Selling and other Trade Practices; certain protections for consumers relative to warranties of HVAC systems and components of such systems; extend

Stronger heating and cooling warranties for homeowners

Beginning January 1, 2026, Georgia protects heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system and component warranties manufactured, issued, sold, or offered for sale on or after that date, including warranty changes or extensions issued, sold, or offered for sale then. When a home changes owners, active manufacturer warranties on built-in systems or components transfer automatically with the same rights, no manufacturer transfer fee, and no added warranty time. The full manufacturer, distributor, or retailer warranty term starts on installation day when a contractor licensed under Georgia's HVAC contractor licensing law installs the equipment. Warranty coverage cannot depend on product registration. Paper and online warranty or registration forms must clearly state they are for product registration and that not completing and returning them cannot reduce warranty rights or shorten the term.