Measuring & Test Tools: warranties compared
24 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
18 of 24 brands cover measuring & test tools in full for one year or less. Franklin Sensors, Johnson Level & Tool and Swanson Tool cover everything for life. 17 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 10 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Franklin Sensors75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Johnson Level & Tool75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3Swanson Tool75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 4Johnson Level56/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Mechanical parts; Lifetime accuracy levels
- 5Swanson56/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Savage products; Savage level accuracy
- 6FLIR47/100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Thermal detector
- 7Empire Level45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Products with lifetime icon; Products with 5-year icon; Products with 1-year icon; and more
- 8Fluke45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Lifetime-warranty meters; Insulated hand tools
- 9Greenlee45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Electrical test instruments
- 10Sperry Instruments45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
- 11Zircon40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Electronic circuitry
- 12Leica38/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 13Spectra Precision27/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverageCheck your model's manual
- 14Bushnell23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 15Southwire23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
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
- Accidental breaks and misuse9 of 24 brands
- Normal wear and tear7 of 24 brands
- Batteries4 of 24 brands
- Missing parts1 of 24 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks1 of 24 brands
- Stopping working from outside causes1 of 24 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for measuring & test tools.
- SupplyHouseMost items365 days
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- O'Reilly Auto PartsMost 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
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Advance Auto PartsSpecial orders and commercial tools and equipment45 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- NAPA Auto PartsMost items30 days from delivery
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for measuring & test tools 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 measuring & test tools has the best warranty?
On paper, Franklin Sensors scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on measuring & test tools 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?
7 of 24 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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