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Avatar for JHC Plumbing Services, LLC
JHC Plumbing Services, LLC
12213 NE 117th Ave
4.93(
22
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Approved Pro
JHC Plumbing Services, LLC
12213 NE 117th Ave
4.93(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Your next plumbing project doesn't have to be stressful. At JHC Plumbing Services, LLC, we believe in providing an outstanding experience for our customers. We are a plumbing company with years of experience. We value quality, integrity and professionalism. We look forward to your call. We also accept credit cards.

"THEY DID A GREAT JOB I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM"

SCOTT F on June 2020

Your next plumbing project doesn't have to be stressful. At JHC Plumbing Services, LLC, we believe in providing an outstanding experience for our customers. We are a plumbing company with years of experience. We value quality, integrity and professionalism. We look forward to your call. We also accept credit cards.

"THEY DID A GREAT JOB I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM"

SCOTT F on June 2020


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Axiom PDX
1009 NE Harlow Rd Ste 102
4.80(
57
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Approved Pro
Axiom PDX
1009 NE Harlow Rd Ste 102
4.80(
57
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
348 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home, sewer and project as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Quick work."

Michael E on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home, sewer and project as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Quick work."

Michael E on May 2025


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Henco Plumbing
313 Northwest 209th Street
4.72(
142
)
Approved Pro
Henco Plumbing
313 Northwest 209th Street
4.72(
142
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
398 local quotes requested

Henco Plumbing Services proudly serves its customers with care, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! WA Plumbing: HENCOP*7829O ∣ WA GC: HENCOP*782RO ∣ OR Plumbing: PD2795 ∣ OR GC: C1761 ∣ OR CCB: 240516

"We were impressed with Chris. He replaced our broken bathroom faucet quickly. We would use Chris again."

PAMELA M on March 2025

Henco Plumbing Services proudly serves its customers with care, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! WA Plumbing: HENCOP*7829O ∣ WA GC: HENCOP*782RO ∣ OR Plumbing: PD2795 ∣ OR GC: C1761 ∣ OR CCB: 240516

"We were impressed with Chris. He replaced our broken bathroom faucet quickly. We would use Chris again."

PAMELA M on March 2025


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Legacy Plumbing and Excavation, LLC
4707 NE Minnehana St #C305
4.56(
36
)
Approved Pro
Legacy Plumbing and Excavation, LLC
4707 NE Minnehana St #C305
4.56(
36
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
369 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Our plumbing experts assist local residents and businesses with a variety of plumbing repairs, installations, and upgrades. With 25 years of experience in the industry and over 40 years of combined experience with sewer line excavation, replacements and repairs, you can trust our team at Legacy Plumbing and Excavation! We pride ourselves on being professional, prompt, and performing exceptional repairs and replacements every time.

"Great work"

Zak S on May 2025

Our plumbing experts assist local residents and businesses with a variety of plumbing repairs, installations, and upgrades. With 25 years of experience in the industry and over 40 years of combined experience with sewer line excavation, replacements and repairs, you can trust our team at Legacy Plumbing and Excavation! We pride ourselves on being professional, prompt, and performing exceptional repairs and replacements every time.

"Great work"

Zak S on May 2025


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Tarkka Plumbing
320 GUN CLUB RD
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro
Tarkka Plumbing
320 GUN CLUB RD
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Tarkka Plumbing 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.

"Kobi was very efficient and the communication was 100 percent. Price point of estimate was lower than the bigger plumbing companies. Highly recommend. Will be my first choice on future services. I also appreciated his fast response to all my questions regarding the new water heater."

Leilani C on February 2025

Tarkka Plumbing 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.

"Kobi was very efficient and the communication was 100 percent. Price point of estimate was lower than the bigger plumbing companies. Highly recommend. Will be my first choice on future services. I also appreciated his fast response to all my questions regarding the new water heater."

Leilani C on February 2025


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Arns Plumbing
PO Box 762
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Arns Plumbing
PO Box 762
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Arn's Plumbing brings more than 17 years of experience to your plumbing project. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism and expertise. Call us today!

"They worked hard in bad weather and got the piping installed in a few days for a great price!"

Joseph C on March 2025

Arn's Plumbing brings more than 17 years of experience to your plumbing project. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism and expertise. Call us today!

"They worked hard in bad weather and got the piping installed in a few days for a great price!"

Joseph C on March 2025


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Big Vals Plumbing LLC
3216 NE 86TH AVE
4.92(
83
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Approved Pro
Big Vals Plumbing LLC
3216 NE 86TH AVE
4.92(
83
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential services and 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. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very efficient. Knowledgeable."

Gaillard S on May 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential services and 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. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very efficient. Knowledgeable."

Gaillard S on May 2025


Avatar for Rossco Plumbing
Rossco Plumbing
819 SE 14th Loop Suite 101
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro
Rossco Plumbing
819 SE 14th Loop Suite 101
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
84 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

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!

"Professional, knowledgeable and efficient at what they do! Keep up the good work."

Nazreen J on February 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!

"Professional, knowledgeable and efficient at what they do! Keep up the good work."

Nazreen J on February 2025


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HD Mechanical, LLC
PO Box 1108
4.80(
94
)
Approved Pro
HD Mechanical, LLC
PO Box 1108
4.80(
94
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

There's no good time for plumbing problems to come up. No one ever wakes up in the morning and thinks: "Gee, I could go for a water heater blowout right now." So we have a simple, transparent process to help you quickly get plumbing issues fixed so you can get your life back to normal. Quick. Simple. Get back to what matters. We work with great clients all over the Vancouver and Portland area. But you do not have to take our word for it: Check out our reviews to see what your neighbors think! Then give us a jingle or fill out the form here on Home Advisor. Looking forward to hearing from you :)

"This company was a recommendation from another family member who said nothing but great things about their service. They communicated with us along the way through the whole process. Overall, great services in person and over the phone. I will definitely be referring them to family and friends."

Erika G on October 2023

There's no good time for plumbing problems to come up. No one ever wakes up in the morning and thinks: "Gee, I could go for a water heater blowout right now." So we have a simple, transparent process to help you quickly get plumbing issues fixed so you can get your life back to normal. Quick. Simple. Get back to what matters. We work with great clients all over the Vancouver and Portland area. But you do not have to take our word for it: Check out our reviews to see what your neighbors think! Then give us a jingle or fill out the form here on Home Advisor. Looking forward to hearing from you :)

"This company was a recommendation from another family member who said nothing but great things about their service. They communicated with us along the way through the whole process. Overall, great services in person and over the phone. I will definitely be referring them to family and friends."

Erika G on October 2023


Avatar for Design Doctors Construction LLC
Design Doctors Construction LLC
3110 NE Minnehaha St
4.90(
208
)
Approved Pro
Design Doctors Construction LLC
3110 NE Minnehaha St
4.90(
208
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
163 local quotes requested

Design Doctors Construction is your Local, Award Winning, Full Service - General Contractor Serving SW Washington and the Portland Metro Area, since 2008. Veteran Owned. We Specialize in Custom Kitchens and Bathrooms, and large scale remodeling. Design Doctors is dedicated to providing you First Class Customer Service, as well as offering complimentary initial consultations, for all Angi members! Licensed, Bonded, and Insured in the states of Washington & Oregon, WA# DESIGDC925KW & OR CCB#187879.

"We couldn’t be more thrilled with our kitchen renovation by Design Doctors! Their professionalism and attention to detail were absolutely top-notch. It’s rare to find a team so focused, precise, and respectful—not only of the job at hand but of the surrounding spaces as well. Their level of care was truly superlative. One of the things that stood out most was the cooperative spirit of the entire crew. You can tell they genuinely respect and enjoy working with one another, which creates a positive and seamless experience for the homeowner. They worked efficiently, maintained a remarkably clean job site, and their craftsmanship was simply outstanding! Renovation projects in commercial-style spaces always come with their share of unexpected challenges—outdated codes, surprise conditions inside walls, or subfloors that - unfortunately needed to be completely replaced. Design Doctors handled each issue with confidence, intelligence, and practical solutions that kept the project on track without compromising quality or cost. There are fabulous!"

Judy H on May 2025

Design Doctors Construction is your Local, Award Winning, Full Service - General Contractor Serving SW Washington and the Portland Metro Area, since 2008. Veteran Owned. We Specialize in Custom Kitchens and Bathrooms, and large scale remodeling. Design Doctors is dedicated to providing you First Class Customer Service, as well as offering complimentary initial consultations, for all Angi members! Licensed, Bonded, and Insured in the states of Washington & Oregon, WA# DESIGDC925KW & OR CCB#187879.

"We couldn’t be more thrilled with our kitchen renovation by Design Doctors! Their professionalism and attention to detail were absolutely top-notch. It’s rare to find a team so focused, precise, and respectful—not only of the job at hand but of the surrounding spaces as well. Their level of care was truly superlative. One of the things that stood out most was the cooperative spirit of the entire crew. You can tell they genuinely respect and enjoy working with one another, which creates a positive and seamless experience for the homeowner. They worked efficiently, maintained a remarkably clean job site, and their craftsmanship was simply outstanding! Renovation projects in commercial-style spaces always come with their share of unexpected challenges—outdated codes, surprise conditions inside walls, or subfloors that - unfortunately needed to be completely replaced. Design Doctors handled each issue with confidence, intelligence, and practical solutions that kept the project on track without compromising quality or cost. There are fabulous!"

Judy H on May 2025

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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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