Triangle Plumbing & Heating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I've actually hired Brad for several jobs over the years, from big sewage disasters, to leaky toilets, to a flooding dishwasher. He's the best. I have heard many horror stories about other plumbers over the years and I always recommend Brad to fix their problems. He's reliable, trustworthy, efficient, friendly, and a great plumber! I wouldn't hire anyone else. Also, he has 24/7 service and he's had to come over on Sundays to help us, twice. Life saver!"
Nadine T on August 2013
Triangle Plumbing & Heating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I've actually hired Brad for several jobs over the years, from big sewage disasters, to leaky toilets, to a flooding dishwasher. He's the best. I have heard many horror stories about other plumbers over the years and I always recommend Brad to fix their problems. He's reliable, trustworthy, efficient, friendly, and a great plumber! I wouldn't hire anyone else. Also, he has 24/7 service and he's had to come over on Sundays to help us, twice. Life saver!"
Nadine T on August 2013
We build strong relationships with our customers and the communities that we live and work in. Let us show you what it is like to work with a Master Plumber that takes pride in getting the job done right and timely to secure total customer satisfaction. We are determined to achieve long term commitment through quality, dedication, honesty, and professionalism. Why settle for less? Call us today we are on our way. Choose Bondurant!
"very professional"
Raymond R on September 2021
We build strong relationships with our customers and the communities that we live and work in. Let us show you what it is like to work with a Master Plumber that takes pride in getting the job done right and timely to secure total customer satisfaction. We are determined to achieve long term commitment through quality, dedication, honesty, and professionalism. Why settle for less? Call us today we are on our way. Choose Bondurant!
"very professional"
Raymond R on September 2021
Tru North Heating and Air is a family and veteran-owned HVAC company located in Downingtown, PA. We provide top quality heating and air conditioning services. Additionally, we have an excellent reputation for honest prices and amazing service. Our company is based on the idea that our customers needs come before everything else. Expert certified technicians are committed to exceeding our customers expectations. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We proudly service all major HVAC systems. We look forward to working with you. Give us a call today.
"Did a great job."
Brad R on October 2022
Tru North Heating and Air is a family and veteran-owned HVAC company located in Downingtown, PA. We provide top quality heating and air conditioning services. Additionally, we have an excellent reputation for honest prices and amazing service. Our company is based on the idea that our customers needs come before everything else. Expert certified technicians are committed to exceeding our customers expectations. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We proudly service all major HVAC systems. We look forward to working with you. Give us a call today.
"Did a great job."
Brad R on October 2022
Gildea Plumbing & Heating is a family-owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on an outstanding record of quality service and attention to detail. Our philosophy is to treat your home as we would our own, and this is complimented by our years of experience in the industry. Whether you need general plumbing, hot water heating, or radiant heating services, we get it done on time and with utmost reliability and professionalism. Give us a call today and we'll show you our magic!
"Reliable great quality work. Would hire again."
Jay D on November 2019
Gildea Plumbing & Heating is a family-owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on an outstanding record of quality service and attention to detail. Our philosophy is to treat your home as we would our own, and this is complimented by our years of experience in the industry. Whether you need general plumbing, hot water heating, or radiant heating services, we get it done on time and with utmost reliability and professionalism. Give us a call today and we'll show you our magic!
"Reliable great quality work. Would hire again."
Jay D on November 2019
We are a family owned business and specialize in Water heater installation, removal, and repair for all manufacturers and models. We do everything water heater related including pressure reducing valves, thermal expansion tanks, water shut off valves, leak repair etc. Promised to be quick in responce, fast, efficient and knowledgeable. Over 13 years of experience in the field.
"Professional and reasonable. He was right on time and completed it all. There were some add-ons that I wasn't expecting - but they were warranted. Just would have liked that included in the overall estimate. But I would hire him again in a second. Very responsive - which is more rare than you would think. "
maria m on May 2025
We are a family owned business and specialize in Water heater installation, removal, and repair for all manufacturers and models. We do everything water heater related including pressure reducing valves, thermal expansion tanks, water shut off valves, leak repair etc. Promised to be quick in responce, fast, efficient and knowledgeable. Over 13 years of experience in the field.
"Professional and reasonable. He was right on time and completed it all. There were some add-ons that I wasn't expecting - but they were warranted. Just would have liked that included in the overall estimate. But I would hire him again in a second. Very responsive - which is more rare than you would think. "
maria m on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Done Right did an excellent job. Would hire again."
Alida W on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Done Right did an excellent job. Would hire again."
Alida W on May 2025
Does your plumbing company solve your plumbing problems? At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your complete satisfaction with both our service and plumbers is 100% guaranteed. Our on-time guarantee is one of the best in the country, and backed by highly skilled plumbers that are expertly trained and experienced to exceed your expectations. Simply put, when you choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, for all your plumbing problems, you can't lose.
"Very prompt! Good communication. Got the job done"
Janis M on November 2024
Does your plumbing company solve your plumbing problems? At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your complete satisfaction with both our service and plumbers is 100% guaranteed. Our on-time guarantee is one of the best in the country, and backed by highly skilled plumbers that are expertly trained and experienced to exceed your expectations. Simply put, when you choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, for all your plumbing problems, you can't lose.
"Very prompt! Good communication. Got the job done"
Janis M on November 2024
Bret Homes LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Bill did a great job for my clogged sink at a reasonable price. Hope I won’t a plumbing service for a while but if I do, definitely will go back to Bill."
Chunmao L on May 2025
Bret Homes LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Bill did a great job for my clogged sink at a reasonable price. Hope I won’t a plumbing service for a while but if I do, definitely will go back to Bill."
Chunmao L on May 2025
Welcome to Burns & McBride Home Comfort! We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! . We know the heating and cooling busiiness inside out. After all, we have been in the business for over six decades. You can always count on Burns & McBride Home Comfort to meet all of your needs. Heating & Cooling technicians offer quality customer service because we believe you shouldn't expect anything less. It is our mission to provide the best service available and to get the job done right the first time and every time.
"On time, on budget. No surprises."
Joe F on January 2020
Welcome to Burns & McBride Home Comfort! We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! . We know the heating and cooling busiiness inside out. After all, we have been in the business for over six decades. You can always count on Burns & McBride Home Comfort to meet all of your needs. Heating & Cooling technicians offer quality customer service because we believe you shouldn't expect anything less. It is our mission to provide the best service available and to get the job done right the first time and every time.
"On time, on budget. No surprises."
Joe F on January 2020
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Plumbing services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I thought they were very professional very good. The price was great and I had no problems they put it in and that was it. They did a great job. I would highly recommend them."
laura n on April 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Plumbing services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I thought they were very professional very good. The price was great and I had no problems they put it in and that was it. They did a great job. I would highly recommend them."
laura n on April 2025
You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.
For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.
Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.
Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.
A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.