Appliances are expensive purchases that we expect to last. But unfortunately, life often gets in the way, and something can happen that breaks your item. Or, you notice there is an inexplicable product failure because of the way it was made.
In either situation, you may look to the warranty to see if you are covered. But what are the types of appliance warranties are available and what should you look out for when you make a purchase? Although there are a number of different ways you can protect your appliances, only a Mulberry Unlimited subscription will give you the most complete coverage. When you subscribe, you'll get coverage for all your appliances and more under the same product protection plan for just $9.99 a month.
What are the different types of appliance warranties?
Here are some of the different types of warranties that are available for appliances.
Manufacturer’s warranty
If you purchase a large appliance or electronic, it will most likely come with a manufacturer’s warranty. You’ve probably even heard the term thrown around in advertisements on TV or social media.
But what is a manufacturer’s warranty? It’s essentially a guarantee that your purchase will perform to a certain standard during a designated period of time. Typically, a company will offer a guarantee of repairs or replacements of listed parts in the event that the purchase fails to perform due to a manufacturing error.
The appliance has to fail due to the manufacturer in order to be covered, which means all of that wear and tear damage your appliances incur as a result of being part of your life are not covered. Think of the scratches to the surface, the dent your kid made, or the piece of the handle that broke off because your dog chewed it away. Under a manufacturer’s warranty, those issues are up to you to fix.
Not only that, but a manufacturer warranty typically only lasts for about one year, meaning you have no coverage for most of your time owning the item.
Extended warranty
What about all those years after that initial manufacturer’s warranty? That’s where an extended appliance warranty comes in. Usually, extended warranties are available at the time of purchase, and they’ll allow you to extend coverage for a few additional years, depending on the package you choose.
Here are some examples from major appliance manufacturers:
- GE appliance warranty. GE offers different coverage terms depending on the item you purchased, and they make it easy to find those terms through their online portal. For example, if you bought a fridge, you can book a service if something is going wrong, which may or may not be covered depending on your warranty and the issue you’re experiencing.
- Samsung appliance warranty. Like GE, Samsung also offers an in-depth online portal which can help you find out what's covered. You’ll need to have your product serial number on hand, and they recommend you register your product when you buy it to make the process easier.
Product and accident protection
So, what can you do when you’re looking for coverage beyond manufacturing errors, and you want to find an option to protect yourself from the inevitable accidents that happen just because of life?
In this case, you should consider product protection, like Mulberry Unlimited. Product protection can be purchased through a third-party, and allows you to get coverage for your items beyond the appliance warranties. It includes issues with your appliances like:
- Wear and tear
- Power surge damage
- Mechanical issues
- Food loss (in the case of a refrigerator) up to $500
Protect your purchases with Mulberry Unlimited
Go beyond the manufacturer warranty or extended warranty and get coverage for the issues you are likely to face when you own an appliance. Subscribe to Mulberry Unlimited to cover products from appliances to electronics, and store all of your details in one place with one umbrella plan for just $9.99 a month.
