Warranties you forgot you had (and how to find them)
A surprising number of "we’ll just have to pay for it" repairs are actually covered. The coverage exists — the paperwork just went missing.
The coverage you overlook
Manufacturer warranties often run one to ten years on major parts, and roofs, water heaters and HVAC systems frequently carry longer terms than owners remember. Extended plans and credit-card protections stack on top.
Where the proof hides
Registration emails, the receipt from install day, and the date encoded in the serial number all establish coverage. The problem is never that it didn’t exist — it’s that it wasn’t in one place.
File it once, claim it easily
Snap the receipt and warranty into HearthIQ when the item is new, and the day something fails you’ll know in seconds whether it’s covered — before you agree to pay.
Reading a model & serial number — and why it matters
Those tiny stickers unlock manuals, parts, recalls and warranty dates. Here’s how to decode them.
How long should your appliances actually last?
Realistic lifespans for the machines you rely on — and the small signs it’s time to plan ahead.
The 15-minute home scan that saves you a whole weekend later
Walking room to room once, on purpose, is the single best thing you can do for your home. Here is exactly what to capture — and why future-you will be grateful.