Hobart warranty for disposals & compactors
The short version
Hobart covers disposals & compactors in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 13 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Hobart'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 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Stopping working from outside causes
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Coverage starts at installation, but no later than 3 months after the unit ships from the factory.
- Tell Hobart about a problem within 30 days of finding it.
- Expendable (wear) parts are not covered, and travel limits apply to service calls.
How other brands compare for disposals & compactors
- 1. Waste King65/100 · Full: 20 years
- 2. Moen65/100 · Full: 10 years
- 3. Frigidaire45/100 · Full: None
- 4. InSinkErator43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. Kohler30/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for disposals & compactors.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- SupplyHouseMost items365 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
Show all 16 stores
- FergusonMost items30 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesMost items30 days from delivery
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesMost items15 days
- 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.
Other things Hobart makes
- Blenders & Mixers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Dishwashers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Welders48/100Full: 3 years. Partial to 5 years.
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