Whirlpool warranty for water filters & dispensers
The short version
Whirlpool doesn't cover everything, but keeps filtration system lifetime (with filter changes) and filtration system (excl. cartridges) covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 29 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing 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: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageFiltration system lifetime (with filter changes)Lifetime
- Partial coverageFiltration system (excl. cartridges)1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Leaks
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Lifetime coverage is for the original buyer only, in the home where it was first installed.
- Keep receipts for replacement filters; you must change the filter every six months.
- Filter cartridges themselves are not covered.
How other brands compare for water filters & dispensers
- 1. Moen45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Culligan31/100 · Full: 1 year
- 4. Bunn26/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. Everpure23/100 · Full: None
- 6. GE Appliances21/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for water filters & dispensers.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- SupplyHouseMost items365 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
Show all 15 stores
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
- FergusonMost items30 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for water filters & dispensers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Whirlpool makes
- Dishwashers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Disposals & Compactors13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Ice Makers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Microwaves21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Range Hoods21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Ranges, Ovens & Cooktops21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Refrigerators & Freezers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Washers & Dryers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Water Filtration & Softeners35/100Full: None. Partial to 10 years.
- Wine & Beverage Coolers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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