Harbor Freight Reviews

Harbor Freight has an overall rating of 4.6 based on 45 reviews. Customer feedback on Harbor Freight is mixed: Harbor Freight reviewers highlight positive aspects like affordable prices, wide product selection, frequent sales and discounts, which strongly appeal to DIY enthusiasts, budget-conscious shoppers, small business owners. However, Harbor Freight is often criticized for its variable product quality, limited customer service, shipping delays.

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All Harbor Freight Reviews (45)
Dale_lapp92
May 18, 2026
"I checked online before heading out..."
I checked online before heading out, and my local Harbor Freight actually had it ready to go. It saved me a ton of driving around town, which was really nice. Pickup was super easy and I didn’t have any issues at all.
RobertWhite
May 17, 2026
"Shipping was quicker than I expected"
I ordered a few tools from harborfreight.com and they got here faster than I figured they would. The box had a small ding on it but everything inside was totally fine. Tracking updated well too. It wasn't perfect but overall I was happy with it
jane_Forbis91
May 13, 2026
"I was able to find what I needed..."
I was able to find what I needed in the end, so the search does its job okay. But this is where it got annoying: the menus felt kind of messy, and I had to click around more than I expected just to get to the right place.
chuck1994
May 12, 2026
"Exactly what I needed for my setup"
The specs were right on and matched what showed up. I was ordering it for a project at home, so I was relieved there weren’t any surprises
JosephWilliams
April 30, 2026
"Easy exchange and still a good deal"
I bought a rotary tool kit online because the price was way better than what I was seeing elsewhere, but when it showed up, one of the attachments was missing. I figured I was going to have to deal with a bunch of hassle, which would’ve been annoying even for a cheaper item.

I took it to my local Harbor Freight and just pulled up the receipt email on my phone. The guy at the counter looked it over really quick and swapped it out for a new kit right there, no arguing or runaround.

The whole thing took maybe 10 minutes. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it was simple, and I appreciated not having to waste time or spend extra money fixing the issue. For the price and how easy the exchange was, I’m happy with it
rosa.Lean
April 30, 2026
"Missing part, but they actually sorted it out"
My order showed up missing a part, which was annoying. I’m always a little skeptical when companies start with the polished “we value your experience” type replies, but to be fair, they did get the missing piece sent out and fixed the issue. Not perfect, but they handled it
JamieCarrell_12
April 22, 2026
"Paid for itself way faster than I expected"
I signed up for the Inside Track Club kind of thinking, alright, let’s see if this is actually worth it. I buy tools and garage stuff often, i’m not patient enough to mess around with coupons or complicated deals. But this has been easy. The member prices kick in without any hassle in the store, and I’ve already saved more than what I paid to join. So yeah, it paid for itself quick
hilton2005
April 22, 2026
"My Harbor Freight account login works most of..."
My Harbor Freight account login works most of the time, but every now and then it randomly makes me reset something or re-enter info without really explaining why. After a while, that starts to make me wonder if the site is glitching or if something’s off with my account. The pages are a little slow too, which doesn’t help. I can still get in to check my orders and coupons, but the whole thing feels less reliable than it should.
JamesRichardson
April 22, 2026
"The coupons are honestly useful"
I mostly use harborfreight.com just to check coupons before I buy tools. The discounts are easy enough to find, thankfully, and they’ve saved me a decent amount. It’s not exactly fancy or exciting, but it does what I need it to do, so I can’t really complain too much.
john_Shomo84
April 08, 2026
"Better packaging than I thought"
The packaging surprised me a bit. Clean box. Sturdy too. No dents or weird damage. Just came looking better than expected
WilliamWilson_46
April 03, 2026
"My order was out of stock but it went okay"
I ordered something and then it turned out they didn’t have it in stock, which was a little annoying but not really their fault I guess, since these things happen. They emailed me fast about it and the refund came through without me having to argue or chase anyone. So even though I didn’t get the item, I still feel like it was handled fine.
hello_michael736
March 30, 2026
"Lots of brands to pick from"
They had plenty of different brands in stock, so it was easy to find something that worked. I liked having this and that to choose from instead of just one or two options.
TerryHavens
March 27, 2026
"Annoyingly, the stock count was actually right"
I half expected the website to be wrong when it said there were 3 in stock, but when I got to the store, they actually had them. So yeah, credit where it’s due, it saved me from making a wasted trip
ilona_Maloy83
March 27, 2026
"Pretty solid floor jack for the money"
Picked up a floor jack from Harbor Freight it worked better than I thought it would. It lifted my truck without any trouble and felt sturdy the whole time. I’ve used it a handful of times now and haven’t had any issues. For the price, I’m happy with it.
victoria1980
March 25, 2026
"Pretty fair shipping cost"
The shipping price seemed reasonable to me. It was on the lower side, and I really don’t have anything to complain about.
AmberOneil_31
March 21, 2026
"Seems safe and reliable so far"
I’ve been using the tools for a bit now and everything feels safe and reliable so far. No issues yet, which is reassuring. I’d be curious to hear if others have had the same experience, but up to now I’m happy with it
manuelhill5233
March 20, 2026
"Customer service got back to me fast"
I had to reach out because my order was missing a little part. They replied quicker than I thought they would and helped get it taken care of. Had to send one more email to clear it up, but it wasn’t a big deal. Decent experience overall, 4 stars.
ricky1972
March 19, 2026
"Good spot for tools"
Grabbed a few things here and the pickup was super easy, no hassle really. Prices seemed fair to me and everything worked like it was supposed to. Happy with it overall tbh
ROWE
March 14, 2026
"Checkout was easy"
I ordered a few tools online and the whole checkout thing was quick and simple. Didn’t run into any weird errors or anything, the coupon worked fine, and I got the email right away. Overall, it was just easy and that was nice.
stacey_Branch98
March 06, 2026
"Pickup was surprisingly smooth"
I ordered a few tools on harborfreight.com and picked them up at my local store later that day. The email came fast, I walked in, gave them my name, and they had everything sitting behind the counter. Took maybe 5 minutes total. for a place where I usually expect to wander around pretending I know where anything is, this was painless. Everything was right, the staff was nice, and it was way easier than hunting through the aisles myself.

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Harbor Freight Q&A

For the company: do all reviews get posted on the harbor freight website? mine never did, and one other customer suggested they don't, per sitejabber.

Has anyone tried calling harbor freight parts if so did you ever get in touch with anyone? i have sat for hours on end several times for weeks and months sometimes phone died and still no answer very poor customer service. all i want to do is order few parts for machine that i puchased from harbor freight please someone help me

SuzanneEvans
June 22, 2020

“According to the store you HAVE to go through there phone customer service yet when I have tried calling now for 2 weeks it says you must contact us online, and then tells you of a dead address to go to and hangs up”

Has anyone tried calling harbor freight parts if so did you ever get in touch with anyone ? i have sat for hours on end several times for weeks and months sometimes phone died and still no answer very poor customer service. all i want to do is order few parts for machine that i puchased from harbor freight please someone help me

Katrina.Perez
December 07, 2019

“I had no problem contacting their service department, But they didn't have the part I needed.”

Where can i get a handle control plate for a 3 1/2 cu. ft. mixer 61932.

Megan.Diaz
February 21, 2019

“I cannot see the particular part you are inquiring about, but could you make something to work?  I am thinking you are referring to the notched piece that the handle locks into.  Remember, you do not need to duplicate the piece, just make one that works.  If you want to send me a picture I would have a better idea.  I do have the smaller one which I think is similar.  mountainsofwv@gmail,com  Jim”

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