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Sub-Zero warranty for refrigerators & freezers

57/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 13 of 78 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Sub-Zero covers refrigerators & freezers in full for 2 years, then keeps sealed system parts (parts only) and sealed system covered to 12 years. That full coverage is longer than 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 Sub-Zero'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: 2 yearsPartial: to 12 years
  • Full coverageWhole product2 years
  • Partial coverageSealed system parts (parts only)12 years
  • Partial coverageSealed system5 years
  • Looks only (doesn't count as partial coverage)Stainless steel finish (cosmetic)2 months
Varies by model line

Sub-Zero words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • FreezersFull: 2 years. Partial to 12 years
  • RefrigeratorsFull: 2 years. Partial to 12 years
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Accidental breaks and misuse
  • Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
  • Coverage starts on the day the appliance is installed, not the day you bought it.
  • Only for home use in the 50 US states, DC and Canada.

How other brands compare for refrigerators & freezers

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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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