State Water Heaters warranty for water heaters
The short version
State Water Heaters doesn't cover everything, but keeps tank (gs6) and parts (gs6) covered to 6 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 State Water Heaters'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 6 years
- Partial coverageTank (GS6)6 years
- Partial coverageParts (GS6)2 years
- Partial coverageTank and parts (SCI)1 year
Varies by model line
State Water Heaters words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Mobile home gas water heaters (Select GS6 / Scout SCI)Full: None. Partial to 6 years
- Split heat pump water heaters (SXST indoor tank)Full: None. Partial to 10 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Cracks
- Leaks
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Labor is not covered; you pay for removal and reinstallation.
- Covers the original owner only.
- Keep your bill of sale; without it coverage dates from manufacture.
- Covers the original owner only at the original install location.
- Keep proof of purchase and installation date.
- You pay shipping, removal and reinstallation costs for replacements beyond the first-year labor.
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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