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Water heater installers and replacers in Smithfield

Big Dave's Plumbing Service, LLC
203 Hidden Acres Cir
4.50(
1
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Approved Pro
Big Dave's Plumbing Service, LLC
203 Hidden Acres Cir
4.50(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With over 25 years of experience as a plumber, Big Dave's Plumbing Service, LLC, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Dave was very prompt to get on the project and finished it expeditiously. I will use him for my future needs. He was also easy to reach."

AYODELE A on September 2023

With over 25 years of experience as a plumber, Big Dave's Plumbing Service, LLC, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Dave was very prompt to get on the project and finished it expeditiously. I will use him for my future needs. He was also easy to reach."

AYODELE A on September 2023


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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach
1728 Virginia Beach Blvd STE 115
4.68(
150
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Approved Pro
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach
1728 Virginia Beach Blvd STE 115
4.68(
150
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
75 local quotes requested

Welcome to the Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach page. Owners Brian and Deborah are both Hampton Roads natives, who take pride in serving the community. Our team is here to help you with any of your plumbing needs, including emergencies. From pipe rehabilitation, sewer issues, drain clearing, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures, we have you covered with our team of excellent service professionals. Please take the time to check out what other customers have said. We have reviews here on HomeAdvisor, Google, Facebook and Yelp. Give us a call and let us know how we can serve you today.

"Expanded the job to both faucets. Flexible work ethic"

Janice W on October 2024

Welcome to the Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach page. Owners Brian and Deborah are both Hampton Roads natives, who take pride in serving the community. Our team is here to help you with any of your plumbing needs, including emergencies. From pipe rehabilitation, sewer issues, drain clearing, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures, we have you covered with our team of excellent service professionals. Please take the time to check out what other customers have said. We have reviews here on HomeAdvisor, Google, Facebook and Yelp. Give us a call and let us know how we can serve you today.

"Expanded the job to both faucets. Flexible work ethic"

Janice W on October 2024


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A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
516 S Military Hwy.
4.72(
571
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Approved Pro
A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
516 S Military Hwy.
4.72(
571
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
851 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

A1 has been serving Hampton Roads for over 35 years by providing residential and commercial plumbing solutions. We operate 24/7 and take great pride in our A BBB rating. We're a fully licensed Class A Contractor and we provide the most competitive rates in our area. We provide emergency plumbing, water heater installation & repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, clogged drain repair, water leak detection, leaky faucet repairs, backflow prevention, kitchen fixture installation, garbage disposal installation & repair, gas leak detection & repair, hydro water jetting, sewer line replacement, & tankless water heater repair & installation. Proudly serving Virginia Beach and surrounding areas since 1987. At A1 Sewer & Drain, we specialize in professional, friendly, and courteous plumbing services for your home or business. With A1 Sewer & Drain, no job is too large or too small. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Arrived on time and completed job professionally. Hourly rate of $315 seems high."

Kirby S on June 2025

A1 has been serving Hampton Roads for over 35 years by providing residential and commercial plumbing solutions. We operate 24/7 and take great pride in our A BBB rating. We're a fully licensed Class A Contractor and we provide the most competitive rates in our area. We provide emergency plumbing, water heater installation & repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, clogged drain repair, water leak detection, leaky faucet repairs, backflow prevention, kitchen fixture installation, garbage disposal installation & repair, gas leak detection & repair, hydro water jetting, sewer line replacement, & tankless water heater repair & installation. Proudly serving Virginia Beach and surrounding areas since 1987. At A1 Sewer & Drain, we specialize in professional, friendly, and courteous plumbing services for your home or business. With A1 Sewer & Drain, no job is too large or too small. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Arrived on time and completed job professionally. Hourly rate of $315 seems high."

Kirby S on June 2025


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Hampton Roads Water Services
311 Ed Wright Ln
4.79(
19
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Approved Pro
Hampton Roads Water Services
311 Ed Wright Ln
4.79(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
40 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. 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.

"Great, transparent, and fast"

Brian N on June 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. 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.

"Great, transparent, and fast"

Brian N on June 2025


Russell's American Mechanical
1100 Executive Blvd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Russell's American Mechanical
1100 Executive Blvd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
84 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Russell's and American Mechanical where WE CAN FIX THAT! We offer residential plumbing, HVAC, electrical, generator, and gas line service throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and the surrounding cities in Hampton Roads. Same day emergency services, priority membership service and the best customer service! Our mission is to provide the highest quality workmanship from professionals you can trust, and our motto is if you have a problem: "We can fix that for you!" Popular Services: - Heating Repair/Installs - A/C Repair/Installs - Drain Unclogging (Clearing) - Water Heater Repairs/Installation - Electrician Repair/Install - Generator Installs

Welcome to Russell's and American Mechanical where WE CAN FIX THAT! We offer residential plumbing, HVAC, electrical, generator, and gas line service throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and the surrounding cities in Hampton Roads. Same day emergency services, priority membership service and the best customer service! Our mission is to provide the highest quality workmanship from professionals you can trust, and our motto is if you have a problem: "We can fix that for you!" Popular Services: - Heating Repair/Installs - A/C Repair/Installs - Drain Unclogging (Clearing) - Water Heater Repairs/Installation - Electrician Repair/Install - Generator Installs


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TRPlumbing
126 Summerglen Ridge
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
TRPlumbing
126 Summerglen Ridge
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

TRPLUMBING 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.

"Great customer service and support."

Roland R on February 2025

TRPLUMBING 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.

"Great customer service and support."

Roland R on February 2025


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Worley's Home Services, LLC
126 Production Drive
4.74(
137
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Approved Pro
Worley's Home Services, LLC
126 Production Drive
4.74(
137
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
799 local quotes requested

Worley's Home Services Our Vision - Worley Home Services will honor and glorify GOD with the work done by our hands, our finances will always support our community and ministries, destined to be the most recognized, respected, and sought-after company by customers, as well as current and future employees Our Mission Statement - Worley’s Home Services mission is to be Hampton Roads Leader in providing customers with a "ONE STOP” solution for our clients and their home.

"Great service. Work was completed properly. Great price."

Darryl W on June 2025

Worley's Home Services Our Vision - Worley Home Services will honor and glorify GOD with the work done by our hands, our finances will always support our community and ministries, destined to be the most recognized, respected, and sought-after company by customers, as well as current and future employees Our Mission Statement - Worley’s Home Services mission is to be Hampton Roads Leader in providing customers with a "ONE STOP” solution for our clients and their home.

"Great service. Work was completed properly. Great price."

Darryl W on June 2025


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Hampton Roads Water Services
311 Ed Wright Ln
4.99(
146
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Approved Pro
Hampton Roads Water Services
311 Ed Wright Ln
4.99(
146
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
214 local quotes requested

Hampton Roads Water Services provides residential and commercial plumbing and water treatment. What sets us apart from the rest is we have the experience that if things go wrong… we know what to do. WE OFFER FINANCING IF NEEDED! We are fully licensed and insured and guarantee our work.

"Great service and price!!"

Rita M on April 2025

Hampton Roads Water Services provides residential and commercial plumbing and water treatment. What sets us apart from the rest is we have the experience that if things go wrong… we know what to do. WE OFFER FINANCING IF NEEDED! We are fully licensed and insured and guarantee our work.

"Great service and price!!"

Rita M on April 2025


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A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
516 S Military Hwy
4.24(
102
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Approved Pro
A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
516 S Military Hwy
4.24(
102
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1330 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters, a Groundworks Company, celebrating over 35 years of service! Trust, transparency, and quality service at a fair price are at the core of A-1 Sewer & Drain. We offer residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and installations for gas lines, water lines, sewer lines, and water heaters. We offer 24/7, emergency service year-round, since sewer and drain problems can arise at any time.

"Our technician, Chris Dale, was exceptional! He was prompt, professional, and vey courteous! He did meticulous work and should be given a raise! It’s our opinion that you have a very good person working for you and hope that A1 recognizes it and takes care of him!"

Jeff K on June 2025

A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters, a Groundworks Company, celebrating over 35 years of service! Trust, transparency, and quality service at a fair price are at the core of A-1 Sewer & Drain. We offer residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and installations for gas lines, water lines, sewer lines, and water heaters. We offer 24/7, emergency service year-round, since sewer and drain problems can arise at any time.

"Our technician, Chris Dale, was exceptional! He was prompt, professional, and vey courteous! He did meticulous work and should be given a raise! It’s our opinion that you have a very good person working for you and hope that A1 recognizes it and takes care of him!"

Jeff K on June 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2428 Almeda Ave
4.48(
319
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2428 Almeda Ave
4.48(
319
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1367 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent job"

Lakisha S on December 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent job"

Lakisha S on December 2024

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Smithfield, VA

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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