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HVAC Protection Plan

When your heating or A/C breaks down, the plan covers $2,000 a year in repairs and replacements.1

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Included

What’s included

  • $2,000

    Annual repair coverage

    Covered repairs and replacements of your heating and A/C system, per plan year.1

  • $1,200

    Emergency lodging

    Hotel reimbursement if your only heating or cooling system is down 24+ hours waiting on repair parts. One claim per year.1

  • $50

    Emergency locksmith

    Locksmith reimbursement if you’re locked out of your home, once a year.

  • $25

    A/C filter credit

    Enough to cover most standard filters. Redeem it through the email you receive once your plan activates.

  • 24/7

    Repair referrals

    Referrals to Cinch’s network of pre-screened pros for any home repair, not just HVAC.

Also with your card: two HVAC checkups a year with the HVAC Home Care Plan
How it works

How a repair works

1

Request

When a covered item breaks down, request service any time, online at my.cinchhomeservices.com or by calling (800) 476-1705, and pay a $200 deductible.

2

Repair

Cinch finds a pre-screened service provider in your area to diagnose and fix the covered problem. If it can’t be repaired, it could be replaced.

3

Relax

The plan helps pay the bill, and the covered repair is guaranteed for 180 days.

What’s covered

What the plan covers

Mechanical failures from normal wear and tear, including accessible ductwork, refrigerant, failures due to rust and corrosion, and unknown pre-existing conditions.1

Heating system

  • Blower fan motor
  • Burner
  • Fan blades
  • Thermostat
  • Heat exchanger
  • Heating element
  • Ignitor and pilot assembly
  • Internal wiring

A/C system

  • Air handler
  • Blower fan motor
  • Capacitor
  • Compressor
  • Condenser fan motor
  • Condenser & evaporator coil
  • Fan blades
  • Internal system controls
  • Internal wiring
  • Refrigerant
  • Thermostat
Get started

How to get started

1

Become a cardholder

Apply for the Made for Home Card in the Made app.

2

Spend $500

Spend $500 on your Made for Home Card to activate your HVAC Protection Plan.

3

Enjoy coverage

Request a repair any time at my.cinchhomeservices.com or (800) 476-1705.

About

For nearly 50 years, Cinch Home Services has been the home warranty company millions of homeowners rely on to protect the systems and appliances they use every day.

45+

Years in the home industry

18,000

Pre-screened service pros

Pre-screened for license and insurance.

Millions

Homeowners protected

Questions

FAQs

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What is the HVAC Protection Plan?

It is a home warranty plan that covers $2,000 per plan year on your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system, including accessible ductwork, refrigerant, failures due to rust and corrosion, and unknown pre-existing conditions, when there are mechanical failures due to normal wear and tear. See the plan terms and conditions for all coverage details, plan limits, and exclusions.

How much does the plan cost?

The plan is included with your Made for Home Card.1 A $200 deductible applies each time you request service.

How do I request a repair?

Request service 24/7 at my.cinchhomeservices.com or by calling (800) 476-1705. Cinch will send a pre-screened service provider in your area.

What is Emergency Lodging Reimbursement?

It reimburses lodging expenses up to $1,200 if your only cooling or heating system is non-operational for 24 hours or more from the time of the first service visit because of a delay in getting repair parts. You can stay at any hotel or motel: up to six nights at a maximum of $200 per night, or twelve nights at a maximum of $100 per night. One claim per 12-month period, at your primary residence. Additional terms and conditions apply.

How do I get reimbursed for a locksmith?

If you’re locked out of your home, contact a local locksmith, pay for the service and keep your receipt. Call (800) 476-1705 to submit your receipt for reimbursement of up to $50, once a year.

How does the $25 filter credit work?

After your plan activates, you’ll receive instructions by email to redeem a $25 credit toward a qualifying A/C or heating filter, enough to cover most standard filters.

What does 24/7 access to referrals mean?

You get around-the-clock access to contact information for Cinch’s network of pre-screened service providers for any home repair need, not just HVAC. This is a referral service only; you pay the provider directly for any repair work. Call (800) 476-1705.

Who provides the plan?

Cinch Home Services provides the plan.

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