Air Conditioning Protection Plans

Show Your Air Conditioner Some Love

Your air conditioner helps you survive the warm temperatures of the summer, so shouldn't you do what you can to take care of it? At Direct Energy®, we understand that each home and budget is unique, so we offer a range of plans and prices to help you protect your home's air conditioner. Whether you need an affordable plan for routine maintenance, a safeguard against costly repairs, or a more comprehensive protection plan, we've got you covered. See our Terms and Conditions for full coverage details.

Cooling Maintenance Essentials Plan

  • Annual professional cooling system checkup
  • No age restrictions on equipment

Cooling Repair & Maintenance Essentials Plan

  • Annual professional cooling system checkup
  • No service visit charge, no deductibles and no age restrictions on equipment
  • $500 coverage per repair incident, up to $2,000 annually*

Cooling Repair & Maintenance Essentials PLUS Plan

  • Annual professional cooling system checkup
  • No service visit charge, no deductibles and no age restrictions on equipment
  • $500 coverage per repair incident, up to $2,000 annually*
  • $500 credit towards system replacement

Stress-free repair and maintenance for your air conditioner

It can be easy to take your air conditioning system for granted. But what would you do if it suddenly stopped working? Do you know who you would call, or how much repairs might cost?

With the right protection plan from Direct Energy, there's no need to worry! If something goes wrong with your air conditioner, just call our customer service team and we'll assign a service provider to diagnose and repair the problem.* There are no age limits on covered equipment, and no home inspections are required.

View our Terms and Conditions for complete coverage details.

Costs

Without Plan

With Plan*

Thermocouple

$180

$0

Gas Valve

$461

$0

Thermostat

$259

$0

Service Visit

$138

$0

*Repair plan claims are limited to $500 per service call and $2,000 per plan in the aggregate per plan term. National average cost estimates based on third-party research.

Unique solutions for unique needs.

Looking for custom coverage for your home? Have more than one air conditioner? Browse our plans or call us at (855) 334-3577 to find the best solution for you.

*Limitations apply. Repair claims are limited to $500 per service call and $2,000 per plan in the aggregate per plan term. View our Coverage Summary and Terms and Conditions for complete details of coverage, limitations and exclusions.
The Direct Energy Essentials Plans ("Plan") are provided by NRG Protects Inc. Independent contractors will be performing various services under the Plan. Customers must sign up for a 1-year commitment (the "Initial Term").There is a 30-day waiting period before coverage begins under the Repair Plans. Unless we elect not to renew the Plan, upon expiration of the Initial Term, the Plan will automatically renew at the standard rate and terms unless the customer opts out of the auto-renewal option in writing by mail at P.O. Box 2309, Houston, TX 77252-2309, by email at cancel@directenergyprotects.com or by calling us at (855) 334-3577. Sales tax will be added in select states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can a Cooling Essentials Plan help me?

Your home's air conditioning is a complex system that ensures your family's comfort and it can be expensive when something goes wrong. Our plans can help with the cost of repairs, without the need to pay service visit charges or deductibles.

In which states are the Cooling Essentials Plans available?

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

What kind of plans can I choose from?

Maintenance Essentials: Regular maintenance is critical in helping to increase the lifespan of your equipment and keep your system running at peak efficiency. Our maintenance plans include an annual checkup by an experienced technician to help keep your system in good shape.

Repair Essentials: Unexpected breakdowns of your heating system can be stressful and expensive. This plan provides worry-free coverage with no deductibles or service visit charges if your covered system needs repair. Requesting service is easy and can be done online 24/7.

Repair & Maintenance Essentials: Get all the benefits of our individual Maintenance and Repair Essentials plans at a budget-friendly price.

Repair & Maintenance Essentials PLUS: The age of your heating equipment isn't the only factor to consider in deciding when to replace your system. If your system is starting to break down more frequently, it may be time to replace it. This plan offers a $500 replacement credit if the repair technician determines replacement of your covered equipment is necessary.

What is covered by the plan?

Maintenance plans include:

  • One ducted electric central air unit, water evaporative cooler, or geothermal system
  • One maintenance visit by an authorized technician
  • No age restrictions on equipment
  • Coverage begins immediately with no waiting period

Repair plans include:

  • Repairs to parts in one ducted electric central air unit, water evaporative cooler, or geothermal system
  • Thermostat or zoning system control panel
  • $500 in repairs per service visit, up to $2,000 total for your contract term
  • Professional service from experienced technicians
  • No service visit charges, deductibles or age restrictions

The Repair & Maintenance plan combines all the benefits of the repair-only and maintenance-only plans described above at lower price than if the plans were purchased separately.

Our Repair PLUS plan includes all of the above, plus a $500 credit towards a system replacement if deemed necessary by the authorized repair technician.

See our Terms and Conditions to view full details on all our plans.

What items are excluded from coverage by the plans?

Maintenance plans: These plans cover maintenance only and do not cover any repair or replacement.

Repair plans: The following items are excluded from coverage: ductwork and grilles, zoning system dampers, flues, vents, drain lines, air and fuel filters, electronic air cleaners, humidifiers, condensate pumps, window air conditioners and consumable items, such as

  • refrigerant
  • filters
  • batteries
  • fuses
  • plumbing, geothermal ground loop, gas and electrical piping to and from the unit, including valves

These are repair plans only and do not provide replacement coverage.

The Repair & Maintenance plan excludes the same items listed under the Repair plan. There is no replacement coverage included in this plan.

Our Repair PLUS plan excludes the same items listed under the Repair plan.

See our Terms and Conditions to view complete coverage, limitation and exclusion details for all our plans.

What options do I have to pay for this service?

We accept bank drafts (EFT/ACH) and credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover).

How long am I covered by the plan?

You are covered under the plan for 12 months. We may elect to renew your plan by notifying you of the renewal terms (including any price changes) within 60 days prior to expiration of coverage. Unless we elect not to renew your plan, you will be automatically renewed for another one-year term at the then standard rate and terms.

If you do not want to automatically renew your plan, you may notify us in writing prior to the plan expiration date.
Email: cancel@directenergyprotects.com
Mail: P.O. Box 2309, Houston, TX 77252-2309
You may also notify us by phone if you prefer at (855) 334-3577.

When does the plan coverage start?

There is a 30-day waiting period before coverage begins during the initial term year for the repair plans. If you choose the maintenance-only plan, coverage begins immediately.

Can I cancel my plan if I'm not satisfied?

You can cancel your plan at any time.

If you cancel your plan within 30 days of your coverage start date, you're entitled to full refund. If you cancel more than 30 days after the start date and haven't received services under the plan, you will be entitled to a pro rated refund for any payments you've made for the unexpired term of your contract. If you have received services under the plan and you cancel before the end of the 12-month term, you may owe the lesser of the amount due for the unexpired term or the cost of the services under the plan. Please see our Terms and Conditions for complete details.

What happens after the first 12 months?

We may elect to renew your plan by notifying you of the renewal terms (including any price changes) within 60 days prior to expiration of coverage. Unless we elect not to renew your plan, you will be automatically renewed for another one year term at the then standard rate and terms unless you notify us, in writing, prior to the plan expiration at P.O. Box 2309, Houston, TX 77252-2309, by email at cancel@directenergyprotects.com or by phone at (855) 334-3577.

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