Appliance Warranties

Kitchen Appliance Warranties An appliance warranty is a guarantee that the washer dryer, cooker or any other type of kitchen appliance will be repaired or replaced at no (extra) cost to you for the time period the the appliance is covered by the warranty.  Often it will provide a specific repair, or replacement (partial or full) if the appliance fails within a certain amount of time after it was purchased.  Typical warranties usually extend for a year after the date of purchase, but some warranties last for the lifetime of an appliance, whilst others may last for a few months, or until the appliance in question has been used for the first time. Types of Appliance Warranties There are a few different types of warranties that refer to appliances.  The most common type is the extended warranty, which is a standard guarantee that a appliance will not fail within a specific amount of time, determined by the manufacturer.  These warranties will not cover anything outside of a mechanical failure from general personal use.  Extended warranties are generally covered by the purchase price, but can be extended further if the purchaser wants to pay an additional fee.  These are more like an insurance contract than an actual warranty. Most appliances sold today come with warranties which guarantee repair or replacement if the appliance fails.  Most kitchen appliances will simply be replaced “like for like” if they fail within the lifetime of the warranty.  If an appliance fails after its warranty has expired, the consumer will not be protected and will be expected to purchase a replacement.  Due to the decreasing number of repair facilities, most appliances which fail under warranty are simply replaced; it is more cost effective for companies to operate this way than have repair shops. In order to exercise your right to use your warranty in case your appliance does stop working, it is vital that you keep the original receipt and all warranty information.  If you are not able to prove where and when you purchased your appliance, you may have trouble getting it serviced in the event of a breakdown. Is an Extended Warranty Worth the Expense? New Kitchen appliances have a manufacturer's guarantee that normally lasts for 12 months and sometime in say the case of a Bosch appliance 24 month if you regester the appliance after purchase. If you plan to replace you appliance after this an extended warranty can be a complete waste of your hard earned money. Also don't forget your rights under the 1979 Sale of Goods Act, which determines that your new Kitchen appliance must work to a satisfactory standard. If not, the appliance must be fixed by the retailer you got it from free of charge. Our Researcher has found a great article in the guardian website on how to save money on appliances warranties. View Article Appliance Manufacturers Warranties Zanussi Warranties Zanussi offers a guarantee on all its appliances if they are registered with Zanussi, which can be done in a few minutes on their website.  It is possible to purchase extended warranties to provide longer coverage than the standard one year contract.  This information can be found here: Zanussi warranties Whirlpool Warranties Whirlpool will guarantee all its appliances that are registered after purchase, which can be done quickly on their website.  Extended warranties which provide longer coverage time are also available.  This information can be found here: Whirlpool warranties Siemens Warranties Siemens appliances come with a free 12 month manufacturer's warranty. Register your new Siemens appliance at the Siemens website and you'll receive a 2nd year's protection for free.  Siemens are also currently offering a free five year warranty on selected appliances purchased between 1st May 2008 to 31th August 2008.  This Siemens warranty information can be found here: Siemens warranties Smeg Warranties Smeg is currently offering free five year warranties on its appliances.  This is a promotion lasting until the end of 2008, and includes dishwashers, range cookers, and washers and dryers.  This Smeg warranty information can be found here: Smeg warranties Neff Warranties Neff offers a 12 month warranty for all its appliances.  If you register your appliances within 30 days of purchase, Neff will extend the warranty for a further 12 months.  You can register your appliance online, on the telephone, or by post.  This information can be found here: Neff Warranties Miele Warranties All Miele products come with a 12 month warranty, which can be extended to 24 months simply by registering the product online or by post.  You can also purchase extended warranties which will cover repairs or replacement for 6 years after purchase.  This information can be found here: Miele warranties Maytag Warranties All Maytag laundry, refrigeration and dishwashing appliances come with a 24 month warranty.  All range cookers have a 12 month warranty.  Both warranties cover repairs and replacements.  You can also purchase longer warranties from Maytag.  This information can be found here: Maytag warranties Indesit Warranties Indesit offers a 12 month guarantee on all appliances registered on its site or by telephone.  It is also possible to purchase warranties for longer periods of time.  This information can be found here:  Indesit warranties Hotpoint warranties Hotpoint provides a one year guarantee on all its appliances when they are registered after purchase.  This registration can be completed online very quickly.  They also sell extended warranties which will cover a product after the initial 12 months.  This information can be found here:  Hotpoint warranties Hoover warranties Hoover provides a one year warranty on all its kitchen appliances when they are registered after purchase.  They also have a product called KitchenPlan which allows you to cover various kitchen appliances for a monthly fee.  More information can be found here:  Hoover warranties Bosch warranties Bosch is currently offering a 2 year guarantee on all appliances which are registered on their website.   Their standard warranty is 12 months, with a further 12 months provided after registering the product.  This information can  be found here: Bosch warranties Beko warranties Beko offers a 12 month guarantee on all its white goods appliances, as well as all its brown goods products.  This information can be found here: Beko warranties Baumatic warranties Baumatic will provide a 12 month warranty on all appliances, plus a 5 year warranty on all spare parts.  If you register your product after purchase, you will receive a further 12 month extension on your warranty, for a total of 24 months.  You can also purchase an extended warranty after the 24 months has ended.  This information can be found here: Baumatic warranties Belling warranties Belling currently provides a 12 month warranty upon registration of an appliance.  Additional warranty time can be purchased to extend the warranty up to five years.  This information can be found here: Belling warranties AEG and Electrolux warranties AEG and Electrolux provide one year warranties when your appliance is registered after purchase.  This registration can be easily completed online, or by phone or post.  This information can be found here: AEG and Electrolux warranties Retailer warranties Most retailers offer the standard warranty from the manufacturer when you purchase from them, and offer the customer the opportunity to purchase extra cover for a further fee, usually approximately £75-£100 for a further 3-5 years of cover.  John Lewis currently offers a minimum 2 year guarantees on all appliances.  Some of its appliances come with automatic five, or in some cases, 10 year guarantees. This means that if your appliance’s warranty runs out with the manufacturer (usually after 1-2 years), you will be able to contact John Lewis directly for repairs or replacement.  These appliances can be found here: John Lewis