Return guide

Lowe’s return policy

Lowe’s accepts most new, unused merchandise within 90 days with a receipt — extended to 365 days for Lowe’s Advantage Card holders — with shorter windows for electronics, appliances, and paint.

Return window
90 days
How to return
Mail or in store
Clock starts
the purchase date
Official Lowe’s policy

Last reviewed October 2026

Step by step

How to return to Lowe’s

    01

    Find your receipt or look up the purchase via your MyLowe’s account or the card used.

    02

    Bring the item and proof of purchase to the Returns desk at any Lowe’s store.

    03

    For online orders, sign in at Lowes.com and start a return for a prepaid label or in-store drop-off.

    04

    For large items or appliances, contact Lowe’s customer care to arrange pickup.

    05

    Refunds go to the original payment method (store credit without a receipt).

Before you return

The fine print worth knowing

  • The standard window is 90 days; Lowe’s Advantage Card and commercial accounts get 365 days.
  • TVs, electronics, liquid paint, and water heaters have a 30-day window.
  • Major appliances, air conditioners, and paint sprayers must be returned within 48 hours.
  • Trees, shrubs, and perennials carry a 1-year guarantee with a receipt.

FAQ

Lowe’s returns, answered

What is Lowe’s return window?

Most items are 90 days with a receipt (365 days for Lowe’s Advantage Card holders); electronics and paint are 30 days and major appliances just 48 hours.

Can I return to Lowe’s without a receipt?

Lowe’s can often look up purchases via your card or MyLowe’s account; otherwise a refund may be issued as store credit and require ID.

How long do I have to return an appliance to Lowe’s?

Major appliances, air conditioners, and paint sprayers must be returned within 48 hours of delivery or pickup.

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This guide is a plain-English summary for convenience and was last reviewed in October 2026. Retailer return policies change often and can vary by item, membership, and promotion. Always confirm the current terms on Lowe’s's official return policy before relying on it. Order Command is not affiliated with Lowe’s.