Big Chill warranty for refrigerators & freezers
The short version
Big Chill covers refrigerators & freezers in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 78 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Big Chill'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
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
Good to know before you buy
- Report any cosmetic damage with photos within 24 hours of delivery.
- Home use only; short-term rentals are not covered.
- Coverage ends if the appliance is moved from its original delivery address.
How other brands compare for refrigerators & freezers
- 1. Traulsen100/100 · Full: 6 years
- 2. Hoshizaki95/100 · Full: 7 years
- 3. Beverage-Air65/100 · Full: 7 years
- 4. Continental Refrigerator65/100 · Full: 7 years
- 5. True65/100 · Full: 7 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for refrigerators & freezers.
- 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
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
- FergusonMost items30 days
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- 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 refrigerators & freezers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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