KitchenAid warranty for disposals & compactors
The short version
KitchenAid 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 KitchenAid'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
Varies by model line
KitchenAid words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Trash CompactorsFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
- Garbage DisposalsFull: 7 years. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Batteries
- Leaks
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Stopping working from outside causes
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your receipt: proof of purchase is required to get warranty service.
- Coverage starts on the day your appliance is delivered.
- Coverage is only valid in the US and Canada.
- Coverage length depends on the model (1 to 7 years); current KitchenAid disposers list 7 years. Check your model's manual.
- Repairs are done in your home by a KitchenAid-designated service company.
- Keep your receipt so you can show the purchase date.
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 KitchenAid makes
- Blenders & Mixers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Coffee & Espresso Makers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Cookware & Bakeware56/100Full: 1 year. Partial to lifetime.
- Dishwashers56/100Full: 1 year. Partial to lifetime.
- Ice Makers40/100Full: 2 years. Partial to 5 years.
- Knives & Kitchen Tools56/100Full: 1 year. Partial to lifetime.
- Microwaves21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Range Hoods21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Ranges, Ovens & Cooktops21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Refrigerators & Freezers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Toasters & Toaster Ovens21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Wine & Beverage Coolers31/100Full: 1 year. Partial to 5 years.
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