[Jamo]

We've been more than happy with our grandfathered whole-house maintenance agreement...covers everything we've bought from Sears since 1972. The cost is capped...we haven't paid more for new items since about '96 or so. Cost about $700 a year. Everything from riding mowers to a 60" Sony to home appliances to power tools.

What it doesn't cover is covered by the homeowner's warranty we haven't let lapse since we bought this place about 12 years ago...it covers the pool equipment, the well pump, air conditioners, etc.

We also get more than we pay into them every year, and service under both has been damn good.