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Monitor Products extends warranty

by Mary Jo Martin 05/13/2008

Monitor Products Inc., marketer of ultra-efficient heating systems and water heaters, is extending the warranty for its MWH series from 10 to 12 years for the heat exchanger. Additionally, Monitor will pay for reasonable labor costs associated with repairs or replacements within the first year. The new warranty applies to all new customers as well as to customers who purchased the MWH180 recently. The MWH180 series us... » read more

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