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Porter-Cable warranty for air tools & compressors

21/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 9 of 15 brandsCheck your model's manual
The short version

Porter-Cable covers air tools & compressors in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 15 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Porter-Cable's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
  • Full coverageWhole compressor1 year
Good to know before you buy
  • Don't let anyone else try to repair it first; that can void the warranty.

How other brands compare for air tools & compressors

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Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for air tools & compressors.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  3. Harbor FreightMost items90 days
  4. Lowe'sMost items90 days
  5. O'Reilly Auto PartsMost items90 days
  6. Rockler Woodworking and HardwarePower tools, CNC machines and laser products90 days
Show all 18 stores
  1. The Home DepotMost items90 days
  2. WalmartMost items90 days
  3. Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  4. Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
  5. Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
  6. Advance Auto PartsSpecial orders and commercial tools and equipment45 days
  7. Ace HardwareMost items30 days
  8. Do it BestMost items30 days
  9. NAPA Auto PartsMost items30 days from delivery
  10. Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
  11. Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
  12. Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for air tools & compressors where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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