Samsung Care+ vs American Home Shield
Samsung Care+ leads American Home Shield by 0.6 points overall (7.7 vs 7.1).
7.7/10, Very good
#3 in Home warranty & device protection plans
American Home Shield
US homeowners wanting systems and appliance cover
7.1/10, Good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Samsung Care+7.0
Samsung devices only; accidental damage included in many markets.
Coverage breadth
25% weight
American Home Shield8.5
Tiered plans cover major systems and appliances together.
Samsung Care+6.5
Fees and terms differ by country and insurer partner.
Fee structure clarity
20% weight
American Home Shield6.5
Price varies by address and fee choice, so quotes are needed.
Samsung Care+8.0
Service centres plus pick-up options in many markets.
Claims convenience
20% weight
American Home Shield7.5
Claims online, by app or by phone.
Samsung Care+9.0
Samsung-certified repairs and genuine parts.
Repair network & parts
20% weight
American Home Shield6.5
Uses a contractor network; you do not usually choose the technician.
Samsung Care+8.5
Sold across the Middle East, India, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Regional availability
15% weight
American Home Shield5.5
US only.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Samsung Care+ | American Home Shield |
|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Samsung devices | Home systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and appliances |
| Service fee / deductible model | Plan price plus a per-claim fee in many markets | Chosen service fee per visit; higher fee lowers plan price |
| Accidental damage cover | Yes | No |
| Claim channels | Service centres, pick-up, phone, online | App, website, phone |
| Regions | UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Europe and more | US |
| Monthly billing option | Not published | Yes |
| One plan covers multiple items | No | Yes |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Samsung Care+ if…
You want something best for samsung device owners.
- + Manufacturer repairs
- + Available in the UAE and India
- + Accidental damage cover in many markets
Choose American Home Shield if…
You want something best for US homeowners wanting systems and appliance cover.
- + Covers systems and appliances in one plan
- + Choice of service fee
- + Monthly billing
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Samsung Care+ vs American Home Shield: quick answers
Is Samsung Care+ better than American Home Shield?
Samsung Care+ leads American Home Shield by 0.6 points overall (7.7 vs 7.1). Samsung Care+ scores higher on claims convenience, repair network & parts, regional availability. American Home Shield scores higher on coverage breadth.
Who should choose American Home Shield over Samsung Care+?
American Home Shield is best for US homeowners wanting systems and appliance cover. Samsung Care+ is best for samsung device owners.
How were Samsung Care+ and American Home Shield scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for home warranty & device protection plans, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.