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!
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!
"Apex plumbingâ s team was phenomenal. They did exactly what they said they would do and had water back to my house within about an hour and a half.! Would highly recommend for any of our plumbing needs they have also replaced a hot water heater for us as well, and brought it up to code!"
Don B 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!
"Apex plumbingâ s team was phenomenal. They did exactly what they said they would do and had water back to my house within about an hour and a half.! Would highly recommend for any of our plumbing needs they have also replaced a hot water heater for us as well, and brought it up to code!"
Don B on December 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
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
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
Reliant Plumbing is your local Central Texas plumbing company. We live and work in the greater San Antonio areas, where we offer all plumbing services. We pride ourselves on understanding the unique plumbing needs that come with living in this area. We are committed to providing only the highest quality plumbing repairs, and vow to provide exceptional customer service. We believe in keeping this promise to each and every customer and that's why we guarantee our work.
"Fast job, discussed options openly, performed work excellently!"
Ken B on March 2025
Reliant Plumbing is your local Central Texas plumbing company. We live and work in the greater San Antonio areas, where we offer all plumbing services. We pride ourselves on understanding the unique plumbing needs that come with living in this area. We are committed to providing only the highest quality plumbing repairs, and vow to provide exceptional customer service. We believe in keeping this promise to each and every customer and that's why we guarantee our work.
"Fast job, discussed options openly, performed work excellently!"
Ken B on March 2025
Established in 2019, our San Antonio location has deep roots in the community built off the legacy of Will’s All Pro Plumbing and Air Conditioning, which has served the area since 1972. Recently recognized as Goettl’s Top Branch of the Year for 2023, we are proud of our strong reputation and commitment to excellence. We are a close-knit team of over 100 associates, often described as one big, happy family. Our branch embodies the spirit of a tiger—ferocious and fierce in our dedication to bringing home comfort to our customers. This camaraderie and teamwork drive our success and ensures that we provide top-notch service to every home. With 89 fully stocked trucks, our team is equipped to provide professional HVAC and plumbing solutions in a single visit. We are deeply committed to our community. San Antonio is a vibrant, diverse city with a rich history, cultural heritage, and growing economy, and we are proud to be a part of it.
"Overcharge rejuvenation $849 did not remove access panel to clean the coils was here a total of 45 minutes but their boss says they?re employees were outside my house for a total of 45 minutes according to the GPS yes they were here, but they did not leave 15 minutes of a cleaning service of two cans of aerosol that may have cost only $25 apiece never opened air handler to access coils submitted picture original tape, original seller from 2018 December"
cathrine h on May 2025
Established in 2019, our San Antonio location has deep roots in the community built off the legacy of Will’s All Pro Plumbing and Air Conditioning, which has served the area since 1972. Recently recognized as Goettl’s Top Branch of the Year for 2023, we are proud of our strong reputation and commitment to excellence. We are a close-knit team of over 100 associates, often described as one big, happy family. Our branch embodies the spirit of a tiger—ferocious and fierce in our dedication to bringing home comfort to our customers. This camaraderie and teamwork drive our success and ensures that we provide top-notch service to every home. With 89 fully stocked trucks, our team is equipped to provide professional HVAC and plumbing solutions in a single visit. We are deeply committed to our community. San Antonio is a vibrant, diverse city with a rich history, cultural heritage, and growing economy, and we are proud to be a part of it.
"Overcharge rejuvenation $849 did not remove access panel to clean the coils was here a total of 45 minutes but their boss says they?re employees were outside my house for a total of 45 minutes according to the GPS yes they were here, but they did not leave 15 minutes of a cleaning service of two cans of aerosol that may have cost only $25 apiece never opened air handler to access coils submitted picture original tape, original seller from 2018 December"
cathrine h on May 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
At Kings Plumbing, we deliver plumbing services fit for royalty across Boerne, San Antonio, and the Texas Hill Country. Locally owned and operated, we are proud to offer expert craftsmanship, honest pricing, and reliable service you can trust. From minor repairs to major installations, our licensed professionals treat your home with respect, working quickly and cleanly to get the job done right the first time. We specialize in everything from leak detection and water heater replacement to full system repipes and emergency plumbing. With a commitment to quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction, Kings Plumbing is where quality meets character, every job, every time.
"Gilbert took care of resetting our Rheem tankless water heater. Was professional and efficient about it and quite kind explaining what went wrong with it. Sam, in the office, was also fantastic in regards to scheduling and invoicing, addressing all requests promptly, customer service first in mind."
Bianca M on May 2025
At Kings Plumbing, we deliver plumbing services fit for royalty across Boerne, San Antonio, and the Texas Hill Country. Locally owned and operated, we are proud to offer expert craftsmanship, honest pricing, and reliable service you can trust. From minor repairs to major installations, our licensed professionals treat your home with respect, working quickly and cleanly to get the job done right the first time. We specialize in everything from leak detection and water heater replacement to full system repipes and emergency plumbing. With a commitment to quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction, Kings Plumbing is where quality meets character, every job, every time.
"Gilbert took care of resetting our Rheem tankless water heater. Was professional and efficient about it and quite kind explaining what went wrong with it. Sam, in the office, was also fantastic in regards to scheduling and invoicing, addressing all requests promptly, customer service first in mind."
Bianca M 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
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
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
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.