If your air conditioner is under warranty, it can help a lot with unexpected repair costs. Depending on the manufacturer, most air conditioners come with a warranty that covers at least the compressor, usually for a term of five to ten years. Some manufacturer warranties cover more than this and will even cover labor costs associated with post-installation defects for a short period after the unit is installed. If you are not sure whether your air conditioner is under warranty or not, there are a few ways you can find out, and in St. Louis your heating & air conditioning service team at Galmiche & Sons can help.
How to Find Out if Your Air Conditioner is Under Warranty
The first way to check whether your air conditioner is under warranty is to go through any manuals and documentation you received when your air conditioner was installed. This should include a record of any available warranties and their terms. Many manufacturers, however, require that you register your air conditioner under the warranty in order for the terms to apply, so skipping this step can leave you high and dry.
To find out if you have registered your air conditioner under the warranty, you can also access the manufacturer’s website and most provide warranty lookup tools to see if you are registered. If you have one of the Lennox air conditioners, for instance, you can look up whether your warranty is registered using an online tool on their site. Since warranties are provided by the manufacturer, your HVAC service team may not be able to offer much help, but they can help you find information like how to contact the manufacturer and might be able to help more if it is the same team that sold you the unit and installed it.
Has My Warranty Been Voided?
We already mentioned that the easiest was to void your AC warranty is to skip registering your air conditioner under the warranty. So, if you have just purchased a new air conditioner, make sure to perform this crucial step and protect yourself from repair costs. Some manufacturers simply reduce the term of the warranty if you fail to register though, so you might still have some coverage even if you did not do this.
The other main way to void your warranty is to have unapproved repairs performed or repairs that use parts not allowed by your warranty. This is why when your air conditioner is under warranty at least, it is important to make sure any parts replacements are done by a professional familiar with the brand of air conditioner you have. Most manufacturers also have additional rules for what repairs are covered on an air conditioner under warranty, so you should read these closely to make sure you know what is covered and what is not. Finally, if you’ve bought a new home, make sure to find out if the air conditioner is under warranty or not. Some manufacturers allow the warranty to transfer to a new owner, and your heating & air conditioning service team can help you determine whether your new home’s system would be covered.
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For more about warranty information for your air conditioner, connect with Galmiche & Sons today! We have proudly served the greater St. Louis area since the day we first opened our doors, and we look forward to serving your family’s heating & air conditioning needs too!
