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WARRANTY
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
WARRANTY COSTS [Abstract]  
WARRANTY COSTS
WARRANTY

Changes in the warranty liability consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
2016
 
2015
Warranty liability, January 1
$
23,120

 
$
28,144

Provision for warranty liabilities
3,373

 
5,558

Warranty payments made
(6,205
)
 
(7,171
)
Warranty liability, June 30
$
20,288

 
$
26,531



The Company provides limited warranties on workmanship of its products in all market segments.  The majority of the Company’s products have a limited warranty that ranges from zero to ten years, with certain products being prorated after the first year.  The Company calculates a provision for warranty expense based on past warranty experience.  Warranty accruals are included as a component of other current liabilities on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.