The Easiest Way To Find Replacement Parts For Your Ryobi Tools

Power tools are bound to fall apart in some way. Maybe a handle suddenly snaps off, or maybe an attachment goes missing. When this happens, it's up to you to get hold of the missing or broken pieces and replace them as necessary. Of course, to do that, the first step is figuring out where to get your replacement parts from. Power tool giant Ryobi, which also provides tool repair services outright, is one brand that makes it easy to obtain replacement parts that will have your tools running at their best once again.

The easiest way to get new Ryobi replacement parts is, naturally, to consult the brand itself. The company has a wide array of OEM — original equipment manufacturer — parts available, meaning they're quite literally the perfect fit for Ryobi tools. To ensure you're getting the right parts, you want to use your tool's model number as a guide. The model number is typically found on the data plate, a rectangular sticker attached to the tool that details key information about it. Alternatively, it can be found in the user manual. You can then use this number on the Ryobi parts website, which lists individual parts for the company's various tools.

If, for one reason or another, you don't want to go to Ryobi directly, there are other ways to get replacement parts. Unfortunately, they do come with some downsides.

Though it is fairly straightforward to get parts through the Ryobi website, you don't have to limit your search to Ryobi. With your Ryobi model number and the specific part number, or numbers, in hand, you can dig online and likely find the parts you need on websites like eBay and Amazon. If you're lucky, you may even be able to find them for less than Ryobi might charge, and they may actually be official Ryobi parts to boot. Sadly, this is pretty much where the positives end. There are some major potential drawbacks to consider before making a final decision.

The biggest issue with purchasing from third-party sources is quality. While there are plenty of legit OEM Ryobi parts floating around, there are also going to be fakes on the aftermarket. There's no way to guarantee their quality, and they may fail sooner than anticipated or even not work at all. On top of that, buying from sites like eBay or Amazon could leave you without any kind of warranty protection. Thus, you won't have any coverage if the replacement parts fail.

While there are Ryobi tools many feel you should avoid, there are plenty of great ones out there, too. No matter how good they are, though, they'll likely need new parts down the line. It's crucial to know how to get the ones you need and where best to get them from.