APC warranty for chargers & cables
The short version
That full coverage is the same as most of the 9 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.
From APC'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: NoneNo partial coverage
- Partial coverageConnected equipment (Equipment Protection Policy)Only if you registerNone
Varies by model line
APC words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- UPS (Back-UPS, Back-UPS Pro, Smart-UPS)Full: None. No partial coverage
- Surge protectors (SurgeArrest)Full: None. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Batteries
Good to know before you buy
- Do not throw away a failed unit until APC support tells you to; a return is often required.
- Lifetime coverage, where offered, lasts only while the original buyer owns the product.
How other brands compare for chargers & cables
- 1. Goal Zero65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Energizer18/100 · Full: None
- 3. Commercial Electric18/100 · Full: None
- 4. Belkin15/100 · Full: None
- 5. Satechi15/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for chargers & cables.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- StaplesMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
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- The Home DepotConsumer electronics30 days
- VerizonMost items30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- GameStopMost items15 days
- Batteries PlusMost items14 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for chargers & cables where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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