General Tools warranty for measuring & test tools
The short version
General Tools covers measuring & test tools in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 24 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From General Tools'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: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product1 year
Varies by model line
General Tools words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Digital tools and instruments (inspection cameras, moisture meters, digital measuring)Full: 1 year. No partial coverage
- Non-digital measuring and hand toolsFull: None. Partial to lifetime
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your receipt; proof of purchase must come with every claim.
- Products bought from unauthorized sellers are not covered.
- Packaging or the manual may list a different coverage period for some models.
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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