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Your
cabinet doors swing open like a dream today—but what about tomorrow? Safeguard
your investment by choosing a manufacturer that offers a solid warranty.
You’ll
be ahead of the game if you know the terms of the following typical warranties.
Most manufacturers offer different warranties for the cabinetry and the drawer
suspension system and hinges:
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Limited Lifetime
Ensures that the drawer, drawer
guides and hinges will be free from defects in material and workmanship after
normal use, for as long as the original purchaser owns the home.
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Five-Year Limited
Cabinets will be free in
defects from material and workmanship under normal use to the original consumer
for a period of five years from the date of purchase.
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General
If the cabinetry fails during the
predetermined warranty period due to normal use, the manufacturer will repair
the defect or provide replacement parts.
Limitations may still apply. Many manufacturers stipulate that the warranty
only extends to single-family, non-rental homes and does not cover damage from
misuse, abuse, neglect, improper storage, defects caused by
installation/storage/transportation, moisture and heat.
If defects occur, the manufacturer has the option to either repair or replace
the defective material or component at its discretion. The warranty only covers
parts and materials, not the cost of installation or removal.
Natural factors will alter the cabinets over time; the manufacturer is not
responsible for exact color matching.
Check to see if the warranty extends to the end-user: this could be valuable if
you’re planning on selling you home in the near future.
Be sure to keep all warranty information in one folder in a safe place.
Understand the terms of your warranty clearly: some warranties go into effect
on the day the cabinets were purchased; others use delivery and installation as
starting points. Also check to see if purchasing an extended warranty is an
option.
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