Does My Air Conditioner Have a Warranty?

During the hot weather months, your air conditioner works hard to keep your home comfortable. Air conditioner repairs are usually an unexpected expense, and this makes paying for repairs hard on your budget. Take a look at your air conditioning system, and see if there is an air conditioner warranty that covers your unit. It is possible that any ac warranty that exists on your system will take care of paying for repairs, if the component is covered by the warranty.

If your HVAC system is less than 10 years old, there is probably an air HVAC conditioner warranty of some kind on your air conditioning system. The compressor is often the most expensive component to replace, and most manufacturers will provide a warranty to cover cost of a new compressor for 5 or 10 years, depending on the brand. You might also discover that the HVAC contractor who installed the system has a labor warranty in place to cover any problems due to the installation itself.

Is There an Air Conditioner Warranty on My System?

When new cooling equipment is installed in a home, the manufacturer often requires that this new system is register with the manufacturer for an air conditioner warranty to be activated. If the system doesn't get registered upon installation, this can void the ac compressor warranty, or ac warranty that exists for the system.

If you are not sure if your system comes with an ac warranty, or ac compressor warranty, or both, it's time to do a little investigation. Your first step is to look over any manuals and paperwork you were given at the time your HVAC unit was installed. When an ac warranty is automatic upon the purchase of the system, this should be in the paperwork you receive.

Find the serial number of your HVAC system, and write it down. If you need to look up any ac warranty information online, you will need to have the serial number to determine if your system comes with a warranty. Most manufactures provide information on ac warranties on their websites, as long as you have the serial number to figure out what kind of system you have. You can find the serial number on the outside of your HVAC unit.

If you are not able to figure out the ac warranty information on your own, reach out to your HVAC contractor to get some help. The company you bought the HVAC unit from probably has information regarding the ac warranty of the unit you purchased on file.

The Air Conditioner Was Here When I Bought the Home, Is There an AC Warranty?

Many homebuyers are thrilled to learn that a home has a new air conditioning system, but this is not always the case. If the equipment is registered by the original purchaser, you might have some coverage when it comes to an ac warranty. There are times when an ac warranty registered by one homeowner does not transfer to the new homeowner, regardless of how new the HVAC system is.



If you discover that your HVAC equipment manufacturer is allowing the air conditioner warranty to transfer to you after you purchase a home, make sure that you get the transfer done under the parameters set by the equipment company. Speak to the homeowner regarding the air conditioning system, and whether they have an ac warranty that is currently valid.

Understanding Air Conditioner Warranty by Brand

It is important to understand the differences offered when it comes to air conditioner warranties by the brand and model you choose to purchase. Manufacturers may offer an ac compressor warranty on one model, while offering less coverage on a different product they sell. You will want to know if any extended HVAC warranty coverage is available, and how long this coverage will last in the event of a system failure.

To better understand what type of coverage and ac warranty options you have when it comes to popular HVAC manufacturers, here are some common brands and their AC warranty policies:



• Carrier offers a 10-year parts limited warranty on their Infinity, Performance and Comfort series.
• Goodman provides a 10-year unit replacement limited warranty, and an ac compressor warranty for the lifetime of the unit on specific models.
• Lennox offers a 10-year limited parts and compressor warranty for all models in the Dave Lennox Signature Collection, and a 5-year limited parts warranty, with a 10-year ac compressor warranty on the Elite Series models.
• Trane provides an ac warranty anywhere from 1-20 years, as a base limited warranty, depending on what the original purchaser chooses. This would cover the compressor, outdoor coil, and internal functioning systems.
• Bryant offers a 10-year standard parts limited warranty, as long as the unit is registered before the unit has been purchased for 90 days. If the unit does not get registered, the system is still covered with a 5-year standard parts limited warranty.

In order to get the full amount of benefits for your air conditioner warranty, most HVAC brands insist that the unit is registered when it is purchased and installed. If the system hasn't been registered in time, it is still possible that an ac warranty of some type will be available. If you don't register your HVAC system when it is purchased, this can greatly reduce the amount of time your system is under any type of ac warranty or ac compressor warranty. Check to see if you can purchase extended warranty coverage if you are interested in adding more years to the lifespan of your HVAC warranty. This coverage can make it easier to pay for expensive repairs when it comes to your HVAC system.

As you search for the right air conditioning equipment for your home, take the time to look over the HVAC warranty offered by the manufacturer. You will want to know what is covered, and how you get any repairs paid for if you need to use the warranty. You can check to see if coverage will transfer to a new homeowner, if your plan is to sell the property in the near future. If coverage transfers, find out how to make this happen so that the transfer will be valid for the new homeowner.