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Documents to keep

Keep these for as long as you own the appliance.

Document	Why it matters	How long to keep
Receipt	Proves purchase date	As long as you own it
Warranty terms	Shows coverage	As long as you own it
Registration confirmation	Can replace lost receipt	As long as you own it
Extended plan contract	Shows extra coverage	Until it expires
Repair records	Supports repeat failure claims	As long as you own it
Claim numbers and letters	Proves you filed	Until resolved

Related steps in this guide

Finding your proof of purchase
Most claims need a receipt or invoice showing the purchase date.
Example monthly budget worksheet (fill in your own numbers)
This blank-style worksheet shows one way to make room for appliance warranty claim costs. The sample amounts are examples only; replace them with your own.
Step-by-step: filing a warranty claim
Unplug the appliance if it sparks, smells burnt or leaks.
Repair or replace?
Sometimes repair is not worth it, even with coverage.