Howard Medical Company

Don’t trust them
I should have realized that I couldn’t trust them when they didn’t leave a receipt with my new batteries.
I bought new scooter batteries in the summer. This is the first time I’ve bought replacement batteries. When I purchased them, they didn’t tell me that I would need to purchase a new battery case as well as new batteries if I purchased a different size so I purchased the larger batteries. When they came with the new batteries and realized that I needed a different size case, they did come back with new batteries and case. However, they didn’t leave a receipt.
The batteries didn’t work right from the start, but my father broke his hip and so I didn’t have time to deal with it for a while.
When I called about the batteries, Howard Medical said they would replace them since the batteries were still under warranty. They came out and said that the case was wet but the batteries were fine. They put new batteries and case into the scooter. Later, they said that they didn’t have any paperwork that they had left the original battery case and so didn’t believe me that the case could have been wet from the start.
Now Howard Medical says that the batteries weren’t fine and charged me for both batteries and case. I will be looking at alternative medical suppliers in the future. If you decide to use them, get paperwork

Have never rented a wheelchair in the past but will only use Howard going forward. The only downside is that they are closed on the weekends. Otherwise, phenomenal service and prices!

I needed a wheelchair for my 84 year old father who was visiting for the week. He has bad knees, and we wanted to do some sightseeing so we knew a wheelchair would be helpful! Howard could not have been more fabulous. They have a variety of wheelchair sizes and are very willing to help you find the one you need. I was able to rent a 20 inch wheelchair (slightly larger than standard) for $ 65 for the entire week. It was a lifesaver and I will not hesitate to use Howard Medical in the future.

We use alot of ultrasound gel and I was always having to run to Northlake to get it and boy, was it priced ridiculously. I found Howard medical and they have been my new go to for supplies to do my job. Close to where I work and easy to order from. They even were nice enought to deliver my first order. I usually just drop by and pick it up bec its that easy. Great prices, easy to order — why go anywhere else. They seem to have a vast catalog of medical supplies so I’m sure they have what you need at a unbeatable price.

I injured my leg two days before I was supposed to fly into Chicago. I was so happy to find this place through my fellow Unilocalers. The people who work here are kind and efficient. I was able to order my chair ahead of time and getting it into the car was relatively easy. Prices were much cheaper than I was expecting which is obviously a plus. Definitely recommend.

Quick, friendly service. I’ve never rented a wheelchair before, but I’ll only ever rent from them when I’m in Chicago from now on!

I have rented wheelchairs here on two occasions over the past seven months. The service is great, the prices are unbeatable! When you call you speak to a live person who will actually take care of your needs! I hope not to have to return, but if I do need medical supplies they are the first ones I will turn to! Thanks Howard!

I’ve worked with this company for 9 years and they are always consistent and deliver right on time. They make ordering a breeze.

I have had to just start using a scooter and the people at Howard Medical company are so kind and so helpful and so great about pricing. Great company with a big heart

My brother in law came to town from Delaware and I needed to rent a wheelchair. Howard Medical was so easy to deal with and they just took care of everything. When I went to pick up the chair it was waiting for me up front with all of the paperwork attached. I wanted to return it on Saturday but they are closed on the weekends. Because of that they did not charge me any extra. Who does business like that anymore? If you need a wheelchair in Chicago Howard Medical is the only place to look.

I had back surgery in December, and while I’m easily able to walk, I really can’t go too far (or too long) without sitting down. So, the only way I can do big stuff is renting a wheelchair.
I went to Comic Con last weekend, and I was planning to rent a wheelchair through the convention center. When they finally called back with pricing (the day before the con started) I was floored at the price — $ 250 for 3 days. You can BUY a wheelchair cheaper than that, given a little notice.
So I googled «wheelchair rental chicago», and Howard Medical was the only result that looked promising. I called and I couldn’t believe how nice and helpful they were, and they had 5 chairs in stock for me to choose from to pick up the same day! They were also really helpful when we were picking up, and it was only $ 15 a day (and they didn’t charge extra for dropping off on Monday morning instead of Sunday night).
The chair itself had trouble with normal walking speed, we had to go slower than we wanted to, but that seemed to be the style of wheel — the chair itself looked like new.
I couldn’t be happier with their service, I’ll definitely use them for my next convention!

Rented a wheelchair from here to wheel my mom (bad knees) all around Chicago over the weekend for some sightseeing.
No hassle. Great customer service. Cheap rates.
I have zero complaints.

Scenario: your 74-​yr-​old small-​town living, farm-​dweller MI mother had her knee replaced 10 weeks ago. She is doing well, still needs a cane but she cannot walk more than a couple of blocks.
But, by god, nothing’s going to stop her. «I am getting on Amtrak and coming to Chicago!» she tells you. My mother is nothing if not ballsy — or should I say «ovariesy?»
I fret, «what are we going to DO with her? She can’t keep up with us.»
This is where Howard Medical Company comes in. This place is the bomb! $ 15 per day gets you a 18″ transport wheelchair (250 lb. weight capacity) — SO easy to fold up, has handles to carry it — fits into your Honda Civic tiny ass trunk.
I talked to a woman named Bernie by phone — nice as hell — who says «we have plenty — no need to worry.» They open at 8 am — I am there at 8:05 am — assisted by yet another wonderfully nice employee named Jim. He shows me how to fold it, adjust it, etc. This is too easy –pinch me, I am dreaming.
I race home to our apt, Metropolis coffee in hand, and say, «Duretta Jean, get in the car — we are Chubby Girl walking at the lake!» Then to Target, then neighborhood strolling, then… oh the possibilities are now endless!
A week I was once dreading has now become so much easier. Check them out!