With over 23 years of experience, you can trust Golden's Bridge Plumbing & Heating. We take pride in providing professional and dependable service. When you have a problem, we'll be there to solve it.
"Rob from Goldens Bridge Plumbing makes you believe in “professionals” again. Two days ago I discovered that my hot water tank was leaking rusty water and overall was in a terrible condition and needed to be replaced instantly. A day later all was taken care of - it took Rob exactly 2 hours (as estimated) - very competent plumber - 1st class customer service, I absolutely can recommend him and his team."
Susanna O on May 2025
With over 23 years of experience, you can trust Golden's Bridge Plumbing & Heating. We take pride in providing professional and dependable service. When you have a problem, we'll be there to solve it.
"Rob from Goldens Bridge Plumbing makes you believe in “professionals” again. Two days ago I discovered that my hot water tank was leaking rusty water and overall was in a terrible condition and needed to be replaced instantly. A day later all was taken care of - it took Rob exactly 2 hours (as estimated) - very competent plumber - 1st class customer service, I absolutely can recommend him and his team."
Susanna O on May 2025
I established in my company in 2002, but we have far more years of experience behind us. I, Alex Russell, personally have over 30 years of experience in the general contracting industry. We can handle any plumbing, HVAC and bathroom remodel to far more than your satisfaction. Please call me today so that I may further assist you with your needs.
"Very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Repairs were completed in great time. Excellent service. Would recommend and use service again."
Homeowner on July 2007
I established in my company in 2002, but we have far more years of experience behind us. I, Alex Russell, personally have over 30 years of experience in the general contracting industry. We can handle any plumbing, HVAC and bathroom remodel to far more than your satisfaction. Please call me today so that I may further assist you with your needs.
"Very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Repairs were completed in great time. Excellent service. Would recommend and use service again."
Homeowner on July 2007
EcoFlow, LLC, is a fully licensed and insured (in Connecticut and Westchester County, NY) locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 16 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"He was very professional, he took care of everything, he executes the plan, always on time, very clear on what has to be done, and upfront about the cost of labor and materials, he cleans up after themselves, pleasant and good conversation."
Homeowner on August 2020
EcoFlow, LLC, is a fully licensed and insured (in Connecticut and Westchester County, NY) locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 16 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"He was very professional, he took care of everything, he executes the plan, always on time, very clear on what has to be done, and upfront about the cost of labor and materials, he cleans up after themselves, pleasant and good conversation."
Homeowner on August 2020
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.
"Good work efficiently"
Charles B on April 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.
"Good work efficiently"
Charles B on April 2025
Fast & Serious Pipe Repair Drain Cleaning 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.
"Frank was great. would hire him again."
Eddie D on May 2025
Fast & Serious Pipe Repair Drain Cleaning 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.
"Frank was great. would hire him again."
Eddie D 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Brendon was very responsive and flexible on scheduling. Brendon was very kind and very talented!"
Marc M on November 2024
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Brendon was very responsive and flexible on scheduling. Brendon was very kind and very talented!"
Marc M on November 2024
Ruby's Plumbing and Heating is your expert for all plumbing repair and installations. Call us first, with 15 years of expience and affordable pricing! Locally owned and operated by Kevin Ruby! For more information please visit www.rubysplumbingandheating.com
"He was a pleasure to work with. He came and did a work quickly and neatly."
Mary C on December 2024
Ruby's Plumbing and Heating is your expert for all plumbing repair and installations. Call us first, with 15 years of expience and affordable pricing! Locally owned and operated by Kevin Ruby! For more information please visit www.rubysplumbingandheating.com
"He was a pleasure to work with. He came and did a work quickly and neatly."
Mary C on December 2024
We take pride in our company's 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!
"I could not be happier with the work KG Plumbing did remodeling my bathroom and kitchen! From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and extremely skilled. They took the time to understand my vision, offered helpful suggestions, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The quality of the work is outstanding ? everything looks beautiful and functions perfectly. I am especially impressed with the attention to detail and the care they took to keep the workspace clean and organized. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch plumbing and remodeling services! "
Mari G on June 2025
We take pride in our company's 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!
"I could not be happier with the work KG Plumbing did remodeling my bathroom and kitchen! From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and extremely skilled. They took the time to understand my vision, offered helpful suggestions, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The quality of the work is outstanding ? everything looks beautiful and functions perfectly. I am especially impressed with the attention to detail and the care they took to keep the workspace clean and organized. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch plumbing and remodeling services! "
Mari G on June 2025
We at Master Comfort focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"They were professional, courteous and honest about accessing the situation with our refrigerator. There were never any questions they couldn’t answer, and the decision as to what we wanted to do was completely ours to make. We now have a working refrigerator again and all in about 90 minutes. I highly recommend these guys."
Joe P on April 2024
We at Master Comfort focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"They were professional, courteous and honest about accessing the situation with our refrigerator. There were never any questions they couldn’t answer, and the decision as to what we wanted to do was completely ours to make. We now have a working refrigerator again and all in about 90 minutes. I highly recommend these guys."
Joe P on April 2024
Charles Mechanical is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Great experience all around, definitely going to keep them for future projects."
Olivia O on January 2025
Charles Mechanical is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Great experience all around, definitely going to keep them for future projects."
Olivia O on January 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.