Ownership
What to do when you buy a new appliance
A five-minute record on day one can make recalls, parts, warranty and service much easier years later.
Day one: capture the identity
- Photograph the rating plate/model and serial number.
- Save the purchase receipt/order confirmation.
- Save the installation invoice if professionally installed.
- Record the retailer and delivery/installation date.
Register the appliance
Manufacturer registration can make it easier to receive product-safety/recall communications and manage warranty/service information. Use the manufacturer’s official registration route.
Save the right documents
- Owner manual.
- Installation guide.
- Warranty terms.
- Energy/efficiency documentation where relevant.
- Any extended-cover contract.
Start a maintenance record
Record filter cleaning, descaling, water-filter changes, vent cleaning, repairs and recurring symptoms. The site’s My Appliances and Repair History tools can keep a local browser record.