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Powerhorse warranty for generators & engines

32/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 4 of 12 brandsCheck your model's manual
The short version

Powerhorse covers generators & engines in full for 2 years, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 12 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Powerhorse'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: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
  • Full coverageWhole product (home use)2 years
  • Full coverageWhole product (commercial use)3 months
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original buyer only.
  • Failures from skipped maintenance are not covered, and wear items like filters and brushes are excluded.

How other brands compare for generators & engines

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Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for generators & engines.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  3. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  4. Camping WorldMost items90 days
  5. Harbor FreightMost items90 days
  6. WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 17 stores
  1. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  2. Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  3. Ace HardwareMost items30 days
  4. Do it BestMost items30 days
  5. Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
  6. Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
  7. The Home DepotGas generators and gas pressure washers7 days
  8. Lowe'sGas portable generators, pressure washers, chainsaws and pole saws48 hours from delivery
  9. Northern Tool + EquipmentGenerators, engines and gas or diesel equipment once fueled or oiledNo returns
  10. Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesGas-powered equipment such as mowers, trimmers and generatorsNo returns
  11. Rural KingMidwest storesGas and diesel powered equipment (mowers, chainsaws, generators, pressure washers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs)No returns

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

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