Award Winning Water Treatment Company. A+ BBB Rating. Westfair Water Systems has been a leading force in the water treatment industry. Our Certified Technicians are trained to deal with the most complex water situations. We pride ourselves on customer service and satisfaction. Westfair Water Systems is an authorized, independent Kinetico Dealer proudly serving Westchester & Putnam Counties including surrounding areas for over 20 years. Call to Schedule a FREE WATER TEST, estimate or appointment today!
"excellent installation"
Abe R on June 2025
Award Winning Water Treatment Company. A+ BBB Rating. Westfair Water Systems has been a leading force in the water treatment industry. Our Certified Technicians are trained to deal with the most complex water situations. We pride ourselves on customer service and satisfaction. Westfair Water Systems is an authorized, independent Kinetico Dealer proudly serving Westchester & Putnam Counties including surrounding areas for over 20 years. Call to Schedule a FREE WATER TEST, estimate or appointment today!
Professional Water Systems was established in 1980. We are water filtration and purification specialists. We have been serving Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield, Westchester, Putnum and Cutchess counties for more than 31 years. We are a family owned and operated company that prides itself on quality products and service. We classify ourselves as a big/small company capable of doing residential and commercial work while providing personalized friendly service. One of our staff is always available to respond to your questions about problems or services that you may require. We look forward to hearing from you!
"Never called."
Nelson B on September 2020
Professional Water Systems was established in 1980. We are water filtration and purification specialists. We have been serving Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield, Westchester, Putnum and Cutchess counties for more than 31 years. We are a family owned and operated company that prides itself on quality products and service. We classify ourselves as a big/small company capable of doing residential and commercial work while providing personalized friendly service. One of our staff is always available to respond to your questions about problems or services that you may require. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are an owner/operator company with 17 years of experience. We are committed to offering honest service and competitive prices. We use quality material and perform work to the highest standard to ensure longevity of the equipment you will rely on every day. We are a full service well pump & water treatment company offering 24 Hour Emergency Pump Service.We also offer water testing, water filtration, UV lights, water softeners and installation and service of water tanks.
"Joe is very experienced and very professional to replace my well pump, bring up the well cap to above ground level and installed house water filter. He discussed the job in detail and gave a fair quote. He came on time and did the job at high quality. He cleaned up everything before he finish. He took the 5% Angies list coupon as well. Will use him again and highly recommended if you need well pump service!"
Zeqiang G on September 2018
We are an owner/operator company with 17 years of experience. We are committed to offering honest service and competitive prices. We use quality material and perform work to the highest standard to ensure longevity of the equipment you will rely on every day. We are a full service well pump & water treatment company offering 24 Hour Emergency Pump Service.We also offer water testing, water filtration, UV lights, water softeners and installation and service of water tanks.
"Joe is very experienced and very professional to replace my well pump, bring up the well cap to above ground level and installed house water filter. He discussed the job in detail and gave a fair quote. He came on time and did the job at high quality. He cleaned up everything before he finish. He took the 5% Angies list coupon as well. Will use him again and highly recommended if you need well pump service!"
Specializing in Plumbing! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"It went great - service was prompt and completed professionally"
Alex F on October 2025
Specializing in Plumbing! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"It went great - service was prompt and completed professionally"
Family owned and operated business since 1997. We are the premier provider of plumbing and hot water heating for residential or commercial locations throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
"Everything was smooth, from the communication to the workers completing the job in a timely manner. They were considerate and educated me on what was completed and why it was needed."
Chris K on December 2024
Family owned and operated business since 1997. We are the premier provider of plumbing and hot water heating for residential or commercial locations throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
"Everything was smooth, from the communication to the workers completing the job in a timely manner. They were considerate and educated me on what was completed and why it was needed."
For over thirty years we've made every effort to ensure our customer's satisfaction. From our conception we've adhered to traditional values, integrity being first and foremost. Perhaps the best fruit of our efforts is that over 75% of new business now stems from referrals. We understand the importance of good customer service and pledge to serve our customers with respect and professionalism. We would very-much like your business, but know full-well we must earn it. Atomic Rooter, Inc. is family owned and operated. We welcome your calls. Should you have any questions or require service, please do drop us a line.
"Steven was the absolute best… arrived at the very start of only a two hour window, fixed the problem in about an hour. Very polite and courteous. I called three plumbers and he was the first to call me back and the only one who would give me a ballpark figure over the phone. The others wanted to come out and have a look for $70. even though I accurately described the job in detail. I’m thrilled to have a reliable plumber! A more than satisfied customer, Lora Harrigan"
Lora H on July 2024
For over thirty years we've made every effort to ensure our customer's satisfaction. From our conception we've adhered to traditional values, integrity being first and foremost. Perhaps the best fruit of our efforts is that over 75% of new business now stems from referrals. We understand the importance of good customer service and pledge to serve our customers with respect and professionalism. We would very-much like your business, but know full-well we must earn it. Atomic Rooter, Inc. is family owned and operated. We welcome your calls. Should you have any questions or require service, please do drop us a line.
"Steven was the absolute best… arrived at the very start of only a two hour window, fixed the problem in about an hour. Very polite and courteous. I called three plumbers and he was the first to call me back and the only one who would give me a ballpark figure over the phone. The others wanted to come out and have a look for $70. even though I accurately described the job in detail. I’m thrilled to have a reliable plumber! A more than satisfied customer, Lora Harrigan"
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 were a day late"
Tina D on August 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.
What sets Astacio Plumbing and Heating apart from the rest of the field is the use of cutting edge technology to increase reliability, save you time and money, and improve safety on the job. Rich stays up-to-date on all the latest developments in plumbing and heating technology to determine how best to serve his customers. His trucks all carry the tools to get the job done on time and on budget, with as little disruption as possible. Astacio Plumbing and Heating has also spent years developing strong relationships with the best companies in the plumbing and heating business so that they can provide great service to you, quick delivery of replacement parts, and reasonable prices on excellent products. See website for additional service area. Additional email - [email protected].
"Dreadful experience. We had been customers of Astacio since 2015 when they installed our first tankless boiler which failed completely after 7 years and needed to be replaced in late 2022. ($10,000+) Their second one just stopped working; a dodgy board? The part is under warranty but they want almost $1,000 to replace it in the boiler; probably less than 2 hours work. I thought they used to be a good local business with ties to the community but be careful; their tankless boilers are unreliable and they'll try to rip you off when your heat goes out in the winter. So much for standing by their work. I'll never use them again."
CATHAL C on December 2024
What sets Astacio Plumbing and Heating apart from the rest of the field is the use of cutting edge technology to increase reliability, save you time and money, and improve safety on the job. Rich stays up-to-date on all the latest developments in plumbing and heating technology to determine how best to serve his customers. His trucks all carry the tools to get the job done on time and on budget, with as little disruption as possible. Astacio Plumbing and Heating has also spent years developing strong relationships with the best companies in the plumbing and heating business so that they can provide great service to you, quick delivery of replacement parts, and reasonable prices on excellent products. See website for additional service area. Additional email - [email protected].
"Dreadful experience. We had been customers of Astacio since 2015 when they installed our first tankless boiler which failed completely after 7 years and needed to be replaced in late 2022. ($10,000+) Their second one just stopped working; a dodgy board? The part is under warranty but they want almost $1,000 to replace it in the boiler; probably less than 2 hours work. I thought they used to be a good local business with ties to the community but be careful; their tankless boilers are unreliable and they'll try to rip you off when your heat goes out in the winter. So much for standing by their work. I'll never use them again."
Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!
"Did a great job"
Susan S on March 2025
Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!
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!
"Very professional and detailed. Affordable and kind as well. Would highly recommend for the future."
Albert Z on November 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Very professional and detailed. Affordable and kind as well. Would highly recommend for the future."
Albert Z on November 2024
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts
Not all homes are required by code to have water heater expansion tanks, though some cities, like Los Angeles, do. Sometimes, municipalities will require a code that asks homeowners to install an expansion tank if their water heater is on a closed system. A closed system setup without an expansion tank can place unnecessary stress on appliances and shorten their lifespan.
Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget.
Pros
Safer than gas or propane
Doesn’t require extensive venting systems
Lower upfront costs
Simpler to operate
No pilot light
Easier installation
More efficient heating than gas models
Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units
Cons
Slower to heat water
Longer recovery time
Possibly higher operating costs
Doesn’t work during a power outage
Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection
Yes, most municipalities have codes that require water heaters to have pans. A pan is necessary when a water heater or hot water storage tank is installed in an area where water leakage could cause damage, such as an attic, second floor, or finished basement. Tankless water heaters are not required to have a pan since there is no storage tank.
Water heaters seldom ever burst, but when they do, you should know the warning signs to protect your home. The biggest sign that your water heater is about to burst is a sulfuric smell. If your home inexplicably smells like rotten eggs, then this could be an indication of a gas leak in your gas water heater. If gas leaks out of the unit, it could ignite and cause an explosion, so you should immediately shut off the gas and call a plumber near you to inspect your water heater.
No, you’ll need to drain the tank before changing a water heater element, as the water heater element sticks through the side of the tank and uses a gasket to prevent water from pouring out. However, you don’t always need to drain it completely. If you’re only replacing the upper heating element, you can drain the tank until the water line is below the element. If you’re replacing the lower element, you’ll need to drain the whole thing.
The Southport, CT homeowners’ guide to water heater services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Looking to replace or upgrade your water heater? Use this water heater replacement cost guide to see what the work will cost and what factors affect your total.
Find out the average tankless water heater repair cost, what impacts pricing, and how to save. Get expert tips to plan your repair budget with confidence.
If your tankless water heater is not heating, there are several common reasons why. Learn the possible causes along with practical troubleshooting tips.
