At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, we prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring every plumbing project is completed with expertise and precision. With years of experience, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, backed by honesty and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We proudly serve Monroe, NC, Gastonia, NC, and surrounding areas, including Union County, the Charlotte metro, Gaston and Cleveland counties, and parts of upper York County, SC. Our services include: - Plumbing Installation & Repair - 24/7 Emergency Services - Drain Services & Jetting - Tankless Water Heaters - Water Filtration Systems - Leak Detection & Repairs - Water Heater Services For a consultation or estimate, call us today: 📍 Monroe/Charlotte area: (704) 289-6858 📍 Gaston area: (704) 813-2888 We look forward to serving you!
"Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable folks."
Andy J on March 2025
At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, we prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring every plumbing project is completed with expertise and precision. With years of experience, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, backed by honesty and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We proudly serve Monroe, NC, Gastonia, NC, and surrounding areas, including Union County, the Charlotte metro, Gaston and Cleveland counties, and parts of upper York County, SC. Our services include: - Plumbing Installation & Repair - 24/7 Emergency Services - Drain Services & Jetting - Tankless Water Heaters - Water Filtration Systems - Leak Detection & Repairs - Water Heater Services For a consultation or estimate, call us today: 📍 Monroe/Charlotte area: (704) 289-6858 📍 Gaston area: (704) 813-2888 We look forward to serving you!
"Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable folks."
Andy J on March 2025
Express Plumbing Services is a locally owned and operated plumbing business, serving Stanfield and surrounding areas. With over 12 years experience, we specialize in all kinds of plumbing repairs and installations for your home or business. We will provide you with the same great quality work that has kept us in business for years -because we feel that our customers come first. While this is not a new concept, it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today for a free estimate for all your plumbing needs.
"What a superior team owner Daniel has in place! A 450' new water line through the pasture & woods was no easy job, but they got it done with the utmost professionalism, courtesy, and expertise! Wish there were TEN STARS!"
Terri K on October 2020
Express Plumbing Services is a locally owned and operated plumbing business, serving Stanfield and surrounding areas. With over 12 years experience, we specialize in all kinds of plumbing repairs and installations for your home or business. We will provide you with the same great quality work that has kept us in business for years -because we feel that our customers come first. While this is not a new concept, it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today for a free estimate for all your plumbing needs.
"What a superior team owner Daniel has in place! A 450' new water line through the pasture & woods was no easy job, but they got it done with the utmost professionalism, courtesy, and expertise! Wish there were TEN STARS!"
Terri K on October 2020
When you have a plumbing problem you need it fixed fast, fixed right, and fixed by a family friendly company you can trust - Consider it Done.
"Marshall was out before and replaced a water pressure sensor. The outside spigot started making a noise when turned on. He responded quickly and answered all our questions concerning the noise from the outside water spigot. He was professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend his service."
Sharon I on August 2024
When you have a plumbing problem you need it fixed fast, fixed right, and fixed by a family friendly company you can trust - Consider it Done.
"Marshall was out before and replaced a water pressure sensor. The outside spigot started making a noise when turned on. He responded quickly and answered all our questions concerning the noise from the outside water spigot. He was professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend his service."
Sharon I on August 2024
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
We've dedicated our lives to hot water and hot water heaters. If you need hot water fast, you're calling the exact right people for the job. We provide a quick response, guaranteed price quotes, free in-home estimates and unparalleled hot water expertise, delivered by licensed plumbers. The fact is, when hot water and hot water heaters are all that you do, you know them better than anyone Call today to meet one of our punctual, professional plumbers.
"John Gallagher did an awesome job! He was very polite, friendly and finished the job. I will call them again."
Tona M on June 2025
We've dedicated our lives to hot water and hot water heaters. If you need hot water fast, you're calling the exact right people for the job. We provide a quick response, guaranteed price quotes, free in-home estimates and unparalleled hot water expertise, delivered by licensed plumbers. The fact is, when hot water and hot water heaters are all that you do, you know them better than anyone Call today to meet one of our punctual, professional plumbers.
"John Gallagher did an awesome job! He was very polite, friendly and finished the job. I will call them again."
Tona M on June 2025
As one of the leading plumbers in the Monroe, NC area, Superior Plumbing and Drains provides to its customers first-class plumbing services such as water heater services, water filtration services, plumbing installation & repair, water leak detection & repair, drain & sewer line services, and many more. Contact us today!
"Superior Plumbing was excellent to work with. From the start they stayed in communication, showed up when stated, applied shoe covers when entering our home, were neat while performing the service and fixed the problem very quickly. They were so clean I couldn't tell they were here. Thank you Superior Plumbing!"
Beth J on March 2024
As one of the leading plumbers in the Monroe, NC area, Superior Plumbing and Drains provides to its customers first-class plumbing services such as water heater services, water filtration services, plumbing installation & repair, water leak detection & repair, drain & sewer line services, and many more. Contact us today!
"Superior Plumbing was excellent to work with. From the start they stayed in communication, showed up when stated, applied shoe covers when entering our home, were neat while performing the service and fixed the problem very quickly. They were so clean I couldn't tell they were here. Thank you Superior Plumbing!"
Beth J on March 2024
At Winn’s Plumbing, we put our C.R.E.W to work for you! Communicating Proactively, Relationship First, Excellence Driven, and Win-Win! Together we can solve any plumbing problem.
"Winn’s Plumbing : great service team, polite and expert installation of new water heater. Highly recommend them 10/10"
Dominic V on May 2024
At Winn’s Plumbing, we put our C.R.E.W to work for you! Communicating Proactively, Relationship First, Excellence Driven, and Win-Win! Together we can solve any plumbing problem.
"Winn’s Plumbing : great service team, polite and expert installation of new water heater. Highly recommend them 10/10"
Dominic V on May 2024
We have the experience and dedication to assist with all of your plumbing services, installs, and repairs! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Work was scheduled and completed promptly. Excellent communication & work from beginning to end."
Martha p on September 2024
We have the experience and dedication to assist with all of your plumbing services, installs, and repairs! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Work was scheduled and completed promptly. Excellent communication & work from beginning to end."
Martha p on September 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home or business - bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, garages, additions, sheds, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"I was very pleased with the work Hector did. Will definitely use him again."
Riyi p on March 2025
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home or business - bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, garages, additions, sheds, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"I was very pleased with the work Hector did. Will definitely use him again."
Riyi p on March 2025
Since 1965, Pride Plumbing has been privileged to provide high-quality plumbing repair and installation services to our neighbors. From simple leaky faucets to new water heaters and sewer lines, we handle every turn of the pipe wrench with care and expertise. Our family has built a legacy of exceptional plumbing service, and we are committed to maintaining that legacy.
Since 1965, Pride Plumbing has been privileged to provide high-quality plumbing repair and installation services to our neighbors. From simple leaky faucets to new water heaters and sewer lines, we handle every turn of the pipe wrench with care and expertise. Our family has built a legacy of exceptional plumbing service, and we are committed to maintaining that legacy.
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.