Washer and Dryer Home Warranty Coverage
When your washer or dryer breaks down, it’s frustrating and time consuming to deal with. Luckily, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW) gives you the option to cover your washer and dryer as part of your home warranty plan!
Why purchase a home warranty plan option for your washer and dryer?
Your washer and dryer help you look good and feel good without having to leave the house. When they break down, it makes life more frustrating and can even do damage to other parts of your house.
A home warranty plan with the washer and dryer option from 2-10 HBW helps you stay fresh and clean without the frustration.
When you have a washer and dryer option, we can vet and set you up with a qualified contractor to help you address breakdowns. That means less time researching and more time living.
And of course, your washer and dryer option can save you from big out-of-pocket costs.
Washer and dryer coverage is available as an additional purchased option.
What could you pay for a washer or dryer breakdown without a home warranty?
Washer and Dryer
Repair cost
$317
Replacement cost
$1,470
Repair and replacement costs based on 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty internal claims data and market data from our purchasing department.
Which parts of my washer and dryer does a home warranty commonly cover?
Covered washer components*
Agitator, controls and monitors, drain hose, drum, lid switch, motor, motor pulley, off-balance switch, spin assembly, spin pulley, transmission, tub, water filter, water hose, water inlet valves, water-level control assembly, water pump, water-supply hose, belt, door/lid, spied, washer box/faucets, water valve.
Covered dryer components*
Blower, controls and monitors, door gasket, door latch, door switch, drive belt, drum, drum roller, drum seal, heating element, motor, pulley.
Excluded washer and dryer components*
Damage to clothing; plastic mini-tub; soap dispensers; filter screens; knobs; dials; hinges; lint screen; door glass; multimedia center, including technology convenience items like LCD screens, Wi-Fi, clocks, and cameras.
*Washer and dryer coverage is available as an additional purchased option. Coverage and excluded components listed are shown as example coverage. Refer to your Home Warranty Service Agreement for specific coverage details, exclusions, and dollar limits.
What’s wrong with my washer and dryer?
Helpful hints and solutions for troubleshooting common washer and dryer breakdowns.
To get the most out of your home warranty plan (and to save your Service Fee for the toughest-to-solve breakdowns), you’ll want to do routine maintenance!
Below, we've included some troubleshooting tips for when your washer or dryer breaks down. Use these recommendations, along with your washer or dryer's instruction manual, to perform maintenance and try to get it running right away!
If these tips don't help and you purchased the washer and dryer option, we can help! Just log in to your Homeowner Portal account at 2-10.com/homeowner, check your service contract, and file a claim if you have washer and dryer coverage!
Washer maintenance tips
- Wait 15 minutes to allow the machine to reset
- Replace the timer
DRYER MAINTENANCE TIPS
How can I make my washer and dryer last longer?
Keeping up on maintenance helps increase the life span of your washer and dryer.
The average washer lasts 10 years* while the average dryer lasts 13 years*
Washer and dryer maintenance tips
- Ensure that the washing machine legs are adjusted for a level installation by turning the legs counterclockwise to raise and clockwise to lower.
- Make sure the water level of each wash load is appropriate for the volume of clothes. Do not overload the machine.
- Remove and clean the lint screen after each drying cycle has been completed.
- Use a vacuum cleaner to clean behind and underneath both the washer and dryer at least once every three months.
- Annually check the lint vent and make sure it is not blocked.
*Average life span data from National Association of Home Builders/Bank of America Home Equity, Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components.
Protect your washer and dryer with a home warranty today!
If you’re ready to protect your home without breaking the bank, purchasing a home warranty from 2-10 HBW with optional washer and dryer coverage is easy! Simply click the button below and fill out the form to receive your free, no-obligation quote.
Why choose a home warranty plan from 2-10 HBW?
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