Why do they require PURCHASE of the start up kit to extend the warranty? Some nonsense like 'the commercial market doesnt care about warranties"??
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they require startup kit to make sure it is run with there synthetic oil, in the directions i think i read it can be run without it [ synthetic ] ,but then the unit is no longer rated continuous run, thus the lesser warranty, i have had 0 problems with mine
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Technically any time you go into and modify the the computer. The warranty is void. Make friends with a good service write at a good place. He/she can help get around those technicalities. But even still. If you go in a reset to factory settings before you go in to service that might work to.
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I was confused about how to get the extended warranty because it was not offered at checkout. I had to buy it as a separate item. Search for Square Trade Appliance. You'll have to choose the price from a list and then choose how many years you want. This may have changed in the last couple of years.
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Good point. I've purchased several reasonably priced warranties from Square Trade & have never had to use one. Hmmmm.....
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If you like a warranty that doesn't cover anything, then i would buy it. Trust me, they are not helpful on real issues - warranty or not.
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WHY ON EARTH would you bother getting an extended warranty on this machine? We have a 40 year-old lift-bowl K5-A (300 watt) that has needed one set of brushes in those 40 years!
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The machines comes standard with the MBM 1 Year warranty but they do not offer an extension. You can occasionally find 3rd parties that will offer an extension to that warranty. As the other commenter Ron mentioned, maintenance is important and you might want to consider buying the 93m Survival kit which includes Survival Kit includes - Feed Roller, Separator, (2) 13oz cans of MBM AC0627 Roller Cleaner & Rejuvenator
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I believe the 3 year extended warranty you're looking at is a warranty offered by some kind of third party warranty company. A lot of companies offers additional coverage such as "squaretrade" I would highly recommend getting an additional warranty on those laptops. Just so that you're completely aware of how those third party warranty companies do business, you might want to do the research on their coverage when it comes to something really happens. Some times they do take care of their customers and some times they decline the claim that the customer make in the event a laptop . I hope that was helpful. I believe the 3 year extended warranty you're looking at is a warranty offered by some kind of third party warranty company. A lot of companies offers additional coverage such as "squaretrade" I would highly recommend getting an additional warranty on those laptops. Just so that you're completely aware of how those third party warranty companies do business, you might want to do the research on their coverage when it comes to something really happens. Some times they do take care of their customers and some times they decline the claim that the customer make in the event a laptop... » Read More I believe the 3 year extended warranty you're looking at is a warranty offered by some kind of third party warranty company. A lot of companies offers additional coverage such as "squaretrade" I would highly recommend getting an additional warranty on those laptops. Just so that you're completely aware of how those third party warranty companies do business, you might want to do the research on their coverage when it comes to something really happens. Some times they do take care of their customers and some times they decline the claim that the customer make in the event a laptop . I hope that was helpful. « Show Less
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In general most consumer advisers recommend against extended warranties, protection plans, etc. Reasons include: excessively high prices, failure to pay off, hidden exclusions, etc. It's better to forego the protection plan and take care of your kit.
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Hi. I chose the extended warranty when I checked out through Amazon. I believe it was somewhere around the ballpark of $12 to $15 and it was through SquareTrade. I thought this was great because I've been doing business with Square Trade for years on electronics I purchase over $100. It should still be offered when you add electronics or appliances to your cart and proceed to the checkout. I can't advise you on other warranties offered but I can with Square Trade. You can also go to their (Square Trade) website and enter in the type of item and the cost and it will give you a price on a two or three year warranty. Let me know if you have any more questions. Good Luck, Jon
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Yes... The manufacturer is great. We had some start-up issues and their support was great. Didn't need service as their over the phone trouble shooting did the trick... But they also gave us a list of places in the area to bring it for warranty service if needed.
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comes with a trial period. . After using the computer for bout a week, a message appeared on the screen that my computer needed repair. I called support but they could not help.I had to send the computer to their repair facility in Texas. This was two weeks ago. I have not heard anything yet. Good luck.
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From my understanding it extends the manufacturer's warranty in time. Please don't count that answer as absolutely true. I am not positive until I'd need it in the future.
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The warranty starts from the purchase date. Therefore if it is possible, it is better to wait as long as you can before purchasing the warranty. There is a maximum amount of time that you can wait though.
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You have 1 year to purchase. However, I would not let it go longer than 10 months (so you don't forget until after the warranty expires!) However, I would not buy it right way. I had a MacBook that was trouble almost from the get-go, and Apple finally gave up on repairs and replaced the whole thing for free. Since it was under the original warranty, I would have been out the money I paid for the non-transferable extended Apple Care warranty. I was able to wait 10 months and then, when the replacement proved trouble free, spend the money to extend the warranty.
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I don't know if it is right in every case or not, but generally unless explicitly instructed otherwise, I do not register products for the warranty when I make a purchase. If I need warranty service I just produce a proof of purchase. Usually, registering just seems to get me more information than I really want from the manufacturer. Sometimes, the exception can be for something that may be getting a software upgrade in the future and you must be registered for them to know who to send the notice of upgrade to. I purchased the same Pioneer amp as you are considering. Did not register.
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The best way to determine if a product's extended warranty is a needed is to contact the company that issues/backs up the extended warranty. Two questions, if answered, should tell the tale: 1. How many extended warranties have been issued for this item and how many of those warranty purchasers have made claims on the warranty. 2. Another question might be to ask for the percentage of claims on the item's warranties. Number one is my usual choice. I contacted Schwinn/Nautilus last week and asked them how many units have had claims during original warranty period (another indicator whether or not an extended warranty might be cost effective) and how many of those claims were customer caused and how many were manufacturing defects/shipping related. They refuse to answer that question because they consider it to be proprietary. If they are that ashamed of their product's track record, there must really be something wrong with it. They don't hesitate list positive testimonials, so why don't they tell the whole story when asked? Another problem faced by extended warranties is getting the service you paid for if the product breaks. Many extended warranty providers will not touch it until the manufacturer's warranty expires, and the manufacturer won't touch it if you purchased an extended warranty. Please, PLEASE read both before buying the extended. Final comment....if it is a good product, it probably doesn't need an extended warranty. If it's a shabby product it will probably break during manufacturer's warranty period. Be an educated consumer, read the materials, ask questions. If either company refuses to answer questions stay away from both!