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Briggs & Stratton warranty for generators

10/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 14 of 14 brands
The short version

That full coverage is shorter than most of the 14 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Briggs & Stratton'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
  • Full coverageWhole productNone
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Stopping working from outside causes
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • Coverage length depends on the model (7 or 10 years); check your model number.
  • Using the generator for non-emergency power limits coverage to 1,000 hours.
  • Only authorized Briggs & Stratton dealers can do warranty repairs.

How other brands compare for generators

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Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for generators.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  3. The Home DepotMost items90 days
  4. WalmartMost items90 days
  5. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  6. Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
Show all 9 stores
  1. Ace HardwareMost items30 days
  2. Do it BestMost items30 days
  3. Tractor SupplyMost items30 days

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

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