Money Box asked 5 manufacturers of household appliances what guarantees are given with new products and whether they offer extended warranties.

The following is a general summary of cover. Please contact providers for full details.

Hotpoint

Manufacturers guarantee

5 year for parts, 1 year labour.

Extended Warranty for single appliances

'Pocket Pricing Plan' provided by General Domestic Appliances Limited.

Covers the cost of repairs to equipment including parts and labour charges following mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Example: The cost of covering a �300 washing machine for parts and labour for 4 years is �199.00 (Price will vary according to model and age).

Extended Warranty for multiple appliances

Kitchen Cover is a 'Multi-appliance protection plan' provided by General Domestic Appliances Limited.

This covers up to 9 Hotpoint, Creda and Cannon appliances for �164 per annum.

Ariston

Manufacturers guarantee

5 years parts,1 year labour.

Extended warranty for single appliances

Available from 1-5 years parts and labour, or just parts or just labour.

Example: The cost of covering a �300 washing machine for parts and labour for 5 years would be around �150. (Price will vary according to model and age).

Indesit

Manufacturers guarantee

Standard products offer 12 months parts and labour guarantee. Evolution range (only) offer 5yrs parts guarantee, 1 year labour.

Extended Warranty for single appliances: Available from 1-5 years parts and labour, or just parts or just labour

Example: The cost of covering a �300 washing machine for parts and labour for 5 years would be around �150. (Price will vary according to model and age).

Candy & Hoover

Manufacturers guarantee

1 year labour and 5 year parts.

Extended Warranty for single appliances

All components are covered for technical failure. Damage or misuse are not covered.

The premium is for labour only as parts are covered for 5 years by our initial guarantee, provided that they are fitted by one of our engineers.

Example: The cost of covering a �300 washing machine for labour for 4 years would be around �143.00. (Price will vary according to model and age).