Hunt Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC prides its business on quality and outstanding customer service. Our team will prove we have what it takes to get the job done right the first time. ( Free estimates provided on replacement HVAC equipment only. Diagnostic fees charged when diagnosing equipment failures. Estimates for repairs will be quoted once diagnostic is completed. )
"Great service"
Tajmah C on February 2025
Hunt Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC prides its business on quality and outstanding customer service. Our team will prove we have what it takes to get the job done right the first time. ( Free estimates provided on replacement HVAC equipment only. Diagnostic fees charged when diagnosing equipment failures. Estimates for repairs will be quoted once diagnostic is completed. )
"Great service"
Tajmah C on February 2025
Washington Home Doctors, Inc. T/A HotWaterExpress.com established in 1986 is a locally and family owned, fully licensed one stop shop for most of your home repair needs. We specialize in residential and commercial Full Water Heater Service! Other areas of expertise are General Plumbing, Heating & Air conditioning, and home improvements. Washington Home Doctors holds Home Improvement Contractor Licenses for Washington D.C. & Maryland State, a Master Plumbing License for W.S.S.C. & Maryland and Virginia jurisdictions, an HVAC License and we are a certified MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) company. We would love an opportunity to be your go to home repair services provider.
"They were very knowledgeable and courteous with pleasant personalities. They also were able to give me a quote over the phone. They did an excellent job at a great rate and were very prompt. I definitely would use them again!"
Cheryll L on May 2025
Washington Home Doctors, Inc. T/A HotWaterExpress.com established in 1986 is a locally and family owned, fully licensed one stop shop for most of your home repair needs. We specialize in residential and commercial Full Water Heater Service! Other areas of expertise are General Plumbing, Heating & Air conditioning, and home improvements. Washington Home Doctors holds Home Improvement Contractor Licenses for Washington D.C. & Maryland State, a Master Plumbing License for W.S.S.C. & Maryland and Virginia jurisdictions, an HVAC License and we are a certified MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) company. We would love an opportunity to be your go to home repair services provider.
"They were very knowledgeable and courteous with pleasant personalities. They also were able to give me a quote over the phone. They did an excellent job at a great rate and were very prompt. I definitely would use them again!"
Cheryll L on May 2025
Continuing my longstanding service of over 20 years in property management on residential and commercial properties, Ive launched my own business in the home improvement field. Maintaining my honest standards, dependability, and reliability track record with clients, I’m able to continue to fulfill my vision independently. This is my life's passion and I look forward to servicing your home soon.
"Mr. Cook came immediately both times I called him and took care of the issue that was causing the blockage in the main drain. He’s very professional."
Jessica H on January 2025
Continuing my longstanding service of over 20 years in property management on residential and commercial properties, Ive launched my own business in the home improvement field. Maintaining my honest standards, dependability, and reliability track record with clients, I’m able to continue to fulfill my vision independently. This is my life's passion and I look forward to servicing your home soon.
"Mr. Cook came immediately both times I called him and took care of the issue that was causing the blockage in the main drain. He’s very professional."
Jessica H on January 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. 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!
"STAY AWAY!!!! This Company cancelled the initial estimate on me 3 times making me drive 90 minutes to the property each time. They finally showed and gave me the typical hard sell "if you sign the contract today..." They gave us a quote so far over market value we should have walked away. But we agreed because of the "70 year history in the industry" We thought we were buying a service from a company with integrity. They took an immediate $18K deposit on a $55K project. I know, shame on me for agreeing to such an amount. We knew we were over spending, but... One month later, they simply cancelled the contract without explanation and without any work on the project. This contract was binding on us but, in their words, was not binding on them because "there's a clause in the fine print that allows them to cancel" THEY STILL HAVE OUR MONEY and I STILL NEED A ROOF Stay away from this company. No integrity No responsibility Unreliable Over priced Will take your money and keep it"
Michael H on August 2024
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. 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!
"STAY AWAY!!!! This Company cancelled the initial estimate on me 3 times making me drive 90 minutes to the property each time. They finally showed and gave me the typical hard sell "if you sign the contract today..." They gave us a quote so far over market value we should have walked away. But we agreed because of the "70 year history in the industry" We thought we were buying a service from a company with integrity. They took an immediate $18K deposit on a $55K project. I know, shame on me for agreeing to such an amount. We knew we were over spending, but... One month later, they simply cancelled the contract without explanation and without any work on the project. This contract was binding on us but, in their words, was not binding on them because "there's a clause in the fine print that allows them to cancel" THEY STILL HAVE OUR MONEY and I STILL NEED A ROOF Stay away from this company. No integrity No responsibility Unreliable Over priced Will take your money and keep it"
Michael H on August 2024
American Contractor Near Me specializes in expert home remodeling and renovation. We deliver high-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations, basement finishing, and home additions. We prioritize customer satisfaction and budget-friendly solutions. Our Services: Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Renovations Basement Finishing Home Additions Deck Construction Custom Patios Why Choose Us? Experienced remodeling contractors Quality workmanship Customer satisfaction guaranteed Free consultations Contact us for your dream home renovation today! 800-876-8393
"Great experience! American Contractor Near Me did an amazing job, the renovation work on my home was excellent, and was handled very professionally. All activities from the design details to final cleanup were performed to a very high standard—a Big thanks to Mr. Levi and the team"
Robin Y on June 2025
American Contractor Near Me specializes in expert home remodeling and renovation. We deliver high-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations, basement finishing, and home additions. We prioritize customer satisfaction and budget-friendly solutions. Our Services: Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Renovations Basement Finishing Home Additions Deck Construction Custom Patios Why Choose Us? Experienced remodeling contractors Quality workmanship Customer satisfaction guaranteed Free consultations Contact us for your dream home renovation today! 800-876-8393
"Great experience! American Contractor Near Me did an amazing job, the renovation work on my home was excellent, and was handled very professionally. All activities from the design details to final cleanup were performed to a very high standard—a Big thanks to Mr. Levi and the team"
Robin Y on June 2025
Our friendly team will work with you to create a detailed plan for your home, and we’ll give you an estimate that fully explains the costs. We’re focused on offering our customers a great value for their money, and for quality assurance, we use only premium materials. No job is too complex for us to finish in a prompt fashion. We’re known throughout Waldorf & Southern Maryland for our dedication to customer satisfaction, and we’d like the chance to earn your business. Call United Carpet Floors Kitchen And Bath today to discuss your needs with one of our general contractors. See our website at: http://www.unitedfkb.com
Our friendly team will work with you to create a detailed plan for your home, and we’ll give you an estimate that fully explains the costs. We’re focused on offering our customers a great value for their money, and for quality assurance, we use only premium materials. No job is too complex for us to finish in a prompt fashion. We’re known throughout Waldorf & Southern Maryland for our dedication to customer satisfaction, and we’d like the chance to earn your business. Call United Carpet Floors Kitchen And Bath today to discuss your needs with one of our general contractors. See our website at: http://www.unitedfkb.com
Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Maryland and Washington D.C. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Charles County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Washington D.C. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!
"If I could give a negative rating, I would. These guys are complete crooks and I would caution anyone considering hiring them. I recognized their name online when I was looking for a plumber, which I suspect is how they get most of their business. My water heater had stopped work and my normal plumber was on vacation, so I called them. They gave me a 3 hour window to come this past Saturday. 20 minutes past the end of their window, they had still not shown up, so I called. The person I talked to said she could not get in touch with dispatch and would send them an email to call me. An hour later, still nothing, and I called and got the same run around. Yet another hour later, still the same thing. Finally I get a call that says that the plumber who had been assigned did not have the tools or qualifications, so they would reschedule me for the next morning. REALLY????? The next morning they arrive and take a look at the water heater, which is less than a year old by the way, and tell me that to fix it they would have to order an assortment of parts that would take a look time to arrive, so that I would be better of replacing the whole thing. When I ask him how much that would be, he starts telling me all of the things that need to be fixed to "bring it up to code" and gives me a price of $3,900!!!! FOR A FRIGGIN' WATER HEATER??? I told the guy to get out of my house and got in touch with a plumber from the neighborhood. He came out the next day and was able to complete the relatively easy fix, for $475. NEVER CALL LEN THE PLUMBER, EVER!!!"
Frank S on August 2021
Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Maryland and Washington D.C. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Charles County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Washington D.C. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!
"If I could give a negative rating, I would. These guys are complete crooks and I would caution anyone considering hiring them. I recognized their name online when I was looking for a plumber, which I suspect is how they get most of their business. My water heater had stopped work and my normal plumber was on vacation, so I called them. They gave me a 3 hour window to come this past Saturday. 20 minutes past the end of their window, they had still not shown up, so I called. The person I talked to said she could not get in touch with dispatch and would send them an email to call me. An hour later, still nothing, and I called and got the same run around. Yet another hour later, still the same thing. Finally I get a call that says that the plumber who had been assigned did not have the tools or qualifications, so they would reschedule me for the next morning. REALLY????? The next morning they arrive and take a look at the water heater, which is less than a year old by the way, and tell me that to fix it they would have to order an assortment of parts that would take a look time to arrive, so that I would be better of replacing the whole thing. When I ask him how much that would be, he starts telling me all of the things that need to be fixed to "bring it up to code" and gives me a price of $3,900!!!! FOR A FRIGGIN' WATER HEATER??? I told the guy to get out of my house and got in touch with a plumber from the neighborhood. He came out the next day and was able to complete the relatively easy fix, for $475. NEVER CALL LEN THE PLUMBER, EVER!!!"
Frank S on August 2021
A&F Plumbing Services LLC is a family-owned and operated plumbing company dedicated to providing top-quality plumbing solutions with a personal touch. With years of experience serving Prince George’s, Charles, and Montgomery Counties, we take pride in offering reliable, honest, and affordable services to homeowners and businesses alike. Our skilled team specializes in everything from routine maintenance and repairs to complex installations and emergency services. We treat every customer like family, ensuring professional workmanship, transparent pricing, and exceptional customer service. At A&F Plumbing, we are committed to keeping your plumbing running smoothly while building lasting relationships with our community. Contact us today for trusted plumbing services with a family-first approach!
"Excellent customer service and professional work was done."
Betty F on June 2025
A&F Plumbing Services LLC is a family-owned and operated plumbing company dedicated to providing top-quality plumbing solutions with a personal touch. With years of experience serving Prince George’s, Charles, and Montgomery Counties, we take pride in offering reliable, honest, and affordable services to homeowners and businesses alike. Our skilled team specializes in everything from routine maintenance and repairs to complex installations and emergency services. We treat every customer like family, ensuring professional workmanship, transparent pricing, and exceptional customer service. At A&F Plumbing, we are committed to keeping your plumbing running smoothly while building lasting relationships with our community. Contact us today for trusted plumbing services with a family-first approach!
"Excellent customer service and professional work was done."
Betty F on June 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They wanted $542 just to install a basic kitchen faucet! Ridiculous!"
Stephen T on November 2024
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They wanted $542 just to install a basic kitchen faucet! Ridiculous!"
Stephen T on November 2024
At Santana Construction Services LLC, we have over 10 years experience and 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.
"I had such a great team working on my home. Every project was completed exactly how I requested and done timely. The most important factor for me was how they cleaned up after themselves after every job. Also, the constant communication. The work is definitely quality. I did everything in phases just to get a feel of their work. I had electrical and painting done in my office and mudroom. I later decided to hire them to complete some electrical, painting, gym, and storage built out in my basement. I am saving up for the full bathroom I want done in my basement. Will definitely hire them again."
Tania B on January 2025
At Santana Construction Services LLC, we have over 10 years experience and 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.
"I had such a great team working on my home. Every project was completed exactly how I requested and done timely. The most important factor for me was how they cleaned up after themselves after every job. Also, the constant communication. The work is definitely quality. I did everything in phases just to get a feel of their work. I had electrical and painting done in my office and mudroom. I later decided to hire them to complete some electrical, painting, gym, and storage built out in my basement. I am saving up for the full bathroom I want done in my basement. Will definitely hire them again."
Tania B on January 2025
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.