Whirlpool USA

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
15 days
Free return shipping
Conditional
Receipt required
Conditional
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
up to 1 billing cycle
Restocking fee
20%

Whirlpool USA allows returns of most products purchased directly from Whirlpool.com within 15 days for major appliances and up to 30 days for parts, accessories, and select items. A 20% restocking fee applies to major appliance returns made between days 16 and 30. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

How returns work

To return an item, call Whirlpool with your order number or product serial number to initiate the return. Repack the product in its original packaging material and ship it back using a tracking method. For water filters, UPS shipping is required. You are responsible for return shipping costs unless otherwise noted for your product category.

Exclusions and restrictions

Whirlpool does not accept returns of used or tested products. Items must be new and unused. Products purchased from third party retailers are not returnable through Whirlpool; only purchases made directly from Whirlpool.com are accepted. Damaged or defective items may be eligible for repair under warranty or exchange within 30 days.

Refunds

Refunds are issued to the credit card used for purchase and take up to one billing cycle to appear. If you paid through Affirm, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Acima, you will receive store credit only if exchanging for a different model.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return a major appliance?

You have 15 days to return a major appliance with no restocking fee. If you return between days 16 and 30, a 20% restocking fee applies. After 30 days, the item is no longer returnable, but warranty service may be available.

What about parts and water filters?

Major appliance parts and accessories have a 30-day return window. Water filters also have a 30-day return window, but you are responsible for return shipping costs.

Is return shipping free?

Return shipping is free only for the Yummly Smart Thermostat. For most other products, you pay return shipping. The cost varies by product category.

Do I need original packaging?

Yes. Products must be repacked in the original packaging material before you ship them back.

How long does a refund take?

Refunds take up to one billing cycle to process and appear on your account.

Can I exchange instead of returning?

Yes. Exchanges are available for new, unused major appliances. For damaged items, no additional delivery or shipping fees are charged, and any price difference will be credited or charged to your account.

What if my item arrived damaged or defective?

You can request a return, reorder, or exchange within 30 days of purchase. Whirlpool also offers a cosmetic warranty repair option within 30 days. After 30 days, warranty service is available, though fees may apply.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Call to initiate return; must provide tracking number
  • By mail , UPS shipping required for water filters

Step by step

  1. Call Whirlpool with order number or product serial number.
  2. Repack product in original packaging material.
  3. Ship product back using tracking method.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Major Appliances 15 days 15 days no fee; 16-30 days with 20% restocking fee
Major Appliance Parts & Accessories 30 days 30-day return window
Yummly Smart Thermometer 30 days free return shipping included
Water Filters 30 days customer pays return shipping
Appliance Cleaners 30 days customer pays return shipping

What you cannot return

  • used or tested products , must be in new and unused condition
  • products from third-party retailers , only direct Whirlpool.com purchases accepted

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Affirm, PayPal, Apple Pay, Acima credit only if exchanging for different model
credit card refund to card on file

Exchanges

Exchange available for new, unused major appliances. For damaged items, no additional delivery/shipping fees charged; credit or charge applied for price differences.

Damaged or defective items

Request return, reorder, or exchange within 30 days; cosmetic warranty repair option available within 30 days

Warranty

After 30 days, warranty service available; fees may apply. Call to schedule repair.

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days Returns within 15 days — No return fees
Exchange window days If you notice your product was delivered damaged, you can request a return, reorder, or exchange if your product is new and unused.
Free return shipping Free return shipping is only available for U.S. consumers who directly call this number.
Return shipping fee Original shipping and handling and return postage charges will not be refunded
Restocking fee pct an additional restocking fee of 20% of the product cost will be applied, with a $50 minimum
Receipt required Have your order number or product serial number handy
Original packaging required The product(s) must be in unused condition and in original packaging material.
Refund method Refunds will be issues to the card used for purchase.
Refund processing days Once your product has been received by us, please allow up to 1 billing cycle to process your refund

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Return policies change without notice. Confirm the current policy with the retailer before you buy.