Trimmers, Blowers & Chainsaws: warranties compared

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

The short version

4 of 9 brands cover trimmers, blowers & chainsaws in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from ECHO. 3 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+
1ECHO60 / 100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
2Poulan Pro54 / 100Full: 4 yearsNo partial coverage
3HartUnverified43 / 100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
4Ryobi43 / 100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
5Honda32 / 100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
6Milwaukee18 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole tool (excluding battery)
7Black+DeckerCheck your model's manual15 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
8WEN11 / 100Full: NonePartial: to 3 monthsPartial covers: Commercial or professional use
9HusqvarnaVaries by model line10 / 100Full: NoneNo 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

The fine print, decoded

What these warranties often leave out

  • Normal wear and tear7 of 9 brands
  • Accidental breaks and misuse5 of 9 brands
  • Stopping working from outside causes4 of 9 brands
  • Scratches, dents and looks1 of 9 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for trimmers, blowers & chainsaws.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Harbor FreightMost items90 days
  3. The Home DepotMost items90 days
  4. WalmartMost items90 days
  5. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  6. Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
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  1. Ace HardwareMost items30 days
  2. Do it BestMost items30 days
  3. Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
  4. Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
  5. Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
  6. Lowe'sGas portable generators, pressure washers, chainsaws and pole saws48 hours from delivery
  7. Northern Tool + EquipmentGenerators, chainsaws and water pumps during a severe weather event or disasterNo returns
  8. Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesGas-powered equipment such as mowers, trimmers and generatorsNo returns
  9. 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 trimmers, blowers & chainsaws 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 trimmers, blowers & chainsaws has the best warranty?

On paper, ECHO scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.

Is a long warranty on trimmers, blowers & chainsaws 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?

1 of 9 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.

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