Power Tools: warranties compared
45 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
22 of 45 brands cover power tools in full for one year or less. Ridgid covers everything for life. 20 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 4 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Jet100/100Full: 5 yearsPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Parallel clamps, manual hoists, shop tools
- 2Ridgid70/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3Chicago Pneumatic65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 4Delta65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 5Hercules65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 6Milwaukee65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 7EGO60/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 8Skil60/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 9Hilti57/100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to 20 yearsPartial covers: Parts with manufacturing defects
- 10Rockler48/100Full: 3 monthsPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Rockler router bits; TopSlide/Centerline drawer slides
- 11Metabo HPT45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole tool
- 12Bostitch43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 13DeWalt43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 14Festool43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 15Metabo43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
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 tear29 of 45 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse13 of 45 brands
- Batteries3 of 45 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks2 of 45 brands
- Stopping working from outside causes1 of 45 brands
- Water damage1 of 45 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for power tools.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- SupplyHouseMost items365 days
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
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- O'Reilly Auto PartsMost items90 days
- Rockler Woodworking and HardwarePower tools, CNC machines and laser products90 days
- 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
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- 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
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
- Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for power 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 power tools has the best warranty?
On paper, Jet scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage and longer coverage on some parts. Ridgid covers everything longest, at lifetime.
Is a long warranty on power 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?
10 of 45 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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