Empire Level warranty for measuring & test tools
The short version
Empire Level doesn't cover everything, but keeps products with lifetime icon and products with 5-year icon covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 24 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Empire Level'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 lifetime
- Partial coverageProducts with lifetime iconLifetime
- Partial coverageProducts with 5-year icon5 years
- Partial coverageProducts with 1-year icon1 year
- Partial coverageElectronics1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only. Include a copy of your receipt.
- Only for products sold in the US and Canada.
- Check the warranty icon on the package to see whether you have lifetime, 5-year or 1-year cover.
- A bent level frame is treated as abuse and is not covered.
How other brands compare for measuring & test tools
- 1. Franklin Sensors75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Johnson Level & Tool75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 3. Swanson Tool75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 4. Johnson Level56/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. Swanson56/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
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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