Don't hesitate to call us for a FREE over-the-phone estimate or to schedule a time for one of our experts to meet you at your property to discuss your project. Family-owned and operated, North Point Services has a standard for providing quality and professional services. Our company is run by honest, hardworking, and reliable individuals, so that is precisely the kind of service you can expect from us. Taking care of our customers is what we do best. North Point is your one-stop shop for all your exterior and interior needs. We provide services that you as a homeowner will ever need. Our employees are held to excellent standards to ensure professional and high-quality work. Whatever your future project, we will help find the solution for you!
"Excellent -could not be more pleased."
craig w on September 2023
Don't hesitate to call us for a FREE over-the-phone estimate or to schedule a time for one of our experts to meet you at your property to discuss your project. Family-owned and operated, North Point Services has a standard for providing quality and professional services. Our company is run by honest, hardworking, and reliable individuals, so that is precisely the kind of service you can expect from us. Taking care of our customers is what we do best. North Point is your one-stop shop for all your exterior and interior needs. We provide services that you as a homeowner will ever need. Our employees are held to excellent standards to ensure professional and high-quality work. Whatever your future project, we will help find the solution for you!
"Excellent -could not be more pleased."
craig w on September 2023
I am proud to provide a full range of remodeling and handyman services. I am very detail oriented, and take pride in my work. Locally owned, insured and with many years of experience. Call me today at 763-923-8063, looking forward to helping you with your next project!
"Good work, good price. I will be using him again."
Loren K on February 2025
I am proud to provide a full range of remodeling and handyman services. I am very detail oriented, and take pride in my work. Locally owned, insured and with many years of experience. Call me today at 763-923-8063, looking forward to helping you with your next project!
"Good work, good price. I will be using him again."
Loren K on February 2025
Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.
"Keegan was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results!"
Sheila E on April 2025
Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.
"Keegan was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results!"
Sheila E on April 2025
Aquarius Home Services is the top home service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offering expert service in HVAC, Water Softeners, Plumbing and Electrical . Our work is backed by a 100% performance guarantee.
"This company has the best staff! We have had them out 2 different times for different systems and each tech has been super at their job! Today, Nate came to fix electrical issues and while here we had him check a few other electrical items as well. He left us with a fixed home and happy with his services! Top notch, we would absolutely say!!"
Michael L on June 2025
Aquarius Home Services is the top home service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offering expert service in HVAC, Water Softeners, Plumbing and Electrical . Our work is backed by a 100% performance guarantee.
"This company has the best staff! We have had them out 2 different times for different systems and each tech has been super at their job! Today, Nate came to fix electrical issues and while here we had him check a few other electrical items as well. He left us with a fixed home and happy with his services! Top notch, we would absolutely say!!"
Michael L on June 2025
Virtually diagnose and/or repair your appliances and HVAC units today without anyone stepping foot inside your home! Starting at $45 you can take control of your home appliance repairs via video chat with a certified technician when it’s convenient for you. Make an appointment today on our website. Neli's certified technicians will work with you to conduct either a diagnosis to find out what's wrong or a repair. You will use Neli’s advanced video chat technology during your appointment. Schedule your appointment today at nelihome.com or call us at 833-876-0900!
"Paid for the service. Was not given any troubleshooting instructions. Assumed my issue was circuit boards. Replaced both circuit boards in dishwasher and still not working. Can't seem to receive a callback. I've left voicemails, emails, and everything I could think of. No response. Thanks for taking my money and wasting my time Neli."
Devin V on December 2024
Virtually diagnose and/or repair your appliances and HVAC units today without anyone stepping foot inside your home! Starting at $45 you can take control of your home appliance repairs via video chat with a certified technician when it’s convenient for you. Make an appointment today on our website. Neli's certified technicians will work with you to conduct either a diagnosis to find out what's wrong or a repair. You will use Neli’s advanced video chat technology during your appointment. Schedule your appointment today at nelihome.com or call us at 833-876-0900!
"Paid for the service. Was not given any troubleshooting instructions. Assumed my issue was circuit boards. Replaced both circuit boards in dishwasher and still not working. Can't seem to receive a callback. I've left voicemails, emails, and everything I could think of. No response. Thanks for taking my money and wasting my time Neli."
Devin V on December 2024
high-quality, low-cost concrete stamping. Concrete countertop for kitchen, bathrooms, and indoor/outdoor bars. Drain tile sump pump installation.
high-quality, low-cost concrete stamping. Concrete countertop for kitchen, bathrooms, and indoor/outdoor bars. Drain tile sump pump installation.
"I hired Wencl Plumbing to install a radiant heating system (boiler and baseboard radiators). The system install was poor to say the least, and it didn't work right from the beginning. I had to hire another shop to remedy all their bad work and now Wencl Plumbing is coming after me with collections agencies because I subtracted what I spent to fix their bad work from their final invoice (which wasn't enough to cover it anyway, so I'm in the hole from fixing their bad work and they're still coming after me). I'd steer clear of this outfit, no quality control whatsoever, full of...excuses, lies, and misrepresenting facts. Update Feb 2023: Currently I’m paying another shop to complete repairs to the boiler because when Wencl Plumbing installed the water softener (at the time of the boiler install) they never actually started it up. The boiler is now receiving repairs as a result of the softener not being operational, and now the softener may require replacement because it was never actually started and has been trying to run all this time. The hits keep on coming, thanks Wencl Plumbing. Update July 2024: I was contacted by a collection agency looking to collect money on behalf of this hack shop. I told them the same thing I told the last folks. The only way I'm giving that idiot a nickel is if a judge orders it, and there will be a countersuit! I spent a boatload of money to finish the job that Wencl was hired to do and could not and would not finish. Wencl Pluming is run by a hack, there's no quality control, no accountability, no professionalism. This is in regards to management/ ownership, I'm sure some of the folks working there are great. My beef is with Sam Wencl, the hack pin-head owner."
Luke M on July 2024
"I hired Wencl Plumbing to install a radiant heating system (boiler and baseboard radiators). The system install was poor to say the least, and it didn't work right from the beginning. I had to hire another shop to remedy all their bad work and now Wencl Plumbing is coming after me with collections agencies because I subtracted what I spent to fix their bad work from their final invoice (which wasn't enough to cover it anyway, so I'm in the hole from fixing their bad work and they're still coming after me). I'd steer clear of this outfit, no quality control whatsoever, full of...excuses, lies, and misrepresenting facts. Update Feb 2023: Currently I’m paying another shop to complete repairs to the boiler because when Wencl Plumbing installed the water softener (at the time of the boiler install) they never actually started it up. The boiler is now receiving repairs as a result of the softener not being operational, and now the softener may require replacement because it was never actually started and has been trying to run all this time. The hits keep on coming, thanks Wencl Plumbing. Update July 2024: I was contacted by a collection agency looking to collect money on behalf of this hack shop. I told them the same thing I told the last folks. The only way I'm giving that idiot a nickel is if a judge orders it, and there will be a countersuit! I spent a boatload of money to finish the job that Wencl was hired to do and could not and would not finish. Wencl Pluming is run by a hack, there's no quality control, no accountability, no professionalism. This is in regards to management/ ownership, I'm sure some of the folks working there are great. My beef is with Sam Wencl, the hack pin-head owner."
Luke M on July 2024
We sell & install Reflective Foil Insulation as well as being a Building contractor for home and business.
We sell & install Reflective Foil Insulation as well as being a Building contractor for home and business.
Family owned & operated.
Family owned & operated.
Fideldy Brothers Well Drilling, a 3rd generation family owned business, provides quality products and fast, friendly service for residential, industrial, and municipal clients in and around northern Minnesota including Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Virginia, and the entire Iron Range. Our experienced professionals are fully licensed in Minnesota and offer services including Well Inspection, Water Testing, Well Drilling, Well Abandonment, Complete Water Systems, and Vertical Loops for Geothermal Heating and Cooling. See us for: Water Wells 4" & 6" Pumps - Sales & Service Complete Water Systems Installation Home & Cabin Winterization We also now offer sales and installation of Ritchie watering systems for horses, cattle and other livestock. Save money and provide water for your animals all year round! Call us today for a free estimate!
Fideldy Brothers Well Drilling, a 3rd generation family owned business, provides quality products and fast, friendly service for residential, industrial, and municipal clients in and around northern Minnesota including Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Virginia, and the entire Iron Range. Our experienced professionals are fully licensed in Minnesota and offer services including Well Inspection, Water Testing, Well Drilling, Well Abandonment, Complete Water Systems, and Vertical Loops for Geothermal Heating and Cooling. See us for: Water Wells 4" & 6" Pumps - Sales & Service Complete Water Systems Installation Home & Cabin Winterization We also now offer sales and installation of Ritchie watering systems for horses, cattle and other livestock. Save money and provide water for your animals all year round! Call us today for a free estimate!
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.