The Toolbox
Expert Resource
🔧 No Longer Under Warranty? Here Are Your Options
Tool out of warranty? Tool Beast offers free diagnostics, honest repair quotes, and replacement advice. Here's what to do next.
🔎 How to Read Your Tool’s Serial Number or Date Code
Learn how to find and understand your tool’s serial number or date code to check warranty status.
🔋 Batteries, Chargers, and Warranties — What You Need to Know
Battery warranties work differently than tool warranties. Learn what’s covered and what you need to file a claim.
📝 How to Register Your Tool (And Why It Matters)
Registering your tool protects your warranty. Here’s how to register tools from RIDGID, Milwaukee, Makita, and more.
❌ Why Some Repairs Aren’t Covered — Even If You’re Still ‘Under Warranty’
Your tool might still be under warranty — but not all failures are covered. Learn why, and what to do next.
🕒 Lifetime Warranty vs. Limited Warranty: What’s the Difference?
Understand the key differences between limited and lifetime tool warranties — and what they really cover.
🧾 Missing Your Receipt? Here’s How We Can Still Help
Lost your receipt? Learn how we can still assess and potentially validate your tool warranty using serial numbers and date codes.
⚠️ What Voids a Tool Warranty (And How to Avoid It)
Discover the top reasons tool warranties get denied — and what you can do to protect your coverage.
🔍 How to Check If Your Tool Is Still Under Warranty
Don’t guess — learn how to check if your power tool is still under warranty, with or without a receipt. Free assessments available.
🛠️ Warranty Assessment vs Warranty Repair: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between a warranty assessment and a warranty repair. Understand what’s covered under manufacturer warranty and what to expect.