Ruud warranty for water heaters
The short version
Ruud doesn't cover everything, but keeps tank and parts covered to 8 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 11 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Ruud'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 8 years
- Partial coverageTank8 years
- Partial coverageParts8 years
Good to know before you buy
- Warranty length depends on the water heater series; check the product page for your model.
- ProtectionPlus extended plan raises the tank warranty to 12 years.
How other brands compare for water heaters
- 1. Rinnai85/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Navien41/100 · Full: 1 year
- 3. EcoSmart40/100 · Full: None
- 4. Bosch35/100 · Full: None
- 5. A. O. Smith34/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for water heaters.
- SupplyHouseMost items365 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- AJ MadisonMost items30 days from delivery
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- FergusonMost items30 days
- Lowe'sWater heaters and HVAC systems30 days
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- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
- The Home DepotAir conditioners, dehumidifiers, pumps, portable evaporative coolers and portable heaters7 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for water heaters where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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