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Water heater installers and replacers in Forestdale

Avatar for Eighthbend Plumbing, LLC
Eighthbend Plumbing, LLC
PO Box 297
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Eighthbend Plumbing, LLC
PO Box 297
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of 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.

"He was very efficient. He did the job in a timely manner."

Lynne M on September 2022

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.

"He was very efficient. He did the job in a timely manner."

Lynne M on September 2022


Avatar for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass
623 R Wareham St.
4.11(
560
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Approved Pro
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass
623 R Wareham St.
4.11(
560
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
18 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass is your premier professional plumbing company offering the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment! Mr. Rooter 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. Please give us a call today!

"Done very professionally."

Tachi I on June 2025

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass is your premier professional plumbing company offering the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment! Mr. Rooter 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. Please give us a call today!

"Done very professionally."

Tachi I on June 2025


Avatar for NORTHCOAST PLUMBING & HEATING
NORTHCOAST PLUMBING & HEATING
P.O. Box 744
5.00(
43
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Approved Pro
NORTHCOAST PLUMBING & HEATING
P.O. Box 744
5.00(
43
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
35 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your 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. Over 30 years of experience in the mechanical industry.

"Rob always does a great job."

S C on June 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your 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. Over 30 years of experience in the mechanical industry.

"Rob always does a great job."

S C on June 2025


Steve Ricci & Sons
75 Knott Ave
4.72(
47
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Approved Pro
Steve Ricci & Sons
75 Knott Ave
4.72(
47
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
17 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

At Steve Ricci & Sons plumbing and heating we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work.from the small repairs to the larger jobs we are there for our customers

"Great company to work with, highly recommended. Steve was easy to work with, communication and attention to details was the biggest highlight. He did a complete rough and finish plumbing for us including water heater installation"

Jose T on April 2025

At Steve Ricci & Sons plumbing and heating we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work.from the small repairs to the larger jobs we are there for our customers

"Great company to work with, highly recommended. Steve was easy to work with, communication and attention to details was the biggest highlight. He did a complete rough and finish plumbing for us including water heater installation"

Jose T on April 2025


Avatar for Tatra Building Company, Inc.
Tatra Building Company, Inc.
1268 MA-28
4.81(
13
)
Approved Pro
Tatra Building Company, Inc.
1268 MA-28
4.81(
13
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Tatra Building Company provides general construction services for Cape Cod and South Shore area. We are committed to excellence, offering years of experience and fast, friendly service. Bridging design, construction and mechanical services, we deliver the best product, value and price. Shop around and then give us the call last, you will be glad you did. From a simple task like new electrical service, water heater or bathroom remodeling, to a new home or business property design and construction. Really..... Superior quality, attention, best price, forever relationship

"These people are HIGHLY professional and do the work RIGHT AWAY! Very reasonable prices! Would hire again!"

Barbara T on December 2024

Tatra Building Company provides general construction services for Cape Cod and South Shore area. We are committed to excellence, offering years of experience and fast, friendly service. Bridging design, construction and mechanical services, we deliver the best product, value and price. Shop around and then give us the call last, you will be glad you did. From a simple task like new electrical service, water heater or bathroom remodeling, to a new home or business property design and construction. Really..... Superior quality, attention, best price, forever relationship

"These people are HIGHLY professional and do the work RIGHT AWAY! Very reasonable prices! Would hire again!"

Barbara T on December 2024


Avatar for Pioneer Basement
Pioneer Basement
31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
249
)
Approved Pro
Pioneer Basement
31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
249
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
857 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022


Avatar for NKM Builders
NKM Builders
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
NKM Builders
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
161 local quotes requested

We are a fully licensed and insured general contracting company. Handling all interior remodeling while specializing in kitchen & bathroom remodels.

"Excellent work. Bathroom came out beautiful. Work was done in a timely manner. Prompt & clean!"

Meg M on September 2024

We are a fully licensed and insured general contracting company. Handling all interior remodeling while specializing in kitchen & bathroom remodels.

"Excellent work. Bathroom came out beautiful. Work was done in a timely manner. Prompt & clean!"

Meg M on September 2024


Avatar for GTF & Sons Construction
GTF & Sons Construction
761 Old Barnstable Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
GTF & Sons Construction
761 Old Barnstable Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
336 local quotes requested

GTF & Sons Construction - Your Trusted Home Improvement Experts in Barnstable. From small repairs to major renovations, our skilled team is here to bring your vision to life. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs.

"They did a good work and very communicative. They are a good company and know what they are doing."

Mathew A on February 2023

GTF & Sons Construction - Your Trusted Home Improvement Experts in Barnstable. From small repairs to major renovations, our skilled team is here to bring your vision to life. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations. Contact us today for all your home improvement needs.

"They did a good work and very communicative. They are a good company and know what they are doing."

Mathew A on February 2023


Avatar for Long Home Products
Long Home Products
300 Myles Standish Blvd
2.65(
20
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Approved Pro
Long Home Products
300 Myles Standish Blvd
2.65(
20
)
Approved Pro
6090 local quotes requested
80 years of experience

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!

"Ayden was very kind and insightful. I was happy to meet an incredible worker like that from Long Home."

Alayna L on April 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!

"Ayden was very kind and insightful. I was happy to meet an incredible worker like that from Long Home."

Alayna L on April 2025


Avatar for Johnson Home Building LLC
Johnson Home Building LLC
PO Box 163
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Johnson Home Building LLC
PO Box 163
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
220 local quotes requested

With over 20 years of carpentry experience, Johnson Home Building LLC strives themselves on customer satisfaction, professionalism and quality craftsmanship. The owner, Timothy Johnson shares his father and grandfathers' passion for construction and helping others achieve the home of their dreams through remodeling projects. Call Johnson Home Building LLC for any of your renovation needs today!

"Tim is very knowledgeable with ideas for your bathroom remodeling job. Coordination of subcontractors throughout the process was organized. Equipment was stored neatly each day and a cleanup done. I would highly recommend him for any remodeling job you have in mine. He has in the past replaced our roof and skylights in our sunroom."

Karen W on March 2019

With over 20 years of carpentry experience, Johnson Home Building LLC strives themselves on customer satisfaction, professionalism and quality craftsmanship. The owner, Timothy Johnson shares his father and grandfathers' passion for construction and helping others achieve the home of their dreams through remodeling projects. Call Johnson Home Building LLC for any of your renovation needs today!

"Tim is very knowledgeable with ideas for your bathroom remodeling job. Coordination of subcontractors throughout the process was organized. Equipment was stored neatly each day and a cleanup done. I would highly recommend him for any remodeling job you have in mine. He has in the past replaced our roof and skylights in our sunroom."

Karen W on March 2019

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Forestdale, MA

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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