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Smokers & Pellet Grills: warranties compared

16 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.

The short version

14 of 16 brands cover smokers & pellet grills in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 6 years, from Recteq. 14 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.

Every brand, side by side

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
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#BrandWarranty ScoreFull and partial coveragePurchase5 yrs10 yrs+
1RecteqCheck your model's manual65 / 100Full: 6 yearsNo partial coverage
2Green Mountain Grills43 / 100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
3Smokey Mountain Cooker35 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Bowl, lid and center ring; Plastic components; All remaining parts
4Traeger35 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Whole grill (touch-screen models); Whole grill (D2 WiFIRE and other AC models); Whole grill (pre-Oct 2021 models)
5Camp ChefVaries by model line25 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 6 yearsPartial covers: Body and grates (Apex, Woodwind Pro); Fan, auger motor, controller, burners (Apex, Woodwind Pro); Body, lid, legs and grates (other pellet grills); and more
6Louisiana Grills23 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: All parts, including electrical
7Weber23 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Cook box and other parts; Electrical components; Grates, burn pot, heat baffles
8Halo GrillsCheck your model's manual18 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Parts; Electrical components
9Z Grills18 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
10Cookshack17 / 100Full: 3 monthsPartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Parts
11Oklahoma Joe's15 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: All parts
12Pit BossVaries by model line15 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
13Bradley Smoker13 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (components)
14Ninja13 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
15Pit Barrel Cooker13 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial 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

The fine print, decoded

What these warranties often leave out

  • Normal wear and tear6 of 16 brands
  • Scratches, dents and looks6 of 16 brands
  • Accidental breaks and misuse4 of 16 brands
  • Fading2 of 16 brands
  • Overheating1 of 16 brands
  • Stopping working from outside causes1 of 16 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for smokers & pellet grills.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  3. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  4. Lowe'sMost items90 days
  5. The Home DepotMost items90 days
  6. WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 25 stores
  1. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  2. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  3. Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  4. Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
  5. Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
  6. Cabela'sMost items60 days
  7. Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
  8. Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
  9. Ace HardwareOutdoor power equipment and grills/smokers30 days
  10. Do it BestMost items30 days
  11. Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
  12. Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
  13. WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
  14. Barbeques GaloreCalifornia and Texas storesMost items30 days
  15. Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
  16. RC WilleyMountain West storesMost items30 days from delivery
  17. Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
  18. Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
  19. Fortunoff Backyard StoreNortheast storesUsed grills and fire itemsNo returns

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for smokers & pellet grills 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 smokers & pellet grills has the best warranty?

On paper, Recteq scores highest, with 6 years of full coverage.

Is a long warranty on smokers & pellet grills 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?

2 of 16 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.

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