Here at Walker Plumbing Services, 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 plumbing 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 guarantee your satisfaction! Please call us today to schedule your appointment!
"Very informative and friendly guys. Would highly recommend them for any plumbing issues or upgrades!"
Brent M on September 2022
Here at Walker Plumbing Services, 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 plumbing 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 guarantee your satisfaction! Please call us today to schedule your appointment!
"Very informative and friendly guys. Would highly recommend them for any plumbing issues or upgrades!"
Brent M on September 2022
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.
"Prompt, friendly, honest, fair, and preformed quality workmanship!"
BRUCE C on May 2025
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.
"Prompt, friendly, honest, fair, and preformed quality workmanship!"
BRUCE C on May 2025
We are 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.
We are 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.
At HotCo The Hot Water Heater Company, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Called promptly and on a Sunday. Came out to install the next day and was a completely seamless experience. I would highly recommend to anyone searching for a pro to install a tankless water heater."
Shawn W on June 2025
At HotCo The Hot Water Heater Company, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Called promptly and on a Sunday. Came out to install the next day and was a completely seamless experience. I would highly recommend to anyone searching for a pro to install a tankless water heater."
Shawn W on June 2025
At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, we prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring every plumbing project is completed with expertise and precision. With years of experience, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, backed by honesty and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We proudly serve Monroe, NC, Gastonia, NC, and surrounding areas, including Union County, the Charlotte metro, Gaston and Cleveland counties, and parts of upper York County, SC. Our services include: - Plumbing Installation & Repair - 24/7 Emergency Services - Drain Services & Jetting - Tankless Water Heaters - Water Filtration Systems - Leak Detection & Repairs - Water Heater Services For a consultation or estimate, call us today: 📍 Monroe/Charlotte area: (704) 289-6858 📍 Gaston area: (704) 813-2888 We look forward to serving you!
"Did a great job"
Thomas K on July 2025
At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, we prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring every plumbing project is completed with expertise and precision. With years of experience, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, backed by honesty and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We proudly serve Monroe, NC, Gastonia, NC, and surrounding areas, including Union County, the Charlotte metro, Gaston and Cleveland counties, and parts of upper York County, SC. Our services include: - Plumbing Installation & Repair - 24/7 Emergency Services - Drain Services & Jetting - Tankless Water Heaters - Water Filtration Systems - Leak Detection & Repairs - Water Heater Services For a consultation or estimate, call us today: 📍 Monroe/Charlotte area: (704) 289-6858 📍 Gaston area: (704) 813-2888 We look forward to serving you!
"Did a great job"
Thomas K on July 2025
We service Water Heaters to drain repair and everything else in between in ur plumbing systems. We are affordable, trustworthy and give each customer a personal experience that will keep them calling us for all there plumbing needs.
"Tim and Frank provided outstanding service. They expertly repaired my "ancient" gas fireplace and got it working perfectly. They responded quickly, scheduled the appointment promptly, and had everything up and running within 24 hours of my initial request. Truly exceptional work!"
David R on November 2024
We service Water Heaters to drain repair and everything else in between in ur plumbing systems. We are affordable, trustworthy and give each customer a personal experience that will keep them calling us for all there plumbing needs.
"Tim and Frank provided outstanding service. They expertly repaired my "ancient" gas fireplace and got it working perfectly. They responded quickly, scheduled the appointment promptly, and had everything up and running within 24 hours of my initial request. Truly exceptional work!"
David R on November 2024
Thank you for looking at my profile. I do not do tankless. I am a expert in replacing water heaters. I have over 40 years of plumbing experience. Please Google Medlins plumbing out of Iron station NC. Look under HomeAdvisor and you will see a extended reviews of my business. I'm the lowest price in (Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius Gastonia) on water heater replacement. Thank you 704-678-7703 . To see my reviews on HomeAdvisor please copy and paste HomeAdvisor down below. https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.medlinsplumbing.6061150.html
"Replaced 50 gallon gas water heater and added expansion tank. Scheduled work within 24 hours of call and met schedule. Work completed workmanlike and professionally."
DAVID Y on March 2019
Thank you for looking at my profile. I do not do tankless. I am a expert in replacing water heaters. I have over 40 years of plumbing experience. Please Google Medlins plumbing out of Iron station NC. Look under HomeAdvisor and you will see a extended reviews of my business. I'm the lowest price in (Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius Gastonia) on water heater replacement. Thank you 704-678-7703 . To see my reviews on HomeAdvisor please copy and paste HomeAdvisor down below. https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.medlinsplumbing.6061150.html
"Replaced 50 gallon gas water heater and added expansion tank. Scheduled work within 24 hours of call and met schedule. Work completed workmanlike and professionally."
DAVID Y on March 2019
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in appliance repair services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"EXCELLENT! Kenneth is very personable, knowledgeable, professional and efficient. I’ve definitely locked his number in my phone for future needs."
Cynthia G on June 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in appliance repair services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"EXCELLENT! Kenneth is very personable, knowledgeable, professional and efficient. I’ve definitely locked his number in my phone for future needs."
Cynthia G on June 2025
When you have a plumbing problem you need it fixed fast, fixed right, and fixed by a family friendly company you can trust - Consider it Done.
"Marshall was out before and replaced a water pressure sensor. The outside spigot started making a noise when turned on. He responded quickly and answered all our questions concerning the noise from the outside water spigot. He was professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend his service."
Sharon I on August 2024
When you have a plumbing problem you need it fixed fast, fixed right, and fixed by a family friendly company you can trust - Consider it Done.
"Marshall was out before and replaced a water pressure sensor. The outside spigot started making a noise when turned on. He responded quickly and answered all our questions concerning the noise from the outside water spigot. He was professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend his service."
Sharon I on August 2024
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.
"Arrived quickly. The young man was professional and polite. He got the job done surprisingly fast and made sure to explain what he did and why. The cost was clear and very fair before the work started and payment was easy."
Mary T on August 2024
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.
"Arrived quickly. The young man was professional and polite. He got the job done surprisingly fast and made sure to explain what he did and why. The cost was clear and very fair before the work started and payment was easy."
Mary T on August 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.