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Out-of-warranty repairs

In short

When a defect is not (or no longer) covered by warranty, a paid repair may be possible in some cases. This always happens after a technical assessment and only with your explicit approval.

Window Cleaner Depot does not carry out repairs without prior permission and reserves the right to refuse a repair when it is not technically or economically justified.

When is a repair outside the warranty?

A repair falls outside the warranty when:

  • the warranty period has expired
  • the defect is the result of normal wear
  • the machine was used intensively or incorrectly
  • the product was used outside the product specifications
  • modifications or repairs were carried out by third parties
  • damage was caused by external factors (impact, water or frost damage, and so on)
Can a machine be partly covered by warranty?

In some cases one part can fall outside the warranty while another part is still covered. This is assessed individually.

Inspection & diagnosis

Before a repair can be carried out, the machine is inspected.

This inspection:

  • determines the cause of the defect
  • makes clear whether a repair is technically possible
  • can be chargeable

Any inspection costs are communicated in advance and also apply when you decide not to have the repair carried out.

Is an inspection always charged?

That depends on the type of machine and the nature of the defect. This is always clearly communicated in advance.

Price indication & approval

After the inspection you receive:

  • a price indication for the repair
  • a proposal for carrying it out

The repair only starts after your explicit approval.

Can the price still change?

Only when additional defects are found during the repair. In that case this is discussed first, before any further work.

What if you decide not to have it repaired?

If you decide not to have the machine repaired, you can choose:

  • return of the machine without repair
  • collection of the machine

Any inspection, transport or administration costs still apply.

Can I have the machine destroyed?

This is only possible with prior approval and not for all machines.

Transport & additional costs

With repairs outside the warranty, additional costs may apply for:

  • transport or collection
  • return shipment
  • administration
  • specific parts or rush orders
  • disposal of the defective material by Window Cleaner Depot

These costs are always communicated in advance.

International repairs

For customers outside Belgium, additional conditions apply.

International repairs:

  • always take place after prior consultation
  • often require a return to Belgium
  • can involve additional transport and customs costs

These costs are always borne by the customer and are agreed in advance.

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