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If you are new to the world of product insurance plans, you may wonder what is an air conditioner warranty. Like other warranty plans, an air conditioner warranty provides some coverage for appliances that fail or run into maintenance issues throughout the warranty period, similar to how electronic warranties work. They may last a few months to a few years and cover mainly defects from the manufacturing process. Keep reading to learn more.
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Just like blender warranties and warranties for any consumer devices, air conditioner warranties provide coverage pertaining to manufacturer’s defects during a predetermined set of time. This is similar to how insurance for headphones and related devices work. In addition to manufacturer’s warranties that activate at the point of purchase, there are third-party warranties available, whether you are looking into air conditioner repair or Apple Beats repair.
Insider Tip
Read your warranty thoroughly to find out what it does and does not cover, so you will know when you are encountering an issue.
These third-party warranties extend coverage length and benefits types, even if you are looking at a simple Kobalt tools warranty. The same goes when you are analyzing the details of an AT&T insurance claim.
Not all warranties are created equal, and this is especially true in the case of consumer products like microwaves. Here are some tips to ensure you get the most warranty bang for your warranty buck.
Warranty providers are not exactly known for providing easy-to-read documentation regarding coverage details. Still, it behooves you to go over warranty coverage plans with a fine-tooth comb to suss out exact coverage details, such as how long a plan lasts and what it exactly covers. Some units are given general warranties like the one in our Koldfront air conditioner review, while others have a separate warranty for parts and another for the compressor.
Manufacturer’s warranties are a nice little perk that often ships gratis when you purchase a big-ticket item like an air conditioner. However, even the most robust manufacturer-issued warranty will have serious issues like coverage gaps and decreasing plan lengths. To ensure you get a good plan that lasts a long while, and even goes beyond manufacturing defects, check out the third-party AC warranty plans available.
STAT: Even though air conditioners typically last 10 to 15 years, malfunctions can happen at any time. Having the right coverage makes it a lot easier to keep your HVAC system up and running. (source)
At some point, you may actually need to cash in that warranty and go in for some repairs, general maintenance, or total item replacements. In these cases, it helps to have the receipt ready to go as proof of your original purchase. With that in mind, hold onto your original receipts. Store the paper ones in a drawer somewhere, and store digital receipts in a dedicated folder on the computer.
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