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Camp Chef warranty for smokers & pellet grills

25/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 5 of 16 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Camp Chef doesn't cover everything, but keeps body and grates (apex, woodwind pro) and fan, auger motor, controller, burners (apex, woodwind pro) covered to 6 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 16 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Camp Chef'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 6 years
  • Partial coverageBody and grates (Apex, Woodwind Pro)6 years
  • Partial coverageFan, auger motor, controller, burners (Apex, Woodwind Pro)3 years
  • Partial coverageBody, lid, legs and grates (other pellet grills)3 years
  • Partial coverageAll other parts1 year
Varies by model line

Camp Chef words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • Pellet grills and smokersFull: None. Partial to 6 years
  • Pellet grillsFull: None. Partial to 6 years
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Accidental breaks and misuse
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original buyer only. Keep your receipt from Camp Chef or an authorized seller.
  • Rust, paint and finish are not covered, apart from rust-through on listed body parts.
  • Don't send parts back without written approval; they will be thrown away.
  • Covers the original buyer only, and you need proof of purchase.
  • Paint, finish, rust and normal wear are not covered.
  • Don't send parts back without written approval from Camp Chef.

How other brands compare for smokers & pellet grills

Compare all 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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