Charcoal & Kamado Grills: warranties compared
6 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
6 of 6 brands cover charcoal & kamado grills in full for one year or less. 6 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 3 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Kamado Joe45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Ceramic parts; Metal and cast iron parts; Electronic components; and more
- 2Big Green Egg40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Ceramic dome, base, fire ring, fire box; Fire grate, grid, rEGGulator, bands, draft door; ConvEGGtor and stones; and more
- 3Vision Grills40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Ceramic parts; Metal parts; Temperature gauge, gasket and cover; and moreCheck your model's manual
- 4Weber35/100Full: NonePartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Bowl and lid; One-Touch cleaning system; Plastic components; and more
- 5Char-Griller18/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Burn and rust-through
- 6Masterbuilt13/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Parts (Gravity Series XT only); Parts
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear3 of 6 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks3 of 6 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse2 of 6 brands
- Cracks2 of 6 brands
- Fading1 of 6 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for charcoal & kamado grills.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
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- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Ace HardwareOutdoor power equipment and grills/smokers30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- Barbeques GaloreCalifornia and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- Fortunoff Backyard StoreNortheast storesUsed grills and fire itemsNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for charcoal & kamado grills where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of charcoal & kamado grills has the best warranty?
On paper, Kamado Joe scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to lifetime.
Is a long warranty on charcoal & kamado grills really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
4 of 6 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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