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Fanimation warranty for ceiling fans

56/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 2 of 18 brandsVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual
The short version

Fanimation covers ceiling fans in full for 1 year, then keeps motor covered for life. That full coverage is longer than most of the 18 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Fanimation's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearPartial: to lifetime
  • Full coverageMotor labor1 year
  • Partial coverageMotorLifetime
  • Partial coverageOther fan parts1 year
Varies by model line

Fanimation words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • Ceiling fansFull: 1 year. Partial to lifetime
  • Ceiling fansFull: 1 year. Partial to lifetime
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Fading
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original buyer only. Keep your receipt.
  • You pay to remove, reinstall and ship the fan.
  • Finish problems like rust or peeling are not covered.
  • Covers the original buyer only; keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
  • Finish changes like rust, pitting or peeling are not covered.
  • You pay to take the fan down and put it back up, and to ship it.

How other brands compare for ceiling fans

Compare all 18 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for ceiling fans.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Lowe'sMost items90 days
  3. The Home DepotMost items90 days
  4. WalmartMost items90 days
  5. Lamps PlusWest storesMost items60 days from delivery
  6. Do it BestMost items30 days
Show all 8 stores
  1. WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
  2. SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for ceiling fans where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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