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! www.MasterProplumbing.com
"Received a competitive quote, and they were able to install new water heater next day within couple hours. The installers were very professional and did a great job."
GABRIEL V on January 2022
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! www.MasterProplumbing.com
"Received a competitive quote, and they were able to install new water heater next day within couple hours. The installers were very professional and did a great job."
GABRIEL V on January 2022
Mattson Plumbing LLC has been serving the Zimmerman area since 2010. We are your top choice for all home improvement needs. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We never leave a job until it is 100% completed exactly to customer specifications.
"Would hirer them again"
Dave S on August 2022
Mattson Plumbing LLC has been serving the Zimmerman area since 2010. We are your top choice for all home improvement needs. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We never leave a job until it is 100% completed exactly to customer specifications.
"Would hirer them again"
Dave S on August 2022
O'Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air 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. O'Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and service 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!
"Excellent install, follow up and great service!"
Katie S on February 2024
O'Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air 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. O'Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and service 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!
"Excellent install, follow up and great service!"
Katie S on February 2024
M & M Plumbing has been in the area since 2001, providing the most affordable and reliable service in the area. No job is too big. Call today for your free estimate.
"Marvin was terrific to work with. Explained the work expertly. Did the work professionally."
Ann P on January 2025
M & M Plumbing has been in the area since 2001, providing the most affordable and reliable service in the area. No job is too big. Call today for your free estimate.
"Marvin was terrific to work with. Explained the work expertly. Did the work professionally."
Ann P on January 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all of your heating and cooling needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial projects to include oil service contracts, oil tank replacement, and we are the only company in the area specializing in pump valve services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Please contact us for a free in-home evaluation and estimate.
"They were great"
Tyler E on April 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all of your heating and cooling needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial projects to include oil service contracts, oil tank replacement, and we are the only company in the area specializing in pump valve services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Please contact us for a free in-home evaluation and estimate.
"They were great"
Tyler E on April 2025
You deserve a safe and reliable home. Get the job done right the first time with outstanding customer service from the Twin Cities top-rated plumbers. Leaks, clogs, water heaters, faucets, toilets, sump pumps, and pipe repairs. Your full-service plumbing experts.
"They did a really great job."
Ben G on May 2025
You deserve a safe and reliable home. Get the job done right the first time with outstanding customer service from the Twin Cities top-rated plumbers. Leaks, clogs, water heaters, faucets, toilets, sump pumps, and pipe repairs. Your full-service plumbing experts.
"They did a really great job."
Ben G on May 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service and repair for all phases of your PLUMBING, HEATING or COOLING needs. We offer upfront and fair pricing once our technician is in your home to evaluate your situation. We do not offer quotes or estimates at the time of appointment scheduling. We only service Owner Occupied Residential Homes. We do not service rental properties. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Great!"
Courtney P on November 2022
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service and repair for all phases of your PLUMBING, HEATING or COOLING needs. We offer upfront and fair pricing once our technician is in your home to evaluate your situation. We do not offer quotes or estimates at the time of appointment scheduling. We only service Owner Occupied Residential Homes. We do not service rental properties. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Great!"
Courtney P on November 2022
Serving Minneapolis St Paul for 10 years with pride; At A1 PlumbMaster we take the same pride in our work as you take in your home. We would love to speak with you about your plumbing needs today. We charge a fair price for a good job. Don't be afraid of the little guy. Call us today. A great job at a fair price. 24/7 Emergency Services
"Tim and Eric removed the old shower stall and replaced it with a modern shower with grab bars, dual shower heads and a much lower threshold to step over. Tim is the plumber and Eric the carpenter. They worked very well together, and completed the project in one day, starting at 9:00 am and completing the project by 4:30 pm. They work hard, and do excellent work. I highly recommend them."
Bruce K on May 2025
Serving Minneapolis St Paul for 10 years with pride; At A1 PlumbMaster we take the same pride in our work as you take in your home. We would love to speak with you about your plumbing needs today. We charge a fair price for a good job. Don't be afraid of the little guy. Call us today. A great job at a fair price. 24/7 Emergency Services
"Tim and Eric removed the old shower stall and replaced it with a modern shower with grab bars, dual shower heads and a much lower threshold to step over. Tim is the plumber and Eric the carpenter. They worked very well together, and completed the project in one day, starting at 9:00 am and completing the project by 4:30 pm. They work hard, and do excellent work. I highly recommend them."
Bruce K on May 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!
"Free estimate. Work was scheduled in two days and Levi arrived early. Installed faucet and even hooked it up to sprinkler. Cost was very reasonable. Very satisfied."
Beth J on May 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!
"Free estimate. Work was scheduled in two days and Levi arrived early. Installed faucet and even hooked it up to sprinkler. Cost was very reasonable. Very satisfied."
Beth J on May 2025
K2 is proud to have received Angie’s List Top Honors for 14 years running. We design & build custom bathrooms, custom kitchens and outdoor entertainment spaces. We are now well into our second decade in business and have always carefully crafted beautiful spaces - and relationships - with people just like you. Are you ready to do something amazing with your home? Our innovative approach to design, material sourcing, and on-site construction helps you save money, gets projects finished quickly and leaves a mountain of value behind.
"Stay far away from this company. Original project went fine although it was expensive. However the past few months have shown me their true colors as I have tried to get some of the original work fixed. Be aware that they only warranty work for 12 months. We had the only four tiles on the step into our shower crack over the first year and I tried for months to contact them through email. No response. I finally left my name as a new customer, and they immediately called me (funny :)). They then asked for pictures and said they could fix it. I then discovered it would cost $600 to replace the four tiles they obviously installed incorrectly the first time. Correctly installed tiles would not all crack on the outer edge."
Chris K on May 2024
K2 is proud to have received Angie’s List Top Honors for 14 years running. We design & build custom bathrooms, custom kitchens and outdoor entertainment spaces. We are now well into our second decade in business and have always carefully crafted beautiful spaces - and relationships - with people just like you. Are you ready to do something amazing with your home? Our innovative approach to design, material sourcing, and on-site construction helps you save money, gets projects finished quickly and leaves a mountain of value behind.
"Stay far away from this company. Original project went fine although it was expensive. However the past few months have shown me their true colors as I have tried to get some of the original work fixed. Be aware that they only warranty work for 12 months. We had the only four tiles on the step into our shower crack over the first year and I tried for months to contact them through email. No response. I finally left my name as a new customer, and they immediately called me (funny :)). They then asked for pictures and said they could fix it. I then discovered it would cost $600 to replace the four tiles they obviously installed incorrectly the first time. Correctly installed tiles would not all crack on the outer edge."
Chris K on May 2024
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.