Helpful Info about your main water shut-off valve Most every house, condo unit, and apartment will have two vital connections to the city’s water supply – the city connection and main water shut off valve. What is the difference between the city water line connection and the main water shut off valve? The city connection,…
The plumbing and electrical systems within your house or commercial property are not completely separate operations. Quite often, it takes skilled and licensed contractors from several coordinated trades to complete major project installations, upgrades and repairs. Ace Plumbing and Rooter of San Francisco is now a fully licensed electrical contractor, tested and certified by the…
Modern plumbing is one of the great wonders of both modern engineering and human evolution. It blends so seamlessly into our lives that “flows like tap water” is synonymous with simplicity. But behind the clean potable water we rely upon every day for drinking, cooking, baths, showers and laundry there’s an intricate system of supply…
For the first time in our company history, ACE Plumbing & Rooter has partnered with a water heater manufacturer, Rinnai, to bring our customers the utmost in value added services. Rinnai shares the same values, work ethic, and commitment to quality that we do–simply put, they make some of the best tankless water heaters and…
Going to the bathroom is a basic part of human biology – the fact that what we expel smells so bad is nature’s way to alert us to the dangers of bacteria and germs. This is why the modern bathroom is a sanitary pillar of a civilized society. You want to flush and forget it.…
San Francisco is embracing a cleaner, greener future — and one of the biggest trends leading the charge is the citywide push to “Go Electric.” As part of this movement, homeowners and businesses are being encouraged to upgrade or replace their natural gas appliances with more energy-efficient electric models. At the center of this transition…
If you have water boiling on the stove, safety should be top of mind. The same logic applies to the boilers many Bay Area homes rely upon for hot water and heat. With proper maintenance and timely repair, these systems provide energy efficient solutions for years on end. In commercial buildings, the boiler room is…
Every city in America comes with a long list of things that make it special – the skyline, the cuisine, the sports teams, the people – and in the case of the plumbing and electrical systems that keep the city operational – very specific codes and ordinances. San Francisco has some of the most complex…
At Ace Plumbing, we believe in being more than just a plumbing company. We strive to be active members of our community and support events that celebrate the vibrant cultures that make up San Francisco. One event we are particularly proud to have sponsored and been a part of for the third year running, was…
For many people, bathroom plumbing emergencies are the stuff of nightmares. Not only can they cause major inconvenience and disruption to your daily routine, but they can also be costly to fix. After decades of plumbing experience in the San Francisco area, we have seen our fair share of bathroom plumbing emergencies and have learned…
