Appliance warranties
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Red flags

Watch for these warning signs.

  • Calls or mail saying your "warranty is expiring" from a company you do not recognize.
  • A plan seller pressures you to buy today.
  • A repair company insists on cash only.
  • Someone asks for your card number to "verify" coverage when you did not contact them.
  • A plan's terms are not available before you buy.