Finish Phone Warranty For Free

Mobile Phones. Glenn Derene, electronics editor for Consumer Reports, claims extra-cost insurance or warranties rarely pay off due to their monthly insurance premiums of $10 or more and deductibles of $100. ?Skip the extended warranties, as well. They have similarly high up-front costs and service deductibles.?

Warranties on new phones typically last one year, but can be shorter or longer. Check your warranty status (expiration date) at the device manufacturer's website. If you buy (or sell) a used device, any remaining warranty goes with the phone.

A manufacturer warranty comes free with a new phone, but it will only cover hardware or electrical failures that are due to faults in manufacturing. Beyond that, you're on your own to repair or replace your device if it gets damaged.

Typically, manufacturers provide a warranty that covers mechanical or electrical defects for a period of time (usually 1 year from the date of purchase). If you decide you want coverage for mechanical or electrical defects after your manufacturer's warranty expires, you can pay to extend it.

Ramsey's blog also explains that extended warranties typically are not worth paying for because they typically come with many coverage exclusions. Since the most common issues may not be covered under the warranty, you'd be wasting your money by buying one.

You can get as many replacements as required within the warranty period. Many times, various issues may arise during the warranty claim process. We're not in a position to predict how long a product will last and whether a particular issue might arise with the replacement unit issued.

A warranty is a guarantee issued by a seller to a buyer that a product will meet certain specifications. If the product does not meet those specifications, the buyer can ask the manufacturer or seller to correct the problem. Certain exceptions apply, and not every defect is covered.