Harts is your trusted local provider for all your plumbing and electrical needs. With 10 years of business experience, our certified team specializes in delivering top-quality residential and commercial solutions in the PNW. From emergency repairs to routine maintenance, we pride ourselves on using the latest technology for efficient diagnostics and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Our company has been serving the local community with dedication and professionalism for over a decade. We specialize in a wide range of services, from intricate electrical installations and repairs to comprehensive plumbing work, including leak detection, pipe repairs, fixture installations, and much more. Trust Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians for professional and friendly service for all your plumbing, electrical, & HVAC projects. Call us today!
"EV charger install in garage. Harts was very timely and able to do the service during the estimate visit. Josh, our service tech, was fantastic. He was quick but thorough and detailed, and also very pleasant. Highly recommend and will use them again."
Eric L on March 2025
Harts is your trusted local provider for all your plumbing and electrical needs. With 10 years of business experience, our certified team specializes in delivering top-quality residential and commercial solutions in the PNW. From emergency repairs to routine maintenance, we pride ourselves on using the latest technology for efficient diagnostics and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Our company has been serving the local community with dedication and professionalism for over a decade. We specialize in a wide range of services, from intricate electrical installations and repairs to comprehensive plumbing work, including leak detection, pipe repairs, fixture installations, and much more. Trust Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians for professional and friendly service for all your plumbing, electrical, & HVAC projects. Call us today!
"EV charger install in garage. Harts was very timely and able to do the service during the estimate visit. Josh, our service tech, was fantastic. He was quick but thorough and detailed, and also very pleasant. Highly recommend and will use them again."
Eric L on March 2025
Rooter-Man of Washington is the most trusted plumbing company in the area. We've provide exceptional plumbing repairs and installations with an experienced staff who is committed to quality workmanship and professional customer service. Our goal is to ensure that all of our clients are totally satisfied with all of the work that we provide. If you're in need of a plumber with years of repair and installation experience, you can always depend on us. Rooter-man's Prices won't Drain you! If you want Quality plumbing at a fair Price with Great Service, Call Me!
"Rooter-Man did a great job. Efficient, friendly, happy with the outcome."
Max M on June 2025
Rooter-Man of Washington is the most trusted plumbing company in the area. We've provide exceptional plumbing repairs and installations with an experienced staff who is committed to quality workmanship and professional customer service. Our goal is to ensure that all of our clients are totally satisfied with all of the work that we provide. If you're in need of a plumber with years of repair and installation experience, you can always depend on us. Rooter-man's Prices won't Drain you! If you want Quality plumbing at a fair Price with Great Service, Call Me!
"Rooter-Man did a great job. Efficient, friendly, happy with the outcome."
Max M on June 2025
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Did a phenomenal job. Straight to the point and lower estimate prices than other competitors. Clean, quick job fixing our plumbing issues."
alex g on May 2025
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Did a phenomenal job. Straight to the point and lower estimate prices than other competitors. Clean, quick job fixing our plumbing issues."
alex g on May 2025
Plumbing Champions is built on hard work and hands-on experience in the plumbing industry. We serve residential clients, providing reliable plumbing solutions for every challenge, from faucet installations to unexpected repairs. What we enjoy most is meeting new people and tackling new challenges each day. With experience across various companies, we know how to deliver superior service and results that exceed expectations. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the costumers 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!
"They were great. Showed up same day, installed in 1 hour. Easy peasy and the best deal!"
Alex W on May 2025
Plumbing Champions is built on hard work and hands-on experience in the plumbing industry. We serve residential clients, providing reliable plumbing solutions for every challenge, from faucet installations to unexpected repairs. What we enjoy most is meeting new people and tackling new challenges each day. With experience across various companies, we know how to deliver superior service and results that exceed expectations. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the costumers 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!
"They were great. Showed up same day, installed in 1 hour. Easy peasy and the best deal!"
Alex W on May 2025
The emergency specialists at Rescue Rooter are your best source for comprehensive plumbing and drain cleaning services. You don't have to put up with slow drains, broken water heaters, leaking pipes, or dripping faucets. Our team of emergency specialists can repair your plumbing problems and keep your home or business running smoothly. We can arrange an appointment to fit your schedule. Plus, 60-minute emergency service is available. Remember, "Nobody handles your plumbing disaster faster."
"They did a good job and got someone out quickly."
Zach E on March 2025
The emergency specialists at Rescue Rooter are your best source for comprehensive plumbing and drain cleaning services. You don't have to put up with slow drains, broken water heaters, leaking pipes, or dripping faucets. Our team of emergency specialists can repair your plumbing problems and keep your home or business running smoothly. We can arrange an appointment to fit your schedule. Plus, 60-minute emergency service is available. Remember, "Nobody handles your plumbing disaster faster."
"They did a good job and got someone out quickly."
Zach E on March 2025
All About Plumbing LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Support Small businesses. All About Plumbing LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Yes beyond my expectation"
Hector S on May 2025
All About Plumbing LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Support Small businesses. All About Plumbing LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Yes beyond my expectation"
Hector S on May 2025
Beacon Plumbing 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.
"The tech explained everything and was very polite."
Michelle B on April 2025
Beacon Plumbing 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.
"The tech explained everything and was very polite."
Michelle B on April 2025
G&I Plumbing is a trusted plumbing service provider based in Auburn, WA, with nearly a decade of experience in the industry. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering top-notch plumbing solutions for both residential and commercial clients. We specialize in a wide range of services, including: Emergency Plumbing Repairs: Drain Cleaning and Maintenance: Water Heater Installation and Repair: Pipe Installation and Repair: Fixture Installation: Professional installation of faucets, sinks, toilets, and more. At G&I Plumbing, we pride ourselves on our commitment to customer satisfaction, offering prompt and courteous service with a focus on quality workmanship. Our experienced technicians use the latest tools and techniques to ensure every job is completed to the highest standards. Whether you're dealing with a minor leak or a major plumbing project, you can count on G&I Plumbing to provide reliable and affordable solutions.
"Great job! I liked him so much, we talked about removing my disposal in the future."
Lenny C on May 2025
G&I Plumbing is a trusted plumbing service provider based in Auburn, WA, with nearly a decade of experience in the industry. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering top-notch plumbing solutions for both residential and commercial clients. We specialize in a wide range of services, including: Emergency Plumbing Repairs: Drain Cleaning and Maintenance: Water Heater Installation and Repair: Pipe Installation and Repair: Fixture Installation: Professional installation of faucets, sinks, toilets, and more. At G&I Plumbing, we pride ourselves on our commitment to customer satisfaction, offering prompt and courteous service with a focus on quality workmanship. Our experienced technicians use the latest tools and techniques to ensure every job is completed to the highest standards. Whether you're dealing with a minor leak or a major plumbing project, you can count on G&I Plumbing to provide reliable and affordable solutions.
"Great job! I liked him so much, we talked about removing my disposal in the future."
Lenny C on May 2025
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 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!
Washington Energy Services has been helping homeowners throughout Western Washington save money and live more comfortably since 1957. As one of the largest home improvement companies in the Seattle-Tacoma area, we are able to provide you with top-quality products and services, installed by our professional craftsmen. Our free in-home estimates ensure you get the right product for your home. We'll be with you through all aspects of your project from the purchase decision, expert installation, quality maintenance and service, and even warranty work should you need it. We assist with permits and rebates, too. Give Washington Energy Services a call today to learn more or to schedule your service.
"This review is long overdue in my praise of Washington Energy Services for their customer service, pricing and workmanship ! My first interaction was in 1999 when they installed windows throughout my house. They are still in excellent condition. I might note I called them over 20 years later to inquire on how I could repair a broken slider and they sent someone right out, charging a very nominal amount to repair it. In 2020, I needed to replace my hot water tank, and the extremely knowledgeable Christy presented several options, answering my many questions. I settled on one with a booster that seemed to best fit my needs. Finally, in December 2023, I purchased a new gas furnace from WES. I had a minor issue with a fan switch and they responded quickly to rectify the situation. Within the past two months, I seemed to be having an issue with my thermostat (something they had not installed), and the manager, Greg, came out twice with his crew to explore the problem. Today they installed a new thermostat FREE OF CHARGE! Their excellent response and customer service is beyond any company I have hired. And I particularly love that they are family owned and have been around for decades. Their employees seem to be there for the long haul, which speaks highly of the owner. I refer all my friends and family and I won't go anywhere else for services that they offer. Many thanks to the staff I have interacted with over the past 25 years!"
Joan K on March 2025
Washington Energy Services has been helping homeowners throughout Western Washington save money and live more comfortably since 1957. As one of the largest home improvement companies in the Seattle-Tacoma area, we are able to provide you with top-quality products and services, installed by our professional craftsmen. Our free in-home estimates ensure you get the right product for your home. We'll be with you through all aspects of your project from the purchase decision, expert installation, quality maintenance and service, and even warranty work should you need it. We assist with permits and rebates, too. Give Washington Energy Services a call today to learn more or to schedule your service.
"This review is long overdue in my praise of Washington Energy Services for their customer service, pricing and workmanship ! My first interaction was in 1999 when they installed windows throughout my house. They are still in excellent condition. I might note I called them over 20 years later to inquire on how I could repair a broken slider and they sent someone right out, charging a very nominal amount to repair it. In 2020, I needed to replace my hot water tank, and the extremely knowledgeable Christy presented several options, answering my many questions. I settled on one with a booster that seemed to best fit my needs. Finally, in December 2023, I purchased a new gas furnace from WES. I had a minor issue with a fan switch and they responded quickly to rectify the situation. Within the past two months, I seemed to be having an issue with my thermostat (something they had not installed), and the manager, Greg, came out twice with his crew to explore the problem. Today they installed a new thermostat FREE OF CHARGE! Their excellent response and customer service is beyond any company I have hired. And I particularly love that they are family owned and have been around for decades. Their employees seem to be there for the long haul, which speaks highly of the owner. I refer all my friends and family and I won't go anywhere else for services that they offer. Many thanks to the staff I have interacted with over the past 25 years!"
Joan K on March 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.