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Water heater installers and replacers in Fair Oaks

Elliott Plumbing Inc
918 Pesaro Place
5.00(
2
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Elliott Plumbing Inc
918 Pesaro Place
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

After more than two decades of working with national plumbing companies, Robert Elliott founded Elliott Plumbing, Inc. to be the local plumbing company you can trust that delivers the expert plumbing services you need. Our team of experts has seen it all. From minor repairs to major installations, drain cleaning to troubleshooting, we have the expertise and knowledge to handle any plumbing job. We offer scheduled and emergency plumbing services. We stand behind our work and are committed to your satisfaction. That's why we offer a satisfaction guarantee on all of our services. If you're not happy with the work we've done, we'll make it right - no questions asked.

"Did an excellent job for a fair price"

Brandon M on July 2024

After more than two decades of working with national plumbing companies, Robert Elliott founded Elliott Plumbing, Inc. to be the local plumbing company you can trust that delivers the expert plumbing services you need. Our team of experts has seen it all. From minor repairs to major installations, drain cleaning to troubleshooting, we have the expertise and knowledge to handle any plumbing job. We offer scheduled and emergency plumbing services. We stand behind our work and are committed to your satisfaction. That's why we offer a satisfaction guarantee on all of our services. If you're not happy with the work we've done, we'll make it right - no questions asked.

"Did an excellent job for a fair price"

Brandon M on July 2024


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Garcia's Plumbing & Drain
501 South Green Valley Road, Unit 29
4.93(
14
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Approved Pro
Garcia's Plumbing & Drain
501 South Green Valley Road, Unit 29
4.93(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Garcia’s Plumbing & Drain is Sacramento’s family operated plumbing company! We offer Fast, Clean, and Professional service at a fraction of the cost. With over 25 years of combined experience, our small fleet and low overhead allows us to compete with bigger companies and pass the savings along to our customers!

"From the start they were a pleasure to work with. Jesus kept us in the loop and showed us pictures of what was wrong. I would hire them again"

Yvette S on December 2023

Garcia’s Plumbing & Drain is Sacramento’s family operated plumbing company! We offer Fast, Clean, and Professional service at a fraction of the cost. With over 25 years of combined experience, our small fleet and low overhead allows us to compete with bigger companies and pass the savings along to our customers!

"From the start they were a pleasure to work with. Jesus kept us in the loop and showed us pictures of what was wrong. I would hire them again"

Yvette S on December 2023


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Vanderveer Plumbing, Sewer & Drain
8359 Elk Grove Florin Road, #103-333
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Vanderveer Plumbing, Sewer & Drain
8359 Elk Grove Florin Road, #103-333
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Welcome to Vanderveer Plumbing, Sewer & Drain! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction, that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Bill and Cody are very professional, knowledgeable and a great team. Can't recommend them enough for any plumbing needs. You won't be disappointed."

Audrey C on July 2020

Welcome to Vanderveer Plumbing, Sewer & Drain! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction, that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Bill and Cody are very professional, knowledgeable and a great team. Can't recommend them enough for any plumbing needs. You won't be disappointed."

Audrey C on July 2020


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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.
6906 Coronation Court
4.88(
12
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Approved Pro
Ridgeway Construction, Inc.
6906 Coronation Court
4.88(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"

Kevin S on September 2021

Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"

Kevin S on September 2021


Certified Plumbing and Drain
1500 West El Camino Avenue Suite 203
4.61(
31
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Approved Pro
Certified Plumbing and Drain
1500 West El Camino Avenue Suite 203
4.61(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They are very professional, clean and good at their job!"

jose s on September 2024

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They are very professional, clean and good at their job!"

jose s on September 2024


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R Plumbing Companies, Inc.
202 Kingswood Ave
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
R Plumbing Companies, Inc.
202 Kingswood Ave
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

We are 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 baasis of our business

"Helped me right away. Did not have to wait all day."

Julie H on September 2023

We are 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 baasis of our business

"Helped me right away. Did not have to wait all day."

Julie H on September 2023


VK Plumbing, Inc.
4314 Magnifica Ln
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
VK Plumbing, Inc.
4314 Magnifica Ln
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

We are 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Mac's Plumbing Heating and Air
9727 Kent Street, Suite 150
4.62(
121
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Approved Pro
Mac's Plumbing Heating and Air
9727 Kent Street, Suite 150
4.62(
121
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

If you’re looking for quality, affordable HVAC and plumbing services in Elk Grove, look no further than Mac’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air. They are a family-owned company with over 10 years of experience and are dedicated to customer comfort and satisfaction. From small repairs to new system installations to routine maintenance, you can count on their team to handle any issues you may be dealing with. Their team is background checked, experienced, and endures regular training to stay updated on new technology. Some of their most common services include drain cleaning, water heater installations, heating and cooling maintenance, leak detection, and repiping. Their Elk Grove plumbers offer free estimates on new system installations, offer coupons and specials, and provide honest, flat-rate pricing. Reach out to their team today to schedule your next heating, cooling, or plumbing service!

"Comsumate professionals that have expert knowledge of AC and heating. Best pricing, 50% lower than their big competitors, in town with great financing at a much lower interest rate than anyone in the Sacramento area. I definitely will recommend it to any of my family and friends. C.Martinez HMC, USN Ret."

Carlos M on May 2023

If you’re looking for quality, affordable HVAC and plumbing services in Elk Grove, look no further than Mac’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air. They are a family-owned company with over 10 years of experience and are dedicated to customer comfort and satisfaction. From small repairs to new system installations to routine maintenance, you can count on their team to handle any issues you may be dealing with. Their team is background checked, experienced, and endures regular training to stay updated on new technology. Some of their most common services include drain cleaning, water heater installations, heating and cooling maintenance, leak detection, and repiping. Their Elk Grove plumbers offer free estimates on new system installations, offer coupons and specials, and provide honest, flat-rate pricing. Reach out to their team today to schedule your next heating, cooling, or plumbing service!

"Comsumate professionals that have expert knowledge of AC and heating. Best pricing, 50% lower than their big competitors, in town with great financing at a much lower interest rate than anyone in the Sacramento area. I definitely will recommend it to any of my family and friends. C.Martinez HMC, USN Ret."

Carlos M on May 2023


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Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating
3299 SWETZER RD STE A
4.54(
164
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Approved Pro
Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating
3299 SWETZER RD STE A
4.54(
164
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

Lee's Air, Plumbing & Heating specializes in the service, repair, and replacement of HVAC and plumbing systems. Our pricing for select services includes: Residential HVAC Diagnostics: $99 Residential Plumbing Diagnostics: $49 FREE Estimates for HVAC system replacements All estimates are provided at a flat rate when our technicians or plumbers are on-site. We also offer services for commercial businesses, with pricing that may vary based on location. Lee's Air is proud to partner with the SMUD Rebate Program to help customers save on energy-efficient upgrades. Contact our customer service team today for more details!

"I would recommend them. The =y were fast and I plan to use them for additional project"

Drake R on April 2025

Lee's Air, Plumbing & Heating specializes in the service, repair, and replacement of HVAC and plumbing systems. Our pricing for select services includes: Residential HVAC Diagnostics: $99 Residential Plumbing Diagnostics: $49 FREE Estimates for HVAC system replacements All estimates are provided at a flat rate when our technicians or plumbers are on-site. We also offer services for commercial businesses, with pricing that may vary based on location. Lee's Air is proud to partner with the SMUD Rebate Program to help customers save on energy-efficient upgrades. Contact our customer service team today for more details!

"I would recommend them. The =y were fast and I plan to use them for additional project"

Drake R on April 2025


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New Flow Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.
901 Sunrise Ave
4.79(
217
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Approved Pro
New Flow Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.
901 Sunrise Ave
4.79(
217
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
65 local quotes requested

With over 16 years of experience in the plumbing industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from sewer mains to pipe repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give New Flow Plumbing and Rooter a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Devan was prompt, professional and competent. When he completed snaking the line, he checked to make sure it was clear. I will use them again."

Michele K on May 2025

With over 16 years of experience in the plumbing industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from sewer mains to pipe repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give New Flow Plumbing and Rooter a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Devan was prompt, professional and competent. When he completed snaking the line, he checked to make sure it was clear. I will use them again."

Michele K 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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