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How is a workmanship warranty different from a panel warranty?

Answer

A workmanship warranty generally covers defects caused by the installation, while a panel warranty generally covers defects in the panel product and may separately address performance degradation. They are different promises made by potentially different parties, with different exclusions, claim processes, and remedies.

Key points

  • Workmanship coverage concerns labor, installation methods, mounting, wiring, sealing, and related installation defects.
  • The panel manufacturer’s warranty concerns the panel product and may include product and output provisions.
  • The installer may need to diagnose or remove equipment even when the manufacturer handles the product claim.
  • Read transferability, duration, exclusions, labor coverage, and remedy terms for both warranties.

What it depends on

  • The exact installer and manufacturer warranty documents
  • Whether the installer remains available
  • The claimed failure and its cause
  • Removal, shipping, labor, and replacement terms

Risks and trade-offs

  • A panel warranty may not pay the labor needed to diagnose or replace a failed panel.
  • A manufacturer may deny a product claim if installation or maintenance requirements were not met.
  • The customer can be caught between installer and manufacturer if responsibility is unclear.

Information you may need

  • Full workmanship warranty
  • Full panel product and performance warranties
  • Claim procedures and labor coverage
  • Installer obligations for coordinating manufacturer claims

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