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Premier Provider of Innovative Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting & Water Treatment Solutions since 1976.

Return Policy

North Bay Equipment Policy

Return Policy

Please review our cancellation, return, refund, warranty, and non-returnable item guidelines before sending any product back. All returns must be pre-authorized by our customer service department.

Effective Date May 1, 2024
30-Day Window Eligible returns may be accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Authorization Required Returns and refunds must be approved before shipping items back.
Customer Support Call Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

Policy Overview

Effective May 1, 2024.

North Bay Equipment is the operator of https://shopnorthbayequipment.com. By placing an order through this website, you agree to the terms below. These terms are provided to ensure both parties are aware of and agree upon this arrangement to mutually protect and set expectations on our service.

1. Cancellations

If you need to cancel your order before it has been processed for shipping, please call our customer service department at 707.585.0100.

If an order has already been processed for shipping, please reference our Returns & Refunds policy below.

2. Returns & Refunds

2.1 Return or Refund Due to Change of Mind

North Bay Equipment will accept returns due to change of mind within 30 days of delivery of the item. All items must be returned in original packaging and in new, unused condition to be eligible for return and refund.

  • A 20% restocking fee may be charged on all returned items.
  • All returns must be accompanied by a copy of the original invoice.
  • Return shipping will be paid and arranged at the customer’s expense.
  • No returns will be accepted freight collect.
  • The value of any shipping paid by the customer or by us will not be refunded.
  • If your order qualified for free shipping, the outbound shipping expenses incurred by us will be deducted from your refund.
  • Special orders may be subject to the return policy of the manufacturer.
Select items on the website are non-returnable and non-refundable. Please reference Section 4 for additional details.

2.2 Returns & Refunds Due to Damaged or Defective Item

North Bay Equipment will accept returns on items that are damaged or defective out of the box within 30 days of delivery of the item.

All items must be returned to us with invoice or other proof of purchase included in the box.

2.3 Refund & Replacement Options

Once returns are received and accepted, you will receive the choice of:

  • Refund to your payment method.
  • A replacement item sent to you, if stock is available.

3. Warranties & Warranty Returns

All factory warranties are administered by our vendors. A vendor evaluation may be required before warranties can be processed. North Bay Equipment will follow the findings of the vendor evaluations and process accordingly.

The customer is responsible for transportation and labor costs in connection with warranty repair or replacement.

For questions about the warranty for a specific product or purchase, please call us at 707.585.0100 or email info@NorthBayEquipment.com.

4. Non-Refundable & Non-Returnable Items

Select items on the website are non-returnable and non-refundable once shipped. Additional details about each type of non-refundable, non-returnable item are outlined below.

  • Installed Items: Items that have been installed are ineligible for return or refund. Any damage or defects caused by improper installation is the responsibility of yourself or the party who installed the item.
  • Electrical Parts: Electrical parts may not be returned.
  • Discontinued or Obsolete Items: Items labeled “Discontinued” are no longer produced by the manufacturer. While quantities remain in our warehouse, they will be available for purchase on the website. Due to their obsolete nature, Discontinued items are ineligible for refund or return.
  • Clearance Items: Items labeled “Clearance” are products that have had pricing discounted to move out of our warehouse inventory. These items are sold as is with details of the condition of the item provided in the product description. Items labeled as Clearance are ineligible for refund or return.
  • Gassed or Oiled Parts & Equipment: Due to federal shipping regulations we are unable to accept returns on any parts or equipment that have had gasoline or motor oil applied to them.

4.1 Non-Refundable Exceptions

Only if we do not have stock on hand to fulfill your “Discontinued” or “Clearance” order as requested, you will receive the choice of:

  • Refund to your payment method.
  • A comparable replacement item sent to you, if stock is available. Additional charges may apply.

5. Return Process

All Returns & Refunds must be pre-authorized by our customer service department. To begin the process of returning an item, please call us during regular business hours at 707.585.0100 or email info@NorthBayEquipment.com.

Once you have received authorization to return your product from our customer service department, please ship to:

North Bay Equipment
3647 Standish Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Phone: 707.585.0100

All items must be returned to us with invoice or other proof of purchase included in the box.

Once returns are received and accepted, you will be contacted via email by our customer service department and a refund or replacement part will be issued.

6. Customer Service

For questions about our Cancellation, Refund & Return Policy, please call us during regular business hours, 7:30am-4:00pm Pacific Time, Monday-Friday, at 707.585.0100 or email info@NorthBayEquipment.com.

Questions Before You Return an Item?

Contact North Bay Equipment first so we can confirm eligibility, authorization, and the correct return process.