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Refrigerators & Freezers: warranties compared

78 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.

The short version

45 of 78 brands cover refrigerators & freezers in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 7 years, from 4 brands. 47 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 2 keep something covered for life.

Every brand, side by side

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Sort by
#BrandWarranty ScoreFull and partial coveragePurchase5 yrs10 yrs+
1Traulsen100 / 100Full: 6 yearsPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Hinges and handle housings; Compressor
2Hoshizaki95 / 100Full: 7 yearsPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Doors and hinges
3Beverage-Air65 / 100Full: 7 yearsNo partial coverage
4Continental Refrigerator65 / 100Full: 7 yearsNo partial coverage
5True65 / 100Full: 7 yearsNo partial coverage
6GaggenauVaries by model line65 / 100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
7PerlickVaries by model line60 / 100Full: 6 yearsNo partial coverage
8BlueStarVaries by model line57 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 13 yearsPartial covers: Sealed system parts; Sealed system, parts and labor
9Fulgor MilanoVaries by model line57 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 12 yearsPartial covers: Sealed system parts (F7 series); Sealed system (F6/F7 series)
10JennAirVaries by model line57 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 12 yearsPartial covers: Sealed system parts only; Sealed system parts and labor
11LiebherrVaries by model line57 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 12 yearsPartial covers: Sealed system parts (years 6-12); Sealed system parts and labor
12MonogramVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual57 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 12 yearsPartial covers: Sealed system parts; Sealed system
13Sub-ZeroVaries by model line57 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 12 yearsPartial covers: Sealed system parts (parts only); Sealed system
14ThermadorVaries by model line57 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 12 yearsPartial covers: Sealed system, parts only; Sealed system, parts and labor
15VikingVaries by model line57 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 12 yearsPartial covers: Sealed system parts (years 7-12); Sealed system parts and labor

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

  • Water damage33 of 78 brands
  • Accidental breaks and misuse30 of 78 brands
  • Normal wear and tear29 of 78 brands
  • Scratches, dents and looks28 of 78 brands
  • Stopping working from outside causes14 of 78 brands
  • Power problems13 of 78 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for refrigerators & freezers.

  1. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  2. CostcoMajor appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges and similar)90 days
  3. Sam's ClubMajor appliances such as refrigerators, washers and microwaves90 days
  4. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  5. AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
  6. FergusonMost items30 days
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  1. Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
  2. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
  3. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  4. RC WilleyMountain West storesMost items30 days from delivery
  5. Best BuyMajor appliances, kegerators and SodaStream makers15 days from delivery
  6. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMajor appliances15 days from delivery
  7. CuracaoSouthwest storesMajor appliances7 days
  8. Lack's Home FurnishingsTexas storesMost items5 days
  9. Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery
  10. Lowe'sMajor appliances48 hours from delivery
  11. The Home DepotMajor appliances48 hours from delivery
  12. WalmartMajor appliances48 hours
  13. WayfairMajor appliances (refrigerators, washers, dishwashers, ranges)48 hours from delivery

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for refrigerators & freezers 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 refrigerators & freezers has the best warranty?

On paper, Traulsen scores highest, with 6 years of full coverage and longer coverage on some parts. Hoshizaki covers everything longest, at 7 years.

Is a long warranty on refrigerators & freezers 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?

7 of 78 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.

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