South Milwaukee Ace Hardware: A Shopper’s Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Exceptional Customer Service: You’ll consistently encounter friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff. Many reviewers highlight the staff’s willingness to assist with locating items, carrying purchases, and providing advice. One shopper even received a same-day delivery for a Traeger grill. Specific examples of helpful staff include Alyssa (amazing cashier), Ethan (helpful and gentlemanly), and an older gentleman (late 60s-early 70s) who went above and beyond to assist with window repair, even offering a more cost-effective solution.
- Wide Selection for its Size: The store offers a surprisingly large selection of hardware items considering its size. You’ll find everything from screen spline to Traeger grills, chainsaws, and repair parts. They also have a key-making service, screen repair, and carpet cleaner rentals.
- Convenient Location and Services: It’s a local, convenient option for quick repairs. You can expect easy in-and-out shopping for immediate needs. The screen repair service is fast (under a week) and competitively priced.
- Good Deals and Sales: The location often offers good deals and sales; reviewers mention numerous items on sale. I even received a discount on a floor model chainsaw.
- Personalized Small-Town Feel: This Ace Hardware offers a personal touch, far exceeding the experience of larger big-box stores.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Pricing: Be aware that prices are higher than at big box stores like Menards, Home Depot, or Lowe’s. For example, bulk 1/8″ screen spline was priced at $0.50/ft, while prepackaged was $0.30/ft.
- Store Closure: The store is slated to close by the end of the year. This should be a major consideration in your decision to shop here.
