Buying an extended service plan is great even if you dont expect anything to happen to your item. You can rest assured that, in the event that something does go wrong, you are fully covered. The technicians employed are factory trained and authorized to repair your product; they are armed with state-of-the-art equipment needed to properly diagnose and rectify any problem. Service is conducted in-home and if the nature of the malfunction is beyond repair the product will be replaced with a model of equal or greater value. You will not pay another dollar for repairs beyond the initial cost of the warranty -- unlike some protection plans that charge a deductible, these plans cover all future expenses related to repairing and even replacing your product.