How long is Amana warranty?

Amana warranty length depends on what you own. Kitchen and laundry appliances carry different coverage than Amana brand heating and cooling equipment, and registering a new unit can change what you are entitled to. Here is how the coverage breaks down, along with answers to common questions about the Amana brand.

How long is Amana warranty?

For home appliances, the Amana appliance limited warranty typically lasts a year from the date of purchase, but warranty length will depend on the appliance type.

For heating and cooling equipment, coverage works differently. Without any action, an Amana brand air conditioner comes with a 5-year parts limited warranty. With predefined registration conditions, Amana brand will furnish a 10-year parts limited warranty, and online registration is required to receive the 10-Year Unit Replacement Limited Warranty, 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty, and 20-Year Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty. Depending on the product, Amana describes warranty choices of 5-years, 10-years, or even up to 99-years (compressor only).

How does Amana warranty work?

For one year from the date of purchase, when a major appliance is operated and maintained according to the instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Amana brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects.

Beyond the standard terms, the Asure Extended Service Plan complements the standard product warranty by providing labor coverage and additional years of parts coverage, based on the plan.

To see what applies to your own equipment, you can view the warranty coverage on newly installed Amana cooling and heating systems by entering the product details on the Amana warranty lookup page.

What brand makes Amana? Is Amana the same as Whirlpool?

Whirlpool Corporation is the parent company of Amana. Whirlpool manufactures products under the Amana, JennAir, KitchenAid, Maytag and Whirlpool names at their factory in Amana, Iowa. Amana has expanded into manufacturing a variety of appliances, including furnaces, ovens, countertop ranges, dishwashers, and clothes washers and dryers.

When did Whirlpool buy Amana?

Amana Refrigeration was acquired by Raytheon Manufacturing Company in 1965 and purchased by Goodman Manufacturing in 1997. The Amana major appliance and commercial microwave business was sold to Maytag Corporation in 2001, and the brand was finally acquired by Whirlpool Corporation in 2006.

Is Amana going out of business?

No jobs are being lost and no buildings are being closed; the footprint in Amana remains the same. In a statement to the CBJ, Whirlpool said the sale leaseback would have no impact on operations, describing it as a common business practice that allows companies to optimize their real estate portfolios.

Does Amana make good appliances?

Amana washers and dryers are an option for first-time appliance shoppers looking to stretch their dollar, and their trusted performance also makes them an affordable replacement for households with less-demanding laundry needs.

What is an Amana Radarange microwave?

Amana’s Radarange, introduced in 1967, was the first compact microwave oven made for home use. By 1975, sales of microwave ovens outpaced gas ovens for the first time.

Can a microwave light be replaced, and where is it?

There is no need to replace the whole microwave; you can fix the light itself if you know how to do it. The microwave light can be located in one of two places, so the replacement steps vary: the bulb could be either inside the chamber or tucked in the cabinet, accessed through the back. On an Amana microwave, the cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille at the top front of the oven, under the bulb cover. Unplug the microwave or disconnect power before starting.

Where is the filter in a microwave, and should you clean the charcoal filter?

The grease filter is usually located underneath the microwave; it is a metal mesh rectangle or square with a small tab. The charcoal filter, which helps minimize odors released into your home as you cook, cannot be cleaned and should instead be replaced every 6 months.

How does a microwave combination work?

Combination microwaves use microwave energy, much like a traditional microwave does, combined with fanned hot air, making grilling, roasting and baking easier and quicker, with convection hot air giving a roasted finish.

What is the difference between radar and microwave?

A radio wave is detected using receiver aerials, whereas a microwave is detected using point contact diodes. Microwave is a high frequency and high energy wave; the radio wave, by contrast, is a low frequency and low energy wave.