APEC warranty for water filtration & softeners
The short version
APEC doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole system covered to 1 year. That full coverage is the same as most of the 17 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From APEC'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 1 year
- Partial coverageWhole system1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only; systems bought used are not covered.
- Get a return authorization number from APEC before sending anything back.
- You pay to ship the unit to APEC.
- Filter cartridges and membranes are not covered once used.
How other brands compare for water filtration & softeners
- 1. GE Appliances44/100 · Full: 1 year
- 2. Morton44/100 · Full: 1 year
- 3. SpringWell40/100 · Full: None
- 4. Pelican Water35/100 · Full: None
- 5. Whirlpool35/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for water filtration & softeners.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- SupplyHouseMost items365 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
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- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- FergusonMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for water filtration & softeners where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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