Holiday Trees & Lights: warranties compared
6 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
5 of 6 brands cover holiday trees & lights in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 3 years, from Balsam Hill. 3 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Balsam Hill43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2National Tree Company23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Tree (6.5 ft and taller); Low-voltage LED lights; Pre-lit lightsCheck your model's manual
- 3Holiday Living15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Tree partsCheck your model's manual
- 4Home Accents Holiday13/100Full: 3 monthsNo partial coverageCheck your model's manual
- 5Twinkly13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 6GE Holiday Lighting10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverageVaries by model line
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear5 of 6 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse1 of 6 brands
- Power problems1 of 6 brands
- Stopping working from outside causes1 of 6 brands
- Water damage1 of 6 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for holiday trees & lights.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Hobby LobbyFurniture, wall decor and Christmas trees over $250 each90 days
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
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- TargetMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- MichaelsMost items60 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- HomeGoodsMost items30 days
- Macy'sLighting30 days from delivery
- NordstromBalsam Hill holiday decor30 days
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- World MarketMost items30 days
- Gabe'sEastern US storesMost items30 days
- Fortunoff Backyard StoreNortheast storesMost items7 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for holiday trees & lights where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of holiday trees & lights has the best warranty?
On paper, Balsam Hill scores highest, with 3 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on holiday trees & lights really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 6 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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