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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.
Step-by-step: how to file
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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A core cordless drill on DeWalt's 3-year warranty.
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Sockets and ratchets backed by the full lifetime warranty, no receipt needed.
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Warranty terms: DeWalt's official warranty page. We are not affiliated with DeWalt. This is general information, not legal advice.