I rarely write reviews. But we called around to the big box stores today to see if there was a…read moreWeber grill that was already built. No one could really answer as to whether or not they had one built. I googled Weber grills near me and found Ace in West Hartford. Larsen Ace Hardware was beyond nice on the phone and went out of their way to find one that was already built. We didn't have to drive to a million places to actually find one that was built already. Thank you! We were cooking on our brand new grill by 5pm tonight!!!

I always end up at their "hub"! Whether I'm getting a storm window fixed, knives sharpened, am…read morebuying lightbulbs, or need a paint sample, the helpful employees always get me the service or information I need promptly.

Ya know that little key fob you have for your car's key-less ignition?  Well there's a little disc…read moreof a lithium battery in there that doesn't last forever. And when it starts to wear out (if your car is like mine) you'll hear an angry beep and a flashing dashboard icon when you start up the car -signifying the end is near. So that's the reason I took my key fob into Carr hardware today, bought a 2-pack of the needed Energizer 2032 Lithium batteries (just $5.99), and saw the young man behind the counter pry open the tricky storage compartment on the fob and pop in a new battery. No need to go to the dealer and pay that big hourly labor rate. Carr did it for free. Seriously, the customer service was tremendous. As I walked around the aisles, I was greeted by three very friendly and courteous employees who asked how I was doing and could they help me find anything? The store is very cool, with all sorts of paint, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, garden, barbecue, and home supply gizmos. What a great alternative to the Big Box guys -go support local !!

"Worst in Class" Customer Service! Completed their form to…read morerent a piece of equipment. Returned the equipment the next day per the instructions. Asked the male employee to complete the return section of their form, and to provide me with a receipt/documentation of the equipment's return. Employee flat-out refused to do either. Somehow it is OK to document the rental equipment leaving the store, but not its return. I did not expect to be in negotiations with this employee for such a simple request. At one point still without a receipt being provided, the employee stated to please leave the store, never come back to this store again, never buy anything here again. Know what, I will take that advice and never return to this store again. Lost Customer! Buyers beware at this establishment. "Worst in Class" Customer Service!

We went to Home Depot to look for a riding lawnmower and Nadev was the associate who helped us. He…read morewas very friendly, knowledgeable, and didn't pressure us to make a purchase. Nadev was so helpful and very pleasant to talk with. He really made a wonderful impression.

I ordered heavy duty plastic shelving online, through the easy use Home Depot app…read more I received a text that my item was ready to be picked up at the Bloomfield store, within two hours of placing the order Easy parking, and I went into the building on the left side to customer pick up, and was greeted warmly by the service personnel The heavy item was already in a carriage and ready for my pick up. Easy egress to my car and loaded in the shelving for the ride home. Super easy transaction for this senior citizen, and I look forward to using the service again soon

John Boyle's is my local Benjamin Moore dealer, located on Main St. in Manchester…read more This location is really great because the space is small, but also packed with anything you might need for your home improvement project, including staff who are very eager to help. Far less overwhelming than big box stores when you are mid-project and just need a fabulous paint color. The lighting in the store is actually really optimal for choosing paint colors, and there is a table right near the paint samples on which you can fan out your tile or curtains or whatever it is you are trying to match up. Simple, but much appreciated. They will also store your paint and finish information in the computer in case you need to reference it later and can't remember what the heck you chose. Everything revolves around the customer in this place, and you know what? I love it. Check them out next time you are sprucing up your homestead!

THE decorating center for sure!! Wonderful staff no matter which location, helpful friendly…read moredecorating staff, sure to please customers in need, Great paint supplier as well, Benjamin Moore paints, informative representatives. Always a pleasant experience - several locations, including the Bloomfield location at 550 Cottage Grove Rd Ask for Tony, he's grrrreat!

Recently my laundry machine needed to be replaced. I went to look at the options at P.C. Richard &…read moreSon. Their sales associate Dwight greeted us as soon as we walked inside. They have so many appliances here, from coffee makers and blenders, to every single larger kitchen appliance, TVs, mattresses, even outdoor equipment such as grills. Dwight was very patient in showing a variety of washing machines that are similar to the one that needed replacing. We found an excellent one by Whrilpool. We agreed on a time and day their team would deliver the washer. Sure enough it was delivered as promised. They also hooked it up. The delivery was free. If you would like for them to dispose of an older, large appliance they can do that for you. I have been genuinely impressed with the selection at P.C. Richard & Son, their all around customer service and their product.

My experience with Mike, the salesman, has been wonderful. He's very professional, knowledgeable…read moreand kind. He always does his best to give us the best deals. Where PC Richard & Son falls short is their delivery crew. For the last 15 years I've purchased big and small appliances here from Mike. Some of the delivery crew are great while some don't know what they're doing, don't speak English or don't know how to setup and install the appliances. It gets really frustrating.

I'm mad at myself for driving past this little hardware store for years just to go to the big…read moreorange store down the street. Shame on me! The staff here is friendly, helpful, and incredibly patient. I was definitely not the most sane paint customer, and they still helped me happily and without making me feel like a complete disaster. I really love the hometown feel of this place. It's exactly the kind of local business I want to support, and I'll be shopping here as often as I can from now on.

A very nice store. Helpful staff. All kinds of items to choose from. Instead of having to run into…read morea big box store, it's convenient without having to get lost in a big box store. And if you need help there is someone there to help you. The store is well lit and customer friendly. The checkout is fast and convenient.

This review is from an excellent experience I had at this PC Richards location before the pandemic…read more Probably 2019. The staff was welcoming and well-informed. I bought a KitchenAid double oven which I have loved ever since. It was the mid November and I needed it by Thanksgiving and they accommodated me! I got a great deal--the Black Friday discount as that was in effect for the whole month. I'm in the market for a clothes washer, and I will be going there first!

When we realized our Frigidaire refrigerator was on its last legs and we urgently needed a new one,…read morewe chose P.C. Richard & Son, largely because it's the closest appliance store to our house. We did our research, knew what we wanted, and discovered that all the local stores had identical pricing. So it came down to who could deliver the quickest. P.C. Richard was our first (and, ultimately, only) stop. We were not accosted immediately upon entering, but allowed to wander among the rows of refrigerators on display. When we located the model we'd seen online, the salesman was quick to get our sale completed and our delivery set up. Delivery occurred three days later, and that's where the dissatisfaction began. Our delivery window of 1-4PM got later throughout the day, and delivery finally occurred at 5:15PM, during dinner time and a substantial rainstorm. No courtesy call to let us know they were on the way; I just happened to look out my window and there they were, unboxing my fridge in the rain. Had they let me know they were en route, I could've emptied the old fridge and freezer in advance. I don't want to say the delivery guys were inept, but... why unpack the fridge in the truck and carry dripping wet components into the customers' home? Why not carry the box into our garage and unbox it there? Also, they seemed annoyed that I wanted to wipe the rain off each piece, thereby slowing them down; they didn't bring a ladder and had to use our step stool; and in their haste to get it installed and on to the next customer, they left pieces of plastic wrap embedded under the door handles. Plus, they scratched our freezer drawer. Nice fridge that's working well (a week into ownership), but the delivery experience left much to be desired.

Normally a fine hardware store. Better than driving all the way to a Home Depot. But Jesus.... What…read morehorrible customer service I had this time. Just pointed me in a general direction after showing a photo of my issue. Had my toddler in tow and everything! I guess they didn't have time to tell me what to look for exactly or lead me to it..

For 15 years, my go-to hardware store for hard-to-find items and superb, knowledgeable, and…read morefriendly service. Top-notch people and ownership.