Comments on: You Probably Don’t Need That Extended Warranty http://www.appliance.net/2007/you-probably-dont-need-that-extended-warranty-261 Appliance news, reviews, ratings, reports and buyers guides. Locate repairs and parts. for home and kitchen appliances. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:32:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rocko http://www.appliance.net/2007/you-probably-dont-need-that-extended-warranty-261/comment-page-1#comment-87911 Rocko Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:18:19 +0000 http://www.appliance.net/2007/you-probably-dont-need-that-extended-warranty/#comment-87911 So the sales person that makes a commission on the extended warranty thinks they are a good idea? Shocker... Look here is how I handle this and Im not saying it will work for you it is just how I have chosen to handle this age old problem. If the appliance you are buying is under $300.00 paying an additional $50.00 for a warranty is not cost effective. If you are buying a refrigerator or an expensive oven I would recommend you go ahead and cover your self. I had continuing education in the electronics field my professor gave us some advise that I still adhere to today some 15 years latter. When you buy a piece of electronic equipment take it home and immediately turn it on, then leave it on for 24 hours. If there is a problem with your item will arise in that first long use. In most states if you return an item less than 48 hours after you buy it with a problem they HAVE to replace it. Good luck all, and remember no one is out to get you sometimes things happen and items break. Its life. Buy American when you can and you will never be disappointed with the results you receive. So the sales person that makes a commission on the extended warranty thinks they are a good idea? Shocker…

Look here is how I handle this and Im not saying it will work for you it is just how I have chosen to handle this age old problem.

If the appliance you are buying is under $300.00 paying an additional $50.00 for a warranty is not cost effective.
If you are buying a refrigerator or an expensive oven I would recommend you go ahead and cover your self.

I had continuing education in the electronics field my professor gave us some advise that I still adhere to today some 15 years latter.

When you buy a piece of electronic equipment take it home and immediately turn it on, then leave it on for 24 hours.
If there is a problem with your item will arise in that first long use. In most states if you return an item less than 48 hours after you buy it with a problem they HAVE to replace it.

Good luck all, and remember no one is out to get you sometimes things happen and items break. Its life. Buy American when you can and you will never be disappointed with the results you receive.

]]> By: BEAR http://www.appliance.net/2007/you-probably-dont-need-that-extended-warranty-261/comment-page-1#comment-46204 BEAR Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:40:51 +0000 http://www.appliance.net/2007/you-probably-dont-need-that-extended-warranty/#comment-46204 Most warranties are undrewritten by a national service contract co. and does not matter where you purchased it, If you move from Maine to New Mexico it is still good., You plan is not with the store. It also cover ALL parts and All labor including the initial call. Most warranties are undrewritten by a national service contract co. and does not matter where you purchased it, If you move from Maine to New Mexico it is still good., You plan is not with the store. It also cover ALL parts and All labor including the initial call.

]]> By: BEAR http://www.appliance.net/2007/you-probably-dont-need-that-extended-warranty-261/comment-page-1#comment-46203 BEAR Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:38:31 +0000 http://www.appliance.net/2007/you-probably-dont-need-that-extended-warranty/#comment-46203 dont believe everything you hear about these extended warranties. Ive been selling these for 20 years and yes odds are you Prob wont use it, but if you do need service after the MFG warrantie good luck. Most service companies will charge you $100 just to come to the house and ck out the appliance. If you need parts or work done, the labor is typically $50-$60 per hour plus parts. And if you think the Manufatureing co will help you out, think again, they wont help after the warranty has expired. And the Store you bought it from also cant help, they didn t make the appliance so any future problems go back to the MFG> co..again they wont help. The cost of most appliance warranties start at $99. One service call after the Mfg warranty will cover that cost, and that extended warranty will last for 4 more years no matter how many times you use it. At $100 for the contract it breaks down to $25 a year. I just get tired of hearing from cust complaining that the mfg wont do anything for them when they refused to purchase the extended warranty at the time of the appliance purchase. Dont blame the sales person or the store if service on your 18 month old range costs you $200, and the manufacurere wont do anything for you. sorry you had your chance when you bought the appliance. dont believe everything you hear about these extended warranties. Ive been selling these for 20 years and yes odds are you Prob wont use it, but if you do need service after the MFG warrantie good luck. Most service companies will charge you $100 just to come to the house and ck out the appliance. If you need parts or work done, the labor is typically $50-$60 per hour plus parts. And if you think the Manufatureing co will help you out, think again, they wont help after the warranty has expired. And the Store you bought it from also cant help, they didn t make the appliance so any future problems go back to the MFG> co..again they wont help. The cost of most appliance warranties start at $99. One service call after the Mfg warranty will cover that cost, and that extended warranty will last for 4 more years no matter how many times you use it. At $100 for the contract it breaks down to $25 a year.
I just get tired of hearing from cust complaining that the mfg wont do anything for them when they refused to purchase the extended warranty at the time of the appliance purchase. Dont blame the sales person or the store if service on your 18 month old range costs you $200, and the manufacurere wont do anything for you. sorry you had your chance when you bought the appliance.

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