Generac warranty for pressure washers
The short version
Generac covers pressure washers in full for 2 years, then keeps engine major components covered to 3 years. That full coverage is longer than most of the 5 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Generac'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: 2 yearsPartial: to 3 years
- Full coverageWhole pressure washer2 years
- Partial coverageEngine major components3 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Covers home use only.
- Register the washer or keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
- Repairs go through a Generac authorized service dealer.
How other brands compare for pressure washers
- 1. Kärcher43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. DeWalt15/100 · Full: None
- 4. Simpson15/100 · Full: None
- 5. Sun Joe15/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for pressure washers.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
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- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- The Home DepotGas generators and gas pressure washers7 days
- Lowe'sGas portable generators, pressure washers, chainsaws and pole saws48 hours from delivery
- 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 pressure washers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Generac makes
- Generators35/100Full: 2 years. Partial to 5 years.
- Generators & Engines21/100Full: 1 year. Partial to 3 years.
- Generators & Power Stations13/100Full: 3 months. No partial coverage.
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