Ace Hardware Reviews 409

TrustScore 2 out of 5

1.9

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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, citing unhelpful interactions, difficulty reaching live agents, and a general lack of care from employees. People also frequently complained about the pricing, finding items to be considerably more expensive than at other retailers, sometimes even double the price, and felt that the markup was excessive. Some people were dissatisfied with the product availability and quality, mentioning issues like damaged packaging, missing components from promotions, or defective items. Additionally, some reviewers were not happy with the staff, describing them as rude, disrespectful, and occasionally incompetent, with instances of being followed around the store or experiencing uncomfortable interactions. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with the staff, praising their helpfulness, knowledge, and friendly demeanor, and appreciated their assistance with specific product needs.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very unfriendly to motorcycle riders. I needed to quickly buy a tool. I stopped wearing my riding backpack. I was literally looking at what I needed. Some kid asked me to leave the store. Manger said... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They make it impossible to delete your account. Not sure what changed with ACE but in my book they have no integrity or honesty. Customer service does not exist anymore. I am trying to terminate my ac... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just wasted my morning at my local Ace Hardware. Scavenger to find my few items I needed in the store with no assistance to go stand in line for 5 minutes before a customer had to inform me the card m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Craftsman Trimmer/Edger during their Buy One, Get Two Tools promotion. I was excited to get a free circular saw and jigsaw. After a few days, the jigsaw shipped and the circular saw wa... See more


Company details

  1. Computer Shop
  2. Computer Accessories Shop
  3. DIY Store
  4. Hardware Shop

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Ace is the place for helpful advice and quality products including paint, lawn & garden, outdoor living, hardware, plumbing, electrical and more


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1.9

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

409 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Ahwatukee ACE

Im speaking for the ACE hardware in Ahwatukee Foothill in AZ. The customer service every single time is above and beyond! Everyone is always willing to walk you right to where you need to find an item and you never have to search for someone when you need help. I am always asked if i need help finding something within the first few minutes of walking in. Both the really young and older employees have been spot on for the past year I have been going there.

2 March 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

patel person no experince all they good…

patel person no experince all they good life making do net, you person he never there, people mangers sapnish dude hardley smile, only student pay not good but they complain about patel also will let ace cooperate, he not fallow ace hardware , price is different
been lived 40 years never bad experience all he making keep bunny another locations he do believe service

21 January 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

You should really have your people…

You should really have your people trained so that some of them will know what respect is. I called, about months ago, knowing that I might not be his target customer, just keep me holding on for 15 minutes on the phone! That leaves no good impression to me anymore!

10 December 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

return nightmare

If you order something off their website, you have to return to the local store. My local store refused the return, said they dont carry it. The online "support" said there is nothing they can do. Who heard of a website that has no return options?

21 December 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The store at 1205 Uvalde rd

The store at 1205 Uvalde rd. Has gone downhill to the point of total lack of customer service. The store is in terrible shape. No one cares about being there. And the attitude of the young people is toxic. I can't in anyway return to this store ever again. Once it was the most well managed well kept place to find anything you needed a hardware store for. Each employee used to go out of their way to make sure you found exactly what you needed. They might as well shut this store down.

6 January 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a wood filler pencil…

I purchased a wood filler pencil yesterday but got the wrong color. I went back the next day to exchange the color to find out that they would not do an exchange without a receipt. For a 7 dollar pencil are you telling me you can't exchange the color? I use to shop here often but with extremely poor service and not being able to help me with again, a pencil exchange, I believe this only proves that the customer is not worth anything to these people. This happened at store 39 Russellville road Bowling Green, Kentucky

31 December 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Store#16798 5040 West State Rd 46…

Store#16798 5040 West State Rd 46 Sanford, Fl 32871. The sales clerk at this location is super rude and condescending with a terrible attitude. The manager on duty was not much better as they both were lacking Customer Service skills. Do not recommend ordering anything online from this location.

18 December 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Inconsistent Delivery Information

Shopping at ACE online they provide a delivery date at check out but as soon as payment was submitted they sent an email that the item is out of stock at the location.

15 December 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought 2 bug zappers as seen on tv and…

Bought 2 bug zappers as seen on tv and could not get replacements bulbs after 6 months of use. The manager at the Phoenix Az 19 th Avenue Indian School location refused to take back my zappers and said he I was lucky that he even addressed my issue. He was so rude and said they don’t care about the items they sell and do not honor anything AS SEEN ON TV
ACE NEEDS TO STOP SELLING THOSE PRODUCTS !
It is not good business to sell products that are not useful after 6 months.
If They continue they should post signs that communicate the bulbs are not replaceable. I will take my business elsewhere

9 December 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tried to purchase chair floor…

Tried to purchase chair floor protectors 7/8" which I pulled off of the full rack. When I tried to check out the employee could not find the item listed in the computer. The manager was called when he checked I was told the item was not for this store and it belongs to an unaffiliated store in Orange Tx. He he could not sell me the two packages. I stated they had been stocked and the rack was full of these items. He stated he wouldn't sell them to me.

28 November 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the worst run hardware store i…

This is the worst run hardware store i have ever been in. They have very poor staffing and do not answer their phone half the time. Also whatever you do, do not order on line, the on line inventory is totally inaccurate. I have mistakenly ordered several times on line and when I go to the store to pick it up, the item I ordered and they supposedly have in stock is not is stock and then they can't cancel the order, you have to wait until it comes in and then after that you can come in to the store to cancel the order and finally get your money back!!!!!!!!!!!! how bad can an organization be relative to customer service??

18 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'd give a partial star if I could, worst customer experience I've ever had.

I'd give a partial star if I could. Ace.com had proven to be a black hole of effort to not get what they advertise. I ordered a grill, a thermometer and a grill cover. Within 20 minutes I got an email that they cancelled the cover, they couldn't fulfill. When the local Ace never contacted me for delivery I called and they explained the order didn't arrive on the trick but they ordered it. Two days later I got an email that the grill was cancelled from my order (which now consisted of just a thermometer, useless without the grill). The next day the local Ace called to say they have the grill and I should re-do the online order to square payment worn their promotions. I'm now able to order the grill, for curbside pickup, from a dozen Ace Hardware stores between 7 miles and 25 miles from my house. I cannot order a grill from the local store, two miles away, that delivers.

Customer service is customer dis-service. The agents can't help. When you ask to speak to a supervisor they put you on hold, tell you no one is available but they've created an incident and I'll get a call back. Five times I've had an incident created and not a single phone call. The local Ace store is awesome. They're patient, understanding and wanting to keep a customer. Ace.com and the support therewith, stinks on ice!

29 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always greeted with a friendly smile…

Always greeted with a friendly smile and welcome to Ace by the cashier's and then again by the sale people.
Always asking if I need help in finding anything and making my projects easier. If they don't have an item in stock they go out of their way to find it and order it for me.
Very clean, organized and well stocked store.
Seems that every one is well educated with all areas of the store.
When checking out another smile from the cashier's asking if I found everything I was looking for and a thank you for shopping at Ace and come again.
The rewards program is a great program they offer, saves you money and great deals.

25 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BOYCOT They are not military friendly

BOYCOT They are not military friendly. No military discount here. They wont stop the spam. I unsubscribe and then 30 days later the spam starts again! They won’t take no for an answer. Their inventory is over priced and of cheap quality. Avoid save your heard earned money!

21 October 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Repeatedly I get trouble from the…

Repeatedly I get trouble from the manager on returns...this time I return a cleaner rental and she tried stealing my deposit. clean machine but you must have receipt...except no mention at rental time. The manager at ace at wasatch in co springs is a crooked thief...

24 October 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just purchased six 6x5/8 wood screws…

Just purchased six 6x5/8 wood screws out of common stock. Two of the six broke at the neck while being hand screwed in predrilled holes. I used to count on ACE for quality. I guess for 11cents/ea what do we expect? These screws, manufactured in who knows where, have completely unacceptable quality. 1 out of 6 maybe .... 2 out of 6 that's BAD quality.

16 October 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SHAME ON ACE HARDWARE

Once again, Ace hardware, you have won 170 piece tool set.
Just take survey. Pay shipping to receive your prize/gift.
You are not supposed to pay for something you have won and, or a gift.
SHAME ON YOU ACE HARDWARE FOR SPONSORING S#@T LIKE THIS.

12 October 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wanted to give manager Mike a huge…

Wanted to give manager Mike a huge shoutout for helping me find the right paint and he had excellent customer service and would recommend the ace hardware on 22nd and Kolb. Please come and see mike

25 September 2022
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