Hey! Nice to meet you. We are a small plumbing company and we specialize in water heater installations. In most cases we can provide same day service. Just text us a picture of your current water heater and we can give you a quote instantly. We look forward to serving you. Respectfully, A2B Plumbing License # RF11067983
"They installed a water heater for me! Fair priced and good communication"
keaton b on May 2025
Hey! Nice to meet you. We are a small plumbing company and we specialize in water heater installations. In most cases we can provide same day service. Just text us a picture of your current water heater and we can give you a quote instantly. We look forward to serving you. Respectfully, A2B Plumbing License # RF11067983
"They installed a water heater for me! Fair priced and good communication"
keaton b on May 2025
At Flip Flop Plumbing, we deliver professional expertise with a strong commitment to our local community. Serving Panama City Beach and beyond, we’re known for dependable service, precision workmanship, and honest communication. Whether you’re building a new home or need a fast, reliable repair, we’re here to provide plumbing solutions that last. We don’t just fix problems—we build lasting relationships through service you can count on.
"They did a great job for a great price."
Andre C on May 2025
At Flip Flop Plumbing, we deliver professional expertise with a strong commitment to our local community. Serving Panama City Beach and beyond, we’re known for dependable service, precision workmanship, and honest communication. Whether you’re building a new home or need a fast, reliable repair, we’re here to provide plumbing solutions that last. We don’t just fix problems—we build lasting relationships through service you can count on.
"They did a great job for a great price."
Andre C on May 2025
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a trusted leader in the industry, known for exceptional customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize efficiency, quality, and timely service. Serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers handle repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. Our team is licensed, qualified, and thoroughly screened for your peace of mind. We arrive in fully stocked vehicles, resolving 90% of issues on the first visit. Whether it is routine maintenance or a major remodel, we are equipped for the job. Experience reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Contact us today- because If there is any delay, it is you we pay!
"Great professionals"
Cindy F on December 2024
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a trusted leader in the industry, known for exceptional customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize efficiency, quality, and timely service. Serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers handle repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. Our team is licensed, qualified, and thoroughly screened for your peace of mind. We arrive in fully stocked vehicles, resolving 90% of issues on the first visit. Whether it is routine maintenance or a major remodel, we are equipped for the job. Experience reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Contact us today- because If there is any delay, it is you we pay!
"Great professionals"
Cindy F on December 2024
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a trusted leader in the industry, known for exceptional customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize efficiency, quality, and timely service. Serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers handle repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. Our team is licensed, qualified, and thoroughly screened for your peace of mind. We arrive in fully stocked vehicles, resolving 90% of issues on the first visit. Whether it is routine maintenance or a major remodel, we are equipped for the job. Experience reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Contact us today- because If there is any delay, it is you we pay!
"Had my water heater serviced. Very quick scheduling, arrived on time and worked diligently to get the job done. Very communicative on the repair process and pricing."
Ron H on March 2025
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a trusted leader in the industry, known for exceptional customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize efficiency, quality, and timely service. Serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers handle repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. Our team is licensed, qualified, and thoroughly screened for your peace of mind. We arrive in fully stocked vehicles, resolving 90% of issues on the first visit. Whether it is routine maintenance or a major remodel, we are equipped for the job. Experience reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Contact us today- because If there is any delay, it is you we pay!
"Had my water heater serviced. Very quick scheduling, arrived on time and worked diligently to get the job done. Very communicative on the repair process and pricing."
Ron H on March 2025
Our mission at Herbert Plumbing Contractors is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Hebert Plumbing Contractors stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"He was very kind and it was very good experience."
Linda P on June 2025
Our mission at Herbert Plumbing Contractors is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Hebert Plumbing Contractors stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"He was very kind and it was very good experience."
Linda P on June 2025
Please call 850-826-5112 for all plumbing needs. Please call 850-428-5103 for all AC needs. We look forward to servicing you. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Great customer service and got the problem fixed in a timely manner. "
cameron m on May 2025
Please call 850-826-5112 for all plumbing needs. Please call 850-428-5103 for all AC needs. We look forward to servicing you. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Great customer service and got the problem fixed in a timely manner. "
cameron m on May 2025
Yates Plumbing and Utility Services 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.
"Hired and used Yates to rectify a plumbing issue. They are very friendly, honest and professional. Excellent follow-up and communication, dependable and reliable local service. I am very Happy with the work they did for me. Should I have any additional plumbing needs I will be calling Yates and referring friends and family. Thank You Much Much!"
Tom L on April 2025
Yates Plumbing and Utility Services 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.
"Hired and used Yates to rectify a plumbing issue. They are very friendly, honest and professional. Excellent follow-up and communication, dependable and reliable local service. I am very Happy with the work they did for me. Should I have any additional plumbing needs I will be calling Yates and referring friends and family. Thank You Much Much!"
Tom L on April 2025
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing has been a trusted name in the plumbing industry, earning a reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction. Our mission is simple: to deliver efficient, high-quality, and timely service every time. Our customers always come first, and that’s why we’ve become one of the leading plumbing brands in the U.S with over 30 years of experience, our locations have been dedicated to delivering top-notch service and expertise. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our knowledge and exceptional customer service to new areas, ensuring even more customers benefit from our trusted solutions. Proudly serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers offer a full range of services, including repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. We’re dedicated to ensuring reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Licensed, qualified, and ready for any project—whether it's routine maintenance or a major remodel—our team is equipped to handle it all. Each of our plumbers undergoes thorough background checks and drug screenings for your peace of mind. To make your experience even more convenient, we send our plumbers in fully stocked vehicles, enabling us to resolve 90% of plumbing issues on the first visit. Need plumbing help? Contact us today to schedule an appointment. And remember, If there's any delay, it's you we pay!
"Professional, courteous, prompt and good communication. I appreciate that the technician (Mike) took time to explain the nature of my plumbing need and my options. And I'm pleased with the work done. I would recommend this company."
Sheryl S on July 2023
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing has been a trusted name in the plumbing industry, earning a reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction. Our mission is simple: to deliver efficient, high-quality, and timely service every time. Our customers always come first, and that’s why we’ve become one of the leading plumbing brands in the U.S with over 30 years of experience, our locations have been dedicated to delivering top-notch service and expertise. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our knowledge and exceptional customer service to new areas, ensuring even more customers benefit from our trusted solutions. Proudly serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers offer a full range of services, including repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. We’re dedicated to ensuring reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Licensed, qualified, and ready for any project—whether it's routine maintenance or a major remodel—our team is equipped to handle it all. Each of our plumbers undergoes thorough background checks and drug screenings for your peace of mind. To make your experience even more convenient, we send our plumbers in fully stocked vehicles, enabling us to resolve 90% of plumbing issues on the first visit. Need plumbing help? Contact us today to schedule an appointment. And remember, If there's any delay, it's you we pay!
"Professional, courteous, prompt and good communication. I appreciate that the technician (Mike) took time to explain the nature of my plumbing need and my options. And I'm pleased with the work done. I would recommend this company."
Sheryl S on July 2023
We specialize in tankless water heaters, gas line, plumbing repair and service New homes Remodels We put a lot of pride in our work!
"Excellent great communication very fair"
Tom P on August 2024
We specialize in tankless water heaters, gas line, plumbing repair and service New homes Remodels We put a lot of pride in our work!
"Excellent great communication very fair"
Tom P on August 2024
Specialties, Innovation, Construction, Design! Second generation Master Designer, Cabinet Maker, Finish Carpenter, Builder, Craftsman. Our Passion - Creating "Better Indoor" & "Better Outdoor", Living Spaces. "Better Indoor Living" - Kitchens, Bathrooms, Stairways, Finish Carpentry, Wood Floors Moldings, Hardware. "Better Outdoor Living" - Decks, Arbors, Shade, Cooling, Heaters, Fire Features, Grills, Kitchens, Structures. YOUR DREAMS, YOUR BUDGET, YOUR SCHEDULE!
"Mark and team did an excellent job with our dining room remodeling. Great communication and completed in a timely manner."
Jennifer and Noah R on March 2025
Specialties, Innovation, Construction, Design! Second generation Master Designer, Cabinet Maker, Finish Carpenter, Builder, Craftsman. Our Passion - Creating "Better Indoor" & "Better Outdoor", Living Spaces. "Better Indoor Living" - Kitchens, Bathrooms, Stairways, Finish Carpentry, Wood Floors Moldings, Hardware. "Better Outdoor Living" - Decks, Arbors, Shade, Cooling, Heaters, Fire Features, Grills, Kitchens, Structures. YOUR DREAMS, YOUR BUDGET, YOUR SCHEDULE!
"Mark and team did an excellent job with our dining room remodeling. Great communication and completed in a timely manner."
Jennifer and Noah R 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.