Return policy · checked October 28, 2026
The Home Depot return policy: how long do you have?
The The Home Depot return window for most things, the exceptions that are shorter, and what to bring, read from The Home Depot’s own policy page.
The Home Depot gives most merchandise 90 days with proof of purchase. Furniture, TVs and computers, and gas-powered outdoor tools get 30 days; air conditioners, dehumidifiers and portable generators 7 days.
The Home Depot return windows
| What you bought | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most merchandise | 90 days | With proof of purchase |
| Furniture, TVs and computers | 30 days | Unused, in the original sealed packaging |
| Gas trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, mowers, tillers | 30 days | Unused, sealed |
| Seasonal and holiday décor | 30 days | Unused, with proof of purchase |
| Window and portable air conditioners, dehumidifiers | 7 days | Unused, sealed |
| Gas pressure washers and portable generators | 7 days | Unused, sealed |
| Pumps and portable heaters | 7 days | Unused, with proof of purchase |
| Major appliances | 48 hours | To report damage or defects after delivery (weekends excluded) |
When the clock starts
For major appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers and built-in microwaves), call within 48 hours of delivery, not counting weekends, to report damage or a defect.
Receipts and lookups
Most returns need proof of purchase. The Home Depot can decline returns of products damaged by the customer.
Don’t lose the window
Don’t open a sealed box until you’re sure. Several of the shorter windows only apply to unused items in their original packaging.
Let the receipt remind you
Snap or share your The Home Depot receipt into Hey Bungee. It reads the store, the total and the return date, and comes back a few days before the window closes. Free, on your iPhone, no account.
Launching soon. Scan or tap now and it opens in the App Store on launch day.
Source: The Home Depot Return Policy, checked October 28, 2026. Policies change and stores make exceptions by item and by location; the store’s own page and your receipt have the final word.