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How to Claim a DeWalt Warranty

DeWalt runs three separate programs. Power tools get 3 years. Hand tools get a limited lifetime while you own them. Mechanics tools (wrenches, sockets, ratchets) get a full lifetime with no proof of purchase at all.

Terms checked October 18, 2026. Warranty terms change, so confirm on the brand's page before shipping anything.

Claim cheat sheet
Receipt?
Proof of purchase may be required. Mechanics tools: no proof of purchase required.
Turnaround
Not stated. DeWalt says the online request is the fastest way.
Your cost
Warranty repairs and replacements are free. Mechanics tool replacements ship to you.
Covers
Power tools: 3 years, plus 1 year of free service and a 90-day money-back guarantee. Hand tools: limited lifetime. Mechanics tools: full lifetime.
Submit a DeWalt warranty request Opens the brand's own site.

Step-by-step: how to file

  1. Figure out which warranty appliesWrench, socket, ratchet or drive accessory? That's a mechanics tool. Hammer, tape measure, knife? Hand tool. Anything with a motor or battery is a power tool.
  2. Mechanics tools: contact Customer CareDon't take it back to the store. Contact DeWalt Customer Care at 1-800-433-9258 or online, and DeWalt ships a replacement. No receipt needed.
  3. Power tools: file online or visit a service centerSubmit a request at DeWalt's support site, call 1-800-433-9258 (7 AM–11 PM ET, every day), or use the service center locator. DeWalt lists 20 factory-owned centers and more than 600 authorized shops.
  4. Use your first-year free serviceIn the first year, DeWalt maintains the tool and replaces parts worn from normal use for free. Nailer wear items like O-rings and driver blades are excluded.
  5. Within 90 days? You can get your money backPower tools, lasers and nailers can be returned within 90 days of purchase for a full refund.
  6. Hand tools: mail it inSend it to Stanley Black & Decker, 100 Passmore Lane, Jackson, TN 38305, Attn: Quality Assurance. Don't send power tools there.

Good to know

  • Hand tools with electrical or electronic parts are limited to 1 year.
  • DeWalt may reject claims for products from unauthorized sellers, including unauthorized websites.

What voids the claim

  • Normal wear or tool abuse
  • Repairs made or attempted by others
  • Accessories
  • Lack of maintenance, misuse or unapproved modifications
  • Products bought outside the US, its territories or Canada

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Need a new one anyway?

If you need a backup or a different model, these are popular choices. Buy from the brand's official store or an authorized seller so the warranty stays valid.

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DeWalt 20V MAX XR Drill/Driver Kit

A core cordless drill on DeWalt's 3-year warranty.

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DeWalt 20V MAX 5.0Ah Battery

A spare high-capacity battery.

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DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set

Sockets and ratchets backed by the full lifetime warranty, no receipt needed.

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