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Follow on Google News | How Much Could Maintaining Home Appliances and Systems Cost in 2014TotalProtect Home Warranty shares average cost of annual repairs and replacements; warns most homeowners aren't prepared.
By: Cross Country Home Services "Our research shows more than 60 percent of homeowners feel that an expense of more than $2,000 would be devastating to their household finances, yet the annual cost of repairs is often much more," said Steve Burnett, general manager and senior vice president of TotalProtect. "In addition to the financials, there is a great deal of stress that comes with finding the right service provider and trusting them to perform the job effectively and honestly." According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and a Bloomberg report, the average age of consumer durable goods is the highest since 1962. This means homeowners are keeping their appliances longer than ever before - an average of 5.3 years - increasing the chance they could break from routine wear and tear. "The best way to ensure financial stability is proper planning, said Emilio Escandon, CPA, principal-in- "A home warranty is a great option for those who want to budget throughout the year and avoid a large, unplanned expense," added Burnett. "The truth is, things break. Homeowners should ask themselves, 'can I withstand these costs?' If the answer is no, now's the time to put a new plan in place." About TotalProtect Home Warranty: TotalProtect Home Warranty provides a full selection of reliable home management plans. Consumers can purchase home warranty services directly from the company at http://www.totalprotect.com. In business since 1978 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., TotalProtect is a division of Cross Country Home Services. End
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