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WARRANTIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
WARRANTIES  
WARRANTIES

NOTE 15.           WARRANTIES

Provisions of our sales agreements include customary product warranties, ranging from 12 months to 24 months after shipment. The estimated cost of our warranty obligation is recorded when revenue is recognized and is based upon our historical experience by product, and configuration.

Our estimated warranty obligation is included in Other accrued expenses in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in our product warranty obligation are as follows:

Years Ended December 31, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2018

Balances at beginning of period

$

6,413

$

2,084

$

2,312

Warranty acquired in business combinations

 

15

 

4,818

 

305

Increases to accruals

 

2,996

 

1,752

 

1,606

Warranty expenditures

 

(4,688)

 

(2,249)

 

(2,127)

Effect of changes in exchange rates

 

44

 

8

 

(12)

Balances at end of period

$

4,780

$

6,413

$

2,084