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Small Appliances: warranties compared

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

The short version

71 of 86 brands cover small appliances in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from FoodSaver. 46 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps 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+
1FoodSaver65 / 100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
2Meat! Your MakerVaries by model line45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
3CuisinartVaries by model line43 / 100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
4Waring40 / 100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Motor (food processors)
5All-Clad32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
6AnovaVaries by model line32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
7APW WyottCheck your model's manual32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
8Cosori32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
9Drinkmate32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
10GreenPan32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
11Krups32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
12Star32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
13BlodgettCheck your model's manual31 / 100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Oven door; Parts
14Vollrath31 / 100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Compressor (beverage machines); Toaster and mixer replacement parts; Induction range
15DashVaries by model line27 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage

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

  • Normal wear and tear37 of 86 brands
  • Accidental breaks and misuse24 of 86 brands
  • Water damage17 of 86 brands
  • Power problems15 of 86 brands
  • Cracks9 of 86 brands
  • Scratches, dents and looks7 of 86 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for small appliances.

  1. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  2. CostcoMajor appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges and similar)90 days
  3. Kohl'sMost items90 days
  4. Sam's ClubMajor appliances such as refrigerators, washers and microwaves90 days
  5. TargetMost items90 days
  6. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
Show all 32 stores
  1. JCPenneyMost items60 days
  2. Ace HardwareMost items30 days
  3. AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
  4. Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
  5. Crate & BarrelMost items30 days from delivery
  6. Do it BestMost items30 days
  7. HomeGoodsMost items30 days
  8. KrogerMost items30 days
  9. Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
  10. Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
  11. Sur La TableMost items30 days from delivery
  12. Williams SonomaMost items30 days from delivery
  13. BelkSoutheast storesMost items30 days
  14. Fry's Food & DrugArizona storesMost items30 days
  15. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
  16. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  17. RC WilleyMountain West storesMost items30 days from delivery
  18. Best BuyMajor appliances, kegerators and SodaStream makers15 days from delivery
  19. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMajor appliances15 days from delivery
  20. CuracaoSouthwest storesMajor appliances7 days
  21. Lowe'sMajor appliances48 hours from delivery
  22. The Home DepotMajor appliances48 hours from delivery
  23. WalmartMajor appliances48 hours
  24. WayfairMajor appliances (refrigerators, washers, dishwashers, ranges)48 hours from delivery
  25. Electronic ExpressTennessee storesAppliances and TVs damaged on delivery48 hours from delivery
  26. Lack's Home FurnishingsTexas storesAppliancesNo returns

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for small appliances 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 small appliances has the best warranty?

On paper, FoodSaver scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.

Is a long warranty on small appliances 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?

12 of 86 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.

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