Advice Needed on Buying Appliances

[Royall]

Aki, I bough a gas range, gas dryer, front load washer, side by side fridge, and a dishwasher 4 years ago from Sears. No rust problems but there have been other problems. I didn't buy any extended warranties as I was always like you and said "no thanks" when asked. The fridge die on me while still under warranty (a relay went out) and the tech said that quit often when that relay went out the compressor usually went too and was surprised that it didn't. With that knowledge I bought an extended policy for the fridge, just in case. Flash forward a few years and "shock!" I noticed the washer was doing an odd thing once in a while. I checked through on the internet to see if I could diagnose what was taking place but struck out. About a week later Sears called up and wanted to know if I wanted to renew the policy on the fridge. I asked if it would be able to get policies on my other appliances too, and they said yes!! So for 500 bucks I got policies on all but the dishwasher. They hardly ever die and I can fix one of those. 3 weeks later the washer died. Tech came out and had to replace an electronic module and the motor. The bill came to almost 550 bucks! I don't know if I'll extend next time or not as money is tighter now. It is like life.... just one big crap shoot! Good luck guys!

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