Effective 9/30/16.
This applies to certain appliances for use in "Light" commercial or residential-like applications. "Light commercial" or "Residential Like" usage means units that are not directly being used for revenue generation.
Important
The warranty on Whirlpool products has not changed, but the warranty explicitly excludes all non-residential applications. Products sold through certain, specific Associate Contract Distributors (ACDs), Associate Contract Distributors/Retail (ACDRs), and Apartment Replacement Distributors (ARDs) will now be eligible for light commercial or residential-like usage under the current warranty.
Not Included
- All residential laundry products. Businesses should purchase commercial laundry products when heavy commercial use is necessary. Commercial laundry models for WP start with a "C" and have 90 days labor only.
- Products in restaurant kitchens, bakeries, catering businesses, and any other revenue-generating application. Installation issues, customer instruction, and misuse of the product are also excluded.
Examples of What Are NOT Included
- Nail salons
- Hair salons
- Spa / massage businesses
- Restaurants / bakeries
- Animal shelters / hospitals
- Funeral homes
Examples of What MAY BE Included in Light Commercial or Residential-Like
- Break rooms (e.g., corporate centers)
- Club houses
- Entertainment venues (e.g., stadium suites)
- Schools (e.g., Home Economics, break rooms)
- Churches
- Assisted living facilities
- Hospital waiting room / lounge type areas
- Activity / recreational centers
- Doctor offices
- Medical clinics
- Fire stations
- Dorm rooms
- Daycares
See Commercial vs Commercial-Like Products and Warranty.
