KitchenAid Refrigerator Warranty: Cost, Coverage and Plans

KitchenAid refrigerator warranty coverage overview

The standard KitchenAid refrigerator warranty covers repairs for one year, including parts and labor, for manufacturing defects.

The sealed system of a refrigerator — also called the “cooling system” — is airtight and doesn’t typically require refrigerant refills.

For years two through five, warranty coverage extends to the repair or replacement of the cavity liner if it cracks due to material or workmanship defects. Select components (and labor) within the sealed refrigeration system are also covered.

Covered components include:

• Compressor
• Condenser
• Connecting tube
• Dryer
• Evaporator

KitchenAid does not cover labor costs for sealed-system components during years six through 10.

For select refrigerator models equipped with a water filter, KitchenAid offers a limited 30-day warranty.

Beyond normal wear and tear, exclusions to KitchenAid’s refrigerator warranty include:

• Improper installation
• Consumables
• User damage due to misuse or abuse
• Unauthorized repairs
• Cosmetic defects (discoloration, stains and rust)
• Lack of maintenance
• Commercial use

KitchenAid excludes loss of food and medicine due to refrigerator failure from its standard warranty coverage. Should your refrigerator fail to keep everything inside chilled to the recommended temperature, you will need to pay to replace these items.

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KitchenAid refrigerator warranty length by model

Standard warranty coverage for KitchenAid refrigerators lasts a full year, starting from the purchase/delivery date.

To register for the warranty, you must provide some personal information along with your refrigerator’s model and serial numbers. Though you don’t have to register for the standard KitchenAid refrigerator warranty, doing so unlocks multiple benefits:

• New product announcements
• Product updates
• Special offers
• Expert tips
• Recipes

Registering your KitchenAid refrigerator can also streamline the warranty claim process since your product information is already on file.

KitchenAid refrigerator extended warranty coverage

KitchenAid offers a six-month limited warranty on refurbished refrigerators — starting from the purchase date — that matches the standard one-year coverage, except for its shorter length.

If you purchase your refrigerator at Costco and register it, you can extend warranty coverage for a second year.

For additional warranty coverage, you can select from multiple extended service plans available through KitchenAid. Extended warranty protection begins after the manufacturer’s warranty expires, and plans vary in coverage, terms and price.

All KitchenAid extended service plans have no deductible, but you must pay them in full and observe a set waiting period before you can submit a claim. KitchenAid offers payment plans to help spread out the cost, and you can also bundle several KitchenAid appliances under a single policy.

You must purchase extended warranty coverage for your refrigerator before the manufacturer’s warranty ends for ongoing protection.

Unlike standard limited warranties, extended KitchenAid warranties can be transferred to a second owner.

How to verify your KitchenAid refrigerator warranty

There are four main ways to verify whether your KitchenAid refrigerator is still under warranty:

1. Review your owner’s manual: Check the last few pages of your physical owner’s manual — where KitchenAid places warranty information — for details about your refrigerator.
2. Download directly from KitchenAid’s website: Navigate to the product listing for the refrigerator you purchased and, under “Manuals & Documents,” download a digital copy of the owner’s manual.
3. Look up coverage online: Enter your KitchenAid refrigerator’s model number on the Service & Support Owner’s Center online portal.
4. Contact KitchenAid customer service: Call 1-800-422-1230 to reach warranty support services and check your remaining coverage.

KitchenAid warranty claims and service rules

Submit a warranty claim on your KitchenAid refrigerator by following the instructions in the owner’s manual. Be prepared to provide proof of purchase, including the purchase date, along with the refrigerator’s serial and model numbers.

Serial and model numbers are usually found on the receipt, the front or left side of the food compartment, or the crisper pan.

Note that any in-warranty repairs must be completed by a certified technician at an authorized KitchenAid service provider to ensure the use of approved factory replacement parts.

KitchenAid has the right to deny refrigerator warranty coverage for the following reasons:

• Improper installation
• User misuse and abuse
• Commercial use
• Unauthorized repairs

If your KitchenAid refrigerator’s standard warranty has expired, your home warranty may cover additional repairs or replacement. Review your homeowner’s policy terms to determine what coverage, if any, applies.

Alternatively, consider adding your refrigerator to your existing home policy before the manufacturer’s warranty expires to ensure seamless protection.

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