Your dishwasher is leaking, the repairman is on the phone, and you’re upside down with a flashlight trying to read a blurry metal label. There’s a better way.
We’ve all been there. You need a replacement part for your refrigerator, or you want to check if your washing machine is under warranty. The first thing the customer service rep asks for is the model and serial number. This inevitably leads to a frustrating hunt, twisting yourself into uncomfortable positions just to read a faded sticker hidden on the back of the machine.
The Importance of Being Prepared
The best time to record the model and serial number of an appliance is the day you buy it—before it’s installed in a tight alcove or shoved against a wall. Having a centralized, easily accessible inventory of these numbers can save you hours of frustration when an emergency strikes.
Why Most People Miss Warranty Deadlines
Without a centralized inventory, tracking warranties is nearly impossible. Homeowners frequently pay out of pocket for repairs that were actually covered by a manufacturer warranty that they simply forgot about, or missed by just a few days.
The Magic of AruHome's OCR Smart Scan
Typing out 16-character alphanumeric serial numbers is tedious and prone to typos. That's why AruHome features an integrated OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Smart Scan.
When you add a new appliance to AruHome, you simply point your phone's camera at the manufacturer's label. Our OCR Smart Scan instantly reads the label, extracts the brand, model, and serial numbers, and populates your inventory without you typing a single word.
Once the item is logged, AruHome automatically starts a warranty countdown, alerting you 30 days, 7 days, and 1 day before your warranty expires, ensuring you never miss a claim window again.
Never Miss a Warranty Again
Use AruHome's OCR scanner to build your inventory in seconds.
Download AruHome for OCR Scanning