Fireplaces & Heaters: warranties compared
29 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
The short version
28 of 29 brands cover fireplaces & heaters in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from Vornado. 25 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
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+
2NapoleonVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual24 / 100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Parts
3CadetVaries by model line23 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: CE/HW/RM/RCP wall heaters; CM/CB wall heaters; CS/CST/UC/SL/NLW/RBF wall heaters; and more
4EnglanderCheck your model's manual23 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Firebox and door; Hopper, auger, burn pot, electrical and glass
5Pleasant HearthCheck your model's manual23 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Stove body; Electrical parts (blower)
9FahrenheatCheck your model's manual15 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Heating elements (FBE series); Whole product
12DimplexVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual13 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole fireplace (parts; labor and removal excluded)
13Duluth ForgeUnverified13 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (new); Whole product (refurbished)
14DuraflameVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual13 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Parts
15Fire SenseCheck your model's manualUnverified13 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 1Vornado65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2Napoleon24/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: PartsVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual
- 3Cadet23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: CE/HW/RM/RCP wall heaters; CM/CB wall heaters; CS/CST/UC/SL/NLW/RBF wall heaters; and moreVaries by model line
- 4Englander23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Firebox and door; Hopper, auger, burn pot, electrical and glassCheck your model's manual
- 5Pleasant Hearth23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Stove body; Electrical parts (blower)Check your model's manual
- 6De'Longhi18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole heater
- 7Lasko18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole heater
- 8SereneLife16/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 9Fahrenheat15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Heating elements (FBE series); Whole productCheck your model's manual
- 10Amazon Basics13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole productUnverified
- 11ClassicFlame13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole productUnverified
- 12Dimplex13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole fireplace (parts; labor and removal excluded)Varies by model lineCheck your model's manual
- 13Duluth Forge13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (new); Whole product (refurbished)Unverified
- 14Duraflame13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: PartsVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual
- 15Fire Sense13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole productCheck your model's manualUnverified
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
- Normal wear and tear5 of 29 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse4 of 29 brands
- Water damage4 of 29 brands
- Power problems2 of 29 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks2 of 29 brands
- Overheating1 of 29 brands
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for fireplaces & heaters.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Lowe'sWater heaters and HVAC systems30 days
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- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- The Home DepotAir conditioners, dehumidifiers, pumps, portable evaporative coolers and portable heaters7 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for fireplaces & heaters 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 fireplaces & heaters has the best warranty?
On paper, Vornado scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on fireplaces & heaters 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?
1 of 29 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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