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Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas since 1988. Over 30+ years, we've developed the kind of service that surpasses expectations: a motivated team built on providing full-service support for your home, be it repair, maintenance or install. Our team licensed and certified technicians will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial phone call to service completion. This kind of reliability, transparency, professionalism and customer involvement allows us to develop long-lasting relationships with our clientele.
"Danny D, Jerry, and Adam, y’all are stuck with me as a client lol. They provided excellent service, funny, kind, accommodating and explained all that they were doing and all of our goals in maintaining my plumbing. They went above and beyond and I know in the future this is my go to team for our plumbing needs. They showed up last year and this year and just taught me so much in maintaining my home system and their expertise!!!"
Trinidad L on March 2025
Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas since 1988. Over 30+ years, we've developed the kind of service that surpasses expectations: a motivated team built on providing full-service support for your home, be it repair, maintenance or install. Our team licensed and certified technicians will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial phone call to service completion. This kind of reliability, transparency, professionalism and customer involvement allows us to develop long-lasting relationships with our clientele.
"Danny D, Jerry, and Adam, y’all are stuck with me as a client lol. They provided excellent service, funny, kind, accommodating and explained all that they were doing and all of our goals in maintaining my plumbing. They went above and beyond and I know in the future this is my go to team for our plumbing needs. They showed up last year and this year and just taught me so much in maintaining my home system and their expertise!!!"
Trinidad L on March 2025
Triangle Plumbing, operated by a seasoned professional, offers comprehensive plumbing solutions for both residential and commercial clients. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we provide a full range of services, including installations, repairs, and 24/7 emergency assistance. Combining quality workmanship with competitive pricing, Nathan and his crew ensure customer satisfaction through transparent communication and prompt, efficient service. Contact Triangle Plumbing for expert solutions tailored to your needs and make us your dedicated plumbing contractor to address all your plumbing concerns with precision and care.
"Fast and accurate."
Jody O on May 2025
Triangle Plumbing, operated by a seasoned professional, offers comprehensive plumbing solutions for both residential and commercial clients. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we provide a full range of services, including installations, repairs, and 24/7 emergency assistance. Combining quality workmanship with competitive pricing, Nathan and his crew ensure customer satisfaction through transparent communication and prompt, efficient service. Contact Triangle Plumbing for expert solutions tailored to your needs and make us your dedicated plumbing contractor to address all your plumbing concerns with precision and care.
"Fast and accurate."
Jody O on May 2025
We here at Maple Plumbing take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. We are prompt and professional with our services. Call us today for your next project! Free est
"The owner Dan responded by email within ten minutes of my posting at about 9 pm on Angi online. He came the next day at 1 pm and replaced two natural gas hot water heaters in about two hours. I was very happy with his professionalism, price. I will first call him for any future plumbing job in the future."
Tapan M on March 2025
We here at Maple Plumbing take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. We are prompt and professional with our services. Call us today for your next project! Free est
"The owner Dan responded by email within ten minutes of my posting at about 9 pm on Angi online. He came the next day at 1 pm and replaced two natural gas hot water heaters in about two hours. I was very happy with his professionalism, price. I will first call him for any future plumbing job in the future."
Tapan M on March 2025
ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Chicago was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.
"They tried to charge my dad $440 and replace the pipes for the sink. They initially told me $79 over the phone. The pipes did not need replacing, and he called someone else to do the job. Never again!"
Michael S on May 2025
ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Chicago was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.
"They tried to charge my dad $440 and replace the pipes for the sink. They initially told me $79 over the phone. The pipes did not need replacing, and he called someone else to do the job. Never again!"
Michael S on May 2025
We are a small, family run company out of Roselle. We offer speedy service at a fair price. Estimates are always free. We treat you, and your house with the same respect we do family.
"Tim sr. and Tim jr. were two very personable men that worked well together. Highly recommend them for any plumbing needs. Quoted me a price over the phone, did a few extra things that I didn’t expect and just charged me the quoted price. I was very happy with what I considered to be extremely reasonable pricing. Had other quotes that were outrageous and wanted to basically replumb the whole house for no reason. I will definitely be calling them again for any other plumbing needs I have. Did an excellent job in a short amount of time to replace water heater and outside faucets."
Jeff L on May 2025
We are a small, family run company out of Roselle. We offer speedy service at a fair price. Estimates are always free. We treat you, and your house with the same respect we do family.
"Tim sr. and Tim jr. were two very personable men that worked well together. Highly recommend them for any plumbing needs. Quoted me a price over the phone, did a few extra things that I didn’t expect and just charged me the quoted price. I was very happy with what I considered to be extremely reasonable pricing. Had other quotes that were outrageous and wanted to basically replumb the whole house for no reason. I will definitely be calling them again for any other plumbing needs I have. Did an excellent job in a short amount of time to replace water heater and outside faucets."
Jeff L on May 2025
Wagner & Sons plumbing, LLC, has been in the business for the past 40 years. Were dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installations and repairs for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and we take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. Call us today!
"They were great and very accommodating."
Nathan J on April 2025
Wagner & Sons plumbing, LLC, has been in the business for the past 40 years. Were dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installations and repairs for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and we take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. Call us today!
"They were great and very accommodating."
Nathan J on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!
"Ryan is a miracle worker super happy with the results thank you brother!!!"
adrian c on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!
"Ryan is a miracle worker super happy with the results thank you brother!!!"
adrian c on May 2025
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"We researched several kitchen restoration companies and finally selected 3 of them to give us estimates for painting our outdated oak cabinets in the kitchen and master bathroom. The price ranged widely among the 3 companies. One estimate was extremely high. GG Kitchen Restorations was the cheapest estimate however, once we had each company come out and had them explain what they were going to do it was very evident that GG Restorations was going to be a one-stop shop for us to get everything done as we needed and with high quality workmanship. We did have a couple of extra small issues in the cabinets that needed to be fixed prior to the painting prep could start and the other 2 companies would either charge us a huge amount to do a drastic re-design which really wasn’t needed or said they wouldn’t do that type of work and left it up to us. GG Restorations was more than willing to help us get past these small barriers and get our dream kitchen to our specifications at a reasonable cost. Frank and his team were great. Frank is very pleasant and fun to work with and he takes the time to really get to know what you want. Chris and Tim, that did the work in the house, did excellent work, and they never left a mess. Our kitchen and bathroom look great and what a transformation from old to a modern look. We highly recommend GG restorations to anyone."
Joel U on May 2024
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"We researched several kitchen restoration companies and finally selected 3 of them to give us estimates for painting our outdated oak cabinets in the kitchen and master bathroom. The price ranged widely among the 3 companies. One estimate was extremely high. GG Kitchen Restorations was the cheapest estimate however, once we had each company come out and had them explain what they were going to do it was very evident that GG Restorations was going to be a one-stop shop for us to get everything done as we needed and with high quality workmanship. We did have a couple of extra small issues in the cabinets that needed to be fixed prior to the painting prep could start and the other 2 companies would either charge us a huge amount to do a drastic re-design which really wasn’t needed or said they wouldn’t do that type of work and left it up to us. GG Restorations was more than willing to help us get past these small barriers and get our dream kitchen to our specifications at a reasonable cost. Frank and his team were great. Frank is very pleasant and fun to work with and he takes the time to really get to know what you want. Chris and Tim, that did the work in the house, did excellent work, and they never left a mess. Our kitchen and bathroom look great and what a transformation from old to a modern look. We highly recommend GG restorations to anyone."
Joel U on May 2024
Haris Inc. Home Remodeling is a general contractor specializing in residential construction. Founded in Wheaton over a decade ago, we take pride in meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients. We work in close cooperation with project owners to ensure their wishes are taken into account. We also provide advice on alternative solutions that can save time and money without compromising quality. Please call for availability, we do book out usually about a week.
"We loved working with Ibro! He is super responsive, which is something people are usually concerned about when it comes to working with a contractor. Any time we had any questions or concerns, Ibro would call almost immediately. He showed up on time every day we expected and was always very neat & tidy with his work space. Our project costed about what we expected, and he does beautiful work! He renovated our primary bathroom and closet, and it’s everything we hoped it would be and more! He is very skilled and takes his time to make sure everything looks perfect. We are super impressed with his work and will definitely be using his services again for any future projects."
Mikayla E on March 2025
Haris Inc. Home Remodeling is a general contractor specializing in residential construction. Founded in Wheaton over a decade ago, we take pride in meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients. We work in close cooperation with project owners to ensure their wishes are taken into account. We also provide advice on alternative solutions that can save time and money without compromising quality. Please call for availability, we do book out usually about a week.
"We loved working with Ibro! He is super responsive, which is something people are usually concerned about when it comes to working with a contractor. Any time we had any questions or concerns, Ibro would call almost immediately. He showed up on time every day we expected and was always very neat & tidy with his work space. Our project costed about what we expected, and he does beautiful work! He renovated our primary bathroom and closet, and it’s everything we hoped it would be and more! He is very skilled and takes his time to make sure everything looks perfect. We are super impressed with his work and will definitely be using his services again for any future projects."
Mikayla E on March 2025
PHI3 Construction is the premier choice for overseeing all your residential building projects, both inside and out. From stunning concrete patios, walkways, and driveways to transformative renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are dedicated to bringing your vision to life! Plus, our comprehensive snow removal services ensure your property remains safe and accessible all winter long!
"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."
Cynthia D on September 2023
PHI3 Construction is the premier choice for overseeing all your residential building projects, both inside and out. From stunning concrete patios, walkways, and driveways to transformative renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are dedicated to bringing your vision to life! Plus, our comprehensive snow removal services ensure your property remains safe and accessible all winter long!
"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."
Cynthia D on September 2023
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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