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The warranties on the expensive things in your home are worth real money — and most of them go unused simply because the paperwork is in a drawer and the expiry dates are unknown. This guide sets up the tiny system that fixes that: a single record of the big-ticket items (major appliances, water heater, furnace, AC, roof and any recent replacements) with purchase dates, serial numbers, warranty lengths and expiry dates — plus the two habits that make it pay: registering new purchases within their deadline (many warranties require it within 30-90 days), and checking the record before ever paying for a repair. It also explains the detail most owners miss: parts and labour often have different coverage periods, and installer workmanship warranties (1-2 years on HVAC labour, longer on some roofing) are separate from the manufacturer's warranty on the unit itself.
A simple system for tracking the warranties on the expensive things in your home — appliances, roof, HVAC, water heater — so you never pay twice for something still covered, and never miss a registration deadline.
The ones on items that cost real money to replace: major appliances, the water heater, furnace and air conditioner, and the roof. Manufacturer warranties on these typically run 1-10 years depending on the part — compressors and heat exchangers often carry far longer coverage than the rest of the unit.
Many manufacturers require online registration within 30-90 days of purchase or installation, and failing to register can shorten coverage or complicate claims. Set a calendar reminder the day you buy — it takes two minutes and protects the longest coverage periods.
A home warranty is a paid service contract that covers breakdowns of home systems for a term. Manufacturers' and installers' warranties come free with the product and cover defects and workmanship for defined periods — the tracker is about the free coverage you have already paid for inside the purchase price.
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