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Water heater installers and replacers in San Mateo

Discount Plumbing and Rooter Co.
1330 Valota Rd
4.16(
42
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Approved Pro
Discount Plumbing and Rooter Co.
1330 Valota Rd
4.16(
42
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Discount Plumbing & Rooter Co. has been locally owned and operated for 20 years. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Call us today, you will not be disappointed.

"Best price by far. Work done quickly and efficiently. Definitely shop for best estimate. You will be amazed at how much prices differ !"

Ken L on October 2022

Discount Plumbing & Rooter Co. has been locally owned and operated for 20 years. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Call us today, you will not be disappointed.

"Best price by far. Work done quickly and efficiently. Definitely shop for best estimate. You will be amazed at how much prices differ !"

Ken L on October 2022


Pedro Galvan Plumbing, Inc.
5405 Ace Ct
4.84(
16
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Approved Pro
Pedro Galvan Plumbing, Inc.
5405 Ace Ct
4.84(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Pedro Galvan Ramirez Plumbing, Inc., is the premier plumbing contractor in the Richmond Area. We finish every job to the customer's standards. Call today for a free quote!

"Pedro is professional, patient and prompt. His skill level is top notch. I'd rehire him in a second."

Rolanda B on December 2018

Pedro Galvan Ramirez Plumbing, Inc., is the premier plumbing contractor in the Richmond Area. We finish every job to the customer's standards. Call today for a free quote!

"Pedro is professional, patient and prompt. His skill level is top notch. I'd rehire him in a second."

Rolanda B on December 2018


RSB Construction Group Inc.
58 W Portal Ave, Unit 150
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RSB Construction Group Inc.
58 W Portal Ave, Unit 150
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!


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Mike Counsil Plumbing, Inc.
1915 O'Toole Way
4.52(
420
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Mike Counsil Plumbing, Inc.
1915 O'Toole Way
4.52(
420
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter is your full service plumbing company. If you have a plumbing project where you need an experienced plumber that will get the job done correctly and in a timely manner, Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter can get it done for you. Any plumbing job will be done with the highest quality materials and the best qualified plumbers you can find. We have on-going training to insure that you get the quality you deserve and the warranties you expect. All work is 100% Satisfaction guaranteed, in writing. Drain Cleaning, Sewer Line Repair, Hydro-Jetting, Video Sewer Inspection, and any other plumbing work you may need will be done professional and clean. We'll Be There For You!

"job was completed satisfactorily."

Fred S on May 2025

Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter is your full service plumbing company. If you have a plumbing project where you need an experienced plumber that will get the job done correctly and in a timely manner, Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter can get it done for you. Any plumbing job will be done with the highest quality materials and the best qualified plumbers you can find. We have on-going training to insure that you get the quality you deserve and the warranties you expect. All work is 100% Satisfaction guaranteed, in writing. Drain Cleaning, Sewer Line Repair, Hydro-Jetting, Video Sewer Inspection, and any other plumbing work you may need will be done professional and clean. We'll Be There For You!

"job was completed satisfactorily."

Fred S on May 2025


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Chandler's Plumbing
2230 Will Wool Dr
4.52(
612
)
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Chandler's Plumbing
2230 Will Wool Dr
4.52(
612
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
640 local quotes requested

We are the Home renovation of Santa Clara County offering free estimates, fair rates, and superior workmanship. Our team has been servicing the Bay Area for over 15 years. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our specialists are equipped, experienced, and provides a full range of services. We guarantee our work and can beat any quote by 10%. Give us a call today! Licensed - Bonded - Insured Family Owned Business

"Put in a beautiful faucet. Thank you!"

David O on May 2025

We are the Home renovation of Santa Clara County offering free estimates, fair rates, and superior workmanship. Our team has been servicing the Bay Area for over 15 years. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our specialists are equipped, experienced, and provides a full range of services. We guarantee our work and can beat any quote by 10%. Give us a call today! Licensed - Bonded - Insured Family Owned Business

"Put in a beautiful faucet. Thank you!"

David O on May 2025


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Mr. Rooter Plumbing
50 Hegenberger Loop
4.12(
29
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing
50 Hegenberger Loop
4.12(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Over thirty years and growing strong. Mr. Rooter Plumbing is one of the largest and fastest growing full service plumbing and drain cleaning companies in the world. With more than 300 global locations, the Mr. Rooter organization services the plumbing and drain cleaning needs of thousands of customers each day. Of utmost importance to each of those service calls is Mr. Rooter�s mission of providing professional plumbing services with excellent workmanship and attention to detail, always striving to exceed the expectations of each customer. We accomplish our mission through a unique system whereby locally owned and independently operated Mr. Rooter franchises deliver our services using the Mr. Rooter name.

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Kate B on May 2025

Over thirty years and growing strong. Mr. Rooter Plumbing is one of the largest and fastest growing full service plumbing and drain cleaning companies in the world. With more than 300 global locations, the Mr. Rooter organization services the plumbing and drain cleaning needs of thousands of customers each day. Of utmost importance to each of those service calls is Mr. Rooter�s mission of providing professional plumbing services with excellent workmanship and attention to detail, always striving to exceed the expectations of each customer. We accomplish our mission through a unique system whereby locally owned and independently operated Mr. Rooter franchises deliver our services using the Mr. Rooter name.

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Kate B on May 2025


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Handy Plumbing Man, LLC
1011 American St
4.96(
27
)
Approved Pro
Handy Plumbing Man, LLC
1011 American St
4.96(
27
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customer’s in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you’ll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"I love these guys! They were attentive to all my needs and helped me feel at ease with the installation. 100/10 service!"

Olive F on June 2024

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customer’s in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you’ll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"I love these guys! They were attentive to all my needs and helped me feel at ease with the installation. 100/10 service!"

Olive F on June 2024


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Drain Doctor, Inc.
1277 N. 15th Street
4.55(
11
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Drain Doctor, Inc.
1277 N. 15th Street
4.55(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated pumbing company based out of Santa Clara that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have over a decade of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. 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 guarantee your satisfaction! Call us for 24 hour emergency service!

"I felt comfortable and at peace which is hard during stressful times"

Dinorah G on August 2023

We are a locally owned and operated pumbing company based out of Santa Clara that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have over a decade of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. 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 guarantee your satisfaction! Call us for 24 hour emergency service!

"I felt comfortable and at peace which is hard during stressful times"

Dinorah G on August 2023


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Magic Plumbing
1455 Bancroft Ave.
4.46(
166
)
Approved Pro
Magic Plumbing
1455 Bancroft Ave.
4.46(
166
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
45 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

"Making Plumbing and Drain problems disappear since 1980." Magic Plumbing has performed emergency plumbing, sewer and drain cleaning for over 25 Years. We are open weekends with no extra charge. From sinks to sewers, we do it all. Using flat rate pricing, our knowledgeable technicians have the experience to solve most plumbing and drain problems immediately, providing an estimate for your approval before beginning any work. Specializing in trenchless sewer line replacement, we use video equipment so we can pinpoint the exact cause of a sewer problem in order to advise you of the best possible solution. We provide free video camera inspections for homeowners and property managers. For property owners and managers, Magic Plumbing serves many of the top property management firms in the Bay Area, providing fast solutions for all plumbing problems, everyday.

"When I needed to get a water heater replaced before a weekend after calling it on a Wednesday afternoon, they did it. Every other plumber called could barely send someone to give a quote! It can be hard to find a service company in San Francisco that behaves like they want your business so I was truly grateful. And while the job cost a lot more than I expected, they were able to help with the price because I was in a tight spot financially. Also, when I had an issue that I discovered later on with hot water not getting to the hydronic central heating, Adam came back to bleed the line when I was out of town! That's excellent customer service right there! They have a great team and they run a tight ship!"

Matthew L on January 2025

"Making Plumbing and Drain problems disappear since 1980." Magic Plumbing has performed emergency plumbing, sewer and drain cleaning for over 25 Years. We are open weekends with no extra charge. From sinks to sewers, we do it all. Using flat rate pricing, our knowledgeable technicians have the experience to solve most plumbing and drain problems immediately, providing an estimate for your approval before beginning any work. Specializing in trenchless sewer line replacement, we use video equipment so we can pinpoint the exact cause of a sewer problem in order to advise you of the best possible solution. We provide free video camera inspections for homeowners and property managers. For property owners and managers, Magic Plumbing serves many of the top property management firms in the Bay Area, providing fast solutions for all plumbing problems, everyday.

"When I needed to get a water heater replaced before a weekend after calling it on a Wednesday afternoon, they did it. Every other plumber called could barely send someone to give a quote! It can be hard to find a service company in San Francisco that behaves like they want your business so I was truly grateful. And while the job cost a lot more than I expected, they were able to help with the price because I was in a tight spot financially. Also, when I had an issue that I discovered later on with hot water not getting to the hydronic central heating, Adam came back to bleed the line when I was out of town! That's excellent customer service right there! They have a great team and they run a tight ship!"

Matthew L on January 2025

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Water heater installations and replacements FAQs

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.

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