Spencer Home Services invites 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 our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you m-f 7:30 Evenings Saturdays Open
"On time, job done quickly and no unnecessary charges."
Tony J on February 2024
Spencer Home Services invites 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 our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you m-f 7:30 Evenings Saturdays Open
"On time, job done quickly and no unnecessary charges."
Tony J on February 2024
We have 30+ years of experience. 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! M - F 7am - 5pm
"He Was Very Helpful, and on time."
Kerry B on February 2025
We have 30+ years of experience. 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! M - F 7am - 5pm
"He Was Very Helpful, and on time."
Kerry B on February 2025
Providing mechanical repair, maintenance and replacements, services residential & small commercial customer
"Jose did a wonderful job and worked with me on a price I could afford .Thank you ARS. They are highly recommended"
Ife T on May 2025
Providing mechanical repair, maintenance and replacements, services residential & small commercial customer
"Jose did a wonderful job and worked with me on a price I could afford .Thank you ARS. They are highly recommended"
Ife T on May 2025
Enoch Electric, Water, & Air, is an electrical, plumbing, & HVAC contracting company passionate about providing the best value and service in the industry. The company was founded by a DFW native engineer and real estate investor who became disenchanted by the lack of morality in the construction industry and decided the only way to combat it is to participate. We are professionals with over 30 years of experience that specialize in both residential and commercial electrical work. Give us a call today and allow us to earn your trust!
"Great!"
Sherry G on May 2025
Enoch Electric, Water, & Air, is an electrical, plumbing, & HVAC contracting company passionate about providing the best value and service in the industry. The company was founded by a DFW native engineer and real estate investor who became disenchanted by the lack of morality in the construction industry and decided the only way to combat it is to participate. We are professionals with over 30 years of experience that specialize in both residential and commercial electrical work. Give us a call today and allow us to earn your trust!
"Great!"
Sherry G on May 2025
Weaver's Plumbing, LLC 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. We are a Flat rating company.
"Mr Weaver was the first to respond to my request on Angi. He was proactive by ordering the water heater I needed that morning so that it could be installed that day. Within a day, the water heater was installed. "
BILLISHA H on May 2025
Weaver's Plumbing, LLC 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. We are a Flat rating company.
"Mr Weaver was the first to respond to my request on Angi. He was proactive by ordering the water heater I needed that morning so that it could be installed that day. Within a day, the water heater was installed. "
BILLISHA H on May 2025
With over 25 years experience in the plumbing industry, Show Plumbing is your #1 choice. Family owned and operated in the Cypress area. We are licensed and insured and look forward to serving you and your family. We provide general plumbing services, water heater repair/installation, tankless repair/installation, water purification and analysis, water softeners / conditioners, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning and repairs, as well as, free camera inspection. No job is too small or too big for Show Plumbing. Call us today for a free estimate!
"Good customer service. Same-day fix."
Mark B on June 2025
With over 25 years experience in the plumbing industry, Show Plumbing is your #1 choice. Family owned and operated in the Cypress area. We are licensed and insured and look forward to serving you and your family. We provide general plumbing services, water heater repair/installation, tankless repair/installation, water purification and analysis, water softeners / conditioners, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning and repairs, as well as, free camera inspection. No job is too small or too big for Show Plumbing. Call us today for a free estimate!
"Good customer service. Same-day fix."
Mark B on June 2025
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!
"Only company I would call for any of my plumbing needs, period!!"
Brett T on June 2025
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!
"Only company I would call for any of my plumbing needs, period!!"
Brett T on June 2025
WE THE PLUMBERS 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. 20+ years of 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.
"Dean was professional, efficient and clean. I loved that he put on shoe covers to keep my home clean. His pricing was spot on too. Thanks for a job well done."
Kitty G on May 2025
WE THE PLUMBERS 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. 20+ years of 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.
"Dean was professional, efficient and clean. I loved that he put on shoe covers to keep my home clean. His pricing was spot on too. Thanks for a job well done."
Kitty G on May 2025
Welcome to Orn Plumbing! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!
"Good"
Edward W on December 2022
Welcome to Orn Plumbing! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!
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Edward W on December 2022
Thank you for visiting NEW GEN PLUMBING LLC. We are your locally owned and operated plumbing specialists based in Houston, TX. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Houston and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Amazing"
Brice R on March 2025
Thank you for visiting NEW GEN PLUMBING LLC. We are your locally owned and operated plumbing specialists based in Houston, TX. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Houston and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Amazing"
Brice 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.