Chef iQ warranty for small appliances
The short version
Chef iQ covers small appliances in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 86 brands we compared, which typically cover 6 months in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Chef iQ'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
- Normal wear and tear
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Connecting the product to the CHEF iQ app extends coverage by 3 months and serves as proof of purchase.
- Without the app connection, keep your receipt or order confirmation.
- Approved claims get a replacement of equal or lesser value; you may need to send the original back first.
- Commercial use is not covered.
How other brands compare for small appliances
- 1. FoodSaver65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Meat! Your Maker45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Cuisinart43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Waring40/100 · Full: 2 years
- 5. All-Clad32/100 · Full: 2 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for small appliances.
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- CostcoMajor appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges and similar)90 days
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- Sam's ClubMajor appliances such as refrigerators, washers and microwaves90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
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- JCPenneyMost items60 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Crate & BarrelMost items30 days from delivery
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- HomeGoodsMost items30 days
- KrogerMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
- Sur La TableMost items30 days from delivery
- Williams SonomaMost items30 days from delivery
- BelkSoutheast storesMost items30 days
- Fry's Food & DrugArizona 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
- 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
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesAppliances and TVs damaged on delivery48 hours from delivery
- 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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