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Only for the first couple of years I think. Am happy to be corrected.
Yes, I think you are correct. That's why I wouldn't want want the cost of an extended warrant.
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Yes, I think you are correct. That's why I wouldn't want want the cost of an extended warrant.
Fair enough. The extended warranty only kicks into place after the normal one runs out. No point paying for it until then.
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Fair enough. The extended warranty only kicks into place after the normal one runs out. No point paying for it until then.
I wouldn't pay for it then either. If the appliance has problems I would expect the issues to have been resolved within the warranty period.
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I wouldn't pay for it then either. If the appliance has problems I would expect the issues to have been resolved within the warranty period.
Fair enough. Not always the case though.

Paying for it is a 2-way gamble, as per normal.
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Fair enough. Not always the case though.

Paying for it is a 2-way gamble, as per normal.
Well, based on my experience, extended warranties don't fail.
Yes, it is possible that some might but it's a long shot.
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Well, based on my experience, extended warranties don't fail.
Yes, it is possible that some might but it's a long shot.
Different experiences I guess.

Have had some appliances fail beyond warrant period.

The oven in my mother in law's flat has bust a couple of times, and both washer driers I supply in my rental flats have needed repairing too, as well as one of the ovens. The total cost over the years to pay for these extended warranties has been less than replacing just a single item, so it's been worth it in my case.
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Good news for all those who wish to repair items rather than have to buy new, especially white goods that pack up after a few years.

"Right to repair rules will extend lifespan of products, government says"

"Products such as washing machines, TVs and fridges should become easier to repair and cheaper to run under new rules coming into force.

Manufacturers are now legally required to make spare parts available to people buying electrical appliances.

The aim of the new rules is to extend the lifespan of products by up to 10 years and benefit the environment."


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57665593

That is brilliant news.

I have insurance with BG...my washing machine needed a new drum, they told me if I hadn’t had insurance out on it, it would have been a throw away.

What ever happened to repair...we were always getting electrical items repaired at one time...
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Re: Right to repair rules come into force …

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Different experiences I guess.

Have had some appliances fail beyond warrant period.

The oven in my mother in law's flat has bust a couple of times, and both washer driers I supply in my rental flats have needed repairing too, as well as one of the ovens. The total cost over the years to pay for these extended warranties has been less than replacing just a single item, so it's been worth it in my case.
As you say, different experiences.
We bought large American type fridge freezer. We haggled to try to get the price down - we were paying cash. The sales people were not moving but instead they offered a discount on the extended warranty. Insistently so. We declined. Twenty years later................and still going strong..........
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Re: Right to repair rules come into force …

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As you say, different experiences.
We bought large American type fridge freezer. We haggled to try to get the price down - we were paying cash. The sales people were not moving but instead they offered a discount on the extended warranty. Insistently so. We declined. Twenty years later................and still going strong..........
Excellent news. Am sure you're not alone.

No point me replying with further anecdotes.

As agreed, different experiences.
 
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