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Ruud warranty for heating & cooling

40/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 5 of 25 brandsCheck your model's manual
The short version

Ruud doesn't cover everything, but keeps heat exchanger and parts (registered) covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 25 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.

From Ruud'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 lifetime
  • Partial coverageHeat exchangerLifetime
  • Partial coverageParts (registered)Only if you register10 years
  • Partial coverageUnit replacement (compressor failure, select models)Only if you register10 years
  • Partial coverageParts (not registered)5 years
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • Register within 90 days of installation to get 10 years on parts.
  • Labor and shipping are not covered.
  • Coverage ends if the unit is moved from where it was first installed.

How other brands compare for heating & cooling

Compare all 25 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for heating & cooling.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. SupplyHouseMost items365 days
  3. WalmartMost items90 days
  4. Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
  5. Ace HardwareMost items30 days
  6. Do it BestMost items30 days
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  1. FergusonMost items30 days
  2. WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
  3. SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
  4. Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
  5. The Home DepotAir conditioners, dehumidifiers, pumps, portable evaporative coolers and portable heaters7 days
  6. Lowe'sAC units and evaporative coolers48 hours from delivery

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

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