Sterling warranty for faucets & plumbing fixtures
The short version
Sterling doesn't cover everything, but keeps bathtub or shower base and pump and motor covered to 10 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 25 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Sterling'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: NonePartial: to 10 years
- Partial coverageBathtub or shower base10 years
- Partial coveragePump and motor1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Cracks
- Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
- Send your original sales receipt with any claim.
- Rental property and hotel use gets only 3 years.
- Using the wrong cleaners can void the warranty.
- Removal and reinstallation labor is not covered.
How other brands compare for faucets & plumbing fixtures
- 1. Allen + Roth45/100 · Full: None
- 2. American Standard45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Blanco45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Delta45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Delta Faucet45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for faucets & plumbing fixtures.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- SupplyHouseMost items365 days
- Floor & DecorMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 14 stores
- Home OutletSoutheast and Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Lamps PlusWest storesInstalled light fixtures with cut wires, and loose crystals60 days from delivery
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- FergusonMost items30 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for faucets & plumbing fixtures where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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