan
- －Interior linings, racks, handles, knobs, clocks, and meat probes
- －Self-cleaning failure beyond the covered component and cosmetic damage
- －Sensi or smart-feature modules and costs above the per-item cap
Oven and Range coverage by provider.
| Provider | Covered? | Warranta score | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on / tier | 4.1/5 | Built-in oven and range covered on ShieldGold and ShieldPlatinum; excluded on the systems-only tier. | |
| Add-on / tier | 4.0/5 | Oven and range covered on Appliance Guard and Total Home Guard; not on the Systems tier. | |
| Add-on / tier | 3.9/5 | Oven and range covered on Appliances and Complete Home; not on the Built-in Systems tier. | |
| Standard | 3.9/5 | Oven and range covered on all tiers; accessories and racks are excluded. | |
| Standard | 3.8/5 | Oven and range covered on all tiers; accessories and racks are excluded. | |
| Add-on / tier | 3.7/5 | Oven and range covered on the Total Plan; excluded on the Basic Plan. | |
| Standard | 3.7/5 | Oven and range covered on all tiers including Simply Kitchen. | |
| Standard | 3.6/5 | Oven and range covered on the buyer and seller plans; accessories are excluded. | |
| Add-on / tier | 3.4/5 | Oven and range covered on Bronze and Platinum; excluded on the Gold systems plan. | |
| Standard | 3.3/5 | Oven and range 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. Scores are Warranta’s own editorial ratings on a /5 scale (see the methodology), not a figure published by the provider or a third party. Provider order follows that score, with no paid placement. Always confirm current terms in the sample contract before buying.
- A range bake element fails from normal wear; the plan covers the repair up to the cap and the homeowner pays the service-call fee
- An oven control board fails on a combo plan; covered as a normal wear claim
- The self-clean cycle damages a non-covered liner; only the covered component is addressed, not the liner
- Whether the cooktop, wall oven, and range are treated as one item or separate capped items
- Cosmetic and accessory exclusions that cover the core failure but not racks or knobs
- Comparable-replacement and depreciation terms on an older unit
Does a home warranty cover oven and range?
What is usually excluded for oven and range?
Will the warranty pay the full repair cost?
- American Home Shield sample cooking-appliance coverage terms (Provider plan page, accessed 2026-05)
- Choice Home Warranty plan coverage details (Provider plan page, accessed 2026-05)
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