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Water heater installers and replacers in Big Lake

Heidelberger Plumbing, Inc.
30132 105th Street
4.83(
15
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Heidelberger Plumbing, Inc.
30132 105th Street
4.83(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Heidelberger Plumbing, Inc. is your solution for all your Plumbing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"they were good"

Anna F on June 2022

Heidelberger Plumbing, Inc. is your solution for all your Plumbing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"they were good"

Anna F on June 2022


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Mattson Plumbing, LLC
215 Rails Avenue West
4.91(
29
)
Approved Pro
Mattson Plumbing, LLC
215 Rails Avenue West
4.91(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Mattson Plumbing LLC has been serving the Zimmerman area since 2010. We are your top choice for all home improvement needs. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We never leave a job until it is 100% completed exactly to customer specifications.

"Would hirer them again"

Dave S on August 2022

Mattson Plumbing LLC has been serving the Zimmerman area since 2010. We are your top choice for all home improvement needs. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We never leave a job until it is 100% completed exactly to customer specifications.

"Would hirer them again"

Dave S on August 2022


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Mike's Custom Mechanical, Inc.
20998 134th Ave N Ste 105
4.71(
46
)
Approved Pro
Mike's Custom Mechanical, Inc.
20998 134th Ave N Ste 105
4.71(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
140 local quotes requested

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all of your heating and cooling needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial projects to include oil service contracts, oil tank replacement, and we are the only company in the area specializing in pump valve services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Please contact us for a free in-home evaluation and estimate.

"They were great"

Tyler E on April 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all of your heating and cooling needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial projects to include oil service contracts, oil tank replacement, and we are the only company in the area specializing in pump valve services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Please contact us for a free in-home evaluation and estimate.

"They were great"

Tyler E on April 2025


Cool Air Mechanical, Inc.
14982 289th Ave NW
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Cool Air Mechanical, Inc.
14982 289th Ave NW
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Our team at Pinnacle Drain Works offers a cost-effective solution in cleaning drains all over the Twin Cities area. Specializing in general plumbing, sewers, drains, leak repair, water heater service, new construction, and remodels

"He's a real honest and nice guy!"

Homeowner on August 2019

Our team at Pinnacle Drain Works offers a cost-effective solution in cleaning drains all over the Twin Cities area. Specializing in general plumbing, sewers, drains, leak repair, water heater service, new construction, and remodels

"He's a real honest and nice guy!"

Homeowner on August 2019


Steele Plumbing LLC
15990 Beroun Crossing Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Steele Plumbing LLC
15990 Beroun Crossing Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!

"Was great to work with"

Caryn C on January 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!

"Was great to work with"

Caryn C on January 2022


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Randy's Electric & Plumbing
8557 Wyoming Ave N Ste 6
4.65(
290
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Approved Pro
Randy's Electric & Plumbing
8557 Wyoming Ave N Ste 6
4.65(
290
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
130 local quotes requested

You deserve a safe and reliable home. Get the job done right the first time with outstanding customer service from the Twin Cities top-rated plumbers. Leaks, clogs, water heaters, faucets, toilets, sump pumps, and pipe repairs. Your full-service plumbing experts.

"They did a really great job."

Ben G on May 2025

You deserve a safe and reliable home. Get the job done right the first time with outstanding customer service from the Twin Cities top-rated plumbers. Leaks, clogs, water heaters, faucets, toilets, sump pumps, and pipe repairs. Your full-service plumbing experts.

"They did a really great job."

Ben G on May 2025


Eagle Plumbing and Services, Inc.
4880 304th Lane Northeast
4.73(
47
)
Approved Pro
Eagle Plumbing and Services, Inc.
4880 304th Lane Northeast
4.73(
47
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Eagle Plumbing and Services, Inc., 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, are what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of the interests of our customers and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Came on time, did a great job, fixed my sink before my sons birthday. Definitely saved the day!"

Mollie S on March 2021

Eagle Plumbing and Services, Inc., 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, are what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of the interests of our customers and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Came on time, did a great job, fixed my sink before my sons birthday. Definitely saved the day!"

Mollie S on March 2021


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Integrity Sewer Solutions
340 County Rd D East
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Integrity Sewer Solutions
340 County Rd D East
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
135 local quotes requested

Veteran owned, family operated sewer cleaning, repair, and replacement company. Serving the state of Minnesota. Emphasis on low overhead to maintain affordable prices. Serving the entire state of MN.

"Greydon was very responsive and communicated well when I need my main drain cleared of roots. He was very fair on his pricing and was willing to setup a time that worked best for me. Highly recommend and will be letting all my neighbors and friends know about him."

John N on May 2024

Veteran owned, family operated sewer cleaning, repair, and replacement company. Serving the state of Minnesota. Emphasis on low overhead to maintain affordable prices. Serving the entire state of MN.

"Greydon was very responsive and communicated well when I need my main drain cleared of roots. He was very fair on his pricing and was willing to setup a time that worked best for me. Highly recommend and will be letting all my neighbors and friends know about him."

John N on May 2024


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MNBR Homes
13110 Dayton River Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
MNBR Homes
13110 Dayton River Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
808 local quotes requested

Building the home remodeling dreams of Twin Cities homeowners has been our business since 2017, with a special focus on kitchens, basements, additions, and whole-house remodels. We make sure you know exactly what to expect in your remodel, and get quick answers to questions you have – with a sharp focus on making sure your project is on time and on budget. We pride ourselves on bringing together highly skilled, specialized tradesman to build exactly what you want – so you can trust your build will be completed with excellence, bringing value to you and your home for years to come.

"It went well , he knew what he was doing and was attentive to what I needed done!! Great job and would recommend him to whoever needs work done."

Rodney B on August 2024

Building the home remodeling dreams of Twin Cities homeowners has been our business since 2017, with a special focus on kitchens, basements, additions, and whole-house remodels. We make sure you know exactly what to expect in your remodel, and get quick answers to questions you have – with a sharp focus on making sure your project is on time and on budget. We pride ourselves on bringing together highly skilled, specialized tradesman to build exactly what you want – so you can trust your build will be completed with excellence, bringing value to you and your home for years to come.

"It went well , he knew what he was doing and was attentive to what I needed done!! Great job and would recommend him to whoever needs work done."

Rodney B on August 2024


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Profi
Champlin, Minnesota
4.99(
141
)
Approved Pro
Profi
Champlin, Minnesota
4.99(
141
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2031 local quotes requested

PROFI is a family owned company located in Minnesota that specializes in Tiling services with over a decade of experience and positive reviews. PROFI continues to demonstrate excellence in each project no matter how difficult it might seem. Our mission is to provide our customers the best quality of work they ever dreamed of.

"Profi came out to install a tile entry way for my house and were quality craftsmen and easy going professionals. 10/10 would recommend."

Ken S on February 2025

PROFI is a family owned company located in Minnesota that specializes in Tiling services with over a decade of experience and positive reviews. PROFI continues to demonstrate excellence in each project no matter how difficult it might seem. Our mission is to provide our customers the best quality of work they ever dreamed of.

"Profi came out to install a tile entry way for my house and were quality craftsmen and easy going professionals. 10/10 would recommend."

Ken S on February 2025

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Big Lake, MN

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.

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