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Avatar for Better Water Heaters, Inc.
Better Water Heaters, Inc.
3010 Ridgegate Dr
4.59(
324
)
Approved Pro
Better Water Heaters, Inc.
3010 Ridgegate Dr
4.59(
324
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

Better Water Heaters is an owner-operated company, and we have been in business serving our customer�s water heater needs since 2002. We are very familiar with all facets of hot water heaters, and we take a lot of pride in our work. Better Water Heaters is able to provide our customers with top-of-the-line service by using quality materials and implementing our high standards. We are looking forward to earning your business! Call owner Frans Cartwright today for all your water heater needs.

"Quick turnaround!"

Gary J on December 2024

Better Water Heaters is an owner-operated company, and we have been in business serving our customer�s water heater needs since 2002. We are very familiar with all facets of hot water heaters, and we take a lot of pride in our work. Better Water Heaters is able to provide our customers with top-of-the-line service by using quality materials and implementing our high standards. We are looking forward to earning your business! Call owner Frans Cartwright today for all your water heater needs.

"Quick turnaround!"

Gary J on December 2024


Pedro Galvan Plumbing, Inc.
5405 Ace Ct
4.84(
16
)
Approved Pro
Pedro Galvan Plumbing, Inc.
5405 Ace Ct
4.84(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Pedro Galvan Ramirez Plumbing, Inc., is the premier plumbing contractor in the Richmond Area. We finish every job to the customer's standards. Call today for a free quote!

"Pedro is professional, patient and prompt. His skill level is top notch. I'd rehire him in a second."

Rolanda B on December 2018

Pedro Galvan Ramirez Plumbing, Inc., is the premier plumbing contractor in the Richmond Area. We finish every job to the customer's standards. Call today for a free quote!

"Pedro is professional, patient and prompt. His skill level is top notch. I'd rehire him in a second."

Rolanda B on December 2018


Discount Plumbing and Rooter Co.
1330 Valota Rd
4.16(
42
)
Approved Pro
Discount Plumbing and Rooter Co.
1330 Valota Rd
4.16(
42
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Discount Plumbing & Rooter Co. has been locally owned and operated for 20 years. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Call us today, you will not be disappointed.

"Best price by far. Work done quickly and efficiently. Definitely shop for best estimate. You will be amazed at how much prices differ !"

Ken L on October 2022

Discount Plumbing & Rooter Co. has been locally owned and operated for 20 years. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Call us today, you will not be disappointed.

"Best price by far. Work done quickly and efficiently. Definitely shop for best estimate. You will be amazed at how much prices differ !"

Ken L on October 2022


Avatar for Drain & Plumbing Solutions, LLC
Drain & Plumbing Solutions, LLC
1130 Starbird Circle, Unit 20
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Drain & Plumbing Solutions, LLC
1130 Starbird Circle, Unit 20
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Our experience is serving our customers with 100% satisfaction on every project we take on. We will give you the peace of mind you need and deserve. Drain & Plumbing Solutions LLC, happily services the community with integrity, professionalism, and competitive pricing. We are fully licensed and insured, and have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Thank you for the opportunity to introduce you to our company.

"Good job."

Guadalupe B on February 2023

Our experience is serving our customers with 100% satisfaction on every project we take on. We will give you the peace of mind you need and deserve. Drain & Plumbing Solutions LLC, happily services the community with integrity, professionalism, and competitive pricing. We are fully licensed and insured, and have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Thank you for the opportunity to introduce you to our company.

"Good job."

Guadalupe B on February 2023


KINGDOM PLUMBING INC
551 LILY ANN WAY
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KINGDOM PLUMBING INC
551 LILY ANN WAY
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Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

KINGDOM PLUMBING INC 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.

KINGDOM PLUMBING INC 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.


Avatar for Handy Plumbing Man, LLC
Handy Plumbing Man, LLC
1011 American St
4.96(
27
)
Approved Pro
Handy Plumbing Man, LLC
1011 American St
4.96(
27
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customer’s in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you’ll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"I love these guys! They were attentive to all my needs and helped me feel at ease with the installation. 100/10 service!"

Olive F on June 2024

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customer’s in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you’ll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"I love these guys! They were attentive to all my needs and helped me feel at ease with the installation. 100/10 service!"

Olive F on June 2024


Avatar for In and Out Plumbing and Construction, Inc.
In and Out Plumbing and Construction, Inc.
184 Harbor Way South
4.05(
349
)
Approved Pro
In and Out Plumbing and Construction, Inc.
184 Harbor Way South
4.05(
349
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer a wide variety of services to meet all of your plumbing needs. We do complete finished work as well as rough plumbing. We have senior discounts. 24 hours a day/365 days a year service.

"Plumber misdiagnosed the problem. I had to let him go as he was struggling to figure out problem and I had to hire another plumber. I paid In and Out for their time, even though problem wasn't solved. I won't use them again."

Michael M on March 2025

We offer a wide variety of services to meet all of your plumbing needs. We do complete finished work as well as rough plumbing. We have senior discounts. 24 hours a day/365 days a year service.

"Plumber misdiagnosed the problem. I had to let him go as he was struggling to figure out problem and I had to hire another plumber. I paid In and Out for their time, even though problem wasn't solved. I won't use them again."

Michael M on March 2025


Avatar for Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing
Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing
625 Vue De Mer Avenue
4.97(
19
)
Approved Pro
Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing
625 Vue De Mer Avenue
4.97(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

Here at Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing, we are locally owned and operated. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. We look forward to assisting you! Customer satisfaction is our number one core value.

"Steve is great! He is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, courteous, has attention to details and easy to talk too. HIs side kick Sam is pretty cute too! I would definitely hire him again if the need arises."

Kathryn O on February 2024

Here at Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing, we are locally owned and operated. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. We look forward to assisting you! Customer satisfaction is our number one core value.

"Steve is great! He is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, courteous, has attention to details and easy to talk too. HIs side kick Sam is pretty cute too! I would definitely hire him again if the need arises."

Kathryn O on February 2024


Avatar for The Tankless Guys Plumbing Corp.
The Tankless Guys Plumbing Corp.
903 Tamarack Ln Unit B
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
The Tankless Guys Plumbing Corp.
903 Tamarack Ln Unit B
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
60 local quotes requested

At THE TANKLESS GUYS PLUMBING CORP 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!

"They were prompt and fantastic"

Blaine O on January 2025

At THE TANKLESS GUYS PLUMBING CORP 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!

"They were prompt and fantastic"

Blaine O on January 2025


Avatar for Service Champions - Plumbing San Jose
Service Champions - Plumbing San Jose
4430 Yankee Hill Road
4.83(
202
)
Approved Pro
Service Champions - Plumbing San Jose
4430 Yankee Hill Road
4.83(
202
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

Service Champions is a heating and air contractor serving homeowners since 2003. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you informed on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the systems we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that doesn't damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount in utilities.

"What: NOT Plumbing. Electrical wiring for/and installation of flood lights above garage door, side walkway to backyard, and backyard. Also installed porch light. Pros: On time, courteous Comments: Backyard floodlight was on all day & all night and on the same electrical source of the lights in the laundry room light and side walkway to backyard. The only way to turn it off was to turn off the electrical switch in the box, which turned off all 3 lights mentioned above. The flood lights were supposed to be on, with a timer, only during dark hours, but either it was on all night because they tied it to the laundry & walkway "wire" or electrical switch, OR they didn't put it on timer, or some other reason. They sent another team out to fix the issue within the next few weeks. Recommendation: Buy your own light fixture, inform YOU want to pick and have them install. Otherwise, they go with their own vendor and the alternative did not look anything like the style we wanted."

Katherine S on August 2024

Service Champions is a heating and air contractor serving homeowners since 2003. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you informed on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the systems we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that doesn't damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount in utilities.

"What: NOT Plumbing. Electrical wiring for/and installation of flood lights above garage door, side walkway to backyard, and backyard. Also installed porch light. Pros: On time, courteous Comments: Backyard floodlight was on all day & all night and on the same electrical source of the lights in the laundry room light and side walkway to backyard. The only way to turn it off was to turn off the electrical switch in the box, which turned off all 3 lights mentioned above. The flood lights were supposed to be on, with a timer, only during dark hours, but either it was on all night because they tied it to the laundry & walkway "wire" or electrical switch, OR they didn't put it on timer, or some other reason. They sent another team out to fix the issue within the next few weeks. Recommendation: Buy your own light fixture, inform YOU want to pick and have them install. Otherwise, they go with their own vendor and the alternative did not look anything like the style we wanted."

Katherine S on August 2024

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Palo Alto, CA

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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