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Many water heaters come with warranties provided by the manufacturer or retailer. It’s important to understand how your water heater warranty works, so you know what is covered and what isn’t. Water heaters last, on average, between eight and 15 years, so if the warranty offered isn’t long enough for your comfort, you can choose to look into and purchase an extended warranty.

Every home warranty is different but a majority of them cover appliance repair and replacement, provided the issue arises from normal wear and tear. Make sure you check your plan however as some will only cover new appliances which can be aggravating, as new appliances usually come with their own product warranty, whereas the warranty for an older appliance may have long since expired. Check with your home warranty company to see if an old appliance is covered before calling a professional appliance repair person.

Most homeowners insurance policies won’t pay for the removal of dead, rotting trees. That’s because insurance is intended to protect you from sudden, unexpected accidents. So if a tree is sick, dying, neglected, or rotten but is still standing and hasn’t caused any property damage, it’s unlikely your insurance will cover the cost to have it removed.

Many benefits come with buying a home warranty when selling your home, but there are drawbacks to consider, too. 

Pros

• Peace of mind of home repair coverage

• Incentive for buyers

• Transferability to new owners

• Prevent post-sale issues

Cons

• Expensive cost

• Exclusions of certain features or appliances

• Coverage limits

• Often difficult to understand

• Potential wait for claim service