Warranties can provide a significant value to you. However, It is important that you understand the different types of warranties available and what they mean in terms of value:

Basic Manufacturer's Warranties - All manufacturers include warranties as part of the purchase price of the system. These warranties are for the equipment only and may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. The most common warranties are 1 years on all parts, 5 years on compressors and 20 years on heat exchangers. Be sure and check with your dealer for the specific brand being quoted. Manufacturer's warranties are honored by all reputable air conditioning and heating companies regardless of who installed your system.

Extended Manufacturer's Warranties - Dealers (and Homeowners) may purchase extended warranties from the manufacturer that extend the coverage of the basic warranty. Some dealers provide these extended warranties as a standard part of their purchase price. These warranties may or may not include labor in addition to parts. Extended manufacturer's warranties are honored by all reputable air conditioning and heating compaies regardless of who installed your system.

Labor Warranties - When you purchase a system, the dealer provides a labor warranty for a period of time (usually one year). Labor warranties cover the labor cost for a repair and are only honored by the dealer who installed the system.

Dealer Parts Warranties - Some dealers offer extended parts and labor warranties that are not backed by the factory. These warranties cover parts and/or labor for an extended period of time but are only honored by the dealer who sold the system.

Repair Parts Warranties - The vast majority of repair parts are warranted for one year from date of installation. However, there are a number of specialty parts in use that have warranties from as little as ninety days to as much as five years.

Be sure to ask the service technician about the warranty.

Repair Labor Warranties - Unless otherwise specified on your invoice, parts installation labor for repairs is normally ninety days from date of invoice.