Here at Water Heater Medic, LLC we take pride in our work. Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of the way we conduct business and strive to complete the perfect job every time. We will shock you with our competitive pricing. Give us a call today for a free estimate!
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Sandy B on February 2020
Here at Water Heater Medic, LLC we take pride in our work. Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of the way we conduct business and strive to complete the perfect job every time. We will shock you with our competitive pricing. Give us a call today for a free estimate!
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Sandy B on February 2020
M Adorno Construction LLC prides itself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you educated throughout the scope of your task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We encourage you to call us today!
"Horrible work, horrible people. Unprofessional and incompetent "
Susie S on April 2025
M Adorno Construction LLC prides itself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you educated throughout the scope of your task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We encourage you to call us today!
"Horrible work, horrible people. Unprofessional and incompetent "
Susie S on April 2025
Campbell Plumbing & Heating has been in business since 1997 to help you with your plumbing & Heating needs. We specialize in all aspects of the plumbing and hydronic heating /clearing clogged and blocked drains as well as camera locates / boilers, water heaters, gas oil, or electric. Well pumps and more. If it has water to it we fix it Our number one goal has always been 100% customer satisfaction. Please give us a call for an estimate.
"Great and quick!"
Sookwah Y on May 2025
Campbell Plumbing & Heating has been in business since 1997 to help you with your plumbing & Heating needs. We specialize in all aspects of the plumbing and hydronic heating /clearing clogged and blocked drains as well as camera locates / boilers, water heaters, gas oil, or electric. Well pumps and more. If it has water to it we fix it Our number one goal has always been 100% customer satisfaction. Please give us a call for an estimate.
"Great and quick!"
Sookwah Y on May 2025
At Your Service Plumbing & Heating LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Excellent service. Highly recommended"
Morgan N on January 2025
At Your Service Plumbing & Heating LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Excellent service. Highly recommended"
Morgan N on January 2025
At Drainworks Plumbing & Septic, LLC, 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.
"Excellent communication - quick response"
Michael B on April 2025
At Drainworks Plumbing & Septic, LLC, 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.
"Excellent communication - quick response"
Michael B on April 2025
Spiros Plumbing and Heating is your trusted partner for high-quality plumbing and heating solutions in CT. Our experienced and certified team is dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective services to homeowners and businesses alike. We specialize in a wide range of services, including plumbing repairs, water heater installations, boiler maintenance, drain cleaning, pipe replacements, and comprehensive heating system solutions. Whether youre dealing with an emergency or planning an upgrade, our expert team is available 24/7 to ensure your comfort and peace of mind. At Spiros Plumbing and Heating, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, transparent pricing, and outstanding customer service. We use the latest technology and industry best practices to diagnose and solve plumbing and heating issues efficiently, saving you time and money.
"They arrived at the estimated time and had the toilet running in 30 minutes. They also needed to leave to pick up a valve to replace the existing one, but came back the same night to finish it."
Wendell B on May 2025
Spiros Plumbing and Heating is your trusted partner for high-quality plumbing and heating solutions in CT. Our experienced and certified team is dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective services to homeowners and businesses alike. We specialize in a wide range of services, including plumbing repairs, water heater installations, boiler maintenance, drain cleaning, pipe replacements, and comprehensive heating system solutions. Whether youre dealing with an emergency or planning an upgrade, our expert team is available 24/7 to ensure your comfort and peace of mind. At Spiros Plumbing and Heating, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, transparent pricing, and outstanding customer service. We use the latest technology and industry best practices to diagnose and solve plumbing and heating issues efficiently, saving you time and money.
"They arrived at the estimated time and had the toilet running in 30 minutes. They also needed to leave to pick up a valve to replace the existing one, but came back the same night to finish it."
Wendell B on May 2025
We're a well established business with over 25 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Diamond Plumbing and Heating, LLC, has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Diamond Plumbing & Heating today and we'll be there in your time of need.
"Amilcar was professional from the start to the finish. He was efficient too. He was very neat and kept the work area clean. I will certainly call on Diamond Plumbing and Heating again should I need service of the type they provide"
ANTHONY F on January 2025
We're a well established business with over 25 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Diamond Plumbing and Heating, LLC, has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Diamond Plumbing & Heating today and we'll be there in your time of need.
"Amilcar was professional from the start to the finish. He was efficient too. He was very neat and kept the work area clean. I will certainly call on Diamond Plumbing and Heating again should I need service of the type they provide"
ANTHONY F on January 2025
15+ Years Plumbing 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!
"Frank was very easy to communicate with. His workmanship is superb and he got the job completed in a timely manner.. reasonable, pricing, professional work! "
Diane P on February 2025
15+ Years Plumbing 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!
"Frank was very easy to communicate with. His workmanship is superb and he got the job completed in a timely manner.. reasonable, pricing, professional work! "
Diane P on February 2025
Cariati Mechanical, 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.
"Very professional and an excellent workmanship. I highly recommend Nick and his team at Cariati Mechanical."
Charles S on December 2024
Cariati Mechanical, 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.
"Very professional and an excellent workmanship. I highly recommend Nick and his team at Cariati Mechanical."
Charles S on December 2024
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Quick, one day service, cleaned up after, friendly they even double checked with us before installing safety handles and shelves to make sure they were exactly where we wanted them."
Shelley A on March 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Quick, one day service, cleaned up after, friendly they even double checked with us before installing safety handles and shelves to make sure they were exactly where we wanted them."
Shelley A 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.