ESB Plumbing 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.
"Very honest and professional. Mindful of safety regulations. Price is very reasonable. My whole family uses ESB and we recommend them to others. First time the owner came out he didn't even charge me. He tried to find the least expensive solution. This is so uncommon in today's world. I'm grateful and very satisfied."
Rachel A on May 2021
ESB Plumbing 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.
"Very honest and professional. Mindful of safety regulations. Price is very reasonable. My whole family uses ESB and we recommend them to others. First time the owner came out he didn't even charge me. He tried to find the least expensive solution. This is so uncommon in today's world. I'm grateful and very satisfied."
Rachel A on May 2021
Good Guy Plumbing was founded on the belief that a good plumber should not be hard to find. Their team of dedicated Torrance plumbing technicians are committed to providing not only top-quality workmanship but genuine, caring, and friendly customer service. This company handles a wide variety of plumbing matters, including faucet and sink repair, toilet repair, drain cleaning, garbage disposals, gas line repair, leak detection, hydro jetting, fixture installation, plumbing inspection, water heaters, and water treatment systems. No matter what you need repaired, replaced, installed, or maintained, this is the team who can get the job done right the first time. They even offer club membership to help ensure your plumbing system stays properly maintained no matter what. Call today to get started!
"They were on time, completed the project at the price quoted. All in all very satisfied with them."
Colleen F on March 2022
Good Guy Plumbing was founded on the belief that a good plumber should not be hard to find. Their team of dedicated Torrance plumbing technicians are committed to providing not only top-quality workmanship but genuine, caring, and friendly customer service. This company handles a wide variety of plumbing matters, including faucet and sink repair, toilet repair, drain cleaning, garbage disposals, gas line repair, leak detection, hydro jetting, fixture installation, plumbing inspection, water heaters, and water treatment systems. No matter what you need repaired, replaced, installed, or maintained, this is the team who can get the job done right the first time. They even offer club membership to help ensure your plumbing system stays properly maintained no matter what. Call today to get started!
"They were on time, completed the project at the price quoted. All in all very satisfied with them."
Colleen F on March 2022
Tru Plumbing Mechanical is veteran and family owned and operated with 30 years of combined experience. We provide homeowners and commercial businesses with plumbing services 24 hours a day., 7 days a week. We can assist you with a wide range of plumbing services. Tru Plumbing Mechanical has the training and experience to help resolve major plumbing and sewer issues at fractions of the cost. We are licensed, bonded and insured professionals that can resolve any plumbing issue you are encountered with. Call us at (562)991-3805 for Fast, Friendly Service. The team at Tru Plumbing Mechanical have the technical skills to resolve all plumbing issues you may have along with preventive tips and maintenance ideas to make your plumbing last for a long time. We set goals to provide all families with a piece of mind and ensure everyone we encounter that they can feel comfortable in knowing that their trust and confidence is what we set out to accomplish.
"Iâ m not going to go on about what was the plumbing issue and how it got resolved. What I am going to say is that Johnny from Tru Plumbing is the most honest, hardworking, helpful plumber on this earth! He treats your house and problems as if they were his own! Johnny has gone back and forth, spent more time than necessary to solve our root problems and his communication skills are beyond any other plumber. He answers the phone practically in the middle of the night even! I would recommend calling him for all your plumbing needs. Heâ s fixed gas leaks, broken pipes, broken sewer lines, clogged sewer lines for us and much more! Thank you Johnny"
Fathima T on May 2023
Tru Plumbing Mechanical is veteran and family owned and operated with 30 years of combined experience. We provide homeowners and commercial businesses with plumbing services 24 hours a day., 7 days a week. We can assist you with a wide range of plumbing services. Tru Plumbing Mechanical has the training and experience to help resolve major plumbing and sewer issues at fractions of the cost. We are licensed, bonded and insured professionals that can resolve any plumbing issue you are encountered with. Call us at (562)991-3805 for Fast, Friendly Service. The team at Tru Plumbing Mechanical have the technical skills to resolve all plumbing issues you may have along with preventive tips and maintenance ideas to make your plumbing last for a long time. We set goals to provide all families with a piece of mind and ensure everyone we encounter that they can feel comfortable in knowing that their trust and confidence is what we set out to accomplish.
"Iâ m not going to go on about what was the plumbing issue and how it got resolved. What I am going to say is that Johnny from Tru Plumbing is the most honest, hardworking, helpful plumber on this earth! He treats your house and problems as if they were his own! Johnny has gone back and forth, spent more time than necessary to solve our root problems and his communication skills are beyond any other plumber. He answers the phone practically in the middle of the night even! I would recommend calling him for all your plumbing needs. Heâ s fixed gas leaks, broken pipes, broken sewer lines, clogged sewer lines for us and much more! Thank you Johnny"
Fathima T on May 2023
Bonafide Plumbing Services is a locally owned and operated business located in Whittier, CA. We are a full service plumbing company for both Residential & Commercial. Our services include: abs drain repiping, copper or pex repiping, drain repair, plumbing repair, sewer repair, water heaters and much more!
"Pleasant experience, very professional, a great price because I have worked with other companies before."
Chris M on June 2021
Bonafide Plumbing Services is a locally owned and operated business located in Whittier, CA. We are a full service plumbing company for both Residential & Commercial. Our services include: abs drain repiping, copper or pex repiping, drain repair, plumbing repair, sewer repair, water heaters and much more!
"Pleasant experience, very professional, a great price because I have worked with other companies before."
Chris M on June 2021
QP Plumbing provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always take pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today youll be relieved you did. Thank you
"Excellent service "
Hugo F on May 2025
QP Plumbing provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always take pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today youll be relieved you did. Thank you
"Excellent service "
Hugo F on May 2025
Aquilina PIumbing and Rooter, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Excellent!"
Scott I on September 2020
Aquilina PIumbing and Rooter, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Excellent!"
Scott I on September 2020
Water Heater Pros prides itself on being the number one water heater company in the area. We built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being screened and approved as well as a licensed and insured professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started! Let us do the dirty work!
"They do good work, honest and reliable."
sylvia c on October 2018
Water Heater Pros prides itself on being the number one water heater company in the area. We built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being screened and approved as well as a licensed and insured professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started! Let us do the dirty work!
"They do good work, honest and reliable."
sylvia c on October 2018
With over 15 years of experience in the plumbing industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from general repairs to 24 hr emergency service. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Cal-Tech Plumbing & Drains, Inc. a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"He was really good."
Yolanda M on May 2024
With over 15 years of experience in the plumbing industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from general repairs to 24 hr emergency service. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Cal-Tech Plumbing & Drains, Inc. a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"He was really good."
Yolanda M on May 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Overall, a good experience."
Denise W on June 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Overall, a good experience."
Denise W on June 2025
At Lane’s Plumbing, we take pride in being a trusted, family-owned business serving our community since 2020. Founded on the principles of quality workmanship, reliability, and personalized service, we are committed to handling each project with care and expertise. As a small business, we value building lasting relationships with our customers, treating every home and project as if it were our own. Whether it’s a minor repair or a major installation, you can count on Lane’s Plumbing to deliver honest solutions, skilled craftsmanship, and a job done right the first time.
"Lanes Plumbing continues to deliver 10 Star jobs for us. Above and beyond, ever-time. Eric Lane and his team has worked on our personal homes as well as our rental properties and we could not be more pleased. Lanes plumbing is our MVP. We have been in the property management business for 18 years and cannot recommend a better plumbing outfit. Honest, trustworthy and hardworking. We will continue to choose Lanes plumbing EVERY TIME, for all size projects. They do it right. "
Toby W on April 2025
At Lane’s Plumbing, we take pride in being a trusted, family-owned business serving our community since 2020. Founded on the principles of quality workmanship, reliability, and personalized service, we are committed to handling each project with care and expertise. As a small business, we value building lasting relationships with our customers, treating every home and project as if it were our own. Whether it’s a minor repair or a major installation, you can count on Lane’s Plumbing to deliver honest solutions, skilled craftsmanship, and a job done right the first time.
"Lanes Plumbing continues to deliver 10 Star jobs for us. Above and beyond, ever-time. Eric Lane and his team has worked on our personal homes as well as our rental properties and we could not be more pleased. Lanes plumbing is our MVP. We have been in the property management business for 18 years and cannot recommend a better plumbing outfit. Honest, trustworthy and hardworking. We will continue to choose Lanes plumbing EVERY TIME, for all size projects. They do it right. "
Toby W 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.