Samsung warranty for refrigerators & freezers
The short version
Samsung covers refrigerators & freezers in full for 1 year, then keeps compressor (parts only) and sealed system covered to 10 years. 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 Samsung'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 yearPartial: to 10 years
- Full coverageWhole product1 year
- Partial coverageCompressor (parts only)10 years
- Partial coverageSealed system5 years
- Partial coverageCompressor (parts and labor)5 years
- Partial coverageIce maker2 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Leaks
- Power problems
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only, for products bought and used in the US. Keep your receipt or delivery slip as proof.
- Repairs must be done by a Samsung-authorized service center; your own repairs or unauthorized repairs can void coverage.
- The exact coverage periods can vary by model; Samsung's warranty page has a model-number lookup.
- Shelves, water filters and light bulbs are treated as consumable parts and are not covered.
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.
Other things Samsung makes
- Dishwashers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Microwaves44/100Full: 1 year. Partial to 10 years.
- Phones11/100Full: None. Partial to 3 months.
- Range Hoods21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Ranges, Ovens & Cooktops21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Smartwatches & Wearables21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- TVs21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Washers & Dryers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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