Forney warranty for welders
The short version
Forney doesn't cover everything, but keeps transformers and rectifiers (transformer welders) and internal electrical components covered to 5 years. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 10 brands we compared, which typically cover 3 months in full. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.
From Forney'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 5 years
- Partial coverageTransformers and rectifiers (transformer welders)Only if you register5 years
- Partial coverageInternal electrical componentsOnly if you register3 years
- Partial coverageAuto-darkening helmet (Advantage, Master)Only if you register2 years
- Partial coverageInternal components (select Easy Weld machines)Only if you register1 year
- Partial coverageAuto-darkening helmet (other series)Only if you register1 year
- Partial coverageEasy Weld #299Only if you register6 months
- Partial coverageMIG guns and plasma torchesOnly if you register3 months
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
- You must register the product online before Forney will accept a warranty claim.
- You pay shipping to and from the repair location.
- Keep your receipt; without it coverage counts from the manufacture date.
How other brands compare for welders
- 1. Lincoln Electric70/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Everlast65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 3. Hobart48/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Miller48/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. YesWelder43/100 · Full: 3 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for welders.
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 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
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- 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
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for welders where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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