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After a year of uncertainty, service contracts can offer holiday peace of mind for consumersTALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The year 2020 will forever be remembered as the time the world turned upside down, changing household habits big and small – and producing an increase in issues related to consumer electronics and appliances. A new nationwide survey by the Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) shows just what's causing the mayhem in this pandemic-wracked year. "Thankfully, service contracts give consumers peace of mind that when something breaks, they're covered." Key findings include:
"There's no doubt that Americans could use more tranquility after such a turbulent and stressful year," said Tim Meenan, SCIC executive director. "Thankfully, service contracts give consumers peace of mind that when something breaks, they're covered. That means they can spend more time enjoying the things that matter – rather than the headache of a broken product." Service contracts are sold at the point of sale or after purchase, and can even cover smaller products such as e-readers and video games. Consumers purchase millions of service contracts annually, citing peace of mind and time saved tracking down repairs. The survey was conducted November 18-19, 2020, and included a representative sample of 1,197 consumers. For more information and complete survey results, visit www.go-scic.com.
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