Kenmore warranty for microwaves
The short version
Kenmore covers microwaves in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 43 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Kenmore'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
Good to know before you buy
- You need proof of the original sale from an authorized Kenmore retailer to get warranty service.
- The warranty is void if the microwave is used anywhere other than a private home.
How other brands compare for microwaves
- 1. Gaggenau65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Signature Kitchen Suite61/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. Panasonic48/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Maytag44/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. Samsung44/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for microwaves.
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- CostcoMajor appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges and similar)90 days
- Sam's ClubMajor appliances such as refrigerators, washers and microwaves90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
- FergusonMost items30 days
Show all 19 stores
- 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 BuyMajor appliances, kegerators and SodaStream makers15 days from delivery
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMajor appliances15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesMajor appliances7 days
- Lack's Home FurnishingsTexas storesMost items5 days
- Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery
- Lowe'sMajor appliances48 hours from delivery
- The Home DepotMajor appliances48 hours from delivery
- WalmartMajor appliances48 hours
- WayfairMajor appliances (refrigerators, washers, dishwashers, ranges)48 hours from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for microwaves where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Kenmore makes
- Dishwashers56/100Full: 1 year. Partial to lifetime.
- Outdoor Grills46/100Full: 1 year. Partial to 25 years.
- Ranges, Ovens & Cooktops21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Refrigerators & Freezers32/100Full: 2 years. No partial coverage.
- Washers & Dryers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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