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Avatar for Maple Plumbing, Inc.
Maple Plumbing, Inc.
4 North 210 Kenwood Avenue
4.84(
111
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Approved Pro
Maple Plumbing, Inc.
4 North 210 Kenwood Avenue
4.84(
111
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We here at Maple Plumbing take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. We are prompt and professional with our services. Call us today for your next project! Free est

"Excellent service and installation of new water heater . Dan arrived at 8AM, 2 hours before his arrival time 11AM. Made my request after 3AM. Dan responded with an hour. Gave me quotes that included installation. Super nice guy. If needed for again plumbing service, will hire again. Highly recommended. "

Efrain P on June 2025

We here at Maple Plumbing take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. We are prompt and professional with our services. Call us today for your next project! Free est

"Excellent service and installation of new water heater . Dan arrived at 8AM, 2 hours before his arrival time 11AM. Made my request after 3AM. Dan responded with an hour. Gave me quotes that included installation. Super nice guy. If needed for again plumbing service, will hire again. Highly recommended. "

Efrain P on June 2025


Avatar for Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc.
Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc.
911 Madison Street
4.88(
23
)
Approved Pro
Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc.
911 Madison Street
4.88(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

At Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc., we are locally owned, fully licensed and insured master plumber in Chicago and we take pride in providing a variety of plumbing services to our local customers at an affordable rate. We have built our company on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with extensive practical experience to ensure the correct approach to your project. Thank you for your interest.

"Great work and very efficient! Faruk was very friendly and professional."

Hannah H on June 2024

At Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc., we are locally owned, fully licensed and insured master plumber in Chicago and we take pride in providing a variety of plumbing services to our local customers at an affordable rate. We have built our company on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with extensive practical experience to ensure the correct approach to your project. Thank you for your interest.

"Great work and very efficient! Faruk was very friendly and professional."

Hannah H on June 2024


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Aqua Knight Plumbing Co.
2815 Forbes Avenue Ste 107
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Aqua Knight Plumbing Co.
2815 Forbes Avenue Ste 107
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

With 24 years of experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services from water heater installations, sewer main installations, sump pump installations, repairs and so much more! We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects were involved with. Were 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. All Work Is Warrantied - Inquire Within Military Veteran and First Responders Discounts Available - Inquire Within Deposits May Be Required - Inquire Within Accepts Cash, Checks & Major Credit Cards Financing Options Are Available - Inquire Within 24/7 Emergency Services Available aquaknightplumbing.com

"Highly recommend! Great service!"

Matt L on February 2024

With 24 years of experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services from water heater installations, sewer main installations, sump pump installations, repairs and so much more! We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects were involved with. Were 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. All Work Is Warrantied - Inquire Within Military Veteran and First Responders Discounts Available - Inquire Within Deposits May Be Required - Inquire Within Accepts Cash, Checks & Major Credit Cards Financing Options Are Available - Inquire Within 24/7 Emergency Services Available aquaknightplumbing.com

"Highly recommend! Great service!"

Matt L on February 2024


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R.A. Mechanical, Inc.
1929 Clearing Ct
4.78(
319
)
Approved Pro
R.A. Mechanical, Inc.
1929 Clearing Ct
4.78(
319
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
273 local quotes requested

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are 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.

"Professional and courteous, job completed and cleaned up on time and within estimated cost."

Dave F on April 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. We specialize in mechanical piping and a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are 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.

"Professional and courteous, job completed and cleaned up on time and within estimated cost."

Dave F on April 2025


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Pro Services LLC
318 N Lincolnway St
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Pro Services LLC
318 N Lincolnway St
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Emergency services offered

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!

"Pro Services completed a very complicated project for our business ! Highly recommend. "

Dave C on February 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!

"Pro Services completed a very complicated project for our business ! Highly recommend. "

Dave C on February 2025


Wagner & Sons Plumbing, LLC
304 Winding Trail
4.81(
204
)
Approved Pro
Wagner & Sons Plumbing, LLC
304 Winding Trail
4.81(
204
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 local quotes requested

Wagner & Sons plumbing, LLC, has been in the business for the past 40 years. We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installations and repairs for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and we 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. Call us today!

"They were great and very accommodating."

Nathan J on April 2025

Wagner & Sons plumbing, LLC, has been in the business for the past 40 years. We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installations and repairs for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and we 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. Call us today!

"They were great and very accommodating."

Nathan J on April 2025


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CT Plumbing LLC
4228 W HENDERSON ST
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
CT Plumbing LLC
4228 W HENDERSON ST
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Emergency services offered

CT Plumbing LLC 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.

"Steve is an honest business man. He repaired my water heater!!! There aren’t many honest business person like him!!!"

Jane R on June 2025

CT Plumbing LLC 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.

"Steve is an honest business man. He repaired my water heater!!! There aren’t many honest business person like him!!!"

Jane R on June 2025


Avatar for Olympian Plumbing LLC
Olympian Plumbing LLC
7345 North Harlem Ave Suite C
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Olympian Plumbing LLC
7345 North Harlem Ave Suite C
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Looking for reliable and efficient residential plumbing services? Look no further than Olympian Plumbing! Our expert team offers same-day service for everything from fixing pesky clogs to installing top-of-the-line water heaters. With our fast and dependable repairs, your home's plumbing system will perform like a champion. Trust Olympian Plumbing to provide Gold Medal service every time. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!

"Larry was great. I walked him through what work I wanted done and he provided three proposals. The work was scheduled and completed in a timely fashion and I couldn't be happier with the result. The only thing that I think could be improved is the process of the consultation. I originally found Larry's company via Angi. When I contacted him to come out for the consultation, there was no mention of a fee. Even though he eventually waived the fee when the job was completed, the failure to mention that seemed like an oversight."

Pat N on May 2025

Looking for reliable and efficient residential plumbing services? Look no further than Olympian Plumbing! Our expert team offers same-day service for everything from fixing pesky clogs to installing top-of-the-line water heaters. With our fast and dependable repairs, your home's plumbing system will perform like a champion. Trust Olympian Plumbing to provide Gold Medal service every time. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!

"Larry was great. I walked him through what work I wanted done and he provided three proposals. The work was scheduled and completed in a timely fashion and I couldn't be happier with the result. The only thing that I think could be improved is the process of the consultation. I originally found Larry's company via Angi. When I contacted him to come out for the consultation, there was no mention of a fee. Even though he eventually waived the fee when the job was completed, the failure to mention that seemed like an oversight."

Pat N on May 2025


Avatar for Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage Inc.
Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage Inc.
600 Long Lake Drive
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage Inc.
600 Long Lake Drive
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
77 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas since 1988. Over 30+ years, we've developed the kind of service that surpasses expectations: a motivated team built on providing full-service support for your home, be it repair, maintenance or install. Our team licensed and certified technicians will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial phone call to service completion. This kind of reliability, transparency, professionalism and customer involvement allows us to develop long-lasting relationships with our clientele.

"Danny D, Jerry, and Adam, y’all are stuck with me as a client lol. They provided excellent service, funny, kind, accommodating and explained all that they were doing and all of our goals in maintaining my plumbing. They went above and beyond and I know in the future this is my go to team for our plumbing needs. They showed up last year and this year and just taught me so much in maintaining my home system and their expertise!!!"

Trinidad L on March 2025

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas since 1988. Over 30+ years, we've developed the kind of service that surpasses expectations: a motivated team built on providing full-service support for your home, be it repair, maintenance or install. Our team licensed and certified technicians will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial phone call to service completion. This kind of reliability, transparency, professionalism and customer involvement allows us to develop long-lasting relationships with our clientele.

"Danny D, Jerry, and Adam, y’all are stuck with me as a client lol. They provided excellent service, funny, kind, accommodating and explained all that they were doing and all of our goals in maintaining my plumbing. They went above and beyond and I know in the future this is my go to team for our plumbing needs. They showed up last year and this year and just taught me so much in maintaining my home system and their expertise!!!"

Trinidad L on March 2025


Avatar for Mcfarland Remodeling Inc
Mcfarland Remodeling Inc
2727 W JEROME ST
4.61(
173
)
Approved Pro
Mcfarland Remodeling Inc
2727 W JEROME ST
4.61(
173
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
560 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

We've been in business for 30 years for a reason - good communication, honest people, and hard work. We put our customers first, applying your taste into every project - our primary goal is complete customer satisfaction. Let McFarland Remodeling, Inc. tackle your next renovation project - call or email us today about your next project.

"Did the job well and quickly. would hire them again."

Brandon H on February 2025

We've been in business for 30 years for a reason - good communication, honest people, and hard work. We put our customers first, applying your taste into every project - our primary goal is complete customer satisfaction. Let McFarland Remodeling, Inc. tackle your next renovation project - call or email us today about your next project.

"Did the job well and quickly. would hire them again."

Brandon H on February 2025

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Chicago, IL

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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