I did for my Maytag Baravos washer as I had issues with it from day one. It took about 3 months for them to figure out the problem and once they did, I did not have any more problems within the first year. I have had once since then when DH left a nail in his pocket and it got caught somewhere and damaged something. I had renewed it up each year up until this last time - the cost kept getting higher and higher - $250 a year this last time. I have been battling with Samsung over our fridge. We didn't get the extended warranty but I did register it and that gave us an additional 3 months. Started having problems during that time and they did continue to replace parts after that time. However, it never was fixed and now they are renigging on their buy back offer. I have sent a registered letter with all the documentation to the President of the company and will wait another week or so to see if I get any response. If not, I will have to consider taking some other action. We replaced the fridge with another Samsung (may live to regret that) but we did get the 5 year extended warranty from Lowes for $150.00 Couldn't pass that up, even if I don't ever use it, it was a peace of mind issue after all we have been through. Plus, Lowes gave us 10% back because of a small dent in the back edge of the fridge. That more than covered the cost of the warranty. Remember, register your appliances and you will get an additional 3 months - at least with Samsung and GE, you do. Write down the Warranty number they give you - you will need it if you have to use it.

There once was a time when nearly every brand new appliance would offer a decade or more of trouble-free operation. Even those that occasionally failed could be repaired for far less than the cost of replacement. However, times have obviously changed. There are two things about the modern kitchen that decrease the lifespan and increase the expense of maintaining today's appliances. 1. The "built-in" look has become very trendy. While this may lend itself to a more pleasing aesthetic, it often inhibits proper air circulation around appliances which are installed in this manner. One notable example would be the refrigerator. There are fins on refrigerator coils that are prone to dust accumulation. This is especially true in kitchens where airborne grease is not being sufficiently removed by the exhaust hood above the range. Grease will collect on the fins, making them a magnet for dust. As the dust accumulates, air flow through the fins becomes increasingly limited and typically prompts early component failures on the refrigerator. All appliances produce a certain amount of heat. If proper air circulation is also compromised by surrounding cabinetry, it's almost a given that your appliance will not deliver the performance and life expectancy that you desire. 2. Today's appliances are ultra sensitive to their environment. This is due to the myriad number of printed circuit boards that modern appliances incorporate. Digital electronics have the ability to greatly enhance the features and benefits that continue to amaze us with each new model introduction. Unfortunately, the downside is that the components which use digital electronics are vulnerable to voltage fluctuations, heat and vibration. Even a passing thunderstorm poses a threat that shouldn't be taken lightly. Many utility companies recognize this and offer whole house surge protection as a supplemental service, although it isn't foolproof by any means. When you combine inadequate air circulation and the unstable current flow that every home electrical system routinely experiences, the potential for appliance failure is ever-present. Bottom line: Follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding appliance installation. Ask your utility company about surge protection devices. Consider extending the warranty on any appliance that involves significant expense to purchase or maintain.

Have an update and could use some input. This LG is officially a lemon and BB is giving me a replacement. Had a 4th service call within extended warranty, same complaint: lack of heat. Repairman (same one every time) tried to tell me some very silly things, including emphatically stating that all the Sensor Dry cycles are really just to "damp dry" or remove wrinkles, not actually dry the clothes. But things worked out in the end. (To date local BB store has been exceptionally cooperative.) I have till this weekend to decide from among BB's choices. On a side note, I recently borrowed my Aunt's older Whirlpool, and to my amazement several pairs of jeans dried completely in 35 minutes. In my LG, it would have been double that time and then some, easily. An acquaintance in appliance repair recommended a Whirlpool, preferably with the lint trap on top. He said they are a piece of cake should they need repair. He does not like LG or Samsung, parts too hard to get. Of my choices, BB's repairman recommended LG again (to my surprise) or Whirlpool. He too said Samsung parts are difficult to get. My options are: Price range: $750 warranty credit Fuel type: gas Drum: Stainless (metal buttons/clips on DH's work clothing chipped a piece of enamel in our first dryer, a Kenmore) Capacity: Large (I like to be able to do comforters, etc.) Separate pedestal: no Lots of bells and whistles: not necessary My manufacturer choices from BB are: GE: (regular, Profile, Harmony) Frigidaire: (regular, Affinity) Samsung (various) LG (various) Maytag: Epic, Bravo Whirlpool: Duet, Cabrio If anyone can chime in with a recommendation based on my choices from BB, I'm grateful. I have been reading the boards here till I'm bleary eyed and am ready to just walk and grab anything at this point.

I hear LG isn't that great with customer support either and I think Samsung is in the same boat. I've heard good things about Electrolux's services.