If you’re buying a new product, there’s always a chance it will break down. With an extended service plan, you can protect your investment and get peace-of-mind if something goes wrong. If you have any questions about your warranty, call the toll-free number on your receipt or contact us by email or online chat.
Product Warranty Explained is a blog about the details and exceptions for warranties. We have been helping consumers understand their product warranties for over 10 years.
Manufacturers of all types of products offer warranties on the condition that you use the product in a way that is consistent with how they intended it to be used. For example, if you buy a new vacuum cleaner, you will likely get a warranty from the manufacturer. This warranty will explain how long the warranty lasts, what is covered, and what is not covered under the terms of the warranty. You can read more about common exceptions to warranties here.
The warranty for your iPhone or other mobile phone will cover defects in workmanship and materials, battery failure and loss of use. It is important to remember that Apple does not cover loss of use. Loss of use refers to when your device stops working while you are on an important call or using it in another way that makes it impossible for you to complete a task. The key point here is that Apple does not cover loss of use.
The length of time that you have on your warranty depends on what kind of iPhone device you have. Apple offers one-year warranties on most devices and two-year warranties on its newer iPhones like the 5s and 6 models. If something goes wrong with your device during this time period, Apple will repair or replace your phone at no cost to you as long as you meet the terms
What is a warranty?
A warranty is a promise from the seller of a product that the product will perform as expected for a specific period of time. Warranties are often included in the sales contract or purchase agreement, or may be provided by the seller in writing. There may also be requirements under federal, state, and local laws that apply to warranties.
What is covered by the warranty?
The warranty covers the workmanship and materials used to produce the product. It also covers defects that make the product unsafe, unusable, or unreliable. The warranty does not have to cover normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident, abuse, neglect, misuse, or other actions or events beyond our control.
What if I don’t have a warranty?
If you do not have a warranty and your product has failed due to a defect in materials or workmanship within the expected life of the product, then you may be able to seek relief under state law or under an implied warranty. How you can seek relief depends on where you live. You should contact either your state attorney general’s office or a private attorney to discuss your options.
For more information about warranties and consumer protection issues visit www.consumerfed.org .
Warranties are a kind of contract between the manufacturer or seller and the consumer. A warranty can be either implied or express (written). The purpose of the warranty is to protect consumers from defects in the manufacturing or parts of a product.
A written warranty is an agreement between the consumer and seller that specifically spells out what will be covered by the warranty, who is responsible for repairs, etc. An express warranty is printed on the item’s box, manual and /or included literature.
Express warranties can be “full” or “limited”. Full warranties cover defects in materials and workmanship for a specified length of time. Limited warranties only cover specified problems. Usually, limited warranties exclude malfunctions caused by owner misuse.
A disclaimer is an exclusion on a written warranty that reduces its applicability to circumstances not stated in the contract.
You should always read your owner’s manual and any other documentation that comes with your purchase. If you do not understand something you should ask someone who does, such as your dealer or manufacturer.
Sometimes a product seems to be defective, but when you look at the warranty, you find out that it is not. Here are some reasons why a warranty may be voided, and what you should do when this happens.
Some people might think that the product warranty offered by the company is useless and does not worth anything. However, the fact is that it does hold value, but only when you know how to use it. There are some products that you keep for longer periods of time than others.
Till you find out that this product has some defects or till you have used it for a certain period of time, you will not be able to utilize your warranty and get a replacement.
However, if your product has got any defect or if you have used it for a long time and still do not find any defect in it, then the company will reject your claim and refuse to give a replacement.
So what should you do?
It is advisable to check your product before buying. If you find that the shop keeper refuses to give a replacement, then do not buy the product from him.
The warranty is a legally binding agreement between the seller and the buyer of goods. If a fault occurs in the product, then this agreement ensures that the seller has to replace or repair the product for free. This is applicable in case of defects which existed at the time of sale. As a matter of fact, under certain circumstances, it can even extend to post-sale services, such as repair or replacement of parts that were damaged due to normal wear and tear.
Till date, all kinds of electrical appliances are covered under warranty with almost every manufacturer. The duration generally ranges from six months to two years depending upon the brand and model. Even medical devices such as pacemakers can be covered under warranty. What’s more, even if you have purchased an item second hand, you are still eligible for the same warranty period as long as the item is not a second hand one and is sold by a registered dealer only.
