Does a Home Warranty Cover Washer and Dryer?
November 9, 2026
Short answer: yes, on most total plans. Your washer and dryer are covered by most home warranties as part of a Total Plan (or as an add-on to a basic plan). When they break down from normal use, your plan helps cover the repair or replacement, up to the plan's terms.
What's covered
Most plans cover the mechanical and electrical parts of both machines — motors, pumps, drums, belts, timers, and control boards. Both gas and electric dryers are typically covered. See the full list on our home appliance warranty page.
What's usually not covered
- Pre-existing failures or damage from neglect (a dryer vent nobody cleaned).
- Cosmetic damage and door seals on some plans.
- Removable parts like lint screens and hoses.
- Units still under the manufacturer's warranty.
How a claim works
File a claim, a licensed technician is dispatched, you pay one flat service fee, and your plan covers the covered repair — or replaces the machine when it can't be fixed, up to the plan's terms.
Key takeaways
- Washers and dryers are covered on most total plans (or as an add-on).
- Covered mechanical and electrical failures are repaired or replaced up to your plan's terms.
- Neglect, cosmetic damage, and hoses or lint screens usually aren't covered.
Want your laundry pair covered along with the rest of your appliances? Get a free, no-obligation quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does a home warranty cover a gas dryer? Yes — most plans cover both gas and electric dryers for covered mechanical and electrical failures.
Does a home warranty cover a stackable or all-in-one washer-dryer? Usually yes, as a covered appliance. Confirm the unit type is listed on the plan.