We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"Super very professional on time all around good guy got the water heater in and went over and double check more than twice to ensure that there was no leaks. I will be trying to use his services again."
Marvin C on May 2025
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"Super very professional on time all around good guy got the water heater in and went over and double check more than twice to ensure that there was no leaks. I will be trying to use his services again."
Marvin C on May 2025
Posey's Plumbing is the legacy of my father and grandfather, who were great plumbers to say the least.
"Excellent work!"
Quincy A on December 2024
Posey's Plumbing is the legacy of my father and grandfather, who were great plumbers to say the least.
"Excellent work!"
Quincy A on December 2024
Thank you for visiting Country Pride Home Improvements! We are a locally owned and operated service based out of Stewartstown, PA and servicing the surrounding areas. Whether it is residential or commercial, we promise to complete your project with a guaranteed persistence in getting it done right the first time. Contact us now for your free estimate!
"Nick was wonderful to work with. He had great communication which is a necessity. Whatever I asked for he delivered. I would highly recommend Nick and his crew."
Tania M on February 2024
Thank you for visiting Country Pride Home Improvements! We are a locally owned and operated service based out of Stewartstown, PA and servicing the surrounding areas. Whether it is residential or commercial, we promise to complete your project with a guaranteed persistence in getting it done right the first time. Contact us now for your free estimate!
"Nick was wonderful to work with. He had great communication which is a necessity. Whatever I asked for he delivered. I would highly recommend Nick and his crew."
Tania M on February 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
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.
"Dean and his employees where very professional. The job was well done and very efficient. The price was very good! I would recommend Dean and his employees to everyone. Keep up the good work gentlemen. "
Raymond V 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.
"Dean and his employees where very professional. The job was well done and very efficient. The price was very good! I would recommend Dean and his employees to everyone. Keep up the good work gentlemen. "
Raymond V on April 2025
Bollman Brothers Plumbing LLC. 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
"Came quickly and stopped leak"
Towanda S on May 2025
Bollman Brothers Plumbing LLC. 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
"Came quickly and stopped leak"
Towanda S on May 2025
Freedom Comfort Services, LLC, has been in business since 2004. We specialize in the installation and repairs of all brands except Lennox. Call us today for your free quote! *Attention* We do not provide installation or repairs for Mobile home HVAC projects. We do free estimates for installs.
"Mr. Raffensberger was extremely knowledgaable and was careful to do everything right and to a very high quality. Fees were very reasonable. I'm exceptionally pleased with the new high efficiency boiler installed at a different location than the old one was in our basement. It was necessary to run a lot of new hot water heating lines, add a natural gas supply to the boiler location, and add air intakes and exhaust through the walls of the old brick farmhouse. The new boiler is heating at a far lower cost than the old oil boiler from the 1950's. Mr Raffensberger didn't cut corners. The installation and operation are great!"
Keith Z on December 2023
Freedom Comfort Services, LLC, has been in business since 2004. We specialize in the installation and repairs of all brands except Lennox. Call us today for your free quote! *Attention* We do not provide installation or repairs for Mobile home HVAC projects. We do free estimates for installs.
"Mr. Raffensberger was extremely knowledgaable and was careful to do everything right and to a very high quality. Fees were very reasonable. I'm exceptionally pleased with the new high efficiency boiler installed at a different location than the old one was in our basement. It was necessary to run a lot of new hot water heating lines, add a natural gas supply to the boiler location, and add air intakes and exhaust through the walls of the old brick farmhouse. The new boiler is heating at a far lower cost than the old oil boiler from the 1950's. Mr Raffensberger didn't cut corners. The installation and operation are great!"
Keith Z on December 2023
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!
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!
HL Bowman has been in the same location for 38 years and owned by the same family for over 65 years. HL Bowman is a non commission based company. HL Bowman employees will never upsell you a product you don't need. Dennis and Bryan Enders and his family have deep roots in the Harrisburg community. After 65 years Dennis and family stay committed to giving the community the best possible service and product to fit their needs. HL Bowman has won Angie's List super service award every year.
"They were very helpful and also took a look at our downstairs unit that was giving us trouble. I'm glad we went with them."
Kim G on May 2025
HL Bowman has been in the same location for 38 years and owned by the same family for over 65 years. HL Bowman is a non commission based company. HL Bowman employees will never upsell you a product you don't need. Dennis and Bryan Enders and his family have deep roots in the Harrisburg community. After 65 years Dennis and family stay committed to giving the community the best possible service and product to fit their needs. HL Bowman has won Angie's List super service award every year.
"They were very helpful and also took a look at our downstairs unit that was giving us trouble. I'm glad we went with them."
Kim G on May 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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.