“Super customer service, in 5 min I knew everything about my chainsaw. They didn't have the part I was looking for in stuck, but for sure, I will go there in the future.”
“Well, it's Ace Hardware... It's not like the Ace Hardware of years gone by. Like most retail establishments, the employees don't seem as knowledgeable as they did years ago. But, they do have a good enough selection to get you through any kind of household emergency that you might run into. It's a little pricier than, say a Menards or Home Depot; but, it is convenient. So, you might pay a little more; but, it costs you less in gas than to drive to Menards or Home Depot, so in the long run, it's not really any more expensive.
I was going to give them 5 stars; but, their employees are about as knowledgeable as the people working at Menards or Home Depot. That is, they know where to find something in the store; but, most of them don't know what half the stuff they sell is for, or how it's used. Just my observation.”
“I have to say this is hands down the best best Landscaping Equipment Dealer I've ever delt with in the 23 years I've down Commercial and Residential Landscaping...Danny Anderson has helped us out multiple times after my Echo addiction has lead me down a road of no return now that I've bought $6000 in Trimmers, Blowers, Multi-Tool Head and Attachments, Pole Saws and more to come!! My only supplier now for all my equipment needs is Arlington Power Equipment via Danny Anderson...”
“Jacob in the service department did an amazing job fabricating sheet metal clips for my birdcage. He was so polite and patient and gosh was he fast!
I can't say enough for the Ace Hardware in McHenry. it's one of the few places you can go and still get awesome customer service When they say it's the place with the helpful hardware man they're not kidding”
“Today, I visited Ace Hardware in order to obtain a key for my recently purchased used vehicle and a house key as my current one is on the verge of breaking. I would like to express my gratitude towards Lisa. Despite being ready to finish her shift for the day, she went above and beyond to assist me. She stayed back, ensuring that I had everything I required. Her exceptional help, patience, and dedication did not go unnoticed. I am thankful for this outstanding service and will definitely be returning to this store more frequently. Thank you, Lisa, for your exceptional effort.”
“I came into purchase some specialty small screws and the people that I talked to really didn't know what I was talking about. Fortunately Jim who I'm sure has been there a long time knew exactly what I needed and found them within minutes.
If I owned this store I would ensure that I keep Jim on board because the rest of the crew is extremely inexperienced in hardware stores”
“I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to the young man Sean in the lawn equipment area. Not only did he answer all of our questions in our time of need during a power outage but he helped myself and my wife load up other items we would’ve forgotten. BIG Kudos to this gentleman!”
“Ace always sell that thing you need and you can't find anywhere else, especially big box stores. The employees are extremely knowledgeable, know exactly what you need, never come out of that store disappointed.”
“I had a special loom project hook that broke and couldn’t find a replacement. Ryan Shin helped me find the right metal and even helped form and cut to the size I needed for a perfect replacement! Thanks so much for the amazing customer service!”
“Just what you'd expect at Home Depot. Huge selection of home improvement items that are well displayed and neatly organized. Plenty of parking along with a friendly, courteous and helpful staff.”
“Needed a few things for the house, late in the evening. Ordered them online, and stopped in and picked them up lightning fast. Friendly folks, very helpful. They probably have what you need, and good advice. Recommended.”
“When my brother's trailer broke down near the Indiana border, the only store within 2 hours that was still open until 9pm was this Tractor Supply. He called an associate at the store and they found the leaf spring he needed. They were willing to stay a little after closing time if needed so we could make the long trip there to pick it up. We cannot express enough our appreciation for this store's associate for going the extra mile for us during an emergency!”
“I recently needed to pick up an online order, and although there was a hiccup with locating my item, the experience turned out to be remarkably positive thanks to the cashier who assisted me. Upon arrival, when the item wasn’t immediately found, the cashier promptly had someone also check another location and was extremely courteous, apologizing for the wait.
Throughout the process, she was not only professional but also proactive—at the first sign the item could not be found, she started reassuringly explaining the next steps. The store manager stepped in to assist, but it was the cashier’s initiative and clear communication that really stood out.
Ultimately, I decided to wait for the item to be delivered, and the way this situation was handled by the cashier left me impressed. She made what could have been a frustrating experience very manageable. She is a credit to Ace Hardware and exemplifies the type of service that builds customer loyalty. She definitely has a bright future ahead. Thank you!”
“Excellent selection, fair prices, and friendly help every time I stop in. A great resource for anyone in the trades. Love supporting local vs big box and online retailers.”
“I was sorry to see Casper's leave but happy so far with ACE.
Friendly workers and generally have the items you need for your home projects.
Always happy to shop at smaller, home. town styled businesses.
Please give this hardware store a chance before H.D.”
“Mick was super helpful in picking out the right paint I needed for a project. He was friendly, knowledgeable and even gave me some tips which really helped me. Grateful for him and his service.”
“Best place to be in while waiting for your kids in their out of school activities ?
Most of the tools are made with very decent quality.
Saved me a lot of money, specially for expensive tools like the car jack, I saw many videos online and even some reported that the car jack from HF was at the level of snap on at less than half of the price. So I purchased it, and yes, this car lift works like it was supposed to do, no complaints about (now 2 years with it and still performing flawlessly)
I'm not a mechanic by any means but I dedicate a good time to my crappy cars and most of the tools from HF performed really well.
Power tools (Hercules lineup), hand tools (icon and Pittsburgh) and so on.
For professionals, you guys for sure give your money to the truck guy, but for any weekend enthusiast HF is enough.”
“The place to go when you need common annuals, bushes, or trees. Great sales after the main planting season has passed.
Also the place for Simpson Strong Tie connectors which are the thing to use in construction.
They also carry manila rope handy for lashings projects.”
“VS menards well stocked but what sets it apart is it's employees are every where and most knowledgeable. Most are from a trade which is invaluable! Plus being a vet i don't have to jump through hoops mailing in receipt or as they count on it forgetting to get 10% off. Do not like current return policy. Even if they stock item you can't even get a store credit if over i guess 30/35$. Unless you have the credit card or receipt. If I kept every receipt I'd need a accountant!”
“I inadvertently ordered the wrong color, despite saving some money due to a free shipping coupon. I contacted Koffler and spoke with Heide, who offered for me to return the product and order the correct color.
It was my error and there would be additional cost to return it, so I decided to keep what I ordered and maybe find a place to use that while waiting for another free shipping coupon.
Heide felt bad that I ordered the wrong product the first time and posted a note to herself to let me know the next time there was a free shipping coupon. When that occurred, Heide reached out to me, not once, but twice so I was able to take advantage of the free shipping. Who does that?
Heide and the others I spoke with at Koffler were very nice to speak with and I complimented Heide to her manager, Ron.
Thank you again Koffler for your excellent customer service!”
6AM - 8PM
670 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
Hardware Stores
“Tom at the Lake Zurich Rental center really helped me out. I was planning on renting a sewer rodding machine because my shower was backing up. After listening to my issue tom suggested the issue was in my septic field. Turns out I took the cover off and the tank was totally full. Tom chose to help me solve my problem over the phone instead of just trying to rent me a piece of equipment. I will think of this rental department whenever I need another tool to rent. Thanks again TOM!”
“I stopped in to replace my bathroom exhaust fan. Marshall went above and beyond to help me get the parts I needed. He is super friendly and knowledgeable, and answered the questions I had to make my project go smoothly. I wish all hardware stores had employees like Marshall!”
6AM - 10PM
4850 US-14, Crystal Lake
Hardware Stores
“Nice store, but it's very inconvenient that the garden center doors aren't open. You have to go through the store and back again with very heavy items such as mulch and bricks.”
“It’s rare these days to be greeted by friendly staff in a hardware store. Instead of shopping at big box stores, I’ve started coming here more frequently because I truly feel valued as a customer. While the prices may not always be the lowest, they’re competitive enough, and the service more than makes up for it. The employees are always helpful, guiding me to exactly what I need. For projects I’m not completely sure about, they point me in the right direction every time. If you live in the neighborhood, I encourage you to support local businesses—it’s the right thing to do.”
“I stopped by to look for a Moen kitchen faucet part after trying with no success directly through the manufacturer but they didn’t have the part on hand since it’s a older faucet and unfortunately due to the Chyna virus ordering and shipping times are drastically longer than normal but the gentleman behind the counter knew exactly what I needed and made a photocopy of the parts diagram and luckily I was able to order on Amazon and get the part the next day. They didn’t get a sale(no fault of their own) but they definitely made a client. Thanks gents!”
“Very helpful on my lead blower purchase
**Update 5/28/2024**
The guys and girls in the service department are amazing! They keep everything I have running!”
“Wide varitey of supply options at this location. They even have ducklings ready to be taken home. The cashier Cathy was very nice and provided all the information needed after becoming a rewards member !”
“Oscar in the tools, rental department at this Carpentersville store is super helpful. He went above and beyond and helping me find what I needed for my car detailing project, and was super knowledgeable about everything. Easy person to talk to, very respectful, would use this service again, thank you Oscar for everything!”
“Came here looking for a mantle. Pat showed us around, explained sizes and finishes to us. Let us look around and once we found one we thought was perfect for our home, he answered our questions, had the wood cut to size, checked us out, and loaded it up into our car for us. The different types of wood and decor they have here are vintage and beautiful. Service here was exceptional. We will definitely be back for our future needs.”