Home buying guide
Home product warranties: read the fine print
A warranty is only useful if you understand what it covers and how to make a claim. Do not treat a long headline warranty as a guarantee that every repair is free.
Read these details
- Length of coverage for parts, labor and specific components.
- Exclusions for wear, misuse, installation or commercial use.
- Whether registration or proof of purchase is required.
- Who pays shipping, service calls or diagnostic fees.
- Whether the seller or manufacturer handles claims.
Keep receipts and model numbers. Compare the warranty alongside reliability information and the total purchase price.
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