Skil warranty for lawn mowers
The short version
Skil doesn't cover everything, but keeps outdoor tool (registered) and outdoor tool covered to 5 years. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 14 brands we compared, which typically cover 2 years in full. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.
From Skil'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: NonePartial: to 5 years
- Partial coverageOutdoor tool (registered)Only if you register5 years
- Partial coverageOutdoor tool3 years
- Partial coverageBattery and charger2 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only, and only if bought from an authorized SKIL retailer.
- Registering within 30 days of purchase raises tool coverage from 3 to 5 years.
- Keep your dated receipt; you need it to register and to make a claim.
- You pay shipping to send the tool in for warranty service.
How other brands compare for lawn mowers
- 1. Honda65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Honda Power Equipment65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 3. Poulan Pro52/100 · Full: 2 years
- 4. Greenworks49/100 · Full: 4 years
- 5. Makita43/100 · Full: 3 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for lawn mowers.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- 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
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- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Lowe'sMost outdoor power equipment (mowers, tillers, snow blowers)30 days
- Tractor SupplyItems with shipping restrictions (batteries, oil) and White Glove zero-turn mowers30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesGas-powered equipment such as mowers, trimmers and generatorsNo returns
- 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 lawn mowers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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