Extended warranties make sense on expensive-to-fix items (fridges, ranges, laptops with accidental damage) when the plan ...

SAN ANTONIO - After forking over cash for a high-ticket item in this tough economy, many might pass on paying for an extended warranty. After all, there's peace of mind with the manufacturer's ...

Appliance manufacturers offer warranties to stand by the quality of their products and provide peace of mind for homeowners. Typically, machines feature a short limited protection plan upon purchase, ...

What to know about home warranties Home warranties cover system and appliance problems that occur from normal wear and tear, ...

Home warranties are service contracts that protect you from paying the full cost for the repair and replacement of home appliances and systems. You’ll pay a monthly (or, sometimes, annual) fee for ...

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Jocelyn Jones of Columbia asked whether it is more advisable to renew a home warranty, at a cost of about $400, or to purchase separate contracts with service providers that would, in some cases, ...

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Heather Anderson’s LG refrigerator sat empty for two and a half months. The Pitt Meadows resident said it stopped working in May. Anderson said she spent four weeks seeking assistance before a ...

When you go shopping for home appliances, like washers and dryers or refrigerators, you might be given the option to purchase a warranty. If you’re on a strict budget, you may consider foregoing that ...

A Moore County couple had to use a cooler and mini refrigerator to keep their food cold despite having less than a year-old refrigerator. When it comes to new appliances, you expect it to last. When ...