Welcome to Hardie Plumbing! With over 25 years of experience, we are proudly serving Thurston County and the surrounding areas. Here at Hardie Plumbing customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We aren't finished until the job is done and you are pleased. Give us a call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!
"The best customer service. Went beyond to help me and my needs."
Debra D on November 2024
Welcome to Hardie Plumbing! With over 25 years of experience, we are proudly serving Thurston County and the surrounding areas. Here at Hardie Plumbing customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We aren't finished until the job is done and you are pleased. Give us a call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!
"The best customer service. Went beyond to help me and my needs."
Debra D on November 2024
Harts is your trusted local provider for all your plumbing and electrical needs. With 10 years of business experience, our certified team specializes in delivering top-quality residential and commercial solutions in the PNW. From emergency repairs to routine maintenance, we pride ourselves on using the latest technology for efficient diagnostics and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Our company has been serving the local community with dedication and professionalism for over a decade. We specialize in a wide range of services, from intricate electrical installations and repairs to comprehensive plumbing work, including leak detection, pipe repairs, fixture installations, and much more. Trust Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians for professional and friendly service for all your plumbing, electrical, & HVAC projects. Call us today!
"EV charger install in garage. Harts was very timely and able to do the service during the estimate visit. Josh, our service tech, was fantastic. He was quick but thorough and detailed, and also very pleasant. Highly recommend and will use them again."
Eric L on March 2025
Harts is your trusted local provider for all your plumbing and electrical needs. With 10 years of business experience, our certified team specializes in delivering top-quality residential and commercial solutions in the PNW. From emergency repairs to routine maintenance, we pride ourselves on using the latest technology for efficient diagnostics and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Our company has been serving the local community with dedication and professionalism for over a decade. We specialize in a wide range of services, from intricate electrical installations and repairs to comprehensive plumbing work, including leak detection, pipe repairs, fixture installations, and much more. Trust Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians for professional and friendly service for all your plumbing, electrical, & HVAC projects. Call us today!
"EV charger install in garage. Harts was very timely and able to do the service during the estimate visit. Josh, our service tech, was fantastic. He was quick but thorough and detailed, and also very pleasant. Highly recommend and will use them again."
Eric L on March 2025
Rooter-Man of Washington is the most trusted plumbing company in the area. We've provide exceptional plumbing repairs and installations with an experienced staff who is committed to quality workmanship and professional customer service. Our goal is to ensure that all of our clients are totally satisfied with all of the work that we provide. If you're in need of a plumber with years of repair and installation experience, you can always depend on us. Rooter-man's Prices won't Drain you! If you want Quality plumbing at a fair Price with Great Service, Call Me!
"Jason from Rooter Man showed up on time and completed work when promised. I would definetely hire this vendor again if/when needed."
Patti W on June 2025
Rooter-Man of Washington is the most trusted plumbing company in the area. We've provide exceptional plumbing repairs and installations with an experienced staff who is committed to quality workmanship and professional customer service. Our goal is to ensure that all of our clients are totally satisfied with all of the work that we provide. If you're in need of a plumber with years of repair and installation experience, you can always depend on us. Rooter-man's Prices won't Drain you! If you want Quality plumbing at a fair Price with Great Service, Call Me!
"Jason from Rooter Man showed up on time and completed work when promised. I would definetely hire this vendor again if/when needed."
Patti W on June 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!
"Jordan from JAC was a tremendous help and we could not be happier with our service. He responded very quickly to our call and was able to come out the very next day. We were having trouble with our water heater and he was able to diagnose the problem and help us explore our options. We ended up replacing the unit and Jordan was able to help us find the right unit for our needs. He installed the new heater quickly and cleanly and was able to take the old one away for us. He explained the settings on the new heater to us and was quick to respond to a call when we had a follow-up question. The heater has worked perfectly since and we are very glad we found Jordan. He will be our first call for any plumbing needs in the future. He was professional, knowledgeable, and a very pleasant person to deal with. Some service people in the past have made us feel stupid or like we are inconveniencing them by hiring them. Jordan was very nice and seemed genuinely happy to help us out. "
Diane W 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!
"Jordan from JAC was a tremendous help and we could not be happier with our service. He responded very quickly to our call and was able to come out the very next day. We were having trouble with our water heater and he was able to diagnose the problem and help us explore our options. We ended up replacing the unit and Jordan was able to help us find the right unit for our needs. He installed the new heater quickly and cleanly and was able to take the old one away for us. He explained the settings on the new heater to us and was quick to respond to a call when we had a follow-up question. The heater has worked perfectly since and we are very glad we found Jordan. He will be our first call for any plumbing needs in the future. He was professional, knowledgeable, and a very pleasant person to deal with. Some service people in the past have made us feel stupid or like we are inconveniencing them by hiring them. Jordan was very nice and seemed genuinely happy to help us out. "
Diane W 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!
"Great customer service, punctual and a pleasure to communicate with. The work was exceptional, they know their stuff and I will be using their services again!"
Peter C on August 2024
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!
"Great customer service, punctual and a pleasure to communicate with. The work was exceptional, they know their stuff and I will be using their services again!"
Peter C on August 2024
Anthony the Plumber, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 25 years experience we will uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction will be the quality of service I bring to our clients. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes me a true professional. By maintaining a work place that is safe and productive, we take pride in our workmanship, to gain skill through challenge and to prosper with our growth. Above all, we will be watchful of our clients' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Pay Pal Enabled
"These folks are simply the best. Great communication Anthony takes time to explain options. His team operates smoothly and efficiently. They do quality work. Friendly , on time, nothing a problem. Not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. We are ultra pleased at what he did for us. We recommend him whole heartedly"
Warren D on March 2025
Anthony the Plumber, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 25 years experience we will uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction will be the quality of service I bring to our clients. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes me a true professional. By maintaining a work place that is safe and productive, we take pride in our workmanship, to gain skill through challenge and to prosper with our growth. Above all, we will be watchful of our clients' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Pay Pal Enabled
"These folks are simply the best. Great communication Anthony takes time to explain options. His team operates smoothly and efficiently. They do quality work. Friendly , on time, nothing a problem. Not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. We are ultra pleased at what he did for us. We recommend him whole heartedly"
Warren D on March 2025
Rush Plumbing Inc 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.
"This was a simple hose leak under kitchen sink. Plumber made an appointment on Saturday between 10 and 12 and did not show up on time, without giving notice. After calls from me, he eventually made it in over an hour late. At that point, he did not do anything - he said he needed to custom order a sprayer hose and will call me Monday with pricing and to schedule. Today it's Friday, leak still going under sink, and still no call, despite messages left to him. My tenant is very irritated, and I am hiring someone else."
Daryl/Jana D on July 2015
Rush Plumbing Inc 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.
"This was a simple hose leak under kitchen sink. Plumber made an appointment on Saturday between 10 and 12 and did not show up on time, without giving notice. After calls from me, he eventually made it in over an hour late. At that point, he did not do anything - he said he needed to custom order a sprayer hose and will call me Monday with pricing and to schedule. Today it's Friday, leak still going under sink, and still no call, despite messages left to him. My tenant is very irritated, and I am hiring someone else."
Daryl/Jana D on July 2015
With over 17 years of experience in the plumbing industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of plumbing projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Olympic Plumbing Technology a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Until now, I've always had bad experiences with hiring plumbers. Not any more! OPT Was amazing! The plumber that came out, Nate, was phenomenal. He took time to explain everything, ensure I knew what the various options were, and helped me make the best decision for my budget. Nate and the whole firm made me feel like they were personally vested in making sure my plumbing was fixed and working properly. I cannot stress how great their service is, and how much faith and trust they earn with their work and dedication to your project!"
Jessr K on September 2024
With over 17 years of experience in the plumbing industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of plumbing projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Olympic Plumbing Technology a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Until now, I've always had bad experiences with hiring plumbers. Not any more! OPT Was amazing! The plumber that came out, Nate, was phenomenal. He took time to explain everything, ensure I knew what the various options were, and helped me make the best decision for my budget. Nate and the whole firm made me feel like they were personally vested in making sure my plumbing was fixed and working properly. I cannot stress how great their service is, and how much faith and trust they earn with their work and dedication to your project!"
Jessr K on September 2024
Evergreen Plumbing Authority & Water Cleanup is a trusted provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer, and water mitigation services. With 14 years of industry experience, we proudly serve customers in Pierce County, WA, and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, reliable, and fairly priced services while supporting the communities we serve. If we are unable to resolve an issue, we take responsibility and ensure youre connected with someone who can.
"Received a prompt response for scheduling an appointment. The in person appointment was within the time frame said. Did a major project after reviewing the possibilities available. All the scheduled appointments were right on track and the workers were exceptionally personable and professional. Even finished ahead of predicted timeline. I would definitely hire them again for any plumbing project and would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. So refreshing to have such good service, in all regards."
Linda K on June 2025
Evergreen Plumbing Authority & Water Cleanup is a trusted provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer, and water mitigation services. With 14 years of industry experience, we proudly serve customers in Pierce County, WA, and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, reliable, and fairly priced services while supporting the communities we serve. If we are unable to resolve an issue, we take responsibility and ensure youre connected with someone who can.
"Received a prompt response for scheduling an appointment. The in person appointment was within the time frame said. Did a major project after reviewing the possibilities available. All the scheduled appointments were right on track and the workers were exceptionally personable and professional. Even finished ahead of predicted timeline. I would definitely hire them again for any plumbing project and would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. So refreshing to have such good service, in all regards."
Linda K on June 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Installed tankless water heater and replaced all copper lines with Pex. Did an amazing job! Expedient, reliable, professional, and courteous. Definitely will hire again if needed!"
cliff v on June 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Installed tankless water heater and replaced all copper lines with Pex. Did an amazing job! Expedient, reliable, professional, and courteous. Definitely will hire again if needed!"
cliff v on June 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.