At Bostick Plumbing LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"Great! Came on time. Work done excellently. Would hire again in a heartbeat."
Holly F on February 2025
At Bostick Plumbing LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"Great! Came on time. Work done excellently. Would hire again in a heartbeat."
Holly F on February 2025
Novella Designer Homes specializes in designing living areas around lifestyles. Located in the Brazos Valley, we offer in-house architecture and interior design for new construction and all remodels. It's difficult living in a house, wishing it was more functional for your everyday life. Remodeling the bath, living, porch add ons, or new construction, we take the same approach. Talking with our team to incorporate where and how you spend time. Let us build or remodel your story.
Novella Designer Homes specializes in designing living areas around lifestyles. Located in the Brazos Valley, we offer in-house architecture and interior design for new construction and all remodels. It's difficult living in a house, wishing it was more functional for your everyday life. Remodeling the bath, living, porch add ons, or new construction, we take the same approach. Talking with our team to incorporate where and how you spend time. Let us build or remodel your story.
Blue Ribbon is more than just an HVAC company. We’re family. For more than 20 years, we’ve been a community staple that’s provided customers in the Greater Austin area with ultimate comfort. Our skills, quality workmanship, absolute honesty and budget-friendly services are what make our team No. 1 in area comfort.
"Great job and excellent service"
JT B on May 2024
Blue Ribbon is more than just an HVAC company. We’re family. For more than 20 years, we’ve been a community staple that’s provided customers in the Greater Austin area with ultimate comfort. Our skills, quality workmanship, absolute honesty and budget-friendly services are what make our team No. 1 in area comfort.
"Great job and excellent service"
JT B on May 2024
Since 2006, we've specialized in Bath and Shower Remodels, Window and Door Replacements, and Insulation for your home. As a local company, it is our pleasure to offer only the best products and solutions, because we know the heart of every Texan home, is a family. Your new home improvement project should be a great experience! So choose a trusted contractor you know you can count on! Over 20,000 Texan Families have trusted us with their home renovations. Give us a call today! M-39963
"The installers are great I own hvac company for over 30years an I was taught when you do something do it right because your name on that job .I feel the installers did that I'm pickie but didn't have to worry about anything they were just as pickie as I'm on doing a great job"
Sam M on April 2025
Since 2006, we've specialized in Bath and Shower Remodels, Window and Door Replacements, and Insulation for your home. As a local company, it is our pleasure to offer only the best products and solutions, because we know the heart of every Texan home, is a family. Your new home improvement project should be a great experience! So choose a trusted contractor you know you can count on! Over 20,000 Texan Families have trusted us with their home renovations. Give us a call today! M-39963
"The installers are great I own hvac company for over 30years an I was taught when you do something do it right because your name on that job .I feel the installers did that I'm pickie but didn't have to worry about anything they were just as pickie as I'm on doing a great job"
Sam M on April 2025
Virtually diagnose and/or repair your appliances and HVAC units today without anyone stepping foot inside your home! Starting at $45 you can take control of your home appliance repairs via video chat with a certified technician when it’s convenient for you. Make an appointment today on our website. Neli's certified technicians will work with you to conduct either a diagnosis to find out what's wrong or a repair. You will use Neli’s advanced video chat technology during your appointment. Schedule your appointment today at nelihome.com or call us at 833-876-0900!
"They did fine"
Keavon R on May 2025
Virtually diagnose and/or repair your appliances and HVAC units today without anyone stepping foot inside your home! Starting at $45 you can take control of your home appliance repairs via video chat with a certified technician when it’s convenient for you. Make an appointment today on our website. Neli's certified technicians will work with you to conduct either a diagnosis to find out what's wrong or a repair. You will use Neli’s advanced video chat technology during your appointment. Schedule your appointment today at nelihome.com or call us at 833-876-0900!
"They did fine"
Keavon R on May 2025
Handyman. Specializing in drywall, tape bed and texture and paint. Inside and outside painting.
Handyman. Specializing in drywall, tape bed and texture and paint. Inside and outside painting.
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Roto-Rooter offers commercial and residential plumbing services. And there’s no extra for nights, weekends and holidays. From emergency plumbing to drain cleaning, sewer cleaning to pipe work, Roto-Rooter can help you with any plumbing problem. Roto-Rooter plumbers are licensed and insured and handle everything from water lines to toilet and shower problems. No plumbing job is too big or too small for our experienced and professional plumbers. Schedule an appointment by phone or online, we'll come when it's convenient for you.
Roto-Rooter offers commercial and residential plumbing services. And there’s no extra for nights, weekends and holidays. From emergency plumbing to drain cleaning, sewer cleaning to pipe work, Roto-Rooter can help you with any plumbing problem. Roto-Rooter plumbers are licensed and insured and handle everything from water lines to toilet and shower problems. No plumbing job is too big or too small for our experienced and professional plumbers. Schedule an appointment by phone or online, we'll come when it's convenient for you.
Locally owned & operated
Locally owned & operated
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.