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Disposals & Compactors: warranties compared

13 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.

The short version

10 of 13 brands cover disposals & compactors in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 20 years, from Waste King. 5 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps something covered for life.

Every brand, side by side

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
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#BrandWarranty ScoreFull and partial coveragePurchase5 yrs10 yrs+
1Waste King65 / 100Full: 20 yearsNo partial coverage
2MoenCheck your model's manual65 / 100Full: 10 yearsNo partial coverage
3FrigidaireCheck your model's manual45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Corrosion failure
4InSinkEratorVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual43 / 100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
5Kohler30 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 8 yearsPartial covers: 1 HP disposer; 3/4 HP disposer
6Broan-NuTone21 / 100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
7GE AppliancesVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual21 / 100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
8Hobart21 / 100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
9KitchenAidVaries by model line21 / 100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
10Salvajor21 / 100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
11Joseph Joseph18 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole bin
12WhirlpoolVaries by model lineUnverified13 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
13iTouchlessVaries by model line8 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Trash can mechanism and electronics

From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties

The fine print, decoded

What these warranties often leave out

  • Accidental breaks and misuse7 of 13 brands
  • Stopping working from outside causes5 of 13 brands
  • Leaks4 of 13 brands
  • Normal wear and tear4 of 13 brands
  • Water damage4 of 13 brands
  • Scratches, dents and looks3 of 13 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for disposals & compactors.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. SupplyHouseMost items365 days
  3. Lowe'sMost items90 days
  4. The Home DepotMost items90 days
  5. WalmartMost items90 days
  6. AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
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  1. FergusonMost items30 days
  2. WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
  3. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
  4. Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
  5. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
  6. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  7. RC WilleyMountain West storesMost items30 days from delivery
  8. Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
  9. CuracaoSouthwest storesMost items15 days
  10. Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery

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

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Questions shoppers ask

Which brand of disposals & compactors has the best warranty?

On paper, Waste King scores highest, with 20 years of full coverage.

Is a long warranty on disposals & compactors really that long?

Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.

Do I need to register to get the warranty?

None of the 13 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.

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