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Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mack and Aaron were both EXTREMELY helpful, knowledgable, professional, polite and concerned about cleaniness (and we appreciated all those postive characteristics!). Really excellent professionals who serviced our furnance and installed a new thermostat that is really nice. We cannot recommend Schaal highly enough and Mack and Aarson were really, really good to work with. If you are seeing this and considering an HVAC company, there is no other choice than Schaal! (We have used Schaal since the early 1990s and always been totally pleased with their service, technicians and people who answer the phones!)."
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
Bergman Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Bergman Plumbing repairs and/or replaces:\nwater heaters\nwater softeners\nfaucets, sinks, toilets\ngarbage disposals\nsump pumps\nother miscellaneous leaks and plumbing problems\nWe install gas lines for fireplaces, dryers, and stoves, etc. We also do the plumbing for kitchen and bath remodels. \nBergman Plumbing is available to clean your drain line and/or your sewer line.

Tankless
Tankless
Mechanical Room
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Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The yearly service works out to be $50 a month. We've had two water heaters replaced through them because of a fault in them. They're usually very responsive. I like that I can request the service online. The only thing is, I wish that there was a better avenue for emergency services. If something doesn't work right away usually it takes a couple of days to get someone out and sometimes you can't wait two days without water."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
25
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a nice job replacing my leaking water heater, but really dropped the ball on my pro-rated warranty. My old water heater was only 3 years old (also installed by Goering Plumbing) and I was told to expect a 50% credit. I have called repeatedly over the last 6 months to no avail and they will not return my calls. The one time I got a live person, he said he thought my check just came in and he would drop it in the mail tomorrow. I am still pursuing this issue but it is clear they do not want to communicate with me on this."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Anderson Plumbing
4.4(
9
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Dr. Drain, LLC DBA 1Tom Plumber Des Moines
5.0(
1
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and 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. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
DN Plumbing
New to Angi
Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

A thermocouple is a pretty simple device. It simply tells the control valve if heat is present. Most water heaters can use a universal thermocouple, provided it's the correct length. Getting one that's long enough for your appliance is crucial for success. However, some water heater models require model-specific thermocouples, which is why it's essential to take your existing one to the store to find the right match.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

Professional installs conclude in mere hours, with complexity differences possibly prolonging efforts slightly. Site condition often dictates the exact duration.

While not all homes require a hot water heater expansion tank, they are necessary in most newer homes and are often mandated by local building codes. Codes typically require an expansion tank if your plumbing system is a 'closed-loop' system, which often includes a backflow preventer or pressure regulator on the main water line. Some municipalities have specific requirements. Installing an expansion tank on a closed system is crucial, as it prevents excess pressure that can damage your water heater and other appliances, potentially shortening their lifespan. However, tankless water heaters do not require an expansion tank.

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