Whitmore Ace Hardware

4.6 (227)

1105 S Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 476-7731
acehardware.com

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Hardware store
Home improvement store
Paint store
Tool store
Hardware store stocking household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more.

Service options

  • Curbside pickup

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milton solis

2024-03

I don't know if in this store not much Hispanic going to buy something but when I was there for pickup snow shovel I order online and is the only one store they have in stock toro brand? So the store manager not really nice she looked me like not trusted costumer she not like Hispanic I know? I feel she not like Hispanics but finally I spent over $550 dollars because I buy a ARIAT WINTER JACKET FOR MY WIFE? AND SHE SAID OHHHH? ITS EXPENSIVE GIFT? Hispanics we like spent money as well? But really not good experience in this store

Cheryl Van Houghton

2023-05

They have it all! And a fun place to shop

T Dunkin

2024-02

Always clean. Very friendly, knowledgeable employees.

L Hunter

2023-07

I really think this is the best Ace Hardware that I have ever been in. They have a huge selection of grills and smokers. I'm going back for a Traeger. They have a ton of Carhart and other quality clothes.

Mike Staley

2024-02

Great local in town hardware store.

Kylie Jewell

2023-05

I needed help finding and picking the best products for my project. Kyle was very helpful and pointed us in the right direction for everything we needed. The staff in here is always nice.

Dee K

2023-08

Such a community feel. Employees are great. We camp nearby, and this is our go-to for hardware needs.

Rick Livings

2024-03

Great prices, knowledgeable personnel. Try this place next time you need any hardware items...

Katie La Rocca

2023-08

Staff was amazing! Super nice and helpful! Store was clean and welcoming! Great Job Ace!!

kappy0405

2022-05

Prices are outrageous. Sometimes 3-4x higher than the same items at Menards. There's just no reason to shop here unless you absolutely need something immediately & don't have time to drive out of town. To make matters even worse, the prices often ring up at the register higher than they're marked on the shelves too. Happens very frequently to the point where it almost seems intentional, in hopes that people won't realize it when checking out? I still find myself returning just because it's in town, but I almost always regret it.

Cheryl McKendrick

2023-05

The staff is always nice. Prices comparable. They usually have what we need. If not they will go above and beyond to help you find it.

Janet Skocy

2023-06

Whitmore aka "pay more" 😆 🤣 😂Seriously though, you can get your knives sharpened, your screens repaired, a carhartt coat, Redwing shoes, a toaster, bird food, nuts n bolts, you name it, they got it!

Pat Huffman

2022-05

The "BEST" Ace-hardware store that I have ever been to. U will understand as soon as u walk in the doors u will see how much more of a selection of items they have compared to other locations. Who ever owes that location. U can tell that owner has pride in his store, from the little details. Like the type of bags they use at the register, or how they actually take the time to set up individually separate areas for specific items with signs from those brands hanging up in those areas. U can tell how they actually see u as a valuable customer. I have nothing but good things to say about this Ace-hardware!!

Dale Rawls

2024-02

Just your typical small town ace store

Jack M

2019-05

I've become sort of a "regular" here since we recently bought a fixer-upper house in the area. The staff are always friendly, able to help me find what I'm looking for, and also give suggestions for better solutions than what I may have came up with.I'll be back, not only out or convenience, but because because of the staff and reasonable prices.

Gina Cartelli

2023-05

In the sale flyer Ace was advertising buy 5 qts oil, get a filter free, well turns out Ace doesn't even carry filters. Why advertise that? Or at least give a sixth qt. in replacement. Just saying. But I like the store, just wish prices were a bit cheaper.

Ted Smith69

2022-05

Nice staff but to small of store! For the higher prices i expect better selection! I try to support local but u make it hard! Telling me the store in Braidwood or another place has it is not an acceptable response. I will just go to menards in joliet at that point

Jason Rowe

2020-05

I go here all the time when I need things for whatever random project I'm working on. Ace, as usual, is a little more of a premium price compared to menards or other bigger chains of similar stores. Ace however seems to have a friendlier staff, and a few more odds and ends. They sell some nice name brand apparel and accessories too, check it out.

Joe Lukas

2023-05

Just grabbed a couple of things. Found them no problem. Was offered help no problem. Would come back

Joseph N

2022-05

I find myself coming to ace for things quite often and the staff are always friendly helpful and efficient. The store selection is pretty good too.

Evon personal

2023-12

Its the place with the helpful hardware folks

Bonnie Yanke

2024-03

Always clean and friendly

Kristina “Stina”

2023-06

Great variety of plants for gardening and hanging baskets. Highly recommend

William Zacharias

2023-05

If prices a little cheaper, I would go there all the time. Some items are marked up over 20 percent to lLowes or Menards

Paul Workman

2020-05

Very well stocked including Craftsman tools, Carhart work a tire, paint, electrical, nuts n bolts (metric & ASE std & "grade 8". And, helpful staff.

Rebecca Henry

2023-06

Was an okay experience. Disappointed they didn't have the birdseed advertised at a discount price. Cashier wasn't very friendly.

Brandon Price

2021-05

Ok for a forgotten part... Prices are on the very high side due to the lack of local options. Owner knows this and takes advantage of it. Can barely get a bargain when using $5 or $10 off coupons that are mailed to you to get you to come in.

Billy Mac

2019-05

Bought a still 38 weed trimmer last month. Second time I tried to start it it wouldn't start. I brought it back to Whitmore ace in Wilmington, the service guy tried for 20 min. Then took the plug out , then the air filter... it took a lot of pulls and it finally started.He tried to hand it back to me,I said there was something wrong and I thought he should give another one. After me refusing several times to take the broken one, he said he would give a new one, but if that breaks I would be cut off. He told me I bought the cheapest of the line. I finally got him to give me my money back.Seems Stihl isn't as good as they used to be. There stores Whitmore Ace don't back their product's or costomers.

Matt Walker

2022-05

Home town service with the inventory of a big ACE chain. They have everything you can want from a screw to lawn mower, to clothes to fresh flowers. They have it all.

Blaze Quzey

2022-05

Go to get a present get there at 601 and they close at 6 I call them and ask them if they can stay open just for a minute please I get off plowing all day for Wilmington and all I needed was a little shirt and beanie for my nefews bday tn

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-8 PM
Thursday 8 AM-8 PM
Friday 8 AM-8 PM
Saturday 8 AM-7 PM
Sunday 8 AM-6 PM

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