Hobart warranty for welders
The short version
Hobart covers welders in full for 3 years, then keeps transformers and main rectifiers covered to 5 years. That full coverage is longer than most of the 10 brands we compared, which typically cover 3 months in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Hobart'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: 3 yearsPartial: to 5 years
- Full coveragePower source and electronics3 years
- Partial coverageTransformers and main rectifiers5 years
- Partial coverageGuns, torches and accessories1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
- Overheating
Good to know before you buy
- Coverage starts on the day the welder is delivered to you.
- Go through an authorized Hobart distributor; describe the problem in detail and what you tried.
- Guns and accessories drop to 90 days if used industrially.
How other brands compare for welders
- 1. Lincoln Electric70/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Everlast65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 4. Miller48/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. YesWelder43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 6. Forney18/100 · Full: None
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
Show all 13 stores
- 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.
Other things Hobart makes
- Blenders & Mixers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Dishwashers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Disposals & Compactors21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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