Dewalt factory reconditioned cordless power tools

If you have checked out the prices on brand new cordless power tools lately, you would understand why so many professional users are choosing to go with Dewalt factory reconditioned tools. A large 9-tool 18 volt XRP combo kit from Dewalt, for example, will cost you over $1000 new. That’s a lot of money no matter how you look at it, and lets face it, most people don’t want to spend that much on tools. Getting factory reconditioned power tools is becoming a more and more popular choice for serious users. There are many good reasons why you should also go for this easy money saving option. You may have a wrong perception of what this service really is.

Every Dewalt factory reconditioned tool is brought to the Dewalt reconditioning center where professional inspectors (trained in-house) examine it for damage and use. Then, the list of genuine Dewalt replacement parts that is required to make the tools “as good as new” are installed. The reconditioned cordless power tool is then extensively tested to ensure that it operates exactly to the specifications of the brand new tool. The only thing that may allow you to identify a factory reconditioned product is the possibility of slight cosmetic blemishes, such as scratches on the plastic casings. But, lets be realistic, every tool becomes scratched even after its first use, to this should not be a reason to shy away from the service. Finally, a Dewalt factory reconditioned power tool is given a certificate of authenticity which guarantees that it meets every quality standard. Not every tool that goes through the reconditioning center will meet these standards, and will therefore be disposed of. With such a strict certification process, Dewalt is so confident about their reconditioned tools that it provides a one year warranty, which is the exact same one that you would get with a new model.

So, to to re-cap, Dewalt factory reconditioned cordless power tools are:
- Like-new condition
- Very high quality, ensured only by trained technicians at the Dewalt reconditioning center
- Much cheaper than brand new tools, sometimes over 40%
- Backed by the same warranty that ships with a brand new Dewalt tool

You may still be concerned about the details of the old tools that are used for this service. However, only tools that were returned by customers to the store are even considered by the reconditioning center. Tools that have been through a long and tough life with a previous user are disposed of immediately. The tools that are returned by a customer may just have been due to a purchasing error, and have no defects. These tools are nevertheless strictly tested by the Dewalt factory reconditioning center. Some tools are returned to the store due to a defect, and don’t work to the manufacturers specifications. These will then be inspected, and any necessary parts are replaced by genuine replacements.

There really is no reason not to buy a Dewalt factory reconditioned cordless power tool, unless of course you can’t live with slight cosmetic damage. There is, however, one downside to this service. Since the amount of returned items determines the amount of reconditioned tools produced, there may be a limited quantity of specific models available.