Harbor Freight Tools

You know the saying «You get what you pay for» this applies to Harbor Freight to a tee!
The main electrical breaker for our facility broke, cutting power to our half block sized warehouse & offices. My office =(
Since all the phone & computer system are at my location, our business was dead.
As a temporary fix, I decided to get a generator to restore some power to essential equipments.
My first stop was Home Depot. They didn’t have the generator (power wise) we needed. We had them check their other location, but no such luck. None available anywhere.
Our company mechanic recommended we go to Harbor Freight, which was close by.
We got the generator we needed and got power to the phone system, emergency lights & computers.
We were partially up and running for two ½ days when we started having issues. The generator started revving and the power started to fluctuate. It turned everything attached to it on and off in a 4 minute period, until I was able to shut it down.
Our mechanic determined the generator had a bad cylinder and we had to go back and have it replaced.
The consequence:
The on and off sequence caused disk damage to our main frame computer. It’s DEAD! I’m currently restoring and reconstructing everything manually (until our next system is up). 3 to 4 hour sleep for the past 3 weeks straight has not been fun =(
Price: the generator we got was 50% less than the one at Home Depot. But that one was a respected brand. The one we got was a store brand and obviously not as reliable. Cheaper almost always doesn’t mean better.
We live and learn, never again.

This is the first time I’ve been to this store — i was a bit skeptical about coming here since I have been going to the store by cycle gear. DAMN my instinct was SO RIGHT!!! Nevertheless, I have the same coupons on my phone as what they have in store — THE SAME EXACT just one at hand from store and other on my phone.
While this Cashier chewed her gum assisting customers, i asked if i can use the store coupons i have: she stated NOT the coupons you took inside the store because were giving this out (??) so i said i have the same but on my phone — she said thats FINE.
I wanted to take my time and save all the same coupons i had for the freebies but the line was getting longer — I should’ve done just that to piss her off but I know better. Wont stoop to that level. Then came my change, I gave her 10cents so i can have a whole dollar bill but she was talking, laughing over the headset while she gave me my change (coins) and asked me if the 10cents I gave was mine — DUHH! I told her it was mine and that i gave it for a whole dollar and she sed OHH… I just left with my stuff cause i don’t have time to be arguing with these people. So for sure I will tell all the people I know to no longer come here. geez.

Large store. Very helpful Staff.
They know the business and there store.
Able to answer all my question.
I used to go to the Torrance location, but was not treated with any respect there.

Great customer service. Found my ac gauges in 5 mins. It’s very clean as well! If you need help with anything the employees are very knowledgable.

This is an all American tool store that is otherwise referred to as the man’s man haven. When hubby found out they were coming close to the house he was very excited to know he will no longer have to drive so far, to such a great store. They are very well stocked, have great sales, great coupons including free stuff, very friendly and knowledgable staff, and they go above and beyond for their customers. As I have tagged along with him many times I have found more and more great knick knack household items for cheap prices, surprisingly. The monthly mailer advertises their sales as well as provides at least two coupons, definitely worth signing up for. So glad they are here, because we are definitely customers for life. I hope they will start having the sidewalk sales their other stores are known for having, great deals.

This harbor freight tools store is new, everything is very organized and the staff is very friendly .
I had a problem with a new metal chop saw that i had just purchased and the store manager «Troy“was very curtious and helpfull and he stood behind his product and exchanged it for me ‚“problem solved»
Thank you «troy“i finished my job i started and the new saw works great. …
Happy customer J. Barragan

Products are always in stock, staff is super friendly and the location is perfect! I’m really excited to have them in the neighborhood.
Besides all that, it’s a great store to get tools at a great price, their prices beat a lot of other companies out there. So you’ll know where to find me!

Brand new location on the back side of the revamped Carson Mall.
This was the old Montgomery Ward’s auto center many years ago. It’s been vacant for probably 20+ years??? O_​o
Well vacant no more. It’s a nice, brand new, shiny Harbor Freight!
Not much to say about the store (chain), as it’s the same as all of the rest. This location is pretty big since it’s in what was a pretty big standalone structure. Of course, the shelves are healthily stocked, and hopefully it stays that way.
I normally just use HF for my rubber work gloves and other generic consumables. The tools are ok depending on what you need. I do have to say that their tool quality has improved greatly in the last ten years or so, but don’t expect any true professional grade stuff here. Some may be good only for one-​time use, but it’s all about balancing cost and need, right?
Just happy that I don’t have to trek all the way out to Lomita or Hawthorne Blvd. anymore, since this is literally two blocks from my office.
Yay! Yay! and one more YAY!!!

Brand new store! Perfect location, great customer service! Tons of items on display. Many items include an extended 1 or 2 year service protection. Makes sense if you’re really putting the tools to good use.