How Hard It Would Be Deal with Haier under ACL without Extended Warranty?

jaiballayya on 06/01/2025 - 16:33
Last edited 06/01/2025 - 16:51

Looking to buy Haier HRF680YPC (for $1819) which falls within our budget in the plumbed fridges category.

3 years extended warranty is quoted for $272 and I am seriously considering paying for it as it is not well known for the quality/ longevity. Under this extended warranty fridge will be replaced if they couldn't fix the issue in 10 days which is what really enticing us.

Any experience from people dealing with Haier after sales service and getting issues sorted after 2 year manufacturers warranty?

Tia.

EDIT: Just found this form post and feel like I can definitely deal with Haier under ACL and save that $270.

(https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/877582) Thanks @cheekymonkey97

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Comments

  • Bruceflix on 06/01/2025 - 16:36
    +3

    My personal opinion is an $1800 fridge should last at least 7 years. Maybe longer. I'm sure ACL would agree with me.

    In short, extended warranties are an additional tax for those not willing to pursue their consumer rights.

  • trustnoone on 06/01/2025 - 16:39

    3 years extended warranty is quoted for $272

    Is this warranty by Hair? Used to be a lot of stores selling an extra years warranty but you read the fine print and turns out its actually just being covered by some third party with some pretty unfair terms and conditions.

  • spackbace on 06/01/2025 - 16:40

    Warranty
    Compressor parts only - additional 10 years
    Parts and labour - 2 years

    For anyone wondering

    • JimmyF on 06/01/2025 - 17:54

      So basically 2 years.

  • Drakesy on 06/01/2025 - 16:49
    +1

    Extended warranties are a waste of money 100% of the time.

    • Protractor on 06/01/2025 - 18:16
      +1

      If they were any good you could take out an extended warranty on the extended warranty, in case it fails to deliver.
      Why they most often do.

  • Protractor on 06/01/2025 - 16:53

    $1800 >+>$200 insurance for not well known for the quality/ longevity.

    You want a 'blingy' fridge that lasts, and yet you expect this to fail? (probably when you can least afford it too, with a further loss of goods)
    Good to see the cost of living crisis has sharpened your pencil.
    Your motives are certainly unique. Please keep in touch with the forum after purchase.

  • JimmyF on 06/01/2025 - 17:53

    Just found this form post and feel like I can definitely deal with Haier under ACL and save that $270.

    YMMV when you go to deal with Haier. Other peoples experiences might not reflect to you.

    Under this extended warranty fridge will be replaced if they couldn't fix the issue in 10 days which is what really enticing us.

    If you are pushing for a ACL repair and they don't agree on the first call, you will be spending longer than 10 days.

    • jaiballayya on 06/01/2025 - 19:14

      Well, that's the dilemma I'm in.

  • holdenmg on 06/01/2025 - 20:49
    +1

    Don't forget to enter the Haier Promotion:
    https://www.haier.com.au/promotions/2024/win-haier-whole-of-…

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