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Water heater installers and replacers in Charlottesville

Fitch Services, Inc.
1325 East High Street
4.57(
82
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Fitch Services, Inc.
1325 East High Street
4.57(
82
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Fitch Services, Inc., has professionally certified teams to repair, replace and upgrade heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as well pumps and water heaters.

"On time and very professional."

Debbi M on October 2023

Fitch Services, Inc., has professionally certified teams to repair, replace and upgrade heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as well pumps and water heaters.

"On time and very professional."

Debbi M on October 2023


Paul's Plumbing
4 Apple Court
4.59(
98
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Approved Pro
Paul's Plumbing
4 Apple Court
4.59(
98
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 years of experience

Paul's Plumbing has been fixing leaky faucets, pipes, and water heaters in Albemarle County for over 20 years. We are known in the industry for our high quality of work and excellent customer service. Whatever your plumbing service needs, we will handle them properly and efficiently. We are efficient with removing your grey quest piping and will replace it with CPVC or copper piping. We value your business and want to make sure any plumbing emergency is taken care of in a timely manner. Be assured when we are at your door your leaky issue will be taken care of immediately! Please call us today.

"They did a great job!"

Sue M on November 2024

Paul's Plumbing has been fixing leaky faucets, pipes, and water heaters in Albemarle County for over 20 years. We are known in the industry for our high quality of work and excellent customer service. Whatever your plumbing service needs, we will handle them properly and efficiently. We are efficient with removing your grey quest piping and will replace it with CPVC or copper piping. We value your business and want to make sure any plumbing emergency is taken care of in a timely manner. Be assured when we are at your door your leaky issue will be taken care of immediately! Please call us today.

"They did a great job!"

Sue M on November 2024


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Dexter Wells & Plumbing, LLC
14332 Rixeyville Rd.
4.57(
14
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Approved Pro
Dexter Wells & Plumbing, LLC
14332 Rixeyville Rd.
4.57(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
100 local quotes requested
42 years of experience

Dexter Wells & Plumbing, LLC in Culpeper and Staunton VA strive at giving you our best services. We stock the best pumps and tanks we can find. Full systems get a 5 year parts and labor warranty. We also offer water treatment with free evaluation on sight. There is never a fee for estimate’s. No water calls with livestock are same day service. We stock the best pumps we can get and bring them to you at a flat rate.

"John was very responsive, prompt, and fair with competitive pricing. I will call him for future needs and recommend to neighbors and friends."

Dennis F on November 2022

Dexter Wells & Plumbing, LLC in Culpeper and Staunton VA strive at giving you our best services. We stock the best pumps and tanks we can find. Full systems get a 5 year parts and labor warranty. We also offer water treatment with free evaluation on sight. There is never a fee for estimate’s. No water calls with livestock are same day service. We stock the best pumps we can get and bring them to you at a flat rate.

"John was very responsive, prompt, and fair with competitive pricing. I will call him for future needs and recommend to neighbors and friends."

Dennis F on November 2022


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Southern Plumbing of Virginia
2508 Turkey Creek Road
4.60(
81
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Approved Pro
Southern Plumbing of Virginia
2508 Turkey Creek Road
4.60(
81
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
923 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"Recommended replacement of comode if the problem persists."

Dennis W on May 2025

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"Recommended replacement of comode if the problem persists."

Dennis W on May 2025


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NightHawk Carpentry and Remodeling Services
13356 Midlothian Tpke Suite 200
4.50(
4
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Approved Pro
NightHawk Carpentry and Remodeling Services
13356 Midlothian Tpke Suite 200
4.50(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1452 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Over 12 years experience in construction and handyman services. Carpentry, tile, wood floors, sheds, playground, treehouse, deck's, sidewalks, sump pumps, fence, pergola, siding, porch, stairs, painting, landscaping, woodworking, cabinetry, framing, drywall, windows, doors, and more.

"Great. From the beginning, Christian has been patient, and communicates well. He answered all of my questions before and made sure I understood everything. He listened to what my needs and wants were.Overall great guy."

PATTERSON / C on February 2025

Over 12 years experience in construction and handyman services. Carpentry, tile, wood floors, sheds, playground, treehouse, deck's, sidewalks, sump pumps, fence, pergola, siding, porch, stairs, painting, landscaping, woodworking, cabinetry, framing, drywall, windows, doors, and more.

"Great. From the beginning, Christian has been patient, and communicates well. He answered all of my questions before and made sure I understood everything. He listened to what my needs and wants were.Overall great guy."

PATTERSON / C on February 2025


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Copper Fox Home Solutions
Copper Fox Home Solutions
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Copper Fox Home Solutions
Copper Fox Home Solutions
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1095 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

We specialize in basement finishing and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in basement finishing and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!


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Fulcher Construction
9878 Browns Gap Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Fulcher Construction
9878 Browns Gap Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
135 local quotes requested

Fulcher Construction is here for all your home remodel and repair needs. We are devoted to quality of work and your satisfaction. Let us help with your next project!

"Reasonably priced and very nice"

Dreama W on December 2023

Fulcher Construction is here for all your home remodel and repair needs. We are devoted to quality of work and your satisfaction. Let us help with your next project!

"Reasonably priced and very nice"

Dreama W on December 2023


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Commonwealth Build And Design
Old Ivy Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Commonwealth Build And Design
Old Ivy Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
176 local quotes requested

Commonwealth Build and Design stands out for superior service and quality work in Central Virginia and surrounding areas. We are a Class "A" Contractor specializing in creative solutions for all new construction, remodel and addition projects. Correspondence, presence, and professional knowledge of residential building are paramount to our work ethic and customer experience. Commonwealth Build and Design is also fully available for handyman services at extremely reasonable prices. Have a conversation with us about your project and we can get you on your way.

"This company was absolutely fantastic! Workers were polite, courteous and respectfully. They take pride in their work and they honor your request.They worked during the holiday to be sure that my family and I had an enjoyable holiday. I will forever be appreciative of their services during holiday 2024 - 2025."

Jacquelyn P on January 2025

Commonwealth Build and Design stands out for superior service and quality work in Central Virginia and surrounding areas. We are a Class "A" Contractor specializing in creative solutions for all new construction, remodel and addition projects. Correspondence, presence, and professional knowledge of residential building are paramount to our work ethic and customer experience. Commonwealth Build and Design is also fully available for handyman services at extremely reasonable prices. Have a conversation with us about your project and we can get you on your way.

"This company was absolutely fantastic! Workers were polite, courteous and respectfully. They take pride in their work and they honor your request.They worked during the holiday to be sure that my family and I had an enjoyable holiday. I will forever be appreciative of their services during holiday 2024 - 2025."

Jacquelyn P on January 2025


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Keswick Renovations
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Keswick Renovations
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
236 local quotes requested

Over 35 years of residential general contracting experience in the Charlottesville and surrounding area. We complete projects that span bathroom remodels, basement renovations, and building detached garages and home additions. We follow a process that provides transparent pricing every step of the way. Working closely with our longstanding subcontractors, we are committed to completing our projects professionally, within budget and in a timely manner.

"They did the job right and were very thorough and courteous. It was obvious that they were juggling my project with other projects and that was sometimes annoying. But they handled the two major changes (new color of paint and adding shower doors) very well. They even complimented me on the new paint color because it broke up the monotony of the first color choice and the new color is very pretty. Great experience!"

Jessica C on June 2024

Over 35 years of residential general contracting experience in the Charlottesville and surrounding area. We complete projects that span bathroom remodels, basement renovations, and building detached garages and home additions. We follow a process that provides transparent pricing every step of the way. Working closely with our longstanding subcontractors, we are committed to completing our projects professionally, within budget and in a timely manner.

"They did the job right and were very thorough and courteous. It was obvious that they were juggling my project with other projects and that was sometimes annoying. But they handled the two major changes (new color of paint and adding shower doors) very well. They even complimented me on the new paint color because it broke up the monotony of the first color choice and the new color is very pretty. Great experience!"

Jessica C on June 2024


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Micho Construction
19123 Blackberry Lane
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Micho Construction
19123 Blackberry Lane
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5842 local quotes requested

Wilmer 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.

"We got a quote very quickly. Asked for 40 petcent down Started the the following week. They were done in 3 days with a 26 x 12 ft deck, 15 feet off the ground. It looks great and we are so happy. We will definitely have them back to do other projects that we need around the house. The crew was very friendly and efficient."

Keith W on May 2025

Wilmer 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.

"We got a quote very quickly. Asked for 40 petcent down Started the the following week. They were done in 3 days with a 26 x 12 ft deck, 15 feet off the ground. It looks great and we are so happy. We will definitely have them back to do other projects that we need around the house. The crew was very friendly and efficient."

Keith W on May 2025

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Water heater installations and replacements FAQs

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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