The Home Depot Return Policy
Editor-verified return-policy details for The Home Depot — last verified Apr 17, 2026.
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Policy at a glance
- Return window
- 90 days (365 with Home Depot credit card)
- Window (days)
- 90 days
- Free returns
- Yes (in-store)
- Return shipping cost
- N/A (mostly in-store returns)
- Restocking fee
- None generally
- Holiday extension
- Not specifically extended
- Non-returnable items
- Custom cuts, non-resellable items, cut lumber/wire, custom products
- Time-bomb items
- Major appliances 48 hours after delivery, gas-powered items 30 days
- Category
- Home
Frequently asked questions
What is The Home Depot's return window?
90 days (365 with Home Depot credit card)
Does The Home Depot offer free returns?
Yes (in-store)
How much does The Home Depot charge for return shipping?
N/A (mostly in-store returns)
Does The Home Depot charge a restocking fee?
None generally
Does The Home Depot extend its return window for the holidays?
Not specifically extended
What items cannot be returned to The Home Depot?
Custom cuts, non-resellable items, cut lumber/wire, custom products
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Return-policy data is sourced from The Home Depot’s public customer-service pages and editor-verified by the Thrifle team. Policies can change at any time — always confirm on The Home Depot’s official site before purchase.