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The other day my 12v ridgid finally died, after countless drops from the tops of ladders, lifts(once was from over 19′), and tool carts she has died. Not sure if it is worth trying the warranty or not.
It probably is. I think most Home Depot tool rental areas handle Ridgid warranty service now. They do have a 2 piece 12v impact driver and drill kit now. I won’t hurt as bad if you have to get a replacement. http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-12-Volt-Hyper-Lithium-Ion-Drill-Driver-and-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-R9000SB/205374283
All they can say is “No”. But if they say yes then you are not out the replacement cost.
I would give it a try – nothing to loose
yeah I brought it to the tool rental center, 6-8 weeks to get it back (if they can fix it) but honestly it held up great. DR, that is a killer deal! If there is nothing that can be done with the Ridgid I may start to look at the M12 fuel…
I’m just beginning on my m12 and lovin it Tyler u won’t regret it man
The M12 Fuel is a wicked impact. I hardly ever use the 18 volt version anymore.
i never had a M12 in my hand 😀
They feel pretty good I only have the hacksaw now but hopefully I will be expanding that in the next few months 😉
u will see some good deals in the new month
That’s what I’m hoping for:)
im at HD tmw and ill check out what M12 tools they got there.
ordered also 2 new Bosch items from HD – were on sale on sunday. ill get them in like 7 days.
cant wait 😀
Be cautious madman cus u will we be amazed at how much they offer in the m12 line
I checked it out – they have a lot of variety from those m12’s – but im not so impressed 😛
but I finally saw the ridgid tool boxes at HD – they are really really nice. im going to buy some during the holidays – hopefully they have a special on those 😀
how can u not be IMPRESSED!….. LOL IT TOOK ME AWHILE 2 I WAS SET ON THE DEWALT OR BOSCH 12V TO BUT SEEING ALL THE REVIEWS ITS HARD NOT TO BE.
i don’t trust the reviews 😛 i make my own opinion
I ment YouTube reviews sorry and I don’t mean those infomercials ones either
youtube reviews are ok, but not the reviews on homedepot.com or amazon.com
I know man there so cheezy with those lol
those infomercials are just too funny on tv – from the little giant ladder or the special wheelbarrow….when they let people try out the wheelbarrow and they just say positive things, like oh im in the welding business for 25y and this looks like a good product. or the chiropractor; nothing to complain about…cant dmg your back or something like that lol
madman_us wrote:
those infomercials are just too funny on tv – from the little giant ladder or the special wheelbarrow….when they let people try out the wheelbarrow and they just say positive things, like oh im in the welding business for 25y and this looks like a good product. or the chiropractor; nothing to complain about…cant dmg your back or something like that lol
psshhhh infomercial products are 100% for example little Giant ladder, expand-a- hoes, pillow pet the list of top grade stuff just goes on and on! 🙂
Any excuse to buy a new tool is a good onr
Update! I call Ridgid to see the whereabouts of my drill, and they said they are already fixing it! thanks Ridgid!
Cool to hear Tyler!
That is awesome!! Way to go Ridgid!!
Just got the impact back today, and man I am impressed, they fixed things I didn’t expect them to and they replaced A LOT of the exterior body parts.
TylerDama wrote:
Just got the impact back today, and man I am impressed, they fixed things I didn’t expect them to and they replaced A LOT of the exterior body parts.
They actually fixed your original tool? I would have assumed they would have sent a refurbished unit out.
ya you would think it was cheaper to grab a refurb instead of paying a guy
TylerDama wrote:
yeah I brought it to the tool rental center, 6-8 weeks to get it back (if they can fix it) but honestly it held up great. DR, that is a killer deal! If there is nothing that can be done with the Ridgid I may start to look at the M12 fuel…
6-8 weeks?!?! I was told you bring to to the tool center, they verify its broken and you get a new one off the shelf. Who can wait 6-8 weeks?
DR99 wrote:
They actually fixed your original tool? I would have assumed they would have sent a refurbished unit out.
Nope, same original tool.
RickyMcGrath wrote:
6-8 weeks?!?! I was told you bring to to the tool center, they verify its broken and you get a new one off the shelf. Who can wait 6-8 weeks?
Unfortunately, the home depot sent the tool out.yes that is a long time to wait but it is a lot cheaper then buying a new tool. Luckily I had a backup drill.
No I have heard that the LSA is not the best in that regard it can take a long time to get tools fixed or replaced. The only thing I have heard is the HD tool rental spots can exchange out batteries pretty quick