Tool Storage: warranties compared
20 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
18 of 20 brands cover tool storage in full for one year or less. Husky covers everything for life. 12 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 7 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Husky75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Hyloft45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product (defects only)Check your model's manual
- 3Icon45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Tool storage parts and componentsCheck your model's manual
- 4Lista45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Lista-made products (defects only)
- 5NewAge Products45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Bold 3.0 and Pro 3.0 cabinetsUnverified
- 6Rubbermaid (coolers)45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole productUnverified
- 7Gearwrench43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 8Viper Tool Storage40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
- 9Gladiator35/100Full: NonePartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Whole product (parts only)Varies by model lineCheck your model's manual
- 10Montezuma23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Whole product (defective parts)Check your model's manual
- 11Akro-Mils21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 12Plano21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 13Stack-On21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 14Knipex16/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 15Keter15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial 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
What these warranties often leave out
- Accidental breaks and misuse7 of 20 brands
- Normal wear and tear5 of 20 brands
- Missing parts4 of 20 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks3 of 20 brands
- Cracks1 of 20 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for tool storage.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- O'Reilly Auto PartsMost items90 days
Show all 21 stores
- 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
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for tool storage 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 tool storage has the best warranty?
On paper, Husky scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on tool storage 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 20 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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