Maitz Home Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Allentown and the surrounding community with high-quality residential plumbing repairs and installations for over 5 decades. Since opening our doors we have built our business providing customer satisfaction first and foremost with every job that we do. Our projects are all completed by highly trained plumbers that have the experience, training and tools to locate plumbing issues and get the job done. You can count on our plumbers to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that you will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Maitz Home Services difference, get in touch today!
"Joe is a great tech, super helpful and informative. Will definitely be hiring again"
Sara P on April 2024
Maitz Home Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Allentown and the surrounding community with high-quality residential plumbing repairs and installations for over 5 decades. Since opening our doors we have built our business providing customer satisfaction first and foremost with every job that we do. Our projects are all completed by highly trained plumbers that have the experience, training and tools to locate plumbing issues and get the job done. You can count on our plumbers to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that you will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Maitz Home Services difference, get in touch today!
"Joe is a great tech, super helpful and informative. Will definitely be hiring again"
Sara P on April 2024
Keating Property Management 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. Women owned
Keating Property Management 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. Women owned
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 there will be no question on who to call the next time service is needed. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
"Fixed my garden hose fixtures and piping behind it swiftly. Easy to communicate with"
Dimitry C on October 2024
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 there will be no question on who to call the next time service is needed. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
"Fixed my garden hose fixtures and piping behind it swiftly. Easy to communicate with"
Dimitry C on October 2024
Steve's Oilburner Service is the true professional you were looking for. With attention to detail and you being top priority I am confident that I can offer you customer satisfaction. All types of heating & cooling, Water treatment, Plumbing. IF YOU NEED HELP SEND OUT THE S.O.S
"Instant response, quick service"
Boris B on March 2024
Steve's Oilburner Service is the true professional you were looking for. With attention to detail and you being top priority I am confident that I can offer you customer satisfaction. All types of heating & cooling, Water treatment, Plumbing. IF YOU NEED HELP SEND OUT THE S.O.S
"Instant response, quick service"
Boris B on March 2024
I would like to introduce my company A&A Plumbing/Heating Service & Maintenance. We offer an array of Plumbing and Heating services to realtors, homeowner, banks and business in your area. We offer reliable service Committed to the highest quality work with the customer always in mind, no plumbing job is ever left without complete customer satisfaction. We cover installation, repair, cleaning, inspection, and replacements. Servicing of all plumbing and heating systems and parts such as drains, faucets, pipes, toilets, water heaters, boilers, and other more complicated systems. Best of all A&A Plumbing / Heating does not come with the high prices that other competing businesses charge. We believe in price transparency and will always provide you with an estimate prior to starting the job. Let us tackle those annoying small repairs! We stand behind all our repairs and installations. We provide emergency services on a need’s basis.
"Great price! Great work! Recommend"
Jose J on May 2025
I would like to introduce my company A&A Plumbing/Heating Service & Maintenance. We offer an array of Plumbing and Heating services to realtors, homeowner, banks and business in your area. We offer reliable service Committed to the highest quality work with the customer always in mind, no plumbing job is ever left without complete customer satisfaction. We cover installation, repair, cleaning, inspection, and replacements. Servicing of all plumbing and heating systems and parts such as drains, faucets, pipes, toilets, water heaters, boilers, and other more complicated systems. Best of all A&A Plumbing / Heating does not come with the high prices that other competing businesses charge. We believe in price transparency and will always provide you with an estimate prior to starting the job. Let us tackle those annoying small repairs! We stand behind all our repairs and installations. We provide emergency services on a need’s basis.
"Great price! Great work! Recommend"
Jose J on May 2025
Over 30 year family business - have done it all from residential to commercial jobs such as the Garnet Hospital in Middletown ny to framing well over 1000s of homes in Orange County ny. We do rough framing to finish work. Some of the major jobs you can “Google” include : • Black Barn Restaurant - Manhattan, NY • Garnet Hospital - Middletown, NY • Diamond Mills Hotel / Banquet Hall - Saugerties, NY • Rowan University- New Jersey
"I had the pleasure of working with Joe recently, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the very beginning, he was courteous and professional, which made communication smooth and easy. He was also prompt, arriving on time and completing the work within the expected timeline. The pricing was fair and transparent, and I felt that I received great value for the quality of work provided. I would absolutely hire him again for future projects and highly recommend him to others. Truly a great experience all around!"
Ann M on March 2025
Over 30 year family business - have done it all from residential to commercial jobs such as the Garnet Hospital in Middletown ny to framing well over 1000s of homes in Orange County ny. We do rough framing to finish work. Some of the major jobs you can “Google” include : • Black Barn Restaurant - Manhattan, NY • Garnet Hospital - Middletown, NY • Diamond Mills Hotel / Banquet Hall - Saugerties, NY • Rowan University- New Jersey
"I had the pleasure of working with Joe recently, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the very beginning, he was courteous and professional, which made communication smooth and easy. He was also prompt, arriving on time and completing the work within the expected timeline. The pricing was fair and transparent, and I felt that I received great value for the quality of work provided. I would absolutely hire him again for future projects and highly recommend him to others. Truly a great experience all around!"
Ann M on March 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Billy is the best contractor I have ever found!"
steve B on September 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Billy is the best contractor I have ever found!"
steve B on September 2024
We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, 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!
"Pump N Go is great! Would definitely recommend using them again!"
Val K on January 2024
We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, 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!
"Pump N Go is great! Would definitely recommend using them again!"
Val K on January 2024
Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.
Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Remodeling, 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! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"The company represented to be competent and experienced at bathroom remodeling however the worker, Joel was not able to complete the job efficiently. He installed a shower liner over a shower body which he had improperly installed which caused leaks and a situation where we had to break through a wall to get to the improperly installed shower body to fix it. We supplied the materials including the shower body which he did not use but instead left the old one in which doesn’t quite fit with the new shower handle. The toilet was loose and crooked also not sealed on the bottom as per code. When I pointed out to the worker that he had caused a leak, water was pouring into my basement he attempted to charge me an additional $100 to fix his own mistake. The tiles were not properly spaced so some were too close to receive the black grout that we had intended to distribute over the whole tiling project, it remains unevenly grouted. With the uneven spacing it is impossible to grout properly. Overall a disaster of a job, most of the work he did had to be redone."
Elba R on December 2020
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Remodeling, 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! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"The company represented to be competent and experienced at bathroom remodeling however the worker, Joel was not able to complete the job efficiently. He installed a shower liner over a shower body which he had improperly installed which caused leaks and a situation where we had to break through a wall to get to the improperly installed shower body to fix it. We supplied the materials including the shower body which he did not use but instead left the old one in which doesn’t quite fit with the new shower handle. The toilet was loose and crooked also not sealed on the bottom as per code. When I pointed out to the worker that he had caused a leak, water was pouring into my basement he attempted to charge me an additional $100 to fix his own mistake. The tiles were not properly spaced so some were too close to receive the black grout that we had intended to distribute over the whole tiling project, it remains unevenly grouted. With the uneven spacing it is impossible to grout properly. Overall a disaster of a job, most of the work he did had to be redone."
Elba R on December 2020
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.