Ace Hardware is a hardware store chain that operates in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Ace Hardware was founded in 1924 by Richard Hesse and Oscar Fisher in Chicago, Illinois. The company was originally named Ace Stores and operated as a cooperative of independent hardware stores.
In 1931, the name was changed to Ace Hardware Corporation. In 1976, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Southland Corporation.
Ace Hardware is a retailer of home improvement and construction products. The company sells a variety of items, including: appliances, tools, hardware, paint, gardening supplies, and more. Ace Hardware also offers services such as: home repair, installation, and custom order fulfillment.
The company operates over 4,700 stores in the United States and 70 countries worldwide. Ace Hardware is the largest hardware store chain in the world.
Ace Hardware does carry hot water heaters. You can find them in the plumbing aisle of your local Ace Hardware store.
