Water Heater Expansion Tanks
Your water heater is an essential part of your plumbing that probably don’t think about it until it’s time to wash dishes or take a shower and the water stays cold.
Meetze Plumbing can help you continue to take your water heater for granted by making sure it works perfectly whenever you need it. One way we do this is with water heater expansion tanks, which protect your water heater and entire plumbing system from serious damage.
To learn more, contact Meetze Plumbing online or call (803) 732-3747 today! We serve Columbia, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia.
What Is a Water Heater Expansion Tank?
A water heater expansion tank is a small safety tank joined to your water supply pipe. Expansion tanks are unnecessary with tankless water heaters, but standard water heaters create enormous pressure through normal functioning.
Fifty gallons of cold water expand to at least 52 when hot, thereby outgrowing the tank.
In an open plumbing system, this increased pressure and volume will flow in reverse through the water supply line, and eventually re-enter your city’s water system.
Current plumbing regulations protect the public water supply from contamination by mandating a closed plumbing system that prevents this backflow. If you have a closed system without an expansion tank, your plumbing is at risk from excess thermal expansion.
Why You Need An Expansion Tank in Your Georgia and South Carolina Home
Without a water heater expansion tank, the best-case scenario is increased water pressure straining your water heater, pipes, and appliances, leading to otherwise avoidable repairs and a shorter lifespan for your plumbing system. Worst case, excess pressure causes appliances to break down and pipes to leak or burst.
If that leak happens inside your walls, your home could suffer water damage long before you notice. You might end up replacing your water heater, sections of plumbing, and even repairing structural damage.
Fortunately, homes across Columbia, SC, Augusta, GA, and the surrounding Midlands region can count on Meetze Plumbing for expert expansion tank installation and support. Expansion tanks are designed with a pressurized air bladder that expands and contracts with thermal changes, absorbing excess volume and helping protect your entire plumbing system from dangerous pressure buildup.
To protect your home from thermal expansion, let Meetze Plumbing install your water heater expansion tank. Contact us online, or call (803) 732-3747 today!
Our Repair, Replacement, and Installation Services
Whether you need a brand-new water heater expansion tank, a replacement for a worn-out unit, or a repair to fix a leak or pressure issue, Meetze Plumbing has you covered. Our experienced plumbers will assess your system and recommend the best solution based on your home’s needs and plumbing setup.
We’ll help you choose from top-rated expansion tanks with strong warranties and provide guarantees for all repair and installation work. From diagnosing issues to guiding you through product options, our team ensures you have the information and support needed to make the right decision for your home and budget.
For friendly on-time expansion tank water heater service and guaranteed plumbing solutions, contact us online, or call (803) 732-3747 today!
Water Heater Expansion Tank Frequently Asked Questions
Do water heaters need an expansion tank?
Yes, and all manufacturers of water heaters specify that you’ll void your warranty coverage if you have a closed plumbing system without a water heater expansion tank.
I’ve heard I’ll need to drain my water heater expansion tank. What does that mean?
Your water heater expansion tank only needs to be drained once or twice a year, but don’t try to do it yourself, as a mistake can result in serious injury. Arranging for periodic water heater maintenance with Meetze Plumbing will include draining your expansion tank, as well as a range of other water heater maintenance tasks to keep your hot water flowing and extend the life of your water heater and expansion tank.
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Discovered our hot water heater was leaking water. Phoned Meetze before 1:00pm on a Monday. Tim arrived when he said he would around 5:00pm and assessed the situation. Promptly and thoroughly gave us options. Tuesday returned with an additional plumber and installed everything to our satisfaction before the end of the day. Courteous, knowledgeable, clean and thorough. Meetze will continue to get…
Discovered our hot water heater was leaking water. Phoned Meetze before 1:00pm on a Monday. Tim arrived when he said he would around 5:00pm and assessed the situation. Promptly and thoroughly gave us options. Tuesday returned with an additional plumber and installed…
Received a phone call from Meetze Plumbing this morning that they would be able to come to my house around 9am and that Garrett was available again. He had come last night to fix a hot water supply line that had sheared off and they would let me know when someone would come to replace other supply lines and shutoff valves of…
Received a phone call from Meetze Plumbing this morning that they would be able to come to my house around 9am and that Garrett was available again. He had come last night to fix a hot water supply line that had sheared…
I’m thankful that Meetze was able to send Dave out quickly and repair our water pipes within a day. It was an extensive job due to our pipes being crushed from tree roots. He walked me through every step of the repairs and worked within my budget.
I’m thankful that Meetze was able to send Dave out quickly and repair our water pipes within a day. It was an extensive job due to our pipes being crushed from tree roots. He walked me through every step of the repairs…