What the Brand Covers
The brand warranty covers defective parts for 5 to 10 years if you register your unit. It does not pay for the tech who pulls out the old part and puts in the new one.
HVAC Warranty Types Explained
Hvac Labor Warranty vs Manufacturer Warranty Sacramento
Your new HVAC unit comes with two separate warranties. One covers parts. One covers labor. Most Sacramento homeowners do not know the difference until a repair bill arrives.
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Parts Warranty vs Labor Warranty: The Gap That Costs You
A brand warranty covers the parts in your unit. A labor warranty covers what a tech charges to fix it. These two warranties almost never line up. Knowing the gap helps you pick the right contractor and avoid surprise costs.
What the Labor Warranty Covers
The labor warranty covers the service charge and tech time. Most contractors give only one year. After that, a repair under brand warranty still costs you labor.
Fresh Air Gives You 2 Years
Fresh Air offers a 2-year labor warranty on new units we set up. That is above the one-year code minimum in California. It keeps you protected longer after the job is done.
What This Means for Your Install
- Always ask your contractor for labor warranty length before you sign.
- Register your new unit with the brand to activate the full parts coverage.
- A 2-year labor warranty from Fresh Air beats the 1-year code minimum.
- Free estimate includes a full review of what your warranty package covers.
- We have set up over 900 units in Sacramento since 2009, all with clear warranty terms.
The Hidden Cost of a Short Labor Warranty
Say your new AC unit fails in year two. The brand sends a free part under its warranty. But your contractor's labor warranty ran out after year one. You pay the tech's time out of pocket. That bill can run hundreds of dollars even though the part itself was free.
California code requires at least one year of labor warranty when a permit is pulled. Fresh Air goes to two years. That extra year matters because most unit issues show up in the first two years after setup. We are licensed CSLB #945361, insured, and family-run since 2009.
Hvac Labor Warranty vs Manufacturer Warranty Sacramento FAQ
Do I need to register my HVAC unit to get the full brand warranty?
Yes. Most brands require registration within 60 to 90 days of setup to unlock the full 10-year parts coverage. Skipping this can drop coverage to 5 years.
How long is the standard labor warranty in Sacramento?
California code requires one year when a permit is pulled. Some contractors offer less. Fresh Air gives two years on new setups.
What happens if my part fails after the labor warranty ends?
The brand may still send the part free under its warranty. But you pay the tech's time. Ask about this gap before you hire any contractor.
Get a Full Warranty Breakdown at Your Estimate
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