Champion Power Equipment warranty for generators
The short version
Champion Power Equipment covers generators in full for 3 years, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer 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 Champion Power Equipment'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 yearsNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product3 years
- Partial coverageWhole product (commercial use)9 months
Varies by model line
Champion Power Equipment words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Portable and inverter generatorsFull: 3 years. No partial coverage
- Home standby generators (8.5-20 kW air-cooled)Full: 2 years. Partial to 10 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Batteries
- Normal wear and tear
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- The generator must be registered and maintained on schedule; keep maintenance records.
- Only a certified Champion standby dealer can do warranty work.
- Coverage transfers to a new owner of the same home.
- Covers the original buyer only.
- Register within 10 days and keep your receipt.
- You pay to ship the generator for warranty service.
How other brands compare for generators
- 1. DuroMax65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Kohler Generators60/100 · Full: 5 years
- 4. Honda43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. Honda Power Equipment43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 6. Yamaha43/100 · Full: 3 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for generators.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
Show all 9 stores
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- 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.
Other things Champion Power Equipment makes
- Generators & Engines43/100Full: 3 years. No partial coverage.
- Generators & Power Stations43/100Full: 3 years. No partial coverage.
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