Welcome to 1st Response Plumbing & Drain, Inc. Fka Wagner Family Plumbing, the leading plumbing and drain specialists serving Kane, Dekalb, Winnebago, Boone, DuPage Counties and surrounding areas. With over 14 years of experience in repairs and service ranging from drain cleaning, pumps, to water heater installations, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for service!
"Knowledgeable and courteous"
David B on July 2022
Welcome to 1st Response Plumbing & Drain, Inc. Fka Wagner Family Plumbing, the leading plumbing and drain specialists serving Kane, Dekalb, Winnebago, Boone, DuPage Counties and surrounding areas. With over 14 years of experience in repairs and service ranging from drain cleaning, pumps, to water heater installations, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for service!
"Knowledgeable and courteous"
David B on July 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We can also do fall or spring cleanups, yard organizing and planning. We can easily set up weekly, biweekly or monthly visits to accomodate any schedule. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They were on time and did very quality work"
Archita P on November 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We can also do fall or spring cleanups, yard organizing and planning. We can easily set up weekly, biweekly or monthly visits to accomodate any schedule. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They were on time and did very quality work"
Archita P on November 2022
We are a small, family run company out of Roselle. We offer speedy service at a fair price. Estimates are always free. We treat you, and your house with the same respect we do family.
"Tim sr. and Tim jr. were two very personable men that worked well together. Highly recommend them for any plumbing needs. Quoted me a price over the phone, did a few extra things that I didn’t expect and just charged me the quoted price. I was very happy with what I considered to be extremely reasonable pricing. Had other quotes that were outrageous and wanted to basically replumb the whole house for no reason. I will definitely be calling them again for any other plumbing needs I have. Did an excellent job in a short amount of time to replace water heater and outside faucets."
Jeff L on May 2025
We are a small, family run company out of Roselle. We offer speedy service at a fair price. Estimates are always free. We treat you, and your house with the same respect we do family.
"Tim sr. and Tim jr. were two very personable men that worked well together. Highly recommend them for any plumbing needs. Quoted me a price over the phone, did a few extra things that I didn’t expect and just charged me the quoted price. I was very happy with what I considered to be extremely reasonable pricing. Had other quotes that were outrageous and wanted to basically replumb the whole house for no reason. I will definitely be calling them again for any other plumbing needs I have. Did an excellent job in a short amount of time to replace water heater and outside faucets."
Jeff L on May 2025
ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Chicago was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.
"They tried to charge my dad $440 and replace the pipes for the sink. They initially told me $79 over the phone. The pipes did not need replacing, and he called someone else to do the job. Never again!"
Michael S on May 2025
ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Chicago was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.
"They tried to charge my dad $440 and replace the pipes for the sink. They initially told me $79 over the phone. The pipes did not need replacing, and he called someone else to do the job. Never again!"
Michael S on May 2025
We are 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 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 dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Professional and courteous, job completed and cleaned up on time and within estimated cost."
Dave F on April 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Professional and courteous, job completed and cleaned up on time and within estimated cost."
Dave F on April 2025
Here at JVS Plumbing Company we are more interested in making a customer than a sale.
"Excellent company hot water heater went out they were there the next morning on a Saturday couple hours job was done. Very professional Shane and his crew went above and beyond highly recommend them for any plumbing needs, i will be using them if needed that's for sure. Excellent business"
Pat W on June 2025
Here at JVS Plumbing Company we are more interested in making a customer than a sale.
"Excellent company hot water heater went out they were there the next morning on a Saturday couple hours job was done. Very professional Shane and his crew went above and beyond highly recommend them for any plumbing needs, i will be using them if needed that's for sure. Excellent business"
Pat W 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!
"Pro Services completed a very complicated project for our business ! Highly recommend. "
Dave C on February 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!
"Pro Services completed a very complicated project for our business ! Highly recommend. "
Dave C on February 2025
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. Call us today!
"Ryan is a miracle worker super happy with the results thank you brother!!!"
adrian c on May 2025
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. Call us today!
"Ryan is a miracle worker super happy with the results thank you brother!!!"
adrian c on May 2025
Wagner & Sons plumbing, LLC, has been in the business for the past 40 years. Were dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installations and repairs for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and we take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. Call us today!
"They were great and very accommodating."
Nathan J on April 2025
Wagner & Sons plumbing, LLC, has been in the business for the past 40 years. Were dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installations and repairs for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and we take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. Call us today!
"They were great and very accommodating."
Nathan J on April 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.