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Costco appliances in Canada: delivery, installation, warranty and returns
Costco appliances bought on Costco.ca include delivery, basic installation and haul-away on select models, a 2-year warranty and 90 days to return. What the installers will and won't hook up, and whether the ExcellencePlus+ plan is worth it.
By Flatcart Editorial · Last reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Costco appliances in Canada come with a 2-year warranty, 90 days to return and, on Costco.ca orders, delivery, basic installation and haul-away included on select models. Costco.ca lists those three alongside the Executive 2% reward and 2% back with the CIBC Costco Mastercard, checked October 5, 2026. The catch is in "basic": installers plug in and level most appliances, but they don't connect gas, water lines or dishwashers, so budget for a plumber or gas fitter if you need one.
What do you get when you buy appliances at Costco?
| Costco Canada | |
|---|---|
| Delivery and basic installation | Included on select appliances bought on Costco.ca |
| Haul-away of the old unit | Included on select appliances; one for one, same type |
| Warranty | Extended to 2 years when the manufacturer's is shorter, plus free Concierge tech support |
| Returns | 90 days for major appliances |
| Price drop | Refund of the difference within 30 days |
| Rewards | Executive 2% reward; CIBC Costco Mastercard 2% on Costco.ca |
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Each product page's Shipping & Returns section says which of these that model includes, so check it before you order.
What does Costco's basic installation include?
It depends on the appliance. From Costco's delivery and installation guides:
| Appliance | Installers will | Installers won't |
|---|---|---|
| Fridges and freezers | Set up shelves and bins, plug in, align doors, level | Connect the water line or ice maker |
| Electric ranges | Connect to an existing 220-volt outlet with a new cord, level, test | Hard-wire a range with no plug |
| Gas ranges | Unpack, set grates and burners, level | Connect the gas line |
| Washers | Connect the drain hose and existing hot and cold taps, level, check for leaks | Hook up a washer with no electrical grounding |
| Electric dryers | Connect to a 220-volt outlet, vent with a new metal kit, test | Install if the vent doesn't go outside |
| Dishwashers | Unwrap it so you can check its condition | Install it, or remove an old one still installed |
Delivery teams also won't remove doors or windows, lift above their waist, do carpentry or electrical work, reverse fridge doors or install anti-tip brackets. Slide-in ranges are delivered and unpacked but not set up. If access isn't suitable, the driver can cancel the delivery and Costco.ca refunds you, so measure doorways and stairs first. For the hookups Costco's team leaves out, such as a dishwasher, a gas range or a fridge water line, find a licensed installer through appliance installation and repair.
Not always cheaper. Often better.
Why a local helper can be the better option
- What you pay
- A local helper on FlatcartWarehouse shelf prices, plus the fee you agree
- Costco same-day (Instacart): Prices marked up above the warehouse, plus delivery and service fees and a tip
- Costco.ca delivery: Online prices, which can differ from the warehouse, plus any shipping
- What it can bring
- A local helper on FlatcartWhat you pick in the warehouse, including big and bulky buys
- Costco same-day (Instacart): What sameday.costco.ca carries; no special orders, prescriptions or food court items
- Costco.ca delivery: The Costco.ca catalogue
- Getting it inside
- A local helper on FlatcartCarried in to where you want it, if you agree it
- Costco same-day (Instacart): To your door
- Costco.ca delivery: To your door; room of choice for TVs 65 inches and up
- After it arrives
- A local helper on FlatcartAssembly, TV mounting or setup, if your helper offers it
- Costco same-day (Instacart): Nothing more
- Costco.ca delivery: White glove delivery on some items, for an extra fee
- Returns
- A local helper on FlatcartA return runner can take it back to the warehouse
- Costco same-day (Instacart): Not part of the service
- Costco.ca delivery: Through Costco.ca
- Who comes
- A local helper on FlatcartA local person you choose, and can book again
- Costco same-day (Instacart): Whichever Instacart shopper takes the order
- Costco.ca delivery: A courier or delivery company
| Compared | Costco same-day (Instacart) | Costco.ca delivery | A local helper on Flatcart |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you pay | Prices marked up above the warehouse, plus delivery and service fees and a tip | Online prices, which can differ from the warehouse, plus any shipping | Warehouse shelf prices, plus the fee you agree |
| What it can bring | What sameday.costco.ca carries; no special orders, prescriptions or food court items | The Costco.ca catalogue | What you pick in the warehouse, including big and bulky buys |
| Getting it inside | To your door | To your door; room of choice for TVs 65 inches and up | Carried in to where you want it, if you agree it |
| After it arrives | Nothing more | White glove delivery on some items, for an extra fee | Assembly, TV mounting or setup, if your helper offers it |
| Returns | Not part of the service | Through Costco.ca | A return runner can take it back to the warehouse |
| Who comes | Whichever Instacart shopper takes the order | A courier or delivery company | A local person you choose, and can book again |
Helpers are independent people and businesses, not Costco or Instacart. You agree the job and the price with them. Starting in BC, Alberta and Ontario.
See Costco pickup and deliveryWill Costco take away your old appliance?
On select models, yes. Haul-away is one for one, the same type of appliance, from the delivery address, at the same visit. The old unit has to be disconnected from water, gas and power, clean outside, dry and empty inside, and indoors or in the garage; laundry can't be stacked. If it isn't ready, Costco says haul-away is declined and not rescheduled.
Should you buy a washer and dryer at Costco?
For most households it is a strong option, and the costco washing machine range on Costco.ca includes LG, Samsung and Whirlpool. Installation is where laundry differs: washers are hooked up to your existing taps, and electric dryers are vented with a new metal kit, but the team won't connect a gas dryer to the gas line, install a dryer whose vent doesn't reach outside, stack a new unit on an old one or reuse an old stacking kit. Order a new stacking kit or pedestal with the pair, or the team won't come back to fit it.
What warranty do Costco appliances have?
Costco extends the manufacturer's warranty on major appliances to 2 years from purchase when it is shorter, and Concierge Services give free tech support. The CIBC Costco Mastercard can add up to a year on top of the manufacturer's warranty, per its certificate; see how the layers stack.
Costco also sells the optional ExcellencePlus+ protection plan, administered by Asurion. On appliances it brings coverage to 5 years in total (the 2 years plus 3 more), with in-home service where the manufacturer offers it, no deductible, surge protection, up to $300 per claim for spoiled food from a fridge or freezer, up to $50 for laundry if a washer or dryer is out for more than 7 days, and a no-lemon replacement after a fourth repair for the same defect. You can cancel for a full refund within 90 days if no service has been done.
Is the ExcellencePlus+ plan worth it?
Usually not on a basic model, sometimes on an expensive fridge. Years 1 and 2 are already covered at no cost, so you are paying for years 3 to 5. It makes most sense on a high-end refrigerator, where one sealed-system repair or a $300 food loss would cover the plan. Before buying, check your card's coverage and whether the plan's price is more than about 10% of the appliance.
Can you return an appliance to Costco?
Yes, within 90 days: major appliances are on Costco's 90-day list (countertop microwaves are excluded from it). For a large Costco.ca order, start the return under Orders & Returns and a carrier calls within 1 to 2 weeks to book the pickup. Installation services Costco sells separately aren't returnable; see the full return policy.
How do you pay less for appliances at Costco?
- Mix & Match: Costco.ca's current offer saves on qualifying major appliances bought together, until October 31, 2026, limited to 2 redemptions per membership and one delivery address.
- Price adjustment: if the price drops within 30 days, Costco refunds the difference; see the price adjustment guide.
- Rewards: on a $2,000 fridge ordered online, the Executive 2% reward is worth $40 and the CIBC Costco Mastercard adds $40 (2% on Costco.ca), so $80 back.
- Timing: appliance offers cluster around Black Friday.
If the price drops within 30 days of delivery, ask for the difference; see Costco.ca price adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Costco deliver and install appliances for free?
- Yes, on select appliances bought on Costco.ca: delivery and basic installation are included. Dishwashers, gas hook-ups, built-ins and range hoods are excluded from installation.
- Does Costco take away old appliances?
- Yes, on select models: haul-away is one for one, the same type of appliance, at the time of delivery. The old unit must be disconnected, clean and empty.
- What warranty do Costco appliances have?
- 2 years: Costco extends the manufacturer's warranty on major appliances to 2 years when it is shorter. ExcellencePlus+ extends it to 5 years in total.
- What is the Costco appliance return policy?
- 90 days for major appliances. Countertop microwaves don't count as major appliances for this rule.
- Will Costco install a dishwasher?
- No. The delivery team unwraps it so you can check it but doesn't install it or remove an installed one.
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