• Equiguard Expands Coverage for 13 SEER Scenarios

    June 1, 2006
    Extended service agreement provider Equiguard, Oakbrook, IL will offer existing agreement holders an option to upgrade their current coverage that will

    Extended service agreement provider Equiguard, Oakbrook, IL will offer existing agreement
    holders an option to upgrade their current coverage that will allow for an evaporator
    coil change out in the event of condenser failure and ensure 13 SEER compliance.
    Across the HVACR industry, providers of extended warranties and extended service agreements have been
    directed to make the terms and conditions of coverage for both replacement and new
    installation explicitly clear to both contractors and consumers.
    Under the new 13 SEER compliance standards, both the condenser and the evaporator
    need to be changed. When the outdoor unit is replaced and the indoor section is not
    replaced at the same time, the warranty is voided potentially leaving the consumer with
    total financial responsibility.
    According to Equiguard, the extended Equiguard coverage will reduce the
    number of consumer concerns raised, reduce potential out-of-pocket costs to contractors and
    provide a smoother transition into 13 SEER. Equiguard will not offer coverage for new installations that are not properly matched.
    “Equiguard prides itself in meeting the needs of both the contractor and their
    consumers” says Craig Funke, CEO of Equiguard. “As the industry changes, we will
    continue to change as well and make the transition as seamless and stress-free as
    possible for everyone involved.”
    For additional information on extended coverage through Equiguard, call your local
    distributor or visit their website at www.equiguard.com.