Vizio warranty for TVs
The short version
Vizio covers TVs in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 14 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Vizio'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
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
- Power problems
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Must be bought new from an authorized US store. Clearance, 'as is' and refurbished units are not covered.
- TVs 30 inches and up get in-home service; smaller items ship to a repair center.
- Business or commercial use is covered for only 90 days.
How other brands compare for TVs
- 1. Mount-It!45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Mounting Dream45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Sanus35/100 · Full: None
- 4. Hisense32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 5. Philips32/100 · Full: 2 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for TVs.
- BJ's Wholesale ClubTVs, home theater displays, computers, laptops, tablets and other electronics90 days
- CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- CrutchfieldLarge TVs and other freight items60 days
- Lowe'sTVs and electronics30 days
- NeweggOpened hard drives, motherboards, graphics cards, projectors and TVs30 days from delivery
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- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesTVs30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
- Best BuyTVs over 50 inches and truck-delivered items15 days from delivery
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesFlat-panel TVs and iRobot products15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesTVs and home audio15 days
- GameStopPCs, laptops, PC components and accessories, TVs and monitors7 days
- Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for TVs where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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