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Whirlpool warranty for refrigerators & freezers

21/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 70 of 78 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool'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
Varies by model line

Whirlpool words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • RefrigeratorsFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
  • FreezersFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
  • Major appliances (refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, microwaves, hoods, dishwashers, compactors, disposals, washers, dryers, laundry combos, wine coolers)Full: 1 year. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Batteries
  • Leaks
  • Scratches, dents and looks
  • Stopping working from outside causes
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • Keep your receipt: proof of the original purchase date is needed to get warranty service.
  • Coverage is only valid in the US and Canada, in the country where you bought it.
  • Water filters are covered for 30 days. Some models also cover sealed cooling-system parts in years 2 to 5; check your model's warranty sheet.
  • Whirlpool's general major-appliance warranty; confirm this category in your model's warranty sheet.
  • Keep your receipt; proof of the purchase date is required.
  • Repairs must be done by a Whirlpool-designated service company.

How other brands compare for refrigerators & freezers

Compare all 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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