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.
Here at Springfield Plumbing, LLC, we pride ourselves on commitment to our homeowners. With attention to detail and a genuine concern for their needs, you won't be disappointed or overcharged for our services. Call today and set the appointment!
"on time, quick installation. very polite and Susan taking the order and sharing information was the best. "
Ron R on May 2025
Here at Springfield Plumbing, LLC, we pride ourselves on commitment to our homeowners. With attention to detail and a genuine concern for their needs, you won't be disappointed or overcharged for our services. Call today and set the appointment!
"on time, quick installation. very polite and Susan taking the order and sharing information was the best. "
Ron R on May 2025
We believe that all of our clients are family. Our mission is to provide all of our family members total indoor comfort, at an affordable price. Some of the many ways we do that are: installation and servicing of natural and propane gas appliances, oil heating appliances, heat pumps, air-conditioning, plumbing, fuel oil delivery, and we have an Indoor Air Quality Expert on staff. If you want a local family owned, well trained staff of drug tested, criminal background checked technicians to come to your home and solve your problem, call us!
"Marshall Services was great!"
Howard S on March 2025
We believe that all of our clients are family. Our mission is to provide all of our family members total indoor comfort, at an affordable price. Some of the many ways we do that are: installation and servicing of natural and propane gas appliances, oil heating appliances, heat pumps, air-conditioning, plumbing, fuel oil delivery, and we have an Indoor Air Quality Expert on staff. If you want a local family owned, well trained staff of drug tested, criminal background checked technicians to come to your home and solve your problem, call us!
"Marshall Services was great!"
Howard S on March 2025
With over 30 years of experience in all phases of General Contracting ,and Master Mechanics on staff, what we fix stays fixed. We get it done right the first time,period. So protect the value of your investment, hire a professional contractor. Call us today!
"Detailed oriented. Explained the whole process of installing my hot water unit. Made a check list of parts n prices and was on target with the original quote. Kudos for coming out day after my original call n worked all day in the rain. T hanks so much."
Ronald H on May 2025
With over 30 years of experience in all phases of General Contracting ,and Master Mechanics on staff, what we fix stays fixed. We get it done right the first time,period. So protect the value of your investment, hire a professional contractor. Call us today!
"Detailed oriented. Explained the whole process of installing my hot water unit. Made a check list of parts n prices and was on target with the original quote. Kudos for coming out day after my original call n worked all day in the rain. T hanks so much."
Ronald H on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of residential and commercial plumbing services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Same day service , fast , efficient answered my questions even returned the next day when I thought the problem was not resolved… turns out everything was good"
Leah L on April 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of residential and commercial plumbing services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Same day service , fast , efficient answered my questions even returned the next day when I thought the problem was not resolved… turns out everything was good"
Leah L on April 2025
With over 25 years of experience in the Plumbing industry, Ironside Plumbing & Heating, LLC is your industry expert in Rockledge. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"The gentlemen arrived on time, worked efficiently, and were very knowledgeable about their craft. They were also very kind and respect of my home. "
Renae R on May 2025
With over 25 years of experience in the Plumbing industry, Ironside Plumbing & Heating, LLC is your industry expert in Rockledge. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"The gentlemen arrived on time, worked efficiently, and were very knowledgeable about their craft. They were also very kind and respect of my home. "
Renae R on May 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
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
Services United specializes in repair services. We take pride in customer service and look forward to meeting all of your needs.
"Very professional"
Nancy L on October 2022
Services United specializes in repair services. We take pride in customer service and look forward to meeting all of your needs.
"Very professional"
Nancy L on October 2022
Horizon Services, Inc., is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, Inc., remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.
Horizon Services, Inc., is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, Inc., remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.
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.