• Northern Tool + Equipment

Northern Tool + Equipment

Overview

Northern Tool + Equipment has a rating of 1.3 stars from 278 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Northern Tool + Equipment most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and business days problems. Northern Tool + Equipment ranks 172nd among Tools sites.

  • Service
    85
  • Value
    73
  • Shipping
    63
  • Returns
    58
  • Quality
    67

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 4.5%
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How would you rate Northern Tool + Equipment?
Top Positive Review

“Rest in peace, Harbor freight.”

Todd M.
8/16/23

I'm hooked first time been here,.Awesome selection, variety and prices. My name is Todd and I speak facts.

Top Critical Review

“No support”

David Y.
3/21/24

Bought a $4,000 tire machine and it's 2 year extended in house warranty. Broke down after 13 months. They could not find anyone to support or repair so they totally ignored me until I stopped complaining. Benpack stuff is junk. And so is everything else they sell and suck you into extended warranties that they don't support!

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Thumbnail of user toddm998
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 16th, 2023

I'm hooked first time been here,.Awesome selection, variety and prices. My name is Todd and I speak facts.

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Really impressed with the selection at this business

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Log splitter chainsaw

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Thumbnail of user johne2497
1 review
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December 30th, 2022

Eduardo takes pride in his job. He knew exactly where everything was and advice on use of equipment. It's obvious he cares for good quality customer service. This occurred at the Goliad road location in San Antonio tx. Five star service

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Thumbnail of user jerryd688
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June 23rd, 2022

Always buying from northern tool. Bought a ultra tow trailer hitch that went bad. They replaced no questions asked. Will continue to shop here

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trailer jack

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Thumbnail of user jayh464
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 21st, 2020

I recently purchased a fire pit lid from northern tool the first one came in anf UPS did not do such a good job it was banged up. However they send a replacement. Although it was during the covid-19 pandemic but they still send me the replacement at a relatively short time. Period.
The customer service was very courteous and nice. I plan to purchase more items soon.
100% better than the stuff made in China and you're never sure if you ever going to get anything after you paid.
I recommend this to all my friends and family.

Thumbnail of user guak
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 9th, 2020

Northern Tools. Great customer service! Especially Derick Miles, I had a larger order of tools and he helped me with everything. I asked Derick if the brand of tools I was buying was good and he said yes. I believed Derick because of his experience with the tools. If I ever need any tools again I will definitely go back to northern tool and ask for Derick. Derick was over the top out going for me and the other people he was helping at the time.

Thumbnail of user laurieg160
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 15th, 2020

Great company to order from. You can be convenient with the products quality. We have ordered a number of different products that you would have to go to many different stores to find. All in one catalog.

Thumbnail of user billl104
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 27th, 2017

I wanted to cancel my order (online) and saw these reviews first. Honestly, these reviews scared me! Anyway, I called them and was on hold for about 2 minutes and was helped by Jordan. My order was 10 days old and said that they most likely can't cancel because it's too far into the process. But, she'd physically contact the shipping department and see what she could do and then email me back. I said okay, never thinking she'd actually email me back. Well, 2 hours later I received an email from her saying that she was able to get my order cancelled.

Jordan was very helpful and genuinely concerned. The shipping (to the store) does take forever and I chose that because of coupon. But I need my item now, which is the reason for the cancellation. Two thumbs up for NT!

Thumbnail of user alexh609
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 12th, 2020

This place is awesome, I just purchased over 3k worth of stuff. I started looking for the item I wanted online and they came up. I tried them out on one item and called customer service to ask a few questions and they were very knowledgeable and friendly I went back to the website and bought all the rest of my items, great prices and deals, this place just got themselves a customer for life, thank you northern tool

Thumbnail of user sakennaw
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 14th, 2021

I love the atmosphere in there and the people are great my family love it there will be going back they always have what I need.

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Thumbnail of user larryy21
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 5th, 2018

I went to the NT in Memphis, on Summer Ave. To shop for a floor fan. Leon assisted me in finding what I was looking for. He was very polite and helpful, even checking the online price which saved me $40 on my total cost. Because he went above and beyond in assisting me, I purchased a second unit that I had not planned on purchasing. I wish all stores had role models like Leon. Customer service is the backbone to any successful business. Please acknowledge his work ethics.

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Thumbnail of user corneliusp19
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 13th, 2020

Ordering the heavy duty hose was easy and fast. The instructions was on point in the ordering process.

Thumbnail of user gregh648
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
October 29th, 2020

Ricky Martinez is an amazing manager. He worked very hard to help us with our problem.
I can tell he is about the customer!

Thumbnail of user enriqueg63
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 28th, 2020

I'm so happy with my purchase, quality is good for the price,!'nn

Thumbnail of user danayf
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 10th, 2021

This company has always been reliable to have the things I need and things I didn't know I needed but found. Good prices and sales. Friendly staff. Clean stores. Thank you for your service!

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Outdoor chairs, handy boxes, shop towels, batteries, gloves... These are a few.

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Thumbnail of user rafaelb81
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 30th, 2020

After trying to install a trailer help myself for the first time I find myself looking for a trailer hub at the northern tool store in cutler ridge fl and was helped by Mario who went above and beyond to make sure that we knew what we were doing and that l we found the right tool and gave us all the time that we needed to make sure we were clear and that we understood what we were doing Mario is a valuable asset to this corporation and I hope he is appreciated for doing what he does... definitely will be coming back to this store because of the experience Mario created for us. Great job northern tools on training and hiring Mario!
Thank you Mario!

Thumbnail of user catherinej101
1 review
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December 16th, 2019

River is a customer service rep. That took over a problem I have with FedEx, a jack ordered from Northern Tool on 11/25/19. I know this time of year is also time to be patient. I understand what they go through having a son that works for UPS. Because of this I gave them 2 weeks past the first delivery date for more than enough time to catch up. River called me back and said she didn't think she was FedEx's best friend anymore but I knew that meant she was taking care of me, her customer. River is one of the most friendly, professional Customer Care professionals I have ever worked with. Doing everything she could to get a delivery to happen. Although FedEx called her back almost immediately promising delivery by the end of day 12/13, they did not show up. I saw the truck on my street over the weekend but passed by my home. River and a co-worker that I'm sorry I don't have his name, are both on it now. I'm impressed with River and hope she is recognized as an exceptional employee. As a retail manager myself, it's this kind of person that represents the company to the customer when things aren't always so smooth. She makes Northern Tool a better company. Thank you River!

Thumbnail of user charlese146
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
October 9th, 2020

I enjoy buying my tools from Northern Tools. Customer service excellent and online buying has never been more easier.
Even when I send my wife in to pickup my merchandise no problems.
Gotta love them.

Thumbnail of user teresam238
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 30th, 2018

Purchased a post hole auger back in November used once, still under warranty, went to the store for repair was asked to come back in one week to drop off, they were 3 weeks behind, if I come back in one week then you will be 4 weeks behind, manager Robert Bruch got snotty, made the statement"Ya'll got all the answers" talking about me/us the customer. He finally said you can leave it but we want look at it for 3 weeks. I ask for his managers number after hesitation he gave me a number scratched on one of his business cards. I AM DONE!

Thumbnail of user steves1641
1 review
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October 16th, 2020

Top notch company excellent service good products, excellent customer service. I have never had any problems.

Thumbnail of user thomasm2020
1 review
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December 4th, 2020

I enjoy this company. They have a lot of things I can use/need and prices are reasonable. I will buy more after the holidays.

Thumbnail of user glenk64
3 reviews
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September 15th, 2020

I have purchased a number of items from this company, one of which is their North Star sprayer. The items purchased have been of the highest quality, their prices are competitive, and their customer service including their techs has been very professional. Have recommended them to several of my fellow ranchers.

Thumbnail of user joser761
1 review
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November 3rd, 2020

You guys are great... info is great. Eazy check out. I'm for sure getting other thing from here... thanks

Thumbnail of user georgeb1168
1 review
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December 29th, 2020

Have made multiple purchases from Northern Tool and Equipment - good website, easy to navigate and great products for reasonable prices!

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welding supplies

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Thumbnail of user chriso1
654 reviews
3,552 helpful votes
August 29th, 2010

One of the primary sources of electrical equipment for the builder and DIYer in the USA, this company has stores in several states and a mail catalog as well as this website. The site is well laid out so navigation and searching is easy. Products are reviewed by users. There are plenty of illustrations and specifications on offer to give you a better idea of what you're about to buy, and there are special offers that are worth checking out too.

The range here includes generators, alternative power sources, workwear, air tools, power tools, hand tools, farm tools, auto repair equipment, auto and SUV parts and accessories, and all those other alpha male things that the Average American Husband allegedly asks Santa for every Christmas as an alternative to socks. It's an extraordinarily varied range of products and well worth bookmarking if you are in the USA, because there's something here for anyone who owns or maintains any kind of home, transport or acreage.

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Since 1981, family owned and operated Northern Tool + Equipment has become an industry leader, offering expertly chosen power tools, hand tools, generators, pressure washers, heaters, power equipment and more!

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