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Kenmore warranty for washers & dryers

21/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 19 of 24 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Kenmore covers washers & dryers in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 24 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Kenmore'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

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

  • DryersFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
  • WashersFull: 1 year. Partial to lifetime
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Scratches, dents and looks
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • You need proof of the original sale from an authorized Kenmore retailer to get warranty service.
  • If the appliance is used for anything other than a private household, coverage drops to 90 days.
  • A drive-motor defect must be confirmed by an authorized Kenmore service technician.

How other brands compare for washers & dryers

  • 1. Speed Queen100/100 · Full: 7 years
  • 2. Beko52/100 · Full: 2 years
  • 3. Maytag44/100 · Full: 1 year
  • 4. ASKO32/100 · Full: 2 years
  • 5. Miele32/100 · Full: 2 years
Compare all 24 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for washers & dryers.

  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. FergusonMost items30 days
  5. Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
  6. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
Show all 17 stores
  1. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  2. RC WilleyMountain West storesMost items30 days from delivery
  3. Best BuyMajor appliances, kegerators and SodaStream makers15 days from delivery
  4. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMajor appliances15 days from delivery
  5. CuracaoSouthwest storesMajor appliances7 days
  6. Lack's Home FurnishingsTexas storesMost items5 days
  7. Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery
  8. Lowe'sMajor appliances48 hours from delivery
  9. The Home DepotMajor appliances48 hours from delivery
  10. WalmartMajor appliances48 hours
  11. WayfairMajor appliances (refrigerators, washers, dishwashers, ranges)48 hours from delivery

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for washers & dryers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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