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.
"Good work efficiently"
Charles B 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.
"Good work efficiently"
Charles B on April 2025
At All State Plumbing Pros, we believe in providing the best plumbing service in the area. Our team is fully licensed and insured to give our clients peace of mind during every visit.
"Great job. Prompt found the problem and fixed it"
J J on June 2024
At All State Plumbing Pros, we believe in providing the best plumbing service in the area. Our team is fully licensed and insured to give our clients peace of mind during every visit.
"Great job. Prompt found the problem and fixed it"
J J on June 2024
With 5 years of experience in the Plumbing Industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from sewer main clears to unclogging sinks, bathtubs, toilets, and main sewer lines. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give David Drain and Sewer a call today, we look forward to working with you! Industry, we are the experts you need.
"David fixed my kitchen sink he did a great job!!!!!! thank you "
jacob m on June 2025
With 5 years of experience in the Plumbing Industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from sewer main clears to unclogging sinks, bathtubs, toilets, and main sewer lines. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give David Drain and Sewer a call today, we look forward to working with you! Industry, we are the experts you need.
"David fixed my kitchen sink he did a great job!!!!!! thank you "
jacob m on June 2025
With over 23 years of experience, you can trust Golden's Bridge Plumbing & Heating. We take pride in providing professional and dependable service. When you have a problem, we'll be there to solve it.
"Rob from Goldens Bridge Plumbing makes you believe in “professionals” again. Two days ago I discovered that my hot water tank was leaking rusty water and overall was in a terrible condition and needed to be replaced instantly. A day later all was taken care of - it took Rob exactly 2 hours (as estimated) - very competent plumber - 1st class customer service, I absolutely can recommend him and his team."
Susanna O on May 2025
With over 23 years of experience, you can trust Golden's Bridge Plumbing & Heating. We take pride in providing professional and dependable service. When you have a problem, we'll be there to solve it.
"Rob from Goldens Bridge Plumbing makes you believe in “professionals” again. Two days ago I discovered that my hot water tank was leaking rusty water and overall was in a terrible condition and needed to be replaced instantly. A day later all was taken care of - it took Rob exactly 2 hours (as estimated) - very competent plumber - 1st class customer service, I absolutely can recommend him and his team."
Susanna O on May 2025
I established in my company in 2002, but we have far more years of experience behind us. I, Alex Russell, personally have over 30 years of experience in the general contracting industry. We can handle any plumbing, HVAC and bathroom remodel to far more than your satisfaction. Please call me today so that I may further assist you with your needs.
"Very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Repairs were completed in great time. Excellent service. Would recommend and use service again."
Homeowner on July 2007
I established in my company in 2002, but we have far more years of experience behind us. I, Alex Russell, personally have over 30 years of experience in the general contracting industry. We can handle any plumbing, HVAC and bathroom remodel to far more than your satisfaction. Please call me today so that I may further assist you with your needs.
"Very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Repairs were completed in great time. Excellent service. Would recommend and use service again."
Homeowner on July 2007
We take pride in our company's 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!
"I could not be happier with the work KG Plumbing did remodeling my bathroom and kitchen! From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and extremely skilled. They took the time to understand my vision, offered helpful suggestions, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The quality of the work is outstanding ? everything looks beautiful and functions perfectly. I am especially impressed with the attention to detail and the care they took to keep the workspace clean and organized. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch plumbing and remodeling services! "
Mari G on June 2025
We take pride in our company's 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!
"I could not be happier with the work KG Plumbing did remodeling my bathroom and kitchen! From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and extremely skilled. They took the time to understand my vision, offered helpful suggestions, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The quality of the work is outstanding ? everything looks beautiful and functions perfectly. I am especially impressed with the attention to detail and the care they took to keep the workspace clean and organized. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch plumbing and remodeling services! "
Mari G on June 2025
With 30 years of combined experience, Polar Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is your #1 choice for plumbing, heating, water treatment and air conditioning needs in the Mid-Hudson Valley. So call or text 845-522-5112! Visit our website at www.callpolarpete.com to learn about the Polar experience.
"Installed a new Bosch heat pump in my historic home for $5k less than the competition!"
Oliver O on April 2025
With 30 years of combined experience, Polar Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is your #1 choice for plumbing, heating, water treatment and air conditioning needs in the Mid-Hudson Valley. So call or text 845-522-5112! Visit our website at www.callpolarpete.com to learn about the Polar experience.
"Installed a new Bosch heat pump in my historic home for $5k less than the competition!"
Oliver O on April 2025
Since 1980 Bell Heating and Air Conditioning has been serving Westchester and Putnam with quality comfort systems and components for your home or business. From those early days we have grown to become one of the largest heating and cooling contractors in the area. While many of the others have quit doing business or have sold out to consolidators, we are still locally owned and operated with family still involved in the business. Al and Keith Bell have over 50 years of combined experience in both residential and commercial installation and service. As a family owned business, living and working in the community, we strive to ensure your comfort and exceed your expectations. We accomplish this by providing the most reliable equipment and by promising properly installed heating and cooling systems. We promise to you that our HVAC installation and service are an honest, durable investment for your home or business. We will tailor the right equipment for each application, to provide you the best return on your comfort investment. We promise we won�t treat you like a number in our computer; we will work with you as a person, address your individual needs, and strive to insure your are more than satisfied with your work.
"Heat pump put in"
Danielle Franco G on December 2024
Since 1980 Bell Heating and Air Conditioning has been serving Westchester and Putnam with quality comfort systems and components for your home or business. From those early days we have grown to become one of the largest heating and cooling contractors in the area. While many of the others have quit doing business or have sold out to consolidators, we are still locally owned and operated with family still involved in the business. Al and Keith Bell have over 50 years of combined experience in both residential and commercial installation and service. As a family owned business, living and working in the community, we strive to ensure your comfort and exceed your expectations. We accomplish this by providing the most reliable equipment and by promising properly installed heating and cooling systems. We promise to you that our HVAC installation and service are an honest, durable investment for your home or business. We will tailor the right equipment for each application, to provide you the best return on your comfort investment. We promise we won�t treat you like a number in our computer; we will work with you as a person, address your individual needs, and strive to insure your are more than satisfied with your work.
"Heat pump put in"
Danielle Franco G on December 2024
Fast & Serious Pipe Repair Drain Cleaning 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.
"Frank was great. would hire him again."
Eddie D on May 2025
Fast & Serious Pipe Repair Drain Cleaning 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.
"Frank was great. would hire him again."
Eddie D on May 2025
Ruby's Plumbing and Heating is your expert for all plumbing repair and installations. Call us first, with 15 years of expience and affordable pricing! Locally owned and operated by Kevin Ruby! For more information please visit www.rubysplumbingandheating.com
"He was a pleasure to work with. He came and did a work quickly and neatly."
Mary C on December 2024
Ruby's Plumbing and Heating is your expert for all plumbing repair and installations. Call us first, with 15 years of expience and affordable pricing! Locally owned and operated by Kevin Ruby! For more information please visit www.rubysplumbingandheating.com
"He was a pleasure to work with. He came and did a work quickly and neatly."
Mary C on December 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.