Generac warranty for generators & power stations
The short version
Generac covers generators & power stations in full for 3 months, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 7 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Generac'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: 3 monthsNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole generator (reconditioned inverter)3 months
Varies by model line
Generac words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Portable inverter generators (factory reconditioned)Full: 3 months. No partial coverage
- Portable generators (factory reconditioned)Full: 1 year. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Batteries
- Normal wear and tear
- Stopping working from outside causes
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- This is the warranty for factory reconditioned units; new generators carry a different, longer warranty.
- Home and recreational use only; commercial or rental use is not covered.
- Keep your receipt; without it Generac dates coverage from when the unit shipped.
- You pay to ship or bring the unit to an authorized Generac dealer.
- The unit must be registered with Generac or you must have proof of purchase.
- Repairs must be done by an authorized Generac service dealer.
How other brands compare for generators & power stations
- 1. EcoFlow60/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Jackery60/100 · Full: 5 years
- 3. Champion Power Equipment43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Westinghouse Outdoor Power26/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. Goal Zero23/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for generators & power stations.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- Rockler Woodworking and HardwarePower tools, CNC machines and laser products90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
Show all 16 stores
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for generators & power stations where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Generac makes
- Generators35/100Full: 2 years. Partial to 5 years.
- Generators & Engines21/100Full: 1 year. Partial to 3 years.
- Pressure Washers35/100Full: 2 years. Partial to 3 years.
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