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    Harbor Freight Tools

    3.0 (62 reviews)
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    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Tread tape. Great value compared to Home Depot's brands!
    Matthew C.

    Quick and easy but cheap selections. The Walmart of hardware. Morning crew is more knowledgeable than evening. Definitely watch for coupons and outdoor sales.

    Mini LED flashlights @ Harbor Freight 7.20.15
    Jenni M.

    Harbor Freight Tools in Downey is not unlike any other hardware store out there. You have to do your own research & sometimes learn the hard way that affordability does not always equate quality and/or efficiency. That being said, my husband has found some pretty sweet deals on various items. He's also returned several items, but we have never had a problem returning anything. Customer service here is usually good. Of course, we only ever need someone to check us out. QUALITY OF HARDWARE & TOOLS My husband is not a weekend warrior when it comes to power tools and hardware. That being said, he uses some things more than others. If you need pro-level stuff, I'm not sure this is the the place to get ALL of your needs, but it's worth a shot because many items are so affordable. That little 3-gallon pancake air compressor by Central Pneumatic is great for small jobs around the house. We've also purchased a good ATV/motorcycle lift here as well. Swivel vise with anvil. Bench grinder pedestal by Central-Machinery. All good purchases thus far. Our most recent purchase was a 4-1/2 in. 6 amp heavy duty angle grinder (on sale $29.99 usually $39.99) by Chicago Electric. You can move the handle around to 3 different positions on the grinder. It screws into place. That's the cool part. The not so cool part was my husband's threaded out. We returned it. Had another one ready to exchange, but he ended up not liking that one either because of its handle. It's been a while, but they gave him a free screwdriver set by Pittsburgh. We laughed and joked about them at first, but then after taking them out of the package we realized they were good quality. For our needs, Harbor Freight is not typically the place we purchase power tools. Mechanical tools, yes... like a floor press. It just depends on your needs & if you use power tools as often and for extended periods of time like my husband does. Downey's store is usually clean and very organized. In-stock items, though? The husband was pissed when he learned they were out-of-stock on some items he intended to purchase, namely a "heavy duty" floor press. He made a comment that the HF in Huntington Park was stocked better, but the D-o-dub can't help it... Anyway, I guess he couldn't help himself because he bought a 6-ton A-frame hydraulic ram bench press also by Central-Machinery. There's more than just hardware tools here too: some lawn & gardening items, automotive stuff, and "material handing equipment" - dollies, hand trucks, casters, tires, moving supplies, etc. There are also some other random items that I'd be most likely to buy - mini LED flashlights, plastic Great Horned owls, epoxy, Gorilla glue, and gloves of various sizes and materials. RETURNS/EXCHANGES If you misplaced your receipt but used a card for your purchase, then it usually isn't a problem returning or exchanging items since they can look it up. Parking is usually plentiful in this area of Downey Landing. Just be careful walking up to the store because so many times I have seen drivers not slowing down for or being aware of pedestrians. I agree with Felix R.'s comment about their rewards program and coupons... they really bog you down with those things, but sometimes it's worth it. Read the fine print & you won't get disappointed. Review #376 Yelp challenge 2015 57/100

    This is what a real appliance dolly looks like...
    Daryel F.

    I was in the market for an appliance dolly so I went to what I thought was my go to, HOME DEPOT. I found what "they" called an appliance dolly at $129. All six of them looked like they were purchased and brought back. I did not feel comfortable/safe purchasing one to move my refrigerator. So I called Harbor Freight and to the rescue they came through not only with a more durable appliance dolly also with a better price at $30 less. All I can say is WOW and thank you HARBOR FREIGHT my new go to...

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    Harbor freight really stands behind their products,way to go Edgar and Norma you really saved our butts big time. Thank you Thank you

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    My usual HF. I've been to a few other, and this is the best. Clean and decently stocked.

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    Everything you need! This store feels like a mom and pop store in a small town. Service is…read moreexcellent, and the selection is better than what you might find in larger Ace stores. Plus they sell pies! I went to this store spcifically because they have a selection of wall-mount kitchen faucets, which are hard to find. Even though it's a little farther than my closest Ace store, I choose to drive to this one.

    I visited this location 11/05/25 at 12:40 p.m for a brown patio chair and was met by an associate…read morewho immediately told me there was none. Then when I questioned further, she told me that she only had white, while still standing in the same place not even checking the back house inventory. I even showed her a picture and she repeated "only in white". I asked her if I could order it online and she told me to go on the app. To no know is one thing, but to be lazy and not even check for items is another. While I was getting ready to leave with no help a wonderful associate by the name of Destiny asked to see my picture. After I showed her she immediately went to go check the back and guess what she found? The brown patio chair I was looking for. She rang me with a smile on her face and asked if I needed anything else while the first associate ignored our whole interaction. The difference between the first associate and Destiny is what keeps businesses afloat or lets them sink with terrible customer service. Destiny made my experience a breeze, while the other ladies laziness and rude attitude almost made me not want to come back.

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    I always feel like a kid in a candy store when I shop here. When it comes to Japanese tools you are…read morepaying for quality and craftsmanship. So I take my time selecting what I need versus what I want especially because I don't know when I will have the next chance to return. I easily spend several hundreds of dollars here buying my chisels and other carving hand tools. It's cool that the worker remembers who I am (excellent service). The owner himself takes the time to show me the various chisels that they have and you can tell just by listening to him talk the pride he has for the tools that he carries.

    COVID UPDATE for Anzen Hardware. Nori-san is fine, and the…read morestore is open for usual hours of operation. This update is just a reminder that small local businesses are still open. In addition to vegetable seeds and garden supply, there are plenty of home and kitchen tools that you'll use every day of your quarantine isolation. SERVICE Nori-San has always been very helpful with any purchases you might need to make. Now that the store attendance is limited, no doubt you'll receive even more bespoke assistance. STORE ATTENDANCE There is only one person/party allowed in the store at a time. If you're familiar with this small family-owned hardware store, you'll know that there isn't much room for too many people anyway. For precautions of health, just one at a time in the store. If you know what you need, the trip to Anzen is really quick. If you DON'T know what you need, the trip to Anzen can be really easy. I make a regular trip to get professional kitchen knives from Nori-San, and he's always very knowledgable and helpful in the decision. SILLY GIFT PURCHASE: Even if you want a simple silly, but useful kitchen gift for your friends, you will probably find something here. Purchase a KAMENOKO TAWASHI for an unsuspecting friend who doesn't know what it is, ask them to guess what it's for. PARKING Plenty of easy street parking throughout Little Tokyo. COVID PARKING UPDATE - many parking spaces have been redesignated as outdoor seating areas. Judge Also Parking Lot is the best parking lot - across the street.

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    I am posting this review to promote consumer awareness and transparency…read more I called in advance to confirm the availability of an electronic drill driver. The first call was disconnected by the person who answered. A subsequent call was not answered, and I ultimately reached the store from another number and was told the item was in stock. When I arrived, a different employee assisted me and completed the sale. During checkout, the employee opened the product box without my request while responding to a product-related question. The question could have been answered without opening the packaging. The item was not needed and remained unused. When I attempted to return it, I was informed that the store does not accept returns under any circumstances. This policy was not disclosed at the time of purchase and is not stated on the receipt. Under California consumer expectations, material terms such as a no-return policy should be clearly disclosed prior to purchase so customers can make informed decisions...especially when packaging is opened by store staff. Posting this so other customers are aware of the store's policies before purchasing. Comparto esta reseña con el fin de promover transparencia y que otros consumidores puedan tomar decisiones informadas. Llamé con anticipación para confirmar la disponibilidad de un taladro eléctrico. La primera llamada fue cortada por la persona que respondió. Una segunda llamada no fue contestada, y finalmente logré comunicarme desde otro número, donde me confirmaron que el producto estaba disponible. Al llegar a la tienda, otro empleado me atendió y completó la venta. Durante el proceso de pago, el empleado abrió la caja del producto sin que yo lo solicitara, mientras respondía a una pregunta relacionada con el producto. Dicha pregunta pudo haberse respondido sin necesidad de abrir el empaque. El producto no fue utilizado. Al intentar devolverlo, se me informó que la tienda no acepta devoluciones bajo ninguna circunstancia. Esta política no fue informada al momento de la compra y no aparece indicada en el recibo. De acuerdo con las expectativas de protección al consumidor en California, las políticas materiales...como la política de no devoluciones....deben comunicarse claramente antes de completar una compra, especialmente cuando el empaque es abierto por el personal de la tienda. Comparto esta información para que otros clientes tengan en cuenta esta política antes de realizar una compra.

    Didnt let me look around the store to find what i need. Was being pushy. Said "you're not allowed…read moreto look around. Idk what kind of store they're running. Bad customer service. Store is a mess anyways. They have there lunch on a table in the middle of the store.

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