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The Home Depot return policy
Checked 10 October 2026 · US stores
Most items: 90 days from purchase.
The main figure is from The Home Depot’s own site; some details come from dated guides (marked below). Checked 10 October 2026.
Return windows at The Home Depot
| What you bought | Window |
|---|---|
| Most items From the purchase date. Confirmed by Home Depot. | 90 days |
| Bought on a Home Depot credit card or Pro Xtra card | 1 year* |
| Trees, shrubs, perennials, roses | 1 year* |
| Furniture, consumer electronics, gas-powered equipment | 30 days* |
| Portable generators Unused and still factory-sealed. | 30 days* |
| Major appliances Inspect on delivery and refuse it if damaged. | 48 hours* |
* From a DealNews guide updated August 2026. Home Depot’s own policy page did not display its text when we checked.
When is my last day?
Counts the first day as day 1, so the date shown is the safe, earliest reading. Your receipt and The Home Depot’s terms decide.
Good to know
Holiday returns
None — the 90-day window applies all year.
No receipt?
If you paid by card or check, the store can often find the purchase within 90 days. Bring government photo ID.
Refunds
To your original payment method; card credits take 2–10 business days. Returned gifts get a Home Depot gift card.
Fees
Special orders may carry a 15% restocking fee.
- Gift cards, cut flowers, custom blinds and items from marketplace sellers cannot be returned.
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Sources
- Home Depot — Return policy · official
- Home Depot — Online returns FAQ · official
- DealNews — Home Depot return policy (Aug 2026) · guide
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