TL;DR
Manufacturer warranty authorization is the approval a servicer obtains from an appliance maker before performing covered repairs, confirming the unit's serial number is in warranty and the claim will be reimbursed. Only factory-authorized companies can file these claims, which is why an independent shop may decline newer machines or charge the owner and direct them to the brand.
What it means
Manufacturer warranty authorization is the approval a servicer obtains from an appliance maker before performing covered repairs, confirming the unit's serial number is in warranty and the claim will be reimbursed. Only factory-authorized companies can file these claims, which is why an independent shop may decline newer machines or charge the owner and direct them to the brand. Owners should have the model and serial tag handy, since coverage runs from manufacture or purchase date by serial.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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