We here at Maple Plumbing take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. We are prompt and professional with our services. Call us today for your next project! Free est
"Excellent service and installation of new water heater . Dan arrived at 8AM, 2 hours before his arrival time 11AM. Made my request after 3AM. Dan responded with an hour. Gave me quotes that included installation. Super nice guy. If needed for again plumbing service, will hire again. Highly recommended. "
Efrain P on June 2025
We here at Maple Plumbing take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. We are prompt and professional with our services. Call us today for your next project! Free est
"Excellent service and installation of new water heater . Dan arrived at 8AM, 2 hours before his arrival time 11AM. Made my request after 3AM. Dan responded with an hour. Gave me quotes that included installation. Super nice guy. If needed for again plumbing service, will hire again. Highly recommended. "
Efrain P on June 2025
At Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc., we are locally owned, fully licensed and insured master plumber in Chicago and we take pride in providing a variety of plumbing services to our local customers at an affordable rate. We have built our company on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with extensive practical experience to ensure the correct approach to your project. Thank you for your interest.
"Great work and very efficient! Faruk was very friendly and professional."
Hannah H on June 2024
At Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc., we are locally owned, fully licensed and insured master plumber in Chicago and we take pride in providing a variety of plumbing services to our local customers at an affordable rate. We have built our company on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with extensive practical experience to ensure the correct approach to your project. Thank you for your interest.
"Great work and very efficient! Faruk was very friendly and professional."
Hannah H on June 2024
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!
"Pro Services completed a very complicated project for our business ! Highly recommend. "
Dave C on February 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!
"Pro Services completed a very complicated project for our business ! Highly recommend. "
Dave C on February 2025
CT Plumbing 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.
"Steve is an honest business man. He repaired my water heater!!! There aren’t many honest business person like him!!!"
Jane R on June 2025
CT Plumbing 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.
"Steve is an honest business man. He repaired my water heater!!! There aren’t many honest business person like him!!!"
Jane R on June 2025
Family owned business with over 13 years of experience in handling all you plumbing needs , Sewer and drain cleaning , Sump pump, Ejector pumps, etc.
"They were very professional and courteous…"
Patricia D on June 2025
Family owned business with over 13 years of experience in handling all you plumbing needs , Sewer and drain cleaning , Sump pump, Ejector pumps, etc.
"They were very professional and courteous…"
Patricia D on June 2025
Century City Baths is your one stop shop for all your bathroom remodel needs. Whether it's a tub to shower conversion, or an update to a moldy or out of date tub/shower system, or a full gut to your bathroom, we are the complete turn-key solution. Using only the highest quality and most durable materials we are able to design a bathroom that will truly last a lifetime and eliminate most maintenance. Our design consultants work hand-in-hand with our customers to make their dreams come true. Our production team works as a team with you and your design consultant to make the process as quick and efficient as possible. Serving all of Chicagoland, our business model has always been that the best customer is the one that is the most educated. That is why all of our estimates are free of charge and are good for a full calendar year. We are confident that the quality, design, longevity, and above all, affordability will make us a no-brainer to every customer. Book your no-obligation, completely free of charge consultation today, and you can have the bathroom of your dreams too!
"Great response & customer service."
Betty L on June 2024
Century City Baths is your one stop shop for all your bathroom remodel needs. Whether it's a tub to shower conversion, or an update to a moldy or out of date tub/shower system, or a full gut to your bathroom, we are the complete turn-key solution. Using only the highest quality and most durable materials we are able to design a bathroom that will truly last a lifetime and eliminate most maintenance. Our design consultants work hand-in-hand with our customers to make their dreams come true. Our production team works as a team with you and your design consultant to make the process as quick and efficient as possible. Serving all of Chicagoland, our business model has always been that the best customer is the one that is the most educated. That is why all of our estimates are free of charge and are good for a full calendar year. We are confident that the quality, design, longevity, and above all, affordability will make us a no-brainer to every customer. Book your no-obligation, completely free of charge consultation today, and you can have the bathroom of your dreams too!
"Great response & customer service."
Betty L on June 2024
We have completed hundreds of home improvement projects in our twenty six years of business. Reach out by phone or visit our website to schedule a consultation. Thanks!
"Our kitchen walls, ceiling, cabinets, counters, over range microwave, and built in dishwasher needed to be replaced/installed. We chose Jeff because he is patient and is not trying to push sales, plus he came with a lot of great reviews. We really enjoyed working with him. He was honest and great with communication. He went the extra mile when he could and didn't let the stress of bad weather and unforeseeable obstacles change his professionalism. We will be using his company for future projects and we have already referred him to family members and friends."
Katherine C on March 2019
We have completed hundreds of home improvement projects in our twenty six years of business. Reach out by phone or visit our website to schedule a consultation. Thanks!
"Our kitchen walls, ceiling, cabinets, counters, over range microwave, and built in dishwasher needed to be replaced/installed. We chose Jeff because he is patient and is not trying to push sales, plus he came with a lot of great reviews. We really enjoyed working with him. He was honest and great with communication. He went the extra mile when he could and didn't let the stress of bad weather and unforeseeable obstacles change his professionalism. We will be using his company for future projects and we have already referred him to family members and friends."
Katherine C on March 2019
We specialize in Heating /Air conditioning and all kitchen and laundry appliances and. We are familiar with all the new high tech appliances and new heating and ac systems, as we are constantly attending continuing education seminars for all the latest products. Alliance Repair Services fully stocks our vehicles as our goal is to repair every appliance upon on our first visit to save you both time and money. Most of our repairs are completed on the same day of call. We pride ourselves on offering customer service unparalleled in the industry. Our staff is both knowledgeable and helpful. Our goal is to schedule prompt and on time scheduling. We recognize the value of time, and created scheduling windows to help better serve our clients’ diverse lives.
"I had very bad experience with Alliance Repair. The technician was here two times did not find out what is not working properly with the refrigerator and did not fix the problem at all. He had no problem collecting the $500 charge. After the two attempts to fix it Alliance went silent and did not offer any useful solution. We now had a technician from Kitchen Aid and he fixed the problem quickly. In short I can not recommend Alliance "Repair Service" I would call them Alliance collection Service at best."
Timon M on May 2025
We specialize in Heating /Air conditioning and all kitchen and laundry appliances and. We are familiar with all the new high tech appliances and new heating and ac systems, as we are constantly attending continuing education seminars for all the latest products. Alliance Repair Services fully stocks our vehicles as our goal is to repair every appliance upon on our first visit to save you both time and money. Most of our repairs are completed on the same day of call. We pride ourselves on offering customer service unparalleled in the industry. Our staff is both knowledgeable and helpful. Our goal is to schedule prompt and on time scheduling. We recognize the value of time, and created scheduling windows to help better serve our clients’ diverse lives.
"I had very bad experience with Alliance Repair. The technician was here two times did not find out what is not working properly with the refrigerator and did not fix the problem at all. He had no problem collecting the $500 charge. After the two attempts to fix it Alliance went silent and did not offer any useful solution. We now had a technician from Kitchen Aid and he fixed the problem quickly. In short I can not recommend Alliance "Repair Service" I would call them Alliance collection Service at best."
Timon M on May 2025
A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance, your trusted appliance repair service in Chicagoland, IL. From refrigerators and washers to dishwashers, dryers, stoves, and ovens, we handle repairs for a wide range of appliances. We service major appliance brands like Frigidaire, Thermador, Bosch, Gaggenau, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Viking, Bertazzoni, Dacor, US Range, Garland, Miele, Samsung & LG. We provide appliance repair Cook County, appliance repair Lake County, appliance repair DuPage County, appliance repair Will County, appliance repair McHenry County, appliance repair Kane County, appliance repair Kendall County. Contact our team today to schedule an appointment for your appliance repair needs. We look forward to serving you and becoming your go-to appliance repair service in Chicago and Suburbs, IL. Call (800)-819-4195.
"Great!! The technician fix my refrigerator. He was so kind!"
Judy H on June 2025
A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance, your trusted appliance repair service in Chicagoland, IL. From refrigerators and washers to dishwashers, dryers, stoves, and ovens, we handle repairs for a wide range of appliances. We service major appliance brands like Frigidaire, Thermador, Bosch, Gaggenau, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Viking, Bertazzoni, Dacor, US Range, Garland, Miele, Samsung & LG. We provide appliance repair Cook County, appliance repair Lake County, appliance repair DuPage County, appliance repair Will County, appliance repair McHenry County, appliance repair Kane County, appliance repair Kendall County. Contact our team today to schedule an appointment for your appliance repair needs. We look forward to serving you and becoming your go-to appliance repair service in Chicago and Suburbs, IL. Call (800)-819-4195.
"Great!! The technician fix my refrigerator. He was so kind!"
Judy H on June 2025
A-1 Superior Plumbing & Sewer Inc is a family owned company that offers quick service for any plumbing and sewer work in Orland Park, IL. No job is too small. We charge flat rate pricing by the job, not by the hour. All of our work is 100% guaranteed
"We have a 45+ year old house, with 3" pipes and T connectors, so the line has clogged repeatedly over the years. This time was particularly difficult, but Joe worked through the issues, including some surprises (old clean out hidden in ventilation) and consulted with me on options. I was completely satisfied with the end result, and his solution should make future clogging issues easier to resolve. Will definitely use A1 Superior plumbing again."
JACK S on July 2021
A-1 Superior Plumbing & Sewer Inc is a family owned company that offers quick service for any plumbing and sewer work in Orland Park, IL. No job is too small. We charge flat rate pricing by the job, not by the hour. All of our work is 100% guaranteed
"We have a 45+ year old house, with 3" pipes and T connectors, so the line has clogged repeatedly over the years. This time was particularly difficult, but Joe worked through the issues, including some surprises (old clean out hidden in ventilation) and consulted with me on options. I was completely satisfied with the end result, and his solution should make future clogging issues easier to resolve. Will definitely use A1 Superior plumbing again."
JACK S on July 2021
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.