E.A. Jones Plumbing Services Co. 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.
"My tankless water heater died on the weekend, and I was having a hard time contacting anyone on the weekend until I tried E.A. Jones Plumbing Services. They got right back to me and was at my house Monday morning to replace my tankless water heater. He was very friendly, fast, and did quality work for a fair price. I highly recommend them."
Ralph T on September 2024
E.A. Jones Plumbing Services Co. 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.
"My tankless water heater died on the weekend, and I was having a hard time contacting anyone on the weekend until I tried E.A. Jones Plumbing Services. They got right back to me and was at my house Monday morning to replace my tankless water heater. He was very friendly, fast, and did quality work for a fair price. I highly recommend them."
Ralph T on September 2024
At HotCo The Hot Water Heater Company, 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.
"Called promptly and on a Sunday. Came out to install the next day and was a completely seamless experience. I would highly recommend to anyone searching for a pro to install a tankless water heater."
Shawn W on June 2025
At HotCo The Hot Water Heater Company, 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.
"Called promptly and on a Sunday. Came out to install the next day and was a completely seamless experience. I would highly recommend to anyone searching for a pro to install a tankless water heater."
Shawn W on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"The guy was professional and courteous, and he offered financial solutions to my plumbing issue."
Pamela NMN Martim M on September 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"The guy was professional and courteous, and he offered financial solutions to my plumbing issue."
Pamela NMN Martim M on September 2023
1-800-Plumber + Air of Triad is focused on being the BEST! It's not about being better than everyone else, instead our focus is on providing you with the fast, dependable plumbing and emergency services when you need it most. Our goal is to give you the BEST experience you have ever received from a service based business.
"Great crew!!! Great job!!!"
John C on April 2025
1-800-Plumber + Air of Triad is focused on being the BEST! It's not about being better than everyone else, instead our focus is on providing you with the fast, dependable plumbing and emergency services when you need it most. Our goal is to give you the BEST experience you have ever received from a service based business.
"Great crew!!! Great job!!!"
John C on April 2025
Plumbing Experts is committed to excellence. Read why clients prefer us: 1 - Our tank type water heaters - Made in USA 2 - Our tankless water heaters - Made in USA 3 - We guarantee we have the lowest price, in writing 4 - We guarantee we have the longest warranty too 5 - We answer texts 7 days a week 6 - We do off-site quotes, guaranteed, 7 days a week 7 - We do emergency installations, at no extra charge 8 - Our lifetime parts/labor warranty on all gas piping Our water heating solutions offer $$ savings, space savings, instant hot water & never-ending hot water. We specialize in custom water heating solutions & sizing for the commercial space as well.
"Expert installation and very knowledgeable"
Daniel M on September 2024
Plumbing Experts is committed to excellence. Read why clients prefer us: 1 - Our tank type water heaters - Made in USA 2 - Our tankless water heaters - Made in USA 3 - We guarantee we have the lowest price, in writing 4 - We guarantee we have the longest warranty too 5 - We answer texts 7 days a week 6 - We do off-site quotes, guaranteed, 7 days a week 7 - We do emergency installations, at no extra charge 8 - Our lifetime parts/labor warranty on all gas piping Our water heating solutions offer $$ savings, space savings, instant hot water & never-ending hot water. We specialize in custom water heating solutions & sizing for the commercial space as well.
"Expert installation and very knowledgeable"
Daniel M on September 2024
We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"He does professional quality work in a timely fashion."
John S on October 2018
We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"He does professional quality work in a timely fashion."
John S on October 2018
Pro Plumbing Heating & Air is a friendly, full-service, residential plumbing company focused on providing customer satisfaction and punctual, courteous service. For your convenience, we arrive at your home with our "mobile warehouse on wheels." This Pro Plumbing Heating & Air, fleet of super trucks is stocked with a full line of quality parts and products to keep your project moving quickly and on schedule. Our customers also appreciate our flat rate pricing that allows them to know the price upfront, so there are no surprises. To keep your home neat and clean, our Pro Plumbing Heating & Air employees place runners on the floors and wear protective booties.
"Very experience did not follow instruction or do quality work"
David F on October 2024
Pro Plumbing Heating & Air is a friendly, full-service, residential plumbing company focused on providing customer satisfaction and punctual, courteous service. For your convenience, we arrive at your home with our "mobile warehouse on wheels." This Pro Plumbing Heating & Air, fleet of super trucks is stocked with a full line of quality parts and products to keep your project moving quickly and on schedule. Our customers also appreciate our flat rate pricing that allows them to know the price upfront, so there are no surprises. To keep your home neat and clean, our Pro Plumbing Heating & Air employees place runners on the floors and wear protective booties.
"Very experience did not follow instruction or do quality work"
David F on October 2024
100% Plumbing is the #1 trusted plumbing company in North Carolina. We deliver top-notch services to North Carolina metropolitan residents. Our expert plumbers offer Free onsite estimates low cost solutions, timely services, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. With transparent pricing and a courteous staff, we guarantee your plumbing needs are met with excellence. Contact us today for reliable plumbing expertise. We service: Charlotte, SouthPark, Myers Park, Ballantyne, Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin, Providence Plantation, Dilworth, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Fort Mill, Tega Cay
100% Plumbing is the #1 trusted plumbing company in North Carolina. We deliver top-notch services to North Carolina metropolitan residents. Our expert plumbers offer Free onsite estimates low cost solutions, timely services, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. With transparent pricing and a courteous staff, we guarantee your plumbing needs are met with excellence. Contact us today for reliable plumbing expertise. We service: Charlotte, SouthPark, Myers Park, Ballantyne, Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin, Providence Plantation, Dilworth, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Fort Mill, Tega Cay
We are a full service well drilling, well pump, and water treatment company. We offer free pump inspections on site, and we also offer free water quality tests for the inside of the home. Currently we have 4 dedicated crews to handle service calls, well pump repairs and replacements, and new well exploration and drilling services. We install re-pressurization systems to boost water pressure and septic pumps. We also have dedicated personnel who are available 24hrs a day to handle water emergencies, for example, no water in the house, damaged or faulty pumping systems, or contaminated or hindered water supply to the premises. We do all of our work in house, and do not subcontract. We offer free estimates and inspections and there is no charge for our visit to the house. We are a family owned and operated business and pride ourselves in a high level of integrity and professionalism.
"We called the Water Doctor after waking up with no water. We came to find that our pump needed replaced. A local competitor gave us a quote, we called to get a second quote. The Water Doctor cut that initial companies quote in half. They set up an appointment for the next morning, the well was fixed quickly and efficiently. Frank even fixed a potential future problem. So refreshing to find an honest local company that offers quality service. The Water Doctor will be our go to company from now on for well needs. Very professional and friendly service."
Mike B on November 2023
We are a full service well drilling, well pump, and water treatment company. We offer free pump inspections on site, and we also offer free water quality tests for the inside of the home. Currently we have 4 dedicated crews to handle service calls, well pump repairs and replacements, and new well exploration and drilling services. We install re-pressurization systems to boost water pressure and septic pumps. We also have dedicated personnel who are available 24hrs a day to handle water emergencies, for example, no water in the house, damaged or faulty pumping systems, or contaminated or hindered water supply to the premises. We do all of our work in house, and do not subcontract. We offer free estimates and inspections and there is no charge for our visit to the house. We are a family owned and operated business and pride ourselves in a high level of integrity and professionalism.
"We called the Water Doctor after waking up with no water. We came to find that our pump needed replaced. A local competitor gave us a quote, we called to get a second quote. The Water Doctor cut that initial companies quote in half. They set up an appointment for the next morning, the well was fixed quickly and efficiently. Frank even fixed a potential future problem. So refreshing to find an honest local company that offers quality service. The Water Doctor will be our go to company from now on for well needs. Very professional and friendly service."
Mike B on November 2023
E.R. Services formally known as E.R Plumbing Services. The company has been in business since 1997 servicing the community and truly lives by the motto "Service Once, Client for Life". We offer 24/7 Plumbing Service in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. The owner and team are very active in the community through the WSOC Family Focus Program and Do Good With Dave initiatives. Call us now at (704) 846-5371 for 100% guarantee remarkable plumbing services. Don't forget to check out our reviews.
"Brian was exceptional, in his job making sure to discuss everything needed and to work within our budget. He was friendly and was very gracious about me talking his head off. I would definitely work with him any time."
Kathleen S on June 2025
E.R. Services formally known as E.R Plumbing Services. The company has been in business since 1997 servicing the community and truly lives by the motto "Service Once, Client for Life". We offer 24/7 Plumbing Service in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. The owner and team are very active in the community through the WSOC Family Focus Program and Do Good With Dave initiatives. Call us now at (704) 846-5371 for 100% guarantee remarkable plumbing services. Don't forget to check out our reviews.
"Brian was exceptional, in his job making sure to discuss everything needed and to work within our budget. He was friendly and was very gracious about me talking his head off. I would definitely work with him any time."
Kathleen S on June 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.