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.
Tru North Heating and Air is a family and veteran-owned HVAC company located in Downingtown, PA. We provide top quality heating and air conditioning services. Additionally, we have an excellent reputation for honest prices and amazing service. Our company is based on the idea that our customers needs come before everything else. Expert certified technicians are committed to exceeding our customers expectations. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We proudly service all major HVAC systems. We look forward to working with you. Give us a call today.
"Did a great job."
Brad R on October 2022
Tru North Heating and Air is a family and veteran-owned HVAC company located in Downingtown, PA. We provide top quality heating and air conditioning services. Additionally, we have an excellent reputation for honest prices and amazing service. Our company is based on the idea that our customers needs come before everything else. Expert certified technicians are committed to exceeding our customers expectations. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We proudly service all major HVAC systems. We look forward to working with you. Give us a call today.
"Did a great job."
Brad R on October 2022
Thank you for viewing our profile. Our goal is to make sure every single customer is completely satisfied. We will go the extra mile! The customer is our number one priority since our business continues to thrive due to customer referalls.
"Great work!"
Cole G on March 2025
Thank you for viewing our profile. Our goal is to make sure every single customer is completely satisfied. We will go the extra mile! The customer is our number one priority since our business continues to thrive due to customer referalls.
"Great work!"
Cole G on March 2025
Since 1922, The Longacre Company has been a trusted name in Bally, PA, serving over 10,000 satisfied customers with premier HVAC, electrical, plumbing & kitchen/bath remodeling services. As a locally owned business, we uphold honesty and integrity, providing services our customers can count on. Our services include water heater repair and installation, water softener systems, leak detection, sump and ejector pumps, hot water boilers, whole house repiping, bathroom plumbing and drain cleaning. We also specialize in commercial plumbing and gas line services, ensuring top-notch solutions for every home & business. Trust The Longacre Company for all your plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and remodeling needs?where quality meets dedication since 1922.
"Quick and professional"
Becky W on May 2025
Since 1922, The Longacre Company has been a trusted name in Bally, PA, serving over 10,000 satisfied customers with premier HVAC, electrical, plumbing & kitchen/bath remodeling services. As a locally owned business, we uphold honesty and integrity, providing services our customers can count on. Our services include water heater repair and installation, water softener systems, leak detection, sump and ejector pumps, hot water boilers, whole house repiping, bathroom plumbing and drain cleaning. We also specialize in commercial plumbing and gas line services, ensuring top-notch solutions for every home & business. Trust The Longacre Company for all your plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and remodeling needs?where quality meets dedication since 1922.
"Quick and professional"
Becky W on May 2025
At Choice Plumbers, we're a small team of dedicated professionals with over 17 years of combined experience in residential and light commercial plumbing. As a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in offering personalized service built on trust, transparency, and education. We believe in empowering our customers by helping them understand their plumbing systems and making informed decisions. That’s why we provide clear, upfront quotes and, whenever possible, multiple repair options—so you’re always in control. Whether it’s a minor repair or a larger project, you can count on Choice Plumbers for honest advice, quality work, and dependable service.
"Placed an emergency call late at night for a leaking hot water heater. Not only did they assist me over the phone in shutting my water off to prevent further damage to my property but they were also at my door first thing the very next morning with a replacement!. Job was done in a extremely quick, clean and friendly manner for very honest pricing. Can?t beat the service they provided and would gladly hire them again in a heartbeat! "
chris c on June 2025
At Choice Plumbers, we're a small team of dedicated professionals with over 17 years of combined experience in residential and light commercial plumbing. As a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in offering personalized service built on trust, transparency, and education. We believe in empowering our customers by helping them understand their plumbing systems and making informed decisions. That’s why we provide clear, upfront quotes and, whenever possible, multiple repair options—so you’re always in control. Whether it’s a minor repair or a larger project, you can count on Choice Plumbers for honest advice, quality work, and dependable service.
"Placed an emergency call late at night for a leaking hot water heater. Not only did they assist me over the phone in shutting my water off to prevent further damage to my property but they were also at my door first thing the very next morning with a replacement!. Job was done in a extremely quick, clean and friendly manner for very honest pricing. Can?t beat the service they provided and would gladly hire them again in a heartbeat! "
chris c on June 2025
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
Does your plumbing company solve your plumbing problems? At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your complete satisfaction with both our service and plumbers is 100% guaranteed. Our on-time guarantee is one of the best in the country, and backed by highly skilled plumbers that are expertly trained and experienced to exceed your expectations. Simply put, when you choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, for all your plumbing problems, you can�t lose.
"So far, any questions have been answered with a smile."
Robert N on April 2025
Does your plumbing company solve your plumbing problems? At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your complete satisfaction with both our service and plumbers is 100% guaranteed. Our on-time guarantee is one of the best in the country, and backed by highly skilled plumbers that are expertly trained and experienced to exceed your expectations. Simply put, when you choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, for all your plumbing problems, you can�t lose.
"So far, any questions have been answered with a smile."
Robert N on April 2025
Haller Enterprises 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.
Haller Enterprises 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.
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
I pride my business on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. I am an expert in several areas of home repairs and improvements. I will do my best to keep you as educated as possible and keep you informed on your repairs and projects. I look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give me a call today for a free estimate!
"Kyle painted and replaced flooring in two of my apartments; in addition power washing and staining the deck. He is a hard worker and reasonably priced. I will be using his services in my future projects:) Thank you for your time and skills! God bless"
june l on June 2025
I pride my business on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. I am an expert in several areas of home repairs and improvements. I will do my best to keep you as educated as possible and keep you informed on your repairs and projects. I look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give me a call today for a free estimate!
"Kyle painted and replaced flooring in two of my apartments; in addition power washing and staining the deck. He is a hard worker and reasonably priced. I will be using his services in my future projects:) Thank you for your time and skills! God bless"
june l 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.