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Consumer Awareness

Resources and information on consumer awareness and protection that consumers should know.

Service Contracts

Are service contracts a good idea? Do you buy extended service agreements when you purchase appliances?

The Pros and Cons of Extended Service Contracts and Warranties

Should you consider an extended warranty or service contract for your new appliance? The pros and cons of extended service contracts.

Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Kris Jensen-Van Heste

How to Handle Appliance Concerns - Why Manufacturers Need to Know

What to do when your appliances malfunction and why manufacturers need to know about it

Appliance Set Up Costs - Additional Costs of Large Appliances

Be prepared for set up costs to get your new home appliance into operation mode.

10 Reasons to Read Your Product Manuals

10 Reasons why you should read and keep your product manuals.

Bring Good Things to Life

A website where consumers of GE appliances can bring their concerns to light. A consumer help and resource site for those with serious concerns about their General Electric appliances.

After the Purchase - What to do After You Bring Your New Product Home

You've just bought a new houseware or appliance - what's the next step?

New Appliance? Take Time to Register Your New Kitchen Investment

Register your new housewares to ensure that customer service will be available to you if you should ever need it.

Beware of Scams & Pressure Tactics

How to beware and identify high-pressure marketing and scams.

How to Guard Against Scams & High-Pressure Tactics

Steps you can take to protect yourself from marketing scams and high-pressure sales tactics.

A Whole Lot of Glimmer! A Look at New Appliance Trends & Values

A look at new stylish large appliance trends and values for your money.

CPSC

US Consumer Protection Services and source for product recalls

Federal Trade Commission

For US FTC Consumer information

Better Business Bureau

Provides a helpful resource for consumers

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