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Hansell Mechanical 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.
Hansell Mechanical 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.
At Choice Plumbers, we're a small team of dedicated professionals with over 17 years of combined experience in residential and light commercial plumbing. As a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in offering personalized service built on trust, transparency, and education. We believe in empowering our customers by helping them understand their plumbing systems and making informed decisions. That’s why we provide clear, upfront quotes and, whenever possible, multiple repair options—so you’re always in control. Whether it’s a minor repair or a larger project, you can count on Choice Plumbers for honest advice, quality work, and dependable service.
"Joe was very thorough in investigating my problem and explaining what he was doing... I appreciate someone who takes the time to help me understand what's going on with my plumbing!"
Lauren L on June 2025
At Choice Plumbers, we're a small team of dedicated professionals with over 17 years of combined experience in residential and light commercial plumbing. As a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in offering personalized service built on trust, transparency, and education. We believe in empowering our customers by helping them understand their plumbing systems and making informed decisions. That’s why we provide clear, upfront quotes and, whenever possible, multiple repair options—so you’re always in control. Whether it’s a minor repair or a larger project, you can count on Choice Plumbers for honest advice, quality work, and dependable service.
"Joe was very thorough in investigating my problem and explaining what he was doing... I appreciate someone who takes the time to help me understand what's going on with my plumbing!"
Lauren L on June 2025
Maitz Home Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Allentown and the surrounding community with high-quality residential plumbing repairs and installations for over 5 decades. Since opening our doors we have built our business providing customer satisfaction first and foremost with every job that we do. Our projects are all completed by highly trained plumbers that have the experience, training and tools to locate plumbing issues and get the job done. You can count on our plumbers to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that you will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Maitz Home Services difference, get in touch today!
"Joe is a great tech, super helpful and informative. Will definitely be hiring again"
Sara P on April 2024
Maitz Home Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Allentown and the surrounding community with high-quality residential plumbing repairs and installations for over 5 decades. Since opening our doors we have built our business providing customer satisfaction first and foremost with every job that we do. Our projects are all completed by highly trained plumbers that have the experience, training and tools to locate plumbing issues and get the job done. You can count on our plumbers to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that you will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Maitz Home Services difference, get in touch today!
"Joe is a great tech, super helpful and informative. Will definitely be hiring again"
Sara P on April 2024
Tru North Heating and Air is a family and veteran-owned HVAC company located in Downingtown, PA. We provide top quality heating and air conditioning services. Additionally, we have an excellent reputation for honest prices and amazing service. Our company is based on the idea that our customers needs come before everything else. Expert certified technicians are committed to exceeding our customers expectations. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We proudly service all major HVAC systems. We look forward to working with you. Give us a call today.
"Did a great job."
Brad R on October 2022
Tru North Heating and Air is a family and veteran-owned HVAC company located in Downingtown, PA. We provide top quality heating and air conditioning services. Additionally, we have an excellent reputation for honest prices and amazing service. Our company is based on the idea that our customers needs come before everything else. Expert certified technicians are committed to exceeding our customers expectations. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We proudly service all major HVAC systems. We look forward to working with you. Give us a call today.
"Did a great job."
Brad R on October 2022
Since 1922, The Longacre Company has been a trusted name in Bally, PA, serving over 10,000 satisfied customers with premier HVAC, electrical, plumbing & kitchen/bath remodeling services. As a locally owned business, we uphold honesty and integrity, providing services our customers can count on. Our services include water heater repair and installation, water softener systems, leak detection, sump and ejector pumps, hot water boilers, whole house repiping, bathroom plumbing and drain cleaning. We also specialize in commercial plumbing and gas line services, ensuring top-notch solutions for every home & business. Trust The Longacre Company for all your plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and remodeling needs?where quality meets dedication since 1922.
"I requested a ceiling fan install. The technician showed up on time. He was very professional, well mannered and got the job done in no time. I will definitely use this company again for future electrical needs."
Juana B on June 2025
Since 1922, The Longacre Company has been a trusted name in Bally, PA, serving over 10,000 satisfied customers with premier HVAC, electrical, plumbing & kitchen/bath remodeling services. As a locally owned business, we uphold honesty and integrity, providing services our customers can count on. Our services include water heater repair and installation, water softener systems, leak detection, sump and ejector pumps, hot water boilers, whole house repiping, bathroom plumbing and drain cleaning. We also specialize in commercial plumbing and gas line services, ensuring top-notch solutions for every home & business. Trust The Longacre Company for all your plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and remodeling needs?where quality meets dedication since 1922.
"I requested a ceiling fan install. The technician showed up on time. He was very professional, well mannered and got the job done in no time. I will definitely use this company again for future electrical needs."
Juana B on June 2025
Does your plumbing company solve your plumbing problems? At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your complete satisfaction with both our service and plumbers is 100% guaranteed. Our on-time guarantee is one of the best in the country, and backed by highly skilled plumbers that are expertly trained and experienced to exceed your expectations. Simply put, when you choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, for all your plumbing problems, you can�t lose.
"Peyton did a fantastic job installing the new tankless water heater. Very happy with the results and Peyton answered all my questions about the system."
Paul K on June 2025
Does your plumbing company solve your plumbing problems? At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, your complete satisfaction with both our service and plumbers is 100% guaranteed. Our on-time guarantee is one of the best in the country, and backed by highly skilled plumbers that are expertly trained and experienced to exceed your expectations. Simply put, when you choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, for all your plumbing problems, you can�t lose.
"Peyton did a fantastic job installing the new tankless water heater. Very happy with the results and Peyton answered all my questions about the system."
Paul K on June 2025
I pride my business on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. I am an expert in several areas of home repairs and improvements. I will do my best to keep you as educated as possible and keep you informed on your repairs and projects. I look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give me a call today for a free estimate!
"Kyle was great! We had a few small projects that needed to be done. He was efficient! We will definitely have Kyle back for more projects! "
Gabbie A on July 2025
I pride my business on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. I am an expert in several areas of home repairs and improvements. I will do my best to keep you as educated as possible and keep you informed on your repairs and projects. I look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give me a call today for a free estimate!
"Kyle was great! We had a few small projects that needed to be done. He was efficient! We will definitely have Kyle back for more projects! "
Gabbie A on July 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!
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!
HL Bowman has been in the same location for 38 years and owned by the same family for over 65 years. HL Bowman is a non commission based company. HL Bowman employees will never upsell you a product you don't need. Dennis and Bryan Enders and his family have deep roots in the Harrisburg community. After 65 years Dennis and family stay committed to giving the community the best possible service and product to fit their needs. HL Bowman has won Angie's List super service award every year.
"Adding to the above review: NEGATIVE STARS 1. The Daikon' ductless mini-split' unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, unleashed a deluge that not only saturated the hardwood floor in my dining room but also flowed onto bookshelves and drawers in the room below, drenching 25 family photo albums. 2. The water pooled atop and between each section of my quarter-sawn oak Stickley barrister bookcase. 3. The water seeped inside each section of the bookcase. 4. The water ran onto particularly important and expensive books, framed photographs, as well as four small wooden boxes containing four of my dog's cremains. 5. In past years, water from a second-floor unit emitted sufficient water to cause a 12' by 5' section of the upstairs floor to crash through to the main floor. All furniture and items in that 12' by 5' section were so water-damaged that they had to be discarded. Water ran behind the plaster and into the wiring contained within the plaster walls. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage repaired. 6. In past years, water from a basement unit emitted sufficient water to cause an entire wall of built-in cabinetry to be destroyed and have to be replaced. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage repaired. 7. In past years, four of the six "ductless mini-split" units have simply not worked. They do not cool. They do not heat. They hang on the wall and blink. 8. Throughout these years of destruction, distress, and financial duress caused by the six 'ductless mini-splits,' Brian Enders has consistently refused to rectify the problem. 9. The FIRST REASON Brian Enders uses to refuse to rectify the problem: When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit, Brian Enders offered substandard assistance. He sent a contractor to my home to spackle over water-damaged plaster, thus sealing water inside the walls. When I saw the inferior repairs Enders offered, I stated that I was going to call my lawyer. Enders said that because I had threatened legal action, his company would no longer serve me. 10. The SECOND REASON Brian Enders gives for refusing to rectify the problems: When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit and Brian Enders offered substandard assistance, I wrote bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company "all over the internet." (Enders words.) Yes. I did, indeed, write bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, "all over the internet" and will continue to do so until Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, make the six Daikon "mini-split" units they installed in my home work properly. 11. Because Brian Enders and his company, refuse to help me, I have paid five other companies, & one private contractor, to come to my home to diagnose and repair the six Daikon "ductless mini-split" units. Each one has been unable to do so. Each one says that there is something so faulty about these units &/or the installation of these units that it is impossible to determine what is actually wrong with them. 12. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I tried to set up a service call with H.L Bowman, Incorporated, using a form on their website. 13. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I received a text from H.L. Bowman confirming an appointment for Monday, June 24, 2024, with a note relating that on the day of the service, I would receive a call 30 minutes before the technician arrived. 14. On Monday, June 24, 2024, I instead received a phone call from H.L. Bowman informing me that they are too busy serving their VIP customers to send a technician out to serve me. Today is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. H.L. Bowman has still not rectified their financial and material injury to me."
Faith M on June 2025
HL Bowman has been in the same location for 38 years and owned by the same family for over 65 years. HL Bowman is a non commission based company. HL Bowman employees will never upsell you a product you don't need. Dennis and Bryan Enders and his family have deep roots in the Harrisburg community. After 65 years Dennis and family stay committed to giving the community the best possible service and product to fit their needs. HL Bowman has won Angie's List super service award every year.
"Adding to the above review: NEGATIVE STARS 1. The Daikon' ductless mini-split' unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, unleashed a deluge that not only saturated the hardwood floor in my dining room but also flowed onto bookshelves and drawers in the room below, drenching 25 family photo albums. 2. The water pooled atop and between each section of my quarter-sawn oak Stickley barrister bookcase. 3. The water seeped inside each section of the bookcase. 4. The water ran onto particularly important and expensive books, framed photographs, as well as four small wooden boxes containing four of my dog's cremains. 5. In past years, water from a second-floor unit emitted sufficient water to cause a 12' by 5' section of the upstairs floor to crash through to the main floor. All furniture and items in that 12' by 5' section were so water-damaged that they had to be discarded. Water ran behind the plaster and into the wiring contained within the plaster walls. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage repaired. 6. In past years, water from a basement unit emitted sufficient water to cause an entire wall of built-in cabinetry to be destroyed and have to be replaced. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage repaired. 7. In past years, four of the six "ductless mini-split" units have simply not worked. They do not cool. They do not heat. They hang on the wall and blink. 8. Throughout these years of destruction, distress, and financial duress caused by the six 'ductless mini-splits,' Brian Enders has consistently refused to rectify the problem. 9. The FIRST REASON Brian Enders uses to refuse to rectify the problem: When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit, Brian Enders offered substandard assistance. He sent a contractor to my home to spackle over water-damaged plaster, thus sealing water inside the walls. When I saw the inferior repairs Enders offered, I stated that I was going to call my lawyer. Enders said that because I had threatened legal action, his company would no longer serve me. 10. The SECOND REASON Brian Enders gives for refusing to rectify the problems: When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit and Brian Enders offered substandard assistance, I wrote bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company "all over the internet." (Enders words.) Yes. I did, indeed, write bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, "all over the internet" and will continue to do so until Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, make the six Daikon "mini-split" units they installed in my home work properly. 11. Because Brian Enders and his company, refuse to help me, I have paid five other companies, & one private contractor, to come to my home to diagnose and repair the six Daikon "ductless mini-split" units. Each one has been unable to do so. Each one says that there is something so faulty about these units &/or the installation of these units that it is impossible to determine what is actually wrong with them. 12. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I tried to set up a service call with H.L Bowman, Incorporated, using a form on their website. 13. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I received a text from H.L. Bowman confirming an appointment for Monday, June 24, 2024, with a note relating that on the day of the service, I would receive a call 30 minutes before the technician arrived. 14. On Monday, June 24, 2024, I instead received a phone call from H.L. Bowman informing me that they are too busy serving their VIP customers to send a technician out to serve me. Today is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. H.L. Bowman has still not rectified their financial and material injury to me."
Faith M on June 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!
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!
FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Reading, PA
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
- Plumbing Item Installation
- Sink Installation
- Pipe Installation
- Faucet Installation
- Gas Piping
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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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