Equipment Breakdown

Everything breaks down. Be ready with Homeowners Equipment Breakdown coverage.

Tower Hill is pleased to offer an alternative to home warranty plans. Equipment Breakdown coverage is now available through your homeowners insurance policy for only $50/year. If you’re a homeowner with a Tower Hill policy, you now have the option to have your equipment breakdown exposures covered.

Check out our interactive experience to see how your home can be protected, or contact us to add Equipment Breakdown coverage to your policy today!

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  • What is Equipment Breakdown Coverage?

    It’s a simple add-on coverage that fills the gaps in your homeowners insurance policy.

    Most homeowners insurance policies don’t cover the cost of repairing or replacing essential equipment in your home when it breaks down. But with Equipment Breakdown coverage, you can rest easy.

  • What does Equipment Breakdown cover?

    Equipment Breakdown covers the perils of mechanical, electrical, and pressure systems breakdown, which are typically excluded or limited perils in a homeowners policy. Examples include air conditioning systems, heat pumps, swimming pool equipment, electrical panels, televisions and media equipment, as well as other household appliances.

  • How does it differ from a home warranty?

    A home warranty is expensive. It may also restrict certain equipment or include it at an additional cost. By adding the equipment breakdown enhancement endorsement to your homeowner’s policy, coverage applies to all real and personal property in your home.

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Why do you need Equipment Breakdown coverage?

If it uses electric power, it is most likely subject to equipment breakdown. Often this equipment requires sophisticated diagnostic tools and skilled technicians to oversee a potential repair. Equipment Breakdown coverage protects you against unexpected repair or replacement costs due to an electrical, mechanical, or pressure systems breakdown.

36% of side-by-side refrigerators break down.
25% of front-loading washing machines seize.
20% of dishwashers break down.

How do I add Equipment Breakdown coverage to my policy?

Interested in adding Equipment Breakdown coverage to your policy? Submit the form below and we'll be in touch shortly.
  • If you do not have a current policy with Tower Hill, you can use our Quick Quote to get a quote estimate in just a few clicks.