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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.
"Michael was incredibly nice and efficient. When my hot water heater went out, he came over within a day. He charged me exactly what he quoted me on the phone. I highly recommend."
Sarah G on April 2019
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.
"Michael was incredibly nice and efficient. When my hot water heater went out, he came over within a day. He charged me exactly what he quoted me on the phone. I highly recommend."
Sarah G on April 2019
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!
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!
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"This company not only diagnosed the root cause of my problem, they also proactively looked at other potential risks at a system level to avoid sudden sysem failure due to weak points."
Tim L on March 2009
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"This company not only diagnosed the root cause of my problem, they also proactively looked at other potential risks at a system level to avoid sudden sysem failure due to weak points."
Tim L on March 2009
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 the start to the 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.
"Quick, respectful, and very knowledgeable. Knew what the issue was before actually checking"
Samantha M on June 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 the start to the 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.
"Quick, respectful, and very knowledgeable. Knew what the issue was before actually checking"
Samantha M on June 2025
Blanton's was established by Nathan (Bill) Blanton in 1951. Today. more than six decades later, Bill's passion for service, workmanship and customer satisfaction is still evident in the way we do business. While we embrace innovation to solve your electrical, heating, and cooling problems, our old fashioned service commitment remains the same. It's the reason we're an industry leader, and the reason so many of our customers become lifetime clients. Don't trust your system to just anyone. Blanton's hires only the most qualified technicians. We're dedicated to providing the highest quality installation, most innovative design, and most energy efficient products in the industry. Our team is committed and driven to deliver prompt, dependable and unparalleled service, with a constant focus on ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. Call us today!
"Had a "Guardian Air" Air Purification System bulb changed after two (2) years of use. Great system, great company with knowledgeable and friendly staff. "Scotty" came out, installed the bulb and walked me through every question I had and gave me a few with answers that I hadn't though of. Thanks for the Great Service."
Mike W on December 2017
Blanton's was established by Nathan (Bill) Blanton in 1951. Today. more than six decades later, Bill's passion for service, workmanship and customer satisfaction is still evident in the way we do business. While we embrace innovation to solve your electrical, heating, and cooling problems, our old fashioned service commitment remains the same. It's the reason we're an industry leader, and the reason so many of our customers become lifetime clients. Don't trust your system to just anyone. Blanton's hires only the most qualified technicians. We're dedicated to providing the highest quality installation, most innovative design, and most energy efficient products in the industry. Our team is committed and driven to deliver prompt, dependable and unparalleled service, with a constant focus on ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. Call us today!
"Had a "Guardian Air" Air Purification System bulb changed after two (2) years of use. Great system, great company with knowledgeable and friendly staff. "Scotty" came out, installed the bulb and walked me through every question I had and gave me a few with answers that I hadn't though of. Thanks for the Great Service."
Mike W on December 2017
Plumbing since 2010. As a licensed plumber, we will always valve our clients. Follow all plumbing codes. We specialize in general plumbing, water heater installs, fixtures replacement, and more. Thank you
"Was easy to communicate with and very professional. Explained everything patiently"
Sheryl S on February 2025
Plumbing since 2010. As a licensed plumber, we will always valve our clients. Follow all plumbing codes. We specialize in general plumbing, water heater installs, fixtures replacement, and more. Thank you
"Was easy to communicate with and very professional. Explained everything patiently"
Sheryl S on February 2025
Trusted HVAC licensed company servicing the Raleigh Durham area for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers every heating and cooling need. We offer 24 hour service and offer same day service calls.
"Overpriced and lacking follow through. After spending $14,000 on a new unit, I have had 3 service calls in 3 months. Now when I call, I get the same response, â Iâ ll pass the request alongâ and have received no updated and meanwhile it is 84 degrees in my house."
Kyle G on August 2024
Trusted HVAC licensed company servicing the Raleigh Durham area for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers every heating and cooling need. We offer 24 hour service and offer same day service calls.
"Overpriced and lacking follow through. After spending $14,000 on a new unit, I have had 3 service calls in 3 months. Now when I call, I get the same response, â Iâ ll pass the request alongâ and have received no updated and meanwhile it is 84 degrees in my house."
Kyle G on August 2024
After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.
"I enjoyed my experience with Horizon.Brian, the plumber, was courteous and explained my options after evaluating the situation. The other companies that Angie recommended required that I pay them over $100 just to come out and give an evaluation and estimate. That’s not acceptable. If Angi is going to give options, how do we compare them if we have to pay each over $100? I recommend Horizon for your plumbing needs."
Dave W on July 2024
After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.
"I enjoyed my experience with Horizon.Brian, the plumber, was courteous and explained my options after evaluating the situation. The other companies that Angie recommended required that I pay them over $100 just to come out and give an evaluation and estimate. That’s not acceptable. If Angi is going to give options, how do we compare them if we have to pay each over $100? I recommend Horizon for your plumbing needs."
Dave W on July 2024
In Business Since 2020 Sean Bahr is your home design expert and remodeler in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Working with Sean was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was incredibly attentive to our needs and vision for our kitchen. He took the time to truly understand our style and lifestyle, and offered creative solutions we hadn't even considered. The design process was smooth and collaborative, and I always felt heard and valued. I highly recommend Rapt Homes for anyone looking for a productive and enjoyable kitchen design experience."
Bethany F on January 2025
In Business Since 2020 Sean Bahr is your home design expert and remodeler in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Working with Sean was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was incredibly attentive to our needs and vision for our kitchen. He took the time to truly understand our style and lifestyle, and offered creative solutions we hadn't even considered. The design process was smooth and collaborative, and I always felt heard and valued. I highly recommend Rapt Homes for anyone looking for a productive and enjoyable kitchen design experience."
Bethany F on January 2025
If you need a plumber in the Harnett, Johnston and Wake County areas, look no further than the professionals at FlowMaxx Plumbing. We specialize in residential, commercial and serve to include water heater repair and replacement, leak detection and repair, toilet and drain issues.
"Great service and fair price"
ricky A on January 2025
If you need a plumber in the Harnett, Johnston and Wake County areas, look no further than the professionals at FlowMaxx Plumbing. We specialize in residential, commercial and serve to include water heater repair and replacement, leak detection and repair, toilet and drain issues.
"Great service and fair price"
ricky A on January 2025
FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Wake Forest, NC
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.
- Plumbing - Multiple Projects
- Shower Pan Install
- Plumbing for a Remodel or Addition - Install
- Plumbing Item Repair
- Water Heater - Repair or Service
- Sink Repair
- Steam Shower - Install
- Faucet Install or Replace
- Walk In Tub - Install or Replace
- Drain Repair
- Shower Install or Replace
- Pipe Repair
- Drain Line Breakage - Camera Locate
- Tankless Water Heater - Install
- Water Main - Install, Replace or Repair
- Sump Pump - Repair or Replace
- Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear
- Sewer Main - Clear
- Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace
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- Sink Installation
- Pipe Installation
- Faucet Installation
- Gas Piping
- Whirlpool Bathtub Install or Replace
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- Sewer Main - Install, Replace or Repair
- Drain Installation
- Plumbing Multi-item Repair
- Toilet Installation
- Bathtub Install or Replace
- Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install
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