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Water heater installers and replacers in Northampton

Hansell Mechanical
35 South 5th Street
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Hansell Mechanical
35 South 5th Street
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hansell Mechanical 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.

Hansell Mechanical 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.


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Plumbing Pros LLC
3096 Cory Ter
5.00(
3
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Plumbing Pros LLC
3096 Cory Ter
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Plumbing Pros 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're involved with. We're 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.

"Under my circumstances, my faucet was broken and the sink was very old. He was right on time. He was very professional, courteous and friendly. He did it at a good price. And after the job was completed, it was absolutely beautiful. I will be using this contractor again. Beautiful job with a very good price."

Debra K on March 2024

At Plumbing Pros 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're involved with. We're 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.

"Under my circumstances, my faucet was broken and the sink was very old. He was right on time. He was very professional, courteous and friendly. He did it at a good price. And after the job was completed, it was absolutely beautiful. I will be using this contractor again. Beautiful job with a very good price."

Debra K on March 2024


Kish Construction
3847 Germantown Pike
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Kish Construction
3847 Germantown Pike
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Approved Pro
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


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Maitz Home Services
3320 Hamilton Blvd
4.36(
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Maitz Home Services
3320 Hamilton Blvd
4.36(
103
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
61 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Maitz Home Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Allentown and the surrounding community with high-quality residential plumbing repairs and installations for over 5 decades. Since opening our doors we have built our business providing customer satisfaction first and foremost with every job that we do. Our projects are all completed by highly trained plumbers that have the experience, training and tools to locate plumbing issues and get the job done. You can count on our plumbers to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that you will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Maitz Home Services difference, get in touch today!

"Joe is a great tech, super helpful and informative. Will definitely be hiring again"

Sara P on April 2024

Maitz Home Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Allentown and the surrounding community with high-quality residential plumbing repairs and installations for over 5 decades. Since opening our doors we have built our business providing customer satisfaction first and foremost with every job that we do. Our projects are all completed by highly trained plumbers that have the experience, training and tools to locate plumbing issues and get the job done. You can count on our plumbers to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that you will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Maitz Home Services difference, get in touch today!

"Joe is a great tech, super helpful and informative. Will definitely be hiring again"

Sara P on April 2024


Streeter's Service 1st
2200 Hackettview Avenue
4.77(
209
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Streeter's Service 1st
2200 Hackettview Avenue
4.77(
209
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

With over 30 years of experience in all phases of General Contracting ,and Master Mechanics on staff, what we fix stays fixed. We get it done right the first time,period. So protect the value of your investment, hire a professional contractor. Call us today!

"Detailed oriented. Explained the whole process of installing my hot water unit. Made a check list of parts n prices and was on target with the original quote. Kudos for coming out day after my original call n worked all day in the rain. T hanks so much."

Ronald H on May 2025

With over 30 years of experience in all phases of General Contracting ,and Master Mechanics on staff, what we fix stays fixed. We get it done right the first time,period. So protect the value of your investment, hire a professional contractor. Call us today!

"Detailed oriented. Explained the whole process of installing my hot water unit. Made a check list of parts n prices and was on target with the original quote. Kudos for coming out day after my original call n worked all day in the rain. T hanks so much."

Ronald H on May 2025


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Service King Mechanical, LLC
316 Appenzell Terrace
5.00(
6
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Service King Mechanical, LLC
316 Appenzell Terrace
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Service King Mechanical LLC is a full service Residential and Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning company. I will now be servicing the Poconos and the surrounding areas. With 20+ years of experience in the HVAC industry, my attention to detail and customer satisfaction is second to none. My goal is to educate my customers on preventative maintenance to help save them thousands on expensive repairs from neglect. Knowledge is Power Give me a call today for prompt, professional & personalized service.

"Very professional, on time, took the time to help with the Wi-Fi set-up and troubleshooting for remote monitoring."

Tyretta M on November 2024

Service King Mechanical LLC is a full service Residential and Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning company. I will now be servicing the Poconos and the surrounding areas. With 20+ years of experience in the HVAC industry, my attention to detail and customer satisfaction is second to none. My goal is to educate my customers on preventative maintenance to help save them thousands on expensive repairs from neglect. Knowledge is Power Give me a call today for prompt, professional & personalized service.

"Very professional, on time, took the time to help with the Wi-Fi set-up and troubleshooting for remote monitoring."

Tyretta M on November 2024


Steve's Oilburner Service
209 Viscount Lane
4.85(
88
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Steve's Oilburner Service
209 Viscount Lane
4.85(
88
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

Steve's Oilburner Service is the true professional you were looking for. With attention to detail and you being top priority I am confident that I can offer you customer satisfaction. All types of heating & cooling, Water treatment, Plumbing. IF YOU NEED HELP SEND OUT THE S.O.S

"Instant response, quick service"

Boris B on March 2024

Steve's Oilburner Service is the true professional you were looking for. With attention to detail and you being top priority I am confident that I can offer you customer satisfaction. All types of heating & cooling, Water treatment, Plumbing. IF YOU NEED HELP SEND OUT THE S.O.S

"Instant response, quick service"

Boris B on March 2024


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J&J Plumbing & Heating, LLC
3957 Buchanan St
5.00(
6
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J&J Plumbing & Heating, LLC
3957 Buchanan St
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Had a great experience working with Jay, pricing was transparent and the work was done right."

Johan C 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!

"Had a great experience working with Jay, pricing was transparent and the work was done right."

Johan C on May 2025


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Services United Inc.
2430 Emrick Blvd
4.66(
265
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Services United Inc.
2430 Emrick Blvd
4.66(
265
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Services United specializes in repair services. We take pride in customer service and look forward to meeting all of your needs.

"Very professional"

Nancy L on October 2022

Services United specializes in repair services. We take pride in customer service and look forward to meeting all of your needs.

"Very professional"

Nancy L on October 2022


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H L Bowman
2259 Woodlawn St
4.73(
384
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Approved Pro
H L Bowman
2259 Woodlawn St
4.73(
384
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
3999 local quotes requested

HL Bowman has been in the same location for 38 years and owned by the same family for over 65 years. HL Bowman is a non commission based company. HL Bowman employees will never upsell you a product you don't need. Dennis and Bryan Enders and his family have deep roots in the Harrisburg community. After 65 years Dennis and family stay committed to giving the community the best possible service and product to fit their needs. HL Bowman has won Angie's List super service award every year.

"They were very helpful and also took a look at our downstairs unit that was giving us trouble. I'm glad we went with them."

Kim G on May 2025

HL Bowman has been in the same location for 38 years and owned by the same family for over 65 years. HL Bowman is a non commission based company. HL Bowman employees will never upsell you a product you don't need. Dennis and Bryan Enders and his family have deep roots in the Harrisburg community. After 65 years Dennis and family stay committed to giving the community the best possible service and product to fit their needs. HL Bowman has won Angie's List super service award every year.

"They were very helpful and also took a look at our downstairs unit that was giving us trouble. I'm glad we went with them."

Kim G on May 2025

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Northampton, PA

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.

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