Lombardo Plumbing and Heating is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 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! Call or text 5085098450
"Friendly and efficient. Fixed my issue and left the area clean and tidy after the work was complete. Thanks!!"
Robert S on July 2024
Lombardo Plumbing and Heating is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 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! Call or text 5085098450
"Friendly and efficient. Fixed my issue and left the area clean and tidy after the work was complete. Thanks!!"
Robert S on July 2024
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass is your premier professional plumbing company offering the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment! Mr. Rooter 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. Please give us a call today!
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Nancy G on May 2025
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass is your premier professional plumbing company offering the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment! Mr. Rooter 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. Please give us a call today!
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Nancy G on May 2025
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"Very professional. Resolved my plumbing issue the same day I contacted him. Nicholas followed up the next day to make sure everything was working. I highly recommend him !!"
Patricia M on May 2025
I have been in business since 2024, plumbing and water heater needs.Company name 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. We have 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. Full house cleaning, with a 3 hour minimum on service requests.
"Very professional. Resolved my plumbing issue the same day I contacted him. Nicholas followed up the next day to make sure everything was working. I highly recommend him !!"
Patricia M on May 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and 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.
"Really fast response to my inquiry. Work was done with in a week.very fast and professional. Will be using for any future plumbing problems."
Jonathan K on April 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and 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.
"Really fast response to my inquiry. Work was done with in a week.very fast and professional. Will be using for any future plumbing problems."
Jonathan K on April 2025
At Steve Ricci & Sons plumbing and heating we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work.from the small repairs to the larger jobs we are there for our customers
"Great company to work with, highly recommended. Steve was easy to work with, communication and attention to details was the biggest highlight. He did a complete rough and finish plumbing for us including water heater installation"
Jose T on April 2025
At Steve Ricci & Sons plumbing and heating we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work.from the small repairs to the larger jobs we are there for our customers
"Great company to work with, highly recommended. Steve was easy to work with, communication and attention to details was the biggest highlight. He did a complete rough and finish plumbing for us including water heater installation"
Jose T on April 2025
Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.
"Went well. pumps replaced"
Esther H on August 2022
Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.
"Went well. pumps replaced"
Esther H on August 2022
W.I.T. Contracting, 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. State Licenses Home Improvement Contractor #: 194838 EXP: 3/11/2026 Construction Supervisors #: CS-115488 EXP: 1/8/2027
"It went very well. Sam’s team was a great group of people to work with. Responsible, responsive, kind, and flexible."
Maline C on March 2025
W.I.T. Contracting, 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. State Licenses Home Improvement Contractor #: 194838 EXP: 3/11/2026 Construction Supervisors #: CS-115488 EXP: 1/8/2027
"It went very well. Sam’s team was a great group of people to work with. Responsible, responsive, kind, and flexible."
Maline C on March 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Ayden was very kind and insightful. I was happy to meet an incredible worker like that from Long Home."
Alayna L on April 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Ayden was very kind and insightful. I was happy to meet an incredible worker like that from Long Home."
Alayna L on April 2025
*FREE CAMERA INSPECTION* with any sewer cleaning. We provide on-demand high quality commercial and residential drain cleaning services. We take pride in our high quality work and cleanliness, we also take even greater pride in our low prices. We have only experienced techs with a minimum of 6 plus years in drain cleaning, we provide camera work, small drains such as sinks and tubs all the way up to main sewer lines. We also provide excavation services if any drains need to be replaced.
"They did a great job. They were able to use a small pump to pump the waste water out before replacing the broken pump. The other company wanted us to pay for a pump truck costing $600 before giving the estimate."
Mei W on November 2024
*FREE CAMERA INSPECTION* with any sewer cleaning. We provide on-demand high quality commercial and residential drain cleaning services. We take pride in our high quality work and cleanliness, we also take even greater pride in our low prices. We have only experienced techs with a minimum of 6 plus years in drain cleaning, we provide camera work, small drains such as sinks and tubs all the way up to main sewer lines. We also provide excavation services if any drains need to be replaced.
"They did a great job. They were able to use a small pump to pump the waste water out before replacing the broken pump. The other company wanted us to pay for a pump truck costing $600 before giving the estimate."
Mei W on November 2024
Wright Carpentry Corp is a home improvement company in Massachusetts that offers a wide variety of services in and around the Brockton area. With more than a decade of experience in the industry, we are confident in the quality of our work. When you work with Wright Carpentry Corp, you can expect the owner always on the jobsite, treating your home as if it were his own. We are here to make your home beautiful with ease. With unmatched services at fair prices, you can trust Wright Carpentry Corp to provide you with the results you want.
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Dino S on December 2024
Wright Carpentry Corp is a home improvement company in Massachusetts that offers a wide variety of services in and around the Brockton area. With more than a decade of experience in the industry, we are confident in the quality of our work. When you work with Wright Carpentry Corp, you can expect the owner always on the jobsite, treating your home as if it were his own. We are here to make your home beautiful with ease. With unmatched services at fair prices, you can trust Wright Carpentry Corp to provide you with the results you want.
"My wife and rate this company with 5 stars they do amazing job they are excellent and carry themselves with the utmost respect while performing their tasks! What I love about them most of all has to there prices they don’t take on project to get rich they take on projects to give you an excellent outcome on your needs and to me that is priceless! The Wright Carpentry is best company going I recommend them to all my love ones, friends, and co workers! I promise you if you hire this company for any challenges around the house you will get the best value out of the money spent! The Wright Carpentry Corp is 1# for me and my family hands down."
Dino S on December 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.