IV. COVERED SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS (continued) 5. Trash Compactor (Built-in) INCLUDED: All components and parts. EXCLUDED: Lock and key assemblies - Removable buckets - Door seals – Portable Trash Compactor. PREMIUM COVERAGE INCLUDES: Removable buckets - Door seals. E. KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR W/ ICE MAKER INCLUDED: All components and parts, including integral freezer unit. EXCLUDED: Racks - Shelves - Ice crushers - Water and ice dispensers and their respective equipment - Water lines and valve to ice maker - Minifridges - Wine coolers - Interior thermal shells - Freezers which are not an integral part of the refrigerator – Food spoilage - Door seals - Lighting and handles - Units moved out of the kitchen - Audio/visual components and Internet connection equipment. F. DOORBELLS INCLUDED: All components and parts. EXCLUDED: Doorbells associated with Intercom Systems. Battery-operated doorbells. G. CEILING FANS AND EXHAUST FANS INCLUDED: Motors - Switches - Controls - Bearings - Blades. EXCLUDED: Whole house fans - Belts – Shutters - Filters - Lighting. LIMITATIONS: HWA will pay no more than $400 in the aggregate during the Coverage Period. H. CENTRAL VACUUM INCLUDED: All mechanical system components and parts. EXCLUDED: Ductwork – Blockages – Accessories. LIMITATIONS: HWA will pay no more than $400 in the aggregate during the Coverage Period. I. BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INCLUDED: All components and parts. EXCLUDED: Any wiring or parts located outside the main confines of the foundation of the home - Batteries - Video cameras - Video monitors - Sprinkler alarms and systems. LIMITATIONS: HWA will pay no more than $400 in the aggregate during the Coverage Period for diagnosis and repair of each burglar and fire alarm system. J. GARAGE DOOR OPENER INCLUDED: All components and parts of the garage door opener. EXCLUDED: Garage doors - Infra-red sensors - Chains - Tracks - Rollers - Springs – Remote receiving/transmitting devices. PREMIUM COVERAGE INCLUDES: Remote receiving/transmitting devices. K. HEATING SYSTEM INCLUDED: All components and parts necessary for the operation of the system (including heat pumps which cool or heat the home). For geothermal/water source heat pumps, all components and parts that are located within the foundation of the home or attached garage. For units below SEER standard and/or R-22 equipment standards; when HWA is unable to facilitate repair/replacement of failed Covered Systems and Components at the current SEER rating or with R-22 equipment, repair/replacement will be performed with SEER/R-410A equipment and/or 7.7 HSPF or higher compliant. EXCLUDED: Baseboard casings - Oil storage tanks - Portable units - Solar heating systems - Fireplaces and key valves - Filters - Electronic air cleaners - Registers - Grills - Clocks - Timers - Heat lamps - Fuel Storage Tanks - Vents - Humidifiers – Commercial grade equipment - Gas Heat Pump Systems - Improper use of metering devices (i.e., thermal expansion valves) - Outside or underground piping and components for geothermal and/or water source heat pumps - HWA is not responsible for the costs associated with matching dimensions, brand or color made - Except when optional coverage is included in Platinum and Diamond Plans, HWA will not pay for any modifications or upgrades necessitated by the repair of existing equipment or the installation of new equipment - Condensate pumps - Electronic, computerized, and manual systems management and zone controllers – After-market inducer fan motors - Pellet stoves - Cable heat - Wood stoves - Solar Heating and Components - Cost for crane rentals. LIMITATIONS: Coverage under this section is limited to the main heating source not to exceed a 5-ton capacity. During the Homeowner’s Coverage Period, HWA will pay no more than $1,500 per Covered System and Component for diagnosis, access, and repair or replacement of any hot water or steam circulating heating systems, geothermal system and/or water source heat pump or any glycol system. PREMIUM COVERAGE INCLUDES: Filters and Heat Lamps. L. DUCTWORK INCLUDED: Duct from heating unit to point of attachment at registers or grills. EXCLUDED: Registers and grills - Insulation - Asbestos-insulated ductwork - Flues, vents and breaching - Ductwork exposed to outside elements - Separation due to settlement and/or lack of support - Damper Motors - Electronic, computerized, and manual systems management and zone controllers - Diagnostic testing of, or locating leaks to, ductwork, including, but not limited to, as required by any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, or when required due to the installation or replacement of system equipment. LIMITATIONS: When authorized repairs require access to ductwork, HWA will only provide diagnosis, repair, sealing, or replacement to ductwork through unobstructed walls, ceilings or floors (obstructions include, but are not limited to, floor coverings, appliances, systems and cabinets). If the ductwork is accessible only through concrete encased floor, wall, or ceiling, HWA will pay no more than $1,000 for diagnosis, repair or replacement of such ductwork, but will not cover any costs as a result of or determined by diagnostic testing. M. AIR CONDITIONING/COOLER (not exceeding 5-ton capacity and designed for residential use) INCLUDED: Ducted electric central air conditioning, ducted electric wall air conditioning, geothermal/water source heat pumps, and water evaporative coolers - All components and parts, For geothermal/water source heat pumps, all components and parts that are located within the foundation of the home or attached garage. For units below SEER standard and/or R-22 equipment and when HWA is unable to facilitate repair/replacement of failed covered equipment at the current SEER rating or with R-22 equipment, repair/replacement will be performed with SEER/R-410A equipment, and/or 7.7 HSPF or higher compliant. EXCLUDED: Gas air conditioning systems - Condenser casings - Registers and Grills - Filters - Electronic air cleaners - Window units - Non-ducted wall units - Water towers - Humidifiers - Improperly sized units - Chillers and Chiller Components - Commercial grade equipment - Outside or underground piping and components for geothermal and/or water source heat pumps - All exterior condensing, cooling and pump pads -Roof mounts, jacks, stands or supports - Condensate pumps - Electronic, computerized, and manual systems management and zone controllers - Air conditioning with mismatched condensing unit and evaporative coil per manufacturer specifications - Improper use of metering devices (i.e., thermal expansion valves) - HWA is not responsible for the costs associated with matching dimensions, brand or color made - Except when optional coverage is purchased with this Contract, HWA will not pay for any modifications or upgrades necessitated by the repair of existing equipment or the installation of new equipment or additional costs associated with evacuating the system of R-22 or cleaning the system of R-22 - Cost for crane rentals. PREMIUM COVERAGE INCLUDES: Filters, costs related to Freon recapture and window units. N. SEER/R-410A MODIFICATIONS (Included in Platinum and Diamond plans only, not available in other plans) INCLUDED: If government regulations prevent HWA from repairing or replacing a covered air conditioning system, or heating system with similar efficiency or capacity, and HWA provides an upgraded unit pursuant to this Contract, then HWA will also pay for up to $1,000 in the aggregate during the Contract Period for modifications or upgrades to valves, line sets, evaporator coils, pads, stands, plumbing, flues, additional costs associated with evacuating and cleaning the system of all R-22 and crane charges required to complete the replacement installation of the heating or air conditioning system. EXCLUDED: Permits, cleaning, disposal or ductwork testing and/or sealing. HWA Premium Coverage offers coverage on 30+ items not typically covered by other home warranty contracts!
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