Harbor Freight Tools - 1090 Reviews - Hardware store (2024)

Was busy and a little difficult to get any assistance, but when we did the staff was very nice. Store is clean. Prices are a little higher than Lowes, but not significantly.

I got so many things here even my first welder I only wish I could find a predator engine here because mine is all messed up it still works but a new one would be nice so I can use the old one in a go-kart I’m building with harbor freight tools

Very nice store! I went here once for those lights that are magnetic. They were cheap but lasted a long time. They have nice coupons, good deals, and a very helpful staff! Good work!

Great variety of tools and equipment at reasonable prices. Staff are extremely helpful.

Good store, awesome Prices, and quality ServiceTHANKS Peter S

Not a very friendly man at the check out. I was there to get extension cords for my Christmas decorations and I saw in the add that they were on sale. When I got to the store the shelves were empty so I had to ask the cashier if he knew if there were more in stockroom. He said that everything is out on the sales floor. He went on to check in the register to see if there was any. He said that was more just not any 10 ft cords. Then he called someone and asked them to check. He again said everything is out on the sales floor. So I went back to where the extension cords are kept and looked all around the area to see if maybe there were some more near by. I found 1 25ft which is what i wanted but i also wanted a 10ft. I ended up buying a 50ft and the 25ft. When I checked out he didnt say one word about anything to me except to ask me my phone number. So I said that I had found 1 25ft. that wasnt where it was supposed to be.h He wasnt empressed with me at all. Anyway I spent more $ then what I wanted to but my decorations are up and lite.

New store and the employees are very helpful. The tools that they have for sale, 90% are not professional grade or made to be abused. But you can still find some tools at a lower price that you can use and they will hold you for a while. Ex: the tool boxes, the more expensive nail guns, wood clamps. You just have to find you own gem. I also return an item that I was not happy with it. Had the receipt and there was no issue. I will visit again.Update 2022 MarchSome tools improved and you can find more stuff that actually helps in your job.Use the app to get cupons and then the price is worth it.

Often stocks just the tool you need or item youre looking for at a very reasonable price.

Great place good service employees are very nolageabel looking at solar genrators and solar panels

Went in made a purchase.The clerk was coughing real hard .I thought she was going to fall over.She was continuously coughing.I told her my cocern .She couldnt answer for coughing.I called manager whwn i got to rhe car.She said the girl was ok and had been to the dr.Supposidly! I let her know that Corona is still active.The manager was not cocerned.

Was there yesterday. I was looking for a particular item (SKU 97469), a security torx set. I wanted to make sure that they had one, so I called them. I gave the person I was speaking with the SKU and she told me that they had it. I asked her if she could do me a favor and check to make sure it was the green T5 - T15 tamper proof set. She asked how shed be able to tell if they were tamper proof, and I told her to check for the hole in the center of each one. She gets back on the phone and said we do - theyre in aisle 5.I got to the store, went to aisle 5, and there were none. Next to the empty hanger were six of SKU 97471, which were T10 - T40.I went up to the counter & spoke with Morgan, who was very helpful & explained what I was looking for & that Id called earlier in case the person Id spoken with set one aside. Then Sue (the person Id spoke with) met me in aisle 5. She informed me that 97471 was the set Id asked for. I explained that was not correct, I had given her the other SKU. She responded that no it wasnt. I then showed her the web page on my phone showing the specific item I asked for (including the 97469 SKU number), & could she look to see if they might have any out back. Off she went. After about 15 or so minutes of waiting, I went back up to the counter to see if there was any news. There was Sue, completely off doing something else, no update, didnt care, all done helping. Sue completely avoided making eye contact & then headed for the office.I then asked Morgan what the heck is going on, because I thought the other one was checking to see if they might have one. Meanwhile, the person I went with brought the manager by, and he asked what he could help with. I again explained what I needed, but he was unable to find it. Unlike Sue, at least he put an effort into trying to help. When he didnt have it, he checked around to see if another store might have one.I thanked him for trying, and explained my irritation with the other, useless employee (got the feeling this wasnt the first time he was hearing this). I try to buy from local places to help them rather than just ordering stuff online, but whats the point if you go to the local shop and they just dont care/cant be bothered helping. Bought the item online this morning.

I was looking for a shop stool. I couldnt find any with the display. A kind associate went to the back and found one for me. I used a Christmas gift card and I was happy. I love Harbor Freight.

Found everything I needed at reasonable prices! Staff top notch!

Got a jack for my oldest son truck now only if they sold Tires

Sure would be nice if the stores product availability on the website actually matched the stores inventory.Lets see, gasoline at $3.50 a gallon, a twenty minute drive in the rain only to find the product, 5 600 Grit, Hook & Loop sanding disc, doesnt even exist within the store AND never has, but yet the stores website claims its available and in stock at the Port Charlotte store!

Very good prices, large selection,and good tools mostly. This store helps when your in a bind.

My first choice for hardware and tools. Best prices and sales.

If you research before you buy you can get some good deals. Just bought a floor jack which works great along with Jack stands. I still would rather pay the price for Craftsman for mechanic tools though. Harbor Freight is synonymous with “made in China.”

Quality knock off tools at good prices.Helpful staff

I got to the store in Port Charlottle to buy an arbor press and asked about one they had on the shelf. The guy checked and said no they dont so I asked about the one next to it and he left to check and never came back so after 20 minutes I asked a young lady for help and she said they didnt have that one either, so I spent 25 minutes at the store to be told they had none of the two presses they had advertised. The real issue is standing there for 20 minutes and having to find someone else when the guy helping me blew me off. I WILL NOT return or recommend this store to anyone. So, So sad.

Seriously addicted to this store they have everything at great prices and decent quality perfect for that item youre really only going to use once or twice and you dont want to break the bank to purchase it.

Has a great many different tools that you may need for riding work

Great staff, several of the staff have been there forever and are very respectful, responsive and helpful ❤️

Always fun to visit and look. Good prices as ND quality ok for what you need it for.

Cool store with lots if gadgets. Great prices but not everything is high quality. Some items definitely seem like you get what you pay for, but others seem like a good bargain. Worth taking a look if you need a tool thats going to be rarely used.

From our phone conversation with an employee to our walk in experience was top notch until it came to loading a heavy floor model tool box on wheels. Went around to the warehouse in my car and was met with a disgusted employee who immediately seeing our car shook his head and said it will not fit. He was disgusted that he had to unbox it complained throughout the whole process, later when calling the store to share my experience is when I found out the woman helping in the warehouse was the manager and allowed this type of behavior to a customer.

Great place to go for less expensive items. I got an $8 lawn mower wheel that home depot wanted $16 for. Go check it out. Oh and batteries AA AAA bulk quantity priced right

I can always find something I don’t need.

It took 2 hours to get a refund on a table saw that had never been opened.They gave me the run around.Many other problems. Dont buy anything gas or electric, its all Chinese junk.Hand tools only.

Mike customer service and cashier worst up front person you’re company could ever have he should be unloading trucks or in warehouse.

Whats to say about Harbor Freight that you dont already know? They have a universe of stuff for your house, car, boat, farm, shop, and more. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Even during peak times you can get in and out quickly if you know what you need. If you dont know what you need, theres plenty of folks around to help you.

Always have great service, even though it takes forever to check out. If there is only one register open and more than 2 people in line, I suggest browsing some more rather than spending 10 to 15 minutes in line -- kinda crazy. People were nice, store was clean and they are back to working their normal operating hours. Easy to see from the road and nice big parking lot. Easy to get in, a little difficult to get out if it is around rush hour.

The staff were always nearby to assist. Very friendly. Large selection of tools in stock.

Harbor freight.It is what it is they got tools that I normally wouldnt buy because of 35 years is a mechanic the cheapest thing I ever buy is Craftsman. I happen to need a wrench that day and nobody had it not home Depot not Walmart not anybody so I had to travel all the way to Port charlotte. Store was nice people were nice just didnt have what I wanted and its not a store I would frequent.

Went in with my boyfriend. He talked the whole time, I didnt understand anything he said. He bought a bunch of stuff, explained it all, and I still didnt get it. Total woman moment but its okay, had a great experience there and the service was great. 10/10

Quite a few bare shelves but that seems to be the norm these days

Staff was friendly.Store is like any other Harbor Freight. Some stock shortages like everywhere these days

I absolutely love this store. If it’s tools I got to get this is the place I go. Prices always beat any competitor. The selection they have is always above and beyond. The staff very knowledgeable and helpful and the store is very clean and laid out in a manner that easy to get around and find exactly what you are looking for.

Some good tools for cheap .

Great store, helpful staff

Very clean and organized store. The customer service from mark is the best part of my past two visits this week. He goes out of his way to help the customer with their needs and he is exactly why I will always go back to this store.

They dont seem sincere at times and you dare not ask to many questions

Found what I needed for half the price of walmart. Lots of cheaply priced items and tools that are quality made. Very nicely organized. Looked online for what I wanted and went in and picked it right up.

Always have what I am looking for. I was looking for a particular item when I called and the associate that answered the phone check on availability and had it brought to the front of the store me

No shop crane jacks, no motor crane, no Lincoln welders. Had displays but did not want to sale em, other than that all was well.

Great prices on tools. Never disappointed when I leave here. Its always way cheaper than anywhere else and they always have what Im looking for.

Simply put the combination of Knowledgeable employees and budget worthy products. Leads to customer experience thats worthwhile. Dont forget the protection plan thats covers pretty much all big ticket items

Nice selection of products and very helpful staff! Found things I could not find anywhere else.

Reasonable prices and great selection.

Was great until cashing out. I had forgotten my coupon for a free light with my purchase and I am also a member of their inside track club. Anyway the cashier had a whole stack of the flyers with the coupon. Which is on the front page facing up. And I was told you need the coupon. I was very disappointed and will most likely buy my Chinese tools somewhere else from now on.

The young gentleman that helped us pick out a submersible pump was great! He was very helpful, quick and efficient.

We were able to buy a few things, but Harbor Freight did not have the E6000 glue

Found some helpful odds and ends.

Always find plenty of bargains and items to suit my needs at Harbor Freight Tools. Weve purchased over the years and their tools compare to any on the market in their range/class. My husband worked in commercial construction and his tools saw quite the work out. HFT lasted every bit as well as the big box store purchases at nearly half the cost.

Called ahead after viewing items on line. Twice for 2 different items. Was answered by REAL people who, after checking on their computer, went the extra mile and went to see if these items were on the shelf. The minus 1 star is because I am still waiting for out of stock items I wanted 2 weeks ago have not yet been restocked.

Great customer service. Great prices.

What I wanted at great price.

I enjoyed going there especially when I went to the checkout area and was unable to find what I was looking for. The young lady shut her register off and assisted me in finding everything that I needed, plus more.

Place is clean people are helpful

Excellent prices on homeowner tools. I am disappointed with the wooden bench that I purchased. It is mostly an excellent work bench, but in assembling it the lower cross piece which is made of cheap press board snapped as I was attempting to press it into place. Now the drawers wont go into the slides. I will make a new cross piece from 1x4 and loosen all the screws and try to get it to fit. One drawer is stick in the slides. Hope I can get it working.

Love this. place people are great, replaced a leaf blower 2 years after I purchased with no question asked. definitely a 5 star

Nice quick stop for emergency needs.

Very clean store. I couldnt find what I was looking for so I asked for help. The one person in the ailes tried to help me, but the item was out of stock. On my way out I found the item myself. Great prices!

Excellent customer service working with Dillen!!! She was extremely helpful and informative!! The store was clean and well laid out. Only downside was that they didnt have everything we needed.

Great selection of made in China products that always can be exchanged due. To federal mandate laws. I love that about the tools. :D

Simple, quick and easy. Good prices on ok tools. And staff is always very helpful. Really enjoy having this location in town

At 7pm we walked in looking for strong small magnets. They had them. Saved the day.

Very nice staff. Unfortunately I drove a long way and they were out of everything I went to buy.

Very friendly & helpful staff. Looked up on computer the item I was looking for & found it for me. I signed up for online sales/specials and was given a discount on a tool I was buying! Wide selection of power tools. Ill be going back there. ☺

This Harbor Freight store is great. It is a new store, well-merchandized, clean, and bright. The temperature was comfortable. The staff was friendly and seemed genuinely interested in helping you. The store has more different kinds of items than I have seen in other Harbor Freight stores that I have visited. It is right off of 41 Southbound. Easy on/easy off.*** Please Like this review. Thanks! ***

Wont buy these cheap tools again. Definitely not supposed to break like that.

Biutifull store well organized and courteous

For an avid D.I.Y. person who cant afford the brand name tools or for those that dont make a living using their tools for a paycheck this is THE PLACE TO BE! Its a big boys toy store, anything and everything that you want they have or can get. Shopping in H.F. makes me understand how women can spend hours at Macys. Wish I had a H.F. right next door to me!

Audio Nicky Ds Home Improvements a company Ive had for 32 years thank the Lord Harbor Freight just opened up in Port Charlotte where I live the crew in there cant be more helpful and more fun than any places like that Ive ever been one of a kind crew in there and of course the prices are great and their little perks are wonderful but like I said the people working in their make the difference highly

Lots of stuff that I didnt know that I needed plus stuff that I did need at awesome prices. Also great for Hurricane season stock up.

Always find somethin here even if YOU dont need it!!!

The heavy set white guy with glasses was rude!!! That turned me and my kids off!!! Check the attitude!Just because I needed a jack and jack stand plus there was no one on the floor to help!not wasting my money there. I am going elsewhere with my money!!

Helpful staff with an array of tools for every project.

Super friendly and helpful staff!! Best price for the value. Nice, clean, safe, well stocked location for all your moving needs, tools, or home maintenance projects!!

Cheap stuff. Dont stand behind thier products. Just know what youre buying. Dont expect quality. Tried charging me $20 to return a compressor that didnt work I bought the same day.

Gotta love Harbor Freight,the tools might be a little on the cheap side but the difference in price makes it well worth it and they always have what is needed,I love this store!I I remember my dad filling up 2 carts full and spending $1200 dollars when I first took him there! Rock on Harbor Freight!

Every tool imaginable at very reasonable prices. I just purchased a 1500 lb lift for my Harley and I love it...very well engineered and high construction quality.

Fantastic customer service! So much more helpful than the North Fort Myers store! We go out of our way to shop here!

Cashiers are a little slow but friendly. Great prices on most things. Lots of parking. Will go again and enjoy the experience.

The employees are very well trained they know where everything in the store is they could answer all my questions very impressed

Friendly and economical. Great coupons available.

Great place. There are so many items that I would love to have if only I had room to store them. I would call it a mans candy store.

Got sturdy lawn chairs at a low price

Their coupon redemption system is from the nineteen hundreds. They probably make it that way to frustrate people not to use it. Makes cents and dollars for them. But the fresh aroma of cheap chinese goods (not for long add 25%) will keep you coming back

Great tools at a great price. You need to get in early for anything that is on a coupon. Port Charlotte store all sold out of some of the good stuff by last day of the coupon sale.

They have tools you didnt know you needed. Prices are low. Great place to get the tools you use occasionally. The quality isnt good enough to make your living on them though.

Harbor freight has a great selection of tools. Since Sears and all American iconic stores have been made obsolete or destroyed by multi national corporate gerrymandering of all small or privately own outlets forcing their closing or no longer supporting American made products so; Harbor freight is a great outlet for Chinese junk.This is not the First Nation to be destroyed by its own elected government and it won’t be the last but those responsible will be dealt with. It never fails because it’s a common cycle.They are setting up SUSTAINABLE AUTONOMOUS law enforcement just for that reason. They know the public will rise up to take their freedoms back one day; maybe.Harbor Freight is simply one very minor cog in the mechanism of global management.So; enjoy the cheap prices and keep this in mind; any rewards program is designed to one day compare your spending with declared income. Your taxes will be based on recorded spending not declared income.So; let’s see if Harbor Freight uses this comment as a national advertisem*nt and endorsem*nt.

Its the best tool store ever. I love tools, and they have the tools i need and want. So I would recommend to go there to get tools.

You cant beat the deals here!!! I always end up spending way more than I intended and getting 10× the tools I would anywhere else. My whole work shop is decked out with Harbor Freight products. If you go here yours will be too!!!

Awesome selection of tools for both DIY and professional jobs. Prices cant be beat and quality is getting better, especially tool carts.

Great Staff, Professional, Knowledgeable, They Go Above and Beyond to Help Customers, Great Prices, I Highly recommend Harbor Freight !

Im not a tool person as a rule but Frank was a big help and I was on my way with what I required in no time at all.

They have a lot of tools and merchandise at good prices

Harbor freight has great deals on tools and other household items. They always have some sort of sale going on. I still have tools that are over ten years old that still work.

Its like a candy shop for people that are into tools. Very clean and well organized. Prices seem to be very reasonable.

I am so glad they brought a harbor freight to the city I live in. I find that Harbor Freight has great prices and their coupons and promotions that they have, really drop the price down more. Its like a big candy store for men.

First time here. Lots of tools for do it yourself types. Prices are good and the help was very responsive. Ill be back again.

Great price and the tools last a pretty long time. Good quality for the money......

Great service tool every where

Very helpful and even not going there for months the sales associate remembered me right away from my last visit. It is truly a comfort and a pleasure shopping there.

Great store and people

Port Charlotte Florida storeSuper friendly and helpful staff. Clean store and well stocked. Great customer service!!

If you need a tool for home improvement go there, price is good.

There isnt much that Harbor Freight doesnt have. And, they have some of the best prices, and sale prices, that youll find. It is my go-to place when I need something for home improvement

Make sure to get your best deal by keeping track of the coupons ! Even if you have to purchase or ringup or checkout one item at a time ! Very important !

Friendly and helpful AND knowledgeable

Lawn tools are cheap until you realize that batteries and chargers are separate. Not a great buy

Easy to get to, great products, good prices. Always fun to look around for different items.

Its a lot like a Walmart solely for tools. Heh heh, thats one of those double entendres. Has a lot of things you might not expect from hobby and watch or jewelry tools to large (commercial) tools and equipment. Fair variety. Some security and solar panels and systems.

Weve bought several tools from here and have been very happy with everything. We would definitely recommend!

It wAs alright. Not very friendly but I got what I went for. Ill go back.

Service is as bad as their tools. When you call ahead to make sure they have something and they tell you that they do, then you drive an hour and a half to get there and they dont have it. Thats poor customer service. Dont waist your time.

Harbor Freight generally has what I need at a price that I can afford. Now that Im 70 years old and retired, its great not to have to spend a giant chunk of my retirement check on a specialty tool when I can get it for 50 to 70% less at Harbor Freight.

My husbands favorite store. I hot a few things there too. They need a bench for us wives to sit on while we wait for our husbands.

Just stopped by Harbor Frieght Tools to check out a few things that I needed for my bussiness

Great tools selection, all prices, whatever you want to pay always crowded and bussy.

This Harbor freight has been out of everything Ive wanted lately they said that the computer doesnt order a part if it says theres one in the store but they cant find it. And I ask so cant you order it manually or something like that or are you just being lazy

Like the new location. Its a matter of opinion but everything that I can think off the past 10 years that Ive been acquiring tools, I cant think off any problems with quality.

Very friendly, couldnt fine a item I needed and they went to the stock room and found meone

Very friendly staff, always willing to help. Really nice store, clean, nice bright lights. Always find what I am looking for.

Nice store. Good people. Cheap tool. What else you need.. love it

Love this place! Always very helpful associates! Easy to find tools. Thank God I dont have to drive to Sarasota or Fort Myers for Harbor Freight.

Its a Toy Store for Grown Ups !! Ladies, you Cant Go Wrong with a Gift Certificate for youre Man from Harbor Freight. Theres Tools there that You Didnt Even Know you Needed ! Every time I go in, I Come out with a Smile ! 👍

Its affordable and great quality off tools . They have a great staff who helped to get what you need .

Its a good place to go for inexpensive tools.Watch for coupons in the mail. Its common to get 20% off on most items with one of these coupons.

Bought strap clamp, good service

Great shopping experience. Great customer service and they store is well stocked. Will shop again!

I always check out harbour freight before going to one of the big stores Can get what Im looking for a bit cheaper

Cashier (Melissa) was very helpful and friendly. She even showed us a coupon for a free item and a 20% off coupon. Love this place.

Good place to get inexpensive tools.

Its clean & shelves are mostly full

Love this store. Customer service is awesome. Our cashier was Steve Anderson and he was so helpful and such a joy to talk to.Love this store.

Always a fun stop. Lots look at. PRICES are very good!

Staff not wearing masks and were rude when this was discussed. I notified the headquarters and received no reply. Ill take my business elsewhere.

Great service. All around great place for any contractor or DIY!

Besides the parking lot being too small for a tool store. We always find deals here, great store and theres always a friendly face to help locate things.

Might be one of my new favorite places. They have a great selection of useful items and they have very good sales

Super friendly and helpful staff. Advertised products almost always in stock. The freebie coupons are great.

It was packed ,the register went down after 14 mins in line I pushed the cart to the side and walked out ,havent been back sence ...and dont evrn try to get help cause you wont in that store...

Big Boys candy store. Thats why I cant shop here without going up & down every aisle. ;-)

Great selection of tools for my needs! havent had a time they havent had it!

Pretty busy, hard to get help, but once you got to the check out, you had help loading if you needed it.

Are not clear about there sales paper versus there club discount. And they wont give your club money back. Even though its there fault.I OR MY FAMILY WILL NOT BE BACK. WE DO NOT NEED THEM. THEY NEED US THE CONSUMER.

Great selection. Very good prices. Enjoy shopping there

Urgently needed one tool a few minutes before they closed. I called and got hung up on, then at the store, 5 minutes before they closed they locked the door and looked at me outside and ignored me. Terrible service

Staff here makes me want to drive from Venice again rather than the Sarasota store which is half the distance...Super helpful and informed... Thank you Dustin and Cyndy!!!

Great deals on tools! Friendly helpful staff. Very clean store!

Love it, have not had 1 problem with harbor freight

Nice neat well organized store. Found what I needed. Didnt require help. Cashier was very friendly

They had what I needed.

Easy and fast in and out they have many items and always ready to help you with any questions

Dylan cool as always. Got what I needed, in and out. Great prices! Employees always friendly.

Seems smaller than the ones Im more familiar with but they had everything I was looking for. Good prices but you have to know what prices are good and which arent.

Unfortunately organized.. none professional. Manager said he would give me a deal and turn around and sold it out from under me while I was waiting in line..

Great place for entry level tools and equipment for the small business

Great pricing, friendly knowledgeable staff. applied for a credit card and approved on the spot

A favorite store... Excellent prices on all kinds of power and hand tools and misc. hardware.

Awesome place for discounted tools alot cheaper than home Depot and Lowes in some departments

Great place to buy tools online or by phone or in person...

Nice store. Product is a little cheaper.

Great place to buy a reasonable price tools and were doing a quick repair jobs

Great people there much stuff to look at and buy

Usually has what tools you want

Oh my goodness! A tool store with awesome people to help you. This place is better than Disney World!

Good prices, tools and equipment are better than ever

Good prices and big selection of tools need to remember my coupon in the mail next time

Friendly staff always willing to check on items if the shelves are without. Great deals

I heard it was the mans hobby lobby store. Always find something I need there. Staff ready to help.

The staff is the best prices cant be beat and what you see online you can actually get in the store unlike those huge chain stores love these folks

Great staff,,got a free light,,they give away a free item,each month..comes in their flyer

Had everything I needed. Clean store, friendly staff

Good deal nice clean store. Fun place to shop

Nice standalone harbor freight store. They have it all. Mens dream.

Decent tools at a great price. Nice clean store

This particular store is frequently busy

Always a great store with the best staff. Always helpful.

Great selection of low price low quality tools and related. Staff is helpful and friendly.

I like the place, always clean & organized. The employees are friendly & helpful.

Big shopping day they had staff on Deck helping out to keep up with the customer demand

Nice and new. The employees are a very friendly and happy bunch.

Clean store well stocked plenty of employees to help you if needed

Employees were warm and friendly and we always find what we need at a good price

Very knowledgeable and helpful good place to buy tools and other things at a good price

U get what u pay for cheap tools store is new so its nice and clean