Retailer extended-warranty support fails to dispatch repair for a defective water heater
A customer with a paid six-year warranty on a water heater experienced a malfunction but made over ten calls without reaching anyone who could arrange a technician visit or explain the warranty process. The case shows how retail extended-warranty programs can lack a clear escalation path or contracted service providers, leaving customers unable to redeem paid coverage.
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