A-Total Plumbing (coming soon as Ace Hardware Home Services – Plumbing, Heating & Cooling) is your trusted partner for expert plumbing and HVAC solutions in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. As part of Ace Hardware Home Services, we provide reliable plumbing repairs, HVAC installation, and ongoing maintenance to keep your home comfortable and safe year-round. Whether you need an urgent repair or routine service, our team delivers exceptional workmanship and peace of mind. Let us bring helpful to your home today!
"Very little knowledge of the work to be done,complained the entire visit."
Kathy M on February 2025
A-Total Plumbing (coming soon as Ace Hardware Home Services – Plumbing, Heating & Cooling) is your trusted partner for expert plumbing and HVAC solutions in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. As part of Ace Hardware Home Services, we provide reliable plumbing repairs, HVAC installation, and ongoing maintenance to keep your home comfortable and safe year-round. Whether you need an urgent repair or routine service, our team delivers exceptional workmanship and peace of mind. Let us bring helpful to your home today!
"Very little knowledge of the work to be done,complained the entire visit."
Kathy M 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!
"Jonathan and Jenn responded the same day and had our tankless gas water heater fixed in an hour! They were truly incredible! "
Velina 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!
"Jonathan and Jenn responded the same day and had our tankless gas water heater fixed in an hour! They were truly incredible! "
Velina C on May 2025
Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric heating and cooling business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We hold Master's licenses in all three trades and are members of the Plumbing Heating Cooling & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing electrical or heating and cooling systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.
"Prompt, professional service."
Anne C on April 2025
Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric heating and cooling business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We hold Master's licenses in all three trades and are members of the Plumbing Heating Cooling & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing electrical or heating and cooling systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.
"Prompt, professional service."
Anne C on April 2025
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical is the company you can trust with your home service needs. We offer installation, repair and replacement services based on flat rate pricing and never any emergency fees. Our highly educated technicians pride themselves on their craftsmanship and customer service. Casteel offers industry leading warranties and guarantees to include our Amazing Care Guarantee. You get 5 star service or your service call is free! At Casteel we know your time and money are valuable, for this reason we provide you with the ability to track your technician right to your door. With fair pricing, top notch team members and our Amazing Care Guarantee, you will not go wrong with Casteel as your home services company of choice.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical is the company you can trust with your home service needs. We offer installation, repair and replacement services based on flat rate pricing and never any emergency fees. Our highly educated technicians pride themselves on their craftsmanship and customer service. Casteel offers industry leading warranties and guarantees to include our Amazing Care Guarantee. You get 5 star service or your service call is free! At Casteel we know your time and money are valuable, for this reason we provide you with the ability to track your technician right to your door. With fair pricing, top notch team members and our Amazing Care Guarantee, you will not go wrong with Casteel as your home services company of choice.
Garner Plumbing, Inc., is a family owned and operated business, offering plumbing services for both commercial and residential applications. We specialize in resolving all types of plumbing problems. We can handle new installation, as well as, service for existing plumbing. We carry and install many major brands of electric, gas and tankless water heaters. Our service area includes Hall, Jackson, Barrow and Forsyth Counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Also, we offer 24 hour emergency services. We are extremely passionate about the work that we do and you can trust us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. If you are looking for a plumber you can depend on, please call Garner Plumbing today!
"I can't thank the guys enough for coming to the rescue. I started a toilet repair that should have been fairly easy, however….. So after realizing the job was too big for me I turned to Angi's list and they connected me to Garner Plumbing. They showed up that afternoon and had the job fixed within a half an hour or just a little more. I feel very confident in the work they did and they were very nice to work with. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing plumbing service and the Jefferson, Athens, Winder area ."
Becki B on May 2024
Garner Plumbing, Inc., is a family owned and operated business, offering plumbing services for both commercial and residential applications. We specialize in resolving all types of plumbing problems. We can handle new installation, as well as, service for existing plumbing. We carry and install many major brands of electric, gas and tankless water heaters. Our service area includes Hall, Jackson, Barrow and Forsyth Counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Also, we offer 24 hour emergency services. We are extremely passionate about the work that we do and you can trust us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. If you are looking for a plumber you can depend on, please call Garner Plumbing today!
"I can't thank the guys enough for coming to the rescue. I started a toilet repair that should have been fairly easy, however….. So after realizing the job was too big for me I turned to Angi's list and they connected me to Garner Plumbing. They showed up that afternoon and had the job fixed within a half an hour or just a little more. I feel very confident in the work they did and they were very nice to work with. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing plumbing service and the Jefferson, Athens, Winder area ."
Becki B on May 2024
Peelers Contractors LLC is here to help! We offer emergency service, new installs, repairs, upgrades, routine maintenance & preventive maintenance services to meet ALL of your plumbing needs! Including drain cleaning, new piping, re-piping, water heater services/installs, water lines, drain lines, sewer lines/back ups, fixtures, dishwashers, garbage disposals, sump pumps & more. We service all of Georgia. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to providing you with EXPERT & AFFORDABLE service! (470) 914-8766
"The irrigation specialist did an excellent job.He was fair on the price,firm on the job,and consistent on the time it took him to get here,and get the job done./// "
Morris L on May 2025
Peelers Contractors LLC is here to help! We offer emergency service, new installs, repairs, upgrades, routine maintenance & preventive maintenance services to meet ALL of your plumbing needs! Including drain cleaning, new piping, re-piping, water heater services/installs, water lines, drain lines, sewer lines/back ups, fixtures, dishwashers, garbage disposals, sump pumps & more. We service all of Georgia. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to providing you with EXPERT & AFFORDABLE service! (470) 914-8766
"The irrigation specialist did an excellent job.He was fair on the price,firm on the job,and consistent on the time it took him to get here,and get the job done./// "
Morris L on May 2025
Rooter Johnson Plumbing provides same day repairs. We are experienced and licensed plumbers based in Atlanta, GA and servicing all surrounding areas. We provide a fast, efficient and high-quality repair and installation service with affordable pricing. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"They installed a pump on it just the way that I asked them to do it. They came when they said they were coming. They were fast. They came out to give me an estimate and it was exactly accurate for sure. They were fast and it works great. They cleaned up and got everything back the way that it was and they did a very good job. They were also very polite."
Beth B on May 2025
Rooter Johnson Plumbing provides same day repairs. We are experienced and licensed plumbers based in Atlanta, GA and servicing all surrounding areas. We provide a fast, efficient and high-quality repair and installation service with affordable pricing. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"They installed a pump on it just the way that I asked them to do it. They came when they said they were coming. They were fast. They came out to give me an estimate and it was exactly accurate for sure. They were fast and it works great. They cleaned up and got everything back the way that it was and they did a very good job. They were also very polite."
Beth B on May 2025
Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.
"They told us "Our dispatch fee to come out is $39 and we waive that towards any work or repairs, including diagnostics." The electrician went to check and stayed at the property for less than 5 mins after confirmation to do full diagnostic of the electrical system. I don't think less than 5 mins is enough to run a full diagnostic and later on advise to upgrade the whole panel."
John P on May 2025
Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.
"They told us "Our dispatch fee to come out is $39 and we waive that towards any work or repairs, including diagnostics." The electrician went to check and stayed at the property for less than 5 mins after confirmation to do full diagnostic of the electrical system. I don't think less than 5 mins is enough to run a full diagnostic and later on advise to upgrade the whole panel."
John P on May 2025
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"They are nothing short of fantastic. I was quoted by another company anywhere from 5 grand to 12 grand. Turns out all I needed was a pump out and a blockage cleared for a lot less money. Thomas septic was honest and genuine. Traits so rare lately. I highly recommend them. You won’t find a team more capable or honest. Quality work done without all the bs and unneeded expenses that is Thomas septic! Honestly if I could I would give them 10 stars. Seriously call them first and you won’t need to call anyone else! I am so grateful to have found them!"
LAURI R on December 2024
Septic pump outs and repairs New installations Certified inspections Pump replacements and repairs Grease trap pumping Water line installation and repairs Honest and hard working owner operated business. 10 years of experience. We are licensed and insured.
"They are nothing short of fantastic. I was quoted by another company anywhere from 5 grand to 12 grand. Turns out all I needed was a pump out and a blockage cleared for a lot less money. Thomas septic was honest and genuine. Traits so rare lately. I highly recommend them. You won’t find a team more capable or honest. Quality work done without all the bs and unneeded expenses that is Thomas septic! Honestly if I could I would give them 10 stars. Seriously call them first and you won’t need to call anyone else! I am so grateful to have found them!"
LAURI R on December 2024
Our goal is to satisfy our customers with great customer service and affordable prices. Professionalism, experience and customer care in good manner are three key factors to achieve leading position in our business. It is leading our company to success! We have technicians 5+ years experience and focused on residential appliance repair and installation.
"Andrew showed up on time and did a good job."
Will R on March 2025
Our goal is to satisfy our customers with great customer service and affordable prices. Professionalism, experience and customer care in good manner are three key factors to achieve leading position in our business. It is leading our company to success! We have technicians 5+ years experience and focused on residential appliance repair and installation.
"Andrew showed up on time and did a good job."
Will 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.