Plumbing Diagnostic & Repair 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. Please give us a call today!
Plumbing Diagnostic & Repair 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. Please give us a call today!
At Palomino Master Plumbing, we offer friendly and courteous service. We use only the best materials and we are always eager to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work with excellent prices.
"We had a great experience with Mr Palomino, didn't over sell and was very fair on price, he did a great job"
rafael l on November 2021
At Palomino Master Plumbing, we offer friendly and courteous service. We use only the best materials and we are always eager to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work with excellent prices.
"We had a great experience with Mr Palomino, didn't over sell and was very fair on price, he did a great job"
rafael l on November 2021
Juan's Plumbing Services is a locally owned & operated business located in San Antonio. With over 14 years of experience as a Master Plumber, you can trust us to complete your plumbing project to perfection every single time. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and turning every customer into a life-time customer. Call today to set an appointment! You'll be glad you did.
"Will definitely recommend Juanâ s plumbing. Had my repair done the same day."
Maria J on May 2023
Juan's Plumbing Services is a locally owned & operated business located in San Antonio. With over 14 years of experience as a Master Plumber, you can trust us to complete your plumbing project to perfection every single time. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and turning every customer into a life-time customer. Call today to set an appointment! You'll be glad you did.
"Will definitely recommend Juanâ s plumbing. Had my repair done the same day."
Maria J on May 2023
Owners have combined 10+ years in service, Plumbers have over 50
"They were honest and did exactly what they were supposed to do"
Lance S on April 2025
Owners have combined 10+ years in service, Plumbers have over 50
"They were honest and did exactly what they were supposed to do"
Lance S on April 2025
Undefeated at home since 2007, Champion Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical does whatever it takes to clinch total home comfort & 100% customer satisfaction throughout South Central Texas. With honesty & determination, Champion prioritizes the satisfaction of every customer through transparent pricing, educated options, & peace of mind provided by some of the most skilled & community-committed technicians in Texas.
"Very professional and good at communicating. The technician did a great and quick job with the water heater. "
Steve R on March 2025
Undefeated at home since 2007, Champion Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, & Electrical does whatever it takes to clinch total home comfort & 100% customer satisfaction throughout South Central Texas. With honesty & determination, Champion prioritizes the satisfaction of every customer through transparent pricing, educated options, & peace of mind provided by some of the most skilled & community-committed technicians in Texas.
"Very professional and good at communicating. The technician did a great and quick job with the water heater. "
Steve R on March 2025
1-800-Plumber + Air is focused on being the BEST! It's not about being better than everyone else, instead our focus is on providing you with the fast, dependable plumbing and emergency services when you need it most. Our goal is to give you the BEST experience you have ever received from a service based business.
"Excellent Service. I highly recommend. They explain and show ed me the service they could provide for my house."
Olga S on May 2025
1-800-Plumber + Air is focused on being the BEST! It's not about being better than everyone else, instead our focus is on providing you with the fast, dependable plumbing and emergency services when you need it most. Our goal is to give you the BEST experience you have ever received from a service based business.
"Excellent Service. I highly recommend. They explain and show ed me the service they could provide for my house."
Olga S on May 2025
Beyer Plumbing is one of San Antonio's largest residential and commercial plumbing companies. As a family-owned business, we view our clients as an extension of our family and have been providing trusted results to residential and commercial customers in the greater San Antonio area since 1990. With over 40 years of collective experience, our technicians are trained, certified, and ready to accommodate your plumbing needs. That means our clients can expect fair treatment, committed service, straight talk, and a focus on quality. We keep up with the latest advances and products so that we can serve you in a reliable manner. Whether it's a hot water problem or a request for a fixture installation, we'll respond promptly. Making sure you're confident in the service we're providing is a priority for us. We believe the most important factor in business success is building long-term relationships with our customers.
"Efficient, on time, neat but very expensive. I received 3 estimates and 2 were prohibitive."
Rosalind H on October 2024
Beyer Plumbing is one of San Antonio's largest residential and commercial plumbing companies. As a family-owned business, we view our clients as an extension of our family and have been providing trusted results to residential and commercial customers in the greater San Antonio area since 1990. With over 40 years of collective experience, our technicians are trained, certified, and ready to accommodate your plumbing needs. That means our clients can expect fair treatment, committed service, straight talk, and a focus on quality. We keep up with the latest advances and products so that we can serve you in a reliable manner. Whether it's a hot water problem or a request for a fixture installation, we'll respond promptly. Making sure you're confident in the service we're providing is a priority for us. We believe the most important factor in business success is building long-term relationships with our customers.
"Efficient, on time, neat but very expensive. I received 3 estimates and 2 were prohibitive."
Rosalind H on October 2024
Here at CoverAll Plumbing Solutions, 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 quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction! We offer 24-hour emergency services.
"My water heater went out, called Coverall plumbing within same day I had a new tank ! Installed, tested, and ready to use! They were very proficient, on time and kept me up to par with all and any updates."
Chris C on January 2024
Here at CoverAll Plumbing Solutions, 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 quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction! We offer 24-hour emergency services.
"My water heater went out, called Coverall plumbing within same day I had a new tank ! Installed, tested, and ready to use! They were very proficient, on time and kept me up to par with all and any updates."
Chris C on January 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Wow! What a great team with 4M.. Polite and knowledgeable SUPER GUYS! Great customer service .. everything was so well done. I’m coming back for more!🤩🌸🤩 G.A."
Gabrielle A on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Wow! What a great team with 4M.. Polite and knowledgeable SUPER GUYS! Great customer service .. everything was so well done. I’m coming back for more!🤩🌸🤩 G.A."
Gabrielle A on May 2025
San Antonio homeowners are smart and we know you’re tired of being overcharged by out-of-town companies that treat you like just another number. At 4M Plumbing, we were born and raised right here in San Antonio. We don’t answer to shareholders, we answer to our neighbors. That’s why we built a plumbing company around what matters to real people here: ✔️ Fair prices that don’t feel like hospital bills ✔️ Quick response times ✔️ Clear communication — start to finish ✔️ Clean, respectful, professional service We specialize in water heaters, sewer line replacements, leak repairs, and more, plus we back our work with real warranties: 🔧 10 years on water heaters 🔧 5 years on sewer line replacements No corporate tricks. Just good plumbing.
"Yes he did! Very knowledgeable and great customer service ?"
devin o on May 2025
San Antonio homeowners are smart and we know you’re tired of being overcharged by out-of-town companies that treat you like just another number. At 4M Plumbing, we were born and raised right here in San Antonio. We don’t answer to shareholders, we answer to our neighbors. That’s why we built a plumbing company around what matters to real people here: ✔️ Fair prices that don’t feel like hospital bills ✔️ Quick response times ✔️ Clear communication — start to finish ✔️ Clean, respectful, professional service We specialize in water heaters, sewer line replacements, leak repairs, and more, plus we back our work with real warranties: 🔧 10 years on water heaters 🔧 5 years on sewer line replacements No corporate tricks. Just good plumbing.
"Yes he did! Very knowledgeable and great customer service ?"
devin o on May 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.