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Water heater installers and replacers in Gorham

Steven Chamberlain Plumbing and Heating
2 Lincoln Avenue
4.88(
4
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Approved Pro
Steven Chamberlain Plumbing and Heating
2 Lincoln Avenue
4.88(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our plumbing and heating and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Best and most responsive plumber in the Southern Maine area. Highly recommend!!"

Susan H on April 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our plumbing and heating and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Best and most responsive plumber in the Southern Maine area. Highly recommend!!"

Susan H on April 2024


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High Flow Plumbing & Heating, LLC
4 Birchwood Drive
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
High Flow Plumbing & Heating, LLC
4 Birchwood Drive
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for visiting High Flow Plumbing and Heating LLC. We are your locally owned and operated plumbing specialists based in North Berwick, ME. We service residential clients throughout ME and NH. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"Problem was quickly assessed and options were given to fix. Repair was done in a timely manner. Rate was discussed prior to appointment. Highly recommend for any of your plumbing/heating issues. "

Sonny L on May 2025

Thank you for visiting High Flow Plumbing and Heating LLC. We are your locally owned and operated plumbing specialists based in North Berwick, ME. We service residential clients throughout ME and NH. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"Problem was quickly assessed and options were given to fix. Repair was done in a timely manner. Rate was discussed prior to appointment. Highly recommend for any of your plumbing/heating issues. "

Sonny L on May 2025


Woodville Plumbing and Heating
7 Woodmere Road
4.90(
51
)
Approved Pro
Woodville Plumbing and Heating
7 Woodmere Road
4.90(
51
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs.

"Rob got back to me quickly with a fairly priced quote. He did excellent work. I would recommend him to anyone looking to have plumbing work done."

Scott B on June 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs.

"Rob got back to me quickly with a fairly priced quote. He did excellent work. I would recommend him to anyone looking to have plumbing work done."

Scott B on June 2025


Wandas Water Heaters
367 Roosevelt Trail
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Wandas Water Heaters
367 Roosevelt Trail
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Wandas Water Heaters is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Wandas Water Heaters is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Wandas Water Heaters is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Wandas Water Heaters is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


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Ronald Brown, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
261 Middle Road
4.73(
22
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Ronald Brown, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
261 Middle Road
4.73(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

Ronald Brown, Plumbing & Heating, Inc., is a well-established company serving Cumberland Center and the surrounding communities. We offer the best in customer care, as well as professionalism. Our company prides itself on integrity, so our work replicates this as well. Call us for your next job.

"Prompt response, great experience overall!"

Jill M on August 2024

Ronald Brown, Plumbing & Heating, Inc., is a well-established company serving Cumberland Center and the surrounding communities. We offer the best in customer care, as well as professionalism. Our company prides itself on integrity, so our work replicates this as well. Call us for your next job.

"Prompt response, great experience overall!"

Jill M on August 2024


Customized Plumbing and Heating
92 Puritan Drive
4.66(
238
)
Approved Pro
Customized Plumbing and Heating
92 Puritan Drive
4.66(
238
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Customized Plumbing and Heating believes that the customer comes first. No matter what you need from toilets to fixtures and everything in between. With an unparalleled attention to detail we will assure you that your project will be completed on time and within budget. With over a decade of professional experience and expertise behind us, you can count on us to treat you right. We appreciate your referral business and look forward to working with you soon. Remember, we fix where you go!

"Amazing experience. Will definitely work with again!"

Ceren P on May 2024

Customized Plumbing and Heating believes that the customer comes first. No matter what you need from toilets to fixtures and everything in between. With an unparalleled attention to detail we will assure you that your project will be completed on time and within budget. With over a decade of professional experience and expertise behind us, you can count on us to treat you right. We appreciate your referral business and look forward to working with you soon. Remember, we fix where you go!

"Amazing experience. Will definitely work with again!"

Ceren P on May 2024


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Zoom Drain New England
39 Immersion Drive
4.66(
41
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Approved Pro
Zoom Drain New England
39 Immersion Drive
4.66(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
67 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

ZOOM DRAIN provides sewer and drain cleaning and repairs throughout Southern and Central Maine. Our team of professionals focus on providing you with safe & proven solutions, fast turnaround times and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. We are available 24/7/365 so call ZOOM DRAIN today to schedule an appointment! We offer Residential and Commercial: Drain Cleaning; Drain Installation; Ejector Pump Installation & Replacement; Grease Trap Pumping; Pump Pit Repair; Sewer Line Installation & Replacement; Sump Pump Installation; Sewer Services; Sump Pump Repair; Garbage Disposal Repair; Ejector Pump Repair; Pump Pit Installation & Replacement; Sewer Line Hydro-jetting; Sewer Line Repair; Toilet Repair; Sewer & Drain Inspections

"Our septic drain froze around a huge root ball and everything backed up into the house. We had a different service come and they tried to thaw the pipe, charged us $1000 for that work and then said they’d have to dig up our entire lawn to fix the problem. Zoom drain came for a second opinion. They used the camera and found the problem, fixing it with jets of hot water and a roto rooter. Saved us about $2000. They were awesome. They also put shoe guards on every time they enter the building so they’re not tracking mud and brown water into your house. You really get the sense they’re not there to spend your money, they just want to get the job done. Highly recommend."

H on March 2019

ZOOM DRAIN provides sewer and drain cleaning and repairs throughout Southern and Central Maine. Our team of professionals focus on providing you with safe & proven solutions, fast turnaround times and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. We are available 24/7/365 so call ZOOM DRAIN today to schedule an appointment! We offer Residential and Commercial: Drain Cleaning; Drain Installation; Ejector Pump Installation & Replacement; Grease Trap Pumping; Pump Pit Repair; Sewer Line Installation & Replacement; Sump Pump Installation; Sewer Services; Sump Pump Repair; Garbage Disposal Repair; Ejector Pump Repair; Pump Pit Installation & Replacement; Sewer Line Hydro-jetting; Sewer Line Repair; Toilet Repair; Sewer & Drain Inspections

"Our septic drain froze around a huge root ball and everything backed up into the house. We had a different service come and they tried to thaw the pipe, charged us $1000 for that work and then said they’d have to dig up our entire lawn to fix the problem. Zoom drain came for a second opinion. They used the camera and found the problem, fixing it with jets of hot water and a roto rooter. Saved us about $2000. They were awesome. They also put shoe guards on every time they enter the building so they’re not tracking mud and brown water into your house. You really get the sense they’re not there to spend your money, they just want to get the job done. Highly recommend."

H on March 2019


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Long Home Products
30 Centre Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Long Home Products
30 Centre Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1761 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!

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!


Woodville Plumbing and Heating
7 Woodmere Rd
4.33(
12
)
Approved Pro
Woodville Plumbing and Heating
7 Woodmere Rd
4.33(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
133 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Plumbing services | Plumbing repair | Water heater replacement | Water heater installation | Drain cleaning services | Clogged drain | Boiler installation

"Rob was great! Excellent communication and follow up."

Danny L on November 2024

Plumbing services | Plumbing repair | Water heater replacement | Water heater installation | Drain cleaning services | Clogged drain | Boiler installation

"Rob was great! Excellent communication and follow up."

Danny L on November 2024


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Maine Home Renovations
Portland
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Maine Home Renovations
Portland
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
469 local quotes requested

We're so glad you found us! If you're here, you're thinking about giving your home an update.😀 Well... you're in the right place because that's what we do! We are fully insured for your peace of mind, and we specialize in a wide range of interior and exterior services. We take pride in being a close-knit, family-oriented, honest, and professional team, and we are here to help! Even small improvements can make a BIG difference. Whether your home feels outdated and needs some TLC or you're planning a complete renovation, structural repairs, or water damage restoration, our goal is to make the entire process as stress-free and smooth as possible for you. Let's connect to schedule an in-person meeting to get started on your estimate. If you have any questions or need more information, we're here and happy to help! Contact us via phone, email, or by filling out the Project Details Form on our website: www.mainehomerenovations.com We look forward to hearing from you!

"I can't recommend them enough. They showed up and got to work right away, everything came out great, and they addressed unexpected problems without going over budget. I recommend them and I would hire them again!"

Tim P on June 2025

We're so glad you found us! If you're here, you're thinking about giving your home an update.😀 Well... you're in the right place because that's what we do! We are fully insured for your peace of mind, and we specialize in a wide range of interior and exterior services. We take pride in being a close-knit, family-oriented, honest, and professional team, and we are here to help! Even small improvements can make a BIG difference. Whether your home feels outdated and needs some TLC or you're planning a complete renovation, structural repairs, or water damage restoration, our goal is to make the entire process as stress-free and smooth as possible for you. Let's connect to schedule an in-person meeting to get started on your estimate. If you have any questions or need more information, we're here and happy to help! Contact us via phone, email, or by filling out the Project Details Form on our website: www.mainehomerenovations.com We look forward to hearing from you!

"I can't recommend them enough. They showed up and got to work right away, everything came out great, and they addressed unexpected problems without going over budget. I recommend them and I would hire them again!"

Tim P on June 2025

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Gorham, ME

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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