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
At All State Plumbing Pros, we believe in providing the best plumbing service in the area. Our team is fully licensed and insured to give our clients peace of mind during every visit.
"Great job. Prompt found the problem and fixed it"
J J on June 2024
At All State Plumbing Pros, we believe in providing the best plumbing service in the area. Our team is fully licensed and insured to give our clients peace of mind during every visit.
"Great job. Prompt found the problem and fixed it"
J J on June 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
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
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
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
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
Alb plumbing 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. Alb plumbing is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations
"Came as planned, friendly, solved the problem"
Roman W on December 2024
Alb plumbing 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. Alb plumbing is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations
"Came as planned, friendly, solved the problem"
Roman W on December 2024
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
My focus is to provide a professional and affordable service for all customers based on our expirienced technicians and high quality equipments ready to take care of any drain problem or any emergency 24/7
"It went very well. Very professional and courteous. I would contact them again"
Ralph L on January 2025
My focus is to provide a professional and affordable service for all customers based on our expirienced technicians and high quality equipments ready to take care of any drain problem or any emergency 24/7
"It went very well. Very professional and courteous. I would contact them again"
Ralph L on January 2025
We are an owner/operator company with 17 years of experience. We are committed to offering honest service and competitive prices. We use quality material and perform work to the highest standard to ensure longevity of the equipment you will rely on every day. We are a full service well pump & water treatment company offering 24 Hour Emergency Pump Service.We also offer water testing, water filtration, UV lights, water softeners and installation and service of water tanks.
"Joe is very experienced and very professional to replace my well pump, bring up the well cap to above ground level and installed house water filter. He discussed the job in detail and gave a fair quote. He came on time and did the job at high quality. He cleaned up everything before he finish. He took the 5% Angies list coupon as well. Will use him again and highly recommended if you need well pump service!"
Zeqiang G on September 2018
We are an owner/operator company with 17 years of experience. We are committed to offering honest service and competitive prices. We use quality material and perform work to the highest standard to ensure longevity of the equipment you will rely on every day. We are a full service well pump & water treatment company offering 24 Hour Emergency Pump Service.We also offer water testing, water filtration, UV lights, water softeners and installation and service of water tanks.
"Joe is very experienced and very professional to replace my well pump, bring up the well cap to above ground level and installed house water filter. He discussed the job in detail and gave a fair quote. He came on time and did the job at high quality. He cleaned up everything before he finish. He took the 5% Angies list coupon as well. Will use him again and highly recommended if you need well pump service!"
Zeqiang G on September 2018
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.