{"id":6271,"date":"2012-04-16T12:52:01","date_gmt":"2012-04-16T17:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10rate.com\/?p=6271"},"modified":"2012-09-06T10:23:23","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T15:23:23","slug":"what-you-should-know-about-washer-warranties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/what-you-should-know-about-washer-warranties\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About Washer Warranties"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"10By Brittany Rowland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Most manufacturers of washing machines offer a one- year warranty, covering all parts and labor for the machine. After the first year, the warranty typically covers specific parts. When you\u2019re buying a new washer, however, you\u2019ll probably hear a sales pitch for an
\nextended warranty. The question becomes: do you really need the extended warranty or is it not worth the extra cost?<\/p>\n

These days, most big appliances are pretty reliable. Surprisingly, according to a Consumer Reports survey, it\u2019s usually within the first year of use that a washer needs any maintenance or repairs, and that\u2019s when it\u2019s already covered by the one-year warranty. A washer that lasts the first year with no problems will probably hold up well the next four or five years.<\/p>\n

Many consumers view purchasing a new high-end washer as a great investment. After all, they\u2019re spending a lot of money\u2014easily over $1000\u2014for a machine they expect to function for a long time. They may see paying extra for the extended warranty as a necessary form of insurance. What customers don\u2019t realize, though, is that manufacturers and retailers carefully calculate the odds of a major appliance breaking down and the cost of repairs when determining the price of that extended warranty, and in most cases, they\u2019re the ones coming out ahead on the deal.<\/p>\n

Deciding whether to get the extended warranty is a gamble. Your washer could be a lemon. It could have minor repairs that are cheaper to pay for as they come. Your machine may have no issues at all. It may be wiser to spend that extra money you\u2019d plunk down for a warranty for a better performing washer. Some people still prefer that extra peace of mind knowing their appliances are covered. Before you decide anything, just be sure that you understand all the terms of agreement so there are no nasty surprises down the road.<\/p>\n

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By Brittany Rowland Most manufacturers of washing machines offer a one- year warranty, covering all parts and labor for the machine. After the first year, the warranty typically covers specific parts. When you\u2019re buying a new washer, however, you\u2019ll probably hear a sales pitch for an extended warranty. The question becomes: do you really need […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6272,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[25,74],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\t\n